The epic-level mission has finally come to an end, and the Demon Core of the Lord of Myriad Demons is now in Dantai Zanglian’s possession. As long as this Demon Core is handed over, the mission can be completed, earning one hundred thousand Ascending Soul Pills, which is an astronomical figure.

Even some Supreme Elders cannot possess such a quantity of Ascending Soul Pills.

"Let’s go back and properly bury Senior Brother Li Xiuyuan."

Ye Mo also sighed; with the Soul Body shattered, revival is impossible.

The greatest harvest from this epic-level mission undoubtedly belonged to Ye Mo, while Qin Yong and Dantai Zanglian both reached a bottleneck. Returning to the Wraith Clan to continue their cultivation, they are sure to break through before the Heaven Ranking Challenge.

Without stopping, the three rushed towards the Wraith Clan, back to the Abyssal Demon Sea Region. This time, Ye Mo did not ask Dantai Zanglian to bring out the Giant Wheel. With his current strength, there was no need to scare off those Abyssal Soul Beasts with the giant whale aura emitted by the Giant Wheel. As he released all his aura, the beasts were terrified and remained deep in the sea, trembling.

"Junior Brother Ye Xiao, your extraordinary encounters are truly astonishing. Furthermore, you were able to absorb all of Demon King Huang Tian’s Demon Core; it’s impossible for a regular person to withstand it."

Dantai Zanglian exclaimed, "By the way, how did you find out that Loulan Star was already controlled?"

"Indeed, I also found it strange. Even those Martial Artists of Divine Venerate Seven Souls couldn’t detect that they had fallen into the Lord of Myriad Demons’ trap, yet, you discovered it early on."

At that time, Ye Mo had not yet achieved a breakthrough. His ability to see through the Lord of Myriad Demons’ trap was indeed surprising.

"Actually, after Loulan Star disappeared and returned, I sensed something amiss. Furthermore, the tribe he led us to, I immediately recognized as an illusionary land. However, I dared not expose it for fear that the Lord of Myriad Demons would kill us four then and there. Thus, I used the pretense of danger to urge you to retreat, albeit you insisted on acquiring the Myriad Demon’s Fire."

Ye Mo smiled wryly.

"So that’s it. No wonder you kept persuading us to leave; now I understand you were aware of it all along."

"Yes, I thought since I couldn’t persuade you to leave, I couldn’t just wait around, so I took advantage of the situation where you were all focused on the Lord of Myriad Demons, creating an Energy Clone while my main body left."

Ye Mo’s words left the two astonished. This was something beyond ordinary reckoning, and his actions were resolute, without a trace of hesitation.

If not for this, all four of them might have perished in the Myriad Demon Realm.

"Junior Brother Ye Xiao, with this Heaven Ranking Challenge, it’s evident you’ll claim the first place, even the current leader Wang Luo Sha won’t be your match."

Qin Yong laughed heartily; previously they argued for a position on the Heaven Ranking with resolve, but contending among the Twelve Emperors was no easy task. Now, Ye Mo’s strength has reached the Divine Venerated Eight Souls level, even surpassing some Supreme Elders, making the first place undisputed.

"Now let’s go hand over the mission. Once completed, we will have amassed one hundred thousand Ascending Soul Pills, enhancing the Soul Realm. With nearly three months till the competition, we can strive even more; perhaps all three of us could become among the Twelve Emperors."

Ye Mo said.

"Junior Brother Ye Xiao, what about the Myriad Demon’s Fire?"

Dantai Zanglian asked hesitantly.

"The Myriad Demon’s Fire is yours, naturally!"

Ye Mo had no desire for the Myriad Demon’s Fire. Already grateful for his significant improvement, and being the Great Celestial Son of the Wraith Clan, he could obtain the Netherworld Fan Flame.

Saying this, Ye Mo took out the flame seed of the Myriad Demon’s Fire and handed it directly to Dantai Zanglian, who gratefully accepted the fire seed. Despite the risk Ye Mo took to claim it, and its ranking as second on the Soul Fire Leaderboard, it was immensely valuable.

"Thank you, Junior Brother Ye Xiao!"

Dantai Zanglian expressed gratitude.

Hearing Dantai Zanglian’s thanks, Ye Mo smiled, "We are friends, and without you, I couldn’t have entered the Wraith Clan. Alright, let’s go submit the mission—I can’t wait to receive the Ascending Soul Pills."

The three quickened their pace, directly returning to the Wraith Clan, heading towards the Merit Hall.

Along the way, many disciples watched the trio fly towards the Merit Hall, whispering among themselves.

"That’s Dantai Zanglian and the others; why have they come back so soon? Didn’t they take on an epic-level mission?"

"An epic-level mission is beyond their reach, isn’t it? Seeing them return so swiftly, I bet they failed the mission."

"Wasn’t Li Xiuyuan, number two on the Earth Ranking, with them? How come we don’t see him? Could it be he died in the Myriad Demon Realm?"

The news of Dantai Zanglian taking on an epic-level mission spread throughout the Wraith Clan during their execution, even reaching the elders, causing quite a stir.

However, not many expected them to complete an epic-level mission. Seeing them return early suggested their failure.

On their way to the Merit Hall, Ye Mo and the others drew attention from many disciples, even some followed them, eager to see the mission outcome.

Entering the Merit Hall initially didn’t cause much of a stir. However, with a large group of disciples following, it soon caught the attention of those present; Ye Mo and his group were back.

"We have returned from executing the epic-level mission. This is the Demon Core of the Lord of Myriad Demons!"

Dantai Zanglian took out the Demon Core without hesitation.

"Have you completed the task of killing the Lord of Myriad Demons?"

The woman responsible for issuing missions was astonished upon seeing the Demon Core in Dantai Zanglian’s hand.

Though her cultivation wasn’t very high, she sensed the potent demonic aura from the Demon Core.

"Indeed!"

Dantai Zanglian nodded.

Instantly, all the surrounding disciples were shocked; they actually completed the epic-level mission? How could this be?

"Please wait a moment, I’ll now summon the Hall Master to confirm this task!"

The woman said, leaving the hall.

For a mission this significant, the staff at Merit Hall didn’t have the authority to confirm it, given the reward was a hundred thousand Ascending Soul Pills.

Amidst the astonished gazes from those around, the trio remained silent, patiently waiting.

Before long, the woman returned with a white-robed elder, who approached Ye Mo and the others, saying, "I am the Hall Master of Merit Hall, Elder of Merits, let me inspect the Demon Core."

"Here!"

Dantai Zanglian handed the Demon Core to Elder of Merits.

Taking the Demon Core, Elder of Merits’ expression changed, "This is not the Demon Core of the Lord of Myriad Demons. It’s the Demon Core of a Divine Venerated Eight Souls expert. Where did you get this? How dare you bring it here under false pretenses?"