Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

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Upon hearing that the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty was descending to the lower realm, He Lianying's countenance immediately turned rather unsightly.

At this, Qian Ming, upon hearing the news, asked with some confusion, "Which matter is the Holy Son referring to?"

He Lianying's gaze turned grave as he said in a deep voice, "It is said that the fall of Emperor Yu was not as simple as it appeared on the surface. There are many secrets unknown to others. Among these, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty is very likely to be involved!"

"There are such secrets?!"

Qian Ming, along with the other two direct disciples from the upper realm's Mount Tianzhu, all let out exclamations of shock at those words, their expressions filled with horror.

The detailed circumstances of Emperor Yu's death are still unknown to the world to this day. At the time, the incident happened very suddenly, and many believed that it concealed much insider information. However, it was not something that Qian Ming and his peers could delve into.

Even He Lianying, as a Holy Son, was in the same position, it's just that, given his status, he knew slightly more rumors than others.

"But, I recall that during the ancient epochs when Emperor Yu ruled over the Human Clan, the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty did not yet exist, did it?" one of the two direct disciples asked with some confusion.

Qian Ming glanced at the person and said gravely, "The Holy Son means that the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty is very likely related to that great enemy of Emperor Yu from the ancient era!"

"What?!"

The other two direct disciples' faces turned even more horrified as they felt they had stumbled upon something extraordinary. While their curiosity was satisfied, deep down they were filled with fear.

After all, this matter was of great significance and was not something they were privy to. With some secrets, the more one knows, the quicker one dies, and this was not merely an empty saying.

At that moment, the Holy Son He Lianying took a deep breath, speaking with some apprehension, "Enough, let's end this topic here. What I mentioned is just a rumor I heard by chance and may not all be true."

"Understood."

The three, Qian Ming included, nodded. Regarding the death of Emperor Yu, there were numerous theories in the upper realms, with all kinds of talk existing. Although what He Lianying mentioned was shocking, it indeed might not be the complete truth.

The matter was of great import and was beyond their rights to discuss unwarrantedly, plus, discussing a figure of Emperor Yu's caliber excessively could bring unintended consequences, something they were acutely aware of.

Thus, the topic ended there, just as He Lianying had said, and no one brought it up again.

"This time, the descent of the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty to the lower realm is likely not only for the Nine Cauldrons but also for the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling," He Lianying said.

Upon hearing this, Qian Ming and the others also nodded. The Ninth Prince's fondness for the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, Chu Yue Ling, was well-known throughout the upper realm.

One must know, with the status of the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, any woman whom he favored would consider it a stroke of massive luck in the upper realm. No matter what type of woman, as long as the Ninth Prince took a fancy to her, come the evening, someone would deliver said woman to his bed.

And that woman would be wholeheartedly willing, even to the point where countless women each day sought to catch the Ninth Prince's eye, hoping to turn their fortunes around and secure a better future.

But Chu Yue Ling was different. As the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road, her status, background, and talent were all extraordinary, not falling short of the Ninth Prince by the slightest, with some even believing her to be his superior.

"The Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road has not descended in her true body, so why would the Ninth Prince go to such lengths?" one of the direct disciples asked with a look of bewilderment.

Qian Ming answered, "It is said that the true body of the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road in the upper realm has gone into seclusion, so the Ninth Prince, in order to make contact, can only descend to the lower realm."

"This Ninth Prince is really persistent," remarked the direct disciple shaking his head.

Actually, many are aware that the Ninth Prince's pursuit of Chu Yue Ling, besides her exceptional self, is also largely due to her identity as the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road.

If he were to succeed, he might directly surpass the other princes and be established as the crown prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, taking charge of the Eastern Palace. This was also the most important reason for the Ninth Prince's keen interest in Chu Yue Ling.

Even so, in pursuit of winning Chu Yue Ling's affection, the Ninth Prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty would stop at nothing, seeming almost crazed in the eyes of others.

Yet the Holy Maiden of Taoxu Road has always been indifferent to the Ninth Prince, even seemingly too lazy to bother with him.

"This Ninth Prince has been pampered with luxury since childhood, getting whatever he wants and never failing to achieve anything he has set his mind on. Chu Yue Ling of Taoxu Road is the first one, which is why he is so persistent," said He Lianying, and he could roughly guess the Ninth Prince's thoughts.

"Now, the situation has gotten a bit complicated," He Lianying said with a somber tone as his words fell.

The Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty has existed for endless eons, deeply rooted and immensely powerful in the upper realm. In terms of background and strength, they are incomparable to the likes of He Lianying and Fu Ling. Even though the opponent might not be the crown prince, in many ways, he had already surpassed them.

Should they confront the Ninth Prince, regardless of who it is, all these Holy Sons from the lower realms would find it troublesome.

Of course, Qian Ming was well aware of this, but he still had some confidence in He Lianying, saying, "Holy Son, although the Ninth Prince is extraordinary, after all, he is only descending with a spiritual body and not in his true form. If you join forces with the other Holy Sons, you may not necessarily be without a chance of success."

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