"Speak." Chu Yuan kept a straight face, then slowly continued, "If you do indeed have what I need, you'll earn great merits."
Xu Jing Tian hurriedly disclosed what he knew. "I am actually from the Purple Blood Demon Clan. A hundred thousand years ago, the Purple Blood Cosmic God was destroyed in the Cosmic Sea. With the absence of the Purple Blood Cosmic God, the Purple Blood Demon Clan collapsed in just a thousand years. I was then separated from the Purple Blood Demon Clan, and came to the Arcane Galaxy."
Chu Yuan nodded slightly.
He was not completely unaware of the Cosmic Sea, where countless eras have left behind an indelible mark. It wouldn't be surprising if not only the World God, but also the Cosmic God, had fallen there.
"The place I am talking about is the Purple Blood Demon treasury. When the Purple Blood Demon Clan disintegrated, many powerful entities fought over it. But in the end, they found that they could not enter the treasury. According to calculations, they would have to wait a hundred thousand years to enter.
Since the Purple Blood Cosmic God had been to the Cosmic Sea, perhaps the Purple Blood Demon treasury contains what Your Majesty is looking for."
"This information you've provided is crucial. I will let Shen Youzhe accompany you." Chu Yuan said: "Shen Youzhe, go with Xu Jing Tian to the Purple Blood Demon treasury."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I will depart to the Purple Blood Demon treasury immediately."
Chu Yuan gestured with a wave of his grand hand.
Shen Youzhe and Xu Jing Tian immediately set off.
"I hope we will find in the Purple Blood Demon treasury the materials that I need. Once the Primordial Book is crafted, it will shock the world and even become one of the national treasures of the Divine Martial Empire. As for the situation with the Cosmic Sea and the Boundless Realm, certain matter should also be resolved."
With a flash, Chu Yuan disappeared.
"Mr. Shen Youzhe, although the Purple Blood Demon Clan did fraction off back in the day, there are still many skilled individuals. The demon treasury stores a great volume of treasures that we must obtain and dedicate to His Majesty. Having been a hundred thousand years, who knows how many people will come."
Xu Jing Tian said to Shen Youzhe.
Shen Youzhe remained silent, his quiet presence like a ghost. His primary responsibility was to follow Xu Jing Tian and protect him closely by the command of His Majesty.
Xu Jing Tian was frustrated.
Of course, he knew that Shen Youzhe was not a mute; he simply didn't want to talk to him.
The journey was heavy. With only Xu Jing Tian occasionally uttering a few words, there was no other interaction between them.
There exists a vast world in the infinite darkness of space. Gazing inside, one could see countless interconnected palaces shrouded by a terrifying aura. This stalwart sight was the former base of the Purple Blood Demon Clan.
Once upon a time, the Purple Blood Demon Clan was a clan of the Cosmic God.
Unfortunately, with the downfall of the Purple Blood Cosmic God, it too fell into silence.
"We enter the Purple Blood Realm, I believe other masters will also come. Hmph! If it weren't for their eagerness to divide the clan and the treasures back then, the Purple Blood Demon Clan would not have split and disintegrated."
Xu Jing Tian took Shen Youzhe into the Purple Blood Realm.
The vast world was filled with abundant Spiritual Energy, emitting a purple crystal-like light mixed with the glow of blood. This peculiar and strange aura filled the air.
Soon they arrived at the continuous stretch of palaces, made entirely from purple crystals. Overpowering waves of purple blood aura circulated, making the space look infinitely vast. One could barely see the end, reflecting the might and vastness of a Cosmic God's clan.
"They have already arrived."
Upon arriving, he faintly detected several familiar auras.
"We go to the dojo of the Purple Blood Demon Clan."
It didn't take long for them to arrive at a vast dojo, retaining the structure of a hundred thousand years ago. There were demon seats everywhere, with the largest at the center.
Back in the day, the Purple Blood Cosmic God sat there, ruling over all.
Time changes all. A hundred thousand years had passed. Even the Cosmic God had passed away, Xu Jing Tian couldn't help but sigh in lament.
"Xu Jing Tian, you're still alive. As expected, you came too. I haven't seen you in a hundred thousand years. I thought you were dead. What a pity."
However, just as Xu Jing Tian arrived, a cold and unkind voice sounded. An elderly figure appeared, emanating a bleak and cold aura, amidst the howling cold wind.
"Haha, Lu Ying, you're alive, why wouldn't I be. After a hundred thousand years, you've made no progress."
Xu Jing Tian eyed the man named Lu Ying and then said indifferently: "Your mouth still stinks as always."
"It's Xu Jing Tian and Lu Ying!"
"Hehe, they were adversaries back then, plotting against each other. When the Purple Blood Cosmic God was present, things were alright. The two of them once fought for ten days and nights, with no winner in the end, then bitterly left."
"Yeah, now that they have met again, a huge fight is bound to happen."
"I heard that Lu Ying went to the Cosmic Sea and received a massive fortune."
As time passed, more and more people gathered at the dojo, all waiting for a good show.
"You will see my improvements soon!"
All of a sudden, Lu Ying swung his hand, propelling a dark demon thunder. Like a hawk attacking a rabbit, he lunged at Xu Jing Tian.
"The fight has begun!"
Everyone was aware of their grudges, and weren't shocked by the conflict at all.
"Hmph! Lu Ying, let me show you that my power has transcended beyond your comprehension!"
Xu Jing Tian let out a cold snort as he locked his eyes onto Lu Ying, countering with equal force. Their palms clashed, creating a massive shockwave.
Lu Ying took a major blow. He never expected his attack to crumble in an instant. He retreated more than ten steps, his face revealing shock.
Lu Ying couldn't believe it.
"Haha, my strength is vastly superior to before, way beyond your imagination. Lu Ying, you got a bit of luck and you're trying to show off in front of me, it's simply embarrassing!"
Xu Jing Tian laughed heartily.
Ever since he pledged allegiance to the Divine Martial Empire, he's been fed with the Divine Elixir, drastically increasing his Mana.
He took steps forward, unleashing powerful attacks one after another. Each strike forced Lu Ying back.
The heavens and earth shook!
A palm strike landed squarely on Lu Ying's chest, making him spit out a mouthful of fresh blood. His face turned pale almost instantaneously.
After a hundred thousand years, Lu Ying was no longer a match for Xu Jing Tian.
"You!" Lu Ying shouted angrily.
But the next moment, Xu Jing Tian pressed on him again. Back in the day, Lu Ying had caused him great losses, and just when he arrived, Lu Ying was trying to cause him trouble again. If he didn't teach Lu Ying a lesson, he thought, he would not be at ease.
Seeing Xu Jing Tian make his move again, Lu Ying fought back with all his might.
However, Xu Jing Tian's palm strike was imbued with an irresistible Divine Martial essence. It demonstrated the combative spirit of the Divine Martial Empire. In an instant, Lu Ying's whole body shook, he was sent flying like a bird with severed wings.
"Lu Ying, remember, this is the lesson I am giving you. From now on, whenever you see me, you will need to walk around me!"