Refining the Mountains and Rivers

It finally understood why the Black Wolf King stopped attacking. It was clearly because the Great Alligator King wanted to take advantage of the Nightmare Clan to kill it off.

If it was killed in this way, the Giant Alligator King wouldn't get into trouble. Although the Ant King had no idea what this net was, it knew that once it was captured, there was no more chance of escape.

But the Giant Alligator King could give up any idea of concealing this matter. Even if it died, it would announce this plot to the entire Nightmare Beast Territory!

"This is bad! Retreat!" The complexions of the attacking demons changed. They roared out loud and turned without hesitation.

In the next moment, the Ant King's giant body suddenly blew apart, its terrifying strength destroying all.

The net was torn to shreds and the several demons were sent shaken away, blood gushing out of their nose and mouth.

Then, an incomparably large Ant King phantom appeared in midair. It reared its head up into the sky and screeched, "The Giant Alligator King and Nightmare Clan have joined together to kill me! The Giant Alligator King and the Nightmare Clan have joined together to kill me! The Giant Alligator King and Nightmare Clan have joined together to kill me!"

After shouting this three times, the billowing voice spread in all directions, clearly falling into the ears of countless nightmare beasts. They raised their eyes, showing shock and disbelief. Then, they ran as far away as they could.

"Peh! What kind of madness is this Ant King going on about? It even blew itself up? And it even said we are cooperating with the Giant Alligator King? What the hell!" A demon said as he spat out blood, a cloudy look on his face.

Originally, they were fully prepared. As long as they paid a great price they could slowly whittle away at the Ant King. But, that fellow didn't act according to any logic at all. Before they could truly begin, it self-imploded on them.

Kings of nightmare beasts all loved and valued their own lives, otherwise they wouldn't be hidden away like a turtle shrinking back its head for all these years…this was just too weird

The only good news was that they just wanted to kill the Ant King. The explosion wouldn't have any effect on the formation of the nightmare beast heart.

Soon, a nightmare beast heart the size of an adult's hand appeared in the place where the Ant King blew apart. It was deep purple and didn't have any sign of impurities.

Pa –

A demon shot into the skies. After obtaining it, he shouted out, "We're leaving!"

The self-implosion of the Ant King had created far too great a stir. It would definitely attract the attention of nightmare beast kings from other domains. They had to leave as soon as possible.

Quick! Quick! Quick!

They had to hand this nightmare beast heart over to young master Qi Zhen's hands before that!

Hou –

With a roar, the demons began to burn demonic energy within their bodies. The speed at which they flew away rose to another level.

Moments later, the demon who obtained the nightmare beast heart staggered to the ground. He lifted it up high and said, "Young master, I have completed the mission!"

Someone came over to take the nightmare beast heart and bring it to a cave. In the cave, there was a long and narrow table. A young man sat at one end, his demeanor full of calm and dignity.

Several people sat on both sides. If someone was here, they would immediately recognize that one of these people was the trusted subordinate of Adversity Peak City's City Lord, a Demon Commander powerhouse named Clear Sea.

At this moment, he opened his eyes, his gaze sparkling as he looked at the demon who walked in and the nightmare beast heart in his hand.

He stood up and cupped his hands together, "Congratulations young master Qi Zhen. With this nightmare beast heart, you will inevitably thoroughly awaken your bloodline!"

The other powerhouses from the Ancient King's Lineage bowed one after another, joy on their faces. Who could have imagined that amongst the descendants of the Ancient King's Lineage, there was someone who managed to inherit the complete bloodline of the late King, as well as awaken it?

Although it was impossible for this sort of awakening to grant him the late King's memories, it gave him the bloodline strength of the late King's bloodline.

Now, there was just a tiny gap left remaining and the young master would be able to thoroughly awaken his bloodline…this nightmare beast heart was the key for fixing the final flaw.

Once he succeeded, there would be no more suspense in this race for the throne.

Cloud Billow from the Old King's Lineage? Hum hum he had merely had a breakthrough in his bloodline, causing a projection of the ancestral land to appear.

He simply couldn't be placed on the same level as young master Qi Zhen who would awaken his bloodline. After all, after awakening his bloodline, he would satisfy the full conditions for becoming the Nightmare King!

Behind the long and narrow table, Qi Zhen put down his teacup and reached forward, taking the nightmare beast heart in hand.

Several subordinates of the Ancient King's Lineage in the cave erupted with their auras, locking onto Clear Sea and a few other people.

Although those people here could more or less be trusted, they could not allow any accidents to occur at this critical moment.

Clear Sea and the others had calm expressions. They relaxed their auras, allowing themselves to be locked down.

Qi Zhen faintly smiled. Without hesitation, demonic energy erupted from his palm and wrapped around the demon beast heart.

Kacha –

A cracking sound rang out as an opening appeared on the surface of the nightmare beast heart. A massive amount of energy gushed out, fusing into Qi Zhen's body.

He began to tremble as he subconsciously looked up. On the surface of his face, complexion demonic patterns appeared, twining together as they covered him.

They were strange and ghastly, yet they gave off an incomparably dignified and powerful feeling.

At this time, the numerous demons sucked in a breath of cold air. They could feel a formidable suppression emanating from Qi Zhen.

This was a suppression that came from the bloodline level!

Royal bloodline…this was the true royal bloodline…

Kacha –

Kacha –

Shattering sounds came one after another as the cracks on the nightmare beast heart increased. More and more strength surged out.

Qi Zhen floated upwards, his aura growing stronger and stronger. The runes that covered his face started to spread out over the rest of his body.

An Abyssal King, after being approved by the will of the abyss, would be bestowed with undying demon runes…and right now, Qi Zhen's undying demon runes were awakening.

"Ahh!" A roar came from Qi Zhen's mouth. He suddenly opened his eyes, deep golden light flowing out from them.

He swept his eyes around. The numerous demon powerhouses he glanced at all trembled.

Pa –

The king-rank nightmare beast heart disintegrated into dust. All of its strength had been absorbed!

Without hesitation, everyone fell to their knees, "Congratulations to young master Qi Zhen for awakening the royal bloodline!"

Qi Zhen's eyes flashed with a bit of struggle. But in this sort of situation, no one noticed it and he soon composed himself.

He looked down at the crowd. His lips curved up in a smile and he lightly said, "Rise."

His voice was calm, but for some unknown reason, everyone that heard it felt their hearts chill. They couldn't help but feel a sense of fear.

This was the strength of a completely awakened royal bloodline? How terrifying!

The Demon Commanders from the Ancient King's Lineage were shocked and even more overjoyed. The young master had smoothly awakened his bloodline. Even if this provoked a riot from the other nightmare beast kings, it was well worth it.

As long as young master Qi Zhen became the new King, he would be able to suppress all of them. No matter how unwilling the Nightmare Beast Territory was, they could only patiently endure it.

But that was a matter for later. They should hurry up and leave. After all, if they faced a group of crazed nightmare beast kings, it would be easy for the situation to spin out of control.

"Young master, an accident occurred during the hunt of the Ant King. There will soon be other nightmare beast kings arriving. We should leave as soon as possible!"

The nightmare beast hunt had just started not too long ago. But, the Ancient King's Lineage had already completed their mission. As for ranking, even if they left now they would obtain a top ten position.

The Ancient King's Lineage had already made arrangements regarding all of this.

Qi Zhen's eyes flashed. "We cannot leave yet. After awakening my bloodline, I have sensed something interesting…there is something I need in the Nightmare Beast Territory. I will leave after obtaining it."

The complexions of the demons in the cave changed. This was beyond the original plan. But seeing his calm face, no one questioned Qi Zhen's decision.

"Do not worry. Unless the false kings of the Nightmare Beast Territory wish to provoke a war with my Nightmare Clan, they can only lower their heads…at most, we will compensate them." Qi Zhen slowly said with confidence, as if everything was within his grasp. "The direct descendant Demon Commanders of the Qi Family may stay behind. The rest of you draw back for now."

Clear Sea and the others stood up and left. After leaving the cave, they all had worried expressions. Although Qi Zhen was right, the false kings of the Nightmare Beast Territory were not easy to deal with.

If they weren't careful, many of them would perish here. But since Qi Zhen said this, unless they wished to go against his will, they could only remain.

And Qi Zhen ascending the throne was just a matter of time…they might not need to fear the successor to the Ancient King's Lineage, but they had no choice but to respect the future Nightmare King.

In the cave, Qi Zhen flicked his sleeves. The air turned thick, isolated from the outside world.

"Young master, what is your order?" A Demon Commander bowed.

Qi Zhen tapped the tabletop. After several breaths of silence, he revealed a cold intent, "I have sensed someone. He must die. Take this demon crystal; you can sense his position with this. Remember, no matter who he is, I want him dead. Understand?"

The several Demon Commanders all felt awed. But, they didn't waver. They bowed and said, "Yes!"

Qi Zhen waved his hand, "Go."

One of the Demon Commanders picked up the demon crystal. After bowing again, they turned and left the cave. Without pause, they shot into the skies and soon vanished from sight.

Clear Sea and the others watched them leave. Although they had their own thoughts, they didn't express anything.

Soon, Qi Zhen emerged from the cave. He smiled and said, "We will wait here…after all, the aura of the king-rank nightmare beast heart won't dissipate that quickly."

The Demon Commanders respectfully nodded even as they bitterly smiled in their hearts. They thought that since he even sent out the direct descendants of the Ancient King's Lineage, they were likely going to suffer soon.

But now, they could only brace themselves and comply.