School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master Chapter 1865 - 1951: Resurrection of the Demon Path Sovereign 3

The Heart Demon let out a soft, mocking chuckle. "Do you truly believe, Chen Nan, that I would resort to threatening you by taking over your body?"

Chen Nan returned the chuckle, his eyes sharp. "Wouldn't you? The last time you spoke of departing, wasn't it to orchestrate your own revival? From what I understand, resurrecting someone of your caliber isn't a simple feat. Now, are you prepared to reveal the truth?"

A sharp glint appeared in Chen Nan's gaze. "The Demon Path Supreme once held dominion over the Four Extremes World. Pray tell, what are your plans with your junior, the Ghost Sovereign?"

The Heart Demon erupted in hearty laughter. "Chen Nan, you hold too low an opinion of me. You suspect the Ghost Sovereign and I have plotted against you, but your assumption is far from the mark. I commanded an entire era; even in seeking my revival, I would never rely on others. My pride forbids it!"

"While I'm not entirely privy to my junior brother's specific actions, it wouldn't be unusual if he's assisting in my revival. He possesses a Spirit Communication Treasure, an eyeball of sorts, which, when imbued with Supreme Power, has the ability to shape the future."

"In truth, my revival is all but assured. As for the reasons behind all this, allow me to pose a question: does the Four Extremes World still warrant its existence?"

The Heart Demon's voice, imbued with a demonic resonance, echoed, momentarily stunning Chen Nan. He recalled hearing from the Haotian Tower that the Netherworld River within the Netherworld Demon Sky Map had suffered a catastrophic fall, and countless Outer Heaven Demons, dispatched by formidable beings from the Outer Domain, had been cast into its depths.

The potent fusion of Netherworld Energy and Demonic Qi gives rise to Netherworld Demonic Energy, a force capable of bringing calamity upon the entirety of the Four Extremes World, potentially leading to its utter destruction.

Now, faced with the Heart Demon's pronouncements, Chen Nan found himself speechless. He was less than fifty percent confident in his ability to thwart the Netherworld Demonic Energy should he refuse the Heart Demon's cooperation.

To gamble with the fate of the entire Four Extremes World?

Chen Nan wasn't prepared to go to such reckless lengths, not yet.

However, blindly aligning himself with the Heart Demon was equally unthinkable; he was certainly not one to follow others without conviction.

As individuals navigate their lifespan, they ought to forge their own paths and convictions.

"Senior, you've tasked me with establishing this Ancient Secret Formation. It is imperative that I ascertain the intended target of this formation once it is completed. It wouldn't be employed against our own kin, would it?"

Chen Nan's lips twitched slightly. To be entirely candid, his primary objective in venturing here was the pursuit of treasure. While this Secret Realm undoubtedly harbored numerous valuable artifacts, they paled in comparison to the lives of his companions.

Within this God Demon Secret Realm, it was just their group. Aside from the four ineffectual weaklings from the Qingtian Sect and Liangji Sect, everyone else held some personal connection to him.

Regardless of who might be ensnared by the formation, Chen Nan declared, he would not consent.

"Even if I were to disclose the identity, you would not recognize it, for even I am unaware of precisely who this individual is. More so, prior to entering this Secret Realm, I had no inkling of such a terrifying being's presence in the Mortal World."

The Heart Demon's demonic voice resonated with a palpable sense of shock, an emotion that appeared remarkably genuine.

"Chen Nan, this Secret Realm is now teetering on the precipice of extreme peril. Once the Netherworld Demonic Energy engulfs this entire domain, even my revival would be insufficient to salvage it. You must earnestly contemplate your decision."

Chen Nan's expression grew intensely serious. "Are you implying that a more powerful entity resides within this Secret Realm, and you are constructing this Secret Formation to confront them? But how then do we contend with the encroaching Netherworld Demonic Energy?"

"All shall be resolved in due course. Once I am revived, what significance will the Netherworld Demonic Energy hold? With my God Beating Whip unleashed, even the Netherworld River can be severed in two, let alone these ephemeral Netherworld Demonic Energies that lack true substance."

The Heart Demon sighed, a sound laden with regret. "It is a profound pity that all the Ancient Powers have journeyed to the Outer Domain, leaving the Four Extremes World devoid of their presence. Otherwise, I would have no need to hasten my revival. I could have meticulously gathered strength and made a bid for the Supreme Realm. Truly, it is a lamentable turn of events; such is the immutable law of the moon's waxing and waning, and of sentient beings experiencing their own tides of joy and sorrow. Few things in this transient world achieve perfect, unblemished fulfillment."

As Chen Nan listened to the Heart Demon's mournful words, a seed of uncertainty was planted within him. While the Haotian Tower was absent, leaving him ignorant of the higher realms, the Heart Demon's possession of a means to combat the Netherworld Demonic Energy was indeed a comforting prospect. Yet, the question lingered: how much of his narrative held true?

"Very well, I shall place my trust in you, this one time."

Chen Nan pondered the situation with great care. The very fact that the Heart Demon was willing to utilize his assistance, rather than directly seize control of his body, was infinitely preferable. With the two young women present, Chen Nan harbored no desire for anyone else to assume command of his physical form.

"Instruct me on the formation's setup, and I shall execute it precisely."

In the ensuing moment, the resonant demonic voice filled the air, and Chen Nan commenced the intricate process of establishing the Ancient Secret Array, meticulously following the instructions provided by the Demon Path Supreme.

Precisely as he commenced the arrangement of the Ancient Secret Array, an awakening stirred deep within his Sea of Consciousness. Upon closer inspection, the Blood-colored Insect was stirring from its slumber beneath the Abyss Divine Tree, its tiny head shaking, its petite eyes clouded with bewilderment.

"This Ancient Divine Worm is truly extraordinary. It perceived the Ancient Secret Array and roused itself from your Sea of Consciousness. While it is but a larval form, I would not dare to provoke it before my true body is restored."

The Heart Demon, alerted by the Blood-colored Insect's awakening, offered a caustic remark.

"This Ancient Divine Worm originated from an Outer Heaven Meteor. It ought to belong to the Outer Domains, so why is it designated as the Ancient Divine Worm?" Chen Nan mused, his head tilting, "This creature should not be native to our world's ancient epoch."

The Heart Demon issued a sinister chuckle. "The appellation 'Ancient Divine Worm' was whispered in legends even during antiquity. It is an authentic Divine Object, possessing the capability to rend space and traverse time even in its nascent stage. Its might is immeasurable."

"It is named the Ancient Divine Worm because a legend claims it is a terrifying entity from the primordial eras of the cosmos, having emerged from the Chaos at the universe's inception. A single world is far too confining for it; the entire universe serves as its domain."

The Heart Demon presented a wry smile. "The prodigies among our Human Clan cannot rival the inherent advantages conferred by the Ancient Divine Worm's bloodline alone. However, their bloodline cannot be seized, which is a matter of regret."

As the Heart Demon uttered these words, Chen Nan sensed a surge of wrath emanating from his Sea of Consciousness. In the subsequent moment, his head began to spin. The Heart Demon emitted a groan, cursing, "This little entity possesses a rather fiery temper, strikingly reminiscent of myself in my prime."

Chen Nan's senses returned, dispelling the dizziness. He understood that the Ancient Divine Worm must have launched an assault on the Heart Demon. Yet, following this attack, the Ancient Divine Worm resumed its slumber, while the Heart Demon, despite its grumbling, soon fell quiet.

These two truly form a most peculiar pair.

Chen Nan resumed his work on the formations. By the time he had expended a considerable portion of his Divine Power and physical strength, he had established several hundred formations, both grand and minute, across the void. These formations were dispersed and possessed sufficient might to ensnare a cultivator nearing the Supreme Realm.

Chen Nan considered that the Heart Demon was indeed exerting itself fully. This Ancient Secret Array was potent, but its operational range was exceedingly limited. Without the aid of an Illusion Array, its effectiveness became a matter of chance; if the intended target did not traverse the designated area, the meticulous effort would be in vain.

Nonetheless, having a potential oversight in this Secret Formation was not entirely disadvantageous. Should any unforeseen circumstances arise, he could alert the Black Feathered Chicken and the others.

"Senior, what is our course of action now?" Chen Nan inquired after concluding the formation setup, turning his attention to the Heart Demon.

"Next? Next is when we cast our lines like Jiang Taigong, and allow the eager ones to take the bait!" The demonic voice was laced with barely suppressed exhilaration.