The Corruption Dragon God: Lust System Chapter 717 - The Resurrection Ceremony (01)
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"Does all this safeguarding truly need to be this extensive?"
The patriarch of the Guo family, Guo Lingyun, posed this question, his voice cutting through the hall with a distinct chill.
While the loss of his two sons certainly distressed him, his options were limited. Fortunately, at the very least, he managed to avoid the ultimate sacrifice of his own ancestral planet.
A subordinate world under the Guo family's dominion, situated within the same celestial system, proved to be an adequate substitute for the ritual's requirements.
Inhabitants of that world numbered eighty billion mortals and a modest nineteen billion cultivators.
Individually, these inhabitants were as insignificant as gnats. Collectively, however, they represented an immense reservoir of souls and spiritual power.
Contemplating this immense power was almost enough to make Lingyun momentarily forget the grim fate of his offspring.
"Such measures are indeed necessary, given the failure of your sons," the old demon responded, his utterance a harsh, dismissive sound.
"Those two young women would have served as perfect vessels for the Master's resurgence. Without them, a more rudimentary approach must now be employed."
"Rudimentary?" Lingyun's gaze sharpened for an instant. "Does this alternative carry any risk of failure?"
"Failure is not an option. Our collected souls for this sacrifice exceed the required amount by more than double."
A faint smile graced the old demon's lips as his dark fingers manipulated the glowing runes, adjusting the intricate formations of the array.
At the very heart of this grand design were the pitiful forms of the planet's ruler and the vast majority of cultivators who had reached the Cosmic Domain realm or higher within that world. A figure totaling just over twelve hundred individuals.
Bound in chains, their countenances bore expressions of profound horror mingled with a weary acceptance of their destiny.
"The complication arises because, upon activation of this formation, all demons within a substantial radius will experience a severe backlash," the old demon elaborated, his tone laden with a palpable sense of gravity.
"Their demonic Qi will react violently to the presence of their primordial source after such an extended period of separation. This interaction will induce catastrophic reactions within them.
While most will survive, I, being in such close proximity, might not escape unscathed without adequate shielding. The resurrection process itself could span several months. Should I meet my demise midway through, jeopardizing the ritual's stability..."
He let the implication hang heavy in the air before stating definitively: "You are already aware of the consequences, are you not? All your meticulously laid plans and my own waiting period, spanning millions of years—it would all be utterly ruined."
Upon hearing this, Guo Lingyun inclined his head in solemn understanding.
Indeed, he possessed absolute knowledge of the individual slated for resurrection.
The Primordial Demon Empress.
The very sovereign who had once steered the entirety of the demon race towards the celestial heavens eons ago, only to be tragically slain by her most trusted subordinate, now known as the Heavenly Demon.
Lingyun vividly recalled the day the old demon had divulged that he himself was the prophesied spouse of one of the supreme beings within the celestial heavens—nay, more than that.
Considering her prior incapacitation and her impending return with a restored Dantian, albeit with diminished Cultivation, she would likely ascend to become the undisputed ruler of the entire celestial realm within a mere few years.
Lingyun, a man of considerable pride, harbored no desire to be subservient to a woman. However, when confronted with a female figure of such monumental origin, his reservations dissolved entirely.
She was a being for whom countless men would willingly lay down their lives for even a single, fleeting touch.
The knowledge that he was destined to become her husband, to possess her for all eternity based on a prophecy she herself had orchestrated—a prophecy she would never refute—filled him with an unparalleled sense of deep satisfaction.
The prospect of fulfilling his destiny by avenging her demise, specifically by vanquishing the Heavenly Demon, ignited an even greater thrill within him.
Surely, this was a clear indication that the heavens themselves were orchestrating something magnificent for his future, wasn't it?
"Long Qingyi... Bai Hu Lie... all those Sects that dared to show me disdain... prepare yourselves for oblivion!"
Lingyun's internal declaration resonated with unbridled arrogance, the corners of his mouth twisting into a chillingly predatory smile.
He would not only avenge the deaths of his children but also ascend to the esteemed position of Demon Emperor!
Sensing the patriarch's fervent thoughts, the old demon released a silent, weary sigh.
He was acutely aware of the patriarch of the Guo family's inner machinations and the comforting illusions the man continued to weave for himself. He couldn't fault Lingyun; after all, he himself had meticulously sown those deceptive seeds within the patriarch's mind.
Lingyun was fated to perish at the hands of an individual bearing the primordial chaos Qi, a prophecy he had fundamentally misunderstood. Ultimately, through the profound connection forged during a near-death experience while attempting to decipher the fate of a young dragon, the old demon had already discerned the identity of the true prophesied individual.
Long Qingyi. The one destined to avenge his master and become her eternal consort.
He held a ninety-nine percent certainty that Long Qingyi was indeed the bearer of the Chaos Qi.
His master, possessing an unparalleled proficiency in reading destiny, far exceeding his own capabilities, could not possibly be mistaken.
"I shall commence now. Please step back and observe."
The ancient demon meticulously set up the twelve intricate formations. The initial five arrays were designated for stabilization purposes. Two additional formations, drawing power from a sliver of the Primordial Demon Empress's soul, were designed to locate her scattered fragments across the wheel of reincarnation and compel their reunification. Ordinarily, such a feat would be impossible, as souls typically undergo purification upon reaching the wheel. However, the soul of a primordial empress possessed unique properties. It merely entered a dormant state unless utterly annihilated by an entity of comparable might. As long as all soul fragments remained whole, reuniting them was achievable. The subsequent five arrays were crucial for orchestrating these fragments into their proper order. Two of these formations would meticulously ensure the complete fusion of her soul and memories. The remaining three were tasked with guaranteeing that the accumulated sacrifices, numbering over one hundred billion, would forge a physical body of adequate quality. The old demon drew a deep, slow breath, his eyes suddenly radiating a malevolent brilliance. Potent crimson energy flooded his hands, coursing through his limbs and erupting around him in chaotic torrents. In response, the symbols inscribed within the formations ignited, blazing to life sequentially. At that precise moment, the entire planet itself shuddered in response.