The strange calm didn't last long, because Lin Xuan didn't stay in the Otherworldly Demon Domain for long.
On this day, at the Dao Sect's foothold, Lin Dong was reunited with Little Marten and Little Flame. Of course, accompanying Little Marten and Little Flame was a white-robed youth, a face both familiar and unfamiliar to Lin Dong.
"Senior Zhou Tong! Your injuries, have they completely recovered?"
Lin Dong said with some surprise. He had seen Zhou Tong at the top of Hundred Dynasty Mountain, but at that time, Zhou Tong was still controlled by Yuan Gate.
After that battle, Lin Xuan used his Sword Skill to sever Zhou Tong's soul, thus rescuing Zhou Tong ahead of time. Later, Lin Dong used the Ancestral Stone to nourish Zhou Tong's remnant soul, coupled with many treasures given by Ying Xuanzi, which allowed Zhou Tong's soul to recover quickly.
Although the soul injury had recovered, Zhou Tong's situation was not good. Of course, it was much better than Little Marten's miserable state back then, but before, he had always existed in the state of Nascent Soul.
However, Lin Dong didn't expect that when they met again, Zhou Tong had actually recovered his physical body, and his strength had even recovered to the Revolving Wheel Realm level. According to Yan, Zhou Tong had now touched Reincarnation.
"Haha, I still have to thank you, Junior Brother. If it weren't for your help with the Ancestral Stone, I'm afraid my remnant soul would have long since dissipated."
Zhou Tong said with a smile, his tone carrying a bit of complexity. The impulsive youth of that year, after being imprisoned by the Demon Emperor Lock for a hundred years, had finally grown up and become mature and steady.
"Senior Zhou Tong is too polite. Speaking of which, I haven't thanked Senior Zhou Tong for guiding my two brothers during this time."
Lin Dong smiled honestly, looking at Little Marten and Little Flame, who were standing aside and whose auras had changed a lot, and the smile on his face couldn't help but become more sincere.
Although Lin Dong couldn't sense Little Marten's strength now, it couldn't hide from Yan. According to Yan's perception, Little Marten should have almost recovered to its peak state, Death Profound Realm peak!
No, it wasn't returning to the peak state, but surpassing the peak state before Little Marten left the Demon Territory. Now, Little Marten not only possessed the Space Ancestor Symbol, but its use of space power was even more refined. Most importantly, under Zhou Tong's guidance during this period, Little Marten had touched the barrier of Life and Death Reincarnation.
According to Yan's estimation, Little Marten should be able to break through to the Reincarnation Realm soon. At that time, with the magic of the Space Ancestor Symbol, even if it returned to the Demon Territory, to the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, Little Marten would have some self-protection power and be more confident in facing those Otherworldly Demons.
Even Little Flame's strength had greatly improved, already approaching the Life Profound Realm, and not far from the Death Profound Realm. On the other hand, Lin Dong, the eldest brother, was only at the Half-Step Life Profound Realm. Even so, he still owed it to that Senior Fen Tian's blessing, having obtained a bit of opportunity to make this breakthrough.
"By the way, Lin Dong, the reason Little Flame and I came here this time is twofold. First, Senior Zhou Tong has recovered, so we're accompanying him. Second, I plan to return to the Demon Territory. Only by returning to the ancestral land and reshaping my Sky Demon True Body can I truly launch an attack on the Reincarnation Realm."
Little Marten, who was standing aside, had also become much more stable after not seeing him for a while. Perhaps it was because he had experienced more, no longer the ignorant youth of that year, knowing the importance of things, and his style of doing things had become more steady.
"And Little Flame, he possesses the Sky Demon Tiger Bone. If there's a chance, going to the Sky Demon Tiger Clan might allow him to compete for the orthodoxy of the Sky Demon Tiger."
Little Flame didn't speak. This iron tower-like strong man only appeared to be obedient in front of Lin Dong, which was quite different from his appearance. After Little Marten finished speaking, he showed an honest smile on his face and nodded with a smile, as if to say that he would follow Second Brother's arrangements. However, the eyes that were fixed on Lin Dong were saying, 'I'll go if Big Brother agrees, and I won't go if you don't.'
"That's good, and Little Flame possesses a mutated bloodline. If he really can compete for the orthodoxy of the Sky Demon Tiger Clan in the Demon Territory, he might be able to help you."
Lin Dong nodded with a smile. Little Marten didn't refute when he heard this. He also had such thoughts. If he and Little Flame returned to the Demon Territory together, they could take care of each other.
After all, neither Little Marten nor Little Flame were mediocre people. The Sky Demon Marten Tribe behind Little Marten could support Little Flame, and with Little Flame's talent, it wouldn't be difficult for him to gain a foothold in the Demon Territory, in the Sky Demon Tiger Clan.
At a critical moment, Little Flame could turn around and directly pull the Sky Demon Tiger Clan to help Little Marten at the Sky Demon Marten Tribe.
Although the Four Great Overlord Races were extremely powerful in the Demon Territory, the Eight Great Royal Races were not to be underestimated, especially since the top experts above the Reincarnation Realm rarely showed their faces, the Eight Great Royal Races were also very important.
But at the same time, the Eight Great Royal Races actually wanted to find a backer for themselves. However, the Demon Beast races in the Demon Territory, including the Sea Beast Clan, were mainly based on bloodlines. The Demon Races with higher bloodlines simply looked down on the Demon Races with lower bloodlines.
This was why the Demon Race had never said that the Four Great Overlord Races had incorporated those weaker Demon Races, because they simply looked down on them, or rather, they looked down on them from the bottom of their hearts. There was no possibility of so-called subjugation to become their subordinates, because even if they wanted to, the Eight Great Royal Races would never rush to be dogs, being looked down upon and still selling their lives.
This was the unspoken balance between the Four Great Overlord Races and the Eight Great Royal Races.
However, if at this time, one of the Young Clan Leader candidates of the Sky Demon Tiger Clan had a brother who was one of the Young Clan Leader candidates of the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, then this would undoubtedly be a blockbuster for the powerhouses within the Sky Demon Tiger Clan.
Just imagine, a normal Sky Demon Tiger Clan candidate, and a Sky Demon Tiger Clan candidate who could climb up to the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, which would a normal Sky Demon Tiger choose? This should be without a doubt, right?
Don't doubt Little Flame's talent, mutated bloodline, that was extremely rare. With Little Marten's support, he only needed to improve his strength, and he would definitely become one of the Young Clan Leader candidates of the Sky Demon Tiger Clan, and a very strong contender.
They inherently possess talent and competitiveness. Furthermore, with the backing of one of the Four Great Overlord Races, the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, any strong individual from the Sky Demon Tiger Clan who isn't foolish would know who to choose.
In such a situation, if Little Marten, as a candidate for the Young Clan Leader of the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, suddenly encounters some trouble in the competition and needs assistance, the Sky Demon Tiger Clan, if they aren't foolish, would know to take a gamble and help Little Marten compete, thereby increasing the Sky Demon Tiger Clan's influence.
If Little Marten succeeds, then the Sky Demon Tiger Clan will have made a great contribution. In the terms of a human dynasty, this is called meritorious service from the very beginning!
Of course, it's also possible that the Sky Demon Tiger Clan wants to sit on the sidelines, unwilling to gamble. Although this would offend the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, it would at least preserve themselves.
But don't forget, Lin Dong's teacher is the Dragon Clan's Law Enforcement Elder—Azure Dragon King Qing Zhi.
This is another weighty bargaining chip. With the stakes increasing layer by layer, the strong individuals of the Sky Demon Tiger Clan, unless they want to offend the future Clan Leader and face liquidation by the two Overlord Races in the future, will know what to do.
It can be said that once Little Marten and Little Flame go to the Demon Territory, it will be like a dragon entering the sea, free to roam.
Moreover, such a major event has occurred in the Eastern Xuan Region, causing great turmoil. News has already begun to spread to the other two Great Mysterious Domains. The Chaotic Demon Sea is adjacent to the Eastern Xuan Region, and it won't be long before they receive the news as well.
The Demon Territory is on the other side of the Chaotic Demon Sea. Although news spreads more slowly there, and the Demon Territory doesn't usually pay much attention to the Four Great Mysterious Domains, this is a turmoil affecting the entire Eastern Xuan Region, even involving the ancient cataclysm. Furthermore, there's the mystery of the Demon Beast race's origins. Once these matters reach the Demon Territory, they will inevitably attract the attention of all the major clans of the entire Demon Race.
At that time, these intangible factors will be able to help Little Marten and Little Flame gain considerable assistance within their respective Demon Beast clans.
After all, throughout the Tianxuan Continent, there is only one person who can control the Divine Beast Bloodline Inheritance. The Revolving Wheel Realm experts within the Sky Demon Marten Tribe will undoubtedly begin to favor Little Marten.
The Ancient Divine Beast Bloodline is something that all Demon Beast races yearn for.
"Coincidentally, I also plan to go to the Chaotic Demon Sea. When the time comes, I'll have to trouble you to use the Space Ancestor Symbol to send me there."
Lin Dong said softly, and Little Marten immediately reacted and replied.
"You're planning to look for the Thunder Ancestor Symbol?"
"Thunder Ancestor Symbol?"
Zhou Tong exclaimed in surprise upon hearing this, looking at Lin Dong with a somewhat strange expression, his eyes seeming to hold a hint of scrutiny.
Ancestor Symbols are divine objects of heaven and earth. Ordinary people may never know the whereabouts of a single Ancestor Symbol in their entire lives. However, Lin Dong not only possesses a Devouring Ancestor Symbol but also knows the location of the Thunder Ancestor Symbol. Such good fortune, tsk tsk, even Zhou Tong is somewhat envious.
"Yes, and I suspect that Yuan Gate, or perhaps the Demon Prison, may also be searching for that Ancestor Symbol."
As Lin Dong spoke, his expression also became somewhat grave. After all, in recent years, the Demon Prison has been targeting all strong individuals possessing divine objects, both openly and secretly. The Thunder Ancestor Symbol was left in the Chaotic Demon Sea, most likely due to the Demon Prison's secret actions, but they didn't completely succeed. Therefore, he must be quick.
"You're right. In recent years, Yuan Gate has also been searching for various news. Moreover, the Chaotic Demon Sea is adjacent to the Eastern Xuan Region. Yuan Gate, as the overlord of the Eastern Xuan Region in the past, had a lot of secret dealings with those pirates and has many intelligence points in the Chaotic Demon Sea."
Speaking of Yuan Gate, Zhou Tong's expression became solemn, his face somewhat serious. He had been imprisoned by Yuan Gate for a full century. Although he wasn't particularly clear about the power Yuan Gate had hidden, he knew that Yuan Gate had definitely concealed many methods.
After all, an Eastern Xuan Region overlord supported by the Demon Prison, and occupying the overlord's position for hundreds of years, who knows how many pawns Yuan Gate has planted in these hundreds of years?
A Yuan Gate alone is not enough to make them fearful, but the Demon Prison behind Yuan Gate, constantly providing assistance, is the opponent that must be taken seriously.
"However, I heard that in the Chaotic Demon Sea, there is also a person named Mo Luo, who is the controller of the Flame Ancestor Symbol. If you go to the Chaotic Demon Sea, you might be able to contact this person. As fellow Ancestor Symbol controllers, and you are also the person chosen by the Ancestral Stone, presumably, Mo Luo will help you."
Speaking of Mo Luo, Zhou Tong's expression was also somewhat complicated. Back then, he had made various plans, waiting until he broke through to the Revolving Wheel Realm, then he would go to the Chaotic Demon Sea to find the Flame Ancestor Symbol controller, and then go to the Northern Xuan Region to find the Darkness Hall's Hall Master Bo Xuan. Then, combining the strength of the three, they would definitely be able to ensure that they could help Great Desolate Tablet senior escape from his predicament and eliminate that Otherworldly Demon True King.
Unfortunately, he was impulsive in his youth. Back then, his Dao companion died tragically, Yuan Gate set up a trap, and coupled with the news of the Otherworldly Demon, in a moment of impulsiveness, Zhou Tong was lured to Yuan Gate's territory and ultimately imprisoned by the Demon Emperor Lock for a hundred years. Speaking of which, it was a disgrace to the Ancestor Symbol controller.
"Actually, if you're not in a hurry to return to the Sky Demon Marten Tribe, you can also go to the Chaotic Demon Sea together. Not only can you help Lin Dong and protect him along the way, but you can also consult with that Flame Ancestor Symbol controller. After all, as Ancestor Symbol controllers, you have topics to discuss."
What Zhou Tong was really worried about was that the Flame Ancestor Symbol controller might not be easy to talk to. If the two Ancestor Symbol controllers went together, and with Yan present, it would have enough weight to make that Flame Ancestor Symbol controller come forward to help Lin Dong.
After all, Lin Dong's current strength is still too weak to play a significant role in resisting Otherworldly Demons. For now, the best way to use the Ancestor Symbol is to first find a Revolving Wheel Realm expert, or someone like Little Marten who is at the peak of the Death Profound Realm, with half a foot into the Revolving Wheel Realm, which would not only greatly increase their strength but also help them break through.
But Yan's arrangement also makes sense. One cannot only consider the present but must also prepare for future battles. In the current situation, with Sword Saint, Ice Master, and others, they can still hold on. Naturally, it's best to make more preparations.
But still, everyone may have their own ideas. Zhou Tong thinks this way, but it doesn't mean that the Flame Ancestor Symbol controller thinks the same way. This isn't like when he invited the other party to perform Exorcism before. Exorcism is a duty for the Ancestor Symbol controllers. As long as they have time, they will definitely go and won't refuse.
"Since that's the case, then Marten Lord will continue to protect you for a while longer."
Little Marten didn't refuse, smiling as he patted Lin Dong's shoulder, saying cheerfully. Lin Dong couldn't help but roll his eyes at the sight and ignored this guy.
But the next moment, Little Marten and Zhou Tong's expressions suddenly changed, their eyes narrowed, and a chilling aura emanated from their bodies. Before Lin Dong could ask, he sensed several massive auras rising from somewhere in the Otherworldly Demon City, suppressing the teleportation array in the city, seemingly wanting to erase something with thunderous force.