As Xu Xian was constructing the walls of his second-story Sword Tower and beginning to refine the beast bones, a major event occurred within the Demon Suppression Abyss.
It was night.
Deep in the night.
A sudden flash of white light surged from the heart of the Demon Suppression Abyss, soaring toward the heavens. The light was incredibly brilliant, illuminating the firmament and eclipsing both the moon and stars.
A strange phenomenon suddenly manifested across three thousand miles of the sky.
A vast expanse of mist appeared out of nowhere, seemingly materializing from thin air. It grew until it managed to obscure both the Spirit Eye and the Demon Eye that hung high in the heavens.
At that moment, whether they were demons in the East Desolation or cultivators in Demon-Slaying City, everyone was drawn to this anomaly.
They all looked up at the sky.
They saw three thousand miles of mist, with five-colored lights swirling and alternating within it. It looked as if legendary beasts from the mountains and seas were churning within the sea of mist.
A five-colored Phoenix.
A fire-treading Qilin.
A nine-tailed white fox.
A jade-green Azure Dragon...
There were many more legendary demons, some recognizable and others unknown.
They gathered in one place, each with a different expression. It looked like a gathering, yet also like a pilgrimage, making it impossible for onlookers to distinguish the truth.
Just like the scene before them, it was equally impossible to tell if this was an illusion cast by someone in secret, a mirage, or the legendary phenomenon of heaven and earth.
The crowds were silent, but ten thousand beasts roared in unison. Night birds flew from the forests, circling the sky with high-pitched, resonant cries.
From the Demon Suppression Abyss to the lands extending a thousand miles north and south of it, this scene was everywhere.
The entire process lasted for the duration of a single incense stick before finally dissipating.
The stars and sun reappeared, and the Spirit Eye and Demon Eye remained. The beast roars ceased, and the weary birds returned to the forest. Yet, whether human or demon, everyone remained immersed in what they had just witnessed.
Some stared blankly.
Others looked dazed.
None understood what had happened.
What was that?
What had occurred within the Demon Suppression Abyss?
What caused the anomaly?
Was it an omen of good or evil?
Countless questions troubled the humans and demons in the two cities north and south of the Demon Suppression Abyss.
In Demon-Slaying City, people slowly came to their senses. They looked at each other and began to discuss in hushed tones, their whispers never-ceasing.
"What exactly was that just now?"
"Ten thousand beasts ascending to the heavens... This is the first time I've ever seen such a phenomenon of heaven and earth."
"What on earth happened inside the Demon Suppression Abyss?"
Among the crowd, someone suddenly spoke in a mystical tone. "It's the Ten Thousand Demons' Auspiciousness. Yes, it must be the Ten Thousand Demons' Auspiciousness. I've read about it in books; there's no mistake."
Everyone's gaze shifted toward him simultaneously.
"What is the Ten Thousand Demons' Auspiciousness?"
"Speak clearly!"
"Is it good or bad?"
The man swallowed hard, his gaze slowly sweeping over the crowd as he spoke each word deliberately. "This is a great omen for the demon race. It accompanies the birth of an auspicious beast."
Everyone gasped. "Are you saying..."
"That's right. An auspicious beast was just born within the Demon Suppression Abyss. Moreover, with an omen spanning three thousand miles, this auspicious beast is definitely not ordinary."
Exclamations of shock immediately erupted everywhere.
"An auspicious beast?"
"It's actually an auspicious beast!"
"It truly is an auspicious beast!"
"It seems it really is!"
The entire city began to boil with excitement.
What was an auspicious beast?
They were nurtured by heaven and earth, born of providence. They had no father or mother, coming into existence alongside the destiny of the Dao in a certain region.
According to rumors in Fanzhou, whenever an auspicious beast was born, it proved that the destiny of that place was at its peak.
Furthermore, an auspicious beast could bring a blessing of luck. Those who accompanied an auspicious beast would find it extremely easy to gain the favor of the Dao.
In short, whether for humans or demons, an auspicious beast was the representative of good fortune and the incarnation of destiny.
Some even said that whoever obtained an auspicious beast would be shrouded in luck and could attain the Dao to become an immortal.
They were no different from the so-called children of fortune or darlings of the Dao.
Among the demon race, the bloodline hierarchy was: ancient divine beasts, ancient ferocious beasts/ancient exotic beasts, holy beasts, ferocious beasts...
Auspicious beasts were not included in this bloodline ranking.
But in reality, auspicious beasts born of providence and nurtured by heaven and earth were in no way inferior to ancient divine beasts in terms of talent or bloodline.
Although there was no clear definition, there were only two known living auspicious beasts in Fanzhou.
One was rumored to be on an island in the North Sea—a nine-tailed fox.
Very few people had seen it. It was only known to be entirely white without a single stray hair, with amber eyes that could bewilder the mind. Its true strength was unknown.
However, to be able to survive in a place like the North Sea and occupy an island for itself, its true strength was certainly at the ninth-grade beast god stage.
There was another one in the East Desolation.
And this one was known to the entire world. Its name was incredibly famous.
Bai Ze.
The greatest demon of the East Desolation, possessing terrifying strength. It was rumored that he could once hold his own against the Sword Ancestor. He was the true emperor of the Great Desolation.
His true strength was also unknown, but in the entire world, across the Central Plains, there were likely no more than three people who could contend with him one-on-one. And that was only because he had been heavily injured by the Sword Ancestor back then.
Otherwise, even the three old fellows from the Three Sects would likely be unable to do anything to him.
In the records, there were only these two.
Leaving aside the nine-tailed fox that had never appeared in the mortal world, Bai Ze was a household name. The strength and rarity of an auspicious beast were easy to imagine.
Any being born of heaven and earth, if they did not die, would surely become a demon god in the future.
Tonight, an auspicious beast had been born in the Demon Suppression Abyss, a place where humans and demons fought. It was unexpected and indeed brought both shock and joy.
As for whether it was good or bad? That depended on who could get it.
Demons could not be easily tamed, but auspicious beasts were different.
They were born of heaven and earth, and when they were first born, they held no enmity toward the world. They were like newborn babies, and moreover, they were orphans without parents. Whoever found it and raised it would be its family, its father, and its mother.
While most people were still shouting and discussing, many had already quietly slipped into the Demon Suppression Abyss under the cover of night.
The Three Sects, the Hundred Schools, the thousand sects, and the ten thousand tribes...
Even the more powerful demon-slaying squads could no longer sit still and were secretly rushing toward the place where the white pillar of light had surged.
It seemed everyone was determined to obtain that auspicious beast...
Wendao Sect was naturally no exception.
Members of the Zhijian Hall, Shadow Hall, and Merchant Hall within Demon-Slaying City gathered at extreme speed and then vanished into the dark night.
At Demon-Slaying City's Number One Forging Workshop, Xu Xian was in seclusion in his room, unaware of the outside world. However, three figures stood on the roof.
Wen Qingxue, Yao Xiaoxiao, and Yao Zhijian.
Their gazes were simultaneously fixed on the Demon Suppression Abyss beneath the dark night.
Wen Qingxue said, "Many people have gone. The Demon Suppression Abyss will be very lively tonight."
Yao Zhijian said, "Yes, and many people are going to die."
Yao Xiaoxiao was somewhat confused. She looked at Wen Qingxue on her left and then at Yao Zhijian on her right, ultimately choosing not to interrupt.
An auspicious beast. She had never seen one, but she had heard plenty about them.
She also knew that Bai Ze was an auspicious beast, though he now called himself an ancient divine beast and commanded the Eight Desolate Tribes of the Great Desolation.
With an auspicious beast born today and an omen spanning three thousand miles, a bloody storm was inevitable.
Wen Qingxue lowered her eyes and glanced toward Xu Xian's room. She said for no apparent reason, "I am from the Sword Suppression Hall. By right, I should be the one to go."
Yao Zhijian understood her meaning and said, "I'll go instead. You look after the Little Grand-Uncle and Xiaoxiao."
Wen Qingxue nodded slightly and said, "Be sure to be careful."
Yao Zhijian said with full confidence, "It's fine. Below the eighth stage, I can sweep through everyone except you."
Wen Qingxue's eyes were dark, a hint of wariness within them as she said meaningfully, "That is an auspicious beast. A mere contract cannot restrain the demon race."
Yao Zhijian naturally understood what Wen Qingxue meant. He did not argue. He simply reached out and patted Yao Xiaoxiao's head, giving a slight, carefree smile.
"I'm off!"
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