chapter 746: chapter 373 dan immortal in dangerafter the cave mansion formation was opened, the serpent demon ancestor quickly walked in, and upon seeing lin yi standing in the courtyard, he couldn’t help but clasp his fists in a salute, “i greet dragon daoist, your sudden decision to visit the holy sect is quite unexpected.” sёar?h the n?vel(f)ire.ηet website on google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    “pang daoist, we have known each other for so long, speak freely and there is no need for formalities,” lin yi said with a smile. the serpent clan in the spirit profound realm mostly had the surname pang, which clearly meant that they were dragons temporarily suppressed in the spirit profound realm, but once they ascended, they would become true dragons.


    upon hearing these words, the serpent demon ancestor revealed a smile on his face, “good, we are after all brethren, so there’s no need for such formalities.”


    then, with a long sigh, he said, “alas, dragon daoist, as you know, my time is running short. while i maintain harmonious relations with the other three monster ancestors, all of them would not hesitate to secure more benefits for their own tribes behind the scenes.”


    “in the cultivation world, power is respected, and once there is no tribulation transcendence realm monster ancestor, all the resources of the serpent clan will be snatched and divided by the other four tribes, and even high-ranking members of our internal demon tribe will become targets.”


    “as the monster ancestor of the serpent clan, i cannot just leave and let the other four tribes bully the serpent clan. therefore, i request dragon daoist to take over the serpent clan for a time after my departure, and become the nominal monster ancestor. i will arrange internal affairs beforehand, so you won’t be burdened by these matters.”


    lin yi glanced at the old serpent and smiled lightly. this old fellow, as one of the five monster ancestors who had lived the longest, had many tricks up his sleeve. he chose to probe first instead of revealing his true intentions directly.


    he said indifferently, “pang daoist, i have said before that i will not participate in the conflicts of this realm. founding the holy sect was not my intention; it was established by the demon tribe who had undergone purification. i have no interest in controlling the holy sect, and the same goes for the serpent clan. if you have come only to discuss this matter, then you may leave.”


    seeing lin yi bluntly refuse his request and see through his underlying scheme, the serpent demon ancestor quickly clasped his fists again, “i was wrong, dragon daoist. my true intention in coming here was to bring the entire serpent clan to undergo purification and join the holy sect, so they too may survive.”


    lin yi shook his head and spoke slowly, “since i don’t control the holy sect, naturally i cannot promise you entry. however, joining the holy sect requires one to first accept purification. luckily, i am in charge of this process. one must have a kind heart to qualify, and those of the demon tribe who have consistently committed evil acts will not be eligible for purification.”


    “as far as i know, some members of the serpent clan are steeped in wickedness. of course, i remember the prior teachings you conferred upon me, pang daoist, and thus i am willing to give them a chance.”


    “should they wish to undergo purification, they must first correct their ways and start doing good deeds from this moment on. anyone who sincerely turns to kindness, i will grant them the qualification for purification.”


    not all of the demon tribe can be accepted into the holy sect. to renounce killing and become enlightened on the spot may have been feasible in the past, but not anymore.


    nevertheless, having reaped much from the serpent demon ancestor, it’s only right to give them a chance—it will be up to those serpents whether they can seize it.


    in other words, the holy sect is akin to noah’s ark amid the apocalypse. those monster beasts incorporated into it will survive the upcoming conflicts, making every berth of utmost value.


    the serpent demon ancestor let out a slow sigh of relief. ever since long ao broke through his realm, he had been paying close attention to the holy sect’s affairs. the conditions for accepting disciples had become increasingly stringent, and not every member of the demon tribe qualified for long ao’s purification or the chance to join the holy sect.


    now that this dragon daoist was willing to offer the serpent clan a chance, he was quite content.


    “thank you, dragon daoist. i’ll return now to issue orders, hoping i can see you again before my time comes,” said the serpent demon ancestor as he clasped his fist deeply.


    lin yi nodded slightly and returned the salute, “rest assured, daoist. i won’t stay long within the holy sect.”


    to his senses, the old serpent had at most four to five hundred years of life left—his body was filled with an aura of decay.


    for cultivators in the transition realm of huashen to void refinement, five hundred years was substantial, but for a member of the demon tribe who had lived for tens of thousands of years, five hundred years indeed signaled the final stage.


    based on his study of primordial chaos energy, which contained effects that could extend life, he could distinctly sense that after the confluence of the three energies into primordial chaos energy, his lifespan appeared unlimited by realm and vitality, his body always retaining a robust life force.


    while he couldn’t precisely ascertain his current lifespan, it was clear that it bordered on that of an immortal.


    though primordial chaos energy could extend the lifespans of others, the present serpent demon ancestor, including other members of the demon tribe, did not merit the expenditure of this precious substance.


    “then, i will take my leave now. may your journey be smooth,” said the serpent demon ancestor, bowing with his fists before leaving the cave mansion.


    lin yi watched the retreating figure of the serpent demon ancestor and just as he was about to embark towards the holy sect, a communication talisman came flying over. it was crafted using the primordial chaos energy, capable of transmitting messages to cover the entirety of the spirit profound realm.