The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 1147 - 441: The Spear of Jealousy_2

"Although only half remains, it is no longer complete."

"However, instead of wandering aimlessly, examining these marked areas one by one might yield greater rewards."

The catfish Demon nodded and immediately picked up the third item on the tray.

It was a Long Spear, green in color, with its tip emitting a chilling green light.

Upon seeing the spear, Ye Hanjun felt nothing.

Aegifura, Mai Ertu, Zhuang Huan Meng, and Peach Tietze were also expressionless.

Only Yidong Temple, the sole ruler of the Jealousy Country and a Demon King, suddenly stood up, baring his teeth and claws in utter madness:

"What is this? Just through projection, it can stir my soul?!"

"Yuwen Nai! Give this thing to me, I must have it! I must!!"

"King of Jealousy, this is an artifact kept by ’Temperance,’ known as the ’Spear of Jealousy.’"

The catfish Demon chuckled and gently admonished:

"My emperor had slain its keeper, naturally, this artifact belongs to my emperor."

"Consider this, my emperor has shared so much information and invited all of you monarchs for a discussion. The contributions of our Pride Country are more than sufficient. Your greed for more would be overstepping."

"Hisss... Yuwen Nai, what do I need to do for you to give it to me? This artifact of the Jealousy lineage, what use do you have for it?!"

"Snap."

Primordial Emperor Demon Yuwen Nai cracked his fingers, nonchalantly saying:

"Trade something for it."

"Why should I just give you an artifact that I captured with much effort?"

"Bring me the ’Mark of Pride,’ and I might return the ’Spear of Jealousy’ to you."

"Of course, I will also search for it myself, and I will surely find it."

"If you are truly eager, offer half of your treasury’s treasures, provided their value is comparable, and the artifact will be yours."

"Half of my treasures? What kind of demonic joke is this!"

Yidong Temple breathed heavily, more ghostly fires spewing out from his seven orifices, frantically exclaiming:

"That’s not just my entire life’s collection, but also that of my predecessors’ for several generations!"

"How dare you demand half just like that, taking advantage of my dire situation, how can I accept this?!"

"Oh?"

Yuwen Nai raised his eyebrows somewhat, casting a slanted glance:

"Do you think there are other substitutes for your clan’s artifact?"

"Or is it that your treasury contains even more terrifying treasures, not worthy of being exchanged for the artifact?"

"No... you know very well, I am driven by jealousy!"

Yidong Temple clutched his head, his demonic claws piercing deeply into his skull, his eyes nearly splitting:

"How dare you use my clan’s treasure to demand favors from me!"

"I am famously tightfisted, this is trampling on my dignity and the lineage of my blood!"

"No deal then, so be it."

Yuwen Nai, unafraid of any threats, casually waved his hand:

"Once I collect all artifacts, I’ll consider lending it to you once."

"And you all, if you do not pursue the Seven Virtues relentlessly and strive to find the artifacts, and they all end up with me first."

"Expecting my efforts without shedding any blood? Better go back and keep dreaming."

With that, Yuwen Nai closed his eyes, the golden light receded, gradually returning to a light dozing state.

The catfish Demon stroked his beard and sighed with a smile:

"My lords, the old demon on behalf of our emperor, will share one last piece of intelligence."

"The Seven Virtues, originating from ’Merciful Ancestor,’ are not all strong."

"The ones to watch out for are ’Duty,’ ’Fairness,’ ’Diligence.’"

"’Justice,’ ’Humility,’ ’Loyalty,’ even if Fula encounters them, as long as she is accompanied by the Holy Beast King, she should easily prevail."

"Hmm?" Mai Ertu inquired with confusion:

"The strength disparity among the Seven Virtues is so vast? Why is that?"

The catfish Demon patiently explained:

"Based on ’Temperance’s varying behavior, our emperor speculates."

"The Seven Virtues do not awaken simultaneously; the longer they live, the stronger they become."

"If they die prematurely, their corresponding virtue does not truly vanish. There is a force known as ’Source’ within them, which follows the Merciful Ancestor’s principle of ’perpetual life,’ randomly attaching to other humans in the Realm of Desire."

"Given time, the corresponding virtue will be reborn, someone new will take up the mantle, brandishing their blades at us."

With an uncertain tone, the catfish Demon added:

"Our emperor believes perhaps we should not slay the inheritors of the Seven Virtues."

"We ought to imprison them instead, ensuring the ’Source’ does not escape."

"By doing so, the power of the Seven Virtues becomes controllable, and in the future, uniting the Realm of Desire, the human forces will not pose a significant threat."

"My lords, during your search and capture, you might want to consider our emperor’s suggestion. The recurring rebirth of the Seven Virtues is ultimately troublesome for us..."

...

The purple beam at the top of the Pillar of Shadow grew weaker.

With a faint hiss, the light went out.

The seven floating holographic images naturally vanished as well.

Inside the Giant Shark and Playful Shrimp Hall, silence reigned, Mo spoke first.

The Qilin War Armor Demon, Mantis Dagger Demon, and Pig Dragon Demon King, three great Demon Kings, were at a loss for words.

This brief assembly had revealed terrifying news.

The master of the Realm of Desire, ’Seven Sins Demon God,’ appears because of the fall of a human Crown Rank.

And this supreme human called ’Merciful Ancestor’ had designated the Realm of Desire as the land of heritage.

Is this the strategy among the top beings?

Nearly two hundred thousand years after the fall, their descendants still face each other in a life or death struggle, with no other choice?