C12 Dragon Pool Tiger Cave

"Senior Demonic Tiger, do you understand what I'm saying? Could you nod if you do?"

Lee Shiyu anxiously watched Zhang Fann as she spoke.

Feeling her intense gaze, Zhang Fann slowly nodded his large head, curious about what Lee Shiyu was up to.

He actually agreed!

Lee Shiyu was ecstatic.

"With your advanced cultivation, you must be familiar with the Blood Orchid. I know its location and can guide you there."

"All I ask is that once you obtain the herb, you give it to me. My father desperately needs it."

The Blood Orchid!

Zhang Fann's eyes sparkled with excitement at Lee Shiyu's words.

He was well aware of the Blood Orchid, a miraculous medicine capable of transforming a Demonic Beast's bloodline and awakening ancestral powers.

Take a giant python, for instance; if it consumed dragon blood, it could morph into a flood dragon.

To the Demon Race, the Blood Orchid was the epitome of sacred relics, coveted even by Demon Commanders!

Moreover, Zhang Fann himself had evolved by devouring, possessing a myriad of potent bloodlines, including a hint of dragon lineage.

Securing the Blood Orchid would significantly boost his chances of ancestral reversion!

Should his bloodline awaken, his power would surge to the level of a Demon General in an instant!

Zhang Fann's eyes blazed with fervor, as if the Blood Orchid was within his grasp.

Lee Shiyu could feel the intensity of Zhang Fann's gaze, almost as if he were ready to devour her whole.

"Our ancestor bequeathed this treasure map to us, intending to retrieve it once he grew stronger."

Zhang Fann was indifferent to the fate of the Lee family's ancestor. He glanced at the map, which pinpointed a location within the vast Hundred Thousand Mountains.

Besides, Lee Shiyu's request was far from unreasonable.

The Jade Profound Flower was a mere Rank Two Pill, primarily used for healing. Consuming it would grant Zhang Fann only a modest boost in experience.

Defeating a handful of Demon Generals could yield an abundance of experience. If he could secure a Blood Orchid, he would gladly hand it over to Lee Shiyu.

Zhang Fann did the math and realized it was indeed possible.

Without a moment's hesitation, he gave a slight nod in agreement.

While speaking, he gestured to Lee Shiyu with his talons, urging her to quickly take him to the location.

Seeing Zhang Fann's consent, a spark of hope lit up in Lee Shiyu's eyes.

Suddenly, Zhang Fann's massive form seemed less intimidating to her.

"We can save Daddy!" Lee Shiyu exclaimed, wiping away her tears while pulling out a map.

...

In Qingshan Town, at the Wang Family Hall, the Wang Family Patriarch, Wang Xuanhe, was savoring a cup of tea. By his side stood a Beast Taming Sect disciple clad in a green robe, sporting a mustache.

The Wang Family Patriarch, once an external disciple of the Beast Taming Sect, had left due to his advanced age and lack of sufficient talent.

Despite his departure from the sect, his past connections afforded the Wang Family some support and protection.

Elsewhere.

After their tea, the conversation between the two men began.

"Brother Wang, it's been a while. You're as spirited as ever."

Setting down his teacup, the Wang Family Patriarch, Wang Xuanhe, responded with a smile, "Brother Feng, no need for formalities. I've been away from the sect for years now. What brings the sect to my door?"

"Hahaha, I can't pull one over on you, Brother Wang. The Twelve Heavens Array is nearly complete; we're just missing a few special Demonic Beasts. I'm here to check on that."

In the midst of their talk, the Wang Family Patriarch's expression shifted dramatically. He produced a dragon-shaped jade token that flickered with white light.

After a moment of concentration with his eyes closed, his expression turned somber. Upon reopening his eyes, they were filled with a mix of grief and ferocity.

"Yuan'er has run into trouble, slain by a Rank Ten Demonic Beast. This Demonic Tiger is precisely what you were seeking, Brother Feng."

Fong Ling was well aware of the Patriarch's fondness for Wang Yuan, hence the request for a special heart-connecting pendant from the sect, to be used in times of need.

When the owner of a Heartlink Jade Pendant meets with an accident, the image of their demise is transmitted to the corresponding mother pendant.

Clearly, Wang Yuan must be...

Upon this realization, Fong Ling's expression turned grim.

"What is this?!"

"Relax, Yuan'er is one of your younger kin."

"We'll tear him to shreds and use him as the core of the Heavenly Array."

Hearing Fong Ling's words, the murderous look in the Wang Family Ancestor's eyes abated somewhat. Fong Ling, a Martial Master, was on par with a Demon General of the Demonic Beasts, his strength surpassing the ancestor's by an entire realm. With Fong Ling present, no matter how formidable the Demonic Tiger, he could reduce it to ashes.

Without a second thought, he, along with the Wang Family and Fong Ling, set out for the Hundred Thousand Mountains.

...

Atop a colossal peak in the Hundred Thousand Mountains, Zhang Fann sprinted along the path marked on the map. Any monsters he encountered were swiftly dispatched, enriching his spoils considerably.

He also amassed a wealth of experience points.

And he was now a Rank One Demon General.

"Ding!"

[Congratulations to the host for ascending to Rank One Demon General!]

As the system announced his advancement, Zhang Fann fully engaged the Chaos Essence Demon God Scripture, causing Demonic Qi to swirl around him like mighty dragons.

Lee Shiyu marveled at the sight of Zhang Fann's impressive advancement, silently commending his exceptional talent for ascending to Rank One Demon General with such ease.

It was common knowledge that each major realm had its checkpoint, where many warriors and Demonic Beasts would languish for years.

But Zhang Fann was different; he could level up on demand, unimpeded by any bottleneck.

Regaining his composure, Zhang Fann closed his eyes, attuning himself to the transformation within. A vortex of demonic power formed in his belly, akin to a perpetual engine, endowing him with a sensation of boundless energy.

Periodically, two droplets of liquid-like demonic power would seep from the base of the vortex. This substance, more accurately described as a form of demonic aura, was the key to his power.

Zhang Fann intuitively knew that once he fully converted his demonic aura into demonic essence and filled his abdomen with it, he would ascend to the rank of Demon Commander.

Zhang Fann sensed a transformation within his body. Lifting his gaze, he peered ahead.

Before him lay a forest enshrouded in a purple haze, utterly silent.

This was where the Blood Orchid grew.

There it was—the Blood Orchid, right before his eyes!

With a determined look and no trace of doubt, he strode forward.

In the world of the Demon Race, it was survival of the fittest: the strong thrived while the weak perished. He was ready to brave the dragon's lair and the tiger's den!