Chapter 723: Demonic Wolf Realm
"But how?"
The Demonic Wolf King was shocked and could not help but ask Zepharis.
"It’s a secret."
Zepharis would not reveal it, not because he didn’t want to; instead, it was related to his Master, Ethan.
"Wait a second... earlier... You ate a gold-coloured fruit... is that the reason?"
Nevertheless, the Demonic Wolf King quickly recalled Zepharis’ actions when running into the demonic forest, where he ate a tiny fruit.
Initially, he thought that Zepharis was eating some fruit to recover his Demonic Essence and injuries, but now, he realised that Zepharis’ injuries didn’t heal.
’...’
Zepharis remained silent without answering and muttered to himself,
’I wanted to complete this trial on my own; however, I still need to take Master Ethan’s help.’
Despite the fact that the situation was completely under his control, Zepharis was a bit disappointed with himself.
The reason he was able to upgrade his cultivation technique, Night Phantom Concealment Technique, to the Transcendental Stage was because of Ethan’s help.
Before entering the Demonic Secret Realm, Ethan spent 10 units of God Essence to condense a Godly Comprehension Fruit from his Second Godly Artifact: Godly Divine Tree.
Of course, Ethan ordered him to use the fruit as a last resort in order to push himself to the limits, and Zepharis had indeed done that. However, since the other party was way more powerful, Zepharis had no choice but to eat the Godly Comprehension Fruit.
’Even though the Demonic Wolf King is kind, I should not reveal the Godly Comprehension Fruit.’
At the end of the day, the Demonic Wolf King was a demonic beast with the backing of a Demonic Ancestor and revealing such a Godly Item was not a good thing.
With that thought in mind, Zepharis didn’t bother answering the Demonic Wolf King.
"Senior, aren’t you going to attack me now?"
Instead, Zepharis asked the Demonic Wolf King to attack him because he wanted to see how powerful a Transcendental Stage Cultivation Technique would be.
"No... I won’t attack you anymore."
However, to Zepharis’ surprise, the Demonic Wolf King shook his head.
"I acknowledge that you have finished the trial."
’Huh?’
"I, Kaelthor, the mount of Ancestor Morveth, acknowledge you as my new Master."
Before Zepharis could even react, the Demonic Wolf King lowered his upper body to the ground and greeted Zepharis in a respectful tone.
[Congratulations! The participant has completed the final trial]
[Congratulations to the participant for successfully completing all trials]
[From now on, you are the successor of the Demonic Wolf Ancestor: Morveth]
At the same time, the Ancient Voice resounded throughout the Demonic Secret Realm, congratulating Zepharis back to back and announcing that he is the successor of the Demonic Wolf Ancestor.
He even learned the name of the Demon Ancestor who created these trials.
However, that was the last thing he cared about now.
"What? That’s it?"
Zepharis was shocked by the sudden turn of events.
He was expecting the Demonic Wolf King to continue attacking him until the trial duration ended.
However, not only did the Demonic Wolf King end the trial, but he also acknowledged him as his new master.
’As expected of a Transcendental Stage Cultivation Technique...’
Thinking about it, Zepharis was no longer shocked as he knew the reason why.
Mastering a cultivation technique to the Transcendental Stage was one of the hardest requirements to break through to the Soul Transformation Realm.
If someone was able to upgrade their cultivation technique to the Transcendental Stage, their chances of breaking through to the Soul Transformation Realm would exceed fifty percent.
Moreover, against someone who didn’t possess a Transcendental Stage technique, it was almost impossible to defeat them.
Especially in a short battle where the time limit of this trial was only ten minutes.
Not to mention, the Demonic Wolf King himself didn’t possess a Transcendental Stage technique. Even if he did, the chances of catching Zepharis in those 10 minutes were not high.
Thus, the outcome was already decided the moment Zepharis revealed his strength.
"Master, do you want to check the inheritance of the Demonic Wolf Ancestor?"
After acknowledging Zepharis as his new master, Kaelthor respectfully asked.
"Sure."
Zepharis nodded his head before adding,
"However, before that, I want to bring someone into this Secret Realm. Is that possible?"
"Of course, it is possible."
Kaelthor was slightly surprised.
Most participants, after completing such trials, would rush to check the inheritance.
However, his new master was not in a hurry at all.
Nevertheless, that was not something he needed to question.
"As the successor of the Demonic Wolf Ancestor, this Demonic Wolf Realm belongs to you."
"You can invite anyone from the same location where you entered the realm."
The main entrance of the Demonic Wolf Realm was not in the Verdant Skymount Province.
Instead, it existed deep within a Demonic Province.
However, since Zepharis entered using the Demonic Ancestor’s Pendant, a new invisible entrance was formed in the Azure Serpent Realm.
Still, only those with permission from the realm’s nature spirit or its owner could enter through this entrance.
"Great."
Hearing that, Zepharis became excited.
Soon, he closed his eyes and tried to sense his connection with the Demonic Secret Realm.
After a few moments, he felt it.
A faint yet clear connection with the Secret Realm and the Nature Spirit.
Following that connection, he quickly located the newly formed invisible entrance and opened it.
’Swiish!’
....
Inside the Azure Serpent Realm...
"Even though the chances of Zepharis failing are low, nothing will happen to him. I gave him enough life-saving trump cards."
Ethan calmly reassured Elder Raven about Zepharis’ safety.
’Swiish!’
Amidst their conversation, a huge spatial ripple suddenly appeared at the place where Zepharis had previously entered the Demonic Secret Realm.
In the next moment, a massive portal slowly formed.
"...!"
Both Ethan and Elder Raven were instantly stunned.
The surrounding space trembled slightly as a powerful demonic aura leaked out from the portal.
"What is this...?"
Elder Raven’s expression changed drastically.
However, Ethan’s eyes narrowed slightly because he could feel a familiar aura coming from within that portal.
’Zepharis...’
A faint smile appeared on Ethan’s face, ’Looks like he has already succeeded.’
