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As he walked into the Demon Saint Palace, Lin Yi also transformed into his Jiao Dragon form, swishing his claws as he paid his respects to the four Monster Ancestors, “Long Ao pays his respects to the four elders.”

“Fellow Daoist Long, congratulations on exiting seclusion. It seems you have made significant gains this time, and your strength surpasses your previous self,” said the Golden Peng Monster Ancestor with a smile after taking a glance at Lin Yi.

He could sense that, although Long Ao was still in the Refining Void Realm, his aura had clearly improved from before.

Previously, he had been able to eliminate three Fusion-level cultivators from the Fox Clan, as well as more than ten Refining Void experts on his own. It was estimated that his strength now approached, or even reached, that of Crossing Tribulation.

It was unbelievable to think about. Although some cultivators were capable of exerting strength beyond their own realm, surpassing one or even two Great Realms like Long Ao was completely impossible.

Yet, the reality was laid out before them, leaving them no choice but to believe it.

“Elder Jin flatters me. After two hundred years in seclusion, I have indeed improved significantly. However, I still fall short compared to the elders and have much to learn,” Lin Yi said with a smile, nodding his head and openly acknowledging his progress.

“Fellow Daoist Long, give it a few more years, and you’ll probably have emptied out all that us old fellows know,” joked the Rat Clan Monster Ancestor.

The other Monster Ancestors also chimed in with laughter. Although they had taught Long Ao, they kept some abilities hidden. Even the Serpent Demon Ancestor had held back a few tricks.

Lin Yi couldn’t help but smile. The words of the Rat Clan Monster Ancestor provided him with a great excuse, “Indeed, it has been a thousand years since I came to the Demon Tribe for training. I am grateful for the teachings of the elders and the efforts they have put in.”

He lowered his dragon head and deeply bowed to the four Monster Ancestors.

In the twentieth year after reaching the Refining Void Realm, he had transformed into a Golden Jiao Dragon and appeared for the purpose of saving White Painting. Ever since then, he had entered the Demon Tribe, and indeed, about a thousand years had passed.

“Hahaha, Fellow Daoist Long, there’s no need for politeness. Since you came to the Demon Tribe for cultivation, we certainly have the obligation to teach you wholeheartedly,” the Golden Peng Monster Ancestor laughed as he dismissed the formalities. Instructing this Golden Jiao Dragon also provided them with increased opportunities for the future.

“Thank you. In order for the elders to have a good rest, I plan to go to the Human race for some cultivation experience for a while. Today, I came to take my leave,” Lin Yi thanked them again and then shared his intention.

Hearing Lin Yi’s words, the faces of the four Monster Ancestors changed slightly, and they glanced at one another. Finally, the Golden Peng Monster Ancestor slowly spoke, “Fellow Daoist Long, have you encountered any issues with the Demon Tribe? Why do you wish to leave the Demon Tribe so soon after exiting seclusion?”

“If you’re worried about the Fox Clan, we can solve this trouble for you, ensuring that White Painting will never bother you or the Holy Sect again.”

The Serpent Demon Ancestor also hastened to speak, “Yes, Fellow Daoist Long, we are both mentors and friends to you. A thousand years of friendship cannot be dismissed so easily. I still have many things to teach you. From now on, even if you wish to study day and night without stopping, this old serpent will accompany you to the end and will not shirk.”

As time passed, the end of his lifespan drew nearer, and now, he had less than a thousand years remaining.

Once his lifespan came to an end, without a Great Tribulation Expert, the Serpent Clan would certainly be driven out of their resource territory by the other four clans. Moreover, within the big and small Demon Cities, the Serpent Clan’s presence would no longer exist.

He did not care about the other Serpent breeds, only about the descendants who shared his bloodline.

As long as he maintained a good relationship with Long Ao, even if he couldn’t preserve the Serpent Clan’s status among the five tribes in the future, he could ensure that Long Ao protected the survival and cultivation resources of his lineage.

Now, with Long Ao going to the Human race for training, who knows how many years he might stay there? If he stayed for a thousand years, then when his own lifespan ended and he vanished from the path, the Serpent Clan’s current status and power would crumble.

The other Monster Ancestors also started urging him to stay, one after another. They weren’t worried that Long Ao might join the Human race while cultivating there, but that he might ascend and never return. In that case, all their efforts would have been in vain.

Although they had the Holy Sect to vent their frustrations on, it was merely a trivial diversion created by Long Ao during his dull cultivation journey and was never taken to heart.

Hearing these Monster Ancestors’ entreaties, Lin Yi smiled and said, “You have misunderstood, elders. I have recently gained some new insights, so I wish to go to the Human race for a short time to cultivate and consult some resources. At most, it will be a hundred years. If all goes well, I will return in a few decades.”

Within the Spirit Demon-Slaying City, there indeed resided Great Tribulation Expert Humans, but he didn’t intend to exploit the wool of Human Cultivators just yet—he hadn’t finished with the wool from these four Monster Ancestors.

His words eased the concern in the Monster Ancestors’ hearts. If it was only going to be one hundred years, they could set their worries aside.

“Fellow Daoist Long, make sure to keep your word. Don’t stay in the land of the Humans too long, or else we several Monster Ancestors will head to the Spirit Demon-Slaying City together and demand they let you return,” Elder Jin jokingly reminded with a smile.

“No one can control my freedom, and I always keep the promises I make, so there’s no need for Elder Jin to remind me,” Lin Yi spoke lightly, showing no signs of weakness.

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