While the four families were confronting each other, the colorful psychic model established by Eisendell had already been imported into the information stream. Ding Meng also saw the detailed information about Yuan Lie.
He had a very complicated past and was said to be a refugee from outer space. He was sold to the slave market of Planet Leji at the age of 16 and became a fighter in the underground arena. He worked there for seven years and awakened his Origin Energy because of this experience. Later on, he participated in the battle to eliminate the Interstellar Pirates and was recruited into the Federation military.
Yuan Lie served in the military for as long as 48 years and then worked for the three top consortiums, Red Moon, Zhengxing, and Tianhang. This period of experience lasted for 61 years, which meant that Yuan Lie had been in almost all forces. Later on, Yuan Lie completely retired and no longer joined any major sects or groups. He traveled around and focused on cultivation. It was not until the war of the Devouring World 200 years later that he shocked everyone with his Star Technique, Thousand Sails.
According to Xian Yuan's Divine Sense, Yuan Lie represented the Federation's upper echelons in the pursuit of the Devouring Realm's army. Furthermore, Yuan Lie was able to fight Xian Yuan to a draw. From this, it could be seen that Yuan Lie was at least 400 years old. At the same time, he had more than 400 years of hard work. Even if he was a person with mediocre talent, to have cultivated to this level, he was probably at the peak of perfection.
Eisendell explained, "My grandpa once told me that he's a powerhouse who's proficient in all fields and has profound attainments."
Ding Meng nodded, but he had already shifted his gaze to the Sacred Lake. The 12 men in black in mid-air had already launched an attack on the bridge. Each of them was holding a long sword and flying towards Luo Zi and the others. They were not necessarily fast, but the 12 suits of armor instantly released an exaggerated Origin Energy aura. It felt as if 12 iron walls had been combined together and pressed down at the same time.
This was a typical aura suppression. The real killer was the sharp weapons in their hands.
Luo Zi and the others did not panic. Qing Ye suddenly took a deep breath and opened his mouth to spit out an emerald green stream of air. The stream of air rose into the air and immediately turned into a thick green poisonous cloud.
The poisonous cloud burned the armor of the black-clothed men, and the energy of the poisonous cloud pushed the "Iron Bastion" back up. The formation of the black-clothed men was immediately broken.
"Hmph, you overestimate yourself!" Qing Ye laughed proudly.
That being said, the men in black were quite powerful. Qing Ye was, after all, the sect master of the Immortal Trail Sect. There was no doubt that he was powerful. It was normal for him to be able to force his opponents back. However, it was also obvious that the armor of the men in black was resistant to poison. Moreover, the men in black were not weak.
At this time, the black-robed leader suddenly waved his hand, and the twelve black-robed men immediately flew back to the ring road on the second floor. Their figures flashed, and they quickly disappeared into the darkness. It seemed that the black-robed leader didn't want his subordinates to suffer unnecessary casualties.
Just when everyone thought that the leader of the Men in Black was going to take action himself, something strange finally happened. Ding Meng, who was on the third layer of the Ring Road, suddenly leaped into the air and rushed towards the center of the Sacred Lake.
At this time, not only were the sect masters stunned, even Yuan Lie frowned slightly. Did he want to die?
The black poison in the Sacred Lake was the top demon energy in the Devouring World. No matter who fell into it, they would be quickly devoured and die.
With a splash, Ding Meng jumped into the lake. The lake water immediately went up to his knees. Black smoke rose from the lake and wrapped around his body, as if it was going to disintegrate him.
However, after a while, the black smoke dispersed automatically with a whoosh, as if it was very afraid of Ding Meng.
"This …" Luo Zi and Qing Ye were dumbfounded. They couldn't explain this strange phenomenon. There was actually a human immune to the power of the Sacred Lake.
However, almost at the same time, Dou Yun suddenly knelt on the ground and kowtowed. His tone was very excited. "Master, you are finally back. Dou Yun has been waiting for a long time. Please return to the Immortal Trail Sect."
A blurred image of a human appeared on Ding Meng's body. Luo Zi and Qing Ye were so shocked that they took two steps back. "You … You … You …"
Xian Yuan sneered. "You two traitors, why don't you kneel and kowtow when you see me?"
Sensing Xian Yuan's aura, Qing Ye was probably scared out of his wits. However, Luo Zi quickly calmed down. "Don't panic. She doesn't even have an immortal aperture. She is just attached to this human."
Yuan Lie was also surprised. He obviously recognized Xian Yuan, but he couldn't figure out how Xian Yuan got involved with Ding Meng. It seemed that the Federation had a reason to regard Ding Meng as a Class A criminal.
Qing Ye also calmed down. He composed himself and said, "Xian Yuan, you have already fallen in the war a hundred years ago. There is no place for you in the Devouring World. Why are you colluding with the human race?"
Xian Yuan said angrily, "How dare you, traitor! A hundred years ago, you secretly attacked me, causing my Heavenly Book Body to be destroyed. I have returned to clean up the sect. Your sophistry is useless. I have already known the truth."
Qing Ye gritted his teeth. "You are really haunting me."
Luo Zi suddenly raised her head and shouted, "Boss Yuan, look. The human race's origin ability user has already merged with our race. Why are you not arresting the criminal for the Holy Grail Federation?"
He wanted to divert the trouble, but Yuan Lie was indifferent. "This is your family's business. I am just an outsider. It is inconvenient for me to interfere."
Luo Zi was also angry. It seemed that if they wanted to activate the Holy River today, they would have to kill this Ding Meng first.
"Master Bai Laishan, it is time to show your determination to defend the Devouring World."
Luo Zi turned her head and shouted.
However, Bai Laishan had already flown far away. He flew to the southern ring road of the Holy River. Dou Yun, that silly woman, was still kneeling. Luo Zi had no choice but to look at Qing Ye. "Master Qing Ye, success or failure depends on this. Otherwise, all our previous efforts will be in vain."
Qing Ye's body glowed with a green light. Obviously, he was activating the energy in his body.
Yuan Lie suddenly said coldly, "If I were the two of you, I would run for my life right now. It is still not too late to run."
Luo Zi and Qing Ye couldn't believe their ears. What kind of joke was this? They were the leaders of the Devouring World's Immortal-trail Forest and the Specter Family. How could they run?
Xian Yuan suddenly laughed coldly. "Traitor, kneel and accept your death!"
At this moment, Luo Zi and Qing Ye immediately felt an invisible suction force envelop their bodies. It seemed like it was going to drag them onto the Holy River Bridge.
"In your dreams!" The green light on Qing Ye's body glowed even brighter. Obviously, he was using his energy to resist.
Luo Zi's ghostly face also spewed out large amounts of black gas. The fluctuations were quite strong.
However, it didn't have any effect. Ding Meng was currently using the Clear Sound Absorbing Art and Telekinesis Bind. He was fine when he jumped onto the Holy River because this high-level immortal technique was using the Holy River's devouring power. Meanwhile, the Telekinesis Bind firmly bound Luo Zi and Qing Ye in place, unable to move.
From the outside, both sides didn't move at all. The scene was calm and peaceful. However, Luo Zi and Qing Ye were extremely frightened. This human's strength was far beyond their imagination. No matter how hard they tried, they couldn't break free from the Telekinesis Bind.
"Bang!" A green mist appeared at the bridge. Qing Ye was the first to be unable to hold on. His entire body exploded, turning into a crystal-clear emerald tree. He kept twisting. It was obvious that he was struggling.
Xian Yuan said, "This person was originally a low-level poisonous tree. By chance, he advanced to a Daemon General and cultivated an immortal aperture."
As soon as she finished her explanation, Luo Zi also exploded with a bang. The huge black ghostly face split into a strange grey gas. This gas was like a screen. Lan Bing and the others felt their hair stand on end. On the screen, countless ghosts and vengeful spirits were struggling and howling. This Luo Zi's immortal aperture was clearly formed from the spirits of the dead.
Xian Yuan said proudly, "Just reveal your true form. That way, you won't be able to continue causing trouble in the future!"
"Blade, come!" Ding Meng suddenly shouted.
Ding Meng understood and immediately threw the kukri blade cast from the Thousand Shadow Foil down. This time, it wasn't Ding Meng who made the move. Instead, it was Lan Bing who used her telekinesis to control the kukri blade.
"Shua —"
The blade flashed like snowflakes. It was extremely thin and sharp, like a pure white veil that swept across the sacred lake, the bridge, the green mist and the black gas.
Actually, this wasn't real blade light. The Thousand Shadow Foil itself had the power to plunder the Devouring Realm's Daemons. To deal with sect masters like Luo Zi and Qing Ye, telekinesis alone could only control them physically. Only the natural energy of the Devouring Realm could completely lock them down.
After the blade light flashed, Xian Yuan directly turned into a stream of light and swept towards the bridge. Luo Zi and Qing Ye didn't even have time to beg for mercy. A seven-colored mass of chaos flashed by the bridge.
Ding Meng was already used to Xian Yuan's secret method of devouring and evolving. He was actually a bit impressed by the two above. They were still able to remain calm at a time like this.
About three minutes later, Xian Yuan's true form finally took shape. The immortal aperture of the Devouring Realm's Queen had truly been reborn.
She was wearing a gorgeous ancient costume with a golden crown on her head. Her face was gorgeous and dignified. She floated by the bridge and quietly stared at the sacred lake. Her eyes were filled with contemplation.
Ding Meng couldn't help but send a message through the psychic model. "Congratulations, your immortal aperture has been restored. However, you don't look happy."
Xian Yuan said, "Did you know?
Our Devouring Realm isn't a pure Daemon or a pure human. "
Ding Meng knew this. Leng Yin had once told him about the origin of the Devouring Realm.
Xian Yuan continued, "I once read in an ancient book that there's a Daemon Palace on the Flame Star. This is the real land of the Daemons. There's a legend that the Daemon God might be residing here. This almighty is omnipotent in the Devouring Realm."
Ding Meng seemed to have understood something. "I understand. You wanted to visit this almighty more than a hundred years ago. Today, a hundred years later, you hope that it can restore your Heavenly Book Body?"
Xian Yuan said, "I did hide this information from you. I originally planned to do so."
Ding Meng said, "What about now?"
Xian Yuan said, "I've changed my mind. Ding Meng, let's leave this place together!"
"Why?" Everyone was stunned. Didn't they spend so much effort to find this palace?
But why did they give up in the end?
Xian Yuan's gaze remained on the sacred lake. "I have a feeling that if the sacred lake is completely activated, it might unleash some kind of disaster that we can't predict. I'm thinking for everyone."