Immortality Starts With Diligence(Xianxia Litrpg)

652. Reencounter with the Dark Demon Lord! The True Power of Ruler!

Lin Fei strolled through the Dark Demon Domain, his first visit to this forbidding place. Upon his arrival, he immediately felt a slight suppression, as if he were inherently out of place.

However, this sense of suppression and rejection was not strong; to Lin Fei, it was almost negligible.

"In the Dark Demon Domain, I am considered an extraneous entity," he murmured. "All foreign life forms undergo suppression by the domain. Even the Dark Demon Lord and the numerous Dark Demons face some restraint in the Divine Realm, though it's subtle and barely impacts them. But if a domain gives birth to a Ruler, the suppression under their influence becomes immensely formidable."

Lin Fei understood the role of a Ruler intuitively. The suppression of external life by a Ruler was effortless because the entire domain inherently repelled foreign life. The Ruler merely capitalized on this existing force.

Lin Fei observed the teeming Dark Demons within the realm. Particularly, the lower-tier Dark Demons were constantly engaged in brutal conflicts with one another, growing through perpetual slaughter.

The reproductive capacity of the Dark Demons was horrifyingly efficient, leading to an overwhelming population in the Dark Demon Domain. Even amidst constant internecine conflict, their numbers remained vast.

At this rate, it wouldn't take long for the Dark Demon Domain to once again be teeming with life. Lin Fei gradually understood why the Dark Demon Lord periodically waged wars and invaded other domains—it was simply because there were too many Dark Demons. Moreover, with the Dark Demon Hearts, some powerful Dark Demons were nearly immortal, further exacerbating the terrifying numbers.

Certainly, the lesser Dark Demons do not possess a Dark Demon Heart; their death is final. The Dark Demon Lord shows no concern for the lives of these invading Dark Demons, and even less so for the Supremes. Should they die, it merely requires some time to cultivate new ones from the Dark Demon Hearts.

Life is harsh for these lower-tier Dark Demons. Every day, they exist in a cycle of life and death. For the Dark Demon Lord, there is little gratitude from the Dark Demons; raised in a culture of killing, they trust no one.

Yet, this does not affect the Lord's dominion over the Dark Demon Domain. He has no need to curry favor; the affections of his subjects are irrelevant to him. Controlling the Dark Demon Hearts is all that matters for maintaining control over everything.

No one can challenge his supremacy in the Dark Demon Domain. There can only be one Ruler in the Dark Demon Domain, and that is the Lord himself. Unless one day he falls, then, and only then, might others have a chance. But if the Lord were to fall, could the Dark Demon Domain itself survive?

This appears to be a vicious cycle. Under the rule of the Dark Demon Lord, the realm is seemingly bound to his reign indefinitely—a sentiment held by many ordinary Dark Demons.

However, Lin Fei is different. As he wanders through the Dark Demon Domain, he contemplates deeply. The power of the lower echelons is essentially futile; no amount of lesser lives has any impact. Even if these lower Dark Demons harbor dissatisfaction towards the Dark Demon Lord, what of it? It changes nothing.

Only the most powerful beings, such as the Supremes or someone like Lin Fei—who can approach or even rival a Ruler—can pose a threat to the Dark Demon Lord. Indeed, should Lin Fei's strength increase significantly in the future, capable of defeating the Lord, then the Lord would truly fall.

As these thoughts flicker through Lin Fei's mind...

A thrum vibrated through the void, followed by the ripple of space. Then, a familiar voice reached Lin Fei's ears. "Lin Fei, such audacity to actually venture into the Dark Demon Domain!" the voice boomed. "It must have been those remaining three Supremes who led you here. They truly deserve death!"

The Dark Demon Lord had made his appearance, materializing directly beside Lin Fei. It was clear that the Lord could sense Lin Fei's presence and had even guessed who had guided him to the Dark Demon Domain.

After all, only three Supremes remained alive within the Dark Demon Domain; the others had perished and were currently being regenerated within the Dark Demon Heart.

The living Supremes were undoubtedly spared by Lin Fei—how else could Lin Fei have located the Dark Demon Domain?

Indeed, none below the rank of Supreme, not even True Immortal-level Dark Demons, could navigate the Chaos well enough to pinpoint the realm's location. Only a Supreme knew the exact whereabouts of the Dark Demon Domain.

However, whether the three Dark Demon Supremes lived or died, or how the Dark Demon Lord dealt with their Dark Demon Hearts, Lin Fei remained indifferent. His purpose was fulfilled by reaching the Dark Demon Domain; as long as he kept his promise not to kill the three Supremes himself, any actions taken by the Lord against them were none of Lin Fei's concern.

Now, Lin Fei was eager to test the legendary Ruler's true strength.

"Dark Demon Lord, come then, you who are the true Ruler," Lin Fei challenged coldly, unafraid. "Let me see the real power of the Ruler, or you will never have another chance!"

A fierce gleam flashed in the eyes of the Dark Demon Lord. Perhaps he too realized this was his final opportunity. Taking a deep breath, he summoned the power of the entire Dark Demon Domain. A rumbling sound filled the air as the realm itself began to tremble.

The Dark Demon Lord mobilized the realm's energy in a magnificent display. Various laws, rules, and the very power of the Dark Demon Domain converged and surged towards Lin Fei, attempting to suppress him.

This force was indeed formidable, even causing Lin Fei to feel significant pressure. Yet, that was all it amounted to. Even as the true Ruler, the Dark Demon Lord could not unleash the full potential of the Dark Demon Domain, not even close to a hundred percent. This was fundamentally different from Lin Fei, who had merged with the Eternal Realm.

"Eternal Realm!" Lin Fei prepared to counter with his own transcendent power.

In an instant, Lin Fei transformed into the Eternal Realm, allowing the power of the Dark Demon Domain to bear down upon him. The intense pressure squeezed against the fabric of the Eternal Realm, yet it could not cause it to collapse. Lin Fei withstood the onslaught.

"How is this possible?" the Dark Demon Lord exclaimed in disbelief. "Do you truly possess the power of a Ruler? Can you even rival a Ruler within the Dark Demon Domain?"

The implications of such power were well understood. In the Chaos of existence, a Ruler within their own domain was undoubtedly Supreme, utterly invincible. All Supremes would be subdued under such a ruler.

Yet here was Lin Fei, not even a Supreme but merely a Martial Ancestor, resisting the full might of the Dark Demon Domain—a notion beyond comprehension.

But the reality was undeniable. Although Lin Fei's Eternal Realm was not as effortlessly resistant as it might have seemed, it remained unshaken by the realm's oppressive force. Lin Fei was certain of this.

"This cannot be allowed to continue," the Dark Demon Lord thought frantically. "Lin Fei must be slain, or the Dark Demon Domain will forever be at risk!"

"Sphere of Demonic Clouds, Chaotic Heavy Water, Seal!" he commanded in desperation. Knowing that he must suppress, or even eliminate, Lin Fei, the Dark Demon Lord realized the gravity of the threat.

Lin Fei was already immensely powerful as a Martial Ancestor; if he ascended to the status of Supreme, the consequences would be unthinkable. Especially now that Lin Fei had uncovered all the secrets of the Dark Demon Domain. If he were to achieve supremacy, he would undoubtedly conquer it.

The Dark Demon Lord, rooted in his realm and unwilling to flee, knew he was the Ruler. Thus, he was prepared to pay any price to eliminate Lin Fei.

With a swoosh, the Sphere of Demonic Clouds surged massively towards Lin Fei. Alongside it, a tremendous burst of sealing power exploded, enveloping Lin Fei's Eternal Realm in an instant.