They stepped forward, climbing upward, each wanting to claim the top spot, to make a name for themselves on Mysterious Water Star and among the Demon Clan.

However, the freezing cold brought by the extreme weather seemed to encase their bodies in ice, making progress difficult.

Yet, under such harsh circumstances, the tiny figure at the forefront appeared especially prominent.

She was younger and smaller than all the ordinary Heavenly Talents of the Demon Clan present.

But she was far ahead of the other demons, like a celestial dragon, akin to an Immortal God.

Xuanxi!

Born Dragon Body!

Creator Saint’s sister!

"Xuanxi, hurry up, faster, give me more speed, you’re too slow!!"

A stern feminine voice traveled from the sky, making the tiny dragon horns of the five-year-old Little Dragon Girl Xuanxi tremble, her cute little face slightly flushed.

Afterward, Xuanxi blinked her bright dragon eyes and replied in a soft voice, "Mm," quickening her steps.

Step by step, although her pace was not fast, she was immensely determined and steady, gradually widening the gap with the others.

This scene in the eyes of the ordinary Heavenly Talents of the Demon Clan elicited many cries of lamentation and sighs.

In the sky, a white cloud lay concealing.

Wan Xuerou stood silently within, the urgings just now were issued by none other than Wan Xuerou.

The growth of Xuanxi held thousands of efforts from Wan Xuerou.

She believed the position of Heavenly Horned Ant Overlord rightfully should be held by Xuanxi!

As for Li Jianqiu? Hum, couldn’t even compare to her precious daughter.

That’s why she provided all kinds of precious herbal medicines, rare spiritual mechanisms... Basically anything obtainable, she would use for Xuanxi.

And Xuanxi did not disappoint her expectations. At only the age of five, she already had her dragon blood boiling within, her power more daunting than some ordinary elders of the Mysterious Water Snake clan.

"Get up!"

"No slacking, keep moving upward!"

Thunderous divine sounds transmitted from the sky.

This compelled Xuanxi to keep climbing back up each time she fell during her arduous training, and continue onward.

Gradually, the ordinary Heavenly Talents of the Demon Clan could no longer discern Xuanxi’s tiny figure.

Once again, they found themselves left far behind by Xuanxi!

"I must catch up to my brother’s footsteps, huh, huh~"

Xuanxi exhaled white mist, her pudgy little hands patting her cheeks to bolster her spirits, then launching herself into the final segment.

Despite enduring countless hardships during these trials,

She never complained, only silently persisted, forging ahead boldly.

In some respects, she had not betrayed the blood flowing within her, nor the name of the Creator Saint!

Two hours later.

Xuanxi successfully reached the peak.

The sound of breaking wind echoed as the old Demon Saints from the Dragon God Sacred Land eagerly approached Xuanxi’s side.

Under Wan Xuerou’s guidance, Xuanxi swiftly reached the massive medicinal pool with an enticing aroma, receiving the baptism of various Immortal Medicine God Grass.

Among them were precious herbs of Saint level!

"Mother, I want to hear my brother’s stories more~"

Xuanxi pressed her white jade-like face against Wan Xuerou’s hand, cooing sweetly, very endearing.

Besides training, Xuanxi’s favorite activity was listening to the adults recount stories about her brother, the Creator Saint.

For instance, she learned from the mouth of Elder Xuan that once in his youth, Elder Xuan competed against her brother, the Holy Son of Black Dragon Palace, and the final result was of course Elder Xuan’s miserable defeat, fully submitting to her brother’s glory.

Also, she learned from the beautiful fox sister Huan Shuangmeng that her brother once dominated Spirit Fox Island and Lion Tiger Island among many places, and during the Ten Thousand Domains contest, reigned supreme over the mortal world, establishing himself as the Overlord, shaking the Endless Sea Area.

Only, she found that the tone of Fox Sister when mentioning her brother seemed somewhat... wistful!?

"More stories?"

"Tell me, tell me, I want to hear more~"

"Ah, really, I can’t help it, then you must continue to work hard, at least catch up to that Heavenly Horned Ant Overlord ancestor..."

"Mm-hmm, I’ll try hard. Hehe, Mother is the best."

"Sweet talker, I wonder what you learned from your father..."

Though saying this, the corners of Wan Xuerou’s mouth lifted as she began narrating the various encounters of the Creator Saint during the Heart-questioning Trial.

Nowadays, stories about the Creator Saint have been compiled into books, eagerly sought by thousands of the Demon Clan, nearly everyone has a copy.

Almost every demon could recite the deeds and classic sayings of the Creator Saint by heart.

"I am destiny, shall crush all enemies!"

"Just a divine spirit of a secret weapon, dares to obstruct the might of our Demon Clan’s military, let Zhao Heng come!"

"..."

Such phrases are too numerous to count.

And among the Demon Clan populace, there arose a peculiar trend; those phrases that are rational yet whose authors are unknown are often attributed to the Creator Saint.

Unknowingly, the Creator Saint, originally revered among the Demon Clan, has become akin to an Immortal God, avidly supported by many.

Also, some individuals specifically compiled a small purple-gold booklet recording the Creator Saint’s sayings, forming one discussion group after another.

Such odd phenomena and marvels are endless in number!

Of course, those quirky rumors and secret histories are also countless.

However, because the Creator Saint is still alive, none in the Demon Clan dare to fabricate tales recklessly.

The Human Race elsewhere took to composing scandalous lore about the Creator Saint and Xuan Guangqiao, but those accounts are simply disgraceful.

Indeed, how could the Creator Saint be immersed in lust, vulgar, too vulgar?!

Now, with regards to events about the Creator Saint during the Heart-questioning Trial, narrated by Wan Xuerou who serves as a Dragon God messenger, certainly bears significant distinction.

For example, the fact that the Creator Saint was once defeated by Li Jianqiu was unanimously concealed by those privy to it.

How could the Saint be defeated by Li Jianqiu? Utterly alarming and sensational!

Soon, Wan Xuerou transitioned from the Heart-questioning Trial narrative to the conquest of Western Desert Divine State.

As Xuanxi listened to her brother’s glorious deeds, her mouth slightly ajar, dragon eyes shimmering with sparkles.

"Overlord ancestor is amazing too." 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺

"I have decided, I will become like the Overlord ancestor, to be my brother’s most trustworthy subordinate, follow him in battles across the lands!"

Xuanxi declared in a soft voice.

...

Elsewhere.

The Overlord ancestor mentioned by Xuanxi was currently in Western Desert Divine State, alone measuring heaven and earth, sorting through the earth veins.

The situation was not optimistic!

Initially, it was believed only twenty years or so were needed to repair Western Desert Divine State, letting Demon Qi and Intent transition smoothly to the three Human Race Divine States excluding Eastern Wilderness Divine State.

Yet completely unforeseen, the Blissful Pure Land faction’s prowess was so formidable, directly setting up a self-destructive scenario.

Thus, the continued advancement of the Demon Clan’s plan was severely thwarted.

Resting and recuperating for twenty years was far from sufficient, tentatively estimating at least thirty years of time is needed!

"Thirty years of time, hehe, by then Shang Yaoqin will have exited seclusion."

Overlord lowered his eyelids, somewhat unhurriedly thought.

Fighting and killing are his specialties as a Heavenly Horned Ant, while farming and managing are more suited to Nine-Leaf Sword Grass.

Fortunately, during the repair of Western Desert Divine State, he was also receiving the support of heavenly will.

He could clearly sense that the time getting close to the third calamity of the eighth rank in the Immortal Aperture Skill was growing nearer.

This stage, similar to Shang Yaoqin, would once crossed make him a Quasi-Emperor on the pinnacle!

By that time, the Demon Clan would find much ease in high-level combat strength.

At present, with the growth of Heavenly Talents like Li Jianqiu, Wei Qin, and Ji Qingxue, the mid-level combat strength of the Demon Clan barely can continue stalemating against the Human Race.

Though in high-level combat strength, the Demon Clan heavily relies on the Creator Saint.

Due to the Demon Clan’s scarcity of Emperor Artifacts, even the lack of Heaven Earth Secret Realm, this situation is indeed quite unhealthy!

At this time, as the gale howled, yellow sand swirled, obstructing the Overlord’s path, yet he calmly strode into the tempest...