Although the Breath of Original Sin emanating from the Child of Monster-Demon was exceptionally powerful, both Gu Qingfeng and Da Xing the Mad Monk could tell that it was not pure. In other words, this Child of Monster-Demon's Original Sin Dharmakaya was not cultivated by himself but was forcibly fused by feeding Original Sin Fragment Bodies.
However, this alone was enough to astonish Da Xing the Mad Monk, because he could see that the four Original Sin Manifestation Bodies that had charged into the Blood Cauldron earlier were precisely the Original Sin Fragment Bodies fed by this Child of Monster-Demon.
If so, this Child of Monster-Demon had already successfully fed and fused one Original Sin Dharmakaya. Moreover, he was still feeding four other Original Sin Manifestation Bodies. Judging by the powerful Breath of Original Sin from those four earlier, they were almost ready to become Original Sin Dharmakayas as well.
Just who was this Child of Monster-Demon? How could he be so extravagantly wealthy?
One must know that even an ordinary Great Dao Patriarch would require a massive amount of Original Sin Blood to feed just one Original Sin Fragment Body. The amount needed to feed five was simply unimaginable.
Most importantly, Original Sin Blood was no ordinary blood. Innate Original Sin Blood was exceedingly rare. Even if one obtained a single drop, no one would be foolish enough to use it to feed an Original Sin Fragment Body.
As for Acquired Original Sin Blood, it could only be absorbed from those tainted by Original Sin. Forget feeding an Original Sin Dharmakaya; just feeding one Original Sin Manifestation Body would require refining an unknown number of Original Sin practitioners and absorbing an incalculable amount of Original Sin Blood.
Speaking of which, Da Xing the Mad Monk had, after all, lived from the Primordial Era all the way to the Present-Ancient Era. He had seen plenty of those feeding Original Sin Fragment Bodies—feeding one, two, seven or eight, over a dozen, even more—he had seen it all.
However, without exception, those individuals were all overlords dominating a particular Great Dao, either a Great Dao Imperial Sovereign or an Emperor. The man just now was merely a Child of Monster-Demon; surely he shouldn't be this exaggerated?
Da Xing the Mad Monk didn't dwell on it, as the main event within the scene had already begun.
He could tell that this Child of Monster-Demon and his band of Old Monsters had come specifically for Blood Raven inside the Blood Cauldron.
Blood Raven Patriarch was using the Blood Cauldron to devour those tainted by Original Sin within Li Palace. Could it be that this Child of Monster-Demon intended to seize this opportunity to devour Blood Raven Patriarch instead?
When the Child of Monster-Demon charged into the Blood Cauldron, a thunderous rumbling immediately erupted, and the Blood Cauldron began to tremble violently.
To the side, the eight Old Monsters who had accompanied the Child of Monster-Demon had already set up a formation, enveloping the Blood Cauldron in layer upon layer of tight seals. The formation looked profoundly mysterious and wondrous. The eight Old Monsters each stood at a formation node, resembling eight divine statues restraining the Blood Cauldron.
"This is the Eight Directions Perilous Ground Formation!"
As the saying goes, an expert reveals their skill with a single move. Da Xing the Mad Monk recognized the formation at a glance. Not only that, he also knew this formation was created by the demonic Dao overlord, the Old Master of Heishan.
Could it be that these eight Old Monsters were all under the Old Master of Heishan?
Boom! Rumble—
Deafening roars continued to emanate from within the Blood Cauldron, and its trembling intensified.
"Tsk tsk!"
At that moment, a low, sinister laugh echoed from inside, filled with contempt. A voice roared, "You ignorant, arrogant little brat! You must have the guts of a leopard, daring to make a move against this Patriarch! You're seeking death!"
As the words fell, the violently trembling Blood Cauldron suddenly exploded!
No!
It wasn't an explosion. It was more like a gigantic flower blooming layer by layer within fiercely burning flames. Surging Original Sin Power erupted violently, not only shattering the enveloping Eight Directions Perilous Ground Formation into nothingness but also blasting the eight Old Monsters, causing blood to spurt from their mouths and noses as their bodies were sent flying uncontrollably.
Whoosh!
The Child of Monster-Demon shot out from within, followed by his four Original Sin Manifestation Bodies.
Perhaps having not expected Blood Raven Patriarch's strength to be so formidable, the Child of Monster-Demon's expression was quite grave. Yet, even so, the corner of his mouth still curled with a sinister, demonic smile. The eight Old Monsters immediately took up positions guarding the Child of Monster-Demon; they didn't seem too severely injured.
In the void, as the Blood Cauldron vanished, an old man gradually surfaced.
This old man was not tall, gaunt and bony. His white hair appeared sparse, and his features were as ugly as the bark of a withered tree. Only his eyes were terrifying like an abyss, within which flickered a bloody red, burning like fire.
Gu Qingfeng and Da Xing the Mad Monk had hidden themselves in the shadows earlier. Both were masters of concealment. Now, Gu Qingfeng observed the ugly old man with some surprise and asked, "Is this fellow Blood Raven Patriarch?"
Da Xing the Mad Monk nodded. Although he had never seen Blood Raven Patriarch before, he was certain this gaunt old man was the infamous Blood Raven Patriarch.
"Don't judge this old codger by his looks; his abilities are absolutely terrifying!"
Gu Qingfeng deeply agreed. If nothing else, the depth of the Breath of Original Sin emanating from Blood Raven Patriarch alone was frightening, not to mention the Original Sin Power he had just unleashed. It truly deserved the word 'terrifying'.
"What's the background of these Old Monsters?"
Da Xing the Mad Monk shook his head. "Not entirely clear. This old monk guesses they are most likely Old Monsters under the Old Master of Heishan. That Child of Monster-Demon is probably no exception."
"The Old Master of Heishan? You mean Heishan the Old Monster?"
"Besides that old monster, could there be a second Old Master of Heishan?"
Within the scene, after Blood Raven Patriarch appeared, he did not immediately attack. He merely swept his abyss-fire-like eyes over the Child of Monster-Demon and the eight Old Monsters.
"Little brat, do you know who this Patriarch is?"
Opposite him, the Child of Monster-Demon stared directly at Blood Raven Patriarch and sneered disdainfully, "Aren't you just Blood Raven Patriarch?"
"Oh? Quite the bold tone!" Blood Raven Patriarch gave a sinister chuckle. "To think there are still junior demons in this day and age who recognize this Patriarch! Rare! Truly rare! Hahaha!"
After laughing, Blood Raven Patriarch first glanced at the eight Old Monsters, then fixed his gaze on the Child of Monster-Demon. "Tsk tsk! To think it's a rare Child of Monster-Demon. Good! Very good... However..." His tone shifted. "Little brat, the Monster-Demon Breath on you feels quite familiar to this Patriarch. Especially the demonic aura—it feels particularly, particularly familiar. Little brat! Tell this Patriarch, what is your relationship with the Old Master of Heishan?"
"Heh!" The Child of Monster-Demon chuckled but did not respond.
Instead, an Old Monster beside him spoke up, "The Old Master of Heishan is our young master's birth father. The Three Yin Lady is our young master's birth mother!"
Upon hearing that this Child of Monster-Demon before him was actually the biological son of the Old Master of Heishan, the bloody flame within Blood Raven Patriarch's abyss-like eyes suddenly blazed wildly.
Who was the Old Master of Heishan?
Throughout the ancient and present heavens and earth, from the highest Nine Heavens to the deepest Nine Nethers, there was likely no one who did not know his name.
His existence, not only originating from the mysterious place known as Heishan, but now he was the absolute overlord of the demonic Dao!