Chapter 505

Lin Bai gazed at the Demonic Saint Mountain before him. As dusk approached, the setting sun, red as blood, stained the entire mountain crimson, giving it an exceptionally eerie appearance.

Within the Eternal Demonic Sect, the Demonic Saint Mountain had always been shrouded in mystery.

Some claimed it was a mountain for alchemy, where countless rare flowers and exotic herbs grew, and all elixirs used by the Eternal Demonic Sect were refined there.

Others said it was a mountain for raising demons, home to innumerable demonic beasts, and all demonic pets and mounts used by the sect's disciples were bred within its confines.

Still others believed it to be a mountain-prison, where heinous powerhouses, some even surpassing the Heavenly Martial Realm, were suppressed.

And some even whispered that it was a mountain of the dead, where all fallen disciples of the Eternal Demonic Sect were laid to rest.

Despite the myriad rumors, no one truly knew the Demonic Saint Mountain's real secret.

At least among the current disciples of the Eternal Demonic Sect, none truly understood its origin or its actual purpose.

Yet, Lin Bai knew.

The Demonic Saint Mountain was not a mountain of alchemy, nor of demon-rearing, nor a prison, nor a burial ground for the dead.

It was the sacred inheritance ground of the Eternal Demonic Sect!

"In ancient times, the ancestors of the Eternal Demonic Sect fought a war against the Taiyi Divine Sect and the Big Dipper Sword Sect, ultimately suffering a narrow defeat!"

"To preserve their power and prevent utter annihilation by the Taiyi Divine Sect and the Big Dipper Sword Sect, the ancestors placed all the sect's most crucial inheritances into the Demonic Saint Mountain. They then cast a grand formation, causing the entire mountain to fall into a deep slumber!"

"Only an unparalleled prodigy emerging from the Eternal Demonic Sect would be qualified to awaken the Demonic Saint Mountain and receive the sect's inheritance!"

Lin Bai took a deep breath, his gaze on the Demonic Saint Mountain growing sharper.

He knew the Demonic Saint Mountain held the Eternal Demonic Sect's true secret, a secret only he could uncover.

However, as he reached the foot of the Demonic Saint Mountain, he saw a white-haired elder standing there.

The elder wore a gray robe, his hair and eyebrows were grizzled, and even his skin had a faint, faded hue.

Yet, his eyes were extraordinarily bright, shining like stars in the night sky.

He stood ramrod straight, like a spear piercing the heavens and earth.

On his back was an ancient sword box, seemingly containing an unparalleled sharp sword.

The aura emanating from him was as vast and imposing as a deep abyss or a towering peak, making anyone reluctant to approach.

"A powerhouse of the Heavenly Martial Realm!"

Lin Bai recognized the elder's cultivation at a glance.

This elder was none other than one of the Eternal Demonic Sect's most mysterious powerhouses, and its sole Grand Elder—the ancient Demonic God, Gu Lao!

He had always resided on the Demonic Saint Mountain, and disciples of the Eternal Demonic Sect rarely ever saw him.

Lin Bai hadn't expected to see him here today.

Lin Bai felt a pang of doubt. What was Gu Lao's intention in appearing at the foot of the Demonic Saint Mountain?

Was he waiting for him?

"You've arrived?"

Demonic God Gu Lao's voice sounded somewhat hoarse, yet it carried a unique resonance, deep and lingering like an ancient bell.

He turned his head to look at Lin Bai, his eyes holding a hint of scrutiny.

Lin Bai bowed respectfully and said, "Disciple Lin Bai greets Grand Elder!"

Demonic God Gu Lao said nothing, merely observing Lin Bai quietly, a touch of appreciation in his gaze.

After a long silence, he finally spoke, "You are Lin Bai? The only one in the Eternal Demonic Sect who can make the Demonic Saint Mountain react?"

Lin Bai nodded.

Demonic God Gu Lao continued, "I heard of your great name long ago, but I never expected to meet you today!"

"I have been in a deep slumber within the Demonic Saint Mountain, and only after your arrival at the Eternal Demonic Sect did the mountain gradually awaken!"

"It was only after the Demonic Saint Mountain awakened that I sensed your aura, which is why I appeared here to await your arrival."

Lin Bai was puzzled. Why did Demonic God Gu Lao say he had been slumbering within the Demonic Saint Mountain?

Could he be the legendary Demonic God spoken of in the Eternal Demonic Sect?

Wasn't he human?

"You needn't be so surprised," Demonic God Gu Lao said calmly. "I am the Demonic God of the Demonic Saint Mountain, its guardian deity."

Only then did Lin Bai understand.

So, Gu Lao was not human after all.

He was a Demonic God.

Demonic God Gu Lao continued, "The Demonic Saint Mountain holds the inheritance of the Eternal Demonic Sect. The ancestors of the Eternal Demonic Sect once established a rule: only those possessing the Demonic Saint Bloodline can awaken the mountain and receive the sect's inheritance."

"However, the ancestors did not foresee that no disciple with the Demonic Saint Bloodline would ever appear within the Eternal Demonic Sect."

"Until your appearance."

"You possess the Demonic Saint Bloodline, which is why you can awaken the Demonic Saint Mountain!"

Lin Bai was somewhat perplexed. When did he acquire the Demonic Saint Bloodline?

Why was he unaware of it?

"What are you saying?"

Demonic God Gu Lao smiled faintly and said, "The Devouring Bloodline you possess *is* the Demonic Saint Bloodline!"

"The Devouring Bloodline is one of the most supreme and mysterious bloodlines in the world, capable of devouring and accommodating all things under heaven."

"The ancestors of the Eternal Demonic Sect once traveled the world and encountered a powerhouse with the Devouring Bloodline. They entrusted the sect's inheritance to him, hoping he would lead the Eternal Demonic Sect to prominence!"

"However, that powerhouse proved to be irresponsible. After bringing the Eternal Demonic Sect's inheritance back, he placed it within the Demonic Saint Mountain, then left the sect and was never heard from again!"

"That is why the Eternal Demonic Sect's ancestors established a grand formation within the Demonic Saint Mountain and tasked me with guarding it, awaiting the fated one to awaken it."

Lin Bai listened to Demonic God Gu Lao's words, a hint of shock in his eyes.

So that was it.

The Devouring Bloodline was actually the Demonic Saint Bloodline.

And the founder of the Eternal Demonic Sect was actually someone with the Devouring Bloodline.

No wonder there was no mention of an inheritance ground within the Eternal Demonic Sect; it turned out to be within the Demonic Saint Mountain.

And as someone possessing the Devouring Bloodline, he could naturally awaken the Demonic Saint Mountain.

Demonic God Gu Lao continued, "The Devouring Bloodline in your body is one of the most supreme bloodlines between heaven and earth. As long as you can unleash its true power, you will become a formidable powerhouse!"

"You might even surpass the Heavenly Martial Realm!"

"The inheritance left by the ancestors of the Eternal Demonic Sect is precisely the method to maximize the power of the Devouring Bloodline."

"If you can obtain the Eternal Demonic Sect's inheritance, you will be able to exert the Devouring Bloodline's power to its utmost, and then you can become the Sect Master of the Eternal Demonic Sect, leading it to glory!"

Lin Bai took a deep breath, never having imagined that such a profound secret lay hidden within the Demonic Saint Mountain.

Demonic God Gu Lao continued, "If you wish to obtain the Eternal Demonic Sect's inheritance, you must accept the trials of the Demonic Saint Mountain!"

"These trials were set by the ancestors of the Eternal Demonic Sect, and only those who pass them can receive the inheritance."

"The Demonic Saint Mountain's trials consist of three stages!"

"The first stage is a challenge, testing your strength!"

"The second stage tests your character!"

"The third stage tests your comprehension!"

"Are you willing to undergo the trials of the Demonic Saint Mountain?"

Lin Bai didn't hesitate, immediately saying, "I am willing!"

Demonic God Gu Lao nodded and said, "In that case, enter!"

With that, Demonic God Gu Lao pointed towards a massive gate of light within the Demonic Saint Mountain.

The gate shimmered with brilliant light, seemingly leading to a mysterious world.

Lin Bai took a deep breath, knowing that beyond this gate of light lay the trials of the Demonic Saint Mountain.

Without hesitation, he stepped through the gate.

Demonic God Gu Lao watched Lin Bai's figure disappear into the gate of light, a look of relief in his eyes.

"The future of the Eternal Demonic Sect rests on your shoulders!"

Demonic God Gu Lao murmured to himself.

He turned and looked at the Demonic Saint Mountain, a glimmer of expectation in his gaze.

He knew Lin Bai would surely pass the trials and obtain the Eternal Demonic Sect's inheritance.

And the Eternal Demonic Sect would undoubtedly rise to glory under Lin Bai's leadership!

Demonic God Gu Lao sat down again, closed his eyes, and seemed to fall back into slumber.

Meanwhile, Lin Bai had stepped into the Demonic Saint Mountain, beginning his trials.