I Grind to Martial Saint

Chapter 417: Chapter 317: The Wind Rises

“You’re still screaming!”

Han Yuan roared and smashed down another Primordial Heaven-Burning Fist.

An incredibly terrifying Fire Evil aura erupted.

A pillar of fire erupted within the gloomy Great Demon Palace, visible to everyone.

At that moment, the Grand Elder’s courtyard was a raging inferno.

A figure slowly walked out from the sea of fire.

It was Han Yuan.

He arrived at the main hall’s plaza.

At that moment, Song Chen and several Elders were waiting anxiously.

The other disciples looked bewildered, whispering amongst themselves about what was going on.

Finally, when Han Yuan’s figure appeared in the plaza, Song Chen hurried over to ask about the situation.

Han Yuan knew what he wanted to ask. Before Song Chen could speak, Han Yuan said, “The Grand Elder is dead… I killed him.”

Hearing this, Song Chen and the others were stunned.

‘Wasn’t the Grand Elder seriously injured? Why would Han Yuan kill him?’

“Palace Master… what happened?”

Seeing that no one else was speaking, Song Chen couldn’t help but ask.

“The Grand Elder was infected by a Source Evil Seed long ago.”

“He was just waiting for me to come out of seclusion to make his move,”

Han Yuan said gravely.

“No wonder that aura was so intensely twisted and evil. So it was a Source Evil Seed.”

“After the Grand Elder returned, his behavior did become a bit strange. He wouldn’t see anyone.”

Hearing this, the Elders’ hearts sank as they recalled the Grand Elder’s strange behavior recently.

“Alright… I’ve already slain that Source Evil Seed.”

“Also, after my recent seclusion, I broke through to the Divine Sea Realm.”

“Spread the news.”

Han Yuan said quietly.

With the deaths of Situ Hui and the Grand Elder, the Great Demon Palace’s power had indeed been greatly weakened.

That was why he had to announce his breakthrough to the Divine Sea Realm—to boost the morale of everyone in the Great Demon Palace.

In fact, when Han Yuan said he had slain the Source Evil Seed, the Elders had already suspected it.

Now that they heard Han Yuan admit it himself, joyful expressions appeared on the faces of Song Cheng and the others.

After all, for Han Yuan to break through to the Divine Sea Realm at such a young age meant his potential was limitless.

They were in an era of surging Spiritual Qi and drastic change; perhaps he could even break through to the Nirvana realm.

If that happened, the Great Demon Palace might, because of Han Yuan, reach a new pinnacle of power.

“First, calm the disciples. Then, send men to extinguish the fire at the Grand Elder’s residence.”

Han Yuan began giving orders.

Song Chen and the others cupped their fists. “Yes!”

Han Yuan returned to Mo Xuan Courtyard.

“Meow~”

“Looks like you took care of that guy,”

the Orange Cat said listlessly, lying on a stone table.

“Yes. A regular Source Evil Seed poses no threat to me.”

“However, it seems the Immortal Sect has the ability to command some Source Evil Seeds to do their bidding,”

Han Yuan said thoughtfully.

“Meow~ That Immortal Sect Organization isn’t so simple.”

“I think I’ve started recalling some vague memories recently.”

“The Immortal Sect Organization appeared in those vague memories.”

The Orange Cat licked its paw.

“Your memories are starting to return?”

Han Yuan said, surprised.

He knew the Orange Cat had an extraordinary background.

After all, it was an ancient relic that had survived since the Chaotic Ancient Era.

But with the cat’s memories missing, he couldn’t learn what he wanted to know.

“Just some vague, chaotic fragments…”

“It’s so bad, Lord Meow feels like he’s on the verge of a mental breakdown,”

the Orange Cat sighed.

“Then get some more rest. Maybe you’ll recover more of your memory.”

“Especially anything about the Immortal Sect Organization. Tell me immediately if you remember something,”

Han Yuan said.

“In that case, you’ll have to get someone to bring me more dried fish,”

The Orange Cat chuckled slyly.

“Alright, I’ll have someone send some over.”

Han Yuan nodded.

He returned to his room, lost in thought.

‘The Source Evil Seed’s sneak attack failed this time. Next, an Immortal Sect High Priest might come in person.’

‘I hope it’s Wooden Snake who comes this time.’

Han Yuan thought with immense anticipation.

He had not forgotten the painful defeat he had suffered at the hands of Wooden Snake.

He desperately longed for another battle with Wooden Snake.

…..

Once news of Han Yuan’s breakthrough to the Divine Sea Realm spread, all dissenting voices within the Great Demon Palace fell silent.

From that day on, his was the only voice that mattered in the Great Demon Palace.

And Han Yuan made a bold decision.

He sent his men to select a large plot of land near Demon Cave Ridge and began constructing a sect gate and numerous other buildings.

He planned to relocate the Great Demon Palace from its gloomy home inside the mountain to the open air.

No one opposed this decision.

After more than half a year of construction, the new Great Demon Palace was finally completed.

On the day of the relocation, Han Yuan invited all the major powers from Changming Province City.

This was because over the past half-year, as the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi revived, Evil Demon Seeds and even Source Evil Seeds had begun appearing constantly.

The Changming Province Celestial Net Department was struggling to cope and required the Great Demon Palace’s assistance.

Furthermore, Han Yuan had quelled a Source Evil Seed uprising, single-handedly saving the entire Changming Province and causing his reputation to soar.

Therefore, for the Great Demon Palace’s relocation, nearly every prominent figure in Changming Province came to attend.

The banquet lasted for three days and three nights.

Han Yuan stood on the eaves of the True Demon Hall, hands clasped behind his back. He gazed upon the newly built Great Demon Palace and smiled faintly.

The Great Demon Palace was no longer the dark, cramped place it once was. It was now divided into distinct, well-ordered districts, with buildings standing in neat rows, presenting a much more pleasant sight.