Chapter 272

Chapter 272: My Own Promotion

Devouring Dao Beast…

Lin Chuyue had never heard this name, and neither had the Drunken Sword Daoist.

Where did Lu Ye hear about it?

“Are you sure?” the Drunken Sword Daoist asked.

“Of course I’m sure, but if I provoke it, we might not stand a chance against it.”

“What level is it?”

“Quasi-Emperor!”

Both the Drunken Sword Daoist and Lin Chuyue gasped.

Wow, a Quasi-Emperor?

How could a Quasi-Emperor possibly appear in the Fourth Heaven?

What does the Devouring Dao Beast fear?

Actually, beings born from Chaos like it fear nothing at all.

Lu Ye knows how to make it move; simply getting closer to the Devouring Dao Beast will awaken it as the Aroma of Achievement in Dao draws it in.

When that happens, it will hunt Lu Ye.

The Great Sage of the Nine Heavens’ holy path will also awaken, giving the beast a good beating.

Honestly, the Devouring Dao Beast is quite pitiful. It was peacefully snoozing, but now it wakes up to find the sky has fallen…

A perfectly good Chaos realm divided into nine.

If it had been placed in the Ninth, Eighth, or even Seventh Heaven, that would have been fine, but it had to end up in the Fourth Heaven.

Once it awakens, it will trigger the holy path, and be hunted down and beaten.

With no choice but to curl up and suppress all its presence.

Move, and you get hit.

Move, and you get hit.

The holy path had lost all self-awareness after the disappearance of the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens.

What can the Devouring Dao Beast do?

It can only hide here, waiting for the Dao of the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens to fade away.

“Then I’ll report to the higher-ups and see what they say,” Lu Ye nodded.

The Drunken Sword Daoist closed his eyes, and the two markings on his forehead began to glow.

Fifth Heaven.

Devouring Dao Beast? Never heard of it! Are you sure it’s the Devouring Dao Beast?

I’ll inquire for you.

Sixth Heaven, Devouring Dao Beast? Such a marvelous creature? Never heard of it!

Seventh Heaven.

Huh? Seems I’ve vaguely heard of such a being, but I only caught the name; I don’t know what it looks like or what abilities it has.

I’ll ask around.

The person at the Heavenly Gate of the Eighth Heaven showed a hint of surprise.

An ancient giant beast appearing in the Fourth Heaven?

And from the description, whether it be color or size, or its method of devouring the Dao, it mostly fits the bill for the Devouring Dao Beast.

But what confused him was why people from the Fourth Heaven knew about such a creature.

This lifeform is innately powerful, and there’s probably only one in the world, with very little documentation.

Definitely not something Fourth Heaven folks should know about, yet the reports from below directly called it the Devouring Dao Beast.

Who recognized the Devouring Dao Beast?

Interesting, very interesting.

Messages passed down layer by layer.

Eventually, it reached the ears of the Drunken Sword Daoist, who opened his eyes, shocked, and looked at Lu Ye.

Not because of Lu Ye’s strength, but because of his knowledge.

This Devouring Dao Beast wasn’t recognized by anyone from the Fifth, Sixth, or Seventh Heaven until it was confirmed in the Eighth Heaven.

Understand that the Heavenly Gate is meant to serve the Heavenly Dao; they deal with many bizarre entities that influence the Dao, so every Heavenly Gate person is well-informed.

Yet, here’s this Devouring Dao Beast that no one knows about, pointed out by a rookie from the Fourth Heaven.

How could the Drunken Sword Daoist not be shocked?

Lin Chuyue also eagerly awaited the response from above, and seeing the shock on the Drunken Sword Daoist’s face, she understood.

It really is the Devouring Dao Beast!

Infinite Celestial Lord, it truly is the Devouring Dao Beast!

No way, you can actually recognize this dull, star-like thing as a giant beast?

It doesn’t even remotely resemble a giant beast!

How did you do that???

Lin Chuyue was extremely astonished.

After the shock, she was filled with extreme curiosity.

How on earth was it recognized?

“So, what do you think?” Lu Ye grinned.

“It’s… but it took till the Eighth Heaven to confirm it was the Devouring Dao Beast…”

Lu Ye nodded.

“That’s normal; the Devouring Dao Beast is ancient and rare, so many people really don’t know it.”

When the Great Sage of the Nine Heavens divided the realms, the Devouring Dao Beast was still asleep, so you can imagine how well it sleeps.

To sleep while continuously devouring the Dao to improve its cultivation is something that really makes people envious.

“So how did you know?” the Drunken Sword Daoist couldn’t help but ask.

Lu Ye raised an eyebrow, “Does it matter?”

The Drunken Sword Daoist chuckled awkwardly.

“Not really, I’m just curious. If it’s inconvenient to say, you don’t have to.”

Lin Chuyue’s eyes widened, staring at Lu Ye.

“Then I just won’t say.”

The two were…

Ahhhh… so curious to death!

The Drunken Sword Daoist took a big swig of strong liquor.

“Since this is a lifeform, it doesn’t affect the Heavenly Dao, the Fourth Heaven matter is done and dusted. Lu Ye, if you have any conflicts with other sects, I can help you.” The Drunken Sword Daoist said seriously.

“Since you’ve become one of us at the Heavenly Gate, your cause and effect are part of the Heavenly Gate’s. As the gate master, I can help you deal with it, whether by fighting or negotiating, whilst I still have the strength!”

Lu Ye was a bit surprised.

He had only joined the Heavenly Gate for a few days, and the Drunken Sword Daoist was willing to say such a thing to him?

Honestly, even though Lu Ye didn’t feel all that warm inside, he did feel a slight sense of belonging if the Heavenly Gate is like this.

In his past life, they were enemies; they didn’t interact and just fought to the death.

“No need; dealing with them isn’t dangerous. You’re currently in peak condition, your Dao rhythm is on point, and it’s the perfect time to cross tribulation, you don’t have to delay things for me.” Lu Ye smiled.

“Alright, then I’ll pass the gate master’s position to Lin Chuyue; from now on, the Heavenly Gate of the Fourth Heaven will only have you two, and I hope you’ll help each other.” The Drunken Sword Daoist said sincerely.

“Wasn’t I already the gate master?” Lin Chuyue responded.

“Yours was the spiritual gate master, while mine is the practical one; come here.”

Lin Chuyue raised her little face.

The Drunken Sword Daoist brought his fingers together and gently tapped her forehead.

You could see how much Lin Chuyue trusted the Drunken Sword Daoist; her forehead is a critical spot, and to raise it up without any guard meant she completely trusted him.

“Lu Ye, you’ve also done many good deeds, so according to merit, you’re also qualified to promote to the two markings. We’ve only known each other for a short time, but I already consider you a friend, so I’ll promote you from afar. I hope you don’t take offense.” After helping Lin Chuyue with her markings, the Drunken Sword Daoist looked at Lu Ye from a distance as if there was no distance at all, beaming with a smile.

Lu Ye hesitated a bit.

He had hidden his nine markings, but if he gets promoted, it might be noticed.

“Forget it, I’ll promote myself!”

Drunken Sword Daoist???

Lin Chuyue???