Chapter 1

"Ninefold Linked Tribulations, the heavenly tribulation stirs the human tribulation, the human tribulation triggers the fate tribulation, with a total of twenty-eight layers of tribulations derived, this is heaven itself trying to destroy me..."

I gave a cold laugh, not taking the results of the Heaven Calculation Bead's divination seriously.

I was taken to the Heavenly Heart Temple by my teacher at the age of three, and by eighteen, I had cultivated the Five Senses Demon Scroll, the orthodox transmission of the Heavenly Heart Temple, to its peak, opening the Five Senses of the Heavenly Demon. I was then highly regarded by the elders of the Supreme Demon Sect and brought into the sect to study the supreme Heavenly Demon Secret Canon, the *Heavenly Demon Myriad Transformations Profound Change Sutra*.

At twenty-eight, I passed the Longevity Tribulation and subdued the Celestial Demon from beyond the domain within a year, refining my life-bound divine demon and becoming the youngest Demon Lord in the demon sect. After thirty, I remained undefeated in all my battles, earning the title of the first genius in a thousand years among the six orthodox, eighteen secondary, thirty-six side branches, and seventy-two heterodox sects of the demon sect!

Thereafter, I advanced vigorously, breaking through four realms in two hundred years. At three hundred and twenty, I ascended to become one of the six Demon Lords of the demon sect, known as the Myriad Transformations Demon Lord.

To break through further and ascend to the supreme Celestial Demon realm of the demon sect, I entered the Myriad Demons Hall and retrieved the supreme scripture of the Supreme Demon Sect, the *Heavenly Hatred Scripture*. After obtaining the *Heavenly Hatred Scripture*, I diligently cultivated for one hundred and eighty years. Ten days ago, my demon power finally reached its peak, making me the foremost figure in the contemporary demon sect and the only Supreme Celestial Demon in the demon sect.

Just as I inscribed my name in the Thirty-Three Heavens and transformed into a Celestial Demon, I sensed the simultaneous activation of the heavenly, human, and fate tribulations. Even though the body of a Celestial Demon is almost indestructible, I was still tormented by the tribulations.

The Supreme Treasure of the demon sect, the Heaven Calculation Bead, divined the future and past several times, still presenting a situation of certain death, with the only glimmer of hope lying in the past, not the future.

The past cannot be pursued, and the future cannot be controlled; this glimmer of hope is essentially nonexistent.

However, from a mere mortal, I had cultivated step by step to the realm of a Celestial Demon, with an indomitable will that even the Celestial Demons from beyond the domain could not shake. How could I be swayed by this? Even knowing that the tribulations were imminent, with certain death and no hope of survival, I resolved to break through the illusions, transcend life and death, and not retreat in the slightest.

I put away the Heaven Calculation Bead, which is one of the five supreme treasures of the demon sect, capable of divining all things. Although I knew the Heaven Calculation Bead would never be wrong, I still held the will that man can conquer heaven.

I gazed at the star river and called out after a long while, "Disciple!"

Eight beams of light rose from the ground, and three men and five women bowed before me!

These eight people were all my personal disciples. The eldest disciple, Xiang Qing, had already broken through to the Demon Lord realm a hundred years ago and was known as the Purple Qi Demon Lord, a towering figure in the demon path.

The other six disciples also had remarkable cultivation, being the new generation's rising stars in the demon sect, each possessing the ability to move heaven and earth, control the weather, and none of my disciples were weak.

Only my youngest disciple, Ying Ning'er, due to entering the sect late, had only been a disciple for thirteen years and had not yet ascended to the Demon Lord realm, but she had already advanced to the level of the Six Desires Demon.

Ying Ning'er's talent was almost on par with mine when I was young, even surpassing my eldest disciple, Xiang Qing. She would certainly pass the Longevity Tribulation within twenty years, though she might not be willing to be the supreme genius of the new generation in the demon sect.

I glanced at these eight disciples, a hint of sarcasm appearing on my face. The eight disciples immediately fell silent, including Xiang Qing, who had already cultivated to the Demon Lord realm, his thin lips slightly pursed, his expression solemn, no longer displaying the grandeur of the Purple Qi Demon Lord, "Purple Qi Encompasses All Directions, Sleeves Cover Three Mountains."

Xiang Qing ascended to the Demon Lord realm thirty years ago, becoming the Purple Qi Demon Lord of the demon sect, on par with the other five Demon Lords, and had long cultivated a majestic presence.

It is said that once, during a magical duel, his Purple Yang Demon Qi enveloped the three mountains of his opponent's sect, sealing their mountain gate for nine months until several old figures from the Daoist sect intervened, allowing him to retreat gracefully.

Since then, he has been known as "Purple Qi Encompasses All Directions, Sleeves Cover Three Mountains," a title that even the old figures of the Daoist sect praised, making it more renowned than any title the demon sect could bestow.

At this moment, Xiang Qing had no trace of his former grandeur, as if he were still the respectful disciple he was when he first joined the sect.

My eldest disciple is known as the most handsome man in the demon sect, but his nature is like mine, indifferent to love and grudges, focusing solely on the path of the demon sect. Despite being from the demon sect, he has no female companions or alchemical partners, his character simple and upright, often making me think that he was not trained in the true transmission of the demon sect but by some ancient Daoist master.

The other seven disciples also knew my temperament and dared not breathe loudly. Even the most mischievous, self-proclaimed first rogue of the demon sect, the fourth disciple Ling Fei, did not dare to show any playful expression.

My current tribulation is the ninefold linked tribulation, where the heavenly tribulation stirs the human tribulation, and the human tribulation triggers the fate tribulation, all three tribulations activating simultaneously.

In other words, these personally trained disciples of mine could also become one of my human tribulations. According to the usual practices of the demon sect, they should be eliminated to prevent future troubles.

These eight disciples knew I might adopt such a violent method, but none of them dared to escape at this time. When I gave the order, they all obediently came.

I stroked my chin for a while, a cold smile on my face. After a long time, I slowly said, "This time, my tribulation has arrived, but the lineage of the Heavenly Heart Temple must not be severed. Regardless of whether I can pass this tribulation, from today on, the head of the Heavenly Heart Temple will be Xiang Qing."

Xiang Qing slightly raised his head, about to say something, but I pointed at him, and a black light flew into his left eye. I whispered, "This is the supreme scripture of the demon sect, the *Heavenly Hatred Scripture*. When you have no way forward, take a look at it!"

Xiang Qing was slightly startled, his voice trembling slightly as he said, "The *Heavenly Hatred Scripture* is one of the three supreme scriptures of the demon sect, with boundless wonders. It might be useful for resisting the heavenly tribulation. Why give it to me now, Master?"

I waved my hand, and Xiang Qing did not dare to say more. I then looked at the second disciple, Feng Taishui, who originally came from a demon race, was taken in by me, and taught the great magic of the demon sect, with the most violent temperament.

I casually pulled off the sword at my waist and threw it to him, saying indifferently, "Taishui, your temperament is violent. Although you advance vigorously in cultivation, you are more susceptible to the temptation of the Celestial Demon. This Nine Palaces Subduing Demon Sword is the first magical treasure I refined in my cultivation, already imbued with spirit. It might help you subdue your heart demon one day."

Feng Taishui took the Nine Palaces Subduing Demon Sword, his voice slightly choked, and he remained silent, head lowered. I patted his head and smiled, saying, "When you first joined my sect, you were a fluffy ball, pleasant to the touch. Now, there's no such opportunity anymore."

Feng Taishui's whole body trembled, and he said in a low voice, "Disciple will never forget Master's kindness!"

I did not pay attention to Feng Taishui anymore and looked at the third disciple, Xiao Guanyin, saying with a hint of indulgence, "You have a stubborn temperament. With me around, no one dared to harm you. If I am not here, seek help from your eldest brother and your fourth brother more often!"

I casually threw a Bag of Holding at him and laughed, saying, "All of my savings are in this bag. Don't say your Master didn't leave you anything good."

Xiao Guanyin's temperament was usually cold. Even when her parents and family were killed by the瀚海魔盗 using the most cruel methods, she did not shed a single tear.

But after achieving success in cultivation, she spent three years capturing all thousands of the瀚海魔盗, torturing them for ten years with the magic of the demon sect, and then refined their souls into a Soul-Parting Banner to torment these enemies who destroyed her family. At this moment, Xiao Guanyin's eyes were slightly red, on the verge of tears, losing her usual cold demeanor.

I glanced at my most mischievous fourth disciple, Ling Fei, and smiled, saying, "Among my eight disciples, you are the most advanced after your eldest brother. In the future, remember to take care of your younger brothers and sisters, and don't let your third sister suffer."

Ling Fei smiled and said, "Master is the only Supreme Celestial Demon in the contemporary demon sect. If you pass the tribulation, your demonic might will sweep across the world, and who would dare to provoke us, your disciples? I wish you success, eternal life, and supreme power in the demon world!"

Ling Fei is usually lively and known as the first rogue of the demon sect. Although he was joking now, it was very forced, just barely maintaining a smile.

I pointed at him, and a white light landed on his brow, saying indifferently, "I was originally a disciple of the Heavenly Heart Temple, a branch of the demon sect. After achieving success in cultivation, I was taken in by the Supreme Demon Sect, one of the six orthodox sects. This is the Celestial Demon Sarira of the Supreme Demon Sect. With this, you will be the next head of the Supreme Demon Sect."

Ling Fei was greatly surprised, brushing his brow, where a vertical mark suddenly appeared, and a white, bone-like bead emerged, resembling an eye looking down on the world.

I chuckled, saying, "The Celestial Demon Sarira is one of the five supreme treasures of the demon sect, with a mysterious origin. Each generation of the Supreme Demon Sect's head, elders, and disciples, unless they die a violent death, will infuse their entire cultivation into the Celestial Demon Sarira before their death. In terms of destructive power, the Celestial Demon Sarira is the first in the demon sect. You have offended all five Demon Lords of the demon sect. Without this, with all the major disasters you have caused, no one could protect you after I am gone, not even your eldest brother. I no longer need this, so it will be yours."

Ling Fei hesitated for a while and then said, "Disciple thanks Master." The usually mischievous him was slightly choked, showing his intense emotions.

After instructing these four disciples, I had no more patience for the remaining four. I said to the fifth disciple Liang Yong, the sixth disciple Zhu Hongxue, and the seventh disciple Long Jiji, "Go back to the Supreme Demon Sect! I have no more use for you. You were originally disciples I took by force. Now that my tribulation is imminent and I cannot protect myself, you should return to where you came from!"

Liang Yong, Zhu Hongxue, and Long Jiji, these three female disciples, were not my true disciples. They were originally the most outstanding female disciples of the Supreme Demon Sect, one of the six orthodox sects of the demon sect.

The Supreme Demon Sect and the Supreme Demon Sect, where I come from, are the leaders of the demon sect, owning the Myriad Demons Hall and the Celestial Demon Light Ruler, one of the five supreme treasures of the demon sect. The *Heavenly Hatred Scripture* they transmit is one of the three scriptures in the demon sect that can elevate one to the Supreme Celestial Demon, making their strength even greater than the Supreme Demon Sect, far surpassing the other four sects.

After I became a Demon Lord, I entered the Myriad Demons Hall and challenged the Nine Abyss Demon Lord of the Supreme Demon Sect in three duels, winning his three most outstanding female disciples.

We originally agreed to ten duels, but after the Nine Abyss Demon Lord lost three, he would rather give me the Myriad Demons Hall than continue the duels.

Liang Yong, Zhu Hongxue, and Long Jiji, although guided by me and each broke through their own realms, did not have a deep bond with me, far less than my four true disciples. They might even hate me particularly.

If nothing happened to me, they would just be disciples of the Supreme Demon Sect, unable to rise to the top. But now that I am in trouble, keeping these three female disciples is useless.

Liang Yong slightly raised her head, her beautiful eyes showing no emotion, and said softly, "Disciple wishes Master to break through the tribulation and ascend to the Thirty-Three Heavens!"

After saying this, she stomped her foot and transformed into a demonic light, disappearing in an instant.

Liang Yong originally had a very elegant name, Liang Shuyu! She was extremely beautiful, a famous beauty in the six orthodox sects of the demon sect, and the personally chosen eldest disciple of the Nine Abyss Demon Lord.

Her status in the Supreme Demon Sect was like my eldest disciple Xiang Qing, with talent and ability on par with Xiang Qing, and even her temperament was very similar to Xiang Qing, focusing solely on the demon path and nothing else.

After Liang Shuyu was taken to the Supreme Demon Sect by me, she changed her name to a more masculine one and usually dressed as a man, deliberately using magic to transform her appearance to be indistinguishable from a man. This female disciple never rebelled against me, her master, nor did she show any flattery, always following the rules, like a statue of clay or wood. But I knew that she had a proud spirit that had not been truly crushed.

When this fifth disciple left, she finally showed a glimpse of her former elegance as Liang Shuyu, the eldest disciple of the Supreme Demon Sect.

Zhu Hongxue and Long Jiji looked at each other, each biting their lips, and also respectfully wished me to break through the tribulation and become a demon, then flew away, seemingly unwilling to stay a moment longer.

If they had not been taken to the Supreme Demon Sect by me, they would have been the most outstanding disciples of the Supreme Demon Sect, with the potential to become Demon Lords or even take charge of the Myriad Demons Hall.

Seeing Xiang Qing gradually ascend to the Demon Lord realm and Liang Yong's cultivation stagnating for decades, their own future paths were cut off, and their achievements were limited. If they said they had no resentment, no one would believe it.

I watched these three female disciples leave and finally looked at my youngest disciple, Ying Ning'er, and chuckled, saying, "Go back to the Emei Sect! I have fought with your father for most of my life and even took his only daughter as a disciple, teaching you a body of demonic magic. But in the end, I lost to him in the most critical moment. He has already ascended to the Thirty-Three Heavens, while I face a tribulation with certain death. He has surpassed me."

Ying Ning'er bit her lip and said softly, "Disciple thanks Master!" She then took out a talisman hidden in her sleeve and transformed into a green light, flying away.

I looked up for a while, and when I could no longer see this youngest disciple, I waved my sleeve and said, "You may also go!" Xiang Qing, Feng Taishui, Xiao Guanyin, and Ling Fei each bowed a hundred times, walked a hundred steps to show respect, and then reluctantly flew away.

After all eight disciples left, I sighed and casually summoned three magical treasures to float around me.

After becoming a Demon Lord, I used cunning and force to obtain two of the five supreme treasures of the demon sect, the Celestial Demon Sarira and the Heaven Calculation Bead.

The former is the supreme treasure of the Supreme Demon Sect, which should have been in my possession. The latter was obtained from the Daoist sect of the Universe, the supreme treasure of the Universe Daoist sect, but the Universe Daoist sect could not resist my demonic might and could not protect this supreme treasure.

After I became a Supreme Celestial Demon, without any effort or even a word, the other sects of the demon sect obediently presented the other three supreme treasures of the demon sect, the Celestial Demon Light Ruler, the Great Freedom Celestial Demon Banner, and the Heavenly Demon Mirror, for me to "appreciate." All five supreme treasures of the demon sect were in my possession.

The five supreme treasures of the demon sect are not ordinary objects, coming from beyond the Thirty-Three Heavens, each with unfathomable and extraordinary powers.

The *Heavenly Demon Mirror* can command myriad demons and is best at summoning Celestial Demons from beyond the domain. It is the supreme treasure of the Heavenly Demon Dao. Since I am facing the ninefold linked tribulation, I will not bring it with me. If I bring it, it might summon countless Celestial Demons, making it impossible for me to pass the tribulation. I would only have to consider how to die a quick death.

This supreme treasure is suppressed in the deepest part of the Myriad Demons Hall, unable to cause any trouble.

As for the Celestial Demon Sarira, it has absorbed the cultivation essence of thousands of generations of the Supreme Demon Sect and the dying demonic thoughts of countless Supreme Demon Sect cultivators, making it extremely evil. I can suppress it normally, but during my tribulation, it might not only be unhelp