It wasn't easy to damage the blood pool.
Any single drop of that essence blood could awaken at any moment, unleashing unimaginable danger. No one could predict what level of power it might regain after revival. It was a serious matter worth deep consideration.
"I heard our side isn't doing too well on the Divine and Demonic Battlefield over in the Eternal World,"
"We originally planned to destroy several Eternal War Cities right from the start, to let the natives of that world feel the blood and fire for themselves—but it failed."
"Exactly. The Eternal World's natives are tough. There are quite a few geniuses on the battlefield. One of them—a human freak named Yi Tianxing—has caused us tremendous trouble. I heard we've already tried assassinating him several times, but failed to kill him. It's been a huge headache. Now there are rumors that some of the top Saint Sons are preparing to head to the battlefield, determined to eliminate him."
"Tch. The Eternal World really is troublesome. According to our Eternal Night records, we've destroyed countless worlds and absorbed them into our dominion. But this Eternal World… last epoch, they even managed to push back into our realm, forcing us to restart the epoch in twin-birth mode just to resume the war. It's kill or be killed now."
Near the blood pool, several Blood Demon Clan cultivators stood guard. One glance revealed their cultivation was already at the True Spirit Realm—far from weak.
Perhaps due to the dullness of guard duty, they naturally began chatting.
Their words touched on very confidential matters, even topics about the previous epoch. Clearly, within Eternal Night, such knowledge wasn't considered taboo. Once one reached a certain level, these things were known.
"Interesting… so they're still targeting me."
Yi Tianxing chuckled meaningfully as he listened, his gaze flicking over the blood demons.
"I'll need to capture one of them first. That's the only way to learn more—especially about the origins of this blood pool."
He had a strong hunch: this blood pool wasn't the only one.
How many there were, no one knew.
And now, information was more valuable than anything. Even if he couldn't uncover everything, he needed at least a basic understanding. Going in blind was a terrible strategy.
Fortunately, the city's defenses weren't particularly tight.
Why would they be? With an endless stream of blood slaves being born here, who would be foolish enough to attack such a fortified demon city? Especially during wartime—breaking that harmony for selfish reasons was unthinkable.
So capturing a few guards was child's play for Yi Tianxing.
He quietly made his move.
Before long, he had already seized three Blood Demon cultivators and found an empty house within the city to hide in. After setting up barriers and concealment formations, he awakened the prisoners.
"Who are you!?"
"How dare you lay a hand on us Blood Demon cultivators inside Bloodflame City! Do you have a death wish?"
"Are you insane? We're at war with the Eternal World—there's a direct order from above: absolutely no internal conflict allowed during wartime! You're defying military law. You'll suffer a terrible end! Even your soul will be locked in the Nine Nether Hells and burned for a hundred thousand years!"
Their roars echoed in the sealed room—but it was all futile.
Yi Tianxing had already deployed a silencing barrier. No sound would pass unless he allowed it.
"No use struggling. I've sealed your cultivation. You can't use your strength,"
"I only have a few questions."
Yi Tianxing's voice was calm, emotionless.
"What do you want to ask?" one of the younger blood demons growled.
"What exactly are those Blood Moons in the sky? And what's the origin of the blood pool in the city?"
His questions were sharp and direct.
Suddenly, the lone female blood demon among them turned pale with horror.
"You… you're not one of us. You're not from Eternal Night. You must be from the Eternal World! Who are you!?"
Anyone who reached this level wasn't a fool.
These were basic facts of Eternal Night. Anyone who didn't know them clearly wasn't one of them—and the only realm currently connected to Eternal Night was the Eternal World.
All three of them turned ashen with fear.
A terrifying realization struck them.
A powerhouse from the Eternal World had crossed into Eternal Night—and no one knew.
It was like a deadly predator slipping into a nest.
Their hearts raced wildly. The implications were… chilling.
"Heh. At least you're not stupid," Yi Tianxing smirked."But there's no need for you to know who I am. Even if you did, it wouldn't change your fate. Death is the only ending for you—how painful it is depends on your cooperation."
"Speak. Tell me what I want to know, and I'll grant you a swift death."
"Don't hope to survive—you know that's impossible. So do yourselves a favor."
"Damn native! We will never yield!" one of them roared, lunging like a wild beast.
"Freeze."
Yi Tianxing's calm utterance immediately froze the attacker in midair.
Even without cultivation, he'd dared to attack. But against Yi Tianxing's command, resistance was meaningless.
"If you won't cooperate willingly, I'll make you obey."
He exhaled softly.
"Divine Command: Obey this emperor. Speak the truth."
An invisible force wrapped around their souls.
Even if their minds resisted, their bodies and mouths could not disobey.
"The Blood Moons have existed for as long as Eternal Night itself. They hold unfathomable power," the female blood demon began, her voice monotone."They connect to all the myriad worlds and draw in endless desire. This desire is the will and thought of all living beings. Through the Blood Moons, desire becomes boundless demonic energy and can grant omnipotent power. Through desire… even dreams can come true."
"The Blood Moons are called the Heavenfiend Blood Moons. Each one governs a specific kind of desire. Inside every moon sits a Great Demon God."
"For example, the Blood Moon that embodies fear is called the Moon of Terror—its guardian is the Demon God of Fear. Another, the Moon of Joy, is governed by the Demon God of Delight."
Yi Tianxing's gaze narrowed. The more he learned, the deeper the shadows grew.
These were not just moons. They were living, conscious entities—gateways of power.
"What realm are these Demon Gods at?" he asked.
"Unknown. But it's said that in the last epoch, they personally took action, and each possessed the power to destroy an entire world."
"Now they are said to be asleep. No one knows their true current state."
There was deep reverence—and fear—in their tone.
These Demon Gods were not just powerful—they were calamities incarnate.
To even challenge them was unimaginable.
"Thirteen moons… thirteen Demon Gods… and they all cultivate using endless desire as fuel. Their potential is terrifying."
Yi Tianxing nodded grimly.
He thought of Yi Tianxie, a fellow Eternal World powerhouse who also walked the path of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires. His talent was monstrous, and his power terrifying.
"It's said that in the last epoch, a taboo-level powerhouse from the Eternal World—someone who mastered the path of emotions and desires—broke into Eternal Night and battled the thirteen Demon Gods."
"Several of them were wounded, some nearly killed. Though they survived, their vitality was shattered, forcing them into deep slumber within the Blood Moons."
"I don't know who that person was."
"A single taboo cultivator who wounded so many Demon Gods… who was he?"
Yi Tianxing was truly intrigued now.
Though it was a past era, the story was captivating.
"The Blood Moons are the source of our Eternal Night. They grant us endless war potential. But the Blood Moons alone aren't enough."
"Our mighty Demon Gods also created the Summoning Demon Pool (唤魔池)—a divine device that merges the power of desire with the material world, giving birth to new life and powerful demon soldiers."
"As long as there is desire, there will be an endless supply of warriors. Eternal Night… will never fall."
The female blood demon's voice trembled with pride and fervor.
Her loyalty to Eternal Night was absolute. Her tone overflowed with fanatic devotion. She truly believed that Eternal Night was invincible.
And why not? With limitless troops, what realm could hope to resist?
This was Eternal Night's greatest strength—the very foundation of their eternal conquest.
"Summoning Demon Pool… how is it forged?" Yi Tianxing pressed."What's its core structure? Can it be moved? Can it be destroyed?"