Chapter 68 Doesn't Senior Brother Dislike Me? (10) "I think..."
Upon hearing this, the expressions on their faces all changed.
Although Fu Li had already anticipated this, she didn't expect the villain from the original story to appear so early.
Hundreds of years ago, the Chong family of Nanzhou was a powerful sword-cultivating family that dominated the cultivation world. Their unique Dragon-Slaying Sword Technique was extremely powerful, even capable of slaying demonic dragons of higher levels, leading to a sharp decline in the dragon population. Although the Chong family gradually declined due to internal strife, as of now, only Zhongli Qianye remains as a dragon in recorded history.
His true form is a black dragon. One hundred years ago, Zhongli Qianye regained control of the demon races of the four seas, and became famous throughout the world, hence he was revered as the "Demon Lord of the Four Seas".
For thousands of years, the relationship between human cultivators and demon cultivators has been one of irreconcilable conflict. However, if they encounter a powerful demon whose cultivation level far surpasses their own, elders generally advise their disciples not to clash with them and to treat them with courtesy.
Rumor has it that the Demon Lord of the Four Seas has reached the Nascent Soul stage, a realm higher than Chongjing Pavilion, and is not someone that the two Golden Core cultivators and one Nascent Soul cultivator can easily contend with. Moreover, the overwhelming pressure that accompanied his appearance, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami crashing down, proves that he was not lying.
Li Weiyan composed himself, stepped forward, and bowed again: "I have long heard of the Four Seas Demon Lord's bravery, wisdom, and profound cultivation. Now that I have seen him, I can confirm that his reputation is well-deserved. Li Weiyan, the second disciple of the carefree immortal of Dragon Gate Mountain, greets senior."
His voice was clear and resonant, neither arrogant nor humble. He emphasized his lineage, a clear warning against rash actions.
Chongjingge's eyes were cold and sharp, and a glint of sword light seemed to lurk in his dark pupils as he stared intently at his opponent.
He coldly introduced himself: "Chongjing Pavilion." Short and sharp.
The man in purple parted his thin lips slightly and murmured, "A descendant of the Chong family, no wonder..."
Then, ignoring the other two, he tilted his head and smiled at Fu Li, saying, "Kid, I didn't scare you just now, did I? Sorry, I think your constitution is a bit special, which has piqued my interest. But, the method I told you about worked quite well, didn't it?"
Upon hearing his flippant remarks, Chongjingge's eyes sharpened again, and he stepped forward to shield Fu Li behind him, firmly blocking the other's view.
Although it's unclear what the Four Seas Demon Lord meant by "being interested in him," it's certainly not a good thing.
Upon hearing this, Fu Li cautiously peeked out from behind the young cultivator and asked, "Was it you who sent me a telepathic message just now?"
The man nodded, his pale purple pupils gleaming softly like sparkling gemstones, indicating that he was in a good mood.
"I also want to thank you for helping me find this place. After all, I've been searching for this Illusionless Flower for a long time, and I only found this one with a cultivation of over a hundred years. But unexpectedly, it developed sentience and escaped using illusions before I could harvest it. It actually escaped to the Central Continent and even set up a barrier here to prevent me from detecting its presence." As he spoke, he raised his head, his gaze falling on the dying demon tree growing in the ruins not far away, a cold light flashing in his pupils for a moment.
From his few words, the group roughly understood that the demonic tree called the Illusionless Flower had been hunted down by the Demon Lords of the Four Seas and had fled from the Western Continent to Golden Feather Town. For more than half a year, it had been devouring passersby and committing evil deeds here.
Upon hearing this, Chongjingge frowned, looking at the Demon Lord with a wary and suspicious gaze, not quite believing him: "So, everything that happened here wasn't your doing?"
The Demon Lord of the Four Seas smiled faintly, exuding a natural air of elegance in every gesture.
"It's not entirely true that it had nothing to do with me, but it certainly wasn't at my behest. The Illusionless Flower is most adept at using barriers to hunt living beings, feeding on their souls. It's inherently difficult to deal with. I never expected that when I found it a year ago, this demonic spirit had only been growing in Dragon Abyss for a hundred years, yet in just one year it had accumulated a cultivation of a thousand years. It seems it has received a lot of nourishment here."
The "nourishment" he spoke of was the feeding on the souls of mortals. Humans are the masters of all things, born with intelligence, making them the best nourishment for the Illusionless Flower.
Upon hearing this, Li Weiyan lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment before quietly sharing his thoughts with the other two:
"It seems that the Wu Huan Hua fled here and forcibly occupied the shrine that the townspeople built for the Golden Feather Eagle. It used the white mist barrier to evade the pursuit of the Four Seas Demon Lord while luring mortals in. Then it used the illusion to absorb souls and continuously strengthen itself, which is how it became what it is today."
Chongjing Pavilion, however, calmly looked towards the examination hall where the Illusionless Flower grew. Although it had become a ruin, the golden totems imprinted on the fragments of the beams and walls still revealed them to be symbols of the Golden-feathered Eagle.
"I'm afraid it's not just that. Since entering the Golden Feather Shrine, we haven't seen a single Golden Feather Eagle. According to the town mayor, it has been cultivating here ever since the shrine was built. But apart from a golden statue on the altar, we can't even sense its presence. Perhaps the Illusionless Flower chose this place because it was attracted by the offerings and cultivation level of the Golden Feather Eagle. It has already devoured it completely and is now using the townspeople's faith to lure them here to continue feeding on living souls."
After hearing his guess, Li Weiyan wholeheartedly agreed.
He sighed and said, "If that's really the case, then this Illusionless Flower is a cuckoo occupying another's nest, a heinous crime."
The Four Seas Demon Lord didn't care what they were saying; his gaze kept drifting towards Fu Li, as if there was something on his face.
Fu Li frowned slightly, disliking that scrutinizing gaze. She hid behind her senior brothers, then suddenly remembered what she had obtained from the Illusionless Flower Fairy's head and excitedly said, "By the way, Second Senior Brother, look what this is..."
Before he could finish speaking, he was surprised to see that his palm was empty.
He was taken aback at first, then immediately turned his gaze to the purple-clad man who was observing him with great interest.
"That flower..."
"Thank you, little thing, for picking the fruit of the Illusionless Flower for me. It contains all of its cultivation and is an excellent spiritual object. If I had appeared, it would have desperately hidden the fruit. I am so grateful to you."
Zhongli Qianye looked at him with a smile, then stretched out her right hand, her slender, jade-like fingers holding a small flower that she had somehow exchanged with Fu Li. In the very center of the petals was something that looked just like a pill, shimmering with light in her hand.
Knowing she was being used, Fu Li immediately showed an angry expression. Her fair face twisted in an instant, her features burning with anger, but she didn't show much intimidation. Her eyes seemed to be filled with reproach, and even her anger had an indescribable charm.
Zhongli Qianye's gaze deepened, a dark light flashing within his vertical pupils, as if he had confirmed something.
"I got that!"
Looking at the agitated young man, Zhongli Qianye simply replied, "Didn't your master teach you that outside, everything is decided by the strong?"
"This Illusionless Flower was originally a material I had my eye on for alchemy. However, it concealed its aura, causing me to search for it for a long time in vain. Now it has finally been returned to its rightful owner. As for the others, you may use them as you see fit."
In the cultivation world, strength is always respected and power speaks volumes. The Four Seas Demon Lord has profound cultivation and a vast collection of spells, but that does not mean that no one can challenge him.
Seeing his junior brother being bullied, Chongjingge stepped forward without saying a word, exuding the powerful pressure of a Nascent Soul stage cultivator. White spiritual energy materialized and surrounded him, and the Qintian sword in his hand also faintly overflowed with strong fighting spirit.
Zhongli Qianye placed one hand in front of him, his robes fluttering in the wind, his posture dignified and calm. His eyes were fixed on the direction of Chongjing Pavilion, his snake-like pupils narrowed slightly, revealing an extremely dangerous aura.
A major battle is about to break out.
Just then, Li Weiyan stepped forward and stopped the senior brother who was about to have a match with the other party. He smiled slightly, with a humble and calm expression on his face.
"I have heard that the Demon Lord reigns over the four seas by subduing all the water demons with his benevolence. He will surely not make things difficult for us. Other matters are negotiable. We only want to know how to awaken those trapped in the illusion of the Illusionless Flower. The Demon Lord is surely knowledgeable and experienced, and will be able to tell us."
Upon hearing this, Chongjingge understood his meaning. The killing intent around him gradually subsided, and he lowered his natal sword.
Seeing how cooperative he was, Zhongli Qianye was quite satisfied. With a flick of his jade-like hand, he put the Illusionless Flower fruit into his sleeve and said loudly, "The illusion of the Illusionless Flower is related to the original body. As long as the original body dies, the illusion will naturally dissipate. After waking up, drink the Lingzhi water for three days, and you will have no worries."
Hearing that there would be no serious harm, the three breathed a sigh of relief. After all, all the other disciples, including Xiao Yue, had been affected by the illusion of the Illusionless Flower, and if something had happened to them, they wouldn't have been able to explain it back home.
Suddenly, Chongjing Pavilion unleashed a burst of spiritual energy towards the Wuhuan Flower, the white light piercing through the roots of the demon tree. The tree, powerless to resist, stretched its vines weakly towards the sky, as if in its final struggle. After twisting a few times, all the vines drooped limply, like a withered tree.
In an instant, all three of them felt the barrier disappear.
The white mist surrounding the Golden Feather Shrine gradually dissipated, and sunlight pierced through the mist, illuminating the originally dark ground and bringing a touch of vitality.
The Four Seas Demon Lord didn't mind and with a wave of his long sleeves, he retrieved the corpse of the Illusionless Flower Demon.
it's all over.
Just as Li Weiyan was about to speak to see the guest off, Zhongli Qianye turned his head, his deep purple eyes flashing with an eerie light, and said to Fu Li, "Little one, I see that your talent is extraordinary, especially your appearance, which is so outstanding that it is truly rare in the world. Are you interested in coming back with me to be my furnace cauldron?"
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
