After leaving Lingxiao Peak, Li Molin, Liuli, and the other two demons inquired about the news in the human world. When they learned that both Xuanyuan Hao and Xuanyuan Lie were vying for Yelü Yan's support, Li Molin hesitated about whether to return to Yelü Yan's camp and try to help him obtain the Imperial Seal.
Just then, the Flood Dragon Clan of the East Sea suddenly sent him a message. Upon receiving this message, Li Molin immediately put the matter of the Imperial Seal out of his mind and set off for the East Sea with Liuli and the others.
On the way, Liuli learned the whole story. It turned out that a vine of immortality that the dragon clan had guarded for thousands of years had been discovered by a dozen or so young Taoist priests. Moreover, they had not killed all the young Taoist priests, and one of them had escaped.
The Immortal Vine's fruit was nearing maturity, and this news, once spread, would inevitably attract many forces vying for it. Knowing he couldn't protect the vine, the Flood Dragon Clan leader, Sheng Yang, had no choice but to send a message to Li Molin, hoping he could lead the Demon Clan to help the Flood Dragon Clan safeguard the vine. Sheng Yang promised that if the Immortal Vine could ultimately be saved, he would share the Immortal Fruit equally with the Demon Clan.
After Li Molin's introduction, Liuli learned that the Immortal Vine was an ancient spiritual vine, and to this day, it was likely that only one remained in the entire world. This Immortal Vine took two thousand years to grow, two thousand years to flower, and another two thousand years to bear fruit. However, the fruit itself took another thousand years to mature. In other words, to obtain the Immortal Fruit, it would take seven thousand years just in terms of time, not to mention the effort and energy expended over those seven thousand years.
Once the ripe fruit is picked, the Immortal Vine will immediately wither, and it will be almost impossible to cultivate another Immortal Vine. Under such circumstances, the Immortal Fruit, which is about to ripen, becomes even more precious.
If this Immortal Fruit falls into the hands of demons or monsters, consuming it will increase their cultivation level. If it falls into the hands of Buddhists, consuming it will not only purify their Buddhist power but also strengthen their Buddhist resolve. If this fruit falls into the hands of Taoists, a skilled Taoist alchemist can combine it with other spiritual herbs to refine it into the Elixir of Immortality. The Elixir of Immortality is the top-tier elixir among Taoist pills, capable of reviving the dead, restoring flesh to bones, and saving lives on the verge of death. Furthermore, an unharmed and painless Taoist cultivator can directly advance their cultivation level by consuming the Elixir of Immortality, while mortals can greatly extend their lifespan. Given these wondrous uses, this elixir is extremely precious.
Hearing about the miraculous effects of the Immortal Fruit, and curious about the Immortal Vine, Liuli followed Li Molin and the others with great enthusiasm, flying over countless mountains and rivers, across most of the East China Sea, and arriving at an unnamed island.
Li Molin, Liu Li, and the other two demons walked deeper into the island and soon arrived at the pond where the immortal vine was planted.
Liuli and Ahua in her arms curiously examined the immortal vine in the pool. After a long while, the two demons looked at each other, and Liuli exclaimed, "What beautiful vines!"
"Meow!" Ahua nodded, her eyes shining brightly as she stared intently at the fruit on the vine.
Lang Yuan and Ji Jue silently watched the Undying Vine. Yu Ke stood beside Li Molin and said to him, "Young Master, it seems that the Flood Dragon Clan did not lie to us. This is undoubtedly the Undying Vine."
"Not bad." Li Molin said in a low voice, "Yu Ke, did you release the Demon Feather Bird to send a message to the clan?"
"More than ten have been released," Yu Ke replied. "The clan members above the Demon Heart Realm should be arriving soon as well."
Li Molin nodded and said, "That's good. In this competition for the Immortal Fruit, both Buddhism and Taoism will surely send out powerful cultivators, especially Taoism, who are probably determined to get their hands on it."
Yu Ke pondered for a moment and said in a low voice, "Young Master, why don't we set up a trap around the Undying Vine and wait for the arrival of both the Buddhist and Taoist factions?"
Li Molin casually asked, "What kind of trap?"
"The Divine Demon Formation." Yu Ke lowered his voice and uttered these three words one by one.
Li Molin smiled gently and praised, "Alright, Yu Ke, send a message to the clan in my name and arrange for the setting up of the God and Ghost Array."
"Yes," Yu Ke nodded in response.
Li Molin and Yu Ke were discussing in hushed tones. He was so engrossed in listening to Yu Ke that he completely missed Liu Li's next move.
Liuli slowly approached the edge of the pool. She furtively turned her head to look around and saw that Langyuan and Jijue were looking at the immortal vine in the pool, while Yu Ke and Li Molin were talking in hushed tones. No one noticed her.
Liuli smiled slyly, then exchanged a knowing glance with Ahua. She then squatted down and reached out to pick the fruit from the Immortal Vine.
As Liuli's slender, fair fingertips were about to touch a fruit that faintly revealed five colors, the sly smile on her lips deepened, and her eyebrows and eyes curved into crescent moons.
Suddenly, a water curtain that covered the entire immortal vine appeared out of thin air, blocking Liuli's fingertips and stopping her hand.
"Liuli, don't be silly!" Immediately afterwards, a clear male voice came, with a hint of helpless laughter in the voice.
Liuli's smile vanished, and her brows furrowed tightly. She turned her head unhappily and saw a tall, middle-aged man leading two young men flying from a distance and landing not far from Liuli.
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