Chapter 180 Take Action
The black shadow slowly pulled out its tail hook, a hint of disappointment flashed across its blood-red eyes. This man was not a spiritual body, so simply sucking lifespan would not satisfy its appetite.
On the street nearby, people saw the fallen body and couldn't help but shout in panic, "Kill, kill!"
The next moment, his life was taken by the flying tail hook.
Some people fled back home, shutting their doors and windows tightly. "Where are the immortals?! They promised to protect us humans, so why did they let these man-eating creatures—"
The complaint came to an abrupt end before he could even finish it. Immediately afterwards, his body fell limply to the ground, his eyes wide open and filled with fear.
In the densely populated market, a blood-curdling scream erupted. "Help! There are so many man-eating monsters. Who can save me?"
The woman, cornered by the shadow, collapsed and cried out, "We offer spiritual energy every year. Isn't that enough? Why do you still torture me?"
For a moment, except for the Demon Realm, every corner of the land of Jiuzhou was filled with black shadows split from the Sky-Devouring Beast.
Mortals without any cultivation fled frantically, but they still could not escape the fate of having their spiritual energy sucked away. Men who were unable to give birth to spiritual pearls were not even qualified to become cauldrons. They could only have their lifespans sucked away and become shriveled and boring skins.
The dream of a beautiful world that the immortals had woven for the human race was torn to pieces by Gongsun Xiong overnight, and the world became a purgatory.
But the human race couldn’t understand why the immortals would tear up the contract and do such cruel things when they had always been law-abiding and had never done anything bad.
What exactly is the reason for all this? What the immortals did is even more despicable than the evil demons!
Since this is the case, it is better to become a demon. At least there is still a glimmer of hope for survival.
Under the pressure of the Sky-Devouring Beast, more and more people drew magic patterns on themselves and joined hands to kill those dark shadows.
But some people still hold onto hope, "No, the one who released the monster was wrong. The Spirit Sword Sect will not abandon us."
However, the Lingjian Sect, which these people have high hopes for, is currently discussing how to suppress those who have fallen into demonic states.
"We must kill all these fallen traitors. We must not let our sect's territory become another Zhongzhou!" Song Binbin stood at the head of the hall and said in a fierce tone.
Everyone in the hall looked at each other in bewilderment. One elder questioned, "Shouldn't we deal with the Sky-Devouring Beast? Are we just going to watch it wreak havoc on Nan and Kun Provinces and suck away all the spiritual energy of our people?!"
Song Binbin was somewhat irritated and stern, saying, "How dare you question this Sect Master's decision? Senior Gongsun has already reached the Tribulation Realm. No one in the Nine Provinces can defeat him. If we do as you say, we will be sending our sect members to their deaths!"
The elder was speechless for a moment, lowering his head slightly, but feeling indignant in his heart.
In his eyes, Song Binbin was a cowardly, cowardly person who bullied the weak and feared the strong. If their sect fell into his hands, it would be doomed.
It’s a pity for the former sect leader Song Xiaogang, who died at the hands of Gongsun Xiong because he refused to lend them the Soul-Devouring Cauldron. They could only support this incompetent young master to succeed him.
He did not trust Song Binbin, and there were rumors that Song Xiaogang was killed by Song Binbin.
It is said that on the day Gongsun Xiong came to visit, Song Binbin happened to be saying bad things about him, and he overheard it. Gongsun Xiong was furious and wanted to kill the young master immediately.
At the moment of life and death, Song Binbin begged for mercy and promised to give him the Soul-Devouring Cauldron.
This Soul-Devouring Cauldron is the sect's treasure, and only the sect leader is qualified to use it. Upon hearing this, Song Xiaogang's face immediately darkened.
There was no way he would give the Soul-Devouring Cauldron to Gongsun Xiong.
At this time, the dying young master was in despair and said to Gongsun Xiong almost crazily that as long as he killed Song Xiaogang and made him the sect leader, he could decide whether to lend or keep the Soul-Devouring Cauldron.
So Gongsun Xiong let Song Binbin go and killed Song Xiaogang.
The young master took the position of clan leader as he wished, and Gongsun Xiong also successfully obtained the Soul-Devouring Cauldron.
If this is true, Song Binbin is a villain who sells out his father for personal gain, and gives away treasures and spiritual energy for nothing. How can we expect him to have the courage to resist Gongsun Xiong?
When the elder thought of this, he became more and more angry, but he was helpless.
Song Binbin noticed his expression and couldn't help but sneer. "It seems that Elder Sanjin is very dissatisfied with me. Since you are so capable, then go and meet Patriarch Gongsun yourself. If you win, I will give you the position of sect leader. How about it?"
Sanjin was so angry that veins popped on his forehead. He wanted to beat Song Binbin up, but he caught the indifferent gazes of the monks around him and finally endured it.
He pulled the corner of his mouth and said, "Master, you are joking. How dare I do that?"
Song Binbin was very proud and said with a smile, "Then, I'll trouble you, Elder, to suppress the traitors who have fallen into the demon world."
Sanjin had no choice but to agree, and then led 500 male cultivators of the sect to Nan and Kun states.
Song Binbin walked outside the temple gate and looked at the red lotus seat in the distant sky. He said solemnly, "In the past thousand years of the Immortal Clan, no one has ever been able to ascend to become a god. This time, Master Gongsun is about to break through the chasm. For cultivators like us, it is also a cause for celebration."
He personally gave the Soul-Devouring Cauldron to Gongsun Xiong, so naturally he had to insist on the legitimacy of this matter and strongly support Gongsun Xiong. Otherwise, wouldn't it be said that what he did was wrong?
He was not wrong. His father's death was his own fault and had nothing to do with him.
When the other elders and male cultivators of the Lingjian Sect heard what he said, they all nodded in agreement.
After practicing for a hundred years, they also wanted to know if it was really possible to ascend to become a god.
As for the price to be paid for becoming a god, that is not something they should worry about.
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The territory of Zhongzhou.
The brightly lit Zhongzhou City made it impossible for countless wandering shadows to hide. Moreover, there was nothing here that they liked.
The offspring of the Sky-Devouring Beast were about to turn around and leave, but they saw several blood-red sword winds coming from the sky.
Wherever the blade passed, black shadows only half a person's height fell one after another, and the hook tail hidden behind them also fell to the ground, no longer able to swing.
Qiu Qianling stood under the lantern in front of the courtyard gate with a bloody knife in her hand, and the candlelight illuminated her slightly solemn face.
She looked up at the lotus seat emitting golden and red light in the dark sky - that was the location of the Golden Gate Immortal Palace.
Who was the figure in the lotus seat? Among the immortals, the one with the ability to command the Sky-Devouring Beast to sweep across the Nine Provinces must be that one.
Just as he was thinking, the Shadow Phoenix Demon Lord strode over.
She bowed slightly and spoke, "Your Highness, the Demon Lord, we have investigated thoroughly. It is Gongsun Xiong who is controlling the Sky Devouring Beast to devour the Nine Provinces' spiritual energy. He is so disregarding of the human race's life and death that I'm afraid he will transcend the tribulation and ascend to heaven."
"Ascend?" Qiu Qianling couldn't help but sneered, "He did such a sinful thing, will Heaven allow him to ascend?"
After saying this, he thought of the human race being oppressed by the immortals for thousands of years, and couldn't help but laugh at himself. "The way of heaven probably doesn't uphold justice either, otherwise, those people from the immortals would have been struck to death by lightning long ago."
Shadow Phoenix was slightly stunned, then said: "Perhaps only losers would wait for the heavens to uphold justice. We demons can only fight for our lives against the heavens."
"Your Majesty, the Demon Lord, I think we can't wait any longer. Instead of waiting for the immortals to attack, it's better for us demons to strike first. Otherwise, if Gongsun Xiong really ascends to become a god, the demons will never have a chance to turn things around!"
Qiu Qianling immediately fell into deep thought. This decision was difficult to make.
If it was just Xie Yuqing, she was confident that she could defeat him, but with Gongsun Xiong added to the mix, it would be difficult.
She is now at the Great Demon Realm, which is equivalent to the Mahayana Realm of the Immortal Cultivators. It seems that she is only one level lower than Gongsun Xiong who is at the final stage of tribulation, but there is a world of difference in their strength.
It can be said that she has almost no chance of winning against Gongsun Xiong.
Unless, she uses the blood blade to kill a few Mahayana cultivators now, refine their cultivation, and break through to the initial stage of tribulation.
But this cannot be done in a short period of time, and there are not many cultivators in the Mahayana realm among the immortals.
Qiu Qianling frowned slightly. Speaking of which, what realm was Xie Yuqing at? She could even modify the laws, something Gongsun Xiong probably couldn't do.
It's so confusing.
When she first found out that her master was actually Xie Yuqing in disguise, she was too angry to think about it. Now, looking back, she realized that what Xie Yuqing said was very inconsistent with what she did.
This person must have a particularly big secret, and only by catching her can we find out what the secret is.
But the most urgent thing right now is to stop Gongsun Xiong.
She suddenly had an idea and looked at Shadow Phoenix, "Quickly go call the Mist Sea Demon Lord and the Soul Truth Demon Lord."
Ying Huang agreed and left.
Qiu Qianling turned around and walked back to the room, placing the blood blade on the table.
After a while, Ying Huang, Wu Hai and Hun Di walked into the house.
Qiu Qianling didn't waste any words and spoke directly, "Demon Lord of the Mist Sea, Gongsun Xiong is now using all means to achieve godhood. He is recklessly driving the Sky-Devouring Beast to slaughter the human race and plunder the spiritual energy of the Nine Provinces. I am ordering you to lead 10,000 demon warriors to the four provinces under the control of the Spirit Sword Sect and the Guardian Sect, and recruit the forces in various places who are resisting the reincarnation of the immortals into demons."
The more people rise up in resistance, the less spiritual energy Gongsun Xiong can plunder, which will slow down his breakthrough.
The three people in the room were not stupid and quickly understood what she meant.
"Yes." The Lord of the Mist Sea replied, his face hidden in the mist.
Qiu Qianling nodded slightly, "There's no time to lose, you should set off tonight."
The Lord of the Mist Sea took the order and left to mobilize the magicians.
Qiu Qianling then looked at the Soul Truth Demon Lord and asked, "How many ghosts can you and your magic warriors command and dispatch now?"
Hun Di smiled slightly, "There are also hundreds of thousands of them."
Qiu Qianling nodded in satisfaction, "Okay, then please ask the Soul Truth Demon Lord to command the 100,000 ghosts, and the Shadow Phoenix Demon Lord to lead 80,000 magic warriors. Tomorrow we will march towards the Golden Gate Immortal Palace!"
The two men responded solemnly, but Ying Huang's eyes still showed worry. "The rest of the immortals are nothing to be afraid of. There is only one Gongsun Xiong—"
Before he could finish, a transparent figure suddenly appeared from the blood-red table and said, "I know a way to restrain Gongsun Xiong."
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