Chapter 676 Night Demon City
"The Demon Lord issued a decree that whoever seizes either the Fountain of Life or the Fountain of Life will be granted the immense opportunity to become the Crown Prince. This decree has driven all the top transcendent beings in the world mad, and it has also pushed you to the opposite side of the entire world. Even the Demon Queen was alarmed and personally summoned me to act as her intermediary, so I had no choice but to come."
Chang Yujian drank three cups of wine in a row, slammed the cup down, and then said, "Among the ten martial arts emperors and twenty-eight crown emperors of the southern creatures of Yingzhou, half are from the demon race, the rice people, and some other races."
"Anyone who becomes the Crown Prince is a pillar of the human race, and their combat power, perception, lifespan, and so on will all improve by a great margin. To put it bluntly, in the eyes of the human race's high-ranking officials, a young Crown Prince is more valuable than a martial arts emperor whose lifespan is about to end."
"Because once you reach the level of Crown Prince, you are only one opportunity away from becoming a Martial Emperor."
"That's right. At the age of three thousand, the Grand Palace Master of Lingxiao Palace, Yu Yaozi, became one of the top ten strongest people in the southern human race of Yingzhou. She was highly regarded by the human race's high-ranking officials, and all the masters of the various realms regarded her as the only candidate to succeed the Holy Emperor as the strongest person in the human race ten thousand years from now. Before the chaos in the Lingxiao realm, no one questioned this."
Becoming the Crown Prince is an essential step for those at the pinnacle of transcendence to become the Emperor of Martial Arts.
Such an attraction can indeed drive many people crazy.
Li Weiyi pondered for a moment, then chuckled, "I never expected to suddenly become so valuable. If I obtain both the jade tablets of the Spring of Life and the Spring of Fate, what kind of reward will I receive? The Demon Lord couldn't possibly possess two opportunities to advance to the position of Crown Prince, could he? I don't believe it!"
"What does Brother Weiyi want to say?" Changyu asked.
Li Weiyi said, "I saw the Demon Lord's urgency and unease, and his lack of confidence in obtaining both the Spring of Life and the Spring of Fate at the same time. Doesn't this just show that I have a chance of winning?"
"You...you, why do you always manage to think of the best in the worst of things?"
Chang Yujian gave a wry smile and said, "Among our generation, I have the utmost respect for you and don't believe anyone can surpass you. Even so, I still have to say, you have no chance of winning, and I don't want to lose a friend. Don't think I'm about to start advising you; I really want to, but any words of advice that come out of my mouth will sound distorted. Drink up!"
"Then let's drown our sorrows in alcohol," Li Weiyi said, raising his glass in invitation.
This time, I finished the whole glass.
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The formations of Xiaoyao Capital are dense, and it is an ancient immortal realm. Its dimensional level is higher than that of the various states and prefectures of the Demon Kingdom. Its space is fixed, and any spatial teleportation will fail there.
Cultivators from all over the world must first travel to the capital cities of the three surrounding states.
The closest city to Xiaoyaojing is Night Demon City.
Due to its unique geographical location, Night Demon City is far more prosperous than ordinary state cities, with a population of tens of millions, abundant magical energy, and a gathering place for martial arts experts from all over the country.
Li Weiyi followed the Chang family out of the space teleportation array; it was already dark.
Looking out at the ancient city under the night sky, one is greeted by dazzling lights and a cacophony of noise.
This is the gateway to Xiaoyao Capital. The sky is always shrouded in an array, making it difficult for ordinary low-level martial artists in the Yongquan Realm to even walk in such an environment.
But looking up, streams of light of various colors shuttle through the sky, which are carriages, boats, and exotic birds in flight, showing that this city is full of hidden talents.
Although the cultivation environment in Yuntian Immortal Plains is better than that in Xiaoyao Capital, its prosperity is hard to surpass that of Night Demon City.
This was just a transit city, yet it struck Li Weiyi with a show of force, as if telling him how powerful the Demon Kingdom was, something he alone could not shake with his sword.
"It's already dark, how about we stay overnight?" Changyu Sword asked.
Li Weiyi glanced at him, knowing he had other plans.
Thinking that Zhuang Shiyan had said Zuoqiu Hongting was also waiting for him in Night Demon City, he nodded in agreement.
The group boarded seven luxurious carriages that the Chang family had prepared in advance, transforming into a high-class convoy. With the city guards leading the way, they headed towards a certain destination.
The main street, wide enough for six cars to travel side by side, is lined with rows of buildings, bustling taverns and inns, and shops selling magical artifacts that seem to float directly in mid-air.
Cultivators from different regions and races can be seen everywhere.
This includes demons and some deceased spirits.
Inside the car, Chang Yujian looked at Li Weiyi, who was gazing out the window: "Many things can only be discussed in Night Demon City. Once we enter Xiaoyao Capital, we will all become powerless. Moreover, we may not have any free time!"
"Didn't you say you wouldn't try to persuade me?" Li Weiyi withdrew her gaze, straightening her back as she looked at him.
Changyu Sword smiled and kept everyone in suspense: "You'll find out when you get there!"
The convoy stopped outside Fairy Forest in the center of Night Demon City.
Li Weiyi, Chang Yujian, Yao Qingxuan, and a group of experts from the Chang family got off the vehicle one after another.
Looking up, the main hall of Xianlin was built on the horizontal branches of an ancient tree that had stood for thousands of years. With its upturned eaves, jade steps, and dazzling lights, it was magnificent and splendid, like a palace in the sky.
Changzhi was not among the crowd; it was unknown when she had left.
But it is certainly lurking somewhere in the shadows, perhaps waiting for its prey to take the bait.
"The master builders of Thousand Mile Mountain are always so extravagant, as if they're afraid of not attracting any willing suckers. Let me make it clear beforehand, I'm not a pure immortal, so I might not be able to get in. I used to only go to the Heavenly Pavilion," Li Weiyi said.
"Boom!"
Behind them, another convoy of lion-like beasts sped by, causing the ground to tremble.
A sinister yet arrogant voice rang out: "If the Fairy Forest of Night Demon City is so blind, then it shouldn't be opened at all!"
The servant who was driving the carriage got out and knelt down by the door.
Wenren Tinghai stepped off the car, his red clothes as red as blood, and a black brocade cloak. His smiling face was framed by a pair of confident and imposing eyes. He seemed to have completely forgotten the past grievances and stepped forward to talk: "Brother Weiyi, how have you been? Tinghai apologizes to you first. If I have offended you in the past, you can name a price and I will pay for my revenge."
The coldness in Li Weiyi's eyes vanished, replaced by a smile: "The Wen family is a billionaire clan, their wealth must rival that of a nation, so I won't be polite! If I were to ask for a supreme magic artifact, the third-ranked scholar would surely curse me for being greedy, but a 'ten thousand' artifact shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Wenren Tinghai's smile froze for a moment, then he smiled even more brightly: "If Brother Weiyi is willing to exchange it for the Life Spring Jade Book, let alone a supreme magic artifact, any price is negotiable."
"Now that you mention it, I'm starting to feel tempted!" Li Weiyi said.
Wenren Tinghai stared into his eyes, then glanced at Chang Yujian standing beside Li Weiyi, and laughed, "The Chang family isn't sincere, sending a junior to receive you, brother. If Brother Weiyi is truly interested in such an important matter, I'll report it to them. Once we arrive in Xiaoyao Capital, Chaoran of the clan will definitely speak with you personally. Tonight, let's only talk about romance, not grudges or interests, how about that?"
"Let me introduce you. This is Shan Xianzhi, a Destiny of Life from the Nine Abyss."
"Chi Yuan, grandson of the Flying Phoenix Demon Queen."
Li Weiyi had already noticed Chi Yuan, who had come with Wenren Tinghai, and didn't even offer a perfunctory smile: "We meet again! Brother Chi, are you planning to participate in the human race's Hundred Realms Longevity Competition as a mount?"
"Are you really looking to die?!"
These words were extremely humiliating. Chi Yuan's crimson, gem-like eyes blazed with flames, and his cultivation energy, at the mid-stage of the fourth realm, erupted.
A loud and piercing cry of a phoenix echoed within her body.
Li Weiyi never expected that Chi Yuan could reach such a level in less than two years since leaving the Ancient Kingdom of Time Ruins. His eyes turned cold and he clenched his fingers.
Wenren Tinghai raised his arm, and an invisible force emanated from him, embracing Chi Yuan's shoulder and dissolving the energy and flames surging from his body. He smiled and advised, "Brother Chi Yuan, I've already said that tonight we'll only talk about romance."
From the gate above the Jade Steps of the Immortal Forest, a young martial artist of the Longevity Realm from the Ink Moon Clan emerged, followed by seven stunningly beautiful immortal maidens, each vying for attention and displaying no vulgarity.
He called out loudly, "Brother Wenren, I've been waiting for you for two days. I've detained all seven of your most beautiful celestial maidens. Why don't you come in?"
"I knew it, you're the one I trust most. Brother Wei, why don't you come with us? All the beauties are with us." Wenren Tinghai extended a warm invitation.
Li Weiyi said, "Are you afraid that if you fight with Chi Yuan, the beauty will be hurt and your enjoyment will be ruined?"
Wenren Tinghai, pulling the still angry Chiyuan along, laughed heartily and ascended the jade steps of the Immortal Forest.
The young man known as "Nine Abyss Living Realm Destiny" is Shan Xianzhi. He has a short haircut and wears plain clothes. He is an unremarkable person and an extremely quiet person.
As they walked past Li Weiyi, their eyes met for a moment.
In a very short instant, Li Weiyi experienced a strange feeling as if time had stopped, and felt an indescribable peace and tranquility within her.
This means your mind has been affected by the other person!
"Amazing!" Yao Qingxuan said softly, staring at the group of people at the end of the jade steps.
Li Wei asked intently, "Who is Yao Shi referring to?"
“Each one is more formidable than the last,” Yao Qingxuan said.
Li Weiyi shared the same feeling, and then looked at the Changyu Sword: "What kind of treasure did Wenren Moqing take out that was able to cultivate Wenren Tinghai to such a level in less than two years?"
Less than two years?
Chang Yujian asked this question meaningfully, and then said, "You should know that if a top-tier transcendent being gets serious, it is possible to cultivate a genius in the early stage of the fourth realm to any level. The opportunities we so-called young emperors or disciples of emperors have all been left to us by them."
Clearly, not only was Li Weiyi actively preparing for battle during this period, but the enemy was also going all out.
Li Weiyi, Chang Yujian, and four other young cultivators from the Chang family walked together toward the Immortal Forest.
Yao Qingxuan chose to stay in the car.
Li Weiyi and Chang Yujian walked side by side on the wide jade steps leading upwards, completely unaware that they were the trunk and branches of an ancient tree.
Along the way, there were many young martial artists at the Longevity Realm passing by. They seemed to have guessed Li Weiyi and Chang Yujian's identities, and would glance at them. They were very restrained and did not show any emotion.
"The Demon Kingdom offered benefits that no young prodigy could refuse, and Chi Yuan and Shan Xian were attracted here by these benefits," Chang Yujian said.
Li Weiyi asked, "Can you tell me?"
“Of course! The Demon Lord promised that any True Disciple level cultivator under the age of one hundred who joins the Demon Kingdom's camp during the Hundred Realms Longevity Competition will be provided with all the precious resources needed to cultivate to the Other Shore Realm. Moreover, they will receive 30% of the resources before even participating. You should understand what this means,” Chang Yujian said.
Li Weiyi was silent for a moment: "If it were me, I'm afraid I would also come to compete for this qualification."
Changyu Sword added, "In addition, cultivators who reach the fourth realm, or those with exceptional combat strength, will also receive generous rewards."
"You! You don't offer any advice, yet every word you say sounds like advice. Are you trying to scare me back to my celestial realm and make me hide?" Li Weiyi said.
(I glanced at it during the day, and there should have been over 60,000 votes last month, right? Transitional chapters are hard to write, so I can only owe two chapters for now. I stayed up all day today hoping to write one more chapter, but I'm still only half a chapter now, there's really nothing I can do.)
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