Chapter 673: Butterfly Slave (40)
Wen Wan took a step back and quickly took out the Floating Pagoda Clear Sound Bell. After being attacked by the Clear Sound Bell, the white bones slowed down and retreated, obviously afraid of the sound of the bell. Gu Liuyun quickly gained the upper hand in one go and shattered the white bones with his last sword. The soul of that martial god also dissipated in the air and transformed into an old man in the next second.
"Who are you?"
Gu Liuyun: "I am a disciple of the Tianli Sect and have no intention of disturbing you, senior."
"Disciples of Tianli Sect, thank you for what you did earlier. If you hadn't defeated him, I wouldn't have been able to break free of my restraints and gain this moment of clarity."
"What... what does he mean by this, senior?" Wen Wan asked.
"You must have heard about that calamity that affected the entire cultivation world back then. It was too tragic. The Immortal Venerable was betrayed by his best friend, who joined forces with the King of Ten Thousand Demons and the Demon Clan to invade the cultivation world. If it were just them, how could they have caused the Immortal Venerable's demise? They also brought countless demon seeds, which were then infiltrated into the bodies of countless people, even into the bodies of disciples and elders of many sects and factions in the cultivation world. Once awakened, they would be plagued by countless internal troubles."
Wen Wan didn't actually know much about these things. After all, the plot she knew about the unfinished story was too general, and the specific details were not written. Moreover, according to the system's writing, this world was real, and it was normal for it not to develop according to the original plot.
"The Immortal Venerable led countless powerful beings to resist the attacks of the Demon and Monster races. In the end, in order to resolve this calamity, the Immortal Venerable sealed the Demon and Monster races and forcibly purified the demonic seeds in everyone's bodies, which led to the Immortal Venerable's eventual demise."
"However, this was not a complete elimination, so countless Holy Lords and Martial Gods began to expel the remaining demonic remnants and demonic seeds. This place was one of the battlefields. Back then, the Holy Lord and we fought against three Demon Lords. In the end, when both sides were exhausted, the Holy Lord used himself to seal the three Demon Lords, but we were corrupted by the demonic seeds and eventually sealed ourselves here as well."
Wen Yan: "..."
Is that really the case?
Three demon lords!
That was terrifying; one can only imagine how devastating that battle must have been.
"You are the first to break in, so it seems the seal has loosened. You must kill the three demon lords who sealed it, otherwise it will be a great calamity for the cultivation world. Moreover, there may still be remnants of demonic seeds here, so you must be careful."
“Senior, of course we know we can’t let the Demon Lord out, but this secret realm is protected by a barrier that only those below the Heavenly King stage can enter. How can we possibly kill a Demon Lord that even the Holy Lord couldn’t defeat?”
"There is a reason why people above the Martial God Realm are not allowed to enter. Although the three Demon Lords have been sealed, they are not giving up. If someone above the Martial God Realm enters, they will attract the Demon Lord. If the Demon Lord is sacrificed, the seal can be completely broken."
"But aren't we so weak that it's easier for demonic seeds to infiltrate us?"
Gu Liuyun: "What you mean is that we are too weak. Even if we are sacrificed, it will not cause the Demon Lord to come out. However, the Demon Lord should not be as strong as he was at his peak. Therefore, those below the Heavenly King stage can enter and may be more likely to kill him."
Wen Yan: "..."
"But if there are many weak people like us, can't that accumulate?"
"No, because there aren't enough demon seeds here. One demon seed can only infect one person. So if it's just the Heavenly King, even if all the demon seeds find a host, we still can't release the Demon Lord."
Wen Wan was convinced.
I'm truly impressed.
This is truly a master strategist; even if everyone were to be placed inside, the Demon Lord still couldn't be released.
However, with each entry of a Heavenly King level expert, they will eventually be able to kill the Demon Lord.
"So, did the demons and monsters send people here to revive the Demon Lord? Then why did you let the demons and monsters in?" Wen Wan asked again.
The other party sighed, "This is beyond our control. The Holy Lord's barrier can only control power, not identify what kind of power it is."
Wen Yan: "..."
"Now that we're here, shouldn't you give us some winning strategies, senior? After all, we don't want to go and die. That's a Demon Lord, a powerhouse comparable to a Holy Lord!"
The senior said, "Since you and I are destined to meet, I will naturally give you an opportunity."
Here it comes, the crucial plot point has finally arrived.
Soon, three things appeared in front of them.
"This first item is my natal magic weapon, the Qilin Sword."
"The second thing is the technique I cultivate, 'Rejuvenating Withered Trees'."
"This third item is a Breaking God Pill that I obtained by chance. It can increase the chances of a peak Heavenly King stage expert entering the Martial God Realm by half."
Wen Wan: Goodness, none of these are fake. If these were outside, countless people would be fighting over them.
Wen Wan: "Senior brother, you might need this Divine Breaking Pill soon, so I'll give it to you. You can also have this Qilin Sword. I can't even tame this sword yet, and I don't want to have to make another one. You should also hurry up and cultivate this 'Withered Tree Rejuvenates' technique; it's a hard-won opportunity."
"And you?"
Wen Wan: "I don't need it. I'm just a newbie who has just entered the Spirit King stage. Giving me these would be a waste of resources."
"This withered tree has come back to life; you should practice it."
"No, I'm not qualified."
Gu Liuyun looked at Wen Wan and said, "I'll urge you to practice. Besides, it's too dangerous here. I can't guarantee that I can protect you anytime, anywhere. It's useful for you to have an extra layer of protection."
Wen Yan: "..."
She's just lazy.
The sword techniques, movement skills, and the Floating Pagoda Technique provided by the system have almost drained her. If another spell comes along, this lazy bum really can't handle it.
In the end, Wen Wan was forced to accept it.
“My soul can last for a while longer. Since we are destined to meet, I will help you practice the art of bringing withered trees back to life.”
Wen Yan: "..."
Okay.
The cultivation process was very difficult, but Wen Wan's progress was quite smooth. Her Heavenly Grade Water Spiritual Root complemented the Withered Tree Rejuvenation Technique, which even impressed the seniors.
Seven days passed in a flash, and Wen Wan finally mastered the first level.
The senior's soul could no longer hold on. "I hope you can successfully deal with those three demon lords. Then our sacrifice will have been worthwhile."
Wen Wan and Gu Liuyun kowtowed to their senior, since he was, after all, their master.
The two continued on their way, encountering many opponents along the way, all of whom were corrupted by demonic seeds, but the highest level they encountered was only the Spirit King stage, so they were not too troublesome to deal with.
The others must have also obtained considerable opportunities, and their common destination was the place where the Three Lords were sealed. Although it was a very dangerous place where one could easily lose one's life, it was also the place where the Holy Lord fell and where the Holy Lord's legacy was kept.
Opportunities are always accompanied by dangers, which is why countless people still seek them out.
Wen Wan and Gu Liuyun naturally share the same goal.
After several days, they finally arrived at the place where the Demon Lord was sealed. Just entering the place made Wen Wan feel like she couldn't breathe. It was a kind of oppressive aura that was overwhelming for a newbie like her.
Gu Liuyun set up a small barrier next to Wen Wan to resist the oppressive aura emanating from within.
"Is this the place where the Holy Lord sealed the Demon Lord? Is that the Holy Lord?" Wen Wan pointed to the person sitting in the middle. Unlike the Martial God senior they had met, this Holy Lord seemed to be a living person. In fact, if you weren't sure he was dead, he would open his eyes at any moment.
Below it was a massive array, from which emanated countless demonic energies and even countless writhing tentacles, their resentful energy influencing everyone who entered.
"Is this the Holy Lord level expert? The Holy Lord's inheritance is mine." A person suddenly rushed over like a madman, but as soon as he got close to the formation, his whole body was covered in black gas, and finally he turned into a pool of blood and completely merged into the formation below. This was a Heavenly King level expert, and he died in just a few seconds, which frightened all the people who were eager to make a move.
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