Chapter 342: The Mighty Demon King's Aura, the Art of Transformation

Chapter 342: The Mighty Demon King's Aura, the Art of Transformation

The outcome had been decided from the very beginning.

Li Shao and Haibo's combined efforts were no match for Xu Yan. With the defeat of the two proud geniuses of the Azure Sea, it signaled Xu Yan's dominance over all the proud geniuses of his generation in the Azure Sea.

From this day forth, the name of the Sword God, Xu Yan, would reverberate throughout the Azure Sea!

After defeating Li Shao and Haibo, Xu Yan did not linger. His Escape Sea Boat appeared, and he stood on it, waving goodbye to Xie Lingfeng. The boat then turned into a faint blue light and disappeared from everyone's sight.

"First, we'll go to the nearest treasure site in the Azure Sea. Then, we'll head to the Azure Abyss and finally, the Black Pool. After that, it'll be about time to return to the Eighteen States and participate in the Proud Geniuses' battle."

Standing on his boat, Xu Yan looked at the sea chart in his hand and decided on his exploration route.

At this moment, Xie Lingfeng looked at his former opponent with a smile. From today onwards, he would once again trample them underfoot.

While Xu Yan explored the Azure Sea for divine objects, Meng Chong was also traversing the Spirit Domain, gaining insights into his martial arts.

In the Tianling State, the control of the Demon Clan was growing stronger by the day, and they had even begun training an army.

In the Demon Clan's Holy Temple, Chi Cat resided with Zhu Xingzheng.

At this moment, Chi Cat was hugging Zhu Xingzheng's shoulders, her sharp claws intentionally dangling in front of his chest, causing Zhu Xingzheng's scalp to tingle with fear!

"Not bad, Brother Zhu really knows how to do business. Let's make a fortune together!"

Chi Cat said with great satisfaction.

However, Zhu Xingzheng felt like crying but had no tears. He felt that if he continued this collaboration with this fat tiger, he would be beaten to death!

This was so immoral!

"Qingzhou is a wealthy place. Next, we'll expand our market there. What do you think, Brother Zhu?"

Chi Cat's sharp claws dangled as she asked.

"I think it's a great idea. I'll definitely break into the Qingzhou market."

Zhu Xingzheng replied solemnly.

"Good. Then I'll trouble you, Brother Zhu."

Chi Cat raised her paw and patted Zhu Xingzheng's shoulder, revealing a smile.

"Your Majesty, this business won't last long. Why don't we change our method?"

Zhu Xingzheng thought for a moment and forced a smile as he replied.

"We don't need it to last long. This is a one-time deal, so you need to find a large number of customers at once."

Chi Cat said in a deep voice.

"Oh, all right then!"

Zhu Xingzheng resigned himself to his fate.

He hoped that this time, things would go smoothly.

Chi Cat handed him a storage bag and said, "There are 300 Spirit Seals in here, including six super sixth-order seals. You know what to do, right?"

"I know!"

Zhu Xingzheng took the storage bag, his hands trembling slightly, but he had no choice.

He was already in deep trouble, and getting out wouldn't be easy.

Zhu Xingzheng left Tianling State and entered Qingzhou, beginning to sell the Spirit Seals and spirit beasts.

That's right!

Zhu Xingzheng's collaboration with Chi Cat involved selling spirit beasts.

If it were a normal sale, Zhu Xingzheng wouldn't be so nervous. But this deal was far from normal.

The Spirit Seals were fake and couldn't control the spirit beasts at all.

And after selling the spirit beasts, Chi Cat would lead a group of them to kill the buyer's family, demanding compensation for the supposed kidnapping of the demon clan.

The martial artists who bought the spirit beasts were terrified. Facing a group of super sixth-order spirit beasts, they would be lucky to escape with their lives, let alone bargain.

They had bought a spirit beast cheaply, but now they had to compensate with their entire fortune, and they had lost the beast too. They were so angry that their faces turned green.

Zhu Xingzheng seriously suspected that he, as a spirit beast trader, might be beaten to death!

Qingzhou was the territory of the Super Spirit Sect's Spirit Palace. It was an extremely wealthy state, and the martial artists here loved to tame and capture spirit beasts.

Zhu Xingzheng's low prices for the spirit beasts naturally attracted a lot of attention, and the fact that he was selling sixth-order and even super sixth-order spirit beasts was astonishing.

This caught the attention of the Super Spirit Sect. How had he managed to tame a super sixth-order spirit beast? It was common knowledge that only the Spirit Palace in all of Qingzhou possessed such beasts.

Eventually, an elder from the Spirit Palace found Zhu Xingzheng and wanted to buy all his spirit beasts. Zhu Xingzheng readily agreed.

The transaction took place in a branch of the Spirit Palace.

Zhu Xingzheng drove the spirit beasts to the location, and among them were several super sixth-order beasts who were cursing and swearing along the way. It was then that the people from the Spirit Palace realized that this young man was incredibly skilled at deceiving spirit beasts.

Even super sixth-order beasts had been tricked!

The elder from the Spirit Palace even wanted to buy his technique for deceiving beasts, and Zhu Xingzheng could only stall him.

After the transaction, Zhu Xingzheng hurriedly left.

He knew that these beasts hadn't been truly tamed, and soon, something big would happen.

As expected, an incident that shocked Qingzhou occurred!

A colorful tiger, claiming to be the Great Demon King, led a group of super sixth-order spirit beasts to raid a branch of the Spirit Palace. He cursed at the elders, accusing them of kidnapping members of the demon clan.

The elder from the Spirit Palace was detained, and the Great Demon King demanded compensation for the supposed losses of the demon clan!

The demon clan!

At this moment, all of Qingzhou, and especially the Spirit Palace, was shaken.

When had the spirit beasts become the demon clan?

The strong from the Spirit Palace were furious and would not yield. They responded with force.

However, what they didn't expect was that the Great Demon King was incredibly powerful, no less than the master of the Spirit Palace himself. Moreover, the Great Demon King's techniques were even more mysterious and profound.

For example, in an instant, he created an illusory phenomenon that caused confusion and disorientation, allowing the super sixth-order spirit beasts to launch a surprise attack and capture two elders of the Spirit Palace!

The strength of the spirit beasts was already formidable, but the Great Demon King was even stronger, and he seemed to have no scruples about his methods. The Spirit Palace was caught off guard and suffered a significant setback.

Finally, the Spirit Palace brought out their tamed spirit beasts to suppress the demon clan. However, the Great Demon King used some unknown means to release one of the super sixth-order spirit beasts from its bindings.

Under the Great Demon King's sweet and persuasive words, the super sixth-order spirit beast betrayed its tamer, its eyes glowing with fanaticism as it declared its willingness to contribute to the revival of the demon clan!

The Spirit Palace was truly frightened.

Caught off guard and without a plan, they could only negotiate while holding their noses.

At the same time, they sent people to chase and kill Zhu Xingzheng, that despicable spirit beast trader.

Soon, the truth about Zhu Xingzheng's collaboration with the spirit beasts to deceive others was exposed, and bounties for his capture were posted all over Qingzhou.

Zhu Xingzheng was terrified. He hid in Tianling State, too scared to go anywhere, not even daring to return to the Alliance of Myriad Ages. After all, he had deceived several of their strong members as well.

He hadn't wanted to deceive them, but Chi Cat had targeted them, and under the threat of her sharp claws, he had no choice but to comply.

Now, there was no turning back.

"Karma!"

Zhu Xingzheng felt like crying but had no tears. He had deceived many spirit beasts, and now he was the one being deceived.

At the border between Tianling State and Qingzhou, the Spirit Palace and the demon clan were negotiating. This time, even the master of the Spirit Palace had come forward to negotiate.

The three great Yaowangs had all made an appearance.

Standing behind the three Yaowangs was a group of super sixth-order Yaozu powerhouses.

In the Spirit Palace camp, Cui Huayu looked at the large Yaowang with a puzzled expression, wondering why it seemed so familiar. It seemed to be that fat cat?

"Spirit Palace, your treatment of our Yaozu has been intolerable. You abducted and enslaved our people, bringing great shame to our race. Today, the Spirit Palace must give us an explanation!"

Chi Cat's demonic aura was overwhelming, and her mighty voice reverberated in the air.

The master of the Spirit Palace twitched his lips, feeling that this fat tiger seemed to enjoy putting on a show of power.

However, what was this about the Yaozu? What was going on?

"Spirit Beast King..."

"I am the Great Yaowang!"

"Your Highness, the Great Yaowang, there has been a misunderstanding between our Spirit Palace and your Lingzu and Yaozu. These misunderstandings were caused by that spirit beast trader..."

"Nonsense! What misunderstanding? That trader must be one of your Spirit Palace lackeys. Don't try to wriggle out of this. You must give us an explanation!"

The master of the Spirit Palace's face darkened.

Negotiations between the Yaozu and the Spirit Palace were underway.

Meanwhile, on a mountain peak behind the negotiation site, a flying boat hovered in the air.

"This Chi Cat has really learned to swindle people!"

Li Xuan sighed.

This cultural tiger had actually learned to scam others.

"Chi Cat looks quite majestic," Yue'er remarked.

"I still prefer the chubby little Chi Cat," Su Lingxiu said.

As the negotiations progressed, the tension escalated, and Chi Cat's demands were exorbitant. She opened by asking for compensation of 100,000 top-grade spirit pills from the Spirit Palace.

The master of the Spirit Palace nearly exploded with anger. 100,000 top-grade spirit pills—this fat tiger certainly had a huge appetite!

The negotiations continued, and eventually, Chi Cat and the master of the Spirit Palace engaged in a fierce battle. The master of the Spirit Palace wore a grim expression as he barely managed to withstand the ferocious attacks of the Great Yaowang.

After some haggling, the negotiation was concluded, and Chi Cat was extremely pleased. This deal had been well worth it.

As for the Spirit Palace's retaliation, she didn't fear it at all.

Tianling State was the best buffer, and even if the Spirit Palace joined forces with the other Super Spiritual Sects, they wouldn't be able to eradicate the Yaozu. Instead, they would suffer heavy losses.

The Spirit Palace returned with the abducted elders, and Chi Cat and the other Yaozu members retreated back to Tianling State.

"Meow!"

After Chi Cat, Yu Xiaolong, and Xiao Ha finished arranging the Yaozu's tasks, they came to the flying boat.

As always, Chi Cat transformed into a chubby cat, excitedly rubbing against Li Xuan's legs to curry favor with her master, before turning to Su Lingxiu.

At the same time, she handed over the spirit pills she had obtained from the Spirit Palace to Su Lingxiu.

"Chi Cat, you've really grown!"

Su Lingxiu ruffled the chubby Chi Cat's head, her face blooming with a smile.

"Meow!"

Chi Cat looked proud of herself.

Yu Xiaolong turned around, disappointed that he didn't see Xu Yan.

Xiao Ha, who didn't see Fang Hao, also left soon after. They didn't stay long on the flying boat before returning to the Yaozu Holy Temple to handle Yaozu affairs.

The flying boat drifted through Tianling State, and Chi Cat took this opportunity to stay on the boat, currying favor with her master and Su Lingxiu, while also replenishing her depleted pills.

"There's still a lot of room for improvement in your Great Demon Art. For example, you should also cultivate more Yaozu divine abilities."

Li Xuan tapped Chi Cat's head lightly with the jade scepter in his hand.

Chi Cat nodded!

"You're already ahead of the other spirit beasts. A step ahead means you can always stay ahead, so you can start learning the Great Demon Cultivation Techniques. Since you want to establish the Yaozu, you should also cultivate the Transformation Art."

Li Xuan raised his hand and transmitted the Transformation Art he had created, using the method of Demon Techniques, into Chi Cat's consciousness.

Since they were the Yaozu, not being able to transform and only having the appearance of beasts would be a bit lacking compared to the impression of the Yaozu.

Chi Cat looked thoughtful. Transformation?

She recalled how she had stood on her hind legs, her claws draped over Zhu Xingzheng. After transforming, she imagined herself with a majestic tiger's head, muscular and fierce, with one large hand holding Zhu Xingzheng. That would be quite imposing!

Moreover, after transforming, the Great Demon Cultivation Techniques would also be different, allowing her to use martial arts techniques and skills like a warrior.

"Meow!"

Chi Cat nodded, determined to master the Transformation Art.

"Master, I think Chi Cat is cuter just the way she is. She won't be as adorable after transforming," Su Lingxiu giggled.

"Meow meow!"

Chi Cat quickly assured them that she would always be this cute and would only transform when necessary.

Li Xuan couldn't help but laugh. Chi Cat really knew how to play the game, understanding what it took to receive better treatment!

The flying boat drifted through Tianling State, and Chi Cat had the Yaozu collect and deliver a large number of spirit pills. Before leaving Tianling State, Su Lingxiu gave Chi Cat a pile of pills.

With these pills, the strength of the Yaozu would be further enhanced.

And Chi Cat began to cultivate the Yaozu geniuses and raise her own Yaozu disciples.

"Let's go to Yunshan State," Su Lingxiu said.

Du Yu'ying and Yun Miaomiao were in the Super Spiritual Sect in Yunshan State, so it would be a good opportunity to visit old friends.

The flying boat headed for Yunshan State and landed outside the nearest large city to the Super Spiritual Sect. News of their arrival reached the sect, and Du Yu'ying and Yun Miaomiao descended from the sect to meet them at the Evergreen Pavilion.

Cui'er and Wushuang were there as well.

The reunion of old friends naturally led to reminiscing about the past. Li Xuan also infused the jade talismans from before with a divine ability to enhance their power.

Time flew by, relentless and unforgiving.

The Heaven's Pride Contest had entered its final stage, and the Spirit Domain's Heaven's Pride Rankings had been released.

Xu Yan, Meng Chong, Fang Hao, and Su Lingxiu ranked in the top four.

On the day the rankings were finalized, Su Lingxiu took action and defeated the fourth-ranked Heaven's Pride, taking their place.

Aside from this Heaven's Pride Rankings, the core disciples of the Super Spiritual Sects were not included.

Although they weren't on the list, they still had the qualification to participate in the final battle, which was the Super Spiritual Sects' privilege, and no one could shake it.

The location for the final battle of the Heaven's Pride Contest had been decided—it would take place in Hong State.

Hong State was also a coastal state, connected to the Misty Sea, just like Wu State. It was the traditional battleground for the Spirit Sects' Heaven's Pride to compete for their spots.

In this Heaven's Pride Contest, the top 100 would gain a spot and an opportunity.

As for what kind of opportunity it was and what the spots were for, the Super Spiritual Sects did not disclose this information.

Three months later, the day of the final battle of the Heaven's Pride Contest would arrive.

Heaven's Pride from all over, as well as powerful beings from the Spirit Domain, began to gather in Hong State.

The entire Spirit Domain's martial arts world was captivated by this final battle of the Heaven's Pride Contest. This time, no Heaven's Pride from Bing State was ignored.

The Super Spiritual Sects were naturally too busy with the Million Worlds Alliance matters to pay much attention to anything else. The other Spirit Sects also didn't focus on these matters.

They were completely unaware that Bing State had already undergone a dramatic change.

A crisis was quietly approaching.

(End of Chapter)

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