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Chapter 416: The Emperor's Plan to Search for Provisions in Dagan
Chapter 416: The Emperor's Plan to Search for Provisions in Dagan
Dagan, Lizhou.
A figure in a black robe, the Black Sword True Man, glided through the air and landed atop a peak of the Artifact Sect.
Nie Jun sheathed the Black Sword and took out a wine gourd, shaking it vigorously a few times before sighing and leisurely walking down the mountain.
On the mountain path, two figures who had been waiting there hurried to meet him.
An old man and Mei Xi Yao respectfully bowed, "Senior Nie, you've worked hard. Do you need us to prepare dinner?"
After learning about the incident in Dagan, the Eight Directions Restaurant had also relocated to seek shelter and, at the same time, provide meals for Nie Jun.
"Prepare what?"
Nie Jun raised his eyebrows and tossed the wine gourd to the old man, "Refill this for me."
He was almost fed up.
After finally finding a few delicious demonic beings, the Golden Body Dharmic Form had shown up without any regard for reason. It had come and taken away the demonic beings' remains without even a greeting.
If it had come earlier, it might have even tried to take the demonic beings' lives from his hands, completely disregarding the Black Sword True Man's fearsome reputation.
After killing so many demons, his mouth had almost lost its taste, and he was truly suffering.
"I'll go right away and bring it to you as soon as possible."
Mei Xi Yao took the wine gourd and was about to turn around.
But Nie Jun's expression changed slightly as he glanced at something in the distance, then quickly averted his gaze and said indifferently, "Never mind, just put it there for now. I'll come and get it later."
With the two watching, he slowly walked towards the bamboo forest on the mountainside.
Walking through the gently swaying bamboo forest, he reached the edge of a cliff with a wide view.
Nie Jun stopped and looked indifferently at the white-robed figure in front of him, "What do you want?"
He didn't know why the other party had rarely left Wutong Mountain, but he wasn't interested in finding out.
"..."
Ye Wenxuan slowly turned around, looking at the Southern Yang Sect's black robe on Nie Jun's body. After a long silence, she suddenly smiled, "You actually look quite the part in that robe."
Nie Jun still maintained his cold demeanor, as if others owed him money.
Ye Wenxuan didn't get angry; she just shook her head slightly, "After killing so many demons, shouldn't your restless heart calm down?"
Hearing this, Nie Jun finally raised his eyelids, "What? Do you want to tie me up with that broken rope again? Go ahead."
Seeing the rebelliousness on the young man's face, Ye Wenxuan turned back around and looked down the cliff, "You don't need to beat around the bush. I'm also considering the overall situation. If you don't approve, I don't care."
"I came here just to remind you of something."
She sighed lightly, "Are you so sure that old dog won't come out? Is it Shen Yi's assurance to you, or have you not even considered this matter? If I remember correctly, when you first joined the sect, I told you about Wutong Mountain."
"Nothing can bind it. As soon as it leaves the Thousand Demons Cave, you will witness what true slaughter is."
Ye Wenxuan waved her hand to call Nie Jun, "I know you're brainless and easily manipulated. I don't blame Shen Yi; he's just too reckless. You must remember that it's a good thing I'm here."
As she spoke, a stone emitting a faint glow appeared in her palm.
"Here's what I promised you years ago. It's up to you now whether it can save you from the grave mistake you've made."
"That's all I have to say as your master."
The woman's voice still echoed in the bamboo forest, but her figure slowly dissipated in the mountain breeze.
"..."
Nie Jun looked at the stone in his hand, emitting a faint glow.
His expression remained unchanged.
After a moment, he casually put the stone into his sleeve.
He turned and walked in the direction Mei Xi Yao had left.
As Nie Jun's figure disappeared outside the bamboo forest, the mountain breeze picked up again, and Ye Wenxuan stood at the edge of the cliff once more, her eyes deepening.
Only one person in the Southern Yang Sect had the final say.
There was no such thing as equal advancement.
Only her choices over the years were the correct path, and only she had the right to be the first to leave the Southern Yang Sect and announce the birth of the new sect master to the world.
As for the matter of the first cave's Demon Emperor.
Based on Ye Wenxuan's understanding of the old dog, it was highly likely that he had already released the Phoenix.
This was also a good opportunity to let these young people understand that any rash actions would have consequences.
...
The immortal mountain was surrounded by clouds and mist.
The tall hall was empty.
The Spirit Emperor kicked away the cushion under his feet, and anger flashed in his crimson phoenix eyes, "Where are the people? Where is my grand elixir?"
His primary goal had been the Xuan Guang Cave.
In the Three-Party Alliance, this place was the most suitable for his recuperation.
However, upon entering Xuan Guang Cave, he discovered that the group had already fled, not a single person in sight.
How could this be?
Could it be that someone leaked the news of his departure from the Thousand Demons Cave?
"Forget it."
The Spirit Emperor adjusted his breathing and sat down on the central meditation cushion.
With each exhalation,
Streaks of fiery flames rose from the ground, quickly engulfing the entire palace in a molten inferno.
Although he couldn't consume Xuan Guang Cave, he still managed to replenish about seventy to eighty percent of his energy.
With this, he could attempt a breakthrough.
The Spirit Emperor closed his eyes, and his crimson wings slightly extended.
His face gradually became covered in fine down, and his red lips and white teeth slowly transformed into a sharp beak.
As the last Crimson-Eyed Azure Phoenix in the Southern Yang Sect,
His bloodline was an unimaginable existence for the creatures of this broken place.
At just eight thousand years old, he was pinned down by the old dog, and his entire body ceased to grow.
If not for that, even in this place with scarce spiritual energy, as long as he was allowed to grow normally, with his current lifespan of ninety thousand years, he could have at least achieved success comparable to the cultivators who ascended to the White Jade Capital, if not for the Dao.
That Zhang Laifu, who was only three stories tall, dared to imprison him.
He wanted to destroy the old dog, but it was a matter of a snap of his fingers.
Countless medicinal powers and blood essence churned within him.
The Spirit Emperor's body grew hotter, and the entire immortal mountain was engulfed in flames.
"Break for this Emperor!"
Accompanied by a sharp phoenix cry, the Spirit Emperor suddenly stood up and continued to stretch his arms.
But at that moment,
The numerous piercing wounds on his body, which had already healed, suddenly began to throb with pain.
Even though the wooden stakes covered in Dao talismans had left his body, the lingering aura remained, and at this moment, it gathered together.
On his chest, the word "Seal" appeared, looking slightly thin.
"Pffft."
The Spirit Emperor suddenly knelt on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of crimson blood.
He looked up in disbelief, as if he could see Zhang Laifu staring at him with a mocking gaze.
His crimson phoenix eyes were filled with resentment.
The Spirit Emperor felt deeply humiliated and slammed his fist onto the ground.
That old dog seemed to have calculated everything.
He was given just enough strength to do what he needed to do.
He felt like a donkey, and Dagan was the carrot the old dog dangled in front of him.
"You wait! You wait for this Emperor!" The Spirit Emperor panted heavily, transforming back into human form, saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth.
He wanted to turn the sea of corpses and blood into a blood wutong tree.
With all the medicines of the Southern Yang Sect, he would achieve his phoenix rebirth! He would make that old dog understand that the gap in innate talent and bloodline was not something that could be bridged by relying on the Southern Yang Sect's legacy!
...
After a brief rest,
The Spirit Emperor staggered out of the palace, whistling sharply with his fingers.
Soon, several avian demons swiftly flew in from all directions.
"Go and inform the Divine Wind Demon King to stop. Dagan is this Emperor's food."
The Spirit Emperor wiped the corner of his mouth, but he suddenly noticed that the expressions of several demonic beings were strange, and they trembled as they crouched by his side.
"Reporting to the Spirit Emperor... Our attack on Dagan was blocked by them, and we suffered heavy casualties... They have formations set up everywhere, and at least ten more Soul Transformation Realm cultivators appeared. Even the disciples from Wutong Mountain are helping them, and not a single place in the Nine Provinces has been conquered by us."
One of the slightly bolder demonic beings replied softly, "As for the Divine Wind Demon King and the Horned Emperor, they haven't shown themselves at all."
"Good, they're afraid before the battle."
To the surprise of the demons, not only did the Spirit Emperor not get angry, but he also laughed sinisterly.
"According to this, the people from Wutong Mountain are now scattered throughout the Nine Provinces?"
"Yes!"
The demonic being's voice trailed off.
Suddenly, the Spirit Emperor flapped his wings, enveloping them all in fiery flames. Before they could even cry out for help, they were completely transformed into thick demonic blood, which flowed into the Spirit Emperor's mouth.
Cultivators are food, and demonic beings are also food.
He wanted to consume the entire Southern Yang Sect! In an instant, his wings, enveloped in fiery flames, spread wide, and he soared towards Dagan.
...
In the Dagan Imperial City, at the Martial Temple Winged Courtyard,
Pure Wind True Man was stunned, spreading his hands, "I was just about to tell you that I've recovered from my injuries, and you're telling me it's over?"
Tang Yuan scratched his head, "Master, I just returned from Lizhou, and even the Divine Wind Demon King fell to Senior Shen. It seems it's truly over."
"..."
Pure Wind True Man furrowed his brows, sitting on the ground and counting on his fingers.
So, when Shen Yi left the imperial city that day, it wasn't because he was too lazy to deal with his master; it was to deal with the Divine Wind Demon King?
But... how long has it been? If it weren't for Tang Yuan's report, he would have thought that Shen Yi had simply gone out for lunch.
"What is Senior Shen doing?"
Tang Yuan asked curiously. He had heard about the events of that day from others, but as the story spread, it became more and more absurd, even claiming that Shen Yi had defeated the Horned Emperor with a single kick.
It's better to ask the person directly.
"I don't know, it looks like he's refining pills, but I can't be sure."
Qingfeng silently glanced at the Armor Academy. Shen Yi seemed to be doing something outrageous. He had personally seen her throwing various Demon Essence Blood into the furnace and then looking on with anticipation.
It was more like gambling with her life than refining pills.
First, see if it explodes. If luck is on her side, she might obtain a furnace of strange pills.
She's truly daring to eat them...
As the two were talking, another burst of fire erupted from within the Armor Academy!
Boom!
Seeing this, Tang Yuan trembled all over. "Let's ask him another time."
"Oh, right, have your senior uncles returned?" Li Qingfeng suddenly remembered his master. If this matter is resolved, it's best to persuade his senior brother and sister to return as soon as possible.
Even if his master is cold and distant, he still owes them a debt of gratitude for imparting their Dao. It's not like he's unaware of his master's temperament, and there's no need to make the atmosphere so awkward.
"Senior uncles?"
Tang Yuan was about to bow and take his leave when he heard this and suddenly froze, his eyes widening. "Senior uncle fell."
"..."
Li Qingfeng abruptly looked up and saw a figure in a black robe falling from the sky.
The Black Sword True Man was the first to land with a clang, piercing the ground right next to Tang Yuan.
Senior Sister Ling Xi, her face filled with fear, went to catch Nie Jun. Just as her palm touched Nie Jun's shoulder, a powerful wave of fire surged towards them from a distance!
Boom—
Before leaving the Imperial City, both Li Qingfeng and Tang Yuan had taken a Southern Yang Sect robe from Shen Yi.
With the blessing of such a precious treasure, it could be said that within the Soul Transformation Realm, as long as they didn't stubbornly fight to the death, there was almost no existence that could harm them.
However, under the watchful eyes of Li Qingfeng and his disciple, the fire wave directly knocked Senior Sister Ling Xi away, revealing the short sword within.
Sizzle.
The snow-white short sword pierced through the Southern Yang Robe, leaving a deep gash on Senior Sister Ling Xi's shoulder, exposing the bone.
"Is this what you meant by it being over?"
Li Qingfeng didn't have time to scold anyone. He soared into the air and flew towards his senior brother and sister along with Tang Yuan.
Just as the two of them entered the Great Tian's territory, Wu Daoan in the Martial Temple had already reacted swiftly and activated the array's eye.
The Imperial City's spell array not only consumed the most resources but was also crafted by the entire Xu Clan, with even Elder Tong from Wutong Mountain helping to reinforce it.
In an instant, the Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenixes rose together, driven by various array objects of different affinities.
Each of them was nearly a hundred zhang tall.
These massive creatures ran across the sky, and as they flapped their wings and wagged their tails, various pure lights quickly rippled outwards.
"Huff."
Li Qingfeng caught Nie Jun and then looked towards Tang Yuan, seeing that he had also supported Senior Sister Ling Xi.
Finally able to breathe a sigh of relief, Li Qingfeng looked up and saw a figure in a magnificent silver armor snow cloak, his young face twisted into a sinister smile as he stared at Li Qingfeng.
"..."
Li Qingfeng instinctively used all his strength to throw Nie Jun towards the ground.
Under such terrifying scrutiny, even with the protection of the array, Li Qingfeng felt suffocated, as if his breath was frozen.
Even though he could see the boy's features clearly, he couldn't recall his name.
But the sense of crisis, as if he might perish at any moment, heavily struck Li Qingfeng's chest.
Do something, he must do something!
At this thought, Li Qingfeng's voice tore through the air in a hoarse roar, "Senior Shen, save us!"
He didn't know why he shouted, as even Nie Senior Brother and Senior Sister Ling Xi were no match for their opponent, and Shen Yi would likely be of little help.
But instinctively, he grasped at this last straw of hope.
"..."
Hearing Li Qingfeng's roar, the Spirit Emperor paused, and a mocking smile appeared on his lips.
One prey was calling for help from another, more delicious prey.
In an instant, the Spirit Emperor pressed his palms together, and another short sword shot out from his waist.
The seemingly small short sword carried the might of heaven as it mercilessly stabbed downwards!
(End of Chapter)
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