Chapter 520: Are You My Master?

Chapter 520: Are You My Master?

At the top of the colossal withered tree, a cluster of greenery flourished, exuding the last bit of vitality.

Due to the tree's terrifying size, the naturally formed tree cave was much larger than ordinary caves.

Far away from the vast ocean, the tree cave remained relatively dry.

Scattered on the ground were feathers emanating a greenish light. Their owner, a massive creature, breathed heavily, its expression contorted as it leaned against the tree wall. It was none other than a Green Phoenix!

At this moment, the Green Phoenix displayed such an expression because its body was wrapped tightly by thick strands of Underground Ghost Pythons!

Most of these pythons were the concubines of the young master, with a few being their elders. Currently, they coiled around the Green Phoenix's wings, entwined its neck, and bound its legs firmly, rubbing forcefully against its feathers as if they intended to strangle and crush it to death.

"Harder...!"

The Green Phoenix opened its eyes, which were filled with bloodshot veins, and rasped.

After the initial slight tremor, it had smelled blood.

Instead of getting angry, the interruption to its play only excited the Green Phoenix further.

Its long neck, resembling a snake, suddenly lashed out. The sharp, long beak easily tore through the scales of an Underground Ghost Python, piercing its flesh, after which it began to feed mercilessly.

In front of the Green Phoenix, the bodies of the Underground Ghost Pythons, which they took such pride in, were as fragile as a joke.

"Hiss..." The Underground Ghost Python reached its limit of pain but could only let out a faint whimper. Driven by the agony, it subconsciously coiled its body tighter.

"Heh!"

The Green Phoenix felt the cool snake blood sliding down its throat. With the python's exertion, it finally raised its head, revealing a scarlet beak stained with blood, and let out a fierce breath! These little black snakes were indeed quite enjoyable.

For the Jade Green Phoenix clan, the innate Scorching Heart Flame kept them in a constantly agitated state, especially for the clan's geniuses. Due to their rich bloodline power, this agitated feeling was even more pronounced.

The Underground Ghost Pythons' bodies naturally emitted a chill, and having them coil around its body provided a soothing relief to the Green Phoenix's discomfort.

"Continue."

The Green Phoenix indifferently glanced outside, and with its noble bloodline, coupled with its formidable strength, it could easily discern what was happening outside.

However, instead of feeling anxious, it lazily reclined even further, saying indifferently, "How many of your clan are left depends on how hard you're willing to work for me."

Nothing could interrupt its pleasure.

It would only leave when it was satisfied.

Moreover, the current situation provided a stimulating sensation that the Green Phoenix had never experienced before.

It leaned against the tree wall, its bloodshot eyes sweeping over the seven or eight large pythons. It watched them tremble in fear yet desperately coil around it tighter, a playful look appearing on its face.

It truly enjoyed the feeling of its body being stretched tight, even to the point of pain.

...

At the other end of the Black Stone Ancient Tree, near the vast ocean.

Over ten White Jade Capital cultivators from the Moving Mountain Sect stepped out, each holding a Dao artifact. Under their robust auras, their muscular bodies were even more conspicuous, and their tough skin seemed to conceal power that was no less than that of the Dao artifacts.

Since they had decided to take action,

they would naturally go all out.

This group of Moving Mountain Sect cultivators landed heavily at the base of the ancient tree, and their palms slammed down violently. With the enhancement of the immortal city Dao artifacts, the ancient tree, which had endured countless years, began to shake violently and showed signs of cracking.

The vast power poured into the tree cave, shaking the Underground Ghost Pythons to the point that their skin and flesh split open, yet they dared not reveal themselves, continuing to retreat deeper into the ancient tree as if burrowing into a mountain.

This was because in the sky, there was a red-robed woman holding a sword.

Any Underground Ghost Python that revealed itself would be met with a sword strike, and so far, not even those comparable to the White Jade Capital had been able to block this sword.

"And they haven't even opened the third city yet!"

A Moving Mountain Sect elder exclaimed in surprise, and he couldn't help but say that Su Hongxiu's first move had greatly changed their impression of South Hong.

After a whole ten thousand years of silence, it seemed that the Seven Sons and Hong Ze had not fallen behind at all. At least, this Heavenly Sword Daoist's strength could already be ranked among the top of West Hong.

"Don't let your guard down, something's off."

Another personal disciple whispered a reminder as he punched and shattered a large section of the Black Stone Ancient Tree.

If the Underground Ghost Python clan only had this level of strength, how could they have survived peacefully next to the Moving Mountain Sect for so long?

The truly powerful Ghost Pythons were hiding inside the ancient tree, watching their clan members die miserably without any intention of fighting back.

If you didn't count the several Daoists from South Hong.

Just the cultivators from the Moving Mountain Sect who had come today, led by Yan Chongzhang, would have to pay a heavy price if they wanted to completely exterminate these Ghost Pythons.

It was as if they were waiting for some kind of reinforcement.

Could it be that those Jade Green Phoenixes are nearby? As this thought occurred to them, the cultivators quietly looked towards the sky in all directions, and their attacks became even more vicious!

No matter where they were, they definitely weren't here, or they would have shown themselves by now.

As long as they were fast enough, even those Jade Green Phoenixes wouldn't dare to cause trouble in the Moving Mountain Sect's territory. After all, this matter was ordered by the Immortal Emperor of the Limitless Dao Emperor Sect.

Bang Chi! Bang Chi!

Huge Ghost Pythons were mercilessly pulled out by the cultivators, who swung them around and smashed them against the Black Stone Ancient Tree, causing blood to splatter everywhere!

Yan Chongzhang also seemed to sense that something was amiss.

His actions became even more terrifying.

In the sky, the second crimson city emitted purple light, and his arms were covered in a layer of silvery dragon scale armor that wrapped around his ten fingers. He fiercely thrust his palms into the ancient tree.

In front of the towering black tree that blocked out the sky and sun, his figure seemed minuscule.

However, as his arms trembled, the blackness was slowly torn apart, emitting a crackling rumble.

"This is really outrageous."

White Witch's eyelids twitched. Perhaps due to South Hong's continuous concessions over the years, the sect had become extremely poor and had to rely on its vassals for support, unable to afford the heavenly treasures needed by the Law Gates.

These Daoists could only strive for further progress in their immortal cities and Dao artifacts.

The cultivators from the outside world had used treasures to take a different path, achieving a startling increase in strength.

For example, this Moving Mountain Sect Daoist's third city hadn't been able to maintain the purple light quality, and it was a Green Luan immortal treasure, but with his exceptional Tempered Physique cultivation, White Witch felt that he was no weaker than Su Hongxiu at all.

"Don't get distracted, it's about to come out."

Wei Yuanzhou remained calm and quietly reminded White Witch, a slender feathered blade appearing in his hand. It resembled a divine weapon, but due to its ornate beauty, it looked more like a ceremonial artifact.

As he gently waved the feathered blade, the clouds in the clear sky suddenly rolled up, forming a fierce white lion hundreds of feet tall in the clear sky.

The lion took a slow step forward, its terrifying eyes fixed on the spot where Yan Chongzhuang was located.

In an instant, following Yan Daozi's fierce roar, "Vile creature, where do you think you're running to!"

The Young Master of the Underground Ghost Pythons, a whole circle smaller than the other black pythons, finally darted out. Like a dragon, it shot straight up into the clouds. With its appearance, the powerful members of the Ghost Python clan, who had been hiding in the ancient tree for a long time, could no longer hold back and followed suit.

In an instant, a vast demonic aura swept through, dyeing the vast ocean with a thick eerie light, as if the world had turned upside down.

If one had a slightly lower cultivation, they would probably lose seven or eight parts of their fighting spirit under this demonic aura.

"..."

With Su Hongxiu's personality, she would definitely not care about anything else and would start swinging her sword at the sight of demons.

But Wei Yuanzhou was different. Since he had promised to help, he wanted to do his best.

To capture a demon genius comparable to the White Jade Capital alive was several times more difficult than killing it.

Hence, he had been conserving his energy and not wasting any effort.

The white lion in the sky finally moved, rushing towards the Ghost Python Young Master at an incredible speed, its two front paws gathered as if cupping a ball.

Perhaps Wei Yuanzhou's strength was not as great as Su Hongxiu's, but in terms of experience, attention to detail, and control of timing, he was almost perfect.

He chose to act when the Ghost Python Young Master was exhausted from fleeing.

Just as the white lion was about to capture it.

The Ghost Python Young Master couldn't dodge in time and could only roar in anger, "Who are you to meddle in the Moving Mountain Sect's affairs? Show yourselves!"

Wei Yuanzhou focused on controlling the white lion, and the Daoists were not fools. Regardless of whether the opponent had a background or not, they wouldn't expose the identity of the South Hong Seven Sons.

At this moment, the other two elder Ghost Pythons desperately rammed into the white lion's claws, and then, facing Yan Chongzhuang's sudden attack from behind, they turned their eyes to the distant treetop and cried out in a mournful voice:

"Phoenix Master, please save our young master!"

"It's too late!"

Upon hearing this, the South Hong group hadn't reacted much, but the Moving Mountain Sect cultivators' faces changed slightly.

Yan Chongzhuang reached out and slammed a palm onto an elder python demon, feeling that the Ghost Pythons were trying to deceive him. If the Lapis Lazuli Green Phoenix was really here, why would it quietly wait until now?

But despite his suspicions, he still glanced at the treetop.

At this moment, a slightly heavy breath finally sounded, not particularly loud, but across the vast distance, it was incredibly clear in everyone's ears.

"Hu—"

Hearing this sound, Yan Chongzhuang frowned and glanced at the elder python demon in his hand, his fingertips twitching as he stopped tearing its scales.

He could only sigh in his heart, feeling unlucky.

It was one thing to exterminate these Ghost Pythons quietly and return to the sect, but it was another to do it right in front of the Lapis Lazuli Green Phoenix.

Moreover, this Green Phoenix dared to intervene in such a big scene, so it must hold a high status in its clan.

If he killed it forcefully...

When it came to matters involving the Joined Dao Realm, even Yan Chongzhuang, as a Daoist, had to be careful and cautious.

After all, his master had worked hard to cultivate him, not for him to bring trouble to the sect recklessly.

"Fellow Daoists..."

Yan Chongzhuang apologized, "I'm truly sorry, but we must stop here. Let's call it a day."

"Understood."

As a Daoist himself, Wei Yuanzhou could understand his concerns.

However... he glanced discreetly to the side.

Sure enough, Su Hongxiu, unaccustomed to having demons act so boldly in front of her, still held the White Jade Sword in her hand, her eyes fixed on the green canopy.

"This is their sect's internal affair." Wei Yuanzhou quietly reminded her.

He didn't think that he and the others couldn't defeat a phoenix demon together, no matter how precious its bloodline was. As long as it was still within the White Jade Capital's realm, there would be limits to its strength.

But what about after they killed it?

They could leave and return to South Hong, but what about the Moving Mountain Sect?

"We should at least take a look."

Su Hongxiu raised an eyebrow and whispered. At the very least, they should know who was at the treetop so that if they met again in the future, they would have an explanation.

Everyone, whether it was the Underground Ghost Pythons or the Moving Mountain Sect cultivators, looked in that direction.

However, as time passed.

Aside from the initial breath, no other sound came from the treetop cave.

Su Hongxiu lifted her sword slightly and looked back at the group of Ghost Pythons.

Swept by her gaze, the Ghost Python Young Master felt a chill run down his spine, and he anxiously looked up at the treetop again.

Could that damn creature have been exhausted by his group of worthless concubines, and then chickened out after coming out, only to be too afraid to show itself?

"Phoenix Master!"

The Ghost Python Young Master called out again, unable to dodge the White Jade Sword pointing at him.

Unfortunately, there was still no response from the treetop cave.

This time, even Yan Chongzhuang's expression changed slightly, and he looked back at the elder python demon in his hand.

At the same time.

At the distant treetop cave.

The massive Green Phoenix quietly leaned against the wall, silently staring at the two towering figures before it.

Both were ancient, having lived through countless years, the black-light turtle demon with a cruel smile, and the golden-yellow dragon with dead eyes, as if immersed in some kind of emotion, but its expressionless face was even more intimidating than the turtle demon's.

"Never heard of you, who are you?"

The Green Phoenix observed them for a while, noting that while their realms might not be particularly terrifying, their demonic bodies had grown to an extreme, even surpassing its own.

But it remained calm, casually pushing away the Ghost Pythons on its body.

After all, this was West Hong, and the Lapis Lazuli Green Phoenix clan was a powerful force that dared to occupy a region in West Hong despite the Dragon Palace's displeasure.

Having said that, the Green Phoenix slowly tried to get up.

However, what it didn't expect was that the black-light turtle demon suddenly revealed a vicious smile and ruthlessly stepped on its shoulder wing, pressing it back down!

Boom!

Caught off guard, the Green Phoenix's entire body slammed into the ground.

Just as it was about to speak, the turtle demon leaned over and gently patted its face, "Did I tell you to move?"

Compared to that kick, the power contained in these two slaps was negligible.

But it caused the Scorching Heart Flame in Qing Feng's body to surge once more, burning its eyes red and causing its wings to tighten.

"Heh!"

The Underground Ghost Pythons, witnessing this scene, trembled and huddled together, their eyes fixed on the two mysterious demons with fear.

What kind of powerful demons are these that not only appeared without a sound but also completely disregarded the Phoenix?

Judging by their confident demeanor, one might suspect they were from the Northern Dragon Palace.

"This is... a mortal grudge now."

Qing Feng coldly swept its gaze towards the foot on its shoulder, then lifted its eyes to meet the demons' gazes, forcibly suppressing the heart flame within, but its voice trembled uncontrollably, a sign of extreme anger.

"Tsk!"

Hearing these words, Wu Jun couldn't help but burst into laughter.

In the next moment, his features contorted into a hideous expression, and even the faint scar on his face twisted as he mocked, "What are you, and you dare to make an enemy of my master?"

As these words left his mouth, even Qing Feng, confident in its background, began to doubt the origins of these demons.

It hesitated for a moment, its initial impulse to fight back faltering.

Indeed, it had never encountered such peculiar demons. Judging by their age, they should have been Grand Dao Realm demons by now, but their demonic bodies had grown while their cultivation seemed stagnant... However, if they were only at the White Jade Capital realm, how had they lived for so long?

And how had they entered this cave so calmly and quietly without it noticing?

Could they be from some powerful force that couldn't be offended?

"Wait quietly for my master's questioning. Dare to move..."

Wu Jun didn't feel like wasting more words, and he suddenly gripped Qing Feng's long neck, slamming its head viciously against the wooden wall! Crack!

Under this immense force, even the Black Stone Ancient Tree split open.

As Qing Feng's head spun, a strong scent of blood reached its nostrils, and it instinctively turned to look. Its pupils suddenly contracted.

It saw the golden-yellow dragon crouch down, its expressionless face revealing sharp claws.

With each swipe of its claws, a Ghost Python's head would explode.

Throughout this process, its eyes remained calm, as if its mind were elsewhere.

Clearly engaged in slaughter, its thoughts seemed distant.

How many lives must one take to achieve such indifference?

Even Qing Feng, proud of its cruelty, felt a tinge of shame and an inexplicable sense of fear.

Only after seven or eight Ghost Pythons had their heads exploded without any resistance did the golden-yellow dragon slowly stand up and then, as if sensing something, retreat towards the cave entrance.

Wu Jun also released Qing Feng.

With their strength, they could defeat this demon, but it would not be quietly. The battle would surely be noticed by the cultivators below, which went against their master's instructions.

Moreover, their original task was to take advantage of the concealment provided by the "Spirit-Stone Camouflage" and scout this place for their master, finding the most precious demons.

Thus, Wu Jun had only been intimidating them.

The rest was none of their business.

He also retreated to the cave entrance, and both of them transformed into streams of light and disappeared.

"..."

Qing Feng widened its eyes once more. With its cultivation, it couldn't capture how these two great demons left or where they went.

When did such a bizarre force appear in West Hong?

It struggled to get up, hearing the sounds of battle that had already started outside. It realized that because of its delay, the Moving Mountain Sect cultivators must have thought that the Lapis Lazuli Green Phoenix clan didn't want to get involved.

With this thought, Qing Feng hesitated for a moment, unsure if it should continue to intervene.

Just then, it suddenly lifted its gaze.

It saw a figure in ink-colored robes stepping into the cave. His tall and slender figure, fair skin, and handsome features were a stark contrast to the previous two demons, appearing much more approachable.

And he seemed less bizarre; at least, the aura he exuded was solid and could be clearly discerned, and he was obviously a cultivator.

But after its previous experience, Qing Feng didn't dare to be careless.

Having encountered such bizarre demons, it wouldn't be surprising to find cultivators and great demons from the same force.

It swallowed, remembering Wu Jun's words.

'Wait quietly for my master's questioning.'

Qing Feng warily fixed its gaze on the young man, trying to ask, "Your master?"

"..."

Shen Yi paused, surprised that this was the first demon to be so cooperative after he killed so many.

For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.

But hearing the sounds of battle outside, Shen Yi shook his head, not wanting to waste more time.

He had already arrived late due to his deductions, and further delay would only waste his lifespan.

"What do you want to ask me?" Qing Feng was truly frightened by the previous two demons, and facing a mere two-city cultivator from White Jade Capital, it didn't dare to act rashly, wanting to first understand the situation.

Hearing this, Shen Yi took a few steps forward and gently beckoned for the demon to lean closer.

Qing Feng hesitated, looking at the unavoidable cave and the scattered python demon corpses on the ground. Finally, it cautiously raised its massive body and leaned its head closer, asking, "I am from the Lapis Lazuli Green Phoenix clan, regardless of who you are..."

Its words abruptly stopped.

Because a soft sound, like something tearing, came from its long neck, followed by hot blood splattering and dripping down the straight-bladed sword, staining the golden veins on the sword's back.

Qing Feng instinctively raised its head, and it saw that Shen Yi's black eyes now had a faint purple glow, flickering like candle flames.

The once fair and handsome face was now cold and indifferent.

(End of Chapter)

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