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Chapter 529: The First Appearance of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall
Chapter 529: The First Appearance of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall
Above the Western Hong Waters, several formidable figures were engaged in a heated argument.
"I'm not going back!"
"No matter how powerful the Dragon Palace is, can they meddle in my affairs on land?"
An Tu Xiao turned his head with a fierce glare. As a young prodigy of the Moonfrost Tiger clan, being humiliated so ruthlessly in front of all the forces present in Western Hong would make it hard for him to hold his head high in the future.
"Just let it go for the Dragon Consort's sake," his elder tribesmates said, placating him like one would a child.
"I know you're afraid of his mysterious background... But we've killed cultivators with powerful backers before! Especially those who put on an act and think too highly of themselves, hiding their true identities," An Tu Xiao took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.
"Shut up!" The elder tribesmates' faces twitched as they anxiously glanced around.
This unruly beast, when riled up, would dare say anything. As land-dwelling demons, it was already difficult for them to compete with the Dragon Palace for resources. They intentionally kept their territories far from the waters, and if they didn't occasionally pay respects, where would they find the heavenly treasures and resources needed for their demonic bodies?
Those prodigies from major powers who ventured out were usually laden with treasures, naturally becoming delectable prey in the eyes of demons.
However! This situation was clearly different.
The background of the youth in ink-colored robes had already exceeded the scope of what they could control.
To dare to reach out and interfere again would truly be asking for trouble.
"Fool! Fool! Fool!" An Tu Xiao growled repeatedly. "Have you considered why that boy didn't make a move in the end? Do you think he's kind-hearted? Let me tell you, he truly wanted to smash my head to pieces, but he hesitated at the last moment! He was afraid, do you understand?"
"If it was really a top power like you imagine, like the Boundless Dao Emperor Sect, would he show mercy? Would he give face to the Dragon Consort? He would have slaughtered us cleanly and efficiently. He's only pretending to be hesitant because he's worried about getting out of Western Hong. He wants to scare me off."
"But one thing is certain."
An Tu Xiao tried to regulate his breathing, his gaze sweeping over the three elders of his tribe. "He does have some background. If we let him go back, we'd be releasing a tiger back to its mountain. Do you understand?"
The three elder demons listened silently, and even they began to have their doubts.
After all, in their earlier observations, the sudden departure of the youth in ink-robes, sparing An Tu Xiao, did seem a bit abrupt and inconsistent with the arrogant behavior typically displayed by disciples of prominent sects.
Furthermore, the youth's demeanor did not suggest a gentle or mild-mannered person.
And the fact that he mentioned the Azure Phoenix Clan at the end indicated that he didn't intend to let the matter rest.
Upon closer reflection, it was indeed very strange.
It was only because the atmosphere had been so tense earlier that they had momentarily overlooked it.
Could it be that the youth truly intended to settle the score later?
"You can explain the situation to the senior guardians of the tomb yourself."
The three elders averted their gazes, feeling a bit apprehensive.
If they were to take action against a prodigy from a top power, they certainly wouldn't do so openly by going to the Azure Phoenix Tribe. They would have to intercept him along the way.
But with just the few of them, it was obvious that they weren't enough.
The reason An Tu Xiao still harbored thoughts of revenge was that these elders were only seeking medicine from the Dragon Consort. Others were responsible for escorting the life-prolonging objects back.
If those two were willing to lend their strength, there might be a chance to turn the tables.
After all, it wasn't just An Tu Xiao who had been humiliated in the hall earlier; the three elders also felt the same anger burning in their hearts.
Moreover, a cultivator with such a background would surely possess many valuable items...
"Rest assured, I have a plan."
An Tu Xiao finally persuaded his tribesmates, a smile returning to his face, and a sinister glint flashing in his large tiger eyes.
He looked up at the sky with anticipation.
He would teach that mysterious youth a lesson—that even a powerful dragon could not oppress the snake that rules the land.
To stick one's neck out in an unfamiliar place would come at a heavy price!
Soon, after receiving a message from the demons, two white streaks shot through the sky. When they came into view, they turned out to be two old and shabby-looking tiger demons with broken clothes and tangled fur, looking dirty and disheveled. Their eyes were cloudy, as if they weren't quite lucid.
However, their bodies emanated an aura that far exceeded the imagination of ordinary cultivators.
These tiger demons, known as guardians of the tomb, were the oldest members of the Hao Moon Frost Tigers. They spent their days guarding the grand tomb prepared by their clan leader, basking in the most abundant moonlight. Aside from some damage to their spiritual souls, their strength was impeccable.
The distinction between demons and cultivators lay in the fact that demons could not inherit the blessings of a Dao-blessed land, but as a trade-off, they also didn't have to face the tribulation of ascending. As long as they had abundant heavenly treasures and a robust bloodline, the fourth tribulation, which was as difficult as ascending to heaven for cultivators, might only require them to sleep through it to attain the same level of power.
"Seniors, I have an important matter to report..." An Tu Xiao started to speak as he approached, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by a hoarse voice.
"Hand it over."
One of the guardian tiger demons slowly extended its sharp claws, its entire body appearing stiff.
"Senior, wait, I—" An Tu Xiao tried to say something, but the next moment, he was yanked up by his neck.
The once stiff claws suddenly moved with unimaginable speed, clutching his neck, and then tightening their grip.
Indifference filled the half-lidded eyes of the tomb-guarding tiger demon.
Under its gaze, An Tu Xiao's face twitched, and he lost the courage to spout nonsense as he had in front of his elder tribesmates.
Just that one move was enough to show the vast gap in strength between them.
Even if he was truly unwilling, he could only forcibly suppress the resentment and anger in his heart at this moment.
"You will regret this... He will definitely take revenge..."
An Tu Xiao's voice grew more strangled as he squeezed out the words through clenched teeth, and then he forcefully yanked out a water lotus from his bosom.
Hearing this, the tomb-guarding tiger demon merely curled his lips in disdain, loosening his grip on An Tu Xiao's neck and reaching out to take the lotus.
In the Western Hong region, there weren't many factions that dared to take revenge against the Bright Moon Frost Tiger Clan.
If they did encounter such a faction, these youngsters wouldn't have the chance to stand before them.
Just at this moment, a delicate, pale hand appeared on the crystalline lotus, taking it before the tiger demon could.
"..."
The group of tiger demons simultaneously froze.
They turned their heads in unison.
There stood a woman in a blue skirt, her body shimmering with heartflame, carefully examining the lotus in her hand before respectfully nodding towards someone in the distance.
Unbeknownst to them, she had silently approached and taken the lotus. The two tomb-guarding tiger demons did not act rashly but instead followed her gaze.
It was clear that this woman was merely a messenger, and the true master was elsewhere.
In the distance, a figure in a black carapace appeared, hovering in the air. The youth held a long knife by its hilt, its pitch-black blade adorned with ornate golden patterns that were somewhat dazzling.
He quietly fixed his gaze forward, standing alone to block their path.
With his change in attire, the youth's aura had transformed completely from his previous arrogant demeanor in the hall. His deep eyes now held only an eerie calm, as if he were looking at a pile of corpses.
The remaining three tiger demons were filled with doubt and uncertainty, but then they suddenly noticed something and decisively turned around.
Behind them, another figure in a black robe was slowly walking towards them, his hood pulled down to reveal a face partially covered in dark scales.
The three tiger demons remained silent, decisively blocking the demons' path.
The atmosphere turned strange and heavy.
"You actually came here on your own accord?"
An Tu Xiao stood there, stunned for a long time, his face filled with complex emotions. Just as he thought that his revenge would never come to pass, the man appeared before him so abruptly.
He then turned to the two tomb-guarding tiger demons beside him, his face contorting with a hideous and strange expression. "Do you see that? I told you he would take revenge. Do you believe me now?"
"Do you still think this has nothing to do with you?"
Hearing this, the two tomb-guarding tiger demons finally opened their eyes wide, and a chilling murderous intent began to rise in their cloudy eyes.
They usually minded their own business, but the other party had crossed a line by bringing their grievances with the younger generation into the matter of the tomb. There was no longer any room for negotiation.
Was the item that prolonged life something that anyone could touch?
The so-called heavenly pride, no matter how strong they were, was still limited to the level of youngsters.
Perhaps their smooth cultivation journey had caused these young masters to forget the respect they ought to show to their elders.
Unfortunately, not everything in life offered a second chance.
Thinking of this, the two tomb-guarding tiger demons turned their gazes back to Yu Lan. The overflowing aura from their bodies suddenly condensed, turning into a surging demonic force that instantly locked onto Yu Lan's aura.
Feeling the change in the two tomb-guarding tiger demons, An Tu Xiao's contorted face gradually revealed a hint of excitement. Finally, he burst out in a trembling roar, as if venting all the resentment and anger he had accumulated: "Kill them!!!"
This time, he wanted this mysterious being to experience the feeling of having his head slowly crushed!
However, before he could finish his sentence, Yu Lan had already put away the water lotus, as if she hadn't felt the pressure bearing down on her. She slightly raised her head, and in the next moment, terrifying heartflames erupted and swept forth. This was the first time the Southern Palace Master had used her full strength, and she revealed an unimaginable level of power!
The heartflames engulfed the group of tiger demons who had been in the hall earlier.
An Tu Xiao's roar turned into a sharp scream as his body, which had just pounced forward, twisted painfully under the intense agony. His thick demonic energy rampaged uncontrollably in an attempt to alleviate the pain.
He knew that this woman of the Azure Phoenix Clan was strong, but he never expected her to be so formidable.
The cruelty of this heartflame technique far surpassed that of the Azure Phoenix Clan members he had encountered before!
The two tomb-guarding tiger demons felt the aura they had released being scattered by the heartflames, and their faces changed slightly. This young woman's abilities exceeded their expectations.
Perhaps they had stayed in the tomb for too long and were unaware that the Azure Phoenix Clan had produced such a powerful existence, one who was not much weaker than them, a group of old monsters.
However, to think that she would come to compete for the life-prolonging item was perhaps a bit too far-fetched.
A combination of a cultivator and two great demons was indeed rare, but it was not a big deal.
The two tomb-guarding tiger demons glanced at each other and then decisively extended their sharp claws, moving in perfect unison.
A low roar sounded in unison.
Four sharp claws pressed down simultaneously, more concerned with securing the water lotus than directly killing the Azure Phoenix.
However, what they didn't expect was that the Azure Phoenix, fully focused on fighting four tiger demons comparable to the power of a triple-city realm, would completely disregard the encroaching gray mist.
And indeed, there was no need for her to be concerned.
Just as the gray mist was about to engulf her body, it quietly stalled and then slowly dissipated.
One of the tomb-guarding tiger demons' palms didn't quite make it down, as another long, slender hand, covered in dark scales, had already grasped its wrist. With a casual movement from the black-robed demon, the tiger demon's entire body trembled, yet it couldn't budge an inch.
It looked up in shock.
It had thought that the Azure Phoenix was already the pinnacle of the younger generation, but it never expected that this mysterious youth, who had been concealing his true power, would far surpass that beautiful woman!
As for the other tomb-guarding tiger demon, no one was holding back its palm.
Because it no longer had a palm.
The golden-patterned black blade of the Jinwen Xuandao cleaved through the air decisively. Though it was filled with sharpness, it was also heavy like a mountain!
As the blade sliced through, two bloody claws silently fell towards the ground.
"Senior, kill them!"
An Tu Xiao finally recovered his wits from the torment of the heartflames and looked up with eyes full of rage. He knew he was no match for these heavenly pride, but in front of true elders, what could these young ones really do?
However, the next moment, his eyes narrowed to tiny slits as his gaze fell upon Shen Yi.
He saw the tomb-guarding elder's palms split open as he turned in astonishment, his eyes falling upon the youth in black armor, who held the black blade by its hilt, fresh blood still on its edge.
Shen Yi looked down at the tiger demon from above. His other hand was already on the demon's brow, unseen by An Tu Xiao.
In an instant.
The tomb-guarding tiger demon's eyes were filled with countless stars.
Its body stiffened, but its expression was that of a drowning man, desperately seeking a way to survive, even as it was torn apart by the stars, its body riddled with wounds. It dared not stop for a moment.
The tiger demon felt that behind these stars lurked something even more terrifying.
It had to get away as soon as possible!
Just then, a vague figure appeared before its eyes, and the black armor shone with a sinister light in the midst of the surging heartflames. The man stepped out from the sea of flames, revealing a handsome face.
Soon, a golden-black streak appeared on that handsome face, as if piercing through the entire galaxy.
While the tiger demon desperately tried to cross the stars, Shen Yi quietly prepared his blade.
Now, the blade was fully charged.
The tiger demon sensed the surging heartflames, a unique ability of the Liuli Qingfeng clan!
Its heart sank.
So it wasn't just one cultivator and two great demons... They were all great demons!
"... "
"Senior!"
An Tu Xiao let out another sharp roar. The Qingfeng's slender jade fingers had already torn through three tiger bodies. Under the stimulation of the thick bloody air, the young tiger demon's voice was almost cracking! But as he watched in disbelief.
That formidable tomb-guarding elder, who inspired fear in others, just stood there, stupefied, as his eyes gradually dimmed under the black-robed youth's palm, turning from cloudy to lifeless.
The seasoned demon's body, which had endured the trials of time, split in half without any warning.
Shen Yi glanced at the black armor.
After receiving the support of the Young Master of the You Mang, its quality had indeed improved significantly.
He retracted his palm and turned his gaze to An Tu Xiao.
"I... I..."
Under that calm gaze, An Tu Xiao's lips began to tremble, and his peripheral vision caught a glimpse of the other tomb-guarding elder. He saw that elder's body being forcefully folded in half by the serpent demon, as if it were clay, without the use of any ability, leaving the elder unable to even utter a cry of pain.
Finally, An Tu Xiao's spirit broke, and he screamed, "Spare me! I know a lot of things! If you can accept the Qingfeng clan, you can accept me too! Aren't you interested in that water lotus? I know everything, I know it all!"
As a direct descendant of the Frosthelm White Tiger clan, he had great value!
"... "
Shen Yi seemed to not hear a word, his gaze withdrawing with a slight, imperceptible hint of disappointment.
Before An Tu Xiao could react, he saw the beautiful woman beside him casually wave her hand, without the slightest hesitation.
Her slender white palm made contact with the tiger demon's head.
Those seemingly delicate fingers contained a strength An Tu Xiao couldn't imagine, and beneath Yu Lan's youthful appearance lay a being who, like Ke Shi and Wu Jun, had spent nearly a million years enduring tribulations, her demonic body growing to its limit.
Boom—
The tiger demon's head exploded, signaling the end of its life.
Shen Yi sheathed his long, straight blade.
The black armor returned to the sky.
Yu Lan and You Chang stood behind him with the heads of the demon and beast.
The three of them remained silent.
Only the dark red waters bore witness to what had just transpired.
(End of Chapter)
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