Chapter 548: The Longevity Talisman
Chapter 548: The Longevity Talisman
Snow Aunt's expression changed abruptly.
A Holy Son?!
She stared at the handsome young man, incredulous. "You're the Holy Son of the Demon Path?!"
Baili Sheng and Baili Xi wore grave expressions, while Mo Hua was filled with confusion.
"What's a Holy Son?" Baili Xi, realizing he didn't understand, whispered an explanation.
"The lord of the Demon Sect is known as the Demon Lord. Those who are next in line to succeed the Demon Lord are called Holy Sons."
"The Holy Sons compete among themselves, and the ultimate victor becomes the next Demon Lord."
"Most Holy Sons possess extraordinary bloodlines and exceptional talent. They cultivate the most orthodox Demon Sect techniques, and despite their young age, they hold an extremely high position within the Demon Sect."
Mo Hua sized up the so-called Holy Son before him.
He seemed to be in his twenties, already possessing a high cultivation level—at least at the Foundation Establishment stage, possibly even the Golden Core stage.
Dressed in blood-red robes, with pale skin, handsome and exotic features, his eyes were cold and arrogant, and a primitive-looking blood mark was etched between his brows.
Among this group, only this young man had the mark between his brows.
Could this be the mark of a Holy Son? Mo Hua wondered.
As Mo Hua observed the Holy Son, the latter was also looking at him.
After Liao Tiande whispered something, the Holy Son smiled faintly and pointed at Mo Hua. "Leave that brat with me."
Baili Sheng and the others were taken aback.
Mo Hua was even more perplexed. Why was this effeminate-looking demon specifically singling him out?
Snow Aunt pulled Mo Hua behind her and said in a stern voice, "We are of the Baili family..."
"I know who you are," the Holy Son interrupted with a scoff. "Since you're from the Baili family, and this pair of siblings here are the core direct descendants of the Baili family, I'll give you all a way out."
"You may leave, but that brat..." The Holy Son's smile turned cold. "...He must stay."
Frowning, Snow Aunt asked, "Why do you want Mo Hua to stay? What do you intend to do?"
"Nothing much..." The Holy Son's exotic eyes gleamed with ambition. "...I just want to pay a visit to Mr. Zhuang, and it's always good to have some leverage. His new disciple here will do nicely."
Mo Hua realized their intention. They wanted to capture him to pressure his master!
Baili Sheng also understood and angrily retorted, "Demon, don't even think about it!"
The Holy Son's face twitched, his eyes flashing with anger and cruelty.
In his life, no one had ever dared to speak to him like this so openly.
He glared at Baili Sheng with venomous eyes.
Baili Sheng stared back, unafraid and resolute.
The Holy Son was slightly taken aback but soon nodded. "As expected of a disciple of the Baili family. You do have some backbone..."
However, his words couldn't conceal the killing intent in his eyes.
A fat monk with a Golden Core cultivation standing nearby noticed this and tried to curry favor. "Holy Son, let me take care of this brat for you."
The Holy Son didn't respond, neither approving nor disapproving.
On the other side, a skinny Taoist priest with half of his face burnt scoffed, "Ghost Head Monk, if you want to flatter the Holy Son, at least use your brain. These direct descendants of the Baili family have the Longevity Talisman protecting them. Do you dare to lay a finger on them? Are you tired of living?"
The Ghost Head Monk's face turned red with anger, his chubby face trembling. Nonetheless, he was shocked by the revelation.
"Longevity Talisman?" Mo Hua was puzzled.
What kind of talisman was this? He had never heard of it before...
The half-burnt Taoist priest continued to ridicule the Ghost Head Monk. "The Longevity Talisman is created by ancestral masters at the Cave Void stage and above using their original essence. It's embedded into the fate of the younger generations of the direct descendants. When faced with life-threatening danger, it will automatically activate, killing all external enemies and ensuring the survival of the descendants."
"This is a one-time 'life-saving talisman'..."
"...It's like giving these direct descendants of the aristocratic families an extra 'life'!"
"Otherwise, how could those ancestral masters bear to let their exceptionally talented and outstanding disciples venture out for experience?"
The skinny Taoist priest turned to the Ghost Head Monk with a mocking smile. "I've lived for so long, yet I've never seen what this 'Longevity Talisman' looks like. Why don't you give it a try and force the talisman out of these two young cultivators? That way, I can also broaden my horizons."
The Ghost Head Monk's face alternated between green and white.
Take action?
Are you kidding me? The techniques of a Cave Void ancestor can "kill all external enemies." If I make a move, won't I be courting death?
Damn it! The Ghost Head Monk cursed inwardly.
He had entered the demonic path midway through his life, consuming human flesh to attain his powers. As a result, his knowledge about cultivation at such high levels was lacking.
He had never heard of the Longevity Talisman or the Cave Void ancestors before this incident.
And now, he had just tried to show off in front of the Holy Son, only to end up embarrassing himself.
And it all happened in front of the Holy Son, no less...
The Ghost Head Monk glared at the Taoist priest with hatred.
The priest merely returned his stare with a cold smile.
Both of them were Golden Core Demon cultivators, and if they hadn't gathered here, they would each be a "grandmaster" in their own right, capable of stirring up winds and clouds. Naturally, neither would submit to the other.
The Holy Son's eyes turned cold as his thoughts raced.
That Taoist priest was right...
On one hand, he was wary of the Baili family and didn't dare to make a move against the siblings.
The Baili family was a formidable force.
These two young cultivators were the core direct descendants of the Baili family, and taking action against them would undoubtedly infuriate the entire family.
Although he was a Holy Son of the Demon Path, it wasn't worth provoking such a powerful enemy without a significant benefit.
On the other hand, he was also genuinely concerned about the Longevity Talisman.
The talisman was like a "get out of death free" card.
With it, he couldn't do anything to the siblings.
Therefore, the only person he could target, the only one he could take hostage, was the one without any power, background, or connections—the one with mediocre spiritual roots, weak cultivation, no Longevity Talisman, and who just happened to be Mr. Zhuang's personal disciple—Mo Hua!
The Holy Son glanced at Baili Sheng and the others. "I won't make things difficult for you..." Then, he shifted his gaze to Mo Hua. "...But this brat stays with me."
"Don't even think about it!" Baili Sheng coldly retorted.
Snow Aunt added in a deep voice, "Our seniors from the Baili family are nearby. Holy Son, I advise you to think carefully before you act."
Snow Aunt's heart turned icy, her face as cold as still water.
So it was all a scheme.
The Holy Son didn't want to waste any more words. With a casual wave of his hand, several Golden Core Demon Cultivators appeared behind him, their movements ghostly as they advanced towards Mo Hua, intending to capture him.
First among them was a voluptuous female cultivator with exposed fangs. Her body movements were bewitching and bizarre, and in just a few breaths, she had closed in on Mo Hua and the others.
A strong and pungent scent of powder emanated from her body.
Snow Aunt's heart tightened, and she gritted her teeth, channeling her energy into her eyes.
Seven-colored light shone in her eyes.
The Demoness locked eyes with Snow Aunt, hesitating for a moment before channeling her demonic power. She bared her teeth in a smile, her eyes reddening as blood veins appeared.
The light in Snow Aunt's eyes faded, and she took a few steps back, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
The Demoness chuckled, "To use an Illusion Technique of the late Foundation Establishment stage on a Golden Core cultivator? Aren't you afraid of backlash?"
Snow Aunt's face turned deathly pale, but she also looked desperate.
There was a huge gap between the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stages. No matter how exquisite her illusion techniques were, she was no match for the Demoness.
The remaining Golden Core Demon Cultivators rushed towards Mo Hua but were blocked by Bai Zisheng, who held a long spear in his hand.
However, Bai Zisheng was only at the Qi Refining stage, and his spear, though filled with fierce energy, was easily grasped by the Demon Cultivator with just two fingers.
With a light flick, the spear was sent flying.
Undeterred, Bai Zisheng fought with his bare hands, determined to prevent them from capturing Mo Hua.
The Golden Core Demon Cultivators looked disdainful but dared not lay a hand on Bai Zisheng, fearing the activation of the 'Life-Protecting Talisman'. They could only play along with him.
Taking advantage of the situation, the voluptuous Demoness moved closer, extending her pale hand with five long, crimson nails, aiming to seize Mo Hua.
The Demoness was at the Golden Core stage, while Mo Hua was merely at the Qi Refining stage.
No matter how exquisite the 'Flowing Water Steps' were, he couldn't dodge this attack.
Just then, Bai Zixi flashed forward, standing in front of Mo Hua.
The Demoness's expression turned stern, and she clicked her tongue, forcibly stopping her attack. Her crimson nails halted just before Bai Zixi's face.
"Sister..."
Mo Hua was startled, his emotions complicated as he murmured.
Bai Zixi said, "I'm your sister! I promised Master that I would take care of you!"
The Demoness scoffed disdainfully.
The Holy Son, on the other hand, looked surprised.
The scene before him was completely unexpected.
According to his original plan, as the Holy Son, accompanied by over a dozen powerful Golden Core Demon Cultivators, the Bai siblings would have either retreated or at least been cautious of him, handing over their little junior disciple...
The two of them came from a prominent family.
As for this kid named Mo, he was unknown and probably of humble origins, perhaps even a stray cultivator picked up by Mr. Zhuang from some remote corner.
There was no way the Bai siblings would risk their lives to protect this unknown kid.
But now, he realized he was wrong...
Even if it meant opposing him, the Holy Son, and facing off against over a dozen Golden Core Demon Cultivators, they were still determined to protect this 'little junior disciple'? Why?
Was this kid so important?
The Holy Son's interest was piqued, and he smiled lightly, "Just don't kill them. As long as they don't suffer fatal injuries, the 'Life-Protecting Talisman' won't be triggered."
"Restrain them and bring that kid to me!"
"I want to see what's so extraordinary about this kid."
Several Golden Core Demon Cultivators by the Holy Son's side moved forward, closing in on Mo Hua.
The voluptuous Demoness grinned hideously, revealing her sharp teeth, as she reached for Bai Zixi.
Bai Zixi's eyes narrowed, and she drew a golden longsword, brandishing it with a mix of golden light and snowy flames.
The Demoness's eyes widened in surprise, and her heart skipped a beat as she thought, "This sword technique..."
After observing for a while, she calmed down, "It's fine. It's just at the Qi Refining stage..."
She focused her energy, and blood-red qi appeared on her claws, dissipating Bai Zixi's golden light and white flames. She then moved to bypass Bai Zixi, intending to capture Mo Hua, who was behind her.
At that moment, Bai Zixi gritted her teeth and reversed her sword, pointing it at her own heart meridian.
It was a clear suicide attempt.
The Demoness paused, taken aback.
Even the Holy Son, who was watching from a distance, was stunned for a moment before he smiled faintly, "Are you stupid, little girl?"
But as he thought about it, the smile faded from his face.
Not only the Holy Son but also the other Golden Core Demon Cultivators realized what was happening, their faces filled with shock.
The Holy Son's smile disappeared, and he said solemnly, "You wouldn't..."
Wouldn't...
Trigger the 'Life-Protecting Talisman' yourself?
Standing in front of Mo Hua, Bai Zixi's eyes turned icy, "Whoever touches him will die!"
The Holy Son was stunned and shocked for a long time before he finally shook his head and laughed bitterly, "I don't believe it..."
"The Life-Protecting Talisman is so precious. I don't believe you would willingly trigger it yourself..."
"As disciples of a prominent family, you know better than I do what it means to lose the Life-Protecting Talisman..."
"Trigger the Life-Protecting Talisman herself?"
"I don't believe it..."
The Holy Son's eyes turned cold, and he commanded, "Capture that kid!"
The Golden Core Demon Cultivators hesitated for a moment but continued their advance towards Mo Hua.
A determined and resolute look appeared in Bai Zixi's dazzling eyes.
When the Holy Son saw that look, he instantly understood, and his heart was filled with disbelief, shock, and fear:
"No way..."
Bai Zixi gripped the sword with her delicate hand and forcefully stabbed it towards her heart meridian.
This sword move was filled with the intent to die, and although the sword energy pierced through her chest, it stopped just a hair's breadth from her body.
All the Demon Cultivators present were horrified beyond measure.
Their faces turned deathly pale as they struggled to flee, but at that moment, a colossal golden figure appeared behind Bai Zixi.
It was an old man whose features were indiscernible.
However, his body overflowed with spiritual energy, and golden light obscured the heavens and covered the earth!
Refining the Divine and Returning to the Void, the Cave Void Law Phase! Between heaven and earth, a solemn and majestic voice, like the sound of the Dao, reverberated:
"Who dares to bully my junior disciple?"
The Law Phase figure protected Bai Zixi, obeying her will.
Bai Zixi's eyes shone, and she pointed forward, her voice crisp as she commanded:
"Kill!"
The over ten Golden Core Demon Cultivators, each a dominant force in their own right, trembled like insignificant ants.
The half-burnt Taoist priest wished he could tear his tongue out.
"A self-fulfilling prophecy!"
"Right after I mentioned it, I actually witnessed the Life-Prolonging Talisman with my own eyes!"
"Why must my mouth be so damn cheap?!"
Amidst life and death, hanging by a thread.
The group of Golden Core Demon Cultivators scattered like birds and beasts, desperately running for their lives. But they couldn't escape the grasp of the Law Phase figure.
Following Bai Zixi's crisp and cold command, the Law Phase figure indifferently pointed a finger.
Without any warning, a Golden Core Demon Cultivator's body exploded, ending his life!
The other Demon Cultivators were terrified out of their wits! Then, the Law Phase figure pointed again, and another Demon Cultivator met the same fate, exploding into a cloud of blood mist.
In just a moment, five Golden Core Demon Cultivators had perished. Soon after, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and a terrifying force approached.
Bai Zixi's eyes showed a hint of regret.
But Mo Hua's heart trembled.
Was that... heavenly tribulation lightning? The dark clouds converged, and a crimson tribulation lightning descended from the heavens, instantly erasing the golden Law Phase figure without leaving a trace.
The Cave Void Law Phase had surpassed the three-product state realm's heavenly limit.
Thus, it couldn't escape the fate of being obliterated by the tribulation lightning.
All of this happened in the blink of an eye.
The Law Phase figure appeared and, in just a few moments, executed five Golden Core Demon Cultivators!
But then, in the blink of an eye, it was erased by the tribulation lightning.
Mo Hua only saw the Law Phase figure appear, the Demon Cultivators explode, the tribulation lightning fall, and then disappear.
However, this time, the tribulation lightning didn't strike him.
So, in the blink of an eye, he didn't have time to look closely or see any array patterns. He was only shocked by that familiar and terrifying power of annihilation.
It seemed to truly be able to erase everything...
Even the Law Phase figure was not exempt.
At that moment, the mountain fell silent.
No one expected that Bai Zixi would actually be able to, and actually dare to, trigger the Life-Prolonging Talisman herself! And it was the Life-Prolonging Talisman, no less?!
The Holy Son was far away and wasn't affected, but his heart was filled with shock and anger.
How dare this little girl?!
Five Golden Core Demon Cultivators were instantly killed! How was he going to explain this when he returned?
The Holy Son's expression turned angry as he looked at Bai Zixi, but as he did, he suddenly froze.
When the Life-Prolonging Talisman was triggered, Bai Zixi's disguise faded, revealing her true appearance.
Her skin was like white jade, and her eyes were like stars.
Even though she was young, her face was so beautiful that it could topple countries and overturn cities. It was flawless, with an icy complexion and bone structure that seemed carved from jade. Her gaze seemed to contain the flow of snow and moon, and her beauty was extraordinary.
Everyone present held their breath, feeling ashamed and inferior.
Even the Demon Holy Son was stunned into silence.
He himself was handsome, and he had seen many beautiful women.
But in his life, he had never seen anyone as unbelievably and breathtakingly beautiful as her.
And it wasn't just her looks.
That resolute and fearless aura, her disregard for life and death, her unwavering determination, combined with her exquisite beauty and icy, clear eyes...
The Holy Son's heart trembled, and his body couldn't help but shake.
However, soon after, his expression turned cold again.
He noticed Mo Hua, who was standing behind Bai Zixi, protected by the residual golden light of the Life-Prolonging Talisman. The two of them seemed close, with an unspoken understanding, like a golden boy and jade girl.
For some reason, a piercing jealousy welled up within the Holy Son.
"That brat must be captured, and then... he must die!"
Jealousy brought the Holy Son back to his senses.
There were originally over ten Golden Core Demon Cultivators, but now, five of them had died, leaving only eight.
Although the loss was heavy, it was still enough!
They had no power to resist now. As long as they captured that brat, they would not only have leverage over Mr. Zhuang but also...
That girl...
The Holy Son's heart stirred.
But a moment later, he realized something was amiss. He felt the presence of someone else nearby.
The Holy Son turned his head and saw a young man with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, dressed in white.
It was Bai Zisheng.
Unbeknownst to him, Bai Zisheng had taken advantage of his momentary distraction to get close.
Bai Zisheng held a dagger and stabbed it towards his heart meridian without hesitation, gritting his teeth and saying:
"You worthless Holy Son, die for Young Master!"
The Holy Son's intricate plans came to an abrupt halt as immense fear resurfaced in his eyes.
The dagger stopped in front of Bai Zisheng's chest, and golden light surged.
Another Life-Prolonging Talisman appeared.
Another vast golden spiritual power burst forth from Dali Mountain, piercing through the heavens and the earth.
Another golden Law Phase figure appeared between heaven and earth.
(End of Chapter)
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