noffsinger Chapter 910 The Attention of a Top-Tier Demonic Sect, Zhang Jiangguo!
Chapter 910 The Attention of a Top-Tier Demonic Sect, Zhang Jiangguo!
Chapter 910 The attention of a top-tier demonic sect, back to Jiang Kingdom!
In the central region of the Southern Wilderness, there is the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Inside a massive palace standing on the north side of the main peak of the Heavenly Demon Sect, seemingly entwined by countless demonic vines and filled with mysterious and enchanting spiritual light.
The palace was made of some unknown material, and its exterior shimmered with a silvery sheen like stars. Inside, there stood rows of spatial pillars and five-colored teleportation arrays.
This grand hall is the teleportation hall of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Only those who have received a sect decree and possess a teleportation token are permitted to use the teleportation array here.
After all, teleportation arrays are expensive to build, and they require maintenance after a certain number of uses.
Even a top-tier power in the Southern Wilderness like the Heavenly Demon Sect doesn't have the luxury of allowing its disciples to use teleportation arrays at will.
At this moment, a teleportation array platform surged with five-colored light, intertwining and connecting with the space pillar next to it, forming a spatial ripple.
Then, a handsome young man with white hair and black robes appeared on the platform, along with an old man in black robes.
"Greetings, Young Ancestor! Greetings, Elder Xun!"
The teleportation hall was guarded by several cultivators who immediately bowed respectfully upon seeing the newcomer.
"Ah."
These three people were Qu Changge, Lu Quanzhen, and Elder Xun, who had returned to the Heavenly Demon Sect from the Jin Kingdom.
Although the Heavenly Demon Sect possesses many teleportation arrays that allow direct travel to the Northern Region, it is impossible for such teleportation arrays to be spread throughout the various kingdoms of the Southern Wilderness and the Northern Region.
Teleportation arrays are only located at a few key outposts.
So, on the way back with her nephew, Qu Changge took care of some things, and even with the teleportation array, it still took half a year.
Without much delay, Qu Changge led her nephew out of the teleportation hall and headed towards the sect master's main hall.
"So this is the Heavenly Demon Sect?"
During this time, Lu Quanzhen and his uncle Qu Changge traveled to several places and witnessed a level of prosperity far surpassing that of Jiang and Jin.
But seeing the Heavenly Demon Sect before him, he was still shocked.
At a glance, one can see countless towering peaks standing tall.
Above the sky, amidst the drifting clouds and mist, towering and majestic palaces floated, exuding an aura of grandeur and magnificence.
These mountains and palaces were all permeated with a faint fourth-order spiritual pressure, and even the teleportation hall he walked out of was like that.
The black vines coiling around the enormous palace appeared to be a third or fourth-tier demonic plant.
"These vines are the vines of the Demon Blood Vine King."
"That's right. The teleportation hall is guarded by only a few Core Formation cultivators. If outside cultivators try to break in through the Heavenly Demon Sect's teleportation array and launch an attack, the Demon Blood Vine King will revive immediately."
Qu Changge noticed his nephew's shock and spoke up to introduce him to the situation of the Heavenly Demon Sect.
Besides the Demon Blood Vine King, the Heavenly Demon Sect has many other such methods, demonstrating the profound strength of a top-tier power in the Southern Wilderness.
And this is something that can be seen everywhere.
The true secrets and methods are known only to the core members and higher-ups of the Heavenly Demon Sect; ordinary disciples have no way of seeing or accessing them.
It can be said that a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who provokes outside the Heavenly Demon Sect still has a chance to escape, as long as he doesn't go too far.
But if anyone dares to enter the Heavenly Demon Sect, then there will be no return, only death!
A moment later, Qu Changge brought Lu Quanzhen to pay their respects to the Heavenly Demon Sect Master.
Although he was a disciple of the Heavenly Demon Ancestor.
However, in front of the Heavenly Demon Sect Master, he was still a junior, and his status was slightly inferior.
However, the Heavenly Demon Sect Master treated Qu Changge with great courtesy, without any airs, as if they were equals.
"Sect Master, this is a junior of mine, Zhao Wuzhen, who previously cultivated the 'Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique' in the Starry Sea."
Qu Changge stated his purpose directly and frankly revealed Lu Quanzhen's identity.
He returned to Jiang Kingdom with the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" and a bunch of rare and precious materials, but he couldn't hide it from the Heavenly Demon Sect.
It will only take a little while for the Heavenly Demon Sect to investigate and find out.
"Mastered the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique?"
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master scrutinized Lu Quanzhen before him, as if trying to see right through him.
It should be noted that the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" was created by a founder of the Heavenly Demon Sect based on several top-level techniques, with innovative innovations.
Over thousands of years, very few people have mastered it completely.
On the one hand, this technique is difficult to cultivate without innate talent and exceptional comprehension.
On the other hand, cultivating this technique requires the use of [Kunpeng Essence Blood] as a guide.
Even within the Heavenly Demon Sect, the essence blood of the Kunpeng is extremely rare.
However, there is another point: those with exceptional talent rarely choose to cultivate this technique.
It's not that the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" is bad, but rather that this technique is excellent and once caused quite a stir in the Central Region.
However, the initial cultivators of the Heavenly Demon Sect who practiced the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique" destroyed other cultivators and devoured their physical essence to strengthen themselves, which led to the technique's tarnished reputation and its rejection by major powers.
Even the disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect find it difficult to tolerate anyone in their sect practicing this demonic art.
Fearing the true teachings, during the competition among the holy sons, the opponent would secretly strike them down, devouring and plundering their physical essence.
Moreover, if this cultivation technique absorbs too much of the source energy, the physical body cannot withstand it, or the soul cannot maintain balance and control it, making it easy to go into qi deviation.
Therefore, under such circumstances, this Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Art gradually disappeared and was shelved.
When Qu Changge needed a top-tier cultivation technique, he thought of this top-tier demonic technique, which could be divided into the "Five Elements Kunpeng Technique" and the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demonic Technique".
"Young friend, please demonstrate your technique to me."
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master said.
Lu Quanzhen took a deep breath and activated the "Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique," causing black hole vortexes to appear around his body.
Immediately afterwards, the boundless sea appeared behind him, and a black ocean emerged. A Kunpeng roared out, its aura terrifying, as if it wanted to refine and devour the world!
"Excellent! It really is the Kunpeng Devouring Heaven Demon God Technique!"
Upon seeing this, the Heavenly Demon Sect Master immediately clapped his hands and laughed, "I never expected that the young master would have such an outstanding junior. Based on this alone, this young friend is worthy to join my Heavenly Demon Sect and become one of the 108 true disciples of my Heavenly Demon Sect!"
"but."
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master changed the subject, looking at Qu Changge, and said, "Young Master, although I can appoint Zhao Xiaoyou as a true disciple and even pre-select a Holy Son, our Heavenly Demon Sect has always adhered to the principle of survival of the fittest and values strength above all else."
"Young friend Zhao, if you cannot demonstrate sufficient strength to become one of the pre-selected holy sons upon your arrival, you will likely face many troubles."
"Judging from Zhao Xiaoyou's cultivation at the seventh level of Core Formation, his blood and qi are abundant, and his physique is strong. He should be cultivating both the Dharma and the body, and he also possesses a top-tier physique."
"With such strength, you are capable of challenging the current disciples. Why don't you complete the formalities for joining the sect and enjoy the treatment of a disciple first? When the time is right, you can challenge other disciples and demonstrate sufficient strength. Then I will step in and appoint you as a candidate for Holy Son."
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master spoke up.
If Qu Changge insists, he naturally won't refute her feelings.
But in his view, there was no need; it was better to follow the normal procedures.
We should also take this opportunity to see Lu Quanzhen's combat strength.
After all, cultivation level, techniques, and physique are only the main factors that determine combat power, not the absolute ones.
He estimated that Lu Quanzhen's bone age was not high, only around a hundred years old.
If the other party is a piece of trash that Qu Changge has created by spending all sorts of rare and precious materials, and becomes the pre-selected holy son of his Heavenly Demon Sect, it will seriously damage the prestige of his Heavenly Demon Sect.
"Uncle, I do."
Lu Quanzhen understood the meaning behind the Heavenly Demon Sect Master's words, and cupped his hands to his uncle, preparing to take this opportunity to witness the strength of the Heavenly Demon Sect disciples.
What are the differences between myself and these top cultivators of the Southern Wilderness?
"Okay." Qu Changge nodded in agreement.
After Qu Changge took Lu Quanzhen to complete the formalities for joining the sect, Elder Xun told the Heavenly Demon Sect Master about Qu Changge's actions.
Although Qu Changge wielded immense power and held a very high position within the Heavenly Demon Sect.
However, his every move was observed by the Heavenly Demon Sect Master and the Heavenly Demon Ancestor.
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master did not take the destruction of Wumo Island and the killing of Shi Hai to heart.
If it weren't for the vast distance between Xingxiu Sea and the Central Region, and the fact that the matter of the Kunpeng Egg from years ago had no follow-up, he would have sent people to cause trouble for the two of them long ago.
However, upon hearing that Qu Changge's younger sister had married someone who was suspected to be the reincarnation of a great cultivator, the Heavenly Demon Sect Master's eyes narrowed slightly.
Under normal circumstances, he wouldn't care about a reincarnation of a high-ranking monk.
However, he attached great importance to Qu Changge.
There are concerns that this person may have ulterior motives in marrying Qu Changge's sister.
Or perhaps this person is not a reincarnation of a great cultivator, but rather comes from another force.
The Heavenly Demon Sect Master kept this matter in mind and prepared to send people to investigate in order to prevent his grand plan from being affected.
Meanwhile, Moro returned to the Blood Sea Sect and reported on the matter concerning True Lord Yangming.
Currently, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator who has undergone a major cultivation reincarnation is unlikely to attract the attention of the Blood Sea Sect's higher-ups.
However, if this person possesses a near-heavenly treasure, or even a heavenly treasure, then the situation is completely different.
"A quasi-heavenly treasure?"
The Blood Sea Sect Master immediately ruled out the possibility of the Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure.
After all, the Tongtian Lingbao (a magical artifact) is extremely precious.
In the entire Southern Wilderness cultivation world, only the top forces in the Central Region possess heaven-reaching spiritual treasures to suppress their fortune and resources.
How could a supreme spiritual treasure suddenly appear out of nowhere?
In his view, even the possibility of it being a near-heavenly treasure was not high.
It is very likely that Moro, having spent many years traveling, did not achieve enough and deliberately exaggerated the matter.
The Blood Sea Sect Master continued to inquire about the situation.
"This person calls himself the Eastern Emperor, but as far as I know, there has never been a legendary great cultivator named the Eastern Emperor in our Southern Wilderness for thousands of years."
Moro said, still unwilling to believe that Yangming Zhenjun was the Donghuang he knew.
"Donghuang." The Blood Sea Sect Master frowned in thought, not remembering that there was a legendary great cultivator in the Southern Wilderness cultivation world named Donghuang.
However, the Blood Sea Sect's collection of books contains many secrets of the cultivation world, and even records about the area beyond the Southern Wilderness.
For example, regarding the East China Sea, the Western Desert, and the Northern Plains.
As far as he knew, there was a force in the cultivation world of the East Sea called the Sun, Moon and Star Palace.
The successive rulers of this power are called the Eastern Emperor!
However, like Moro, the Blood Sea Sect Master subconsciously ruled out this possibility.
I believe this person is definitely not the Eastern Emperor of the Sun, Moon and Star Palace in the East Sea cultivation world.
This is incredible.
He pondered for a moment, then continued to ask, "Tell me about this person's magical treasures and supernatural abilities."
Moro immediately told the truth.
"A mirror? The sun's rays, brimming with intense, domineering energy!?"
Upon hearing this, the Blood Sea Sect Master's heart skipped a beat.
"Wait here for me a moment!" the Blood Sea Sect Master said immediately, his figure disappearing from the main hall and heading to the Scripture Pavilion to peruse the sect's classic texts.
After a long time, he saw in a record concerning the cultivation world of the East Sea that among the treasures of the Sun, Moon and Star Palace was a mirror.
It can shoot out the sun's divine light that can incinerate all things in the world.
"Donghuang."
The Blood Sea Sect Master murmured the name, his heart filled with shock.
At this stage, even if a legendary cultivator were to reincarnate, the Blood Sea Sect wouldn't care, as it would be too distracting.
However, the situation is different when a True Immortal is reincarnated.
Even though the possibility of the other party being the Eastern Emperor was extremely slim, the Blood Sea Sect Master still summoned several high-ranking members to discuss the matter.
"A reincarnation of a Nascent Soul True Venerable? That's absolutely impossible!"
“Indeed, the Nascent Soul True Venerable is incredibly powerful. It is said that he can protect a trace of his true spirit through the secret method of reincarnation and actively reincarnate. The Eastern Emperor is the ruler of the top power “Sun, Moon and Star Palace” in the East Sea Immortal Cultivation World. Even if he reincarnates and cultivates again, he will be in the East Sea Immortal Cultivation World. Why would he come to our Southern Wilderness Immortal Cultivation World?”
"This person must have heard some news about the cultivation world of the East Sea, the Sun, Moon and Star Palace, and is using this to bully others!"
"This person is very likely a cultivator from the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect, which possesses a pseudo-heavenly treasure called the Haoyang Mirror."
“That makes a lot of sense. This person might be Zhao Laoguai from the Great Sun Golden Crow Sect. Zhao Laoguai has always liked fishing, and he might be trying to lure our people over.”
A high-ranking member of the Blood Sea Sect spoke up, saying that he did not believe that this Yangming True Monarch was the Eastern Emperor of the Sun, Moon and Star Palace.
They suspect that this so-called "Eastern Emperor" is actually a Nascent Soul cultivator from the "Great Sun Golden Crow Sect," one of the five great mystical sects, in disguise, trying to set a trap.
After all, once someone reaches the Nascent Soul stage, it becomes very difficult for cultivators of the same level to kill them.
Even many mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivators are unable to completely annihilate some early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.
This is especially true in the late Nascent Soul stage.
Unless a complete and inescapable trap is set up and numerous other methods are employed, even a Nascent Soul Grand True Monarch would find it difficult to kill a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
This means that both the righteous and demonic paths must go to great lengths and employ various methods to kill a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.
Their Blood Sea Sect is currently preoccupied with the Blood Sea Calamity and is already distracted and exhausted.
If a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator is lost, it will directly affect the grand plan.
However, this matter is of great importance, and while speculation is one thing, the Blood Sea Sect cannot simply ignore it.
The Blood Sea Sect Master decided to send Moro to the Northern Region to continue investigating and keep an eye on the situation of this True Monarch Yangming.
If this person is not the Zhao Laoguai they guessed, a cultivator from one of the Five Great Mystic Sects, but merely a reincarnated Nascent Soul cultivator who possesses a quasi-heavenly spiritual treasure, then their Blood Sea Sect will not be polite!
Jin State.
The Five Poisons Sect, Weapon Forging Hall.
Lu Changsheng and the weapon refiners of the three major demonic sects of Jin Kingdom made a replica of the Little Dust Banner.
On the central forging furnace, the five-colored light of the dust-repelling banner intertwined, connecting with the energy of a small, palm-sized banner.
After a long while, Lu Changsheng cast a spell, and the Mi Chen Banner and the Fang Cun Xiao Banner fell into his hands.
"It's still a little short, as expected."
Lu Changsheng held the small Mi Chen Banner in his hand and circulated his magic power. He could see that although the imitation was successful, it was still somewhat flawed as it was the first time it had been made. It was not as good as the two auxiliary banners that came with the Mi Chen Banner.
If the distance is too great, it will be difficult to sense the mysterious energy and travel back and forth.
"Traveling from Jiang to Jin should be fine, but the consumption will increase by 20-30%."
Lu Changsheng circulated his magical power, attempting to activate the small Mi Chen Banner, and pondered to himself.
"Moreover, the difficulty of replicating this small dust-repelling banner is such that if I were not here, these people alone would not be able to refine it at all."
Lu Changsheng looked towards the Refining Hall, where the weapon refiners of the three great demonic sects of Jin Kingdom were located, and sighed inwardly.
Although these people are already the top weapon refiners in the Jin Kingdom.
However, their weapon-refining skills were quite limited; at most, they had only reached the threshold of a fourth-tier weapon refiner.
Unable to reliably refine spiritual treasures, fourth-tier magic weapons.
"Sigh, technical talent is really scarce."
Only now did Lu Changsheng truly realize how rare fourth-tier skills were.
Why is it that possessing a third-tier skill allows one to become a guest retainer and offering to various powerful forces?
A fourth-tier skill is something even a Nascent Soul True Monarch would respect, and such a skill could make one a guest of honor in a Nascent Soul faction.
They are extremely rare.
Not only the State of Jin.
The same applies to the states of Jiang, Yue, and Liang.
There is no other weapon refiner who can consistently forge fourth-tier spiritual treasures like him.
"Even if I were willing to train them, it would be extremely difficult to cultivate them into fourth-tier weapon refiners. It would take a long time and require a lot of resources."
These people were able to become top weapon refiners in the Jin Kingdom, so their talent in weapon refining was naturally not bad.
More often than not, there is a lack of top-level mentorship and opportunities to practice.
As long as they are willing to work for him, Lu Changsheng is willing to pass on the weapon-refining techniques of the "Divine Refinement Manual".
It's impossible to spend a lot of resources to give them practice.
Even though Lu Changsheng is not short of resources now, he is not extravagant to this extent.
Unless the other party becomes a fourth-tier weapon refiner and abandons cultivation altogether, working entirely for him and exploiting him, it will be difficult for him to recoup his investment.
"Although Jin, Jiang, and Liangyue do not have fourth-tier weapon refiners, there are quite a few in the entire Northern Region. With my current reputation, I should be able to hire one if I am willing to spend the resources."
"Besides, why should I go to such lengths? I can just go to the Starry Sea to find a weapon refiner."
Lu Changsheng decided to refine the Lesser Mi Chen Banner; he would leave the matter of the fourth-tier spiritual treasure to the Ancestor Zhenhai later.
The opposing Seven Sects of Zhenhai should have fourth-tier weapon refiners.
Even if there isn't a fourth-tier weapon refiner who meets my requirements, there must be one in the vast Starry Sea.
Given his status as the Ancestor of Zhenhai, he could easily persuade him to come.
"As expected, you still need influence; otherwise, how could you manage on your own?"
Lu Changsheng wanted to refine more than just a few more small dust-repelling banners.
He also wanted to use the materials he had gathered to forge a fourth-tier robe for himself and several weapons for his Brahma Demon True Form.
All of these would take several years to refine, so I decided to ask someone for help.
"Congratulations, True Lord, on successfully refining the spiritual treasure!"
The weapon refiners in the weapon refining hall were unaware of Lu Changsheng's thoughts and congratulated him respectfully.
Although they were all grandmasters in their own right, their arrival and subsequent assistance were merely like that of assistants.
They benefited greatly from working with Lu Changsheng in weapon crafting.
I really hope that this True Lord will guide them in weapon crafting more often.
"Thank you for your hard work these past few days."
Although these weapon refiners could not meet Lu Changsheng's needs, he still respected them.
He raised his hand slightly to bestow a reward, then spoke, teaching them some of the weapon-refining techniques from the "Divine Refinement Manual".
"Thank you for transmitting the Dharma, True Lord." The people all looked delighted.
Although it is not difficult for them to inherit skills, they possess fourth-tier inheritances.
Even among fourth-tier skills, there are differences in quality.
The weapon-refining techniques that Lu Changsheng taught them were extremely profound.
"Next, you should study these materials carefully and refine these magical treasures. If they meet my expectations, I will guide you on the next steps."
Lu Changsheng produced several blueprints for magical artifacts and handed them to these people to refine them.
Although he has no shortage of magical treasures, or even spiritual treasures.
But the wives, concubines, and children at home still needed magic weapons.
Therefore, we gave them some blueprints for versatile and high-quality magical artifacts to refine.
"Please rest assured, True Lord."
These weapon refiners immediately accepted the blueprints for the magical artifacts with respectful expressions, preparing to study them carefully and refine the artifacts at their own expense.
Although the replica of the small dust-repelling banner is not perfect.
However, integrating into the Yinming Ghost Sect's earth veins is sufficient for traveling between the Jiang and Jin kingdoms.
After spending half a month with Nangong Mili, Meng Xiaochun, and Yin Yu'e, and some time with his three children, Lu Changsheng entrusted Lu Mengchun's cultivation and the matter of forming her core to Ayouduo, a Nascent Soul True Monarch. Then, through the Mi Chen Banner, he took Qu Zhenzhen back to Bihu Mountain.
Having been away for so long, his son Lu Lingxiao and the Holy Maiden Youyue had already dealt with most of the affairs in Liang Kingdom, so he naturally wouldn't delay any longer and indulge in the pleasures of the land.
(End of this chapter)