txolops Chapter 238 Impersonating the Demon King
Chapter 238 Impersonating the Demon King
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The venomous dragon's gaze then fell upon the magnificent, golden-feathered beast at Luo Ming's feet, which was returning its sharp gaze.
It was actually a level six fire-attribute demonic bird with such pure bloodline! It seemed to have a trace of the Vermilion Bird's bloodline, which was of the same origin and quality as the intense demonic energy on the person in front of him, and even more obvious!
"A demon cultivator who has transformed into human form! And a highly skilled one at that, almost on par with that old bird Feng hope!"
Although level eight can be called a demon cultivator who has transformed into human form, they cannot completely transform and will still retain some demon characteristics. For example, the head of this poisonous dragon has not transformed into a human form at all. Only after reaching level nine can they completely transform into human form.
The venomous dragon instantly made a judgment. Its initial contempt and violence subsided considerably, replaced by deep vigilance and doubt. "To be able to perfectly conceal its demonic characteristics and perfectly transform into a human form, and its cultivation level... I can't quite see through it? The backlash of divine sense, the intense demonic energy, could it be... a demon cultivator at the mid-stage of the Transformation Realm or higher?"
While there are many demon cultivators who have transformed into human form in the Chaotic Star Ocean, those who have reached the mid-stage of the ninth level of transformation are few and far between. It has heard of every single one of them, and has even seen most of them. The one before it has an unfamiliar aura and is definitely not any of those it knows.
Just as the venomous dragon was filled with doubt and uncertainty, secretly weighing its options, Luo Ming was also on tenterhooks. The moment the transformed venomous dragon appeared, he was jolted awake from his seclusion, clearly sensing the overwhelming demonic power and the desperate situation Mingyue was facing.
In a flash, he reacted instantly—fully activating the "Concealing Yuan Technique" to suppress his pure magical energy fluctuations and the special aura of the Flame Wood Body to the extreme.
At the same time, he did not hesitate to activate a secret technique recorded in the "Blood Manual of Ten Thousand Spirits" - "Demon Simulation Technique"!
This technique originally used the essence blood of a refined demon beast to simulate the aura of a specific demon beast, used to disguise or intimidate lower-level demon beasts in certain special situations. Luo Ming used his profound blood and qi as a foundation, and more importantly, he activated the extremely yang spiritual fire that had been cultivated for many years in his dantian!
The Zhiyang Bird is a fire-attribute spiritual bird of heaven and earth. Its origin is intense and pure, and it has a certain innate deterrent effect on poisonous and yin-attribute demonic beasts.
His Fiery Wood Body contains the wondrous symbiosis of wood and fire, which, by consuming a large amount of wood-attribute magic power as fuel for the spiritual fire, makes the spiritual fire he unleashes even more explosive.
Finally, using his divine sense, which had become stronger than that of an ordinary early-stage Nascent Soul cultivator due to his great progress in cultivation over the years, as a barrier, he skillfully guided and amplified this simulated "blazing demonic energy," and launched a violent counterattack and interference against the probing divine sense from the outside.
With the assistance of the Heavenly Mirror Hermit, and by employing multiple methods simultaneously, they actually managed to create the illusion of an "unfathomable transformed fire-attribute demon cultivator" in a hurry, temporarily fooling this level eight poisonous dragon!
The venomous dragon narrowed its eyes, its ferocity concealed, but its vigilance remained. It spoke slowly, its voice still hoarse, but less arrogant than before, more probing: "So this woman is one of your subordinates. There was some misunderstanding earlier." It paused briefly, staring intently at Luo Ming. "May I ask which branch of my demon race you belong to, brother? And how should I address you?"
It directly asks about the origin of the creature, seemingly just casual small talk, but in reality, it is verifying its guesses. This is also a common way for demons to confirm identities and divide territories when they meet.
Luo Ming's mind raced, knowing the other party's suspicions hadn't subsided. Impersonating a known transformed demon cultivator in the Chaotic Star Sea was too risky; he'd be easily exposed. His mind quickly reviewed the information he had previously gathered about the demon race, and a bold idea instantly formed.
A perfectly measured air of indifference and detachment, befitting a high-ranking being, appeared on his face. As if unconcerned by the other party's probing, he slowly said, "To be honest, Brother Jiao, I am not a member of this sea demon race."
He paused deliberately before continuing, his tone carrying an indescribable arrogance and aloofness, "I come from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons of the Great Jin Dynasty. I am honored by the kindness of the brothers of the various tribes in the valley, who address me as 'King Ming.' Years ago, I was curious about what lay at the end of this far north, so I spent twenty years traversing it in my physical body. I only arrived here half a year ago and am currently recuperating on this island. I wonder if Brother Jiao could tell me which sea this is?"
"The Great Jin Dynasty? The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons?!" Upon hearing this, the Poisonous Flood Dragon's dark golden vertical pupils suddenly contracted, bursting forth with astonishing brilliance! Its massive body even leaned forward slightly, revealing the shock in its heart.
The Great Jin Dynasty! That holy land for cultivators in the human realm, its spiritual energy and abundance of rare and precious materials are unparalleled in the entire human realm!
Although it had never been there, it had heard the name many times from the Golden Flood Dragon King, a higher-ranking member of its clan who ruled over the vast seas! Especially the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, which was the core territory occupied by the demon race of the Great Jin Dynasty, with overwhelming power. It was said that there was even a demon cultivator ancestor at the Nascent Soul stage who was stationed there! It was the supreme hall in the hearts of countless demon beasts and demon cultivators!
The title "Ming King" sounds extraordinary! Latest plot: Click to follow. As a member of the demon race, he knew that the title of "King" was not something to be used casually.
To be able to reign supreme in a place like the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, even if it's just a title accorded to some demon cultivators, means one's strength is absolutely top-tier! Only a leader of a powerful demon clan would be given such a title! No wonder his aura is so obscure and difficult to discern!
In an instant, most of the doubts in the Poison Dragon's heart disappeared, replaced by a complex emotion in the face of the "Great Jin Demon King" and the "visitor from the Holy Land"—a mixture of vigilance, curiosity, and a hint of barely perceptible awe.
The fact that the other party could mention the Great Jin Ten Thousand Demon Valley, coupled with the aura on his body that even he couldn't see through, had largely dispelled the doubts this transformed poisonous dragon had about Luo Ming's identity.
"So it's Brother Ming from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons in the Great Jin Dynasty! My apologies for not recognizing you!"
The Poisonous Flood Dragon's tone became noticeably more polite, even carrying a hint of magnanimity. "This place is the Chaotic Star Sea, separated from the Great Jin, the holy land of cultivation, by more than a billion miles! Countless perilous and desolate places lie between us! To be honest, Brother Ming, my clan's Golden Flood Dragon King once traveled far and wide and was fortunate enough to reach the Great Jin. Even with his extraordinary abilities, it took him more than ten years to fly from the eastern part of the Chaotic Star Sea to the Great Jin, traversing many dangerous seas and even encountering spatial storms along the way! Brother Ming, to be able to travel such a distance from the far north to arrive here is truly awe-inspiring; I, the Flood Dragon, admire you greatly!"
Upon hearing this, Luo Ming's face first showed a perfectly timed expression of "sudden realization" and "subtle shock," as if he had just realized that he had landed in such a distant and unfamiliar sea. But this "shock" was fleeting, quickly replaced by a powerful confidence.
"This is the Chaotic Star Sea... I've heard of it." Luo Ming's tone was calm, as if he were talking about something insignificant. "So it's only been a little over ten years since we returned to the Great Jin from the east side of this sea."
He raised his head slightly, his gaze fixed on the endless sea, his eyes distant and carrying an air of dominance over the world. "After I rest here for a while and recover some of the energy I've lost over the years, I'll fly back directly. I can enjoy the scenery of this endless sea along the way."
His tone was so matter-of-fact, as if flying for more than a decade and traversing countless dangerous places was as easy and ordinary as going out for a spring outing for him!
This effortless and unfathomable demeanor, combined with the intense demonic energy within and the pure-blooded level-six spirit bird beneath his feet, instantly made Luo Ming's disguise as a demon cultivator even more imposing, mysterious, and unpredictable!
The venomous dragon's vertical pupils contracted slightly again. This reaction from the other party... either meant they were truly powerful enough to disregard this long and perilous journey, or they were simply arrogant and ignorant. But considering the demonic aura that made even its own divine sense burn, and the fact that the other party came from the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons... the venomous dragon leaned more towards the former.
"Brother Mingwang is indeed incredibly powerful and has an extraordinary demeanor! I, Jiao, admire you!" The Poisonous Jiao laughed heartily, offering a compliment, but his mind was racing. If the other party was truly a top-tier demon cultivator from the Great Jin's Ten Thousand Demon Valley, his strength and background were unfathomable. To antagonize him for the sake of a human female cultivator with decent aptitude would be extremely unwise.
Moreover, this matter only involved one of the other party's subordinates stealing the Wind Spirit Essence from Feng hope's junior; it had nothing to do with him. Getting entangled with it would be of no benefit to him.
But retreating like this would seem a bit embarrassing, and besides... he glanced at the fat sunbird on Luo Ming's shoulder, a flash of greed in his eyes.
This fire-attribute spirit bird is truly rare, and it subtly counters him. If he were to encounter it alone, he would not hesitate to capture and devour it, using its spirit fire to temper his poisonous body and increase his resistance to this type of spirit fire.
However, judging from the aura emanating from this mysterious demon cultivator, he is very likely a level nine demon bird of the same kind as this bird. Although he is not afraid of the other party due to the environment of the sea, he will not gain any advantage if a real fight breaks out.
Just as the venomous dragon was weighing the pros and cons, pondering how to make a graceful exit or whether it could gain some other benefits from this "Ming King," Luo Ming seemed to see through its thoughts. He spoke slowly again, his tone still calm, but carrying a subtle, almost imperceptible, pressure of authority befitting a superior:
"Brother Jiao, my subordinate was ignorant and rashly got involved in the struggle with those little guys, disturbing you. I apologize on her behalf. Consider this Wind Spirit Essence as an apology. I will recuperate for a while and prepare to fly back to the Great Jin soon, so I won't keep you any longer, Brother Jiao."
After Luo Ming finished speaking, he took the Wind Spirit Essence from Mingyue's hand, controlled it with his divine sense, and sent it to the poisonous dragon.
These words, while polite, also implied a desire to see the guest off. They gave the other party a way out, showing the respect of this foreign demon king for the local demon race, while also indicating that he wanted to recuperate here and implying that he would go into seclusion and no longer receive guests.
At the same time, the intense demonic energy within Luo Ming's body seemed to ripple slightly "unintentionally," and the Fat Sun Bird on his shoulder straightened its body at the right moment. A flash of light appeared on its crimson-gold feathers, emitting an even purer yang aura, which was faintly aimed at the cold demonic energy of the Poisonous Dragon.
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