txolops Chapter 335 Blood River Demon
Chapter 335 Blood River Demon
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Standing in the square.
Li Ping focused his consciousness into the transmission talisman in his hand and began to examine it one by one.
A moment later, he rubbed his hands together to destroy the three communication talismans, a thoughtful expression on his face.
What Yan Hengchuan said in the three transmission talismans were mostly insignificant little things, but Li Ping saw something unusual in them.
For example, one of these messages...
The academy demanded the return of the magic treasure, the Seal of All Living Beings, from the Yuling Sect, asking Old Demon Lu to return it. However, the Yuling Sect flatly refused, and the two sides continued to argue.
The reason Li Ping was drawn to this message was not because of the magical artifact, the Seal of All Living Beings, but because of the timing of the academy's demand for it.
According to Yan Hengchuan's description in the transmission talisman, the Seal of All Living Beings was once held by Xiao Changkong, the number one cultivator in the Western Wilderness. However, in the great battle a hundred years ago, Xiao Changkong died at the hands of Old Demon Lu, and the Seal of All Living Beings fell into Old Demon Lu's hands as a result.
Later, under the coercion of Old Demon Lu, the academy had no choice but to detonate the protective formation of Donghua Mountain and withdraw from Donghua Mountain.
For over a century, the academy has never given up on reclaiming Donghua Mountain.
However, under the leadership of Lu Laomo, Donghua Mountain was transformed into a public market.
This approach takes into account the interests of all forces in the Western Wilderness, except for the Academy.
Even sects like the Crimson Flame Sect and Purple Cloud Valley, which also belong to the Guardian Alliance, are unwilling to see the Academy return to Donghua Mountain, creating a subtle entanglement within the Guardian Alliance.
Since Xiao Changkong's death and the loss of Donghua Mountain and Qingyun Secret Realm, the Academy, while still the number one sect in the Western Wilderness in terms of strength, has seen a significant decline in its control over the Weidao Alliance.
He could no longer command the same level of influence within the Defenders of the Way Alliance as before.
Therefore, they could only silently lick their wounds and wait for a more favorable opportunity.
Until recently, Huang Yunzi of Ziyun Valley passed away, and Xu Guike killed two Core Formation cultivators from various Western Regions kingdoms.
Overall, the cultivation world of the five kingdoms, led by Yue, suffered a major blow.
With the Crimson Flame Sect left to fend for itself, the Academy may have regained control of the discourse within the Defenders Alliance.
Now, their demand for the Seal of All Living Beings from the Spirit Control Sect might be a test of the sect's capabilities.
To test whether Old Demon Lu is still alive and whether he will return to the Western Wilderness!
In a one-on-one battle, Lu Laomo killed Xiao Changkong, the original number one cultivator in the Western Wilderness, and became the new number one person in the Western Wilderness.
With him present, the academy lacked the confidence to wage war.
However, Old Demon Lu has been missing in the Western Wilderness for nearly a hundred years. Even with the longevity of a Core Formation cultivator, he is nearing the end of his lifespan.
If he dies, or he never returns to the Western Wilderness.
The academy can use the excuse that the Imperial Spirit Gate has not returned the Seal of All Living Beings to start a war and reclaim Donghua Mountain.
Li Ping pondered silently: "If a major war really breaks out, I might be able to take advantage of the chaos to deal with Old Monster Chi Lei and Old Demon Wu."
Making a note of this, Li Ping returned to the main hall and continued his arduous cultivation.
Just as he was immersed in asceticism.
The Kingdom of Chariots and Cavalry in the Western Wilderness and Eastern Regions.
Above a desolate mountain, six figures in scholar's robes trapped a black-robed cultivator in the middle.
The black-robed cultivator was thin and frail, with long, mottled hair hanging loosely. Several bulging spirit beast pouches hung from his waist, and his long, narrow face had a pair of triangular features, making him look quite fierce.
However, being surrounded by six people of the same level, including Qiu Changfeng, a late-stage Core Formation cultivator, even though this man with triangular eyes had a fierce personality, he couldn't be fierce at all at this moment.
He couldn't understand how he had suddenly fallen into this predicament when all he had planned to do was bring his natal spirit insect to Rotten Peach Valley to absorb the unique "miasma" of the place in order to cultivate a supernatural power.
"My whereabouts are classified. How did they know I would come here?" The triangular-eyed old man thought gloomily.
Despite his inner rage to curse, the triangular-eyed old man forced a smile and said, "I just happened to be passing by and didn't expect to run into you fellow Daoists from the academy. I'll take my leave now."
"Old Monster Jin, you don't need to test me anymore."
Qiu Changfeng stared at the triangular-eyed old man: "To tell you the truth, the 'Peach Blossom Corrupting Heart Miasma' secret technique that you obtained at the exchange meeting was a gift I specially gave to you. With your Corrupting Heart Worm, it's impossible that you wouldn't be interested in this secret technique, and to cultivate this secret technique, Peach Blossom Miasma is indispensable. In the entire Cheqi Kingdom, only Rotten Peach Valley can collect this kind of miasma, and we have been waiting for you here for several years."
Upon hearing this, the triangular-eyed old man was taken aback at first, and then he couldn't help but curse his own greed and the other party's shamelessness in his heart.
Now that he was under someone else's roof, he had no choice but to bow his head. The triangular-eyed old man smiled obsequiously and said, "I wonder what business Fellow Daoist Qiu has with me? I will certainly cooperate."
Then, he changed the subject, saying, "However, this is the territory of the Yuling Sect. It might not be appropriate for you fellow Daoists to stay here for long. If Elder Lu finds out..."
"Boom!"
As soon as Qiu Changfeng finished speaking, the triangular-eyed old man's body suddenly exploded. In the spreading blood mist, more than ten pitch-black spirit insects flapped their wings and flew in all directions at a terrifying speed, trying to escape the encirclement.
Jin Yong's decision to self-destruct his physical body was undeniably decisive, but his efforts were in vain.
With a well-intentioned but unprepared attack, and six against one, let alone a mere mid-stage Core Formation cultivator, even a late-stage Core Formation cultivator would have no chance of escape.
A few moments later.
Qiu Changfeng held a blurry divine soul in his hand, which was constantly flashing with azure light. The blurry divine soul trembled slightly, as if it was enduring immense pain and was about to collapse at any moment.
After searching the soul, a burst of azure light erupted from Qiu Changfeng's hand, crushing Jin Laoguai's soul into dust.
"Junior Brother Qiu, how is it?" Yan Changqiu asked with a smile.
Qiu Changfeng nodded, then shook his head: "Old Monster Jin only knows that Old Demon Lu left the Western Wilderness more than a hundred years ago, not long after the destruction of the Qingyun Secret Realm, and has never returned since. But whether Old Demon Lu is alive or dead, and where he is now, he does not know."
"Is that so?" Yan Changqiu frowned.
They all knew very well how powerful Senior Brother Xiao was when he wielded the Seal of All Living Beings.
However, Senior Brother Xiao, who possessed such strength, ultimately died at the hands of Old Demon Lu, which made them deeply fear Old Demon Lu.
Without figuring out Lu Laomo's current situation, they really don't have the confidence to restart the war.
Qiu Changfeng glanced at the other five people: "Let's leave Cheqi Kingdom first, otherwise if the Yuling Sect finds out, it will be a reason for us to talk."
"Yes, Headmaster!" All five responded.
After concealing the traces of the battle, the six quietly departed.
No one knew that the six Core Formation cultivators of the academy dared to venture deep into the Cheqi Kingdom, directly kill a Core Formation elder of the Yuling Sect, and search his soul.
Apart from the Imperial Spirit Gate.
The moment Jin Laoguai's life tablet shattered, the Yuling Sect already knew of his demise.
……
one year later.
After Li Ping emerged from seclusion, he first summoned Meng Wanjun to inquire about the situation of the Wildfire Sparrow, learning that everything was fine. Only then did he walk to the plaza and retrieve the communication talisman that was fluttering haphazardly within the barrier.
With his hand forming a communication talisman, Li Ping immersed his consciousness into it and began to examine it carefully.
But after reading the contents of the transmission talisman, a strange expression appeared on his face: "Li Jingyu has reappeared in the world and forcibly killed an elder of the Yuling Sect within the territory of Cheqi Kingdom. He is now wanted by the Yuling Sect?"
Li Jingyu had previously killed two Core Formation cultivators from the Hehuan Sect and Sheng Hu, a cultivator from the Weidao Alliance, making him a formidable figure. He was also wanted by both the Hehuan Sect and the Weidao Alliance.
His latest move, killing a Core Formation elder of the Yuling Sect, has caused a huge uproar in the Western Wilderness cultivation world.
Core Formation cultivators are no small matter, but Li Jingyu killed four of them in one go.
So bloodthirsty and so powerful... that even low-level cultivators in the Western Wilderness tremble at the mere mention of his name.
Some even gave him the nickname "Danmo" (meaning "Dan Demon")!
Dan refers to his extremely high level of alchemy skills; he is a third-level alchemist.
The demon is simple; as the name suggests, he is a serial killer.
"Who exactly is spreading rumors about me?" Li Ping was both amused and exasperated.
He had already decided to shelve the alias Li Jingyu.
In retrospect, they have become scapegoats used by some to conceal their identities and frame others.
Li Ping could vaguely guess that the ones who made the move were probably cultivators from the academy. After reorganizing their internal affairs and failing to get the desired results by 'demanding the Seal of All Living Beings,' they probably chose a more direct method to test the waters.
However, since the Defenders Alliance and the four sects of the Demonic Path had not completely broken off relations, after they killed someone, they arranged the scene to look like Li Jingyu had made the move, in order to cover up the traces.
Anyway, given Li Jingyu's personality, it's not surprising that he would kill a demonic cultivator.
"Anyway, I won't appear as Li Jingyu again. Do whatever you want." Li Ping pondered for a moment, then shook his head and returned to the main hall to cultivate.
one year later.
The Wildfire Sparrow had reached the edge of advancing and had fallen into a deep sleep.
Li Ping arrived at the square and took down another communication talisman.
The message in the transmission talisman was simple: Li Jingyu appeared in the Qi Kingdom and killed a Core Formation elder of the Divine Dragon Palace, which enraged the Defenders Alliance, leading to an increased manhunt for him.
Shenlong Mansion was originally the sect that ruled the Yuan Kingdom. After the Yuan Kingdom was occupied by the demonic path, the cultivators of Shenlong Mansion retreated to the Qi Kingdom and attached themselves to the academy.
As a result, one of their Core Formation elders was killed by Li Jingyu on Qi territory.
"Is this retaliation from the four major sects of the demonic path? But why are you also using Li Jingyu's identity? Does this identity have some special bonus?" Li Ping was speechless for a long time after reading the message.
Another year passed.
Li Ping checked the communication talisman sent by Yan Hengchuan and found that "Li Jingyu" had been even busier this year.
At the beginning of the year, he appeared at the Nine Nether Sect and killed a Core Formation elder. At the end of the year, he came to the territory of the Defender Alliance and killed another Core Formation cultivator from the Crimson Flame Sect.
Unbeknownst to them, as many as seven Core Formation cultivators had died at the hands of 'Li Jingyu,' which was utterly shocking.
The title "Danmo" was no longer sufficient to describe Li Jingyu; his nickname became "Blood River Old Demon," roughly meaning that he had slaughtered so many that the Western Wilderness was awash in blood.
"Li Jingyu claims to be responsible for the deaths of all Core Formation cultivators in the Western Wilderness, right?"
Li Ping was completely numb.