txolops Chapter 2639 Poseidon 72nd
Chapter 2639 Poseidon 72nd
Chen Sha Demon Lord cursed the witch in his heart. With Xiu Niang's strength, capturing a mere demon king-level Nine Nether Clan demoness would be a piece of cake. Why would she need to pay any price?
He couldn't help but regret that he had acted too eagerly just now. This witch dared to ask for the Blood Essence, clearly trying to raise the price on the spot.
Even knowing this, he still had to hold his nose and continue the conversation. The treasure that the embroiderer had brought out was indeed quite 'extraordinary'. After the Nine Nether Abyss was sealed off, the Nine Nether Demons in the outside world became increasingly rare, and the Nine Nether Body was even more extremely rare in the world. Once this opportunity was gone, it would be gone forever.
The others watched the two clash with great interest, which gave the embroiderer a chance to find out about the background of this Chen Sha Demon Lord.
Although Wang Chenzi and the others were somewhat tempted, they were not as eager as Chen Sha Demon Lord. Seeing that the embroiderer dared to offer the price of the Blood-Weeping Spirit Marrow, they all backed down.
If the Nine Nether Body is indeed a superior cauldron as the legends describe, it would greatly benefit the Demon Lord. However, it would require spending a huge sum of money to buy this witch, nurturing her to the peak of the Demon King realm, and concocting various secret medicines before the Demon Lords could enjoy it.
It's unknown how many years will pass, and besides, these secret medicines are made from rare and precious ingredients, so they're not easy to prepare.
Everyone has their own standards, and it may not be worthwhile to spend so much energy and resources cultivating a furnace.
The only exception was the Demon Lord Chen Sha. He might have cultivated some special technique that required the Nine Netherworld Body to harmonize it. It is said that the inheritance of the Blood-Weeping Spirit Mansion often goes to extremes, even including methods that burn one's own essence and blood to gain cultivation speed and supernatural power.
It seems the Demon Lord Chen Sha is definitely going to suffer this blow. Fortunately, no one is competing with him, otherwise the Embroiderer would only have struck even harder.
The Demon Lord Chen Sha's expression shifted constantly. He then spoke to the Embroiderer telepathically. The Embroiderer smiled sweetly but shook her head firmly. After several exchanges, the Demon Lord Chen Sha's face grew increasingly grim.
Although the crowd couldn't hear it, they watched with great interest.
Finally, after some unknown condition was offered by the Demon Lord Chen Sha, the embroiderer relented, her lips parted slightly, and she said with a smile, "It is this girl's good fortune to be valued so highly by Fellow Daoist Chen Sha..."
With that, she flicked her water sleeves, and the ice coffin floated toward Chen Sha Demon Lord.
The Demon Lord Chen Sha got what he wanted, but he couldn't express his joy. He shook his head with a wry smile and put away the ice coffin.
Qin Sang withdrew her gaze, still pondering the connection between the Nine Nether Demon Clan and the Nine Nether Demonic Fire. If there was a connection between the two, then her disguise as a member of the Nine Nether Demon Clan would provide her with a flawless identity.
What's even better is that the Nine Nether Abyss is sealed off, making it very difficult to encounter the Nine Nether Demons outside, so the other side has no way to verify it.
However, Qin Sang did not sense any aura from this witch that was of the same origin as the Nine Nether Demonic Flame. He also could not possibly spend a huge sum of money and risk offending the Chen Sha Demon Lord just to verify such a thing by buying the witch.
Qin Sang secretly felt that the trip was worthwhile, as he not only broadened his horizons but also encountered clues about the Nine Great Bright Seals.
At this moment, only one suspense remained in this trade fair, and all eyes were focused on the withered bone evil lord.
The Bone Demon Lord opened his triangular eyes, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone, making them feel uneasy, as if they had been licked by a venomous snake's tongue.
Have you all made up your minds?
Everyone knew what he meant. They looked at each other. Qin Sang, Madam Yu Shen, and Chen Sha Demon Lord clearly had no interest in the Blood-Weeping Spirit Marrow, while the others, including Xiu Niang, were somewhat tempted.
Qin Sang noticed that Demon Lord Luo Luo also seemed uninterested in the Bloodstained Spirit Marrow, and was instead enjoying his fragrant tea.
At this moment, Master Su turned to Luo Luo Demon Lord and said something, then suddenly bowed and sighed, "I am willing to go, but I need to know the identity of that fellow Daoist first."
Seeing that Master Su was going to compete, Xiu Niang and the others lost interest. Apart from the Evil Lord of the Withered Bones, no one present dared to say that they were sure to defeat Master Su.
Unexpectedly, Wang Chenzi, who was sitting to Qin Sang's right, suddenly tapped the jade table with his finger. "I am not very talented, but the treasures that the Evil Lord has brought out are too tempting. I would like to try them out as well. I hope Fellow Daoist Su will not be offended."
As he spoke, he bowed slightly to Mr. Su from afar.
Mr. Su, being a free spirit, waved his hand and said, "Island Lord, you flatter me. Let the Evil Lord decide!"
Under everyone's watchful eyes, the Bone Demon Lord rolled up the Blood-Weeping Spiritual Marrow and sneered, "Good! Very good! Master Su, Island Master Wang, with the two of you here, I don't need to invite anyone else. However, there's only one spot available, so the two of you will be traveling with me to a place shortly..."
The Bone Demon Lord didn't say where he was going, but it's likely he was going to see his mysterious friend.
This trade fair can now be declared over. Apart from Qin Sang, most of the Demon Lords present can leave satisfied.
The Bone Demon Lord stood up and walked out of the pavilion. The Star Demon Lord and Wang Chenzi bowed to everyone and quickly followed.
After exchanging a few banter with the embroiderer, Master Su and Demon Lord Luo Luo flew away together. Before leaving, Demon Lord Luo Luo reminded Qin Sang to meet at a market town at nightfall that evening.
"Fellow Daoists, farewell!" The Demon Lord Liu Sui and his wife followed closely behind and departed.
In the blink of an eye, only Qin Sang and the other two remained in the pavilion.
Seeing that Lady Jade Goddess was about to leave, the embroiderer pleaded softly, "This island is so deserted, Lady Jade Goddess, please stay with me for a few more days!"
She feigned sorrow, appearing pitiful enough to evoke pity, but unfortunately, Lady Jade Goddess did not know how to cherish a beautiful woman, coldly saying, "Let your Su Lang come back to keep you company!"
He then turned to Qin Sang and asked, "What are your plans, Fellow Daoist Qingfeng?"
"I have long admired the Seventy-Two Workshops of the Sea God and would like to take this opportunity to visit them," Qin Sang said.
The so-called Seventy-Two Markets of the Sea God refers to the seventy-two largest markets in the sea area controlled by the Sea God Temple.
The seventy-two districts are scattered across this vast sea area. In addition to these seventy-two large districts, there are also numerous smaller markets surrounding them, all bustling and prosperous, and considered the core of the entire Star Sand Sea. Each of the seventy-two districts has a different function, offering everything from rare and precious materials and spiritual pills to magical artifacts, cultivation techniques, and secret arts. Moreover, with the Sea God Temple maintaining order, no one dares to act recklessly, making it a place that countless cultivators of the Star Sand Sea dream of visiting.
Lady Jade Goddess nodded and handed Qin Sang a jade talisman. "I need to return to my residence to make preparations. One of the seventy-two wards, the Bewitching Whale Ward, is near my residence... With this talisman, you can directly enter and exit my residence in the future."
The place where Demon Lord Luo Luo and he had agreed to meet was also in the Whale Enchanting Pavilion.
Qin Sang accepted the jade talisman, thanked the lady, and left with her, intending to see what this person was really up to after buying the relic.
The two rose on the clouds, flew out of the embroiderer's dojo, and headed towards another residence.
Under the blazing sun, with a vast expanse of waves beneath them, how is this scene any different from the Eastern Sea of the Spirit Realm? Judging solely from these beautiful views, it is hard to imagine that this is a world heading towards decay and emptiness.
Qin Sang sighed more than once that the real demon realm was very different from the demon realm he had imagined, which was full of natural disasters.
However, the reason such a beautiful scene can exist is because others in the north have blocked the invasion of the demonic tide. Natural disasters can only cause chaos in a place or a region, but the demonic tide will invade an entire world, and that is the most terrifying calamity.
Lady Jade Goddess remained silent, and Qin Sang also showed great patience.
Just as he was letting his thoughts wander, the bell on Lady Jade Goddess's wrist suddenly rang out.
She raised her wrist in front of her, nodded slightly, and said calmly, "That vixen is quick."
Then she turned to Qin Sang and said, "The embroiderer has brought over all the information related to this relic. She didn't pay much attention when investigating its transmission process, and the clues ended with a dead man. However, with the intelligence capabilities of the Jade Embroidery Palace, mobilizing some resources is something that others can only dream of. I may not be able to do better than her."
Qin Sang asked curiously, "Why is Madam so certain that I will be interested in this relic?"
"I trust my own judgment!"
Lady Jade Goddess said confidently, "At the gathering just now, fellow Daoist, you all saw it. Your rival for the Cleansing Heart Essence was able to persuade the Evil Lord of Withered Bones to willingly offer up the Weeping Blood Spirit Essence to persuade Master Su. It's not that I look down on you, fellow Daoist, but do you really think you can compete with such an opponent?"
Qin Sang remained silent.
"If you feel that the Seven Aperture Bright Pill is not enough, I will also provide this relic, as well as clues related to it. I will utilize the resources of the Underworld Ancestor Mountain, but I cannot guarantee how much we will ultimately find," Lady Jade God said frankly.
"Madam, you have truly been plotting this all along!"
Qin Sang sighed, "Don't you know that the more Madam acts like this, the more worried I become? At the very least, Madam should let me know what she wants me to do for you."
After a moment of contemplation, Lady Jade Goddess finally revealed the truth: "Help me set up a grand formation and sit in charge of one of its key points."
Qin Sang knew that Madam Yu Shen's purpose was nothing more than a few things, but this answer was somewhat ambiguous.
What he was curious about was, "Is this formation extremely complex? Why didn't you invite other fellow Daoists to the gathering, such as Master Su and Island Master Wangchenzi, whose strength far surpasses mine?"
That's the reason!
Lady Jade Goddess bluntly stated, "They are either too powerful or have too deep a background, which I cannot control. The person who sets up the formation only needs to have the cultivation of a Demon Lord; their strength is irrelevant."
She paused, then said, "Fellow Daoist, there's no need to press further. Revealing this much is already my limit, unless you agree to swear an oath with me. Fellow Daoist, there's no need to rush into a decision. There are still three months until the Three Venerables' Gathering, and news will be released gradually during that time."
Having said all she had to say, Lady Jade God pointed ahead and said, "The Whale Enchanting Pavilion is just ahead. Please proceed, fellow Daoist."
Qin Sang cupped his hands in farewell to Madam Jade Goddess, secretly making plans in his heart.
The Seven Aperture Bright Pill was irrelevant; the relic was related to the Nine Great Bright Seals, and he wanted to obtain it if given the chance.
Madam Yu Shen's words were not entirely true, treating him as an easy target, which made Qin Sang both amused and exasperated. He had no grudge against Madam Yu Shen, and their several encounters had been quite pleasant. If this woman harbored ill intentions, Qin Sang would definitely give her a big surprise.
Having thought this through, Qin Sang had decided to accept Lady Jade's conditions. He glanced back, but Lady Jade had already vanished into the vast sea of clouds.
At this moment, the Whale Pavilion had appeared at the horizon.
It is said that the seventy-two neighborhoods of the Sea God each have a different appearance. Looking at the Mijingfang neighborhood from a distance, it looks like it is built on the back of a giant whale, and like a giant whale in the sea, it rises to the surface during the day and sinks into the water at night.
Every night, once the last batch of tickets is sold, the Whale Market closes and refuses to accept outside visitors.
In the distance, the sky above the Whale Enchanting Market could be seen with rainbow-like lights weaving into a net, as cultivators came and went. Unlike other markets, most of the cultivators entering the Whale Enchanting Market used various supernatural treasures to conceal their true appearances, but of course, in Qin Sang's eyes, they were all useless.
Qin Sang glanced around and saw many cultivators who either had strange appearances or, although they looked human, had an aura that was clearly different from that of humans.
Like the Spirit Realm, the Demon Realm, besides powerful races such as humans and the True Radiance Holy Race, also has many weak races. Most of these weak races in the Star Sand Sea choose to attach themselves to the Sea God Temple, relying on the temple for protection.
It is said that the 'Sea God' protects all living beings, and the Sea God Temple does just that, treating all races equally. That is why you can see so many different races in the 72 Sea God's Quarters.
"My esteemed sir, how many whale bones would you like to purchase?"
As soon as Qin Sang landed at the entrance of the Whale Enchanting Pavilion, she was stopped by a guard.
Regardless of the other party's cultivation level, they always address them as "Supreme One".
"What is the significance of these whale bones?" Qin Sang asked.
"Is this your first time here, Your Excellency?"
The guards were not surprised; as the gathering of the Three Venerables drew near, more and more cultivators were being attracted to the area.
"Let me introduce you. You can think of whale bones as legal documents. Different parts of the whale bone can be used in different situations, with the skull being the most prestigious. Only those who possess the skull can enter the Whale Palace, which has everything, including the most important midnight auction, where the prices are, of course, the highest..."
Upon hearing the end, Qin Sang thought to himself that the Bewitching Whale Pavilion had a somewhat decadent and extravagant atmosphere. In fact, most of the seventy-two pavilions were like this, prioritizing enjoyment, which was something most cultivators liked. It was just that the Bewitching Whale Pavilion had more variety.
The only thing that could pique Qin Sang's interest was the final auction, but it was unlikely that there would be any treasures that would truly capture his heart.
After buying whale bones with magic stones, Qin Sang entered the Whale Enchanting Workshop. Suddenly sensing something, she turned around and saw Demon Lord Luo Luo gracefully landing, smiling as he said, "Did I keep you waiting long, fellow Daoist?"
Unexpectedly, Demon Lord Luo Luo arrived so quickly. Qin Sang asked, "I just got here myself. How did things go with Master Su?"
Luo Luo Demon Lord shook his head, "We just parted ways. Fellow Daoist Su risked everything for that jar of Blood-Weeping Spirit Marrow, but unfortunately I can't help him."
As they spoke, the two walked side by side into the market, and were immediately greeted by a strange fragrance. It was so strong that it gave people a somewhat decadent feeling.
Luo Luo Demon Lord paused briefly, then a look of emotion crossed his face. "Everyone says that those who indulge in pleasure and are ruled by the six desires are all corrupt cultivators. Being a corrupt cultivator doesn't seem so bad; it makes one's life worthwhile. When the demonic tide comes, no matter how firm your Dao heart is, you will all be dust!"
"Fellow Daoist, are you so pessimistic about the current situation?"
Qin Sang asked in a deep voice. He had come to see Demon Lord Luo Luo in order to extract more information about the demon tide from him.
This man, who had once fought on the front lines against the demonic tide, seemed to indicate that the situation in the north was not optimistic. (End of Chapter)