txolops Chapter 185 The Sage's Mediation
Chapter 185 The Sage's Mediation
"Laughing? Fellow Daoist Lu Ya probably doesn't understand that all of today's troubles originated from your demon race."
"If you hadn't intervened in the human wars, why would I have needed to take action against the demon race?"
Taibai's words were filled with undisguised contempt, as if the demon prince before him was no different from the dust beneath his feet.
Lu Ya felt a surge of anger rising within him, yet he felt utterly powerless.
Taibai's Taoist cultivation is unfathomable; a direct confrontation would be unwise.
He suppressed his anger and tried to reason with them.
"Even so, you have already killed three demon saints of my clan! Isn't that enough to settle old scores?"
"To let it go? Fellow Daoist, do you not know the principle that possessing a treasure is a crime?"
With such a vicious curse as the Seven Arrows of Nailhead in your hands, I cannot sleep or eat in peace.
If you harbor resentment and act in secret, wouldn't I be unable to defend myself against it?
Lu Ya's heart sank; the other party had indeed come for that item.
This treasure has already been exposed and can no longer be hidden, but it is absolutely impossible to ask him to hand it over so easily.
He forced a seemingly sincere expression onto his face and said urgently:
"Fellow Daoist, you are wise! Although I do not possess the Seven Arrows of Nailhead Book, I do know a little about it. You should know that that spiritual treasure is almost useless against cultivators at the Quasi-Saint level and above!"
Li Bai didn't believe a single word of these words.
The so-called uselessness against Quasi-Saints is simply because Quasi-Saint cultivators have severed their three corpses and can use clones to take their place in the tribulation.
However, he cultivated the Great Dao of the Primordial Golden Immortal, which did not sever the three corpses, nor did it involve good or evil. His entire being was bound to his true self, and what he feared most was this kind of curse-killing technique that directly targeted the source.
He couldn't afford to take that risk; having his name recorded on the Investiture of the Gods was definitely not what he wanted.
"It seems you're determined not to hand it over, fellow Daoist. In that case, I'll have no choice but to come and collect it myself!"
Before the words were even finished, the attack came down like a sudden storm.
"Fellow Daoist! I have already recognized Goddess Nuwa as my godmother! If you dare to harm me, Goddess Nuwa will certainly not stand idly by!"
In a short while, the demon cultivators guarding Lu Ya were shot down like autumn leaves, either dead or injured.
Behind Taibai, thousands of sword energies condensed once more, coldly pointing towards the isolated Lu Ya.
In despair, Lu Ya could only hoarsely shout out his last resort.
However, this threat sounded weak and ineffective to Taibai.
Although he respected the sage Nuwa, he also knew that the sage was detached from worldly affairs and would not easily intervene in such struggles.
"This matter concerns my life and death, and even if the Goddess Nuwa herself were to come, she might not necessarily show favoritism towards you."
Taibai said no more, raised his hand and grabbed, and a tremendous force instantly grabbed Lu Ya, pulling him into the air and making him unable to move.
"Hand it over."
Lu Ya was gripped by an invisible force, his face flushed red, but his eyes shone with the last pride of the Golden Crow Prince.
"Hmph, I am the son of the Demon Emperor Jun, how could I bow down to you? Besides, I do not possess a magical treasure like the Seven Arrows of Nailhead!"
"In that case, fellow Daoist, why don't you try this!"
After saying that, Taibai fixed Lu Ya in mid-air, then summoned a whip, which was also covered with the Five Elements and Devouring Laws.
The whip left a trail of spurts and struck Lu Ya's shoulder hard.
Where the whip fell, it not only took away a piece of flesh and blood, but also a devouring force entered his body, ruthlessly seizing his magic power and essence.
Each lash sent his body trembling violently, leaving his wounds a bloody mess, and forcibly swallowing up wisps of Daoist energy and golden light.
His screams grew louder and louder, echoing across the now silent battlefield, sounding particularly jarring.
The remaining demon cultivators below were filled with rage and indignation as they watched their prince suffer such torture.
Several demon generals, blinded by their own fervor, roared and soared into the sky in an attempt to rescue them.
Unfortunately, courage is meaningless in the face of an absolute disparity in strength.
Before they even got close, they were struck by the sword energy that Taibai casually swung, and their cultivation was completely destroyed.
Time passed amidst Lu Ya's incessant screams of agony, and the flogging finally ceased a full quarter of an hour later.
At this moment, Lu Ya had long lost his princely dignity; his body was covered in blood, and not an inch of his skin was intact.
Even his cultivation level plummeted from the late stage of the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm to the early stage.
Taibai casually dismissed his long whip, and looked at Lu Ya, who was on the verge of death but still staring at him with unwavering determination, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes.
This fang is so stubborn; torturing it any further would just be a waste of time.
Since he refuses to hand over the Seven Arrows of Nailhead, why not put him on the list and seal his true spirit into the God List?
Thinking of this, Taibai raised his hand and made a grasping motion, and the God-Slaying Spear appeared in his hand.
Without a word, Taibai flicked his wrist, and the God-Slaying Spear transformed into a streak of light, piercing straight for Lu Ya's brow, intending to kill him.
However, just as the tip of the God-Slaying Spear was about to touch Lu Ya's brow, everything around him froze.
Taibai's figure froze in place, only the light in his eyes could still move.
"What's going on? Another saint has appeared? They really have nothing better to do."
Only a sage could possess such power.
Taibai concluded that the visitor must be one of the sages.
Since it couldn't be their own teacher, it could only be the two Western Saints or the Saint Nuwa.
Suddenly, a beam of holy light appeared between Taibai and Lu Ya, and the gentle yet irresistible force shook Taibai back several steps.
As the halo faded, a Taoist priest appeared beside Lu Ya, with a swastika symbol clearly visible behind him.
The holy light was dazzling, and divine sense could not penetrate it, but Taibai vaguely glimpsed the mark and knew in his heart that the one who came must be Zhunti.
"Nephew Taibai, let's stop here. Heaven cherishes life; to exterminate all will ultimately offend the harmony of Heaven."
Zhunti spoke calmly, and the holy light around him gradually receded.
With a flick of his sleeve, Lu Ya's injuries were instantly healed.
Upon seeing this, the demon cultivators nearby felt as if they had seen a savior and bowed deeply in respect.
"Greetings, Uncle-Master Zhunti. This disciple only seeks to be on the safe side. The Seven Arrows of Nailhead is extremely dangerous and must be guarded against."
Zhunti remained calm, only glancing at Lu Ya with a lowered gaze, showing neither joy nor anger.
"Your Majesty, I have no copy of the Seven Arrows of Nailhead in my possession. I beg Your Majesty to investigate further."
"Nephew, did you hear that? Go back. Heaven cherishes life; do not be deluded."
Taibai gritted his teeth inwardly. How could Zhunti, a sage, not know the secret of the Seven Arrows of Nailhead?
At this moment, he stood beside Lu Ya, clearly intending to support him.
But this matter concerns life and death, and Taibai absolutely cannot back down.
"Uncle-Master is wise and must know about the Seven Arrows of Nailhead. This item concerns my life. Please order Lu Ya to hand it over, and I will leave immediately."
"Does my junior disciple not believe my words, or is he questioning me?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his divine power spread.
"Does the sage intend to attack this poor monk? Do not forget, the sage still owes this poor monk a debt of karma!"
Rumble!
The holy might crashed down, and Taibai's body trembled violently, being forced into the ground.
"Disrespect for sages deserves punishment."
Although Taibai was subdued on the ground, he still raised his eyes to stare directly at Zhunti, blood seeping from between his teeth, yet he still sneered:
"What a saint you are! Have you forgotten your vow? You truly have no shame!"