Internal Strife Within The Ten Thousand Demon Mountains
“Incredibly, he instantly killed two Demon Lords with Transformation Level Five combat strength…
“Just how many more methods does he possess?”
Zhou Hongxian, hidden in a different dimension, witnessed Xie Fei slaying two Transformation Level Five Demon Lords, and her inner shock was hard to calm.
If a quantified data is needed.
Then the energy qualitative change of a Transformation Cultivator is enough to rival nine hundred Nascent Soul Ninth Level Cultivators.
And the two Transformation Level Five Demon Lords working together, their combat strength far exceeded the ordinary, truly terrifying.
Xie Fei, with Nascent Soul Sixth Level cultivation, directly confronted such powerful enemies, and even killed them…
This is equivalent to a single person rivaling nearly two thousand Nascent Soul Experts combined!
Even in the Exquisite Holy Land.
Luo Ming, at Transformation First Level, could rank first among the top ten true disciples.
Not to mention two Demon Lords like the ones just seen, at Transformation Level Five.
Xie Fei’s unfathomability made Zhou Hongxian’s heart fluctuate.
A bold thought suddenly flashed through her mind: “Could it be…
“Because of my rebirth, I changed the Mystic Continent.
“The current Xie Fei is the future Child of Destiny?”
This thought, like a flash of lightning, shocked her.
In the previous life.
Xie Fei was just an ordinary Elder of the Everflow Sword Sect, unknown.
Now he shows such heaven-defying talent, and his conduct is completely different.
“Zhou Hongxian, you can come out.”
Xie Fei’s voice interrupted her thoughts, his tone calm: “I perceive that Experts from the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains have arrived.”
Zhou Hongxian quickly composed herself.
With a thought, a crack opened in the different dimension.
She leaped out, standing side-by-side with Xie Fei on Flower Island.
A short while later.
Both their gazes turned towards the horizon.
Sure enough, they saw more than ten powerful auras breaking through the air!
The flashes of inspiration were like rainbows, their might astonishing.
One aura was particularly terrifying, deep as an abyss, even Xie Fei’s heart skipped a beat.
“That’s a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert!”
Xie Fei looked up, looking through the layers of Demonic Power at a blurry figure.
That figure’s demonic aura was vast, faintly transforming into various Sacred Beast phantoms, emitting invisible pressure, shocking the surroundings.
The other thirteen figures were slightly inferior.
But they were all Transformation Stage Cultivators, their auras sharp, their fighting spirit boiling.
As soon as these Demon Clan Experts appeared, they unhesitatingly joined the battle.
Their attacks were like thunder.
Magical Treasures and Demon Arts erupted together, the flashes of inspiration colliding with the Demonic Power, the roar shaking the earth.
A Transformation Demon Cultivator summoned a Bone Fan, and as it moved, blades of wind like a sea destroyed swarms of Demonic Creatures.
Another Demon Cultivator transformed into a hundred-zhang snake body, its tail sweeping like a whip, crushing the Demon Horde.
Still other Demon Cultivators threw out Spirit Pearls, their light exploding into a sea of thunder and fire, burning the Demonic Tide.
In an instant.
The originally sky-obscuring Demon Horde quickly thinned.
Hundreds of thousands of Demonic Creatures, under the thunderous attack of the Demon Clan Experts, melted away like snow.
The rolling Demonic Power dissipated.
The blue sky reappeared.
The dazzling sunshine reflected on the sea surface, showering Flower Island.
The Spirit Flowers swayed in the light, and the bloody smell of war gradually faded.
The remaining Demonic Creatures were panicked and scattered in twos and threes.
But there was no chance given to them!
The Demon Clan members locked on with their Spiritual Sense, their Magical Treasures like rain, precisely killing them.
In a moment, the Demon Horde was completely wiped out.
Flower Island’s spiritual light flowed, the blood mist dissipated, and the island returned to its tranquility.
Having done all this, the more than ten Demon Clan Experts who had arrived did not stop, and all flew towards the Space-Time Node above.
The Grotto-Heaven Realm expert stood in the air, the demonic aura around them condensing into the shape of a Dragon, their hands forming seals, drawing on vast power.
Thirteen Transformation Demon Cultivators were stationed around, each summoning Magical Treasures, their spiritual light intertwining to form a huge sealing formation.
The crack slowly shrunk under the pressure of the formation, the Demonic Power was isolated, and the space fluctuations gradually stabilized.
Xie Fei’s eyes moved slightly, secretly sighing: “What a pity, if all this Demonic Power was fed to the Enlightenment Tea Tree, it could probably undergo some kind of transformation!”
He glanced at the System Space.
The Enlightenment Tea Tree was already one zhang tall, with lush branches and leaves, ten tea buds crystal clear, faintly emitting Dao Rhythm.
If it received more Demonic Power to nourish it, it would definitely be able to advance further.
Just then.
A Transformation Demon Cultivator came riding on clouds.
This Demon Cultivator’s aura was gentle, dressed in a light green long robe, with a handsome face and a scholarly look between his brows.
He bowed with a smile, his tone friendly: “Is this Elder Xie Fei from the Everflow Sword Sect?
“I am Qing Jiao, I’m here to greet you on behalf of Grand Princess Ninth Central.
“The Grand Princess has already perceived Elder Xie’s arrival through the island’s Great Formation, and specifically ordered me to invite both of you to the inner island for a talk.”
Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian exchanged glances, their hearts slightly relieved.
Xie Fei bowed in return: “I am Xie Fei, this is Zhou Hongxian, thank you, Fellow Daoist Qing Jiao, for welcoming us.
“The Demonic Tide just attacked, the situation was critical, we didn’t have time to report, luckily the Demon Mountain reinforcements arrived in time.”
Qing Jiao waved his hand and smiled: “Elder Xie is too humble!
“Just now you fought alone against two Demon Lords, your methods were astounding, your combat strength is comparable to a mid-Transformation Stage Cultivator, truly admirable!
“If you hadn’t held back the main force of the Demonic Tide, this island would have been difficult to protect.
“Please follow me, the Teleportation Formation is ready, Grand Princess Ninth Central is waiting for you!”
He turned to lead the way, flying towards the depths of the island.
Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian followed closely behind, their eyes sweeping across Flower Island.
The Spirit Flowers shone brilliantly in the sunshine, and the little Demons were cleaning the battlefield.
The Island Master and two Vice Island Masters flew over, bowing together in thanks: “Thank you both Righteous Persons!
“This great kindness, we will never forget!”
……
At the same time.
Several Specter Figures quietly appeared above Flower Island.
These beings, their auras were subtle, like misty clouds, or like silent rocks.
Everything was without Spiritual Power fluctuation.
Even a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert, if they didn’t deliberately investigate, would find it difficult to notice their existence.
These figures were blurry, emitting a strange and ancient aura, as if from outside the world, transcending the mundane.
“Unexpectedly, the foundation of the East Sea Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains is so profound, a small Demonic Tide invasion, can easily mobilize a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert.”
One figure stared below, its voice low, with a hint of surprise.
Its gaze swept across the Demon Clan’s formation sealing the Space-Time Node, a hint of apprehension in its tone.
“The Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains are not our target, no need to pay too much attention.”
Another figure spoke coldly, its voice like ice, without any emotional fluctuation: “Did you see clearly just now?
“That Everflow Sword Sect Elder Xie Fei, especially the figure hidden beside him…”
A figure beside it nodded, a cold light flashing in its eyes: “I saw it clearly!
“That person contains the power of a True Dragon, pure and vast, far beyond ordinary Cultivators.
“The True Dragon that disappeared from the underground of the Everflow Sword Sect must be related to this person!”
The figure that spoke first pondered for a moment, its tone harsh: “Since the Demon Embryo we planted mysteriously disappeared, that True Dragon also disappeared.
“We have painstakingly planned for hundreds of years, even going so far as to send Human Race Cultivators to infiltrate the Everflow Sword Sect to steal swords, trying to probe the True Dragon’s reality.
“Unexpectedly, everything failed at the last moment!”
One figure spoke in doubt, with a hint of incomprehension: “To be honest, I still don’t understand why we had to insist on stealing the swords?
“This move could easily alarm the Everflow Sword Sect, causing them to move the True Dragon, increasing the variables.”
“What do you know?” Another figure coldly snorted, its tone sarcastic, “If we didn’t steal the swords, how could we use the evil Qi on the swords to calculate the True Dragon’s state?
“Those swords continuously gathered the True Dragon’s evil Qi, the entire Sword Pavilion is connected to the True Dragon’s fortune.
“Only through the changes in the evil Qi can we confirm the True Dragon’s situation!
“Otherwise, do you want to go in and have a look?
“If you dare, why don’t you personally infiltrate the Everflow Sword Sect and face Nangong Liuli to find out!”
Upon hearing the four words “Nangong Liuli”.
The questioning figure immediately chuckled a few times, its aura stagnated slightly, obviously quite apprehensive, and dared not say any more.
“Alright!” The leading figure shouted, its voice like the low roar of thunder, with unquestionable authority, “Stealing the swords is an order from above, unquestionable!
“Besides investigating the True Dragon’s state, we must also take the opportunity to weaken Nangong Liuli’s strength, paving the way for future attacks.
“This matter concerns the overall situation, you dare not discuss it!”
Its gaze was like lightning, locking onto Xie Fei below, a complex look flashing in its eyes: “This person’s strength is extraordinary, his methods and trump cards are endless, far beyond ordinary Nascent Soul Cultivators.
“Just now, with his Nascent Soul Sixth Level cultivation, he killed two Transformation Level Five Demon Lords, his combat strength is comparable to a Transformation Level Seven, absolutely not to be underestimated!
“For now, let’s not act rashly.
“Just secretly follow, and wait for the opportunity.”
One figure hesitated slightly, and said in a low voice: “In my opinion, they are mostly going to the Dragon Palace Treasury.
“That place is heavily restricted, and it also involves the Dragon Lord Inheritance, I’m afraid we can’t get in.”
The leading figure pondered for a moment, its eyes gleaming with cold light: “The Dragon Palace Treasury is indeed tricky, the Dragon Lord Inheritance is extraordinary, rashly entering is too risky.”
It paused, its tone decisive: “Therefore, let’s split into two groups!
“You three secretly follow Xie Fei.
“If he really enters the Dragon Palace Treasury, then don’t go deep, stay on the periphery, and wait and see.
“I will find someone else to investigate other clues.
“When the time is right, we will meet outside the Everflow Sword Sect!”
Its voice was low and threatening: “Remember!
“This operation concerns the plan of the higher-ups, wanting to use the last True Dragon of the Mystic Continent to continue the great event of the Dragon and Phoenix Calamity from back then.
“It must not fail!
“Otherwise, you and I will all be doomed!”
Several figures nodded in unison, their auras slightly subsided, and then they dissipated like smoke, merging into the void.
Soundlessly and tracelessly, as if nothing had ever happened.
……
Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian followed Qing Jiao into the Teleportation Formation.
A flash of spiritual light, the void twisted, and in an instant they crossed tens of thousands of miles.
From Flower Island to the main island of the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains.
—Demon Emperor Island.
The island was vast and boundless, the spiritual energy as thick as fog.
The mountains were verdant, celestial birds and spirit beasts appeared, palaces and pavilions were hidden among the clouds and mist, like a fairyland.
In the air, Demon Cultivators occasionally flew by, their auras strong or weak, showing the profound foundation of the Demon Clan.
As soon as they arrived.
Xie Fei felt an invisible pressure, as if a Great Formation covered the entire island, and his Divine Sense was limited.
He secretly became alert, scanning his surroundings, secretly thinking: As expected of the core of the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains, the concentration of spiritual energy alone far surpasses the Everflow Sword Sect!
Grand Princess Ninth Central had already been waiting in the main hall of the island.
She wore a golden-red long robe, her phoenix eyes were full of might, her aura was as deep as the sea.
Perhaps because she was on the main island of the Demon Mountains, or perhaps because Qing Jiao and the others were present.
Ninth Central’s expression was cold and serious.
She sat in the main seat, her gaze sweeping over Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian, she nodded slightly: “Elder Xie, Fellow Daoist Zhou, you have traveled a long way, you have worked hard.
“The matter of the Dragon Palace Treasury, we will set off in ten days, and I will personally lead the team then. Please stay on the island for a while, rest and prepare.”
Before coming, Qing Jiao had already reported their names.
Therefore, Ninth Central already knew about Zhou Hongxian’s existence.
After a brief exchange of greetings.
Ninth Central waved her hand, ordering two Foundation Establishment Demon Cultivators to lead Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian to the Guest Hall to rest.
Xie Fei noticed that although Ninth Central’s words were polite, a trace of complexity flashed in her eyes.
It seemed that she had something unspeakable.
He didn’t ask any further questions, and left with the Demon Cultivators.
The Guest Hall was located on the east side of the island.
Built against the mountain, surrounded by Spirit Flowers, the environment was quiet and secluded.
The furnishings in the hall were exquisite, and Spirit Fruits and Pills were readily available, showing the Demon Clan’s hospitality.
However.
Xie Fei and Zhou Hongxian had just settled down when they noticed something was wrong.
Outside the Guest Hall, several strong auras were faintly visible, all of them were great Demons from Nascent Soul Ninth Level to Transformation Stage.
They seemed to be secretly monitoring, sealing off the area outside the hall.
Zhou Hongxian pushed open the hall door, her gaze sweeping over the Demon Cultivator figures outside, frowning: “This posture, it’s like a disguised house arrest!
“We just helped them block the Demonic Tide, this hospitality is too cold!”
Xie Fei stood in the hall, carefully extending his Spiritual Sense to confirm the location of the monitors, and nodded: “Indeed, something is wrong.
“However, I don’t think this is Ninth Central’s intention.
“Did you notice that, for such a major event as the Dragon Palace Treasury, the Demon Mountain only sent one Grand Princess to handle it?
“Where is the Demon Emperor? And where are the other Elders?”
He paused, his eyes deep: “Inside the Demon Mountain, there are probably factions vying for power, endlessly fighting among themselves.
“Although Ninth Central is a Grand Princess and her status is respected, she may not be able to have her say.
“The Dragon Palace Treasury involves a great deal, and there must be differences among the Demon Clan’s higher-ups.
“Her arranging for us to stay temporarily, may be to do some preparations.”
Zhou Hongxian pondered thoughtfully, agreeing: “What you said makes sense.
“The Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains stand in the East Sea, its foundation is comparable to that of a Holy Land.
“If there was no internal strife, it would have already dominated this area, why would it be confined to this sea area?
“With internal strife, and factional struggle, the Grand Princess’s situation is probably not easy.”
She suddenly lowered her voice and used Sound Transmission: “By the way, I heard that your Everflow Sword Sect many years ago captured a descendant of a Sacred Beast White Tiger bloodline.
“Its father, the Tiger King, tried to save its child, but was severely injured by you, and fled to the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains to heal.
“This matter was quite sensational in the Demon Clan, and some Demon Cultivators are still resentful about it.
“During these ten days, you need to be more vigilant, lest someone takes the opportunity to cause trouble and ruin the plan of the Dragon Palace Treasury.”
Xie Fei was stunned, a trace of surprise flashing in his eyes: “Is there such a thing?”
He was not of high status in the Everflow Sword Sect, and he knew little about the Sect’s secrets, and had never heard of this matter.
“Thank you for reminding me.” Xie Fei solemnly used Sound Transmission, “These ten days, I will be careful, and try to keep a low profile.
“Be cautious too, the Demon Mountain is full of undercurrents, and the Dragon Palace Treasury is not yet open, there will probably be trouble.”
He thought that staying in the main camp of the Hundred Thousand Demon Mountains, he could go around and see if he could find a few promising little Demons to invest in.
As a result.
Xie Fei could only stay in this Guest Hall pavilion, and could not contact those little Demons of the Demon Clan at all.