HBWnovel Chapter 538 - 529
Chapter 538 - 529
Luandu County, Qiluo Mountain City Divine Temple.
"Could it really be the descendant of a Demon Immortal capable of autonomously achieving the Underworld God Transformation?" Yuan Xia could hardly believe it.
The Heavenly Demon Reincarnation Qi Cultivation Method was extremely dangerous, with the fourth stage of Transcending Thunder Tribulation weeding out most of them.
The fifth stage, Open Meridians, and the sixth stage, Dragon Gate, are both brutal methods that forcibly alter one’s body, adding difficulty upon difficulty. Surviving the seventh stage of the Heavenly Demon Bloodline’s backlash and cultivating into one’s True Form to achieve the status of a Demon Immortal is even more difficult.
Moreover, these types of Demon Immortals have transcended the mundane world and do not care about the Mortal Realm. The possibility of them leaving behind descendants is extremely slim. Even if there are descendants, the chance that their bloodline is compatible with the Underworld God Transformation is just as pitifully small.
"I do not know," Yuan Dong said with an expression of calm indifference.
"Big brother, did you deliberately let them leave? To cast a long line to catch a big fish, to find their base?" Yuan Xia suddenly realized.
"No, I just did not want to die, that’s all," Yuan Dong said calmly, glancing at his little sister.
Yuan Xia: "..."
"It seems that person truly is no ordinary individual," Temple Keeper Li Buxian said cheerfully.
"A casual strike from him was comparable to the third transformation of the Underworld God—had it actually been delivered..." Yuan Dong shook his head with a complex expression.
"Could it be a high-level master trying to conceal their identity and deliberately pretending to be so?" Li Buxian raised his eyebrows slightly.
"The aura was singular, at most the first transformation of the Underworld God. It does not quite seem like a master in disguise," Yuan Dong said after careful thought, shaking his head.
"Is it possible that it was a Qi Cultivator disguising themselves?" Li Buxian asked with interest, "Perhaps it was the same person who appeared atop Qiluo Mountain previously." Stay updated with novelhall.Côm
"There was only one blip on the Soul-Searching Disc," Yuan Dong shook his head, taking out a palm-sized emerald disc from his sleeve. "Unless that person has a way to avoid the Soul-Searching Disc’s detection."
"Could it indeed be a genius?" At this point, Yuan Xia actually began to believe her elder brother’s initial judgment.
The City God dojo is like a Heavenly Net that covers Da Qian, and is connected to the Soul-Searching Disc. As long as someone is a Qi Cultivator, no matter how well they hide, they will be discovered. She joined the Lock Dragon Courtyard when she was young and has never encountered anyone who could escape the Soul-Searching Disc’s detection.
"That’s why I have invited him to the Lock Dragon Courtyard," Yuan Dong said.
He turned to Li Buxian, "My siblings and I will soon return to the Lock Dragon Courtyard. Mr. Li, I will have to trouble you to keep an eye on that person’s whereabouts."
"Whether he is a Martial Artist disguised as an Underworld God Transformee or a Qi Cultivator in disguise, there are likely many calculations behind this person. You should prepare in advance."
"But if he truly is a genius, then I will trouble you to lead him into the Lock Dragon Courtyard."
Li Buxian nodded in agreement, then smiled and said, "The City Divine Temple festival is in just a few days. Why not stay and join the festivities?"
"I really would like to stay and have some fun for a few days, but unfortunately, the Lock Dragon Courtyard is really short on staff, so..." Yuan Dong shrugged his shoulders in resignation.
...
Divine Statue Cave Heaven.
Chen Mu wore a sullen expression, glaring at Yuan Dong on the water screen.
He had actually believed the glib talk of that man with bushy eyebrows and large eyes, sparing him his life. Who could have guessed that this guy had been all along pretending to be something he’s not?! Dammit.
Indeed, you never can tell what’s in a person’s heart. If I ever come across him again... hmph!
Chen Mu’s eyes narrowed as he watched the people on the water screen, looking particularly unfriendly.
Especially that goat-bearded temple keeper, Li Buxian. This guy who seemed as if he could be knocked over by a mere breeze was no simple character either.
Previously, when his True Form had broken free, the first place he had shown up was at the peak of Qiluo Mountain, and it turned out that this Mr. Li of the temple had already noticed his presence.
Given the attitudes of Yuan Dong and the others, it is likely that this temple keeper, Li Buxian, has also cultivated the Underworld God Transformation, and he’s quite formidable at that.
"To think I was right under his nose," Chen Mu couldn’t help breaking out in a cold sweat.
Sun Ke instantly felt a chill run down his spine and gratefully received it with tears in his eyes: "I will not let you down, sir. I will recite it one hundred times daily!"
Chen Mu nodded, pleased.
I like that you know when to bend and submit.
I wonder if the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed can be planted in a living person, probably not very likely.
Luckily, with the United Heart Gu as a bond, he’s somewhat one of ours, as long as he doesn’t cause trouble like the Wu Mountain Seven Brothers and Lu Ku did back then.
Speaking of which, are Lu Ku, Shang Huan, and the others dead? Why is the United Heart Gu’s connection so vague? The pulling on my seven powers within the Ghost Gate, could it be the United Heart Gu from those few?
This sudden thought startled Chen Mu and made his face darken instantly.
Did those guys really turn me into a Living God? Don’t let me find you!
Coming back to his senses, Chen Mu couldn’t help glaring at Sun Ke.
This guy was also planted with the United Heart Gu; he wouldn’t cause trouble like those seven bastards, would he?
"Sir?" Sun Ke, seeing the change in Chen Mu’s expression, became anxious and cautiously inquired.
Chen Mu chuckled at himself.
Once bitten by a snake, one fears the well rope for ten years.
This Sun Ke was obviously a timid and cautious man who knew well how to survive; nowhere near as reckless and unruly as the Wu Mountain Seven Brothers.
Shaking his head slightly, he took out a wooden box and passed it over.
"Come here every half-month to hand over Elixir Pills, and you’ll get a ten percent commission."
"Also, besides selling the Elixir Pills, try to collect some Yellow Bud Rice or Essence of the Five Grains."
"You can perform Alchemy?" Sun Ke asked, his face lit with surprise.
With the Breath Ending Divine Ability covering up his Vital Energy and the backing of this high-level figure continuing to refine Fasting Pills, he was bound to make a fortune in the future.
This was truly an auspicious path, a wonderful opportunity. This Mr. Gongsun indeed was a golden thigh to hold onto!
Chen Mu nodded faintly, very satisfied with Sun Ke’s expression.
"This is for the long-term business. Da Qian is so dangerous; safety always comes first," he earnestly advised. "Never overfish the pond; we need a continuous and steady flow."
Sun Ke nodded profusely, finding profound agreement.
...
Two days later, beneath the Gate Tower of Divine Statue Cave Heaven.
A black Primordial Furnace was embedded in a massive table.
Steam rose from the open mouth of the Pill Furnace where broth bubbled, and pieces of meat, mushrooms, and tender vegetable leaves tumbled ceaselessly.
Chen Mu, holding a basket of freshly picked and washed green leaves from the West Cross Yard, approached the gate.
He injected Yin Spirit Divine Power into the statue by the gate, opening the Water Screen outside.
With the din of gongs and drums, the lively scene from the entrance of the City Divine Temple appeared. The place was bustling with constant activity, featuring acrobatics, stilt-walking, magic shows, monkey plays, and more.
Chen Mu enjoyed the hotpot from the Pill Furnace while watching the fair with great interest.
Reflecting on the past decade or more, Chen Mu realized that besides Cultivate Immortality, this was the first time he had witnessed a temple fair like this at the City Divine Temple.
"Interesting, indeed."