Chapter 95: Storm Clouds Gather Over Demon Suppression
Canglan Main Peak.
Inside an exquisite small pavilion beside the waterfall.
When the tortoiseshell in Ji Shengxian's hand cracked apart, the pupils of his eyes suddenly dilated several times over, filled with astonishment.
This divination tortoiseshell was an eighth-grade, top-quality magic treasure, second only to ninth-grade treasures. Among all the auxiliary-type treasures in his possession, it could be said to be his strongest.
Moreover, he could clearly sense that nearly two-tenths of the divination origin power within the dark green tortoiseshell had been forcibly plundered, which was precisely the reason the shell had shattered.
"Master, this…"
Xiong Chuan and Qinglong, who were standing nearby, asked cautiously.
"Sigh. Qinglong, you were mistaken. The other party not only has a human sword cultivator at the Dao Integration Realm, but likely also has an expert proficient in divination techniques. They not only interfered with my divination, but even devoured that strand of divination power of mine. This person's strength is unfathomable."
Ji Shengxian hesitated briefly before speaking slowly.
"Hiss!"
The two of them sucked in a cold breath. This was the first time they had encountered someone even their master could not deal with.
"For now, do not leave the Canglan Mountain Range without authorization. As long as the other party is not a Tribulation Transcendence Realm expert, they would not rashly enter the Canglan lineage."
Ji Shengxian said.
"Yes, Master!"
Xiong Chuan and Qinglong replied in unison with respect.
"However, it will not be many days before our Canglan lineage can leave this land bound by curses."
Ji Shengxian continued.
"Your Martial Uncle has already contacted the demon race. They are preparing to send people to negotiate with the demon race of our Canglan lineage."
He revealed this to them.
"But we are still within the territory of the Nine Heavens Holy Land. If Old Ancestor were to step into this place, it would surely attract their attention. The Shentu Clan and the Big Dipper Holy Land are also watching like tigers. Our Canglan lineage may find it difficult to withstand them."
Xiong Chuan's eyes lit up, but he soon seemed to think of something and spoke with some apprehension.
"Do not worry. When they cannot even take care of themselves, how would they have time to trouble us? We are merely a pawn crossing the river in this grand game."
Ji Shengxian sighed.
Then he added, "This Eastern Continent will soon no longer be ruled by the human race. What is lacking now is merely a catalyst."
"Of course, what I have told you must never be spread. Alright, if there is nothing else, you may return. Remember, you must not leave the Canglan Mountain Range without authorization. I truly do not know what the human race is plotting, to actually send two such powerful figures. Could it be that they have discovered our hidden scheme?"
As he spoke, a trace of worry surfaced in Ji Shengxian's eyes.
"We will heed Master's instructions and take our leave."
Xiong Chuan and Qinglong bowed respectfully.
Immediately afterward, the two turned and left Ji Shengxian's residence one after the other.
Though both of them wished to avenge their disciples and sons, according to their master's warning, the risks beyond Canglan at this moment were indeed far too great.
At sunset and dusk, within Demon Suppression City.
Lin Xuan, who was in Demon Suppression City, employed the Great Void Technique to travel through spatial rifts, arriving directly at the Shentu Clan's stronghold within the city.
This was a mansion comparable to the Nine Heavens Holy Land's stronghold.
It covered dozens of mu.
Lin Xuan stepped through the air and entered.
Glancing over the vast courtyard below, there were only a few Shentu Clan disciples sweeping fallen leaves and dust within the grounds.
However, nearly twenty Shentu Clan disciples were still present on a massive martial training ground, practicing martial techniques.
Most were at the Foundation Establishment and False Core Realms, with only two or three at the Golden Core Realm.
Lin Xuan crossed the square directly and arrived beside a side hall in the rear courtyard of the Shentu residence.
He pushed the door open and entered.
Inside the side hall.
Shentu Dalong was seated cross-legged, cultivating and regulating his breath.
Wearing black light armor, Shentu Dalong slowly opened his deep eyes upon hearing the sound of the door opening. His divine sense spread outward, finding the surroundings silent, with only the distant shouts of family disciples practicing body-refining techniques on the training ground.
"Shentu Dalong!"
In the next instant, six steps in front of him, a young man clad in Golden Sun Dharma Robes suddenly emerged from the void and directly called out his name.
Shentu Dalong's gaze sank. Spiritual light surged around his body, and in an instant, he summoned a three-foot-long curved blade from his storage pouch, gripping it firmly as he rose to his feet and cautiously examined Lin Xuan.
"You are the Saint Child of the Nine Heavens Holy Land?"
When Shentu Dalong saw the Golden Sun Dharma Robes Lin Xuan was wearing, a trace of astonishment appeared in his eyes.
Moreover, he could feel an extremely intense heat emanating from those robes.
"That is correct."
Lin Xuan replied.
Shentu Dalong then recalled the massacre at the Nine Heavens Holy Land's stronghold two nights earlier.
"Are you here to investigate the matter of that stronghold?"
Shentu Dalong asked.
"No. I killed all the demons at that stronghold myself. I want to cooperate with you and join forces to eradicate the several major families in Demon Suppression City that have already been controlled by the demon race."
Lin Xuan continued.
"Several major families controlled by the demon race…"
Hearing this, Shentu Dalong's heart sank. From the clues he had gathered, he had already sensed something amiss with the Gongsun Clan's patriarch, with nearly an eight-tenths chance of him being a demon race impostor. Yet Lin Xuan spoke of several families at once.
That was something Shentu Dalong had not expected.
Nevertheless, he trusted the words of the Nine Heavens Holy Land's Saint Child completely.
"Alright. I will follow your instructions in everything."
Shentu Dalong raised his hand and put away the curved blade at his side. A hint of resolve appeared in his eyes, along with a trace of killing intent.
Time passed swiftly, and in the blink of an eye, several hours had gone by, reaching the depths of night.
The inner city of Demon Suppression City could be described as extremely lively.
All kinds of lights illuminated the streets, with crowds of people flowing endlessly.
One could even see numerous palm-sized floating spirit lamps suspended in the air above the inner city, like blazing little suns, making the area as bright as day.
In the southeastern corner of the inner city.
There stood the Gongsun Clan's stronghold mansion.
The Gongsun Clan was a first-tier family subordinate to the Big Dipper Holy Land. Within the clan, two Void Refinement Realm alchemists were stationed, and their pill business was extensive. It could be said that they had established stronghold shops in many famous large cities.
However, at present, the Gongsun Clan appeared somewhat unsettled.
Within the mansion, people had gone missing for several consecutive nights.
Moreover, all those who disappeared were young maidens. Even the clan head and the elders had failed to detect anything, causing great panic among the servants.
Many wished to leave even without pay, but their resignation requests were all rejected by the Gongsun Clan head. His reason was that the demon lurking within the Gongsun residence might be hiding among these servants.
Thus, they were confined within this vast mansion like prisoners.
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