Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 388 - 276: Toad Pearl Collides with the Immortal Slaying Halberd, Both Primordial Secret Demon Fall into Ruin

Ling Qi and his father had planned in advance, utilizing Tao Qian's pure and simple attitude, characteristic of many cultivators in the Cultivation World; they seek benefits without wanting to pay the price.

Thus, they had gone through all the trouble to orchestrate events like "Fungus Demon Invasion of Demon City" and "Treasure Convention," aiming naturally to shift the cost of sacrificing millions to the Fungus Sect and the tens of thousands of unfortunate cultivators competing for treasures.

As for the Fourth Prince, Zhu Xuan?

This ruling Yue King of Wu Yue Province, from the moment he fell into the hands of his ninth brother, was destined to be used as a sacrificial material with no chance of survival.

The plan was perfect, unfortunately ruined by Tao Qian.

Even as merely a Foundation Establishment cultivator, alone in Demon City, he still managed to utilize the power of the National Salvation Congress and summoned the Kongchan Arhat, thoroughly destroying the father and son's conspiracy.

Seeing the potential for failure, Ling Qi and Lingwa made a resolute decision. They took on the cost themselves, deciding to personally eliminate the four million people.

Lian Jing'er, transformed into the "Satellite Spirit" and monitoring the whole Demon City, not only transmitted voices but also used the power of the Treasure Wheel to directly send a holographic image into Tao Qian's mind.

This action indeed allowed Tao Qian to instantly grasp the extremely complex situation on the battlefield.

"Ling Qi is constantly attacking the Secret Realm of All People with the power of the Mountain and River Map... Tianjiang Immortal moves two million people but is blocked by tens of thousands of Alien Demons, stranded halfway with no way back... Alien Demons splitting off, attacking the disaster victims who haven't yet reached Tianjiang... Fungus Demons also splitting off, attacking the disaster victims... Yin Qiye forced to dispatch the Heavenly Demon Army... Lingwa remotely sending treasures to cut off Tianjiang, planning to kill everyone transforming into fish and dragons within..."

"Does this mean I need to resolve all the dilemmas on the battlefield within ten breaths to save the lives of four million disaster victims?"

"My sweet rain..."

After grasping the situation clearly, Tao Qian couldn't help but curse loudly.

At this moment, he harbored no resentment toward the National Salvation Congress for the plan's failure, after careful consideration.

Expecting a fledgling organization to counter a long-premeditated interest group was extremely difficult indeed.

Not to mention anything else, just "Taishang Demon Saint True Monarch Lingwa" alone presented an extreme challenge.

Complaining was pointless; Tao Qian, at this moment, was clear-headed.

Ideas feverishly ran through his mind.

"There must be a chance for life."

"Outer Heaven Flame Essence can counter the Fungus Demons, Kongchan can suppress Lingwa, the Heavenly Demon Army has insiders, as long as those Alien Demons can be dealt with... freeing Tianjiang Immortal, wouldn't this calamity be overcome?"

The last spark of inspiration flashed by, and Tao Qian seized it immediately.

His idea immediately crystallized, and a plan sprang to mind in an instant.

But he didn't act immediately; he let the Fungus Demons engulf his body as the Golden Light Mantra flashed incessantly.

Suddenly, Tao Qian contacted Master Yuan again, very solemnly said,

"Master Yuan, I would like to request your help once more to perform the Demon Cleansing Technique, if possible?"

Perhaps it was rare to hear Tao Qian speaking so solemnly, or perhaps the title "Master" carried more power.

Without hesitation, Master Yuan replied with a single word, "Yes!"

Tao Qian had already anticipated this answer, showing no surprise on his face.

Immediately, he took action.

While still surrounded by the Fungus Demons, he directly used the Golden Light Mantra to open a protective shield and then took out the Demon Gourd.

With a shake, he released all sorts of demons within like the Joyful Demon, Fantasy Demon, Substitute Demon, Invisibility Demon, etc.

He first instructed the Buddha Fragrance Demon, which seemed akin to burning Buddhist incense, "Go to that Arhat and tell him if he doesn't suppress Lingwa and completely draw him away from Demon City soon, our pact will be nullified."

After sending the Demon to threaten an Ultimate Happiness Realm Arhat, Tao Qian addressed the rest of the demons.

"You all see those Mutated Demons, right? They're your fellows from the Outer Realm. Go, connect with them."

"Whether by deception or other means, when you hear my signal, draw them all to me."

"I will use the Demon Cleansing Sword Intent to obliterate their Alien Demon bodies, then summon the Flame Essence to refine all their Demon Thoughts and Demon Souls into Demon Pills."

"After the deed is done, I, as your Master, will not keep a single one, sharing them all with you."

"How about this deal?"

As soon as Tao Qian finished speaking, all the demons' eyes turned red.

Even the haughty Red Lady Demon couldn't help but start drooling profusely.

In an extremely rare show of unity, the demons began to vehemently flatter Tao Qian.

"Yes, the Master is generous."

"The Master is mighty, the Master is domineering."

"The Master's divine power is unbeatable, all demons submit."

"Idiot, we are also demons."

As time was pressing, Tao Qian had no time to entertain these small demons' ramblings, and he dismissed them with a wave of his hand.

After doing all this, he still didn't take action.

At this moment, the "ten breaths" warned by Lian Jing'er had finally arrived.

Boom!

Over the vast region of Demon City, with black snow sealing the city and Death Star looming, suddenly another loud noise came. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

All cultivators looked in unison, only to see a terrifying brilliance shoot from afar.

Within that brilliance hid a treasure.

It was an anciently styled giant axe, engraved with some ancient demonic runes, crimson as blood. As it roared by, dragging flames in its wake, about a thousand Great Strength Demons appeared, roaring as if ready to break free from the treasure's binding and wreak havoc.

Wherever the giant axe passed, any obstacle was cleaved apart.

Seeing the direction of this treasure, it was clearly targeting the splendid Tianjiang containing two million fish and dragons.

Ancient Treasure!

In an instant, countless cultivators subconsciously made this judgment.

Furthermore, many extremely unlucky ones were in the same area as the Fish-Dragon Sky River.

Before the deadly weapon even struck, the unknown sharpness arrived first, and with multiple "bang bang bang" sounds, dozens of Demon Cultivators exploded and died instantly.

At that moment, Tao Qian heard Master Yuan's voice in his mind,

"Old man is desperate. This is the 'Great Strength Demon-Slaying Immortal Halberd,' a relic once found by Lingwa in the ruins, and also his treasured asset."

"This treasure binds thousands of Great Strength Demons, fiercely ferocious. Even a cultivator from the Ultimate Happiness Realm, if struck once, would suffer grave injuries if not death."

"Tianjiang is certainly skilled and seems to have some heritage from the Primordial Sect, but currently, he's casting a spell to save someone. If hit by this ancient divine halberd, he's likely to lose centuries of his Dao cultivation."

"As for those two million people, they undoubtedly can't be saved."

"Hmm? Are you planning to... Lad, have you lost your mind?"

Before Master Yuan could finish, Tao Qian suddenly stamped his foot.

Hearing Tao Qian's command, the Star Zha Demon he had left behind, although terrified, ultimately erupted in a burst of starlight under the lure of great profit and wrapped up Tao Qian, charging towards that extreme terrifying divine halberd that seemed to cleave the entire Demon City.

Such an action was extremely abrupt and very conspicuous.

Not only was Master Yuan horrified, but tens of thousands of cultivators fleeing around Demon City also couldn't help but turn their heads to look.

Had that man gone mad?

Before colliding with the divine halberd, Tao Qian for the first time sent a message to Tianjiang Immortal.

It wasn't known what exactly he said, but Tianjiang Immortal immediately replied,

"Agreeable!"

"If this succeeds, all credit is due to you, young friend."

"I, the Three Immortals of the Great Wilderness, owe you a favor."

Tianjiang Immortal's last statement, if made public at this moment, would likely cause tens of thousands of cultivators in Demon City to grow envious of Tao Qian.

Who are the Three Immortals of the Great Wilderness?

Three Ultimate Happiness Realm cultivators, collectively owing Tao Qian a favor.

This benefit was huge.

However, Tao Qian, after hearing this, had no time to rejoice.

For the next moment, he was about to 'seek his own death' by colliding with the 'Great Strength Demon-Slaying Immortal Halberd,' which even Master Yuan described as horrifically powerful, not actually using his physical body to collide.

A pained expression crossed Tao Qian's face, then on a thought, he summoned the Nine Toad Bead.

"Dear treasure, I'm truly sorry about this."

"Given that you too come from an extraordinary origin, this strike shouldn't damage you too much. Rest assured, if I encounter other toad pearls in the future, I will use the 'Fishing Toad Technique' to gather them for you, making you the first in the set."

While muttering, Tao Qian ruthlessly began casting.

The next moment, an extremely shocking scene unfolded before the eyes of all cultivators.

Quack!

Amidst the shocking noise that shook the Demon City, a massive Three-legged Golden Toad vaulted out.

Then, from the side, it fiercely collided with the divine halberd.

Initially, one could hear the pitiful cry of the Golden Toad, followed by a loud 'clang' noise. The previously ferocious divine halberd rushing to cleave the entire Demon City had its slashing force significantly weakened by the collision, and the direction of the axe's chop fatally shifted.

In an instant, when it reached the splendid Tianjiang, its power was fundamentally insufficient to threaten this hidden cultivator of Primordial Sect.

One could hear a low shout from the Tianjiang Immortal, within the surging silver white Fish-Dragon Sky River, suddenly, two magical treasures also flew out.

A rusty iron sword!

A red lingham, which swelled upon facing the wind!

The instant these two items appeared, Tao Qian's mind once again heard Master Yuan's voice.

"Yu God Sword, Muddying River Silk, huh, truly a hidden cultivator of Primordial Sect."

"With these two items there, unless Lingwa retrieves the Immortal Slaying Halberd and attempts the God Demon Immortal Slaying Technique again, they won't undermine Tianjiang."

As if to prove Master Yuan's words,

The 'Muddying River Silk,' known as the red lingham, suddenly extended and twisted, catching the handle of the divine halberd a step ahead, and dragging it tightly backwards.

While the so-called Yu God Sword released a brilliant water light, which seemed like moonlight, and autonomously flew over, accompanying by 'tinging and clanging' sounds, these three magical treasures actually engaged in a struggle together.

Despite still being dominated by the Great Strength Demon-Slaying Immortal Halberd, undoubtedly, it was fundamentally unable to subdue Tianjiang Immortal.

This turn of events came extremely fast.

Ling Qi was extremely enraged, while the other cultivators were shocked.

Who was this formidable figure? What was that treasure which could help Tianjiang Immortal avoid severe injury?

From a distant land, the voice of Taishang Primordial Demon Manifestation Saint True Monarch came through,

"Nine Toad Bead, Secret Demon Child?"

"Good, truly splendid."

"Primordial Sect, Secret Demon Sect, you two declining families rushing to combine."

"Do not let Lingwa succeed this time. Once I ascend to Daoist Transformation, I must stop your plans to rebuild the Mountain Gate."

As Lingwa's voice echoed,

Tianjiang Immortal didn't react much, but Master Yuan in Tao Qian's chest was the first to grow angry.

"Declining family? Even Taishang Demon Sect's old thing has the audacity to insult my Secret Demon Sect."

"Young man, strike quickly."

"If you can block this old tortoise's path, I won't only lend you 'Demon Cleansing Sword Intent,' but also grant you a great opportunity."

"This old thing suspects you are the Secret Demon Child, so I will truly pass on the Secret Demon True Method to you, solidifying your identity."

…

Although suddenly favored by two seniors, one after another, offering benefits,

Tao Qian, knowing a few internal details about the Secret Demon Sect, after hearing Master Yuan's words, couldn't help but mutter disrespectfully, "Master Yuan, your trace is too visible. It's clearly you who wants to solidify my identity as the Secret Demon Child, isn't it?"

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