Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 334 - 18 I Challenge Him Alone 【Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!】_1

Chapter 334: Chapter 18 I Challenge Him Alone 【Happy Mid-Autumn Festival!】_1

"The second plan is, the sect does not have to repay the debt, but allows a disciple to focus on a specific mountain peak."

Chu Liang continued to explain his scroll painting.

"The peak I’ve chosen is the Red Cotton Peak, and I suggest a lease period of ten years. During these ten years, I would have exclusive rights over everything that concerns the Red Cotton Peak, with no interference from the sect. After the lease period ends, the peak will be immediately returned to the sect."

"What do you want the Red Cotton Peak for?" Master Wen Yuan asked curiously, keeping his expression neutral.

Indeed, the peak mostly consists of barren forests, a desolate Mountain God Altar, and a large empty piece of land that disciples usually use to set up stalls.

"I have some ideas, albeit rudimentary. I will report to the sect once I am certain." Chu Liang said, "I can guarantee that I won’t carry out any activities on Red Cotton Peak during the lease period that go against sect regulations and social conventions."

Seeing his earnest demeanor, Master Wen Yuan could not immediately gauge his intentions and nodded, "What’s the next one?"

"The third plan is to consider these one thousand Azure Dragon Coins as my investment in the Divine Artifact, the Demon-Subduing Pestle." Chu Liang continued.

"Investment?"

"It means that I have a share in this Demon-Subduing Pestle, I have the right to use it. However, I will own a small share and use it no more than three times a year. If I need to, I can borrow the Demon-Subduing Pestle three times, returning it to the sect after each use." Chu Liang explained.

"Given your strength, it’s still too early to channel the Demon-Subduing Pestle." Master Wen Yuan responded.

It’s not that he underestimated Chu Liang, but the sheer power of a top hundred divine artifact is still too overwhelming for cultivators of the Golden Core Realm.

There’s a risk of being completely drained in one go.

"Indeed, I cannot use it yet, but my master surely can." Chu Liang stated.

Just imagine, Empress Feng, a Seventh Realm combat-style powerful being, wearing the Phoenix Soul Blood Jade, ranked fifty-seventh in the Ten Thousand Treasures Record, and wielding the Demon-Subduing Pestle, ranked eighty-seventh...

Who could possibly stop that?

Any Wen Dao Realm powerhouse you pick randomly in the world is considered powerful if they possess a single top hundred divine artifact, who could possibly be so wealthy as to have two divine artifacts?

She could definitely be invincible among those below the Eighth Realm!

Once this enhanced version of Empress Feng emerged, as the summoner, Chu Liang would naturally also receive tremendous buffs, thus proudly walking the world!

Master Wen Yuan, the spiritual leader of Tianyuan, had a mental state as strong as Mount Tai, rarely affected by any emotional fluctuations.

However, facing Chu Liang’s various schemes, he could not help but frown.

When Chu Liang introduced the first plan, he found it outrageous. But after hearing the other two, the first one actually seemed the most reasonable.

The first option sounded strange as it meant Shu Mountain Sect indebted to its own disciples, but upon reflection, it is reasonable. After all, the disciple should not have to contribute to the sect for free. If the sect can’t give the desired rewards, returning his money is also acceptable.

The second plan actually wanted to lease Shu Mountain’s land...

Is he trying to experience what it’s like being a Peak Master?

The tradition of the Shu Mountain Sect since ancient times, has never had a precedent of leasing out the sect’s land.

And the third plan is even more outrageous.

Use the Demon-Subduing Pestle three times a year, and let Empress Feng use it?

If she controlled two divine artifacts, wouldn’t only he be able to restrain her among the whole of Shu Mountain Sect? Once let out of Shu Mountain...

How dangerous would that be for the Nine States Land?

Seeing Chu Liang stop speaking and watching him eagerly, Master Wen Yuan asked, "Is that it?"

"Just these three." Chu Liang continued awkwardly, "I am also embarrassed to ask for more. If the Sect Leader deems it appropriate, please choose one from these three."

Master Wen Yuan faced this difficult choice and fell silent, then said, "I will consider it, discuss with the other elders, and decide. As for you... the Phoenix Sheep Secret Realm opens in a few days. You should go and explore, and I’ll give you an answer when you return."

"Phoenix Sheep Secret Realm?" This name stunned Chu Liang for a moment.

...

Inside Phoenix Sheep Mountain in the Eastern Region, there is a secret realm, in which a divine beast called the Phoenix Sheep resides.

It wakes up once every thirty years and then wanders around the Western Sea for about ten days before returning to sleep.

During its sleeping time, the secret realm accumulates spiritual energy that generates a spirit plant called the "Phoenix Sheep Life Fruit", which is an especially rare heavenly material and earthly treasure.

Once it wakes up and the secret realm opens, many forest demon beasts are attracted and swarm in. The Phoenix Sheep then eats these intruding beasts as a supplement before heading to the Western Sea.

The first to discover this secret realm were the Four Immortal Sects: Shu Mountain Sect, Lunar Sect, Heavenly King Sect, and Endless Sword Sect, hence the secret realm is jointly owned by these four sects.

The rules of the immortal cultivation world are like this, the Immortal Sects that first discover a secret realm will jointly exploit it. When their strength reaches a saturation point, they will collectively keep out the latecomers. Over time, this practice has become an unwritten rule. There are only a few secret realms that are singly occupied; most are jointly exploited by several sects.

It was agreed amongst the four Immortal Sects of the Phoenix Sheep Secret Realm that after the Divine Beast Phoenix Sheep leaves each year, each sect will send one disciple to the secret realm to collect the Phoenix Sheep Life Fruit.

The Phoenix Sheep Life Fruit generally only bears one or two fruits every thirty years, so there will definitely be some sects among the four that fail to reap any benefits. Hence, the disciples from each sect have to compete with each other.

The attributes of this fruit lean towards gold and fire, and it’s of superior grade. It’s an excellent choice whether it’s used to break through the first or fourth tier of the Five Elements Realm.

This time around, the disciple from the Shu Mountain Sect is Chu Liang.

Normally, the chief disciple would be the one to attend such an occasion, however, Jiang Yuebai happened to be retreating to break through the second level of the Five Elements Realm, so Shu Mountain had no choice but to send their second-best person.

Under normal circumstances, Xu Ziyang, who stepped into the Fifth Realm earlier, should have taken on this responsibility.

However, Chu Liang’s sudden rise to fame stunned everyone.

In a short period, he repeatedly accomplished feats, and in the minds of the Shu Mountain Upper Echelons, his position definitely ranks above anyone else, including Jiang Yuebai.

After all, the choice of Purple-Green Twin Swords is crucial.

Chu Liang looks from afar at the heavens and earth anomaly of Phoenix Sheep Mountain. The red clouds layer upon layer as if flames filled the sky; the winding streams down the mountain are all surging with crimson gold; demon beasts from all directions gather, and the demonic aura rushes into the sky.

Even though the secret realm hasn’t fully opened yet, there is already a dense spiritual energy leaking out.

This so-called Phoenix Sheep Life Fruit should also be a kind of miraculous instinct carried by the Divine Beast Phoenix Sheep. After awakening from a long slumber, it’s a method to attract food for itself.

Chu Liang reached the top of Phoenix Sheep Mountain. An agreed small pavilion among the four sects.

There are already two people waiting in the pavilion.

One is a petite young girl with a long ponytail, a delicate face, and a lively look in her eyes. She stands elegantly with a long sword on her back.

The other is a familiar face.

He is a cold-faced and stunningly handsome man. It’s Luo Xiaoyong from the Lunar Sect. Seeing Chu Liang coming over, he slightly nods his head as a greeting.

Chu Liang nodded in response and then looked towards the young girl next to him.

The young girl also looked at him and asked with a smile, "Are you from Shu Mountain Sect or Heavenly King Sect?"

Chu Liang answered, "I am a disciple of the Shu Mountain Sect, Chu Liang."

"Ah!" The young girl exclaimed, "Are you the one who defeated Tao Wu! I read your story in the newspaper! It’s impressive!"

"I was just lucky." Chu Liang replied with a smile.

"I’m Li Shiyi from the Endless Sword Sect," the energetic young girl said cheerfully. ’I wanted to join in the fun at the Shu Mountain Peak Conference, but something came up."

Li Shiyi?

Listening to this name, Chu Liang guessed her background. The Endless Sword Sect has a famous Li family lineage.

The current Sword Master is named Li Shi, the leader is Ninth Elder Li, and the most powerful Supreme elder in the sect is Eighth Elder Li.

The three are three generations of grandfather and grandsons. Judging by the name, this little girl must have descended from their lineage.

Chu Liang chatted with her for a bit. Luo Xiaoyong, who was standing next to him, didn’t say anything. Chu Liang knew about his temperament and didn’t ask him any more questions.

Soon, there was a streak of light in the distant sky, and another figure landed.

The newcomer is a handsome young man with a towering figure, exuding the unique aura of a youthful prodigy. It’s Feng Chaoyang, the chief of the Heavenly King Sect!

As soon as he landed, his eyes scanned around. When he saw Chu Liang, he then paused.

"Why are you here? Where’s Immortal Jiang?" He asked.

"Senior Sister Jiang is in seclusion. This time, I will be the one taking up the task in the secret realm." Chu Liang responded with a smile and added, "Whoever goes, the result would be the same."

"Good, I’ve been wanting to settle a score with you for a long time!" Feng Chaoyang said, "Last time, on the stage, you held Immortal Jiang in your arms, I remember that."

This incident isn’t something that only he lashed out at Chu Liang for. In the Nine Heavens and Ten Lands, who didn’t curse him as a scoundrel when they saw this behavior?

"Accidents on the stage are inevitable." Chu Liang still replied with a calm smile.

Feng Chaoyang waved his hands majestically, "When we enter the secret realm later, you two women should step aside first, I want him for a one-on-one duel!"