Please, Young Master, Slay the Demon!
Chapter 405 - 86: The Contrarian in the Sea of Fire [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

Chapter 405: Chapter 86: The Contrarian in the Sea of Fire [Seeking Monthly Tickets!]_1

The night was already deep, but Jiang Shenting still stood outside the Giant Whale Mansion, standing tall and looking into the distance.

The feast by all Immortal Sects had ended, yet he found himself outside again.

"Guild Leader, it’s late, why not go back and rest?" someone next to him persuaded, "You have to get up early tomorrow to prepare for the ceremony, don’t you?"

Jiang Shenting shook his head, "Hong Qiu hasn’t returned yet, she said she would be here a day early, I’ll wait for her a bit longer."

"Maybe... Miss Xu has been held up?"

The follower was about to call her the young lady out of habit, but suddenly remembered her father was no longer the Guild Master, and quickly changed his words.

"There’s no harm in waiting a bit longer, considering that I took over her father’s position, she might have some resentment in her heart. Whether I can eliminate it or not, I will always treat her well." Jiang Shenting spoke slowly,"And remember, moving forward she’s still the young lady of the Whale Guild; her treatment won’t change a bit, we will continue treating her as we did."

"Yes." The follower nodded in agreement.

After turning around and withdrawing, he couldn’t help but sigh and lament as he shared with the others: "The Guild Leader is truly a man of benevolence and righteousness."

A chill filled the autumn night, as time ticked slowly by.

Suddenly a whistling sound echoed through the sky, as if something colossal was passing overhead, and then it began to circle down.

Whoosh—

A gust of wind blew so fiercely people couldn’t open their eyes. Jiang Shenting’s hair and clothes fluttered in the wind, but he remained immobile.

When the gale subsided, it unveiled an immense exotic beast within.

This beast had mighty wings spread wide, its coat of scale armor transitioned into a long mane from the neck down, the head resembling a deer with luminous eyes, and antlers like jagged blades sprouting from its forehead.

It was vicious-looking.

Once it landed, it glared at Jiang Shenting fiercely, but it didn’t roar out aloud.

Jiang Shenting identified this exotic beast at a single glance.

Thistle.

Once it was considered as one of the top demon beasts, second only to the four most dangerous creatures. It was later tamed and claimed as one of his personal beasts by the Thunder Fortress Master, Huang Hanshan, who especially admired this fierce beast and kept it close as his mount.

However, looking at the wild eyes of this huge creature, it was clear that without Huang Hanshan to suppress it, it would quickly revert back to its nature of being an extremely dangerous beast.

"Hahaha!" Soon followed a hearty laughter from the back of the fierce Thistle, "I didn’t expect to find you waiting outside the mansion this late at night. I was waiting for Hong Qiu to set off with us, so we got delayed a bit. My apologies."

This voice was robust and rugged. You knew from hearing it that this was a person with an aura of dominance.

Sure enough, a group of cultivators descended from the back of the Thistle, with a middle-aged man with a wide face and ring-like eyes leading the way.

This tall figure was built like an iron tower. Even through his wide robe, you could see bulging muscles akin to encircling dragons. He moved with the stride of a dragon and the steps of a tiger, his booming laugh echoing across the ground.

He exerted immense pressure without even nearing Jiang Shenting.

At his glance, the followers behind Jiang Shenting, regardless of their level of cultivation, subconsciously lowered their heads and avoided eye contact.

Except for Jiang Shenting himself.

The newly ascended leader of the Four Seas Whale Guild met the gaze of the burly man with a faint smile, "Master Huang, it’s an honor to have you visit personally. I truly regret not being able to escort you all the way from the Southern Region."

He then shifted his gaze and said, "And Hong Qiu, you’re back. I was starting to worry about you."

Next to Huang Hanshan was a tall, stunning young woman dressed in red. Her hair was bound in a casual style, her bright eyes stared at Jiang Shenting. Hearing him call her, she nodded lightly and replied, "Uncle Jiang."

Behind him were the disciples of Thunder Fortress.

This time he had brought Wei Tiandi and Deng Yixiao from the Three Young Masters. Wei Tiandi was stout, with bushy eyebrows and large eyes, emanating a formidable aura. The other one was Deng Yixiao, whose long beard and round eyes made it impossible to estimate his age.

His most cherished eldest disciple, Du Wuhen, was overseeing the Thunder Fortress.

"A few days ago, I heard about unusual tidal waves in the southern sea. I went to check it out and then took a detour to Thunder Fortress to visit uncle." Xu Hongqiu said.

"Oh?" Jiang Shenting’s eyes brightened. "Did you discover anything of note on this journey?"

"No, it was a wasted trip." Xu Hongqiu shook her head in disappointment.

"Sigh." Jiang Shenting echoed her sigh.

"Rest assured, brother Jiang. Xu Baishan is my sworn brother. I will find him, alive or dead!" Huang Hanshan said heavily, "In the meantime, you must take good care of my niece in the Whale Guild. If anyone dares to bully her, I won’t let it pass."

"Master Huang, you can rest assured, Hong Qiu will always be the young lady of the Whale Guild, everything will remain as before." Jiang Shenting said solemnly.

"Hahaha! I feel reassured hearing you say that." Huang Hanshan heartily patted Jiang Shenting on the shoulder, then continued walking past while saying, "Don’t let me catch who hurt my brother! I would make him beg for death without success!"

The thunderous sound of his voice echoed throughout the vicinity, everyone could hear him clearly.

It was obvious he had come to show support for Xu Hongqiu.

There was a moment when a sharp glint flashed across Jiang Shenting’s eyes, then he turned his body and walked back to stand side by side with Huang Hanshan, speaking solemnly, "There’s no need for you to act, Guild Master Huang, Whale Guild will never let the offender go unpunished. If we did allow it, the world would think it’s easy to trifle with the Whale Guild’s Guild Leader. Such a notion is unamusing to me."

"Hahaha!" Huang Hanshan pointed to Thistle and warned the followers of the Giant Whale Mansion, "Keep your distance from my beast. My people from Thunder Fortress will take care of it. If you annoy it, it eats people!"

...

When all the affairs were settled, it was already past midnight.

Jiang Shenting finally returned to his room to rest.

He was still living in the side hall assigned to him when he was the leader of the East Whale Guild. He would officially move to the main hall that belonged to the Guild Master after the inauguration ceremony the next day.

But at this moment, there was already someone waiting for him in the hall.

"Huang Hanshan came?" the person asked.

Looking at this person, he was tall with red hair and beard, robust features and was clad in a black robe, with his chest exposed.

"He has been friends with Xu Baishan for many years, it’s not surprising he came to support Xu Hongqiu." Jiang Shenting sat down as he spoke.

"In my opinion, we should nip the problem in the bud, and just kill the little lady," the red-haired man said casually.

It sounded as if he was talking about squashing an ant.

"Dealing with Xu Baishan was already a reckless move, dare we complicate things further by entertaining Xu Hongqiu too? Don’t you think people will suspect our involvement?" Jiang Shenting spoke solemnly, "Xu Baishan may be gone, but the influence he cultivated over the years is deeply rooted. Even if I become Guild Master, it would take a great deal of time to assert control over the North Whale Guild and West Whale Guild. Without Xu Hongqiu, these factions will scatter, making it difficult to reconvene them."

The Four Seas Whale Guild is a mighty force, with merely its core members totalling over tens of thousands. Add in countless subordinate groups, and their numbers become incalculable.

It is exactly this reason that elevated them to the top ten organisations of their kind despite merely being a martial arts guild.

In the Immortal Cultivation World, population alone may not equate to strength, but when the numbers are substantial, it certainly amounts to something.

The interplay between these massive factions is intricate and complex, with the Guild Master needing to maintain control one step at a time. If suddenly, one key figure disappeared, it could cause a commotion.

Of course, Jiang Shenting did not elaborate further.

He thought with the redhead’s wisdom, such explanations would be difficult for him to comprehend anyway.

"I don’t understand your roundabout ways, but since I’m here, I’m keeping an eye on you. Don’t forget our agreement once you take office tomorrow." the redhead said.

"Even if you, Red Door God, forget, I won’t." Jiang Shenting stared at him, then asked, "When do you plan to execute Xu Baishan?"

"Heh heh, there’s no rush." The redhead, now identified as the Red Door God, laughed, "Xu Baishan has been in charge of Whale Guild for many years, and must have valuable information. The more we extract, the more it benefits you."

"Humph," Jiang Shenting sneered.

He fully understood their motives. As long as they had Xu Baishan in their grasp, they held power over him. While Xu Baishan lived, he remained under their influence each day.

"I will not go back on my word, as long as you don’t mess up." Jiang Shenting continued, "If you let Xu Baishan escape, I will surely get dragged into an irredeemable situation, and I’ll make sure to drag you down with me."

"Heh heh, don’t worry." Red Door God patted his chest, "Xu Baishan is held in the belly of the Swallowing Python by Little Ji, with multiple seals in place. If he manages to escape, I’ll take your last name!"

...

Within Python Belly City.

At this moment, everyone was watching Xu Baishan at the fiery bottom of the pit, convinced that he wouldn’t be able to get out.

What should we do now?

Of course, run.

However, the colossal Fire Dragon, slightly delayed by Xu Baishan, sped past him in no time. Who could possibly escape now?

"Split up and run!"

In the face of danger, Chu Liang could only shout out loud and flee upon his sword.

As the old saying goes, ’When the father dies, the mother remarries, everyone takes care of themselves.’

Under such circumstances, even sacrificing many lives wouldn’t be enough to deter the Fire Dragon. Therefore, it was best that everyone disperses. At least, that way, more might survive. Although, the likelihood was that this would only prolong their fear. Where could one possibly hide from the hunting Fire Dragon within Python Belly City?

Upon hearing this, everyone snapped out of their shock and instantly scattered in every direction like exploding fireworks.

However, the raw cruelty and mockery reflected in the Fire Dragon’s wildly gleaming eyes as they trailed the scattering miniature figures weren’t promising.

It suddenly opened its mouth, emitting a muffled roar, "Roar--" and spewed out a bright, red, sun-like flame!

Bang--

The fireball exploded out of its mouth into countless meteoric flames, instantly engulfing everyone in sight who hadn’t gotten far enough.

This vicious beast...

Although blinded by its desired blood bath, it still retained the divine skills the Southern Sea Fire Dragon clan bestowed upon it!

It unquestionably left no room for escape!

Each scattered flame beam was like a separate fire dragon, intense and formidable. In a heartbeat, those who had just escaped were blown away.

No, one person was unharmed.

The first one to make a run for it. Chu Liang.

Awoken by the dreaded shrieks behind him, Chu Liang watched the scene unfold through his Divine Sense. Yet, strangely, no flame beam headed his way, as if they deliberately avoided him.

What was going on?

Could it be...

A hunch began to form in Chu Liang’s mind.

The scene confronting him was this: a supremely powerful, crazed beast preparing to unleash a sea of raging flames that would drown everything in sight. His companions, on the other hand, had been injured and fallen, their fate unknown. If he ran away at this moment, there was no doubt they’d meet their death.

But, the Fire Dragon oddly refrained from attacking him.

Should he flee?

A moment of hesitation flickered in Chu Liang’s eyes. He subsequently turned around and charged upward towards that defiant dragon. His silhouette was so resolute!

Like a moth drawn to a flame.

"Roar--" The Fire Dragon’s relentless flames eradicated everything in its path, even the most durable black rocks could not withstand the continuous burning of the Divine Dragon’s Fire.

Yet Chu Liang advanced towards it, reaching the incandescent golden eyes of the beast!

Traversing through a sea of fire and staring into the ferocious dragon’s eyes!

In that moment, his silhouette merged with the vast Divine Dragon Flame, appearing incredibly minute yet radiant.

But the remarkable thing was, when his figure completely reflected in the dragon’s gaze, the intensity of the savage flames in its eyes seemed to subside.

"Roar..."

The Fire Dragon momentarily ceased its unrelenting spewing of the Divine Dragon Flame and issued a bewildered low growl. Uncertainty flickered in its vertical pupils, as if it was conflicted.

Suddenly, Chu Liang raised his hand, revealing a bundle of radiant light! The tiny bundle of light he held in his palm shone as brightly as the stars above.

I have a Bright Pearl which illuminates mountains and rivers!