Stealthily cultivating in the chaotic world of demons and martial artists
Chapter 467 - 465 Bottom Card (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

Chapter 467: Chapter 465 Bottom Card (Seeking Monthly Pass)_1

Faced with the oppression of the foremost figure in the Demon Path, the colors on Yin Ji, the Ghost Mother’s face subtly shifted, and her Ghost Dove Cane paused momentarily as she let out an aged chuckle:

"This old body was merely curious, with no intention of questioning... I beseech the Demon Lord for forgiveness."

She nonchalantly resumed her seat, her thick-skinned image causing Fang Xi to glance sideways in mild admiration.

It seemed that Yin Ji, the Ghost Mother had raised the question on behalf of the other Nascent Soul demons. After she sat down, all the Nascent Soul elders became much more behaved, attentively listening to Demon Lord Tian Du’s deployment of troops...

These were matters concerning their life and death as well as the interests of their sects, they could not help but be cautious.

Even a single decision could affect the lives of hundreds, if not thousands, of disciples within a sect!

Meanwhile, Fang Xi let out a yawn.

Since he was alone, without the burden of a sect, he could simply run away if the situation became unfavorable!

With his ability to escape, even if several fourth-tier superior Monster Clan beasts attacked, they would fail to capture him.

"...Thus, the eastern battlefield shall be entrusted to Nangong,"

At that time, Demon Lord Tian Du was discussing with Nangong Li, "Your side will face great pressure, so I will assign Lord Tianlong, Madame Miao Yun, and Kong Sang to assist you... Everyone, any objections?"

"Hehe... With the Demon Lord’s generous support, I can only fight with all my might. Fortunately, our sect has just cultivated the Eighteen Heavenly Concubines, which should prove to be of use..."

Nangong Li giggled softly, her gaze provocatively drifting towards Lord Tianlong.

Lord Tianlong’s face twitched: "My Eternal Spring Valley has cultivated a batch of hybrid Dragon Beast Soldiers. Though they only possess a weak dragon’s might, they should be quite effective in intimidating lower-tier Monster Clans. I will bring them all to the battlefield this time!"

The expression on Empty Mulberry Old Demon was gloomy, yet he did not refuse: "My Seven Deadly Sins Hall will also open a ’Demon Cave’ left by our ancestors, releasing an army of Flying Rigidities and a few Demon Path weapons..."

As he spoke, he felt as if his heart was bleeding; the most powerful spiritual treasures of the Seven Deadly Sins Hall were currently in someone else’s hands...

"Excellent!"

The corners of Demon Lord Tian Du’s mouth curved up: "I request everyone to return to your respective dongfus to rest for a while. I will visit each of you shortly."

The assembly of Nascent Soul cultivators expressed their understanding and excused themselves to leave.

The discussion at hand was only about the grand strategy.

For the implementation of specific steps, they needed to guard against Monster Clan spies.

Fang Xi returned to the dongfu arranged by the Death Demon Palace, activated the prohibition, and sat down cross-legged, silently waiting.

A few hours later, he raised an eyebrow and opened the dongfu’s door.

Demon Lord Tian Du walked in slowly: "Mr. Yun Jiezi..."

Following behind Demon Lord Tian Du were two other Nascent Soul cultivators.

One was dressed in a white robe, radiating an aura of immortality, while the other wore a hat and a straw cloak, looking emaciated like a fisherman. Their cultivation levels were around the early Nascent Soul stage, indeed the other two members of the Meat and Wine Friends!

"Tian Du, and also Bai Yunsou, Diao Ao... How come you two are here?" Fang Xi stood up to greet them, asking with a hint of curiosity.

Bai Yunsou and Elder Diao Ao exchanged glances, both showing a wry smile: "We are both individual cultivators, without the support of a sect. Instead of leading cultivators in large-scale battles, we will form a small team with you to penetrate deep into enemy lines... Over this period, the two of us have together sacrificially refined a ’Sen Luo Universal Disc’ spiritual treasure, which should be able to trap a few same-level Monster Clan members..."

In fact, commanding a sect’s army of cultivators in battle, with both sides protected within great arrays and fully activated spiritual shields, initial casualties tend to be low.

And when one side faces defeat, it’s usually the Nascent Soul old monsters who flee first, so the risk is not too great.

The real danger lies in the high-ranked cultivator teams that infiltrate behind enemy lines to destroy Array Eyes!

Like the unlucky Yun Jiezi, as well as Bai Yunsou and Elder Diao Ao!

They all share one characteristic: being individual cultivators, proficient in guerilla survival, but when it comes to directing a large army of cultivators, that’s another story...

Even if they are capable of command, without a group of their own people for coordination, commands would struggle to be passed down and troops properly arrayed.

"It seems that I will be joining forces with the two of you this time."

Fang Xi revealed a slight smile.

"Exactly... Based on the information passed from our covert operatives, there is an Array Eye located in ’Wind Moon Mountain’. Here is the map!"

Demon Lord Tian Du threw a jade slip to Fang Xi: "Your task, the three of you, is to infiltrate that place, destroy the Array Eye... and also plant this Array Disk!"

He produced a verdant Array Disk covered with intricate patterns cradling several purple runes. The aura it emitted made Fang Xi’s eyes narrow slightly: ’At least a fourth-tier superior Array Disk...’

’This Array Disk is inscribed with a ’reverse array’ method... if the Array Eye is destroyed and the Monster Clan does not notice this object in their haste to repair, the losses could be even greater...’

...

Almost at the same moment.

Tianli Plains.

An Ancient Tree rose from the Earth, surrounded by various Monster Birds perched and chirping joyfully, occasionally sharing freshly killed flesh and blood...

At the base of the ancient tree, there was a huge hollow large enough to house a palace.

Inside the tree hollow, there also was an ancient altar.

Atop the altar, a dark green demon aura emitted an extraordinary brilliance, like a pulsing stream that continuously released pure demon qi in all directions.

Seated cross-legged in front of the altar was a person.

This person had an ordinary appearance, dressed in a green robe, exuding a gentle temperament.

"Elder Qing..."

Outside, the sound of a Phoenix’s cry flashed, and a person walked in, it was none other than Feng Shisan!

He respectfully saluted the person in the green robe, "A scout has reported... the Nascent Soul old monsters of the human race have gathered, and I fear that the great battle will begin soon. Our side is already prepared, and this time, we must ensure that those human cultivators have no chance of returning!"

A bloodthirsty gleam flickered in Feng Shisan’s eyes and vanished just as quickly.

"Oh? It seems you have already set up according to the Array Map, and the Thousands Demon Array is ready..."

Elder Qing opened his eyes and smiled faintly, "How goes things with Elder Luan?"

"Elder Luan is personally restrained by Tian Xingzi, but will send Feng Qing to lead a team of high-ranking members of the Monster Clan to our aid!"

Feng Shisan answered.

"That is very good indeed. After all, the human race will surely attack the Transformation Array’s critical Array Eyes... we are still somewhat lacking in high-ranking monster cultivators."

Elder Qing stood up, "How are the other preparations? Especially the Cyan Cloud Egret clan, which our side has always kept hidden, as they are our trump card."

"The great elder of the egret clan has arrived..."

Feng Shisan said, "And they have dispatched the Seven Egret Children, all descendants with exceptionally rich bloodlines, who, when joined together, are powerful enough to cast that grand Divine Skill..."

He paused, "Besides, as our ultimate safeguard, the grand elder of the Huixie clan has also arrived and is currently waiting outside for an audience."

Elder Qing’s expression showed a touch of emotion, then he chuckled, "I did not expect that, by merely sending you to gather some resources, you would manage to obtain three drops of the ’Nine Heavens Purified Spirit Water’, one of the most difficult to collect. With such a divine object, we are not only destined to win the battle but also capable of pursuing a victorious advance, to completely unify the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm... With the central area among the five cultivation zones in the Mortal World already in ruins, the Southern Wilderness Cultivation Realm accounts for one-fourth. Having achieved such a feat, countless lords in the Monster World will surely bestow rewards upon us! Go, call the great elder of the Huixie clan to come in!"

"Yes!"

After receiving the command, Feng Shisan left and soon brought back an elder.

This monster cultivator was dressed in a golden robe, looking gaunt and decaying, with the cultivation of only around the early Nascent Soul stage. He even carried an odor of old age and decay, seemingly not far from his life’s end.

"Hu Qiu... pays respect to Elder Qing!"

The decrepit old man gave a respectful bow, "My Huixie clan has always been under the protection of the Heavenly Phoenix Clan. Now that we have the opportunity to serve the Phoenix Clan, we are ready to die a thousand deaths... Our clan has selected three ’Jin Chanzi’, ready to give their lives for the Phoenix Clan at any moment."

Ignorant of the dawn and dusk, the Huixie knows not of spring or autumn!

The Huixie clan, in fact, is the Jin Chanzi clan!

This monster clan is quite peculiar, even if they cultivate to the fourth stage of transformation, their lifespan is very short, even shorter than that of a human Nascent Soul.

However, within the Huixie clan, there is a secret skill, or rather a natural Divine Skill!

They are capable of rapid growth within a short period, elevating their strength to the limit in no time!

Naturally, the more they do so, the closer they are to the end of their lifespan.

"Three Jin Chanzi should be enough... When the time comes, they will consume ’Nine Heavens Pure Flower Water’ and employ the Jin Chan Secret Skill... thus becoming three high-level, fourth-grade monster cultivators."

Elder Qing nodded slowly, "Before this, I ordered people to gather various materials needed for our trump cards, never expecting that we would acquire such a divine object. Although after using the secret method, the Jin Chanzi will have only a year or two of life left, enduring this great battle shouldn’t be much of an issue."

He had asked Feng Shisan to collect many precious spiritual objects, and each one was associated with a powerful trump card.

But the earlier in the list the spiritual object, the more powerful it tended to be, and the harder it was to find.

The Jin Chan Secret Skill of the Huixie clan involves the rapid consumption of one’s own potential, in exchange for a fleeting blooming, much like a cicada lies dormant for a long time, only to fly for a few days or tens of days, representing the pinnacle of efflorescence!

Of course, without ’Nine Heavens Pure Flower Water’ or other such divine objects from heaven and earth as fuel and catalysts, if the Huixie clan were to rashly employ the Jin Chan Secret Skill, they would only burn themselves alive.

"Haha, with three Jin Chanzi taking action, this time we will surely cause Tian Du to die here!"

Feng Shisan laughed aloud, also feeling some regret, "If my Heavenly Phoenix Clan had been willing to dispatch more hands earlier, we wouldn’t be so strapped for military strength..."

He had been holding back this frustration for quite a while.

Although the current passage to the Higher Realm couldn’t accommodate Transcendent God Demon Lords, fourth-grade high-level members of the Monster Clan could still come over. However, he had always felt resentful about the lack of support.

Elder Qing sighed, "The clans within the Monster World are not united as one. The Flood Dragon Clan and the Five Elements Qilin Tribe have always been trying to supplant us, coveting the position of the supreme beast clan... Moreover, our own world is also plagued with troubles, with powerful Sects from the Mortal Realm invading, having already slaughtered several minor clans. So we must leave enough hands to watch over our territories and respond to various situations... In accordance with the tacit agreement between both parties, since the Transcendent God human cultivators haven’t wiped us out, our Monster Clan lords can’t rashly act against those human cultivators."

"Fortunately, we have finally reached a turning point." Feng Shisan showed a hint of joy, "The Nascent Souls of the human cultivators, we can truly feast on them this time."

"Mm..." Although Elder Qing was smiling, there was a trace of concern in his expression, "The cultivation world is full of countless miraculous skills and secret techniques; the Jin Chan Secret Skill of the Huixie clan in fact fears one particular secret technique of the Mortal World... However, there shouldn’t be much of a problem, the Transcendent God Sect that held this secret technique has been destroyed quite some time ago, and this technique should have been lost..."