Chapter 296
“Foundation Establishment peak… Demon Core?”
The old man repeated dumbly.
Chen An nodded, “Judging by the aura and spiritual energy fluctuations of this Demon Trapping Array, Fairy Qingli, who is fighting the fox demon inside, should be only one step away from Golden Core.”
“And that missing step is the demon core within the fox demon.”
“Kill the demon, take its core, and then refine it. You can use the spiritual energy contained within the demon core to break through Foundation Establishment and condense a Golden Core.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang’s eyes widened. While he didn’t fully understand the realm divisions of cultivators, his body trembled slightly at the mention of killing a demon for its core.
He looked at the fox silhouette struggling within the light screen and couldn’t help but offer a wry smile.
At this moment, Elder Zhang was too tired to wonder how this young Daoist knew so much. He merely lowered his head dejectedly, “As you said, wouldn’t Miss Ji be doomed today?”
“Even if I were to barge in and beg for her, it concerns the crucial matter of their own cultivation. The Immortal Master would absolutely not agree, would they?”
“Of course.”
Chen An chuckled, “It’s a win-win situation: eliminate a public menace and solve the problem of breaking through a realm. Why not?”
The old man pursed his lips and retorted, “But Miss Ji hasn’t harmed anyone…”
“Didn’t she possess the body of the infant girl who died at the Ji Manor?”
“This…”
Facing Chen An’s sharp question, Elder Zhang helplessly dropped his hands, having no further arguments.
In the end, what Ji Qingge did was indeed wrong. Even if the infant died during childbirth, that did not give her the right to secretly take over someone else’s body.
At this moment, the onlookers seemed to have lost their patience, and people began to shout, “Hey, you foul Daoist, aren’t you embarrassed enough?”
“Elder Zhang, hurry up and come over. Don’t associate with someone like that.”
“Daoist, if you don’t leave the Ji Manor immediately, don’t blame me for calling people to beat you out!”
“Exactly! How divine is the Immortal Master’s Demon Trapping Array? Do you think you can understand anything just by watching? I advise you to stop embarrassing yourself here.”
The last sentence drew another burst of laughter from the crowd.
They felt that although they had been deceived by Ping Ji today, it was still a worthwhile trip.
Not only did they witness an Immortal Master subdue a demon, but they also had this young Daoist as entertainment.
Chen An came back to his senses, stood up, and patted his Daoist robe. “You’re right, I almost forgot. It’s time to go in.”
With that, he took Chichi Su and stepped into the courtyard.
The pale yellow light screen rippled slightly, but unlike the first time, it did not push them out. It merely produced a few ripples before returning to normal.
Seeing this, the officials and nobles who were ready to watch a show, including City Lord Ji, widened their eyes in unison.
“This, this, how is this possible…?”
The Immortal Master’s Demon Trapping Array, and he just walked right in?!
The noisy crowd suddenly fell silent, utterly still.
“Perhaps, the Immortal Master let him in…?”
Someone ventured thoughtfully.
Others remained dismissive.
“It doesn’t matter. Even if he goes in, he’s just seeking death. The aftermath of the battle between the Immortal Master and the monster will obliterate him in minutes.”
…
…
Pain.
Such intense pain.
Sword intents, glinting with cold light, slashed back and forth across the annex.
Many slits appeared on Ji Qingge’s clothes, exposing large patches of fair, tender skin.
The fair skin instantly turned red, and sharp, unbearable pain surged from the wounds.
Her hair was also completely disheveled, making her look incredibly dishevelled, a stark contrast to her appearance at the entrance of Ji Manor.
Only her delicate, beautiful face became even more radiant under the reflection of the trickling fresh blood.
She looked at the slender figure standing with a sword not far away, her body trembling uncontrollably.
It was too terrifying.
Was this the true top-tier prodigy of Shenzhou?
She couldn’t win, absolutely couldn’t win.
Despite both being at Foundation Establishment peak, the other party was like a strong adult bullying a child, completely out of their league.
“In the Demon Trapping Array, you cannot escape.”
The slender figure slowly approached. Her appearance was comparable to the fox demon’s, but compared to Ji Qingge’s subtle allure, she exuded a more cold and ruthless aura.
At a glance, one would fear being severed by her sword at any moment.
It was Fairy Qingli.
Ji Qingge tightly pursed her lips, her eyes filled with despair.
She looked at the woman before her and said, “If I don’t run, don’t struggle, don’t resist, you’ll be willing to spare my life?”
To her surprise, Fairy Qingli actually nodded.
She pointed her sword at the fox demon and said, “I was just passing by and happened to sense your demonic energy, so I came to capture you and bring you back to the sect.”
Hearing this, Ji Qingge suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter so resonant it seemed to bend the moon.
“You expect anyone to believe that but yourself?”
“More like, as soon as I surrender, you’ll rush forward to kill me for my core and break through to Golden Core, won’t you?”
Clearly, she knew how great a temptation a Foundation Establishment peak demon core was to a human cultivator also stuck at Foundation Establishment peak.
After all, countless Foundation Establishment cultivators had been stuck at the final step for a hundred years, unable to break through.
With an easy method to breakthrough right before them, how could anyone refuse?
Fairy Qingli was silent for a moment and said, “You haven’t harmed anyone, so I won’t kill you.”
Seeing her sincere expression, Ji Qingge couldn’t help but be stunned.
However, she quickly sneered, “Even if you don’t kill me, once I enter the territory of Zhengqing Sect, do you think I’ll still be alive?”
Fairy Qingli frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled. “Why wouldn’t you be alive? You just wouldn’t be as free as before.”
She explained further, “Zhengqing Sect has an iron tower specifically for detaining demons and those of the Demonic Path. As long as they haven’t committed a crime punishable by death, they can be held inside…”
“Enough!”
Ji Qingge interrupted her, mocking, “You’re truly naive!”
“Do you not know, or do you simply refuse to think about, the fate of demons and monsters locked in that Demon Locking Tower?!”
“Are you tired of your self-deceiving games yet?”
Facing the fox demon’s questioning and roaring, Fairy Qingli slightly turned her head.
Her expression remained cold, without any change.
Fairy Qingli said, “I will take you back to the sect. Otherwise, allowing a great demon like you to live in the human world will ultimately be a source of trouble.”
“If you have any hidden means, feel free to use them.”
“However, if it’s just Foundation Establishment, then don’t waste my time.”
She looked at Ji Qingge quietly, her tone indifferent.
“Against opponents in the same realm, I am already invincible.”
…
…
At the same time.
Chen An, having just stepped into the annex, examined the tattered Golden Core on his Spiritual Platform.
He thought, although my cultivation has fallen back to Foundation Establishment, I can still barely be considered invincible in the same realm, right?
Taking down this so-called Fairy Qingli shouldn’t be a problem?
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 296
“Foundation Establishment peak… Demon Core?”
The old man repeated dumbly.
Chen An nodded, “Judging by the aura and spiritual energy fluctuations of this Demon Trapping Array, Fairy Qingli, who is fighting the fox demon inside, should be only one step away from Golden Core.”
“And that missing step is the demon core within the fox demon.”
“Kill the demon, take its core, and then refine it. You can use the spiritual energy contained within the demon core to break through Foundation Establishment and condense a Golden Core.”
Upon hearing this, Elder Zhang’s eyes widened. While he didn’t fully understand the realm divisions of cultivators, his body trembled slightly at the mention of killing a demon for its core.
He looked at the fox silhouette struggling within the light screen and couldn’t help but offer a wry smile.
At this moment, Elder Zhang was too tired to wonder how this young Daoist knew so much. He merely lowered his head dejectedly, “As you said, wouldn’t Miss Ji be doomed today?”
“Even if I were to barge in and beg for her, it concerns the crucial matter of their own cultivation. The Immortal Master would absolutely not agree, would they?”
“Of course.”
Chen An chuckled, “It’s a win-win situation: eliminate a public menace and solve the problem of breaking through a realm. Why not?”
The old man pursed his lips and retorted, “But Miss Ji hasn’t harmed anyone…”
“Didn’t she possess the body of the infant girl who died at the Ji Manor?”
“This…”
Facing Chen An’s sharp question, Elder Zhang helplessly dropped his hands, having no further arguments.
In the end, what Ji Qingge did was indeed wrong. Even if the infant died during childbirth, that did not give her the right to secretly take over someone else’s body.
At this moment, the onlookers seemed to have lost their patience, and people began to shout, “Hey, you foul Daoist, aren’t you embarrassed enough?”
“Elder Zhang, hurry up and come over. Don’t associate with someone like that.”
“Daoist, if you don’t leave the Ji Manor immediately, don’t blame me for calling people to beat you out!”
“Exactly! How divine is the Immortal Master’s Demon Trapping Array? Do you think you can understand anything just by watching? I advise you to stop embarrassing yourself here.”
The last sentence drew another burst of laughter from the crowd.
They felt that although they had been deceived by Ping Ji today, it was still a worthwhile trip.
Not only did they witness an Immortal Master subdue a demon, but they also had this young Daoist as entertainment.
Chen An came back to his senses, stood up, and patted his Daoist robe. “You’re right, I almost forgot. It’s time to go in.”
With that, he took Chichi Su and stepped into the courtyard.
The pale yellow light screen rippled slightly, but unlike the first time, it did not push them out. It merely produced a few ripples before returning to normal.
Seeing this, the officials and nobles who were ready to watch a show, including City Lord Ji, widened their eyes in unison.
“This, this, how is this possible…?”
The Immortal Master’s Demon Trapping Array, and he just walked right in?!
The noisy crowd suddenly fell silent, utterly still.
“Perhaps, the Immortal Master let him in…?”
Someone ventured thoughtfully.
Others remained dismissive.
“It doesn’t matter. Even if he goes in, he’s just seeking death. The aftermath of the battle between the Immortal Master and the monster will obliterate him in minutes.”
…
…
Pain.
Such intense pain.
Sword intents, glinting with cold light, slashed back and forth across the annex.
Many slits appeared on Ji Qingge’s clothes, exposing large patches of fair, tender skin.
The fair skin instantly turned red, and sharp, unbearable pain surged from the wounds.
Her hair was also completely disheveled, making her look incredibly dishevelled, a stark contrast to her appearance at the entrance of Ji Manor.
Only her delicate, beautiful face became even more radiant under the reflection of the trickling fresh blood.
She looked at the slender figure standing with a sword not far away, her body trembling uncontrollably.
It was too terrifying.
Was this the true top-tier prodigy of Shenzhou?
She couldn’t win, absolutely couldn’t win.
Despite both being at Foundation Establishment peak, the other party was like a strong adult bullying a child, completely out of their league.
“In the Demon Trapping Array, you cannot escape.”
The slender figure slowly approached. Her appearance was comparable to the fox demon’s, but compared to Ji Qingge’s subtle allure, she exuded a more cold and ruthless aura.
At a glance, one would fear being severed by her sword at any moment.
It was Fairy Qingli.
Ji Qingge tightly pursed her lips, her eyes filled with despair.
She looked at the woman before her and said, “If I don’t run, don’t struggle, don’t resist, you’ll be willing to spare my life?”
To her surprise, Fairy Qingli actually nodded.
She pointed her sword at the fox demon and said, “I was just passing by and happened to sense your demonic energy, so I came to capture you and bring you back to the sect.”
Hearing this, Ji Qingge suddenly burst into laughter, her laughter so resonant it seemed to bend the moon.
“You expect anyone to believe that but yourself?”
“More like, as soon as I surrender, you’ll rush forward to kill me for my core and break through to Golden Core, won’t you?”
Clearly, she knew how great a temptation a Foundation Establishment peak demon core was to a human cultivator also stuck at Foundation Establishment peak.
After all, countless Foundation Establishment cultivators had been stuck at the final step for a hundred years, unable to break through.
With an easy method to breakthrough right before them, how could anyone refuse?
Fairy Qingli was silent for a moment and said, “You haven’t harmed anyone, so I won’t kill you.”
Seeing her sincere expression, Ji Qingge couldn’t help but be stunned.
However, she quickly sneered, “Even if you don’t kill me, once I enter the territory of Zhengqing Sect, do you think I’ll still be alive?”
Fairy Qingli frowned slightly, seemingly puzzled. “Why wouldn’t you be alive? You just wouldn’t be as free as before.”
She explained further, “Zhengqing Sect has an iron tower specifically for detaining demons and those of the Demonic Path. As long as they haven’t committed a crime punishable by death, they can be held inside…”
“Enough!”
Ji Qingge interrupted her, mocking, “You’re truly naive!”
“Do you not know, or do you simply refuse to think about, the fate of demons and monsters locked in that Demon Locking Tower?!”
“Are you tired of your self-deceiving games yet?”
Facing the fox demon’s questioning and roaring, Fairy Qingli slightly turned her head.
Her expression remained cold, without any change.
Fairy Qingli said, “I will take you back to the sect. Otherwise, allowing a great demon like you to live in the human world will ultimately be a source of trouble.”
“If you have any hidden means, feel free to use them.”
“However, if it’s just Foundation Establishment, then don’t waste my time.”
She looked at Ji Qingge quietly, her tone indifferent.
“Against opponents in the same realm, I am already invincible.”
…
…
At the same time.
Chen An, having just stepped into the annex, examined the tattered Golden Core on his Spiritual Platform.
He thought, although my cultivation has fallen back to Foundation Establishment, I can still barely be considered invincible in the same realm, right?
Taking down this so-called Fairy Qingli shouldn’t be a problem?
(End of this chapter)
