Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2721 The Holy Venerable's Legacy

Qin Sang sheathed her sword and stood gazing at the battlefield.

The crimson flames surged, and Elder Mu was already at his limit. He could vaguely see a fire figure in the sea of ​​fire, but he could not break out of the fire no matter how hard he tried.

Elder Mu's counterattack unleashed waves of fire, but no matter what treasures or supernatural powers were used, the Vermilion Bird seemed to anticipate them and countered them all. Elder Mu was like a prey being toyed with by it.

The old shepherd, gradually running out of ideas, was on the verge of despair.

"what!"

Amidst the piercing screams, the fire surged again, completely engulfing the man in flames.

Qin Sang knew that Zhuque had already won, but they still wanted to extract some information from Elder Mu, and ideally capture him alive.

With a loud 'boom,' the flames suddenly exploded, and an astonishing wave swept out, its power extremely terrifying, and the wave also contained a rich blood energy.

Qin Sang's expression changed slightly, and she retreated rapidly. Was Elder Mu's temperament so fierce that he would rather self-destruct?

Just then, a cold snort came from within the sea of ​​fire, "If you would rather die than submit, I, the Vermilion Bird, will still respect you. But you dare to use the same old tricks on me..."

The sound of the Vermilion Bird faded into the distance, and the fire on the battlefield was rapidly dying down, but the Vermilion Bird and Elder Mu could no longer be seen.

Qin Sang waited where he was, and soon saw the Vermilion Bird fly back from another ravine. The Crimson Fire imprisoned a person of light who looked exactly like Elder Mu, and his face was full of pain and despair.

Immediately afterwards, Zhuque activated the Southern Bright Fire, which created a fire prison on the spot. He then led Elder Mu into the fire prison to prepare for interrogation.

"Don't forget to ask him about the method of refining the Golden Eyes," Qin Sang reminded him, then obediently waited outside the fire prison.

Before long, Zhuque emerged from the fire prison, looking disdainful, and said, "This old codger is a spineless coward. I only used one-tenth of my methods, and he confessed everything."

Qin Sang breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this, and quickly asked, "How much does he know?"

"He doesn't know more about this grotto-heaven than you or I do. However, his speculations are quite interesting," Zhuque paused, "Have you ever heard of the Holy Venerable's relics?"

"What?! This is the Holy Venerable's legacy!"

Qin Sang was shocked.

He was unaware of this at first, but later learned about various secrets of the demon realm from the Demon Lord Luo Luo.

The relics of the Holy Venerable were actually the legacy left behind by the Great Heavenly Venerable.

This Great Celestial Venerable has extremely high prestige in the Demon Realm, even surpassing Lei Jun. He is the only one among the Ten Celestial Venerables who can be respectfully addressed as the Holy Venerable!

It is no exaggeration to say that those who receive the inheritance of the Great Celestial Venerable can defy fate and change their destiny.

Qin Sang didn't understand before why the Lord of Yinshan called the Angry Demon Lord when he clearly had the strength of a Demon Lord. After learning about the Holy Venerable's legacy, she suddenly realized that the Angry Demon Lord was a lucky person who obtained the Holy Venerable's legacy. To avoid the name of the Great Heavenly Venerable, he called himself 'Demon Lord'!

Upon learning that Qingjun had offended such a person, Qin Sang couldn't help but feel worried for her. Fortunately, she still had that old monster Bai by her side, and she hoped that they could hold on until she found Senior Qingyuan.

According to Demon Lord Luo Luo, there should be seven inheritances of the Holy Venerable, but only three have been revealed so far, and the whereabouts of the other four are still unknown.

"What exactly is the Holy Venerable's legacy? How did he know this was the Holy Venerable's legacy?" Qin Sang looked at the fire prison, frowning slightly. "Is it because of that True Radiance Holy Statue?"

"The one surnamed Mu is just a guess, but his background is not simple. Behind him stands a Demon Lord, called something like the Desolate Demon Lord. He was once a disciple of the Desolate Demon Lord, but later, due to a mistake, he only managed to obtain the status of a nominal disciple. Unexpectedly, he was very fortunate and later broke through several realms. Although he had no official title, he was highly regarded by the Desolate Demon Lord. This time, he was sent by the Desolate Demon Lord to investigate the matter of Lei Jun's resurrection..."

Upon hearing Zhuque mention Elder Mu's background, Qin Sang realized that it was no wonder Elder Mu dared to steal the Golden Eye of the True Radiance Saint Clan; it turned out that there was a Demon Lord behind him.

Zhuque continued, "He once served the Demon Lord of Desolation and Fierceness, and came into contact with many important figures, hearing many secrets. It is said that whoever obtains the Holy Venerable's legacy, regardless of their cultivation level, can quickly gain strength comparable to the Demon Lord. Moreover, the Holy Venerable's legacy not only bestows power upon the successor, but may also retain the Holy Venerable's former subordinates, who will obey the successor's commands, helping him to rise to power and become a regional overlord. Now, the Wrathful Demon Lord, the Sorrowful Demon Lord, and the Demon Lord of the Demon Realm have all become influential figures in the Demon Realm... Do you see, isn't it very similar to this cave heaven?"

"The Typhon giants, the crystal anemones, and those green snakes and raptors—are they all subordinates left to their successors by the Great Celestial Venerable?"

Qin Sang was surprised.

With so many powerful generals, it's easy to imagine how grand a scheme the Great Celestial Venerable has orchestrated to become a superpower.

It should be noted that the era of the Ten Heavenly Venerables predates the Daoist Court. Logically, the beings in this grotto-heaven have not yet become Demon Lords, and could only be descendants of the former subordinates of the Great Heavenly Venerables, unless they are exceptionally gifted, have unusually long lifespans, or the Great Heavenly Venerables left behind the relics of the Holy Venerables not so long ago.

"We'll know once we find the Holy One's relics."

Zhuque curled her lip, seemingly unconvinced. After all, Elder Mu had only heard rumors, and those Typhon giants didn't seem to be welcoming their master.

Suddenly, Zhuque revealed a wicked smile, "How about I help you obtain the Holy Venerable's legacy? Then we'll have the Dao Court protecting us in the Spirit Realm, and we'll be known as the successors of the Great Heavenly Venerable in the Demon Realm. We can walk sideways anywhere! Maybe it can really help you achieve Mahayana in one fell swoop, saving you thousands or tens of thousands of years of arduous cultivation."

"Why don't you want it?" Qin Sang glanced at Zhu Que.

Zhuque sighed and said, "To be honest, I've almost reached my limit in terms of recovery. That bitch used two feathers to reshape my body, but my foundation is inherently insufficient. If I want to go any further and return to my full strength, it's no longer advisable to rely on the power of others. It will only create hidden dangers for myself, unless you help me find the remains of another Heavenly Demon Zhuque... Whether it's the inheritance of Lei Jun or the Great Heavenly Venerable, even if I obtain some treasures, they can only be used to improve my combat power."

With the Vermilion Bird's current strength, it has almost no rivals among its peers, but there is still an insurmountable gap between it and a true Mahayana cultivator.

Simply increasing strength is not enough to cross this gap; it's not very meaningful.

When Qin Sang first heard Zhuque reveal the truth, she had initially thought that she could use Lei Jun's treasure to replicate the miracle in the Qilin Cave and help Zhuque recover his Mahayana cultivation. However, judging from Zhuque's tone, overcoming this hurdle was far more difficult than she had imagined.

Faced with the treasures left by the Holy Venerable, Qin Sang was naturally very tempted. However, he should not forget that he was a visitor from the Spirit Realm. He was afraid that the Great Celestial Venerable might have a backup plan, discover his identity, and summon a bolt of heavenly lightning to strike him to death.

However, these are all just Elder Mu's guesses, and it's too early to say anything now. Their next goal should be to find the girl in the purple dress, as she must know more.

"Here, this secret technique is for you..."

At this moment, the Vermilion Bird flapped its wings and sent a stream of fire toward Qin Sang.

A secret technique flashed into Qin Sang's mind. At the same time, Qin Sang noticed two eyeballs in the fire, one gold and one silver. The gold eyeball was covered with blood vessels. Zhu Que actually gouged out the golden eyeball from Mu Lao's palm!

“This old man does have some talent; this secret technique is his masterpiece,” Zhuque commented. “However, I suggest you don’t cultivate it on your own. You’ve learned a wide variety of things, and you’re already at what level, yet you’re still just a general store. I’ve never seen anyone like you! I’m determined to follow you and see just how far you can go!”

Feeling the disdain in the Vermilion Bird's eyes, Qin Sang felt embarrassed, realizing it was implying something. "You want to leave it to Tian Li?"

Zhuque snorted and said reluctantly, "If that method is modified, it can be practiced by that stinky butterfly. It's a bargain for that stinky butterfly!"

"Who cares!"

Qin Sang smiled helplessly when she heard Tian Li's soft moan coming from her dantian.

Tian Li knew what was good and bad, but she couldn't help arguing with Zhu Que. The feud between Zhu Que and Tianmu Butterfly went back a long time, and they would bicker whenever they had the chance. Despite being powerful figures in the eyes of others, they still had the mentality of children.

In fact, he had the same idea. He was already feeling somewhat powerless. Fortunately, his progress in the killing path was rapid, otherwise he would have had to carefully consider it.

Refining the Golden Eyes and Silver Eyes would just be another method; having Tian Li refine them might have a greater effect.

The True Radiance Holy Clan is renowned for its ability to conceal its vision and its pupil techniques. The essence of the Heavenly Eye Butterfly lies in the pair of Heavenly Eyes on its wings. The two have something in common, and it might be able to help Tian Li undergo another transformation.

Of course, the mutation of the spirit insect was too mysterious, and neither Qin Sang nor Zhu Que were confident.

Qin Sang was initially worried that the secret technique created by Elder Mu was only suitable for the human race, but after hearing what Zhuque said, she felt more at ease.

Now is not the time to refine the golden and silver pupils. Qin Sang glanced at the secret technique, took the golden pupil, and immediately felt a bloodthirsty aura rushing towards him, which was less lively than before.

"This golden eye has been corrupted by the man surnamed Mu, and its power will definitely be affected. I wonder if I will have the chance to get a new one in the future," Qin Sang thought to herself.

Zhuque made a move to snatch back the golden and silver eyes, but a beam of colorful light shot out from his dantian and snatched the two eyeballs away.

"You stinky butterfly! Come out and fight me one-on-one if you dare!"

Zhuque jumped up and down, but seeing Tianli avoid the fight, she teased him for a while before calming down and asked, "What should we do with that guy surnamed Mu?"

Qin Sang hesitated for a moment, then said, "Let's kill them!"

If Elder Mu's background wasn't too strong, subduing him would definitely make him a great help. Qin Sang worried that keeping Elder Mu around would attract the Desolate Demon Lord, so she preferred to eliminate him to avoid future troubles.

With the Vermilion Bird and the Banyan King by my side, I don't need any other help for the time being.

"Then kill him. Anyway, he was beaten half to death by me, Suzaku, and now he can't even scout ahead," Suzaku said nonchalantly, opening the fire prison and signaling Qin Sang to take action personally.

'Shuh! '

Qin Sang summoned the Sun and Moon Swords and charged into the fiery prison.

Old Mu had been tortured beyond recognition, and when he saw Qin Sang approaching with a sword, his face was filled with terror.

"I'll give you a quick death, Qin!"

Without waiting for a reply, Qin Sang shouted decisively.

A flash of sword light, accompanied by a short scream, and Elder Mu fell!

The ambush on Elder Mu went extremely smoothly. Neither Youyan nor those other creatures came to interfere, and Qin Sang and Zhuque successfully obtained what they wanted.

Youyan was clearly unaware of the situation and had disappeared without a trace. There was no need to look for her. Qin Sang and Zhuque took a short break to catch their breath before returning to the formation.

They quickly returned to the statue of the True Radiance.

Having learned of Elder Mu's speculation, the True Radiance Holy Statue now seemed to possess an additional layer of mystery. Qin Sang couldn't help but wonder what exactly the girl in the purple dress had taken away—could it be a key relic from the Holy Venerable's legacy?

They bypassed the statue of the True Radiance and followed the trail to track the girl in the purple dress.

Unexpectedly, the array behind the True Radiance Statue was exceptionally vast, and they were unable to escape it even after traveling for a long time.

Something's not right...

Suzaku stopped.

Qin Sang kept observing the surrounding scenery. Despite the thick fog, she could vaguely sense that they had left the ravine-lined continent. Otherwise, why couldn't she see the shadows of the Ci Peng and the Green Snake?

The True Radiance Statue is like a portal, guiding them to another unknown place.

Zhuque stared intently at his surroundings and said in a deep voice, "I suspect that cloud map might be a route map."

Qin Sang nodded; he had the same guess.

The situation was dire for them. The girl in the purple dress had gotten there first and even dug up something from the True Radiance Statue. They had been delayed for too long, and even with the map, they didn't know if they could stop the girl in the purple dress in time.

The further they went, the fainter the traces left by the girl in the purple dress became, until finally they lost all trace of her.

Fortunately, Qin Sang and Zhu Que made some new discoveries. They compared the great formation, the cloud map, and the route they had taken before, and it turned out to be a route map. However, this route was winding and intersecting, and it led to more than one place.

The girl in the purple dress chose one of the routes, and they didn't know why she chose this route, so they could only follow her.

Guided by the cloud map, they continued on their way.

Gradually, the surrounding scenery began to change; the thick fog seemed to cast a shadow, becoming increasingly gray and gloomy.

……

Outside the grotto.

The abyss to the east.

From the direction Qin Sang and the others came from, darkness suddenly descended from afar, and the horizon instantly turned pitch black.

In the darkness, demonic energy surged, and terrifying demonic intent emanated from it.

This darkness was none other than the torrent of celestial demons, but unlike other celestial demon torrents, it was deathly silent, without any chaotic demonic howls. The celestial demons within seemed to be subdued by a powerful being, and dared not utter a sound.

'Whoosh!'

The torrent of celestial demons roared in.

Suddenly, the demonic energy stagnated, and the torrent of heavenly demons abruptly halted its westward advance.

Amidst the billowing demonic energy, several demonic figures suddenly appeared, floating out of the energy and gazing at the desolate land ahead, as if they could see the distant abyss.

"It's here!"

One of the demonic figures spoke, its voice sounding like that of the most alluring woman in the world, "Menayu, you brought us here to start a war with Ten'in Kaga?"

"The Demon Lord will not allow us to start a war."

The demonic figure in the middle spoke, revealing itself to be the very creature Qin Sang and the Banyan Tree King were searching for: Mienayu. Enveloped in demonic energy, it resembled a thin veil, its face completely obscured, making it appear exceptionally mysterious.

Judging from the tone of Minayu, he seemed eager to fight the master of this place, but was forbidden by the Demon Lord.

"How confident are you in awakening us all? The Demon Kingdom is vulnerable. If something goes wrong, we won't be able to answer to the Demon Lord," another demonic figure spoke, questioning Memonayu.

"The Demon Lord only wants the Thunder Lord. As long as the Thunder Lord is corrupted by demonic influence, what does the mere Demon Kingdom within this realm matter?" Mienayu sneered, suddenly tilting its head back, opening its massive maw, and swallowing the torrent of heavenly demons into its belly. (End of Chapter)