Chapter 484: So You Already Have a Daughter, Huh?
The pronouncement of Supreme God Xuanjun left the cultivators exchanging puzzled glances.
Indeed, in that fleeting moment, they sensed a trace of miasma. They were also aware that Demon King Sun Yan of the Arctic Skyark Palace had long been acquainted with the truth of the World of Eight Desolations, and had even led an army to exterminate cultivators who had ventured from the foreign realms.
However, this time, the casualties included seventeen innate cultivators, including the esteemed Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One. Each of them possessed a level of cultivation surpassing the ill-fated individual who fell victim to the Demon King's onslaught before. Among them, Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One was an unparalleled cultivator, representing the pinnacle of the various realms within the World of Eight Desolations, alongside only a handful of reclusive ancient monsters.
However, they were still killed…
The cultivators exchanged looks with one another, all filled with bewilderment and uncertainty.
"Supreme god, what should we do? How should we proceed?"
The originally planned convergence with Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One, and the subsequent collaborative effort to instigate the conflict between righteousness and evil, has now been thwarted with the unfortunate demise of Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One and others.
The tragic demise of Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One and the others has sent shockwaves through the entire community of cultivators.
Although Supreme God Xuanjun possesses greater cultivation than Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One, given the lamentable demise of Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One, if the perpetrator were to target them, can Supreme God Xuanjun truly safeguard the lives of everyone?
Or perhaps, is she willing to make a desperate fight for the sake of everyone, instead of simply fleeing far away…?
In the underground lava lake, the cultivators looked at each other with a mixture of astonishment and uncertainty.
While Supreme God Xuanjun remained silent for a moment with an indifferent expression, he finally spoke, "Let us go directly to the Arctic Skyark Palace."
"After we enter the Celestial Desolation Realm, and within ten years, we will be unable to leave. And the fact that Annihilation Buddhist Venerable One and his companions, who concealed themselves so deeply, were still surrounded and killed by that monkey, proves that the monkey must possess means to track us."
"If we continue to hide, we may ultimately suffer the same fate. Once that monkey seizes the opportunity to surround us and bring others to kill us, I fear there will be no escape for me."
Supreme God Xuanjun looked at the cultivators and said, "Nowadays, we are isolated and trapped in enemy territory, with dangers lurking at every corner. However, the more challenging the situation, the more we should muster our courage and strive above all, in order to seize that slender chance of survival."
Superme God Xuanjun stated with an indifferent expression, "According to the information conveyed by Buddhist Venerable One, the forces of righteousness and demonic powers in the Celestial Desolation Realm are currently preparing for the ultimate decisive battle. Demon King Sun Yan wishes to emulate the ancient great demons, using the All Souls Blood Magic Array to achieve a transcendence of flesh and ascend as a true Six Paths Demon."
"And the Heavenly Court's Supreme God Lu Ai, being from the same lineage as him, a disciple of the same wolf, cannot possibly stand by and watch all of this unfold. She will undoubtedly make her move to annihilate him before her junior brother transforms into a full-fledged demon."
"The long-standing animosity and relentless bloodshed between the Heavenly Court and the Demon Palace, which had been brewing for over two thousand years, is now reaching its climax."
"We may be isolated and unable to directly intervene in the conflict, but we can certainly fan the flames and make the battle more intense. It would be ideal to secretly assist Superme God Lu in completely annihilating Demon King Sun Yan!"
"As long as we kill Demon King Sun Yan, we shall be free from worries for a short while. The Heavenly Court's Superme God Lu Ai, although powerful, lacks the means to track us. There is no need to be alarmed."
Superme God Xuanjun said with an expressionless face, "Therefore, the method to break free from this predicament lies within the Arctic Skyark Palace! Once we kill Demon King Sun Yan, we can rest easy and be worry-free!"
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A wind silently blew over the Cliff of Dao.
Clouds, gently gathering to shield the scorching sun.
The pitter-patter of light raindrops falling between the mountains, like a melodious symphony after spring, pleasing to the ears and enchanting.
A venerable monk clad in a gray robe, leaning on a tree root and carrying a tattered cloth bag, appeared on the mountain path without warning, making his way towards the Cliff of Dao up ahead.
On the Cliff of Dao, there were already individuals setting up tea and preparing drinks in anticipation, having waited for a long time.
Upon seeing the arrival of the venerable monk, Candle Dragon, with a slightly gloomy countenance, uncommonly displayed a smile on his face and stood up, saying, "My friend, you have once again arrived leisurely."
The emaciated figure of the venerable monk chuckled heartily, setting aside his wooden staff and sitting directly across from Candle Dragon. Without any hesitation, he picked up the steaming tea in front of him, declaring, "Not arriving leisurely, but arriving precisely on time."
Saying so, the old ascetic cultivator raised his tea cup with a smile, engulfing its contents like a whale swallowing the sea. He said, "Upon receiving the call, I have travelled from the far-off land of Sanye Country to come here. The journey has been long and arduous, with countless hardships endured on land and water. If my dear friend doesn't properly compensate me for today's lack of hospitality, I may not come if suddenly summoned again in the future."
The jovial words of the old ascetic cultivator, however, puzzled Candle Dragon across from him.
"Ah? My friend, did you receive a message?" Candle Dragon exclaimed in astonishment. "Wasn't it you, my friend, who sent the message summoning me here?"
Candle Dragon's face was filled with astonishment as he exclaimed, "I was originally engrossed in cultivating the Dao in the mountains, delving into the calculations of the sun, moon, yin, and yang. Suddenly, I received an urgent summons from my friend, causing me to hastily abandon my cultivation in the mountains and journey southward. I have been waiting for my friend here on the Cliff of Dao for quite some time. Why is it that my friend now claims that I am the one who summoned you? Could it be that besides you and me, as well as the vanished Friend Lu Heng, there is a fourth person in this world who is aware of our agreement?"
The words of Candle Dragon slightly puzzled the old ascetic cultivator, who asked, "Wasn't it you who summoned me?"
The old ascetic cultivator set down his tea cup and looked around before saying, "It wasn't you, Candle Dragon, who summoned me. Could it be that despicable creature, the old wolf Lu? He disappeared over four thousand years ago, probably off somewhere cohabiting with the Dragon Emperor. It's highly unlikely that he would return to the Celestial Desolation Realm to find us… That old wolf, he may have even forgotten our names by now."
After listening, Candle Dragon couldn't help but sigh and say, "Indeed… When Friend Lu Heng was around, he was extremely lustful and never lacked beautiful women by his side. He was enchanted by the beauty of the Dragon Emperor and couldn't control himself. After they eloped, they probably had several litters of children. How could they remember the two of us… Ah… The world has deteriorated, and people's hearts are no longer as they used to be."
On the Cliff of Dao, the old dragon and the ascetic cultivator sighed repeatedly, their voices filled with a bitter tone.
On the mountain path, a figure dressed in white, Lu Heng, reluctantly appeared and gave a courteous bow, with a wry smile on his face. He said, "Dear friends, long time no see."
The sudden appearance of Lu Heng "startled" the two individuals on the Cliff of Dao.
Candle Dragon suddenly took two steps back, wearing an expression of fear. "Who… who are you? Why do you look exactly like my friend, Lu Heng?"
The old ascetic monk jumped up as if electrified, and exclaimed in fear, "Ghost!"
The startled reactions of the two made Lu Heng smile wryly and he said, "Dear friends, it has only been a mere separation of four thousand years. Why such an extreme response?"
As the voice fell, a curious young girl's head popped up from behind Lu Heng, and she also nodded, saying, "Yes, indeed. Why such an extreme response?"
The young girl's face was filled with curiosity, her eyes innocent and clear.
Upon seeing her, both the old ascetic monk and Candle Dragon were momentarily stunned.
"This…"
Candle Dragon and Jiu Mie exchanged a glance, and Candle Dragon whispered, "This girl…"
"It's exactly like Dragon Emperor!"
"Yes, that's right! Identical! She's like a carbon copy of her mother!"
The two of them exchanged a glance, then simultaneously looked at Lu Heng, sighing, "Oh, friend, dear friend…"
"You already have a daughter…"
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Both of them bowed and congratulated simultaneously, with complex expressions, appearing like two anxious and caring old fathers.
