frightfiction #311 - Shock the crowd
#311 - Shock the crowd
Under Xue Qingchen's strong intervention, the crisis of the Heavenly Withered Ancient Demon's Dharma inheritance was temporarily resolved. The ancient demon phantom behind it, with a single horn on its head and wings spread out to cover the sky, displayed astonishing power that shocked everyone present.
Violently flapping its wings, a strong wind blew the remaining copper coins away.
Lou Xueyun's face was ashen, and smoke seemed to rise from his orifices. Everything he had meticulously planned, the accumulation and waiting of centuries, turned into a bubble at this moment.
He knew the price of using the power of a Heavenly Fate Master. Each use was a huge drain on his life force and an overdraft on his future destiny.
However, for today's goal—the Dharma inheritance—he had almost exhausted everything.
He kept the power of Heavenly Fate, sacrificing countless lives to accumulate it to deal with the Dharma inheritance. He was unwilling to use it against Li Chengfeng, as Li Chengfeng would surely die if he used the power of Heavenly Fate.
But to deal with the Heavenly Withered Ancient Demon's Dharma inheritance, he had endured it. Now, the Heavenly Withered Dharma inheritance had not been defeated by him, and Li Chengfeng was still at large. He had never expected Xue Qingchen's sudden appearance to completely disrupt his plan.
At this moment, Lou Xueyun's heart was full of unwillingness and anger.
He looked at Xue Qingchen, his eyes flashing with complex emotions—both fear of his opponent and despair at his failure.
His body trembled from the backlash, his fingernails grew long, and black aura swirled around him, appearing extremely eerie.
However, Lou Xueyun did not give up.
He quickly adjusted his state, expelling the remaining power of Heavenly Fate from his body, restoring his usual aloof appearance.
His long hair danced wildly, and his face was pure, as if nothing had happened.
He solemnly questioned Xue Qingchen: "Xue Qingchen, what is the meaning of this? We are both cultivators and should contribute to the human realm, eliminating hidden dangers.
The ancient demon's Dharma inheritance is a source of disaster, yet you want to save it. Do you want to be an enemy of all the humans in the world and plunge the Blood Demon Sect into eternal doom?"
Xue Qingchen's confidence and dominance were on full display at this moment.
Facing Lou Xueyun's questioning, he not only showed no fear but responded with an even more arrogant posture.
His words revealed his confidence in the strength of the Blood Demon Sect and his firm belief in the future.
"Lou Xueyun, you and I have fought for so many years. Your little tricks are not worth fearing in my eyes.
I ask the world, who dares to easily move my Blood Demon Sect? I am now half-step Deity Transformation, and the nine great Blood Shadows are also half-step Deity Transformation. Such a lineup, I ask, who can match it? Haha!"
Xue Qingchen laughed loudly, the laughter containing both mockery of Lou Xueyun and pride in his own strength.
His tone changed, and he continued to state the true purpose of his trip: "I came to save the ancient demon's Dharma inheritance, not without reason.
You blood clan, are eyeing my Blood Demon Sect covetously. We originate from the same blood clan power, but why do you regard me as a traitor, scheming and suppressing me everywhere?
I, Xue Qingchen, had no choice but to leave with my clansmen and create the Blood Demon Sect.
Over the years, we have gone through hardships to achieve what we have today.
If you were to obtain the Dharma inheritance, what would become of the future of my Blood Demon Sect?"
Speaking of this, Xue Qingchen's gaze became deep. He looked at the ancient demon's Dharma inheritance, his tone becoming gentle and firm: "Friend, I have come to save you this time, only needing you to promise me one thing.
As long as you swear that no matter how much your strength increases in the future, you must not be an enemy of humans, but instead assist humans in killing the demon race and the evil dragon race, uniting against external enemies.
If so, I will take you away from this place, and no one can stop us."
The Heavenly Withered Ancient Demon's Dharma inheritance heard this and, after pondering for a moment, finally made up its mind.
It knew its own situation and understood Xue Qingchen's sincerity and strength.
Therefore, it solemnly swore: "I, the Ancient Demon's Dharma inheritance, swear by the heavens that no matter how my strength advances in the future, I will never be an enemy of humans, but will instead do my utmost to fight against the demonic path and the evil dragon race, uniting against external enemies."
As its oath fell, a mysterious and powerful force seemed to descend from the sky, blessing its body.
This force was not only an acknowledgment and protection of its oath but also a spur and guide to its future actions.
Everyone present could feel the existence of this force. They knew that the future of the ancient demon's Dharma inheritance was now closely linked to the fate of humans.
Everyone looked at Xue Qingchen, their eyes full of admiration.
He was not only bold and insightful but also had superb methods, successfully bringing the ancient demon's Dharma inheritance under his command and making it swear an oath to the heavens not to be an enemy of humans.
This act undoubtedly secured more living space for the Blood Demon Sect and also restrained the covetous hearts of other sects towards the Blood Demon Sect's cultivation methods.
Xue Qiankun watched coldly from the sidelines, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
He sighed and said, "Junior Brother, I saw that you were not one to be confined long ago, and seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary.
We were originally fellow disciples, but we have come to this point today due to different beliefs. It is truly lamentable."
Xue Qingchen sneered in response: "Senior Brother, your ideas are too radical and ambitious, which will only lead the blood clan to destruction.
And I only want my clansmen to have a better life and make the blood clan more glorious. Different paths, no cooperation. There is no other way."
Hearing this, Xue Qiankun's face became even more gloomy. He gritted his teeth and asked, "Junior Brother, your strength has improved so rapidly, and you have been able to condense the nine great Blood Shadows. What kind of encounter is this?"
Xue Qingchen laughed loudly and turned his gaze to Li Chengfeng's substitute puppet, saying, "I must thank this little brother Li Chengfeng.
That day, he gave me the secret method to condense the nine great Blood Shadows. After deducing it, I suddenly became enlightened and successfully condensed them in one fell swoop.
It was at that moment that I understood the rules of heaven and earth and stepped into the realm of half-step Deity Transformation."
He looked at Li Chengfeng and said sincerely, "Little brother, the grudges between you and me have been cleared.
I, Xue Qingchen, have a clear sense of gratitude and resentment. The benefits you have given me are enough to compensate for your life-saving grace last time.
Therefore, if the Blood Demon Sect is in trouble in the future, you do not need to help."
Li Chengfeng's substitute puppet cupped its hands and thanked him gratefully: "Thank you, Sect Master. If there is a need in the future, Li Chengfeng will definitely do his best."
Xue Qingchen laughed and said, "With little brother's strength and talent, you will surely be a dragon among men in the future.
It is fortunate that my Blood Demon Sect can form a connection with you.
Where do I need to take care of you? I am afraid that my Blood Demon Sect will benefit from your light."
The surrounding crowd, hearing this, also cast envious and awe-filled gazes.
They knew that today's events not only demonstrated Xue Qingchen's strength and wisdom but also foreshadowed that the Blood Demon Sect would be even more glorious in the days to come.
In that turbulent situation, everyone's heart was deeply shocked by Li Chengfeng's prestige, as if his name was an invisible chain, restraining every greedy thought.
The secret method he gave to Xue Qingchen was like a star guiding the lost, allowing the latter to take the world-shaking step of half-step Deity Transformation in the intertwining of Blood Shadows. Such means were enough to change the color of the world.
The legend of comprehending the Dragon Control Seal through a stone was once again continued by Li Chengfeng in an incredible way.
All around, greedy eyes, like wolves and tigers, were tightly locked on Li Chengfeng, as if he was the prey about to fall into the trap.
However, in this ocean of greed.
Lou Xueyun's eyes were as cold as ice. He stared at the substitute puppet controlled by Li Chengfeng and said, word by word, gnashing his teeth: "Li Chengfeng, you are indeed a calamity in my life, repeatedly ruining my good deeds.
Today, I vow to grind you to ashes!"
With that, the surrounding chill became even more intense, as if even the air had frozen.
Li Chengfeng controlled the puppet, and a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. Although the voice came from the puppet, it carried his unique composure: "Lou Xueyun, I have received your hatred.
But unfortunately, you seem to have overestimated your own strength and underestimated my weight in the hearts of these seniors.
As long as I have not been squeezed dry of the last bit of value, you will not be able to move me in the slightest."
As soon as these words came out, Lou Xueyun's face was livid, but he also knew that what Li Chengfeng said was true, and he could only shut up angrily, his heart filled with mixed feelings.
At this moment.
Xue Qiankun's laughter suddenly rang out, shaking the clouds like thunder. His gaze towards Xue Qingchen was complex and difficult to discern: "Junior Brother, it has been many years since we last met, and you are indeed even better than before.
But today, this ancient demon's Dharma inheritance, I am determined to obtain it! How can centuries of layout be ruined by you alone?"
After speaking, the sky-covering Kun Peng Blood Shadow behind him roared suddenly, and its power surged wildly, as if it wanted to tear the world apart.
On Xue Qiankun's face, there was both unwillingness and determination, and even more desire for victory.