Invincible Starts From Dao Fruit-Chapter 608 - 465: Kuya Demon Lord! True Immortal Arrogance!
"Spider Heart Grass."
"Grows from the corpses of countless poisonous insects, thriving amidst decay and venom, containing a trace of pure toxicity. When consumed by a Peak Immortal, it can burn all life and unleash all potential, accelerating Dao comprehension and Enlightenment speed by hundreds or thousands of times."
"This is a Treasure Medicine."
"And also a poison."
"For a Peak Immortal, consuming ’Spider Heart Grass’ means either achieving success or facing death."
Chen Jichuan was well-read, especially when it came to various treasures that aid in Proving Dao; he was quite familiar with ’Spider Heart Grass.’
This Treasure Medicine was vicious and strange, also known as ’Morning and Evening Grass.’
To hear Dao in the morning, to die in the evening.
Consuming this grass means certain death unless one achieves the rank of True Immortal.
Absolutely decisive.
"I am still young, with a great future ahead, no need for this ’Spider Heart Grass.’"
Chen Jichuan shook his head, dismissing it.
However, the value of ’Spider Heart Grass’ is undeniably significant, and for a True Immortal Seed like ’Zhou Yan,’ it may seem dismissible.
But for a Peak Immortal like Shen Mo, who is nearing the end of his lifespan and yet unable to break through, in their final moments, they would certainly be willing to take a gamble.
Success leads to the carefree life of a True Immortal.
Failure results in death, nothing but a death at any rate.
"Is the Kuya Demon Lord treating me like those elderly Upper Immortals who have no hope of Proving Dao?"
Chen Jichuan chuckled inwardly.
He did not value ’Spider Heart Grass,’ but if he could obtain it, exchanging it elsewhere for other useful treasures wouldn’t be a bad idea.
And then ’Kuya Island.’
This was the lair of the Kuya Demon Lord. Reportedly, it was originally a Daoist sect gate focused on the Five Elements, later taken by the Kuya Demon Lord and renamed ’Kuya Island.’ On the island, the Kuya Demon Lord set up the ’Thousand Spider Poison Formation,’ which he cultivated for many years, such that even a True Immortal wouldn’t dare to trespass lightly.
Kuya Island has ten Secret Realms, known as the ’Ten Realms of Withered Cliff,’ used by the old demon to raise poisonous creatures. Some were remnants of the earlier Daoist sect, all prime grounds for Dao comprehension.
Particularly, one being the ’Golden Ring Secret Realm,’ reportedly formed from the remains of an exotic beast, the ’Golden Ring Beast,’ from the outer space.
"The ’Golden Ring Beast’ was innately proficient in the Five Elements, devouring meteorites in the starry sky, swallowing all visible matter, dividing the Five Elements, and then merging them again. The Five Elements circulate, forming a golden ring. Ten golden rings could rival a True Immortal."
"In the ’Golden Ring Secret Realm,’ golden rings are scattered throughout, brimming with the mysteries of the Five Elements. Entering it would greatly aid my comprehension of the ’Five Elements Realm.’"
Chen Jichuan’s heart stirred slightly.
In this lifetime, he had been comprehending the Dao for three thousand years, with all sorts of opportunities and various treasures accumulated to a limit. He could sense that he was just a chance away, just a small push from taking the critical step, but this step could happen at any moment or never in a lifetime.
The Golden Ring Secret Realm on Kuya Island might just be that chance.
"Kuya Demon Lord!" 𝙧𝙚𝙚𝔀𝒆𝓫𝓷𝙤𝓿𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝙤𝓶
"Let’s meet and see!"
Unfazed by the notorious reputation of the Demon Lord, Chen Jichuan collected the Jade Scroll and swiftly set off for ’Kuya Island’ with wind and thunder.
...
Kuya Island.
An old demon sat cross-legged.
This demon had a hooked nose and sharp mouth, skin black as pitch, green hair draping over his shoulders, unkempt with bare feet, appearing fierce and menacing like a mountain spirit or sea monster, unlike a human.
He was the Kuya Demon Lord.
On this day.
The Kuya Demon Lord opened his eyes abruptly, his gaze sharp like needles, gazing towards the approaching wind and thunder outside the island, letting out a piercing laughter: "Well! Such daring! To truly dare to come!"
His voice pierced through the void.
On the island, the ’Thousand Spider Poison Formation’ parted for the Pathfilling Daoist riding the winds and thunder who showed not the slightest fear, striding boldly into the island.
"Junior Qizhenzi, greets the senior Demon Lord."
Chen Jichuan reached the center of the island and bowed his head, saluting the old demon, who sat cross-legged atop a peak, looking hardly human.
"’Five Thunders Immortal’ Qizhenzi."
"You are impressive."
The Kuya Demon Lord, sitting on the peak, looked at Chen Jichuan, his voice still sharp and harsh, not easily ingratiating.
"The Demon Lord invited; I dared not refuse."
Chen Jichuan smiled towards the Kuya Demon Lord.
Others may fear the Kuya Demon Lord, but he did not.
At worst, it was just a death.
Not afraid at all.
"The message in the Jade Scroll was vague; may I ask what matters the Demon Lord has?"
Facing the Kuya Demon Lord, Chen Jichuan inquired. As he spoke, he noticed something, raised his eyebrows, and sarcastically smiled at the Demon Lord: "If the Demon Lord genuinely seeks something, then refrain from using petty tricks not worthy of the stage."
His demeanor was courteous yet firm, clearly stating: "I came to ’Kuya Island’ with sincerity. Since the Demon Lord does not welcome me, I take my leave."
With these words.
Chen Jichuan’s entire being disintegrated on the spot, disappearing without a trace, leaving only a Fourth-order Flying Sword behind, accompanied by a wisp of black smoke.
...
Sumeru Island.
In the cave abode, two of Chen Jichuan’s avatars sat cross-legged. When one avatar on Kuya Island perished, here one of the avatars’ auras surged, and its appearance began to transform.
The ’Five Thunders Immortal’ Qizhenzi appeared once again.
"That old demon!"
Chen Jichuan stood up, looking in the direction of Kuya Island, but he wasn’t particularly angry.
The outcome of this trip was something he had long predicted.
The Kuya Demon Lord was never an easy foe. Although his ’Qizhenzi’ avatar could contend with the Black Vulture Emperor, it was still difficult for this Demon Lord to take it seriously.
Just as Chen Jichuan expected, when he came alone to the island, the Kuya Demon Lord secretly poisoned him, intending to take control.
"With his nature, he would naturally not collaborate with an Upper Immortal."
"His first thought would be to use poison to control."
Chen Jichuan shook his head.
If it were an ordinary Upper Immortal, they would likely have already fallen victim to the Kuya Demon Lord’s tricks and become enslaved by him. But Chen Jichuan had multiple avatars. If one got poisoned and died, it wouldn’t matter — there would be no loss.
Even that Fourth-order Flying Sword was a flaw that Chen Jichuan deliberately left.
"If the old demon truly had a use for me, with his shameless nature, he would definitely make another visit."
Chen Jichuan sat calmly in his cave abode, quietly waiting.
...
Kuya Island.
"What kind of technique is this?"
The Kuya Demon Lord frowned slightly, his ferocious face looking even more sinister.
Facing death with composure.
This ’Five Thunders Immortal’ Qizhenzi dared to enter Kuya Island, he obviously had some backup.
Yet, with the Kuya Demon Lord’s perception, he couldn’t discern what technique was at play.
A scapegoat?
An avatar?
The Kuya Demon Lord couldn’t be sure.
His gaze lingered on the Fourth-order Magic Treasure lying on the ground for a long time. He recollected the background of the Xuanyang Two Immortals, "Qizhenzi! Dai Zong! These two have combat power comparable to True Immortals. If they can enter that place, they will surely reap great benefits."
He pondered.
After a long while.
He pointed a finger, and among the countless poisonous creatures on the island, a poisonous scorpion flipped over and transformed into an ugly young man, riding the foul wind and evil aura as he left the island.
...
Another day.
Still Kuya Island.
The Kuya Demon Lord once more saw the ’Five Thunders Immortal’.
He looked as usual, with a sharp voice: "Qizhenzi, you are quite impressive."
Twice, two ’impressive’.
The first time on the surface, it was praise for Chen Jichuan’s courage, but it actually contained ridicule for his ignorance.
This time, however, it was sincere, praising his superior skills.
Yet the attitude remained condescending.
Chen Jichuan didn’t care about the Kuya Demon Lord’s attitude.
Over these hundreds of years in the East Sea, he had interacted with several True Immortals and knew the pride in their hearts. Even though his combat power was on par with True Immortals, he was ultimately just an Upper Immortal, fundamentally beneath their notice.
Called when needed, dismissed when not.
Few True Immortals treated him as an equal.
The Kuya Demon Lord, being a Demon Dao True Immortal, expressed it even more directly.
Attitude.
Chen Jichuan did not mind.
But he was not one to be casually manipulated. The Kuya Demon Lord had previously destroyed one of his avatars.
This time meeting, it was not mentioned at all.
That made no sense.
He looked at the Kuya Demon Lord, "Demon Lord, you invited me twice, and I have come twice, but it seems I don’t see the sincerity of the Demon Lord."
"Sincerity?"
The Kuya Demon Lord was not angry; he opened his large hand, revealing a small herb. Its leaf tongue was very short, with short villi, narrow and linear leaves folded into a needle shape, with sparse white soft hairs on them.
It was ’Spider Heart Grass’.
"You are still Fourth-order, and no matter how powerful your combat force, it is difficult to prove longevity. With a ’Spider Heart Grass’, you might have the final chance to contend."
"In the ’Ten Realms of Withered Cliff’, each is a top-notch Enlightenment Secret Realm."
"Secret Realm."
"Spider Heart Grass."
"All these can help you in Proving True Immortal."
The Kuya Demon Lord looked at Chen Jichuan: "Isn’t that enough sincerity?"
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