Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 369 - 263: Mountains and Rivers Birth Treasure Light, Tao Qian Tricks the Arhat_2

The flash of exposure passed over his body, automatically triggering a response.

[Record: Mountain and River Treasure Light, born from the Ancestor God Fragment into the treasure "Mountain and River Map," possesses infinite wonders...]

Clearly, because it was only a single treasure light,

Tao Qian failed to glimpse much useful information; however, it did verify the secrets leaked by Lian Yulou, which were indeed accurate.

Zhu Qi indeed possessed the Mountain and River Map.

"According to Lian Yulou and the conversation between Father and Son Zhang Baisui, once Zhu Qi successfully refines the Mountain and River Map, with a single thought, he could create an Absolute Spirit Forbidden Zone within the borders of Demon City, eradicating all existence within the Cultivation World, be they cultivators or demons. All would become mere fish on Zhu Qi's chopping board."

"However, his plan being prematurely seen by me, and should it be obstructed by me along with the National Salvation Congress, even if he could still kill many cultivators attending his precious gathering, he likely won't be able to refine the treasures, right?"

"Unless he has other methods."

"Even if he really does, Huang Chong would probably be the first to steal the fruits, and I could be the second, or even the last."

"If I could find an opportunity at the last moment to seize the Mountain and River Map and escape back to the Spirit Treasure Sect, wouldn't this disaster be considered as having been weathered by me?"

These thoughts churned in Tao Qian's mind.

It seemed feasible, the mantis stalks the cicada while unaware of the yellow sparrow behind.

Yet for some reason, Tao Qian still felt uneasy.

Just as he was about to continue ruminating deeply, Yuan Gong's expression suddenly changed, quickly retreating back into Tao Qian's embrace, while transmitting a message:

"Clever boy, you need to be careful now. The Buddha Fragrance Demon you dispatched has returned, and it carries a strand of Kongchan's Demon Thought."

"That bald old monk is always cautious. Receiving a message from the Buddha Fragrance Demon, he must predict first, and naturally, he would encounter Duobao, likely suffering a great loss, still not knowing who his opponent is, fearful of falling into a trap, hence he sent the Demon Thought to explore."

"Don't reveal yourself. If it was my disciple, it would be fair, but if he learns it is Duobao's disciple, the old bald demon will surely capture you to force Duobao to return his treasures."

"A master's debt repaid by the disciple is only proper."

After saying this, Yuan Gong became silent.

If not for the contact that still existed, Tao Qian himself wouldn't have known that there was still a statue in his embrace.

Yuan Gong's warning couldn't possibly be wrong.

The next moment, just like a "Human-shaped Buddha Incense," the demon indeed emerged from the void.

Holding an iron bowl and a tin staff, its cranium flashed with fire.

After standing firm, it bowed respectfully, smiling at Tao Qian:

"Buddha Incense has not failed master's trust; that message has been passed to Kongchan Arhat."

"The Arhat was indeed generous, rewarding Buddha Incense quite a bit, and my Dao Heng has also increased considerably..."

As the demon was speaking, it suddenly saw its own master looking at him with an abnormal expression.

After staring for a while, the master also bowed in salute, then suddenly blurted out a sentence that almost scared him out of his wits.

At the same time, it also caused the corner of Yuan Gong statue's mouth in Tao Qian's embrace to twitch, his inner projection almost bursting with laughter.

"The junior, Jin Lin, is a next-generation disciple of the Secret Demon Sect, and I have seen Kongchan Arhat."

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After Tao Qian finished talking, the Buddha Incense demon immediately opened its mouth wide, with incense ashes dancing above its head.

Then, the ashes, still sparkling with little sparks, suddenly converged, and a flash of Buddha Light manifesting, an old monk with a kind and peaceful face emerged.

This old monk, bare-chested and in a simple azure robe, head completely bald and covered with flesh knots, had an odd appearance with large eyes and a high nose, round shoulders, and moist skin.

In his hand, he held a Bodhi tree branch with seven forks, upon which a vivid jade cicada perched.

Upon his appearance, the quiet room immediately echoed with the sound of cicadas.

Anyone hearing this sound would see an increase in their Taoist power.

Of course, during this process, they would also manifest their Origin Qi.

"I was listening to the Kongchan Buddha's chant, which could increase my mana and mental cultivation state, but at the cost of being unable to conceal my own origin and foundation... already exempted!"

Seeing this line of Record flowing by, Tao Qian was taken aback.

At the same time, he reacted swiftly, deliberately releasing a strand of Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword Intent.

Then, he sighed inwardly:

"Indeed, those who are old but not dead are as thieves."

"Almost all the Old Demons and senior figures who have lived longer are like Old Silver Coins, except Yuan Gong, who is somewhat naive."

As he thought this, he saw before him an old monk, purely formed from a strand of Demon Thought.

With a benevolent smile, the old monk looked at Tao Qian as if he was a naive child, full of curiosity, and asked:

"Disciple of the Secret Demon Sect, you can even command the rare Buddha Fragrance Demon and have cultivated the Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword Intent... This really reminds this old monk of an old acquaintance."

"However, as far as this old monk knows, that acquaintance was defeated by a shameless person long ago and has already perished."

The first sentence was fine, but the keywords in the second sentence left Tao Qian speechless.

What to do now?

However, the die was cast, and he could not back out.

The Kongchan Arhat before him was merely a strand of Demon Thought; his true body was still nested in the Demon Buddha Temple.

But that was because this old creature was cautious by nature, afraid it was a trap and thus dared not come.

"If this old creature glimpsed my secrets, he would likely summon his true body to capture me, and then my master might have to bring out the Heavenly Punishment Sword to stop him... Such involvement would surely change this calamity."

"Fortunately, there is much information asymmetry between this old creature and me, plus the shelter of my master covering the Heavenly Mechanism, and with the True Monarch Lingwa attracting his attention with truly important matters, deceiving him once should not be difficult."

Tao Qian thought these things in his mind.

Yet, he did not delay his reply and directly said:

"The shameless person the senior speaks of, must be none other than the Duobao True Monarch of the Spirit Treasure Sect."

"My master also mentioned that the battle at that time was thrilling, but the methods of Duobao True Monarch were indeed somewhat disgraceful, relying on his supernatural power and the Ten Thousand Treasure Secret, he took quite a few treasures from our Secret Demon Sect, alas, if not for that, my master would have awarded me some protective treasures when I entered the world."

"This is truly hardship."

To match these words, Tao Qian made a bitter expression.

Without waiting for the Kongchan Arhat to speak, Tao Qian changed his expression, showing a heroic demeanor, and laughed:

"However, lacking treasures doesn't matter, as I have received the [Secret Demon Sacrifice Body Sword] personally from my master, a sword of 'Selflessness' that can cleanse demons, slay immortals, suppress demons, slaughter the abnormal, and slay gods."

"If I desire something, I do not need others to gift or reward me, I will take it with my sword."

During this speech, the Sword Intent surged around Tao Qian.

It was a genuine sword technique, personally imparted by the Old Cultivator 'Yuan Gong', who had once roamed the Cultivation World.

The Kongchan Arhat, with his deep blue Buddha eyes, could easily recognize this.

Surprise appeared on his face, "You are indeed a disciple of Yuan Gong, was there some hidden circumstance in that battle years ago..."

Tao Qian shook his head, his face full of unspoken secrets.

Then, shifting the topic, he pointed at the frightened Buddha Fragrance Demon and earnestly said to the Kongchan Arhat:

"Recently, I learned a secret and found that the current ruler of this place, the Ninth Prince Zhu Qi, possesses an exotic treasure [Mountain and River Map]."

"This treasure, formed from an Ancestor God Forbidden Technique Fragment, contains the mysteries of all things, holding it can refine a part of heaven and earth... I do not wish to deceive you, sir, my Secret Demon Sect longs to rise again and rebuild our mountain gate, and this treasure is indispensable."

"But later I learned that Zhu Qi is the Taishang Demon Son, and his master is none other than Taishang Demon Saint True Monarch Lingwa, I initially considered retreating, but later, under my master's guidance, knowing that Lingwa has some grievances with you, sir, allowing Zhu Qi to succeed would enable Lingwa to use his disciple as an opportunity to refine demons as provisions, and advance to the Daoist Transformation Realm."

"Then, sir, you might be in some danger, as both you and Lingwa share the same supreme treasure [Thirty-Three Heavens Great Freedom Demon Relics]."

"I detest those who beat around the bush, knowing this, I immediately sent this demon to convey the message."

"My only request, two days later, before Zhu Qi starts refining the treasure, is to first lure Lingwa away, making it convenient for me to act and seize the Mountain and River Map."

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