Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 705 - 583: Yan Huang Daoist!

"How is it, is it decent?"

Retracting the Dragon Power, Qi Xiu instinctively gathered his sleeves, then remembered this habitual action might be linked to something, so he placed both hands behind his back.

"Decent, that fellow is quite decent."

With a joyful expression, as the Young Master of the Hu Family, Hu Tianzong, though young, had read extensively.

Especially, the Great Yi lineage's collection of ancient historical secrets was more active than ordinary Ancient Sect Nobility.

Thus, he was very aware of the significance of this Yan Huang Daoist's Dragon Power.

This Qi Xiu sure has a tight lip, he even has such a sworn brother with True Dragon Inheritance by his side.

Watching Qi Xiu transform into the Yan Huang Daoist, Hu Tianzong's eyes were fervent.

True Dragon Inheritance!

It is the most precious, and also the rarest and most unique inheritance recorded clearly among the Tianyuan Human Race.

Its strength is on par with the Human Race's strongest inheritance, the Prosperous Tang Legacy!

Rumor has it that before the True Dragon Clan disappeared, they had a good relationship with the Human Race.

They repeatedly protected the Tianyuan Human Race during its weak period, and according to the specifics of the Tianyuan Human Race, created many methods and Dharma Gates for them to cultivate and master.

These methods and Dharma Gates were called True Dragon Inheritance!

But since the mid-Ancient Times, the True Dragon Clan disappeared without a trace, and other races in the Tianyuan Main Realm, jealous of the True Dragon Clan's favor for the Human Race, launched a brutal siege and slaughter against the Human Race.

Causing most of the True Dragon Clan's left inheritance to be destroyed, with only a few remaining that were fragmented and incomplete.

Truly complete True Dragon Inheritance became extremely rare.

The Dragon Power within this Mystic Yellow Taoist Priest is pure and robust, utterly different from those so-called True Dragon Methods I've encountered before.

The Great Yi lineage's characteristics make their perception and intuition highly precise.

And Hu Tianzong, as the strongest of the new generation, heir of the Tianshan Sect, his intuition was overwhelmingly strong.

Thus, just from a trace of Dragon Power, he could determine that this Mystic Yellow Taoist Priest must have received a complete True Dragon Inheritance!

"For Qi to bring the Mystic Yellow Taoist Priest here this time, must've taken quite a lot of effort." Hu Tianzong chuckled.

True Dragon Inheritance, how precious.

If known, even the Primordial Spirit True Honor would be tempted to act.

Though he resided in Liaodong for a long time, he remained very attentive to the events within the borders.

Yet, he never heard of any Mystic Yellow Daoist.

Presumably, this Daoist with True Dragon Inheritance rarely shows up, hidden in seclusion for cultivation.

Who knows, the title Mystic Yellow Daoist might just be a facade.

"Qi Xiu is my sworn brother, he presented the invitation, I naturally must give him some face.

Moreover, he mentioned that Young Master Hu has favored him, not only keeping secrets for him but also letting him take credit for the Southern Ming Wasteland expedition.

Therefore, it's only reasonable for me to come this time." Qi Xiu spoke plainly.

"The Daoist and Qi are men of sentiment and righteousness, I admire them. Actually, my invitation to Qi this time is also out of necessity.

We, the Five Great Families of Liaodong, entered the borders initially to mediate the warlord conflicts, to prevent the ravage of war, avoid the people's suffering.

But who would have thought, the first step was stuck in a mire.

Helplessly, that's why I thought of Qi." Hu Tianzong spread his hands, face full of helplessness, with a hint of awkwardness in his tone.

"The Liaodong Noble Family, the Great Yi lineage, currently one of the three major forces in Central Earth, are all quite wary of you.

The word around town is, if you join any one of the three, the situation can instantly be turned around.

With such a massive presence, what could be troubling you?" Listening to Hu Tianzong's complaints, Qi Xiu couldn't help but smile and curiously ask.

"Well, this is a long story, don't know if the Mystic Yellow Taoist Priest has heard of the... Profound Heart Alliance?"

"Profound Heart Alliance?"

Upon hearing the familiar name, Qi Xiu's eyes subtly twitched:

"Never heard of it."

"Is that so, it's no wonder, Profound Heart Alliance has seldom emerged in the past centuries, it makes sense if the Daoist doesn't know.

The Profound Heart Alliance originally was an organization to restore the previous dynasty.

But as the years went by, its desire to restore the old dynasty faded, now it's just a coalition of some loose cultivators.

This time entering the borders for mediation, although we, the Five Great Families of Liaodong, were well-prepared.

But frankly, compared to any of the three internal forces, we are still slightly lacking.

Thus we thought to utilize the power of this Profound Heart Alliance."

Hearing Hu Tianzong reveal this purpose, Qi Xiu couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, pointing out a question that tightened Hu Tianzong's expression:

"So the Liaodong Noble Family entered the borders to mediate the conflict.

Or... to become the fourth major force?"

Under Qi Xiu's gaze, Hu Tianzong shrugged with a light laugh, yet didn't deny it:

"A bit of both, perhaps."

Hu Tianzong's honesty left Qi Xiu without further inquiry, since the Liaodong Noble Family's purpose in entering the borders was clear to any discerning eye.

Mediation is a pretense, profit is the real intention.

However, this is common human nature, Liaodong is known as a land of bitter cold, seeking to acquire the prosperous land within the borders to provide a better living environment for our clansmen is quite normal.

"So you are looking for Qi Xiu because..."

"The Profound Heart Alliance has been idle for a long time and doesn't want to get involved in worldly affairs unless we can help them eliminate an old demon they've suppressed, then they might change their minds," Hu Tianzong said slowly.

"Old demon? What kind of old demon requires even your need for assistance?" Qi Xiu glanced at Hu Tianzong in surprise, for he was aware of the strength of this Young Master of the Hu Family.

It was someone who in the Southern Ming Wasteland could match the sword-wielding lady head-on.

If it weren't for the lady's powerful weapon, Hu Tianzong might have managed to defeat her alone.

Moreover, now the Five Great Families of Liaodong have fully mobilized, and all kinds of experts have joined the fray.

With so many people, how could they not handle an old demon?

"An old demon of many years, very powerful, and the place where that old demon resides naturally restrains our Great Yi lineage, our clansmen can't even get in.

I couldn't think of a better plan, so I wrote to Qi Xiu to ask for his help," Hu Tianzong explained, his eyes rolling.

"Very powerful? Dao Body peak?" Qi Xiu asked.

"Haha, even stronger," Hu Tianzong smiled sheepishly.

"Even stronger?"

Looking slightly stunned, Qi Xiu asked in shock:

"Primordial Spirit?"

"Daoist is indeed Qi Xiu's righteous brother, truly a person of great wisdom." Hu Tianzong seized Qi Xiu's hand and showered him with praise.

"Young Master Hu, you're joking a bit too much."

With an expressionless face, Qi Xiu retracted his right hand and slowly stepped back:

"Although I boast some skills, asking a mere Dao Body to help in killing a Primordial Spirit.

Young Master Hu, seeking death in such a manner isn't appropriate."

"Daoist misunderstood, please listen to my explanation." Seeing Qi Xiu retreating further, Hu Tianzong hurriedly explained:

"That old demon may be of the Primordial Spirit Realm, but years ago was severely injured by the Moon Sea Palace Master of the Profound Heart Alliance and suppressed at the Taiyin Sea Altar.

After all these years, the old demon is now extremely weak, with strength less than one ten-thousandth of its peak.

Plus, I possess a magical treasure specifically to counteract it. With our combined efforts, we have at least an eighty percent chance of slaying it without harm."

"Two questions.

First, since your so-called Moon Sea True Venerable managed to defeat this old demon, why didn't they directly kill it, instead, bother suppressing it at the Sea Altar?

Second, you haven't descended to the Taiyin Sea Altar, how do you know the current strength of this old demon?

Young Master Hu, though you have shown kindness to my righteous brother, it doesn't warrant having him accompany you on such a perilous venture."

Without stopping, Qi Xiu kept walking while stating:

"Though defeated by the Moon Sea True Venerable, that old demon possesses a highly sinister reincarnation technique; once killed, it would reincarnate anew, rendering its whereabouts untraceable.

This is why the Moon Sea True Venerable chose to suppress rather than slay it.

Although I've never been to the Taiyin Sea Altar, the Moon Sea True Venerable always dispatches sect members to closely monitor the old demon's condition there.

And recently, the one watching over this old demon is my distant cousin.

It is she who informed me of the old demon's state."

Seeing Qi Xiu walking faster and faster, Hu Tianzong quickly explained:

"The Taiyin Sea Altar is filled with thick yin energy, which severely hampers our Great Yi lineage's Dharma Gate, hence why I invited Qi Xiu to assist me.

Rest assured, Daoist, I have already negotiated with the Moon Sea True Venerable.

Once we are at the Sea Altar, she will keep watch over us; should the old demon lose control and we fail to kill it, she will immediately intervene to extract us."

Having voiced all his preparations, Hu Tianzong stopped and waited for Qi Xiu's response.

After all, the task of attacking a Primordial Spirit-level old demon is extraordinarily perilous; one misstep could result in death and Dao annihilation.

Even though he had made comprehensive arrangements, he dared not offer a hundred percent guarantee.

Thus, should Qi Xiu refuse, he would understand.

Watching Qi Xiu walk ever further away, Hu Tianzong's gaze gradually filled with a touch of melancholy, he sighed lightly, and turned to leave.

"I need to know the details of that old demon and your method to counteract its reincarnation technique.

By knowing both yourself and the enemy, there is no risk in a hundred battles; you can't expect me to blindly descend into the Sea Altar, can you?"

Upon hearing the calm voice behind him, Hu Tianzong's previously dull expression instantly regained its brilliance.

"Indeed, indeed, it is a great honor to have your assistance this time, Daoist, after the deed is done, the Hu Family will surely offer great rewards."

Seeing Qi Xiu return, Hu Tianzong felt a weight lifted from his heart.

Facing a Primordial Spirit-level old demon, even at one ten-thousandth its original state, is not something an ordinary Dao Body Realm can accomplish.

Across the world, those capable of such achievement can be counted on one hand.

And among them, others would hardly abandon their families and careers, risking great danger to aid him.

The only person he could think of was Qi Xiu.

Luckily, although Qi Xiu hadn't come, he had brought along a Mystic Yellow Taoist Priest who was equally capable, if not more so.

This instilled in him a sense of intuition.

Such task... can succeed!

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