The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 435 - 425: Demon Summoning Well

Following the original stream, Lin Yun carried the Snow Maiden on his back while Zhen Li rode on a donkey, and they quickly arrived at the location of the Thousand Thread Waterfall.

The Thousand Thread Waterfall is the most beautiful scenery of Taiqing Mountain, with water cascading from top to bottom and being split by various strange rocks at the summit. This created several branches as it fell, hence the name Thousand Thread Waterfall.

You should know that cultural people love to use exaggerations, calling it a thousand threads when in fact there are less than ten.

Even so, the normally clear and turbulent stream, sometimes with rainbows appearing, was a sight that could refresh both the heart and mind, but the clear stream had now vanished, replaced with black water. When the black water reached the ground, it turned into black mist and spread out everywhere.

Some demon creatures appeared out of the mist, similar to the ones that had been chasing Zhen Li before.

On his way down, Lin Yun had also burned quite a few, and now he was finally approaching the source.

Isn’t this a great place to level up?

Although there are already too many Golden Lotus petals inside Lin Yun’s body, unlike in the beginning when burning demon creatures resulted in obvious changes, he could still gain strength from it.

Little by little adds up, just keep grinding.

Lin Yun not only wanted to level up himself but even thought about sending a message to Dongfang Hongyue, inviting her to come over and burn some as well.

"How could Taiqing Mountain, a holy land of the immortals, suddenly turn into this?"

A deep concern arose in Zhen Li’s heart, as a lot had happened recently, and she had a vague feeling that greater changes were still to come.

Although her mastery of the Astrology Art was not high, her instincts had become much sharper after practicing it.

More than the foul air of Taiqing Mountain, she was worried about Yuxuan.

Zhen Li believed that with her master’s strength, something like this wouldn’t have gone unnoticed right at their doorstep, unless he had encountered something that preoccupied him completely.

Could it be an attack by a formidable enemy?

Even though the world considered Yuxuan invincible, Zhen Li nevertheless worried about him.

Sensing Zhen Li’s unease, Lin Yun comforted her, "Don’t worry, we’ll just go to the source and see."

Lin Yun felt that the source was undoubtedly the Heavenly Demon Instrument; probably only such an artifact could have such immense power and emit such dense Demonic Qi.

Hu Yuling had said that the Heavenly Demon Instrument had lost much of its strength in the long seal and needed to absorb the power of blood and Qi to recover. It seems that last night’s melee at the Yuqing Platform was likely the doing of the Sword Embryo.

So many people died, and naturally, the Sword Embryo could absorb the blood and Qi of living beings.

But since Taiqing Mountain was seldom visited, the Heavenly Demon Instrument might have been using demon creatures to search for the blood and Qi of living beings to restore its power.

Though an object may have spirit, its intelligence is limited. To cause trouble right at the door of Taiqing Daoist Temple—wasn’t that seeking death?

Lin Yun was not the least bit panicked; he released golden fire and burned it towards the already liquefied Demonic Qi. This one action was like a drop of water into hot oil, and the already restless Demonic Qi exploded instantly, surging in all directions.

It seemed that many strands of Demonic Qi sensed that Lin Yun was the greatest threat and surged towards him.

Lin Yun was not at all afraid; it was the right time to call upon the Thunderclap Sword.

"Heavenly Thunder Meshing with Earthly Fire!"

Lin Yun recited the name of his self-created move in a rather dramatic fashion, which made Zhen Li, who was beside him, blush slightly.

Although she hadn’t had much contact with the outside world, she was well-read. Heavenly Thunder Meshing with Earthly Fire usually referred to the intimate acts between men and women.

She never expected that Lin Yun, who seemed so serious, would be like this privately.

Thinking about how Lin Yun seemed to have taken the opportunity to wrap his arm around her waist before, Zhen Li’s face grew hot again.

Senior Brother Lin is really naughty!

However, when he seriously shouted the name of his ultimate move, he really was quite adorable.

Zhen Li didn’t quite know what this feeling was called, but at that moment, when Lin Yun made his move, despite the serious and tense atmosphere, she suddenly felt like laughing.

Zhen Li’s lips had just begun to curl up when the next second she stiffened, with her mouth slightly open, perfectly embodying the expression of being stunned.

It turned out there really was lightning in the Heaven Thunder and real fire in the Earth Fire.

And with that shining golden light, she was almost blinded.

The surging demonic qi abruptly dissolved like ice and snow, and the black liquid that had not yet been affected by the Heavenly Thunder Earthly Fire was swiftly reversed by Lin Yun’s performance.

It was intimidated by Lin Yun’s assault and wanted to retract its power.

How could Lin Yun let it off so easily, still carrying the Snow Maiden on his back, he leaped up, stepping on the weird rocks, jumping upward, chasing in the direction the demonic qi was fleeing.

"Zhen Li, keep up."

Upon hearing this, Zhen Li quickly tugged at Big Fur’s neck, and with that Big Fur jumped up, closely following behind Lin Yun.

"Hurry up, don’t lose track."

Zhen Li urged Big Fur, who couldn’t help but give her a sympathetic look.

Huh?

Why sympathy?

Zhen Li was stunned for a second and then realized.

Big Fur was mocking her because Lin Yun was carrying another girl on his back, while she could only ride an unruly donkey.

"Are you asking for death?"

The always gentle Zhen Li suddenly looked somewhat ferocious, yet Big Fur just grinned and cackled. Look, she’s getting anxious, she’s getting anxious.

Did her defenses break so easily?

Big Fur sped up, firmly following behind Lin Yun, allowing Zhen Li to clearly see Lin Yun carrying the Snow Maiden, who was arrogantly leaning on Lin Yun’s shoulder.

So annoying!

Zhen Li found her Heart Guarding Realm experiencing a slight ripple.

Feeling unwilling, yet helpless.

"Could it be that I’ve really fallen for Lin Yun?"

Thinking this, Zhen Li felt a new bout of irritation.

At this moment, Lin Yun was single-mindedly focused on accumulating merit and finding the Heavenly Demon Instrument.

He hadn’t even thought about destroying the Heavenly Demon Instrument; if it could summon little demon creatures infinitely, keeping it might have greater uses.

Why disassemble a perfectly good treasure when you can exploit it as a game-breaking bug, right?

Following the source of the demonic qi, Lin Yun kept up the chase, but the Snow Maiden leaning on him suddenly felt a chilling sensation and instinctively used Fulong to envelop herself and Lin Yun. The next second, a pitch-black hand imprinted on the light circle of Fulong.

Fulong trembled, but still withstood the pressure. Lin Yun’s reaction was a little slow, and after being attacked, he immediately fought back with a flash of lightning from his Thunderclap Sword.

"Tsk tsk tsk, worthy of being the Descendant of the King, you do have some skills, but you’re unlucky to encounter me here, so leave your lives behind!"

Lin Yun looked towards the voice, only to see a figure shrouded in a black robe. Looking at her face, Lin Yun was stunned.

This person in the black robe was strikingly identical to Dongfang Hongyue.

But clearly, she was not Dongfang Hongyue.

"Who are you!"

Lin Yun’s face was solemn as the person in the black robe responded with a slight smile, "Who I am, don’t you recognize me?"

Lin Yun’s expression changed slightly, and then he burst out laughing.

"I guess, you are the Demon Clan Leader, and your ability is to make people see the person they most want to see, right?"

Lin Yun said confidently, and this time it was "Dongfang Hongyue" who was taken aback.

She hadn’t intended to hide her ability, but Lin Yun had seen right through her on the first encounter, diminishing her aura by several notches.

"You do have a bit of wit, but sometimes intelligence can’t save you; it can only cost your life."

Lin Yun silently focused, on guard, aware that the word "danger" was truly written on his forehead now.

Hu Yuling said that the Leader’s strength should be equivalent to the Human Cultivator’s Defiant Heavenly Realm. If this were on Great Snow Mountain, Snow Maiden would still have the power to fight, but in the Central Plains, her Divine Power is weakened. Even with Fulong’s assistance, she shouldn’t be the Leader’s match.

But Lin Yun might not necessarily be done for yet. This is Yuxuan’s territory; he should come to help, right?

After all, his disciple is here too!

If Yuxuan doesn’t show up, Lin Yun really doesn’t know how he’ll win.

Although he has a suppressing effect on demons, this suppression also has its limits. With a cultivation level that is too weak, he can fight and defeat a demon of the same strength, or even one at a weaker realm, but a three-realm difference is still too difficult.

However, knowing that he was outmatched, Lin Yun didn’t panic in the slightest and indifferently said, "Are you sure you can kill me?"

Lin Yun’s confident demeanor made the opponent somewhat uncertain.

Where does this guy get his confidence from?

Could it be that he’s already made contact with Yuxuan?

Upon glancing back at Zhen Li behind him, she became unsettled.

It doesn’t matter. Lin Yun can be killed at any time, but the Heavenly Demon Instrument is crucial.

"I’ll spare your head for now; I will come for it next time!"

With that said, she dashed toward the source of the dense Demonic Qi, actually letting Lin Yun off the hook.

Lin Yun: "..."

He was just about to make use of the Statue of Qing Nu.

If it’s about dying, then let’s die together.

Lin Yun felt that the Statue of Qing Nu was akin to a nuclear bomb in his hand; once used, everyone would die.

But it seemed that others didn’t know he held this trump card.

The greatest use of a nuclear bomb should be deterrence; actually using it wouldn’t align with Lin Yun’s interests.

How does one subtly inform others that I have a major weapon?

Lin Yun thought that this was the problem he needed to consider. While these thoughts flashed through his mind, his body chased after the direction of the Demon Clan Leader.

This left the Leader confused.

Is this guy that brave?

Clearly, he is not reckless.

She had some understanding of Lin Yun. This young man is extremely intelligent and always plans before acting. Ever since he became well-known, he’s done many significant deeds. From an obscure cultivator, he became an influential figure in the cultivation world in less than a year.

Would he knowingly face danger and court death?

He must have something to rely on.

"Hah, if not for the urgency of the Heavenly Demon Instrument, I would have to teach you a lesson!"

The Leader ignored Lin Yun, because at that moment, she had already laid eyes on the Heavenly Demon Instrument.

It was a black well that looked ordinary at first glance, but it was the source of all Demonic Qi. The water inside the well was Demonic Qi, and on the well’s stone wall were engraved the words "Demon Summoning Well."

"The Heavenly Demon Instrument, it really is a Heavenly Demon Instrument!"

The Leader excitedly approached, wanting to take the Demon Summoning Well with her, but it clearly resisted somewhat.

Not long after, Lin Yun caught up and, as he drew near the Demon Summoning Well, he suddenly heard a series of calls.

It was the Demon Summoning Well calling out to him.

Good grief, does this thing also want to acknowledge me as its master?

Am I some kind of demon?

Lin Yun was greatly shocked internally: the Sword Embryo flattering him was one thing, but now the Demon Summoning Well too?

Perhaps this is what it means to have a cheat code, whether in the light or the dark, I have my way.

But Lin Yun had a premonition, he couldn’t choose to have it all. Once he chose the Demon Race, he was sure to lose something.

Faced with the call of The Demon Summoning Well, he instead stepped back two paces.

If he responded to the call of The Demon Summoning Well, he might obtain a powerful treasure and prevent the leader of the Demon Clan alliance from acquiring it. However, this would leave him with significant hidden dangers.

After weighing the pros and cons, Lin Yun opted to decline.

The Demon Clan Leader also sensed the anomaly. As the most orthodox of the Demon Race and among the noblest in their ranks, The Demon Summoning Well had disregarded her and instead expressed affinity towards Lin Yun.

It was as if the goddess of his heart was flirting with another man right in front of him.

"Come with me, and I will lead you to the revival of the Demon Race’s glory," the leader said to The Demon Summoning Well. Yet The Demon Summoning Well still ignored her.

With no choice, she offered more conditions, "Come with me, and I can help you acquire more vital essence from living beings."

Lin Yun: "..."

See? This is what a fawning lackey looks like.

The Demon Summoning Well originally intended to go with Lin Yun, but Lin Yun coldly rejected it. Now presented with a decent offer from another demon, it wavered.

It was not a place to linger. Transforming into a wisp of black qi, it swiftly shrank to the size of a flat pan before landing in the Leader’s hands.

The Demon Summoning Well was heavier than it looked; even she struggled to hold it, eventually wrapping it with a Spirit Lock and carrying it on her back.

She glanced at Lin Yun before disappearing in a flash.

She departed carrying The Demon Summoning Well, her movements just as swift, clearly worried that Yuxuan might interfere with her plans; hence, as soon as she secured the treasure, she hurriedly fled.

However, Yuxuan did not show up.

Everyone expected Yuxuan to come, yet he truly did not.

Lin Yun felt there must be something fishy; Yuxuan could not possibly be unaware of the events here. With the Demon Capital causing trouble right at his doorstep, there were only two possibilities for his absence.

First, he couldn’t defeat them.

Second, he had other plans.

Regardless of the reason, none of it mattered to Lin Yun at this moment.

One Heavenly Demon Instrument had already been lost, and the Demon Race now potentially had the means to open the Four Spirits Barrier.

Perhaps this was the inevitable fate?

Lin Yun did not ponder deeply, being merely a minor Cultivator who had just entered the Heart Guarding Realm, not yet qualified to probe into fate.

He turned to Zhen Li and said, "Please trouble yourself to inform the elders of the Righteous Path about what happened here."

Hearing Lin Yun’s words, Zhen Li couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sorrow. Lin Yun was clearly a good person, yet shunned by the world.

"I know. And be careful yourself."

"Mhm, farewell."

Lin Yun did not intend to take Zhen Li along in the pursuit of the last Heavenly Demon Instrument. Taking the Snow Maiden’s hand, he leaped away and vanished in front of Zhen Li.

Zhen Li watched as he left with the Snow Maiden, leaving a vast emptiness. He felt a vast emptiness inside himself as well.

"If you had pledged your heart to another from the start, why trouble me with misguided attachment..."

Zhen Li let out a long, slow sigh, while Big Fur was rolling on the ground laughing.

If only a donkey could talk.

But as it laughed, it sensed that something was amiss. Zhen Li was looking at it as if it were already a dead donkey...