This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 403 - 31: The Phantom Appears

Chapter 403: Chapter 31: The Phantom Appears

Within Burial Ridge, countless Primordial Stone Orchid veins exist, yet surveying and developing them is no easy task. Thus, although there are hundreds of families established on the basis of these mineral veins within the entire Burial Ridge, many such veins remain undiscovered and unexploited.

In the depths of a large mountain, within a gorge where people rarely visited, now a large number of demon beasts had taken residence.

This place indeed had such an untouched vein of Primordial Stone Orchid.

Rolling Netherworld Death Qi rose from the vein, enveloping the entire gorge.

A mighty assembly of Origin Demons gathered here.

Deep within the gorge stood a figure approximately sixty feet tall.

Upon closer inspection, however, one would realize that this figure was not truly human. His face was covered with yellow scale armor, and his eyes were a bright, clear yellow, clearly revealing his true identity as a transformed demon beast.

In front of this strange figure floated a fist-sized yellow bead, continuously rotating, wrapped in strands of Netherworld Death Qi.

More bizarre were the sharp, ghostly wails and sounds of agony that incessantly emanated from the bead.

One could faintly see within the bead, an endless number of soul shadows, too numerous to count.

The strange figure spat a mouthful of fresh blood onto the bead.

Immediately, a bloody radiance burst forth within the bead, crushing towards the soul shadows.

The next moment, the sharp cries and moans of pain all vanished; the soul shadows dissipated, transforming into rolling energy, rushing towards the figure.

The figure took a deep breath, and the energy converged into a stream that was inhaled through his nostrils.

After a while, all the energy had been absorbed and refined, and the aura around the figure had significantly strengthened from nowhere.

At that moment, a man in a gray robe emerged from the shadows, respectfully approaching the figure, “Lord Demon, a large group of Origin Demons under our command was completely slaughtered by the cultivators of the Qiu Family while they were harvesting souls for you.”

“The Qiu Family?” the scaled-faced demon’s expression turned fiercely ugly, and his voice became exceedingly vicious, “Isn’t the highest rank in the Qiu Family just a Nascent Soul Cultivator? They shouldn’t have the capacity, should they?”

The man in gray did not dare to conceal anything, “Indeed, the Qiu Family lacks this capacity, but they are backed by the Sword Sect, and it just so happened that two disciples from the Sword Sect were present in the Qiu Family, so…”

Lord Demon’s gaze fell on the man in gray, pondered for a moment and said, “Sword Sect… they are not to be trifled with. Let it be, then, let this matter pass and do not think of making a move against the disciples of Sword Sect.

After all, there are only two of them. They can’t stop so many of my subordinates. Once we have harvested this batch of souls, we will retreat to our origin land, and they will be powerless against me.”

“How are your arrangements coming along?” asked Lord Demon, shifting his gaze.

A hint of sinisterness flashed through the eyes of the man in gray, but his demeanor remained utterly respectful, “Everything has been arranged. At this moment, within a hundred Primordial Stone Orchid veins, there lie enough Origin Demons in hiding to destroy the families that own the mines.

Just waiting for your command, these Origin Demons will burst forth, washing Burial Ridge in blood and gathering enough souls for you.

Once you have harvested this batch of souls, we can retreat back to the origin land. The Emperor is far away, and even if the Human Race becomes enraged, they won’t be able to do anything to you.”

“Not bad,” Lord Demon nodded in satisfaction and praised, “This plan was your idea. If it ends smoothly, I will credit you for it.

Your request to meet the Demon King is not impossible.”

Upon hearing this, the man in gray’s face instantly revealed a wildly joyful expression, “Thank you, Lord Demon.”

“You may leave,” Lord Demon waved his hand.

The man in gray respectfully bowed and silently withdrew.

After the man in gray left, Lord Demon turned and walked deeper inside.

Amidst the endless Netherworld Death Qi, an abrupt black shadow emerged.

Slowly, the full figure of the black shadow became clearer.

It was a gigantic Origin Demon, statue-like in size, resembling a lion, and covered in yellow scales with clearly visible patterns.

At that moment, it was looking down at Lord Demon, its bright yellow eyes shining with a strange power that seemed to penetrate the heart, though its pupils appeared unfocused and lifeless.

This was a massive creature with a formidable presence.

In front of this Origin Demon, even Lord Demon appeared utterly insignificant.

Yet, Lord Demon was not at all concerned.

For this gigantic Origin Demon, called the Prime Lion, was his guardian, bound to obey his commands.

The next moment, under the gaze of the Demon Lord, the Prime Lion submissively lowered its head.

The Demon Lord stretched out his hand and caressed the enormous head of the Prime Lion, revealing a wildly arrogant smile.

“If this goes smoothly, refining so many spirit souls from Burial Ridge, I will definitely advance to the Fifth Grade,” the Demon Lord murmured, “It’s just that I don’t know why my father forbids me from using such powerful divine skills recklessly.

What’s the big deal if we exterminate all the humans at Burial Ridge?

Fortunately, these Underworld Cultivators approached me and helped me carry out the massacre plan at Burial Ridge while my father was in seclusion.

But, to think they can meet my father through me? Dream on!”

The Demon Lord couldn’t help but laugh proudly.

He naturally could see the malice of these Underworld Cultivators.

However, he had always been using these Underworld Cultivators to achieve his own goals, and once his goals were met, he planned to turn his back on them.

On the other hand, the grey-robed man, who had respectfully retreated, revealed a hint of scorn on his face after leaving the canyon.

“Record this as a merit for us? Really thinks he’s something?

And introducing me to the Origin Demon King, do you really think I don’t know you’re fooling me? The simple thoughts of a young demon, you think I can’t see through them?

You’re too naive to play tricks with me; you think you’re using us, but our plot is much bigger.

This time, you’ll leave the origin place alive, but you won’t make it back!”

Thinking of this, a cold gleam flickered in the eyes of the grey-robed man.

As the Hall Master of Jiuyou, if he couldn’t out-scheme a pampered young demon, then he was really unfit to be the Hall Master.

……..

Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan were continuously browsing the detailed information provided by the Qiu Family when they suddenly heard a commotion outside.

“What’s happening?” Lu Qingshan frowned.

The next moment, Qiu Changqing rushed in hurriedly, a look of urgency on his face, “Sir, there’s new information.”

“Speak!” Ji Chuan’s gaze sharpened.

“Another Origin Demon has gone berserk. It is currently causing havoc in Yanglou Town at the Song Family,” Qiu Changqing’s expression was grave, “I have already mobilized clan members, preparing to head to Yanglou Town to aid the Song Family and slay the Origin Demon.”

Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan exchanged glances, understanding each other’s intentions.

“The situation is urgent, no time to delay. My apprentice and I will head out first to support Yanglou Town,” Ji Chuan said, “Qiu Family Head, we won’t stay any longer; if we delay even a moment longer, countless mortals may suffer at the hands of the Origin Demon.”

“Of course, slaying demons is paramount,” the Family Head of the Qiu Family quickly replied.

“Let’s go.” Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan each had a Flying Sword appear under their feet, quickly breaking through the sky.

Watching the two figures departing, Qiu Changqing felt somewhat moved, “Sword Sect disciples are indeed righteous.”

He naturally could see that Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan genuinely cared about the lives of these mortals, taking the matter seriously rather than just treating it as a routine sect mission.

“Having the Sword Sect behind us truly is a blessing for our family,” Qiu Changqing silently remarked, then quickly proceeded to organize and dispatch the family’s cultivators, planning to follow closely behind and assist Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan in resolving the major disaster at the Song Family.

The moment Ji Chuan and Lu Qingshan left, Qiu Shiyin, who had been lying quietly in bed resting, seemed to sense something, suddenly got up, and quietly left the Qiu Family.

…

Whoosh!

Two streaks of Sword Light raced through the sky.

Since Ji Chuan’s cultivation was far superior to Lu Qingshan’s, his speed in controlling the sword was also much faster than that of Lu Qingshan.

“Apprentice, I’ll go ahead first,” Ji Chuan said.

Knowing how urgent the situation was, and that any delay would result in more deaths in Yanglou Town, Ji Chuan didn’t wait for Lu Qingshan anymore.

“Go ahead, Senior Brother,” Lu Qingshan naturally had no objections, “I’ll follow shortly.”

Immediately, Ji Chuan increased his speed slightly, carrying the sound of a sonic boom, turned into a streak of radiance, and moved as fast as thunder, quickly leaving Lu Qingshan behind, disappearing from his sight.

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