Simulation becomes reality, have I ever looked down upon the eternity?

Chapter 547 The Departure of the Common People, the True Spirit Bloodline Dragon Clan Dominates the Four Seas, and Encounters Four More People!

The old woman holding the serpent staff said, "Holy Lord, so many people have died within the territory of Fangcun Mountain, yet those self-proclaimed righteous hypocrites turn a blind eye."

"This small mountain is likely inhabited by the henchmen of benevolent spirits."

The man in pink echoed, his tone cold, "Yes, these scoundrels of the righteous path deserve to die."

【"Damn!"】

[You secretly observed these two demonic sect experts at the Golden Core stage of the Great Dao, and noticed that their eyes were filled with hatred when they spoke of the righteous path.]

In the past, the demonic path was driven out of the Central Plains of Yuzhou by the combined forces of the righteous and heretical paths, like stray dogs; they were sworn enemies.

Currently, the situation of the more than one hundred disciples who have descended from Fangcun Mountain is extremely precarious.

Just as you were about to speak...

The Demon Lord Cang Sheng suddenly turned to you, and smiled meaningfully, "Young friend, what do you think of this matter?"

Upon hearing this, the gazes of both the man in the flowery shirt and the old woman fell upon you again.

[Judging from your aura, you possess the body of a true spirit, and your cultivation has reached the peak of the Dragon Court realm, only one step away from the Golden Core path.]

True Spirit cultivation differs greatly from that of humans, depending entirely on the purity or thinness of one's bloodline. Those with thin bloodlines find it difficult to reach the Heavenly Gate realm, while those with pure bloodlines can reach the Golden Core realm simply by reaching adulthood.

For example, some dragons in lakes, after transforming, may retain their tails, horns, or even only human form without losing their beastly heads; this is all due to impure bloodlines.

[Those like you, who, after transforming, are almost identical to humans except for some purplish-gold patterns, are true pure-blooded spirits.]

The more human-like a person is, the purer their bloodline.

[The two were not ignorant; while true spirits were rare in the world, those with mixed blood were not uncommon.]

True spirits are the most outstanding offspring of heaven and earth, born with superior innate qualities and a powerful physical body. They possess supernatural abilities from the moment they hatch from an egg, and their lifespan far surpasses that of ordinary cultivators.

However, although true spirits are blessed with unique advantages, most are ignorant and arrogant, with confused intelligence. With the slightest temptation, they are easily led astray into murder, burdened by karmic obstacles, and ultimately reduced to ashes.

[However, in this world, true spirits find it difficult to survive, and there is no generational inheritance. Therefore, true spirits who generally roam the world find it difficult to control their appetites, devouring thousands of living beings, or indulging in wanton play, causing floods and earthquakes, and resulting in the devastation of life.]

[They are all burdened by karmic obstacles and filled with malevolent energy.]

But you are different—

The old woman and the man in pink secretly observed you. They saw that you were pure and untainted by blood, with clear eyes, clearly indicating that you had not wantonly slaughtered and had not been tainted by karma.

Such intelligent and insightful spirits are all blessed with good fortune and have limitless futures.

Although the two were demonic cultivators, they would not offend such a true spirit.

What surprised them even more was that you were able to stand shoulder to shoulder with the Azure Saint Demon Lord.

[Who is the Holy Lord? He is the true master of the Demonic Sect over the past four or five thousand years, whose talent far surpasses that of previous Holy Lords.]

Ordinary spirits would either bow down in submission to him or be refined into food, but you seemed to be his equal, which made him look at you with even greater respect.

[After hearing this, you couldn't fathom the purpose behind the Demon Lord Cang Sheng's sudden question.]

The "Seven Treasures Mystic Manual" you practice is profound and unfathomable. Unless one is a highly accomplished master of this art, it is extremely difficult to fathom your true nature.

Is he testing you, or does he have ulterior motives?

Of course, the most likely explanation is that he thinks you, like the Ancestor of the Imperial Capital, seem to have deep ties to Fencun Mountain.

You remained calm, letting out only a soft sigh, and said frankly, "I'm sorry to have made you laugh, senior. Indeed, I have some connection to Fangcun Mountain."

The Demon Lord Cang Sheng's brow twitched slightly, but he didn't delve into it. "Since that's the case, I'll naturally give you face, young friend."

He turned to the man in pink, his tone calm but authoritative: "Flower farmer, let these people go."

The man immediately accepted the order, "Yes, Your Majesty."

"I also captured six unconscious Dao Embryo Realm disciples from Fangcun Mountain outside the imperial city. Should we release them as well?"

Six disciples? At the Dao Embryo stage?

[You're probably thinking of Yang Chen and Lü Qingyu, along with five others.]

This man, as if "borrowing flowers to offer to Buddha," glanced at you.

[He was clearly a disciple at the Dao Embryo stage, not worth these three people's attention, yet this person mentioned him, whether intentionally or unintentionally.]

This time, the Demon Lord of All Living Beings did not answer immediately, but instead gently placed his hands behind his back.

You bowed to the Demon Lord of All Living Beings and said, "I owe you a favor, senior."

The Demon Lord of All Living Beings smiled. "Young friend, you flatter me."

"Flower farmer, these are disciples of Fangcun Mountain, do not harm them."

"Yes, Holy Lord."

The Demon Lord of All Beings looked up at the sky and said slowly, "The people from Fangcun Mountain have also arrived. We should leave too... Fangcun Mountain has truly fallen on hard times. They only showed a hint of their presence just now, and the original few Golden Core cultivators didn't come."

He looked at you again, "Young friend, would you like to visit the Southern Frontier?"

[This southern border is the stronghold of the demonic sect; if we go there, we'll likely find it difficult to escape. We can't even get a little bit there.]

You said regretfully, "I have important matters to attend to, next time... next time for sure."

The Demon Lord of All Living Beings looked regretful and sighed, "What a pity!"

"Florist, you can stay and clean up the mess. I always trust you to do things."

The man in pink looked flattered and overwhelmed. "Your subordinate will not disappoint Your Majesty; I will serve you to the death."

The Demon Lord of All Beings gazed thoughtfully in the direction the Emperor's Hometown had departed. After a moment, he turned his gaze back to you and said gently, "Young friend, farewell."

You returned the greeting with a bow, saying, "We'll meet again someday, though the mountains and rivers may separate us."

The Demon Lord of All Living Beings departed with the old woman, leaving only you and this man in pink.

With the departure of the Demon Lord of All Living Beings and the absence of this supreme grandmaster, you suddenly feel relieved, and the matter can be considered closed.

Today's encounters were quite extraordinary; I met the Supreme Being of the Daoist and Demonic Sect, the resurrected Ancestor of the Imperial Capital, and also paid my respects to the Emperor of Longevity.

[The charisma of two supreme grandmasters, and the secrets of this world.]

The man in pink remained bowed, deeply prostrating himself in the direction the Demon Lord had departed, until the last breath of life dissipated on the horizon, at which point he slowly straightened up.

When he turned around, his face was already beaming with a fawning smile. "Left Flower Farmer of the Supreme Demonic Sect."

"It is truly an honor to meet you today, fellow Daoist."

[You understand in your heart that although the Supreme Demonic Sect is among the seven demonic sects, since the fall of that peerless grandmaster three thousand years ago, it has now become a universally acknowledged bottom-tier sect by both the righteous and demonic paths. Its situation is quite similar to that of Fangcun Mountain in the righteous path.]

[However, the Supreme Demonic Sect reveres the Supreme Heavenly Demon and most pursues those who are ruthless and devoid of affection.] [What? Look closely at this pink robe; he even has powder on his face, and his eyebrows are meticulously groomed.]

You greeted him with a smile, "Overseas, Ant Master."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Huanong's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and the wrinkles on her face smoothed out.

[The true spirits overseas have always been solitary, without the ties of sects or bloodlines. For the increasingly weakened Supreme Demonic Sect, befriending a true spirit as intelligent as you would undoubtedly be a profitable deal.]

He rubbed his hands together and laughed, "No wonder you have such an extraordinary bearing, fellow Daoist; you are a celestial being from overseas."

"Fellow Daoist Zuo, you jest. Such words are undeserved. The overseas regions are desolate, unlike the Four Continents."

"Furthermore, since the overseas regions are where the dragons reside, they are not free there either."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Huanong's expression turned solemn. "Fellow Daoist is absolutely right. Not only do these long worms monopolize the four seas, but they also constantly covet the spiritual veins and blessed lands of my four continents."

The ocean occupies more than seven-tenths of this world. This natural advantage, coupled with the fact that dragons are inherently the overlords of true spirits, especially in the water, gives them a significant advantage.

Since the resurgence of spiritual energy, although the human race has enjoyed the greatest fortune, the dragon race of the four seas, relying on the natural barrier of the vast oceans, has long since made the eight desolate seas an impregnable fortress. Those patrolling yakshas and guarding dragons are all henchmen of the dragon race, making the four seas a forbidden domain for them.

[Dominating all four ocean regions.]

[Of the four continents of humanity, the heretical sects, the demonic sects, and the righteous sects openly possess three supreme grandmasters.]

The dragon race has seven dragon kings, more than twice that of the human race. Not to mention the hundreds of millions of sea creatures, whose number of transformed great demons alone is six times that of our human race.

Five hundred years ago, in the earth-shattering Battle of Longquan in the Central Plains of Yuzhou, three dragon kings led a million sea creatures to sweep across the eastern coast, and towering waves submerged six thousand miles of rivers and mountains.

[At that time, the righteous, demonic, and unorthodox factions were forced to put aside their millennia-old feud and set up the Zhou Tian Xing Dou Grand Array in Yuzhou, barely managing to force back the dragon army.]

Now, the greatest threat to humanity is actually the dragon race.

This is also a consensus in the cultivation world: those who are not of our kind will inevitably have different intentions.

After several conversations, you secretly admire Zuo Huanong's shrewdness in handling matters. He speaks with perfect tact, neither prying too much into secrets nor failing to subtly reveal crucial information. No wonder he is highly regarded by the Demon Lord Cang Sheng and entrusted with important responsibilities.

Suddenly remembering something, Zuo Huanong slapped his forehead and said, "Look at my memory! Just now, our disciples discovered four Fangcun Mountain disciples within the Zhao Kingdom's territory, though they were only at the Body Shaping Realm."

"Yet they managed to kill four Dao Embryo Realm demonic puppets, and it was only with the intervention of our sect's Heavenly Gate Realm disciples that they were finally subdued."

The man laughed, "Since the Holy Lord instructed us to proceed discreetly, we simply locked them in the black iron cage without harming them in the slightest. Since True Immortal Ant has a past connection with Fangcun Mountain, I will have someone release them later."

[Your heart skipped a beat. Four disciples of Fangcun Mountain at the Body Shaping Realm? Could they be Lin Shuang and Xue Ruyi, the five from the Xiaoqing Peak lineage?]

[You find it funny? These people were alert, sensing the danger early on and trying to escape, but ultimately they couldn't escape the inescapable net laid by the Demonic Sect.]

"Fellow Daoist Zuo, your thoughtfulness is truly appreciated; I will remember this kindness."

"If I encounter a disciple of your sect in the future, I will certainly take care of them."

Upon hearing this, Zuo Huanong's face lit up with joy: "If Fellow Daoist Ant has the time, you must come to Southern Xinjiang as a guest." He took out a blood-red jade slip and handed it over, "With this token, our entire sect will certainly welcome you with open arms."

You accepted the jade slip: "Once I have finished dealing with the important matters at hand, I will definitely pay you a visit."

[However, he had already made up his mind that after completing his five-year cultivation period at Fangcun Mountain, he would have fulfilled his grandfather's wish.]

[Then, one must travel the world to slay demons and monsters; the Southern Frontier is naturally a must-visit.]

However, before that, the Heavenly Emperor's Treasury must not be missed, especially considering what the Eternal Emperor said today: "Beware of the Heavenly Emperor."

Although you don't understand its meaning, your anticipation for the Heavenly Emperor's treasure trove grows ever stronger.

【suddenly!】

Your heart stirred slightly, and you looked up at the horizon.

Several streaks of light pierced the clouds, revealing the unique mystical light characteristic of Fangcun Mountain.

However, upon closer inspection, the strongest among the newcomers was only at the peak of the Dragon Court Realm; not even a Golden Core cultivator had personally arrived.

This lineup is far from enough; I wonder what Fangcun Mountain is thinking?

[Following your gaze, Zuo Huanong's lips curled into a mocking smile: "Back when Fangcun Mountain held sway over the righteous path, how majestic was the Xieyue Sanxing Cave Heaven! Now it's so utterly insignificant."]

"The sect is full of scheming and despicable people. They only send a Dragon Court Realm expert to deal with their own disciples when they are in danger. It's mostly due to discord and internal strife within the sect."

You can't help but be surprised that even the Demonic Sect, located millions of miles away in the Southern Frontier, knows about the internal strife at Fangcun Mountain. Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news spreads like wildfire.

The streaks of light rushing towards them from afar suddenly halted, stopping abruptly in mid-air, clearly sensing the lingering demonic energy in the area.

Zuo Huanong sneered, "After today, the righteous path will probably look down on Fangcun Mountain even more, since they can't even defend their own mountain."

"Although my Supreme Demonic Sect has not lost its former glory, it still retains some of its ambition."

The man in the flowery clothes turned around and solemnly clasped his hands in greeting, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ant, then we shall take our leave. If it weren't for the Holy Lord's instructions today, otherwise..."

[You know what he left unsaid—if it weren't for the orders of the Demon Lord Cang Sheng, given this demonic cultivator's methods, the people from Fangcun Mountain today would likely have met their doom.]

[Left Flower Farmer leads you to a grove of trees outside the imperial city.]

"These Fangcun Mountain disciples are in the forest."

[By simply observing the flow of energy around you, you can already sense two locations.]

Zuo Huanong used a Taoist gesture of respect, saying, "Fellow Daoist Ant, we will meet again in the Southern Frontier, and we will surely discuss the Dao further."

The Supreme Demonic Sect is said to originate from the ancient Kunlun Heavenly Sect, a manifestation of the evil roots of the Taoist celestial lineage. Many of its spells bear the imprint of Taoism.

You also bowed to him, watching Zuo Huanong's departing figure. The other disciples of the Demonic Sect followed suit, until all their presence was completely gone.

[I couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a complex emotion encompassing both admiration and reflection), for both the demonic sects and the righteous path have their own set of rules for conduct.]

However, the principle of "might makes right" remains undeniable.

[If you weren't a true spirit with exceptional cultivation and the special attitude of the Demon Lord of All Living Beings, this person from the Supreme Demonic Sect would never be so friendly.]

It gives you a strange feeling; even in a den of demons, everyone is incredibly polite.

You step into the forest, and with each step you slowly emerge, your entire body is enveloped in a mysterious purple-gold light.

As the light gradually faded, your appearance and figure had changed drastically, returning to your original form.

You smiled gently, watching the moon set and the sun rise, the forest beginning to glow with morning light, the grass and trees glistening with dew as you walked by.

[You first saw four people unconscious on the grass, which turned out to be Lin Shuang and Xue Ruyi from Xiao Qingfeng, just as you had predicted.]

The five men were covered in wounds, and their magical artifacts were shattered; it seemed they had truly fought to the death.

With a gentle tap of your hand, the "Minor Everlasting Spring Skill" spell is unleashed.

All five of them slowly awoke.

(End of this chapter)