The head master has a new female apprentice

Chapter 275 Damn it, that kid got away with it again! (6k)

The bell-shaped beast had already been obtained from the Roc King, and the one who killed the Spider King was a silver-haired woman wearing a veil.

It's almost certain that the opponent is at the late stage of the Spirit Severing Realm, or even stronger.

Anyway, the Spider Queen couldn't even last a single round in her hands before being instantly crushed.

Of course, he had seen this woman before. On the island, he personally witnessed Peng Huang Feng Xuanling appear, with a human girl captured in his claws.

At that time, Peng Huang told him personally that Spider Huang had lost his life for trespassing on Taiyao Mountain.

At first he didn't believe it, but when his subordinates brought news that Weilun Yao had led many demon kings there, he finally believed it.

To prevent this guy from raiding his home, he even invited Peng Huang to go with him, but was refused. It wasn't until the silver-haired, veiled woman that Jiao Huang had mentioned appeared that he fled in a sorry state.

It is now basically confirmed that Penghuang has reached some kind of cooperative relationship with the other party.

What exactly it is remains unknown, but we must still be on guard.

After all, no one wants to become the next Spider King Ye Luo to fall.

Ignoring the greeting from the gong beast, Zhou Qing suddenly looked up at the sky.

Just now, Xuanyuan Shuo, who was hiding not far away, suddenly sent him a urgent telepathic message.

He said that something suddenly appeared in the void, but he couldn't pinpoint the exact location of what was hidden there, and warned him to be careful.

In an instant, golden light surged in Zhou Qing's eyes, and his original golden pupils strangely turned into double pupils.

Especially the two extra red pupils, like two burning blood moons, exuding a strange aura.

Even more terrifying, a phantom image of a jet-black spider vaguely appeared deep within the pupils, its mouth opening and closing as if invisible sound waves were shaking the void and causing ripples.

With the aid of the double pupils, the air at a height of three hundred feet suddenly twisted strangely, and then rippled outwards at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This scene caused both the Flood Dragon King and the Bell Beast to look up, their expressions changing slightly.

A pair of scarlet horns covered in sharp spikes quietly emerged from the ripples, until a figure about ten feet long with its tail forked into three bone blades was forced out.

“Weilun Demon—” Zhou Qing murmured softly.

The demon Weilun, who had just appeared, stared into those captivating eyes, his Adam's apple bobbing with difficulty, and forced a smile: "Brother Feng, it's been a long time!"

Zhou Qing immediately snorted coldly and said, "I thought you were planning to ambush me!"

Wei Lun Yao waved his hands repeatedly, his dark red scales clanging metallically as they clashed: "Brother Feng, what are you saying! How could I dare to have such a thought?"

After all, he had heard from the Flood Dragon Emperor about the fall of the Spider Emperor Ye Luo, and the Peng Emperor was definitely involved in it.

The Jiao Emperor and the Qingluo Beast looked at Weilun Demon with solemn expressions. When did this guy acquire such supernatural power, so that he could approach silently without them noticing?

Of course, that's not the point—

At this moment, the three demon kings all looked at Zhou Qing's eyes.

The Spider Emperor Ye Luo had awakened his bloodline talent [Double Pupils], which the Flood Dragon Emperor knew. He had already told the whole story when questioned by the other two Demon Emperors.

After all, he didn't want to be blamed for nothing.

If I'm not mistaken, how could the divine power of the Void Spider, the ancestor of the Spider King, appear on the Roc King?

How is this going?

Was it the silver-haired, veiled woman who helped with that?
If that's the case, their relationship is probably much closer than imagined.

At this moment, Zhou Qing slowly closed his eyes, after all, this thing really consumed too much spiritual energy.

However, this was the first time he had seen Weilun Yao's appearance. If Xuan Yuanshuo hadn't reminded him, he might have really fallen for his trick.

The methods of those at the Spirit Severing Realm are truly impossible to guard against.

Forcibly calming his racing heartbeat, Zhou Qing's gaze swept across the three demon emperors before him like lightning, and he said in a deep voice, "I heard we have a new guest. What, do I have to personally invite you to show yourself?"

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a hearty laugh that shook the clouds suddenly echoed from the distant horizon.

Immediately afterwards, a crimson figure tore through the void, rushing towards them with a wave of heat.

Wherever it passed, it burned a scarlet trail in the void.

Once the figure came to a stop, a colossal beast, at least twenty feet tall, revealed its true form.

This was a demonic tiger engulfed in crimson flames, its dark red fur standing on end like steel needles.

Especially on its forehead, there was a strangely embedded rhomboid red-gold bone armor, with ancient runes faintly flowing around it.

"I have long wanted to see Brother Feng's talent, but I had heard that he was in seclusion. Now that I have seen him, I can see that he truly lives up to his reputation!"

When the Crimson Tiger Lord spoke, billowing poisonous smoke, carrying the stench of rotting flesh, surged forth, causing ripples like asphalt to appear in the void wherever it landed.

Zhou Qing looked at him calmly, then a thought suddenly struck her.

According to the information on the jade slip given by Xuanyuan Shuo, this Tiger Emperor calls himself the Crimson Fiend Tiger Venerable, with a cultivation level of the early stage of the Spirit Severing Realm. All the emperors of the demon race refer to him as "Crimson Fiend".

Perhaps this outsider is the perfect candidate to make an example of someone.

Otherwise, facing four high and mighty demon emperors, if even one of them raised any doubts, he would be doomed.

"Chi Sha, there should be some limits to how much you can interfere. This is a matter between our families, and you've overstepped your bounds," Zhou Qing rebuked coldly.

Upon hearing this, Crimson Tiger Lord's expression immediately became hesitant.

He wasn't stupid; he could tell that whether it was the Flood Dragon Emperor, the Bell Beast, or the Weilun Demon, they all harbored a certain degree of apprehension towards the Roc Emperor.

Adding to the fact that the Spider King's death seems to have been caused by his attack on the opponent's Black Feather Peak, which led to his tragic end.

But I can't just slink away because of what he said; that would be too embarrassing.

He was still a demon emperor, after all!
After thinking it through, Crimson Tiger Lord said, "Brother Feng, I have also heard the whole story. Ye Luo deserved to die."

"I, Chi Sha, simply cannot tolerate anyone causing trouble while you are in seclusion. This stuff from the Spider King's territory should, in any case, be your spoils of war..."

"roll!"

Before Crimson Tiger Lord could finish speaking, Zhou Qing coldly interrupted.

"Wh-what?" Crimson Tiger Lord's eyes narrowed instantly. This Roc Emperor really showed no mercy.

The Flood Dragon King and the others looked at each other in bewilderment, remaining silent.

"I've already said this is a matter between the few of us. You can leave now!" Zhou Qing's tone was icy cold.

Crimson Tiger Lord's face immediately darkened, and he let out a cold snort.

"Brother Feng, don't take my good intentions for granted..."

call out!
Before Crimson Tiger Lord could finish speaking, Zhou Qing instantly transformed into a golden lightning bolt and disappeared from the spot.

Crimson Tiger Lord's pupils contracted sharply, and he immediately retreated, his tiger claws instinctively swinging forward to block.

boom!
While the other demon emperors were still in a daze, a loud roar suddenly rang out.

Immediately afterwards, the massive body of the Crimson Tiger Lord was seen flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Then it crashed heavily onto a mountain peak a hundred miles away, the entire mountain range groaning under the weight, and the summit was instantly leveled.

Zhou Qing, with his golden wings fluttering, stood in the air, his golden pupils coldly looking down at the Crimson Tiger Lord, who was coughing up blood and crawling out in a disheveled state.

The Flood Dragon King and the others were even more incredulous. That aura just now was... a mid-stage Spirit Slaying Realm cultivator!

This guy really broke through!
Seeing this, Xuan Yuanshuo, who was hiding not far away, sighed softly.

"That little guy got tricked again!"

Using attacks at the Spirit Severing Realm level twice in person was also extremely beneficial for Zhou Qing.

In a more secluded place further away, Shen Yunzhou held a jade pendant that emitted a faint glow, the light enveloping his entire body like a veil.

He held his breath and remained silent, and even someone as perceptive as Xuan Yuanshuo did not notice anything amiss.

At that moment, he stared intently at the situation on the field, his eyes filled with shock.

He followed the entire incident from beginning to end, witnessing the whole thing.

"That's incredible! They treated several demon emperors like fools. What amazing acting skills and mental fortitude that must have been!" Shen Yunzhou exclaimed in admiration.

"No wonder my older sister and Xuanyuan Shuo both like to cooperate with Brother Zhou. This is true strength!"

Shen Yunzhou muttered to himself, then quietly crawled forward a little further and took out the image stone to take a picture for future study.

……

"I don't want that person on the border to get away with this, but I don't want to repeat myself!" Zhou Qing said.

The Crimson Tiger Lord wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, but he still forced a roar: "Feng Xuanling, I will avenge this humiliation one day!"

Having said that, he flashed away, turning into a streak of bloody light, and fled in a sorry state.

Zhou Qing withdrew his gaze and looked at the blood-red clouds gradually dissipating on the horizon before slowly turning around.

With a swift movement, he transformed into the form of the Roc Emperor.

I, Zhou Qing, am a person who holds grudges. Since Xuan Yuan Shuo gave me these things, I might as well make good use of them.

Otherwise, they'll just take it back anyway.

"Congratulations, Brother Feng! Congratulations, Brother Feng!" The three demon emperors also transformed into middle-aged men and stepped forward with smiles to offer their congratulations.

Zhou Qing simply nodded slightly and said, "I only managed to break through by chance by relying on the protection of my ancestors and obtaining some of the ancient Peng King's legacy from the eastern region of Lingyun Prefecture."

The three demon emperors looked on with envy after hearing this.

Zhou Qing changed the subject: "To be frank, I asked a friend to deal with the Spider Queen. Who told her to covet my cave? Brother Xuan, don't you think so?"

His gaze was piercing, and he looked at the Flood Dragon Emperor Xuanqiu with a half-smile.

Xuan Qiu's face flushed instantly, and he hurriedly put on an indignant expression: "That's right! Although I went with Ye Luo back then, it was actually to dissuade her, but she was stubborn and deserved to die!"

Upon hearing this, the bell-shaped beast and the Weilun demon chuckled and showed disdain on their faces.

Back when Spider King Ye Luo awakened his [Double Pupils], the two of you came together and invited us to join you.

However, we have always been cautious in our actions, and only after we were truly certain whether Peng Huang had perished did we refuse and wait and see.

Zhou Qing glanced at the three of them indifferently, and then said, "Brother Xuan's territory has become what it is because of me. It is reasonable for him to choose Ye Luo as his location."

"Who agrees and who disagrees?" Zhou Qing asked calmly, looking at the two demon emperors, the Bell Beast and the Weilun Demon.

The two exchanged glances, unsure what to say. After all, they had only come here out of curiosity.

Now, the treasures and resources that could be plundered in the past few years have been almost completely looted.

If they stay any longer, they might become the next Crimson Tiger Lord, and then the situation will become very ugly.

"We will follow Brother Feng's arrangements!" the two demon emperors said respectfully.

Upon hearing this, the dragon emperor Xuanqiu's face immediately lit up with joy.

Although his own Blood Prison Mountain is now filled with negative emotions, it has no effect on him or some of the demon kings.

Moreover, it will dissipate in a few hundred years, at which point he will be able to occupy the territory of two families all by himself, making a fortune.

"That's good then. Brother Xuan and I have some important matters to discuss. If you two have nothing urgent, please go back first. If there is an opportunity in the future, I will definitely pay you a visit to express my gratitude!"

Zhou Qing nodded slightly and said in a calm tone.

The two demon emperors exchanged a glance, then slowly nodded, bowed solemnly once more, and turned to leave.

Soon, a large number of demon kings and their subordinates followed their demon emperor and began to retreat.

In an instant, a demonic wind howled, and the soaring demonic aura spread in all directions.

"Thank you so much, Brother Feng, for upholding justice for me!" At this moment, the Flood Dragon Emperor Xuanqiu looked at Zhou Qing with heartfelt gratitude.

Zhou Qing stared intently at him, without saying a word.

The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat awkward.

Xuan Qiu, who had been smiling, gradually froze upon seeing this.

"Brother Feng—" Xuan Qiu's voice was somewhat hesitant as he spoke, a hint of unease in his eyes.

But the next moment, Zhou Qing suddenly smiled slightly and slowly said, "I just have a question: why would Ye Luo attack my friend on your territory?"

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qiu panicked and hurriedly waved his hand to explain, "Brother Feng, you've really misunderstood. It really has nothing to do with me."

"That woman harbored malicious intentions and wanted to drag me into dealing with you, but I repeatedly and firmly refused."

"Her actions are just like... just like the four flowers that manifested in the heavens and earth many years ago."

"It's purely to mislead others and frame them!"

After hearing this, Zhou Qing nodded slightly and said, "Oh, I see. Alright, I still trust Brother Xuan's character."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqiu finally breathed a sigh of relief, and his expression relaxed slightly.

But then Zhou Qing spoke again: "Now that Brother Xuan has two territories, it must be only a matter of time before he steps into the mid-stage of the Spirit Slaying Realm."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqiu immediately understood Zhou Qing's intention and hurriedly said, "That step is really too difficult. I estimate that I will never be able to take that step in my life, unlike Brother Feng, who is exceptionally talented and whose progress is astonishing."

Xuanqiu said with deep emotion.

"Moreover, the Spider King's territory originally belonged to Brother Feng. I have never intended to take it for myself," Xuan Qiu emphasized again, his eyes full of sincerity.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing waved his hand gently and said, "Brother Xuan, please don't misunderstand. I am telling the truth. Now that my cultivation has broken through, I have lost interest in these worldly benefits."

"I have two matters to discuss with Brother Xuan on this occasion," Zhou Qing said calmly, his hands behind his back.

Upon hearing this, Xuan Qiu felt a sense of suspicion, but he didn't say anything. He simply looked at Zhou Qing quietly, waiting for him to continue.

Zhou Qing pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "When I came out of seclusion today, I ran into Xuan Yuan Shuo. We exchanged blows briefly, and then we stopped fighting without saying a word."

"Then, a condition was reached that he would no longer be involved in our affairs."

After listening, Xuan Qiu's eyes flashed with a hint of doubt. He stepped forward and asked, "Oh, what are the conditions?"

Zhou Qing turned his gaze to Xuan Qiu and said, "Isn't your Blood Prison Mountain currently shrouded in the negative emotions following Ye Luo's fall? How many of your subordinates have now become tomb guardians?"

Xuanqiu's face immediately turned bitter, and he sighed helplessly, "Things happened too suddenly. About 70% of them became tomb guardians because of their weak mental strength."

Zhou Qing nodded slightly, a hint of regret in his expression, and slowly said, "That's still a million. So many of your former followers have become mindless tomb guardians; it's truly lamentable."

"I imagine you wouldn't want to see your former subordinates end up like this."

Xuan Qiu sighed softly, his face bitter, and said, "Who can argue with that? But if you really ask me to help them get rid of this burden, I just can't bring myself to do it."

Zhou Qing's eyes flickered, and he continued, "That's perfect. For the next ten years, let the human race explore Blood Prison Mountain. You just need to properly move what needs to be moved."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqiu immediately objected, shouting, "How can this be? That's territory I've cultivated for over a thousand years! How can I just hand it over to the human race like this?"

Zhou Qing raised an eyebrow slightly and said calmly, "Unwilling? Fine, then Xuan Yuan Shuo will probably choose a new place for training troops, like here!"

As he spoke, he pointed to the equally devastated Thousand Illusion Cave.

Xuanqiu was taken aback, slowly turned his gaze to the mess in front of him, and then let out a long sigh.

After a moment, he gritted his teeth and asked, "Is it really only ten years?"

Zhou Qing smiled faintly and reassured her, "With me as your guarantor, what are you worried about? Besides, ten years is just a blink of an eye for both of us."

Xuanqiu fell into a deep thought, his eyes filled with hesitation and struggle.

After a long pause, he took a deep breath and said, "Okay!"

Zhou Qing nodded in satisfaction and said approvingly, "You made a wise choice. Don't worry, what's yours will eventually be yours, and no one will take it from you."

"And the second thing?" Xuanqiu asked, raising his head slightly.

Zhou Qing coughed lightly, then slowly said, "How much do you think Ye Luo's Thousand Illusion Cave would be worth if converted into spirit stones?"

Xuan Qiu was taken aback, a look of surprise on his face, and then he instantly understood what was going on.

No, didn't you just say that you weren't interested in these things after breaking through your cultivation level?

Why are you suddenly starting to estimate prices?

What do you mean?
Zhou Qingze said calmly, "Then I won't beat around the bush. I paid a considerable price to ask that friend for help, and there are still so many mouths to feed on Mount Taiyao."

"Moreover, from beginning to end, I have not touched a single thing in this Thousand Illusions Cave, and I have given you all the benefits."

Upon hearing this, Xuanqiu fell silent for a moment, seemingly agreeing with the reasoning.

"Brother Feng, I'm practically homeless now. For the sake of us being neighbors, please give me a fair price!" Xuan Qiu sighed softly.

Zhou Qing immediately smiled, a sly glint in his eyes, and said, "Alright, I'm not one to ask for an exorbitant price. One price, fifty top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones."

Jiaohuang: "..."

"There's a saying among humans that I think is quite good: 'There's no place like home.' I think my own Blood Prison Mountain is actually pretty good."

Xuanqiu said with a serious expression.

Zhou Qing smiled and said, "Hey, there's no one else here, can we bargain? Forty pieces, that's really the lowest I can go."

Xuan Qiu quickly waved his hand and said, "Brother Feng, it's not about spirit stones, it's about how I'm attached to my home. After all, I've managed Blood Prison Mountain for so many years, and it's really hard to give it up suddenly."

Zhou Qing frowned slightly, his tone tinged with impatience: "Thirty, that's my bottom line!"

Xuanqiu looked bitter and said helplessly, "Brother Feng, you've seen what the Thousand Illusions Cave looks like now."

"These three have robbed a lot of good stuff over the years, and now they've just packed up and left me with this mess."

Zhou Qing's expression was extremely displeased, and there was even a hint of murderous intent in his eyes as he looked at the Flood Dragon Emperor. He coldly snorted, "Stop talking nonsense, fifteen. If it works, great; if not, forget it!"

As a dignified Spirit Severing Realm expert who occupies such a large territory, I don't believe you can't produce something of this value.

When Xuanqiu saw Zhou Qing's displeasure, he knew that he had already tested Zhou Qing's limits.

Moreover, it would be good if he could ask for something; otherwise, even if he guarded such a large piece of land for free, he would feel uneasy.

He quickly replied, "Okay, fifteen it is!"

Zhou Qing: "..."

Damn, that's too little!

“Three days, at most three days. I will personally deliver it to Taiyao Mountain!” Xuanqiu held up three fingers.

Zhou Qing extended his hand and said coldly, "Now."

"Now?" Xuan Qiu was stunned, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

Zhou Qing frowned slightly and said, "Yes, urgently needed. What's wrong?"

Xuan Qiu quickly shook his head, then gritted his teeth, reached out and patted his storage bag, and fifteen top-grade wood-attribute spirit stones emitting a soft green light appeared in his hand.

Zhou Qing cursed under his breath.

Why does it have to take three days and go through all this trouble for something so simple?

However, he remained outwardly calm, suppressing his dissatisfaction.

"Thank you!" Zhou Qing excitedly put the spirit stones away, his eyes revealing an undisguised joy.

Xuan Qiu felt a pang of heartache at the sight, but he still forced a smile and said, "Brother Feng, actually, there's something else I need your help with..."

Zhou Qing interrupted him before he could finish, saying, "I have a lot of things to take care of lately, and I guess you're busy too."

"The human race will soon be training troops at Blood Prison Mountain on the border. You should move your important belongings away as soon as possible!"

"Let's talk about it another time. I have something to do, so I'll be going now!"

After Zhou Qing finished speaking, he flashed and transformed back into a golden-winged roc. He spread his wings and turned to leave without hesitation.

After all, Second Uncle's puppets had a time limit, and he knew that all too well.

Moreover, now that the money is in hand and the task assigned by Xuanyuan Shuo has been completed, a new balance has been achieved among the various demon emperors.

If he stays any longer, he'll be exposed.

Watching the figure turn into a golden dot in the blink of an eye, the Flood Dragon Emperor Xuanqiu couldn't help but scratch his head.

Something feels off, but I can't quite put my finger on it.
Upon seeing this, Xuan Yuanshuo shook his head slightly, then moved swiftly to catch up.

"You go back to the border first, I still have some things to take care of!"

After saying that, he tore through space and chased after the direction in which the Crimson Tiger Lord had fled.

A new balance needs to be reached on the border, but checks and balances are also necessary. Mutual suspicion is the best balance.

(End of this chapter)