Yuantian Pidao

Chapter 415 Nine Turns Back
In the vast emptiness, a ray of golden light continuously darted through.

"We should be far enough away by now, right?"

Confirming that Shang Li had not pursued him, the Golden Eagle Demon King, who had narrowly escaped, slowed down. By this time, he had already fled very far away. Even if Shang Li wanted to catch up, it wouldn't be so easy. In terms of combat strength, he was naturally inferior to Shang Li, but in terms of escape techniques, he was not afraid at all.

As the tension in his heart eased, an overwhelming weariness began to sweep over him. First, he self-destructed his precious body and artifact, and then he forcibly squeezed out his remnant soul. At this moment, his condition was extremely poor.

"I need to rest for a while..."

The demon core hovered in the air, manifesting an illusory golden eagle shadow. Waves of weariness washed over him, and the Golden Eagle Demon King drifted off to sleep.

"No, this situation is very wrong..."

A sliver of clarity lingered deep within his heart. The Golden Eagle Demon King tried to forcefully suppress the drowsiness in his heart, but he couldn't do it at all. It was at this moment that he finally realized something was wrong. The void around him was actually a cage.

However, he realized it too late; by then, he was already mired in a quagmire and powerless to turn the tide.

"Besides Shang Li, the deputy hall master of the Wuchang Hall, there are actually other people here. The Wuchang Sect really thinks highly of me..."

A single thought arose, filled with helplessness and resentment, and the Golden Eagle Demon King's last shred of clarity vanished.

With a sigh, consciousness subsided, like a weary bird returning to its nest. The Golden Eagle Demon King fell into a deep sleep. At that moment, the surrounding void changed, transforming into an exquisite birdcage. This was the treasure artifact, Nine-Bend Returning Cage, which combined the wonders of illusion and the void.

This magical artifact possesses extraordinary properties. Once a living being is bewitched by the illusion and falls into its trap, no matter how far it escapes, it will eventually return to the cage and will be unable to escape. This is the origin of the name "Nine Turns Back to the Cage".

In fact, the Golden Eagle Demon King never escaped the control of the Impermanence Sect from beginning to end. He was just jumping from one cage to another. From the moment he broke the Xuanji Star Chart, he fell into a powerful illusion, trapped in a cage without realizing it.

As a demon king in the mid-stage of the Purple Mansion realm, he would not normally fall for such a trap so easily. However, he was pushed to the limit by Shang Li, so he self-destructed his treasure body and treasure artifact, suffering severe injuries himself, but in doing so, he revealed his weakness.

Just then, a soft laugh rang out, and a graceful female cultivator draped in white gauze emerged from the void. Her face seemed to be shrouded in a hazy mist, and everyone who looked at her saw a different face. Only her peach blossom eyes remained unchanged. She was the Purple Mansion True Person Huanmeng of the Impermanence Sect, and she had cultivated the Taixu Wuxiang Diandao True Scripture.

Extending a slender, jade-white hand, the Illusionary Dream Master grasped the Nine Turns Returning to the Void in his hand.

"The little bird has finally fallen asleep."

Holding the Nine-Bend Returning Cage, looking at the Golden Eagle Demon King who was fast asleep inside, resembling a little bird, the beautiful peach blossom eyes of the Illusionary Dream Immortal were full of smiles.

At the same time, sparks ignited, a portal opened, and the figure of Master Shang Li emerged from it.

"I've done you such a big favor this time, how do you plan to thank me?"

Upon noticing Shang Li's arrival, a hint of allure flickered in Huanmeng Zhenren's eyes.

Upon seeing this, Master Shang Li frowned.

"Junior sister, there are taboos in the interplay of illusion and reality, you still need to be more vigilant."

His voice was deep and resonant, like a booming bell, carrying a hint of warning. Hearing this, and seeing Shang Li like this, the expression in Huanmeng Zhenren's eyes shifted rapidly, ultimately settling into a cold indifference.

"Senior brother's reminder is correct, but it was junior sister who made a mistake."

The alluring demeanor vanished completely, and the Illusionary Dream Master delivered the Nine Turns Backwards to the Shangli Master.

After receiving the Nine-Bend Returning Basket and confirming that the Golden Eagle Demon King was indeed trapped inside, the solemn expression on Shang Li Zhenren's face eased slightly.

If it were only to suppress the Golden Eagle Demon King, it wouldn't have to be this complicated. At the very least, it wouldn't require the intervention of True Immortal Huanmeng. With a trap set, he himself was confident in suppressing the Golden Eagle Demon King. However, what the Wuchang Sect wanted was to capture him alive.

The Golden Eagle Demon King comes from the Golden Eagle Clan, which possesses some of the bloodline of the Roc. They are an important vassal of the Thunder Roc Clan and also an important member of the Feather Clan. The clan once produced a Celestial Phenomenon Demon Emperor. Although they have declined somewhat, their status is still not low.

Given the Golden Eagle Demon King's strength and background, it must have mastered many secrets of the Dark Feather Sect, which are exactly what the Impermanence Sect wants.

However, the Golden Eagle Demon King is quite powerful and has a complete lineage, so it is not a dilapidated rogue cultivator. Therefore, it is extremely difficult to capture it alive. Even if a Grand Master were to take action, there would be little chance of success. After all, if pushed too far, the Golden Eagle Demon King might choose to annihilate itself.

Under such circumstances, the Impermanence Sect could only proceed cautiously, forcing the Golden Eagle Demon King into a trap. Fortunately, the final result was not too bad.

"I'm entrusting the remnant soul of the Golden Eagle Demon King to you. I need you to extract as many secrets of the Dark Feather Cult as possible from his remnant soul."

“The Feathered Continent is now rife with undercurrents, and it is time for my Wuchang Sect to do something as well.”

After glancing at it, Shang Li handed the Nine-Bend Returning Basket back to Huanmeng.

Hearing this, and thinking about the recent trends, Master Huanmeng nodded solemnly. The bigger the tree, the more the wind blows. Five hundred years ago, although Wuchang Sect defeated Leipeng Clan and became the overlord of Yuhuan Continent, it also exposed its true strength and attracted some prying eyes.

In addition, the Spirit Realm has indeed become increasingly turbulent in recent years, and it is difficult for the Impermanence Sect to remain unaffected by it.

"Don't worry, senior brother, I will definitely not let you down. Speaking of which, is that person the bait chosen by the sect this time? He is quite extraordinary."

The expression in her eyes changed, and her charm returned. The gaze of the Dream Immortal pierced through the void and looked at Jiang Chen. At this moment, a hint of interest appeared on her face.

She had just returned from the outside world and didn't know much about Jiang Chen. However, she had been hiding in the Taixu for a while and had seen all of Jiang Chen's actions. It was because of this that she became somewhat interested in Jiang Chen.

Of course, the Soul Suppressing Hall also played a part in this. She had reached a critical moment in her cultivation of the Tai Xu Wu Xiang Dian Dao Zhen Jing, and treasures like those from the Soul Suppressing Hall held considerable appeal for her.

Upon hearing this, Master Shangli remained unmoved.

"His name is Jiang Chen. He is a true seed that the sect intends to cultivate. Uncle-Master Yuan Gang personally went to the Southern Region to bring him back, and the sect leader personally helped him to access the secret realm and plan his inheritance."

His voice wasn't loud, but it carried an unspeakable weight as Master Shang Li recounted Jiang Chen's origins.

Upon hearing these words, especially Yuan Gang's name, Huanmeng Zhenren frowned slightly. In the end, she gave Jiang Chen a deep look and said nothing more.

(End of this chapter)