It turns out I'm a second-generation demon.

Chapter 109 Sealing

As soon as the Baoze Vanguard Team arrived, two middle-aged men darted down the sloping hillside. They moved with ease across the steep mountain wall, landing steadily from the dozens of meters high slope in an instant.

The two men were dressed in loose sportswear over tight-fitting combat suits, and wore employee badges from the Baoze Group around their necks. They were from the Changsha branch.

"Hey, you guys haven't been taken down yet?" joked a member of the vanguard team whose superpower is fire control.

"Although no one attacked us, it was indeed very dangerous. Throughout the day, we were threatened by countless glares." One of the members of the Changsha gang wiped away sweat nervously.

"I'm relieved to see you all arrive," another middle-aged employee said with a sigh of relief.

In this affair, Baoze Group was undoubtedly the most hated party, given its large size, power, and influence, which both independent cultivators and powerful families feared. Therefore, the Thunder King deployed 99 agents to prevent independent cultivators from forming an alliance to attack Baoze.

The two employees of Changsha Group spent the entire day in fear. They were sent here as spies, and their own strength must be considerable. However, there are also many experts among the independent cultivators, with all sorts of supernatural abilities. If they were to suddenly strike you with a club, it would be impossible to defend against them.

Fortunately, over the years, Baoze has accumulated increasing prestige in the bloodline world, and his decisiveness in killing has made him untouchable. Under the watchful eyes of many, no one dares to lay a hand on the two of them. If they were exposed by enemies among the rogue cultivators or by busybodies, the murderer would be wanted nationwide.

"How is the situation?" the Ape God asked.

"We've located the exact spot where the treasure is hidden, but the entrance is sealed by a powerful barrier, and no one can break it yet." The colleague from Changsha raised his arm and pointed into the distance.

Ahead was a steep mountain wall with a large, sloping rock protruding from it. Standing on the rock was a woman of considerable height, carrying two narrow-edged long knives. She had her back to the group and was looking down at the cave behind the rock.

A thin man stood at the entrance of the cave, wearing a trench coat, his back as strong and vigorous as bamboo. Not far away, two children, a boy and a girl, sat on the trunk of a broken tree. They looked innocent and carefree, kicking their toes happily, their fair faces beaming with smiles.

These four people were closest to the cave, while the others kept their distance from them.

"The demonic treasure is inside the cave. If nothing unexpected happens, it was also the base of the anti-Japanese forces back then. The reason no one has been able to find it for decades is because there is an illusion array outside the cave. That's why ordinary people haven't been able to find the old site of the anti-Japanese forces all these years. Those with awakened spiritual power can see out at a glance and break the illusion array, but they can't enter the cave because the entrance is sealed."

Li Xianyu noticed that the cave should have originally been hidden by vegetation, as there were obvious signs of clearing and felling at the entrance. This indicated that even without illusion arrays and restrictions, the cave was inherently well-hidden.

"What kind of seal?" the Ape God asked in a deep voice.

"It is neither the supreme seal of Taoism, nor the sinister and bizarre seal of evil Taoism; it is just the most ordinary seal."

"The most basic seal?"

"Yes, but it has one unique characteristic: Qi! A massive amount of Qi, a continuous flow of Qi, an inexhaustible supply of Qi." The colleague from Changsha's voice was filled with disbelief: "It's just a very ordinary seal, but because of the almost inexhaustible Qi, it becomes indestructible and unshakeable."

"The most common seal is easiest to break—by brute force. But because there's a sufficient, seemingly inexhaustible supply of energy, even the simplest seal becomes the most troublesome." The Ape God pursed his thick, broad lips, squinting as he gazed towards the cave. "Interesting. Has any earth-elemental awakener tried entering the cave from inside the mountain?"

"We tried, but we encountered the same seal. This seal is huge, and there are no loopholes to exploit," said a colleague from the sofa division.

The Taoist and Buddhist schools have developed numerous sealing techniques, some of which require specific mental methods and incantations. Without mastery of these techniques, it is impossible for others to break the seal. The simplest seals are also easy to break—brute force will suffice. This is precisely why the current stalemate has occurred.

Everyone discovered something quite embarrassing: no one could break the seal by brute force.

"This is impossible. Where did all this energy come from? Could it be that there's a powerful expert maintaining the seal in the cave?" Thunder War Maiden couldn't understand.

"Anything related to demonic cultivation cannot be taken lightly," said the Ape God.

"King Gigi, what should we do?" Li Xianyu pretended to be a newbie, and regretted it as soon as he said the nickname. He felt like he was going to get beaten to death. Looking at Ape God's physique, he was either a muscle or a warrior, and his combat power was definitely much higher than Sanwu's. Mainly, when he saw Ape God's face, he would think of the monkey in "Boonie Bears"—it was just too similar.

"King Gigi... I like that title. It reminds me of the days when I reigned supreme on Mount Emei." The ape god patted his shoulder with his hairy hand. "But what does 'Gigi' mean?"

Li Xianyu had a strong survival instinct and quickly came up with a plan: "It means good luck. I hope you can bring good luck to our team."

The Ape God was very satisfied with what he heard, and his voice became much more amiable. "If your great-grandmother can still muster the strength she had at Lianghua Temple, breaking the seal will not be difficult."

These words were clearly meant for his great-grandmother, and King Gigi glanced at her casually.

But the Peerless Warrior continued eating sunflower seeds expressionlessly, ignoring his hints. The Ape God sighed and decided not to press the matter further.

Li Xianyu knew that his great-grandmother was actually quite embarrassed. The energy she had borrowed from the Buddha's head was exhausted, and her combat power had plummeted, making it impossible for her to break the seal. Of course, if the old lady gritted her teeth and was determined to fight the seal to the death, with her unparalleled battle spirit and physique, she could probably break the seal by headbutting it until tomorrow morning...

"Have you tried Fu Shan, Chen Yu, and those two old monsters?" the Ape God asked.

"Even with their combined efforts, they couldn't break the seal; they were just a little short. I think they'll ask you to help them," said a colleague from the Changsha branch.

Just as he finished speaking, the little girl from the two children in the distance giggled, her voice as clear and melodious as a silver bell: "The Monkey King is here! The Monkey King is here!"

The tall woman with two swords at her waist turned around and said loudly, "Ape God, how about the five of us join forces to break the seal?"

"That's exactly what I was thinking." The ape god nodded and walked towards the cave. Wherever he went, the crowd automatically parted to make way for him.

Li Xianyu recalled the information about those individuals in his mind. The woman wielding the narrow-bladed twin swords was named Fu Shan, ranked 28th on the bloodline list. She was a rogue cultivator, apprenticed to a renowned swordsman. While her special abilities were ordinary, she was an exceptionally talented swordsman.

Chen Yu, the Ghost Hand Flying Knife, is a member of the Chen clan among the seven great families, ranking 42nd on the bloodline list. The Chen family's special ability is wind-based, but he takes a different approach. While others control their knives with qi, he controls them with wind. At his peak, he controlled 108 flying knives.

The Golden Boy and Jade Girl, ranked 50th on the bloodline list, are a pair of twin siblings who never grow up, also known as the Immortal Monsters. They are ordinary spiritual awakeners, but they are exceptionally talented in Qi cultivation and possess a special combined attack technique, capable of fighting against masters ranked in the top 30.

Li Xianyu broke out in a cold sweat. The Demonic Daoist truly lived up to his reputation as one of the most powerful figures in the last two hundred years; in just one day, so many freaks had gathered here. If you add in the War God, Blood Demon, and Li Peiyun, who have been hiding behind the scenes and have yet to show themselves... if they were to launch a full-scale attack, Baoze would be at a complete disadvantage.

"Damn it, four top 50 experts from the bloodline list have arrived. When did top experts become so common?" Li Xianyu's lips twitched.

"Actually, the most troublesome ones aren't them. These super experts are at least visible; we can just avoid their attacks. Our real threat is those rogue cultivators," Thunder War Maiden whispered. "These rogue cultivators have different methods, and their strength varies. Remember the swarm of insects we encountered on our way here? If those were Gu masters, they would be very troublesome. In mountain and forest warfare, Gu masters are among the most difficult opponents, killing without a trace. In my opinion, they are far more terrifying than those super experts."

"For example, if we enter a cave, we need to be more wary of earth-type awakened individuals. The cave is their home ground, and their threat level is even higher than that of the God of War."

Li Xianyu listened patiently, knowing that the Thunder War Maiden was explaining things to him. Li Xianyu's experience in various areas was too shallow, making him vulnerable to being taken advantage of. At the same time, the Thunder War Maiden was also conveying an important message: the real world isn't an online game; level (combat power) doesn't represent everything. One shouldn't underestimate those at the bottom of the rankings or those not on the bloodline list. Not being on the list doesn't mean weakness; the bloodline population nationwide is considerable, and those outside the top 100 aren't necessarily weak.

Some awakened individuals, if they have the right timing and location, can be even more terrifying than the experts on the bloodline list.

"Hey, cousin, why aren't you staying in Shanghai? What a coincidence that you've come all the way to Hunan!" A flirtatious laugh rang out.

Upon hearing this laughter, Thunder War Maiden's expression immediately changed.

Li Xianyu looked over at the sound and saw a well-dressed young man leading a group of his men swaggering over.

The young man was handsome, with striking features and a high social standing. However, his gaze made Li Xianyu very uncomfortable; it was frivolous, presumptuous, and disrespectful.

Cousin?

Li Xianyu turned around in surprise and whispered, "War Maiden, your brother?"

Thunder Warrior clenched her fists, staring intently at the young man.

"It's been years, and my cousin has become even more beautiful." The young man clicked his tongue repeatedly, sizing up Thunder War Maiden's tall figure, his gaze finally settling on her face: "I like your eyes, Lie."

Li Xianyu sensed something was wrong. The Thunder War Maiden's expression and the young man's tone clearly indicated that the two were not ordinary cousins.

"Who's your cousin? I have no connection whatsoever with your Wu family," Thunder War Maiden said coldly. She took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.

"You slut, you're just like your sister, a bastard. Your sister killed my brother, and I'll get my revenge on you." The young man turned on you in an instant, one moment flirtatious and ambiguous, the next gloomy and resentful.

"You're asking for death." Thunder War Maiden squeezed out three words from her red lips.

"Oh dear, is my cousin going to hit me? I'm no match for you. How about we try it out in bed?" The young man took a step back and turned to instruct the two burly middle-aged men on either side of him: "Uncle Yang, Uncle Zhu, you two have to protect me."

The young man continued, "Cousin, have you thought this through? You represent Baoze. The treasure hunt hasn't even started yet. If I yell, 'Baoze is hitting people!' what do you think everyone here will think? I'm a law-abiding citizen and won't lay a hand on you, but the others might. They might form an alliance of rogue cultivators and use underhanded tactics... You'll drag your teammates down with you."

These words really make a lot of sense. Thunder War Maiden's fists clenched so tightly they trembled, and she gritted her teeth.

"You're still a member of the Wu family, so let's talk about family matters. Tell your colleague not to glare at you so fiercely. It's none of their business."

The young man spoke in a sarcastic tone and even insulted Thunder War Maiden. You Mengyu, Xia Xiaoxue, and Liu Kongchao were all furious. Even the relatively composed middle-aged members of the team couldn't help but frown.

"Oh, I thought you were some kind of big shot, but it turns out you're just the Wu family. How impressive." Xia Xiaoxue mocked.

That being said, the Wu family is, after all, one of the seven major surnames, not some ordinary rogue cultivator or insignificant family, and cannot be easily manipulated by the Baoze Group. Unless they are at the Shanghai headquarters.

"You're asking for it." You Mengyu frowned.

"This young lady wants to beat me up? Come on, hurry up and do it." The young man from the Wu family leaned closer. "I remember Baoze has a rule that violence against blood descendants who haven't committed any crimes is forbidden. Why don't you try it, young lady?"

You Mengyu bit her lip and remained silent. She found that this person was exceptionally quick-witted and she couldn't win an argument with him.

Liu Kongchao said sarcastically, "Brother, I admire you. You're the most skilled talker I've ever met. You must have a lot of real-world experience."

At first glance, it may not seem like much, but when paired with Liu Kongchao's expression and tone, it becomes quite meaningful.

The young man gave him a gloomy look, seemingly too lazy to waste words on an unknown nobody: "Cousin, I've missed you for many years. Although your status as an illegitimate child is not honorable, it's not impossible for you to be recognized as a member of the family. We're already beyond the fifth degree of kinship, so you can remarry into the main family, just like your sister!"

He emphasized the last sentence, his tone and expression filled with sarcasm and disdain.

Thunder War Maiden's blood rushed to her face instantly, and she trembled with rage.

Illegitimate daughter!

Sister...marry back into the Wu family!

This news was quite shocking, and You Mengyu and the others looked at Thunder War Maiden in surprise.

Li Xianyu was also surprised. He felt that he was already very familiar with Thunder War Maiden, not only familiar, but also a little ambiguous. However, he had never heard Thunder War Maiden mention her background. When he asked her, she would not say anything. She kept her past a secret.

That's why, for a woman, it's more than just embarrassing to have him say it in front of everyone.

This is an insult.

Li Xianyu whispered a few words to Liu Kongchao, glanced around, silently walked to the side, picked up a stone, and smashed it hard on his head.

"Bang."

It sounded like a painful thud, and warm blood trickled down his face.

Both sides, on the verge of exchanging blows, turned to look at each other.

"What are you doing?" Grandma frowned.

"Oh, is this guy performing a head-breaking stunt? Too bad your blockhead isn't hard enough." The young man from the Wu family couldn't help but laugh.

A group of followers behind him burst into unrestrained laughter.

Li Xianyu looked terrified: "Grandma, I don't know what I'm doing."

"I can't control myself!" he shouted, then hit himself on the head with another stone.

(End of this chapter)