Demon Sword Immortal

Although this is your family's place for raising demons, and it is only natural that it contains a lineage, to be able to comprehend the Dao simply through the imagery of cicada chirping... even the immortals recorded in local chronicles are no more than this.

Are you the reincarnation of the Martial Star?

That's way too much!

"This matter should also be made known to the Commandant." Bai Xiang paused for a moment. "There is a complete set of forging tools underground, which Chai Jingyuan must have prepared for Chai Xuan. They used the 'sword blank' to drain the life essence of many people, including Master Liang, but at the final moment of forging the sword, they were interrupted by the Cicada Demon, and for some reason, they started fighting amongst themselves."

“There must be something wrong with the demon pool that Chai Xuan absorbed.” Huang Qian came up with the ‘answer’ after a little thought.

The Demon Pool, which had been around for three hundred years, was a place of great renown, and he had heard of it. But normally, a 17-year-old's body couldn't contain such power; it must have been the 'Cicada Ancestor' who helped, but secretly harbored ill intentions.

"I took the opportunity to assassinate Chai Jingyuan with two awakened disciples of the Sword Academy," Bai Xiang continued. "At that time, I had not yet forged a sword and should not have been his match. He killed the two men one after another, but at the last moment he froze for a moment and I stabbed him in the eye socket with my sword."

"Stiff?" Huang Qian's eyes gleamed.

I see!

It's possession!

While Chai Jingyuan was fighting you, he was also simultaneously resisting the soul control of the Cicada Demon!

Ha! No wonder his combat strength has been greatly reduced!

"And then?" Having deduced the 'truth', Huang Qian was particularly interested in what would happen next. "Did you take the opportunity to kill Chai Xuan again?"

"That's what I intended, but Chai Xuan's head exploded on its own." Bai shook his head, denying his guess.

reasonable.

Huang Qian nodded in agreement.

It must be that the cicada demon failed to possess Chai Jingyuan, and then impatiently tried to possess Chai Xuan.

But Chai Xuan's physical condition was too poor to withstand its thousand-year-old divine soul, so it would blow its skull open.

reasonable.

Too reasonable.

"Afterwards, I saw that the cicada demon had stopped moving, but the sword embryo in the furnace was about to be forged, so I decided to take a risk and use the sword-forging method passed down in the inheritance to break through the realm in the cave."

Bai Xiang's tone was unusually calm.

This was a reason I had already thought of.

Given her outward appearance, she was capable of killing a demon at the third tribulation stage. Most people would never guess that her spiritual cultivation progress was only 30% at that time, and would certainly assume that she was close to perfection.

With her cultivation nearing perfection and now facing a perilous situation, using the 'Zhenyuan' sword embryo to break through to a higher realm in order to seek a chance of survival is a reasonable move, and she is in the right no matter where you look at it.

"you made it."

Huang Qiandu saw her sword, so he could naturally deduce the process from the result and make a confident analysis.

"You interrupted the cicada demon's plot, severely damaging its soul! You seized the opportunity to take advantage of Chai Xuan's opportunity to forge a sword, absorbing its remnant soul into the sword!"

Bai Xiang nodded, sheathed his sword, took the entire sword off his back, and presented it to Huang Qian with both hands.

"Although this sword is now mine, I know that the 'Zhenyuan' sword embryo is of great importance."

Her tone remained calm and even, yet it subtly revealed a hint of pride.

"I would like to offer this sword to the Captain; please accept it."

"No!"

"You're kidding me!!!"

Two angry shouts rang out at the same time. One was from Huang Qian, and the other came from Cao Chuan, who had gotten up—he had actually been pretending to be asleep!

"Bai Xiang, I know you're not only worried about this, but also wary of the fact that this sword has absorbed the lifeblood of many people."

Without time to explain, Cao Chuan thought to himself, speaking rapidly.

"But this is an opportunity you fought tooth and nail for!"

"It would have been fine if it hadn't been forged, but it is what it is now. This sword is the foundation of your Dao!"

Do you know what it means to you if you don't have it?

"Indeed." Huang Qian stroked his chin. "Cao Congshi and I were saved because you forged this sword. If it weren't for your struggle, we probably wouldn't have survived... I have no face to take this sword!"

Bai frowned, seemingly wanting to say something but stopping himself.

"Don't worry!" Cao Chuan patted his chest to reassure her, seeing that she still had concerns. "I will report this matter to Lord Fang truthfully, and I will make sure you are safe afterward."

"I can testify to that, too."

At the same time, a faint voice came from behind the campfire.

Xu Xi also woke up. She and Cao Chuan were both awakened by the sound of the sword. Being cautious, she did not make any rash moves, but lay there and eavesdropped for a long time.

“Xi can testify that everything Xiang Nu said is true, without a single word of deception or error.”

She struggled to sit up, her eyes filled with deep gratitude as she looked at Bai Xiang.

"Although it is the dignified 'Zhenyuan' sword embryo, the demon pool it contains is incomplete. Considering that the woman suffered such a great loss while fighting demons and saving people, who would dare to criticize this sword for being illegitimate?"

"Don't worry, Miss," she said confidently. "Xi will definitely report the truth to Master. I think Master won't blame you. In fact, he should thank you for avenging Master Liang and all the disciples!"

After much persuasion from the three men, Bai Xiang finally put his sword away.

"Stop talking so much!"

Huang Qian tore off a piece of the cicada pupa's shell, revealing the tender white flesh inside.

"You've been saved from danger! You've been brought back from the brink of death! Don't even think about it! If you ever need anything in the future, just come find me!"

He didn't mention the word 'favor,' but he felt that the debt of gratitude was too great, and mentioning the favor would only make him seem eager to sever ties.

"This matter was complicated, but fortunately the result was positive!"

Cao Chuan also tore off a piece of the insect's flesh, eating and laughing at the same time.

"Bai Xiang, don't be anxious." He gestured to the white-haired girl diagonally opposite him. "This piece of land, Commandant Huang and I will help you keep an eye on it. Once it's confirmed to be yours, no one can take it away! It's definitely yours!"

Having survived such a close call, it's no wonder he couldn't help but show his true feelings.

Bai wanted to take the opportunity to reveal that he had also discovered many ancient manuscripts in the underground cave, all of which were printed on special paper and had been preserved for thousands of years.

Huang Qian was an impatient man. After sleeping for so long, he felt itchy and immediately dragged Cao Chuan down to check. Sure enough, they found those ancient books and documents, and by chance, they also found the blood letter left by Bai Muying.

Then let's assume it's true.

After reading the letter written in blood, the two exchanged a glance in the darkness.

Gratitude is one thing, the facts are another.

Even though they were very optimistic about Bai Xiang's development, they couldn't guarantee that Bai Xiang wouldn't deceive them, and they still had reservations about the battle process and the Shenming Ancestral Land's claims.

This is necessary because it relates to the legends of the Demon Kingdom, and the follow-up processing here must be summarized, organized, and then passed on to the Jade Capital.

If there is any deception, the imperial family will be furious and investigate. Not only will the person involved lose their head, but those in charge will also be held accountable.

"I checked earlier, and the signs of battle are indeed exactly as she said, down to the last detail..."

Cao Chuan said in a low voice.

“That’s right.” Huang Qian nodded. “If there’s any discrepancy, it’s that some people didn’t participate in the battle.”

When exerting force, one should leave a mark on the cave floor. Both of them are experts in this field, so they can naturally see it. After the battle broke out, Liang Wanming did not rush forward at all, but instead took the initiative to flee away from the battlefield.

Bai Xiang must have seen it clearly, but she concealed this fact, only hoping to preserve the deceased's reputation.

"You cowardly coward!" Huang Qian snorted angrily.

"I am not afraid of Liang Qiusheng! I will write this article! I will definitely expose this despicable man!"

The two discussed the matter, both marveling at Bai Xiang's martial prowess and virtue. They were amazed that the Crimson Dragon Path had produced such a genius, and that spreading the news would surely cause a sensation throughout the world.

"This matter requires careful consideration."

Cao Chuan thought for a moment, then shook his head.

"She was able to kill Lü Ran even before she forged the sword. Once the Demon Pool is completed, her future development will be limitless. We can't let her become famous too early."

"You're afraid that the Demon Immortal Sect will target her." Huang Qian understood.

“Not only that,” Cao Chuan said in a somewhat sinister tone, “there are also those tech-savvy individuals.”

"The foreign delegation that the imperial family received in August caused a huge uproar among the officials. If she came from a prestigious family, it would be fine, but she is just a mere Shenming Sword Daoist... it's hard to guarantee that they won't resort to underhanded tactics."

Huang Qian squinted: "Yes, that's true..."

Ultimately, they finalized their plan: to report the truth only to Fang Xiaochun, and to issue only the standard announcements to the outside world, trying to cover up the details as much as possible.

After coming out, the four of them ate some food and water to replenish their energy, and then took advantage of the night to head to the cave entrance.

First, they retrieved the bronze cicada, and then Bai Xiang used the method recorded in "The Cicada of Startling Gods" to find the mechanism. Immediately, the passage reappeared before their eyes.

Before leaving, Bai Xiang held his sword and couldn't help but look back into the forest.

She also concealed the Jade Phoenix Short Sword in her chest. Even if Huang and Cao noticed something was wrong, she was confident that she could use it to find the Jade Bright Sword Path.

Thinking about it, the many encounters on this trip were quite thrilling.

First, Lü Ran sought revenge.

Another conspiracy by the Chai family.

It's another case of deception and empty talk.

Even more sinister creatures, like cicada demons, were causing trouble.

But in the end, he killed all the evil spirits, transformed his Qi into a sword, and forged a completely new path that had never been seen before.

They recovered everything that had been deceived and forcibly taken, and made the enemy pay the heaviest price.

Looking back on the past and comparing it to his previous life, Bai Xiang was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

On a whim, she softly recited:

"Think of Mount Sumeru,"

"Underestimating their place in the mortal world."

"Several calamities befell the human world,"

"With unwavering spirit, we will overcome any obstacle ahead."

"It's a matter of past grievances,"

"The sound of the gods enlightens me."

Who can observe the passage of time?

"Only I do not desire the heavens."

After reciting the poem, she turned away.

Just like back then, it sank into the long steps and disappeared into the shadows.

Volume Two: Three Thousand White Jade Halls

Chapter One: Legend

As dawn broke, two military jeeps sped along the jungle road. They were Bai Xiang and his three companions, heading back to Dao City.

The matter was urgent, and Huang Qian didn't bring any of his personal guards. He only gave the four men a quick physical examination to confirm that they had no major illnesses or demonic pollution, and then personally drove them back, wanting to get the matter done as soon as possible.

Bai Xiang and Huang Qian rode in the first car, while Xu Xi and Cao Chuan rode in the second car.

Feeling the car suddenly straighten and stabilize, Bai Xiang gently opened her eyes in the back seat and saw that the vegetation outside the window was no longer dense, giving it the appearance of the outskirts of the city.

Huang Qian was looking in the rearview mirror when he caught a glimpse of her opening her eyes. He felt as if lightning was shooting out from the dark carriage when she opened her eyes.

He felt like something was wrong, but upon closer reflection, it seemed like it was just his imagination.

Is it because of her unique eye color?

With the white hair, hmm, she really is an adopted child of the Bai family...

This wasn't a big problem, and Huang Qian was just curious. He assumed that Bai Xiang's cultivation had greatly improved in the past few days, and he couldn't control the leakage of his essence, energy, and spirit, which caused some unusual phenomena in his body.

"If you encounter Lü Ran again now, do you no longer need to deal with her?" Huang Qian asked Bai Xiang with a smile.