Chapter 599: White Deer King's Scheme

Even if it has many impurities, that doesn't mean it's inferior.

On the contrary, in this world, this dragon pearl is quite valuable; as of now, it's the first one Chen Chuyang knows of.

The inner core of the Wild Dragon Snake, compared with this, also differs; one is an inner core, the other a dragon pearl—can they be the same?

Having endured the tribulation of the thunder calamity, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's inner core has already transformed, but he failed at the final step; had he crossed that last hurdle, it would have been better—what a pity.

His achievement fell just short, only one step away; without the Heavenly Dragon Daoist's obstruction, perhaps he could have truly completed it.

"Eh?"

Chen Chuyang sensed the dragon pearl's energy; a Buddha light flickered, and within the pearl a bright gleam shimmered, very concealed.

But it could not escape Chen Chuyang's eyes; he saw it, he saw everything.

Crystal clear.

He picked up the dragon pearl and examined it carefully; indeed, he discerned a clue.

"Not dead yet? The soul's still there—impressive. This move is truly formidable; I almost fell for your trick."

"Fit for a hundred‑legged creature that dies yet does not stiffen—impressive, impressive."

Chen Chuyang laughed aloud to the heavens; he saw within the dragon pearl a lingering soul, the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's demon soul left a trace inside the pearl—this is the key to his future rebirth. As long as no one discovers it, he can slowly mend the demon soul, then seek a new body and possess it to be reborn.

I must admit, he's truly formidable; in the final thunder calamity, he perished together with the Heavenly Dragon Daoist yet left a backhand. Poor Heavenly Dragon Daoist died just like that, while he thought he had slain the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King—one for one, not a loss.

"The Heavenly Dragon Daoist was careless; the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King left this backhand. If someone else takes the dragon pearl, he might be deceived by it."

Isn't that right? With so many treasures, they forgot to check the dragon pearl.

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King even calculated this step precisely—what a pity, he ran into Chen Chuyang.

The Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda and such mean nothing to him.

The dragon pearl can shock him a bit, without immediately merging into his body.

The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's dragon pearl harbors potent toxin, unlike the Wild Dragon Snake's inner core.

"Daoist friend, hold on."

Chen Chuyang was about to eradicate the final demon soul, to make the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King vanish completely from this world; the Pill Fire burned, about to strike the dragon pearl.

A voice rang out, and a white figure could not stay hidden, stepping forward immediately.

"So you finally had the heart to come out?"

Chen Chuyang raised an eyebrow and said, "White Deer King, you've been here so long yet reluctant to appear—are you trying to save him?"

He raised the dragon pearl in his hand; the demon soul inside flickered with Buddha light.

This dragon pearl is pitch‑black and contains potent toxin; it requires certain measures to handle.

White Deer King arrived long ago, but he did not appear; instead he hid aside.

Chen Chuyang discovered him, didn't expose him, but let him reveal himself.

White Deer King said awkwardly, "Daoist friend, you're joking. I have only just arrived; please do not burn the dragon pearl."

"Give me a reason."

Chen Chuyang, asking knowingly, waited to see what White Deer King would say.

In the distance, Jing Yuheng tried to approach, but upon seeing White Deer King's appearance, she stopped in her tracks.

Fifth Prince Qi Mingyu halted as well, as if facing a great enemy.

White Wolf and the Azure Dragon Deputy Hall Master stared solemnly, unwilling to relax.

White Deer King, the king of the Monster Race, now appears in the human world; this one truly is the Monster Race's sovereign.

Even more terrifying than the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King, no one knows how long he has lived nor how powerful he is; all they know is that he has existed for as many years as their dynasty.

Such an undying elder truly never dies.

His strength is unfathomable.

"What does the White Deer King want?"

"Could it be that the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King hasn't died?"

Jing Yuheng squinted, considering a possibility: everything the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King did was directed by White Deer King; if so, White Deer King is the true mastermind.

Seizing the Great Qi Dynasty's auspicious Golden Dragon to enable the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King's Advancement, thereby destabilizing the Great Qi Dynasty.

It also forces the Heavenly Heart Sect to pay the price; this move is undeniably powerful.

Three birds with one stone.

"Jing Yuheng, don't act rashly; that's the White Deer King."

Fifth Prince Qi Mingyu warned, fearing Jing Yuheng might act rashly, that this is the White Deer King, not an ordinary demon general.

If they all charge together, they still might not be his match.

Moreover, Chen Chuyang is right there; he hasn't acted, and they shouldn't overstep.

"I understand; I won't act rashly."

Jing Yuheng turned back, giving Fifth Prince a reassuring glance; the prince then breathed a sigh of relief.

White Deer King glanced over them, smiled, then waved his hand, shrouding the surroundings.

A layer of mist appeared, cutting them off.

Everything around was enveloped by the mist.

Chen Chuyang toyed with the dragon pearl and said lightly, "Do you intend to take him away?"

White Deer King nodded, "Indeed, Daoist friend. The Ten Thousand Poison Demon King is the Monster Race's demon king; his body was destroyed and his Advancement failed. Please give his final demon soul to me; I would be eternally grateful."

His attitude is pleasant, lacking the usual unruliness of a demon king.

His refined demeanor makes him unlike a demon king.

Chen Chuyang knows he must not be fooled by his exterior; this demon is even harder to deal with than the Ten Thousand Poison Demon King.

"This is my loot. Daoist friend, you want it and think you can take it with a single sentence—doesn't that seem too easy?"

White Deer King smiled and said, "Companion, tell me your conditions; as long as they are within my power, I can fulfill them for you."

"Are you serious?"

"Of course it's true."

Chen Chuyang immediately produced a list, writing for a quarter hour, and it was covered with a dense jumble of items.

Handing it to the White Deer King with a smiling face, he said, "I don't need much, just this little bit; you shouldn't be lacking these, right?"

The White Deer King saw it and his face turned black.

The items on it were too many; at worst they were fourth‑grade spirit medicines, fifth‑grade spirit medicines, and there were plenty of sixth and seventh‑grade ones as well.

This is neither bargaining nor a transaction, but extortion.

A corner of his mouth twitched; even the White Deer King's strongest temperament trembled at this moment.

"Huh."

Exhaling a breath of foul Qi, the White Deer King forced out a bitter smile.

"Your conditions are a bit excessive; could you reduce them?"

Chen Chuyang refused, "No, this is a request you gave me; now I've put it forward, and you don't want to grant it—that's not right."

"The Demon King's demon soul has undergone a thunder tribulation and has already transformed; its future cannot be poor—at worst, it can become a dragon."

"For the Monster Race, he is indeed very important."

"Moreover, aren't you trying to have him replace you in leaving this world to go and try?"

The world outside is very dangerous.

The White Deer King wants to leave; he certainly doesn't want to stay here his whole life.

To breakthrough and to Advancement, one must leave.

But he lacks confidence; he needs someone to test the waters.

The Demon King happens to be the test subject he cultivated, assisting him all the way, to become a dragon and then leave this world.