Chapter 419: Seven Kill Nascent Soul (Requesting Moon Tickets)

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

Seven Kill Demon Palace.

On the square, the Nascent Soul elder's eyes remained as still as a deep well; suddenly, he waved his hand.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

Silver light flashed, and figures appeared, standing on the square—some battered, even missing arms or legs.

"Hah… I made it!"

"Inner sect… I'm finally an inner sect disciple!"

"Damn… just a little more, just a little more—I could've killed that Mountain Lord…"

…

The survivors were emotionally wild, laughing and crying—a true spectrum of human emotion.

Song Zhong stood among the crowd, his expression neither sorrowful nor joyful.

Fang Xing remained alert, ready to activate his teleportation technique at any moment.

Fortunately, the Nascent Soul elder glanced over them without the slightest interest.

"Those of you who killed great demons, bring your proof to register—your names will be inscribed in the sect's jade roll, and you'll become inner sect disciples."

The Nascent Soul elder landed on the ground, and several stewards immediately stepped forward to assist in verifying the spoils.

One by one, disciples stepped forward to claim their inner sect benefits, and soon it was Song Zhong's turn.

"Hmm… Outer sect disciple Song Zhong, killed three great demons."

The Nascent Soul elder glanced at Fang Xing on Song Zhong's shoulder: "You've taken a great demon as a pet?"

Clearly, he had already seen the mark on Fang Xing's forehead.

"Indeed…"

Song Zhong bowed respectfully.

"Song Zhong, your name is entered in the jade roll as an inner sect disciple. Reward: one inner sect cave dwelling, thirty servants, three vials of 'Strengthening Qi Pills,' and the 'Seven Kill Scripture.'"

The elder nodded, dipped his red brush, and signaled a steward nearby: "Take Song Zhong to his cave dwelling."

"Yes."

The steward wore black robes with three yellow stripes on the sleeves—only a Level Eight Mortal Realm cultivator—and immediately beamed: "Senior Brother Song, this way!"

"Hmm."

Song Zhong followed the steward as they flew out of the square; along the way, countless jade palaces and towers stretched before them.

After flying tens of thousands of miles, they finally halted at a place of clear mountains and pure waters: "This peak, 'Black Spring Peak,' is your new cave dwelling, Senior Brother."

"Thank you, Younger Brother Huang."

Song Zhong slipped a Strengthening Qi Pill into the steward's hand—immediately, the steward's eyes turned red: "This… this is too valuable."

"No need to worry—I have another matter to ask you, Younger Brother Huang."

Song Zhong's eyes flickered with coldness: "You must know well where inner sect disciples reside—where is Cai Zhujin?"

"Senior Brother Cai Zhujin? His cave dwelling is on 'Lingyun Peak.'"

Huang the steward hesitated, then asked: "Do you have a grudge against him?"

"A life-or-death feud!"

Song Zhong sneered: "Deliver a letter to him—say that in one month, I'll come to his door myself to settle this."

…

After seeing off Huang the steward, Song Zhong immediately entered seclusion.

Before him lay the 'Seven Kill Scripture'; his expression was filled with excitement: "Finally… I've obtained the Seven Kill Scripture. When I was in the outer sect, I practiced the 'Demon Toad Breath Absorption Method'—the Qi I cultivated was only common-grade… Only by entering the inner sect and studying the 'Seven Kill Scripture' can I forge seven 'Demon Kill Talisman Seeds,' infuse them into my true Qi, and elevate my Qi to mid-grade…"

Qi quality was divided into common-grade, mid-grade, high-grade, and immortal-grade, among others.

The more refined the Qi, the stronger the Nascent Soul that formed—and this naturally greatly aided Nascent Soul cultivation.

"If I become a true heir, forge high-grade Qi… breaking into Nascent Soul will bring boundless advantages, and there's even the special 'Seven Kill Nascent Soul Method'…"

Song Zhong's eyes burned with ambition.

Though Nascent Soul was inherently close to the Dao, the choice of Dao principle upon breakthrough still mattered.

It meant that, under clearer comprehension of other principles, one could further amplify their original principle's depth.

For example, if he broke through using the Fire Dao, his overall Dao comprehension would rise, and his Fire Dao insight would surge even further on top of that—greatly benefiting his future.

Only true heirs of the Seven Kill Demon Palace could obtain the unique Nascent Soul formation method—the 'Seven Kill Nascent Soul Method'!

This method forged a 'Seven Kill Nascent Soul,' inherently attuned to the 'Path of Killing.'

It was said this was key to future achievements beyond Heavenly Immortal—any disciple of the Seven Kill Demon Palace with ambition would never let it slip away.

"My 'Demon Toad Breath Absorption Method' was already a lower-tier version of the 'Seven Kill Scripture'—with the help of Strengthening Qi Pills, I can elevate my Qi quality in just one month!"

"In one month, my Qi quality will reach mid-grade—my combat power could increase several-fold!"

"Then, I'll exact my revenge!"

Song Zhong made up his mind.

Fang Xing watched all this with cold detachment.

Now that he confirmed the Heavenly Immortal 'Seven Kill Daoist' barely interfered in affairs, he'd developed a slight interest in the Seven Kill Demon Palace's legacy.

"The 'Seven Kill Scripture'… is decent enough. At least far superior to my mere natural Qi absorption—in both efficiency and quality."

"It's said the true heir's 'Seven Kill Demon Art' is even more formidable… but true heirs are heavily guarded—transmission must occur in the Transmission Hall, under seals preventing leakage…" Fang Xing knew that every inner sect disciple receiving a copy of the 'Seven Kill Scripture' meant the Seven Kill Demon Palace didn't care if it was copied.

"So in this world, high-grade Qi is a barrier—there's a technological lock and blockade."

…

Lingyun Peak.

"Hmph!"

Cai Zhujin's face remained translucent, revealing glimpses of bone; his aura grew even colder: "Song Zhong actually survived—and dares challenge me? Li San vanished in the Myriad Demons Realm… good, very good… Does this brat truly think he can defeat me?"

Outer sect disciples of the Seven Kill Demon Palace varied in quality, but inner sect disciples were all Mortal Realm Level Nine.

True heirs ranged from Mortal Realm Level Nine to Nascent Soul.

Those who rose from true heir to Nascent Soul held exalted status in the Seven Kill Demon Palace and could one day wield great power.

Though outer sect, inner sect, and true heir disciples all stood at Mortal Realm Level Nine, their Qi quality and Dao comprehension differed vastly—creating a gap as wide as heaven and earth!

A single true heir at Mortal Realm Level Nine could effortlessly slaughter dozens of inner sect disciples at the same level, plus ten thousand outer sect disciples…

"No!"

Cai Zhujin was not arrogant—he thrived precisely because he was cautious: "Li San died in the secret realm—perhaps Song Zhong sabotaged him. Worst case, Song Zhong already knows the truth of that time—and may even surpass me!"

Though rare, such things weren't unheard of.

Moreover, as an inner sect disciple, he would now receive the 'Seven Kill Scripture'—their Qi quality would be equal.

Cold sweat formed on Cai Zhujin's forehead: "I must save myself… but the sect's rules—if he forces me to the Life-or-Death Platform, I can't refuse…"

Cai Zhujin immediately stepped out: "Someone! Prepare a generous gift—I'm going to visit Sister Ningqian."

…

One month later.

Lingyun Peak.

"Cai Zhujin, come out!"

Song Zhong arrived wielding spear and blade, a black cat-sized, four-legged, winged serpent slung over his shoulder, stepping on crimson flames, his voice shaking a hundred miles.

"Hmph… Little Zhong, I was once good friends with your brother. I'm glad you entered the inner sect—why today do you come like you're here to accuse me?"

Cai Zhujin flew out, saw the black dragon on Song Zhong's shoulder, his eyelid twitched—but feigned anger:

"Hmph… You claim this black dragon witnessed how you were betrayed in the Myriad Demons Realm? Today I ask you just one thing—do you dare face me on the Life-or-Death Platform?!"

Song Zhong noticed many watching eyes, yet stood fearless, shouting loudly.

"Indeed… I can confirm this man murdered the one who wielded the Heartflame Battle Blade."

Fang Xing spoke at the right moment, playing his role perfectly, enjoying the show.

This revenge was entirely Song Zhong's obsession—unless Fang Xing ordered him to abandon it, it could not be stopped.

Fang Xing would never give such an order—not out of pity for a soul servant, but because it contradicted Song Zhong's character.

As a younger brother, suddenly abandoning such a blood feud would raise suspicion.

"Hmph… Song Zhong, are you mad? You're letting your pet testify against me?"

Cai Zhujin sneered: "Everyone knows a pet's life and death lie in its master's will. I've always treated you like a younger brother—why conspire with your pet to slander me?"

"Of course…"

Song Zhong had expected this—he sneered: "Then let's settle this on the Life-or-Death Platform."

In the Seven Kill Demon Palace, if a lower-rank disciple challenged a higher-rank one, and the higher-rank refused, they'd be shamed and lose their future.

Song Zhong was a brand-new inner sect disciple—technically the weaker party, entitled to challenge a superior.

This was the demon sect's rule!

"Life-or-Death Platform?"

Cai Zhujin's face changed—he glanced at Song Zhong's shoulder and waist: "Little Zhong… why must we? There must be a misunderstanding—I truly don't want to kill you…"

"Don't call me 'Little Zhong.' It makes me sick."

Song Zhong replied coldly.

"Fine… then I accept. When do you choose?" Cai Zhujin sighed, his expression turning icy.

"Today!"

Song Zhong could not wait another moment.

"Good!"

Cai Zhujin agreed, and the two of them headed together to the Death and Life Platform.

The Death and Life Platform sat atop a pitch-black mountain range, constantly guarded by Nascent Soul elders; its surface was scarred, stained with countless drops of blood.

In the history of the Seven Kill Demon Palace, there were even cases where True Disciples and Nascent Soul elders were challenged and ultimately bled out on the Death and Life Platform!

After notifying the sect, a Nascent Soul elder flew in, his face cold and tinged with a bloodthirsty gleam.

"Is it Elder Blood Butcher overseeing this?"

Song Zhong was slightly surprised, but still bowed with Cai Zhujin as they stepped forward.

"Sect rules: on the Death and Life Platform, all methods are permitted; only one may survive. Go."

Elder Blood Butcher's expression turned icy. Once Song Zhong and Cai Zhujin had stepped onto the arena, he immediately formed hand seals and activated the restrictions.

A faint black light barrier flickered into existence, instantly engulfing the entire peak…

(End of Chapter)