Chapter 647: The East Sea, A Grand Event of the Demon Sect, Baiyujing, and the Black Water Mysterious Snake

Fox Qi Mountain.

Inside a pavilion.

The Ghost King walked in slowly. Bi Yao, who was idly fiddling with the Hehuan Bell, turned her head and called out happily, "Dad, you're here."

The Ghost King smiled and said, "Did you go see your mother? She has been mentioning you every single day these past few days."

"I did." Bi Yao nodded, then pouted, "Mother is still as nagging as ever. I've already grown up, yet she still treats me like a little child."

The Ghost King ruffled Bi Yao's hair and laughed, "In our eyes, you will always be a little girl who never grows up."

Bi Yao giggled, her face as beautiful as a flower: "Dad, are you satisfied with the gift I brought you? Your wager with Uncle Yu didn't have much chance of success, but once they use the 'Soul Searching Secret Technique' on Qin Wuyan, they will definitely unite with you. By then, with the combined strength of the Ghost King Sect, Hehuan Sect, and Changshengtang, your chances of resisting Uncle Yu alone will increase greatly."

The Ghost King smiled faintly: "It was Mr. Yu who asked you to bring it back, wasn't it?"

"Hehe, you saw through me, Dad." Bi Yao's smile was as bright as a flower.

"Mr. Yu intends to accomplish everything in one stroke, which is why he widely distributed the 'Ten Thousand Demons Return to the Sect' invitations, gathering the Holy Sect disciples in the East Sea. That is why he had you bring Qin Wuyan to unite the three major sects. His cultivation is indeed earth-shattering, but he is far too confident, wishing to resist my Holy Sect with the strength of one person."

The Ghost King said leisurely: "This is not confidence, but arrogance. Arrogant people often fail."

Bi Yao said with a smile: "Since Dad is so confident that Uncle Yu will fail, isn't that also a form of arrogance?"

The Ghost King was stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter: "Good, you girl really have become sharp-tongued. It's just that you're siding with outsiders a bit too obviously; I am your father, after all."

Bi Yao stuck out her tongue: "But Uncle Yu is also my savior."

The father and daughter chatted for the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, then the Ghost King returned to the lakeside.

By this time, Yuyangzi and Sanmiao Fairy had both used the Soul Searching Secret Technique and seen the scene the Ghost King wanted them to see.

These two big figures, who usually stir up wind and rain in the cultivation world, were both pale-faced and dull-eyed.

The scene they had just witnessed had deeply shaken their minds.

Qin Wuyan, who was already muddled, appeared even more sluggish.

The Ghost King smiled: "Brother Yu, Sanmiao Fairy, I wonder what thoughts you two fellow Daoists have now?"

Sanmiao Fairy's pretty face was pale, her brows slightly furrowed: "I never imagined there could be such blade techniques in this world—one strike to slay the old senior Dushen, and another to slay Xixue Laoyao, Duanmu Laozu, and other experts."

Yuyangzi said solemnly: "That seems vastly different from the divine abilities and spells of any sect in the world. I have never seen it before; it's more like the 'martial arts' of the pugilistic world? But if such terrifying martial arts truly existed in the world, why would we cultivators bother? We might as well all go to the pugilistic world to apprentice and learn."

The smile at the corner of the Ghost King's mouth deepened: "I imagine you have guessed it; that person is Yu Liancheng of the 'Changsheng Tower'. Now that this person has issued the 'Ten Thousand Demons Return to the Sect' invitation, intending to unify the Demon path, I wonder what plans you two have?"

Yuyangzi and Sanmiao Fairy looked at each other.

Both of these people were individuals with profound magic power and great ambition.

Especially Yuyangzi, who had long harbored the desire to unify the Holy Sect.

But the scene they had seen through the Soul Searching Secret Technique made them realize that there is always someone better, and there is always a heaven beyond heaven. The Myriad Poison Sect, which had the strongest power and deepest foundation among the four major factions, was wiped out in a single night, let alone Changshengtang and the Hehuan Sect.

In other words, if the other party wished, it probably wouldn't take long for their two sects to be overturned as well.

Yuyangzi said: "I wonder what plans Brother Ghost King has?"

The Ghost King pondered for a long while, then said slowly: "To resist this person, we must have our three major factions join forces."

Sanyao Madam shook her head: "Even if the three of us combined, to that Yu Liancheng, it would be nothing more than swinging his blade three times, or perhaps... just once..."

"Indeed, that person's cultivation is truly unfathomable; that is beyond doubt."

The Ghost King said: "But we are not without the power to fight back. I wonder if you two have heard of the 'Fulong Cauldron'."

Yuyangzi's spirits lifted: "The Fulong Cauldron, which along with the Blood-Devouring Bead of the Lianxue Hall, the Ten Thousand Poisons Return to the Sect Bag of the Myriad Poison Sect, and the 'Hehuan Bell' of the Hehuan Sect, is known as one of the four great wonders of the Demon Sect. It is rumored that compared to the other three treasures, the power of the Fulong Cauldron is even more incredible; it can subdue a True Dragon of the Nine Heavens, though the conditions for using it are quite harsh."

"Hehe, I never imagined Brother Yu would be so knowledgeable about the treasures of my Ghost King Sect."

The Ghost King first gave Yuyangzi a meaningful look, then revealed a confident smile: "If you two are willing to work together with me, it is not impossible to use this Dragon-Subduing Cauldron to resist that unfathomable enemy."

Liubo Mountain, East Sea.

Seven thousand li into the sea.

Waves surged in thousands of layers, rolling up thousands of piles of snow.

Since the beginning of the first half of the month, waves of Demon Sect members had been heading toward the East Sea one after another. In just a short time, there were nearly a thousand people, including many giants of the Demon path. It was a grand spectacle, with the light of magical treasures streaking across the sky, bringing forth brilliant flying rainbows. Because the momentum was so great, it even alarmed the three major sects of the righteous path.

In reality, although the 'Ten Thousand Demons Return to the Sect' invitations were widely distributed to Demon Sect experts, in the end, only a few dozen were sent, and they were issued to highly prestigious experts within the Demon Sect.

As for the rest of the Demon Sect personnel, most were their subordinates, disciples, or others who had simply come to join in the excitement.

Of course, no one could guarantee whether there were undercover agents from the various righteous sects hiding among them.

The terrain of Liubo Mountain was magnificent and steep, covering a vast area. In terms of size, it could actually be considered the first among the islands and mountain ranges of the East Sea.

However, because this mountain was located in a remote corner and rarely visited, its fame was far inferior to the other two famous mountain islands of the East Sea—Penglaixianshan and Yanluozhidao.

This place was originally a barren land, but when the crowd of Demon Sect members arrived, they could not help but be startled, for it was filled with wild flowers and fragrant scents. Furthermore, a large expanse of magnificent pavilions and towers was revealed, with carved railings and jade masonry rarely seen even in the Central Plains. To build such a complex of buildings on this desolate island seven thousand li out in the East Sea required unimaginable manpower, material resources, and wealth.

Especially some overseas evil cultivators, who found it even more unbelievable.

They could be certain that this place had been a barren land just a few months ago.

What was particularly eye-catching was a seven-story building visible on the island, which seemed to have a plaque hanging on it with the three characters 'Baiyujing'.

Because the 'Ten Thousand Demons Return to the Sect' invitation was signed by Yu Liancheng of the 'Changsheng Tower', everyone was particularly attentive to that seven-story building, yet that building seemed like a mirage, impossible to track down no matter what.

There were also many disciples on the small island responsible for reception. Although the number of people coming to Liubo Mountain was large, they were all arranged into guest rooms one by one.

"Dad, what do you think Master is actually trying to do?" Bi Yao, dressed in water-green clothes with a graceful figure, bit her lip and said softly.

The Ghost King chuckled: "Daughter, you have been with Mr. Yu for such a long time and you don't know what he is doing, let alone me."

Behind the Ghost King were a man and a woman. The man wore a Confucian robe and looked like a fair-faced scholar, with a smiling expression that showed no trace of evil energy; he was none other than Qinglong, the head of the four Holy Envoys of the Ghost King Sect. As for the other person, dressed in black with a light veil over her face, exuding an aura like an orchid in an empty valley, she was Zhuque, one of the four Holy Envoys.

Qinglong laughed: "Bi Yao, I am not entirely clear on what Mr. Yu is thinking. But I do know that someone is already impatient to see Mr. Yu."

Bi Yao's pretty face flushed slightly, and she stamped her foot: "Uncle Qinglong, what nonsense are you spouting?"

Qinglong made a surprised expression: "I was talking about Sister Zhuque, what's wrong with Bi Yao?"

Bi Yao's eyes darted, and she chided: "Uncle Qinglong, you are wicked."

Youji, meanwhile, maintained a calm expression from beginning to end, though the ripple deep within her beautiful eyes was something no one could see.

"Just a joke, just a joke." Qinglong laughed.

Bi Yao suddenly pointed again at the "Baiyujing" in the center of the island and said, "Dad, Aunt You, Uncle Qinglong, do you know what is going on with that building? Earlier I intended to go take a look at that building, but no matter how I approached, it was as if the building were far away, and I couldn't get close at all."

The Ghost King smiled calmly: "Didn't you say Xiaobai is also by Mr. Yu's side? Xiaobai is a Nine-Tailed Heavenly Fox; creating an illusion is the easiest thing for her. But this illusion is too realistic, and it has left nearly a thousand cultivators present unable to break it. I fear Mr. Yu has used the 'Strange Dao' or the 'God-Startling Dao'."

Bi Yao wore a thoughtful expression and looked at the sky again: "The time in the invitation has already arrived; why is Uncle Yu still not seen?"

And just as her words fell, a "Boom—" of thunder exploded; in the clearly cloudless sky, a bolt of lightning struck down horizontally.

And it was precisely this strike of lightning that made the distant "Baiyujing" suddenly seem like a beauty whose veil had been removed, no longer hazy or half-hidden, but instead revealing its full charm to everyone before them.

"The time has arrived; those holding invitations, please come to the island and ascend the building."

At the same time, a charming voice came from far away, echoing in the high sky above the sea.

Everyone looked at each other in dismay, falling into silence for a moment.

And when a certain streak of yellow light rose and headed in the direction of "Baiyujing," countless magic treasures lit up simultaneously, flashing with brilliant light, following closely behind.

In an instant, the entire firmament was rendered in colorful hues, extremely beautiful.

After not much more time had passed, everyone stopped again.

Before them was a lake, and in the center of the lake was a small island; on the island were lush forests and flowers like brocade, blooming brilliantly, and standing upon the small island was that "Baiyujing." The charming voice from earlier had also come from this island.

The reason everyone stopped was that this lake, while appearing unremarkable, was actually quite strange.

Clearly there was no wind, yet waves several zhang high would rise from time to time, with dark currents surging.

Some people could vaguely see a blurry, massive black shadow circling and swimming in the lake, but when they looked closely, it disappeared again, as if everything before had been an illusion.

"Bi Yao, why haven't you come over yet? What are you standing there like a fool for?" On the island, a woman of peerless beauty stepped out and beckoned. That bright smile was such that even the surrounding flowers lost their color. Even if Sanmiao Fairy of the Hehuan Sect were here, she would have to admit that the woman before her surpassed her by a notch in both appearance and charm techniques.

More importantly, Sanmiao Fairy could perceive that this woman had not specifically practiced charm techniques, but naturally possessed a beauty that could topple kingdoms.

"Coming, Aunt Xiaobai." Bi Yao giggled, urged her magic treasure, and like an elf in the wind, arrived on the island in a flash. It was just a pity that before she could catch up with Xiaobai, the latter had already pinched Bi Yao's cheek with her slender fingers, saying with a fake smile, "Bi Yao, what did you just call me?"

"Ouch, ouch, ouch, Sister Xiaobai, stop pinching."

The people on the other shore, seeing Bi Yao cross the lake so easily, had several more people urge their magic treasures and speed toward the island.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!

The lake water, which was already surging with dark currents, suddenly shot out three water arrows, firing toward three of them respectively.

These three had been on alert and now hurriedly urged their magic treasures, releasing light to block or dodge.

But those three water arrows were incredibly fast and possessed extraordinary power; the three were sent flying one after another, and one of them even fell into the lake water. A blurry, massive shadow was clearly revealed in the water, and a moment later, a patch of blood red stained the surface.

As for that cultivator from earlier, he never came back up, clearly having met his end.

The people on the shore were even more terrified and hurriedly retreated, fearing they would be swallowed in one bite by the monster in the lake.

"I already said it's for those with invitations to ascend the building. You uninvited fellows, I let you eat and stay for free these past few days, and today you are still so unruly; you really have no manners." Xiaobai shook her head on the shore, her voice already reaching the ears of everyone on the shore from afar.

"Of course, those without invitations who want to come over can also do so."

Xiaobai clapped her delicate hands lightly, and the lake water, which still had ripples, suddenly "Boom—" exploded, water splashing everywhere, and a behemoth emerged from within.

Everyone on the shore felt a fishy stench overwhelm them, choking their noses.

An incomparably huge black giant snake slowly appeared before them.

Its lower body was coiled, and the snake body was submerged in the seawater; the people were not even one-third the thickness of that massive snake body.

Just its upper body and snake head, which stood upright in mid-air, were already dozens of zhang high from the ground. Its snake eyes, emitting a faint green glow, were looking down from above at the people who were like ants to it, as if it might open its blood-filled maw at any moment to begin a bloody feast.

Even though everyone present was of the Demon path and had committed countless acts of killing and arson in their daily lives, many were still so frightened that their legs shook, and immense fear surged into their hearts.

"It's the Black Water Profound Snake! This ancient Demon beast is actually not dead, and it has appeared here."

Some people recognized the origin of this giant snake before them and were even more astonished in their hearts.

The Black Water Profound Snake only emerged after hearing this woman's voice; could it be that the Profound Snake can actually be subdued by a human?

"Those who don't have an invitation but still want to come over only need to take one hit from it. How about it? Isn't it very simple?"

Xiaobai smiled charmingly, but in the eyes of others, it was full of malicious fun.

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