“Time is no matter. I don’t mind waiting for several years for this information,” Han Li casually replied.
Ling Yuling wiped away her hesitation and stated, “In that case, we will immediately make arrangements. Fellow Daoist, you can stay as long as you wish.”
Han Li nodded, satisfied to hear of her agreement.
The two then chatted a while longer and departed from the cave.
...
Two years later, a man and a woman floated above an unnamed island in the Outer Star Seas. the man had a common appearance but also bright and intelligent eyes. The woman had a delicate and dainty appearance.
The two appeared both quite young, but the woman appeared to treat the man with the utmost respect. The young man appeared completely indifferent.
“From what you said, the Golden Wyrm King should arrive at this island! Could it have changed its mind and decided to go elsewhere?”
The man’s voice wasn’t loud, but the woman replied with the utmost respect, “Elder Han, please be at ease. I’ve already made several inquiries. It is information acquired from the soul search of a high-grade demon cultivator. At the depths of this island should be an extremely rare spirit fruit. Although it isn’t very useful to humans, it is beloved by the wyrm clan. The Golden Wyrm King comes here every ten years when the spirit fruit is ripe and eats it below the island no matter what obstruction. If the location of the fruit didn’t change or if it died, the wyrm clan would’ve moved elsewhere. It should be the period where the spirit fruit is ripe. The Golden Wyrm King should definitely come under normal circumstances.”
“Hm, then I will wait a few more days.” The man said with a sullen voice.
Of course, the man was Han Li, and the woman was a disciple Ling Yuling sent to guide him.
After two years of searching with the complete might of the Star Palace, they finally found the whereabouts of the Golden Wyrm King. Han Li remained at the palace during this time, until this woman led him outside the city to a secret teleportation formation, quietly bringing him to the outer seas where he waited on the island for several months.
Until now, he had yet to see any trace of the Golden Wyrm King, leading to Han Li to ask the woman again out of impatience.
And with the woman giving a confident reply, Han Li’s expression relaxed.
Just when Han Li sighed and thought to ask her for more details, his expression suddenly changed and he turned his head to look at the distant sea.
“Good, it finally arrived. From its aura, there is no doubt it is the Golden Wyrm King.” Delight briefly appeared on Han Li’s face. Then he turned to the girl and commanded, “You should leave now and take yourself out of danger.”
When the disciples heard him, she felt her heart tremble and gave him a quick curtsey before flying away in a white streak.
When Han Li saw the woman leave, he shook his sleeve, summoning forth a small black bottle.
A white demonic wind blew past, followed by the gradual appearance of five skeletons.
“Go.”
With Han Li’s mental command, the five skeletons immediately scattered, riding away on demonic winds and vanishing in an instant.
Soon after, a spirit beast pouch flew out, and a dozen four-winged centipedes buzzed out. Han Li then commanded them to burrow themselves into the sea underneath the island.
Han Li took another look at the distant sea and sneered, before suddenly fading from sight.
Despite the many techniques he released, this all happened in an instant.
In the blink of an eye, the island was completely barren as if no one had ever been there.
In the time it took to finish a meal, light flashed from the horizon. A golden and an azure streak tore through the air, quickly making their way past the vast ocean. Their light faded to reveal two silhouettes.
One of them had a tall and sturdy body, wore a golden embroidered gown, and a green beard. The other had a thinner body, a silver hat, and azure robes.
As soon as the two appeared, the large man with golden robes wore a hesitant expression over his dignified face. He quickly looked around him but discovered nothing odd.
When the azure-robed cultivators saw this, he wore an odd expression and asked, “What? Did Fellow Daoist Jin discover something amiss?”
The gold-robed man frowned and doubtfully said, “When we were farther, it appeared there was someone that swept past us with their spiritual sense. However, that spiritual sense was somewhat weak so it could’ve been a trick of the mind.”
The azure-robed man laughed, “If that was truly the case, wouldn’t that mean their spiritual sense is far more powerful than Brother Jin’s? How can that be possible?”
“Brother Feng thinks too highly of me. Although I am known as the Golden Wyrm King, that is only in the nearby seas that shake from my might. Outside, I’m nothing much.” The golden-robed man shook his head and quickly swept his spiritual sense past the island. He felt relieved at having found nothing.
Of course, he couldn't have known that the cinque devils had already scattered to the far edges of the sky and the six-winged frost centipedes were hidden a kilometer below. As for Han Li, his spiritual sense was indeed far superior to the wyrm, so detection was impossible.
The azure-robed cultivator disapproved the large man’s carefulness, but he smiled and praised, “Brother Jin is truly modest. Apart from Deity Transformation cultivators, what could possibly threaten you? However, this place is quite desolate. If you haven’t brought me here, I couldn't have known that the Dragon Scale Fruit grows here.”
Chapter 1254: Dragon Scale Fruit
“I found the tree unintentionally in the past. From then on, I came here to pick the fruit once every ten years. In human records, the fruit is said to be wondrous. Once eaten, it would allow one to soar the skies. High-grade cultivators may see it as worthless, but it is rather delicious for those from the wyrm clan like me. But who could’ve known that the spirit fruit is beyond what the human records have described. If one eats it often, it can strengthen one’s body, granting limitless strength. However, this won’t occur without periodic consumption. Very few of these fruits exist in this world, so human cultivators weren’t able to figure this out. However, I’m quite surprised that Fellow Daoist Feng knows many secrets, including the method transport the fruit tree.” The large golden-robed man looked at the azure-robed cultivator with an odd expression.
The azure-robed cultivator calmly replied, “I merely found the ancient remains belonging to an ancient demon. The secrets of the fruit and its method of moving it was left behind on it. It also mentioned that each time a fruit was taken, it would change one’s body very slightly where one wouldn’t notice any effects. But if one were to eat one every day over a long time, one’s body would become as tyrannical as that of a true dragon. But there is no way of knowing that is true.”
“In theory it certainly is possible, but in truth, that can't happen. Even if we gathered together all of the Dragon Scale Fruit trees, there is no way for one person to eat that many of the fruit. Even a single tree is extremely previous to our wyrm clan. Actually, if it weren’t for your complete confidence in the method to transplant the fruit tree, I wouldn’t have brought you here.” The large man said with a solemn expression.
“Hehe, I admire many of the Fellow Daoists in your clan. I wouldn’t dare to deceive you. However, you’ve agreed to my...”
The azure-robed demon cultivator was Feng Xi, the grade-nine Windbreaker Beast that pursued Han Li in the past, the same one who he acquired the Thunderstorm Wings from. And that large man was the Golden Wyrm King. As of current, he didn’t appear to be in his half-dragon form from Green Spirit Island but had the appearance of a normal cultivator.
The wyrm king waved his arm, “So long as Fellow Daoist Feng’s information is correct, I won’t go back on my word. I will present several of the fruit to you.”
Feng Xi revealed joy upon hearing this and saluted him with both han
ds, “These fruits are greatly useful to me. I’ll have to thank you ahead of time.”
“Enough chatter. We’ll first have to see if your method will work,” the large man said calmly.
“Be at ease. If I weren’t certain, I wouldn’t dare to seek you out. This transplant method was something the ancient demon spent all his life researching. Not only is it useful for the Dragon Scale Fruit tree, but it is also useful for other spirit plants.” Feng Xi said confidently.
The large man chuckled, “I hope that is the case!”
Feng Xi smiled and said nothing else. His body flickered with azure light and flew downward.
“Wait!”
Feng Xi couldn't help but stop the shout.
With a sullen expression, the large man said, “I still feel there is something a miss. I have a faint sensation of dread. I will use a secret technique to examine the area again to make sure there is nothing wrong.”
Feng Xi felt unhappy when he heard this, but he naturally kept quiet. He had no choice but to comply.
With that said, the large man spat out a sparkling golden pearl. With it in his hand, he placed it against his forehead and closed his eyes.
Soon after, light passed by and the light from the pearl gradually shined and strain appeared on the man’s face.
The pearl was a rare supplementary treasure that could greatly increase the power of a cultivator’s spiritual sense.
When the wyrm released his spiritual sense, it was strengthened by nearly a half. It also strengthened the range of his spiritual sense farther than before.
A short while later, the wyrm’s expression changed and he looked around him with sharp eyes. He withdrew the pearl and loudly shouted, “Who dares to sneak up on me!? Reveal yourself!”
His voice shook the air like thunder.
Feng Xi was greatly shocked to hear this and bewilderedly released his spiritual sense.
The wyrm had continued to look at a certain spot on the island with an icy expression.
“I didn’t expect your esteemed self to be in possession of such a treasure. It seems I’ve miscalculated.”
A voice spoke from where the wyrm was looking. Then, an azure streak shot forward, arriving a hundred meters away from them in the blink of an eye. Han Li calmly looked at the two.
“It’s you!”
“That youth named Li!”
The wyrm king and Feng Xi both shouted out following Han Li’s appearance, but the expressions on their faces greatly differed. Feng Xi had delight on his face, while the wyrm appeared cautious.
The large man narrowed his eyes and coldly asked, “What? Does Fellow Daoist Feng know this person?”
“Brother Jin, this is the human cultivator who killed your descendant in the past and stole away a treasure I refined. I didn’t expect him to see him again in the outer seas after so many years. This time, we cannot allow him to escape. Yi! His cultivation...” In his excitement, Feng Xi swept his spiritual sense past Han Li and his expression vastly changed to disbelief.
A golden light flashed from the large man’s eyes and he sullenly said, “Hmph, escape? Haven’t you noticed? This person took the initiative to come to us!”
“Impossible, when I last saw him, he was only a Core Formation cultivator. How has he acquired the fearsome power of a grand cultivator?”
When Feng Xi sensed Han Li’s unrestrained cultivation, his mind grew blank from shock.
“Fellow Daoist Feng spent several hundred years in secluded cultivation. It seems you haven’t heard what happened at Green Spirit Island. There is no doubt that this person is a grand cultivator. His arrival is far from good. We’ll have to deal with him carefully.” The Golden Wyrm King said through a voice transmission.
Feng Xi licked his lips and nodded without a thought.
As the two demons looked at Han Li with hostile expressions, Han Li spoke, “Originally I was only waiting for Fellow Daoist Jin. I didn’t expect the pleasant surprise of finding another old friend. It seems this trip has been well worth it.” He had his hands held behind his back and wore a cold smile after taking a look at the azure-robed demon cultivator.
The large man fiercely smiled and boldly asked, “You wished to find me? Could it be you felt that peak-grade spirit stone was too much for you to handle and you wished to hand it over to me?”
“It is still useful to me, so I’m afraid I can’t let you have it. This time, I’ve come to take your demon core. If you spit it out for me, we won’t have to fight.” Han Li’s calm words left the two demons completely stunned.
The Golden Wyrm King grinned in his fury and bellowed in savage laughter. “You want my core? You dare you to say such words in front of this king? Good, very good! If you want it, come get it!” A layer of dazzling light suddenly shined from his robes, instantly revealing glistening gold armor.
Meanwhile, a blinding light appeared from the old devil and glistening scales appeared on his cheek. A dragon’s tail appeared from the back of his body.
The demon king was sharp, quickly turning his body into a half-demon state for combat.
He flipped his hand, summoning a golden halberd in his hand, silver lightning arcing from its surface. The halberd let out a roll of thunder before blurring out of sight, appearing in front of Han Li just a moment later.
It fiercely struck while covered in lightning.
The demon king attacked immediately without another word.
Han Li’s heart trembled but he was already prepared. Without a thought, he waved the item he hid in his sleeve.
Silver light flashed in front of him followed by the strange appearance of a meter-large lotus.
The golden halberd struck the lotus at its center.
A huge eruption sounded and the silver lotus violently swayed, seven-colored Buddhist light shooting out from its center. The spear was blocked, and the light from the lotus faded, but it appeared undisturbed.
Han Li quickly formed an incantation gesture with his hands as thunder suddenly rang out from his back where a pair of azure and white wings appeared. With a gentle flap, he appeared over thirty meters away. A sneer appeared on his face as he looked at the two demons.
“The Thunderstorm Wings!” Feng Xi shouted in fury upon seeing them and his body shook. Red light flashed in his hands, summoning a pair of short axes.
He waved them, sending them off to Han Li in crimson streaks.
Han Li coldly glanced at the demon and snorted. He opened his mouth and spat out an azure mist. It contained a cauldron that was several inches large, the Heavenvoid Cauldron.
Han Li uttered the Artifact Imprint Technique in his mind and a clear ring sounded from the cauldron. Its lid flew off.
Winds tore towards Han Li as the two crimson streaks arrived above his head. They spun, just as they were about to cleave down, almost certainly about to tear him to pieces.
But Han Li simply extended his finger to the cauldron in front of him and flicked it.
Bang. A mass of azure threads shot out, filling the air with azure light and wrapping around the two crimson streaks.
Feng Xi was greatly alarmed and hastily commanded his treasures to free themselves. But despite his commands, he watched as the axes were dragged into the small cauldron and away from sight, his mental connection to them severed.
When Feng Xi saw this, he was left dumbstruck!
Chapter 1255: Suppressing Two Demons
When Feng Xi saw this, he felt a chill down his back, ‘Those two axes are something I acquired from a Nascent Soul cultivator I killed. They have many uncommon abilities, but they were unable to activate and were seized by that unremarkable small cauldron without any effort.
As of current, he realized Han Li was no longer the Core Formation cultivator that fled for his life.
After his first strike failed, the wyrm king didn’t continue his attack. Instead, he recalled the golden halberd with a wave of his hand and said, “Fellow Daoist Feng, be careful. That small cauldron is the Heavenvoid Cau
ldron of human legend. It would be best for us to attack together.”
“The Heavenvoid Cauldron! Yes, let’s do as you say. So long as we kill this person, I’ll give the cauldron to you. All I want are the Thunderstorm Wings that was taken from me.”
“It is agreed.” The wyrm king wildly laughed and golden armor shined from his body. Dazzling golden light radiated from his body as his body ascended into the air like a blazing sun. The light was near blinding.
It was clear the demon was circulating the fullest extent of his body’s magic power.
Then, an inconceivable event occurred.
The wyrm king let out a long shriek and a light blurred from underneath his ribs, producing another pair of gold-scaled arms.
The two arms grabbed at the air and light flashed. One of the arms held a white meter-long sword while the other was holding onto a small glistening shield. The shield was filled with coin-sized scales, appearing as if they were refined from the scales of the wyrm king himself.
The demon then pointed his only free hand at the sky and formed an incantation gesture as if making use of a secret technique.
When Han Li saw this, he narrowed his eyes and his face grew sullen. The words ‘Sacred Provenance Plate’ appeared in his mind along with its connection to the Elder Devils.
Feng Xi tore away at the robes on his body to reveal his bare upper body. He then lowered his torso and revealed two protrusions on his back, followed by the unfolding of his wings. Each of the wings was three meters long and was bright green.
At that same time, Feng Xi’s face turned dark grey and his hands turned into extremely sharp claws that possessed a chilling sheen.
Both of the demons were now in half transformations.
Han Li curved his mouth several times as he watched this and eventually settled with a slight smile. “It seems you two are taking me seriously now. That is fine, but don’t blame me for having some help too.”
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