Chapter 55: The Evil Ancestor's Threat (Part 1)

  Hailong interrupted the ethereal words, exclaiming in surprise: "So, if we were to have you use this Nine Heavenly God Seal method to forge a nearly immortal artifact for each and every one of our Cloud Sect disciples, wouldn't that make us prosperous? Even if it's the three evil sects combined, I'm afraid they wouldn't be our match."

  "Where did you think it would be that easy? There's the Nine Heavenly God Restriction Method, and we need extremely good materials to make it work. Like the Two Thousand Year Golden Threaded Python Tendon, there might only be one of those in the entire world. I've been cultivating for so many years, but I haven't found a single material that can withstand more than ten arrays. Who knows how you got so lucky and found two? Only top-grade treasure materials can be used with the Nine Heavenly God Restriction Method to forge a divine artifact. In theory, if a precious material can have thirteen arrays applied to it, then it can be called a divine artifact. Unfortunately, your Binding Heaven Rope has already reached its limit with twelve arrays, and those eighteen Bone Beads only managed eleven arrays. If we had twenty Bone Beads, maybe it could withstand thirteen arrays... As for arrays, there's one thing you must remember: no matter how good the material is, never apply different types of arrays to a single artifact. Otherwise, there are two possible outcomes: either the artifact will be destroyed by the conflicting arrays, or its spiritual energy will be greatly reduced. So, in this Binding Heaven Rope, twelve arrays were applied, with one being used for recognition and the other eleven being powerful restrictive arrays. Its function hasn't changed; it's still the same as before. As for its power... you'll understand later. I'm not sure how much exactly. Although it's not an absolute restriction, even with my current cultivation level and the Five Elements Maze Boots, I wouldn't be able to escape if you use it within effective range. Of course, that's assuming you can restrict me first. For opponents with similar or weaker strength than yours, this rope would be like a nightmare, unstoppable as long as their realm isn't more than two levels higher than yours. No seal could stop its restrictive power. With my current cultivation level, even if I encountered Ji Tian and used the Divine Thunderbolt to attack him while he's busy defending himself, there's still a high chance I could restrict him with this artifact." As he spoke, Piao Miao pulled Hai Long's hand, and a ring of golden light appeared, with the Binding Heaven Rope already on Hai Long's left wrist.

  Feeling the spiritual fluctuations on the binding rope, Hailong's heart was excited. Fengyue said it right, this treasure was too suitable for him. If he were to face an enemy and use the binding rope to restrict them, then attack with the indestructible Qianjun stick, the outcome would be obvious. Gently kissing Fengyue on the forehead, Hailong softly said: "Thank you, wife."

  Floating lightly on the shoulder of Shanghai Long, she said: "I haven't told you the usage method of this bundle of immortal rope yet. Under the influence of my master's law array, it is no longer something that anyone can use now. I have set a spell for it using the Nine Heavens God Restriction Method. This spell is only known to you and me, so even if someone else gets it in the future, it won't have any effect. Since it is a restrictive magical treasure, the spell is divided into two types: release and retrieve. When I use it, the release spell is...". At this point, Floating's face flushed with two red clouds, her voice much lower, "The release spell is 'Hai Long, I love you'. And the retrieval spell is 'Hai Long, I miss you'."

  Hailong's whole body trembled, feeling the ethereal love for himself from the bottom of his heart, and he couldn't help but kiss her fragrant lips. Their souls merged with each other, their love constantly sublimating, at this moment, both Hailong and Piaoyou's hearts were filled with intense emotions.

  After a long time, their lips parted, and the dragon gazed at the somewhat dazed eyes of Piaoyue, softly saying: "Piaoyue, I also love you." A sudden change occurred, a flash of golden light, without any warning, the Suo Xian rope was activated, in an instant, Piaoyue was suddenly tied up tightly.

  The dragon was startled, and in an instant, he suddenly said: "When I use it, the spell to release is 'I love you', and the spell to retrieve is 'I miss you', right?" A flash of golden light, without waiting for confirmation, the rope had already returned to the dragon's left wrist. The girl looked down, her face flushing with shame, and murmured: "I just hoped that after the tribulation, when you see this rope, you will think of me. Dragon, am I being too selfish?"

  Hailong shook his head vigorously and hugged Xiao Meng tightly, saying: "How is this selfish? This is your love for me!"

  A faint smile, and she said: "I've also helped you modify your bones. It took me more time, I thoroughly crushed those eighteen bones and then used the white gold I obtained before to make a protective soft armor for you." As she spoke, her slender jade-like hand had already pressed onto Hailong's chest. Hailong only felt his entire body heat up, and suddenly there was something more on him. He lowered his head to look, and saw that a suit of silver-glowing soft armor was tightly adhered to his skin. The soft armor was composed of dense scales, within which contained the energy familiar to Hailong. This piece of soft armor could also be said to be a vest, protecting his chest, abdomen, and back. Just by wearing it on his body, Hailong felt as if he had an additional layer of protection. The soft armor was light as if non-existent, and full of elasticity, not affecting his movements in the slightest. It felt extremely comfortable.

  He gently stroked the soft armor and said, "This soft armor has a strong defensive power. As long as you are attacked, it will transform into a seal to block all invading magic in the first time. Do you see the two recesses on the chest and abdomen? This is what I deliberately designed. When we have the opportunity to retrieve those two bone beads later, you can apply a defensive formation array on each of them, and then embed them in the recesses. With thirteen formation arrays combined, it may be possible to release the energy of the immortal artifact."

  Hai Long was about to say something, but heard a knock at the door. Huang Yu's voice filled with respect said: "Master Hai Long, Master Piao Miao, Master asked me to call you. He says we'll be leaving after breakfast."

  "Alright, we know. Let's go."

  "Yes, Master. Then I'll go prepare breakfast first." The footsteps gradually faded away.

  "Hai Long helplessly said: 'This Zhi Shui, can't she just let us be alone for a bit longer? Alas, why is there such an annoying woman in this world.'"

  She gave the Sea Dragon a stern look and said, "Don't talk nonsense. Actually, Zhi Shui is very good. Among our fellow disciples, she's the most favored one. Perhaps you two are naturally incompatible, every time you meet, you have to make a big fuss. For my sake, just give in to her a bit. Otherwise, if you two fight, it will only make things more difficult for me!"

  Hailong put on his own coat and smiled: "Okay, I'll listen to my wife in everything. As long as that Shi water woman doesn't come to provoke me, I won't bother her either. By the way, since we're going to Nanjiang, we should buy more food today. Otherwise, when we get there, it will be miserable if there's nothing to eat.

  Yao Xiao smiled and said, "How can you be like an ordinary person? With our current cultivation level, even if we don't eat for a few years, nothing will happen." Hai Long said, "Eating is one of the greatest pleasures in life. If we don't eat, we'll miss out on so much. So, this food must be brought along. Anyway, with my current magical powers, using the Qian Kun ring to store enough food for us to eat for ten years won't be a problem."

  After washing and dressing, the gentle and elegant Servant Hailong went downstairs to the dining hall with the two of them. Zhi Shui and Huang Han brother and sister were already seated there, while Hong Zhi and Xiao Jiling had started eating without hesitation. The breakfast was very rich, whether it was something they had seen before or not, a large table was filled with all sorts of dishes.

  "Stop staring and come down already," said Shi Zhi with a smile. "Sister, hurry up and eat something. Hmm, you look so tired, did Hai Long bully you?"

  She smiled faintly and shook her head, saying: "He's my husband, how could he bully me? It's just that I helped him refine those two magical artifacts last night, so I'm a bit tired. When we set off later and you guys control the spiritual cloud to move forward, I'll take a rest."

  Hailong looked at Fengmo with a tinge of concern and said, "After dinner, you should rest first. I'll go to the market with Hongzhi, Xiaojiling, and Huanghan to buy some things. We'll set off again when we get back."

  The gentle and obedient nodded. Hongzhi chewed the food in his mouth, vaguely saying: "Boss, hurry up and eat, this breakfast tastes great." Under his invitation, everyone started today's breakfast.

  After lunch, Zhi Shui took Huang Ou back to the room to continue teaching her basic Taoist skills, while Piao Miao returned to her room to rest. Meanwhile, Hai Long and his three companions began a massive shopping spree that lasted until noon. When they returned to Qian Fu Ju, it was already midday. Finally, they were about to embark on their journey to Nanjiang.

  Just as Hailong and his companions set out on their journey to Nanjiang, in a dark valley five hundred miles away from Tian Tang Mountain.

  Rui Tian and Jin Shi San almost simultaneously woke up from their cultivation, thanks to the protection of the previous evil ancestor's oath. After using more than a dozen hours, they finally recovered most of their powers, and their elite subordinates also recovered some of theirs.

  Until now, both Ji Tian and Jin Shi San still couldn't quite believe that the powerful Demon Ancestor was real. The appearance of the Demon Ancestor not only posed a nightmare for the Righteous Path but also presented an enormous threat to their own Demonic Sects and Yao Sects. They all knew that from this day forward, the Demonic Sect would no longer be a sect that others could bully at will; with the Demon Ancestor present, it wouldn't take long for it to become a major demonic sect capable of rivaling the Yao Sect and Demonic Sects.

  A low, muffled voice sounded, "Have both Sect Masters awakened? There shouldn't be any major issues." A red glow lit up, and the eerie, fearful light sphere of Evil Ancestor appeared before Jin Thirteen and Ji Tian.

  Jin thirteen station stood up, smiled and said: "Xie Zu, thank you for saving me this time. How do you want me to thank you?"

  Xie Zu snorted, saying: "Jin Thirteen, don't use that disgusting voice to talk to me. This time I saved you two is not because I want to weaken my evil path's power, but everything is for the greater good. If it were up to me, I'd kill you both immediately. If I'm right, neither of you nor Rui Tian can use your full strength within a year, or else you'll attract heavenly tribulation. That old scroll is indeed in my hands, and if you want it, come find me anytime. But let me remind you, whoever wants to take the old scroll must weigh their own cultivation first. With your current situation, you're not even qualified to fight me. Even if you two join forces to kill me, you still won't be able to suppress your surging power. What will happen then, I think you should know better than me."

  The old man stood up, looking coldly at the evil ancestor and said: "Not bad, I admit you are very powerful. In this situation, we should not be enemies with you either. However, I want to tell you that our Demon Sect has never been afraid of anyone. If you dare to provoke us, I welcome it anytime. I've lived for so many years, and I'm already tired of it. At worst, it's just a death, but when the time comes, I will definitely take you with me. With the current situation of both Evil Sect and Demon Sect, without you and me, the final victory will inevitably belong to our Demon Sect."

  Jin thirteen disdainfully said: "I doubt it, with your Mo Sect's strength can you really contend against the Evil Sect? If you're so strong, why would you end up like our Yao Sect in such a sorry state? I think you're just a motley crew."

  Di Tian was furious, "Bullshit, I don't believe that the Evil Sect can be destroyed by the Demon Sect."

  "Xiezu said coldly, 'Jitian, I now understand why the Demon Sect's overall strength is stronger than the Yao Sect but can't eliminate them. You are really too gullible. Jin Thirteen obviously wants to stir up conflict between our two sects and reap the benefits. Can't you see that? Jin Thirteen, it's best if you don't harbor such thoughts. Although our Evil Dao's overall strength is currently above the Righteous Dao, I know that the Righteous Dao has many hidden experts in various parts of the Divine State who have reached the Scattered Immortal level. Those experts are not something we can handle. Therefore, our Evil Dao must not be in disarray; everything must wait until after the Heavenly Tribulation. All of you want the Old Lord's Record, but that thing may not be useful to us. Once your injuries are fully healed, you can come challenge me one-on-one at any time. Whoever wins against me, I will immediately take out the Old Lord's Record.'"

  The anger in his chest gradually subsided, and he glared at Jin Thirteen with a fierce gaze. "Evil Ancestor, you are indeed a unique individual. However, I must obtain the Old Lord's Record. Three years from now, I will challenge you again on Tian Tang Mountain. I hope you can keep your promise from earlier."

  The evil ancestor hummed and said, "Don't worry, although I am the master of the Evil Sect, I always keep my word. Three years later, I'll be waiting for you. Jin Thirteen, what about you? If you think you can sneak up on us at that time, then you're wrong. Ze Tian, I have a great idea. I know you dislike this demon, and so do I. Why don't we join forces, the Evil Sect and the Demon Sect, to destroy the Demon Sect first? This way, it will be beneficial for both of us."

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