Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Chapter 279 White-faced Green Lion, Joyful Old Demon
"Can these demonic cultivators be trusted?" King Yellow Leopard seemed somewhat intimidated by the True King Tianpeng, and changed the subject, pointing to the demonic cultivators who were tinkering outside the Nascent Soul Cave.

"Whether you believe it or not doesn't matter. In any case, this human cave is blocking my demon race from entering and leaving. Since the Desire Demon Sect has already given a lot of benefits to those true kings in the demon country..."

They promised that if they obtained the Dao patterns, they would make a copy to share with our demon race. Having gained the approval of the True Kings, what else can we do besides stay here and guard their cave, preventing outsiders from entering?

The Wind Eagle King said with some dissatisfaction, "These lower-level demons are suffering. Even though it is already at the third level, it has no demon vein in the demon kingdom and no one speaks up for it. Today, it has to do such a hard job that none of the higher-level demons want to do, so it has all fallen on their shoulders."

No, there really were two high-ranking demons who came. Besides the Azure Lion King who led them, there was another one who came uninvited!

The Wind Eagle King looked at the fiery red figure that had landed among the demons, all alone, with no demon beast daring to approach.

"How could this high-ranking phoenix demon lower itself to get involved in this mess? The key is, why is it so unapproachable, not even giving me the chance to serve it!"

"If you want to be related to the Phoenix Clan, you need to have the ability of a Nascent Soul cultivator, just like that human Nascent Soul cultivator, to forcibly seize a fourth-tier fire phoenix, mount it with a spear, and have a litter of half-phoenix, half-eagle demon babies. Then your Wind Eagle Clan can rise to prominence!" King Yellow Leopard said in a very yellow tone.

"Watch your words, watch your words! How dare you make lewd jokes about the Phoenix Clan? If they hear us, will we even be allowed to live?"

"Why be afraid of it? I told the Green Lion King, and he said that the Fire Phoenix is ​​acting strangely. Everyone should keep an eye on its movements later!"

"Whoa! You mean this fire phoenix is ​​fake? It's a person in disguise?"

"Who knows? Human cultivators can be incredibly despicable!"

"It doesn't look like it at all. Its aura is exactly the same as that of the Fire Phoenix. It makes me want to kneel down and submit to it!"

"Then you must have naturally weak legs. Besides, if it weren't convincing, we would have arrested it on the spot. We're only letting it continue pretending because we're not sure if it is or not!"

The voices of several third-tier demon kings, sometimes loud and sometimes soft, entered Liu Yun'er's ears intermittently.

The beautiful eyes hidden inside the armored puppet flickered slightly. Ignoring the suspicions of the demon kings, all her attention was focused on a large-bellied, bald, round-faced cultivator among the group of demonic cultivators.

Jia Chunqiu secretly joined the Desire Demon Sect four hundred years ago, becoming its Grand Elder, and committed evil deeds in the surrounding immortal kingdoms under the name of the Joyful Zen Buddha.

Later, he joined the Yunshan Sect as an informant for the Desire Demon Sect. The fact that the war in the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom went so smoothly before was largely due to this old demon.

It wasn't until he learned that the Yunshan Sect intended to move the Yunshan Old Evil, namely the Yunshan Palace, into the Baiyun Immortal City that he realized the situation was dire. Only then did he reveal his identity, kill a Golden Core cultivator from the Yunshan Sect, and successfully return to the Desire Demon Sect.

Having returned with great merit, Jia Chunqiu now has countless followers within the Desire Demon Sect. Among the demon cultivators in this group, even the sect leader Shi Lijing and his disciple Shi Zhifang, two figures who hold absolute power in the Desire Demon Sect, treat him with utmost respect. Whenever making a decision, they would seek the old demon's opinion.

Following these three, there were dozens of Golden Core demon cultivators, hundreds of Foundation Establishment demon cultivators, and nearly a hundred second and third-tier professionals. Among them, Liu Yun'er also saw the Heavenly Demoness leading Xu Huaiyi and others to stand at the forefront of the Foundation Establishment demon cultivators.

The reason why so many demonic cultivators were able to overcome the barrier of the Old Evil of Yunshan and arrive here is quite simple.

The Desire Demon Sect possesses a fourth-tier spiritual treasure, a relic left behind by the Talisman Dao Sect in the past, called the Mother-Child Talisman Guiding Tablet. It has the ability to transport people between two places. As long as enough child tablets are buried in one place, the mother tablet can bring people to the location of the child tablets.

The main task assigned to her by the sect was to bury a sufficient number of sub-stones on the outskirts of the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range.

Because of the prior planning, even the old evil spirit of Yunshan was unaware that the Desire Demon Sect, with the cooperation of the Demon King, was only one or two days away from breaking the fourth-order array outside the Nascent Soul Cave!

Shi Lijing, seeing that a master of breaking formations within the sect had already found a flaw in the formation of this cave, showed a look of joy:
"So what if that old evil spirit of Yunshan has swallowed up the entire Yunshan Sect and has combat power comparable to a Nascent Soul cultivator? Once we break through the formation and enter the cave, he can only stand outside the cave and eat dust!"

"Sect Master, do not be careless. With the Nascent Soul Spiritual Object, the Five Elders' Dao Patterns, and most of the legacy of the former Nascent Soul Sect and the Talisman Dao Sect, the Penglai Immortal Kingdom and the Demon Tree Evil Kingdom will certainly not remain indifferent to this."

Even that old eccentric from Yunshan, though unable to enter this cave, could easily lie in wait outside, hoping to rob us after we emerged. We must be very wary of such beings!

Jia Chunqiu bowed respectfully to the sect leader and reminded him.

Upon hearing this, Shi Lijing nodded slightly. Behind him, Shi Zhifang led two third-tier array masters to begin working outside the cave. They were tasked with breaking the arrays inside the cave and setting up a third-tier array outside to defend against powerful enemies.

Before leaving, Shi Zhifang looked at the two female cultivators lying on Jia Chunqiu's stomach and saw their terrified expressions. They had no choice but to inhale the fire poison emanating from Jia Chunqiu's body, which made Shi Zhifang feel nauseous.

This old devil was originally causing trouble for others outside, but the master can avoid seeing him and being bothered by him.

However, after he returned to the sect, many female cultivators within the sect fell victim to his cruelty.

Every day, dozens of female cultivators at the Qi Refining stage were used by him as tools to absorb the fire poison.

Each pair of female cultivators could only endure on his belly for half an hour before being poisoned to death by the fire.

If this old demon only targets female cultivators at the Qi Refining stage, Shi Zhifang can tolerate it for the time being. After this matter is over, he can join forces with his master to expel this old demon from the sect.

But this old devil happens to be Yun'er's master, and it seems that he has always had something on his mind about Yun'er.

Shi Zhifang glanced at Liu Yun'er, who stood out from the crowd like a crane among chickens, and then at the old demon's gaze that seemed to be fixed on Liu Yun'er. He couldn't help but clench the Soul Refining Banner in his hand.

If the old demon dares to lay a hand on Yun'er, it will affect the sect's grand plan. His master, Fang, will definitely fight this old demon to protect Yun'er's safety!
"The formation alone is not enough. The sect has also provided various materials, spirit crystals and spirit stones to feed the high-ranking demons and fourth-order true kings of the demon kingdom."

They also granted us the right to command these demon kings and beasts. We still need to integrate the power of these demon kings; if a great war were to break out, these demon kings would be invaluable allies!

Jia Chunqiu squinted at the group of demon kings opposite him and spoke to Shi Lijing in a deep voice.

Upon hearing this, the teacher smiled slightly and said:

"Then I will trouble Elder Jia to unite these demons and make them willing to serve our sect. Although the demon kingdom has given instructions, Elder Jia must also be careful with his words and attitude. It is a small matter to offend these demon kings, but it is a big matter to affect the relationship between our sect and the demon kingdom!"

"I know what I'm doing, Sect Master, you don't need to worry!"

With Shi Lijing's approval, Jia Chunqiu took the Demon Kingdom True King's Decree, which had the power to control demon kings and beasts, from his hand and strode toward the demon kings.

Before leaving, his large belly trembled slightly, smashing the two female cultivators who had already been attacked by the fire poison into dust. He then reached out and grabbed two more female cultivators in the demonic sect's group. Instantly, two more new female cultivators appeared on his belly.

Such unbridled and ruthless behavior not only terrified the disciples of the Desire Demon Sect, but also sent chills down the spines of the demonic beasts on the other side.

"Humans are terrifying!"

"See? If you don't listen to your mother in the future, I'll make sure you get arrested!"

"Can those two people who froze to death still be eaten?"

"Wow, you claw lizards really have no dietary restrictions, you'll eat anything?"

"Shut up, everyone! This demonic cultivator is coming at us!"

They want us to fight to the death for them!

"Anyone who dares to fight is a fool. If you want to fight, then fight. My Wind Eagle Clan will not be used as pawns by humans!"

More than a dozen third-tier demon kings stood together, intentionally or unintentionally placing the two demon kings at the forefront.

One is the White-Faced Green Lion King, a high-ranking demon clan member; the other is the Fire Phoenix Demon King, the most powerful member of the Fire Phoenix clan in the demon kingdom.

The higher-ranking demon kings usually bossed around the lower-ranking demon kings, but they should step up in crucial moments. The White-Faced Green Lion King was a responsible person, worthy of being a second-generation demon king with a fourth-tier true king in his clan. Even when Jia Chunqiu came with the True King's Token of the Demon Kingdom, he was neither servile nor arrogant towards him.

"Fellow Daoist Jia, the Demon Kingdom only asks us to cooperate with your actions. How we cooperate is up to us to decide. It is impossible for you to expect us to follow your orders."

"My demon race is of unyielding spirit; how can we allow ourselves to be driven around by you humans? I, the Azure Lion King, will not allow it, and neither will my demon brethren!"

After hearing Jia Chunqiu's unreasonable request, the White-Faced Green Lion King's mane stood on end, and he was as angry as a sunflower. He put his hands behind his back and refused with domineering force.

These words caused the demon kings and beasts behind him to tremble with shock, and they involuntarily raised their heads and straightened their chests, eager to display the majesty of their demon race in front of this human cultivator.

They are demons, tigers that go up the mountain and dragons that go down the mountain; they are phoenixes in the sky and qilin on the ground. They are not your human race's minions!

What do you humans have? All you have is a stinking amount of money.
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Humans still have too much dirty money.

When Jia Chunqiu took out ten thousand spirit stones, a hundred essence cores, and many other fine items that only humans could refine,

The white-faced green lion felt that it wasn't impossible to talk to them if they would obey their orders for the time being.

The demon kings figured that since they could also get paid, it wouldn't hurt to become human lackeys. After all, they had previously served as lackeys for the higher-ranking demon races, who didn't even give them spirit stones!

The demon kings who had received the spirit stones all wore smiles, but the Fire Phoenix Demon King, who had not yet received any, looked somewhat displeased.

So many demonic beasts are watching, and they all took it, but you didn't. What are you pretending to be so high-minded and unyielding?
The Phoenix Clan has no shortage of spirit stones, right?

Yes, the Phoenix Clan seems to have no shortage of spirit stones. Their clan's dwelling place is a fourth-order fire-type spirit stone mine. They bathe in spirit stones every day, so they naturally disdain these little spirit stones!
How hateful! Even if you don't need it, you still have to take it. If you don't take it, wouldn't it make us seem less principled?
Although its behavior was hateful, the Fire Phoenix was the king of all birds and beasts. It did not take the spirit stones. Even if the demon kings of the bird clan, such as the Wind Eagle King and the Bald Crow King, wanted to take the benefits offered by the demon cultivators, they dared not move at this moment, for fear of offending this Fire Phoenix Demon King.

"Fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix, when my sect visited the Demon Kingdom last time, we were unable to enter Qifeng Mountain and pay our respects to your clan's True King. Our entire sect regrets this greatly. Today, we are fortunate to meet you, Fellow Daoist. The majesty of your divine beast is indeed as legendary as it is said, captivating all who see it. Your reputation is well-deserved."

Compared to the Fire Phoenix Divine Beast, my Demonic Desire Sect is insignificant. However, by chance, our sect obtained three third-tier Essence of Departing Fire, which we believe will be of great use to you, fellow Daoist. We hereby offer them to you, only asking for your assistance later!

Jia Chunqiu squinted, holding three dazzling fire crystals that shone with crimson light, and spoke loudly to the Fire Phoenix Demon King.

The third-tier essence of fire can aid the fire phoenix in its cultivation, making it something that a third-tier fire phoenix cannot refuse.

When the White-Faced Green Lion King saw the old demon offering such a fine item to tempt the fire phoenix, he was immediately filled with regret.

It was too unreserved. It should have done what the fire phoenix did and refused for the time being, waiting for the old demon to offer a more compelling price before giving in.

The white-faced green lion king, feeling he had been sold cheaply, looked enviously at the fire phoenix demon king, waiting for it to reach out and accept this fortune.

Unexpectedly, the Fire Phoenix Demon King simply said in a cold voice:

"With just three pieces of Fire Essence, you expect my Fire Phoenix Clan to serve you as a human cultivator?"
"If it weren't for the agreement your sect reached with the other True Kings within the Demon Kingdom, your actions alone would be enough for me to punish you for offending the majesty of the Fire Phoenix!"

The Fire Phoenix Demon King's voice was as cold as ice, but the billowing flames emanating from his body made the demon kings present feel as if they had fallen into volcanic lava. Those who were close by and had thick fur were already smelling of burning.

Seeing this, Jia Chunqiu frowned slightly and was about to take back the essence of the Li Fire in his hand.

The white-faced green lion king, however, quickly grabbed him and held him down.

"Fellow Daoist, do you want this Fire Phoenix Demon King to serve you, or do you want the avian demon kings behind her to serve you?"

"What difference does it make? The Fire Phoenix Demon King is here. If it is unwilling to listen to me, how could these bird demon kings and their underlings dare to serve my sect? They wouldn't even dare to take spirit stones!"

Jia Chunqiu shook his head with a wry smile, feigning annoyance.

“There is a difference. If you only want these flying demon kings to serve you, then you can have these three essences of the Blazing Fire. Your sect can also customize a third-tier Lion King Armor for me. I will take care of this for you!”

The white-faced green lion king looked up at the Fire Phoenix Demon King and said with a ferocious expression.

"Oh, then this old Taoist will thank you in advance, fellow Daoist. Whether it's done or not, the Essence of the Blazing Fire and the Lion King Armor are already yours!"

With a smile, Jia Chunqiu stuffed the essence of the Li Fire into the hand of the White-faced Green Lion King, while his triangular eyes also fell on the Fire Phoenix Demon King.

He always felt that there was something wrong with the Fire Phoenix Demon King, and now that the White-Faced Green Lion King was helping him test him, it couldn't be better.

Take people's money and eliminate disasters with them.

As a rising star of the Green Lion Clan, the Green Lion King was long dissatisfied with the clan's ancestral precept of closing themselves off from the world, only guarding their small plot of land in the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, and ignoring the prosperity of the outside world.

Although humans are despicable, it must be admitted that their cultivation techniques can refine many materials that the demon race cannot use into various things that are suitable for them.

With the abundance of treasures in the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, if the human race could refine various armors and elixirs, the strength of the demon race would naturally increase day by day.

In this way, the human race will gain some advantages in the early stages, and when the demon race is ready, it will naturally break out of the Hundred Beasts Mountain Range, advance westward and eastward, conquer the human race, and turn the human race into the demon race's servants!
There are quite a few demons who share this idea. At least with the tacit approval of the Fire Phoenix Clan, avian demons such as the Wind Eagle Clan have long been doing business with multinational trading companies such as the Hundred Treasures Pavilion and Yuanlai Tower, which belong to the Penglai Immortal Kingdom and the Thousand Islands Kingdom.

On the contrary, the beast-type demon races led by the superior demon races such as the Azure Lion, Winged Tiger, and Long-Armed Demon Ape have always adhered to the old rules and followed the legacy of the ancient Qilin King, refusing to have too much contact with the human race!
Established rules must be broken. The Qilin clan is gone, so why listen to them anymore!

The white-faced green lion king possesses the vigor to break through everything.

It wanted to set a good example for the beast race today, and after establishing a connection with the Desire Demon Sect, it could do some good business with the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom in the future!
In the eyes of the White-Faced Lion King, completing this transaction is actually quite simple.

As long as it exposes the fact that the Fire Phoenix Demon King in front of it is an imposter, that will be enough!

Yes, this Fire Phoenix Demon King may have put on a convincing act, perfectly mimicking the arrogance of the Phoenix Clan, and his fiery might seemed genuine, but he could fool others, not even the White-Faced Green Lion King!
Because its father was a fourth-order True King of the Azure Lion Clan, he was told by two True Kings of the Fire Phoenix Clan that Qifeng Mountain would be closed for a hundred years. During that hundred years, the Fire Phoenix would not leave the mountain, and no demons would enter the mountain!

Therefore, the sudden appearance of this third-tier fire phoenix here makes one doubt its authenticity.

What's real can't be faked, and what's fake can't be real; you'll know once you try!
“Fellow Daoist Fire Phoenix, all Phoenixes have true names. May I ask what your true name is? Today, we two kings stand side by side, leading our demon hordes here. It is a rare and fortunate occasion. If I could hear your true name, I would like to visit Qifeng Mountain to exchange ideas with you when I return to my demon kingdom.”

Surrounded by azure demonic light, the Azure Lion King swaggered towards the Fire Phoenix Demon King, loudly asking questions as he went.

Liu Yun'er's heart sank slightly upon hearing the demon's unfriendly words. She knew that given the temperament of the Fire Phoenix clan, they would not back down an inch in the face of the Beast Demon King. Therefore, she stood still and waited for the Green Lion King to approach before coldly saying:
"How dare you know my true name? What, did your Azure Lion clan subdue the Winged Tiger and Mountain Ape clans during the last beast war, and are you now the master of the beasts? How dare you be so disrespectful to me!"

"My Azure Lion Clan will one day become the ruler of all beasts, but even so, we dare not disrespect the Phoenix Clan, provided that you are truly a Fire Phoenix!"

The white-faced green lion king let out a low roar, and his human face transformed into a lion. His roar resounded for miles around.

A lion's roar shook the heavens and earth, and silenced all the beasts.

All the demon beasts were shocked by his words, and the Wind Eagle King looked at the Fire Phoenix Demon King, who was so close and exuded an aura that made them submit involuntarily.

Is this Fire Phoenix Demon King really not authentic?
Even the Fire Phoenix Demon King, whose authenticity is questionable, wouldn't want to be licked by them.

This is outrageous!
Just as the demons were shaken, behind the Fire Phoenix Demon King, who was facing the raging demonic power generated by the lion's roar, a phoenix shadow emerged and uttered a cry:

"You dare to attack me? You're asking for death!"

(End of this chapter)