Immortality begins with meditation puppets

Chapter 284 Flood Dragon Horse, Golden Guard, High-Ranking Cultivator from Penglai

More than a dozen demonic cultivator elders realized that the tiger and phoenix on the other side were not real tigers or phoenixes, but they all hesitated and dared not step forward, their courage far inferior to that of the Green Lion King.

Such behavior makes one seriously doubt whether the Desire Demon Sect actually has any strength.

They have the capability.

In the cultivation world of the Western Sea, there are nearly a hundred immortal kingdoms, but the only one that can rival the Desire Demon Sect is the Penglai Immortal Kingdom.

It was the Demon Tree Immortal Kingdom established by the Nascent Soul Great Evil Earth Demon Heaven. Although its strength was slightly greater than that of the Desire Demon Sect, the sect was still dissatisfied.

Because their ancestors were wealthy!

In the past, a Nascent Soul cultivator from the Fu Dao Sect, perhaps due to differences in ideology or unequal distribution of spoils, was no match for the then-prosperous Jade Wall Immortal and angrily left the Fu Dao Sect.

They subdued the small, neighboring sect of the Fu Dao Sect from top to bottom, and then acquired a low-level martial art called the Netherworld Demon Heavenly Technique from outside, thus establishing the Desire Demon Sect.

From then on, the Desire Demon Sect and the Talisman Dao Sect had many conflicts. While both sects suffered losses, the smaller immortal kingdoms near the two sects were unknowingly swallowed up by the two sects under various pretexts.
At the beginning, the various immortal kingdoms of the Western Sea, especially the Penglai Immortal Kingdom, mistakenly believed that this was the Fudao Sect, which wanted to swallow up the surrounding smaller sects and immortal kingdoms, and staged their own fratricidal strife.

Just as they were about to raise a righteous army to punish these two sects that might threaten Penglai's dominance,

The Jade Wall Immortal, a peak Nascent Soul cultivator with runes reaching the heavens, suddenly passed away.

The once mighty Fu Dao Sect collapsed overnight.

As a result, like wolves devouring tigers, numerous immortal kingdoms rushed in and completely divided up the accumulated wealth of the Fu Dao Sect over the years.

Among them, the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom, being geographically close and having a sect patriarch, the Nascent Soul True Person, who had not yet passed away, naturally received the most benefits. Its power was immense and difficult to reach. The other immortal kingdoms to the west of the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom were all uneasy, fearing that if this immortal kingdom made a single mistake, it would send its entire sect to kill them.

It was precisely for this reason that, in order to counterbalance the Desire Demon Sect, the Penglai Immortal Kingdom and other Western Sea Immortal Kingdoms, which had originally been strictly guarding against the cultivation world of the Central Plains, opened a gap, allowing the Yunshan Sect to enter the Western Sea cultivation world and fight against the Desire Demon Sect.

For over a thousand years, especially in the centuries following the death of the Nascent Soul Ancestor of the Desire Demon Sect, the Cloud Mountain Sect, with the covert support of the various immortal kingdoms of the Western Sea, has indeed been able to restrain the Desire Demon Sect's energy and slow down their westward advance.

As a result, the Desire Demon Sect has been plotting for years to first eliminate the Cloud Mountain Sect in the east.

After news spread from the cultivation world of the Central Plains that a demon was lurking within the Yunshan Sect, the immortal kingdoms of the Western Sea cut off their support for the Yunshan Sect.

With the outbreak of this great war between the two sects, the Yunshan Sect, which had lost the support of other immortal kingdoms, suffered a crushing defeat. It was completely outmatched by the Desire Demon Sect and retreated in defeat after defeat.

The morale built up from countless victories has given the entire Desire Demon Sect a very high level of cohesion.

"Let's spare the tiger and phoenix for now. Breaking the formation is the priority. Let's not bother with them!"

"Elder Zhang is right. If we fight them in the outer room, we will inevitably be besieged by these blind demon kings who can't distinguish between the real and the fake. If they dare to enter the cave, they will be in for a beating!"

"The elders are absolutely right. Our Demonic Desire Sect is not afraid of this tiger and the phoenix. With the strength of our sect, even if that high-ranking cultivator from Penglai were to fall into this place, or even if that old evil spirit from Yunshan were here, we would not be afraid!"

Just as the elders reached an agreement and decided to tolerate the tiger and the phoenix for a moment...

I wonder which jinxed it that's so accurate.

When it is said that a high-ranking cultivator from Penglai has arrived, a high-ranking cultivator from Penglai will appear.

Speaking of the Old Evil of Yunshan, the Old Evil of Yunshan really did come!
Under the gazes of all the cultivators and demons present.

But then a ray of light rose from the west, and purple clouds appeared in the west.

Within the rosy glow and purple aura, a majestic palace stands, with a dragon raising its head in front and puppet beasts behind, bathed in the golden light of the sun, shimmering and radiant, soaring through the clouds and heading straight for this place.

"A fourth-tier dwelling, a third-tier dragon horse, and two squads of Golden Guards—the Penglai Sect is still after this Jade Wall Cave. I wonder whose forces they are!"

"Don't be afraid of him. He's just one of those few Nascent Soul families. The Western Sea is in turmoil, and those Nascent Soul cultivators are busy pacifying things there. They won't get involved here. Without Nascent Soul cultivators, who can my Demonic Desire Sect be afraid of!"

"Who says I'm afraid? I'm just curious which of those five aristocratic families it is: Liu, Huang, He, Liu, or Li!"

"Elder Zhang has been in seclusion for a long time, and his information is outdated. Does he still think that the Penglai Immortal Kingdom is still under the control of the five great families? After the Liu family's ancestor died a hundred years ago, the family head Liu Chungang failed to break through to the Nascent Soul stage. It's one thing that there was no Nascent Soul cultivator in the clan to suppress evil spirits, but then it was rumored that this family was colluding with evil spirits, which led to the other families joining forces to attack, destroying the family and the clan. There is no more Liu family in Penglai!"

"I remember now, Elder Jia was also active in the Penglai Immortal Kingdom a hundred years ago. Perhaps Elder Jia played a part in this!"

"Be careful what you say. Since Elder Jia returned to the sect, he has been extremely reluctant to let us discuss his affairs on Penglai Immortal Island!"

"If you don't want to talk about it, then don't. I, Zhang Banqiao, am not afraid of Jia Chunqiu!"

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When the high-ranking cultivator from Penglai appeared, the elders of the Demon Sect, though saying they were not afraid, were actually somewhat uneasy.

Although what came was not a Nascent Soul cultivator, but a Golden Core cultivator like them.

However, there are differences between Golden Core cultivators.

Leaving aside the flourishing cultivation and arts of the Penglai Immortal Kingdom, the magical artifacts, puppets, armor, and talismans possessed by each individual are far beyond what they can compare to.

Even the person himself, stepping out of that nest-like house, with the three-colored crimson cloud above his head, would make all the demonic cultivator elders feel inferior.

The three colors of the cinnabar cloud represent the image of a third-grade golden elixir. A third-grade golden elixir not only has the potential to form a nascent soul, but its elixir power and magical power are also several times stronger than those of lower-grade golden elixir cultivators who have barely managed to form seventh, eighth, or even ninth-grade elixir.

In short, the guy who came was naked and didn't need any external aids; he could take on three or five of them by himself!

Gao Xiu of Penglai is both infuriating and hateful.

Elder Lust is both pitiful and tragic.

While the elders were wallowing in self-pity...

But then, from among the demonic cultivators, someone stepped into the sky on a cloud, heading straight to meet the Penglai sect member.

"The Venerable Cultivator of Penglai has arrived. The entire Demon Sect of the Desire Demon Sect apologizes for failing to properly welcome him. We beg your forgiveness!"

The sect leader of the Desire Demon Sect, Master Lijing, who had mastered the Third Grade Golden Treasure Mirror Underworld King Pill, also had a three-colored cloud of pills above his head. He bowed to the Penglai Sect member and said.

"I am Huang Song, greetings to Fellow Daoist Master. I have come uninvited, how dare I trouble you to welcome me? I only hope that I have not arrived too late and that I am still qualified to enter the Nascent Soul Cave for a look."

Huang Song had a handsome face and a very tall stature. He wore a third-tier Hongmeng Starry Sky Dharma Robe and a white jade dragon and phoenix belt around his waist. Although he was polite and well-mannered in his gestures and speech, his arrogance was still unmistakable to the ears of others.

qualifications?

It doesn't matter when you want to enter this Nascent Soul Cave today, as long as you have the power to make the Desire Demon Sect bow down and grant you entry.

Clearly, he felt that once he revealed his identity, even if the entire Desire Demon Sect were present, they would have to bow down and make way for him!

While arrogance and haughtiness are indeed annoying, Shi Lijing's expression changed slightly, but he still greeted him with a smile and respectfully welcomed him down.

The Huang family of Penglai, with two Nascent Soul cultivators, has been operating in the Penglai Immortal Kingdom for ten thousand years, with deep roots and a powerful presence. If the Desire Demon Immortal Kingdom wants to expand westward in the future, it really dares not offend this family too much.

Of course, he can be allowed to enter the cave, but he cannot be allowed to compete for the Nascent Soul Spirit Object!
Su Qing was filled with envy when she saw Huang Song standing alone among the demonic cultivators, looking calm, composed, and fearless.

He had seen many second-generation immortals, but neither Wang Junli, who died unjustly, nor Lin Fan, who died tragically, could compare to Huang Song.

Wang Junli's puppets were nothing more than a group of dog-headed giants that even Su Qing looked down upon.

Look at the puppets they're carrying! Those are second-tier, limit-level divine general-type puppets, the Golden Guards. Each one is decorated with five third-tier runes, making them definitely five-star general-level puppets.

Besides the puppet, his vehicle was a fourth-tier dwelling house containing an array and transplanted with spiritual veins. The robes he wore and the belt he wore were also the finest items that Wang Junli and Lin Fan never had before, even in their deaths. The horses pulling the carriage were imbued with the bloodline of a dragon, making them the envy of all who saw them.

"Fellow Daoist Su, if you really go into the cave with Yun'er later, if you have the chance, kill this person first, then kill the Joyful Old Demon!"

Just as Su Qing was marveling at how powerful, well-equipped, and formidable the top-tier second-generation immortals were,

Liu Yun'er suddenly spoke up, startling him.

He couldn't tell for a moment whether he was the one in the tiger's skin or Liu Yun'er was.

He's a tiger, at most he can only scare the Green Lion King. But Liu Yun'er is a tiger, she's not only a tiger to the Happy Old Demon, she's also a tiger to Huang Song!
"Isn't that unnecessary, Fellow Daoist Yun'er? When killing, you have to kill them one by one. We agreed to kill Old Demon Huanxi, so we should stick to it and not kill them one by one!"

"Fellow Daoist Su, are you afraid?"

"I'm not afraid, but I'd like to suggest that we let this scoundrel go for now and kill him later?"

"This man must be killed. He and I have a blood debt that has destroyed our family and wiped out our clan, a debt that cannot be washed away even by the waters of the Five Lakes and Three Rivers!"

"So despicable? Then I won't let him get away with it either. Fellow Daoist, you will lead the charge, and I will follow up from the sidelines. I will make this scoundrel pay!"

The witch has many enemies, and there are many powerful foes in the cave. Although Su Qing spoke confidently, he was already having second thoughts.

Are the Jiuli Dao patterns and the Celestial Master Dao patterns accurate?

He felt more and more that following the witch this time was like digging himself into a deeper and deeper hole.

"If I were given more time to refine more puppets, things might be better!"

Su Qing murmured softly.

“There’s still time. This cave can’t be broken in a short time!” Liu Yun’er said, turning her head.

"Didn't those demonic cultivators say that this cave would be destroyed within a day?" Su Qing asked doubtfully.

The Nascent Soul Cave is not a place that can be entered casually.

Aside from the strict condition that non-human cultivators are not allowed to enter,

Outside the cave, there are dozens of third-order formations, most of which are formed using runes and their power has remained strong for years.

However, it would take ordinary people a long time to break through these great formations. But the Demon Sect had made preparations for this cave early on. With formation-breaking masters working together with many other formation masters in the sect, they had already broken through eight or nine formations. They should be able to break through the cave soon.

If they hadn't thought they would be able to enter the cave soon, Huang Song, who had been hiding for who knows how long, would not have shown himself.

The old evil spirit of Yunshan, who has been lingering a hundred miles away, will not make any move!

The Old Evil of Yunshan has arrived.

All the Golden Core cultivators, Foundation Establishment cultivators, and second- or third-tier demon kings present could sense it.

In fact, there's no need to perceive it.

Because the old evil spirit of Yunshan did not hide or dodge at all, he exuded a monstrous evil aura that shook the heavens and the earth, and pressed down like a mountain. Centered on this Nascent Soul Cave, he formed a circular city wall that was thousands of feet high, trapping all the demons and cultivators in this hundred-mile area!

You are surrounded!
Anyone who gets any benefits from the cave will not escape!
This is the message that the Old Evil conveyed to everyone and all the demons!
The Desire Demon Sect seemed to have something to hold onto, and didn't seem to care much about the threat posed by the Old Evil.

Huang Song dared to come here alone, so he must have some means to deal with the old evil spirit.

The witch was now preoccupied with revenge and had no regard for the old evil spirit's thoughts.

So much so that the moment Lao Xie appeared, the most panicked people on the field were the group of demon beasts, as well as the Baiyun cultivators who were disguised as demon beasts among the demon beasts.

"Old Xie's here, is anyone going to do anything about it? Nobody's going to do anything about it, huh? If nobody's going to do anything about it, then I'm not going to do anything about it either!"

"260, are you sure you're right? How come we've gone around in circles and ended up surrounded by Old Evil again? Didn't we just run around for nothing?"

"Don't underestimate Brother 260; you can't imagine how amazing he is!"

"What are you talking about? I don't understand. What 260th brother? What White Cloud Immortal City?"

"Fellow Daoist, who are you?"

"I am the Great-Eared Demon King, I worship the Peng King, and I am in the business of intelligence. There is nothing in the Demon Kingdom that I cannot find out!"

"Fellow Daoist, you heard what we just said!"

"That's natural, you lot, you lot, no!"

"Pfft!"

"Quick, quick, put this big-eared monster into the storage bag!"

The cultivators hurriedly dealt with the strangely large-eared monster and became wary of speaking recklessly as before. After all, they were still among the monsters and if they were exposed, the monsters would devour them before Old Evil could even deal with them!
Su Qing glanced at the group of cultivators, then turned her attention back to what Liu Yun'er had just said.

"Fellow Daoist, are you saying that this cave is not yet ready to be revealed, and that there is a fourth-order formation inside, so we must wait half a month before we can enter?"

Did Master Tong tell you this news? Why didn't Master Tong tell me?

Su Qing asked doubtfully. Since the news was released by Old Daoist Tong, he didn't think it was fake. Although the old Daoist's divination method was not very reliable, he was still favored by the Heavenly Master Dao Mark on his body. If he really wanted to do it, he could actually figure out some tricks.

What puzzled him was that if he could tell the witch this news, why didn't he tell Su Qing? He had thought he got along well with this old Taoist!
"I paid for it!" Liu Yun'er said succinctly.

That makes sense!
Su Qing nodded and turned her gaze to the cave dwelling.

They saw a formation master from the Desire Demon Sect, sweating profusely, shaking his head at the formation inside, and then retreating.

Then I saw another formation master, defeated and looking utterly dejected.

Then came the formation-breaking masters, who showed respect to their disciples. Even the Joyful Old Demon, Huang Song of Penglai, and other high-ranking cultivators all stepped forward to fight.

They glanced inside the cave and all shook their heads in silence, sighing in disappointment.

"Can't get in? There's still a fourth-order formation that can't be broken. Are you telling us to wait here for another half month?"
"Let me see what's going on! You human cultivators are utterly useless! You're dragging your feet on a mere cave of the dead for ages!"

The red-faced green lion king, whose blood-red tiger claws had not yet faded from his face, panicked when he saw the old evil spirit of Yunshan appear.

It is true that it has a true king backing it. Normally, beings below the Nascent Soul stage can beat it, scold it, bully it, and ride it, but they will not kill it to avoid provoking the true king's revenge.

Even the old evil spirit of Yunshan might be wary of attacking it, but what if, what if the old evil spirit loses his mind?

His daughter is a wealthy man with a bright future, but he doesn't want to work too hard.

The tiger king's claws slapped it so hard that its white face turned red, and it also shattered its ambition. Now, it only wants to return to the demon kingdom as soon as possible, abide by its ancestral teachings, and live a peaceful and decadent life.

Upon hearing that it would have to wait another half month, it became anxious and stepped forward to push aside the cultivators blocking its way.

If this formation is incomprehensible and it's blocking the way, this cultivator is asking for a beating!

Unexpectedly, it was prying at the Huangsong Mountain in Penglai.

Huang Song was also furious at the fourth-order formation in the cave.

The emergence of a Nascent Soul cave is no small matter for the Penglai Sect.

However, because there are other important matters to be done within the sect, several Nascent Soul cultivators and fourth-level high-level cultivators have been held back.

That's how he got the opportunity to come here on behalf of the Penglai Immortal Kingdom.

He rushed as fast as he could, afraid of being late, but unexpectedly he arrived early!
If we wait another half month, who knows how many powerful figures will come here in the next half month?

Although the cultivation world of the Western Sea is dominated by the Penglai Immortal Kingdom, there are still quite a few ruthless individuals among them.

The evil cultivators of the Demon Tree Immortal Kingdom, the beast cultivators of the Fire Phoenix Immortal Kingdom, and the madmen of the Thousand Islands Kingdom!

He was alone here, and with the Desire Demon Sect already on his hands, dealing with another powerful enemy would distract him. If he failed to obtain the Five Elders' Dao Patterns, his clan would surely blame him!

Annoying! Annoying! Annoying!
Just when he was feeling annoyed, a red-faced lion demon dared to poke at him, and the words he uttered were not very clean!

Huang Song could not tolerate this. With a swift movement, he imprisoned the red-faced green lion king.

Immediately, two more Golden Guards stepped out from behind him and slapped the Lion King several times with great force and speed, leaving him with torn flesh.

Everything happened too suddenly, and the Green Lion King was caught off guard. Before he could even process what was happening, he was beaten up a second time in front of the beast clan and countless underlings!

"Misunderstanding, misunderstanding, Fellow Daoist Huang, please calm down. Brother Green Lion did not mean to offend you. It was just that it was anxious to break the formation and wanted to see if it could help you human cultivators!"

When Huang Song unleashed his "Mountain and Sea Seal" technique and gave the Green Lion King a sound beating, the demonic cultivators, beast kings, and monsters were still in shock.

The fierce tiger king, who had just beaten the green lion king, was the first to step forward. Its tiger might shook the weak point of the mountain and sea spiritual power, causing Huang Song to look at it in surprise and watch it take the green lion king away.

Then they saw the Tiger King leading the rotten-faced Green Lion King into the herd of beasts.

The Yellow Leopard King, the Demon Lizard King, the Black Bear King, and other beast demon kings were all somewhat puzzled.

Especially the Yellow Leopard King. Just now, it hid among the beasts and watched the Fierce Tiger King and the Fire Phoenix King whispering to each other. It must have made up countless rumors about the two of them. Since it was with the Green Lion King, it wasn't afraid that the Tiger King would cause it any trouble.

But what's going on now? How did the two demon kings, who were just fighting to the death, become friends?
(End of this chapter)