The Wandering Immortal

Chapter 82 The Great Demon in Transformation
After Jiang Yuan was injured in an accident, he did not show up for two months. Cui Qinghe could not explain it either, which made Shen Wangzhi very anxious.

Upon finally seeing Jiang Yuan emerge, Shen Wangzhi quickly expressed his concern, "Brother, you've been cultivating too diligently. You should relax a little!"

Jiang Yuan could only brush it off by saying that there had been a slight mishap while cultivating the Divine Soul Technique, and Shen Wangzhi didn't ask any further questions.

They were all Golden Core cultivators, and their divine sense space and soul cultivation were their greatest secrets, which they would not easily reveal even to their Daoist partners.

After a few days of rest, Jiang Yuan and Cui Qinghe said they wanted to go on a trip. Shen Wangzhi couldn't stop them. Even he and Liu Caiwei wanted to go on a trip, so they had to take turns.

Jiang Yuan and Cui Qinghe also said goodbye to Lao Lu and Jing Xuan, and then drifted away from the island.

Jiang Yuan didn't have any specific goals; he just wanted to wander around, explore, and try his luck.

I did push myself too hard before. No matter how much I struggle, it's impossible to escape Venus's pursuit. I might as well live a carefree and happy life for a few years.

Explore this beautiful land and see all its wonders; this has always been Jiang Yuan's greatest wish in this blessed land of paradise.

It is estimated that the fighting in Luofu Mountain and Laoshan Mountain was not over yet, so instead of returning to the mainland from the east, they went around to the south and landed near the Shiwan Mountains.

Jiang Yuan heard that there were many powerful demons in the Ten Thousand Mountains who had transformed into human form, and that they had all formed their own forces, so they should not be provoked easily.

Therefore, he kept a low profile, suppressing his cultivation to the early stage of Foundation Establishment, and never touched any demonic beasts except for picking a few medicinal herbs.

The reason for risking everything to visit the Ten Thousand Mountains is that there are very few human cultivators here, and many medicinal herbs are not needed by demonic beasts, so the chance of encountering thousand-year-old medicinal herbs is much greater than in other places.

After transforming into human form, demonic beasts can also cultivate human techniques, but they still don't know much about Taoist arts, so they might leave behind some valuable items.

Since arriving at the Ten Thousand Mountains, Qinghe rarely flew through the air and couldn't see the whole picture. She was also curious, having heard Jingxuan mention this place a long time ago. "Just how big is the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

Jiang Yuan wasn't too sure either, he had only heard some legends. "100,000 is just an exaggeration. I've heard there are more than 200 peaks. It's also possible that there are hidden caves and secret realms. Otherwise, the demon race might have been wiped out by the human race long ago."

"Aren't monsters supposed to eat people? How can the human race allow them to dominate a region?"

"As Buddhism says, all beings are equal. Humans are the ones who can cultivate and attain enlightenment the easiest way, but there are also demons who ascend to the heavens to become immortals."

"Weren't all the great demons we encountered at sea ferocious and tyrannical?"

"Those can't be considered great demons. Only those that can transform into human form can be considered great demons. It takes hundreds of years for demons to develop intelligence, and even the eighth level of transformation requires thousands of years of cultivation. It's normal for them to have some bestial instincts before that. Once demons transform into human form, they are easier to get along with than humans. They keep their promises and never go back on their word."

As Qinghe was pondering this, she heard a strange voice, "You're not being honest, junior!"

Jiang Yuan was startled. He looked up and saw a beautiful woman in white standing on a hillside not far away.

Jiang Yuan could sense a faint demonic aura with his divine sense, but he couldn't discern her cultivation level. She was undoubtedly a powerful demon in human form. He didn't even have time to run away, so he could only bow and say, "What this junior has said is all true. How can you teach me, senior?"

The beautiful woman sneered, "How old are you? How could you have ever seen a demon in human form? And how could you know that demons can truly ascend to the heavens?"

Jiang Yuan broke out in a cold sweat, but could only pretend to be calm. "Fortunately, I have good teachers and helpful friends, and I have also read a few books."

Qinghe noticed that her husband had never been so nervous before. He tried to summon the Azure Fox Bow, but found that he could not use his spiritual power. When did she control him?

"You keep saying that demons are easier to get along with than humans, yet you're already shrouded in malevolent energy and have killed countless demons. Aren't you just being hypocritical?"

Jiang Yuan swallowed hard, his throat dry. "The path of cultivation is about defying fate. Although I have killed demons for their cores, I never indiscriminately kill the weak!"

"What a fine way to defy fate! What brings you two to the Ten Thousand Mountains?"

"Of course, I travel the world to broaden my horizons." The beautiful woman could tell that both of them were at the Golden Core stage, the girl's cultivation slightly higher, but still only at the mid-Golden Core stage. Her mind was clear, and she was not a malicious person. Although the boy was only at the early Golden Core stage, his mind was obscured, clearly indicating that he had cultivated some special technique, but his temperament was quite good.

"Very well, considering that neither of you has committed any acts of killing since entering the mountain, do not linger here. Now go!"

Before Jiang Yuan could speak, the beautiful woman had vanished without a trace.

Qinghe then felt her spiritual power recover. She didn't dare to ask any questions and just followed Jiang Yuan, trying to leave the mountain in a hurry.

After walking five miles, they heard a sweet, delicate voice again, "That handsome young man!"

Jiang Yuan turned around and saw a bewitching woman gracefully approaching. He quickly cupped his hands and replied, "Did the fairy call for me?"

"Hehe, fairies? No wonder Madam spared you, you have such sweet tongues!"

Qinghe could tell that this fox-like woman was also a transformed demon, at least at level eight.

Jiang Yuan had no choice but to continue feigning innocence, "What advice does the fairy have for me?"

The seductive woman tossed out a wooden plaque, saying, "This is a life-saving token given to you by my wife; otherwise, you wouldn't have made it out of the Hundred Thousand Mountains."

Jiang Yuan reached out and took it. "May I ask how your wife is addressed?"

"How dare you inquire about the lady's name? If the great demon makes things difficult for you, just take out this token and say that it was given to you by Lady Bai, and your life will be spared."

As the monster spoke, it scrutinized Jiang Yuan closely, its mouth practically watering, but it didn't bother to give Qing He a second glance.

"Thank you for your protection, Madam. May I ask how I should address you, Fairy?"

The seductive woman didn't respond, pretending Qinghe didn't exist. Her figure was delicate and boneless as she circled around Jiang Yuan, sniffing his scent.

"Hehe, I've never seen such a beautiful person before. Which female demon would be willing to eat you? But you, little lady, are a different story. Those clumsy fools love to eat such beautiful women raw!"

Before she finished speaking, the woman suddenly vanished, leaving only a fragrant breeze and a voice that echoed from afar, "My name is Qingxi, the 'Xi' in 'stream'."

Jiang Yuan felt a little relieved. Thank goodness, having this plaque probably meant everything was alright.

I had only heard that there were many powerful demons that could transform into human form in the Ten Thousand Mountains, but I have encountered two in just a short time. It seems that the Ten Thousand Mountains are not simple!

The Ten Thousand Mountains indeed only have more than two hundred peaks, and the demon race mainly occupies the seventy-two main peaks.

The beautiful woman in white mentioned earlier was Bai Yuxia, the master of Phoenix Mountain. Her true form was a blue phoenix, which is said to be a type of phoenix.

Among the phoenix clan, those with golden wings are called Feng, and those with blue wings are called Luan. However, this particular Luan was entirely white except for three blue feathers on the back of its head. Thus, it gave itself the name Bai Yuxia, meaning "flawed white jade," lamenting its impure bloodline and the difficulty of attaining the Great Dao.

Bai Yuxia had cultivated for over eight thousand years and had already broken through to the tenth level of the demon race. Her supernatural powers far surpassed those of a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, yet she was unable to advance to the Divine Transformation stage. Naturally, she had no way to ascend to immortality, and her lifespan was nearing its end, causing her great sorrow.

One day, he suddenly received a divine revelation that an immortal might descend upon Phoenix Mountain. Therefore, he would often stroll at the foot of the mountain, waiting for his destined encounter with the immortal.

Bai Yuxia naturally didn't think Jiang Yuan was the so-called "destined immortality," but she thought the kid had a good character.

Human cultivators have always held prejudices against demons, and the winged race is even called "flat beasts." Jiang Yuan's words, "Demons are easier to get along with than humans," deeply moved Bai Yuxia.

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