Chapter 763 - 365: Harvesting the Demon Soul and Contacting Nangong Huan

Chapter 763: Chapter 365: Harvesting the Demon Soul and Contacting Nangong Huan

However, it is precisely because of this that he believes even more.

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After re-entering the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, Wen Jiu instructed the Lord of Celestial Demons to hide fifteen thousand miles away from him.

Fifteen thousand miles, even if a Late Stage of Golden Core cultivator’s divine sense is strong, it’s impossible to probe such a distance.

Thus, absolute safety can be maintained.

"When I need you to act, I will communicate with you through Divine Sense Communication." With these words, Wen Jiu turned into a streak of light and left.

The Lord of Celestial Demons sighed, glanced back outside the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, and looked again at the indelible Corpse Qi Mark, finally accepting the fact—he could not escape the fate of serving others.

After expressing his sentiments, as the Lord of Celestial Demons looked around at the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, which had completely transformed into a Demon Realm, he felt a growing concern.

But upon considering that the strength of the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor had already reached the Golden Core Perfection Level, perhaps the Branch Master of the Dark Altar lineage, Anchaosheng, was no match, his heart felt a lot more settled.

Yet thinking of the image and strength of the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor in the eyes of the Dark Altar Demon Cultivators, he couldn’t help but sigh.

This Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor is truly good at hiding.

Despite possessing strength on par with the Domain Lord of the West Mountain Floating Domain, he has always concealed himself within the Lu Family.

If it weren’t for the Lu Family facing a life-and-death crisis, it’s likely that the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor would still be lurking in the shadows.

Anchaosheng is probably in for a tough time this time.

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Central area of the Celestial Yin Mountain Range.

In the dense forest where demonic qi blots out the sun.

Nangong Huan and Gu Qinghe were protecting a green lamp as they advanced. Wherever the light of the green lamp fell, the demonic qi retreated, and it continued to flow calmly as if they weren’t even there, corroding the land beneath.

Even when passing by monsters transformed into demons by the demonic qi, the creatures seemed not to see them. If someone were to overlook the path they walked, they would also see nothing. Even the demon pill wouldn’t change the outcome.

Within the light of the green lamp, Gu Qinghe chuckled, "I didn’t expect Fellow Daoist Nangong to have such a treasure, the Tier Three Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, Clear Hidden Spirit Lamp. Without an Artifact Breaking Technique, unless face-to-face, even Anchaosheng wouldn’t notice our tracks."

"If it weren’t for the demon realm spreading too fiercely, unexpectedly, and the giant array of the mountain range already collapsing, this Clear Hidden Spirit Lamp would surely protect us all the way to the depths of the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, reaching the True Spirit Demon Tree’s location unnoticed." Nangong Huan lamented, yet despite this, his face remained unflustered.

Gu Qinghe spoke again, "Should we contact the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor again, having one more person is an extra strength. Although the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor lost his External Golden Core, his cultivation is still Late Stage of Golden Core."

"Tried multiple sound transmissions, still no response. Maybe he’s been scared by the Lord of Celestial Demons and doesn’t dare to come out, nor cooperate with me anymore. But it doesn’t matter, he can’t leave the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, after bumping his head a few times, or being targeted by demon cultivators, he will naturally contact me again." Nangong Huan confidently responded.

Gu Qinghe nodded, not saying more.

At this moment, the communication stone in Nangong Huan’s storage bag stirred. Seeing that it was the communication stone with a response from the Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor, the corner of Nangong Huan’s mouth curled with a pleased smile, "See, what did I say? He eventually reached out. Most likely, he’s already bruised and battered at the edge of the Celestial Yin Mountain Range, maybe even his tumultuous break has been sensed by the Dark Altar demon cultivators."

"Let him cool off a bit?"

Gu Qinghe asked.

Nangong Huan shook his head, "Naturally not, both you and I need him to take action to deal with and attract the Dark Altar lineage’s demon cultivators."

"I’m worried he won’t be willing."

"Whether he’s willing or not, he has to be. Without our help, he can only be trapped in the Celestial Yin Mountain Range to die. If he tries to escape at the last minute, it will ruin our plans. In that case, we’ll need Gu Si Ming to put on a show with him," Nangong Huan said with certainty.

"Of course." Gu Qinghe laughed.

Nangong Huan took out the communication stone, speaking with a concerned tone, "Fellow Daoist Lu, finally there’s news from you. Yesterday, Deng Lai communicated saying that the Lord of Celestial Demons wanted to perish together with you, which truly shocked me."

"Don’t mention it. I survived by luck, but I’m also quite injured." Wen Jiu, controlling the East Spring Undying Bone, responded.

"How is it now?"

"Recovered most of it."

Upon hearing the "Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor’s" response, Nangong Huan secretly smiled, becoming increasingly assured of his suspicion.

What kind of injuries can heal so significantly in just a day or two? Just as he suspected, he had a "bruising encounter" at the edge of the Celestial Yin Mountain Range.

"That’s good." Nangong Huan adjusted his tone, "Fellow Daoist Lu, would you be willing to come and lend a hand now? Gu Si Ming from the Spirit Control Department and I have found a method to resolve the demon cultivators here. We could directly invade their lair and settle the matter."

Upon hearing this, Wen Jiu found it amusing; if it were an ordinary Late Stage of Golden Core cultivator, they might have gotten deceived.

After all, who among ordinary Golden Cores knows about the True Spirit Demon Tree?

"Okay." Wen Jiu didn’t answer too quickly, for it seemed unrealistic, "However, just the Celestial Yin Food Seed isn’t enough."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, even with the Celestial Yin Food Seed, you still find it lacking? Perhaps you’re being too greedy." Although he said these reproachful words, Nangong Huan was smiling. It seemed that the External Golden Core was indeed destroyed; otherwise, why would he ask for more things?

Wen Jiu, controlling the East Spring Undying Bone, responded with a determined tone, even tinged with urgency, "I suffered considerable losses guarding the main array eye. If you don’t agree, there’s no possibility of further cooperation."

"But I’m truly out of resources." Listening to "Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor’s" words, Nangong Huan glanced at Gu Qinghe, watching as Gu Qinghe stroked his beard with a squint-eyed smile, yet secretly communicated with Divine Sense Communication.

"Somewhat anxious, but not frantic; it seems this Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor still has a method to cultivate an External Golden Core again."

Upon hearing this, Nangong Huan’s eyes narrowed, nodding in deep agreement, exchanging a knowing glance.

Both nodded without needing words.

Soon, "Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor" transmitted, "No need for a Celestial Yin Food Seed, just Corpse Nourishing Items will suffice."

"Fellow Daoist Lu, shall we meet to discuss further?"

"Alright."

Nangong Huan immediately used a coded message to inform the meeting place.

After storing the communication stone, Nangong Huan glanced again at the nearby Gu Qinghe, "Gu Si Ming, do you have any way?"

"I have a Soul-locking Magical Artifact that can forcibly lock a cultivator’s soul. Then, with your Spirit Suppressing General using a Soul-Searching Secret Technique, I doubt we can’t find the cultivation method for External Golden Core." Gu Qinghe laughed suddenly, "If you can’t find a second True Spirit Demon Tree Seed this time, you can give me the External Golden Core cultivation method instead."

"Gu Si Ming, you truly know how to drive a hard bargain. There have been less than a handful of External Golden Core cultivators in the West Mountain Floating Domain over the past few centuries, and none have cultivated it to the Middle Stage of Golden Core.

Moreover, the External Golden Core is an excellent means for a second cultivation. If Lin Yingyun Mountain had an External Golden Core, he wouldn’t have fought to the death with Longteng Liyi, ending up tragically. This Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor must have a unique method to cultivate it; if we obtain it, there’s a great chance of success. Wanting to monopolize it might be too much?" Nangong Huan asked coldly.

Gu Qinghe squinted with a smile, "An External Golden Core is ultimately just a protective means, but can it compare to a True Spirit Demon Tree? This trip, I can’t just be a bystander and gain nothing, right?"

"Rest assured, there will be a second True Spirit Demon Tree Seed. If not, I’ll take back a True Spirit Demon Tree and personally cultivate a second seed for Gu Si Ming." Nangong Huan vowed with certainty.

Gu Qinghe stroked his beard and sighed, "You really know how to budget. Yet, for a Daoist to have a method to cultivate a True Spirit Demon Tree Seed shows considerable fortune. Such luck truly makes this old man envious."

Nangong Huan responded with a laugh, not engaging further in conversation.

Beside him, Gu Qinghe let out an awkward chuckle and also fell silent.

The next day.

A startled swan streaked across thousands of miles, compressing the forest toward the location of Nangong Huan and Gu Qinghe.

Capturing it with his divine sense, Nangong Huan immediately stood up, "The Lu Family’s Corpse Ancestor has entered the range of my divine sense."

"Finally here."

Gu Qinghe also stood up, a cold smile forming at the corner of his mouth.