Tang Xiong transformed into a streak of light and flew underground.
Ning Fan's eyes were filled with contemplation. Moments later, he flicked his sleeve and disappeared from the palace with Qing Dai.
In the next moment, the two of them appeared outside the treasury that was three million meters underground.
The underground was extremely spacious, and there was a huge treasury there.
The protective formation light of the treasury was not activated. Perhaps it was because Old Monster Fusang was here and there was no need to activate it.
At this moment, Goumang Monarch Tang Xiong was standing respectfully behind Old Monster Fusang. He had the attitude of a junior and no longer had the arrogance of a monarch.
Old Demon Fusang was dressed in a black robe. He stood with his hands behind his back. His white hair reached the ground, and his white eyebrows were white without a beard.
His eyes narrowed and met with Ning Fan's gaze. Then, he quietly released his aura, covering the entire underground space.
That was the aura force of a Void Fragmentation Realm expert! All cultivators below the Void Fragmentation Realm are ants!
Ning Fan did not avoid Old Demon Fu Sang's gaze at all. Instead, he looked him in the eye.
An invisible aura spread out between the two of them.
Tang Xiong was a Great Void Stage cultivator, but under the pressure of the two's auras, he felt suffocated. After taking a few steps back, he felt that his breathing had become smoother.
Qing Dai was just a Void Glimpse Stage cultivator. How could she withstand the aura force of a Void Fragmentation Realm expert?
Her hands trembled slightly. This was the first time she felt the aura force of a Void Fragmentation Realm old monster at such a close distance …
Very strong, terrifyingly strong … In front of a Void Fragmentation cultivator, she was just an ant that couldn't even breathe …
In his Dantian, the medicine soul was shivering!
Within his head, his sea of consciousness was trembling and on the verge of collapse!
She felt that it was getting harder and harder to breathe. She was almost blown away by Old Monster Fusang's aura.
However, she had always been stubborn. She refused to yield in front of a Void Fragmentation Realm old monster. She was not willing to retreat like Tang Xiong.
"We mustn't be afraid … My Ming Luo Clan still has a Void Fragmentation Realm enemy. His name is Wan Changkong and he is the strongest puppet master in the Tree World … One day, I will represent the Ming Luo Clan to take revenge on that Wan Changkong. If I'm afraid of the Void Fragmentation aura here, what qualifications do I have to stand in front of Wan Changkong … I can't be afraid … "
Qing Dai bit her lips and tried hard to suppress the panic in her heart. Her face gradually turned pale, as if her lungs were injured by the momentum.
Even so, she did not want to retreat or escape …
Being weak wasn't scary. What was scary was not having the determination to defeat the strong.
Just as her demon soul was about to be injured by the Void Fragmentation Realm aura force, a gentle voice entered her ears. Then, the Void Fragmentation Realm aura force that oppressed her to the point where she found it hard to breathe slowly dissipated.
"Don't be afraid."
Ning Fan turned around and smiled. He gently flicked his sleeves and clenched his five fingers, crushing the aura force that was suppressing Qing Dai.
With Ning Fan's protection, Qing Dai's discomfort gradually disappeared. She said to Ning Fan with half gratitude and half apology. "I'm sorry … it's all because of me …"
She knew that Ning Fan was secretly competing with Old Demon Fusang in terms of aura force.
She knew that because she refused to retreat, Ning Fan had no choice but to protect her.
However, because Ning Fan took the initiative to attack, he was at a disadvantage in this battle of aura.
Qing Dai blamed herself very much. If she had obediently retreated a little, Ning Fan would not have lost because of her.
"It's just a small matter, don't worry about it."
Ning Fan smiled disapprovingly. He turned around and looked at Old Demon Fusang again.
To him, a victory or defeat that did not matter much was not worth worrying about.
"Little girl, you're not bad. Your aptitude might not be the best but it's very commendable that you have a Dao Heart that is not afraid of strong opponents. I didn't expect that the Ming Luo Clan could still have such a descendant. It's really rare. More than one hundred thousand years ago, I was just a Void Pierce Stage cultivator. I could be considered as a good friend of the high priest of the Ming Luo Clan. You're also considered as my junior. This jade slip was obtained by me in the past. Now, I'm giving it to you as a return to its rightful owner. "
Old Demon Fusang chuckled and gave Qing Dai a satisfied smile.
He reached his hand into his sleeve and took out a damaged jade slip. He flicked his finger and tossed it to Qing Dai.
Ning Fan waved his hand and stopped the jade slip on Qing Dai's behalf. He scanned the contents of the jade slip with his spirit sense and revealed a strange expression. Then, he passed the jade slip to Qing Dai. "This is a gift from Senior Fusang. Just accept it."
"Oh."
Qing Dai nodded obediently. She received the jade slip and scanned it with her spirit sense.
At first, she did not show any reaction. However, the more she read the contents of the jade slip, the more surprised she became. In the end, she actually bowed to Old Demon Fusang with gratitude.
"Thank you for giving me this jade slip, Senior!"
This jade slip recorded dozens of lost secret techniques of the Ming Luo Clan. Old Demon Fusang obtained them from the Ming Luo Clan when he was young.
At that time, he was the clan leader of the Ming Luo Clan and had a good relationship with the Ming Luo Clan. Both clans had given each other many secret techniques.
During the calamity ten thousand years ago, not only did the experts of the Ming Luo Clan die, but many of the clan's secret technique jade slips were also destroyed. Many of the secret techniques were lost.
The jade slip that Old Demon Fusang gave to Qing Dai was extremely significant to the Ming Luo Clan. Qing Dai was naturally very grateful.
"Hehe. You're welcome. The Ming Luo Clan and the Ming Luo Clan have been on good terms for generations. It's only natural for them to return the secret techniques."
What he said was just for show.
Perhaps when the Ming Luo Clan was at its peak, the two clans were indeed on good terms.
However, as the Ming Luo Clan declined, the Ming Luo Clan no longer maintained a good relationship with them.
Otherwise, why would Tang Xiong use the ten Ming Luo puppets as the reward for the mission? Why didn't he directly return the puppets to the Ming Luo Clan?
Otherwise, why didn't Old Demon Fusang return the jade slip earlier or later? Why did he only return the jade slip after Ning Fan appeared?
Ning Fan, of course, would not be intimidated by such polite words. He could tell that the reason why Old Demon Fusang showed goodwill to Qing Dai and the Ming Luo Clan was actually because of him.
Old Demon Fusang has a favor to ask of me … Ning Fan thought to himself.
It was human nature to flatter the strong and belittle the weak. There was nothing wrong with the Ming Luo Clan not continuing to maintain a good relationship with the Ming Luo Clan when the Ming Luo Clan declined.
In the cultivation world, the relationship between two clans was simply a matter of interests.
If the forces of the two clans were not on the same level, they naturally would not have any interactions.
Ning Fan did not have any prejudice against Old Demon Fusang. He was just very curious about what exactly the old demon needed his help with.
If it's really what he guessed, he certainly could not help him …
"Fellow Daoist Lu killed two Guiyuan Tree Kings on your own. Such strength really surprised me … I heard from Tang Xiong that your baleful qi is extremely terrifying. Moreover, Tang Xiong felt that you have killed Void Fragmentation Realm cultivators before … Hehe. I wonder if I have the honor to witness your baleful qi?" Old Demon Fusang's tone was very polite.
Ning Fan thought to himself. It was impossible for a Void Fragmentation Realm old monster to show goodwill to a Void Refinement Realm cultivator for no reason.
The reason why Old Demon Fusang was so polite to him was probably because he heard about Ning Fan's monstrous baleful qi from Tang Xiong.
After that, when he saw that Ning Fan had really killed two tree kings and returned, he started to respect him and treated him as a peer. Moreover, he had something to ask of him.
Ning Fan could not figure out Old Demon Fusang's thoughts. Thus, he avoided the topic of baleful qi and said with a smile, "Senior, you don't look too good …"
As soon as he heard Ning Fan's words, Old Demon Fusang's expression suddenly changed. Then, he revealed a bitter smile. "Fellow Daoist, you have a good eyesight. I'm sure you can tell that I don't have long to live. That's why I have something to ask of you. "
"I can't help you with this matter. Life and death are determined by fate. It can't be forced! "Ning Fan shook his head and said.
"This is not what I'm asking for …" Old Demon Fusang originally did not plan to ask Ning Fan for help with this matter. However, when he heard Ning Fan say 'life and death are determined by fate', he still felt a little sad and sorrowful.
Qing Dai wore a puzzled look. She did not know what the two of them were talking about.
Tang Xiong, on the other hand, knew what the two of them were talking about. However, he did not interrupt them.
"Oh? I wonder what Senior Fusang wants my help with. If it's within my capabilities, I can help you. "
Ning Fan was greatly surprised.
He could tell that Old Demon Fusang was already a person who was on the verge of death. The reason why he was on the verge of death was because his lifespan had reached its end.
Old Demon Fusang's bone age had already exceeded one hundred and ten thousand years. It had long surpassed the upper limit of a Void Fragmentation Realm cultivator's bone age.
One hundred thousand years ago, Old Demon Fusang was already a Void Pierce Stage cultivator.
One hundred thousand years later, he was already at the end of his lifespan. However, his cultivation base was still at the First Heavenly Layer of the Void Fragmentation Realm. He no longer had the chance to become an immortal in this lifetime.
At first, Ning Fan thought that what Old Demon Fusang wanted was related to extending his lifespan. That was why he said that he could not help him.
Obviously, Old Demon Fusang had already consumed all the heavenly ingredients and earthly treasures that could extend his lifespan. His lifespan could no longer be prolonged.
According to Ning Fan's estimation, Old Demon Fusang would definitely die after ten years.
Since Old Demon Fusang did not want to extend his lifespan, Ning Fan wondered what he wanted.
"* Sigh * The thing that I want is not a difficult thing for Fellow Daoist. Moreover, it will be quite beneficial to Fellow Daoist … Tang Xiong, go to the treasure vault and take out Fellow Daoist Lu's reward."
Old Demon Fusang asked Tang Xiong to take out the reward halfway through his sentence. It was obvious that he wanted to send Tang Xiong away. He did not want Tang Xiong to hear what he wanted to say after that.
Ning Fan understood his intention and smiled at Qing Dai. "You go back to the palace first. I have something to discuss with Senior Fusang here."
Qing Dai was not stupid. She knew that the matter that the two of them were talking about must be extremely important. She nodded obediently and returned to the palace on the ground alone.
However, before she left, she secretly transmitted her voice to Ning Fan and reminded him. "Be careful. Don't anger Senior Fusang …"
Qing Dai was worried that Ning Fan would be too arrogant and say something that would anger Old Demon Fusang and get hurt by him.
After all, when Ning Fan was competing for the mission, he acted like an emperor and did not allow anyone to take away his mission. It left a bad impression on Qing Dai.
In Qing Dai's impression, Ning Fan sometimes liked to stir up trouble …
Ning Fan could not help but chuckle and shake his head. He did not expect that Qing Dai would care about him and worry that he would be hurt by Old Demon Fusang.
To be honest, when Ning Fan first saw Old Demon Fusang, he was not afraid of him at all even though he was a Void Fragmentation Realm cultivator.
Old Demon Fusang only had ten years of lifespan left. If he dares to attack Ning Fan, Ning Fan would only need to use the Mutual Death Technique and sacrifice a hundred years of his lifespan to take away all the remaining lifespan of Old Demon Fusang, killing him on the spot …
His safety was not a problem. What he was more concerned about was what Old Demon Fusang wanted to say next.
"I have a request and I hope Fellow Daoist can agree to it!" After the unrelated people left, Old Demon Fusang suddenly cupped his fists and pleaded to Ning Fan seriously.
In his entire life, he had been unscrupulous and killed people like scything flax. He had never asked anyone for help.
If it was not related to the rise and fall of the Fusang Clan, he would never lower his head to a junior …
"Senior, tell me about your request first." Ning Fan naturally would not agree to it without understanding the ins and outs of the matter.
Old Demon Fusang sighed deeply and said with a bitter smile, "Fellow Daoist, how many years do you think I can live?"
"Ten years at most."
"That's right. I only have ten years left. After ten years, I will definitely die. This is fate and it cannot be forced … I'm not afraid of death. I'm just afraid that after I die, the Fusang Clan will gradually decline …"
"Senior, you must be joking. Even after you pass away, the Fusang Clan will still be a large clan in the Tree World. Fellow Daoist Tang Xiong is the current clan leader of the Fusang Clan. He is a dignified Absolute Void Stage cultivator. How can a clan that has an Absolute Void Stage cultivator decline? "
Ning Fan shook his head disapprovingly. The reason why the Ming Luo Clan declined was because all the Void Refinement Realm cultivators in the clan died during the calamity ten thousand years ago.
The Fusang Clan had an Absolute Void Stage cultivator. Even if their Void Fragmentation Realm old ancestor passes away, they would still be a large clan in the Tree World. How could they decline?
"Fellow Daoist, you might not know this … Do you know what is my identity in the Bamboo Palace of the Eastern Tree Sea?"
"I heard that Senior is one of the eight elders of the bamboo forest in the Eastern Tree Sea. You're the eighth elder of the Bamboo Palace." Ning Fan answered.
"That's right. I'm the eighth elder of the Bamboo Palace. I'm a subordinate of the Bamboo Sovereign. The branch of the Bamboo Palace that I'm in charge of is called the Evil Bamboo Palace. My lifespan is coming to an end. Before I die, I want to recommend you to the Bamboo Sovereign and let you become the eighth elder of the Bamboo Palace. What do you think? "
"Senior, you must be joking. The elders of the Bamboo Palace are all Void Fragmentation Realm cultivators. How can I become one of the eight elders of the Bamboo Forest …"
Just as Ning Fan was about to decline the offer, he was interrupted by Old Demon Fusang.
"I heard that Fellow Daoist is purchasing the Divine Tree Fruits. I suppose it's to improve your intent realm cultivation base?" Old Demon Fusang suddenly changed the topic.
"Oh? Senior's information network is really fast. "Ning Fan was stunned for a moment and then understood. Whatever he had bought in Baiyi City, he would not be able to hide it from Old Demon Fusang.
"Fellow Daoist Lu, may I ask what grade your intent realm is at? If the last seven grades are enough, this old man won't say anything more. If Fellow Daoist is pursuing Second Grade or even First Grade, then you must consider this old man's suggestion! "
"I intend to recommend you as the Eighth Elder of the Bamboo Hall. If Fellow Daoist can really pass the Bamboo Emperor's test and become the Eighth Elder of the Bamboo Palace, Fellow Daoist will receive a great benefit … Becoming the Eighth Elder of the Bamboo Palace, you will receive many rewards, including ten Ancestral Tree Fruits! "
"My Eastern Forest Sea is rich in Tree God Fruit. The Tree God Fruit has the medicinal effect of raising one's intent level, but it can only raise a cultivator's intent level to the third grade. After one's Concepts reach the third grade, consuming the Tree God Fruit is useless. Only by consuming the Tree Ancestor Fruit can one increase their Concepts cultivation! "
"If Fellow Daoist's comprehension realm reaches the third grade, then after eating ten Ancestral Tree Fruits, your comprehension realm will break through to the second grade!"
Ning Fan's expression was as calm as still water, but his heart was slightly moved.
The Tree Ancestor Fruit … If he wants to break through to the first grade of Rain Intent, this item is definitely a must …
However, must he become the Eighth Elder of the Bamboo Palace in order to obtain the Tree Ancestor Fruit?
(Third update) (To be continued.)
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