Li Qingshan smiled and said, "My assistance is very impressive. The Clam King of Mirage Sea ascended as soon as she saw me, and the Banyan Tree King became a god not long ago. You've found the right person to look for me!"
"Hehe, I believe so. Do you know the Soaring Locust King?" The Golden Cicada Spirit King asked.
"Who in Qingzhou doesn't know?"
"I have a deep grudge against him. When I transcend the tribulation and ascend, he will definitely come to ruin it. I need you to protect me."
"You two have a grudge!"
Li Qingshan was very perplexed. The Golden Cicada Spirit King and the Soaring Locust King were both Daemon Kings of the Seventy-two Paths, and they were both insects, so why would there be grievances between them? And even if there was a grudge between them, with the cautiousness of the Flying Locust King, he would not take the risk! He had humiliated the Soaring Locust King in the prefectural city of Clear River, yet the Golden Cicada Spirit King did not come in person for revenge. The Golden Cicada Spirit King was one of the peak Daemon Kings of the nine provinces.
"You might not know, but we were originally good friends. His imprisonment in the Demon Suppression hall of the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga was all my scheme."
The baby-like voice of the Golden Cicada Spirit King drifted, as if he was recalling the distant past.
"Betrayal!"
Li Qingshan finally understood. No wonder the Golden Cicada Spirit King was so sure that the Soaring Locust King would come to sabotage his plan. This hatred was as deep as the mountains and as deep as the seas. If he was the Soaring Locust King and had been suppressed for thousands of years, he would not have been able to tolerate the people who betrayed him and ascended to the Heavenly Realm so easily. Even if he knew the dangers involved, he would not have been able to tolerate it. He would definitely have tried to stop them!
Compared to that, being insulted and killing a few clones wasn't a big deal at all.
"That's right, I was the one who tricked him into the Demon Suppression Hall."
"Afterwards, your identity was exposed, and you were expelled from the monastery?"
"Yes."
"Why bother?" Li Qingshan frowned. If he had not been expelled by the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga, the Golden Cicada Spirit King would have been able to learn the Chant of Deva-Nāga. Perhaps he would have undergone the tribulation and ascended a long time ago.
"I have no other choice." The Golden Cicada Spirit King sighed, but his mind was as firm as ever. Even if he had to choose again, it would still be the same.
"Since that's the case, why don't you go to another place to undergo the tribulation? Aren't you friends with the Tree King? With him watching over you in the Mist province, even the Soaring Locust King can't stand you. "
"I had no choice."
"Why?"
"Because I am a Buddhist disciple. I cannot allow him to slaughter the common people."
"More important than jumping out of the well?"
Li Qingshan looked surprised. Twice he gambled on his path of cultivation. She didn't hesitate to betray her good friend just to stop him from slaughtering the humans. This was a great love that transcended race. Even human cultivators would not risk their lives to fight the Locust King for the sake of mortals!
"You don't have to think so highly of me. If he ignored it … It became a demon in my heart. On the contrary, it was not conducive to transcending the tribulation and ascending. Of all things in the world, only the heart cannot escape. Since he had a merciful heart, he could only do merciful things. That's why I said I had no other choice. "
The Golden Cicada Spirit King's voice was calm. He did not resent the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga's expulsion, nor did he possess the pride of a hero. It was as if he was doing something that went without saying.
Li Qingshan was in awe, not because of the compassion of the Golden Cicada Spirit King, but because he had no other choice.
He had only been driven by his heart all his life, disregarding all the advantages and disadvantages, calmly accepting all fate.
"Alright, I'll lend you a hand!"
"Thank you," said the Golden Cicada Spirit King.
"I won't be leaving the Green province anytime soon. Let me know when you ascend, and I'll rush over immediately. Oh right, where's my gift? "
"You'll only have it when the time comes, but since you've come, I'll give this blade to you."
A streak of golden light flew out of the magma, passing through the earth. Li Qingshan extended his hand and grabbed the cold light, waving it around. It was an unsharpened blade. It did not have any unnecessary decorations, but it seemed simple and solemn, possessing a buddhist nature. Holding it in his hand, even his mind became solemn. It was an extremely rare buddhist treasure.
"This is my blade. When I first came to the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga, I originally wanted to secretly learn the buddhist cultivation method and strengthen my cultivation. If I had the opportunity, I wanted to destroy the Chan Monastery of Deva-Nāga and deal a heavy blow to the human cultivation community of the Green province. However, as my cultivation gradually deepened, I began to hesitate. My master gave this blade to me. This blade isn't used for clashing with others. Instead, it's used for calming the mind and severing worries, so it's called 'Pettiness Severing'. "
"What a good name!"
Li Qingshan raised the blade, and the golden light illuminated the cavern. Even without the suppression of the Spirit Turtle's Method of Sea Suppression, his demon heart became calm. From the perspective of cultivation, "Pettiness Severing" was even more valuable than "Tiger's Fang". Unfortunately, it was not particularly useful to him. Since he had no regrets in his demon heart, all he could do was walk this path to the end. Compared to severing his worries, he wanted to kill powerful enemies more.
"Pettiness Severing!"
Helicoverpa Rosa exclaimed in surprise. Having followed the Golden Cicada Spirit King for many years, she obviously recognised the blade. She never thought the Golden Cicada Spirit King would actually give it to Li Qingshan. Thinking back to the terrifying strength he had demonstrated Just Now, his thoughts of revenge gradually faded. Daemons worshipped the strong. He had already proven his strength.
As a result, he walked over with the tiger girl. The tiger girl looked up at Li Qingshan. Her little face was filled with reluctance, but after being glared at by Helicoverpa Rosa, she still called out crisply, "Father!"
Li Qingshan's heart skipped a beat. This was different from having an adopted son. This was his bloodline. His blood flowed through this little girl's body, so he naturally felt a sense of affection for her.
He glanced at Helicoverpa Rosa. "You've taught me well. I'll spare your life this time."
"I won't attack you again," said Helicoverpa Rosa.
"Whatever you want." Li Qingshan turned to the tiger girl and said, "Although I'm your father, I can't give you anything other than this bloodline. You have to walk your own path in the future!"
"I don't want you to give me anything. I'm very strong myself!" said the tiger girl.
"Is that so? As expected of my daughter!" Li Qingshan smiled slightly. With a clang, he pulled out the "Tiger's Fang" from his waist. Together with the "Severing Vexation", he hung them in front of the tiger girl. "Choose one!"
These two blades were not something she could control right now. Her temperament would definitely be greatly affected. She would not only choose the blade, but also the path of her life.
If she chose the "Severing Vexation", she could inherit the Golden Cicada Spirit King's Buddhist wisdom. She would gradually restrain her temperament and no longer be violent and easily angered. But if she chose the "Tiger's Fang", she would embark on a path of Asura. She would fight and slaughter to the end, completely activating the Tiger Demon's blood in her body.
Before Li Qingshan finished speaking, the tiger girl pounced forward and grabbed the "Tiger's Fang". Then, she returned to her original position. Her eyes sparkled as she played with the "Severing Vexation" lovingly like a child who had obtained her favorite toy.
"Didn't you say that you don't want my things?" Li Qingshan smiled as he sheathed the blade. The scabbard personally made by the Banyan Tree King naturally changed shape and swallowed the "Severing Vexation" into the scabbard.
The tiger girl blushed and pouted. "I didn't ask you for it. You were the one who insisted on giving it to me!"
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