At the center of Wild Goose Pass was a majestic palace enveloped by a great formation. This was where Wild Goose Pass usually discussed matters.
"Whoosh!"
With a flash of light, Lu Qingshan appeared outside the majestic palace. He then strode in.
After entering the palace, he passed through a long corridor before finally arriving at a great hall.
There were several high seats in the great hall, and there were two people seated there.
One was the general of Wild Goose Pass, Tang Ze, and the other was the Realm Eight cultivator sent by Jade Gate Pass to guard Wild Goose Pass, King Feathermoon.
Both of them had extremely dignified expressions, especially King Feathermoon, who was sitting on the main seat. The powerful aura he faintly emitted assaulted Lu Qingshan's senses, and he couldn't help but hold his breath.
Lu Qingshan understood that King Feathermoon had purposely released his aura in order to intimidate him.
After all, it wasn't as if he hadn't seen Realm Eight cultivators before.
Xia Daoyun was also a Realm Eight cultivator, but when did she not make him feel as if he was bathed in a spring breeze? When did she release such an oppressive aura?
Lu Qingshan didn't believe that King Feathermoon was stronger than Xia Daoyun.
"You say you're a cultivator of the Hades? You live in the Hades, but your heart is in the Summer? "King Feathermoon saw that Lu Qingshan seemed to be confident and fearless, and took the initiative to ask.
His tone was even more playful.
"Of course not. How could I be one of those shameless flies in the Hades?" Lu Qingshan bowed slightly to the two of them, and then replied in a neither servile nor overbearing manner, "I actually said that on purpose for the Demons to hear. As for the goal, I just wanted to trick them and see if there was a chance to instigate a crisis of trust between the Demons and the cultivators of the Hades. Seniors, please don't take it seriously."
"A crisis of trust …" King Feathermoon repeated Lu Qingshan's words, finding them rather novel.
He didn't take Lu Qingshan's denial to heart and said with a faint smile, "Then how did you appear on the Demons' Battleship? If you're not a cultivator of the Hades, why do you have Devil Qi?"
"Senior, are you referring to this?" Lu Qingshan calmly extended his hand.
Dark Demonic Energy immediately rolled out from his hand, but before the two of them could react, the rolling Demonic Energy turned into extremely pure Spiritual Energy, and then turned back into Demonic Energy.
The cycle continued like a magic trick.
King Yuyue's eyes couldn't help but light up when he saw this, and he carefully sized up Lu Qingshan. "What's going on?"
Since Lu Qingshan dared to act like this, there had to be a reasonable reason for the appearance of Demonic Energy. As such, King Yuyue didn't react too much, and he acted very restrained as he silently waited for Lu Qingshan's explanation.
Lu Qingshan didn't beat around the bush either, and he quickly described how he met the cultivators of the Luoyan Pass, how he encountered the Demons' Army, and how he snuck onto the Demons' Battleship.
Naturally, he couldn't avoid exposing the Yin Chi's core.
However, Lu Qingshan didn't plan to hide this, and there was no need to hide it.
After all, the Yin Chi's core wasn't a unique treasure.
As for whether King Yuyue would be interested in his Yin Chi's core, that was quite unlikely.
After all, the Yin Chi's core was something of little value to the human race.
Even if you could use the Yin Chi's core to turn your Spiritual Energy into Demonic Energy, you wouldn't be able to change the fact that you were a human.
Could it be that you could sneak into the Abyss as a human?
Apart from some very special circumstances, where you could pretend to be a cultivator of the Hades, what use was the Yin Chi's core at other times?
King Yuyue and Tang Ze were both slightly startled, and then they showed an expression of sudden realization.
"A few days ago, I heard that Zhishou Tower found this thing, but I didn't expect you to have one …" King Yuyue was surprisingly well-informed, and he exclaimed, "Why would Zhishou Tower's thing appear with you? Are you from Zhishou Tower?"
"You can say that." Lu Qingshan nodded, and took out the token that Dantai Qingrun gave him from his storage ring, and handed it over to indicate his identity.
King Yuyue scanned it with his Divine Sense, and then slowly nodded. "It is indeed Zhishou Tower's token, so your story is credible."
"But how did you break through that blood sea? That's clearly a Divine Ability that only a realm eight cultivator can shake." Tang Ze couldn't help but ask, "If I'm not wrong, you're only at the Void Refinement realm, right?"
The gap between realm five and realm eight was too big, like a natural chasm.
Tang Ze had never heard of anyone who could cross this natural chasm.
Therefore, even though some time had passed, he still couldn't forget Lu Qingshan's sword that cut through the blood sea.
"That's just some of my personal special methods, and there are many restrictions. The price to pay for using it is also very high, and it can't be replicated." Unfortunately, Lu Qingshan didn't reply — he wasn't going to talk about breaking the spell in detail.
It wasn't that he didn't trust Tang Ze and King Yuyue, but there were some things that once said, there was a possibility of it being spread, whether intentionally or not.
If he wanted to keep it a secret, he could only keep quiet.
Breaking the spell was a very important trump card for him.
Although he had been forced to use it in front of everyone, if he didn't say it, others would definitely not be able to completely understand the specific power of Breaking the spell.
Just like at the Seven Regions Dao Discussion, when he fought with Zhou Yuan, he had used Breaking the spell in front of everyone.
But so what?
Others actually couldn't see through the situation of his sword at that time. At most, they thought it was some kind of explosive secret sword, and at most, it could give his sword the power of a higher level of power.
That was already quite a high opinion of him.
Who would dare to think that his sword could break all spells?
Tang Ze wanted to say something but stopped.
King Yuyue also had a thoughtful expression.
He was actually quite interested in Lu Qingshan's sword that cut through the blood sea.
Therefore, he was thinking about whether to continue asking.
In his opinion, if he asked, given his status as a realm eight cultivator, Lu Qingshan wouldn't dare to hide it anymore.
However, he also knew that most young cultivators were generally unwilling to publicize their remarkable abilities or special treasures after obtaining them for various reasons.
If he forced them to ask about such matters, it would only arouse the disgust and even hostility of these young cultivators.
Therefore, there was a consensus in the cultivation world that it was best not to ask about the opportunities of the younger generation if possible.
On the other hand, Lu Qingshan didn't give King Yuyue any more time to think. He took out his identity token from his storage ring again.
It was an identity token with the Sword Sect's symbol.
"Senior, although everything I did was what I should do, according to the Jade Gate Pass's principle of rewards based on merit, I should be considered a great contributor to protecting Luoyan Pass this time. It can be said that I have made a great contribution.
Shouldn't Jade Gate Pass reward me with at least a few million battle credits this time? "Lu Qingshan said with a chuckle.
King Yuyue's gaze paused for a while on Lu Qingshan's identity token.
At this moment, he finally put away all thoughts of asking.
Although he was a level-eight cultivator, the sword cultivator before him was from the Sword Sect.
The Jade Gate Pass was led by the Sword Sect.
If he dared to force a Sword Sect disciple to reveal his opportunity without a proper reason, he would be in trouble if the great cultivators of the Sword Sect knew about it.
Moreover, if Lu Qingshan's strike was a secret Remarkable Ability of the Sword Sect, then wouldn't his actions be equivalent to stealing the Sword Sect's secrets?
If that was the case, he had no doubt that the Sword Sect's shameless people would directly turn him into a human rod.
Without realizing it, King Yuyue's voice was gentler than before. He said with a smile, "I definitely won't get a few million battle credits …"
Lu Qingshan pursed his lips and didn't think much of it.
He had only mentioned a few million battle credits casually. His main goal was to take out his identity token and show his identity as a Sword Sect disciple.
It was good to lean against a big tree.
It could be seen that after showing his identity, King Yuyue's attitude towards him was much better. He also stopped asking questions.
"But …" After a pause, a crystal token appeared in King Yuyue's hand.
With a flick of his finger, the crystal token glowed, then turned into a dragon-shaped shadow and flew directly towards the identity token in Lu Qingshan's hand.
The dragon-shaped shadow circled around the token once, then quickly disappeared into the token.
"There will definitely be a reward, take a look for yourself." King Yuyue said with a smile.
Lu Qingshan's heart stirred. He hurriedly probed the token with his Divine Sense.
Identity — — Lu Qingshan
Sect — — Sword Sect
Authority — —
Battle Credits — — 8050
.....
Eight thousand battle credits!
This was the reward for Lu Qingshan from the Jade Gate Pass. It was equivalent to killing one hundred and sixty fifth rank shadow demons. If converted into spirit crystals, it would be eight hundred spirit crystals, which was equivalent to forty million experience points.
"It's true that protecting Luoyan Pass is a great merit, and it's also true that you have contributed greatly. However, it's not your work alone. Moreover, the great Unity cultivators of Luoyan Pass also made great sacrifices in this battle.
Therefore, after a discussion, the final reward for you from the Jade Gate Pass is eight thousand battle credits. "King Yuyue's thoughts had already returned to a calm state." Don't think it's too little. Eight thousand battle credits, except for a few outstanding Divine Transformation cultivators, generally only Unity cultivators can save up this amount of battle credits. "
"I understand, I understand." Lu Qingshan said with a smile.
The Human Race and the Demons have been fighting for twenty thousand years. The evaluation of battle credits has long been perfected. Although it's not absolutely reasonable, it's not too big of a mistake.
Eight thousand battle credits, there's nothing wrong with it.
After all, he only used that one sword strike from beginning to end. The ones who really risked their lives were the great Unity cultivators of Luoyan Pass.
"There's one more thing I want to tell you. This time, the Demons have been plotting for a long time. They sent a large army to attack Luoyan Pass, but were forced to retreat. It can be considered a great victory.
On our side, we're preparing to publicize this battle report in the Fire Beacon Hall to raise the morale of the people.
Your performance in this battle was outstanding. We have the idea of describing your performance in detail in the battle report, describing you as the hero of Luoyan Pass. What do you think? "King Yuyue asked.
In war, the more difficult the victory, the more it was necessary to publicize the achievements of a hero. This was to raise the morale of the people, to raise their morale, to give everyone the confidence to persevere.
Sometimes, even if there wasn't a hero, they had to find a way to forcibly create one.
This was even more so in the world of cultivation where great power gathered and individualism stood out.
There was nothing wrong with King Yuyue's suggestion.
…
Lu Qingshan was a bit troubled by this problem.
A large part of the reason he came to Jade Gate Pass was to play around with Hades again and again.
That was why after entering Heavenly Mountain, he changed his appearance the entire time. Even when he knew that his master Xia Daoyun was in Jade Gate Pass, he didn't pay her a visit. It was all to hide his identity and avoid exposing his whereabouts.
But who would've thought that even though he wanted to keep a low profile, his strength wouldn't allow him to do so?
The first time he entered the Extraterritorial Battlefield, he became the hero of Luoyan Pass in less than three days. Now, he had to face this difficult choice …
The fate of the world was truly wondrous.
"There are pros and cons to this. The pros are that it will bring you great fame.
In this kind of place, fame will bring you many benefits. "
King Yuyue continued, "However, in comparison, fame will also make you a thorn in the side of the Demons.
Not only will the Demons want to get rid of you in the Extraterritorial Battlefield, but even when you return to Firmament Heaven, those cultivators of Hades will also be eyeing you covetously.
It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but difficult to defend against a stab in the dark. Moreover, you're only a Void Refinement cultivator. This will put you in danger. "
'I really don't take what you've said to heart. After all, even without this, the Hades won't let me go …' Lu Qingshan thought to himself.
"I won't force you to make a decision." King Yuyue looked directly at Lu Qingshan. His gaze was incomparably deep, like a bottomless ancient well. "However, there's something I want to tell you …"
"Living in troubled times, some things can't be avoided."
This sentence was definitely not just for show.
This was what human cultivators had always done.
When the great cultivators of various sects and clans reached this level of cultivation, they should've either devoted themselves to cultivation or wandered the world to cultivate their hearts, resisting the Heavenly Tribulations in order to attain Mahayana.
However, in order to resist the Demons, the great cultivators of the human race all left the human territory and entered the Seven Mountains and One River, all for the sake of confronting the Demons and suppressing the Demons so that they couldn't cross the border.
Everyone knew that sword cultivators were unruly by nature.
If it weren't for the human race, why would Sword Immortal Qingyun guard Jade Gate Pass for a thousand years without coming out?
The great cultivators of Wild Goose Pass did the same. In order to protect Wild Goose Pass, they risked their lives and left the city for a gamble.
Lu Qingshan didn't think for too long before coming to a decision.
"I've said before that I've never dared to worry about the country despite my lowly status, and that my body is in the Hades, and my heart is in Summer. Although the latter part of the sentence is false …" Lu Qingshan looked up and met King Yuyue's impassive gaze. He said calmly, "But the first part is true.
Since the human race needs it, I'll cooperate. "
This was his choice, and he wouldn't regret it.
People with secrets were used to keeping a low profile, used to playing the pig to eat the tiger. There was nothing wrong with that.
However, when the two races were at war, when he had the ability, when the human cultivators were fighting a bloody battle, how could he hide in the dark and make a fortune?
If he could do such a thing with a clear conscience, then he wouldn't be a sword cultivator.
"Good, good!" King Yuyue couldn't help but say 'good'. His attitude towards Lu Qingshan unknowingly improved. "I wonder which Sword Sect cultivator you are under, little friend? How should I address you?"
"Lu Qingshan, under Xia Daoyun's tutelage."
… …
… …
In the narrow and dark underground, dripping sounds could be heard.
It sounded like water droplets falling.
There was also a whistling sound.
It sounded like a gust of wind.
No, why was there wind underground?
It wasn't water, it wasn't wind.
It was blood, and it was heavy breathing.
An almost formless streak of light advanced quickly underground, like a shooting star chasing after the moon.
The solid soil was pushed aside by this streak of light, creating a one-meter wide passage. After the streak of light passed through, it quickly closed up again.
Finally, after a long time, this streak of light seemed to have run out of energy, and its advance came to a sudden stop. In the end, it was slowly pushed out by the pressure of the earth.
The streak of light scattered, and a human figure appeared.
It was a man covered in blood, his skin torn and his flesh torn. At this moment, he was lying in the dangerous wilderness with a pale face, unconscious and motionless. Only the sound of his gradually weakening breathing proved that he was still alive.
It was deep into the night, but under the illumination of the moon, one could clearly see his appearance.
The Marquis of Calm Sea!
.....
The moon was bright, the wind calm.
It was also a streak of light. At almost the same time, under the night sky, it quickly advanced on the other side of the battlefield.
It was extremely fast.
Within the streak of light, Ke Qianzhang was extremely excited, unable to suppress the joy in his heart.
He was a cultivator of the Eastern Domain's Hades.
This time, the Manor Head had given him an extremely important mission, and that was to infiltrate the battlefield outside Heavenly Mountain's Jade Gate Pass and deliver an extremely important piece of information to their boss behind the scenes, Demon Marshal Chi Pu.
This meant that he would be able to personally meet and speak with Demon Marshal Chi Pu.
As a traitor, he would be able to meet the leader of the traitors. What kind of concept was that?
After this, wouldn't it be a matter of time before he soared to the heavens and soared to the heavens?
Thinking of this, Ke Qianzhang was overjoyed.
"I'm almost there!" In front of him, the silhouette of a similarly towering city that was completely different from human cities appeared before his eyes.
This was one of the Demons' cities in the battlefield outside Heavenly Mountain, Black Demon City!
"Why does it feel like Black Demon City is a little chaotic today?"
From afar, Ke Qianzhang could see that there were many Demons constantly flying above Black Demon City, and this thought flashed through his mind.
However, he did not think too much about it and increased his speed, flying towards Black Demon City.
.....
Black Demon City, a palace shrouded in Demonic Qi, the City Lord's residence.
Today, the City Lord's residence was exceptionally lively.
Within the main hall.
The City Lord of Black Demon City, Demon Marshal Black Demon, was looking with concern at the burly Demonic Cultivator whose arms were completely empty. "Your Highness Qing Ge, what's going on? Who is so daring and capable to make Your Highness like this?"
The burly Demonic Cultivator was none other than Demon General Qing Ge, whose arms had been cut off by the Marquis of Calm Sea.
Qing Ge's eyes were filled with malice. Demon Marshal Black Demon seemed concerned, but the sarcasm in his words was not concealed in the slightest.
However, there was nothing he could do about Demon Marshal Black Demon.
Demon Marshal Black Demon was one of his big brother Chi Pu's people, so he naturally would not treat him well. He also could not do anything to his big brother's people.
"I came to Black Demon City this time to borrow your Blood Pool to heal," Qing Ge coldly snorted and hatefully said.
The Blood Pool was a holy land built by Demons to evolve their bloodlines and cultivate. It contained extremely pure energy and could also be used to heal.
His arms had been cut off by the Marquis of Calm Sea using a special method and were extremely difficult to heal.
If he did not use the Blood Pool to heal himself and instead chose to regrow his severed limbs, he would exhaust his own Origin. How could he bear to do that?
Thus, he came to the nearest Black Demon City, intending to borrow its Blood Pool to heal himself.
"How could I not agree to Your Highness Qing Ge's request? Your Highness can use the Blood Pool as you wish, "Demon Marshal Black Demon said with a chuckle.
Qing Ge coldly snorted again and did not say anything else.
Just then, a beam of black light flew into the hall and into Demon Marshal Black Demon's hand.
Demon General Qing Ge glanced at it and did not think much of it.
This black light was only a communication method unique to Demons.
As the City Lord of Black Demon City, it was normal for the Demon Marshal Black Demon to receive news from his subordinates and was not worth making a fuss about.
Demon General Black Demon took the black light and received the news.
It was unknown what news it was, but Demon General Black Demon's expression turned solemn at this moment.
Seeing this scene, the eyes of Demon General Qing Ge, who was originally unconcerned, suddenly flashed. His dissatisfaction and concern for his elder brother made him unable to help but open his mouth. He faintly probed, "What important news is it that can make the Black Demon Commander's expression change so much? I wonder if you can tell me about it? "
Demon General Black Demon hurriedly retracted his expression and replied, "It's just a small matter of my subordinates. It won't enter Your Highness Qing Ge's ears."
"What a coincidence, I'm a soft-hearted person who can't listen to big matters, but loves to listen to small matters." Demon General Qing Ge was even more convinced that there was something fishy going on and did not back down in the slightest.
Demon General Black Demon's expression changed and his eyes flashed. It was unknown what he thought of, but he finally smiled and said, "Since Your Highness wants to hear it, then I'll tell you."
After a pause, Demon General Black Demon slowly said, "It's just that a cultivator from the Hades under Your Highness Chi Pu's jurisdiction has come knocking, saying that he has important news to convey to Your Highness Chi Pu."
Demon General Black Demon was very slippery and vague. It seemed that he had said everything, but in fact, he had said nothing.
However, he did not expect Qing Ge to suddenly stand up after hearing his words and stare at him, his breathing becoming rapid. "The important news you're talking about, could it be related to a sword cultivator called Lu Qingshan?"
"How did Your Highness know?" Demon General Black Demon was stunned and subconsciously asked.
This was news that had just been sent by a cultivator from the Hades. Apart from him, even Chi Pu had not received this news, so how did Qing Ge know?
Immediately after, his heart suddenly jumped, and a terrifying thought flashed through his mind — Qing Ge's performance before this, in his eyes, had clearly always been that of an idiot, an idiot. How could he suddenly display this ability to see through everything today?
Could it be that His Highness Qing Ge had been biding his time?
His Highness Qing Ge was actually so shrewd and scheming?!
His Highness Chi Pu and I have underestimated him all these years?
Then, the Demon General Black Demon, whose mind was filled with thoughts, saw the armless Demon General Qing Ge say with a ferocious expression, "Is this cultivator from the Hades who sent the news called Li! Fei! Yu! "
Qing Ge gritted his teeth as he spat out the name 'Li Feiyu' one word at a time.
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