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Chapter 699 Li Daitao is stiff
Jiang Wen and Jiang Su left Jiangling County and rode their escape light. In no time, they could see two huge mountains standing side by side on the northern horizon, shaped like camel humps.

The closer we got, the more perilous the situation seemed.

The two camel humps were dark brown, with jagged rocks that looked as if they had been carved by a ghost, and few plants or trees grew there.

Between the two peaks lies a deep, dark valley, from which rises a hazy, miasma that coils around the mountainside like a giant python, spreading with the wind and darkening the sky.

The air was filled with a mixture of fishy, ​​sweet, and rotten wood odors, which, when inhaled, caused a slight dizziness.

The mountains were deathly silent, devoid of the sounds of birds and beasts, save for the howling wind that whistled through the stone crevices, producing eerie sounds like ghostly cries. A heavy, chilling, and malevolent aura enveloped the area, signifying that this was a place where demons dwelled.

Jiang Wen activated his escape technique and landed in a dense forest on the outskirts of the Twin Camel Peaks. He scanned the area with his divine sense and locked onto a presence moving through the forest.

The two figures moved swiftly and silently blocked the way in front of the object.

The newcomer was a man dressed in a robe with gold-patterned markings. His appearance was no different from that of an ordinary person, except that his eyes were vertical and had a wild look. He walked with unusually light and agile steps.

He was carrying a bulging bundle at his waist and was hurrying along when he suddenly saw that his path was blocked. He was so frightened that he staggered back a few steps, and his face instantly turned pale.

"What brings you two here?" His voice was tense, his eyes darting around, and he instinctively clutched the bundle at his waist, his body slightly hunched over as if he wanted to flee.

It was clear that the man valued the contents of the bundle highly and did not allow anyone to easily peek inside.

Jiang Wen's gaze fell on him, and he said calmly, "Don't panic, I have a few questions for you."

The man's throat bobbed, and he forced himself to remain calm, managing a smile that was more like a grimace: "Immortal, Immortal Master, please ask, I, I will certainly tell you the truth."

He unconsciously rubbed the hem of his clothes with both hands, clearly extremely nervous.

After all, the two appeared in front of him silently, and even the most foolish man would know something was amiss.

"What is the background of the master of this place, the Wolf Lord?" Jiang Wen asked directly.

The leopard spirit dared not be negligent and quickly bowed to reply, "Reporting to the Immortal Master, the Wolf Lord is the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Wolf, who came to these twin humps a year ago."

He paused, glanced at Jiang Wen's expression, and then continued, "I heard, I heard it came from underground in Qinzhou."

"Underground?" Jiang Wen raised an eyebrow.

"Yes, yes." The leopard spirit nodded vigorously. "About a year ago, the celestial phenomena in the capital changed drastically. It seems that this person, this emperor, has encountered some kind of mishap and transformed into a wicked dragon. Then... then, for some reason, the seals on many powerful demon kings in various places that had been suppressed underground for a long time were loosened. This wolf lord was freed at that time."

"What is the Wolf Lord's intention in gathering his demon followers here?"

"The Wolf Lord possesses boundless magical power. He seized these two humps, declared himself Holy Lord, and called himself the Heavenly Wolf Holy Lord." The leopard spirit swallowed hard. "He established rules forbidding us from harming people indiscriminately. Instead, he instructed us to cultivate diligently, transform into human form as soon as possible, and then blend into the human world, living like humans, ideally even taking on the identities of some people..."

As he spoke, his voice grew even lower, tinged with guilt.

Upon hearing this, a knowing glint flashed in Jiang Wen's eyes: "Oh? Not fond of killing, but instead wanting to emulate the human race, even resorting to substitution? This Wolf Lord has some insight and skill; he's not just someone who knows how to be fierce and ruthless."

His tone carried a subtle hint of approval, which could be seen as his recognition of the wolf lord.

Seeing that Jiang Wen didn't seem to intend to make a move immediately, the leopard spirit grew a little bolder and said with a fawning smile, "Yes, yes, the Wolf Lord is wise beyond our reach. I've only recently taken human form and was just about to go and present the Wolf Lord with a congratulatory gift to congratulate him on taking a new wife."

“How could I possibly miss such an important event as taking a new wife? Why don’t you leave your congratulatory gift here, and I’ll go in your place?” Jiang Wen interrupted the man, a smile on her face. “And perhaps I could borrow your status as well.”

The leopard spirit's smile froze instantly, turning into terror: "Immortal Master! Spare me, Immortal Master! My cultivation is not easy, and I have never harmed anyone. I was only following orders!"

He fell to his knees with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly, his body trembling like a leaf.

Jiang Wen said no more, pointing his fingers like a sword, and a glint of spiritual light swiftly entered the leopard spirit's brow. The leopard spirit's body trembled, its eyes lost their light, and it collapsed limply to the ground, revealing its true form—a golden leopard.

Jiang Wen swept away the corpse with a flick of his sleeve. He wouldn't believe the leopard spirit's words. He had secretly observed it with his Heavenly Eye just now, and the beast was covered in murderous aura, clearly having killed many innocent people. Such a monstrous creature was naturally easy for him to kill.

He picked up the bundle, gathered a few more leopard hairs, and with a flash of true fire at his fingertips, the clear light transformed into the leopard spirit's appearance, even down to the patterned robe with its gold and silver markings.

Turning to look at Jiang Su, Jiang Wen gestured to himself and smiled, "You also need to change your appearance. This time when we go in, we need to have an identity. What do you think?" Jiang Su's expression remained calm and composed, without the slightest ripple, and she simply replied, "Okay."

Her aura rippled like water, and in the next moment, she transformed into a woman with delicate features, dressed in an ordinary cloth dress. However, her eyes remained calm, showing no trace of the timidity of an ordinary woman.

She looked up at Jiang Wen and said calmly, "I am you, so why should we distinguish between us? Why don't I become your wife?"

Jiang Wen was speechless upon hearing this, then chuckled softly, "Let's go, my lady, don't keep that wolf lord waiting."

He pointed at the leopard spirit's corpse, stuffed its head into the bundle, patted the bundle, and laughed, "This is a congratulatory gift for our wolf lord."

He took the lead and walked forward, with the woman Jiang Su in disguise silently following half a step behind him. The two of them headed towards the deep valley filled with miasma.

After passing through the dense miasma, the scenery inside the valley suddenly opened up.

In the center of the valley stood a magnificent palace. Although it was built with huge stones and trees and was somewhat rough, its flying eaves and brackets and its layout were very proper. It was imitating the grandeur of the imperial palace in the human world, only on a smaller scale.

The palace was entirely dark gold, and under the influence of miasma and scattered emerald lanterns, it exuded an eerie and heavy glow.

At this moment, the main gate of the palace was wide open and decorated with lanterns, but the lanterns emitted a ghostly green light, like will-o'-the-wisps.

There were many carriages and horses in front of the gate, making a great deal of noise. Most of the guests coming and going were actually human figures, dressed in various styles, some in brocade robes and jade belts, others in short shirts and cloth clothes, and at first glance they were no different from ordinary people.

But upon closer inspection, many oddities can be found.

Some people walk with stiff shoulders and heavy steps; some people's eyes flicker when they talk, and their pupils sometimes shrink to vertical lines or become round; some people's mouths are stretched too wide when they laugh, revealing overly sharp teeth; and some people try their best to imitate the clasped hands of scholars, but their movements appear very awkward and clumsy.

The air was filled with various rich aromas, trying to mask the faint, fishy smell of the body.

Many ordinary people were mixed in, mostly well-dressed wealthy merchants and gentry, and even some minor officials.

Most of them wore smiles and exchanged pleasantries, but beneath those smiles lay a hint of confusion and barely perceptible fear. Some whispered among themselves, "This Celestial Wolf Immortal is truly powerful, managing to establish a cave dwelling in such a perilous place and welcome so many guests."

"I've heard that the immortal is a reclusive master from a hidden sect, and now he has come down from the mountain to bring blessings to the region."

"But these guests... they all seem rather peculiar. Perhaps they are highly skilled practitioners of unusual arts?"

Jiang Wen and Jiang Su mingled in the crowd and stepped into the Wolf Lord's cave palace.

The hall was extremely spacious, with a high dome that was inlaid with pearls that emitted a soft white light, attempting to create an atmosphere of immortals.

The walls are carved with cloud patterns and cranes, but some ferocious beast heads have been inadvertently mixed in.

Inside the hall were sandalwood tables laden with fine wines, delicacies, rare fruits, and exquisite teas, seemingly no different from a banquet in a wealthy household.

However, upon closer inspection, the shapes of the cut meat were somewhat strange, and some of the spiritual fruits faintly exuded a bloody aura. Although the transformed demons tried their best to imitate human banquets, their behavior still revealed a crudeness.

Some people grabbed large chunks of meat with their hands and tore them apart, making loud chewing noises. Others raised their glasses and drank heavily, the liquor dripping down their chins.

Some people, though holding chopsticks, used them extremely clumsily, making a mess of the dishes.

They talked to each other, their voices either shrill or hoarse, often interspersed with vulgar words, which was completely at odds with the ethereal demeanor they were trying to maintain.

Jiang Wenmo activated his secret technique, his third eye silently opening between his brows, and scanned the group of "people" in the hall. He saw that the vast majority of "people" were entangled with dense bloodthirsty aura and gray-black resentment, marks left from harming the innocent, some so thick they were impossible to dispel.

"Wearing human skin while committing demonic acts, he has committed many sins." Jiang Wen felt a chill intensify in his heart, and a murderous intent was hidden within him.

He and Jiang Su found an empty seat at the back and sat down to observe the situation. The hall seemed lively, but in reality, it was filled with a twisted and eerie atmosphere.

Just then, a clear, melodious bell rang out from outside the hall, followed by a sharp, high-pitched voice:

"The Holy Lord of Sirius has arrived!"

(End of this chapter)