Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter 165 Demons are one foot taller, immortals are ten feet taller

In the very center of Shuangyun Prefecture City stands a magnificent palace.

It replaced the original Demon Slayer Bureau, stationed in the city, and monitored all directions.

The jade tiles gleamed with a soft light, and the blue phoenix statue was poised for flight, its eyes adorned with gemstones so lifelike, as if it were about to spread its wings and take off at any moment.

Inside the imperial palace at this moment.

The handsome man, dressed in a blue robe with feathers, leaned against a large throne inlaid with gold and jade. His eyes were slightly closed, and he sat with an air of dominance, exuding an aura of arrogance that looked down upon the world.

Below the throne, numerous immortal descendants stood in three rows.

The people on the left had reddish hair and beards, and their pupils had crimson arcs of light. Just by standing there, they made the entire palace feel scorching and dry.

The Yang family is the incarnation of the Fire Cloud Sparrow, belonging to the same bird family as the Wind-Riding Azure Phoenix, and was also the first scattered immortal family to serve this prodigy.

In the middle, those with two thick, curved horns protruding from their heads are Fang Family Immortals, the incarnations of three-hoofed bulls, and also veteran ministers under Yu Jingzhe.

As for the group on the far right with black scales on their bodies, their expressions and movements were somewhat restrained; these were the Liu family's ghost snakes that had just joined them.

It is not uncommon for a wandering immortal to serve a half-life immortal family.

After all, even the mighty ones need to rely on Qi Yu and the other two great trees to survive.

However, switching allegiance from one family to another is actually a taboo. The fact that the Liu family made this choice can only mean that the patriarch, Liu Zhaowu, has completely seen through the situation.

Looking across Yongzhou, there are only five people who can truly be called geniuses.

There are three members of the Qi family and two members of the Yu family.

Before these five people truly reach the Nascent Soul realm, no one can judge their relative strengths or weaknesses.

However, the sudden fall of Yongzhou Pass broke this deadlock.

As everyone knows, it is an extremely difficult thing for a descendant of immortals to break through the shackles of their bloodline.

Either you can be like Young Master Qi, relying on your unparalleled talent to tear through this barrier, or you can learn from Yu Tongxuan and use a clever trick, relying on the power of incense and prayers to bypass this major obstacle.

As luck would have it, Yu Jingzhe was a direct disciple of the Tongxuan Ancestor's lineage.

The reason our ancestor was able to draw upon so much incense offerings was because he possessed the sacred treasure, the Mountain God's Chariot, during that chaotic era, which allowed him to accumulate a great reputation.

Now this precious carriage has fallen into the hands of Yu Jingzhe.

Yongzhou, which had been peaceful for many years, was suddenly struck by a demonic calamity, causing widespread panic.

All these changes seem to indicate that Yu Jingzhe will replicate the past of the Tongxuan Ancestor, leaving the other geniuses behind and taking the lead in entering the Nascent Soul realm.

This generation is free from the suppression of Young Master Qi.

He can make up for the regret of the Tongxuan Ancestor and become the undisputed number one in Yongzhou.

Under normal circumstances, this prodigy should have already killed the demon lords around Frost Cloud Prefecture, and should now be riding his precious chariot, traversing the nine prefectures, leaving behind a great reputation for slaying demons everywhere.

"These beasts."

Yu Jingzhe slowly opened his eyes, his gaze as calm as an ancient well, and a slight smile played on his lips: "How dare you provoke me."

With the Nine Prefectures launching such a powerful demon-slaying operation, everyone anticipated that the demons would inevitably launch a counterattack.

But no one would have thought that they would dare to choose Frost Cloud Mansion.

"Perhaps it was the fear of the immortals' methods that forced them to fight to the death."

An old man with fiery red hair and beard stepped forward, bowed respectfully, and began to flatter him.

This man was named Yang Huaixu, and he was none other than the wandering immortal from the Yang family.

Both he and Yu Jingzhe were at the late stage of the Golden Core realm, yet they addressed each other as "Immortals," displaying an astonishingly humble demeanor—a status that other descendants of half-life immortals could not attain even after a lifetime of striving.

Only these wandering immortals themselves knew the true extent of the gap between them and the young man on the throne, even at the same level.

"Right now, they are only temporarily hiding their forms by using the Bagua Dragon Locking Plate."

"We have the Green Mountain Observation Technique to break through it, and we will definitely be able to find them one by one, it will just take some time."

Yang Huaixu gently advised, "When that time comes, these beasts will have no chance against the immortal."

Upon hearing this, Yu Jingzhe reached for the Demon-Slaying List on the table, raised an eyebrow, and said, "The Eight Trigrams Plate has arrived, so the Wind-Fixing Pearl probably won't be far behind."

The Bagua Dragon Locking Plate not only conceals vital energy but is also a natural combined attack formation.

This is a treasure of the Qi family. Many years ago, it was stolen by the Demon King Yuanyuan and later bestowed upon his most trusted demon lord.

Also stolen at the time was a divine object of heaven and earth that the Qi family's pack of wild dogs had specially sought out and refined using secret methods. It was called the Heavenly Origin Wind-Stabilizing Pearl and was specifically used to restrain the mountain god, the Azure Phoenix.

If both of these things come together, this group of demons could indeed pose a considerable threat to him.

"However, you are not wrong. If we break their plate first, even with the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl, what do I have to fear?"

"Since these former subordinates of Yuan Yuan treat me like an easy target, then none of them should leave."

Yu Jingzhe's face held a faint hint of murderous intent.

There are about twenty or thirty demon lords on the list in Yongzhou. Those who can be called former subordinates of Yuan Yuan are all top-ranking, peerless ferocious demons.

For example, there's Jinhe, who was bestowed with the Bagua compass, and Shiyi, who holds the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl.

Excluding the three-headed demon at the top who is not up to par, these two demons are ranked second and third, and even ordinary wandering immortals may not be their match.

But in the calm tone of this prodigy of the Yu family, he didn't seem to care about them at all.

After all, he was the person who was closest to the Nascent Soul Realm.

"By the way, has Yu Dongjun arrived yet?" Yu Jingzhe casually looked down.

"He and his younger relatives are probably still on their way."

Mentioning the headmaster of Qiankun Academy, Yang Huaixu took the opportunity to recount the rumors of Anren Prefecture: "That Immortal Yu Sheng actually managed to seize a large prefecture from him, which shows he has some skill. In Yongzhou today, some people are already considering this immortal as one of the three great prodigies of the Yu family, alongside you two."

Yu Jingzhe waved his hand, showing absolutely no interest in listening.

He sneered, "It's just those old fogies in the clan trying to prevent their own faction from becoming too powerful and to protect their own resources. They're stirring things up behind the scenes to try and check me."

A bunch of old fogies, they're really senile, confusing cause and effect.

It was because he himself was so different from other ethnic groups that he was given the title of "prodigy" to distinguish him from them.

Just because you casually bestow this title upon some junior doesn't mean they can truly stand shoulder to shoulder with us geniuses.

"Did you find the 'Observing the Qi in the Green Mountains' helpful?"

"Reporting to the Immortal, we have found a place, but we do not know if it is a trap. Old Fang has already led his men there."

Yang Huaixu bowed down again. The old Fang he mentioned was the same loose immortal whose true form was the Three-Horse Bull.

"Once the four key points of the formation are broken, I will personally go and meet these former subordinates of Yuan Yuan."

Yu Jingzhe stretched his body slightly.

With just one sentence, Liu Zhaowu's expression changed slightly as he joined the fray.

It should be noted that both the Bagua Plate and the Wind-Fixing Pearl are powerful weapons against the Yu family's immortal descendants. The fact that the opponent could maintain such confidence while facing both of them, as well as that group of infamous demons, is astonishing.

They are worlds apart from those half-life immortal descendants who only know how to send their disciples to risk their lives.

Is this the unique confidence that belongs to the prodigies?

Nestled among the mountains.

Led by the demon general, a wisp of wind quietly landed, revealing three figures.

"My Lord Demon Lord, Ling Liu was abducted from this very place."

"The marks we painstakingly left behind have been completely destroyed."

The demon general turned back with a worried expression. He was an old demon, and he had never seen any demons act in this way before.

Even the most reclusive demon lord, unwilling to interact with others, hadn't done anything offensive. At most, the other party would simply leave a message to send them away; why resort to violence?

The Azure Sea Demon Lord looked at the carefully destroyed marks and relaxed slightly.

This indicates that it was a demon who took action, not a celestial being from Frost Cloud Palace.

"I, Bi Hai, have come with the Moon Devouring Demon Lord to pay our respects. We are new to this place and are unaware of the situation here. We would be honored if you would show yourself and allow us to have a chat."

Just as the beautiful woman was about to explain...

Lin Shu also summoned dozens of her split souls, which scattered around to carefully examine every blade of grass and every tree.

However, the usually effective Soul-Splitting Thousand Threads Technique failed to work this time.

Is nobody around?

He looked up and glanced around, but a muffled sound rang in his ears.

"Don't leave any more marks, it's dangerous here."

The moment the words were spoken, ripples spread across the open ground a few feet away, revealing a withered and aged figure.

Lin Shu stared at the person, her heart skipping a beat.

The aura emanating from the other party was faint; he was clearly just a demon general, yet he was able to remain so close without being detected.

It should be noted that, due to the existence of the Filthy Moon Wolf Lord, his soul is already among the best of the cultivators of the same realm, and even the slightest change cannot escape his perception.

But before that sound rang out, Lin Shu hadn't noticed anything unusual at all.

No wonder Yu Jingzhe had to use the "Qingshan Wanli Observation Technique"; it just goes to show that the world is vast and he still knew very little about such methods.

"This was a last resort; please forgive me, Demon Lord."

The old demon's voice was hoarse, and water ripples reappeared beside him, followed by the appearance of Ling Liu.

He returned the girl to the Azure Sea Demon Lord: "I have learned of the two lords' intentions from the Spirit Willow Demon General. If the Azure Sea Demon Lord is willing to help, you can stay and replace the Moon Stream Demon Lord. As for this lord—"

The old man turned to look at Lin Shu, his eyes not so much respectful as they were scrutinizing.

A moment later, he took out a phantom resembling a talisman, with a yin-yang symbol on it, and handed it to the young man: "With this, the immortal sect will be unable to track you down within three days. Leave as soon as possible."

"Moon Creek?"

The Azure Sea Demon Lord pondered for a few moments, having never heard of this title before; it must belong to a newly promoted demon lord.

She shook her head, frowning, and said, "You're a general under Yuexi? What does that mean?"

The two people traveled a long way to help, and before they even met, you wanted to send them away. What kind of logic is that?

What does that mean? You've been looked down upon. — Lin Shu stared thoughtfully at the illusory image in his hand. Just as he had thought, the title of Moon Devouring Demon Lord could only fool ordinary cultivators and minor demons. In Yongzhou, no one would recognize it at all.

"call."

The old demon let out a long breath and wearily raised his head: "Reporting to my lord, this humble general is under Jinhe's command. It is not that we have been impolite, but in front of Yu Jingzhe, relying on numbers is useless."

"Then what do you rely on?" Upon hearing the name Jinhe, the Azure Sea Demon Lord's eyelids twitched.

She guessed that a powerful demon would come to help, but she didn't expect it to be this one.

No wonder the old demon in front of me could remain expressionless even when standing right in front of the Demon Lord.

But with the strength of that top three demons, isn't it enough to support him in leading his demon soldiers and people to retreat?

"The Eight Trigrams Locking Dragon Coil".

The old man seemed to have guessed what the demon lord was thinking, and simply said, "My master holds the array plate and has divided it into eight array symbols, which are only enough to cover the aura of eight demon lords. Seven of them are seniors who are at the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm or above. Only the Separation symbol is temporarily not handled by enough people, so it can only be handled by a newly promoted demon lord."

"I've heard that you've been immersed in the mid-stage of the Golden Core realm for many years. If you're willing to participate in this matter, my Demon Lord can let you take charge of the talisman."

"Both Lord Shiyue and Lord Yuexi are newly promoted demon lords, so it would be best to leave this place as soon as possible."

As he spoke, a look of regret crossed his face.

If it weren't these two, but another Night Demon Lord from Anren Prefecture, the formation would be even more stable.

"So what exactly do you want to do?" The beautiful woman rubbed her temples.

Things were completely different from what she had imagined.

The Frost Cloud Palace alone has gathered so many powerful demons.

"Hold back Yu Jingzhe."

The old demon hesitated for a moment, as if afraid of frightening the two demon lords, and then added softly, "Try to hold them off as much as possible."

He explained, "Only by leaving this prodigy in Frostcloud Prefecture can the demons of the other eight prefectures have a chance to migrate safely."

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After listening quietly, the Azure Sea Demon Lord turned to look at the young man beside him and sighed, "As expected of the former subordinate of the Yuanyuan Demon King, I should have thought of this earlier. Apart from these two, how could any other great demon be able to lend a helping hand to others when they are preoccupied with their own problems?"

"quack."

The fool suddenly burst into laughter.

He couldn't understand what they were talking about, but he felt inexplicably happy.

"I'm glad you can understand."

The old demon bowed to Lin Shu, saying, "We appreciate your kindness, sir, but given the current situation, without protective array talismans, it would be far too dangerous for you to be in the vicinity of Frost Cloud Mansion."

He phrased it rather tactfully.

If this Moon-Devouring Demon Lord is intercepted by the Immortal Sect, should the other seniors rescue him or not?

I would feel guilty if I just stood by and watched, but if I were to cause a ripple effect, it would ruin everything and fail to restrain Yu Jingzhe.

"I have a question."

Lin Shu handed back the illusory talisman in his hand. He had the Tribulation-Repelling Spiritual Root protecting him, and he himself did not carry any demonic energy, so he did not need this thing.

"You said it," the old demon looked up in confusion.

"If the array is exposed, how do you plan to defend against Yu Jingzhe?" Lin Shu didn't care about being underestimated earlier, but instead wanted to find out how many backup plans this group of demon lords had prepared.

"There's no need to worry about Yu Jingzhe, because he doesn't know where the Stone Wing Demon Lord, who holds the Wind-Fixing Pearl, is located at the core of the formation."

"The Wind-Fixing Pearl is the most effective counter to the Mountain God Azure Phoenix. Although Tianjiao is not as timid and cowardly as other immortal descendants, he would not risk his life."

"To avoid leaks, even we don't know the specifics. If we really encounter trouble that requires action, we'll send a message to Lord Jinhe through the array, and he'll then contact Lord Shiyi."

The old demon spoke rapidly and confidently, "The Eight Trigrams Dragon-Locking Compass is also a Qi family treasure. Even if Yu Jingzhe wanted to see through it, it would take him a lot of effort. By then, we would have bought a lot of time for the demons of Yongzhou."

His words abruptly stopped.

Lin Shu took out the "Azure Mountains and Vast Skies" map from her storage ring and shook it out of her hand: "You can contact them now."

"Ha!"

The withered old demon stared intently at the burn marks on the surface, his breathing heavy and rumbling like thunder.

Although he didn't understand what the "Qingshan Guanqi Fa" (a method of observing the qi of mountains) was, he recognized the terrain of the mountains at a glance.

In order to help the demon soldiers and civilians of Shuangyun Prefecture evacuate in an orderly manner and avoid being too conspicuous, the eight demon lords, apart from Lord Jinhe, were all separated and each arranged a different escape route.

The mountains and rivers in the picture are the very place where Lord Yuexi is hiding!

"Don't just stand there."

Lin Shu casually put the items away. Although the demon general didn't speak, his expression was enough to prove everything.

It was clear that the demon lords who gathered around Frost Cloud Mansion had come prepared.

They also made detailed plans.

Ultimately, the Immortal Sect's methods proved slightly superior.

"It's too late."

The old demon looked terrified. How could a demon lord from elsewhere know the power of Frost Cloud Palace?

There was no complicated power distribution; everyone was like a unified whole, and news spread throughout the prefecture and county at the fastest speed.

What's even more terrifying is that the three major loose immortal families of Shuangyun Prefecture are all loyal to Yu Jingzhe. In order to win the favor of this prodigy, they will do everything in their power whenever they make a move.

He murmured, "Given that prodigy's decisive and ruthless nature, a certain rogue immortal is probably already on his way. If the Li character has been seen through, and the aura of a large number of demon soldiers and generals has dissipated, they won't have time to move to other places—"

"If he's just a wandering immortal."

Lin Shu interrupted the other person's meaningless rambling, looked towards the deep mountains, and said slowly, "I can give it a try."

If you intend to kill Yu Jingzhe, besides earning enough money from every act of good or evil, you also need to find a way to borrow external forces.

The Eight Trigrams Dragon Locking Plate and the Wind-Stabilizing Pearl are both worth fighting for.

"If he's just a wandering immortal—"

The old demon turned his head in astonishment, finding it hard to believe his ears.

Such arrogant words actually came from the mouth of a newly promoted demon lord?