Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

On a small island in the middle of the lake.

Ruoshui Demon Lord stared at the young man's back and silently withdrew all his demonic power.

A barely perceptible hint of embarrassment flickered across her face, which rarely showed much expression.

This great demon lord, who had been living alone for a long time, suddenly realized something.

I may have misunderstood the meaning of the title "Little Demon King".

It does not mean that a ferocious demon has a chance to reach the Nascent Soul stage.

Rather, he was telling the world that... to cultivators below the Nascent Soul realm, he was not much different from a true demon king.

Equally invincible!

Only with such terrifying power could one be qualified to issue a decree to the demons of Yongzhou.

"Ruoshui greets the Little Demon King."

The woman cupped her hands and bowed slightly.

Although she was not the young man's subordinate, his willingness to travel a long distance to rescue her and his ruthless methods were enough for her to pay him respects.

Don't be fooled by Ruoshui Yaojun's small movements; if Jinhe Shiyi and the others were present, they would probably be dumbfounded.

It wasn't that this former chief demon lord was too arrogant.

Rather, she's always been the quiet type. She's a little better around acquaintances, but in front of strangers, she can't utter a single word for ages, so she simply hides her sullenness with a cold face.

"There's no need to be so polite."

Lin Shu put the body away with some emotion.

No matter how prestigious a prodigy's reputation is, they are essentially still at the Golden Core stage. Even if they have reached the peak, they are only worth 30,000 silver coins and one tael of Karmic Fire Essence.

These are three people who have been lifted up by the entire Qi family.

But even if you add it all up, it only amounts to 90,000 taels of silver.

Let alone the method of deduce the Nascent Soul stage, even the techniques for the top three grades of the Golden Core stage require at least 50,000 taels of silver to break through the bottleneck.

Faced with such enormous consumption, the harvest seems like a drop in the ocean.

This leads to a very fatal problem.

That is, the speed at which one's strength improves can no longer keep up with the speed at which one "causes trouble".

The more eager he is to make money, the more dangerous his situation will become.

Lin Shu could almost imagine the upheaval that would occur between the Qi and Yu families once this news reached Yongzhou City.

The demons of Yongzhou are still too weak. Not to mention figuring out the whereabouts of the powerful immortals, even veteran demon lords like Jinhe and Shiyi don't even know whether there are any Nascent Soul experts in Yongzhou among the immortal families of half a lifetime.

Not to mention the current state of the two half-life immortals.

"They really didn't leave a single one behind."

Lin Shu composed herself, stood up, and looked at the stream of good deeds notifications that appeared, feeling slightly better.

He was also quite surprised.

It's unbelievable that someone could single-handedly raise over a million demon citizens in Yongzhou.

Calling them demons isn't quite accurate, because the good deeds resulting from these hints all amount to only one coin, without exception.

This shows that they were all just ordinary people who had never been exposed to spiritual practice.

With over a million demons combined, the total donation was only around a thousand taels of silver... For Lin Shu at this point, this was practically nothing and could be ignored.

What truly alarmed him was that even when he was facing the cold, impersonal panels, he couldn't treat them as mere numbers.

Qi Hanshan actually dared to refine so many living beings into his Ten Thousand Souls Banner without any psychological pressure.

At this moment, Lin Shu finally gained the clearest understanding of the concept of the difference between immortals and mortals.

However, this trip wasn't entirely in vain, except for the rescue.

Ordinary mortals in Qingyuan Treasure Land can't bring much merit, but don't forget that there are more than ten demon lords who have spared no effort to send their subordinates here, as well as the demons from Yongzhou who fled here upon hearing the news.

There are over four hundred demon generals alone, worth 130,000 taels of silver.

The number of demon soldiers has exceeded ten thousand, and these are all Foundation Establishment cultivators, worth more than one hundred thousand taels of silver.

The remaining demon people are countless, numbering at least several hundred thousand. Moreover, most of those who managed to migrate over such a long distance and survive had cultivated spiritual techniques. Although they still don't amount to a huge number, they still number in the thousands.

All in all, Lin Shu earned a total of nearly 250,000 taels of silver.

Based on previous experience, the immortal techniques of the next realm are usually no more than ten times that of the top three rank techniques.

Let's calculate it as 500,000 taels.

He finally had a stepping stone to gain a glimpse into the inner workings of the Nascent Soul stage.

If one can receive guidance from a Nascent Soul cultivator, one can save a considerable amount of merit money.

That's why Lin Shu told this Ruoshui Demon Lord not to be so polite.

If it weren't for the other party taking in these little demons, I would probably have had to find a way to accumulate that much charity silver from Nascent Soul cultivators, instead of being able to do so easily and effortlessly as I am now.

"Alright, I still have some things to take care of. You can use these next couple of days to pack up and get ready to move with them."

Lin Shu casually surveyed the vast and boundless Qingyuan treasure land.

To be honest, the people in this beautiful place, living carefree, are much better off than those in the Nine Prefectures.

Unfortunately, a fake is still a fake, and it will eventually be exposed.

Neither this Demon Lord Ruoshui nor I have the ability to create a world that truly belongs to us.

"Migration?" Ruoshui Demon Lord paused for a moment.

"This place is too close to Yongzhou City."

Lin Shu assumed the other party was reluctant to leave this peaceful place of refuge, so she patiently explained, "Qi Hanshan died here. We can pass through Linshui Prefecture and then go directly to Shuangyun Prefecture."

"Don't worry about the Dragon Ridge being unsuitable for living. Once they reach Anren Prefecture, I have a way to settle them. Although it won't be as peaceful as this place, it will be safer."

He arranged everything concisely and clearly.

Ruoshui Demon Lord stared intently at that handsome face, somewhat lost in thought.

From the casual words of the Little Demon King, one could tell that he had genuinely considered the future of these demon people and had already made a detailed plan.

A powerful figure who has already established himself at the pinnacle of Yongzhou would actually waste his time on something that offers him no benefit whatsoever.

"Thank you, Brother Demon..."

Ruoshui Yaojun lowered his head slightly, his voice barely audible, and unconsciously clenched his fingers.

"Um?"

Lin Shu looked over in surprise.

It's one thing for this great demon lord to dress as simply as a peasant woman; perhaps it's just a matter of personal preference.

But at this moment, he actually saw a hint of shyness on the woman's face, as if she was even finding it difficult to say the perfectly normal term of address, "Brother Demon."

So she's a homebody.

Lin Shu gently shook her head, dispelling her distracting thoughts: "By the way, do you have a way to contact your master?"

Since the speed at which you make money can't keep up with the speed at which you cause trouble, you naturally have to find a backer as soon as possible.

Having saved the disciple of the Demon King Suxin, it shouldn't be too much to ask for protection, right?

When the matter was brought up, Ruoshui Demon Lord raised her head again and said softly, "It's no use for Master to come back, because she is no match for the immortals."

"As long as we don't go too far, we might not run into the immortals."

Lin Shu was somewhat puzzled. According to Jinhe and the others, these immortals were all stingy. They would never waste a single penny of incense if it could be resolved with just half a penny, let alone go through the trouble of searching the mountains for demons.

"Brother Demon, you may not know this, but this story begins back in the day..."

Ruoshui Yaojun clearly knew more inside information than the others.

She glanced sideways at the horizon and said, "Rumors in Yongzhou say that the Demon King Yuanyuan suffered a crushing defeat in his battle with the Night Wanderer, but that's not actually the case."

The woman's first words left Lin Shu stunned.

Not a crushing defeat? Could it possibly be a victory?

"Because it wasn't Lord Yuanyuan fighting the Night Wanderer alone, but rather a master and disciple who had long since parted ways and wished they could kill each other, who unusually reached a consensus on this matter and joined forces to challenge the immortal."

Ruoshui Demon Lord looked bitter: "Lord Yuanyuan has lost, but the Night Wanderer has also lost."

"..."

Lin Shu initially took it as just an old rumor.

But the moment those words were spoken, his eyelids twitched involuntarily.

It's amazing that something that happened so many years ago can still be related to me.

Master and apprentice work together.

The master of the Demon King Yuanyuan is none other than Young Master Qi!

Also, what does it mean that even the Night Wanderer was defeated?

"Indeed, Young Master Qi discovered that he was bound by his bloodline and could no longer make any progress, but unlike those other prodigies of the past, he did not leave Yongzhou to travel far and wide in search of a way to break through the shackles..."

He believes that the path forward is right beside him.

"As long as I usurp the throne and become an immortal, I can naturally continue to move forward." Ruoshui swallowed.

"Wait, aren't immortals supposed to be immortal?" Lin Shu interrupted her.

"To be precise, the immortal position is the one that is immortal and indestructible, just like that clay statue in Yongzhou City. However, who holds the immortal position is not something that has remained unchanged since time immemorial... at least that's what Young Master Qi thinks."

Ruoshui Demon Lord, with only a vague understanding, said, "The Silver-Eyed White Wolf is skilled in soul magic and can possess the bodies of others. Young Master Qi is an expert in this field, which is why he had the idea of ​​possessing an immortal's body."

"..."

Lin Shu remained silent for a long time, then said expressionlessly, "He succeeded?"

If the clay sculpture in Yongzhou City is indeed Young Master Qi, then there's no reason why he wouldn't be able to sense the existence of the split soul at such a close distance.

In other words, everything he did was under the watchful eye of the white wolf, making him look like a complete joke.

"Halfway there."

Ruoshui Demon Lord let out a soft breath: "Taking advantage of the opportunity when Lord Yuanyuan was fighting to the death with the Night Wanderer, he took advantage of the situation and possessed the clay sculpture, but his soul was not strong enough to completely crush the Night Wanderer's consciousness."

"The souls of both are now trapped in clay sculptures."

"However, he was the one who had the upper hand, and still had the power to send thousands of souls to travel the world, thereby strengthening the power of his souls and completely seizing the immortal position."

All doubts suddenly vanished at this moment.

But Lin Shu felt no joy whatsoever.

Because the enemy he had anticipated suddenly changed from a Nascent Soul Immortal Descendant to the Immortal Being himself.

Moreover, he wasn't like Yu Jingzhe, who was timid and hesitant.

Instead, it is a cruel and vicious wolf that dares to turn against even its own immortals.

Furthermore... Lin Shu originally thought that the split soul was all that Young Master Qi had. As long as she could get rid of He Wanbai and have the Filthy Moon Wolf Lord devour the bulk of the split soul, she could put that Nascent Soul giant into eternal slumber.

Now it seems that's not the case.

"This incident temporarily rendered the Night Wanderer inanimate, giving the demons of Yongzhou a chance to breathe, but it also sowed the seeds of an even greater disaster."

"What Master is most worried about is Young Master Qi waking up."

"Given his personality, we are about to face an immortal who is completely indifferent to the loss of incense offerings."

To put it bluntly, whether they are demons or immortals, they are nothing more than tools for half-immortals to collect offerings.

Therefore, unless things really escalate, like this time when three of the Qi family's prodigies were killed in succession, which has seriously affected the Qi family's control over Yongzhou, Lin Shu would not worry about the Night Wanderer taking action.

Under normal circumstances, immortals would most likely be reluctant to part with incense offerings.

Even though she had only recently woken up in Yongzhou, Lin Shu had already heard about Young Master Qi's personality.

A descendant of immortals whom even the Demon King wanted to marry, with such an unconventional personality, the first thing he did upon obtaining his immortal position was definitely not to think about how to get rid of his half-life of immortal status, but rather to have some fun first...

When that time comes, all the demons in Yongzhou will become his playthings for wanton slaughter.

No wonder the Demon King Suxin only wanted to lead the demons away from this place. Even after witnessing the fall of the three great prodigies, the Demon Lord Ruoshui still looked so pessimistic.

"Then we should leave even faster."

Lin Shu closed her eyes for a few breaths, and when she opened them again, she had already suppressed her emotions.

There's no need to despair too much.

A wise man doesn't fight a losing battle. Let's return to Dragon Ridge first, and after we find the Nascent Soul Technique, we can figure out how to resolve this matter.

Since Yuan Yuan and Young Master Qi have almost seized the immortal position.

That means that immortals are not invincible.

And among all the bad news, there's also a good thing: at least we know that the Night Wanderer can't move for the time being.

People always need to learn to comfort themselves.

"I'll go prepare right away." Ruoshui Yaojun nodded.

"..."

Lin Shu then turned her gaze to the other end of the Qingyuan Treasure Land.

Judging from the current situation, the Yu family was deliberately driven out of the matter. Before receiving the news, Yu Tongxuan, the only Nascent Soul expert who was clearly in charge of the Nine Prefectures, should not have been able to arrive in time.

Young Master Qi was overwhelmed with other matters.

Yongzhou City is safe for the time being.

This is also the best time for Lin Shu to explore the secrets of the heart.

He only hoped that Jinhe Shiyi could successfully create an opportunity for Su Jingci to be alone with him.

I need to finish my business as soon as possible and get back to Longjizhang.

If one could come into contact with the Pure Heart Demon King and receive guidance on the Nascent Soul Technique, that would be the best outcome.

If that doesn't work, then the only option is to try to earn more good karma to force a breakthrough.

"call."

Thinking of this, Lin Shu composed herself.

The silver in his possession was more than enough for someone at the Golden Core stage.

There are no bottlenecks to speak of; simply mobilizing around 20,000 and pouring it into the Azure Phoenix phantom is enough to allow the proficiency of the internal techniques to break through again naturally.

[Golden Elixir Supreme Grade. Lotus Nine-Turn Golden Elixir Method: Perfected]

……

Above the surging river outside the grotto.

The covered boat was already broken into pieces.

Two black and white mist dragons fiercely fought against the rampaging evil spirits.

This is a battle between the Eight Trigrams Dragon Locking Plate and the Heavenly Wolf Ten Thousand Soul Banner. Both spiritual treasures are from the Qi family and are evenly matched, but the difference in the number of people on both sides is quite large.

Nine demon lords worked together to activate the characters, with Cao Xuan overseeing the operation.

On the other hand, only Su Jingci from the Demon Slayer Division could use the Myriad Soul Banner; the rest could only help out.

Why are you staring at me like that!

Chen Song roared in fury, staring at Cao Xuan with eyes full of resentment.

Under the deliberate targeting of this great demon, he was already covered in wounds, and even his right leg was torn off.

"Nonsense, you're the only one not protected by the spirit treasure," Cao Xuan replied with a smile.

"This is outrageous!"

Chen Song felt extremely frustrated, yet he was powerless to do anything about it.

If he were Su Jingci, he would definitely prioritize protecting his own people, rather than the generals who had already pledged allegiance to He Wanbai.

Moreover, the fact that the general could barely hold out against so many demon lords shows that he possesses terrifying strength.

With such profound knowledge and skills, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they are comparable to geniuses.

Now that his life depends on the other party's protection, how could he dare to ask for more?

"Ha!"

Ding Xian and the others performed their spells with expressionless faces, not daring to reveal anything unusual.

Everyone could vaguely sense that these powerful demons had been deliberately holding back.

This means that they were indeed the helpers that Chang Yi invited.

This kid has an amazing network of connections!

They still didn't quite understand why the demons were going to go to such lengths. Since everyone present was one of their own, why not just kill Chen Song right there?

"..."

Jinhe sat cross-legged against the sky, feeling a mix of emotions.

The Little Demon King is ruthless towards the immortal sects, which is terrifying to watch, but he is so considerate towards his own people, even those who are only half-one of his own.

The crowd gathered here simply to put on a show for Chen Song.

The reason for all this trouble was that the Little Demon King had no intention of forcibly turning Su Jingci into a demon, so he left her a way back.

It is truly a blessing in this life to be able to work under such a person.

It's about time.

Jinhe gave a wink to the others, and then one of the mist dragons in the sky suddenly dissipated.

This airtight cage was finally broken open, creating a way out.

"Evacuate one by one, don't panic."

Su Jingci's expression was serious as he whispered, "Ding Xian, take Xiangling and Chang Yi and leave first. Quickly go and remind those prodigies!"

As soon as he finished speaking, sounds of fear and panic came from all around.

"I'll go deliver the message! Let me do it!"

Chen Song had no intention of discussing things with the others. Having just escaped Cao Xuan's pursuit, he turned and fled towards the escape route without looking back.

"What's your rush? They need to go support the little demon king too, they can't stay here any longer!" the general shouted angrily.

"..."

Chen Song still refused to turn back.

If Su Jingci still wants to spread the news, he must help stop those powerful demons.

As for an orderly breakout... heh heh, you just want your bunch of disciples to go first! I'm not stupid!

As he expected, no matter how angry the general was, he had no choice but to mobilize the Myriad Soul Banner and do his best to stop the remaining mist dragon.

"Remember to send a message!"

His voice, barely containing his anger, came from behind.

What utter nonsense!

Chen Song broke free from the range of the Bagua Dragon Locking Plate and flew straight towards Yongzhou City.

Is it something a lowly cultivator like myself would dare to meddle in, especially when it comes to matters involving the Little Demon King?

Even the slightest impact would result in instant death.

You'd better pray for yourselves.

He disappeared into the horizon in a panic.

Because he left in such a hurry, the demon-slaying general did not notice that after he left, the powerful aura that had previously eclipsed the sky quickly subsided.

"call."

Su Jingci looked at Chang Yi with a complicated expression and said in a low voice, "Thank you."

The battle ceased, and Ding Xian, Ruan Xiangling, and the others stood in the air, stunned.

The latter, in particular, still finds it hard to believe that the boy she personally brought into the Demon Slayer Division, with such a clean background, was actually a spy planted by the Little Demon King beforehand.

"I would be grateful if you could help me out of this predicament."

Su Jingci withdrew his gaze and looked at the fierce figures in the sky.

When he rushed to Shuangyun Prefecture earlier, he was thinking about how to rescue these people, but he never expected to meet them in this way.

He stood with his hands at his sides: "However, I am also sensible. If you have any requests, as long as they are within my ability, I will not refuse."

"I don't have any other requirements."

Jinhe smiled. Judging from the other party's efforts to save the demon people of this precious land, he truly lived up to his reputation as Lord Yuanyuan's former junior brother. He was indeed a coward.

Perhaps it was because Young Master Qi had enjoyed too much good fortune that he was bound to encounter some setbacks.

They took in two disciples who became mountain leaders, and both of them turned out to be rebellious.

"The Little Demon King summons you to an audience. Come with us." The Stone Wing Demon Lord summoned his demonic wings.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Demon Slayer Division paled.

This ferocious demon wants to see his master?

If the other party shows even the slightest displeasure, the General of Yongzhou will likely be replaced.

"I can go see the Little Demon King, but could you please let my disciples go first?"

Su Jingci took a deep breath and spoke earnestly.

With the connection to his senior brother, the little demon king shouldn't harm him.

But these disciples were different.

They were all generals of the Demon Slayer Division. Even though they never actively searched the mountains for demons, guarding the Nine Prefectures meant they couldn't avoid getting their hands stained with demon blood.

"Whether they go or not is up to them."

Shi Yi didn't seem to care much, and laughed, "It's just that I can't go back for the time being. I'll stay outside for a few more days, otherwise this act will seem too fake."

"Master, we'll go with you."

Ruan Xiangling clenched her fists tightly, her eyes showing a mixture of nervousness and fear, yet also a hint of curiosity.

Ding Xian and others were the same.

Although this journey is extremely dangerous, who in Yongzhou wouldn't want to witness the true face of that little demon king?

This is an unparalleled genius who has dominated an entire generation!