Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 44 Niu Wendao: My heart aches from being angered by my ancestors.

"My ancestors were amazing!" Niu asked excitedly. "And what happened next? Did they sweep away all demons and become famous throughout the world?"

"Yes, the Bull Demon King swept through all demons; in the entire demon realm, no demon is unaware of him."

Li Changsheng said, "Most demons would flee in terror just from hearing a name, but because of its great reputation and popularity, it attracted the attention of the Rakshasa clan and Princess Iron Fan, and the two eventually got married."

"Marrying a princess of a clan? Our ancestor is amazing," Niu Wen asked admiringly.

"However, not long after, they had a child who could breathe Samadhi Fire," Li Changsheng said. "Neither Princess Iron Fan nor the Bull Demon King knew Samadhi Fire."

"Is that a bloodline mutation?" Niu asked thoughtfully.

Li Changsheng's lips twitched: "It can mutate into Samadhi True Fire? From then on, the Bull Demon King spent his days drinking and took a concubine, but was beaten to death. Princess Iron Fan had a banana leaf fan, and even the Bull Demon King was no match for her."

The ox asked, its eyes wide, "How could my ancestor be so aggrieved?"

Although he was young, he could understand what it meant.

How could the mighty Great Sage Equaling Heaven, the Bull Demon King who strikes fear into the hearts of all demons, live such a miserable life?

"You must understand, there are demons beyond demons, and people beyond people. Even the Bull Demon King could endure such humiliation, so what is this little bit of humiliation to you?"

Li Changsheng said, "Later, the Bull Demon King met a stone monkey, and they became sworn brothers, hence the title 'Great Sage Who Pacifies Heaven'."

"Your ancestor told you through his own deeds that only through forbearance can one become a great sage."

"So in the end, did you kill Iron Fan?" Niu asked.

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"No, Iron Fan has too much backing, so we'll have to keep enduring it," Li Changsheng sighed.

Niu Wen asked, his face grim, and remained silent for a long time.

Li Changsheng watched his changing expression without saying a word, hoping this calf would listen.

After a long silence, Niu Wendao shuddered and said, "I understand, Changsheng. You mean to tell me that if I back down, I'll be miserable for the rest of my life, and my life will be over! That's right! If I endure it for a while, I'll only get angrier; if I back down, I'll only feel more cheated."

Li Changsheng: "??"

Am I really that bad at storytelling?

But upon closer reflection, it does seem quite frustrating.

Or, how about changing the story and giving Niu Wendao a different ancestor?

The Supreme Green Ox?

But now, it seems too late to change the story.

Li Changsheng tried to salvage the situation one last time: "It was precisely because of his forbearance that the Bull Demon King was able to become the Demon King and eventually the Great Sage Equaling Heaven."

After a moment of silence, Niu asked, "Chang Sheng, my heart aches."

"Is the injury not yet healed?"

"I was angered by my ancestors."

Li Changsheng: ...

Taking a deep breath, Li Changsheng said, "You have many ancestors. I've heard there's one more, the Green Ox Demon who followed the Supreme Lord. He was even more powerful than the Bull Demon King."

"Follow the Supreme One?" the ox asked, blinking its bull eyes.

"Yes, the Supreme One was the most powerful being in ancient times, and his strength was terrifying. The Green Ox carried the Supreme One around every day, which was quite impressive."

"To be someone's mount?" the ox asked, clutching its chest again. "My darling..."

Li Changsheng pulled out a piece of dough. Looking back on his memory, which of those legendary divine oxen, apart from the Bull Demon King, didn't have an owner?

Those without owners were killed long ago.

"Alright, let's not talk about your ancestors anymore." Li Changsheng quickly ended the story about his ancestors and said, "Back to your question, if you don't want to endure it, have you considered what if they captured your master and used that to threaten you into appearing?"

"My master is an elder..." Niu Wendao opened his mouth, but couldn't finish his sentence.

"Speaking of which, I don't quite understand. Why did your master let you compete?" Li Changsheng frowned. "After all, the sect leader is still alive. How could your master not be afraid of the sect leader?"

Niu Wendao frowned and said, "My master said that he has won over most of the elders. If we defeat Changchun, most of the elders will stand on my side, and the sect leader will be powerless to stop them."

"It seems that even your master may have been deceived." Li Changsheng shook his head and said, "Although you are talented, you are too young and your mind is not fully developed yet."

"By the way, someone is helping me," Niu said. "Several times I've been in danger, and it's always been someone who has helped me escape."

"People from Qingxuan Cave Heaven," Li Changsheng said. "They arranged for people to impersonate me; otherwise, I would still be being watched here, and you wouldn't have been able to come."

"Azure Mystery Grotto-Heaven?"

"That's right. Qingxuan Cave Heaven wants to recruit you and believes that you have no collusion with the Moon Gazing Demon King," Li Changsheng said.

"They only helped me because they wanted to recruit me?"

Niu asked in a low voice, "As far as I know, Qingxuan Cave Heaven is not as good as Lingxu Cave Heaven, and besides, my situation is special right now."

He now has enemies everywhere. If he joins, Qingxuan Cave Heaven will face Lingxu Cave Heaven and Shuiyue Cave Heaven.

The three major families of Zhongyang City will not let Niu Wendao off the hook either.

"I don't know where they got the confidence to protect you."

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "Perhaps we will secretly cultivate you, and then let you come out of seclusion once you have achieved something."

"I remember the kindness of Qingxuan Cave Heaven, but I am now a burden to many people. If I achieve something in the future, I will definitely repay the kindness," Niu Wen said in a deep voice.

"Sigh." Li Changsheng sighed softly and said, "I will pass on the message."

"I won't linger any longer. I'll leave now. When I achieve something, I will become the Demon King, and you, Changsheng, will be the Second King," Niu Wendao said sincerely.

This little calf...

Li Changsheng said, "I don't have any iron rods, only a magic sword and a few bottles of Qi-restoring pills. Do you want them?"

"Yes," Niu asked, naturally not refusing.

Li Changsheng gave the magic sword to Niu Wendao, along with a Qi-restoring pill, and arranged a place to meet again. Niu Wendao then disappeared underground.

After seeing Niu Wendao off, Li Changsheng teleported underground to Qingliu Courtyard.

Liu Qingyue and Kong Zhao were present, but Grandpa Liu Qing was not at home.

"May you live forever." The two bowed in greeting.

Li Changsheng said, "Niu Wendao came and asked me to convey that he remembers Qingxuan's kindness and will repay it when he achieves something in the future."

"Where did Niu Wendao go?" Kong Zhao frowned and said, "It's dangerous for him to be out there alone right now."

"The pursuit and counterattack, Niu Wendao didn't want to endure it anymore, and he was thinking about revenge," Li Changsheng said.

He regretted telling Niu Wen the story of the Bull Demon King.

After hearing the story of the Bull Demon King, Niu Wendao felt even more aggrieved and could no longer hold back.

To endure a lifetime of misery is not a future a young calf needs.

The Great Sage Equaling Heaven and the Mighty Bull Demon King sound impressive, but upon closer inspection, they seem laughable.

"Why is this ox so impulsive?" Liu Qingyue sighed.

"He's only about five years old. He doesn't understand many things and won't listen to advice," Li Changsheng said, shaking his head.

Kong Zhao took out a book from his bosom and said, "Chang Sheng, copy this and send it to Niu Wendao. This is Qingxuan's sincerity."

"What is this?" Li Changsheng looked at the book in surprise—the Bull Demon Dao Scripture.

"There is a great sect that teaches without discrimination, and the lineage of ancient demons within the sect has never been broken."

Kong Zhao said slowly, "Qingxuan has already reported Niu Wendao's request and received a copy of the Daoist scripture as a gift, which shows Qingxuan's sincerity."

"Education for all?" Li Changsheng's heart skipped a beat. "This sect is the one behind your Qingxuan Sect?"

"Qingxuan is merely selecting disciples for him, someone he can contact."

Kong Zhao said, "Niu Wendao's talent is enough to join that sect."

"I wonder which sect it is?" Li Changsheng asked, bowing.

Kong Zhao solemnly replied, "Xuantian Sect!"

Li Changsheng learned about the Xuan Tian Fa from the locust tree demon while he was in prison.

Those few words were of great help to him.

(End of this chapter)