Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"it is good."

Be careful on this trip.

After a brief exchange, Jiang Mo, without turning his head, led the Evil Spirit Ancestor and Zhulong into the void portal. Their figures disappeared within, and in an instant, they found themselves in a vast and dense forest. The sky was covered by magnificent fiery clouds, making the twilight exceptionally beautiful.

Sword Island, Caged Bird, we've arrived!

The current master of this world is undoubtedly the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect from the Western Sacred Land. The elders and disciples stationed in the state have the highest cultivation levels of three peerless Dao Lords and six Immortal Mansion Dao Lords.

"Huh? There it is..."

Jiang Mo gazed at the horizon, and a magnificent Taoist palace, nestled against the mountains and beside the water, tens of thousands of miles away, was instantly drawn into the depths of his pupils. The activities of every person in the sect's branch were clearly visible.

"Walk."

"Let's go pay a visit!"

Jiang Mo let out a long laugh, transformed into a streak of light, and traversed the void, as if he had something in mind.

"Young friend, what brings you such joy?"

Zhulong couldn't help but ask out of curiosity.

Jiang Mo replied as follows:

"I've long heard of Qing Cang's unparalleled beast-taming skills in the Immortal Realm. I'll go and learn from him; maybe I'll have a chance to kidnap the Sunset Demon Emperor!"

Chapter 632 The Caged Bird, Acquired!

Upon hearing this, for some reason, both the Evil Spirit Ancestor and Zhulong felt a chill.

They actually wanted to enslave the Demon Emperor!?

If even the Demon Emperor can be enslaved, then dealing with them in the future will be a piece of cake.

However, such apprehension and fear dissipated the moment they appeared, because there seemed to be no difference between the future and the present.

After all, with Jiang Mo's current cultivation level, enslaving and controlling them would be effortless.

"Alright, then I hope you succeed and obtain the secret techniques of the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect. Then you can refine that Demon Emperor and stop this thing from haunting you."

"Hmph, I'm really looking forward to it. By the way, young friend, why didn't you make a move against the Demon Emperor first after you came out of seclusion?"

The three of them sped along, traversing thousands of mountains and rivers. Jiang Mo's voice trail appeared in the continuous void, flashing by in an instant.

"The Demon Emperor is quite powerful and is all alone. If it wants to leave, I may not be able to capture it. In addition, the Eastern Wilderness is in chaos right now, and we need a target that the four domains are all against. Let it serve as the target for now. A living Demon Emperor is more valuable than a living one."

"I see, Venerable Xuanzun is quite the schemer."

"Just kidding."

The conversation ended abruptly after only a few dozen breaths, as the three had arrived at a branch of the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect. Not far away, a magnificent palace stood on the ground, resembling a celestial palace from a myth, with countless auspicious spirit beasts being ridden out by the disciples and elders there.

"Buzz!"

Suddenly, several powerful auras appeared. The three peerless Dao Lords who were stationed in the sect rushed to the outside of the sect as soon as they noticed the arrival of Jiang Mo and his group.

"May I ask which fellow Daoist you are, to have come to our sect's branch? What brings you here?"

Before the sect of the magnificent mountains and rivers, a handsome man with eyes like divine jade stood on his sword. On his left and right sides were peerless Dao Lords, one middle-aged and the other very old. All three were inner sect elders of the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect, assigned by an ultimate being to guard the Caged Sparrow of Sword State.

Furthermore, given the precedent of the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect having its territory seized several times, these three peerless Dao Lords were prepared for battle the moment they appeared.

"I am Jiang Mo, and I come from Feixian County. I have something I wish to discuss with your sect!"

Jiang Mo's voice was particularly clear, and it instantly spread throughout the entire sect, inside and out.

Upon hearing this name, tens of thousands of disciples and elders trembled and paled. Wasn't that the Demon Lord of Tianyuan?

Even the three peerless Dao Lords responsible for welcoming them were so shocked that their pupils shrank sharply, and a chilling unease rose in their hearts.

Even so, the handsome man forced himself to steady himself and raised his voice:

"Since Venerable Xuanzun has graced us with his presence, please come into the sect for a chat."

With no way to avoid it, the man had no choice but to improvise and invited Jiang Mo to join his sect.

"it is good."

Immediately, led by the three peerless Dao Lords, Jiang Mo strolled leisurely up the steps of the sect, and in a few steps, he reached the top and entered a magnificent and sacred ancient hall.

The hall is decorated with carved beams and painted rafters, and the murals are so lifelike that they depict either powerful figures of the sect subduing mythical beasts or the divine forms of auspicious and ferocious creatures. They are so realistic that they give the illusion that the creatures are alive.

"I have long admired the name of the Mysterious Venerable, and seeing him today, I can confirm it is indeed true."

"I am Gu Qianqiu, an inner sect elder of the Beast Taming Qingcang Sect."

"This is Shen Di, one of the thirty-six elders in charge of punishments within the inner sect."

"This is Chen An, one of the twenty-eight financial elders of the inner sect."

Gu Qianqiu welcomed Jiang Mo, the Evil Spirit Ancestor, and Zhulong into the hall, arranged their seats, greeted them warmly, introduced himself, and ordered his disciples to bring tea and snacks to treat them well.

The three peerless Dao Lords each had their own thoughts. Some wondered how to use the Demon Lord's power to suppress the Demon Emperor, settle their previous grievances, and thus bring merit to their sects. Others wondered if the Demon Lord had the same scheme as the Demon Emperor, to forcibly seize what was from them and cut off the caged bird of this state.

In short, for a moment, the three of them were all uneasy, yet they remained calm and composed, showing no signs of panic or restraint.

"May I ask, Venerable Master, what brings you to our sect?"

"Unfortunately, our master is still in other Sword Provinces, wrestling with powerful figures from the four regions, and has no time to entertain the Xuan Venerable. We can only receive him ourselves. Please forgive us."

Gu Qianqiu spoke gently, displaying an impeccable and extremely composed demeanor.

To be precise, it's two things.

"Please speak freely."

Shen Di, one of the elders of the Criminal Law, spoke loudly.

This was a middle-aged man with a thick beard and piercing eyes. His muscles were clearly defined, and even though he wore a loose bamboo-green robe, it couldn't hide his tall and strong figure. He was almost twice the size of Jiang Mo.

He was apparently older than Jiang Mo, but due to the difference in their cultivation levels, he had to use honorifics to show respect.

"Jianzhou, the Caged Bird, borders my hometown Tianyuan. I want this province."

Jiang Mo got straight to the point, without any hint of politeness.

In theory, the Sword Sect and the Imperial Dynasty were destroyed by the Forbidden Zone of the Azure Tree, and the twelve prefectures and thirty-six Sword Provinces were plundered. Since he also destroyed the Azure Tree, these territories should belong to him.

Now, when we talk about it, we can say it with complete confidence.

Upon hearing this, the three peerless Dao Lords were taken aback, but not much was surprising, as this was within their expectations.

Despite this, Gu Qianqiu's smile remained unchanged, and he continued enthusiastically:

"Since the Venerable Xuan has something to ask for, we have no objection to giving it up. After all, if the Venerable Xuan had not expelled those forbidden zone rulers, our sect might not have had the courage to venture into this place."

"In short, if you want it, we'll give it to you willingly."

At this point, Gu Qianqiu took a deep breath inwardly, but remained outwardly calm, and tentatively asked with a smile:

"I wonder, Venerable Master, how much exactly do you want?"

"Regarding the affairs of one or two states, perhaps the two elders and I can make a decision. But if we say anything more, we fear we will be punished by the sect. We hope that Venerable Xuan will understand and show mercy, and not make things difficult for us juniors."

Upon hearing Gu Qianqiu's explanation, the two peerless Dao Lords present remained silent. Clearly, this was also their idea: turn a blind eye to things within their capabilities, and push things beyond their capabilities as far away as possible to avoid getting burned.

The group of people were over two thousand years old combined, and each of them was a seasoned veteran. In just a few words, they expressed their attitude in a tactful way.

“The caged bird, the floating light, the celestial palace, all three states need it, but this is just the first stop.”

Jiang Mo was too lazy to hide anything, so he simply said it directly.

"I see, I understand. Since the Venerable Master demands the caged bird, the three of us have no objection. Could you allow us to submit a petition to the sect, informing the Supreme Elders and the Sect Master, before deciding on our evacuation?"

Gu Qianqiu felt a sense of relief upon learning the answer. It was much as he had imagined: Xuanzun wanted territory in the vicinity of Tianyuan to prevent forces from other regions and restricted areas from getting closer to his lair.

"can."

Jiang Mo softly agreed.

Elder Chen An silently cupped his hands, said nothing, and immediately sent out a divine thought, which transformed into an invisible letter that traveled across hundreds of thousands of miles to be relayed to the ultimate beings of other Sword Continents.

Soon, in less than a few breaths, the elderly peerless Dao Lord Chen An's eyes shone with a crimson-gold light, as if he had become a different person from the inside out. His aura became sacred and grand, and his tone and voice underwent tremendous changes. He had been remotely summoned by an ultimate powerhouse from within the sect, who had borrowed his physical body to descend.

"If the Venerable One desires to keep the bird in the cage, so be it. However, we also have a request, and we hope the Venerable One can help us... The Demon Emperor is powerful and arrogant. If this continues, he will surely become a scourge. Could the Venerable One be able to behead him?"

That supreme Dao Lord laid out his conditions.

"Now is not the time."

Jiang Mo smiled calmly. He had heard about the conflict between the Demon Emperor and the Beast Taming Qingcang Sect. Thinking of this, he didn't want to offend them, so he returned the courtesy by saying:

“I understand your dissatisfaction with it. It just so happens that there is another matter related to it that I came to see you this time.”

"Oh? Please enlighten me, Venerable Master."

The Supreme Dao Lord, who was using Chen An's body, asked with great curiosity.

"I wonder if your sect's beast-taming techniques are sufficient to control it? If I capture it in the future, it would be a pity to kill it, and refining it wouldn't necessarily make it stronger than it was in life. Therefore, I would like to ask your sect if you have any means to completely prevent it from ever rising again?"

A hint of surprise flashed in Chen An's eyes, and he immediately said:

"The rulers of the Nine Palaces and Nine Stars are far too powerful. In history, only three or four such ferocious beasts have been controlled within the sect, and only the most powerful sect leaders and predecessors could do that."

"Therefore, I dare not make any promises about what the Venerable Master has said, but I will ask the Sect Master for you later. If he is confident, I will take control of you immediately."

"it is good."

Upon learning that Jiang Mo was also going to deal with the Sunset Demon Emperor, the Supreme Dao Lord said nothing more, but immediately gave the order:

“Nephew Gu, Nephew Shen, effective immediately, you and Chen An shall carry out the evacuation plan and shall not set foot in the caged bird again.”

"Yes!"

The two peerless Dao Lords obeyed the order and immediately began to carry it out, wisely withdrawing to allow Jiang Mo and his master to continue their conversation.

"Within your sect, what level of spirit beast can be controlled in this era?"

"You mean the Ink Turtle Ancestor? It is older than us younger generations, already four thousand years old. It was once the perfect ruler of the Nine Palaces and Nine Stars, but due to its advanced age and weakened blood and energy, it fell to the level of the Eight Stars."

The mysterious powerhouse who possessed Chen An's body recounted the story in detail.

This is not a crucial secret. Most forces in the entire Western Sacred Land know the prestige of the Ancient Emperor Ink Turtle. It is the guardian beast of the Beast Taming Azure Sky Sect. It has witnessed four thousand years of history, but it is still difficult to resist the power of the erosion of time. The speed at which blood energy is replenished cannot keep up with the speed at which it is consumed. Therefore, its strength will only continue to weaken until it dies.

"And what is the cultivation level of your sect leader?" Jiang Mo then asked.

"Late stage of Supreme Dao Lord".

"Is that so? Then I'm afraid you can't help me."

Jiang Mo suddenly sighed, gazing at the world outside the hall, and murmured:

“At first I thought your sect leader was at the peak of the Supreme Dao Lord realm, so I had some confidence that he could help me enslave the Sunset Demon Emperor and those beasts in the forbidden area. But now it seems that the chances are slim, so you don’t need to trouble him.”

“The Mysterious Venerable’s supernatural powers are vast; we are ashamed to admit our inferiority.”

The old man offered modest flattery, then asked, "Master Xuan, since you have fought against several rulers of the forbidden zone, do you know what kind of ancient ferocious beasts they are?"

"..."

Jiang Mo shook his head and said, "It's probably the transformation of the Zerg. This is just my guess based on intuition. They have survived in the world for far too long, so long that they have erased most of the records related to them, making it impossible for later generations to trace them. My knowledge is limited, and I cannot recognize their true form."

Upon hearing this, the old man stroked his beard and smiled, saying in a rather humorous way:

"Then just wait and see. Perhaps you'll have another chance to meet. Who knows? If you can suppress them and live for another one or two thousand years, when my sect leader's cultivation reaches its peak, he will definitely help you, Lord Xuanzun, to enslave them all."

Jiang Mo smiled but remained silent, saying nothing more. He knew his lifespan was less than a thousand years.

An ordinary, supreme Dao Lord at the peak has a lifespan of around three thousand years. By using forbidden methods such as blood coffins to fall into a deep sleep, they can prolong their existence to five thousand years.

But he was different. He fought his way through, encountering powerful enemies several times, which cost him a lot of his lifespan. Invincibility comes at a price, but only he knows whether the price is light or heavy.

That evening, as night fell, Jiang Mo had a pleasant conversation with the Supreme Dao Lord of the Beast Taming Sect. He learned that the man's name was Huo Jiu, Chen An's master, and that he was a mid-stage Supreme Dao Lord.

Before parting, as a gift for their first meeting, the old man presented Jiang Mo with three Beast Taming Talismans.

"Under the rule of the Nine Palaces, regardless of bloodline or strength, one can suppress them with a single talisman, enslaving their body and mind, so that they can never rise again. If they find it troublesome, their intelligence can be directly erased and they can be transformed into a more suitable and desirable war beast."

"My family is poor and I am short of money. This is all I have to offer as a small gift. I hope you will not find it offensive, Venerable Master."

Jiang Mo took the three slightly thick talismans, each about the thickness of ten overlapping talismans from other schools. After examining them briefly, he spoke:

"Then thank you, fellow Daoist."

"You're too kind. If you have any free time in the future, you are welcome to visit the Western Sacred Land. Our sect will always welcome you."