Chapter 698: The People from the Sea of Ten Thousand Demons!
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The appearance of Hao Ren's golden treasure ship made the Zuo Dan (Core Formation stage) cultivators of Heavenly Mountain Sect very alarmed. When they saw Hao Ren standing at the bow, they quickly retreated.
Three elders and the sect master couple stabilized their formation and bowed to Hao Ren, "We pay our respects to Old Ancestor!"
No one was clear about whether Hao Ren was really Medicine King Old Ancestor or not. If he was Medicine King Old Ancestor, he seemed too young. But if he wasn't Medicine King Old Ancestor, he must be a close disciple of the latter, with an extraordinary status.
Therefore, when these cultivators from the six-layer sky saw Hao Ren, they treated him like Medicine King Old Ancestor and called him "Old Ancestor."
A young girl who was around the same age as Duan Yao and wore similar robes stood on Hao Ren's golden treasure ship.
She followed closely behind Hao Ren, seemingly his junior apprentice sister, but possibly even closer to him.
Duan Ye looked at Hao Ren and suddenly thought that if Duan Yao had become the concubine of Medicine King Old Ancestor or his top disciple, this return trip must be a home visit!
His heart stung with pain, but he then thought that since Duan Yao had already achieved her goal by becoming part of Medicine King Old Ancestor's circle, she should now be able to speak for Heavenly Mountain Sect.
Zhao Yanzǐ stood on the treasure ship and looked at Duan Yao and the cultivators from Heavenly Mountain Sect without speaking.
The cultivators from Heavenly Mountain Sect also secretly glanced at Zhao Yanzǐ, finding her both beautiful and delicate. They couldn't help but feel a bit envious that Medicine King Old Ancestor could have such an adorable concubine.
Thinking of Duan Yao, who was the liveliest and most lovely in Heavenly Mountain Sect, now also being Medicine King Old Ancestor's concubine made their hearts somewhat gloomy.
Zhao Yanzǐ exhibited only the foundation establishment stage realm, but no one would think that she could only be at this level. She should definitely be at least late core formation like Duan Yao!
The Zuo Dan cultivators who had once lingered on Mystic Peak also thought of Hao Ren's two extremely beautiful female servants in the later stages of core formation, and their envy turned to hatred.
With Medicine King Old Ancestor’s power, he could lord it over the fifth layer sky, living freely and happily. Who would be able to control him
Hao Ren looked at Duan Yao but didn't think about what those cultivators were thinking in their minds; only seeing Duan Yao pause for a moment before saying to Duan Ye again, "Father, I also want to see Uncle Ancestor."
If it was the past, even an Old Ancestor like Spirit Martial would not be someone Duan Yao could just shout out. But now that Duan Yao had become a core formation cultivator and her father was one stage lower than her, Duan Ye didn't dare to casually scold her.
Duan Ye turned his head and instructed a Zuo Dan cultivator behind him for a moment; the cultivator then stepped on flying swords and quickly flew toward the back mountain.
"Yao'er..." Duan Yao's mother looked at Duan Yao and softly called out again.
Duanyao floated in the air and suddenly, with just a slight movement of her toe, she drifted to郝仁's golden treasure ship and stood beside him.
To 郝仁's left was Duanyao, and to his right was Zhaoyanzi. Both wore colorful robes, like two vividly dressed dolls.
Whew... the cultivator at the Condensation Phase who had gone to the back mountain has flown back.
Aged man stood on his flying sword; it was precisely Lingwu Ancestor.
The current Lingwu Ancestor's eye sockets were sunken, and his cheeks were thin. The Daoist robe he wore hung loosely off him, completely lacking the former demeanor of a master cultivator.
From perfect Core Formation to falling back to Foundation Establishment stage, unable to restore one’s cultivation realm overnight. Such an impact was可想而知 (impossible to imagine).
If not knowing Duanyao had already reached the Nascent Soul Stage, this Lingwu Ancestor would never have come out of the back mountain.
Now, his eyes were dull; standing on a flying sword piloted by a junior disciple, he carefully observed Duanyao and found that she was indeed at the Nascent Soul Stage!
His realm had plummeted to Foundation Establishment stage, but his discernment remained sharp!
Thinking of how he sacrificed Duanyao for the safety of Mount Tiangong Sect in the past, while now Duanyao has reached the Nascent Soul Stage, Lingwu Ancestor felt myriad emotions.
"Duanyao thanks father and mother for their nurturing; she thanks Senior Uncle for his guidance and all senior brothers for their support."
Duanyao stood beside 郝仁 and addressed them with a clear voice.
From her bosom, she took out a small bottle. "Senior Uncle, this is the Black Jade Blood-Repairing Pill that Yao sought from Master; it can mend completely damaged meridians."
Hearing Duanyao say this, the aged Lingwu Ancestor who had become like an old man immediately perked up.
He hadn’t even heard of such a "Black Jade Blood-Repairing Pill" before but that it could mend damaged meridians raised hope in his heart.
Hitting him with the giant Sealing Spirit Talisman from Layer 8 Sky, his body's meridians were almost completely severed. Now maintaining Foundation Establishment realm, his spirit energy was also rapidly disappearing.
If he couldn’t find a way to restore his cultivation realm soon, relying on spirit energy to support his body would quickly lead to aging and death within weeks. This is why he had sealed himself in the back mountain’s secret chamber, preparing to face the end of cultivation alone.
"There's also a bottle of 'Strengthen Bone Powder' here, made from bones of an eighth-stage妖獸; please give it to Senior Brother Mo and hope that he can return to Condensation Phase."
Duanyao then took out another gray bottle and handed it to the cultivator retrieving medicine for Lingwu Ancestor.
The cultivators from the Heavenly Mountain Sect, upon hearing the phrase "bones of an Eighth Rank妖獸", their expressions changed slightly.
In these Seven Heavens layers, it's impossible to find an Eighth Rank妖獸. If one were to discover a skeleton of such a beast, it would be worth more than a Spirit Mine!
They had never heard of this "Fortifying Bone Powder" before, but given that it’s made from the bones of an Eighth Rank妖獸 and ground into powder, its efficacy is definitely not something ordinary medicinal pills can compare to.
Their gazes shifted from Duan Yao back to Hao Ren. They thought to themselves that Old Ancestor Medicine King truly was the Medicine King; he could even produce such miraculous medicinal pills which their own Heavenly Mountain Sect, renowned for its alchemy, had never seen before!
And by bestowing these magical pills upon Duan Yao, it’s evident that she enjoys a certain amount of favor with Old Ancestor Medicine King… Of course, Little Miss Duan Yao is so lively and lovable; naturally, she should be favored.
Hao Ren saw them looking at him, knowing they mistakenly believed he was the one who produced these pills. He helplessly shook his head but didn't bother to clarify.
Everyone has their own stance. The Heavenly Mountain Sect arrived with overwhelming force to watch over the Mysterious Peak; Hao Ren naturally used all means necessary to fight back, even destroying more than half of the Heavenly Mountain Sect’s foundation.
However, for Duan Yao, the Heavenly Mountain Sect is where she grew up. Here are her senior and junior brothers, filled with memories and emotions. Given that the Heavenly Mountain Sect suffered a rapid defeat in the battle at Mysterious Peak, it's understandable why she holds hatred towards Hao Ren.
“Father, Mother, here’s another bottle of pregnancy-stabilizing pills to strengthen your dao foundation. I hope you can give birth to a little brother so that neither of you will be like me and disobedient anymore.”
Duan Yao took out a red vial and tossed it to her father, Duan Ye.
Standing on the silver flying sword, the sect master of Heavenly Mountain Sect—Duan Ye caught the bottle and opened its wooden stopper to smell the dozens of pills inside.
A very intense medicinal scent!
The Heavenly Mountain Sect specializes in alchemy; Duan Ye has seen all kinds of pills before. This "pregnancy-stabilizing pill" he’s heard about; it’s a special concoction for cultivators who wish to have offspring without damaging their cultivation base.
Cultivation is already an act against nature, and wanting one's own progeny adds another layer of challenge. Therefore, the risk for cultivators giving birth is several times higher than that of ordinary people.
For a cultivator wishing to have children, if they take "pregnancy-stabilizing pills", it can significantly lower this risk. However, these medicinal ingredients require the inner core of a Sixth Rank妖獸 to make; in today's cultivation world, where could one find such beasts
Thus, these kinds of pills gradually became extinct. For cultivators wanting offspring, they must rely on taking multiple consorts as their only chance.
Duan Yao giving away this long-lost "pregnancy-stabilizing pill" is equivalent to bestowing her parents with two or three children!
Perhaps… With new kids around, they won’t miss me anymore… Duan Yao stood beside Hao Ren and tapped the palm of her hand.
The look on Duan Yao's mother’s face was dejected; she sensed that Duan Yao wouldn't be returning.
However, Duan Ye's expression was one of joy that overshadowed his sorrow. With such a "Pregnancy Inducing Pill," he could finally have his own son!
Among the few dozen cultivators at the Nascent Soul stage, only Ye Yan had an especially miserable look on his face.
Murong Lianshan’s reputation and power were both above him. Now that Duan Yao brought this "Bone Strengthening Powder" which could allow Murong Lianshan to start cultivating again—perhaps even stronger than before—it would be like cutting off Ye Yan's chance of becoming the sect leader!
Especially if Duan Ye had his own son, it would become even harder for him to aspire to become the leader of Tian Shan Sect!
Duan Ye carefully tucked the medicine bottle into his sleeve and looked up at Duan Yao in the sky. After some thought, he said, "Yao'er, there are still five elders who have yet to recover their cultivation levels. Now that you’re serving at Medicine King Ancestor’s side…"
Before Duan Ye could finish his sentence, Duan Yao already knew what he meant. Her face turned slightly red and then quickly pale.
In order to benefit Tian Shan Sect, her father had not hesitated to treat her as an object and send her to Mystic Peak. This was something that Duan Yao would never forget!
"Father, I’ve already said it: After going to Mystic Peak, my ties with the entire Tian Shan Sect will be severed!"
Duan Yao hardened her heart as she suddenly unleashed her Nascent Soul realm power. The half-constructed buildings on the hillside couldn’t withstand such pressure and collapsed in a loud rumble.
"I, Duan Yao, owe you all nothing from now on!" Duan Yao stomped heavily with one foot, tears welling up at the corners of her eyes.
“From today onwards, there is no longer anyone named Duan Yao in Tian Shan Sect! You will never have a daughter named Duan Yao again, or a little apprentice sister, or a young disciple!"
Duan Yao clenched her teeth tightly as she spoke each word with great effort.
She suddenly punched Hao Ren hard on the chest.
Hao Ren felt a jolt in his chest but quickly reacted by controlling his golden treasure ship, which shot out a wave of golden light and flew far into the distance.
"Yao'er…" The sect leader’s wife cried out mournfully.
Duan Yao held back her tears and did not look back.
She leaped off Hao Ren's golden treasure ship, then flew low in the sky.
Henceforth, everything concerning Tian Shan Sect would be irrelevant to her. From now on, she truly belonged to the Sea of Ten Thousand Demons!
(To Be Continued)ll of vigor.Xie Yujia didn't understand calligraphy, but she could feel that Hao Ren was getting better with each stroke. Not only did his brushwork become more fluid, the意境 (intention) of his writing...