Half-Fairy Mount, Part Two

Master Ku Mu's heart was bleeding. A demon spirit could be incredibly effective in many situations, and it was a good choice to let a demon spirit take action when he couldn't. But today, he couldn't take back the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger and could only watch helplessly. Master Ku Mu was naturally very unhappy, but he couldn't show it.

Phoenix Winged Black Tiger was seriously injured, but after Zhuge Xiang's treatment, it was not as bad as it appeared. Listening to Master Ku Mu's words, Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's eyes were filled with killing intent. As a demon, it had been threatened by him to deal with the people of the Asura Sect, but it did not expect that after the failure, he would abandon it without hesitation.

"Is that so? Then this Phoenix Winged Black Tiger is at my disposal. Not bad. With a demon beast as my Mount, who will dare to provoke me in the future?" Upon receiving Master Ku Mu's reply, Zhuge Xiang smiled broadly and said with a laugh.

"Mount!?" Zhuge Xiang's words brought smiles to the faces of the three Hall Masters. However, the expressions of Master Ku Mu, True Man Qing Feng, and True Man Ming Jian changed drastically. Zhuge Xiang's strength was already comparable to that of Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. If he were to gain the help of a Deity Transformation Mount, it would truly be like adding wings to a tiger.

"Tigers are demonic creatures, their dignity is inviolable, how could they willingly become someone else's Mount?" Although shocked, the three of Master Ku Mu quickly calmed down, thinking that Zhuge Xiang was deliberately bluffing. Especially Master Ku Mu, even he, a Nascent Deity Transformation, couldn't make the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger submit willingly, let alone a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator like himself.

"Alright, three Hall Masters, now that the black tiger wasn't sent by them and the matter is cleared up, let's go back." Whether Master Ku Mu and the others believed him or not, Zhuge Xiang didn't care. Instead, he used his actions to extinguish the last glimmer of hope in their hearts.

Following Zhuge Xiang's words, the three Hall Master nodded in unison, Artifact Flight on their Phoenix Winged Black Tiger artifacts, and turned to leave. Zhuge Xiang had already healed most of the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's injuries. After putting away the Asura Warship, he straddled the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger and followed the three Hall Master away.

"This... this is impossible..." Master Ku Mu stared in disbelief as he watched Zhuge Xiang actually sit on the back of the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, yet the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger showed no violent reaction whatsoever.

True Man Ming Jian and True Man Qing Feng had very ugly expressions. They glanced at Master Ku Mu and snorted coldly in unison. If it weren't for Master Ku Mu's cleverness in sending a demon spirit to deal with Zhuge Xiang, they wouldn't have lost both their wife and their army, and Zhuge Xiang would have gained a demon spirit-level Mount.

"The three Hall Master should return for now. I still need to have a more thorough exchange with this Phoenix Winged Black Tiger." Back at the Asura Sect's camp, Zhuge Xiang and the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger landed ahead of time. Man Kui nodded in agreement with Zhuge Xiang's decision without saying a word, while Xiao Xiao and Luo Xue both told Zhuge Xiang careful.

"Alright, your injuries have healed considerably. Now, can you tell me about your condition? What's the deal with that Fierce Fiend Soul Devourer?" Zhuge Xiang asked Phoenix Winged Black Tiger as they landed on a flat area near the Asura Sect's camp.

Looking at Zhuge Xiang and the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, he secretly pondered that although his injuries had been suppressed to a great extent, he could only exert about 30 or 40% of his combat power. Considering Zhuge Xiang's strength, he had no way to defeat him and escape in a short time. Moreover, once he made a move, the three Hall Masters at the Deity Transformation stage would definitely come after him, and he would have no chance of escaping. He couldn't escape now; he had to plan for the long term.

Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, his mind racing, quickly suppressed his urge to escape before answering Zhuge Xiang, saying, "As I've already said, our Phoenix Winged Black Tiger clan is a naturally bloodthirsty race. Because of my excessive killing, I have developed Fiendish Aura that constantly affects my Divine Sense. I do not wish to be controlled by this malevolent aura, so I sought help from the Weituo Temple, borrowing its Weituo Temple Buddhist Power to suppress the malevolent aura within me."

"Is there any way to remove the Fiendish Aura from my body? I don't want my Mount to go berserk and turn on its master at any moment," Zhuge Xiang continued to ask.

"Erase? I only know that Buddhist Dharma can suppress it, but erasure? I think it would require a powerful Buddhist Dharma," the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger shook its head, looking troubled. Clearly, this Fiendish Aura was proving difficult to deal with. Otherwise, as a demon, why would it seek help from the Weituo Temple, and even be threatened by a Qi Refining Stage disciple?

"Powerful Buddhist Dharma?" Zhuge Xiang frowned slightly, thinking of his Heavenly Demon Zen Sound. This Heavenly Demon Zen Sound had little effect on the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger itself, because the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger already possessed Buddha Nature. But what about its Fiendish Aura? The Heavenly Demon Zen Sound could be extremely sensitive to these evil forces.

"Wait a minute, come with me, maybe I have a way." After thinking for a moment, Zhuge Xiang felt it was worth a try. He flapped his Phoenix Feather Wings and flew away into the distance.

"You have a way?" Zhuge Xiang's words startled the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger. It was hard to imagine how a Qi Refining Stage disciple could solve a problem that even he, a demon king, couldn't. However, thinking of all the wonders Zhuge Xiang possessed, and with a "what if" attitude, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger followed Zhuge Xiang and flew out.

This flight covered over a hundred miles. Once he was sure no one was watching, Zhuge Xiang released the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda again. Relying on his current cultivation level, he directly rushed to the Third Layer of the Evil Suppressing Pagoda and learned the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram from the Third Layer.

In this way, Zhuge Xiang has already learned four of the Nine Heavenly Demon Zen Sounds Diagrams. Seeing Zhuge Xiang walk out of the Evil Suppressing Pagoda, Phoenix Winged Black Tiger was secretly surprised. Although he did not understand what grade of magic Treasure Artifact Phoenix Winged Black Tiger Evil Suppressing Pagoda Tower was, he could feel its terrifying power. He did not expect that Zhuge Xiang, who was only a Qi Refining Stage Cultivator, would possess such a treasure.

"Alright, we can try. Perhaps we can clear the Fiendish Aura from your body. However, your power originates from slaughter, so clearing it will likely affect your strength," Zhuge Xiang said as he approached the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger after mastering the fourth Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram.

"You actually took out that Treasure Pagoda right in front of me? Aren't you afraid I'll leak the news and bring you to your death?" Phoenix Winged Black Tiger asked, looking intently at Zhuge Xiang, without rushing to answer Zhuge Xiang question.

"Since you're my Mount, you're one of us. Why should I be wary of you? Alright, tell me, want to give it a try?" Zhuge Xiang waved his hand dismissively and said to the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger.

"Ding, Mount loyalty is 10, current loyalty is 12."

A system notification rang in Zhuge Xiang's mind. Although Zhuge Xiang had subdued the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger using despicable means, it must be said that the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger had sensed Zhuge Xiang's trust and sincerity.

Although he still harbored hostility towards Zhuge Xiang, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's hostility and hatred had faded considerably with Zhuge Xiang's sincerity. At least from his perspective, this human Cultivator was no longer so hateful.

"What does it matter if my cultivation level drops? I've already passed the Heavenly Tribulation. It only takes a little time for my cultivation to return. It's better than being devoured by the Fierce Fiend Soul Devourer and losing my mind." Shaking his head, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger didn't seem to care much about the decline in his strength.

"Alright, then I'll give it a try." After receiving the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's reply, Zhuge Xiang nodded, took a deep breath, and after adjusting his state, Zhuge Xiang let the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger control its Fiendish Aura, which slowly emerged.

Heavenly Demon Zen Sound!!

Zhuge Xiang uttered a series of sacred chants, which caused the killing intent within a ten-mile radius of the Ancient Qin Battlefield to retreat. Having already learned four diagrams, the power of this Heavenly Demon Zen Sound had become even stronger.

Its body retreated. Although it was Ancient Divine Beast, Xiao Yue still carried Demonic Qi, and the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound also affected it. Therefore, Xiao Yue had no choice but to retreat.

Under the control of the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, Fiendish Aura slowly emerged from its body. When this Fiendish Aura encountered Zhuge Xiang's Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, it was like snowflakes meeting the sun, quickly melting away. However, along with the disappearance of the Fiendish Aura, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's own strength was also slowly decreasing.

This busy work lasted for most of the night. Only when the first light of dawn appeared did Zhuge Xiang stop, a light sweat beading on his forehead, breathing softly. He asked the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, "How was it? Did it work?"

Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, its eyes shining, nodded emphatically, its voice filled with excitement. "It works, it really works! Although I've been busy for most of the night and only eliminated a small portion, a few more times and the Fiendish Aura within me will be completely gone."

"That's good. I'll rest for a day and continue tonight," Zhuge Xiang nodded, a smile on his face.

After sensing it, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's aura had decreased significantly, and its strength had dropped from a mid- One-Star Mid-Grade Monster Beast to One-Star Low-Grade. However, the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger's spirit was much better, and it had lost its previous ferocity.

Hearing Zhuge Xiang's words and feeling the Fiendish Aura within his body lessen by half, and seeing Zhuge Xiang's sweaty forehead and slightly panting appearance, Phoenix Winged Black Tiger felt somewhat moved, and his malice towards Zhuge Xiang also faded considerably.

"Ding, Mount loyalty is 20, current loyalty is 32."

The system notification made Zhuge Xiang nod to himself. Although his methods of subduing the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger were somewhat despicable, this demon was indeed loyal and righteous. As long as you treat it sincerely, it will sense it and gradually eliminate its hostility towards you.

After a busy night, Zhuge Xiang sat on the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger and flew towards the Asura Sect's camp. Only then, seated atop the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, did Zhuge Xiang have time to open his Bag Space and examine the Scout Headband that Jie Nu had dropped, as well as the Mount Hoof Iron he had obtained from completing the mission. (To be continued...)