Myriad Poison Ancestor (Part Two)
In the Palace of Myriad Poison Mountain, the Myriad Poison Ancestor sat high on his throne. The throne, a bluish-purple color, was carved with various lifelike Poisonous Creatures, giving people a chilling feeling just by looking at it.
The Myriad Poison Ancestor wore a blue robe, and his body was bony and emaciated, with little flesh on his face, making him look like a skeleton. What's more, even his lips were bluish-purple, and his fingernails were a dark green. A Poison Jiao Dragon covered in scales was coiled around his body, and his aura carried a fishy and nauseating smell.
"Elder Zhuge, you are indeed a rare guest. May I ask what brings you to my Myriad Poison Mountain today?" The Myriad Poison Ancestor glanced at Zi Xiang behind Zhuge Xiang without lingering for a moment. His sinister voice was as sharp as a steel Steel Needles scratching iron, making people's skin crawl.
"What? Fourth Elder? I've arrived and there's not even a seat for me?" Standing before the Myriad Poison Ancestor, Zhuge Xiang spoke, neither humble nor arrogant, as if Ten Myriad Poison Mountain were his own Futuo Mountain, completely at ease.
"This was my oversight. Please take a seat," the Myriad Poison Ancestor said with a wave of his hand. As soon as he finished speaking, a disciple in the Great Hall quickly brought a stool for Zhuge Xiang.
The Myriad Poison Ancestor showed no sign of anger, but the disciples in the Great Hall all looked furious but dared not speak out. Even the Poison Jiao Dragon coiled around the Myriad Poison Ancestor flicked its tongue at Zhuge Xiang, its golden snake eyes filled with a chilling light.
"Let's not beat around the bush, Fourth Elder. I've come to see my friend, Niu Geng. I heard he's currently a guest at my My Residence?" After sitting down, Zhuge Xiang, true to the straightforward and direct nature of Asura Sect Disciples, asked directly.
The Asura Sect is different from other Sect; it prioritizes combat above all else. Here, no matter how eloquent the words, nothing beats a direct punch. In front of the Myriad Poison Ancestor, just say what you want to do.
If the other party is willing to give you face, just release the person. If you're not willing to give face, then take action. It's that simple and straightforward. If you try to be all eloquent and spout some grand principles, people will just look down on you.
"As expected..." Zhuge Xiang's words caused the Myriad Poison Ancestor to feel a slight unease. Although Zhuge Xiang was a disciple of the younger generation of the Asura Sect, his cultivation and strength were far beyond what one would expect from a young person. The Myriad Poison Ancestor had already guessed something when he saw Zhuge Xiang bringing Zi Xiang over, and now he was only more certain of his suspicions.
"Elder Zhuge, Niu Geng of your Futuo Mountain is far too arrogant. Our Senior Brother Bi Qingzi only went to discuss poison with him, and Niu Geng actually poisoned our Senior Brother to death. If your Futuo Mountain doesn't give an explanation for this, how can my Myriad Poison Mountain easily let people off the hook?"
Before Myriad Poison Elder could speak, Zhuge Xiang finished speaking. A Golden Core Stage disciple in the Great Hall couldn't help but speak up, his face filled with anger and indignation. His words further fueled the righteous indignation of the other disciples in the Great Hall.
"Oh? Myriad Poison Elder truly lives up to his reputation as one of the strongest elders of my Asura Sect. His methods of training disciples are quite impressive." As a demonic Sect, the fact that his disciples are so united in their hatred of the enemy makes Zhuge Xiang secretly admire Myriad Poison Ancestor teaching. Other elders would find it difficult to achieve this.
"No, your Bi Qingzi..." Hearing that the other party had so readily accused Niu Geng, Zi Xiang's face paled, and she began to defend herself.
"Zi Xiang, no need to say more," but before Zi Xiang could speak, Zhuge Xiang interrupted her, focusing his gaze on the Myriad Poison Ancestor, waiting for his reply.
The reason? In the Asura Sect, unless faced with a major issue of right and wrong, ordinary conflicts are not about who is right and who is wrong; everything is determined by strength.
"Shut up, you lot!" Sure enough, the Myriad Poison Ancestor also spoke up to stop his disciples. As he spoke, he stood up from his seat, his aura, which was at the Great Accomplishment Stage Realm, surging out like a storm. "In my Asura Sect, there is no right or wrong. Everything is decided by strength. Fists always carry more weight than words."
Hiss hiss hiss...
As the aura of the Myriad Poison Ancestor surged forth, the Poison Jiao Dragon coiled around him also flicked its tongue, its expression ferocious. Its body stood ramrod straight, and with each breath, a blue, venomous Poisonous Fog billowed and billowed, giving people a dizzying and nauseating feeling even from a distance.
"Elder Zhuge, I can usually give way to you on most things because of your reputation, but not on Niu Geng. If you really want to take him away, you have to defeat me according to the rules of the Asura Sect." He stretched out his palm, and the Poison Jiao Dragon that was wrapped around him climbed onto his arm. It raised its head high and its body arched slightly, as if it was about to shoot out.
"Good! That's decisive!" Seeing the Myriad Poison Elder's resolute demeanor, Zhuge Xiang smiled. As expected of one of the top elders of the Asura Sect, he was decisive in his actions, without the slightest hesitation.
As he spoke, Zhuge Xiang waved his hand, and the Sea Calming Divine Needle appeared in his palm. The Sea Calming Divine Needle, weighing 13,500 jin, was imbued with the Vow Power of the millions of people of the Great Tang, and its attack power reached a terrifying level of 280,000. With a slight sway of the Sea Calming Divine Needle in his hand, there was an aura of surging Wind and Thunder.
"Half-Immortal Artifact!" Looking at the Sea Calming Divine Needle in Zhuge Xiang's hand, the Myriad Poison Ancestor's eyes narrowed slightly. "As expected of the most outstanding genius since the founding of our Asura Sect. At such a young age and with such cultivation, to be able to wield a Half-Immortal Artifact is truly enviable. However, with your cultivation, if you think you can defeat me with just a Half-Immortal Artifact, you are being far too naive."
As Myriad Poison Elder finished speaking, the Poison Jiao Dragon shot out, transforming into a Jiao Dragon that nimbly lunged at Zhuge Xiang. At the same time, Myriad Poison Ancestor waved his hand, and five palm-sized flags appeared in his palm. Taking advantage of the moment when Zhuge Xiang was entangled by the Poison Jiao Dragon Myriad Poison Elder, he threw the flags, which transformed into perfect pentagrams and were planted around Zhuge Xiang, trapping him inside.
Five flags in gold, white, black, purple, and blue, each embroidered with Venomous Snake, Spider, Scorpion, Centipede, and Toad, flutter in the wind. The Poisonous Creatures the five flags seem to come alive. The formation of these five flags creates a space of its own, making one feel as if they are imprisoned in a Minor Thousand Worlds.
"Although you possess Half-Immortal Artifact, my Five Poisons Demonic Banners are a complete set of Lingbao. Each banner, when separated, is Twelfth-Rank Lingbao. When combined as a set, their power is no less than that of Half-Immortal Artifact. Alright, in terms of treasures, we are evenly matched. Now let me see just how strong you truly are. To be able to escape the pursuit of the Great Qin Emperor should give me a great surprise."
Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was bound by his Five Poisons Demonic Banners, the Myriad Poison Ancestor spoke up. As he spoke, he leaped into the formation of the Five Poisons Demonic Banners as well.
"Hahaha, that Elder Zhuge is arrogant and conceited. He actually dared to enter Master's Five Poisons Grand Formation so easily. You should know that even the Sect Master took several days and nights to get out of the formation back then." Seeing that Zhuge Xiang was trapped by the Five Poisons Demonic Banners Formation of the Myriad Poison Ancestor, the disciples of the Myriad Poison Ancestor in the Great Hall said with confidence.
"Indeed," the Golden Core Stage Cultivator who had spoken earlier nodded with a broad smile, "Back when a treasure appeared in a Secret Realm, Master used the Five Poisons Grand Formation to trap and kill three Great Accomplishment Stage Cultivator at the same time. Even with Half-Immortal Artifact in hand and a far-reaching reputation, Elder Zhuge could not possibly escape from Master's Five Poisons Grand Formation."
"Zhuge Xiang..." Seeing the confident expressions of the disciples of the Myriad Poison Ancestor and hearing their words, Zi Xiang's face was filled with worry as she looked at Zhuge Xiang, who had already disappeared into the Five Poisons Demonic Banners.
"Don't worry, Zhuge Xiang will be fine. Now, let's go find Niu Geng first," Mo Lingna said to Zi Xiang, showing no concern about Zhuge Xiang being trapped in the Formation. As she spoke, she opened her cherry-like mouth and let out a magnificent and terrifying roar. It was Mo Lingna preemptive strike: the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon, Lion Demon Roar!
Although the battle between Zhuge Xiang and the Myriad Poison Ancestor is a clash of titans, Mo Lingna won't stand idly by. Regardless, the side controlling Niu Geng holds the upper hand, and she's even willing to fight Zhuge Xiang to keep Niu Geng alive. Who can guarantee that even if they ultimately lose, the Myriad Poison Ancestor will hand him over?
"Are you going to make a move? That's too arrogant!" Seeing that Mo Lingna had made her move, the disciples under the Myriad Poison Ancestor also followed suit with anger, and in an instant, terrifying poison filled the Great Hall.
The Bull Demon Fist's domineering and unparalleled attacks, the Fox Demon Step's unpredictable footwork and movements, the Lion Demon Roar's intimidating power, Turtle Demon Armor's indestructible defense— the Nine Beast Forbidden Canon. Although Mo Lingna only possessed these four moves, their attack power, agility, knockback control, and defense were all comprehensive. Coupled with her cultivation level, comparable to the peak of the Golden Core stage, she remained more than capable even when surrounded by numerous disciples.
The Nine Beast Forbidden Canon truly lives up to its reputation as the top-tier Cultivation Technique of the Myriad Beast Sect, Large Sect of the Great Tang Dynasty. It requires sacrificing all Cultivation Technique and treasures to learn, and its value is comparable to that of the Demon Luo Scripture.
"So strong, Zhuge Xiang's woman is actually this powerful..." Zi Xiang murmured, her eyes wide as she watched Mo Lingna effortlessly navigate the attacks of the many disciples of Myriad Poison Mountain, even defeating them.
Although she hasn't reached the Void Returning Stage, Mo Lingna's strength has already reached Void Returning Stage level. (To be continued...)