Sacred Cave (Part 2)

Chapter 22: Sacred Cave (Part 2)

That's right, the Nine Sacred Great Sage was indeed a pheasant that cultivated the Dao, and became one of the most powerful Great Sages of that era. He once swept across the eight directions, arrogant and illustrious for a time, but in the end, he still fell into Li Qiye's hands and agreed to emerge to protect Immortal Emperor Mingren's Dao!

"Heavenly Demon, I Alone," was the Nine Sacred Great Sage's slogan, while "A Mess of Feathers" was Li Qiye's taunt at the time. The world knew nothing of the secret behind this!

Such an outrageous scene made the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate find it hard to believe. The successive sect masters and geniuses of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had been pondering the ultimate profound meaning of "Heavenly Demon, I Alone," yet they never expected that the ultimate profound meaning would be "A Mess of Feathers"!

Li Qiye called their progenitor a chicken spirit, which was a great disrespect, but now, as the elders thought about it carefully, there was indeed reason behind it. Their progenitor, the Nine Sacred Great Sage, had indeed attained the Dao as a pheasant!

"Let's see what good things your ancestors left for you," Li Qiye said with a leisurely smile, ignoring the reactions of the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, and walked into the Sacred Cave.

The elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate snapped back to attention and immediately followed him into the Sacred Cave!

Inside the Sacred Cave, there was only one treasure chamber. As soon as they stepped into the treasure chamber, divine light and immortal radiance surged forth, illuminating the chamber and dazzling their eyes.

Within the treasure chamber, there were treasures suspended, immortal iron hidden, divine stones left behind, and ancient boxes containing precious scrolls… In an instant, the myriad colors within the treasure chamber made people feel mesmerized.

"The old chicken spirit sure had a lot of treasures," Li Qiye murmured as his gaze swept across the room. The Nine Sacred Great Sage was indeed one of the most powerful Great Sages of his time; the treasures he accumulated in his life were truly astonishing.

"What did you say?" the Grand Elder, who was closest to Li Qiye, asked upon hearing his words.

Li Qiye shook his head and said, "It's nothing, just talking to myself." His words, however, made the Grand Elder look at Li Qiye with suspicion. He felt that this thirteen-year-old boy was too uncanny!

"Purple Dragon Twin Swords—" An elder, upon seeing the treasures suspended above the treasure chamber, was momentarily lost in thought. "Demon Extermination Pagoda, Nine Star River Ladle, Sacred Sky Wooden Boat… These, these are all treasures recorded in the sect!"

"This, this is the Ancient Green Wood Secret…" Another elder exclaimed in surprise upon seeing the secret manuals on the bookshelves in the treasure chamber.

At this moment, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were all momentarily stunned. It seemed that their ancestor had only passed down half of the treasures and cultivation methods back then!

In fact, the Nine Sacred Great Sage had indeed accumulated many treasures in his life. In addition to what he had gained himself, after Immortal Emperor Mingren shouldered the Mandate of Heaven, he bestowed many treasures upon him for his arduous efforts in protecting his Dao!

"Immortal Emperor Artifact—" At this moment, the Grand Elder's gaze fell upon the ancient jade table in the center of the treasure chamber. On the table lay an incredibly ancient ancient box. Although it was locked, it could not seal the immortal emperor's aura emanating from within.

Even though this Immortal Emperor Artifact only revealed a wisp of immortal emperor's aura, this wisp of aura was higher than the heavens. As it escaped, it was like the nine heavens pressing down, the Mandate of Heaven fluctuating, the myriad realms returning to their origin, and all living beings in heaven and earth prostrating themselves beneath this wisp of immortal emperor's aura!

"Immortal Emperor Artifact—" At this moment, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate trembled inwardly, filled with excitement! An Immortal Emperor Artifact, this was a treasure left behind by an Immortal Emperor, personally forged by Immortal Emperor Mingren!

"Don't forget, I'll take one treasure first," Li Qiye said leisurely at this moment, as the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were getting excited. His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over their heads.

The elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate all stared at Li Qiye with fiery eyes. If Li Qiye really chose an Immortal Emperor Artifact, their hopes would be dashed.

Facing their intense gazes, Li Qiye remained standing calmly and composed, completely unafraid that the Nine Sacred Demon Gate might go back on their word. Even if all the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were present, he would still be perfectly at ease.

Finally, the Grand Elder took a deep breath and said, "My Nine Sacred Demon Gate keeps its word. Since our Emperor agreed, my Nine Sacred Demon Gate will absolutely not go back on its promise!" As he said this, his voice was filled with bitterness. This was an Immortal Emperor Artifact, yet the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor had spoken first, and they could not break their promise!

"It seems you have some backbone," Li Qiye said, his expression as calm as an ancient well, still composed and speaking slowly. "I actually admire your Sun-Turning Demon Emperor a little."

Li Qiye's arrogant words immediately rendered the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate speechless. Their Demon Emperor was a peerless talent of his generation, with extraordinary talent. Not to mention in the Middle Continent, even in the entire Emperor Domain, their Sun-Turning Demon Emperor was an extraordinary figure.

Today, a thirteen-year-old boy had casually praised their Demon Emperor, His Majesty, which would have made outsiders laugh their heads off if they heard it.

This was not the first time the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had witnessed Li Qiye's arrogance. What else could they do but be speechless at his arrogant words?

"Clap—clap—clap—" Just as the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were speechless, Li Qiye clapped three times. As his applause fell, an ancient box flew out from within the treasure chamber and landed in his hand.

Li Qiye didn't even glance at it again before tucking the ancient box into his embrace and saying nonchalantly, "It's just an Immortal Emperor Artifact, why be so tense?" After saying that, he turned and left.

For a moment, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were somewhat unable to react. There were two reasons for their inability to react: First, Li Qiye clapped three times, and the ancient box actually flew into his hand. This was too uncanny. At the same time, they were curious about what was inside this ancient box; Second, in Li Qiye's words, the Immortal Emperor Artifact seemed to have become less important. Anyone with common sense knew what an Immortal Emperor Artifact meant, yet Li Qiye spoke of it so casually. This was too boastful!

By the time the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate recovered, Li Qiye had already left. After they recovered, they busied themselves with cataloging the treasures and ancient secrets in the treasure chamber, and storing the treasures and divine metals into the Nine Sacred Demon Gate's treasury…

By the time the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate finished everything, it was already three days later. For these three days, the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had hosted Li Qiye and his two companions with the highest protocol.

Three days later, Yu He came to invite Li Qiye again. As the Chief Protector, Yu He once again carried Li Qiye to the Heavenly Palace. Yu He, who could be enfeoffed as a prince, had now been reduced to a stable boy and laborer, yet he had no complaints. Today, he understood Li Qiye's importance to the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

In the Heavenly Palace, all the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were present. The Sun-Turning Demon Emperor still had not shown himself. Today, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate looked at Li Qiye with strange eyes. They could only say that he was too uncanny!

After Li Qiye was seated, the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor's voice sounded again, "I am in seclusion and have not yet emerged, so I regret not being able to meet Young Master Li."

The Sun-Turning Demon Emperor, what kind of person was he? In this era, he could be said to be a peerless overlord who looked down upon the Middle Continent. Today, his words were so polite to a thirteen-year-old boy. If this matter were to spread, it would surely shock the entire Emperor Domain!

"There will be plenty of time in the future, no rush," even when facing a Demon Emperor of his generation, Li Qiye remained leisurely and composed, sitting there with no sign of timidity.

The Sun-Turning Demon Emperor remained silent for a long time, and his voice sounded again, "How about Young Master Li staying at my Nine Sacred Demon Gate? Whatever the Washing Yan Ancient Sect can give you, my Nine Sacred Demon Gate can also give!"

When the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor said this, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were all very calm. Without a doubt, the Sun-Turning Demon Emperor had already discussed this matter with the elders.

The Sun-Turning Demon Emperor's words made Li Qiye fall silent for a moment. Without a doubt, compared to the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, the Nine Sacred Demon Gate had greater advantages. Today's Nine Sacred Demon Gate was countless times more powerful than the Washing Yan Ancient Sect! For any cultivator, especially disciples of the younger generation, if they had to choose between the Nine Sacred Demon Gate and the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, they would definitely choose the Nine Sacred Demon Gate.

Finally, Li Qiye smiled, shook his head gently, and said, "Your Majesty's kind offer is appreciated. I have a connection with the Washing Yan Ancient Sect. Since I am the Chief Disciple of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, I will be a disciple of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect for life!"

Li Qiye had too many feelings for the Washing Yan Ancient Sect. Although he was later disliked by the sect masters who managed the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, especially Immortal Emperor Mingren's chief disciple, and he never returned to the Washing Yan Ancient Sect after Immortal Emperor Mingren left, it was ultimately built by him!

Although today's Nine Sacred Demon Gate was far more powerful than the Washing Yan Ancient Sect, there were pros and cons between the two. Moreover, he didn't mind rebuilding the Washing Yan Ancient Sect!

He did not choose to stay in Zhen Tianhai City, and it was even less likely that he would choose to stay in the Nine Sacred Demon Gate. His choice of the Washing Yan Ancient Sect had its reasons.

"Hmph, how can the mere Washing Yan Ancient Sect compare to my Nine Sacred Demon Gate!" an elder snorted with dissatisfaction!

It was indeed not surprising that the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate were displeased. Today, their Nine Sacred Demon Gate controlled the Ancient Niu Jiang Kingdom, commanded a hundred sects, and enfeoffed kings. Countless people wanted to join the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, yet today, their Sun-Turning Demon Emperor personally invited Li Qiye to stay, and Li Qiye refused. This was too much of a snub.

Regarding the words of the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate, Li Qiye merely curled his lips and said calmly, "True powerhouses do not care about the strength of their sect; true invincibility does not depend on whether one comes from royalty or the common folk!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the elders of the Nine Sacred Demon Gate couldn't help but gasp. His calm words and plain tone conveyed the most domineering and confident message!

However, such words came from a thirteen-year-old boy. Yet, Li Qiye's composure and calmness were completely unlike someone who was speaking recklessly and ignorantly!

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