Great Commotion
"It's rather frightening, and rather strange." Wang Xuan gazed at the mountains at the horizon, where many of the ancient legends and stories were being reenacted.
In his early years, when he first embarked on the Old Arts path, he was skeptical about the existence of Transcendent Immortals and believed that most of the ancients were probably dead.
Now, everything has been confirmed: those ancient creatures are not only alive, but also want to recreate the bloody scene of yesteryear.
He stood there for a long time, not taking immediate action, pondering some issues. He wanted to unleash a massacre to eliminate some demons that Blood Food on living people, but this was not a battle for him alone; he needed to involve more people.
He landed, stowed the Flying Boat, and then walked on the ground, each step covering a distance of one or two hundred meters, as if Shrink Ground into Inches; his speed was incredible.
In fact, each time he used leverage, he briefly flew close to the ground, crossing the land.
Wang Xuan approached the mountains and forests Su City, stealthily moving about. He soon discovered something unusual: there was an antique-style mountain inn, quite unique, providing food and lodging for rock climbers and explorers.
However, all four staff members are not in good condition. Have they been replaced? Have their spiritual bodies been consumed?
Within their bodies dwell the primordial spirits of demonic birds and ferocious beasts.
Wang Xuan observed them secretly for a long time, listening carefully to their conversation.
"Once we are familiar with our identities, we can enter the bustling mortal world. As long as we are careful, we can keep changing bodies and enjoying fresh Blood Food."
In the short term, these monsters are adapting to the various rules of modern society, so they target people in remote places.
Soon after they fully integrate into society, they will move into the city and allow their current bodies to die a reasonable death.
Given their pace and methods, it's terrifying to think about; they're simply impossible to defend against. The vast population of the city and the huge population of the New Star would all be seen as Blood Food for them; it's practically their paradise.
Times have changed, and so have they. They seem unwilling to follow the simple and brutal path of the past, where the style of staining the earth with blood was too blatant and unsustainable. Now they want to make a silent return.
"Our high-ranking officials are preparing to soon take over the bodies of tycoons and heads of large organizations to take charge of the overall direction. Actually, it's not as comfortable as we are. This planet is so beautiful, life is so vibrant, and the population is so large. I love this world more than the ancient times."
Inside the body of a man is the spirit of a ferocious bird, with a hooked beak, sharp claws, and a slightly cold smile.
Wang Xuan watched them quietly from a distance, learning about the habits of these demons and uncovering their various secrets.
He frowned. These few demons could only be considered low-level members. The higher-ups were in the Cold Mist Mountain. But based on their few words, it was clear that they were not easy to deal with. This time, the demons wanted to infiltrate the human world silently, which would normally be difficult to detect!
"The land is covered in Blood Food; to blend in with them, to quietly gather the spoils, to take what one desires—it's truly something to look forward to!"
"Even if the Supernatural World collapses, if we have enough Blood Food to nourish our spirits every day, our primordial spirits might slowly grow stronger, or at worst, they won't degenerate, right?"
Inside a man's body, the primordial spirit of a black wolf was grotesque, grinning as if eager to enter the city and integrate into this era.
Wang Xuan remained silent. In this society, all sorts of demons have returned and live among humans. There is no bloodshed on the surface, but in the long run, it is not much better than the legends of massacres in the past.
He didn't rush into action, not wanting to alert the enemy further.
In fact, that's not all. Not long after, he found several forest rangers in the mountains, who had also been replaced by demons.
He silently traversed the mountains and forests, gazing at the distant Cold Mist Mountain with his Spiritual Heavenly Eye. The mountain was shrouded in demonic energy, yet no demons were to be seen; the place was deserted.
The demon leaders left their base, which means they must have abandoned this place not long ago.
They left so decisively, without giving Wang Xuan a chance to find out what was going on. Originally, he hadn't planned to act alone, but the fact that they fled like this really surprised him. They were very cautious.
"Did they escape, or were they deliberately guiding me step by step, making me investigate and pursue them, before suddenly striking me hard?"
This time, he unexpectedly received a call from Qian An, which made him think of checking on him as he passed by. Was it Qian An's intention to ask for help, or was it a demon dialing and then hanging up?
Unfortunately, the person was already dead. He didn't think much of it at the time and didn't ask any questions.
On the way back, he annihilated the demonic spirits within the forest rangers. Watching them fall silently, he sighed softly, and then destroyed the four demons in the mountain inn.
Wang Xuan returned to the Qian Family and stared at the ancient road again and again. The immortal bones in the copper wall had been devoured by demons, Death Qi.
"It seems I was overthinking it. I thought it was the true bone of a great Daoist school. Demons really don't discriminate between meat and vegetables; they don't hesitate to attack even Transcendent Immortals when they can."
Wang Xuan realized that powerful beings might hide their true bones very well.
He learned of this from the Daoist school and wondered if they would take action to Slay Demon. Why should he, a modern superhuman, be the only one to shoulder this responsibility?
Unless the Transcendent Immortals and demons are truly colluding, going through the motions, or simply not getting involved, then there will be big trouble.
The Qian Family is making intensive preparations for the great migration. In fact, they had Primordial Plan and were fully prepared, so they are not in a hurry and all matters are progressing in an orderly manner.
"I avenged Lao Qian, but only on the surface. The real mastermind is still here. Didn't you want to take revenge before you left?" Wang Xuan and Qian An's two brothers had a private conversation.
"Of course I want to! My brother died such a tragic death. He was so healthy, yet his soul was eaten and he was Blood Food by monsters. His death was so humiliating and miserable!"
The two older brothers of the Qian Family were seething with anger and resentment. Since they were about to leave anyway, they naturally wanted to take revenge themselves if they could.
"Look, those descendants of Transcendent Immortals held a press conference, making various clarifications, saying that they are actively integrating into modern society. I think the first step is to get them involved."
"We must find the Daoist school masters who have recently appeared and come from other fields to visit your Daoist temple. They will show their appreciation."
Wang Xuan talked with the Qian Family for a long time. If he were to make trouble on his own, it would only be a small ripple, and it would be too conspicuous, putting him in a dangerous environment. It would be better to create a huge upheaval like Collapse Tsunami.
This is also a good opportunity to see the reactions of each faction and understand the fundamental issues.
He naturally had to take action, not just to avenge Old Qian. The demons were running rampant and too arrogant, hunting ordinary people at will. Were they still basking in the bloody glory of the past? He truly wanted to unleash a massacre.
However, he also had to consider his own safety. He couldn't let a group of people accompany him in the battle, and he couldn't let the eyes of the Ancestor of Celestial Immortals Qi Teng and the peerless demon Qi Yi fall on him.
Not long after, the Zheng family's true immortal arrived and met with Wang Xuan.
"I am now Wang Xuan, and I have been involuntarily drawn into the conflict between the Qian Family, demons, Zhou Chong, and others. You all need to investigate this thoroughly for me, and make sure I am not mistaken for Wang Xuan and ambushed by them. Also, have the Immortal Nectar, Five-Colored Soil, and other items I requested been prepared?"
The True Immortal of the Zheng family nodded solemnly; they were currently investigating the specifics.
"They will be delivered from behind the Great Curtain within two days at the latest. Those divine objects are too precious to be found even in the Immortal Realm, but we have almost collected them all."
It must be said that some of the descendants of the Transcendent Immortals are extremely adaptable, quickly and naturally integrating into modern society, and are no different from the young people of the New Star.
Following the press conference held by some representatives during the day, several large-scale live broadcasts were also held in the evening to connect with the public and dispel various negative rumors.
"In this new era, technology is dazzling, and ordinary people can travel through the stars. Time has changed everything. Even Transcendent Immortals have changed, keeping up with the times, and are not the stereotypical figures people imagine."
People thought about it and realized that the descendants of the Transcendent Immortals did not seem to have any bad deeds so far.
"We are trying to integrate into this society and cherish everything we have. I have now signed a contract to become a singer, and I really like my life now."
Zhou Shiqian shared her own experience. She is youthful and beautiful, surrounded by an ethereal aura. Her first impression is one of beauty and otherworldly grace, making her seem unlike a monster who slaughtered ordinary people.
Moreover, a record company stood up for her, saying that she works hard and will release a new song soon, so people should look forward to it.
Wang Xuan was watching their every move, as he was about to drag them down, when he saw this scene and was momentarily lost in thought and speechless.
"Someone invested in and we opened a nursing home together. It can extend the lifespan of elderly friends and improve the appearance of young people who love beauty. This is Secret Transmitted Only to Disciples of the immortals. I am working hard to integrate into the world."
Chen Yan also made an appearance. Although she is not a top beauty, she has an outstanding temperament and gives a very good impression, which once again cooled down the restless emotions caused by the departure of the Zhong family.
Kong Yun, Cao Qingyu, and others also stepped forward. They were all handsome men with distinguished appearances, and they were very humble, which made them likable.
Wang Xuan watched silently, not afraid of the Transcendent Immortals directly confronting the warships, but afraid that they would truly integrate into this era. In the end, the old financial magnates would leave, and the Transcendent Immortals financial magnates and demon financial magnates would arrive, which would be even more terrifying.
However, this is fine for now. These people have already said so and set a good example. Now we'll see how they actually perform. We'll be setting up a stage for them soon.
Of course, not all descendants of immortals and demons who keep up with the times are likable.
For example, Huang Ming's appearance was not very effective. He said he liked the life of New Star and wanted to find a job, asking if anyone needed a bodyguard so he could apply.
It can be said that Great Immortal Huang adopted a very humble attitude. As a descendant of Demon Immortals, he put aside his airs, whether it was for the sake of appearances or to experience life, which is quite admirable.
However, the comments were overwhelmingly negative.
"Look, this is definitely a weasel! It has shifty eyes and a sneaky look. If we bring it into our house, will we still be safe? It's like Great Immortal Huang!"
Huang Ming was so angry he was about to explode, and he muttered to himself, "You're all just obsessed with looks, so superficial!"
The next day, Qian An died, and the souls of the high-ranking members of the conglomerate were Blood Food by demons, shaking the entire world like a nuclear explosion.
Soon, news of the four people from the mountain inn and the six forest rangers having their souls devoured by a demon was also quickly reported.
On the morning of the New Star, the world was in an uproar!
"@% You damn demon, you've started eating people, and you're even glorifying them as fairies and handsome young men! Let's see how you explain this!"
"There's been a rumor lately that in three years, or maybe even a year, the supernatural will recede. Demons and Transcendent Immortals, you just wait, we'll wipe you all out! What era is this? Over a hundred years ago, we already had big data and facial recognition, let alone now. You think you can just lie low and hide? See you in a year!"
"You want us to be your Blood Food? I curse your family's immortals!"
People's emotions were ignited!
In a sense, they were telling the truth.
The various explanations given for why the descendants of the Transcendent Immortals held a press conference are that they were leaving themselves a way out, fearing that if the mythology were to completely collapse in the future, they would become ordinary people and be targeted by people in the modern world.
News reports also mentioned various bloody and terrifying events involving ancient demons, which further enraged people.
"Demons? You want to slaughter the city and wash the earth in blood? I'll eat you alive! There are so many people on the New Star, can you even finish eating them all? In the future, I'll turn you all back to your original form and raise you in pigsties and sheepfolds!"
Old Chen called immediately and communicated with Wang Xuan in slang. What's going on?
"Focus on finding the Lotus Seed, and do it quickly. Don't get involved in this matter," Wang Xuan replied calmly.
"There's quite a commotion. Is it related to you? Is it dangerous?" Chen Yongjie asked, while also feeling saddened by Qian An's death.
"My acquaintances are dead, and many others have been Blood Food by them. I am indeed furious and must take action. However, I will be fine. A group of people will lead the charge, and I will follow behind and wreak havoc." Wang Xuan told him that it would begin soon.