Mysterious Demon Race

Song Wen specifically sought out places with dense clouds and fog to go.

Sometimes, when flying deep into the clouds, they would even suppress their breath, stop circulating their Law Power, and let their bodies fall freely under the influence of gravity.

Just as he was about to fall out of the clouds, he once again channeled his Law Power and sped forward.

Song Wen's whereabouts were elusive, causing great trouble for Xing Yixuan's pursuit.

She had to frequently stop her escape light to carefully search for Song Wen's remaining traces and re-lock onto the direction Song Wen had fled.

The two chased each other for tens of thousands of miles in a short time.

Xing Yixuan's patience was gradually worn down.

She waved the Raging Water Banner in her hand, and immediately several streams of water surged forth, rushing in all directions in front of her.

The clouds and mist were stirred up by the rapids, churning and swirling endlessly.

These rapids failed to find Song Wen's whereabouts; instead, they washed away the faint traces Song Wen had left behind, making the pursuit even more difficult.

Xing Yixuan stopped her escape, her expression ashen.

"Snort!"

Xing Yixuan let out a cold snort, filled with deep resentment and anger.

The fact that a cultivator in the Golden Core Early Stage escaped from her grasp made this prodigy of the Xing Family feel as if he had lost face.

Xing Yixuan once again waved the Raging Water Banner, causing the rushing water to surge and dance wildly in all directions.

The water flows through the clouds and mist like angry dragons, roaring and churning, turning the surrounding clouds and mist upside down, creating a breathtaking spectacle.

Having vented her frustration, Xing Yixuan calmed down.

She abandoned the futile pursuit, vanished from the clouds, and headed towards the location of Fangzhu Island.

The water flowed out of control, like the Milky Way cascading down from the heavens.

The sea surface was instantly churned up with huge waves, splashing countless droplets of water, creating a surging, turbulent scene.

Beneath the deep sea, in a dark place untouched by sunlight.

The seawater parted automatically, forming a dry area where two figures stood prominently.

One of them was Tidal Demon over two zhang tall.

The other figure was quite peculiar. It resembled a human, but had an eagle's head on its neck and no arms, but instead a pair of jet-black wings.

"These Human Race are truly hateful. They recklessly use Technique Method on this vast ocean. Those turbulent currents just now caused the deaths of countless sea creatures."

The Tidal Demon's sharp gaze pierced through the Endless Sea, fixed on Xing Yixuan as she walked away.

The eagle-headed man said, "Yuan Hao, do not be angry. A small act of impatience can ruin a great plan. This place is too close to the territory of the Xing Family Human Race. If we show ourselves rashly, it may arouse the Xing Family's vigilance and ruin our important affairs."

The Tidal Demon, known as 'Yuan Hao,' spoke with a hint of dissatisfaction.

"It's not your Avian Race that's dying, so of course you Wind Eagle don't care."

Wind Eagle said, "Our Avian Race is the Demon Race that has suffered the most from the oppression of the Human Race. There are many islands in the Inner Sea with rich Spiritual Qi, all of which have been occupied by the Human Race. They cultivate and reproduce there, wantonly taking away the treasures of heaven and earth. But our Avian Race can only be forced to live in the desolate Outer Sea, where Spiritual Qi is thin, islands are scarce, and we have to face the violent natural disasters of the Outer Sea from time to time."

The Tidal Demon, "Since you hate Human Race so much, why do you transform into a human form that looks like a bug, and in such a grotesque way?"

Wind Eagle said, "It's just for convenience. I've only just started practicing this Transformation Technique, and I'm not proficient yet. With a little practice, I'm sure I can transform into a real human form without anyone noticing."

After getting rid of Xing Yixuan, Song Wen waited in the clouds for a day before flying towards Fangzhu Island.

Upon approaching Fangzhu Island, he disguised himself as a Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator and traveled by sword.

Song Wen returned to his cave abode and spent several days recuperating. After his Law Power was restored, he took out the Message Jade Slip for the Shan Yue.

[Madam Xing, we've acquired the Tidal Demon. When shall we make our deal?]

A few breaths later, Shan Yue replied to the message.

[Fellow Daoist's strength is indeed remarkable; you've returned safely in just over a month. Now that we've acquired the Tidal Demon, how about we make a deal today?]

"Then let's do it today. Where would Madam Xing like to conduct the transaction?"

[How about the Listening Wind Pavilion? It has secret rooms there, making it difficult for outsiders to eavesdrop.]

After a moment's thought, Song Wen declined Shan Yue's proposal.

[The Listening Wind Pavilion is crowded and full of eyes, and Madam Xing, with her outstanding appearance, easily attracts attention.]

Listening Wind Pavilion is located within the city; if the other party harbors malicious intentions, Song Wen will find it extremely difficult to escape.

[It seems you still don't trust me, fellow Daoist. In that case, let's trade at Heavenfang Mountain in the western suburbs.] Shan Yue transmitted.

Heavenfang Mountain is located fifty miles west of Fangzhu City and is a mountain with ordinary Spiritual Qi.

The Xing Family has developed some 'D' type cave abode on this mountain, which are then rented out to low-level Rogue Cultivator.

[Alright! I will be waiting for Madam Xing at the summit of Heavenfang Mountain in one hour.]

[It's a deal. Also, fellow Daoist, there's no need to be so wary of me. To show my sincerity, I'd like to first reveal Alchemy's Xing Liren location. He plans to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill on Treasure Peak.]

[Treasure Peak? Could it be the mountain where the Treasure Gathering is held on the tenth of each month?]

[This is the place.]

"[You've already told me the location, aren't you afraid I'll go back on my word and devour your Tidal Demon?]" Song Wen asked.

[Fellow Daoist, you chose to spare my life back then because you valued my status and position in the Xing Family, which would allow me to provide you with assistance. Now, how could you betray your promise for a mere Tidal Demon?]

Song Wen frowned slightly.

This woman not only Shan Yue a drastic change in temperament, beginning to diligently cultivate and improve her cultivation level, but her mind also became much sharper.

This is not a good thing for Song Wen.

After all, dealing with intelligent people is often more tricky and troublesome than dealing with foolish people.

However, as Shan Yue said, she is still useful to Song Wen, and Song Wen has no reason to break his promise for a Tidal Demon.

One hour later.

As promised, Shan Yue arrived at the summit of Heavenfang Mountain, but Song Wen was nowhere to be seen. Only a Sacred Beetle Gu was waiting there.

The Sacred Beetle Gu placed the Storage Bag it was carrying in its mouth on the ground, flapped its wings, and quickly flew away.

Shan Yue picked up the Storage Bag, examined it, and a hint of joy flashed across her beautiful face.

She tucked the Storage Bag into her bosom and rode away on her sword.

Upon learning that Xing Liren had chosen Treasure Peak to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill, Song Wen began to pay close attention to the mountain.

Treasure Peak is about 500 li away from the black market and about 1,000 li away from Fangzhu City.

Xing Liren's choice of this place to Alchemy was likely a result of careful consideration.

This place is neither too far nor too close to Fangzhu City.

This mountain is riddled with illusions, and its summit is shrouded in mist year-round, something everyone has long been accustomed to.

Xing Liren's choice to Alchemy on this mountain could easily mislead others.

Song Wen disguised himself as a passerby and scouted Treasure Peak several times.

Everything on the mountain appeared normal.

The Treasure Gathering on the night of the tenth of the month proceeded as scheduled.

At other times, the mountain peaks are shrouded in mist, and no one goes in or out.