Taking Action
Zhang Xuezhou had to admit that the demon kings Yangli and Luli were excellent Alchemist.
The other party's Alchemy Chamber was well-organized, showing none of the crudeness typical of demons, and was even more meticulous than that of human Alchemist.
Everything needed by Alchemist, such as incense burners and ritual items for cleansing and bathing, was provided, and there was even a dedicated room to accomplish these tasks.
Zhang Xuezhou was unfamiliar with the practices of Demon Race Alchemist, but he was very familiar with the habits of human Alchemist.
He only needs to search according to human habits to find the pills refined by the Goat Strength Demon King.
"Grand Alchemist, you are truly amazing! You even knew about the pills that the Goat Strength Demon King buried here!"
The Mottled-Robed Mandarin Fish Woman transformed into a beautiful woman with a slightly hunchbacked back, her skin covered in spots, making her look somewhat strange.
The other person followed behind Zhang Xuezhou, and kept trying to curry favor with him.
"Here, have some!"
Zhang Xuezhou unearthed the elixirs nurtured within this palace.
Unwrapping the red cloth covering the earthenware jar, dozens of damp Qiancao Dan pills came into view.
The types of pills treasured by demon kings like Yangli must be better than the Hundred Yangli Pill, but if they were to refine even higher-level pills, they lack the corresponding ability.
The earthenware jar of Thousand Herbs Pills that Zhang Xuezhou dug up was the lifeblood of the three demon kings.
He casually picked up one and gave it to the Mottled-Robed Mandarin Fish Woman, while his own head suddenly grew several times larger, and he swallowed the Thousand Herbs Pills whole.
The spotted Mottled-Robed Mandarin Fish Woman, overjoyed at receiving the elixir, shivered, momentarily unable to determine whether Zhang Xuezhou was human or a demon.
"You can go back now. When you get back to the Cold Pool, tell Lingyu not to wander off!"
Upon hearing Zhang Xuezhou's instructions, the Mottled-Robed Mandarin Fish Woman nodded repeatedly and hopped and skipped away.
"Donghua and his group will only have one chance to act, and this time they're unlikely to get away unscathed!"
The distance between Xiniu Hezhou and the Xieluosi River Holy Land is long, and even with Law Treasure like the Eight Views Carriage, it would be difficult to travel there in a short time. The two leaders of the Western Sect also dislike long journeys.
The Donghua Group's scheme is quite difficult; it's hard to keep the two leaders of the Western Sect under their control repeatedly. This time, a result is bound to be achieved.
As Demon Power slowly developed within his body, Zhang Xuezhou realized that Zhu Jiuyin was facing a very difficult challenge.
Donghua's actions inexplicably clashed directly with Zhang Xuezhou's. He was hoping that Zhu Jiuyin would help Ren Anran the Great Wilderness Creation Scripture, and they also discussed the Yang Soul Transformation Technique to guide their cultivation in reality to overcome risks.
It's like they're natural enemies; of all times, Donghua just had to come at this crucial juncture.
Zhang Xuezhou used to hope to get some bargains, but now he just wants Zhu Jiuyin to be as safe as possible.
"These Creation Pills are terrible! My treasured pills aren't even graded!"
Zhang Xuezhou's Demon Power recovered slowly, and his Law Power recovered just as quickly.
There is only one Laojun of the Immortal Court, and only one Alchemist like him. Most Alchemist in the world are like the Goat Strength Demon King Yangli, who treat even low-grade pills as treasures.
These medicinal mud and ointments, which were used as waste pills in Shanglin Garden, were treasured by the three demon kings in the hope of nourishing them and removing the toxicity of the pills.
Zhang Xuezhou searched the palace for a while, and his stomach had already been stuffed with more than ten catties of pills.
Even if he has excellent absorption ability and the ability to avoid toxins, he still needs time to digest and absorb the substances.
He eventually found a spot with a distant view to observe, and then continuously urged these pills, which were as rare as gold in the dung, to be digested and absorbed.
Every now and then, Zhang Xuezhou would stuff a handful of medicinal paste into his mouth to replenish his fluids.
"We have already paid you a courteous visit and waited for you for so long, which is more than enough respect for Zhu Jiuyin. Yet he refuses to see us and humiliates us, not even sending a clone. This is simply unacceptable!"
Above the lake in the Xieluosi River Holy Land, the voice of Donghua about to make a move came from the Eight Views Carriage, and Zhang Xuezhou couldn't help but take a deep breath.
"His Majesty has decreed that no one is allowed to enter or leave this place. Even Daojun and Nine Spirits are subject to this rule, let alone you distant relatives!"
"That is!"
"When we were bullied by humans, Kunlun didn't even stand up for us!"
"Why should we have to open the door and welcome you just because you want to stay?"
"Refusing to receive us is an insult, and they even tried to vent their anger on us. This is simply an abusive relationship; we're better off without it!"
Within the lake, the Five Lakes Kings responded one after another.
Zhang Xuezhou had met the Five Lakes Dragon Kings more than half a month ago and knew very well that these Dragon Kings were impeccable in their gatekeeping duties. If they said no one could enter or leave, they would definitely not. They were as stubborn as iron.
No amount of polite visits or courteous arrivals will work. No matter what methods Donghua has used before, the Five Lakes Dragon King will not open the door without Zhu Jiuyin's order.
"Gentlemen, these five worms are yours to handle," Donghua said. "They have a good chance against one of you, but against both of you, they'll definitely lose!"
"Haotian, if we make a move this time, we won't be able to fight another round," the Sect Master Jieyin warned.
"Absolutely, absolutely," Master Zhunti in agreement. "Let's make this clear from the start: if you agree to our terms but fail to fulfill them, the Western Heavenly Gate will belong to us, and neither the Immortal Court nor the Heavenly Court will be allowed to invade our sacred mountain land in the future!"
"Can!"
In the Eight Views Carriage, Donghua, who was impersonating the Emperor, nodded.
Donghua is a top-tier being, so there's no problem with him impersonating the Emperor; his words and actions are no different from those of a superior.
After meeting Donghua, Daojun made a judgment. Although Zhu Jiuyin had not met him, he had already guessed the truth. The two leaders obviously did not have the ability in this regard, but instead formed an agreement with him.
Zhang Xuezhou found it difficult to judge the attitudes of the Emperor, Empress, and others.
Zhang Xuezhou quickly deduced that a battle was about to take place. Just as the sound he was listening to ended, he saw the Sect Master Jieyin reach out and throw the Green Lotus Platform into the lake.
In the instant the spell was cast, blue lotuses bloomed in the lake of the Xieluosi River Holy Land.
"You're not following the rules!"
The Dragon King roared from the lake, and then a wave of water tens of meters high crashed down like a tidal wave.
A sharp golden beam of light flashed past amidst the waves.
Like piercing through the netherworld, the long golden beam, like the first star in the cold night, coldly pierced into everyone's vision, making them feel as if their bodies would be pierced in the next instant.
"A trivial skill!"
The Master Zhunti took out the Seven Treasures Tree and swept it away. The golden light that had pierced through the water waves was swept away by the Seven Treasures Tree and transformed into a golden dragon horn.
"The Golden Dragon King's demonic Yao Treasure is too focused on the sharpness of gold, incorporating too much Geng metal. Such a treasure is too rigid and easily broken. Not to mention my Seven Treasures Tree can brush it down, Kong Xuan's Five-Colored Divine Light can easily subdue your Yao Treasure!"
The Seven Treasures Tree swept away a golden dragon horn, which the Master Zhunti reached out and grabbed, then held in his palm.
The dragon horn struggled and tumbled in his hand, only to be repeatedly brushed away by the Seven Treasures Tree, rendering it completely immobile.
Trying to use wooden tricks in front of me is just asking for trouble!
Suddenly, five wooden stakes appeared in the lake, pointing straight at the leader of the Zhunti.
This made the Sect Master Jieyin shake his head. As he reached out, blue lotuses bloomed on the wooden stake, turning it into rotten wood almost instantly.
"As long as we're not completely dead, no one can open the gate to this secret place!"
From within the lake, the furious voices of the Five Lakes Dragon Kings echoed far and wide.
"Jieyin and Zhunti, what great skills do you have in the air? If you've got the guts, fight me in the water!"
That's exactly what I was thinking!
The Sect Master Jieyin and Zhunti sects looked at each other and spoke at the same time.
Without the two of them using any water-avoidance techniques, they simply leaped into the lake with their Law Treasure in hand.
A deafening explosion suddenly resounded in the lake, and a crimson stain quickly appeared on the water, which was then covered by the turbidity stirred up by countless clumps of mud.
In an instant, turbid waves rose from the well water in the palace where Zhang Xuezhou was located.
Like a fountain, countless splashes of water, murky and bloody, cascaded down.
The fact that Donghua and the others took action was clearly not a simple sparring match out of anger, but rather an attempt to completely kill the Five Lakes Dragon King.