Chapter 161 - Another Seed of Creation!
The Heaven Burial Sword Soul slashed through the air, and in an instant, the demons vanished as if they had never been. Not even a drop of their wicked blood remained. That night, Yun Xiao had slain ten thousand demons. Demons from the Sovereign Physique Realm, Demon Meridian Realm, and even a few in the Early Wind Fire Tribulation Realm.
This was a feat of defeating opponents a full realm above him!! Though it was a surprise attack, it showcased his unparalleled ability to deliver lethal blows with his sword. His success was underpinned by his Nine Dragons Dantian and the Nine Heavens Star Meridians, proving the significance of the Seed of Creation!
In one night of chaotic slaughter, Yu Xiao enhanced his Sword Soul to 200 layers. While it was still not on par with his three beautiful aunts, among the younger generation, this number was unparalleled!
Still, Yun Xiao was not satisfied. "This Sword Aura still isn't good enough! If only I had the bone of a Demon Saint," he lamented. In terms of Sword Rings, he was even more unsatisfied. Currently, he possessed only one Demon Meridian Sword Ring, which was almost like having none at all.
"Seed of Creation!" Blue Star, nestled in his arms, suddenly blurted.
Sensing something, Yun Xiao immediately looked up, and he saw a pristine white peacock soaring overhead. Its feathers shimmered and shone, radiant like a full moon streaking across the sky, casting down phosphorescent beams of white. With its elegant, long neck and graceful demeanor, the undulating light from its tail feathers promised an ethereal beauty when fully fanned. Yet, it was a demon, and not just any demon, but one possessing a Seed of Creation!
Yun Xiao's eyes locked onto it immediately.
"It's the son of the Eternal Joy Demon Emperor!" Nangong Xi appeared beside Yun Xiao, her eyes cold and ruthless.
"Let's give chase!" You Yue and Su Lianlian appeared simultaneously. Without a word, Su Lianlian wrapped an arm around Yun Xiao's waist and sped through the streets of the Heavenly Realm. She was indeed faster than him, moving like a ghostly shadow.
In the darkness, her eyes were intently fixed on the white peacock above, a deep murderous intent brewing within.
"Eternal Joy Demon Emperor?" Yun Xiao turned to look at Su Lianlian's profile.
"With a reign of terror, he's an unmatched demon from the Demon Continent—a savage bastard that's taken countless lives with a mere gaze!" Su Lianlian declared bitterly.
"That monstrous peacock took the lives of the Sword Saint Sun's family," You Yue uttered with a chilling voice.
"To think that the offspring of such a demon could freely roam the Heavenly Realm of the Immortal Empire—it's truly ironic!" Nangong Xi's voice was a mix of anger and sorrow.
Yun Xiao had once glimpsed that black peacock. He knew of its strength, but hadn't realized its sheer brutality. No wonder Lady Hua Lian held it in such awe. "Is this the son of that black peacock?" he wondered.
A Seed of Creation! With the three women already locking onto the royal offspring, Yun Xiao's killing intent surged.
"Eldest Sister, Second Sister, can we strike it down with our Flying Swords now?" Su Lianlian asked, teeth gritted.
"No! Sending our sword souls airborne will be too conspicuous. We wait for it to land and then see where it heads," Nangong Xi replied in a deep voice.
They pursued relentlessly.
"It's headed towards the wild mountains of the Heavenly Realm. There shouldn't be many people there," You Yue commented coldly. That was welcome news.
The night wind danced.
"What sort of Seed of Creation is this?" Yun Xiao asked Blue Star.
"It's likely a fleshly talent. It can enhance your body double's Divine Desolation Physique," Blue Star paused. "Your body double doesn't have any Seed of Creation talents yet. If it can assimilate this, its ability to absorb Desolate Essence should increase significantly."
At this point in time, the Heavenly Realm was filled with Desolate Essence. Opportunities were everywhere for Yun Xiao. Even if his body double Moon Fairy absorbed it, the Divine Desolation Physique was still a part of Yun Xiao, and there was no real difference.
Before long, both the white peacock in the sky and the pursuers on the ground had left the streets of the Heavenly Realm.
Dark mountains lay ahead—the wastelands of the Heavenly Realm.
No one, barely any demons, and a plethora of mountains and caves—that's what the Demon Continent was known for. Those demons who visited the human realm did so to witness its luxuries, so they wouldn't venture here without reason. And this gave Nangong Xi and her group the opportunity they needed.
"It's descending." A shared glance among them told that they had predicted where the white peacock would land. They reached the spot ahead of time, concealing themselves amidst the dense vegetation. The Sword Souls in their hands had already transformed into Flying Swords.
With a humming sound, the white peacock descended towards a hill overgrown with weeds. Just as Su Lianlian was about to strike, Nangong Xi suddenly held her back, whispering, "Wait! There's someone else here."
Yun Xiao caught sight of it too. Atop the wings of the white peacock, there were two figures seated! He'd been below the peacock this whole time, so he hadn't noticed.
"Two young girls?" Yun Xiao quickly made out their features. They were twins, with violet hair, looking even younger than Chen Xi. Both were strikingly beautiful, full of promise and grace, looking as fresh as morning dew.
"Did he kidnap them to this desolate place?" As Yun Xiao's intent to kill grew stronger, the white peacock, along with the two violet-haired girls, descended to the ground. In the process, the peacock transformed into a white-haired young man. Tall, with a face like fine porcelain, a graceful demeanor, and an elegant presence—in terms of appearance, he ranked just below Yun Xiao in the Heavenly Realm!
The catch was, the two violet-haired girls clung to his arms, heads affectionately resting on his shoulders, looking utterly smitten.
"Brother Kong Ming, it's so dark here. I'm scared," the girl on the left said, her face blushing.
"I'm not scared at all. With big brother around, there's nothing to fear," the girl on the right playfully pouted.
Their banter even had a hint of sibling rivalry. They were very much human, not demons.
"Who are they?" Yun Xiao muttered in confusion. Being affectionate with a demon?
"These girls aren't of lowly status," You Yue deduced from their attire and demeanor.
"I've figured out who they are." Nangong Xi remarked with a slight smirk. "They're the fifth and sixth princesses of the Violet Sky Immortal Empire, twins."
Yun Xiao exclaimed, "Human princesses? Getting all cozy with the child of the Eternal Joy Demon Emperor?"
The temperatures in the gazes of both You Yue and Su Lianlian dropped a notch.
"The Violet Sky Immortal Empire?" Yun Xiao pondered. He recognized it as one of the Immortal Empires of the Divine Continent. They'd dispatched numerous gifted cultivators to participate in the War of Immortals in the Heavenly Realm. To marry the Divine Dawn Empress was a tantalizing proposition for them. An Immortal Empire's princess held a rank akin to what Ye Shengyin once had. Quite lofty indeed.
After the Divine Dawn Empress took the throne, there were no others in the Heavenly Realm who held such a title.
"What's our empire called? How come I've never heard it mentioned?" Yun Xiao asked, eyeing the trio of the demon and the two girls.
"It's now called the Divine Dawn Immortal Empire. It used to be the Azure Leaf Immortal Empire. It changed names just a few years ago, so it's a touchy subject. Most avoid mentioning it to steer clear of the Ye Royal Family's wrath. After all, they were the ones forced to abdicate by the Primordial Bell. Their power still remains substantial," Nangong Xi said, her eyes fixed on the two princesses. She whispered, "The old Azure Leaf and the Violet Sky Immortal Empires were once allies, united under the Azure-Violet Pact. Even now, the Ye Royal Family and the Violet Sky's royal line share a robust relationship."
"Got it," Yun Xiao nodded. "The Divine Dawn Empire sounds way more imposing than Azure Leaf."
In his mind, he sorted them simply—enemies. It was highly likely that the prodigious cultivators of the Violet Sky Immortal Empire would fall under that category as well.
"What are they up to?" Su Lianlian's voice took on a peculiar tone.
"Hm?" Yun Xiao turned his gaze back to the trio, only to blurt out, "What the hell!"
That so-called Kong Ming heir was now teasing the two princesses, their clothing becoming somewhat... looser.
"No wonder they took all this trouble to come to this backwoods place!" Su Lianlian exclaimed, eyes wide in disbelief.
"Wait... what?" Yun Xiao stammered, "Humans and demons can... be intimate?"
"Why not, when they take human form?" You Yue countered.
Yun Xiao merely blinked, taking in the sight of the two princesses who looked like they were both resisting yet enjoying the attention. It was clear they weren't under duress, but rather, quite taken by the situation.
"Let's just... get rid of them. This is uncomfortable to watch," Su Lianlian muttered, looking away.
"We can't." Nangong Xi suddenly spoke up.
"Why not?" Yun Xiao inquired.
Nangong Xi pointed towards a shadowy area behind the trio. "Those princesses are always guarded by the Sword Saint Yu Qian in the Violet Emperor's service. He must be there."
"Him?" Bringing up this individual, the three could only shake their heads. Never mind whether they could handle the Sword Saint. If they acted now and were discovered, it would cause major complications.
"Does the Violet Sky Immortal Empire have Sword Cultivators?" Yun Xiao asked.
"Yes, but not many. And they're from a different lineage than ours. Serving the Violet Emperor, they have to spend fortunes buying the remains of ancient demons from the Demon Continent, and their Sword Souls are prohibited from having Sword Rings," Yuoyue remarked icily.
The Three Great Sword Tombs, in fact, originated from the Sword Realm of the Divine Dawn Immortal Empire.
"Different paths mean different futures," Yun Xiao mused, nodding.
Glancing back, the scene had turned even more, let's say, vibrant. Yun Xiao and his companions, from their distant vantage point, couldn't help but cringe.
"Let's go," he finally said, frustrated. They'd been tailing them for what felt like ages, only to come up empty-handed.
"The demon prince and the Violet Sky Immortal Empire will both be at the War of Immortals... I'll be waiting," Yun Xiao muttered, a hint of determination in his voice.
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Back in the marketplace, Yun Xiao indulged in another brief spree of destruction. As dawn threatened, he reluctantly bid farewell to the three women.
"Shall we meet tomorrow night?" Su Lianlian asked with a mischievous smile.
"Absolutely," Yun Xiao replied, his spirits lifted by the exhilarating night. The only downside? He didn’t manage to obtain that elusive Seed of Creation. "Interestingly enough, after that son of his returned, the Eternal Joy Demon Emperor introduced him to my body double."
Moon Fairy was even bonding with his son. The Eternal Joy Demon Emperor held Moon Fairy in high esteem. Both him and his son, much like Moon Fairy, were considered Primeval Demons, extraordinarily attuned to Desolate Essence. But Moon Fairy was no ordinary Primeval Demon.
"Peacock's son invited my body double to tour the Spirit Treasure Palace after dawn..." Yun Xiao mused, contemplating a fresh strategy.
During their farewell, Nangong Xi, You Yue, and Su Lianlian broached the topic of Yun Xiao's Sword Ring.
Yun Xiao inquired, "Ladies, where might I find a top-notch Sword Ring in the Heavenly Realm these days?"
"What do you consider top-notch?" Su Lianlian teased.
"A Demon Saint's?" Yun Xiao ventured hesitantly.
Su Lianlian laughed gently. "Who in the Heavenly Realm would dare to use a Demon Saint's corpse as a Sword Ring? A death wish?"
"Then?"
"Even our Sword Tomb doesn't possess such a Sword Ring," You Yue stated solemnly. Too risky! Even if they had one, they wouldn’t dare flaunt it.
"But," Su Lianlian whispered alluringly in Yun Xiao's ear, "I know a place where you might find one, if you’re willing to pay the price."
Yun Xiao took a moment to admire her. Though probably not even thirty, she exuded an elegance that made the two princesses seem like mere children in comparison.
"Where might this magical place be?" Yun Xiao asked.
"Why, the all-encompassing Spirit Treasure Palace!" Su Lianlian declared with a flourish.
"Really now?" Yun Xiao mused. The very place the Peacock’s son and Moon Fairy were headed. With a grin full of schemes, he chuckled, "What a coincidence."
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