"No. It seemed to be a man, but I didn't recognize him. After you made that statement, the Japanese released my master and spread the word that it was all a misunderstanding, that the young man was just being ignorant."
"Since the defendant has punished them, I'm grateful and won't pursue this matter any further. But after my master came to China, he was playing on a mountain when a man suddenly appeared and killed him, and even... insulted my master!" Maria Takagi said in anguish.
"That's just how the Japanese are—bullying the weak and fearing the strong. They probably know they've lost an elder who possesses a Heavenly Shikigami and a Heavenly Blood-Transforming Divine Blade, so they're scared and dare not resist. That's why they said such things. It's their nature, so it's understandable. But who is this person who suddenly appeared?"
"Where is it? Take me there right now!" Li Yang said.
“It’s on a mountain in the suburbs,” Maria Takagi said.
"Okay, let's go!" Li Yang suspected that they might have encountered a monster. Otherwise, with her master's level of cultivation, he wouldn't have been killed so easily, and even... you know!
Li Yang arrived at the foot of the mountain and met up with Takagi Maria. Upon seeing Li Yang, Takagi Maria's eyes reddened, and she threw herself into his arms. Li Yang immediately gave her a firm hug; it felt so soft.
Just as I was about to enjoy myself a little longer, a violent surge of magical energy suddenly erupted from the mountain, accompanied by roars and a girl's sharp cry. What was going on? Had someone else been harmed?
"Don't go any closer, stay at a distance!" Li Yang instructed Takagi Maria before dashing up the mountain.
A fierce battle is unfolding on the mountain.
A dark figure leaped and bounded in the air, each leap reaching several meters high. It was covered in black smoke, which was boiling demonic energy. It had a black face and fangs, and a pair of eyes like copper bells that flashed with blood-red light, greedy and with a hint of ferocity.
Demonic monkey! This is a demonic monkey at the mid-stage of Qi Induction.
Moreover, it was a demon monkey that Li Yang knew, a subordinate of the demon monkey of the Primordial Blood Demon.
The other was a pretty young girl, also at the mid-stage of Qi Induction, though much weaker than the demon monkey. She was struggling to defend herself.
"Little girl, just give in obediently, or believe me, Grandpa Monkey will kill you and still play with you~" The monkey spirit had completely gained the upper hand. Every move he made sent sand and stones flying, carrying astonishing pressure and immense power that forced the girl to retreat step by step.
"Monster, don't be so smug. Your good days are coming to an end. You'll all die sooner or later!" The girl was indeed a cultivator; even in such a disadvantageous position, she dared to utter such harsh words.
"Is that so? Haha... Then let me taste you first..." The monkey spirit laughed wildly, and its attacks suddenly became more intense, seemingly wanting to quickly take down the girl.
"A mere monkey dares to be so arrogant!" Li Yang sneered, not even needing to use his second primordial spirit. With a loud shout from Li Yang, the Heavenly Sword unleashed a sky full of sword light, enveloping the monkey spirit within.
Li Yang casually set up a formation with the "Seven Stars Demon-Suppressing Technique," and a powerful stellar force descended from the sky, crashing down on the monkey spirit. The monkey spirit was unable to withstand it, and in a moment of carelessness, it was swiftly chopped into pieces by the Heavenly Sword and fell to the ground.
"Burn!" Li Yang unleashed another Nanming Fire Talisman, and with a boom, the shredded flesh was burned away.
"Miss, be careful next time, don't be so reckless!" Li Yang snorted coldly and disappeared in a flash.
"You don't need your help. I, Fei Hua, can still kill him!" The girl was a young lady from a noble family, spoiled since childhood, and had a terrible temper. She had never been ridiculed before, and was immediately embarrassed and angry after being scolded by Li Yang.
"Tch—" Li Yang curled his lip in disdain from a distance, then returned to Maria Gao Shu's side and said, "Don't worry, I've already avenged your master. It was just a monkey causing trouble."
"Huh? He killed him just like that!?" Maria Takagi exclaimed in shock.
"What do you think?" Li Yang chuckled. The difference in strength was too great; there was nothing he could do, it was that simple.
...
The Northwest is the place closest to the heavens. A dragon-shaped mountain range winds down, almost the source of the entire Chinese mainland's mountain ranges. This is the Kunlun Mountains, a sacred place for immortals and cultivators.
Along with Maoshan, Longhushan, Shushan, and the Western Regions Esoteric Buddhism, it is known as one of the five great sacred sites for cultivation in the world.
A majestic palace, like a celestial palace, sits atop the Kunlun Mountains, shrouded in auspicious clouds and filled with ethereal mist. Countless celestial birds and spirits surround it, while countless spiritual herbs and medicines grow there.
However, all of this was protected by a massive protective array, making it impossible for anyone other than a cultivator to detect. On the surface, to ordinary people, it was just a towering mountain, nothing special.
The palace gate is inscribed with three large, ancient, and gleaming golden characters: Jade Void Palace. It was originally a supreme immortal abode created by the Kunlun Ancestor, Yuanshi Tianzun, in ancient times. It possesses immense magical power and profound supernatural abilities.
"Shuashuashua——"
Inside a cave, light shone brightly, and dense spiritual energy surged, exuding an aura of immortals. A young girl was practicing her magic, channeling her power. If Li Yang were here, he would surely recognize her as Fei Hua, the girl he had rescued after killing the monkey demon.
Unexpectedly, this woman is a disciple of Kunlun.
"Whoosh—"
A flash of light appeared, and an old Taoist priest appeared in the palace. He was dressed in a Taoist robe, and his skin was as delicate as a baby's, making it impossible to tell his age. Only his white beard and eyebrows told the world that he was not young.
Chapter 794: The Whip of Godslaying
This is Tian Yuanzi, the current leader of Kunlun. He is one of the five great masters in the world, along with Elder Xukong Daoren of Shushan, Xuanyang Daoren of Maoshan, Zhang Tianyi, the first master of Longhushan, and Dandong Living Buddha of Tibet.
His cultivation had already reached the highest realm of Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation, earning him the title of the best in the world. He was only one step away from entering the realm of Immortal Spirit Refining and Void Returning, which was the realm of terrestrial immortals, and he could then ascend to the immortal realm.
"Feihua, you're being silly again! The ancestral teachings forbid the use of Taoist magic in the Jade Void Palace on Kunlun Mountain. Have you forgotten?" Tian Yuanzi reprimanded Feihua in a stern voice.
"Master, why are you making such a fuss? Is it that serious? At worst, we can just stop using magic!" Fei Hua, relying on Tian Yuanzi's favor, started to act coquettishly.
"Hmph~ Don't try to fool me, or I'll break your legs next time!" Tian Yuanzi said, feigning ferocity.
"Yes. I understand!" Fei Hua stuck out her tongue.
"By the way, Master, have you found out about the person I told you about last time?" Fei Hua suddenly asked. The person she was talking about was Li Yang. Because Li Yang had saved her last time and taught her a lesson, she was resentful and started to take Li Yang seriously, so she asked her master to investigate this person.
"No clue. He should be someone from a wandering immortal sect!" Tian Yuanzi frowned. He had also spent a lot of effort, but still had no clue. He had no choice but to give up.
"Really not from a reputable sect? But your immortal sword is truly powerful! Much more powerful than mine!" Fei Hua thought her master was just being perfunctory, deliberately trying to provoke Tian Yuanzi.
"Nonsense! The path of sword cultivation is, after all, a heretical path, and it doesn't offer much benefit to the Great Dao realm. Don't be too eager for quick success. As long as you diligently cultivate the many spells your master has taught you, each one will possess unpredictable and miraculous powers. You're just too playful and don't practice properly, so it's your own fault for being surpassed and punished!" Tian Yuanzi was furious. This disciple was truly spoiled; he actually dared to provoke him. It was outrageous.
"Oh. But I don't even have a protective magic item right now. What if I encounter that powerful monster again? Like the Chaos Blood Demon of the Monster Alliance? That's a great demon who runs rampant. If I encounter him, I'm sure I'll be in big trouble!" Fei Hua secretly observed her master's expression and continued to provoke him.
"Alright, you brat, all you want is a magic weapon, right? Your master will think of a way to forge one for you!" Tian Yuanzi still didn't want to give it to her, after all, having a magic weapon would make her less focused on cultivation, which wouldn't be good.
"Master, how about you forge one for me, just like the God-Slaying Whip?" Fei Hua suddenly said with a grin.