Chapter 515: No Difference
Chapter 515: No Difference
Chen Huaian was quite interested in the so-called Great Sage's Remains.
So he immediately contacted Wang Shouyi and set off at once to attack Demon Sealing Pagoda Number Seven.
He returned to Containment Area 0 to prepare, and Muscle Tyrant came over as if drawn by a scent.
“Boss, take me with you?”
Chen Huaian glanced at Muscle Tyrant in his black cat form.
Muscle Tyrant immediately rolled onto his back and started acting cute.
“Taking you… isn’t impossible.”
Chen Huaian considered that since Muscle Tyrant was at late Golden Core stage, he might as well bring him along as a bodyguard.
Whether just for show or to hide his identity, they had to fight these demons when necessary.They just had to enter the Demon Sealing Pagoda as soon as possible to minimize the number of demons dying.
“Same rules as always.” He made an agreement with Muscle Tyrant: “Don’t run around, don’t reveal your true form casually, and… stay quiet and low-profile!”
“Boss, don’t worry!” Muscle Tyrant immediately stood up and saluted Chen Huaian: “I promise to behave!”
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Wang Shouyi received the message and immediately organized the team to set off.
The flying boat, piloted by Ascenders, headed straight for Kun Mountain.
It was worth mentioning that the team included two Nascent Soul stage elders, both with white hair and thin frames, dressed in Ming Dynasty style.
“Senior, see those two old gentlemen?”
At the back of the flying boat, Wang Shouyi whispered to the two Nascent Soul elders standing at the front, leaning on the railing and looking into the distance: “I heard these two were former palace experts. After spiritual energy was depleted, they returned to Kunlun Immortal Palace to sleep. They were just awakened by Her Eminence yesterday to assist us in conquering the Demon Sealing Pagoda.”
Chen Huaian raised an eyebrow and looked at Wang Shouyi’s excited, even slightly blissful expression with some speechlessness.
“Are you sure they’re here to assist us?” he said meaningfully. “Is it possible that these two elders are actually here to protect you, Brother Wang?”
Wang Shouyi’s heart tightened, confused: “Senior, why would you say that?”
“No reason, just intuition.” Chen Huaian said seriously, “My intuition has always been very accurate!”
“T-then your intuition this time is probably wrong… Intuition can’t be the basis for judgment!” Wang Shouyi forced a smile, sweating profusely.
Chen Huaian raised an eyebrow: “Is that so?”
“Yes!” Wang Shouyi nodded vigorously.
Damn, Senior is still way too over the top.
Could he really deduce their relationship with Her Eminence from some subtle clues?
Damn it!
This feeling of an underground romance is damn fascinating!
“We’re about to enter the Kun Mountain area. Everyone, sit tight!”
An old voice came from the front, one of the Nascent Soul Ascenders who rose into the air and flew to the front of the flying boat, forming hand seals as he said solemnly: “There’s a flock of bird demons ahead. I will cast a shield for the flying boat. You may attack freely; I guarantee the flying boat’s normal flight!”
Chen Huaian already sensed a large amount of demon aura approaching and instinctively glanced below the flying boat.
The Kun Mountain range stretched out with overlapping peaks and towering mountains, shrouded in mist. The entire mountain range radiated an ancient and perilous aura. The Demon Sealing Pagoda was truly placed in a deadly location. No wonder the Kunlun direct disciples responsible before couldn’t lead a team inside.
“Condense—!”
At the front of the flying boat, the Nascent Soul elder formed hand seals and chanted softly.
A faint golden shield instantly enveloped the entire flying boat. The true essence shield shimmered with dazzling light and looked exceptionally sturdy.
To Ascenders from various sects nearby, a shield that large was astonishing.
But to Chen Huaian, this was just the most basic use of true essence, not even a divine ability.
“Gaaah—”
Suddenly, a chilling screech came from ahead.
A massive flock of bird demons, like a black cloud pressing down, surged toward them. These bird demons looked fierce, with steel claws like hooks, sharp beaks like swords, blood-red eyes, bodies about ten feet long, and wingspans over twenty feet. Their numbers were dense enough to block the sky and sun, numbering at least several hundred.
“They’re coming!”
The two Nascent Soul elders reminded again.
The next moment, the bird demons fiercely slammed against the shield.
“Bang bang bang—”
The bird demons relentlessly battered the shield, almost turning the flying boat into a black orb, impenetrable.
Although the golden shield was strong, it trembled violently under the furious assault, rippling with waves.
Many Ascenders on the flying boat were scared stiff, frozen and helpless.
“Everyone, attack quickly!” Wang Shouyi immediately ordered.
Chen Huaian didn’t move but quietly observed with Muscle Tyrant in a corner.
He tried to release a trace of Dragon Qi, causing several nearby bird demons to freeze, confusion flickering in their ping-pong ball-sized red eyes.
Chen Huaian sighed and withdrew the Dragon Qi.
“They’re all friendly forces… what a pity.”
He shook his head, unaware that Muscle Tyrant was watching him intently.
Prompted by Wang Shouyi’s order, the Ascender disciples finally reacted and began counterattacking, all stepping forward to unleash their respective treasures—flying swords like rainbows, exploding talismans, and dazzling spells. For a time, sword qi crisscrossed and spiritual light radiated fiercely, looking quite imposing.
However, these bird demons were clearly formidable, soaring and evading nimbly in the air.
Even those struck only suffered superficial injuries and quickly lunged forward again with even more ferocity.
At this moment, the other Nascent Soul elder slowly stood up.
The old man’s face was withered, but his eyes shone brightly like torches.
He waved his sleeve and spoke calmly: “Stabilize!”
Before the words fell, an invisible true essence wave instantly swept out.
The wildly attacking flock of bird demons suddenly froze midair, not daring to flap their wings.
This was not merely restricting their movement, but seemingly locking down the space around the flying boat.
Chen Huaian squinted.
This Nascent Soul elder was using a divine ability.
No wonder he was an old demon who had slept since the Ming Dynasty; he had some real skills.
The old man then snapped his fingers, and a sharp sword qi tore through the air.
The bird demon king hidden among the flock hadn’t even reacted before being split cleanly in two from head to tail, blood spraying across the sky.
Seeing their leader die, the demon flock scattered like birds and beasts, vanishing without a trace.
The entire battle lasted no more than a tea break before ending.
“Impressive!”
“No wonder he’s an elder of Kunlun Immortal Palace, his divine abilities are vast!”
“If not for the elder’s intervention, we’d probably have been torn apart by bird demons by now!”
The Ascender disciples on the flying boat cheered, gazing at the two elders with reverence, as if watching gods.
Even the old demon who had slept since the Ming Dynasty couldn’t help but feel smug hearing all the compliments, barely restraining a grin.
The elder who first cast the shield stroked his beard, hands behind his back, speaking casually: “Trifling skills, nothing to mention.”
The other nodded in agreement: “Heh, back when I served in the imperial palace, I saw far worse monsters. Not worth talking about.”
Wang Shouyi, as the team leader and protected target, tactfully offered flattery.
“Elders, you really are hidden masters! With you two guarding us, this trip will surely be flawless!”
The two elders brightened, walking a bit lighter, clearly delighted.
They originally weren’t very interested in protecting Wang Shouyi.
Just attacking a Demon Sealing Pagoda, yet they were woken from their old bones and tasked with escorting him—purely unnecessary.
But the young Wang was quite sweet-talking, so they treated today like a picnic.
Whatever Great Sage’s Remains or Little Sage’s Remains.
To these Nascent Soul Ascenders, they were just insignificant pests!
Moreover, unlike ordinary Ascenders, they were veterans with legacies and divine powers backing them.
“By the way, elders, I have a senior who’s very close to me,” Wang Shouyi whispered to the two Nascent Soul elders. “If we encounter danger, please watch over me…” Saying that, he took two bags of spirit jade from his storage pouch and handed them to the elders.
“No problem, no problem.”
Seeing Wang Shouyi’s sincerity, the two elders agreed immediately.
Whether protecting one or two, there was no difference.
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