novelapdf #301 - People with ulterior motives
#301 - People with ulterior motives
The old demon cackled, saying, "The so-called Demonic Path and Righteous Path are ultimately just a guise for the struggle for benefits.
Look at that Fate Master, unknowingly controlled by a demonic entity. Those innocent women, in the prime of their youth, are treated as sacrifices, their lives turned to nothingness. How utterly tragic.
We cultivators, on the other hand, rely on gradual accumulation, advancing step by step, which is completely different from those Demonic Paths that rely on evil power.
That demonic entity may originate from a forbidden place, one that even True Immortals dare not easily set foot in, let alone mortals. These things are widely circulated among those in the Tribulation Transcension stage."
Alarm bells rang in Li Chengfeng's mind, his gaze sharply scrutinizing his surroundings, especially that copper coin. He secretly wondered if this thing came from that terrifying region.
Li Chengfeng's cautious actions stemmed not only from the fusion of Blue Star's wisdom into his methods and thinking but also from the deep inspiration he drew from Blue Star's cultivation novels. Those fantastical ideas added countless possibilities to his path of cultivation.
Alarm bells rang in Li Chengfeng's mind. That forbidden place, even if he cultivated to the True Immortal realm, he would never easily set foot in it unless there was a heaven-defying opportunity.
He deeply understood that the path of cultivation was a process of competing for opportunities, magical treasures, and even all resources.
If one simply evaded and shut oneself off, one would eventually decline, like those stagnant countries on Blue Star.
Thinking of this, Li Chengfeng's spirits lifted, and he decided to face the upcoming challenges with a more proactive attitude.
He was not in a hurry to act; instead, he observed the Fate Master's performance with an almost playful attitude.
He saw the Fate Master Fang Shan's aura soaring, as if blessed by a mysterious power. With a wave of his copper sword, the altar rumbled.
A strange light flashed, and the woman on the altar instantly turned into nothingness, her body and soul transforming into starlight that vanished into the sky, their destination unknown.
At this moment, all eyes were focused on the starlight in the sky. Neither their divine senses nor their thoughts noticed a tiny crack opening between Li Chengfeng's eyebrows.
However, Li Chengfeng's Eye of Divine Sense captured this subtle scene.
His brow twitched, and the Eye of Divine Sense opened, piercing through layers of mist to see the woman's soul enveloped in starlight.
Her soul was filled with resentment, helplessness, and pain, as if recounting her tragic life.
This woman had lost her parents at a young age and became a slave in the City Lord's mansion. Although her talent was mediocre, she was clever and quick-witted. Through unremitting efforts, she cultivated to the third level of Qi Refining.
However, in this world where the strong are respected, her fate was like grass, arbitrarily manipulated by powerful figures, ultimately meeting such an end.
A sense of sorrow welled up in Li Chengfeng's heart.
He deeply knew that in this dog-eat-dog world, the weak often could not even control their own destiny.
The Fate Master Fang Shan suddenly erupted, the copper coin sword transforming into a sharp arrow, pointing directly at Li Chengfeng.
At this critical moment, the Fallen Child in the Sea of Consciousness chuckled and lightly blew out a breath. That seemingly weak breath miraculously caused the copper coin swords to fall one after another, shattering on the ground.
Fang Shan, suffering this heavy blow, roared, blood spurting out, his body convulsing violently, his face twisted, and red hair growing under his skin, like a vengeful ghost possessing him, roaring like a beast as he pounced towards Li Chengfeng, vowing to perish together.
"Qiu Fengyue, even if I die, I will drag you down to hell with me!" This was Fang Shan's last curse, also his unshakeable obsession.
However, Li Chengfeng only smiled coldly and flicked his finger lightly, and a burst of sword energy instantly erupted.
This sword energy was extraordinary, borrowing the power of the Heavenly Dao from the Living World's space, upright and mighty, with boundless power.
The sword energy transformed into a white line, instantly turning into a white light, accurately hitting Fang Shan.
Fang Shan screamed miserably, falling to the ground, convulsing all over, the strange aura on his body extinguished by the sword, turning into black smoke and dissipating into nothingness.
After completing its mission, the sword energy flew back to Li Chengfeng's fingertip with a whoosh, easily retrieved by him.
Li Chengfeng smiled indifferently, mocking, "Is this the so-called Fate Master? I think he's just a fake Fate Master.
He lacks the ability and suffers a backlash, yet he blames everything on others. How ridiculous, self-inflicted evil cannot be survived."
Everyone present witnessed this scene, and they were all filled with awe.
Li Chengfeng's sword cultivation had reached such a realm, sword energy transformed into silk, controlled at will, making people sigh in admiration.
Zhongli Meiying sighed softly, a hint of annoyance revealed between her brows, "This Li Chengfeng demon's fate seems not simple, even the Fate Master's deduction cannot fully glimpse his trajectory.
Who exactly is he, to be so detached from fate?"
City Lord Wang Mang heard this and shook his head slightly, analyzing, "Among Fate Masters, strength and realm also differ greatly.
Fang Shan, I'm afraid, only knows a smattering of knowledge and goes around deceiving people.
A true Fate Master's deduction technique must be able to see through everything clearly, without today's miscalculation."
After speaking, he turned to Li Chengfeng and said, "Young Master Qiu, today's events have caused much disturbance. Please return to rest.
Golden Abundance City welcomes the Young Master's presence at any time. In a couple of days, I will invite the heads of various families to gather, perhaps they have some rare treasures in their hands. Would the Young Master be interested in seeing them?"
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly, cupping his hands in thanks, "Of course, I'd be delighted."
"Since that's the case, I'll take my leave first. I'm busy with official duties and can't stay long," Wang Mang left immediately.
Zhongli Meiying did not leave with him but turned to Li Chengfeng, proposing, "Young Master Qiu, I have some words I want to discuss with you alone.
Regarding how to capture that Demonic Path thief Li Chengfeng, I wonder what the Young Master thinks?"
Li Chengfeng's eyes flashed, and he nodded, "That's exactly what I want. We might as well go to my room and discuss it in detail."
The steward heard this and came over, respectfully arranging a room for them.
On the other side, Prince Qi Bai left in a fit of anger, Wang Jun closely following behind, flattering and comforting him, "Your Highness, please calm down. I will definitely arrange the best room in Golden Abundance City for you, making sure to overwhelm Qiu Fengyue in terms of prestige.
I also dislike this person and will definitely vent your anger for you, Your Highness."
Everyone dispersed, and the steward led Li Chengfeng to a separate courtyard.
This courtyard was elegantly designed, exquisitely crafted, with a Giant Spirit Formation inside, filled with spiritual energy, making people feel refreshed.
Yu Yan said humbly, "Young Master Qiu, please keep this stone for now. I hope you can carefully examine it and see if there are any flaws, lest I go astray during cultivation and become possessed."
Li Chengfeng smiled in response, "Very well, I will take care of it.
I will investigate whether this stone can help you and improve your cultivation based on the characteristics of your cultivation technique."
After speaking, Yu Yan gently handed the stone to Li Chengfeng, who carefully put it into his storage bag.
In the living room of the separate courtyard, Zhongli Meiying and Qiu Fengyue sat down as host and guest.
Zhongli Meiying said with a smile, "I always feel that even if Li Chengfeng doesn't come to Golden Abundance City, he will go to Qinghai City. What does Young Master Qiu think?"
Qiu Fengyue pondered for a moment and nodded, "What you say makes sense, but Li Chengfeng is, after all, a member of the Demonic Path, and his actions are often unpredictable.
However, if it is as you said, and he wants to go to the Profound Light Continent to meet with the Demon Race, then his whereabouts may indeed pass through Qinghai City."
Zhongli Meiying opened her red lips slightly and smiled, "Hehe, I've heard that Li Chengfeng must pass through Golden Abundance and go straight to Qinghai, but whether this path is accurate still needs careful consideration. I have something to say, I wonder if you are willing to hear it in detail?"
Li Chengfeng thought to himself, "Hmph, Zhongli Meiying, when I break through to Core Formation, I will definitely make fun of you!"
But on his face, he was gentle and warm, "Please speak freely, I will definitely not refuse if it is within my power, after all, we are fighting against a strong enemy together."
Zhongli Meiying then slowly said, "In order to capture you, Li Chengfeng, my Blood Clan spared no expense and gave the Blood Nether Stone to the City Lord of Golden Abundance.
Unexpectedly, it fell into your hands, which made the relationship between the Blood Clan and the City Lord of Golden Abundance a little awkward.
Why don't you, my dear brother, transfer this stone to me, and I will return it to the City Lord as it is, which will definitely repair the cracks. In the future, the City Lord will definitely support our actions."
As soon as these words came out, a strange color flashed between Li Chengfeng's eyebrows, and a dark tide surged in his heart, "So, her intention is not to get drunk, catching Li Chengfeng is just a guise, what she really wants is this Blood Nether Stone!"
His divine sense swept across the storage bag, the blood color on the Blood Nether Stone was strange, and after careful examination, his face suddenly changed, there was a hidden mystery in this stone, and there seemed to be something strange between the lines, which was frightening.