Chapter 219: Chapter 204: An Oscar-Worthy Performance, 18 Demon Shadow Clones

After Xu Qing refined the Nine Tier Sixteen Daoist Soldiers, he and Ye Langtian traveled to the "Mysterious: Deserted Village" and spent half a month passing its trial.

Afterward, once Xu Qing left "Mysterious: Deserted Village," he waited another month for the Blood Demon Sect Branch and the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect to form their superficial alliance, though in reality, each faction had its own ulterior motives.

All in all, more than forty days had passed.

During this time, Xu Qing’s Nine Tier Sixteen Daoist Soldiers each gained 60,000 to 70,000 Experience Points. As a result, all of them reached Level 4, each mastering four types of Sixth Level True Intent.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!!!

The next moment, all fifteen of Xu Qing’s subordinates arrived by his side. His Ice Daoist Soldiers and Vajra Daoist Soldiers had both reached the Extraordinary Extreme, but each had only mastered one type of Sixth Level True Intent.

The nine Level 4 Tier Sixteen Daoist Soldiers, on the other hand, had each mastered four types of Sixth Level True Intent.

Because they had consumed the Level 20 Celestial Bridge Pill, Wu Yi, Wu Er, and Wu San had all reached the First Level True Realm, mastering the First Level True Intent.

Finally, Kaya was the weakest among them. Although she had switched to the "Celestial Fox Technique" and her Cultivation progress had improved significantly, she was still only at the Sixth Transformation Demon Pill Realm.

"Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate."

Xu Qing said calmly, "If I were you, considering the current situation and your condition, I wouldn’t get involved any further if you want to live."

"You..."

The Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate glared at Xu Qing, then looked up at the Level 25 Cabbage Flower Snake in the sky. He watched as the snake swallowed a Fierce Beast Elder whole, unleashing a terrifying Divine Power. He couldn’t help but ask, "Who in the world are you? Why are you doing this?"

"I am ’Demon Venerable Chonglou.’"

Demonic Qi surged around Xu Qing, making him look like a Great Demon reincarnate. The corners of his lips quirked up as he said calmly, "As for why I’m doing this, it’s simply because I want the ’Inheritance Stone Plate Fragment.’"

"Demon... Demon Venerable?"

The Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate was stunned for a moment. "Impossible! You... you haven’t even entered the ’Third Realm’! How arrogant! You dare call yourself a Venerable without even reaching the ’Third Realm’!"

"Demon Venerable Chonglou."

HUM!

Just then, three Supreme Elders from the Blood Demon Sect Branch tore through the air. They hovered in the void, looking down condescendingly at Xu Qing. One of them laughed heartily. "Excellent, excellent! As expected of the helper Ye Langtian invited. You’re quite capable. You did very well. Now, hurry and hand over the ’Storage Ring’!"

At that moment, all eyes were on Xu Qing. While the rampaging Level 25 Cabbage Flower Snake drew some attention, most members of the four great powers were focused on him. He had just snatched the Storage Ring from the Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate, taking the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect’s Inheritance Stone Plate Fragment with it.

Moreover, the Deceitful Palace Master, the Ten Thousand Forms Demon Sect Leader, and the Apostle from the Blood Demon Sect Branch had also ceased their battle, turning their gazes toward Xu Qing.

"Hahahaha..."

The Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect Branch had clearly heard the three Supreme Elders. He laughed heartily, absolutely delighted. "Excellent, excellent! This is simply perfect."

"So, you’re Demon Venerable Chonglou?"

HUM!

The Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect Branch tore through the air to stand beside the three Supreme Elders, his gaze fixed on Xu Qing.

"That’s right."

Xu Qing nodded.

"You did very well."

The Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect Branch nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Ye Langtian, his smile widening. "Ye Langtian also did very well. You two truly surpassed my expectations."

"Alright, then."

"Now, you can hand over the Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate’s Storage Ring to me. Once this is all over, I will see to it that you and Ye Langtian receive the highest honors." 𝕗𝗿𝕖𝐞𝐰𝗲𝕓𝐧𝕠𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝐨𝚖

"Hahahaha..."

HUM!

The Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate laughed boisterously. He transformed again, changing from his true form back into his human form. He picked up the eagle claw Xu Qing had severed with a single strike and reattached it.

After all, those who had entered the ’Second Realm: Extraordinary’ had already transcended the mundane. They were no longer constrained by a mere Mortal Body. Reattaching a severed hand was a simple matter.

"Demon Venerable Chonglou."

The Master of Ten Thousand Demons Gate stared at Xu Qing. "Even though you snatched the ’Inheritance Stone Plate Fragment’ from me, you’ve now made yourself everyone’s target."

"Old demon."

Xu Qing’s expression was tranquil. He faced the stares of every expert present, his face completely unperturbed. He had anticipated this all along.

"Hm?"

The Lord Apostle of the Blood Demon Sect Branch frowned.

"I require the ’Inheritance Stone Plate Fragments.’ Hand over the one from your Blood Demon Sect Branch, and I might consider giving you credit for it."

Xu Qing said coolly.

"Insolence!"

BOOM!

Before the Apostle from the Blood Demon Sect Branch could say a word, the other three Supreme Elders erupted in fury. "Do you have any idea what you’re saying?!" they roared.

"Ye Langtian, is this the man you brought?"

Another Supreme Elder glared at Ye Langtian.

"Well..."

Ye Langtian shrugged and threw up his hands. "Supreme Elders, Lord Apostle, you can’t really blame me for this."

"I didn’t expect this brother of mine to act this way, either."

Another Supreme Elder took a deep breath and said gravely, "Ye Langtian, I was against you bringing someone of unknown origin here from the start. And now this man you brought, this self-proclaimed ’Demon Venerable Chonglou,’ not only dares to defy the Lord Apostle but is even trying to take the ’Inheritance Stone Plate Fragment’ for himself. It forces me to suspect that you two plotted this together beforehand."