Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect-Chapter 129 - 128 Roe Owl

Big and Small Liu meticulously explained to Tie Dan all the flaws in the monster’s skills, not due to arrogance, nor due to naivety.

Having cultivated to the Core Formation Realm and forcing a Nascent Soul Demon to flee in panic, the two of them were not to be taken lightly. So, in short, they were perceptive enough to see that Tie Dan and Baiyu, this pair of Daoist companions, were blessed with strong fortune and great skills, and thus entrusted them with the task of demon extermination.

Of course, Big and Small Liu also wished to seize this opportunity themselves, to deal with that roe owl, slay the demon, take its elixir, and earn some Heavenly Materials Treasures, Immortal Fate, and luck, but the problem was that it was impossible to achieve it with just the two of them.

After all, although they had reached the Golden Core Realm and joined the Outer Door of the Mystic Sect, most of them had solid foundations, firm cultivation, and carried various magic treasures and secret techniques, yet they lacked a powerful tunneling secret technique.

Although the Mystic Sect naturally had no shortage of advanced escape skills, the problem was that you must eat meal by meal; without mastering the myriad of secret techniques, not even knowing how much Breathing Qi you have, pursuing such an ultimate Escape Technique with vast consumption is laughable.

Moreover, various sects’ escape techniques are often deeply linked to the core ultimate skills of Sect Qi Skills secret manuals, and so it’s impossible for mentors to teach you all of it right off the bat, as it would only harm the disciples.

Only Tie Dan, lacking a proper master’s guidance, had endured various hardships, battled through numerous calamities, and somehow gained the Blood Escape, Earth Escape, and Ice Escape—three top-notch escape techniques. Such Immortal Fate is not common among most cultivators.

However, this lack has become a shortcoming in demon extermination.

If there’s no way to catch up to the roe owl, it can’t be trapped or blocked, and unless they had a strategy targeting this monster or pre-set array traps, it would naturally be challenging to overcome this beast.

Moreover, Big and Small Liu could see that the Great Demon had eaten many people and swallowed many monsters as it ventured south and had already reached its peak. So, the saying "the third time’s a charm" applied here; if it escaped again, allowing this roe owl Great Demon to survive the slaughter catastrophe could lead it to break through to the Divinity Transformation Realm!

If things did develop to that extent, and it even crossed Yanmen, becoming a Divinity Transformation Great Demon in the heart of the Central Plains—how could that be allowed? freeωebnovēl.c૦m

The disasters it would create would inevitably be blamed on them for failing to subdue it multiple times.

Thus, after weighing options, Big and Small Liu concluded that their combined strength was insufficient to apprehend this beast and proposed an alliance with Tie Dan and Baiyu, with a plan to use one person as bait while the three others encircle and eliminate the demon.

Baiyu expressionless, asked, "So, I’m the bait again?"

Liu Changqing awkwardly replied,

"Uh, Daoist Bai..."

Baiyu waved her hand,

"Alright, no need to say more, I’m used to it, I’ll do it."

The Two Lius exchanged helpless glances.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist..."

But Tie Dan shook his head,

"This plan won’t work. It’s not hard to lure the roe owl out, but without a pre-laid array to trap it, it’s ultimately useless.

Also, from how you describe it, it’s not a simpleton. It can fly and escape and is both cunning and clever; once captured, it slips away, once it eats, it flees—it’s impossible to catch."

Moreover, it couldn’t be openly said, Baiyu was a Holy Daughter of the Demon Sect, and her essence blood soul was incredibly nourishing. If the monster were to consume it, it could instantaneously transform, becoming even more invincible...

Liu Chaoyan explained,

"I have a great treasure from Heng Mountain for protection, enough to resist the demon. I can lend it to you..."

Tie Dan shook his head,

"Then it’s even worse. If it sees the item, won’t it realize you’re plotting from the shadows?"

The Two Lius were helpless, "Then what should we do?"

Tie Dan pondered, made calculations, and said,

"Don’t split up. Openly, the four of us will band together and head straight for the roe owl’s lair to engage in a head-on battle.

If we win, it’s done; if not, we disperse."

Everyone fell silent.

Baiyu asked,

"Won’t that make it even less likely to come out?"

Tie Dan smiled,

"No, if we approach its dwelling, it must come out.

Didn’t you two say, the third time’s a charm, you can’t catch it because it runs away, but conversely, it can’t catch you either.

If it were an ordinary demon beast, after being severely wounded by your sword, caught in a weakness and losing an eye, it should have already fled far away.

Yet it stayed, even missing an eye, it tried to lure and ambush you, suggesting that this demon also sees the chance coming: its fate of transformation lies with you two.

If my calculations are correct, the second time it attacked you was when it actively accepted your challenge.

If it escapes this time, this catastrophe is considered a failure, and its luck and cultivation might gradually dissipate, with fewer opportunities for recovery, and if there are, it will only be harder.

Therefore, we don’t need to make empty moves; we face it directly. If it can’t defeat us, it is destined not to transform.

This is its last chance; it must take a gamble, one way or another."

The Two Lius calculated while listening and finally exchanged a glance, respectfully bowing,

"Daoist Tie is indeed proficient in arithmetic, much admired."

Baiyu, relieved not to be bait, was puzzled,

"But the roe owl couldn’t defeat Daoist Liu, wouldn’t it just flee upon seeing the four of us? Shouldn’t we hide?"

"Given we’re at a stalemate, finding two more allies is normal; if it were only those two, it might even be suspicious."

Tie Dan thought for a moment,

"There could be other issues here. Because I think this calamity likely doesn’t involve only this one Nascent Soul Great Demon."

"Not only..."

"What do you mean?"

Tie Dan took out calculation sticks,

"Clearly, it’s not powerful enough for you, but in this calamity, everyone has a chance, and fate in the void adjusts naturally.

Just like you two found us to assist with the sword, I guess the demon might also have found helpers, giving it a slight chance of victory."

"Found helpers... but where would it find helpers..."

"Ah! Could it be..."

Tie Dan nodded, adding more calculation sticks,

"Correct, to assist a Nascent Soul Great Demon, it likely needs another Nascent Soul Great Demon. If I guessed correctly, without the Kan Country army holding Yin Mountain, the Demon Gods and monsters there have stirred and are moving south.

This one possibly arrived first due to its flight capability, and it’s not surprising no tribes have moved south yet.

Yanmen, a major stronghold across the Nine Borders, was always a guard against southern advances. Regardless of the route, it can’t be avoided, so sooner or later, a second and third Nascent Soul Great Demon will arrive, and Yanmen Pass falling is only a matter of time."

Tie Dan scanned the group,

"With the Lord of Gen fleeing south and no longer acting as the stabilizer in Tongguan Palace, the world shakes, and the nation teeters; the demon suppression arrays in Genzhou might not withstand them.

The rise of the Demon Clan is unstoppable, and perhaps this time, we may be at a disadvantage, so we must be ready to fight like hell for each one of us..."

The other three were pale at first thought but then nodded as Tie Dan’s words weren’t just alarmist.

After all, there may be few Nascent Soul cultivators, but there are many Nascent Soul demons.

The Demon Clan naturally benefits from physical and lifespan advantages, with inherent strong combat capability, devoid of distractions like the Five Arts, Daoist companions, or power struggles. They are just like Tie Dan, with an unwavering focus on consuming, killing, and growing stronger, rolling onwards to a path of higher, bigger, and stronger evolution.

Gathered north of Yin Mountain, the Great Demons, competing for territory and food, have been forced into self-improvement; these formidable monsters will only increase, and with troops mostly reserved for southern conquests, they surely haven’t conducted many purges.

There’s no shortage of Great Demons nurtured in the north of Yin Mountain.

This left everyone silent for a moment.

Tie Dan wasn’t bothered, he had said all he needed to, and nothing more was necessary, as he was accustomed to embracing any calamity.

Zhen Baiyu, slightly frightened, yet comforted by Tie Dan’s calm expression and steadfast demeanor, was reassured. She figured, come what may, if she were to die, she’d die with him, and thus wasn’t afraid at all.

Yet with life and death at stake, Liu Chaoyan and Liu Changqing had to seriously contemplate.

Given their background, talent, and family, lacking nothing in magic and resources, they could likely peacefully reach Nascent Soul and even Divinity Transformation without taking such risks. Betting their lives against these Great Demons was another thing...

After all, what does it matter if there are demons at Yanmen, it didn’t concern Heng Mountain? Yet they must preserve life...

"Gentlemen Mages, I apologize for the intrusion."

Suddenly, a man approached their table. All four turned to see a young man who had a robust build, dressed in a district official’s attire with a martial cap and boots, a Han sword at his waist, likely a low-ranking military officer.

"I am Nie Gang, a scattered official from Yanmen, overhearing your discussion about demon extermination, I dared to come forward."

Tie Dan had noticed this man was watching them, suspecting him of eyeing Zhen Baiyu or coming to send himself to his death...

"Brother Nie, what guidance do you have?"

Nie Gang clasped his fists and said aloud,

"My family has ten fine horses, and my two brothers and I are fully armored and willing to join you in slaying demons."

Tie Dan looked at him,

"How many levels of Gang Fist can you execute?"

Nie Gang,

"I can draw a fourteen-power bow and shoot a goose from a hundred paces."

Oh, that’s decent, usable.

Tie Dan turned directly to face him, clasping his fists in return,

"Brother Nie, it involves death."

Nie Gang smiled,

"This is my home."

Tie Dan nodded, raising a hand,

"Please sit."

The two Lius exchanged glances and shared a wry smile,

"Hebei truly has many brave warriors."

"We can’t let others look down on us, Brother Tie, we are all under your command."

Tie Dan nodded, filling everyone’s cups with wine,

"Alright, down a drink, and let’s go slay monsters."

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