The Journey of Immortal Cultivation-Chapter 491 - 284: Changtian’s Little Secret_2

Since she liked him, she had to accept him and allow him to have his secrets. Ning Xiaoxian often reminded herself of this.

She couldn’t help but look at Changtian. The man stood before the Black Stone Pillar with a stern face as if he were a statue, yet he apparently acquiesced to White Tiger exposing his past; otherwise, the old tiger wouldn’t be able to utter a word in the God Demon Prison.

"Why?" She heard her own voice, a bit hoarse, and couldn’t help but laugh bitterly. Was it because she was too exhilarated by touching upon the ancient secrets?

"It was the power of Yimu!" White Tiger explained, "Originally, there were Four Divine Beasts in the world: The Eastern Wood Green Dragon, the Western Geng Metal White Tiger, the Southern Li Fire Vermilion Bird, and the Northern Kui Water Xuanwu! What makes them extraordinarily powerful compared to ordinary demons is the favor they receive from the power of stars. Green Dragon gained the power of Yimu from the Seven Stars of the East, governing growth, which is why its life force is immensely powerful."

"Changtian, however, was an anomaly. He was nothing more than the body of a Ba Snake, at most a giant demon, and he even refused the Dragon Transformation. Yet for some reason, he also won the favor of the Seven Stars of the East and received a portion of Yimu Power." White Tiger sighed, "What would you do if someone you disdain shared your most treasured gourmet food?"

After thinking for a moment, Ning Xiaoxian said: "Drive that person away."

White Tiger nodded, "Right. But as long as Changtian stands under the sky, he is blessed with the power of stars; a divine favor that cannot be chased away. Thus, the only solution for Green Dragon was one—to kill him!"

She involuntarily gasped, her heart suddenly hanging by a thread. Even though she knew Changtian was sitting right here, safe and sound from the struggle that took place tens of thousands of years ago, she couldn’t help but wonder how he, far less powerful than Green Dragon back then, could face such a formidable enemy.

White Tiger continued, "Heh, except for Xuanwu, Green Dragon had been in the position the longest—so long he had become slow to react. By the time he thought to deal with Changtian, after realizing his Yimu Power had been siphoned, he didn’t expect that the Ba Snake had already taken the initiative."

"Although I, among the Four Divine Beasts, am known for my battle prowess, I admire him most for this: Your man, he is truly ruthless. He even went so far as to issue a challenge to Green Dragon."

Her man? Ning Xiaoxian’s face became so hot, it could fry an egg.

She coughed hard, her voice raspy, "If he lost... what would happen?"

"In the life-and-death battles between giant demons and Divine Beasts, there is only one outcome—the winner takes all, and the loser perishes without a trace." He saw her face turn pale, "The details of their battle, I will spare you from; after all, you wouldn’t comprehend with your current realm. However, this Dragon Binding Rope was crucial; without it, Changtian wouldn’t have won."

"Green Dragon, Green Dragon just died like that?" She still found it hard to believe.

White Tiger snickered coldly, "Green Dragon’s life force was too strong; it could not be killed. We could chop off any part of its body, and in no time, it would heal, even the head!"

Yet, ultimately, Green Dragon must have died because otherwise, her Changtian would not have obtained the complete Yimu Power. She suddenly felt the air in the God Demon Prison turn chillingly cold.

White Tiger squinted at her, his tone implying nothing good, "Do you want to know how Green Dragon finally died? It’s..."

"Enough!" Changtian suddenly interrupted, "What’s the use of discussing past events?" He furrowed his handsome brows, "If your tusks couldn’t bite through the Dragon Binding Rope, could the Nanming Lihuo Sword cut through it? I am highly skeptical." He needed to calm her down since she was already pale.

He changed the subject. White Tiger glanced at Ning Xiaoxian, not insisting on finishing: "Buried for tens of thousands of years, I’m not even sure if that broken sword is still functional. If you manage to retrieve it, bring it to the North to find me. Perhaps I can make it sharper."

Smiling suddenly, he asked, "If I help you escape, how would you repay me?"

Changtian responded indifferently, "What do you want?"

"Hmm—" White Tiger deliberately drew out his tone. His grin was sly, akin to Miluo’s second coming, "I want her!" His slender finger pointed steadily at Ning Xiaoxian’s nose.

She held back again and again, but eventually her patience snapped, "Zang!" She drew her Tusk, ready to chop off that finger!

Changtian’s expression also became cold: "That’s not funny." Had this creature discovered something? Each of these demons that had lived for tens of thousands of years was tricky to deal with.

White Tiger shrugged indifferently, "You can’t even bear to do this much? Forget it. Treat me to a big meal first, and as for the repayment, we’ll discuss it later."

"Consider it a favor I owe you," Changtian said, "If it weren’t for this girl, you might not have been able to get out either."

"What do you mean?"

"Did you induce Ji Zhenzong to help you escape? The other day he snuck into Jade Field to steal the Nine-Grain Millet. If it weren’t for me having this girl cast a soundproof barrier, the noise of his murder would’ve alerted Guangcheng Palace, and he would be rotting in jail now, your plans of many years would’ve been shattered."

"Ha, so it was you!" White Tiger scratched his head, "No wonder he said it was strange. Turns out he was coincidentally aided by you. As the saying goes, ’Man proposes, God disposes.’ Being able to escape this time must be Heaven’s will!"

But Changtian swiftly caught the slip in his words: "He?"

"Yes," White Tiger blinked, "Didn’t I tell you? I was sealed along with another. Guanglingzi back then actually aimed to seal just him alone." (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian to cast your recommendation tickets, monthly tickets; your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please visit m.qidian.com to read.)