The No.1 Undercover in the Immortal World-Chapter 41 The War Begins

Daoist Master Huang Long was very optimistic about the current situation. Although the dragon was gone and his home had been stolen, he actually had a significant advantage in this round.

You think I am at a disadvantage, but actually, I have this round in the bag.

This round of bluffing made even Elder Red Sea Dragon reluctantly suppress his own thoughts.

But he was still very tempted by the Dragon Whip in Daoist Master Huang Long’s hand.

He had raised a Big Red Python as his life-bound spirit beast and if he could obtain flesh from a True Dragon, even just a root, perhaps the Python could truly transform into a Red Sea Dragon.

"Since elder brother has made such an agreement with the White Sea Dragon Demon King, then this dragon root..."

"This is a token of affection; of course, I wouldn’t just eat it rashly. I’ll use a secret method to preserve it later, as it may come in handy in the future."

Elder Red Sea Dragon: "..."

The mention of "may come in handy" inevitably led his imagination to run wild.

Indeed, there were differences in physique between the Human Race and the Demon Tribe, so...

Cough, cough, cough.

Daoist Master Huang Long cut off his brother’s coveting for the dragon root and then ordered, "There’s no time to delay, you should lead the charge and counterattack right now. Even if it’s just an act, we need to make it look real."

"Yes, I will attack the River Spirit Water Demons immediately."

Elder Red Sea Dragon left the inner chambers and went to call others to action. Although it was meant to be an act, they still had to kill a few demons, and both sides had an understanding that it shouldn’t be blown out of proportion.

However, they did not anticipate that this battle would also sound the official horn for war between the two races.

When the River Spirit Water Demons were attacked, Bai Jiaojiao quickly received the message. She had just returned from the Land of Death and intended to enter seclusion to cultivate. The Green Snake had been severely injured and also needed a period of rest.

Yet, the Yu Ling Sect had already begun attacking, even slandering her for striking first.

Bai Jiaojiao couldn’t stand for this any longer. Damn them all!

While the battle was at a stalemate, reinforcements from the Shenxiao Sect and Guanghan Palace arrived.

In the letter, Daoist Master Huang Long wrote about how the elders were killed, and naturally, the Shenxiao Sect and Guanghan Palace sought revenge. Once they joined the fray, they fought fiercely to the death.

The River Spirit Water Demons suffered heavy losses, and the other Demon Kings couldn’t just stand by and watch.

The present Demon Tribe was no longer what it used to be.

In the ancient times, the Demon Tribe were the rulers of the world, but the various Great Demons were only defending their own territories, fighting independently, and did not take the Human Race seriously, which eventually led to their downfall.

Having learned from the past, the Demon Tribe—although still claiming their own kings—had become united as one, understanding the principle that when the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold.

The River Spirit Water Demons had always been peaceful, and the Human Race was bullying the Demon Tribe too harshly.

The Azure Wings Tiger King and Red Feather Eagle King were the first to lead a group of Great Demons in support, instantly turning the tide of the battle, driving back the forces of the Yu Ling Sect and the other two assisting sects, and counterattacking all the way to the doorstep of the Yu Ling Sect.

If not for the Mountain Protection Array, the Yu Ling Sect would have fallen.

Daoist Master Huang Long was also bewildered. Ah, had this feigned attack become a little too real?

With the situation being critical, the Yu Ling Sect had no choice but to seek help from other sects. With a war between the two races brewing, the other sects could not afford to be careless either.

Countless cultivators rushed to the battlefield, starting a bloody war on both banks of the River Boundary.

Meanwhile, Lin Yun was having a "video chat" with Dongfang Hongyue.

Having soaked in water all night, although he was accustomed to cultivation, it was, after all, not as comfortable as being on dry land.

So Lin Yun had Hongling temporarily lock him away in a secluded place, which was perfect as he had some questions for Dongfang Hongyue.

"Master, the fire lotus petals in my body have increased. What’s that about?"

"Have you devoured many souls with your Fire Seed?"

Dongfang Hongyue suddenly turned serious.

Lin Yun thought of the Ghost Souls in the Dragon Tomb. There were thousands of them, at least two or three thousand, all of which he had incinerated.

But that time, only an extra petal formed on the lotus. However, after burning Ao Gong, the Fire Seed inside him had become a lotus flower with nine petals.

He thought it was a good thing at first, but seeing Dongfang Hongyue’s anxious expression, he too began to feel nervous.

"Could it be, there is some sort of taboo?"

Dongfang Hongyue nodded and said, "You are cultivating the Red Lotus Sutra, which naturally has its remarkable aspects. The Fire Seed that was born from this method, even though it was given to you by me, is also of the same origin. When the Red Lotus Sacred Fire kills someone, their Divine Soul will also be devoured by the Holy Fire, thus making the Holy Fire even more powerful."

"That strong?"

Lin Yun had originally thought that Fire Domain and Fire Escape were the strongest aspects of the Red Lotus Sutra, but it turned out that the Fire Seed itself was the most potent.

If it could grow indefinitely, wouldn’t it become invincible in the latter stages?

"You must understand that in this world, to gain something, you must lose something. If you covet powerful strength and kill indiscriminately, the power of the Red Lotus Sacred Fire will indeed grow stronger, but its wielder will also be entangled with Karmic Force and will eventually fall into the Demonic Path."

"Aren’t we from the Demon Sect to begin with?"

Dongfang Hongyue: "..."

You sure talk a lot.

"We may be from the Demon Sect, but we are also humans. However, if one falls into the Demonic Path, they will lose their humanity, becoming cruel, vicious, and committing all manner of evil deeds."

As Dongfang Hongyue spoke, she sighed again, "Those who have cultivated the Red Lotus Sutra throughout the ages rarely resist the temptation to become stronger quickly. In their pursuit of power, they casually slaughter living beings. When Karmic Force entangles them, they can no longer free themselves.

Before, Daoist Master Huang Long was considered supremely talented and had a solid Dao heart, but unfortunately, he still couldn’t escape this disaster. The heavier the Karmic Force, the higher the Cultivation Level, the closer one is to death." 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

"So there is such a story. No wonder you practice meritorious deeds."

Lin Yun followed up on the topic, and Dongfang Hongyue shook her head, "I practice meritorious deeds, but not for that reason. Let’s not digress. The Red Lotus Sutra need not only be used for evil; by doing good deeds and accumulating merit, one can also grow the Fire Seed.

Even just practicing diligently every day can slowly grow it, but these two methods are too slow. I have been cultivating until now and have only achieved a ninth grade. However, with meritorious deeds protecting me, I won’t burn myself with my own fire, nor will I need to worry about heavenly retribution."

As Dongfang Hongyue spoke, she continued, "The Fire Seed cultivated with meritorious deeds, when encountering someone with deep sins, will also increase in power greatly, and burning away the other’s sins, you will receive much merit. I once eliminated a Great Demon, and just that act was equivalent to ten years of diligent practice.

Unfortunately, there are too few in this world who commit evil to that extent."

Lin Yun: "..."

He finally understood why his Fire Seed had evolved so quickly.

The sins hanging on Ao Gong had become substantial. With one burn, how much merit must he have gained...

"I see that you have a calm and even aura, which suggests that the souls you have devoured were sinful as well. However, remember in the future, do not kill indiscriminately. By the way, what grade is your lotus now?"

Lin Yun: "..."

If he told Dongfang Hongyue that he was already at ninth grade, would she explode...

After all, it would be a bit depressing for her, catching up to her hundreds of years of hard work in just one day.

"Uh, not many grades. By the way, master, has the Taiqing Daoist Temple come looking for trouble with you?"

Lin Yun decided to change the subject, and Dongfang Hongyue, unsuspecting, answered casually, "The entire south is now a mess. The Demon Tribe has already four Demon Kings participating in the war, while the Righteous Seven Great Sects have all sent reinforcements.

Although the Human Race is divided into Righteous and Demonic, we are after all the same race. When the time comes, we might have to fight side by side. For the time being, we and the Orthodox Sects are no longer enemies."

Lin Yun: "???"

What the heck?