This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 1554 - 29: Yama and Little Devils Appear Together

At this moment, over the sea north of Lingye Island, a group of dark shadows is roaring toward Lingye Island, their momentum startling everyone and causing the winds and clouds to change color.

Their aura directly triggers a tsunami in the Heavenly River Sea below.

Among the figures at the forefront, there is one that Lu Qingshan, if present, would undoubtedly find extremely familiar.

——It is none other than Dao Yuanzi of the Taoism who proactively provoked him in Heavenly River City, an act which ultimately led the Taoism to break away from the Human Race alliance.

Dao Yuanzi moves forward with the surrounding figures, feeling tense.

Because these companions are all from the Demon Race, each possessing Ninth Grade Demon Cultivation.

He is keenly aware that he is here just as a small follower, merely a puppet representing the Taoism.

Although the leading Demon Lord appears polite to him on the surface, this is only because of the Taoism behind him, and in truth, he regards him as insignificant.

Dao Yuanzi glances sidelong at the two leading Demon Lords ahead, sensing the formidable pressure emanating from them, causing his scalp to tingle with fear.

The younger of the two Demon Lords is imposing, with a rugged face, clad in a golden imperial robe, naturally exuding an air of sinister charm and dominance, enough to shake the heavens without need of action.

This aura feels supreme, making even Dao Yuanzi, a cultivator of the Unity Realm Stage, narrow his eyes.

Dao Yuanzi couldn't help but swallow hard.

The Abyss comprises Eight Great Holy Demon Clans: War Demon, Heart Demon, Void, Thunder Beast, Giant Spirit, Asura, and Nightmare, each corresponding to the Seven Domains of the Human Race, whereas the clan corresponding to Heavenly River City is the remaining Holy Demon Clan.

Northern Barbarian.

The might of Heavenly River City is built upon the collective strength of the Human Race.

The ability of the Northern Barbarian Clan to confront such a power naturally lies in its distinctiveness and might.

The Northern Barbarian Clan is the oldest demon clan in the Abyss.

In ancient times, the Northern Barbarian Clan was already very formidable, and at one point, it produced eight Semi-Saint experts.

With just one Semi-Saint like Mangcang Demon Venerable, the War Demon Clan could expand territories and establish a legacy for generations, so the significance of eight Semi-Saints for the Northern Barbarian Clan is easily imaginable.

With the formidable strength of eight Semi-Saints, the Northern Barbarian Clan unified the Abyssal World, becoming the first and only demon clan to achieve a universal reign.

After unifying the Abyss, the eight Semi-Saints each claimed a prosperous region, establishing dynasties, making the Northern Barbarian Clan unrivaled.

However, such prosperity was short-lived, and eventually, these eight Semi-Saints passed away one after another, with no successors advancing to Semi-Saint status.

Additionally, other demon clans began to rise, with emerging talents appearing constantly, causing the Northern Barbarian Clan to gradually decline, its reign over the Abyss becoming history, a thing of the past.

Yet, like a camel that remains larger than a horse even in decline, the Northern Barbarian Clan, despite its fall, simply descended from a supreme demon clan of the Abyss to stand alongside the other seven emerging demon clans in the Eight Great Holy Demon Clans, while firmly occupying the most vast and prosperous Liyang Domain of the Abyssal World, possessing the most resources and population.

Due to this historical background, the Northern Barbarian Clan can even command the other seven Holy Demon Clans to some extent, being the leader among the Abyssal Demons.

During the first Taoism and Demon War, the leader of the demon race was a Demon Lord from the Northern Barbarian Clan.

Even now, besides the demon cultivators of the Northern Barbarian Clan within the Liyang Domain, there are many demon cultivators from the other seven Holy Demon Clans gathered together, jointly forming a force to confront the Heavenly River cultivators, as if the entire clan's strength is involved.

The Demon Lord before him is a genuine bloodline of the Northern Barbarian Clan, a Demon Lord of the Northern Barbarian Clan, known as Qian Venerable, a top-tier Demon Lord!

Though he is not particularly outstanding among top-tier Demon Lords, it's said that he possesses combat power twenty-five times that of a Ninth Grade Demon Cultivator.

Beside Qian Venerable is an older Demon Lord, similarly unassuming in appearance but with a more prestigious status and stronger power, being one of the current rulers of the Northern Barbarian Demon Clan, a notable figure even among top-tier Demon Lords, with combat power thirty-five times that of a Ninth Grade Demon Cultivator.

Evil Venerable!

"If Chu Mu knew that your Taoism just left Heavenly River City a few days ago and has now joined our demon race, what would he think?" Qian Venerable suddenly paused a bit, speaking softly as Dao Yuanzi caught up.

Dao Yuanzi's mind raced, carefully responding with the awkward and harsh language of the Demon Race, "A wise bird chooses a sturdy tree to roost. Compared to the Human Race, whether we or the demon race is the phoenix tree, they know too well.

Qian Venerable smiled and slowly said, "The second Taoism and Demon War is on the brink of erupting; before the great battle, our Northern Barbarian Clan aims to clear obstacles and make an example.

Your Taoism turned against us in time, a wise choice indeed.

As for the remaining three clans, the Li Clan, Wind Clan, and Zang Clan, the Li Clan is now within the Human Race alliance, needless to say, our clan must eliminate them swiftly; the Zang Clan and Wind Clan wish to remain neutral, but that's impossible."

"Once war breaks out, anyone outside our camp is a foe," Qian Venerable coldly remarked.

"Especially this Zang Clan, they've clashed with our clan several times over the years, my discontentment with them surpassing even the Li Clan," referring to when their Northern Barbarian Demon Lords invaded Qingcang Island and were driven out, "Moreover, according to Treasured Cauldron Demon Venerable, an extraordinary treasure born of Heaven and Earth is hidden within Lingye Island..."

Treasured Cauldron Demon Venerable was the demon Demon Lord who forcibly entered Lingye Island back then.

This time, Evil Venerable and I will personally act, meant to completely obliterate the Zang Clan, demonstrating that our Northern Barbarian Clan is not to be trifled with, as well as seizing the extraordinary treasure of Lingye Island.

We specifically let your Taoism send cultivators to accompany us because, after years of alliance with the Human Race during which you've killed many of our demon cultivators, although you've now joined our camp, many are still dissatisfied with you, even suspecting your allegiance may be false.

This is your Taoism's chance to prove loyalty, dispelling doubts."

"According to our clan's intelligence reports, the new Sword Sect master who embarrassed your Taoism recently ventured alone to Wind Clan's Qingcang Island and then departed... Given the direction and the trajectory of movement, it's highly likely the next destination is Zang Clan's Lingye Island."

"And just now, our clan's lead spy reported seeing the young Sword Sect master being welcomed into Lingye Island by the Zang Clan."

Your Taoism's task to assist in eradicating the Zang Clan is naturally paramount, but if you can personally kill the Sword Sect master, the prestige will be yours upon my return, silencing any doubts."

For Lu Qingshan, whose position, if he dies at the hands of the Taoism, would mean the Taoism is truly cut off from being accepted back into the Human Race, whether the betrayal is false or real.

....

Upon hearing Qian Venerable's words, Dao Wuya's first thought was, "The Sword Sect will need a new Sect Master again."

Because as he sees it, Lu Qingshan is already doomed.

The lineup dispatched by the Northern Barbarian Clan this time is so formidable that even the Zang Clan cannot resist, let alone Lu Qingshan.

This young master left Li City alone, going to Qingcang Island, then ascending Lingye Island; the purpose is too obvious, clearly attempting to offer enough sincerity to enlist the Zang Clan, to fill the gap left by their Taoism breaking the alliance.

The idea might be good, and there might be a bit of chance for success.

But as of right now, regardless of success or failure, what does it matter?

Lu Qingshan's destiny has only one outcome.

To perish alongside the Zang Clan.

At this thought, Dao Yuanzi felt a twisted jubilation, thinking that the person the Human Race went to such lengths to protect, the dignified Sword Sect master, will meet such an end over the Heavenly River Sea, at his hands.

Thinking further of the expressions of those Heavenly River cultivators upon hearing that their Taoism switched allegiance to the demon race, fighting against them alongside the demons, killing Lu Qingshan, Dao Wuya's mood brightened even more, feeling that the clan leader made a wise decision.

Originally tense and discomforted, Dao Yuanzi's mind is now filled with just one thought, his mood turning excited, "I must personally kill Lu Qingshan to avenge the humiliation suffered in Heavenly River City!"