Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 616: Astonishing the World

“One of the Heavenly Court Creed’s Four Regents, the Great Emperor of Extreme Southern Nirvana—Jiang Lianyi.” Her voice was soft as she introduced herself. Silence fell over the entire place the moment she pushed back her hood, allowing Jiang Lianyi’s self-introduction to be heard clearly.

“The Phoenix Ancient Ancestor?”

“I’m not seeing this wrong, right? That’s Lord Jiang Lianyi, the ancient ancestor of the Phoenix Tribe, one of the two ancestors of the demon race!”

“Wasn’t it said she had perished? She’s still alive?”

The two higher-ups from the Nine-Netherworlds Creed exhaled sighs of relief. Shi Huagu waved his hand, appearing very confident. “I told you I had gotten in touch with Young Creed Leader Lu before. I tested him with ancient secrets and used lie-detection spells; his identity is real! It seems to me that Supreme Lord Zhu Tian is just a sore loser! He only said that out of desperation!”

An uproar broke out among the crowd. Let alone minor cultivators, even long-renowned experts of the cultivation world could not remain seated. They rose in shock, staring fixedly at Jiang Lianyi and searing this scene into their minds. Even if the human cultivators from the Buddhist Kingdom and Great Xia hadn’t seen Jiang Lianyi’s appearance before, they had heard of her reputation.

This was a puissant personage famous since the ancient era, far more famous than Zhu Tian. Over three hundred thousand years of history, she had become close to a deity-like existence for the demon race.

The faith of the demon race was the Demon Immortal, whose appearance was unknown. Thus, Jiang Lianyi was the one whom the demons would respond to with a single call.

The demons’ reactions were even more intense. They were so excited that their brains were flushed with blood. They floundered in panic, tongue-tied and their bodies trembling uncontrollably. Many demons had tears in their eyes as they knelt on the ground emotionally, crying out that an immortal had manifested and paying their respects to Jiang Lianyi. Even those at the level of a great demon king were no exceptions. They felt genuine reverence for Jiang Lianyi from the bottom of their hearts, kneeling and bowing to her to pray for her protection.

It was as if an ancient myth had been reborn.

Zhu Tian relied on the power of his Incipient Dao Fruit to make the demons submit, while Jiang Lianyi made the demons switch allegiance with her mere presence. The members of the Demon Alliance were wavering, uncertain which side to lean toward.

The Transcendent Tribulation cultivator from the East Sea Dragon Tribe rubbed his eyes vigorously, wondering if his old eyes were failing him and he was hallucinating. He couldn’t believe the scene before his eyes. The Old Dragon Emperor had thought the Phoenix Tribe was in danger and specifically sent him to aid them.

Help them my ass! From what it looks like now, the Phoenix Tribe’s ancient ancestor is still around. How could anything happen to the Phoenix Tribe? This is an existence on par with our own Ancient Ancestor. Unless an immortal appears, who could oppose her?

The Transcendent Tribulation cultivators from the East Sea Dragon Tribe and the Demon Region Dragon Tribe looked toward Jiang Mingzi and the Phoenix Tribe. They wanted to know if the Phoenix Tribe was aware of Jiang Lianyi’s existence and whether this was their trump card.

Turning their heads, they saw Jiang Mingzi weeping like a child, wiping away tears and snot.

As the individual with the highest cultivation in the Phoenix Tribe, he was their pillar and backbone. Every major matter depended on him to make a decision. Many demons eyed the treasures the Phoenix Tribe possessed like tigers circling their prey. A single misstep from him could consign the entire tribe into irredeemable ruin; the pressure was immense.

Zhu Tian forcing the Phoenix Tribe to choose sides had pushed him into a dilemma. But now, the Ancient Ancestor has returned. There’s finally someone above me. My burden can be laid down at last.

The Phoenix tribesmen’s reactions were even more extreme than Jiang Mingzi’s. They were all crying their eyes out. Some couldn’t even maintain their human forms, transforming into phoenixes representing the Five Virtues.[1] Their phoenix cries resounded unceasingly throughout the Demon City. As for the younger-generation prodigies, the moment they saw Jiang Lianyi, their spirit platforms went blank, and they lost all perception of the outside world.

Only Meng Jingzhou, who had met Jiang Lianyi before, could remain clear-headed. “Damn it! Why am I not the one standing on the heavenly altar? I could beat a fellow like Zhu Yunwu too.” We had agreed to return to the sect together and break through to the Nascent Soul Stage. This grandson Lu Yang doesn’t keep his word, breaking through mid-battle and stealing the spotlight.

The old Taowu sealed within Kong Hao was also stupefied. The changes in the Demon Region were completely beyond his imagination. I just wanted to witness the Demon Kingdom’s founding and see how my enemies are faring. How did it turn into this situation?

Besides, a mighty figure like the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor is only “one of the Four Regents” in the Heavenly Court. Just how terrifying must the strength of the ancient Heavenly Court be?

Seeing everyone’s reaction, the five elders felt slightly comforted. This is how it should be! It’s not just us who reacted like this upon seeing the Phoenix Ancient Ancestor. Everyone is the same.

Deathly silence draped over the heavenly altar.

Among the ten demon emperors, some had genuinely pledged allegiance to Zhu Tian, while others were controlled by his Incipient Dao Fruit. Regardless of which case they fell under, the moment they saw Jiang Lianyi, they felt the timidity of a junior facing a senior.

Zhu Tian had even broken out in a cold sweat. The current demons may not know Jiang Lianyi’s identity, but as an ancient great demon, how could I not know?

The wife of the Qilin Immortal.

These few words alone can elevate Jiang Lianyi’s status to another level, totally overshadowing me.

Damn it! Why did Jiang Lianyi have to pop up at such a critical juncture?

In terms of one-on-one combats, Zhu Tian was not afraid. I admit that Jiang Lianyi was strong and ranked in the first tier of half-immortals. But I’ve controlled so many demons, and my Dao Fruit is near completion. Our strength is comparable.

Calm down, calm down. Zhu Tian took in deep breaths repeatedly, settling his mood to ponder the issue with a cool head and organize his thoughts.

Hasn’t it already been confirmed? I haven’t felt the suppression of the Qilin Immortal’s Dao Fruit, which means the Qilin Immortal has perished. With the Demon Kingdom established, I have a powerful army. A mere Jiang Lianyi won’t stir up waves. If not for this, I wouldn’t have dared to borrow the Qilin Immortal’s name at the founding ceremony to justify my position.

“What, you don’t recognize me anymore?” Upon seeing Zhu Tian lost in thought, Jiang Lianyi spoke with a cold sneer, showing no mercy.

Zhu Tian was unwilling to fall out with Jiang Lianyi now. He assumed human form and cupped his fists with a smile. “Greetings, Fellow Daoist Jiang. It has been three hundred thousand years since we last met. Your elegant demeanor remains as ever.

“However, why haven’t I heard of the Heavenly Court? When did you join it, fellow Daoist?” Zhu Tian wanted to control the Phoenix Tribe and use them as pawns. He undoubtedly also coveted the supreme treasures she had left for them.

How could Jiang Lianyi possibly give Zhu Tian face under such circumstances? “Since when must I report to you about joining the Heavenly Court? Let alone you, even the Qilin Immortal wouldn’t dare to meddle in my affairs like this!”

Hearing the two’s conversation, the crowd below once again erupted into heated discussions, their expressions alit with excitement. A layer of the ancient era’s mysterious veil was lifted publicly!

“The ancient Heavenly Court truly existed?!”

“Why have I never heard of it? I thought the Heavenly Court recorded in books was just something the ancient immortals wrote for fun.”

“What do you know? The immortals were far-sighted and had their own considerations. How could it be for fun? How obtuse!”

“This Young Creed Leader Lu was the bona fide number one prodigy of ancient times. No wonder he defeated Zhu Yunwu.”

“Did you hear Lord Jiang’s introduction? She is one of the Four Regents of the Heavenly Court. There must be people above her, like the Heavenly Court’s ruler, Dou Heavenly Sovereign.”

“Young Creed Leader Lu is a disciple of Dou Heavenly Sovereign—an immortal’s disciple!”

The crowd marveled at Young Creed Leader Lu’s talent and luck.

He has such a great shifu.

Zhu Tian frowned. “What exactly is this Heavenly Court...”

The corners of Jiang Lianyi’s mouth lifted in a mocking smile as she looked down at Zhu Tian. “The Heavenly Court is an existence known only among immortals; it’s related to the secrets of immortals. If I weren’t the Qilin Immortal’s wife, I wouldn’t have been qualified to be privy to it.

“As for you, do you think you are qualified?”

1. The Five Virtues are: benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and integrity/credibility/faithfulness. ☜