Inquiry about immortality

Chapter 2707 Elder Mu

Qin Sang followed Jiang Xie at a distance, secretly using the supernatural powers of the Heavenly Eye Butterfly to spy on their movements.

Jiang and Xie were very alert, frequently using detection methods to avoid being followed. Fortunately, Qin Sang was far enough away from them that she was never exposed.

Of course, there were also thrilling moments.

Because Tianmu Butterfly and Qin Sang possessed a variety of supernatural abilities, especially Tianmu Butterfly's Void Domain which allowed people to come and go without a trace, they resolved these crises one by one.

After following them for a while, Qin Sang discovered that the two did not intend to leave this area, but instead focused on one region and continued to explore outwards.

This means that the villain they are looking for is likely hiding nearby and has not left.

If the demon is the one he encountered in Thunder Lord's Cave, even if these two were to run into each other, they might not be a match for the demon, given their cultivation levels.

Jiang and Xie were both only at the early stage of the Integration Realm. Qin Sang had followed them for so long but had not found anything special about them, unless they were hiding their strength.

However, who wouldn't have a few trump cards up their sleeve to dare to enter the Northern Demon Realm at this time?

After following them for a while, Qin Sang sensed something was amiss and, out of caution, continued to increase the distance between them.

For now, they can only keep a distance, and if Jiang and Xie decide to shake them off, they'll likely lose track of them. But Qin Sang isn't worried. If things are as Jiang Jiugao said, giving up on following Jiang and Xie will soon lead to encountering someone else.

The two sides were thus locked in a stalemate.

Time passed slowly, and Qin Sang followed them as they wandered around the area, but they didn't get any useful information.

After some time, Qin Sang noticed that Jiang and Xie had suddenly begun to deliberately shift their exploration area northward, wondering if they had received some information.

That morning, Qin Sang, who had been tirelessly tracking them for days, suddenly sensed that Jiang Xie had stopped ahead. This was the first time in days that they had stopped searching. Something was definitely amiss, so Qin Sang decisively stopped as well and decided to observe the situation.

A moment later, Qin Sang's heart stirred, and she sensed a third aura.

"He is a demon lord in the mid-stage of the Fusion Realm!"

Qin Sang's expression hardened slightly.

The newcomer's cultivation level surpasses that of Jiang and Xie, but it's unclear whether he's a powerful figure from the Demon Realm or a member of the Heavenly Demon Clan.

Qin Sang had always suspected that Jiang and Xie had allies behind them. Could it be that their search had failed and they had begun to reunite?

Thinking of this, Qin Sang became even more cautious. Unexpectedly, as soon as that aura appeared, Jiang and Xie suddenly unleashed a powerful pressure, and the three auras clashed head-on.

Even Qin Sang, who was far behind, could feel the tense atmosphere.

They weren't allies, they were adversaries!

far away.

Jiang Jiugao flew up from Xie Jing's shoulder and stood high in the sky, while Xie Jing stood on the ground. The two of them represented the sky and the earth, their energy blending together seamlessly without any flaws.

Since they are heaven and earth, any existence that is opposed by them will be rejected by heaven and earth here.

Unfortunately, their oppressive aura was repelled by an invisible wave of energy as it approached the third person.

The other person stood atop the mountain in front of them, his figure as tall and majestic as a mountain, reaching to the sky and standing firm on the ground.

This person appeared to be an elderly man with white hair and beard, wearing a blue robe with incomprehensible patterns drawn on it with white silk thread. To an ordinary person, it would seem as if they had fallen into an unfathomable sea.

On his cheeks, his beard concealed two slits, which opened slightly to reveal bright red flesh, a structure resembling fish gills.

The old man was not purely human; he clearly had blood from another race within him.

“Old wife and young husband, so it’s you two,” the old man said, his voice as deep as the ocean floor. He recognized Jiang and Xie, but his tone was not very polite. “It seems you’ve been here for quite a while. How many clues have you found?”

"Hehe, we've found quite a few clues, but what are you planning to offer in exchange, Old Ghost Mu?"

Jiang Jiugao spoke in a teasing tone, but Xie Jing looked serious and wary.

They knew the identity of this old man surnamed Mu. He had half human blood, but he did not identify as a descendant of humans. Instead, he was an elder of the sea race.

During the era of the Ten Heavenly Venerables, the power of the True Radiance Holy Clan had already declined significantly. Although the Great Heavenly Venerable came from the True Radiance Holy Clan, the human race actually had the largest number of people among the Ten Heavenly Venerables. Including the Thunder Lord who is now alarming the entire Demon Realm, the prestige of the human race is showing signs of overshadowing the True Radiance Holy Clan.

At that time, various races also intended to resist the rule of the True Radiance Holy Race. Therefore, all the sea races were willing to follow the decrees of the Sea God and established Sea God Temples.

Nowadays, the Sea God Temple is in decline and has retreated to the Star Sand Sea. The Sea Clan has long since severed ties with the Sea God Temple and is now another powerful race besides the True Radiance Holy Clan, the Human Clan, and the Nine Nether Demon Clan.

The Spirit Realm is home to countless races, creating a complex situation. The Demon Realm is no less formidable, but the threat of the northern demonic tide has suppressed racial conflicts.

Unlike humans, the sea races are composed of various races that inhabit the sea and are collectively known as the sea races.

Every few hundred years, the Sea Clan holds a grand gathering at the sacred Sea God Mountain to elect highly respected Demon Lord level experts from various clans to become Sea Clan elders and manage Sea Clan affairs.

Of course, these elders can only handle daily affairs; the truly important matters are decided by the Sea Clan Demon Lord in the Holy Land.

Although the old man surnamed Mu was only one of the elders, he was still considered to be of high rank and power, and had strong tribal support behind him.

Compared to their backgrounds, Jiang and Xie were slightly inferior to the old man surnamed Mu, and their cultivation was also weaker. Even in a two-on-one situation, they had no chance of winning.

Upon hearing Jiang Jiugao's words, the old man surnamed Mu also laughed, "I prefer to take it myself!"

Before the words were even finished, a sudden surge of waves erupted, and in an instant, the sky turned a deep blue.

Jiang and Xie looked up suddenly and saw that the sky above them had turned into a deep blue, incredibly profound sea!

The sea was upside down, the world was turned upside down, and endless waters threatened to engulf them.

"You surnamed Mu, I knew you were treacherous and vicious!"

Jiang Jiugao roared in a shrill voice.

They had long heard of the old man surnamed Mu. Due to his childhood experiences, he harbored hatred for humans. If he encountered humans, he would kill them without hesitation. However, he was extremely powerful and a menacing figure.

They had a bad feeling when they encountered this ominous figure, and the rumors proved to be true.

"Get back!"

Xie Jing also shouted, but his voice was too immature and lacked momentum.

At the same time, the shadows behind the two began to sway, not because of the change in the light, but because their shadows came to life.

The two shadows lengthened and grew larger, straddling from behind them to in front, becoming two enormous shadows. But the size of their shadows remained in the same proportion as their original forms.

As the vast sea surged in, the two shadows rushed towards each other. Jiang Jiugao's shadow rushed into Xie Jing's arms and merged into Xie Jing's body, becoming one with him!

Qin Sang, who was watching from a distance, was slightly taken aback by this unbelievable scene.

"Get back!"

The fused shadow was exactly like Xie Jing's appearance. It was a giant that stood tall and imposing, glaring at the sea and roaring like thunder, sounding like the voice of Jiang Jiugao and Xie Jing after their fusion.

'boom!'

The giant wave surged backward.

The sea that crashed down on them shattered instantly, turning into a torrential downpour, but it couldn't penetrate the area around Jiang and Xie's true forms.

In this exchange, the two sides seemed evenly matched.

"He really does have some tricks up his sleeve," Qin Sang thought to herself.

He couldn't figure out how Jiang and Xie had done it; it probably wasn't the fusion of legal domains as he understood it. But after the two shadows combined, they did indeed possess the strength to rival the old man.

Qin Sang's mind was connected with the Heavenly Eye Butterfly as he silently observed the shadow that was turned away from him.

He was extremely interested in any combo attack technique.

However, the fluctuations when the two summoned their shadows just now were somewhat peculiar, possibly related to their cultivation techniques, which might not be suitable for him.

Qin Sang wanted to get closer to get a better view, but the situation was unclear, so she decided to observe for a while longer.

"Humph……"

The old man surnamed Mu snorted coldly, his face full of disdain, but his next actions showed that he was actually very cautious.

'Splash!'

The seawater parted in all directions, no longer using its power to oppress, but instead sealing off all sides, seemingly preparing to wage a war of attrition against them.

Jiang and Xie frowned slightly, cursing the old fox in their hearts.

The couple had been Daoist partners for many years and had developed several combined attack techniques. They were confident that their combined power was no less than that of the old man surnamed Mu. What they feared most was that the other party would not confront them head-on.

The old man surnamed Mu was experienced in combat and saw through their true nature at a glance.

"retreat!"

Jiang and Xie were of one mind and made a decision instantly.

If they continue fighting, they will find it difficult to win and will only waste their energy.

Qin Sang watched the battle from a distance for a while and was somewhat disappointed. One side was about to retreat, and the other was hesitant to act, so it seemed that there would be no life-or-death battle.

"but……"

Suddenly, Qin Sang thought of something, pondered for a moment, quietly retreated a distance, then removed her disguise and openly sped towards the battlefield.

The three on the battlefield quickly realized that a demon lord was approaching, and with a third party interfering, their offensive slowed down.

Jiang and Xie were overjoyed to sense Qin Sang's presence.

Jiang Jiugao shouted, "Fellow Daoist Qingfeng, come quickly to my aid!"

Upon seeing that the visitor was an old acquaintance of Jiang and Xie, the old man surnamed Mu's expression changed slightly, and he indeed withdrew.

'Whoosh!'

The swirling torrents in the sky suddenly burst apart and fell to the ground, turning the area into a vast swamp.

Qin Sang arrived in a flash. He was somewhat disappointed to see that Jiang and Xie had not chosen to keep the old man surnamed Mu. However, he had appeared to catch a bigger fish, so he remained calm and pretended to be surprised, saying, "I didn't expect to meet such a wonderful couple again."

"To meet again is fate."

Jiang Jiugao greeted him with a smile, "Thanks to you, fellow Daoist, that old fish was scared away."

Qin Sang narrowed her eyes slightly, looking in the direction the old man surnamed Mu had retreated. "Does that fellow Daoist have an old grudge against the couple?"

“It’s not an old grudge, but a competitor,” Jiang Jiugao hesitated for a moment, “and it’s related to that devil I mentioned before.”

At this moment, Xie Jing also flew over and said crisply, "Thank you for helping us out of this predicament, otherwise we would have faced countless troubles. If you want to know the truth, it wouldn't hurt to tell you some of it..."

Just as Qin Sang was about to speak, she suddenly saw Xie Jing and Jiang Jiugao's expressions change, wondering what had happened.

Jiang Jiugao took out a talisman from his sleeve, and the talisman spontaneously combusted without fire.

Both of them became extremely solemn. They exchanged a glance, and Jiang Jiugao suddenly took a deep breath. "The one who has been following us all along is you, fellow Daoist?"

Qin Sang was somewhat surprised, but not too astonished; she was simply curious as to why the other party chose to reveal this at this moment.

“Fellow Daoist must be curious why we don’t continue to play dumb,” Jiang Jiugao sighed. “We’ve been acting with you for so long just to figure out whether you were pretending or a true outsider.”

"It seems you two have already confirmed it," Qin Sang said, her expression remaining calm and composed.

Jiang Jiugao nodded and said, "It seems you really don't know, but you clearly have a great interest in this matter."

"Now that so many experts have gathered here, surely no one is uninterested?" Qin Sang said calmly, without denying it.

"Not bad!"

Jiang Jiugao continued, "I originally wanted to continue the performance with you, but the situation suddenly changed. Elder Mu suddenly sent a message asking everyone to go to a place he designated to discuss things. My wife and I were unsure of what to do, and we wanted to invite you to go with us, so we had to tell you the truth."

Qin Sang sensed something unusual from his tone, and her gaze narrowed slightly. "With the strength of you two, why did you need to ask for help? Just how many experts have come this time?"

Jiang Jiugao sighed, "Fellow Daoist has already witnessed the strength of that old fish. Elder Mu is even stronger, being a late-stage Demon Lord!"

His tone was somewhat bitter, "Among those involved in this matter, my wife and I are probably the weakest."

"Late stage of Demon Lord Realm!"

Qin Sang was secretly alarmed. What secret could have attracted so many experts?

“Furthermore,” Jiang Jiugao’s tone grew increasingly serious, “we originally agreed to act independently and rely on our own abilities. Since Elder Mu has summoned us, it means we have encountered trouble that he cannot resolve. We are not the only group chasing after the demon.”

"And the other side also has a powerful figure that Elder Mu is wary of!" Qin Sang added for Jiang Jiugao.

Jiang and Xie both nodded.

“We need reinforcements, and if you wish to get involved in this matter, you will also need help,” Jiang Jiugao said with a burning gaze.

Since Qin Sang dared to follow them, her strength must be considerable. Here, the weak must form alliances to have a chance.

"I need to know what secrets that demon holds!" Qin Sang said in a deep voice.

He never expected to get caught up in a conflict between late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators as soon as he stepped out the door. With both the Vermilion Bird and the Banyan Tree King still recovering, he couldn't act too recklessly. However, the more powerful figures there were, the more advantageous it would be for his plans, making it a difficult choice.

“We can’t say for sure yet. We’ve all made a solemn oath. We can only tell you, fellow Daoist, that it should be the same as what you think. Fellow Daoist, come with us to see Elder Mu. As long as everyone agrees, the oath will be dissolved,” Jiang Jiugao said earnestly, not as if he were trying to be mysterious.

The True Oath is the strongest oath in the Demon Realm, and it also has a certain binding force on the Demon Lord.

Xie Jing interjected, "Elder Mu's message must be a request to compromise with another group of pursuers. Otherwise, if we start fighting, it will only give the demon an opportunity. Elder Mu will not be willing to let the demon escape after finally sealing him off in this area. He will definitely renew his oath then, and you will be able to join us legitimately."

“Once I make this vow, it will be difficult for me to back out,” Qin Sang said.

Jiang and Xie remained silent, but Qin Sang must have understood the implications.

Qin Sang feigned reluctance, pacing back and forth a few times, then said, "Alright! I will accompany you both!" (End of Chapter)