"Finally, I'm at the same level as the New Demon Emperor..."
At this Realm, Li Xuanxiao was no longer in such a hurry.
Over the past few days, he had come to understand that if the New Demon Emperor wanted to advance, he had to continue sacrificing a large number of people.
Without the support of the Dayu Demon Venerable, it would be difficult for the New Demon Emperor to achieve this.
The fall of Yu Prefecture and the heavy casualties in Pei Prefecture were only possible because the New Demon Emperor took them by surprise, combined with the cooperation of the demons.
But such an opportunity with the right timing, location, and people would only happen once.
After the incidents in Yu Prefecture and Pei Prefecture, the Great Yu Royal Family couldn't possibly remain idle.
Perhaps some old monsters have already stepped out to keep an eye on the New Demon Emperor, waiting for him to reveal his tracks.
For example, those Gatekeepers of the Royal City Armory, and the Grey-Clothed Martial Artists inside.
Those were all Martial Artists with unfathomable Qi, most likely above the Mystic Realm!
So, if the New Demon Emperor is a smart demon, he would know that during this period, protecting himself is more important than advancing to Demon Venerable.
"I hope the New Demon Emperor isn't found by someone else first..."
After all, that's a considerable amount of Demon value Points!
Let's see if that Southern Demon will come looking for me.
Although the One-Month Death Powder was something he made up on the spot—it was actually just an ordinary Medicinal Pill.
But the other party probably wouldn't dare gamble with his own life.
...
Royal City, Si Family Residence.
Si Yiwu lay on the bed, silently staring at the ceiling with a face full of despair.
He had been awake for more than half a month, and his originally grey and defeated complexion had visibly improved a lot.
But he still found it difficult to stand up and had to remain in bed.
The Demonic Techniques of those Demon Emperors were truly bizarre; once infected, they would continuously seep in.
At first, it was just a trivial small wound, but it would quickly worsen and deepen until the flesh and blood were rotten.
He had several places on his body infected and penetrated by Demonic Techniques, making it difficult to recover in a short time.
Si Yiwu turned his head to the bedside and saw a Buddhist monk in an earthy-yellow robe standing before him.
The monk was fiddling with prayer beads while chanting scriptures that Si Yiwu couldn't understand.
Under the influence of these scriptures, several wisps of faint dark-purple Qi were slowly drifting out of Si Yiwu's body.
This was the Zen Doctor that Si Bingwen had invited for him, coming from the largest temple in the Dayu Dynasty—Fanyin Temple.
It was heard that this Zen Master's Buddhist Dharma was Xuan, and he was an existence very difficult to invite.
Si Bingwen had used his personal connections and promised enough rewards to convince him to come and treat Si Yiwu.
The treatment was indeed effective, but Si Yiwu felt uncomfortable all over listening to him chant scriptures.
Damn it, this bald guy sounds like he's performing a funeral service for me!
While Si Yiwu was complaining internally, he heard the sound of people talking outside.
"Lord Li, Lord Si Yiwu is currently undergoing treatment! The Madam specifically instructed me not to let anyone interrupt the treatment process. Please forgive me."
At the door of Si Yiwu's room, Li Xuanxiao, who had rushed back travel-worn, was stopped by the Family's Martial Artists guarding the place.
Li Xuanxiao nodded and didn't make things difficult for the Family Martial Artist: "May I ask, how is the Commander's injury now?"
The Family Martial Artist didn't dare to be negligent, as he had seen Li Xuanxiao's abilities with his own eyes, and Si Yiwu was also saved by him.
"In response to Lord Li, Lord Si Yiwu suffered very serious injuries, and the remnants of the Demonic Technique are still constantly eroding his body. The Family Head even invited a Zen Doctor from Fanyin Temple, who is currently treating him."
Li Xuanxiao understood: "I see. In that case, I will come to visit the Commander later."
Just as he was about to leave, he heard a shout from inside the room: "Kid, come in!"
The Family Martial Artist showed a helpless bitter smile: "Lord Li, please go in. I hope you won't blame me for being in the way earlier."
Li Xuanxiao gave a light laugh: "I won't. You were just fulfilling your duty."
The Family Martial Artist showed a look of gratitude and personally led Li Xuanxiao into the room.
As soon as Li Xuanxiao entered, he saw Si Yiwu lying on the bed and a monk standing by the bedside.
"Great Master, please wait aside for a moment. I need to chat with this kid for a bit."
The Zen Doctor in the earthy-yellow robe muttered an "Amitabha! No matter, please go ahead, benefactor."
Si Yiwu smiled at Li Xuanxiao and gave a thumbs up: "You kid, you've really become capable! Not only did you pass the Eight Halls Rotation Battle, but you also dared to fight four Mystic Realm Demon Emperors alone and even won! Remarkable!"
Li Xuanxiao smiled: "Doesn't this show that you, Commander, taught me well?"
Si Yiwu glanced at him sideways: "Don't give me that, kid. When did I ever teach you?"
As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a wisp of Mirage Mist drifting out from Li Xuanxiao...
Si Yiwu suddenly sat up from the bed, giving the Zen Doctor next to him a big fright.
What the hell?
The Zen Doctor glanced at Si Yiwu, then at Li Xuanxiao.
I, the Great Master, have been chanting scriptures for ages without much effect, and you, kid, just one sentence and he's jolted upright?
Si Yiwu's eyes widened. He was incredibly familiar with this kind of Mirage Mist; one look and he knew it came from his famous Martial Arts, "Mirage Shadow Blade"!
Watching the thin Mirage Mist disperse, Si Yiwu immediately fell into deep self-doubt.
Li Xuanxiao being able to release such Mirage Mist meant he had successfully mastered the Mirage Shadow Blade.
But...
"This... how is this possible!? I only let you have a casual look at it back then, and you were almost just flipping through it randomly the whole time. You could learn it even like that!?"
Li Xuanxiao rubbed his nose, his face not turning red and his heart not racing: "A Martial Arts Genius is like this."
"You are not a Genius, you don't understand."
Si Yiwu felt a surge of blood and Qi, almost spitting out a mouthful of old blood, and hurriedly pinched his Renzhong point.
He couldn't continue talking to this kid; if they talked any longer, he'd eventually be angered to death.
Deep breaths, deep breaths, keep emotions stable, think of happy things.
Once his breathing stabilized, he looked at Li Xuanxiao again, sizing him up from top to bottom as if trying to see through everything.
A monster, truly a monster!
No wonder this kid could pass the Eight Halls Rotation Battle, and no wonder he could take on four alone and knock down all the Demon Emperors.
When the Family Martial Artists told him earlier, he didn't quite believe it and had some doubts, but now he was completely convinced.
Learning a Wonderful Realm Cultivation Technique with just one look...
This unheard-of feat had completely overturned his decades of Martial Arts cultivation concepts.
It was only for a few damn minutes!
Si Yiwu almost roared in his heart.
If he were to learn it, forget about mastering it, he probably wouldn't even finish flipping through it!
"Go away, don't come back. I need some peace and quiet."
This city has gained one more heartbroken person... Si Yiwu buried his head in the quilt, not wanting to deal with Li Xuanxiao.
Li Xuanxiao was stunned, not understanding why Si Yiwu's attitude had changed so drastically.
Seeing this, the Zen Doctor silently walked to the bed and continued chanting scriptures for treatment.
Immediately, wisps of dark-purple Qi drifted out again.
Demonic Qi?
Li Xuanxiao was taken aback, then realized, couldn't he also treat it?
"Pure Lotus Flower" specifically counters evil Demonic Qi. Once the lotus platform appears, all evil is dispelled!
Why bother with all this trouble?