296: Chapter 296 Xuanjin Evil Emperor

Ji Taichang also turned around abruptly, looking in the direction where that mysterious tentacle had disappeared.

That was... the place where Luo Qingxian was slumbering!

Ji Taichang instantly recalled that mysterious giant beast head that was ten thousand zhang long!

"Luo Qingxian... forget it, an expert of that level is not someone my current cultivation and strength can come into contact with."

Ji Taichang's expression was somewhat solemn as he dismissed the idea of going to Luo Qingxian to show his face.

"Eh?"

"Master, where did that Shuiyue Holy Land expert go just now?"

Cai Ling suddenly looked around and found that Yun Qiyao and the water moon immortal mirror had disappeared at some unknown point, with not a single trace of their aura remaining, as if they had never appeared at all.

"What Shuiyue Holy Land expert?"

Ji Taichang turned to stare into Cai Ling's eyes, a faint, knowing smile on his face.

"Uh..."

Cai Ling's body stiffened, and her brain worked rapidly. She immediately reacted: "No, nothing, I didn't see anything!"

"Just now, it was my great Master and I who joined forces to repel the Black Scale Demon Saint; no one else lent a hand!"

"Oh my, I was just injured by the Black Scale Demon Saint, so my memory is a bit fuzzy... what happened just now?"

Cai Ling shook her head with a dizzy look, beginning to play dumb.

As an "old antique" who had lived for over a thousand years, she understood how to judge the situation all too well. Knowing Ji Taichang didn't want to expose his secrets, she decisively played the fool.

Ji Taichang patted her head in satisfaction, then led Cai Ling through the Void Realm to the place where the Black Scale Demon Saint had fallen.

The Black Scale Demon Saint's body and soul had already been obliterated, leaving behind only a ground full of fragments, a palm-sized black and white chessboard, and a Storage Ring!

"A reward for you."

Ji Taichang picked up the square inch chessboard and the Storage Ring. After scanning them with his Divine Sense and finding no precious swords inside, he casually handed them to Cai Ling.

"Thank you, Master!!"

Cai Ling was overjoyed, her heart filled with excitement.

This was because the square inch chessboard was a top-grade spatial Magic Treasure with immense power!

Furthermore, inside the Black Scale Demon Saint's Storage Ring, there was a pile of Cultivation Techniques, weapons, Talismans, and other resources, all of which were of great benefit to Cai Ling.

After all, this was the entire net worth of a Mahayana Stage Ninth Level expert!

...

Eastern Desolate Region, Chu Family.

Although Chu Sheng, Chu Qianlan, and the others were core high-level experts of the Shuiyue Holy Land, the Chu Family did not belong to the Shuiyue Holy Land; it was an independent Family.

At this time, white funeral banners covered the sun at the Chu Family, the memorial hall was solemn, and the sound of wailing was everywhere. The atmosphere was extremely oppressive and heavy.

This was because the deaths of the Chu Family's Body Integration Stage Old Ancestor, Saint, and other important figures had severely damaged the Chu Family's foundation, causing their strength to plummet!

Chu Sheng stood in mid-air, looking down at the memorial halls of Chu Qianlan and Chu Liyun, his expression shifting uncertainly.

"Jie jie jie... How tragic. The grand Chu Family Old Ancestor and Saint were killed, yet you can only swallow your grievances and watch the murderer go free."

"Tsk tsk tsk, a grand Mahayana Stage expert living so miserably; it truly invites sympathy..."

Just then, a playful voice rang out abruptly.

?!

Chu Sheng's hair stood on end as he whipped his head around!

At some unknown point, a little girl dressed in black had appeared behind Chu Sheng.

She looked to be about twelve or thirteen years old, with a petite body and an exquisite, cute face.

However, strange black lines slowly writhed across her body as if they were alive, giving off an indescribable eeriness.

Especially her eyes; they had no pupils, only an endless darkness, as if they contained a black hole.

With just one look, Chu Sheng felt an inexplicable chill in his heart, and a strong sense of crisis surged within him!

Warning bells rang in Chu Sheng's mind as he was startled into taking three steps back!

He was a Mahayana Stage expert, yet someone had been able to appear behind him without him noticing!

If the opponent had launched a sneak attack, Chu Sheng might have been in mortal danger!

"You are... the old leader of the Black Thorn Cult, Evil Emperor Xuanjin!?"

Suddenly.

Chu Sheng connected the dots and guessed the other's identity.

His heart shook violently, and he immediately summoned his Lifebound Treasure as if facing a great enemy!

"Little fellow, there's no need to be nervous. If I wanted to kill you, it would be no different from crushing an ant."

Evil Emperor Xuanjin gave a light laugh, her hands behind her back, completely indifferent to Chu Sheng's reaction.

Chu Sheng swallowed hard, his entire body still tensed.

Never mind that he was currently recovering from heavy injuries.

Even at his Peak, being this close to the Evil Emperor Xuanjin, not even an immortal could save him!

The Evil Emperor Xuanjin was a Mahayana Stage Ninth Level Peak expert. It was said she had long been in seclusion to break through to the Tribulation Transcendence Stage; her current cultivation was unfathomable!!

"I wonder what business Senior has visiting my Chu Family?"

Chu Sheng took a deep breath, maintaining his composure on the surface. "The Chu Family is very close to the Shuiyue Holy Land. If Senior intends to harm the Chu Family, the Shuiyue Holy Land can provide support at any time."

"Shuiyue Holy Land?"

Evil Emperor Xuanjin sneered. "As far as I know, that woman Ling Qinghan firmly holds the core power and resources of the Shuiyue Holy Land. Although you are a Mahayana Stage expert, you don't have much authority. Otherwise, you wouldn't have been unable to obtain a Saint Medicine for your injuries for all these years."

"Take it; this is a Qianyuan Creation Pill. It can heal the old ailments in your body."

With a casual wave from the Evil Emperor Xuanjin, a jade bottle appeared before Chu Sheng.

Chu Sheng's pupils constricted slightly, but he did not take it; instead, he took two steps back.

"The Black Thorn Cult is a demonic sect, incompatible with the Five Great Sacred Grounds. I'm afraid there might be a problem with Senior's medicine?"

Chu Sheng did not believe the grand Evil Emperor Xuanjin would be kind enough to send him medicine!

"You are too weak; you aren't worth my effort to target."

"If I wanted to move against you, I could directly refine you into a soul slave, and you would have no way to stop me."

Evil Emperor Xuanjin said indifferently, "The reason I'm giving you medicine is merely to use your hand to deal with Ji Taichang."

Ji Taichang!!

Chu Sheng's hands instantly clenched. "The Black Thorn Cult also has a grudge against Ji Taichang?"

Evil Emperor Xuanjin gave a cold laugh. "That brat not only killed several Body Integration Stage experts of my Black Thorn Cult but also nearly caused the death of my Disciple!"

"Senior's Disciple... Ghost Bone Demon Lord!?"

Chu Sheng's heart shook. "Wasn't he killed by the Old Ancestor of the Tiangang Holy Land a thousand years ago?"

Evil Emperor Xuanjin fell silent for a moment.

She said gloomily, "It seems you have been in seclusion for a long time; your information is far too outdated."

"That brat not only killed Chu Qianlan and Chu Liyun but also killed my Disciple, and... a Disciple of the War God Temple!"

Evil Emperor Xuanjin looked toward the direction of the Central Plains Great Domain, her lips curling into a meaningful, cold smile. "This child is too arrogant; he will surely meet his end. And you can take the opportunity to get revenge, can't you?"

Evil Emperor Xuanjin gave Chu Sheng a slight smile, her figure gradually blurring before vanishing instantly.

Chu Sheng looked at the spot where the Evil Emperor Xuanjin had disappeared, his expression shifting.

Ultimately.

He took a deep breath, a look of determination and madness appearing in his eyes as he grabbed the Medicinal Pill left by the Evil Emperor Xuanjin!!

With a flash of his body, Chu Sheng returned to the Chu Family's basement.

He opened the jade bottle, inside of which was sealed a golden Medicinal Pill. It shone like a scorching sun, emitting a pure and dense spiritual rhythm.

Chu Sheng did not consume it rashly. Instead, he spread his Divine Sense, carefully checking the pill several times. After confirming there was no problem, he cautiously swallowed it in one gulp.

Boom—

The majestic medicinal power dissolved in his body, like rain after a long drought, rapidly nourishing his battered body and Primordial Spirit.

The terrible injuries accumulated over many years were actually healing continuously!!

Not only that.

Chu Sheng's cultivation Realm, which had been stagnant for many years, was actually rising!!

Chu Sheng was wild with joy, his mood incredibly excited. He immediately circulated his Cultivation Technique with all his might to absorb the medicinal power!

He did not notice at all.

The medicinal power was laced with wisps of strange and subtle black Qi. They continuously intertwined within his body, eventually overflowing outside and forming an illusory black shadow behind him, which grinned at Chu Sheng.