Chapter 685: The Male and Female Demons
The most direct manifestation of these joyful developments was the introduction of strict restrictions in the region governed by Feng Wu Caiyi along the western border, as well as in the area controlled by Bao Long. It seemed that all high-ranking members of the Mu Family had received this news and imposed varying degrees of restrictions and warnings.
At the same time…
The monopolization efforts at the Heavenly Demon Cave were progressing smoothly!
A reward of 10 billion taels of silver and ten sets of level-4 equipment greatly stimulated the Mu Family disciples’ enthusiasm for training.
A reward of 20 million was equivalent to nearly one million RMB, sparking a frenzy of training first within Nanhua University and then spreading throughout the entire Mu Family.
When other major gangs heard about this, they were astonished.
They had thought the Mu Family had reaped significant profits from their banquet, but it turned out they were about to make an even bigger investment. Such generosity was likely unmatched even in the world of “Jianghu.”
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After the great battle, astonishing offers followed one after another.
First, “Sword Seven” on the Divine Weapons List rose directly from level 3 to level 4, its attack power reaching an astonishing 6,000+!
The entire Jianghu was shocked!
A top-tier divine weapon at level 4!
A gift from an emperor to Kai Xin as a memento of the battle on Mount Tai, its value soared dramatically.
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Soon after, a new weapon appeared on the Divine Weapons List, replacing “Sword Seven” at the top.
The Dragon Slaying Sword!
A level-4 Dragon Slaying Sword!!!
With a killing power of 8,000 and abilities to shatter and break through barriers, along with the power of the Dragon Slaying Sword’s essence, its lethality was terrifying—making it an ultimate divine weapon.
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Numerous martial artists, stimulated by these successive events, found it hard to concentrate on training that day. Restaurants and streets were filled with discussions about the level-4 Dragon Slaying Sword.
Many cursed the wastrel who dared to use it for forging.
Even the slightest mistake in forging an ultimate divine weapon could result in its complete destruction!
But once they learned who the owner of the Dragon Slaying Sword was, all these complaints vanished instantly.
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The next half month passed quickly in Jianghu, amidst countless rumors and an unusual silence.
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Half a month.
Although the battle on the summit of Mount Tai was occasionally mentioned, the initial excitement had faded. People discussed more about the Yang Family’s treasure hoard that appeared in Yangzhou City after the Heavenly Demon Cave incident.
As members of the demonic sect appeared more frequently, the plot of The Two Dragons of the Tang Dynasty seemed to enter a more intense phase. Wanwan, the heir of the Yin Gui sect who only appeared briefly; Shi Feixuan, the heir of Ci Hang Jing Zhai, and their entanglements with Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong gradually deepened…
However, due to the continuous intervention of players, the plot seems to have undergone significant changes. Xu Ziling and Kou Zhong acquired the internal energy of the Eternal Life Art ahead of time, their strength soaring, and they even mastered the “True Mantra” and “Moon in the Well,” bringing their abilities close to those of top experts like Wanwan and Shi Feixuan at the peak of the Wu Wei realm. Zhu Yuyan and the disciple of Shi Zhixuan replaced “Orochimaru” and “Lu Mingyue” to become the first and second on the new list of evil demons. One had devoted months to practicing the “Great Demon Art,” while the other mastered the “Immortal Seal Art,” achieving success. Yet, due to their countless killings during their mission to serve the Tang Dynasty, they earned the title of “The Twin Demons.” These two could be considered among the newly rising powerful figures in the martial world, with extraordinary strength, ranking among the top ten on both the Dragon List and the Phoenix List, attracting much attention.
That day! In Yangzhou City, as news spread that the Yang Gong Treasure House was about to be opened, experts from both the righteous and evil factions flocked to Yangzhou, bringing a sense of unrest to this feng shui-rich place.
At Tian Xiang Lou, as footsteps echoed up the stairs, two strikingly colored hairstyles—red and purple—appeared at the top of the stairs. The noisy chatter on the second floor suddenly ceased, replaced only by audible gasps. The woman with red hair was young and beautiful, dressed provocatively with curves that were undeniably alluring, her gaze seductive, giving her a somewhat demonic aura. The man who followed her up the stairs was also handsome, but his dazzling purple hair and a cold, murderous aura that seemed to freeze the air around him made it clear he was not easy to get along with. After ascending, they quickly scanned the room with sharp eyes, focusing on a guest in the corner.
“Amitabha,” said a monk in the corner, standing up from his seat. “Since you two are pressing me so hard, it seems you really want my life.”
“Stop talking nonsense,” said the man with purple hair, acting immediately without hesitation. Several tables in the restaurant were overturned, and the martial artists present fled, not daring to approach. At a table by the window, two young-looking men couldn’t stand by as someone openly attacked a monk in the restaurant. One of them couldn’t help but slam the table. “How dare you!”
“Don’t go,” his companion warned in a low voice. “…”
This title was like a bucket of ice water poured over his head. The young man’s expression changed instantly, his confidence vanished, and he hurriedly sat back down.
The purple-haired man’s techniques were extremely mysterious. His palms, like ink-colored jade, created dozens of sharp black claw-like winds in the air—howling and swift. In just a few moves, he left streaks of blood on the monk’s body.
The red-haired woman had no intention of fighting at all. Her alluring gaze swept across the second-floor hall before stopping on a man who appeared very handsome.
“So, Senior Brother Hou is here too.”
Her voice was sweet and melodious, like a red cloud drifting over Hou Xibai’s table where he was drinking alone by the window.
“Miss, you must be mistaking me for someone else.”
He glanced casually at the two people fighting fiercely on the other side, smiled slightly, and looked at the red-haired woman. “Could it be that you also know the ‘Immortal Seal Technique’?”
“Senior Brother Hou’s words are too heartbreaking. I am a disciple of the Yin Gui Sect, trained by Master Zhu Yuyan. We are both disciples of the Holy Sect, so of course we can call each other brother and sister.” The red-haired woman approached Hou Xibai casually, her fiery gaze sweeping over him mesmerizingly.
“So you’re a junior sister from the Yin Gui Sect. My apologies.”
But Hou Xibai showed no sign of offense.
The red-haired woman wasn’t offended either; her smile remained charming. “Is Senior Brother Hou waiting for someone here?”
“That’s right.”
“Is it Shi Feixuan from Ci Hang Jing Zhai?” The red-haired woman smiled brightly, but upon hearing this, Hou Xibai’s expression darkened slightly, and his hand freezing mid-gesture:
“What do you mean?”
“You want to hand over the keys to Master Yang’s treasure vault to Ci Hang Jing Zhai. Our master is very displeased, so she sent us here… to kill you.”
Before her words faded, two cold projectiles shot out like lightning from her mouth, aiming straight at Hou Xibai’s chest.
Ding! Ding!
With a swift unfurling of his folding fan, the crisp sound echoed as two strange hidden weapons were sent flying by the metal-framed fan.
Hou Xibai instantly stood up, swung his fan horizontally, and retreated several feet in one smooth motion. His warm demeanor turned dark, as he stared coldly into the red-haired woman’s eyes, emitting a terrifying aura:
“How bold of you!”