Chapter 588: Chapter 289: Grateful to the Demon Emperor, Makes Sense
Even the later disciples of the Jiushan Sect have a role in supervision.
Five Sects Alliance… Considering the nature of this alliance, territory, or perhaps even the population, has a certain significance for Dao Fruit cultivators.
So, in this case, he must hold onto the land of the Hundred Immortals Alliance; given that, he needs to manage it well.
…
After giving some instructions to Song Sect Leader, Zheng Fa took Zhang and the others into the Jiushan Realm.
As soon as they entered, they saw a black banner standing on University Island—it was the Ten Thousand Demon Banner!
This is also the reason why Zheng Fa had to discuss matters at the Qingmu Sect:
The Ten Thousand Demon Banner somehow wandered into the Jiushan Realm!
After all, this thing is also a Dao Fruit-level magical treasure. If Luo Shangxian and others see it, they might have some other thoughts.
Beside the Ten Thousand Demon Banner, Elder Yuan and others, along with the Blood River Ancestor, were watching the spectacle.
Everyone’s gaze seemed to fall on someone Zheng Fa wasn’t very familiar with—Jiao Wuji.
He walked into the crowd and looked at Jiao Wuji, his expression somewhat puzzled.
Jiao Wuji scratched the back of his head and stammered:
“I… I seem to have some resonance with this Ten Thousand Demon Banner.”
Zheng Fa was first stunned, then suddenly realized.
He previously thought this thing came because of the Fusang Wood to seek refuge.
Now it seems—Jiao Wuji also seems to be very important!
“Wait, you’re the only Divinity Transformation cultivator who practices the ‘Ten Thousand Demon True Solution’?” Zheng Fa’s expression grew strange as he suddenly realized a major issue:
The orthodox lineage of Great Freedom is in Jiushan!
The Great Freedom Demon Emperor’s battle wiped out most of his Demon Race followers.
Among the demons practicing the ‘Ten Thousand Demon True Solution,’ it seems Jiao Wuji is the only Divinity Transformation cultivator.
Now, Jiao Wuji might truly be the most orthodox successor of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor!
Speaking of the legacy of the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor, those traitors Chen Ting and the Netherworld Immortal might have practiced the Nine Nether Demon Ancestor’s cultivation method, but none are as genuinely grounded as the Blood River Ancestor?
This Ten Thousand Demon Banner in the Jiushan Realm isn’t a war trophy at all; it’s rightfully inherited!
Because of this, Zheng Fa suddenly looked at Elder Yuan: “Master, you mentioned before that you wanted to break through to Divinity Transformation…”
Elder Yuan had a bitter face: “I was trying my best to give it a shot, but who knew…”
He pointed to the Ten Thousand Demon Banner in front of him and said: “One more like me won’t make a difference!”
His face was filled with a sense of old age, feeling the children no longer needed him.
But Zheng Fa didn’t think so. In his view, whether it’s Qingjing Bamboo or Fusang Wood, they all have some hidden dangers; otherwise, he wouldn’t want to transform the Dao Fruit.
Now, the Jiushan Sect is like a child with a gun—it can kill but is very fragile itself.
In cultivation, personal strength is the most important.
The importance of the Divinity Transformation Skill, naturally, cannot be underestimated.
“In the past, we didn’t dare to look at the Great Freedom’s cultivation techniques much; now if the Great Freedom Demon has perished…” Zheng Fa mentioned this, and Elder Yuan’s eyes lit up.
“Even if we can’t say we can master it, at least there’s no problem in comprehending it!”
Elder Yuan was full of smiles, patting Jiao Wuji’s shoulder, expressing deep nostalgia for the Great Freedom Demon Emperor:
“This Great Freedom Demon Emperor was truly a remarkable person!”
Jiao Wuji thought for a moment, looked at the Ten Thousand Demon Banner in front of him, nodded earnestly, and felt he had never felt so appreciative of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor.
Even the Blood River Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief, chuckling: “I’m quite familiar with the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor’s cultivation method! I’ll teach you all!”
The cultivation methods of the Great Freedom Demon Ancestor were probably not directly cultivable by people of the Jiushan Sect, lacking the bloodline.
But a Dao Fruit cultivator’s lifelong knowledge is the most valuable reference, allowing the Jiushan Sect to glimpse the path to Divinity Transformation and possibly even the essence of the Dao Fruit.
Seeing Elder Yuan and Blood River Ancestor whispering to each other, Zheng Fa silently gave a thumbs-up to the Great Freedom Demon Emperor in his heart:
Great Freedom Demon Emperor, through his death, has given the Jiushan Sect a seat at the table!
Brought the Dao Fruit treasure of the Ten Thousand Demon Banner!
Brought the cultivation methods above Divinity Transformation!
Brought unity filled with joy and laughter!
It can even be said that the death of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor accomplished more good than he ever did in his lifetime!
If the identity were suitable, there should be a plaque for him in the Jiushan Sect’s Ancestor Hall!
…
Having welcomed the Ten Thousand Demon Banner, Zheng Fa also had to bid farewell to the Qingping Sword.
Along with close combat partner Xie Qingxue and the insignificant spy Yan Wushuang.
Outside the Jiushan Realm, Zheng Fa looked at Xie Qingxue, his eyes full of gratitude.
In the battle against the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, among him, Zhang, and Xie Qingxue, the one who contributed the most was actually Xie Qingxue; in that one strike, Xie Qingxue almost fought with her life on the line.
Later, she rested for three days before she roughly recovered, and her face was still a bit pale at this time.
He cupped his hands and said: “Fairy Xie, this ‘thanks’…”
Xie Qingxue smiled with her eyes and said to Zheng Fa: “The word I’ve heard most in my life is this ‘thanks.'”
After saying that, she put on a stern face and said fiercely to Zheng Fa: “Don’t think I’m helping for nothing; the latter part of ‘Jiushan Golden Core Technique’ must not be missing!”
These words…
Zheng Fa remembered when they were dealing with the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, Xie Qingxue was unwilling to leave because—she wanted to learn the ‘Jiushan Golden Core Technique.’
Having not yet finished learning the cultivation method, she was about to say goodbye.
This bond, to say ‘thanks’ instead, would be an insult.
After a long silence, Zheng Fa suddenly looked up, gazed at Xie Qingxue earnestly, and said: “Fairy Xie, should you face any difficulties in the future, no matter the distance, send word to Jiushan.”
Xie Qingxue was taken aback, staring into Zheng Fa’s eyes for a long time before she chuckled lightly and flicked her finger on the Qingping Sword.
A clear sword hum sounded, and a white tiger came stepping through the clouds, crouching at her feet.