Chapter 384 The Dragon Demon’s Treasure Is Our Treasure
In the sky, a beam of light condensed into a massive gate identical to the one on the sheepskin scroll.
As the gate appeared, the scroll in the two girls’ hands vanished instantly.
At that moment, the fear in the hearts of the demon kings disappeared without a trace, replaced by yearning and reverence.
"Whoever enters this gate shall obtain supreme divine powers. Are you willing to step inside?"
A bewitching voice came from the light gate. The demon kings answered in unison, "We are willing to enter this gate."
Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian heard the voice but their eyes remained clear. Strangely, the voice had no effect on them.
Still, they decided to see with their own eyes how terrifying the legendary Dragon Demon truly was. After all, this matter had arisen because of them, and they could not allow the demon kings to die on their behalf.
"We are willing."
As soon as the two girls spoke, the voice sounded again from the gate.
"Then I shall grant your wish."
A black-violet light descended upon the cultivators.
In the blink of an eye, they vanished, as if nothing had ever happened.
Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian felt darkness sweep over their eyes, and when they opened them, they were standing in a pitch-black place.
They looked around and saw only ruins.
The demon kings, like walking corpses, slowly made their way deeper into the ruins.
"This is getting more and more interesting," Chen Qianqian said with excitement.
Bai Qian, ever fond of play and adventure, laughed in response. "Senior sister, let us go meet this arrogant Dragon Demon."
They had no fear that the Dragon Demon had already become a saint. If he truly had, why would he hide in such a place, using such lowly means to lure cultivators?
He would have long since changed identities, roaming the world and gathering disciples.
The two girls followed at the rear of the procession into the ruins.
Along the way, all they saw were shattered walls and broken foundations, while the air was thick with demonic aura.
The source of the aura lay at the very depths of the ruins.
The deeper they went, the more intact the surrounding structures became. After walking who knew how long, a brand-new palace appeared before them.
The palace was shrouded in a powerful aura of demons. Exchanging a glance, the two girls withdrew sword jades given by their master, hid them in their sleeves, and stepped into the hall.
Inside, the hall was dim. Two ghostly green flames burned on the walls, illuminating a statue carved in the likeness of a true dragon.
The aura permeating the hall emanated from this statue.
So this is the Dragon Demon?
The thought flashed simultaneously through both their minds.
"We pay our respects to His Majesty the Dragon Demon!"
The demon kings did not hesitate. They dropped to their knees, bowing deeply before the statue.
"Hmm?"
The statue’s eyes shifted slightly. Noticing two juniors at the Heavenly Origin Realm still standing, it gave a puzzled sound.
Though its strength was less than a tenth of its peak, it was more than enough to deal with any cultivators beneath a Great Sage.
With a single thought, it could force them to surrender their flesh and blood.
Why then did these two little Heavenly Origin girls show no reaction?
"Why do you not kneel before this saint?"
Chen Qianqian sneered, "A saint? Do you deserve such a title?"
Bai Qian added, "A stray cur like you—who gave you the courage to demand our kneeling?"
Their words were different, yet their meaning was the same.
Humiliation. To the Dragon Demon, this was undisguised humiliation.
Once it had been a being that shook all of Xuanzhou with fear, and now it was scorned by two Heavenly Origin juniors. If it did not utterly devour them, how could it vent its hatred?
"Very well, two sharp-tongued little girls."
"Do not think that one of you possessing the Heart of Heavenly Demon and the other the bloodline of the Heavenly Fiend makes you untouchable. Today, this saint shall feast on you first!"
As the words fell, a dragon-shaped soul phantom emerged from the statue.
Before it could strike, Chen Qianqian’s eyes lit up. She shouted, "I was waiting for you to reveal your remnant soul. Master, aid me!"
The Dragon Demon’s phantom ignored her words, sneering, "Even if a saint were here today, they could not save you. This place has long been cut off from all heavenly secrets."
But in the next instant, it saw a sword jade appear in the little girl’s hand.
From within the jade burst a dazzling light.
Clang!
With a ringing sword cry, a stream of sword qi shot forth.
Within the sword qi, the truth of the sword path manifested into a human-shaped avatar and thrust its sword straight at the phantom.
"Invincible Great Sage!"
The Dragon Demon’s phantom blurted out in shock at the sight of the avatar.
Boom!
With a thunderous crash, the soul phantom vanished, and the statue on the wall crumbled along with it.
The demon kings who had been kneeling regained their senses, looking around in confusion.
"What… what is this place?"
Caiyu Marquis asked nervously.
Just as the Samadhi Fire Fox was about to answer, Bai Qian’s familiar voice sounded at his ear.
Yet she was never one to shrink away. Turning to Chen Qianqian, she said, "Senior sister, let’s go drag that old dragon soul out and see if it’s hidden away our treasures."
At these words, the demon kings were stunned.
They had heard rumors of an unruly little ancestor from Qingqiu, but only now, seeing it with their own eyes, did they understand what truly meant lawless.
The Samadhi Fire Fox tested cautiously, "Little ancestor, perhaps we should leave this place quickly."
"Yes, yes," the other demon kings echoed.
Chen Qianqian cast them a cold glance. "Do you think if we don’t beat that thing down and claim what belongs to us, that old dragon soul will let us leave?"
"Your treasures?"
The Giant Deer Marquis asked blankly.
He could not comprehend how the Dragon Demon would have stolen these two ancestors’ treasures. This was the first time they had even met.
Bai Qian said, "We defeat the old dragon soul, and the treasures it leaves behind are ours, are they not?"
The demon kings: "…"
Hidden in the shadows, the Dragon Demon’s remnant soul nearly cursed aloud in fury.
What do you mean your treasures? Those are my treasures! A million years ago, I was nearly plundered clean by those three Great Saints. I painstakingly hid away what little I could keep.
If those two brats take it now, I will become the laughingstock of the saints.
No, I must suppress you. If you dare step through this hall, I will show you the true meaning of cruelty.
Chen Qianqian and Bai Qian ignored the stunned demon kings and moved toward the collapsed wall.
Though fearful, the demon kings had no choice but to follow. To stay behind was to court death; only by sticking close could they hope to survive.
The group moved slowly. Beyond the broken wall lay nothing but pitch-black darkness, like an endless abyss waiting to devour anything that entered.
Just as the two girls reached the wall, they stopped abruptly.
The Dragon Demon’s remnant soul froze, its smile vanishing. What exactly were these two brats planning?
"Why have the little ancestors stopped?"
The Samadhi Fire Fox asked in confusion.
Thump!
Bai Qian tapped his forehead with exasperation. "Did your grandfather never teach you the meaning of caution?
It’s pitch-black in there. What if the Dragon Demon’s remnant soul has set a trap?"
"…"
The Samadhi Fire Fox was dumbfounded. Hadn’t they insisted on going in just moments ago? Why were they afraid now?
Caiyu Marquis asked, "Little ancestor, what should we do?"
At that moment, every gaze—including that of the Dragon Demon’s remnant soul—fell upon Bai Qian and Chen Qianqian.
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