No hope for eternal life

Chapter 468: Encounter with the Great Demon

Xiao Niansheng was also very happy when he heard about the treasure hunting secret technique: "It's really a double blessing. With this treasure hunting secret technique, there is no need to worry about not having enough resources."

For cultivators, talent is certainly important, but without the resources for cultivation, it is truly difficult to make any progress. The reason why the Tianling Sect is so famous is mostly due to the only giant spirit stone mine in the Nine Realms, which is a unique resource.

Previously, the You Clan and the Demon Clan supported Xiao Niansheng and Shangguan Qiong respectively to take over the position of the leader of the Tianling Sect. In essence, they were fighting for the control of the giant spirit stone mine.

After the joy, Xiao Niansheng quickly asked Mu Changsheng: "Does anyone else know about this treasure hunting secret technique?"

"Disciple knows the seriousness of the matter, so I only told you, Master." Mu Changsheng replied.

"Very good." Xiao Niansheng said with a look of satisfaction: "If this secret technique is known to everyone in the world, it will definitely cause unrest. It is not advisable to publicize it. We can only think about it when the world is truly peaceful in the future. For now, it is enough for only you and me, the master and disciple, to know it."

"Disciple will remember this." Mu Changsheng said respectfully. His idea coincided with Xiao Niansheng's.

"You have contributed such an important secret technique, so I will reward you for your contribution." Xiao Niansheng took out a storage bag and handed it to Mu Changsheng: "This is one million top-grade spirit stones, you must accept it, don't think it's too little. With your contribution this time, even if I reward you with 10 million top-grade spirit stones, it is not too much. However, as the sect master, I must allocate resources reasonably and cannot reward you with so many top-grade spirit stones at once, because there are people who need them more than you."

Xiao Niansheng said so much because he was worried that Mu Changsheng would feel resentful because the reward was too little.

Mu Changsheng not only didn't mind, he didn't even want to take the one million top-grade spirit stones, so he declined, saying, "I have already obtained tens of millions of top-grade spirit stones from Senior Han Ying's remains, so I don't need top-grade spirit stones for the time being."

When Xiao Niansheng heard Mu Changsheng's refusal, he stuffed the storage bag into Mu Changsheng's hands without saying anything, and then taught him earnestly: "You don't need it now, but what about the future? If you want to reach the ninth level, I don't know how many top-grade spirit stones you will need. More is always better. Even if you have the secret technique of treasure hunting, you still have to spend time looking for it."

"Yes, thank you Master." Mu Changsheng was inexplicably grateful. Ever since his original path of cultivation was cut off, he always had a feeling of being like a floating duckweed. No matter how high the cultivation level of his clone would be in the future, his life span was locked at about a hundred years. It seemed that no matter how many top-grade spirit stones were given to him, it would be a waste. That was why he repeatedly rejected the top-grade spirit stones from Ji Youmu and Xiao Niansheng. The so-called "no shortage of top-grade spirit stones" was just an excuse.

After receiving these one million top-grade spirit stones, Mu Changsheng felt that his relationship as master and disciple with Xiao Niansheng had become closer, so he spoke more casually.

"Master, I want to ask, if the Changsheng Emperor and the demon clan fail to attack the Ji clan, will they turn to attack the Lingshan Sect?" Mu Changsheng asked. He was still a little worried about this. Compared to the powerful Tianling Realm and Tianyou Realm, the Tianshuang Realm where the Lingshan Sect was located was much weaker. Moreover, the Tianshuang Realm also had a group of demon clan headed by Yu Daoling, so it would be more convenient for them to work together from inside and outside.

Xiao Niansheng asked back: "Do you know why the Changsheng Emperor and the demon race joined forces to deal with the Ji race and Ji Tianyu this time?"

"Disciple heard that Ji Tianyu's brother Ji Changsheng died at the hands of Emperor Changsheng, and the two sides have a blood feud." Mu Changsheng replied.

"This is just one of the reasons." Xiao Niansheng shook his head slightly and said: "The fundamental reason is that the Great Emperor Changsheng and the Demon Lord Feng Tianyang both want to reach the Tenth Realm, but the combined strength of our two sects and three clans is too strong, which is bound to become an obstacle for them, so they can reach a consensus and plan to join forces to weaken the strength of the two sects and three clans first. Because of this, even after this disastrous defeat, as long as the Great Emperor Changsheng and Feng Tianyang still want to fight for the Tenth Realm, they will definitely make a move again. Now the only two uncertainties are when they will make a move and who their target will be."

After listening to Xiao Niansheng's analysis, Mu Changsheng became even more worried. The future was bound to be uneasy.

"I know you are worried about Shi Nan, but protecting the sect is her responsibility as a formation spirit, just like you as an inner sect disciple have the responsibility to help the world." Xiao Niansheng said solemnly: "I can only assure you that if danger really comes, I will do my best to protect Shi Nan, but I can't guarantee that I can definitely save her."

Mu Changsheng's nose was slightly sour, and he clasped his fists and said, "Disciple understands."

Xiao Niansheng patted Mu Changsheng on the shoulder and said, "I will take care of these things. Your current task is to break through as soon as possible. Once you reach the realm of supernatural powers, you will be barely qualified to participate in these matters."

"Yes." Mu Changsheng answered in a strong and resounding voice. His two clones were both in seclusion in the Ji clan, practicing with all their might, in order to achieve a breakthrough as soon as possible.

The next day, in the Skyfire Realm, the ruins of the Eternal City, the Black Demon always has an avatar entrenched here, so everyone in the world knows that if you want to find the Black Demon, you can find him here.

A barefoot monk came here today, obviously to find the black devil.

When the Black Demon saw the person coming, he couldn't help but smile: "Hey, Senior, how come you still have the leisure to come to see me at this time?"

There are not many people in the Nine Realms whom the Black Demon can call seniors. The only one who is willing to take the initiative to find the Black Demon is probably the Great Emperor Changsheng, who is also called the devil.

In response to the slightly teasing words of the Black Demon, the Great Emperor Changsheng said expressionlessly: "Those guys from the demon clan are too useless. They ended up in failure even after killing Ji Tianyu. I can only ask you to take action."

"I am a little flattered by what you said." Black Demon said with a smile: "But I remember that I told you a long time ago that I am not interested in the Ten Realms. Why should I get involved in the fight between you? Don't you agree?"

"Let's put aside whether you are interested in the Ten Realms for now." The Great Emperor Changsheng said calmly: "Since I have come to ask you to help, I naturally did not come empty-handed."

After that, the Great Emperor Changsheng threw out a jade slip and said calmly: "This is just a greeting gift. I am here to invite you on behalf of the demon race. If you have any conditions, just speak up."

Black Demon caught the jade slip thrown by the Great Emperor Changsheng with two fingers. After checking the information in the jade slip, Black Demon's eyes lit up slightly, and he nodded with satisfaction and said: "What a great gift. You gave me a complete version of the Nine Transformations of the Flesh Body. Only you, the senior, can do this."

In response to the Black Demon's compliments, the Great Emperor Changsheng remained expressionless. As the saying goes, birds of a feather flock together. He and the Black Demon have too many things in common. They are both cruel and ruthless, and both are lonely...

Therefore, he disliked Black Demon, his "fellow traveler", very much. If it were not for the situation, he would not be willing to ask Black Demon for help, and let Black Demon take advantage of him for nothing.