Chapter 506
Thinking of this, Zheng Fa couldn't help but feel a sense of relief: "Looking at it now... I've seized my last chance with Jiu Shan."
Sister Zhang nodded in agreement.
Zheng Fa's meaning was clear—if he hadn't gained such a position for Jiu Shan Sect due to the matter of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, it would be far too difficult to rise again in the future and speak of independence.
At that time, what they would be resisting would be the web woven by the five Xuanwei sects, along with the rules they had established.
To break free from the control of the five sects, Jiu Shan Sect would have to face all of them!
If Jiu Shan Sect had truly strong capabilities, it would be one thing; they could simply assert their status.
But unfortunately, the foundation of Jiu Shan Sect was weak!
Thus, being able to participate in the Five Sect Alliance Conference and become a rule-maker might be the best opportunity for Jiu Shan Sect!
This time, not only must they keep the "Jiu Shan Golden Elixir Method" and the Yin Yang Fish jade pendant hidden, but they also needed to demonstrate a certain level of strength to secure this last ticket.
Sister Zhang looked at Zheng Fa, her gaze a bit tense.
Zheng Fa smiled, reaching out to grasp Sister Zhang's delicate hand, and the two strolled back to Wan Xian Island.
Suddenly, Sister Zhang said, "Junior Brother, I want to cultivate."
Zheng Fa was taken aback, looking at Sister Zhang. Her complexion was rosy, but her eyes were resolute.
At this moment, he understood perfectly well that Sister Zhang wanted to engage in dual cultivation for a while longer to elevate her own cultivation level.
But...
Zheng Fa shook his head in refusal.
Sister Zhang's eyes widened in surprise.
"Sister..." Zheng Fa hurriedly reassured her, "I was thinking of practicing the 'Ten Thousand Demons True Solution' myself."
The inspiration from Elder Yuan had also given Zheng Fa some ideas.
"Practice the 'Ten Thousand Demons True Solution'?"
Sister Zhang looked at Zheng Fa in confusion.
"The Five Sect Alliance Conference... I need to reveal some 'secrets.'"
As they walked, Zheng Fa explained.
"If not, the people from the five sects might not be able to dispel their suspicions about me..."
Sister Zhang immediately understood.
"That's not a problem; it's the biggest problem."
Zheng Fa chuckled:
"If I have no secrets at all, how could I have killed the Great Freedom Demon Emperor?"
"That just doesn't make sense."
Sister Zhang nodded at his words and said, "You want them to think you are... the Demon Emperor?"
"Exactly. Or rather, I want them to discover that I am walking the path of the Demon Emperor... which inherently conflicts with the Great Freedom Demon Emperor."
Zheng Fa knew well that if he explained certain things himself, few would believe him.
But if he let others discover it on their own...
It would actually have more "credibility."
As for how the Great Freedom Demon Emperor died...
Those people would likely fill in the blanks themselves...
Not only would they fill in the blanks, but sometimes, if others had doubts, they would even explain it for you!
In the past, Zheng Fa couldn't simulate any aura of a Demon Emperor, but now, with the "Heavenly Gang and Earthly Fiends Transformation"… that possibility had emerged!
After pondering for a moment, Sister Zhang had to admit that this was probably the safest method!
"Then I'll protect you," Sister Zhang said. "After all, using human cultivation methods for demon techniques... could be problematic."
That was indeed the case, but Zheng Fa didn't intend to truly practice the "Ten Thousand Demons True Solution," just to simulate it a bit.
...
A month later, Elder Yuan sat idly in Sister Zhang's courtyard, watching the door of Zheng Fa's house next door.
She now knew what Zheng Fa and Sister Zhang were up to...
Beside her, the little golden crow kept her company, chattering away.
After a while, Zheng Fa's courtyard door opened.
Sister Zhang walked out.
"Sister Zhang, you... wait, Zheng Fa, didn't you finish your cultivation?"
Sister Zhang glanced at her, seemingly thinking her question was a bit silly.
Elder Yuan, at this moment, didn't mention her desire to join, and seeing Sister Zhang's expression, she thought perhaps this sister didn't want her to know.
She lowered her head, pouting—what was so great about that? Did she think she was special?
Moments later, Zheng Fa also strolled out of his courtyard.
Elder Yuan and the little golden crow looked at Zheng Fa, feeling the overwhelming aura of dominance emanating from him, along with a subtle pressure that seemed to come from their bloodline.
Both birds had extraordinary bloodlines and naturally understood that this feeling was... the aura of a Demon Emperor!
Zheng Fa's previous Qingyang Dao body, or rather, the Fusang tree, had only made them feel captivated.
Now, however, they wanted to submit!
She stared blankly at the little golden crow on her shoulder, her eyes filled with confusion—dual cultivation had this effect?
The little golden crow shook its head repeatedly. Had it ever encountered such a good thing in the Great Freedom Demon Sect?
Could dual cultivation really produce a Demon Emperor?
Then what was he doing?
How could the dual cultivation methods of Jiu Shan Sect be more sinister than those of the Great Freedom Demon Sect?
"Sister..." Elder Yuan said softly, "Let me... give it a try!"
Sister Zhang: "?"
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 389: The Six Sects Shine, The Five Sects' Test
Xia Guang Island, over a thousand miles from the West Continent, with a diameter of about fifty miles, is considered quite large in the Xuanwei Sea.
Previously, this island was home to a thousand households, mostly fishermen, along with some merchants engaged in maritime trade. Life was tough, but they managed to get by amidst the storms.
However, not long ago, the Youming Immortal sought to refine the Blood Fiend Flag, and the human inhabitants of this island suffered a calamity, leaving nine out of ten houses empty, and the island's fields lay in desolation.
Moreover, there were no valuable spiritual items nearby.
As a result, few people came to this island, and it gradually fell into decline. Now, nearly half a year later, the houses on the island were slowly being overtaken by weeds, and the wooden piles at the dock had long been broken by the sea winds.
But today, the island was bustling once more.
Boat after boat sliced through the waves, heading toward the dock.
In the sky, various magical treasures cast their rainbow lights, painting the waves of the sea in a patchwork of colors.
The people coming here were all cultivators.
Their purpose for coming was singular— the Five Sect Alliance Conference would be held on Xia Guang Island.
On the sea, a large ship was also making its way toward Xia Guang Island.
A little girl leaned against the window, gazing at the starry array of flying magical treasures in the sky, murmuring, "So many people!"
Behind her stood a middle-aged man with a dignified expression. Hearing her, he smiled and walked over to her side, explaining, "Since the news of the Five Sect Alliance Conference spread, countless people have gathered here."
"Why do they want to come?"
Before the middle-aged man could answer, he suddenly looked to the side.
A man and a woman were flying side by side over the sea, seemingly also heading to Xia Guang Island.
With a slight sense, he realized that the man was not much of a concern, merely at the late stage of Golden Core.
However, the woman's strength was remarkable; she had already reached the Nascent Soul stage.
He had some ability to recognize people and could tell that this woman was young, yet her cultivation was not inferior to his own—likely a young prodigy. He immediately felt a desire to befriend her and called out:
"Fellow Daoists, if you are heading to Xia Guang Island, the journey is still long. Why not board the ship and travel together?"
Zheng Fa and Sister Zhang turned to look, seeing his kind expression, which seemed genuinely inviting. They exchanged glances and flew toward the large ship.
Once aboard, Zheng Fa discovered that the ship was actually a magical treasure, with an extraordinary interior—
The ship appeared to be only three stories high, but upon entering, he realized the space was vast. Each floor was several acres in size, with the lower two levels divided into dozens of rooms, while the third level resembled a courtyard, complete with rockeries, lakes, pavilions, and multiple courtyards, with doors within doors—truly remarkable.
The middle-aged man approached them, saying, "I am Deng Cheng, the sect leader of Bei He Sect. I greet you, fellow Daoists. May I ask your names?"
Zheng Fa cupped his hands and replied, "My surname is Zheng, and my sister's surname is Zhang."
Seeing that Zheng Fa was the one responding, and Sister Zhang appeared to defer to him, Deng Cheng's eyes flickered with interest, but he didn't ask further. He simply pointed to a dozen or so people behind him and introduced them:
"These are the elders and true disciples of Bei He Sect."
"And this is my daughter, Deng Yan."
Zheng Fa quickly understood that this Sect Leader Deng seemed to have brought the elite of his sect along.
This sect was not weak; with this leader, they had five Nascent Soul cultivators, even stronger than the previous Jiu Shan Sect.
Just looking at this ship, it was evident that they were quite affluent.
Zheng Fa, however, had not brought anyone else.
In the past, he had refrained from leaving the Jiu Shan realm out of caution, but this time he could not afford to be cautious—he not only had to be bold but also more confident.
Hiding in the Jiu Shan realm would only reveal his timidity.
The people of Jiu Shan realm couldn't help him, so naturally, they hadn't come.
But this was still not entirely safe; Sister Zhang insisted on accompanying him, and she had brought the Qingjing Bamboo along.
Plus, with the Fusang tree hidden within Zheng Fa's body and the Ten Thousand Demons Flag stored in his bag, they weren't without a chance against the Dao Fruit. According to their worst-case scenario, he and Sister Zhang could also use the Transformation of the Rainbow to find a way out.
This was also why Zheng Fa dared not to bring anyone from the Jiu Shan realm.
The group walked into a reception room and took their seats. Sect Leader Deng opened his mouth to ask:
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