Attaining Immortality, Starting From Slaying Demons
Chapter 727 - 544 Northern Hong Great Demon and Eastern Hong Dragon Maiden (Map-Laying Chapter)

Chapter 727: Chapter 544 Northern Hong Great Demon and Eastern Hong Dragon Maiden (Map-Laying Chapter)

In the land and waters of Hongze, it was very rare for a sect to have a He Dao Bao Di to protect its domain.

Otherwise, its name as an Immortal Sect would not be so revered by countless cultivators.

The majority of forces were exposed, only able to conceal themselves with various formations.

Once they faced a real powerful enemy, they were like fish on the chopping board, at the mercy of others.

Therefore, they usually sought to venerate an Overlord Sect, becoming its vassal, and used the name of the Overlord Sect to deter demons and evil beings.

The sect that Red Maple Valley venerated was the only Immortal Sect in the vicinity: Yunhe Sect.

While Yunhe Sect was not on par with those top-tier forces in Western Hong, it had existed for numerous tens of thousands of years. The founding elder still presided over the sect, his cultivation and realm profound and inscrutable—not something that newly ascended giants of the Union Dao could compare to.

At least until the old ancestor of Yunhe underwent feathery transformation, any demons or evil beings that wanted to invade would have to seriously consider the consequences.

At this moment, however, outside this tranquil land of vast red maples, there was the addition of a six-zhang long iron spear, as thick as the calf of a leg, clearly a weapon meant for a demon to wield.

It was planted straight at the entrance of the valley. Draped over it were six blood-stained robes, fluttering in the wind like a large flag!

In front of this long spear, the entire Array of Red Maple Valley was directly shattered.

"..."

An old man in a long shirt stood in the middle of the valley with drooped hands, his face full of haggardness, his eyes lifelessly gazing at that makeshift flag.

Anyone would find it hard to believe that this man devoid of vitality was actually the Valley Master of Red Maple Valley.

Red Maple Valley had a total of twelve elders, three of whom had ascended to the White Jade Capital. Each of these three had made a significant name for themselves in Western Hong, but now, all three White Jade Capital powerhouses hung from that iron spear.

As a powerful cultivator who had established three cities, the Valley Master of Red Maple Valley didn’t even know how his own elders had fallen.

Starting from the mysterious disappearance of the first elder, for every message-bearer he sent to Yunhe Sect, an additional blood-stained robe appeared overnight on that long spear, whether they traveled in groups or left alone using the Breath Concealment Technique, the end result was invariably the same.

As for the corpses... likely, they’d been thoroughly devoured by the demons.

It was impossible for such a formidable Great Demon to exist near Yunhe Sect, or else they, who had lived in this region for many years, would have had some clues.

If it were demons from outside, how would they have slipped past the patrols of Yunhe Sect?

Unless their realm was stronger than the Immortal Sect Elders.

But if that were truly the case, such powerful members of the Demon Race wouldn’t do something like eating cultivator corpses; after all, as their realm increased, they would become somewhat more mindful of their image—unless it was the kind of sect-destroying war. Under normal circumstances, these Great Demons would show some restraint.

With their strength, it was inevitable to deal with sects, and though human bodies were a tempting delicacy, consuming too much could attract unwanted attention. They weren’t Little Demons living day to day without certainty of the next meal; it made more sense to seek a steady exchange with the sects for Heaven and Earth Treasures.

Moreover, if they truly wished to devour cultivators, why eat them one by one? It would be better to launch a direct assault.

"What on earth do you want..."

The Valley Master of Red Maple Valley had already formed a rough guess. After all, there was not much their force could offer.

The only thing worthy of note was the Jade Maple Elixir they offered as tribute to Yunhe Sect.

So were these demons trying to intercept the tribute meant for Yunhe Sect and take their place as an Overlord Sect? Yet while they made threats, they also committed acts in such an undignified manner, revealing a greed and desperation unbecoming of their supposed strength.

On one hand, they were consuming the cultivators of Red Maple Valley while on the other hand, they also desired to maintain a prolonged benefit.

The Valley Master of Red Maple Valley didn’t know what others would think, but he definitely wouldn’t trust such a new "Overlord Sect".

"I wonder how Liu Heng is doing now."

The remaining six elders gathered close with steps that still carried a trace of fear.

Those with deep cultivation had too robust of an aura, making it impossible for them to leave, so they had no choice but to use a strategy: they sent out a disciple at the Divinity Transformation Stage, hoping that, despite a slower pace, there was still hope of getting the message to Yunhe Sect.

"Counting the time, it’s still early," said the Valley Master of Red Maple Valley, forcing himself not to look at the robes on that iron spear anymore.

Small forces were different from the Immortal Sect; without a Union Dao Realm powerhouse to shelter them, they were closely intertwined in their support for each other in Western Hong, and their sense of brotherhood was stronger... Those elders, it wasn’t an exaggeration to say they were brothers who had gone through life and death together.

Now they were just... gone. And he was so helpless that he couldn’t even ascertain the identities of the demons, let alone seek vengeance.

As people conversed, suddenly, a loud cry was heard.

"Valley Master, the disciple has returned with help!"

Outside the valley, Liu Heng returned hastily on his flying sword, then stumbled off and ran towards the inside of the valley.

The Valley Master of Red Maple Valley and the elders’ expressions changed slightly. They had not sensed the presence of Yunhe Sect cultivators, and given Liu Heng’s realm, he wouldn’t be able to handle any slightly valuable transportation Magic Treasures; it couldn’t have been so fast.

Just as an elder was about to question if this kid, out of cowardice, had just taken a quick trip and fled back, his eyes twitched as he saw a figure in purple following closely behind Liu Heng as she alighted.

The newcomer was tall and slender, with soft flowing hair, a Dragon Scale Sword hanging at her waist. She wore a plain white shirt inside, with a thin purple skirt draped over it. The only piece of jewelry on her entire body was the simple jade hairpin among her strands of hair.

Her demeanor was high-class and elegant, like the gentle ripples of spring water.

"This is... this lady is..."

Liu Heng approached the Valley Master, all out of breath, seeming determined to introduce her.

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