The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 507 - 3 Demon Dan Comes Out of the Mountain

Chapter 507: Chapter 3 Demon Dan Comes Out of the Mountain

"Just like Yu Jian Manor and Zhenwu Sect, these sects aim to target me," the Shadow King sighed heavily. "Even my nephew, the emperor, has secretly negotiated with Prince Zhen Shan from Qing Province. In an attempt to stabilize external threats before eliminating me, he’s gone to great lengths."

Prince Zhen Shan of Qing Province, formerly known as Lord Zhen Shan Zhang Huchen, now constantly eyes Daqian with covetous intent; it was unexpected that the emperor had secretly negotiated with him.

It seems that Daqian has paid a hefty price in this regard.

’The Shadow King’s nephew, the Emperor.’ Qing Yu’s eyes flashed briefly.

Only someone of Emperor Daqian’s stature could have negotiated secretly with Prince Zhen Shan.

It appears that the Shadow King’s situation is not entirely advantageous; Emperor Daqian has also started to exert his influence.

"Both Yu Jian Manor and Zhenwu Sect, given the court’s tacit approval, dared to target the Prince, didn’t they?" speculated Qing Yu.

"That’s part of the reason. Zhenwu Sect sees that the court is extremely wary of the Shadow Pavilion and has thus constantly engaged in covert actions. Yet, the grudge mainly originates from the Zhenwu Sect Leader, Xuan Chen.

Because of the incident where Xuanfa was framed, discontent has simmered among some within Zhenwu Sect, leading to an internal division into factions. They are only capable of minor sabotage; they lack the power to do more.

It’s primarily Yu Jian Manor."

A cold glint flashed in Shadow King’s eyes. "This time, Yu Jian Manor has set me as their target and, under the pretext of attacking the covert powers of the court, has been absorbing other sword sects. They even aim to extend their reach to Buried Sword Peak and the Sword Palace—quite ambitious.

According to secret intelligence, Yu Jian Manor has had contacts with Six Gates. The court has provided substantial resources to Yu Jian Manor. Your primary target this time, is Yu Jian Manor."

"I understand," Qing Yu nodded.

After all, it was just about killing. As long as enough people were killed, Yu Jian Manor would need to rein themselves in. As for demolishing Yu Jian Manor, that was not something Qing Yu needed to consider, as he wasn’t yet that powerful.

"To avoid arousing animosity from the great sects, the Shadow Pavilion cannot afford to support you with high-level martial force. Only some mid-to-low tier individuals will serve you, but there is still someone who can lend you substantial support."

With a flick of his fingers, producing a slight sound, a middle-aged man in black moved swiftly yet unhurriedly towards the Forest Cottage through the woods.

His face, devoid of emotion, his eyes filled with a strong quest for knowledge, and the mild yet rich Dan Qi—it was none other than Demon Dan Zhang Xuanji.

"To think that you’ve already broken through to the True Pill," Zhang Xuanji said, looking at Qing Yu, a slight smile curling the corners of his mouth. "You can tell it’s me?"

The last time Qing Yu visited Zhang Xuanji, he had worn a disguise. Now, he presented himself in his true form.

Zhang Xuanji slowly shook his head, pointing upward, and said, "I can’t see through your disguise, but that large white bird in the sky, I recognize. Last time, you came to me on it."

The White Phoenix.

So, it had given him away.

"Now that you two are acquainted, you will go together to take on Yu Jian Manor. Zhang Xuanji, Qing Yu is more insightful, so he will lead. What do you say?" the Shadow King addressed them.

"I have no objections," Zhang Xuanji casually replied.

He was aware that although the man had extensive experience in attacking and ambushing True Pill Realm experts, Zhang Xuanji wasn’t adept at strategic planning.

"For this mission to strike at Yu Jian Manor on my behalf, I am not a stingy person; this is the compensation for the two of you."

Shadow King slightly shook his hand, and from his not-so-large sleeve, he threw out two wooden boxes the size of palms.

"Universe in the Sleeve, Shadow King’s strength, even if not comparable to those Supreme warriors, is not far behind," Qing Yu mused silently after witnessing this scene.

A Supreme warrior in the Divinity Realm could create spaces, and this move of the Shadow King was a manifestation of such ability. It seemed that although his realm might be slightly inferior, the difference was only by a few strands.

"At the time of the Blood Demon Sect, the elixir recipe for the Green Sky Blood Pill, Shadow King is still as generous as ever," Zhang Xuanji said, already opening the wooden box and looking inside with a smile.

The Green Sky Blood Pill was a secret pill of the Blood Demon Sect from the past, not to mention the current hidden state of the Blood Demon Sect, even when the Blood Demon Sect was still around, obtaining the Green Sky Blood Pill was harder than reaching the heavens, let alone its elixir recipe.

Qing Yu raised his hand to open the wooden box, only to see a book’s cover come into view.

"Upper Pure Miao Youwan Pill Transformation Skill."

Qing Yu’s pupils slightly constricted, and a satisfied smile spread across his lips.

The Upper Pure Miao Youwan Pill Transformation Skill, the secret True Pill refining method from Luo Fu Mountain, might not be as comprehensive as the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture," but some of its profound aspects were superior to the True Pill refining methods in the "Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture."

This was a True Transmission Pill Method from the Shangqing Lineage of Luo Fu Mountain, one of the spoils of war when Shadow King had dealt with Luo Fu Mountain in the past.

"Shadow King’s actions are indeed extraordinary," Qing Yu agreed.

Both wanting the horse to run and not feeding it grass was absolutely not going to happen with Shadow King, at least Qing Yu had not tasted such treatment yet.

Shadow King always fed the grass first, then made the horse run. It had to be said that working for Shadow King was always a quite pleasant affair.

"This task, I will definitely handle it well for Shadow King," Qing Yu guaranteed.

Having been so generous, if he didn’t do a beautiful job, next time there might not be such good fortune.

Both men said their goodbyes to Shadow King, extremely satisfied as they left the Forest Cottage.

On the road, Qing Yu asked Zhang Xuanji, "Senior Zhang, what has prompted you to come out now? Have you figured out the lower part of the ’Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture’?"

"Without high-level True Pill Realm experts from Dragon Tiger Mountain as materials, how easy could it be to figure it out? My coming out this time has one reason being Shadow King’s Green Sky Blood Pill recipe, another reason is to catch a few True Core Realm Martial Artists from Dragon Tiger Mountain to take back," Zhang Xuanji casually said.

"By the way, you’re also a True Core Realm Martial Artist now, so don’t call me senior anymore, just call me by my name."

’I feel like the title senior, no matter who calls whom, it seems always fitting, maybe even crafting a Senior Curse,’ Qing Yu thought silently to himself.

"Then I’ll call you Brother Xuanji."

"Whatever you like."

Perhaps because Qing Yu’s strength was now in the same realm as Zhang Xuanji, this once aloof Demon Dan had become much more talkative than before.

"If Brother Xuanji wishes to catch people from Dragon Tiger Mountain, I can also lend a hand," Qing Yu said.

"One True Pill in exchange for parts of the ’Nine Tripods Elixir Scripture’ text; my word still stands."

"Then thank you, Brother Xuanji." Having gotten the response he wanted, Qing Yu’s smile became even more amiable.

The two men chatted casually as they slowly walked away.