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Chapter 1517: North Star Twin Demons (4k)

“It’s him!”

Qin Sang now knew who the ‘old acquaintance’ was: the Great Disciple of Old Demon Hunmo. He had inquired later and learned that this person was among those who escaped from the Stele Space. Tong Lingyu had personally sent Old Demon Hunmo back to the Stele Space, yet his soul had appeared outside. With Qin Sang's shrewdness, he could guess with near certainty that a drama of 'deep affection' between master and disciple had played out. As expected of someone trained by Old Demon Hunmo, the Great Disciple was more skilled. Qin Sang didn't know what the Great Disciple had done to Old Demon Hunmo, but his current state was truly miserable.

The Great Disciple's intention in sending Old Demon Hunmo's soul was quite clear. Qin Sang nodded secretly, considering it a favor. If Old Demon Hunmo had escaped, once Qin Sang left the North Sea, the old demon would surely unleash his wrath upon Qingyang Temple, seeking mad revenge. He had originally intended to have a chat with that Great Disciple. While at Jinghai Sect, Qin Sang had noticed that Old Demon Hunmo seemed quite knowledgeable about the sect, perhaps knowing something significant. Since Old Demon Hunmo's soul was here, there was no need to seek out his disciple.

Qin Sang picked up the teardrop-shaped object; its chilling aura pierced to the bone. After observing it carefully for a while, he realized that Old Demon Hunmo's consciousness was on the verge of collapse. He probably had to perform soul-searching immediately. Qin Sang saw off his distinguished guest, sealed his cave dwelling, and made numerous preparations to facilitate the soul-searching technique. Even with such thorough preparation, Qin Sang only obtained fragments of memories. The higher the opponent's cultivation, the less effective the soul-searching technique was. In agony, Old Demon Hunmo's soul disintegrated, and a generation's demonic overlord thus perished!

Qin Sang lowered his head, watching the soul mist dissipate from his fingertips. He recalled how formidable Old Demon Hunmo had been at Jinghai Sect, then looked at his current state, feeling nothing but profound lament. The soul-search revealed that Old Demon Hunmo's knowledge of Jinghai Sect was all common information. Although Jinghai Sect was a secluded Buddhist sect, it was not completely isolated from the outside world. The one truly connected to Jinghai Sect was the Island Master of Nine Precepts Island, True Master Chijie! This person had actually obtained the inheritance of Jinghai Sect and might be the only surviving inheritor in the world. Qin Sang recalled his time in the Holy Land; he seemed to have seen True Master Chijie in the Stele Space. If nothing unexpected happened, this person had already been suppressed at the bottom of the pagoda.

After a moment of contemplation, Qin Sang rose and walked to the other side of the cave dwelling, activating a restriction. A moment later, the cave dwelling silently opened. Liuli stood gracefully in plain clothes, but her aura was so cold it kept people at a distance. An ordinary person, when looked at by Liuli in such a way, would have the illusion of entering deep winter.

Qin Sang was already accustomed to Liuli's temperament. He walked in unconcernedly and said, "I plan to go to the Boundless Sea to find an island suitable for a sect's base. On the way, I want to return to Beichen Realm once and borrow the Ten Directions Earth-Splitting Divine Shuttle again to bring some disciples over."

Without a word, Liuli opened her jade-like hand. A blue light flashed, and the divine shuttle appeared in Qin Sang's grasp. After a moment of thought, Liuli said, "Xuantian Palace still has records of that path, but only the initial section remains."

Qin Sang hummed in acknowledgement. "I've already obtained the relevant ancient texts from Palace Master Tong. I plan to use your divine shuttle to search thoroughly." The path to Beichen Realm originated from where Venerable Tianyue erected his sword. Qin Sang intended to find the path and connect the two places, but he did not plan to make it public.

Liuli nodded, saying nothing more. After a slight hesitation, Qin Sang asked again, "When does Fairy plan to attempt to break through her bottleneck?" Liuli did not answer, frowning as she looked at Qin Sang.

Qin Sang took out a jade slip and handed it to Liuli. "Fairy, please look at the contents here. It was left by Senior Xiaoxiangzi." While Liuli browsed the jade slip, Qin Sang continued, "With Senior Xiaoxiangzi's insight, there should be no mistake: after one person comprehends the Buddhist bone relic, its power won't immediately disappear, and a second person can also gain considerable benefits. Furthermore, Central Continent is where the spiritual fortune of this world converges; it should help us unravel many mysteries, such as the origin of Ziwei Palace beyond the storm zone, and... where those who ascended went!"

As her divine sense withdrew from the jade slip, a rare ripple of emotion appeared on Liuli's face. Her eyes held a mix of eagerness and hope. "You intend to..."

"My return this time is to resolve karmic ties so I can depart as soon as possible," Qin Sang said, looking at the divine shuttle in his hand. "The journey to Central Continent is long and fraught with dangers. I'll need to rely on your divine shuttle, Fairy. However, I presume you wouldn't trade this treasure, would you? So, I can only invite you to come along."

Liuli, with almost no hesitation, clutched the jade slip tightly. "Give me eight years!"

"Eight years?" Qin Sang silently calculated. It was precisely when Liuli's first heavenly tribulation was due to arrive. It seemed she planned to break through after the tribulation, and her tone suggested considerable confidence. Upon reflection, it made sense. If not for the shackles of the evil technique's imprint, Liuli would surely have succeeded in her last breakthrough. With the Spirit-Calming Incense to stabilize her mind and suppress inner demons, and the Eight-Winged Golden Cicada exuviae, her chances were high.

Eight years was worth the wait. Heavenly tribulations were no laughing matter; if one were to attract a tribulation in the storm zone, Qin Sang would also suffer. Furthermore, he needed time to resolve karmic ties and settle Qingyang Temple.

"It's a deal!" Qin Sang smiled, about to take his leave.

Remembering something, Liuli took out two pouches and handed them to Qin Sang. The pouches were made from a special spiritual beast and specifically used to store Kan Shen Beads. Qin Sang was surprised. "Two?" As far as he knew, Xuantian Palace Holy Land only produced three at a time. Qin Sang had already decided to have his avatar switch to a different cultivation method, so the Kan Shen Beads were not as crucial for him anymore. Liuli said, "Martial Uncle Jiang heard you needed Kan Shen Beads and specifically exchanged one to send over." The fact that Hall Master Jiang could ascend to the position of Grand Elder had Qin Sang's influence behind it.

"There's no need for this." Qin Sang shook his head with a smile, but did not refuse them. He stored them in his Qianjun Ring and stood up to take his leave.

After leaving Listening Snow Pavilion, Qin Sang headed southwest, intending to travel thoroughly through the Boundless Sea. However, his primary objective now was Nine Precepts Island, and on the way, he would pass by a sect base he had pre-selected. Flying continuously, the Boundless Sea was in sight.

Before leaving Hidden Sun Realm, Qin Sang subconsciously looked back in the direction of Lingxiao Peak. Not long ago, he and Tong Lingyu had together broken into Yin Changsheng's cave dwelling. Yin Changsheng's divine abilities were unparalleled, so his relics undoubtedly held great value. However, what Qin Sang and the others valued most were Yin Changsheng's secret arts for avoiding tribulations and breaking through. Related to Nascent Soul transformation and heavenly tribulations, even if they were evil arts, they still held reference value. Unfortunately, neither of these two secret arts was found. Based on the limited information, after communicating with Tong Lingyu, Qin Sang increasingly felt the importance of the ice coffin; it should have been the key for Yin Changsheng to delay his heavenly tribulation. However, this item was severely damaged and its power was gone. Qin Sang currently had no time to focus on comprehending and restoring it.

'Whoosh!' A streak of blue light flew out of Hidden Sun Realm. It was Qin Sang, riding the Ten Directions Earth-Splitting Divine Shuttle. The divine shuttle had a wind barrier protecting its exterior, its interior was unusually stable, and its true essence consumption was significantly lower than similar magic treasures. Qin Sang sped comfortably across the sea surface, only stopping when he reached his first target. From above, he surveyed the island below, which resembled a giant turtle. The island was rich in spiritual energy, and its island master had died in the Holy Land, making it effortless to seize.

The problem was that while there were many islands, large and small, nearby, their spiritual energy was pitifully scarce, and they were not far from Xuantian Palace. If Qingyang Temple truly flourished one day, being too close to Xuantian Palace might not be a good thing. Quickly dismissing this location, Qin Sang pressed on without delay.

Along the way, Qin Sang noticed that the Boundless Sea was even more chaotic than before, with battles raging everywhere. Core Formation cultivators' status far surpassed what it was before, becoming the main force in conflicts, with even late Core Formation cultivators daring to claim the title of 'Ancestor'. Qin Sang's activation of the Exquisite Pagoda had completely changed the landscape of the Boundless Sea, leading to a thorough reshuffle. It wasn't just internal strife among the Boundless Sea's forces. Xuantian Palace, having regrouped, along with the northern demon race and forces from Chord Moon Realm, had all extended their reach into the area. The hidden confrontations were even more perilous. Perhaps, the chaotic scene of rampant evil in the Boundless Sea would become history. The Ten Thousand Demon Assembly would also cease to live up to its name. Qin Sang was pleased to see such changes; he certainly didn't want Qingyang Temple surrounded by evil demons.

Nine Precepts Island. With years of management by True Master Chijie and his disciples, Nine Precepts Island had gathered many cultivators and was quite prosperous. However, at this moment, Nine Precepts Island was in chaos. Especially in the core forbidden area of Nine Precepts Island, where True Master Chijie's cave dwelling was located, clouds and mist swirled, and a grand formation had been activated. Countless demons and monsters had perished in the Holy Land. However, outsiders found it difficult to know the exact list of casualties and thus dared not directly assault the demon territories. They could only do their best to gather information and judge from various signs.

True Master Chijie had not appeared, and the surrounding major and minor forces were stirring. At first, it was just probing, but finally, upon receiving accurate information, they decided to unite and conquer Nine Precepts Island, this auspicious place! True Master Chijie's disciples activated the grand formation and held their ground, refusing to come out, which further deepened their suspicions. Outside the forbidden area, heavy forces were pressing in. Someone challenged them. But inside the forbidden area, there was dead silence, no response whatsoever. The insults from the allied forces grew increasingly venomous, until they finally lost their patience.

Little did they know, inside the forbidden area, a gaunt old man sat in a grand armchair, leisurely sipping spiritual tea and watching the outside. Standing respectfully behind the old man was a man in splendid robes, whose brow held a hint of authority. However, behind the gaunt old man, he only dared to bow and wait silently, ready to follow any command. This man was originally an unregistered disciple of True Master Chijie. True Master Chijie, seeing he had some talent, had him manage the trivial matters in the city. Now, only this unregistered disciple was left in the forbidden area; True Master Chijie's personal disciples were all missing.

"There's no need to heed the invitations from other forces. This old man has ways to protect you. Once I subdue these motley crew, the merchant guild will also send experts to guard Nine Precepts Island. You've managed Nine Precepts Island quite well, which has made this old man appreciate your talent a bit. You'll have opportunities to show your abilities in the future..." The gaunt old man gave his instructions unhurriedly. Having occupied Nine Precepts Island and using True Master Chijie's people, he wasn't at all worried about rebellion. The man in splendid robes smiled wryly in his heart. He never expected that, having been previously deemed by True Master Chijie as unlikely to achieve much in cultivation and thus sent to handle mundane affairs, he would actually, through misfortune, regain his life.

"This junior obeys Senior's command!" Before he finished speaking, the man in splendid robes suddenly saw the usually calm old man abruptly stand up, his expression greatly changed, clearly disturbed by an unforeseen event. The gaunt old man rushed out of the main hall, looking up at the sky. A moment later, he murmured, "Lightning Escape? Is Jiang Lei Mansion also unable to hold back? Wait, there's more, no way..."

The next moment, a bolt of lightning pierced through the air, arriving in an instant. The allied forces attacking the forbidden area immediately stopped, gazing in horror at the figure suspended in mid-air. The lightning was dazzling, obscuring his appearance, but the person had not concealed his aura, clearly a Mid Nascent Soul cultivator! Behind him, a pair of phoenix wings shone with exquisite beauty.

Currently, two individuals in the North Sea were at the peak of their fame, virtually known by everyone. Combining various rumors with the iconic Lightning Escape and phoenix wings, the sharp-witted quickly thought of one of them.

"The Xuantian Twin Fiends!"

"No, the Beichen Twin Fiends!"

Exclamations rose one after another, causing an uproar. For a while, some called them the Xuantian Twin Fiends, while others called them the Beichen Twin Fiends. The newcomer was precisely Qin Sang, who, finding the Ten Directions Earth-Splitting Divine Shuttle not fast enough, had activated his phoenix wings to hurry on his way.

Hearing the shouts below, Qin Sang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Since the news spread, he and Liuli had acquired the title of "Xuantian Twin Fiends," which quickly gained unanimous recognition among North Sea cultivators and spread rapidly. Later, Qin Sang simply had someone spread the word that he and Liuli hailed from the legendary fourth realm of the North Sea, Beichen Realm, thus changing their title to "Beichen Twin Fiends." Poor Liuli was also described as a ruthless fiend with a heart like a viper. It was no exaggeration to say that Qin Sang and Liuli's names now had the power to stop children from crying in the North Sea. Old Demon Hunmo and Great Sage Tianpeng had both fallen at their hands, so weren't they even more earth-shattering, peerless demonic overlords? Beichen Realm was also implicated by Qin Sang, becoming the recognized source of demonic power and the most terrifying demonic lair in the world. Being feared was not a bad thing.

Qin Sang swept his gaze across the allied forces, then fixed his eyes on the forbidden area, seeing the situation inside through the grand formation. The gaunt old man was remarkably astute; the moment he saw Qin Sang, he abandoned everything without hesitation and retreated. Just as he exited the secret passage, the gaunt old man suddenly heard a gentle voice.

"Fellow cultivator, please wait."

The gaunt old man froze on the spot, his smile uglier than a cry.

"Greetings, Fellow Cultivator Qin. I am Feng Guzi, a humble elder of Xing Mountain. True Master Yin Quan is my closest friend. I never expected Fellow Cultivator Qin to have an interest in Nine Precepts Island, and my ignorance has offended you. I shall leave immediately; please don't take offense..."

Many forces from Chord Moon Realm had secretly planted agents in the Boundless Sea. Their strength was inferior to the native demonic cultivators, so they could only offer mutual assistance. Now, these secret agents were proving very useful. Qin Sang appraised Feng Guzi and nodded. "True Master Chijie's inheritors are nowhere to be seen. You must have gained quite a bit, Fellow Cultivator?"

Feng Guzi let out a long sigh of relief. He immediately picked up his mustard seed pouch and poured out all his gains from the island, which included the cultivation techniques and secret arts obtained by soul-searching True Master Chijie's disciples. Qin Sang's gaze swept over the various jade slips. He waved his sleeve, gathered them, and offered a word of thanks. The old man repeatedly said he wouldn't dare to accept thanks and hastily departed.

Flashing into the forbidden area, Qin Sang examined everything one by one, discovering not only Buddhist inheritances but also many hidden secrets that might be helpful when he reached Central Continent. Collecting the useful jade slips one by one, Qin Sang turned to look at the expressionless man in splendid robes. Feng Guzi had left this man behind, indicating that his involvement with True Master Chijie was not deep, making him someone who could be utilized.

Qin Sang tossed him a token inscribed with the character 'Qin' and bearing a unique mark belonging only to him. "If anyone else comes, show them this token... Someone else will contact you later."

"This junior obeys." The man in splendid robes received the token with both hands, feeling a sense of relief. Since it was him, surely... he would be able to settle down now.

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