Chapter 988: Bai Linger

Qinglu Mountain was once the site of a major market town, controlled by Chongyang Academy, where numerous Daoist conferences were held. When the demon race launched a massive invasion, attacking and entering the Demon Suppression Nation, Qinglu Mountain fell into their hands.

Qinglu Mountain's terrain is strategic and formidable, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. It is highly suitable for establishing a stronghold and stockpiling resources. The demon race paid a significant price to capture Qinglu Mountain in the first place.

After taking Qinglu Mountain, the demon race expanded upon its existing structures and used it to store the cultivation resources they had plundered.

The demon race captures human female cultivators, and their offspring are half-demons. The demon race is also progressing; most tasks like setting up formations, building cities, and refining artifacts are now carried out by these half-demons. Only demon beasts capable of transforming into human form are considered true members of the demon race. Achieving human form is not easy for demons, but once they do, their power far surpasses that of ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators.

Ying Jiu is a half-demon, and his father, Ying Feng, is also a half-demon at the Core Formation stage. The father and son were patrolling the city wall.

"Dad, when do you think this war will end? So many of our kin have died. The Seven Great Immortal Sects have dispatched a large number of disciples; my cousins both perished at their hands."

Ying Jiu said, his face filled with worry.

He disliked fighting and killing, preferring to farm instead, a preference for which he was frequently mocked by his kin.

"I don't know. I just hope it ends soon!"

Over a dozen streaks of light approached from the distance. The demons on the city wall didn't pay them much mind; they had set up multiple restrictions in the outer perimeter, making it impossible for such an approach to go unnoticed.

The streaks of light slowly descended to the ground about ten miles from Qinglu Mountain. As they faded, a group of young, beautiful half-demons became visible.

Leading the group was a tall maiden in a white dress, with three pure white tails behind her, clearly indicating she was a fox demon.

The maiden in the white dress had arched eyebrows, cherry lips, and an exquisite nose. Her brow exuded an air of heroism, and her long black hair cascaded to her waist. Her eyes, as they shifted, radiated an irresistible charm to men.

The maiden in the white dress and her group quickly walked towards Qinglu Mountain, arriving beneath the city wall shortly after.

"Who goes there? Stop! Do you have an order of transfer?"

Ying Feng shouted loudly. No one was permitted to enter the city without an official order; this was a directive from the higher-ups.

"I am Bai Ling'er from Qingqiu Mountain, here by order to requisition a batch of supplies."

The maiden in the white dress took out a green token and tossed it to Ying Feng.

The front of the token displayed a green hill, while the back featured a lifelike pattern of a nine-tailed spirit fox.

Ying Feng infused demon power into the green token, and the nine-tailed spirit fox on its back seemed to come alive, spinning ceaselessly.

"Indeed, they are from Qingqiu Mountain. Let them pass."

Ying Feng returned the token to Bai Ling'er and announced loudly.

Bai Ling'er caught the token and smiled sweetly, captivating all who beheld her.

Ying Jiu stared blankly at Bai Ling'er, his gaze filled with infatuation, and his heart began to pound faster.

Not just Ying Jiu, but all the half-demons on the city wall stared blankly, rooted to their spots, until Bai Ling'er had walked away, and only then did they return to normal.

"Dad, she's incredible! Is she the young clan leader of the Heavenly Fox Clan from Qingqiu Mountain? I thought the young clan leader of the Heavenly Fox Clan was male."

Ying Jiu asked curiously, the beautiful image of Bai Ling'er filling his mind.

"She is the Heavenly Fox Ancestor's most beloved descendant, and her bloodline is incredibly pure. Don't let her incomplete human form fool you; her power far surpasses that of ordinary Core Formation cultivators. If you ever meet her again, make sure not to look at her directly. Her charm techniques are too potent; I've heard that no fewer than ten Core Formation cultivators have died by her hand."

Ying Feng's expression was solemn as he advised, clearly worried.

Ying Jiu agreed verbally, but his mind was still filled with Bai Ling'er's beautiful image.

At the summit of Qinglu Mountain, a resplendent golden palace stood with its gates open.

A majestic-looking middle-aged man and a young woman in a green robe sat on the main seats, while Bai Ling'er and a dozen or so others stood to the side.

"Ling'er, you've done well. You killed the senior disciple of Myriad Ghost Valley, and they certainly won't let this go. You should stay here in Qinglu Mountain to rest for a while and avoid the immediate repercussions."

The young woman in the green robe said with a smile.

"Sister Ling'er is indeed formidable, but I'm no less capable than her. If anyone from the Seven Great Immortal Sects dares to bother Sister Ling'er, I'll be the first to deal with them."

A handsome young man in a silver robe said proudly, as large silver electric arcs surged around his body and a pair of silver feathered wings appeared on his back.

"I can protect myself perfectly well. I don't need you to protect me."

Bai Ling'er's tone was indifferent, as if keeping everyone at arm's length.

"There's always someone stronger out there; it's better to be a bit more humble. The Seven Great Immortal Sects are serious this time, having dispatched all their elite disciples. You all should still be careful."

The middle-aged man chastised them with a stern face.

"Yes, Seventh Uncle, your nephew understands."

The young man in the silver robe honestly agreed, then looked at Bai Ling'er beside him, his gaze filled with fervent passion.

Imitating the human race, the demon race established a system of "Four Flowers and Six Heroes." They dedicated the full might of their race to vigorously cultivate these ten clan members. Bai Ling'er ranked first among the Four Flowers, attracting countless admirers.

Most importantly, Bai Ling'er was the Heavenly Fox Ancestor's most beloved descendant, possessing limitless potential.

"Alright, you've all had a hard journey. Go and rest now!"

The middle-aged man waved his hand and instructed.

Bai Ling'er and the others agreed and turned to leave.

"Sister Ling'er, I've heard the scenery around Qinglu Mountain is beautiful. Let me accompany you for a stroll!"

The young man in the silver robe quickly walked to Bai Ling'er's side and said enthusiastically.

"A great war is imminent; I have no interest in admiring flowers. I'm a bit tired and will go back to rest now."

Bai Ling'er's tone was cold, and she strode away.

The young woman in the green robe smiled sweetly and said, "Fellow Daoist Ying, it seems Ling'er doesn't like your nephew. Your plans might be for naught. This girl has very high standards. Even Old Ancestor Qinghua personally proposed for her to the Heavenly Fox Ancestor, but the Heavenly Fox Ancestor did not agree. Perhaps only the Six Heroes are worthy of her attention."

"I have no such plans. I merely received an order from the Heavenly Fox Ancestor to let her avoid the immediate repercussions. It's because she killed the senior disciple of Myriad Ghost Valley. Myriad Ghost Valley is a power on par with the Taiyi Immortal Sect, though their disciples rarely appear in public, so the outside world isn't clear about their true situation. According to internal sources, since Ling'er killed Myriad Ghost Valley's senior disciple, their Valley Master has issued a kill order, with a bounty of five million spirit stones for her capture and death."

The young woman in the green robe smiled and said, "Hmph, Ling'er is the leader of the Four Flowers. Without true ability, how could she have become a key cultivation target for our demon race?"

"That's true, of course. However, the human race also has many outstanding talents, so we must be cautious. Recently, Wang Qingshan, the registered disciple of the Free-spirited Sword Venerable, and Liu Mei'er, the senior disciple of Myriad Flowers Palace, killed several Core Formation stage half-demons. The masters of these two are not easy to deal with, and their divine abilities are not to be underestimated."

The young woman in the green robe dismissed it, saying, "That's because they haven't met Ling'er yet. Ling'er is skilled in illusion techniques; even I could fall prey if I'm not careful, let alone those Core Formation cultivators."

The middle-aged man smiled and said nothing. Given that the young woman in the green robe possessed half of the Heavenly Fox bloodline, her favoritism towards Bai Ling'er was not surprising.