Crafting an Immortal Race with Daily Hexagrams

Chapter 603 - 242: Immortal Dynasty Cultivator’s Abode (Part 4)

"Martial Uncle."

Just as the two were about to delve deeply into the feasibility of this technique, Luo Yao’s figure appeared on the tower.

"Martial Uncle, someone from the Shen Family has arrived, saying they want to take Xiubai back."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Xiuqi frowned slightly.

"Why take him back at this time?"

Beside him, Luo Yao couldn’t help but reveal a bitter smile: "Martial Uncle, Xiubai is a disciple of the Shen Family. He’s been in Yunzhong County City for almost two years now; he should go home for a visit."

A trace of displeasure flashed across Jiang Xiuqi’s face; he was very reluctant to let Shen Xiubai go back.

This little fellow had brought him so many surprises.

After a brief consideration, Jiang Xiuqi opened his mouth and said, "Going back is fine."

"I will personally escort you back."

"To prevent anything unexpected on the way."

Upon hearing this, Luo Yao had a strange expression.

"Martial Uncle, you..."

Jiang Xiuqi waved his hand and said, "I have made up my mind. I’ll leave matters here to you for the time being."

After saying this, he got up and looked at Shen Xiubai, saying, "Let’s go, I will take you to Yunshui City."

...

East Sea, Huaisang County.

Huaisang is located at the easternmost point of Yangnao Land, nearly ten thousand miles away from Yunzhong County where the Shen Family is.

Even cultivators at the Qi Cultivation Realm need several days to arrive using Wind Manipulation Flight.

Huaisang is mountainous and borders the vast sea.

After the Spiritual Qi Revival in Yangnao Land, the number of demon beasts in the sea far exceeded the land; the common people who previously lived along the coast gradually migrated inland after frequent sea demon attacks.

Within several hundred miles of Huaisang County by the sea, few common people reside.

Amidst the rolling forests, several cultivators in Shen Family attire were battling a Snake Demon over ten zhang long, covered in pitch-black scales.

Back when Shen Wen’an obtained a large amount of intelligence related to the Three Immortal Mountains from Wei Chengyu of the Suihuo Sect, the Shen Family began to send people to Huaisang County to learn about matters related to the Three Immortal Mountains.

On one hand, they wanted to prepare in advance, and on the other hand, verify the authenticity of the intelligence provided by Wei Chengyu.

"This beast is too strong; we’ll hold him off. Liu Gui, quickly go ask Young Master Chonghong for help!"

The Snake Demon over ten zhang long had already reached the Realm of Perfection within Qi Cultivation, with its rough-scaled body able to resist most technique assaults.

The lower-grade magical artifacts in the Shen family’s cultivators’ hands could only spark abundantly upon striking it.

Its only weaknesses were the eyes, mouth, and nose.

Even though the Shen Family cultivators had their cultivation at the Qi Cultivation Eighth or Ninth Layer, a dozen of them could still do nothing against the Snake Demon.

"Be careful, all of you, don’t let this beast harm you!"

Amidst the crowd, a cultivator named Liu Gui of the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer, upon hearing his companion’s words, immediately withdrew from the battlefield and flew northeast using Wind Manipulation.

Huaisang, Coastal City.

After the common people in the city gradually moved out due to demon encroachments, the city became a ghost town.

Shen Chonghong, leading several Shen Family cultivators to Huaisang, chose to station themselves in this city.

A streak of light flew in from the southwest, quickly descending into the city.

"Report!"

"Young Master, we’re two hundred li southwest, where we encountered a Black Rock Snake. The beast had reached the Realm of Perfection in Qi Cultivation, its tough scales invulnerable to us. We ask for your intervention."

Hearing this, Shen Chonghong frowned.

There were many demons in Huaisang County—the ones from the sea, the ones from the land. Not to mention those in the Realm of Perfection in Qi Cultivation, there were quite a few even in the Fetal Breathing Realm. The entire Huaisang County seemed to have become a haven for demon beasts.

"If you can’t beat it, retreat; no need to make a scene."

Their purpose here is to find clues related to the Three Immortal Mountains, not to hunt demon beasts.

These demon beasts often move in groups. If trouble could be avoided, he certainly did not wish to provoke them.

"Young Master, the beast is guarding a cave. We saw characters on the cave, which led to the confrontation."

Liu Gui explained with a cupped hand.

Upon hearing this, Shen Chonghong was instantly intrigued!

A cave with characters?

Might it be a cultivator’s abode?

"Lead me there."

After a brief consideration, he immediately stood up, following Liu Gui toward the forested area.

By the time they arrived, the battle had ended.

"Did you kill the Black Rock Snake?"

Seeing many Shen Family cultivators gathered in a mountain hollow, Shen Chonghong curiously asked.

Hearing this, everyone looked embarrassed.

"Young Master, we couldn’t handle the beast. Our True Essence Spiritual Power was nearly depleted, so... we retreated for now."

"Fortunately, the beast didn’t wish to leave the cave and did not pursue us, otherwise..."

Shen Chonghong nodded.

Running when outmatched is not shameful.

This wasn’t a life-and-death battle for survival, and the Shen Family never encouraged their cultivators to sacrifice themselves needlessly.

With a flash in his hand, Shen Chonghong produced a White Bone Long Spear.

"Let’s go, follow me."

As a cultivator in the Middle Stage of Fetal Breathing, he naturally had no fear facing a minor demon in the Realm of Perfection in Qi Cultivation.

The group of cultivators immediately followed him, once again charging toward the mountain cave where the Black Rock Snake resided.

Inside the dim cave.

Hiss!

The Black Rock Snake, having just fought a battle, barely managed to drive away the uninvited guests, only to suddenly catch the scent of two-legged beasts again!

Its cold vertical pupils flashed a glint of savagery, and its crimson tongue flickered incessantly as its massive body rushed toward the cave entrance!

"Young Master, the beast is coming out!"

Seeing the colossal form of the Black Rock Snake swiftly emerge from the cave, Liu Gui, responsible for luring it, immediately used Wind Manipulation to flee toward where Shen Chonghong and others were awaiting in ambush.

The Black Rock Snake surged out of the cave, and its body, over ten zhang long, emitted intense Demon Essence, instantly ascending into the air!