Chapter 363: Chapter 363: How He Became Excited
The Demon Sealing Epic, in the Hanging Ancient City—a place even an invincible Great Emperor would have to circumvent, daring not to act rashly. Those from the Saint Realm and Lords, if they wished to enter, must also tread carefully, lest they awaken that terrible demon.
As for those in the Imperial cultivation realm, they wouldn’t dare step foot in here at all.
In the historical records of Fairy Valley, there were no such instances.
The Forbidden Arrays beneath the Ancient City were so potent that any single one was enough to crush anyone in the Imperial cultivation realm.
But Chen Pingping, channeling the Emperor Scripture and wielding Sacred Soldiers, struck toward that Ancient City with his sword.
Everyone was stunned. The Emperor Son was shocked. The Golden Cicada was aghast.
The key point was, Chen Pingping had actually, freaking, succeeded.
"Eh? That was easy?" Chen Pingping smiled and then immediately turned back to look at the Emperor Son. "The ancient scrolls are inside, right?"
The Emperor Son was speechless.
He didn’t know how to respond. This fellow was overwhelmingly powerful; he had forcefully broken through the Forbidden Array here.
If he were allowed into the Ancient City, the Forbidden Arrays within wouldn’t be able to confine him, and perhaps even the Protectors wouldn’t be able to slay him. Wouldn’t that mean the incomplete ancient scroll would end up in Chen Pingping’s hands?
He began to regret his words.
"Brother Emperor Son?" Chen Pingping called out again.
"Oh, yes, the ancient scroll is indeed inside the Ancient City," the Emperor Son said, deciding to change strategies. "But there is a terrifying demon inside. Brother Chen, you have to be careful!"
Since the Forbidden Array couldn’t stop Chen Pingping and couldn’t severely injure him, he decided he wouldn’t let him enter the Ancient City.
He would use that demon to make Chen Pingping reconsider and retreat. In any case, he had to wait until he could rescue his Protector.
But he never imagined that upon hearing there was a demon within the Ancient City, Chen Pingping didn’t frown or show any seriousness. Instead, he grew excited.
Chen Pingping’s eyes sparkled. "Really?"
The Emperor Son stared, completely baffled. What in the world?
A demon! he thought. A terrifying, bloodthirsty, and ferocious demon, as if it walked straight out of the depths of hell—a being representing darkness itself! Ordinary cultivators, upon hearing about such demonic beings, would definitely show terror and keep their distance. Why was *he* excited? Why on earth is he excited?
"Is there really a demon?" Chen Pingping asked excitedly once more.
"There... is? I guess?" the Emperor Son stuttered, still confused.
"Are you sure?" Chen Pingping pressed.
"Brother Chen, what’s wrong with you?" The Emperor Son’s heart pounded. What is he up to?
HA HA HA! Chen Pingping suddenly burst into laughter. "There’s a demon! Freaking hell, there’s a demon here!" He looked around and happened to see Guang Xiaoyu not far away. As a result, he became even more excited.
「...」
Bai Yisheng’s mouth fell slightly ajar. "What did your brother say? Did he say there’s a demon?"
Guang Xiaoyu remained silent.
"Is your brother crazy?" Yuan Qifeng also chimed in.
"He’s coming over here," Liu Kuangyi noted.
Indeed. Having discovered a powerful demon nearby, Chen Pingping recalled the scenes from the Wasteland. With Guang Xiaoyu also present, he grew even more excited.
No one could understand his current feeling.
As a powerful senior brother, wielding heaps of cultivation resources, I still can’t instruct Guang Xiaoyu in her cultivation, nor can I teach Zi Ji, Chen Pingping thought. One is a Demon cultivator and the other is a Qi Refiner. I often feel so inferior, blaming myself for being useless. But now, this is great! There’s a demon in the Ancient City. If Guang Xiaoyu gets it, will her strength greatly increase?
"Xiaoyu, quick! There’s a demon here!" Chen Pingping strode forward, completely ignoring the others’ gazes, and then pulled Xiaoyu toward the Ancient City.
Guang Xiaoyu understood. Senior Brother wants me to devour this demon to cultivate! Just like in the Wasteland, when I merged with the bones of the Primitive Demon God. But ordinary demons can’t be merged using the Nine Revolutions Demon God Skill.
Guang Xiaoyu wanted to explain, but seeing the excited look on Chen Pingping’s face, she decided against it. She lowered her eyelids and then noticed that her senior brother had been holding her hand all along.
Her face turned deep red as her heart thumped wildly. Senior Brother’s hand is so warm. Senior Brother... he actually dared to venture into the Demon Sealing Epic’s Hanging Ancient City for me? Senior Brother... SNIFFLE! She was moved once again.
In full view of everyone, Chen Pingping led Guang Xiaoyu into the Ancient City, accompanied by Lao Huang, Earth Chicken, and Mao Qiu.
As for Emperor Spirit and Hei, they stayed by Jiang Ni’er’s side.
The Golden Cicada finally reacted, his mouth agape. "He went in."
The Emperor Son’s face darkened. "I’m not blind."
Chen Pingping activated the Emperor Scripture, gripped Sword Mountain, and broke open the path to the Ancient City, the Emperor Son thought, his face grim. But... there’s still a powerful Forbidden Array at the entrance! How can he just disregard it?
「...」
「The Golden Raven Clan.」
A young Golden Raven chuckled. "It’s been quite some time. Those Human Clan cultivators should be dead beneath the Ancient City by now, right?"
HEH HEH! A Golden Raven beside him responded with a laugh, "Admirable courage, daring to barge into the land of the Demon Sealing Epic. Even a Great Emperor would have to detour around this place."
Just then, another young Golden Raven rushed back in a flurry. He had followed the Emperor Son, Chen Pingping, and the Golden Cicada earlier. He had witnessed the entire process: Chen Pingping taking action, and then pulling Guang Xiaoyu into the Ancient City. Only then did he hurry back to report.
"What’s with all the panic? Compose yourself!" an elder Golden Raven frowned from above.
"This is terrible!" the young Golden Raven gasped, his voice trembling. He then recounted how Chen Pingping had activated the Emperor Scripture, wielded Sword Mountain to break open the path to the Ancient City, and then pulled Guang Xiaoyu inside.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Golden Raven Clan was dumbstruck. The scene immediately fell silent.
He broke the Forbidden Array with one sword? And he took a young girl into *that* Ancient City? Heavens! Has he gone mad? The site of the Demon Sealing Epic, the Hanging Ancient City, is a place even Great Emperors circumvent! And he actually broke into the Ancient City? What if he awakens that demon?
The group of Golden Ravens was petrified.
The elder Golden Raven was the first to recover. He frowned and said, "What’s there to panic about? That Human Clan cultivator is only in the Imperial cultivation realm. Even if he can enter the Ancient City, it’s not certain he can awaken that demon. Moreover, unless he’s seeking death, he shouldn’t actively go looking for the demon."
"UH!" The Golden Raven who had returned to report paused, then said hesitantly, "Actually, he heard there was a demon inside the Ancient City and *then* rushed in excitedly."
The Golden Ravens were petrified once again.
Demons are beings that most people avoid at all costs. Yet, in Chen Pingping’s eyes, why did this one seem as enticing as a naked maiden? Something’s off. This Human Clan cultivator isn’t normal. There’s definitely a problem with him.
With a stern face, the elder Golden Raven said, "We can’t let him awaken that demon. Find a way to kill him. If he can’t be killed, ask him what kind of fortuitous encounter he seeks. Our Golden Raven Clan can provide it."
This matter, whether major or minor, could not be taken lightly.
If the demon awakened, it would be a terrible calamity for the entire Soup Valley, and for the Golden Raven Clan as well.
Thinking of this, the elder Golden Raven grew anxious. "Go now!"