Chapter 252: 161、Chu King Li Hong died, Shi Yuyan was possessed, The white-haired demoness (5K big Chapter)_2
"Your mother?" Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun arched an eyebrow and said.
Although Shi Yuyan’s face was covered, Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun was familiar with her. At a glance, she recognized the white-haired woman as Shi Yuyan, the former Saintess of the Universal Salvation Religion.
Her aura seems to be above the Leakproof Realm. That’s right, she was originally the favored lady of the Universal Salvation Religion, and now eighty years have passed... she speculated while talking to Xu Xing.
Eighty years had passed. After receiving a partial inheritance from Lady Xiao Xiao, she had now reached the Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm. Though not on par with the East Sea Dragon King of that era, she definitely qualified to be counted among the top powerhouses of this world.
There were differences within the Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm as well. The East Sea Dragon King was one who could advance no further, a formidable figure who had accumulated power for many years within the Eight Tribulations Ghost Immortal realm. As for the Top Ten Demon Immortals, that title was merely a term of respect for the younger generation. In terms of actual strength, they, who were previously Seven Tribulations Ghost Immortals, could only be considered second-rate.
After saying this, Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun noticed Xu Xing’s extremely calm expression. She seemed to understand something. With an inward chuckle, she flicked her sleeve, revealing a secret passage in the cliff face, and invited Xu Xing to enter with her.
This secret passage did not lead directly to the Fox Clan’s territory in Nanchuan Valley. Instead, it first led to the boudoir where Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun had previously imprisoned Xu Xing. A hidden mechanism was concealed beneath the canopy bed in the boudoir. If it were merely this mundane mechanism, it wouldn’t have been enough to deceive Xu Xing back then. The mechanism was so well-concealed because the cavern walls could obstruct the probing of Divine Soul Power, which was truly remarkable.
"If someone were to discover that secret passage," she said, "and sneak into my Cave Mansion, they wouldn’t be able to leave. They’d be trapped alive in here. Unless... they possess the strength of the Leakproof Realm and can shatter the stone sealing the entrance."
As Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun activated the mechanism to open the Cave Mansion entrance, she chatted casually with Xu Xing, aiming to foster their camaraderie.
"It seems I acted as a gentleman back then," Xu Xing remarked. "Otherwise..."
Realizing the secret passage out of Nanchuan Valley was hidden so close to where he had been confined, Xu Xing couldn’t help but furrow his brows and smile self-deprecatingly. He had initially thought Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun left her personal pillows and quilt on the embroidered couch to bewitch him. Now, it seemed he had been overthinking things. Still, who could have guessed that the exit from his "prison" was less than three or four steps away?
The Heavenly Fox King... the most intelligent of the Top Ten Demon Immortals... Xu Xing thought. Indeed, that reputation isn’t baseless. He shook his head and sighed.
While they spoke, the stone slab sealing the cave entrance had already opened. They exited the Cave Mansion one after the other.
Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun lowered the sealing stone slab again to prevent intruders. She then chanted an incantation, collecting the Unaging Spring’s source into a Jade Bottle. Next, she retrieved a paper talisman from her Storage Bag and carefully affixed it to the mouth of the Jade Bottle.
Silver Tadpole Text again? Xu Xing observed closely, noticing the runes on the paper talisman. A few tiny, silver, tadpole-like characters flickered upon it.
"Friend Xiang, where did this paper talisman come from?" Xu Xing inquired.
They were allies now. If Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun knows the origin of this Silver Tadpole Text, she shouldn’t be secretive or withhold it from me.
"The Unaging Spring is the spiritual spring Lady Xiao Xiao used for bathing. A thousand years ago, the Seventh Generation Heavenly Fox King brought this spring source to our clan. This Jade Bottle and paper talisman were also obtained by the Seventh Generation Heavenly Fox King from Moyun Palace," Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun replied casually.
The Unaging Spring was a sacred artifact of the Heavenly Fox Clan. This was common knowledge, and many coveted it. However, given its immobility, no one had ever managed to steal it. If outsiders were to learn that the Unaging Spring could be sealed and transported, its value would instantly multiply severalfold. Thus, witnessing such a miraculous scene now, Xu Xing’s curiosity was naturally piqued.
"This is a small portion of the spring source water that I just separated. I’m giving it to you, Daoist Brother Xu."
Subsequently, a globule of mercury-like liquid appeared on Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun’s jade palm. Enveloped in her Yin Soul Power, she gently floated it towards Xu Xing.
The War God Legacy is still just an empty promise, Heavenly Fox King Xiang Jun thought. Offering some tangible benefits now will make it easier to ask for Xu Xing’s help later.
Xu Xing accepted the water from the Unaging Spring’s source. This water from the spring’s source was far richer in Spiritual Energy than the Unaging Spring water he had consumed before. A wave of rich fragrance washed over him. At the same time, he felt the vital essence throughout his body surge, as if undergoing an evolutionary leap.
"Thank you."
Recognizing the preciousness of this globule of Unaging Spring source water, Xu Xing quickly used his Magic Power to seal its Spiritual Power and stored it within the Immortal Crane Spirit Lamp. The Immortal Crane Spirit Lamp was an Ancient Mysterious Treasure. The lamp oil it contained could preserve its spiritual nature for tens of millions of years. It was perfectly suited for temporarily storing the water from the Unaging Spring’s source.
Afterwards, the two of them exited the cavern and arrived at the Fox Heavenly Palace.
The Heavenly Fox Clan had mysterious origins. Xu Xing had seldom encountered array techniques in significant locations within the Flame Dynasty or the Northern Barbarians. Yet now, with the descent of Moyun Palace and the frequent appearance of powerful individuals outside Nanchuan Valley, the Heavenly Fox Clan’s territory had, surprisingly, activated a clan-protecting Large Array. The spiritual light of this array indicated it was at least second-grade or higher.
Back when I was outside Nanchuan Valley, I wondered why the experts from the major sects didn’t occupy the Fox Heavenly Palace, insisting instead on stationing themselves outside. So, it was because of an array technique...
Xu Xing looked up, observing the operational trajectories of the array technique. Drawing upon the array technique inheritances of the Main World, he tried to deduce the array’s origin, its foundations, and its Array Eye.
It bears similarities to the array techniques of Moyun Palace. Though the array formation is complete, its operation is somewhat hindered. It must be constructed from an Array Disk and Array Banners obtained from Moyun Palace...