Chapter 269: Blade and Sword Forest – Like an Empress, She’s Perfect to Be Your Demon Queen!
“The leader of the White Lotus Sacred Sect is Bai Suxi, formerly the second daughter of the Bai family from the Southern Region’s Tianyun Prefecture.
“The Bai family once had the potential to ascend as an ancient clan because its head discovered a divine artifact.
“However, before they could use it, they were annihilated by the top-tier ancient clan, the Yu family.
“The entire clan perished, leaving only Bai Suxi as the sole survivor.
“Although her talent was decent, she wasn’t raised in the Bai family during her early years. She was only found later and began her cultivation journey a few years ago.
“Furthermore, she seems to have great fortune on her side. Her cultivation progress has been extraordinarily fast, with the assistance of an ancient demonic remnant soul. Without that, the White Lotus Sacred Sect would not have fallen into her hands so easily.”
Xu Fengquan explained in detail.
“An ancient demonic remnant soul?” Meng Changqing raised an eyebrow.
“Yes, although it is just a remnant soul, after entering the Yellow Springs Pool, its strength recovered significantly. Otherwise, Bai Suxi, even with the True Demon Art, couldn’t possibly have subdued the entire White Lotus Sacred Sect.”
Xu Fengquan nodded and then chuckled, “Demon Lord, I suspect that Bai Suxi might be a fake.
“The True Demon Art can only be practiced by one person per era. How could there be two?
“And you, Demon Lord, are undoubtedly the genuine one!”
Hearing this, Meng Changqing laughed.
Good grief. In Xu Fengquan’s perspective, Bai Suxi was being labeled a fraud.
It wasn’t entirely surprising, though.
Xu Fengquan had never seen Bai Suxi in person or witnessed her strength. His doubts were reasonable.
If not for Meng Changqing’s acquisition card, the True Demon Art would indeed be limited to one practitioner per era, and that would be Bai Suxi.
“It’s said Bai Suxi is stunningly beautiful, with a captivating figure, hailed as the number one beauty of the demonic path. I think she’d make a perfect Demon Queen for you, Demon Lord!” Xu Fengquan showed a knowing expression that all men understood.
“You talk too much,” Meng Changqing shot him a glance.
Judging by her profile picture in the friend list, Bai Suxi had indeed become more striking, her beauty fully blossomed.
There was now a faint air of peerless majesty about her, especially the commanding presence between her brows, akin to a female sovereign.
“Do you know Bai Suxi’s recent whereabouts?” Meng Changqing asked.
By “recent,” he was referring to the period before the opening of the Wild Sea.
“From what I know, Bai Suxi seems to have come to Central Province and entered an ancient site,” Xu Fengquan replied.
“The Wild Sea is merely a gift to the Four Regions from the Holy Lands. Central Province, naturally, has its own version, with far superior resources and treasures.
“Bai Suxi likely went there.
“If my calculations are correct, it should have opened two days ago and will last for another five days.”
Meng Changqing furrowed his brows slightly.
The Wild Sea was like charity handed out by the Central Province Holy Lands to the Four Regions.
Its treasures were pitifully few — only ten divine artifacts for over a hundred competitors.
Those who failed to secure one would have no choice but to return to their sects and use ordinary resources to advance, lowering their potential and making it harder to achieve greatness in the future.
This showed the Holy Lands’ deliberate suppression of the Four Regions, keeping them perpetually beneath Central Province.
In contrast, Central Province faced fewer restrictions, especially the Holy Lands themselves. Ancient sites were under their full control, accessible at will.
Everyone knew this, but the Holy Lands’ overwhelming power left no room for dissent.
The fates of those who had defied them in the past were still vividly remembered.
“What’s the name of this ancient site?” Meng Changqing asked.
“Blade and Sword Forest,” Xu Fengquan answered. “Its scale and danger surpass the Wild Sea, but so do the rewards. Even disciples of the Holy Lands are said to be participating.”
“Holy Lands, huh?” Meng Changqing’s eyes glinted.
The strength of Holy Lands’ disciples was indisputable.
However, Bai Suxi, as the child of destiny with immense fortune, now possessed formidable power. Even Holy Lands’ disciples might not be her match.
“That girl…”
Scenes from their past encounters flashed through Meng Changqing’s mind.
He had once helped her casually, yet she remembered it with great gratitude, always seeking to repay him.
A pure-hearted girl.
But perhaps that once-naive girl no longer existed.
Shaking his head to dispel the thought, Meng Changqing crossed his legs and began cultivating.
Once Qingyu Phoenix completed her breakthrough, he would leave to challenge a titled Marquis.
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Seven days later…
A surge of powerful energy erupted, drawing countless gazes.
“What a strong demonic aura! That’s a seventh-level beast!”
“Wow, who could be so extravagant, even using a divine artifact for a demon beast?”
People exclaimed in shock.
At the plaza, Qingyu Phoenix spread her wings and let out a sky-shaking cry.
Her aura had grown immensely, far surpassing her previous strength.
Even her feathers, now laced with a golden sheen, exuded a noble radiance, resembling a supreme ruler of the demon race.
Although newly advanced to the seventh level, she could easily slay ordinary titled Marquis-level opponents and even rival some experts.
With a cry filled with exhilaration, Qingyu Phoenix expressed her excitement.
The second-tier divine artifact had allowed her to ascend to the seventh level, greatly enhancing her innate abilities.
She now stood far above others of the same level and had untapped potential to explore.
A gust of wind rose as a figure appeared. It was Meng Changqing.
“Master!” Qingyu Phoenix immediately restrained her aura, lowering her head submissively.
Despite her breakthrough, she didn’t dare show the slightest arrogance.
Even now, she could sense a crushing deathly threat emanating from her master — absolute dominance.
“Not bad.” Meng Changqing nodded in satisfaction.
The breakthrough was complete. It was time to leave.
Riding a seventh-level beast would undoubtedly deter many would-be challengers.
With a light step, Meng Changqing leaped onto Qingyu Phoenix’s back, sitting cross-legged.
“Let’s go. Our destination is Feng Clan.”
Meng Changqing transmitted the map into Qingyu Phoenix’s mind.
With a piercing cry, Qingyu Phoenix soared into the sky, heading off into the distance.
Not long after, figures appeared in the plaza below.
They were members of the Wanxiang Pavilion.
“Spread the word. Meng Changqing has left Wild Sky City.”
“Understood!”