Chapter 1353 - 485: Divinity Transformation Arrives (Part 2)

An Chuzhi gazed at the figure’s back, narrowing his eyes.

"Daoist?"

The shopkeeper approached, holding a wooden box: "This is the Star Vine Tianyuan Vine you requested."

However...

An Chuzhi merely glanced at her coldly and walked away.

"Hey, you scoundrel!"

The shopkeeper realized she had been tricked and was furious: "These human cultivators are the most untrustworthy!!!"

...

Chen Sansi continued to weave through the streets and alleys within the city, only relaxing a bit once he confirmed that the cultivator hadn’t followed him and reverting back to his fox demon appearance.

The ancestor of the Blood Wolf Clan hadn’t come to participate in the Myriad Monsters Conference at all.

If that cultivator truly became suspicious, a slight investigation would reveal the truth.

Speaking of which...

Who was that person?

He probably noticed me because I asked for a four-thousand-year-old Star Vine Tianyuan Vine.

But this vine isn’t used solely for crossing the Divinity Transformation Tribulation; any late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator practically needs it, so it shouldn’t be enough to suspect my identity.

Unless...

He was so insane with the desire to kill me that he came looking with a mindset of not letting any chance slip by, even if it meant wrongful killing.

From now on, it seems I must be even more cautious.

With such thoughts, he had no choice but to temporarily put aside gathering materials and plan to return to the Fox Clan territory first.

At that moment, commotion came from up ahead.

Immediately after, a streak of light flashed by, disappearing in the eastern direction of the city.

Despite the swift speed, Chen Sansi recognized the person.

Shangguan Siheng!

"Stop!"

Several demon cultivators responsible for patrolling the city shouted as they gave chase.

"The Zuxian Gate..."

Chen Sansi thought to himself: "They’ve actually come too."

"Outrageous, search every house!"

Moments later, an angry shout came from afar, clearly indicating they hadn’t caught the person.

The vigilance level of Haiyue City increased further, barring any human cultivators from exiting until the Myriad Monsters Conference ended.

"Senior Bai."

Chen Sansi returned to his residence, met with Bai Suyin, and recounted the day’s events.

"Stay close to me lately, don’t wander around."

Bai Suyin took out a letter: "This is a secret message delivered by the Zuxian Gate yesterday. It mentions that An Chuzhi from the Heavenly Sword Sect has left Kunxu and was seen in Thundering Cold Continent not long ago; he might have already arrived at the Ten Thousand Demon Country."

"An Chuzhi?"

Chen Sansi had heard of this person.

He is the only surviving Elder of the Heavenly Sword Sect and a cultivator of Divinity Transformation.

If it’s truly him...

Then it will be challenging to venture out alone for material gathering anytime soon.

"There’s good news."

Bai Suyin said: "In this Myriad Monsters Conference, there’s a five-thousand-year-old Star Vine Tianyuan Vine as one of the rewards for the tournament."

"A tournament?"

Chen Sansi was intrigued.

"Yes."

Bai Suyin nodded: "Just like your human race, our demon clan also values our descendants greatly.

"Every Myriad Monsters Conference hosts a tournament where the younger generation from various clans compete in magical duels.

"The winner gets to choose a treasure bestowed by Ancestor Bai Ze.

"Why not try to participate in the tournament by then?

"With ’Qingqiu Wine’, as long as your mana doesn’t exceed middle-stage Nascent Soul, you can disguise it as demon energy without being easily seen through, even by a Divinity Transformation cultivator.

"With your skills, defeating those young saint heirs should be no problem."

The demon clan typically has a long lifespan and their cultivation progresses slowly.

The highest among the various clans’ saint heirs currently is only at the Transformation Realm.

"This seems to be the only option."

Chen Sansi adopted the suggestion and then asked: "Does Senior Bai know why the Zuxian Gate has come this time?"

Bai Suyin calmly replied: "Firstly, to kill, secondly, to rescue."

To rescue.

Chen Sansi surmised it was likely to save human captives the demon clan planned for their "blood feast."

As for killing...

Bai Suyin didn’t elaborate, only advised him to prepare well and avoid revealing too many flaws in the tournament.

The tournament would start in five days.

Chen Sansi started emulating the demon clan’s combat style and learning the Fox Clan’s celestial fox swordsmanship.

It wasn’t difficult for him.

Within two days, he mastered the entire set of swordsmanship and even pointed out two flaws, offering better suggestions.

The remaining three days swiftly passed.

The Myriad Monsters Conference officially began!

Due to the large number of demon participants, the event wasn’t held within the city but on Yin Yue Mountain, fifty miles outside Haiyue City.

That day, it was a sea of demons.

Mouse Spirit, Spider Demons, Mantis Spirits, Leopard Spirits, and more.

It was like a world of animals.

They imitated human attire but deliberately showcased demonic features such as fangs, tails, and beast ears.

Tang Yingjie, Huang Jiuyou...

Chen Sansi quickly spotted familiar faces.

"Hmm?"

He noticed.

Behind Huang Jiuyou was a male but feminine-looking True Phoenix Clan cultivator.

The saint heir of the True Phoenix Clan!

To his dismay...

The Zuxian Gate’s commotion had led to lockdown near Haiyue City, making it hard to make a move; he could only wait for the right opportunity.

"Daoist Yousu."

Huang Jiuyou and various great demons began exchanging pleasantries.

"Elder Bai!"

A burly man with several scars on his face strode up.

This man was an elder of the Heavenly Monarch Clan.

He asked in a deep voice: "Do you know Chen Lei’s current whereabouts?"

Bai Suyin naturally replied: "Mr. Geng, you jest. How could I possibly know?"

The Heavenly Monarch Elder sneered: "Don’t think I don’t know, he condensed his Nascent Soul within your Qingqiu territory!"

Bai Suyin responded: "That was merely to have him help open the seal on the Demon Suppressing Tower, and it doesn’t imply any private relations. Moreover, Mr. Huang and Mr. Tang are also aware of the matter."

"I was just asking."

The Heavenly Monarch Elder gritted his teeth and said: "This boy has slain several members of my clan, and the enmity between us is irreconcilable. If any Daoists have information on him, you must inform me; our ancestor will take action personally."

"That person truly deserves death."

Huang Jiuyou continued: "If I’m not mistaken, he should be preparing for Divinity Transformation. If we don’t eliminate him soon, he’ll be a significant threat to our demon clan in the future. Once the Myriad Monsters Conference ends, we’ll send people to search for him."

Chen Sansi, listening nearby, heard every word of these great demons’ discussion.

"These brutes...

Seems I must kill them after I undergo Divinity Transformation."

Once these great demons finished talking, the tournament began accordingly.

The participants included disciples from various demon clans and a large number of loose demon cultivators.

Compared to major clan disciples, the loose cultivators valued this tournament more.

Because it often represents their only chance to join a major clan and gain cultivation resources.

Internal competition within the demon clan is just as fierce as among humans!

This tournament was judged by elders from the four major demon clans, with Yousu Cangming of the Qingqiu as the overall overseer.

Chen Sansi’s first match was against a dog demon, which he won easily.

In the subsequent ten days of contests, despite suppressing his cultivation and not revealing ultimate divine skills, he remained undefeated, advancing to the final match.

Drawing attention from various clans!

"Such a genius has emerged among the young generation of the Qingqiu Bai Family!"

"It seems the Bai Family’s revival is imminent!"

...

The disciple Chen Sansi was impersonating truly existed and was always a leading figure of his generation in the Bai Family, although he was currently locked away in his cave mansion.

You Suxun glared at this young man, a hint of murderous intent in his eyes.

He said with a fake smile: "Elder Bai, your Bai Family is indeed filled with talents."

"Oh, you’re too kind."

Bai Suyin modestly replied: "My disciple merely has a slight talent in the Sword Dao."

As they spoke, the final tournament match began.

Chen Sansi versus the saint heir of the True Phoenix Clan.