Chapter 737 - 736: Ten Thousand Demon Valley, Deterrence

Bai Qian’s sudden offer left Li Jing and the other two stunned.

What was she plotting?

Not only Li Jing, but even Ye Piaoran and Han Youran could see it.

Speaking of individual combat power.

From the moment the monsters are on the level of demons, they far surpass human cultivators of the same rank.

The higher the realm.

The greater the gap between the two sides.

But monsters have a fatal shortcoming.

They don’t understand magic skills and can’t command Taoist items.

They can only rely on their strong bodies to confront humans.

The area of magic skills can be countered with the natural talents of monsters, but the part about items is truly undefeatable.

Indeed.

The monster’s strong bodies are capable of fighting Taoist items head-on.

But the strength of their bodies always remain at the same cultivation level, unless they have special opportunities, it’s impossible to break through the boundary constraints.

However, human cultivators commanding Taoist items is different.

They can not only control items far beyond their own boundaries, but these items also have their unique features. Taoist items at this level can even control three different rules.

Yet the most praiseworthy of human control of Taoist items, without a doubt, is their ability to control more than one ism.

The advantage that one, or even several high-quality Taoist items bring to a human cultivator, is something that all monsters can’t reach.

When they encounter human cultivators of the same level who have countless treasures, those monsters who also have countless treasures have no temper at all, they either avoid them or become one valuable material after another.

The reality is that only a few human cultivators have countless treasures, this can’t be denied.

But beyond a certain limit, this will no longer apply.

Take Bai Qian as an example.

Which human cultivator at the same level as her doesn’t have a wealthy background and a bunch of amazing treasures in their hands?

Bai Qian sees in Li Jing the possibility for monsters to "change their fate".

A well-known refiner capable of forging Taoist Items, who belongs to the human cultivators’ camp, might not be of interest to those in the Eighth Realm.

Because even if they forge Taoist items, they can only hold them in their hands and hit people with brute force.

However, a refiner who can easily be recognized by Taoist spirit weapons, this worth cannot be measured...

Bai Qian, who seems to want to "give away" everything this time, in fact, wants to tie herself to Li Jing, who is of great strategic value to the monster race.

For this, she is willing to not only give things away for free, but even not want any status in return.

The dignified God Emperor of the Monster Path.

She’s ready to throw all her dignity on the ground.

Looking speechlessly at Bai Qian, who was full of little stars in her eyes and had intentionally or unintentionally used her charm talent on herself, Li Jing couldn’t help but shake his head with both amusement and helplessness.

"I don’t need a maid, please respect yourself, God Emperor Bai."

Bai Qian’s lips pouted in disappointment.

She had expected rejection.

She hadn’t held high hopes in the first place.

Leaving aside the fact that Li Jing is not a monster and has no reason to serve the monsters.

Even if someone agrees to take her in.

The status of being a maid obviously wouldn’t be enough to punish that someone, at most she, Bai Qian, would completely lower her stance and occasionally whisper sweet nothings in his ear, looking for some benefits for the Eighth Realm.

That’s the principle.

But Bai Qian felt she should try to ask.’

Everything could have a perhaps.

As a fox demon.

Bai Qian was very confident in her own charm.

What if Li Jing agreed? At least, there’s hope for the Eighth Realm, right?

Playing with the Taoist Hairpin in her hand as if it was a treasure, Bai Qian looked up.

Just as she was about to speak, a voice from outside the carriage was heard.

"Reporting to God Emperor, we have reached the transmission formation."

"I know."

Bai Qian turned to respond, then looked back.

"Master Jiu, we will first head to the Ten Thousand Demon Valley. All the monster kings will be present at the banquet later, then we can discuss the friend that you came to the Eighth Realm to look for."

"Agreed."

Li Jing nodded.

A banquet or something, he would of course not be interested.

But to find the Candle Dragon who had been "lost" for more than a hundred years, just by contacting Bai Qian alone might not be enough.

Even though she is the God Emperor of Monsters, with absolute authority in the Eighth Realm.

But each realm in the Nine Heavy Heavens is extremely vast, she can’t possibly know everything, even if she orders people to investigate, it would still take time.

Attending the banquet to meet all the Monster Kings who have a say in the Eighth Realm is necessary.

...

Not long after.

Li Jing and the others followed Bai Qian through the domain transmission formation and arrived at the Ten Thousand Demon Valley located in the center of the Eighth Realm.

Compared to the convenience of the Confucianists who could directly teleport to the Haoran Righteous Qi Palace with an array disk, other realms are a bit behind, with the fixed position of their transmission formations being a drawback.

But it’s still part of the Upper Three Realms.

All transmission formations in the Eighth Realm are interconnected, so you don’t have to constantly "switch" like in the Immortal Realm to reach your final destination.

Just one step, and you’re there.

Putting these aside.

Unlike the Heaven Dragon Temple and Haoran Righteous Qi Palace, the Ten Thousand Demon Valley doesn’t have any luxurious buildings or palaces; it’s just a valley.

In this respect.

It has to be said that monsters of the Eighth Realm are somewhat carefree.

Of course.

The Ten Thousand Demon Valley is not as simple as it appears.

The valley where it’s located is filled with immortal clouds and rich in Spiritual Qi, like a paradise.

Not to mention anything else.

The pureness and concentration of the Spiritual Qi in the valley, and the presence of Spiritual Qi everywhere, forming a rare special terrain, could completely outdo the Heaven Dragon Temple and the Haoran Righteous Qi Palace.

The location of the Ten Thousand Demon Valley is a natural Heaven and Earth Blessed Land.

...

Under the guidance of Bai Qian, Li Jing, Ye Piaoran, and Han Youran quickly arrived at a cave dwelling in the belly of Ten Thousand Demon Valley.

This cave was specially reserved for the meetings of Ten Thousand Demon Valley.

While it is very spacious, it also has many independent mini-cave dwellings for handling daily affairs in the Valley.

This design.

For Li Jing, it was quite novel.

As a human, he was used to living in various types of buildings.

The banquet that Bai Qian mentioned was all set before she went to the exit of the small world.

Various Monster Kings from the Eighth Realm had also arrived during this time.

There’s one thing worth mentioning.

Under normal circumstances, the various demon kings would not be so cooperative.

In the Eight Heavens, those who could be called Demon Kings are all rulers in their own rights, each with their own respective forces, not just a part of the Ten Thousand Demon Valley.

This pattern is not too different from what human cultivators control in each domain.

It’s only because the Monster’s situation in the Upper Three Realms is worrisome, various demon kings put the Ten Thousand Demon Valley first in face of great importance or danger. Compared to the domains controlled by human cultivators, they are more united, not hiding behind each other’s back to backstab or colluding with outsiders.

On ordinary days, the various demon kings would act as their own kings.

They believe in not obeying a monarch’s command when outside.

Whether they listen to the various arrangements of the Ten Thousand Demon Valley, depends on their mood.

This gathering is purely because of the appearance of Li Jing, the so-called "Demon Race Heavenly Respect," in the Upper Three Realms.

No demon would miss the opportunity to meet such a giant at this level, and no one wants to offend him.

...

Walking toward the banquet site.

Bai Qian was parallel with Li Jing, with Ye Piaoran and Han Youran following.

Seeing the destination ahead, Bai Qian whispered a message.

"Master Jiu, the banquet site is not far ahead, where you can meet various demon kings of my Eight Heavens. Before that, may I make a small request?"

Receiving the message, Li Jing paused slightly, glanced at her, and transformed into Empress Jiu Li in thought, displaying his own monster characteristics.

Bai Qian was a little stunned at the sight, revealing a tender and charming smile.

Master Jiu is just so... human!

She hadn’t even stated her request yet, but he had already understood and satisfied her.

That said.

Why does he look so attractive?

He’s just a pretend fox demon, why does he look even more flamboyant than a real fox demon at first glance?

Not just flamboyant.

The unique charm of a fox demon and the quality of a hotpot Yang Ming were so real from inside to outside.

There’s no doubt that Li Jing’s high cultivation level plays a role in this.

But a fake should be fake, right?

To be even more real than a real one is a bit outrageous.

With such transformative magic, it’s comparable to the most powerful talent of the Thousand Faces lineage of fox demons, hardly distinguishable.

No wonder everyone in the Upper Three Realms has been "fooled" by him since the Heaven Dragon Temple incident...

Bai Qian was astounded by this.

Ye Piaoran and Han Youran at the back were also staring with astonishment.

Lij Jing’s transformation was truly unfathomable.

Even Ye Piaoran, who had seen the full human form of "Master Jiu," was a bit dumbfounded.

Upon transforming into Master Jiu and revealing monster features, Li Jing had a pair of snow-white fox ears on his head and nine furry tails behind his waist.

This appeal was absolute.

At this time, Ye Piaoran couldn’t even move his eyes away from those nine big tails behind someone’s waist.

So white!

So big!

Want to touch!

...

A moment later.

The party of four arrived at the small cave where the banquet was held.

The cave was filled with long tables carved out of high-quality jade and spiritual materials. There were nearly a thousand at first glance, and in front of each long table sat demon kings with a cultivation level no less than the 15th Realm and two or three companions.

Catching this sight, Li Jing couldn’t help but express sincere admiration.

This was indeed the Upper Three Realms.

More than a thousand Demon Kings of the 15th Realm.

Most of their companions were also of the 15th Realm...

These nearly three thousand beings were all at the 15th Realm.

These powerhouses, who could be called Demon Kings, each had their own forces behind them. At least one of them was sure to be an ancient monster who had broken free from the bounds of the realm, and there must also be other subordinates at the 15th Realm.

By this estimation.

There are at least tens of thousands of monsters above the 15th Realm in the Eight Heavens.

If the scattered individuals and monsters outside the calculation are taken into account, it is hard to imagine how many monsters above the 15th Realm there are in the Eight Heavens.

This time.

Li Jing truly realized just how exaggerated the number of powerhouses hidden in the first domain of the Upper Three Realms was.

The upper limit of human cognition in the Ancient Fairyland, the Three God Emperors and Five Sacred Emperors, is not particularly significant in the real Upper Three Realms, at most they are influential figures on the table, with greater strength and talent compared to others of the same rank.

As soon as Li Jing, Bai Qian, and their party of four arrived at the banquet, they produced attention from many demon kings and their companions.

Wave after wave of gazes focused on them.

There was admiration, examination, and undisguised greed.

Only a few showed reverence.

Faced with this, Li Jing felt somewhat helpless.

There’s a great difference between demons and humans.

But in some aspects, they are identical.

Without showing off, these great demons probably wouldn’t have any idea of what a dangerous situation they were in.

But then again.

It’s not surprising.

Everyone here is a dominant Demon King, viewing others beneath them. If he didn’t show anything, they weren’t likely to obey him just on the basis of a title.

The respect of the Demon Kings.

Li Jing didn’t expect it much.

Being calculated.

He didn’t care either.

But those eyes full of greed, eager to take him, he really couldn’t stand.

Although it must be said.

The more unreachable a woman seems, the more likely she is to attract the opposite sex.

But after all, he’s a real man.

Letting out a light breath, a little of Li Jing’s 18th Realm demon energy seeped out, instantly sweeping across the entire banquet.

In just a moment.

All the demon kings and their companions in attendance froze as if they were in an ice cave.

The effect of this wave was extraordinary.

All the eyes of the demons present had turned into reverence and wariness, no one dared to harbor any other thoughts.

In the face of absolute power.

Any calculation, strength, or planning is futile.

Seeing Li Jing’s single breath subdue the entire audience, Bai Qian, despite also feeling shaken by that wisp of demon energy, causing her long legs beneath her skirt to go soft, didn’t let go of the rare opportunity to bully others with borrowed power.

She stood her ground, in case she suddenly knelt down from her shaky legs, and snorted coldly.

"Master Jiu himself is present, why aren’t you all paying respects quickly?"

The demon kings almost couldn’t help but swear at this.

They could all see Bai Qian bullying others with borrowed power.

But asking them to salute now isn’t pushing people around?