Longevity Chronicles

"Evil Cultivators and Demons are all chaotic and disorderly by nature, with no notion of discipline or secrecy.

Especially Tao Qian's puppet body identity, it could be said to be seamless. As long as he didn't have close contact with long-established great demons like the Beautiful Corpse Bodhisattva, he wasn't at all worried about being exposed.

The rotting sore and black maggot old man by his side was an Evil Cultivator who loved to show off his knowledge. Tao Qian inadvertently guided him with a comment.

He he-heed with a smile and was hooked into speaking on his own initiative.

"Little brother, your master, Matchmaker Immortal, has the privilege of entering the main hall. She must know the answer to your question."

"However, such topics are indeed inappropriate to mention in bed. Let me, your elder brother, enlighten you instead."

"The lords on the mountain are all truly great demons."

"The strongest is naturally Lord Bodhisattva, and if there's no surprise, the next seat belongs to Lady of the Naked Saintess."

"Although her ladyship has not stated it openly, judging by her title and traces of her Power, her origins are probably not much weaker than those of Lord Bodhisattva. Although she can't be compared with Guanyin Temple or Demon Buddha Temple, she represents an emerging great sect within the Demon Path."

"As for the giant troll baby demon, while slightly weaker than her ladyship, the Saintess, he too is a top-notch great demon. I've heard that..."

At this point, the black maggot old man suddenly paused.

The onlookers only saw his lips move without emitting any sound.

But to Tao Qian alone, his voice came through, filled with pride and showing off.

"That infant demon claims to be a Loose Cultivator, but I know he is related to a Demon who defected from the Ten Thousand Infant Sect years ago. He's likely cultivating something like 'Infant Demon Origin Qi,' a Basic Method."

"If he confronts other Righteous or Heterodox Practitioners, his myriad Infant Demon Powers are bizarre and terrifying, making him difficult to contend with."

"But if he's unlucky and faces that woman Xiao Meiniang from Seeking Immortal County, he'll be in big trouble."

"Xiao Meiniang's combat prowess is actually average among the elders of the Infant Sect, but she specializes in 'infant mother source energy,' which specifically counters Infant Sect practitioners who have fallen or mutated."

"Thinking about it, the reason this infant demon chose to guard the Array tonight is probably to avoid that old woman. After all, Xiao Meiniang has been bustling about all day, and she should be resting now."

"Keep these words to yourself, don't let them slip, to keep your elder brother here out of trouble."

As Tao Qian listened to all this, he nodded slightly, conveying his understanding to the black maggot old man.

To show his thanks, he even pushed all the food and fine wine from his own table to the old man.

Meanwhile, in his heart, he silently replied: "Rest assured, after tonight, even if that infant demon knows you leaked his secret, he won't have the time to trouble you."

Without further thought, Tao Qian didn't continue any rash actions.

Having discovered this information was enough to fulfill his task.

From the beginning, Tao Qian never thought he could learn the secrets of the "Hundred Demon Embryo Blood Refining Array." Demons may lack discipline, but such secrets weren't something common demons would know.

Spirit transfer!

Tao Qian opened his eyes again, finding himself returned to Star-picking Pavilion.

He immediately left the quiet room and upon seeing Master Xiao, relayed the news he had just gathered.

With a "whoosh," Master Xiao, who was always infinitely gentle, suddenly became excited and repeatedly said, "Good, good, good."

"It's just that infant demon guarding the Array, which fits my plans perfectly."

"I'd have had to exert more effort had it been someone else. That ugly baby suits our purposes exactly."

After speaking, Master Xiao looked at Tao Qian.

His flawless, jade-like face showed a look of admiration and said, "This peculiar junior of mine is becoming more and more pleasing to the eye. If there's an achievement tonight, I shall credit you with another merit."

His voice had barely faded when, without waiting for Tao Qian's reply, Master Xiao looked mysteriously towards the void.

His voice suddenly turned fierce and chilling to the bone.

"Dear Daoist friends, tonight the moonlight is clear and cool, the perfect time to sweep away the group of demons."

"Boom boom boom"

Once again, in Tao Qian's mind, a series of terrifying vibrations resounded.

In front of him, Master Xiao's figure vanished without a trace, leaving only a light scent of milk lingering at Tao Qian's nose.

Following the lead of this energy, Tao Qian seemed to be able to see above the sky terrifying figures disappearing into the Void, heading straight for Iron Buddha Mountain where the demons were gathering.

A great battle between good and evil!

Another attack on Iron Buddha Mountain!

Without having to guess, Tao Qian felt as though he could already foresee the great battle that would unfold on the mountain tonight.

Almost without delay, Tao Qian immediately returned to his residence.

Afterward, his spirit transferred back to the puppet body.

To watch the battle, what better vantage point could there be, closer, more immersive?

More precisely, Tao Qian was now in for an immersive experience.

Still in that demon-filled, foul-smelling side hall, Tao Qian's puppet body, now a bit closer with the black maggot old man, were together appreciating the Enchanting God Dance performed by the nipple ring-wearing Female Mage, while also audibly commenting with appreciation.

The old Demon by his side was also greedy. Seeing that Tao Qian was in a good mood, he suddenly put forth a request:

"Little brother, I hear that your Matchmaker Immortal is most skilled in brewing Peach Blossom evil magic."

"One treasure among them is called 'Peach Blossom fairy wine,' with infinite wonderful uses, and a single drink offers Ultimate Happiness."

"You also know that your elder brother here loves indulging his palate. If it's convenient, why not fetch some for me, your elder brother would be endlessly grateful."

Upon hearing these words, Tao Qian's expression did not change, but he couldn't help but swear inwardly.

What nonsense was this old thing dreaming up? Peach Blossom fairy wine requires nearly a hundred years of fermentation to yield a few jars.

Pan Hongniang has only been practicing for a bit over a hundred years herself and had only brewed it once, cherishing it exceedingly on ordinary days.

"Now obsessed with my Puppet Body, she frequently mutters, 'Fei'er, once you achieve a Breakthrough, Red would marry you. There are many rules in the mortal world's marriage ceremonies, but we'll dismiss most of them and only hold the wedding in our Peach Blossom Immortal Valley. We'll use the Peach Blossom Immortal Brew as our wedding wine. After we drink it, we'll be husband and wife.'"

Even if it wasn't Tao Qian himself, even the Puppet Body's true nature felt a tingling on the scalp upon hearing these words.

"You old thing, you want Pan Hongniang's Peach Blossom Immortal Brew? Are you seeking death?"

Tao Qian mocked inwardly.

On his face, though, he lightly coughed a few times, intending to politely decline.

Suddenly, a thunderous noise violently erupted.

Boom!

The side hall?

No, it would be more accurate to say that the entire Iron Buddha Mountain trembled at that moment.

Before the Evil Cultivators and Magicians inside the hall could react, they heard the enraged roar of the "giant troll baby demon" lord from outside.

"Xiao Meiniang, what madness has taken you now? Aren't you afraid your precious son will be torn apart and eaten by us?"

As these words echoed, not only Tao Qian but also every Evil Cultivator and Magician, whose minds and wisdom remained intact, cursed the infant demon within their hearts.

Fools!

Indeed, as the Evil Cultivators rushed out from various places, intending to support the Array formation.

They saw, before Iron Buddha Mountain, high in the sky, the sudden emergence of over a dozen figures exuding a terrifying presence.

There were no Demon Suppression Army forces, nor the group of Loose Cultivators and young disciples that had appeared during the day.

Those who had come to subdue Iron Buddha Mountain this time were more than a dozen Daoists whose Cultivation and energy were terrifying.

Men and women, mostly middle-aged and elderly, were present.

But the leader was none other than "Xiao Meiniang," a Ten Thousand Infant Sect Elder whom nearly all the demons on the mountain coveted.

Clearly enraged by the infant demon, she did not answer but cast a deadly glance toward the infant demon, who, backed by the Array, was straining to hold its ground. She then retrieved an item from her bosom.

It was actually a small and exquisite rattle drum that could serve as a child's toy.

The next moment, Master Xiao shook it lightly several times.

Only two "dong dong" sounds were heard, and a strange sonic wave enveloped Iron Buddha Mountain.

All the Evil Cultivators and Magicians heard clear, childlike laughter by their ears, and their spirits became vague, as if they saw their own childhoods.

This effect seemed to cause no harm.

Until everyone was interrupted by the giant troll baby demon's roar, they looked up to see its huge and ugly body seemed to be compelled into a frenzy, rushing out from the side hall that served as the "Array Point."

Along the way, any obstruction, be it a building or a demon.

Was smashed to pieces by the infant demon with terrifying strength. Tao Qian personally witnessed a Bear Demon at Foundation Establishment Stage, which normally resembled a small mountain, intercepted in the infant demon's path and casually slapped into a rain of flesh by its enormous hand.

What's worse, this was not of his own volition.

While madly rushing towards Master Xiao, he shouted, "Quick, stop me, I've been caught by the old woman's 'Summoning Baby Technique'."

As he cried out, however, no one dared to intercept.

The demons were not fools; nobody wanted to become a rain of flesh, which might later be stewed into soup by a group of Pig Demons.

Except for the several great lords inside the main hall, although the incident was sudden, they were, after all, Great Demons.

Accompanied by a piercing shriek, an amazing demonic aura burst from Iron Buddha, and a Python Demon, wearing a black and red cloak, suddenly revealed its huge form. A thick python tail moved faster than the eye could see, knocking aside all obstacles, intending to wrap tightly around the giant troll baby demon.

But unexpectedly, those "dong dong" drum sounds abruptly intensified.

What followed was a scene that left all the demons speechless:

The giant troll baby demon, laughing uncontrollably, raised its round, bulging hands high, then slammed them down.

The Python Demon's tail, which could shatter mountains, turned into minced meat in an instant. Struck by this blow, everyone could see the Python Demon's eyes, as large as lanterns, bulge as though they might pop out.

The demons had not the time to mourn over this great lord, for they saw the "infant demon lord" suddenly using an extremely peculiar Escape Skill.

Truly leaving no traces, flashing Instantaneous Movement, it also evaded the interception of Naked Saintess, Wolf Demon, and other great demons.

With a "boom," he successfully broke through, leaping away from Iron Buddha Mountain.

Like an infant rushing toward its mother, with open arms, going for the rattle drum in Master Xiao's hands.

In the night sky, a sharp, piercing yet childlike voice resounded:

"I want to play with this."

"Give it to me, give it to me."

All present, including Tao Qian and the demons, felt chills up their spines upon hearing this voice.

The change had come too quickly!

But it was clear to everyone that the giant troll baby demon lord was strong, yet almost completely countered by Xiao Meiniang.

Even more horrifying was the object Master Xiao then retrieved from her bosom.

It was an exquisite, magnificent pair of scissors, made of jade and gold...

Upon seeing those scissors, the infant demon went mad.

As if suffering from a split personality, he shouted that he wanted to play, while at the same time frantically looking back at the main hall of the Iron Buddha Temple to plead for rescue:

"Bodhisattva save me, Bodhisattva, please save me quickly, this is the 'Ten Thousand Infant Life Extending Scissors,' and if I get clipped by it, my soul will scatter."

"Bodhisattva, save me, if I survive, I will be a Demon Child under your command, without any complaint."

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