Chapter 125 - 105: Bai Touweng

Chapter 125: Chapter 105: Bai Touweng

Night had completely fallen. Xuansha carried Lu Changfeng on his back, leading the way.

The Fanyun Demon Monarch floated along, following just behind Lu Changfeng.

This time, they weren’t in a rush to give chase. The three of them moved at a steady pace toward the Moon Concealing Sect’s mountain gate.

Along the way, Lu Changfeng learned more from the Fanyun Demon Monarch.

For instance, the Fanyun Demon Monarch’s real name was Ye Fanyun.

As a rogue cultivator in the Demon Dao, the Fanyun Demon Monarch was active in the Yunyang Prefecture area, much like the Moon Concealing Sect.

Thus, the Moon Concealing Sect had maintained contact with the Fanyun Demon Monarch for many years.

From time to time, they would hold grand banquets and invite the Fanyun Demon Monarch to attend, hoping to exchange insights on the Demon Dao with this senior rogue cultivator.

The Fanyun Demon Monarch was gracious enough to accept, attending six out of every ten invitations.

Occasionally, the Moon Concealing Sect would also ask the Fanyun Demon Monarch to handle some troublesome matters.

Of course, the Moon Concealing Sect always provided appropriate compensation.

Even after Xu Fan succeeded as the Sect Master of the Moon Concealing Sect, they maintained a good relationship with the Fanyun Demon Monarch.

Before the battle, Xu Fan had sent a carrier pigeon, just as he often did, delivering a letter requesting aid to the Fanyun Demon Monarch’s hidden residence.

In the letter, Xu Fan promised to offer a ’Thousand-Year Ghost-Cutting Grass’ in exchange for the Fanyun Demon Monarch striking a single blow at the opportune moment.

The powerful effects of the ’Thousand-Year Ghost-Cutting Grass,’ plus the simple requirement of a single strike.

These two conditions deeply tempted the Fanyun Demon Monarch.

And so, the Fanyun Demon Monarch agreed to Xu Fan’s request and laid in wait near the battlefield well in advance.

After all, this strike was aimed at the most powerful figure in the Demon Dao. To be cautious, the Fanyun Demon Monarch positioned himself very, very far away from Xu Fan.

Only after seeing Xuansha leave did the Fanyun Demon Monarch step forward and unleash his attack from a great distance.

Then, without even looking at the result, he turned and fled.

Unfortunately for him, Lu Changfeng made a split-second decision. He ignored Xu Fan and the ongoing battle, focusing entirely on the Fanyun Demon Monarch.

"If I had known that you, Saint Master, possessed a legendary Root Bone like the ’Ancient Hero,’ I would have... I would have pledged my allegiance to you long ago!" the Fanyun Demon Monarch said fawningly.

Lu Changfeng let out a soft, cold snort. "In that case, I’m entrusting you with the task of hunting down Xu Fan."

’Xu Fan is truly something else. To think a traitor who defected from the Righteous Dao to the Demon Dao would dare to plot against me even in such a disadvantageous situation.’

’That attack... if the Fanyun Demon Monarch hadn’t been so cowardly and cautious, and if I hadn’t been prepared, Xu Fan’s scheme might have actually succeeded.’

This Xu Fan was now on Lu Changfeng’s kill list.

’It’s just that I still have too few people at my disposal.’

’The Sword Killing Demon Sect hasn’t matured yet.’

’The Dark Buddha Demon Sect is quite powerful, but its Disciples are far away in Jiangnan Prefecture.’

The Fanyun Demon Monarch nodded eagerly. "Rest assured, Saint Master! The next time I see Xu Fan, I will definitely twist his head off and present it to you!"

"Oh, right! Saint Master, I know of a certain fellow whose situation is quite dire right now. If you would grace him with a visit to recruit him, he would surely pledge himself to you!" the Fanyun Demon Monarch said, as if suddenly remembering something.

"Oh?" Lu Changfeng’s gaze sharpened slightly.

’Now that I have officially emerged as the Saint Master, I am in desperate need of manpower.’

’Naturally, the stronger my forces, the better.’

"Tell me about him. Who is this person?" Lu Changfeng asked, his interest piqued. If the conditions were right, he wouldn’t mind making a trip right now.

The Fanyun Demon Monarch began his introduction. "His name is Bai Touweng. He was a prominent figure from an era even before mine. He’s probably close to two hundred years old this year."

’Two hundred years old? A Rebirth Realm cultivator can live for two or three hundred years at most. And in this environment, advancing to the next step is nearly impossible. At that age, his Martial Arts career is basically over.’

Lu Changfeng glanced at Xuansha, who shook his head slightly, having clearly never heard of this Bai Touweng.

The Fanyun Demon Monarch continued, "In his youth, Bai Touweng was a Supreme Elder of a Major Sect. Later, during a sect war, his Sect was destroyed, and he himself was gravely injured, his Spirit Body on the verge of Destruction."

"Ever since, he has lived in seclusion to heal. Unfortunately, with the Heaven and Earth Primordial Energy so depleted these days, his injuries have never recovered."

"He’s been relying entirely on the private gatherings of us few Rebirth Realm cultivators in Yunyang Prefecture to exchange for Celestial and Earthly Treasures just to maintain his Realm."

"At his age, if his Spirit Body collapses, forget about recasting it—he’ll probably die on the spot."

"If you, Saint Master, are willing to step in, with your status as a Hero, he will surely pledge himself to you."

’From the Fanyun Demon Monarch’s description, this person had indeed reached a dead end.’

’Though he’s a bit old, he’s a genuine Rebirth Realm cultivator. He could be useful.’

Thus, after a moment of thought, Lu Changfeng said, "Change of plans. Fanyun, you lead the way. We’re going to Bai Touweng’s hidden residence."

Hearing this, the Fanyun Demon Monarch quickened his pace with his Body Technique and moved to the front to lead the way.

"You just mentioned a gathering of Rebirth Realm cultivators in Yunyang Prefecture. How many are there in total?" Lu Changfeng asked.

The Fanyun Demon Monarch replied, "About fourteen or fifteen, I’d say. Some haven’t attended the gatherings in a long time, and most people wear masks to hide their identities, so I don’t know who they are specifically."

Lu Changfeng nodded slightly.

’Those who can reach the Rebirth Realm generally have to contend with this harsh environment. As a result, conflicts are rare, which makes mutual aid gatherings like this seem quite normal.’

’Compared to the prospect of Longevity, other benefits are meaningless.’

’Still, for a single Yunyang Prefecture to have fourteen or fifteen Rebirth Realm cultivators was a bit more than Lu Changfeng had expected.’

’Presumably, these Rebirth Realm experts were usually hidden away within those Major Sects and Martial Arts Families.’