northernbook Chapter 219 Returning to Southern Tang
Chapter 219 Returning to Southern Tang
Chapter 219 Returning to Southern Tang
Long ago, perhaps there were still experts among the Eight Evil Paths who could deal with Marquis Su Lie. But now, even if you searched all eight paths, you probably wouldn't find such an expert.
Over the years, the evil sects have been suppressed by both the government and the righteous martial arts world, and their strength is no longer what it used to be.
Even if you searched the entire evil sects, you probably wouldn't find a single master at the Celestial Realm. Back then, there was a master in the demonic path known as the "Demon Master," who once tried to revitalize the demonic path, but was ultimately defeated by the Hidden Sword Elder, who is now ranked number one on the Dragon Ranking.
From then on, the entire evil sect fell into decline and could only eke out a living by hiding overseas.
The righteous path of the martial arts world has never ceased its suppression of the heretical sects. Not to mention masters at the Celestial Realm, even younger disciples are often dealt with by various factions working together, just like what happened in Xijiang County.
If it weren't for the fact that the invitation to the Heroes' Gathering was extended by the Northern Han government, even someone like Qin Zhongshan wouldn't dare to openly show his face in front of the world.
"Defeat or even kill my grandfather?" Lin Fei sneered. "Where can you find such a figure among the demonic cultivators these days?"
Ji Lianxing slowly said, "What if that 'Demon Master' Leng Feng reappears in the martial world?"
Upon hearing this name, Lin Fei's cold smile vanished. "The Demon Master" Leng Feng—if this name were spoken a hundred years ago, it would have been known to everyone.
Once upon a time, there was a master of demonic arts, known as the "Demon Master," who was virtually unbeatable and aspired to revive the demonic path and rule over all evil sects. Unfortunately, in the end, he was defeated by the Hidden Sword Elder, ranked first on the Dragon Ranking. Afterwards, the Demon Master vanished without a trace, and his whereabouts remain unknown to this day.
It is widely rumored in the martial arts world that after the Demon Master was defeated by the Hidden Sword Elder, he was seriously injured and soon died in a deserted place.
Since the Demon Master never appeared in the martial world again after that battle, the rumor, as it spread, was eventually believed to be true by the people.
Ji Lianxing chuckled and said, "How could a master like the Demon Master be easily killed? Although he was defeated by the Hidden Sword Elder back then, he didn't die soon after as the rumors said. Instead, he lived on. As far as I know, this time, the Eight Paths plan is being personally overseen by the Demon Master!"
Upon hearing that this unorthodox plan was being personally overseen by a demonic master who had disappeared for many years, Lin Fei's expression turned serious: "What exactly does the unorthodox sect want to do?"
Ji Lianxing said, "Take the Xuanyuan Sword to deal with the Hidden Sword Elder. Then use Qin Zhongshan's Demon Emperor Claw to awaken the ancient demons. Unify the Divine Land!"
Upon hearing about such a horrifying plan from the heretical sects, Lin Fei couldn't help but gasp.
In the world today, the most powerful master is undoubtedly the Hidden Sword Elder. And among the Hidden Sword Elder's "Three Immortal Swords," the most powerful is the invincible Benevolent Sword.
Legend has it that the Demon Master was defeated by this Benevolent Sword. If they were to obtain the Xuanyuan Sword, the legitimate heir of the Human Emperor, they might actually be able to deal with the Hidden Sword Elder.
The more Lin Fei thought about it, the more frightened he felt. If even the Hidden Sword Elder was defeated by that demonic master, then there would probably be no one in the world who could be a match for a master of the evil sect.
At that time, evil spirits will roam the world, and another catastrophe will befall the land.
"Why would my sister reveal such news to me?" Lin Fei frowned and asked. "The descent of an ancient demon should only bring benefits to my sister, not harm."
It wasn't that Lin Fei didn't trust Ji Lianxing, but if the Eight Evil Paths' plan truly succeeded, it would only bring benefits to Ji Lianxing, who was also a member of the Eight Evil Paths. At least she wouldn't have to hide her true identity and worry about being discovered no matter where she went.
However, Ji Lianxing revealed all of her unorthodox plans to Lin Fei, which made Lin Fei wonder what she was really up to.
"If it were merely the resurgence of the evil sects and their conquest of the Divine Land, I would naturally be happy to see it," Ji Lianxing said fiercely. "But that Qin Zhongshan is far too arrogant and domineering. Relying on his status as the wielder of the Demon Emperor's Claw, he actually wants to rule over the entire younger generation of the evil path. He wants to use the Demon Emperor's Claw as a bargaining chip to gain the support of the Eight Sect Masters and the Demon Masters. Otherwise, how do you think those subordinates who follow him came to be?"
It turns out that Qin Zhongshan's subordinates were all outstanding figures among the eight evil sects. Qin Zhongshan used the Demon Emperor's Claw as a bargaining chip to gain the recognition of his status as the future leader of the demonic path from all the various factions within the eight evil sects.
It's no wonder that Xue Bahuang and Qin Zhongshan have never gotten along. A person like Xue Bahuang would naturally not want to be subordinate to others.
"What's even more despicable is that Qin Zhongshan, as the future leader of the demonic path, actually made my Flying Flower Palace and White Lotus Sect each offer up their holy maidens to him as the future Demon Emperor's consort!" Ji Lianxing gritted her teeth in hatred: "If he succeeds, won't my whole life be ruined by that bastard?"
No wonder Ji Lianxing went to great lengths, even sabotaging the joint plans of the Eight Evil Sects, to prevent Qin Zhongshan from succeeding. It turns out that Qin Zhongshan intended to make Ji Lianxing his imperial concubine, posing as the future Demon Emperor.
If Qin Zhongshan only wanted to rule the demonic path, Ji Lianxing wouldn't have provoked him. After all, Ji Lianxing wasn't Xue Bahuang and didn't have the ability to directly confront Qin Zhongshan. But Qin Zhongshan actually set his sights on her, and she absolutely couldn't tolerate it.
Therefore, she was determined to sabotage the Eight Evil Paths' plan. This was a classic case of harming others without benefiting herself. It should be noted that if the Eight Evil Paths suffered a crushing defeat this time, it would not be a good thing for Ji Lianxing herself either.
"I've said all I need to say. Whether you can successfully stop their plan depends on yourself." Ji Lianxing said, preparing to leave. After all, her identity was far too sensitive, and it was not advisable for her to stay here any longer. Moreover, if the news were to be exposed, the entire Evil Sect would likely hunt her down, and at that point, there would probably be nowhere left for Ji Lianxing to hide in this vast world.
"Oh, right, there's something else." Ji Lianxing said to Lin Fei as if she had suddenly remembered something, "Their sealing of the Xuanyuan Sword seems to have something to do with your idiot brother."
After saying that, Ji Lianxing leaped away and disappeared from sight.
Is it related to Li Longqian? Lin Fei was puzzled—no matter how useless or wasteful Li Longqian was, he would never help outsiders steal the Xuanyuan Sword passed down from his ancestors, right?
Lin Fei couldn't understand what the connection was between Li Longqian's plan and the Eight Evil Paths.
However, he had no time to think about it now. The evil sects had already begun their plan, and he had to rush back to the capital of Southern Tang to let his grandfather prepare in advance.