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"Previously, since the location of your Mountain Gate had not been established, it would have been inappropriate to visit you hastily."
"This ti, hearing that you had confird the site for your Mountain Gate, I thought it would be good to pay a visit, but it was pure chance that I arrived during this incident."
"I hope you will forgive for any presumptuousness."
With those words, Zhu Zhenghe explained why he had appeared here.
In his speech, he expressed the goodwill of Xuan Turtle Mountain.
However, Che Shidao just listened and didn’t really believe his story.
What coincidence to arrive just at that mont?
If all such matters in the world were so coincidental, then coincidences would not be coincidences at all.
The black snake had just chased away the Long Water River Lord, and then these people imdiately showed up nearby.
Zhu Zhenghe claid to visit Taiping Dao, but the Immortal Sect’s Mountain Gate was in Mi Yun Mountain, to the north of this Water Mansion.
Youshan Country was northeast of Mi Yun Mountain.
If they truly intended to visit, they could have headed directly west, so why did they take such a huge detour to co to this Water Mansion?
Weren’t they just hearing the wind and coming to have a look, poking around to investigate my strength?
Having a neighbor suddenly appear next to oneself, especially an Immortal Sect with a True Immortal, Xuan Turtle Mountain’s first reaction would hardly be welcoming, but rather caution and vigilance.
"How can one allow others to sleep soundly by the side of one’s couch?"
This is sothing many people understand.
These current words are just an excuse to save face for everyone involved.
Otherwise, if the truth were told and faces torn, it would be uncomfortable for everyone.
Che Shidao did not pursue these matters, and seeing that Zhu Zhenghe had offered a way to deescalate, he went along with it.
"I am Che Shidao of Taiping Dao, and I greet you, friend Zhu."
He returned the courtesy, stated his identity, and then said with a smile, "So it is a fellow from Xuan Turtle Mountain. I have long heard that Xuan Turtle Mountain is one of the most prominent Grand Fairy Doors in the Southern Domain of the nine nations. I have always wanted to pay a visit.
I had not yet made my way to your door when you ca first, sparing much effort indeed."
Zhu Zhenghe laughed, "Oh, is that so? After my visit to your Mountain Gate, why not co with to Xuan Turtle Mountain? I will give you a grand tour.
I do not boast, but Xuan Turtle Mountain has three great wonders renowned throughout the Changqing Domain.
In the past, many fellow cultivators from various places made special trips just to enjoy the view."
Che Shidao had not expected the other party to be so accommodating. He was just being polite, and yet the man had seized the opportunity to invite him to Xuan Turtle Mountain.
How could he possibly go?
That was the opponent’s stronghold; who knows how many traps were set up there?
Certainly, Xuan Turtle Mountain harbored no small animosity toward Taiping Dao.
If he really followed the man back to their Mountain Gate, entering their ho ground, he would find it difficult to cope with whatever Zhu Zhenghe had in mind.
Such risks would be foolish to undertake.
Even though I am an Avatar, ant to test dangers, my life should not be wasted so carelessly.
Therefore, Che Shidao tactfully declined: "The matter is not pressing, we can speak of it another day. Now that Taiping Dao has just settled in Youxin Country, countless demons still skulk and sneak within our borders.
Without clearing these hazards, how could we secure peace for the world?"
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"Since Taiping Dao has taken over the Heavenly Mandate of Youxin Country from Changqing Immortal Sect, it naturally falls upon us to protect our land and ensure the peace and safety of our people, so as not to fail the trust placed in us."
Inviting Che Shidao to Xuan Turtle Mountain was rely an offhand suggestion. Seeing that the other party didn’t take the bait, Zhu Zhenghe simply smiled and took over the conversation.
Then, changing his tone, he spoke with added gravity, "I admire your concern for the world, my friend. However, when it cos to subduing monsters and eliminating demons, there are a few things I must warn you about, lest you offend soone without knowing and end up in danger."
Che Shidao furrowed his brows, "If I have offended soone, I would ask you to speak plainly."
Zhu Zhenghe pointed at the ground to the corpse of the black snake, which had been drained of its soul, and said with a smile, "Are you aware of the origins of this black snake? What it said earlier was indeed deceitful; its origins are not that of a common serpent from the mountains of Dongyang Domain.
Its true identity is that of the third son of the Dragon King of Jiuchuan Demon Country, with the genuine bloodline of a flood dragon.
Furthermore, its bloodline is extrely pure and rich. It was not far from transforming into a flood dragon and condensing the True Dragon Blood."
The cultivation practices of the demon clan differ greatly from those of the Human Race’s Immortal Sects.
Or it could be said that within the demon clan itself, each tribe has a myriad of bizarre cultivation thods; even those within the sa tribe do not have a unified approach.
Among the Human Race, this Tao Inheritance does have the realms differentiated by Five Qi Towards Primordial and Three Flowers Gathering Atop.
However, those are rely representations of the realms.
There are cultivators who do not follow this path of qi refinent, seeking other thods of becoming immortal.
As long as one achieves immortality and longevity, that is considered the true path.
On the other hand, or at least for the flood dragons of Jiuchuan Monster Nation, the path they follow revolves around condensing True Dragon Bloodline and ultimately transforming into dragons, thus attaining Dao Fruit.
Zhu Zhenghe explained the flood dragons’ cultivation thod of Jiuchuan Demon Country and continued, "This black snake is the third son of the old dragon from Jiuchuan Dragon Palace. In terms of favoritism, he cos second only to his elder brother who has already beco a flood dragon.
Even the purity of his bloodline is second only to his brother.
Therefore, among the old dragon’s offspring, if there were predictions about who is most likely to beco a flood dragon, this son would undoubtedly be the pri candidate.
And indeed this black snake has shown promise. It is said that in just two hundred years, it has reached the Five Qi Towards Primordial, its bloodline nurtured to perfection, revealing a bulge under its belly, indicating the tendency to grow dragon claws.
"All it needs now is to accumulate its foundational strength, allowing its bloodline to transform and turn into True Dragon Blood and it could beco a flood dragon.
As soon as it transforms into a flood dragon, that would be the attainnt of Dao Fruit, and it could be called a Demon Immortal, ranking alongside us."
It is just that the fate of Jiuchuan Demon Country has already been consud by that old dragon and his eldest son to support the two flood dragons, leaving barely enough remaining.
To further support the third son in becoming a flood dragon would be even less feasible.
Therefore, over these past years, the old dragon has set his sights on the fate of other nations."
You were asking why this black snake lurked at the bottom of the Long Water River in Youxin Country, causing neither waves nor showing its claws; what was its purpose?
The truth is, it wished to see those demons ruin the foundation of Changqing Immortal Sect in this country, using the wild monsters as its pioneers, to take the brunt of any lightning strikes.
Then, once the great deed was accomplished, and Youxin Country abandoned, it would then step in to pick the fruits of victory.
It dared not outright seize Youxin Country, but had the guts to skulk behind other demons and pick up scraps.
However, you suddenly stepping in, with Taiping Dao taking charge of Youxin Country, was akin to snatching food from the black snake’s mouth.
Now that you have killed this black snake, you have completely destroyed one of Jiuchuan Dragon Palace’s most hopeful bloodlines to beco a flood dragon.
With the vengeance of blocking the path and killing an offspring, that old dragon will probably not let things lie.
In the future, having him show up at your doorstep with his troops of shrimp soldiers and crab generals would be quite normal.
Given the enmity you’ve incurred, I would advise you to be more cautious in your future endeavors, to avoid any carelessness that might play into the enemy’s hands."
Zhu Zhenghe showed concern while fanning the flas with his words, donning the guise of a well-aning friend, offering a warning for your own good.
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