vstars Chapter 49 3 Xiao's Heart Flutters
Chapter 49 3 Xiao's Heart Flutters
Holding the Demon-Summoning Banner, Lu Ya transformed into a golden rainbow and flew straight towards the prehistoric world.
He had his reasons for coming to retrieve the Demon-Summoning Banner first. Although he was the crown prince of the demon race, with an incomparably noble title, those ancient demon saints were all unruly and arrogant. Back then, they followed Di Jun and Tai Yi to conquer all directions. What storms hadn't they seen?
In their eyes, Lu Ya was merely a junior, and the fact that they maintained a semblance of respect was already out of consideration for Di Jun and Tai Yi. As for obeying his orders? That was out of the question.
But the Demon-Summoning Banner is different. This banner is held by the goddess Nuwa and represents the will of the demon race leader.
Moreover, the Demon-Summoning Banner contains a portion of the primordial spirits of demons. Anyone who dares to disobey can be put in a life-or-death situation simply by waving this banner. With this banner in hand, even the most powerful demon saints have no choice but to submit.
Lu Ya knew that this mission was not only to find a way out for the demon race, but also to gain merit before the Heavenly Emperor. He dared not delay and urged his escape light all the way to the place where those demon saints were hiding.
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Three Immortal Islands.
Vast expanses of azure water, shrouded in mist. Three Immortal Islands lie deep within the East Sea, far removed from the hustle and bustle of the world. Abundant spiritual energy fills the islands, with exotic flowers and rare herbs blooming everywhere, exuding an ethereal, otherworldly atmosphere. This is precisely the cultivation ground of the three sisters, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao.
Zhao Gongming slowly descended from the clouds and landed on the island's shore. He was dressed in a purple robe and possessed an extraordinary air. In his hand, he held a warhammer that shimmered with lightning—the Thunder Emperor Warhammer, one of the Ten Fierce Treasures.
The island was serene, filled with the sounds of birds and the fragrance of flowers. Before long, a young boy emerged from the island, and upon seeing Zhao Gongming, immediately bowed and greeted him: "So it's you, Master!"
Having said that, he turned and rushed inside, announcing loudly, "The Master has arrived!"
Inside the Three Immortals Cave, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao were cultivating. Upon hearing of Zhao Gongming's arrival, the three sisters were overjoyed and quickly rose to greet him from the cave.
Yunxiao led the way, dressed in simple white robes, dignified and composed, with a hint of wisdom in her eyes. Qiongxiao followed behind, her green robe flowing like a willow branch, her temperament gentle and graceful. Bixiao, on the other hand, wore red, lively and spirited, her eyes full of curiosity.
"Brother, please come inside," Yunxiao greeted with a smile.
Zhao Gongming stepped into the Three Immortals Cave, bowed, and sat down. The Three Immortals of Sanxiao also took their seats. Bixiao, being impatient, asked first, "Eldest brother, it's been a long time since you've come. What brings you here?"
Zhao Gongming smiled slightly and said, "I have a martial arts technique to share with you."
"Cultivation technique?" The three sisters looked at each other, puzzled. They had been together for countless years, and Zhao Gongming had never made a special trip for cultivation techniques.
Zhao Gongming didn't say much, and directly took out the Thunder Emperor War Hammer and placed it on the table.
The warhammer shimmered with purple light, its surface covered in runes, and faint thunder rumbled and lightning flashed. Even before it was activated, an awe-inspiring pressure emanated from it.
The three immortals' eyes fell on the warhammer, and their eyes lit up immediately.
Yunxiao was the first to react, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes: "Elder brother, this spiritual treasure... is truly extraordinary! It looks almost as powerful as Master's Purple Lightning Hammer!"
Qiongxiao nodded in approval, while Bixiao's eyes lit up. She snatched the warhammer from Bixiao and held it in her arms, unable to put it down.
"Brother, if you're going to show off your magical treasure, just show it off. Why bother with the cultivation techniques?" Bixiao said with a playful laugh, then twirled her warhammer. "This magical treasure, brother, you can have it from your sister!"
Zhao Gongming gave a wry smile and quickly waved his hand, "Junior Sister, you mustn't be silly. This magical treasure belongs to the Heavenly Court, bestowed upon us by His Majesty for protection. How could I, your brother, be qualified to give it away?"
"The Heavenly Court?" Yunxiao raised an eyebrow, keenly grasping the key phrase. "Elder brother, you've joined the Heavenly Court?"
Zhao Gongming nodded.
Qiongxiao exclaimed in surprise, "Are the benefits from the Heavenly Court really that good? Joining the Heavenly Court just gives you a spiritual treasure of this caliber?"
Bixiao's eyes lit up, and she eagerly asked, "Wow! Big brother, if I join the Heavenly Court, will you give me one too?"
Zhao Gongming's wry smile deepened as he carefully chose his words: "This... depends entirely on His Majesty's favor. As for whether I can obtain the spiritual treasure, it all depends on my merits. The Heavenly Court is currently in dire need of reconstruction, so there should be many opportunities to make contributions."
He had intended to speak of the interdimensional conquest, but the words caught in his throat—this matter needed to be kept secret and should not be publicized. He could only speak vaguely and leave it at that.
"By the way, don't just look at the grade of this spiritual treasure," Zhao Gongming said solemnly. "The most important function of this treasure is that it contains a supernatural cultivation technique. That technique is extremely powerful, and after practicing it, one can quickly comprehend the Great Dao of Thunder, which is of great benefit to one's cultivation."
Upon hearing this, the Three Immortals became even more curious. They naturally knew that spiritual treasures contained the laws of the Great Dao, but they had never heard of spiritual treasures containing supernatural powers and cultivation techniques before. What kind of cultivation technique could it be that made their eldest brother personally travel all the way to the Three Immortal Islands?
The three turned their gaze to the Thunder Emperor's Warhammer, examining the runes on its surface. These runes were not randomly drawn, but arranged in a regular pattern, subtly forming a profound and mysterious cultivation technique.
The three immortals were immersed in it, each gaining their own understanding.
After a long while, Yunxiao was the first to open her eyes. A flash of lightning appeared in her pupils, then her eyes regained their clarity. She gently shook her head and sighed, "Thank you for your kindness, elder brother. It's just a pity that although this supernatural power is profound, it is not suitable for my younger sister."
Yunxiao cultivates the Dao of Transformation, a path closely related to reincarnation and already considered a top-tier Dao. Having immersed herself in the Great Luo realm for many years, her path is already set; further cultivating thunder magic would be unwise.
However, since Bixiao and Qiongxiao have not yet reached the Great Luo realm and have not yet chosen their path, learning this precious technique would not only enhance their protective abilities but also provide them with another option for advancing to the Great Luo realm in the future.
Unable to contain himself, Bixiao asked directly, "Elder brother, was this spiritual treasure truly a gift from Haotian?"
Upon hearing this, Zhao Gongming's face darkened, and he reprimanded in a deep voice, "Insolence! His Majesty is the Lord of the Heavenly Court and the Great Celestial Venerable of the Primordial World. In terms of seniority, he is our junior uncle. How dare you address him by his name so directly?"
Bixiao pouted and muttered, "Elder brother, once you enter the Heavenly Court, then..."
"Bixiao!" Yunxiao frowned and shouted, "How dare you be so rude! The Great Heavenly Venerable is a powerful being in the world, and the strong are respected in the primordial era. How can you be so presumptuous?"
Bixiao snorted softly and said nothing more. He just held the Thunder Emperor War Hammer, his eyes darting around, seemingly plotting something.
Yunxiao was also pondering this. Haotian had only been in charge of the Heavenly Court for a short time, yet he was so generous, casually bestowing such a high-grade spiritual treasure.
Moreover, Haotian's strength is undeniable—his act of slaying a saint is still talked about in the prehistoric world. This Heavenly Emperor is no ordinary person.
Seeing that the time was ripe, Zhao Gongming said earnestly, "Junior sister, the reason I came here is not only to share my supernatural powers, but also to help you ascend to the Heavenly Court."
The Heavenly Court is about to make a major move, which contains a great opportunity. It would be a great pity to miss it. There are some things I cannot say in detail, but I would never harm you.
Yunxiao was taken aback, her gaze falling on Zhao Gongming's face, lingering for a long time. She knew from their countless years of sibling bond that this brother was not one to speak without reason. If he said so, there must be a real reason.
"Brother, I believe you." Yunxiao nodded.
Bixiao and Qiongxiao exchanged a glance and nodded in agreement. The three of them then asked Zhao Gongming for some more details, having already made up their minds.
Before long, three streaks of light flew out from the Three Immortal Islands and headed straight for the Heavenly Court.
There is only one purpose—
I, Yunxiao, Qiongxiao, and Bixiao, will go to the Heavenly Court to seek an opportunity!