Chapter 22: Saint Cavern (2) (1/2)

The Nine Saint Virtuous Paragon was not only a forest chicken that successfully cultivated the dao, he was also one of the strongest Virtuous Paragons in his era. At one point, he had gloriously swept through the Nine Worlds; his ill.u.s.trious and arrogant name spread to the four corners of the world. However, he still lost to Li Qiye in the end and had no choice but to become the fate protector of Immortal Emperor Min Ren.

“Only Demon under the heavens” was the slogan of the Virtuous Paragon while “Mere Chicken above the earth” was Li Qiye’s line to tease him.

Many generations of sect masters and geniuses of the Nine Saint Demon Gate tried to complete the second phrase, but they had always failed. No one would have guessed that it was such a silly line.

Li Qiye calling their patriarch an old chicken was very rude. However, if one really thought about it, it was simply the truth.

“Let's see if your ancestor left behind anything good.” Li Qiye happily smiled and went into the cave, not caring about the elders.

The elders regained their wits and quickly followed him in.

Only one compartment was within the holy cave. Inside, dazzling lights brilliantly shone from all the treasures. There were life treasures, immortal metals, and heavenly jewels in the central area. To the right were priceless cultivation manuals and ancient scrolls. The whole room, ornamented with powerful treasures, blinded the elders.

Li Qiye’s eyes swept across the cave as he murmured: “The old chicken head’s treasures are quite plentiful.” The Nine Saint Virtuous Paragon’s reputation was well deserved; his lifelong treasures were terrifying.

An elder nearby heard him whispering and asked: “What did you say?”

Li Qiye shook his head and replied: “Nothing, I was just talking to myself.”

This answer made all the elders suspiciously stare at Li Qiye; even the grand elder thought the little boy was too mysterious.

“Violet Dragon Dual Sword!” An elder looked at the many life treasures floating in the air and couldn’t help but exclaim: “Demon Extinguis.h.i.+ng PaG.o.da, Nine Galaxy Spoon, Heavenly Wooden Vessel — these are all treasures that have been recorded in an ancient scroll of the sect.” [1]

“This is the Qing Mu Ancient Tablet…” Another elder was looking at the cultivation manuals and found a startling ancient technique.

At this moment, the elders of the Nine Saint Demon Gate were dazzled. It seemed that their patriarch only left half of his treasures with the actual sect when he pa.s.sed away.

“Immortal… Immortal Emperor Life Treasure!” At this time, the first elder’s eyes moved towards a jade table in the middle of the room. There lied an ancient sealed box, but its Immortal Emperor aura was still leaking outside.

Even though it only revealed a strand of its power, it could be compared to the might of the high heavens. This power made them feel as if they were being pressured by all nine skies. The aura of the Heaven’s Will could be found all around it. All worldly creatures must bow down to this remnant of an Immortal Emperor’s breath.

“Immortal Emperor Life Treasure!” The rest of the elders that finally saw the item were shaken with antic.i.p.ation. This was an Immortal Emperor Life Treasure left behind by an authentic Immortal Emperor created by Min Ren himself.

As the elders were drowning in their excitement, Li Qiye opened his mouth: “Don’t forget, I have the right to pick the first item.” These words were like throwing a bucket of cold water over all their heads.

Burning red eyes were staring straight at Li Qiye. If he was to take this treasure, wouldn’t their dreams be instantly shattered?

Despite the numerous death stares, Li Qiye remained standing there casually. He wasn’t afraid of them changing their minds. Even if all the elders were present, he would still act the same.

In the end, the first elder took a deep breath and stated: “Our Nine Saint Demon Gate will do what we say; if the King has made an agreement with you, we will definitely not eat our words!”

After he was done, his mouth felt bitter with regret. This was an Immortal Emperor Life Treasure, but he couldn’t go back on his sect master’s decision.

“It seems that you lot are still quite honorable.” Li Qiye was as calm as a tranquil well as he slowly spoke: “I actually do appreciate your King, Lun Ri.” [2]