Longevity Chronicles

Chapter 911 - 585: Three Secret Demons of All Heavens—Gambling and Poison Cannot Coexist

Imagining himself, Tao Qian, whether it's his true form or his demon body, he is definitely a Great Divine Power, and the frivolous Secret Demon Origin Qi should be summoned easily.

Unfortunately, now entering the world as a "mortal body", he has to start over.

"If one only recites scriptures and dances, one can actually only summon the lowest and mixed Secret Demon Origin Qi, and that bit of Origin Qi might not even reach the Energy-Introducing Realm."

"Thankfully, this time there's a sacrifice."

"As long as luck is somewhat favorable, I should be able to summon stronger secret demons to enjoy, and in turn, gift me high-quality Origin Qi."

With this thought, Tao Qian's smiling gaze fell upon the villagers of Jusheng Village, including Huang Yangsheng and Bone Lady.

Seeing the Divine Envoy looking over, the villagers returned with eager and grateful expressions.

These cannibal clans couldn't possibly know?

The Divine Envoy pretending to be mysterious in front of them is actually a mortal who can't even tie a chicken.

Of course, after tonight, he probably won't be.

To regain some power earlier, Tao Qian's chanting of the Demon Scripture grew faster, and the Heavenly Demon Soul Capture Dance became more and more exuberant, barely leaving shadows.

The Demon Sound and Demon Shadow mixed together, gradually causing all villagers to become dizzy, almost fainting.

They thought it was a test, desperately holding on.

Completely unaware that beneath them, a twisted array was forming, filled with hypnotic, toxic black smoke, penetrating through their noses and mouths, causing everyone to act strangely, starting to scratch their own skin until it was rotten, revealing fresh, bloody flesh underneath.

In the array, a few like Bone Lady, Huang Yangsheng, and Da Sha seemed to resist briefly, given their special constitution.

They briefly regained clarity, looking at the scenes with terrified expressions.

Watching all the villagers engage in "self-cooking," peeling off their skin, presenting the freshest blood food.

A few had enlightenment, wanting to flee in terror.

Unfortunately, both the Demon Sound and Heavenly Demon Dance had reached the most twisted climax, with their strongest power.

In the last breath before their downfall, visions of Tao Qian's smiling face appeared in a few minds, as they heard him say:

"Those who eat human flesh shall also be devoured."

"I'm about to entertain some esteemed Outer Realm God Demon guests, with no preparation, I can only borrow your body and soul, fearing to soil my own hands, hence I ask you to peel your skins well, presenting yourselves."

With that said, a few were also entranced.

Acting upon his words, they peeled their own skins, disassembled their flesh, transforming into a fresh blood meal.

Hundreds of the freshest "blood food" were completed in an instant, suddenly seeing the altar center, where the Demon Light surged, several unbearable-to-look-at figures impatiently descended.

Tao Qian immediately stopped the Heavenly Demon Dance, looking up curiously to see what kind of Secret Demon he could summon this first time seriously cultivating the Secret Demon Scripture?

The answer quickly appeared.

In total, three bizarre, twisted shadows forcibly emerged.

What is Secret Demon?

Initially and most of the time later, it referred to those obscure god demons across All Heavens.

Naturally, they vary from strong to weak.

Tao Qian hoped to summon some strong ones, but upon first glance, he couldn't help but show disappointment.

The first Secret Demon!

Surprisingly, it's a quirky heavenly ghost-like god demon, sitting atop a purple-red demon cloud, wearing red clothes and a red hat, with a face covered by a veil embroidered with a design resembling the "Red Middle" from mahjong tiles, holding various gambling instruments in both hands and feet, with a red mist rising behind, carrying a lot of gold, silver, and gambling chips.

Tao Qian was thoroughly familiar with the Ten Thousand Demon List, which besides including Outer Realm Heaven Demons, also recorded names of some Secret Demons across All Heavens.

This one before him, he happened to know.

"One of the Secret Demons of All Heavens, the [Gambling Elder]."

"Avid gambler, claiming nothing in the world cannot be gambled, residing in a hidden realm deep within the Source Sea, this god demon's true form is weak, lacking combat power, yet it manages a 'Gambling Qi Spring,' the Qi within the spring can corrupt one's body and soul wisdom, unwary even innate gods and demons may fall victim."

"The Gambling Elder loves inviting others to gamble, spreading through all worlds texts like 'Nine Heavens Divine Dice Scripture,' 'Secret Card Heaven Book,' 'Red Middle Secret Talisman,' 'Life Playing Demon Chapter' and other Great Lifebook Scriptures."

...

Recalling these memories, Tao Qian's expression naturally turned unpleasant.

Despite the truth being that the [Gambling Elder] is not weak in the Great Abyss.

After all, it polluted so many living beings using Qi.

Even innate gods and demons find it difficult to eradicate.

However, the "Qi" it manages is not what Tao Qian desires.

Fortunately, there are still two choices.

Tao Qian, intending to move to the next one, upon seeing its face, his expression froze again.

Once more, a demon cloud emerged, lazily perched atop a ghost, sallow, emaciated, covered in poisonous sores, decayed teeth, high shoulders, with a large head almost sunk into its abdomen.

In its hands, it held a lidless jar covered in Secret Demon patterns.

Wisp by wisp, multi-colored "smoke" floated from the jar.

The smoke triggered fear in Tao Qian.

The Gambling Elder beside shifted its foot involuntarily, even casting a barrier.

Tao Qian recognized this god demon too.

"The second of the All Heavens Secret Demon, [Chi Du]."

"Similar in origin to the Gambling Elder, it is skilled in collecting intoxicating poisons from all realms. Its original demon body is even weaker than that of the Gambling Elder, yet it possesses a treasure known as the [Great All Heavens Poison Demon Jar], which contains all the intoxicating poisons it has collected. After refining, it has condensed into a type of Chi Du Origin Qi."

"The power, the distortion of this Qi, far surpasses that of the Gambling Origin Qi."

"Once infected, even innate gods and demons will inevitably fall, becoming servants under Chi Du's command, to be manipulated and slaughtered at will."

"Because of this, Chi Du is notorious in the Great Abyss. Whether innate or acquired gods and demons, or Evil Gods and the like, upon perceiving its appearance, they mostly attack to kill it."

"Chi Du is poor at spreading the doctrines, only scattering Chi Du source objects across various realms, harming all living beings and proliferating poison slaves."

...

"Gambling and poison?"

"In that case, it is no longer necessary to mention who the third is."

Tao Qian now wore a look of absurdity on his face, obviously reluctant to admit that his first serious cultivation of the Secret Demon Scripture would result in such treatment.

He lifted his eyes to the third, his prediction immediately confirmed:

As usual, a cloud filled with demonic Qi floated out, seated on it was a deceitful object like a "meat pillar", but upon closer inspection, one would realize it was its singular leg, with an elder's decrepit face at the top, complete with features full of lechery, while the bottom writhed with black, dancing tendrils and sharp fanged mouths constantly biting and drooling.

Behind it was a pink sea of mist, carrying three treasures.

A book, a jade pillow, and a leather cover.

The endless enchanting bodies in the sea twitched and intertwined.

Anyone who gazed at "it" would instantly feel parched, feverish, and filled with countless lustful thoughts in their heart and soul, unable to control themselves.

"Ah, indeed."

"The third of the All Heavens Secret Demon [Evil Lustful Lecher]."

"This god demon, though jointly regarded with the first two as the three elders, is actually the oldest and most formidable, an authentic innate god demon. It is said that the Evil Lustful Lecher was born at the merging moment of the innate Yin and Yang Qi, right from the start he was the master of the [Great All Heavens Desires Evil Yin Origin Qi]."

"After attaining enlightenment, he is nearly immortal, with a lifespan as long as the heavens."

"Yet due to not cultivating properly and straying from the Great Dao, his original demon body is constantly being eroded by origin Qi backlash, leading to a wretched state."

"However, unlike the other two, the Evil Lustful Lecher possesses three innate treasures for protection."

"First is the [Ten Thousand Desires Evil Scripture], which contains secret Yin Yang techniques from all heavens and worlds, whether Daoist bedroom techniques, Demon Dao replenishing skills, or Buddhist joyful techniques... it has them all compiled, making it impossible for any sentient being to look away once glanced upon."

"Second is the [Ten Thousand Desires Yin Yang Pillow], which holds the wonders of Yin and Yang Qi, being both indestructible and able to soften all things. Any living being rested upon it cannot resist, inevitably falling into a dream, ensnared within."

"Third is the [Ten Thousand Desires Locking Yang Set], which has no leaks and can contain all things, expanding and contracting at will, locking Yang to replenish essence, granting longevity."

...

"What sin have I committed?"

"The first time refining demons, not some mighty gods and demons, but why these three?"

"Dare I use the origin Qi these three bestowed?"

Tao Qian expressed his discontent and resentment openly.

If it were any ordinary little demon first cultivating the Secret Demon Scripture, summoning these three beings unknown to the outside but renowned within the Secret Demon Sect, they would be overjoyed.

Even if displeased, they wouldn't show such a look.

After all, these are gods and demons little demons could never hope to rival in a lifetime, and should be treated with respect regardless.

Tao Qian was different, being of demon body, with a lawless nature.

If his true form were present, it would be different still; he might spray them mercilessly with a "True Fire of Suppressing Evil" to first burn the gods and demons before him.

The Three Secret Demons!

Having been summoned, they came to enjoy the blood food and grant origin Qi to the little demons.

But unexpectedly, though there were hundreds of delectable blood offerings before them, the demon child in front seemed rather displeased with them?

This was truly rare!

The Three Secret Demons all became interested, for without the permission of this demon child, their descending avatars couldn't partake in the tributes.

Thus all three demons looked toward Tao Qian, intending to reprimand him.

Yet at this time, seemingly resigned to his fate, Tao Qian spoke first.

The tone was very disrespectful, almost openly, bluntly pricing out:

"Tao Qian of the Ancestor Land Demon Son, greets the three elders."

"I, Tao, am here participating in the Secret Demon Sect Master selection due to some accidents and need to retrain the [All Heavens Secret Demon Scripture]."

"Thus I set up this All Heavens Secret Demon Qi Summoning Divine Array, merely asking for a source Qi introduction, to restore my past cultivation power."

"However, I am unwilling to be distracted by dual cultivation, only one path is needed."

"I wonder which elder is willing to lend me a helping hand?"

These words from Tao Qian revealed his identity and purpose outright.

Yet within lies profound mystery, granting these three Secret Demons a chance to place their bets.

Though they have some background and means, their Dao path has gone awry, already fixed, with a bleak future. There are countless stronger beings among the All Heavens Secret Demons. If there's any chance to rise to higher status, they probably would not let it slip by.

Sure enough, as soon as he finished speaking.

All three Secret Demons suppressed their displeasure at Tao Qian's tone, their eyes gleaming with demon light.