Longevity Chronicles

Chapter 914 - 588: Liang Country Aftermath 2, Ten Thousand Desire Peach Blossom

"Can't even understand a joke, how dull."

"Guard me, would you? I remember back in the day, a single swing of the Demon Cleansing Sword Intent from me could slice through hundreds of thousands of various Gods and Demons. But now, I have to refine this accursed [Ten Thousand Desires Evil Qi] just to enter the Dao."

"Fallen, truly fallen."

As he casually mocked, Tao Qian sat cross-legged on the altar.

His gaze flicked to the ten clumps of "Ten Thousand Desires Origin Qi" floating in the void, which appeared endearingly pink, like ten pink dumplings. Just looking at them, no one would guess that the lewd aura within, if released, could drive at least a hundred thousand people into a frenzy, unleashing their animalistic desires. The strongest aphrodisiac under heaven pales in comparison.

Knowing the details, Tao Qian sincerely sighed from his heart:

"It's unavoidable, as a mere mortal there's nothing I can do to summon anything better. Getting the Gambling Chi Du three elders here was already a stroke of luck. If I were a bit more reckless, I could melt all three Qis into one furnace, making use of everything together without waste."

"But that cost would be enormous, and I couldn't avoid becoming a true Demon complete with gambling addiction, Chi Du, and lust... At that point, whether I could sit on the Sect Master's throne is uncertain, but my original self would surely snuff me out, a classic case of cost exceeding benefits."

"Should I honestly start as a little lusty Demon first?"

With the thought, Tao Qian looked towards the genuine treasure on the other side.

It was a Jade Pillow, in black and white, shaped somewhere between a cylinder and a brick, smooth and cool to the touch, engraved with countless yin-yang positions that are dizzying to observe.

Anyone who sees it would instantly think: What a treasure, a peerless jewel indeed.

Especially its positions, penetrating straight into the soul, making it hard to extricate oneself from.

Tao Qian was also pleased, reaching out to take it. The moment he touched it, he gained detailed knowledge:

[Name: Ten Thousand Desires Yin-Yang Pillow.]

[Type: Innate Exotic Treasure.]

[Description: This is one of the three accompanying Exotic Treasures of the Innate God Demon "Evil Lustful Lecher", created amidst the intertwining of yin and yang, thus imbued with the subtlety of the Great Dao. It was originally called the Yin-Yang Pillow, later tainted by the Ten Thousand Desires Origin Qi refined by the Evil Lustful Lecher, engraved with countless yin-yang positions, transforming from Innate Essence to an Evil Demon Supreme Treasure, a curse rather than a blessing.]

[Note 1: This treasure, owing to its yin-yang subtlety, is unparalleled in defense. Even if a supreme killing treasure strikes it, it is hard to damage. Although it lacks any inherent killing power, it can be used as a weapon, albeit a crude one.]

[Note 2: Every position engraved on this treasure can derive a method of absorbing, a supreme treasure dreamt of by all lustful and licentious people in the world.]

[Note 3: This treasure serves as an aphrodisiac, for healing, body protection, soul nurturing, essence refining, etc., but no matter how it's used, it gradually becomes tainted by the Ten Thousand Desires Origin Qi within, transforming into a creature like the Evil Lustful Lecher.]

[Note 4: This treasure has a hidden use. If fully refined and then placed under someone's head at night, regardless of who it is, they will fall deeply in love with the user... Even Yue Lao, the Red Rope God, and other God Demons may not achieve this point.]

[Note 5: It can exempt almost all costs! But since the Demon Child's soul body lacks the 'Spirit Treasure Sublime Body' protection, and inherently has some small desires for lust, these will inevitably intensify.]

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"No matter!"

"It's just a small cost, if I'm not lustful, can I still be a Demon Child?"

Having perused the description in detail, Tao Qian's face showed a completely unconcerned expression.

He kept playing with the smooth, cool Jade Pillow in his hand, observing the marvelous positions on it with great eye-opening delight, all the while muttering to himself:

"Predecessor Evil Lustful Lecher, such a waste of treasures."

"A perfectly good piece of [Innate Yin-Yang Jade], if given to the ancestors of my Spirit Treasure Sect, would inevitably produce a Supreme Treasure like the Innate Yin Yang Jade Ruyi."

"And now, it ends up as something purely for bedroom fun, such a waste."

Tao Qian wasn't worried about being overheard by the Evil Lustful Lecher, speaking out as he placed it behind his head.

He lay back lazily, summoning the "Ten Thousand Desires Evil Scripture," allowing it to flip through the pages automatically.

At first, Tao Qian was a bit inattentive.

But gradually, his eyes began to brighten, his interest piqued.

Soon, he sat up, hugging the Jade Pillow, completely engrossed.

As his eyes and Spirit fully immersed in the text, the ten pinkish Origin Qi clusters began to stir, one after another bursting, turning into tendrils of peach blossom-like mist, seeping into Tao Qian's body through a hundred apertures.

The proper refining demons process had begun.

But surely, using a source Qi like "Ten Thousand Desires Evil Qi" to refine the Secret Demon Scripture, the resulting Demon Child would notably deviate from the norm.

...

Normally, this kind of cultivation for a Demon Child would take several months to over half a year to complete.

For Tao Qian, a "big shot reincarnate," things were different.

He even far exceeded the previous expectations of the Gambling, Chi Du, and Evil Lustful Lecher.

15 minutes!

In just this time, Tao Qian, while reading the scripture and cultivating, entered the Energy-Introducing Realm in the blink of an eye, then easily broke through the Body Refining, Blood Fusion, and Fetus Stabilization barriers, using up nine strands of Origin Qi. While refining the tenth, he smoothly broke through another barrier, successfully stepping into the Qi Refining Realm.

The Yin Yang Two Demon Children protecting on either side were astonished by this scene.

However, they had been ordered by the Evil Lustful Lecher, aware of their new master's extraordinary origins, and after their initial surprise, they were not only unsurprised but also came forth to pay their respects, seizing the opportunity to flatter.

At this moment, Tao Qian stretched lazily as he awoke.

After sensing his cultivation, he casually began to practice.

Having just entered Qi Refinement, he hadn't yet learned any Divine Skills. But with a mere thought, he activated the "Ten Thousand Desires Evil Origin Qi" within him, diluting and expanding it. In the blink of an eye, a vast amount of pink mist rose and turned into dancing peach blossom petals, quickly engulfing most of Jusheng Village.

Though this scene was dazzlingly beautiful, it was extremely perilous within.

"This move can be called the 'Ten Thousand Desire Peach Blossom Array'. As long as you inhale a trace of the peach blossom mist, your desires will be stirred, and you will be at my command."

"Hmm? This scene is quite familiar, as if Nongyu Immortal Pan Hongniang had once used it?"

"The karmic ties of the main body have actually impacted me here."

"It would be nice to be granted an immortal; as long as it's not someone as excessively mutated and hopeless as Pan Hongniang, this Great Demon Tao would gladly accept..."

Great Demon Tao muttered to himself, completely unaware that his behavior had quietly changed somewhat.

Having refined someone's Source Qi and rested on their Innate Exotic Treasure, how can one do so without paying a price?

Becoming increasingly lecherous is the slightest of the costs.

The Yin Yang Two Demon Children saw their 'temporary master' becoming more like the old one and prepared to come forward to flatter him.

But before they could act, they suddenly sensed something, furrowed their brows in unison, and turned their heads toward a direction outside Jusheng Village.

Not sure what they saw, they spoke in one voice:

"Master!"

"Some outsiders have intruded on the ridge, two groups, and it seems the ones in front are being chased and are heading this way."

"Master, don't worry. Although both groups have cultivators, the so-called 'God Demon Spirit Cultivation' of this realm, their abilities are not great. The two of us can handle it, ensuring the master remains safe."

The Yin Yang Two Demon Children would not miss a chance to prove themselves.

Having said that, the two tacitly performed the Round Light Technique, directly projecting the scene tens of miles away:

Sure enough, a pursuit and attack were taking place on the main road up the ridge.

All were from the Human Clan, based on their appearance and aura, presumably all military people, not one of them being mortal Human Clan. Regardless of the front or back, they all possessed Extraordinary Power, fighting each other using spells.

The ones fleeing in front were at a severe disadvantage, not only because of lacking skills but also due to having to protect a luxurious carriage pulled by some Exotic Beasts within their ranks.

The decorations on the carriage had been battered, with only a thin layer of Forbidden Technique shielding the people on it from falling to the ground.

A quick glance revealed two mature women in luxurious clothing, protecting a young boy and girl aged seven or eight; these four were truly mortal Human Clan, bearing no extraordinary abilities, just full of terror, likely aware that they were doomed.

The leader of their guards was a large man in armor, whose entire body had almost no good flesh left.

This man, unsure of what kind of Magic Skill he used, was mounted by entwined tortoise and snake beasts, adopting a solemn expression as he addressed the four on the carriage:

"I, Shi, am incompetent, and fear I may no longer be able to escort the royal highnesses to Pei County."

"I only hope to hold off those traitorous minions as much as possible, giving the royal highnesses more time."

"My daughter has cultivated some God Demon Magic, and she will be the last resort to send you."

With that, the man pulled an imposing young woman in armor from his side.

Ignoring the young woman's frightened reluctance, he forcefully instructed:

"Remember, Bei Niang, no matter what, the royal highnesses must not be harmed."

"Deliver them to Pei County and seek the 'Demon Cleansing General'. Liang Country can be revived."

"Go quickly!"

Before he finished speaking, he slapped the flank of the Exotic Beast dragging the nearly lifeless carriage.

The beast trembled, erupting in a mist of blood, and let out a shrill screech.

The next moment, in a flash of lightning, the Exotic Beast dashed forward wildly.

If not for the Forbidden Technique protecting the carriage, it would have shattered from the impact, and the four mortals would have exploded into a mist of blood.

The young female general, Bei Niang, despite her reluctance to part from her father, hesitated only for a moment before transforming into a streak of lightning, chasing after them.

Free from concerns, the tall man turned around with a hearty laugh, addressing the subordinates armed with various weapons:

"Children!"

"It seems that we all must sacrifice for the country, dying here at Earth Evil Ridge."

"If anyone regrets following me, they may turn and flee now. I will not pursue."

Before he could respond, his eardrums were immediately assaulted by resounding roars, with all soldiers turning red in the face, shouting that they had no regrets.

Before he could reply, the sound of gnashing and chomping suddenly resurfaced.

The terrifying scene immediately played before his eyes.

Sweeping expanses of aliens were either flying or running rapidly, swarming up the Earth Evil Ridge.

All had human heads and insect bodies, covered in carapaces, with scythe-like limbs and blades in their mouths... they seemed to be hybrids of locusts and humans, producing strange beings.

The leader was also a general.

Its appearance was like a malicious locust-formed spirit monster.

Dressed in bloodthirsty armor, it was uncertain whether this armor was originally such a Demon Treasure or was stained by human blood.

Nevertheless, it was clear that there were more than a hundred thousand resentful souls wailing behind it.

At this point, Shi Zhongxiao's mind was flooded with memories from not long ago: the entire city filled with kind-hearted citizens who aided their escape, all devoured cleanly by these 'locust people', and the one who consumed the most was this wicked demon, called the 'Blood Locust Demon General', right in front of him.

This demon was also one of the ten demons under the Liang Country's Grandmaster's command.