SWDnovel Chapter 88 The Azure Rhinoceros Keeps Its Promise, Tribulation is Initiated
Chapter 88 The Azure Rhinoceros Keeps Its Promise, Tribulation is Initiated
"Hey, do you think that viper would be furious if he found out that the spiritual treasure he had was completely different from the Nascent Soul treasure he thought it was?"
Chi Mianxi leaned against the cloud bed, eating spiritual fruit while crossing her legs, her little feet bouncing back and forth.
"First of all, I didn't call you 'Hey'! Secondly, can you please be a little more serious?"
This little female dragon has changed completely ever since she obtained the Glazed Jade Tablet. Now she even speaks louder to Chen Chunan.
There was no longer any trace of the obsequiousness and subservience that had characterized the boss.
Now that Chen Chunan has given her a lecture, she doesn't seem to care. Instead, she says, "If it were me, I would be furious."
Chen Chunan was about to retort when he heard someone announce that they wanted to see him.
"Is it a demon?"
"The aura is definitely that of a demon. She said she came at someone's request."
"Okay, I'll be right there!"
Chen Chunan found it strange. He probably only had a relationship with the dragon in Tianmu Mountain and Chi Mianxi, and the others certainly couldn't be considered friends.
Why would a demon be looking for me?
However, now that I have found this Cold Moon Cave, even if someone harbors malicious intentions, I can deal with them calmly.
Chen Chunan immediately left the cave.
A burly woman, looking impatient, saw Chen Chunan emerge and brazenly asked, "So you're Chen Chunan?"
"That is indeed me. May I ask who this fellow Daoist is?"
"My name is Qing Si, and I have been sent by that stinky monkey Sun Wukong to help you."
"Sun Wukong? The Great Sage Equal to Heaven, Sun Wukong? Where is he?"
Chen Chunan was shocked. It was someone Xinyuan had invited? Then he must be a spy. The viper couldn't possibly know about the relationship between Xinyuan and himself.
That makes sense, though. He used a fake pill to create an ape-like body for himself, so naturally he would be closer to demons.
But this demon is only at the Golden Core stage, what can he possibly do?
"It's that stinky monkey! He said he'd come, but he didn't come with me."
"Then I thank Fellow Daoist Qing Si for his help. However, do you know that my enemy is the demon race?"
Although I know this person was invited by Xin Yuan, it's still best to clarify some things beforehand to avoid further conflict.
Qing Si nodded and said, "I already know that the opponent is the Dragon King of Pingjiang. I cannot serve as the vanguard, but dealing with those lesser demons is still a piece of cake. However, they are a group of people burdened with karma, and killing them will actually benefit my cultivation."
Chen Chunan glanced at the azure rhinoceros in surprise, then ushered it into the Cold Moon Cave.
When Chi Mianxi saw a female demon approaching, she gave Chen Chunan a strange look.
Fearing that this fool might talk nonsense, Chen Chunan spoke first, saying, "This Fellow Daoist Qing Si has come at the invitation of the authorities to lend his assistance, and will be staying here for the time being."
Upon seeing Chi Mianxi, Qing Si immediately recognized it as a Chi dragon, and a Chi dragon at the Nascent Soul stage.
She was startled; her father was only at the Nascent Soul stage.
He quickly bowed and said, "The Green Rhinoceros of Woniu Mountain greets the True Lord!"
Chi Mianxi nodded perfunctorily, "No need for formalities. Anyone who's come to lend a hand is a friend. Please have a seat."
Inside the cave, Han Yuqiu knew that a Golden Core cultivator from the demon race had come to help. She was puzzled, but didn't take it to heart.
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next day
Jian Chen successfully completed the spell, and everyone gathered together again.
Qing Si, as an accomplice, did not participate because his identity was unknown.
Jian Chen, who had successfully cast the spell, was very pale, but he looked very happy.
"The spell is complete! Let us recuperate for a few days, then we will wage war!"
"Fellow Daoist Jian Chen, are you alright? Now that the spell has been cast, there's no need to rush. You should rest and recuperate before making further plans. We'll still need you to break the viper's Azure Wave Water Divine Power."
"Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist Xue. I'm fine; I should recover in a few days. It's better to slay the viper sooner rather than later, lest things get complicated!"
"Indeed! I have heard that the viper also invited many friends, but unfortunately only a dragon has come to help. However, this dragon is quite powerful, roughly equivalent to the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm."
When the Daoist Master spoke of the dragon, his expression became somewhat solemn.
He mainly cultivates the power of the Five Elements, and his understanding of the Water element is quite good.
It wouldn't be difficult to sneak into the underwater palace and extract some information from those lesser demons.
Upon hearing that the Viper had brought in reinforcements, Han Yuqiu frowned slightly, but still firmly stated, "A Nascent Soul Flood Dragon has arrived? That's not good news! But now that our power is secured, the Viper must be slain!"
Jian Chen looked at Chen Chunan and said, "At that time, we will need young friend Chunan to trigger the heavenly lightning tribulation."
"No problem, we will definitely slay the viper this time!"
"..."
After everyone finished discussing, Jian Chen planned to leave Hanyue Cave and return to his Shangyuan Sect.
People also came out to see them off.
After seeing Jian Chen off, Xue Yue and the others, including the Drunken Daoist, also rushed back to their respective sects.
Only Chen Chunan and a few others remained.
Just as the group was preparing to return to their cave.
A voice called out from afar, "Chen Chunan! Do you still remember the old friend from Lingyuan Lake?"
Lingyuan Lake? An old friend?
Chen Chunan's eyes narrowed as he looked at the person who had spoken. He saw a man in blue robes smiling at him.
Han Yuqiu sensed the aura of the man in blue and felt a chill run down her spine—Nascent Soul!
Chen Chunan actually has an old friend who is a Nascent Soul cultivator? Is this friend or foe?
Chi Mianxi was on high alert: "Dragon's aura! Are you the reinforcements that scoundrel snake summoned?"
Jiaolong?
Those familiar eyes made Chen Chunan feel more and more familiar with them.
"Is this someone from Tianmu Mountain?"
"Haha, it's only been a few months, and you don't recognize me anymore?"
It really is a dragon!
Chen Chunan's eyes gleamed with a hint of excitement: "Didn't you go to the East China Sea? What are you doing here?"
Although the dragon could tell that Han Yuqiu and the dragon were wary of it, it still frankly said, "I was invited by the master of this river to come and help."
Han Yuqiu said coldly, "So you're the dragon that the viper summoned? Are you here today to show off?"
Chen Chunan's heart tightened. Although he knew it and had saved it before, he couldn't guarantee that it wouldn't become his enemy in the future.
The dragon laughed and said, "Not so. But I am here as a friend, not an enemy. This is not the place to talk. Won't you invite me in for a seat?"
Chen Chunan glanced at Han Yuqiu and asked for her opinion.
This grotto belongs to her; I am merely a guest and cannot overstep my bounds.
Han Yuqiu smiled faintly and said, "Of course, please!"
This dragon daring to enter the cave is exactly what Han Yuqiu wanted. If things go wrong, she can activate the cave's restrictions and kill the dragon with a flick of her wrist!
The dragon could see through Han Yuqiu's thoughts, but because he carried the dragon pearl, he was not afraid.
The four of them then entered the cave.
Before Chen Chunan and the other could ask any questions, he spoke first: "That viper is incredibly powerful, and it recently seized a Nascent Soul treasure. Your chances of winning are probably not high."
Upon hearing about the treasure left behind by the Nascent Soul cultivator, Chen Chunan and Chi Mianxi couldn't help but exchange a glance, both seeing the smile in each other's eyes.
Han Yuqiu, unaware of this, merely sneered, "No need for you to worry. Even if that viper has taken the ancient immortal's treasure, we've already dealt with it!"
The dragon came here naturally to find out just how confident Chen Chunan and his group were.
Seeing that the three people did not show the expected reaction when he mentioned the Nascent Soul Rebirth Treasure, the dragon knew that the three upper sects of Jiangzhou had probably made sufficient preparations.
His tone shifted: "The viper's karma is heavy, and I wish to replace him! If you are interested, I am willing to switch sides! After it is done, I will seize the Pingjiang waterway! What do you all think?"