School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master Chapter 1808 - 1894: Winds and Clouds Surging
Previously on School Beauty's Personal Crazy Young Master...
Something peculiar is occurring!
Chen Nan mused internally as the Five Old Monsters of Tongtian had already departed from the loft atop the city wall, ascending into the heavens to investigate the anomaly.
The Black Feathered Chicken let out a loud squawk, poised to join the spectacle in the sky. Yet, Chen Nan’s hand shot out, grasping its leg and pulling it back. "You wretched fowl, why are you meddling? Lingxiao City is situated within a mountain range. If such a phenomenon were to manifest, I daresay the entire Panlong Star Domain would already be in an uproar. Unless this is connected to Demon God Mountain, then that particular region of the Void has indeed gone awry."
"Godfather, is the Execution Hall not in any danger?" The Fire Qilin, ever concerned for its own dwelling, voiced its apprehension.
Chen Nan offered a slight shake of his head. "The Haotian Tower resides on Ancient God Star. It is far more dependable than my personal vigilance. Even if the entirety of the Panlong Star Domain were to be obliterated, its formidable might would ensure its unscathed escape."
This assurance allowed everyone else to finally feel a measure of relief.
Ji Yueshen also gave a subtle nod. "Esteemed sisters, there is no need for concern. Such a phenomenon likely indicates the emergence of a great treasure from the earth. Who can say? Perhaps a new opportunity on the scale of the Ancient God Temple has been born within the Panlong Star Domain."
Faced with such a formidable assembly, even powerhouses at the Heavenly Lord level would experience considerable unease. Nevertheless, Ji Yueshen remained remarkably composed. Chen Nan found this quite perplexing; what exactly was this girl's true background?
What piqued his curiosity even further, however, was the precise nature of the events unfolding beyond the boundaries of the Panlong Star Domain. His thoughts stirred, and he retrieved the Hidden Heaven Mirror, an artifact he had acquired from the Sky Dragon King within the Magic Realm, from his Storage Ring. He channeled a thread of his Divine Thought into the Hidden Heaven Mirror, and promptly, a scene materialized upon its reflective surface.
Within the Star Domain adjacent to Demon God Mountain, lightning erupted and thunder reverberated. Streaks of lightning, akin to colossal dragons, seemed poised to rend the very fabric of the Void. Within the expanse consumed by these electrical discharges, a tear in the Void could be vaguely discerned, widening progressively as if heralding the emergence of something from within.
Chen Nan’s expression underwent a dramatic shift. He recalled the words spoken by the Demon Clan Supreme that fateful day. The Demon Clan Supreme had achieved astonishingly rapid cultivation by relying on that Treasure Bone. Though he himself could not harness the supreme power contained within the Treasure Bone, its fusion into his very being had intrinsically linked the integrity of the Four Extremes World's planetary barrier to his own life and death.
Could the Seven Suns Old Demon's speculation have been accurate after all?
A knot of anxiety tightened in Chen Nan’s chest. If a powerhouse from an Outer Domain were to successfully force their way through, the entire Panlong Star Domain would plunge into utter chaos.
Nevertheless, his gaze drifted towards the distant Lingxiao Pavilion within the city. Not a single one of the fourteen powerhouses had emerged, suggesting that the situation was perhaps not as dire as he had initially feared. Furthermore, ever since he had established the Divine Soul Imprint with the Haotian Tower, he could perceive even the most minute fluctuations within its internal world with mere intention.
The Treasure Bone lay quiescently within the Haotian Tower. In theory, the Haotian Tower was currently engaged in its comprehension, seemingly without taking any preemptive actions. Judging from this, there must be another factor at play. If the issue truly stemmed from the Treasure Bone, it was inconceivable that the Haotian Tower would have remained oblivious.
While his mind was thus occupied, the Five Old Monsters of Tongtian had already made their return to Lingxiao Restaurant. Beads of perspiration adorned their faces, a clear testament to the significant expenditure of Divine Power they had just undertaken.
"What is the situation?"
The Five Old Monsters of Tongtian shook their heads. "We have investigated. The anomalies observed within the city were triggered by changes occurring outside the Star Domain. Currently, Lord Cang Yue and the others are all within Lingxiao Pavilion. Our subsequent actions will be entirely contingent upon their decision."
The hierarchy within the Demon Clan was rigorously structured. Even within the Demon God Realm, it remained a dominion where the powerful held sway, and strength was paramount.
As the sovereign of Demon God Mountain, Cang Yue's decree was absolute; no one dared to defy this fundamental tenet of Demon God Mountain.
Chen Nan, however, felt a surge of secret satisfaction. His act of slaying the Demon Clan Supreme in the past had been a consequence of adhering to his own unrestrained Dao. Towards those who betrayed the Four Extremes World, such as the Demon Clan, he harbored absolutely no leniency.
Consequently, he would not entertain any form of compromise. Moreover, if the heavens were to fall, there would always be those of greater stature to bear the burden.
Although the safety of the entire Four Extremes World weighed on his mind, recalling past events in the Magic Realm brought forth some lingering suspicions. The invasion of the little Heavenly Demon by the Ancient Demon Soul within the Demon Abyss might have been orchestrated by the Ghost Venerable, hinting at a deeper scheme.
During the battle in the Void, the reappearance of his Heart Demon with peculiar behavior further fueled Chen Nan's unease about the Ghost Venerable's plan for him and the little Heavenly Demon to jointly seal the God and Demon Tower. Now, the Ghost Venerable seemed content to observe from afar. Chen Nan reasoned that if a severe crisis truly loomed over the Four Extremes World, the Ghost Venerable would inevitably cross realms, providing an opportunity for a direct confrontation and answers regarding the little Heavenly Demon.
This line of thought brought a smile to his face.
Unbeknownst to him, the Black Feathered Chicken had appeared by his side. "What good news has got you grinning like that, brat? You truly believe what that little brat said?"
The "little brat" mentioned was clearly Ji Yueshen, the manager of the Treasure Pavilion, and it was evident the Black Feathered Chicken held no fondness for her.
Ji Yueshen shot a fierce glare at the Black Feathered Chicken, her eyes flashing with annoyance—she clearly found the fowl exceedingly irritating.
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The dishes served at Lingxiao Restaurant, though simple, were exceptionally flavorful. Despite Chen Nan's current Cultivation Realm rendering food unnecessary, the exquisite taste of such rare delicacies still lifted his spirits.
"Damn it, I finally understand why that Black Feathered Chicken scoundrel always seems to relish chaos," Chen Nan mused, observing the bird's behavior. He realized a similar, albeit lesser, madness was stirring within himself.
Should Outer Domain powerhouses indeed invade the Panlong Star Domain, the Ghost Venerable would surely intervene; his past efforts in the Human World to establish the Demon Suppression Array would otherwise be rendered pointless.
While the Five Old Monsters of Tongtian were heartily consuming their meal, Chen Nan remained preoccupied. The Black Feathered Chicken, perched on the table, pecked away with gusto, its uncivilized dining habits earning disdainful glances from the watching Demon Gods and cultivators.
However, the presence of the Five Old Monsters deterred any potential troublemakers, emboldening the Black Feathered Chicken. "Cluck, cluck, cluck... Grandpa Chicken loves it most when people despise me but can't do anything about it."
As they dined, a figure approached rapidly from a distance.
It was a formidable powerhouse, an Eighth Layer Heaven expert of the Demon God Realm. Chen Nan recognized him with surprise—it was the Little Young Master of Demon God Mountain, the sole son of Cang Yue, the current master of Demon God Mountain.
The Little Young Master's face lit up with joy upon seeing Chen Nan. "Big Brother, I never expected you to be here! Come, I'll take you somewhere wonderful."
He seized Chen Nan's arm, intending to lead him towards Lingxiao Pavilion. Intrigued, Chen Nan sent out his Divine Thought to briefly inform the four girls, the Black Feathered Chicken, and the Fire Qilin before accompanying his eager host.
The Little Young Master produced a Token. Within Lingxiao Pavilion, a radiant circle of light enveloped them—one Human, one Demon God. The scenery swiftly transformed, and Chen Nan found himself in a Void Hall.
Within this grand hall, a subtle yet familiar Immortal Spirit Qi permeated the air, emanating ceaselessly from a specific opening. Beside this aperture, a flowerpot fashioned from Earth Attribute Divine Stone was situated.
Ordinarily, Earth Attribute Divine Stone would ensure perpetual bloom for any plant. Yet, within the pot before him, a dark green, narrow-leafed plant stood devoid of blossoms, its potential unfulfilled—a truly peculiar sight.