Chapter 445: Take Divine Techniques
"Xu Jia has met Elder Kunlun."
"Wang Dalong has met Elder Kunlun."
"Zhang Ru has met Elder Kunlun. With your addition to this journey, our safety is even more assured, which is indeed a great blessing."
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After Qiu Dashang's introduction, everyone stepped forward to greet Bai Ziyue, their words filled with flattery.
"Please, everyone, there's no need for such courtesy."
Bai Ziyue responded calmly with a serene expression.
*The invincible strength within the Desolate Ancient Realm and the trials of traversing the Hundred Thousand Mountains had forged his mindset as a powerful figure. Thus, faced with the group's compliments, he remained composed and steady, exuding a unique aura that commanded respect.*
"Elder, everyone is ready now. The journey is long, may I invite you to ride on my Magpie Feather Spiritual Carpet?"
"Elder, my Earth Spirit Vehicle is not only fast but also very stable, a perfect means of transportation."
"My Flying Sparrow Sky Shuttle boasts exceptional speed, not far behind the full-speed flight of a late-stage Enlightenment Realm cultivator, with just enough room for one more. If you don't mind, how about joining me?"
Before long, many cultivators eagerly introduced their spiritual artifacts for travel, warmly inviting Bai Ziyue.
*To them, a Divine Realm powerhouse was someone to respect and curry favor with. If this powerhouse also excelled at Alchemy, their enthusiasm and fawning expressions would be nauseating to themselves.*
"No need, I have a Guardian Beast for travel."
Bai Ziyue shook his head slightly and said.
"Guardian Beast?"
Someone questioned in curiosity.
Bai Ziyue did not elaborate further. With a thought, a small golden pagoda immediately materialized.
He then pointed with his hand.
In an instant, the small pagoda rose dramatically, soaring into the sky, transforming into a massive golden pagoda. A dazzling light flashed above the pagoda, followed quickly by a huge white shadow leaping forth.
"Roar!"
It was like a thunderous roar echoed through the void.
Simultaneously, an overwhelming aura radiated rapidly in all directions from the apparition, exerting a pressure that stifled everyone's breath.
Some of the Qi Refinement Stage cultivators even went limp with fear, feeling an indescribable terror.
"Ti… Tiger Demon?"
"Divine Realm Tiger Demon…"
"Divine Realm Guardian Beast…"
Everyone was stunned, looking at Bai Ziyue in disbelief.
*For a Divine Realm powerhouse to possess a Guardian Beast was not surprising, as many of them indeed had their own Guardian Beasts.*
*However, having an Immortal Technique Realm with a Divine Realm-level Guardian Beast truly shocked them.*
*For Divine Realm-level Great Demons were so proud. Not only did their strength match that of same-realm Immortal Cultivators, but their thick skin, large bodies, and innate demonic power even gave them an edge in combat.*
*Especially Tiger Demons…they were natural-born kings.*
*Unless an Exotic Beast bore the bloodline of a Divine Beast, with unique talents, they would naturally be more formidable than ordinary same-realm demon beasts.*
*Going by the nine-star Daoist Palace's Star Order, the weakest of Tiger Demons had the strength of a three-star Divine Realm.*
*Bai Ziyue's ability to tame such a Guardian Beast—what level of true strength must he possess? And what extraordinary methods to subdue a typically proud Tiger Demon?*
*Everyone's sense of reverence deepened.*
"Elder, please have your Guardian Beast retract its Divine Techniques..."
At this moment, Qiu Dingyue spoke with a pale face.
Beside him, Qiu Yuepiao, due to his weaker strength, couldn't even speak.
"Huu Dali."
Bai Ziyue called out in a low voice.
The White Tiger Great Demon looked around proudly, then reluctantly restrained its aura.
Only then did everyone breathe a sigh of relief. Several Qi Refinement cultivators became even more fearful, stepping further back from the White Tiger Great Demon.
Meanwhile, other cultivators no longer dared to propose traveling alongside Bai Ziyue, respectfully bowing to him before summoning their respective spiritual artifacts for travel.
Bai Ziyue effortlessly leapt onto the broad back of the White Tiger Great Demon. Seeing Qiu Yuepiao and Qiu Dingyue still looking pale, he couldn't help but smile and said, "Why don't you both join me on this tiger's back?
The spaciousness of the White Tiger Great Demon can accommodate a few more."
"N… no, thank you."
"Thank you…thank you for your kindness, elder."
The two, upon meeting the copper bell-like eyes of the White Tiger Great Demon, trembled and quickly shook their heads, not daring to approach.
In the end, they chose to sit on the flying shuttle of an elder from the Qiu family, finally feeling at ease.
Bai Ziyue didn't insist further.
"Elder, is it time to set off?"
Not long after, Qiu Dashang asked Bai Ziyue cautiously and said,
"Let's depart!"
Bai Ziyue nodded slightly, and the others immediately perked up. They drove their spiritual artifacts, soaring into the sky, rushing toward Blood Peak City.
With a slap on the tiger's back, the White Tiger Great Demon also leaped instantly, effortlessly following behind the group. As it moved, it even had the spare time to look around, its tiger eyes full of curiosity.
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"Elder, it takes three days to travel from Xinghe Town to Blood Peak City if there are no disturbances.
However, while we are in a region under the jurisdiction of the Qingxu Sect, it's not smooth sailing.
Along the way, there are plenty of Immortal Technique Thieves who rob and kill for treasures.
If we're unlucky, we might even encounter demon cultivators who practice demonic cultivation techniques. Once we come across demon cultivators, the danger level increases significantly because their methods are often cruel and powerful, making it hard to defend against."
Qiu Dashang maneuvered the flying shuttle closer to Bai Ziyue and spoke from a distance.
"Oh? Are there many demon cultivators around here?"
Bai Ziyue felt curious and asked.
"Demon Dao cultivators often have advanced techniques to conceal their presence, making it difficult for us to identify them by their appearance.
So, even if Qingxu Sect frequently sends out law enforcement cultivators to carry out purges, and the Nine-star Daoist Palace issues tasks to send strong individuals to hunt them down, it's still hard to clean them out completely.
Almost every now and then, news of demon Dao cultivators causing ruin appears."
Qiu Dashang explained repeatedly.
"However, this time, with Elder Kunlun accompanying us, we have nothing to worry about in terms of safety.
Whether it's Immortal Technique Thieves or demon cultivators, as soon as they see the elder, they won't even have time to hide, let alone dare to offend."
At this moment, Xu Jia, the patriarch of the Xu Family, also drove his flying spiritual artifact closer and spoke flatteringly.
Of course, he also meant what he said sincerely.
The presence of the White Tiger Great Demon was too conspicuous.
In his opinion, any Immortal Technique Thief who sees such a being would keep their distance.
As for those above the Divine Realm level of Immortal Technique Thieves, there certainly are some, but upon seeing Bai Ziyue, who possessed a Divine Realm Guardian Beast, they would have to consider whether it's worth it to make a move. A wrong decision could lead to a fatal outcome.
"Indeed, this journey is likely to be much smoother, and we can arrive at Blood Peak City in three days.
You may not know, but half a year ago, when I transported a batch of Spirit Rice to Jing River Immortal Pavilion, on my way back, I happened to see a group of demon cultivators directly massacre a caravan. None of the eight Enlightenment Realm Immortal Masters or the twenty Qi Cultivators were spared, and their flesh and Essence Qi were directly plundered by those demon cultivators, dying in a horrendous manner.
It was fortunate I discovered them early and hid in time, or else I would've faced the same perilous fate."
Soon after, Wang Dalong, the patriarch of the Wang Family, also approached with a face full of relief and said.
"The massacre of the Tian Family caravan? I didn't expect you were nearby?"
The patriarch of the Zhang Family also drew near with surprise, interjecting.
"I was lucky to escape calamity. I've dared not take even a single step in that area for the past six months. Just in fear of encountering those demon cultivators again."
Wang Dalong still felt a bit fearful upon reflection.
"That's right, life is only a single thread..."
The group of people discussed, and soon again shifted their attention to Bai Ziyue.
Bai Ziyue was still a bit unfamiliar with this place, so he was naturally pleased to see them chatting. He wasn't cold either, occasionally chiming in, and always steering the conversation towards the information he needed.
An hour, two hours, three hours…
Bai Ziyue's eyes suddenly moved, noticing a group of cultivators hidden dozens of miles away.
*"I didn't expect to encounter bandits just a few hours after setting out?"*
Bai Ziyue was somewhat surprised.
*They had only been on the road for a short time and hadn't even completed a tenth of their journey. At this rate, how many bandits would they encounter along the way?*
"Not good, there's a Divine Realm powerhouse, withdraw quickly."
Suddenly, a startled voice rang out. Immediately following this, the group of cultivators originally ambushing Bai Ziyue and his group's path dispersed and fled in all directions.
"It's the Black Wind Bandits from Jinjiu Mountain, they're smart, otherwise they'd be in for a surprise."
Someone couldn't help but speak excitedly.
Bai Ziyue also felt speechless; he hadn't anticipated the Immortal Technique Thieves to run so quickly.
"These Immortal Technique Thieves are all skilled, alert people, proficient in various types of Qi Observation Skills, all quite cunning. Encountering strong individuals, they immediately scatter and flee; when meeting easy prey, they swiftly transform into fierce, hungry wolves, never holding back.
If in a good mood, they merely loot; if in a bad mood, killing and stealing treasures are quite normal."
Qiu Dashang said angrily.
"That's the way this world is, wild and dangerous. Only in large cities guarded by strong individuals can safety be assured.
When we travel, aren't we always cautiously?"
Wang Dalong spoke as well.