Chapter 275: Demon King Xixue

Yunri Mountain.

This wasn't just a solitary peak but a range of mountains stretching nearly a hundred miles, one of the largest mountain ranges in the Lost Lands.

At the foot of the mountains on one side lay a small town called Yunri Town.

The town was not large, but it was bustling with activity.

The reason for its prosperity was that Yunri Mountain often had monsters appearing, and many warriors came here to test their luck, trying to catch a monster.

Under the starry night sky, a carriage sped quickly towards the town.

"Master, we have arrived at Yunri Mountain," Chen Ying said from inside the carriage.

Su Nan lifted the curtain and looked at the mountains in the distance, which were already clearly visible. He nodded and said, "We've been on the road for quite some time. You must be tired. Find a place to rest."

"Of course, Master," Chen Ying nodded.

At this moment, there were only Su Nan and Chen Ying in the carriage, as Chen De had voluntarily stayed with the Ma Family to take over everything there.

In Chen De's view, many things in the Ma Family belonged to the Chen Family, and now those things belonged to Su Nan. These were the things Su Nan needed to establish a foundation in this world.

Thinking back to what had happened earlier, Chen Ying couldn't help but ask, "Master, did you really drive away that elder from the Li Family?"

An hour ago, their Master had left with the elder from the Li Family, but he returned in just over ten minutes, and the Li Family elder was nowhere to be seen. Even after Ma Laoda was killed, there was no sign of the Li Family elder.

Many people speculated that Su Nan had made some kind of deal with the Li Family elder, causing him to leave.

Others guessed that Su Nan had defeated the Li Family elder, forcing him to leave.

In Chen Ying's view, the latter was more likely.

Su Nan replied calmly, "I didn't drive him away."

"Didn't you? Did you really make a deal with the Li Family elder?" Chen Ying asked in astonishment.

To make a Li Family elder step back and give up on the Ma Family, Su Nan must have paid a huge price. Chen Ying was moved by Su Nan's actions, but what Su Nan said next left her dumbfounded.

"I killed him."

"Killed him?" Chen Ying was first stunned, then horrified.

"The Li Family has more than one Mystic-level elder. I heard they even have a mid-Mystic-level expert. What if..." Chen Ying was shocked by Su Nan's strength and worried.

Su Nan calmly said, "Don't worry, I have a way to deal with it."

Although he didn't want to reveal his full strength, it was necessary to show it at the right time. In the current world, the only person who could make him cautious was the Grandmaster of the Great Xuan Country.

While the Five Great Houses also had Royal-level experts, they didn't pose a significant threat to him.

As for the so-called Ten Great Clans, Su Nan didn't pay them much attention.

The Ten Great Clans were related to the Three Sects and Six Schools of the outside world, but in terms of strength, they were not on the same level.

If the Li Family continued to seek revenge, he wouldn't mind dealing with them as well.

His gaze shifted to the mission.

With the death of Ma Laoda, the mission for revenge on the Chen Family was completed. Furthermore, he had discovered a Spirit-level early-stage monster among the beasts kept by the Ma Family. After killing it, the mission to hunt Spirit-level monsters was also completed.

He had received 30 Spirit Points, and his total Spirit Points had reached 166.

Destroying the Ma Family was not a big deal for Su Nan. However, the events that had occurred had caused a great commotion throughout the Lost Lands.

"The Ma Family has been annihilated!"

"In just a few days, first the Chen Family was destroyed, and now the Ma Family. Is this world about to change?"

"Chen Daohai has broken through to the Mystic level. Even if the Chen Family can't enter the ranks of the Ten Great Clans, they will definitely be at the forefront among the Thirty-Two Noble Families!"

Su Nan, as Chen Daohai, had forcefully wiped out the Ma Family, giving many people hope for the future of the Chen Family.

Even though the Chen Family had been wiped out for now, as long as Chen Daohai was still alive, they could easily make a comeback and even surpass their previous position.

However, soon another piece of news shocked everyone and changed their perception of the Chen Family.

"The Li Family's elder is missing!"

"The Li Family has reported that the elder who went to the Ma Family has not returned, and they have lost contact with him!"

"The Li Family has sent people to search, but there has been no progress so far."

The disappearance of the Li Family's elder once again stirred discussions among the people.

Many were watching the progress of the situation, but several hours passed with no news. This finally made many people begin to suspect whether Chen Daohai had killed the Li Family elder.

The Li Family.

As one of the Ten Great Clans in the Lost Lands, they were undeniably powerful.

Unlike other noble families, the reason they were called Clans and not Houses was that their members were not all from the same bloodline. They were divided into several branches with different surnames, as their ancestors had come from the same power but had no blood ties.

The reason the Li Family used the surname Li was not because the Family Head had the surname Li, nor because the Li branch was the most powerful. It was simply because the elder who founded the Li Family had the surname Li.

In a hall of the Li Family, several elders sat opposite each other, their faces dark.

"There are no obvious signs of a fight at the scene, but we found traces of burning, as if it was left by a powerful fire."

"Burning marks? Chen Daohai is a physique-type warrior, he can't use elemental power. Could Chen Daohai have had help?"

"Even if Chen Daohai has just broken through to the Mystic level, he is not an opponent for Old Huang. If Chen Daohai possesses some powerful means, there is a possibility that he could have killed him."

They quickly analyzed the situation.

If someone else were present, they would be shocked to discover that among the people in the room, there were three early Mystic-level experts and two mid-Mystic-level experts!

And this wasn't even all the power the Li Family had!

"Continue the search! We need to see the evidence!"

"And as for Chen Daohai, even if he has broken through to the Mystic level, if he really killed Old Huang, we can't let him off. We must capture him."

"Leave Chen Daohai to me."

Yunri Town.

Su Nan didn't rush to find the disappeared Monster Realm but chose to log out of the game.

In reality, it was already early morning, and a new day had begun.

After having a light breakfast, he was about to take a break when he seemed to receive a message. He immediately transformed into a bird and flew towards Song Mountain.

The Demon King he had been watching was about to awaken

!

On Song Mountain, in a secluded cave, the female Demon King lay quietly on a large rock.

Her wounds had already healed, and her aura had stabilized.

Her eyelids twitched as if struggling to open, but the injuries to her soul made it difficult for her to control her body.

After a while, the woman seemed to awaken from a nightmare, and her eyes suddenly opened.

"I'm not dead?"

She sat up, looking at her own body, a pleasant surprise in her eyes.

The scene of her body being pierced by three spears flashed through her mind as if it had just happened, making her heart race.

She couldn't understand how there could be such an existence in a world where the strongest were only Mystic-level warriors.

Before she could think much more, she began to assess her surroundings. Suddenly, a voice sounded behind her:

"You should be grateful that you didn't kill innocent people."

"Who are you?"

The woman was startled and turned abruptly to look behind her.

She saw a figure that was extremely unfamiliar but unforgettable, a figure that she had only seen once, but that one encounter had left her unconscious until now.

"It's you!"

"Who are you exactly?"

The woman's face darkened as she looked at Su Nan, preparing herself to strike.

Su Nan said, "Who I am doesn't matter. What's important is that from now on, I am your master."

Hearing this, the woman frowned. If it had been before, she would have mercilessly killed the person in front of her upon hearing those words. But now, she dared not act rashly.

"What do you want?"

The woman's mind raced, and in an instant, she understood that Su Nan hadn't killed her for a reason. There must be something he wanted from her.

Considering Su Nan's words from earlier, she came to a troubling realization, and her heart sank.

Su Nan didn't waste time explaining, "Right now, you have two choices: either let me kill you, or cooperate with me and let me brand this mark inside your body."

"Bloodline Branding!"

"How is that possible? How can you condense a Bloodline Brand?" The woman recognized the blood-red mark on Su Nan's hand, her face a mix of discomfort and suspicion.

Bloodline Branding was a technique that only the Demonic Race could use. While the Human Race had similar methods based on Bloodline Branding, there was a significant difference between them.

She was sure that the Bloodline Brand that Su Nan had condensed was a genuine one, the kind that only the Demonic Race could use, not one of those "imitations" created by the Human Race.

The problem was, how could a member of the Human Race condense a Bloodline Brand like this?

Could it be that the person in front of her, who looked like a human, was actually a member of the Demonic Race?

Su Nan didn't bother explaining further. "You have two options now: either cooperate with me and let me brand you, or I'll kill you."

The woman's face turned ashen, and she said coldly, "You're dreaming if you think you can control me forever. Even in death, I won't submit to you!"

Su Nan frowned. He had expected the woman's resistance, and if he threatened her with death like he had with Eagle High and Old Yang, it would likely be difficult to succeed.

After a moment of silence, Su Nan said in a deep voice, "You should consider this carefully. This world is full of opportunities for Bloodline Reversion. Once your bloodline reaches the level of the ancient Demons, with your talent, even breaking through to the Royal level is not impossible. You've come to this world with great difficulty, and if you die like this, it would be a shame."

Unable to resist the allure of these words, the woman's expression changed subtly. She realized that, in this world, she could clearly sense her bloodline constantly changing and strengthening. If she continued like this, her bloodline would truly undergo a transformation. At that time, even if she returned to the Eastern Chen Province, her strength would rapidly increase.

Even achieving the Royal level, which seemed so distant, might not be impossible.

The Royal level was an incredibly remote realm, and now she could see a glimmer of hope. However, she was faced with the possibility of being controlled by someone else at any moment.

In her heart, she felt a mixture of unwillingness and regret. If she had the choice again, she would never have been lured into this world.

Noticing the change in the woman's expression, Su Nan smiled faintly.

He continued, "Rest assured, as long as you cooperate, I won't harm you in any way. Besides, with my strength, even without a Bloodline Brand, you wouldn't be able to resist me."

Hearing this, the woman didn't directly refuse this time. Instead, she fell silent.

Seeing her response, Su Nan knew that the time was right. He changed his tone and said in a low voice, "Since you are unwilling to let me brand you, then I have no choice but to send you on your way."

"Hold on!" Seeing that Su Nan was really about to take action, the woman finally gave in.

Now, under Su Nan's control, she believed that when she broke through to the Royal level in the future, she would find a way to break the Bloodline Brand.

She gritted her teeth and reluctantly said, "I'm willing to cooperate."

With just a few words, she felt like a deflated balloon.

The next steps were straightforward.

Bloodline Branding required cooperation from both parties, and with the woman's cooperation, Su Nan easily branded the Bloodline Brand into her body.

Afterward, Su Nan asked some questions.

He learned that the woman's name was Xixue, and she was the Demon King of the Red Feather Bird clan from the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge, her true form being a creature called the Red Feather Bird.

"Are you from the Ten Thousand Demons Ridge?"

Su Nan's mind stirred, thinking about the upcoming Heavenly Demon Convention in half a month. According to the plan, he would also attend the convention.

"Let's go. I'll take you to do what you need to do next."

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Shaolin Temple.

Since the game had appeared in reality two days ago, it had become a holy place for many Buddhist believers. Countless people flocked here to offer incense and worship.

The result of this was that in just one day, the spiritual power in Su Nan's soul had already returned to its previous level, much faster than he had expected.

The change in the Divine Wish Spirit was even more pleasing.

In just one day, the Divine Wish Spirit, which was originally the size of a one-year-old infant, had grown into a chubby toddler, reaching the size of a two-year-old child.

There were no records in the method of condensing the Divine Wish Spirit that Su Nan had obtained about how much the Divine Wish Spirit needed to grow to be considered successful. However, he had a feeling that his Divine Wish Spirit was not far from success at this rate.

With this speed, it probably wouldn't take more than a few days to achieve success.

In comparison to his Divine Wish Spirit, the Divine Wish Spirit of the God of Joy had also grown twice in size, reaching the size of a four-year-old child.

"Here..."

Xixue followed Su Nan, appearing as a human, and walked into the temple.

As soon as she approached, her expression changed involuntarily.

Ordinary people couldn't perceive the abnormalities here, but as a Royal-level being, her senses were extremely keen, and she instantly noticed the difference in this place.

(End of this chapter)