The Immortal Master’s Gift
"I won't let you down father."
"Good, now go train with the troops. I have something to do discuss with your uncle."
"Uncle?"
"Ahh! It's been a while!" A familiar voice was heard.
"Uncle Ryo!?"
"How's my nephew!? Haha!"
"How?"
"Your uncle Ryo is not related to us however; he is one of my Loyal followers."
"No wonder you kept on following me around."
"Haha! I'm just glad that my nephew is the Demon Prince now!"
"I have to go father."
"Alright."
After the Demon Prince Xiexie left them, they started their discussion.
"My Lord, what can I do for you?"
"I need you to focus on the Princess, I have a feeling that our plan might go in vain because of her."
"Don't worry My Lord, I will send one of my servants to look after her. She will report everything that the princess is doing."
"Is your servant a reliable one?"
"Yes, My Lord. Even if she's just a servant. She used to be an assassin before."
The General made eye contact with a servant in his entourage and signaled for her to step forward.
"You, tell me your name."
"My Lord, I'm Iris and I'm at your command."
"Why did you come here?"
"To be honest my Lord, the White Lotus sent me here. Our Sect Master would like to have a discussion with you tomorrow night at Míng hé river."
"Hmm, why should I trust you?"
"The Sect Master said, 'the World Crumbles with blood and fire that cannot be undone.'"
"Haha! Alright! I will meet your Sect Master tomorrow."
"Thank you, my Lord."
After Jiao-Long left, General Ryo asked Iris in anger, "You! Why did you not tell me you're from White Lotus!?"
"My apologies master but, you did not ask about my past. You just told me to clean the room."
"Hmm! Don't say excuses!"
General Ryo left with embarrassment. "Mortals are really confusing." Iris whispered to herself.
At the Míng hé river, the Sect Master of the White Lotus Sect waited for Jiao-Long. "Master, I think Jiao-Long is taking us lightly! He told us that he will come but, he's still not here yet."
"Have Patience, he will come."
Later on, Jiao-Long came together with Iris. "Greetings White Lotus Sect Master." Iris greeted.
"Stand."
"Thank you, Master."
"Greetings Jiao-Long, it's been a long time."
"Hmm, stop this nonsense. What are you doing here?"
"Leave us."
"Yes, Master."
"I know you think that I was against you during that tournament. But honestly, I really wished you were part of our sect. Sadly, you were from Penglai."
"Cut your nonsense, now tell me, why are you here?"
"Heh, White Lotus will be your support in everything that the Demon realm is planning to do. We will be under your command."
"Hmm, The Sect Master of White Lotus wants to ally with Demon realm? Don't make fun of me. I know you only want something in return. So, spit it out!"
"The Pill of Despair."
"What!?"
"White Lotus will be at your disposal but, in return, you will give me the Pill of Despair."
"Do you even know what kind of Pill is that?"
"I'm fully aware. That Pill is important to me. I know what it will cost me! As long as I take that Pill, White Lotus shall be forever undefeated. With me having that power, White Lotus and Demon Realm shall be invincible!"
"Heh! Let me think about it."
"Remember, even if you have awakened the Demon Prince, if the White Lotus stood at the Penglai's side, your realm shall turn into dust and nothing will remain of your souls."
Jiao-Long and Iris left and went back to the Hall and kept on thinking about the White Lotus's Sect Master said.
"Iris, go serve and take a good care of the Princess. Whatever happens, you will report to me everything that the Princess does. Is that understood?"
"Yes, my Lord."
Iris went to the Princess's chamber and checked on her. While wiping the Princess's face, she was amazed by her graceful beauty, "It's surprising to see a beautiful being like her even in the Immortal Realm. What a shame, you're living together with the ugly demons. Sigh."
Then, suddenly Iris saw the Princess is awake and she was shocked and fell off the bed, "Ouch!"
"P…P…Princess, how are you feeling?"
"I…I don't know." She replied, still in confusion.
"Here Princess. Have some tea."
"Argh! My head hurts. Arghhh!!!"
"Princess!? Princess! Help!"
Demon Prince went fast to her and asked her, "What happened!?"
"My Lord, after the Princess woke up. She suddenly said her head is aching."
"Leave."
"Yes, My lord."
Iris left and went to Jiao-Long to report that the Princess is already awake.
"Xiexie, my head…arghh what is happening! I…I can't stand it."
Xiexie cast a healing spell on the Princess and then he said, "How's this my Love? Is everything okay now?"
"Hmm, thank you."
"Here, drink some tea and later, I will show you around. You also need fresh air."
"Thank you. How long since I've been sleeping?"
"Not long enough. I'm just glad that you're awake."
At Penglai, Master Lü, Longwei and Taiyang tried to summon the Grand Master. They started chanting and a mist appeared. Thunder blasted in the middle of the mist and the Grand Master suddenly appeared amid the mist.
"What could be the severe situation that even I have to be summoned?"
"Our apologies Grand Master, we just have some questions."
"Ohh? I'm listening."
"Is there any way to defeat Jiao-Long and the Demon Prince Xiexie without hurting the Princess?"
"The darkness flows, blood rains. Victory shall be claimed, as a pure soul must remain. However, if the fire burns, the connection shall be in vain. One must cut those connection or blood will continue to flow."
"Wait, I don't understand Grand Master." said Taiyang confused.
"Come."
Taiyang stepped in front of her and the Grand Master blessed him. "Here, I will bless you for you to be safe."
"But, the safety of the Princess is my priority. I don't care if I die as long as the Princess is alive. Please!"
"My child, the Prophecy is already written. But, as long as you understand my teaching, everything will be alright."
Then, the Grand Master vanished. "Wait! I don't even understand what you told me!"
Longwei told Taiyang, "Son, as long as you keep her words in mind, you will understand it sooner or later. For the meantime, you must train yourself."
"Hmm…"