Invincible Snake Emperor

Chapter 623: Chapter 598: Two Great Beauties

Of course, Tu Xiao’an knew the War Relics were exceedingly dangerous, but he had to go, even if it meant walking through a mountain of blades and a Sea of Fire.

It wasn’t out of some great sense of civic duty; if the Rank Four Taotie emerged, its first targets would be Cultivators with powerful Cultivation.

The Fox Immortal King had already made this point very clear to Tu Xiao’an.

The Taotie’s avatars ate indiscriminately, but the true Taotie’s tastes weren’t so crude. It specifically chose to devour powerful Cultivated Creatures.

Besides, Tu Xiao’an already knew the Taotie’s true self had targeted him, giving him all the more reason not to let the matter rest.

Tu Xiao’an said calmly, ”There’s no need to deliberate at length. We have to be quick. The longer we delay, the stronger the real Taotie becomes.”

”Tell me, how many experts are in the Wencheng Martial Cultivation Realm?”

Wu Tianyi asked, ”When you say experts, Master, are you referring to the Rank 3 tier?”

Tu Xiao’an had actually meant the Demon King Level. ’Ordinary Rank 3s are like children in my eyes now. How could they possibly be called experts?’ But he nodded anyway, not wanting to seem too arrogant.

”According to incomplete official statistics, Wencheng has over one hundred Rank 3 experts, probably less than one hundred and fifty.”

”That few?” Tu Xiao’an was slightly surprised. ’That’s not even as many Fierce Beasts as I’ve killed.’

’And for such a small number, he’s still giving me an estimate of ”over” and ”under.”’

Wu Tianyi gave a wry smile. ”Master, Rank 3 experts aren’t a dime a dozen. This number is only because the War Relics opened, enriching the world’s Spiritual Qi and allowing many Cultivators who were stuck at the Peak second Rank to succeed in Crossing the Tribulation.”

Before this, even a single Rank Three Creature was exceedingly rare.

”Then how many at the Demon King Level are there in Wencheng?”

This was what Tu Xiao’an was actually interested in.

He knew Wencheng was home to a few ”old monsters” with very high Cultivation.

”Excluding myself, there are four,” Wu Tianyi replied without hesitation. ”Two from the Ancient Academy, one from a hidden family, and one Independent Cultivator who belongs to no sect.”

’Two from the Ancient Academy... that must be the dean and vice dean.’

The vice dean was Level 36. As for the actual dean, they were incredibly elusive. Tu Xiao’an had never even heard anyone speak of them; they were a complete mystery.

’In truth, to have four Level 36 beings was already incredible, especially for a single city like Wencheng.’

’And what about all of Huaxia?’

Tu Xiao’an wanted to find some experts to enter the War Relics with him. He hoped that humans and the Yaoling Mountain Range could form an alliance. After all, killing the Taotie was a matter of utmost importance.

’Since Wencheng, including Wu Tianyi, has five experts at the Demon King Level, the Yaoling Mountain Range should also send five. Then we can all charge in together.’

’Besides, the War Relics are a place of both danger and opportunity, filled with many treasures.’

Tu Xiao’an then said decisively, ”Let’s do this. You contact the other four human experts. I will go to the Yaoling Mountain Range and bring out a few of the Deep Mountain Demon Kings. We’ll form a human-demon alliance.”

Human-demon alliances were nothing new, even back in Ancient Times. As long as a common interest was threatened, the enemy of one’s enemy became a friend.

The Fierce Beasts emerging from the War Relics were merciless; they didn’t care if you were human or Demon.

”An excellent plan. If we can successfully kill the true Taotie and seal the War Relics, it will be a truly monumental achievement,” Wu Tianyi said, a sharp glint in his eyes.

Tu Xiao’an nodded, thinking, ’If I manage to kill the Ancient Taotie, the system’s reward should be quite substantial.’

’Subduing it would be even better.’

Tu Xiao’an and Wu Tianyi then discussed the details concerning the War Relics. He didn’t leave until nightfall, at which point he returned to the Demon Management Bureau.

”Benefactor, dinner is ready.”

Haitang peeked her head out cautiously. When she saw Tu Xiao’an was alone in the courtyard, she boldly stepped out.

Tu Xiao’an was still sitting by the wellhead. He looked at Haitang’s lovely face and smiled. ”You must be quite used to your human form by now, right?”

”It’s all thanks to you, Benefactor, that I can be with Brother Gaoyang like this.”

Tu Xiao’an shook his head gently. ”It’s nothing special. We both know this is just a temporary form, not the real you.”

”I am already very satisfied. My aptitude is limited, so I’m not destined for greatness. After hundreds of years of Cultivation, I couldn’t even earn the right to attempt a breakthrough.”

To achieve Transformation—and into such a perfect body—without having a breakthrough was a heaven-sent gift for a mere Cat Spirit like her.

In fact, if Tu Xiao’an hadn’t been the one to grant her Transformation and know her true origins, anyone seeing Haitang’s current grace and bearing would mistake her for a sheltered young lady from a noble family.

Who could have guessed she was a cat?

Just then, with a thought from Tu Xiao’an, a bead radiating a brilliant golden light appeared in his hand, causing the surrounding air to ripple faintly.

”A gift for you. Take it and eat it,” he said.

Haitang’s delicate body trembled. The golden bead contained a powerful feline aura that filled her with awe and fear. Her eyes widened. ”Is this a Grade Three Lifebound Golden Core?”

What shocked her even more was that it was a Rank Three Golden Core from a Cat Demon.

’In other words, Benefactor killed a Rank Three Cat Demon and gave its Golden Core to me.’

”Eat this Golden Core, and you can immediately achieve your breakthrough and undergo the Tribulation.”

Lifebound Golden Cores could be categorized as being from one’s own kind or from a different species. Although both were consumable, one from the same kind was far more effective, perfectly enhancing one’s own power.

”Benefactor, this gift is too precious! I absolutely cannot accept it!” Tu Xiao’an’s casual air as he held the Rank Three Cat Demon’s Golden Core in front of Haitang left her not only shocked but also completely at a loss.

Tu Xiao’an said, ”Don’t be so formal. I promised you I would help you achieve your breakthrough within a year. After you consume this Golden Core, we’ll find a place and I’ll help you Cross the Tribulation.”