Serpent Ancestor

”Boss Hei, which way are we going?” the wolf king asked.

”To Yanluo River!” Hei Huang replied.

”Yes!” The wolf king obediently carried Hei Huang, sprinting towards Yanluo River.

Xu Hei had serious doubts whether this wolf king had also been subdued by Hei Huang, as he looked at Hei Huang with a mix of awe and respect.

Xu Hei was also being carried by a giant cactus, soaring into the sky. This cactus was enormous, like an oval-shaped airship, carrying the black and white snakes.

It seemed that the demonic beasts like Man Jin, Lei Meng, and the giant serpent had learned of Xu Hei’s departure and were following along to see them off.

The old monkey king, who had been chasing Yin Mingzi, also returned and joined the group.

Throughout the journey, Xu Hei remained silent.

His mind kept replaying the scene he had just witnessed—a rapidly expanding point of light that destroyed half of Wuyou City. Who could have launched such an attack?

It wasn’t the Human Emperor. Although he was the ruler of Qin Kingdom, he didn’t possess such power.Nor could it have been the Elemental Infant ancestor, as an attack from someone at the Elemental Infant stage wouldn’t be this terrifying.

”The opponents of Wuyou City are even more formidable than I imagined!” Xu Hei sighed inwardly.

His own power was still too insignificant, not worth mentioning compared to the true might of heaven and earth.

At least he could see the Human Emperor’s eye.

But the master of that attack—he didn’t even have the qualification to discover them. The gap was so vast that he wasn’t even worthy of a glance.

Xu Hei didn’t bother asking Hei Huang about it. Such questions were meaningless and would only add to his worries.

”Xu Bai, why do you use a cactus as a weapon?”

Xu Hei looked towards the front of the cactus, where Xu Bai was coiled.

”Aren’t humans supposed to fly on swords? I don’t have a sword, so I have to use something pointy,” Xu Bai replied.

”So, can you stop poking me with that pointy thing?” Xu Hei said.

”Ah? Sorry!”

Xu Bai exclaimed, and the cactus’s spines immediately retracted.

At this moment, Xu Hei seemed to recall something and asked the old monkey king about the Demon Lord.

The Demon Lord was supposed to intercept the Heavenly Puppet Sect, so why didn’t he appear later? He was a being with earth-shattering cultivation!

The old monkey king didn’t know much about the Demon Lord, only sharing some rumors he had heard.

”In ancient times, the Demon Lord made an agreement with the City Lord of Wuyou to intercept the people of the Divine Puppet Sect.”

”However, the Demon Lord has lived too long, surpassing the limits of the world’s rules, and must make some sacrifices, such as... giving up parts of his memory.”

”The Divine Puppet Sect exploited this rule, greatly limiting the Demon Lord. His situation is likely very dire.”

The old monkey king’s expression was extremely grave.

The Demon Lord was considered the guardian deity of the Wu Mountain Range and the entire demonic beast territory. If something happened to him, the demonic beasts would have a hard time.

Without the Demon Lord, humans could expand recklessly, invading the demonic beast lands.

Deforestation, mountain burning, city building—the natural environment would be utterly destroyed. Humans would expand infinitely, while demonic beasts could only retreat infinitely.

”What should we do?” Xu Hei couldn’t help but ask.

The old monkey king just sighed, ”I don’t know the specifics. These matters can only be addressed by the demon emperors at the Demon Infant stage.”

Hei Huang sneered, ”Little Xu, don’t think too much. You’ve just formed your core; this isn’t something you can concern yourself with.”

Xu Hei nodded.

Before long, the inner demon returned, silently slipping back into the mirror, leaving the demonic beasts exchanging puzzled glances.

...

With the demonic beasts’ rapid flight, they reached the vicinity of Yanluo River by nightfall.

Ahead, beneath the cliffs, a mighty river surged, flowing from the distant horizon, its waves crashing and rolling towards the sea.

This was the largest river in the south, stretching from the west at Kunlun to the east at the East Sea, the river of life.

A fierce gale swept across the river’s surface, unbearable for Foundation Establishment cultivators, only those at the Core Formation stage could withstand it.

The speed of the river was also unprecedented; without using spiritual power, a boat placed on it could reach the sea at the fastest speed.

Provided the boat didn’t break.

This was Hei Huang’s plan: staying in Chu territory posed risks not only from the Snake Catchers Sect but also from the Heavenly Puppet Sect, which would relentlessly pursue Xu Hei.

Before Xu Hei could protect himself, it was better to seek refuge overseas.

Once beyond a certain range, the Blood Source Tracking Technique would fail. The vast, boundless sea was the right place for Xu Hei.

”Brother Xu, I’ll see you off here. Take care,” Man Jin said solemnly.

Xu Hei pondered briefly and took out a millennium-old spiritual tree laden with fruits, offering it to him.

”How can I accept this?” Man Jin quickly declined.

”Brother Man Jin, don’t be so polite! Consider these fruits a gift for your children,” Xu Hei said earnestly.

Man Jin couldn’t refuse and accepted it.

Xu Bai also took out some pills, distributing them among the demonic beasts present. Although their expressions were somewhat strange, especially Er Gou, who almost bolted, they still accepted them reluctantly.

”Brother Xu, if you need someone taken care of, just say the word, and I’ll be the first to do it,” the hot-tempered Lei Meng said.

”Definitely!” Xu Hei nodded with a smile.

”Boss Xu, don’t forget about me when you make it big!” Er Gou said.

Xu Hei took out a humanoid puppet and patted Er Gou’s head.

”Hiss, you have the aura of an ancestor. Our snake clan welcomes you anytime,” the old serpent said.

Xu Hei replied, ”Next time I return, I’ll help you flatten the Snake Catchers Sect.”

Hei Huang walked to the riverbank, took out a watercraft, and placed it on the river. The boat raised a protective shield, blocking the fierce gale.

Xu Hei, Xu Bai, and Hei Huang boarded one after another.

Under the watchful eyes of the demonic beasts, the watercraft shot forward like an arrow, heading towards the distant, boundless sea.

On the shore, the demonic beasts stood watching. Er Gou raised his head and let out a long howl, and the other demonic beasts joined in, singing the song of the demonic beasts.

Amidst the song, Xu Hei sailed towards the sea, towards the vast, expansive world.

”Farewell, everyone, until we meet again!”

Xu Hei shouted, as the solitary boat drifted further away, leaving only the sound of the river wind in his ears. Unknowingly, the light boat had passed through countless mountains.

”Finally, I can rest.”

Xu Hei lay drowsily on the watercraft, closing his eyes.

...

Deep within the Wu Mountain Range, by an unfathomable pool.

A vulture descended, landing on a crooked tree. It was Vulture Ku Ming, associated with the Chu Tian Alliance.

”Lord Demon, they’ve all left,” Vulture Ku Ming said.

A ripple appeared on the tranquil pool, followed by a voice cursing.

”Damn it, those bastards finally left!”

On the pool’s surface, the reflection of a bald youth appeared, cursing with a gloomy expression, seemingly harboring deep resentment.

”Demon Lord, please mind your image,” Ku Ming said.

”There’s no one else here, why should I care? I’ve held back for ten thousand years; do I have to pretend to be profound like some ancestors?” the Demon Lord cursed.

”Uh...” Ku Ming was speechless. ”As long as you’re happy.”

”By the way! Tell me something interesting, like that Chu Tian Alliance. It’s rare to have someone to talk to, so don’t just stand idle.”

The Demon Lord crawled out of the pool, revealing his bald youth form, hands on hips, staring at the vulture with keen interest.

Ku Ming said, ”This time, I won’t talk about the Chu Tian Alliance. This time, I’ll tell you about a bald snake.”

”Bald snake? Great! I like that!” The bald youth’s eyes lit up.

...

Near Yanluo River, in the Wu Mountain Range.

Han Te carried a bloodied white-haired youth on his back, sneaking through the bushes with cautious steps, not emitting a trace of aura.

In a few flashes, he reached the riverbank.

”Damn it! If the Bai Family wants to send someone, why don’t they do it themselves? Why make me run errands, almost getting caught,” Han Te grumbled with resentment.

He didn’t want to offend the Heavenly Puppet Sect again; it was like looking for death with a lantern in a latrine!

If not for the Bai Family’s generous offer, he wouldn’t have done it.

This Bai Qiushui was a fool, causing trouble with Bai Luo for no reason, almost getting himself killed. Now, he had offended the Heavenly Puppet Sect, and there was no place for him in Qin Kingdom.

Of course, the Heavenly Puppet Sect didn’t explicitly say they were after him, but the Bai Family wasn’t foolish enough to bring him back for treatment openly, so they had to send him away secretly.

”I heard your name is Bai Qiushui, and today happens to be autumn. Sending you into the water, you shouldn’t drown, right? Good luck.”

Han Te reached the riverbank, ready to throw him in.

He hesitated, then took out an iron boat, placed it on the river, and tossed the half-dead Bai Qiushui into it.

Han Te originally intended to leave, but after feeling the storage bag given by the Bai Family, he couldn’t bear it and jumped onto the iron boat.

”Fine, I’ll do a good deed to the end. This time, I’ll take a loss and find you a family. Consider it an extra service, put it on the tab.”

Han Te steered the iron boat, speeding down the river, though his expression was one of great reluctance.

...

Tianji Shangren arrived at the outskirts of Wu Mountain.

As he was about to leave, he glanced back at Wu Mountain, sighed, and headed towards the distant human city.

Beside him was a middle-aged man. This man was unremarkable in appearance, with an equally unremarkable aura, a False Core cultivator, and his talent had stopped progressing long ago.

Liu Buqun, this was Tianji Shangren’s ”good brother.”

”Old Daoist, did you find the child of destiny you mentioned?” Liu Buqun asked.

”Don’t mention it, it was all for nothing. This is fate, the will of heaven, beyond human control!” Tianji Shangren sighed.

Liu Buqun’s eyes flickered, and he smiled slightly, probing, ”You weren’t thinking of finding an inheriting disciple, were you? Since you didn’t find a suitable one, how about me?”

Tianji Shangren glanced at him and said irritably, ”Get lost!”

...

Yanluo River, with fierce gales and turbulent waters.

The watercraft carrying Xu Hei transformed into streaks of afterimages, heading towards a new world, towards the sea, a new journey.

The eagle soars in the sky, the dragon returns to the sea.

Xu Hei was about to enter the sea, embarking on a new chapter.

—End of Volume Two, Dragon Bone Chapter!