Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 353 - 253: Non-Human Cat Girl, True Word Secret Decree_3

Even as a disciple of a Great Sect, one wouldn't dare to provoke him lightly.

But now, the tables had turned, and he was being oppressed by the fame and combat prowess of his own master.

Moreover, this time, his actions had implicated his master as well.

The thought of his beloved master being hunted down by that damn Duobao True Monarch with the Heavenly Punishment Sword caused Lian Yulou immense pain.

He didn't hesitate to lower his pride and bowed deeply to Tao Qian, pleading:

"I provoked Daoist without cause, it was Yulou's fault."

"I will take all the blame, let Daoist do as you please, only asking that you ask your master to retract his magic sword."

"Is that the truth?"

"Certainly."

"Well, I'm not particularly interested in Lian Daoist's treasure bag or body for now, but I've heard that Lian Daoist has some secret dealings with the Ninth Prince Zhu Qi. Presumably, you are aware of the grand scheme that Prince Zhao is brewing? I'm rather curious, could you honestly explain it, and dispel my doubts?"

"That's no issue, that crafty youth Zhu Qi is planning to..."

He stopped mid-sentence as if he had touched upon a big secret, suddenly snapping out of the atmosphere that Tao Qian had painstakingly created.

He abruptly raised his head, staring fixedly at Tao Qian.

His expression revealed a sudden understanding.

He then gritted his teeth and laughed coldly:

"Daoist, you're quite the schemer!"

"Knowing that I have not transcended my cultivation tribulation, and that a heart demon is growing, you bait me with the scandalous matters between me and my master to coerce me into revealing secrets."

"It seems you're also aware that my True Spirit Origin hails from the Ultimate Happiness Realm and that most soul-searching secret techniques are ineffective on me, hence you resort to such despicable tactics."

"Yulou remembers, although my master is no match for Duobao True Monarch, saving his own life shouldn't be a problem. At worst, he might escape back to the Mountain Gate with serious injuries. True Monarch's combat record might be impressive, but would he dare cause trouble at the entrance of Evil Sect?"

"Additionally, Yulou recalls something else, you possess the inheritance of both Secret Demon and Spiritual Treasure Sects and obtained the Buddha Bird Relics, a treasure capable of creating a new lineage. Only to have disguised yourself as a pitiful Mixed Dragon Demon, mingling in a large merchant's residence under Zhu Qi's control, plus you acquired some Human Dao Destiny in Southern Yue."

"If Yulou isn't wrong, you're currently coveting something in that young Zhu Qi's possession, right?"

"This is getting interesting, it's truly becoming a spectacle."

"Although it's normal, that treasure's provenance is beyond imagination. Were it not in conflict with the tenets of Evil Sect, Yulou would also want to compete for it."

Having regained his composure, Lian Yulou became more animated as he spoke.

He watched Tao Qian with a burning gaze, feeling as if he had uncovered his blind spot.

As he spoke, he also gained more confidence.

After a moment's thought, he boldly set forth his conditions:

"Yulou indeed knows of the young Zhu Qi's plans and the origins of that treasure."

"If Daoist is willing to make a Daoist oath to return my tribulation-affected self and let me leave, Yulou will invariably reveal all the secrets without reservation."

"There's no need for Daoist to worry about Yulou seeking revenge later. We will make a pact to avoid crossing paths."

"If Daoist finds the offer lacking, Yulou can also swear to retreat three thousand miles wherever Daoist appears."

"How about it?"

Having guessed Tao Qian's true intentions, Lian Yulou felt the conditions he laid out were quite reasonable.

Any rational person should have accepted and been content.

Unfortunately, if it had been the previous Tao Qian, he might have accepted.

Because he had consulted Yuan Gong, and True Monarchs of the Ultimate Happiness Realm indeed were immune to soul-searching and soul-capturing techniques—at least, most magic skills known to Tao Qian were ineffective on True Spirits from the Ultimate Happiness Realm.

However, Yuan Gong had also said there were exceptions.

Sects like Taishang Dao, Spirit Treasure Sect, Great Freedom Temple, Demon Buddha Temple, Secret Demon Sect, and so forth, possessed Great Divine Powers and Great Means, capable of extracting secrets from the True Spirit of an Ultimate Happiness Realm cultivator.

It was just that such methods were extremely difficult to come by.

For instance, the Secret Demon Sect possessed a Magical Treasure known as "Great All Heavens Secret Demon Banner", consisting of nineteen thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine Demon Banners. This could assemble the Great All Heavens Ten Directions Sky Demon Soul Refining Technique, which in an instant could refine a True Soul of an Ultimate Happiness Realm cultivator into the most pure and original thoughts. freewёbnoνel.com

Any secret hidden within that cultivator's True Spirit would then become evident.

Of course, even for the Secret Demon Sect, this was a true treasure.

During the great battle, the treasure was mostly destroyed, and the Demon Banners scattered far and wide. It was said that Duobao True Monarch had snatched many, enough to form a small array, but was no longer able to refine Ultimate Happiness Realm True Spirits.

But that was not very important, for other techniques exemplified by Yuan Gong.

Coincidentally, Tao Da True Master had obtained one of them.

True Word Secret Decree!

While this method couldn't soul-search and capture, it wasn't difficult to pry out the secrets one desired to know from an Ultimate Happiness Realm True Spirit, it was simply a matter of cost.

Tao Qian believed he could afford it.

So at this moment, after hearing Lian Yulou's offer,

Tao Qian only gave him a pitiful gaze, then uttered a sentence that made Lian Yulou feel ominous:

"How could I possibly release such an evil demon back into the wild after falling into my hands?"

"Since you disdain the kind wine and must drink the punitive one, it's hard for me to be polite."

"It's quite ironic that I have a Sublime Dharma that can resolve this situation."

"The technique is taken from you, and it will be appropriately used on you."

"It's destiny!"