Wait, How Did My Digital Girlfriend Become a Sword Immortal?
Author: 宇宙无敌暴龙烧鹅
Chapter 545: Soul Stabilizing Orb
Chapter 545: Soul Stabilizing Orb
Hugging an enemy's leg is a sign of weakness.
Showing weakness is meant to get closer to the enemy.
Though Young Master Yinyu was terrified, he still hid a poisoned dagger in his sleeve. Rumor had it... just rumor, that if a Great Ascension cultivator didn't activate their True Essence shield, a dagger made of special materials could still pierce their skin, though the poison couldn't possibly kill someone at the Great Ascension Stage.
But it might buy some time?
Make his death slightly slower?
At least give him time to tidy his appearance and deliver some last words.
Demon cultivators don't seek meaningful deaths.
They just want to die with dignity.
Young Master Yinyu thought he was hiding his intentions well.
But in Chen Huaian's eyes, he looked like this:
[Name: Zhang Buju Alias: Young Master Yinyu]
[Age: 217 years No Spiritual Root]
[Identity: Heavenly Demon Sect Elder (Former Sect Leader)]
[Strength: Nascent Soul Great Perfection]
[Status: Ulterior motives, terrified, defensive]
[Special Note: Holding poisoned blade, wearing red underwear, kidney deficiency, practices unorthodox Heavenly Demon Art, actually possesses treasure: Soul Stabilizing Orb.]
...
Chen Huaian: "..."
Is this the information gap suppression of a Great Ascension cultivator over a Nascent Soul cultivator?
He can even tell what color underwear Young Master Yinyu is wearing?
Ridiculous!
"You two, leave first."
Chen Huaian waved dismissively at Xu An and Duan Feng, coldly pulling back his foot while staring at Young Master Yinyu: "This venerable one is not your ancestor, stop trying to claim kinship. What business does a demon cultivator like you have with me? Aren't you afraid I'll cut you down with one strike? Hmm?"
Xu An and Duan Feng completely trusted their ancestor.
They paid no attention to Young Master Yinyu's address.
Assuming it was just an attempt to sow discord, they immediately left arm-in-arm upon Chen Huaian's command.
Seeing the two disciples leave, Young Master Yinyu felt both disappointed that his attempt to sow discord failed and secretly relieved.
As long as Sword Master Chen didn't kill him on the spot,
it meant there was still room for negotiation.
Perhaps Sword Master Chen was indeed the demon cultivator their ancestor mentioned.
Thinking this, he put away the dagger, gaining some confidence before presenting the Soul Stabilizing Orb with both hands: "Ancestor, my dear ancestor! This treasure was entrusted to me by our ancestor to deliver to you. He said you'd understand everything once you saw it!"
Chen Huaian stared at the luminous pearl-like Soul Stabilizing Orb in Young Master Yinyu's hands. After a moment's hesitation, he picked it up, and information immediately appeared in his vision:
[Soul Stabilizing Orb: Refined from Buddha's Relics and Void Essence. This orb can stabilize souls. Its owner will have endless lifespan and indestructible spirit.]
Buddha's Relics?
That's insane!
Chen Huaian narrowed his eyes, realizing this wasn't simple.
What level is a Buddha?
The first ascended monk only called himself Buddha.
He wouldn't call himself Buddha Ancestor.
Just like ascended cultivators call themselves immortals.
Not Immortal Kings.
Buddha Ancestor must be among the most badass of Buddhas.
Anyone who could kill a Buddha Ancestor and extract their relics must be a real heavy hitter among immortals. But what's even more impressive is the Void Essence mentioned afterward.
He'd seen this rare resource in both righteous and demonic cultivation shops before - from the pictures, it looked like a black spherical mass resembling a tangled ball of yarn.
Forget about the astronomical price with all those zeros, payable only in top-grade spirit jade.
The key point was - it was perpetually out of stock!
No doubt about it.
The Soul Stabilizing Orb, despite its plain name, was absolutely a treasure.
Who knew what kind of dumb luck that old demon Xiao had to obtain this.
But with this Soul Stabilizing Orb, he could at least pretend to form a sworn brotherhood with old demon Xiao...
Not too much to ask, right?
"So your ancestor is that guy!" Chen Huaian put away the Soul Stabilizing Orb, his solemn expression replaced with warmth and nostalgia.
"A-Ancestor, you remember?" Young Master Yinyu looked delighted.
"I remember." Chen Huaian nodded: "I remember everything! Hahaha!" He forced a laugh, trying to come up with some glorious past with old demon Xiao under Young Master Yinyu's expectant gaze, but ultimately...
failed to produce anything.
He couldn't make up random stories - that might expose him.
"This venerable one has long admired your ancestor. It's just that he disappeared without reason, and I even searched for him for a while. Thinking back now, what a pity!"
Young Master Yinyu had been ready for a story.
And this was it?
Well... it was acceptable.
He quickly kowtowed: "Then this junior has indeed recognized correctly - you are also this junior's ancestor, dear ancestor. Right now, our ancestor is waiting at Cangbo Mountain, hoping to join forces with you for great endeavors!"
He was absolutely thrilled internally.
The ancestor of Moon Shadow Sect, the largest righteous sect in Cangyun Realm, was actually a demon cultivator too?!
Hahahaha!
Heaven truly favors the Heavenly Demon Sect!
Though he was just an elder now, his status would surely rise hereafter.
Just thinking about it made him a little excited~
"But, dear ancestor, our ancestor also said he wanted me to verify... since you've also cultivated the Heavenly Demon Art, so..."
Young Master Yinyu wasn't a complete fool.
Though incompetent, he was quite loyal to the Heavenly Demon Sect.
He couldn't just take Sword Master Chen's word that he was a demon inheritor.
Proof was needed.
Otherwise, bringing Sword Master Chen over only to find he wasn't a demon cultivator would be suicidal.
Old demon Xiao might be the first to execute him.
"Hmph! Would this venerable lie to you?"
Chen Huaian feigned impatience, then activated the Heavenly Demon Art. Oppressive Demonic Energy surged from his body as fine black scales grew on his exposed skin - the authentic demon armor condensed through orthodox Heavenly Demon Art practice.
At a glance, Young Master Yinyu confirmed Chen Huaian's identity.
Moreover, faint golden scales could be seen beneath Chen Huaian's demon armor.
He didn't know what those were.
But they clearly looked noble.
Probably indicating Chen Huaian's considerable mastery of the Heavenly Demon Art.
Perhaps even surpassing old demon Xiao!
"Then dear ancestor, shall we go meet Ancestor Xiao now?"
Young Master Yinyu hadn't forgotten his mission.
Chen Huaian remained silent, slightly frowning.
Old demon Xiao wasn't in a good situation now, confronting seven big red circles. Would it be appropriate to go now?
But if he didn't go...
"Heaven's Calculation!"
Chen Huaian first ignored Young Master Yinyu, asking his system: "If this venerable one suddenly logs off, will my avatar remain in place or disappear together?"
[Player's question requires no calculation.]
[When player enters offline status, player's avatar will automatically enter custodial mode. Custodial mode exists beyond the three realms and five elements, equivalent to disappearing from Cangyun Realm.]
[Rest assured player, to prevent Electronic Girlfriend from sexually harassing you while offline, this game has a comprehensive set of rules!]
...
Chen Huaian's eyes lit up.
Though the part about Electronic Girlfriend sexually harassing him made the system seem idiotic.
Whatever.
As long as logging off wouldn't cause issues.
Moon Shadow Sect had protective arrays, and disciples could retreat to his pocket dimension anytime.
At early Great Ascension Stage he might not have had time to escape. But now his avatar was at first tribulation Great Ascension Stage, with old demon Xiao providing support - buying time to log off should be easy, right?
"Ancestor?"
Seeing Chen Huaian remain motionless, Young Master Yinyu thought he'd changed his mind.
Then suddenly, Sword Master Chen's expression turned grave as he slammed the table: "Outrageous! This venerable one just calculated your ancestor is facing imminent danger! Let's go - today I'll see who dares touch someone from our Heavenly Demon Sect!"
Hugging an enemy's leg is a sign of weakness.
Showing weakness is meant to get closer to the enemy.
Though Young Master Yinyu was terrified, he still hid a poisoned dagger in his sleeve. Rumor had it... just rumor, that if a Great Ascension cultivator didn't activate their True Essence shield, a dagger made of special materials could still pierce their skin, though the poison couldn't possibly kill someone at the Great Ascension Stage.
But it might buy some time?
Make his death slightly slower?
At least give him time to tidy his appearance and deliver some last words.
Demon cultivators don't seek meaningful deaths.
They just want to die with dignity.
Young Master Yinyu thought he was hiding his intentions well.
But in Chen Huaian's eyes, he looked like this:
[Name: Zhang Buju Alias: Young Master Yinyu]
[Age: 217 years No Spiritual Root]
[Identity: Heavenly Demon Sect Elder (Former Sect Leader)]
[Strength: Nascent Soul Great Perfection]
[Status: Ulterior motives, terrified, defensive]
[Special Note: Holding poisoned blade, wearing red underwear, kidney deficiency, practices unorthodox Heavenly Demon Art, actually possesses treasure: Soul Stabilizing Orb.]
...
Chen Huaian: "..."
Is this the information gap suppression of a Great Ascension cultivator over a Nascent Soul cultivator?
He can even tell what color underwear Young Master Yinyu is wearing?
Ridiculous!
"You two, leave first."
Chen Huaian waved dismissively at Xu An and Duan Feng, coldly pulling back his foot while staring at Young Master Yinyu: "This venerable one is not your ancestor, stop trying to claim kinship. What business does a demon cultivator like you have with me? Aren't you afraid I'll cut you down with one strike? Hmm?"
Xu An and Duan Feng completely trusted their ancestor.
They paid no attention to Young Master Yinyu's address.
Assuming it was just an attempt to sow discord, they immediately left arm-in-arm upon Chen Huaian's command.
Seeing the two disciples leave, Young Master Yinyu felt both disappointed that his attempt to sow discord failed and secretly relieved.
As long as Sword Master Chen didn't kill him on the spot,
it meant there was still room for negotiation.
Perhaps Sword Master Chen was indeed the demon cultivator their ancestor mentioned.
Thinking this, he put away the dagger, gaining some confidence before presenting the Soul Stabilizing Orb with both hands: "Ancestor, my dear ancestor! This treasure was entrusted to me by our ancestor to deliver to you. He said you'd understand everything once you saw it!"
Chen Huaian stared at the luminous pearl-like Soul Stabilizing Orb in Young Master Yinyu's hands. After a moment's hesitation, he picked it up, and information immediately appeared in his vision:
[Soul Stabilizing Orb: Refined from Buddha's Relics and Void Essence. This orb can stabilize souls. Its owner will have endless lifespan and indestructible spirit.]
Buddha's Relics?
That's insane!
Chen Huaian narrowed his eyes, realizing this wasn't simple.
What level is a Buddha?
The first ascended monk only called himself Buddha.
He wouldn't call himself Buddha Ancestor.
Just like ascended cultivators call themselves immortals.
Not Immortal Kings.
Buddha Ancestor must be among the most badass of Buddhas.
Anyone who could kill a Buddha Ancestor and extract their relics must be a real heavy hitter among immortals. But what's even more impressive is the Void Essence mentioned afterward.
He'd seen this rare resource in both righteous and demonic cultivation shops before - from the pictures, it looked like a black spherical mass resembling a tangled ball of yarn.
Forget about the astronomical price with all those zeros, payable only in top-grade spirit jade.
The key point was - it was perpetually out of stock!
No doubt about it.
The Soul Stabilizing Orb, despite its plain name, was absolutely a treasure.
Who knew what kind of dumb luck that old demon Xiao had to obtain this.
But with this Soul Stabilizing Orb, he could at least pretend to form a sworn brotherhood with old demon Xiao...
Not too much to ask, right?
"So your ancestor is that guy!" Chen Huaian put away the Soul Stabilizing Orb, his solemn expression replaced with warmth and nostalgia.
"A-Ancestor, you remember?" Young Master Yinyu looked delighted.
"I remember." Chen Huaian nodded: "I remember everything! Hahaha!" He forced a laugh, trying to come up with some glorious past with old demon Xiao under Young Master Yinyu's expectant gaze, but ultimately...
failed to produce anything.
He couldn't make up random stories - that might expose him.
"This venerable one has long admired your ancestor. It's just that he disappeared without reason, and I even searched for him for a while. Thinking back now, what a pity!"
Young Master Yinyu had been ready for a story.
And this was it?
Well... it was acceptable.
He quickly kowtowed: "Then this junior has indeed recognized correctly - you are also this junior's ancestor, dear ancestor. Right now, our ancestor is waiting at Cangbo Mountain, hoping to join forces with you for great endeavors!"
He was absolutely thrilled internally.
The ancestor of Moon Shadow Sect, the largest righteous sect in Cangyun Realm, was actually a demon cultivator too?!
Hahahaha!
Heaven truly favors the Heavenly Demon Sect!
Though he was just an elder now, his status would surely rise hereafter.
Just thinking about it made him a little excited~
"But, dear ancestor, our ancestor also said he wanted me to verify... since you've also cultivated the Heavenly Demon Art, so..."
Young Master Yinyu wasn't a complete fool.
Though incompetent, he was quite loyal to the Heavenly Demon Sect.
He couldn't just take Sword Master Chen's word that he was a demon inheritor.
Proof was needed.
Otherwise, bringing Sword Master Chen over only to find he wasn't a demon cultivator would be suicidal.
Old demon Xiao might be the first to execute him.
"Hmph! Would this venerable lie to you?"
Chen Huaian feigned impatience, then activated the Heavenly Demon Art. Oppressive Demonic Energy surged from his body as fine black scales grew on his exposed skin - the authentic demon armor condensed through orthodox Heavenly Demon Art practice.
At a glance, Young Master Yinyu confirmed Chen Huaian's identity.
Moreover, faint golden scales could be seen beneath Chen Huaian's demon armor.
He didn't know what those were.
But they clearly looked noble.
Probably indicating Chen Huaian's considerable mastery of the Heavenly Demon Art.
Perhaps even surpassing old demon Xiao!
"Then dear ancestor, shall we go meet Ancestor Xiao now?"
Young Master Yinyu hadn't forgotten his mission.
Chen Huaian remained silent, slightly frowning.
Old demon Xiao wasn't in a good situation now, confronting seven big red circles. Would it be appropriate to go now?
But if he didn't go...
"Heaven's Calculation!"
Chen Huaian first ignored Young Master Yinyu, asking his system: "If this venerable one suddenly logs off, will my avatar remain in place or disappear together?"
[Player's question requires no calculation.]
[When player enters offline status, player's avatar will automatically enter custodial mode. Custodial mode exists beyond the three realms and five elements, equivalent to disappearing from Cangyun Realm.]
[Rest assured player, to prevent Electronic Girlfriend from sexually harassing you while offline, this game has a comprehensive set of rules!]
...
Chen Huaian's eyes lit up.
Though the part about Electronic Girlfriend sexually harassing him made the system seem idiotic.
Whatever.
As long as logging off wouldn't cause issues.
Moon Shadow Sect had protective arrays, and disciples could retreat to his pocket dimension anytime.
At early Great Ascension Stage he might not have had time to escape. But now his avatar was at first tribulation Great Ascension Stage, with old demon Xiao providing support - buying time to log off should be easy, right?
"Ancestor?"
Seeing Chen Huaian remain motionless, Young Master Yinyu thought he'd changed his mind.
Then suddenly, Sword Master Chen's expression turned grave as he slammed the table: "Outrageous! This venerable one just calculated your ancestor is facing imminent danger! Let's go - today I'll see who dares touch someone from our Heavenly Demon Sect!"