Free Web NovelChapter 1152: Passersby of the Past
A moment later, the great demons arrived one after another.
What made Qin Sang glance sideways the most was the fat chicken and the white crane. In just a few short months, the two had become extremely familiar, walking in with wings slung over each other’s shoulders, looking utterly roguish.
"Master!" The white crane landed on the ground, shook his feathers flamboyantly, and grinned foolishly at Qin Sang.
Qin Sang froze for a moment and glanced at the fat chicken.
"My brother!" The fat chicken stretched out a wing and draped it over the white crane, speaking with exaggerated loyalty.
Qin Sang grumbled inwardly. As expected, it's this brat.
Wandering Man’s Imperial Elixir had long been destroyed in the heavenly tribulations.
The fat chicken had a mother who was at the Transformation Realm. It was not strange for him to carry Imperial Elixir.
Yet even Transformation Realm great demons were reluctant to use much Imperial Elixir to enlighten lesser demons. The fat chicken had actually used it on a white crane he had only just met.
These two birds were both gluttonous and lustful. They truly were birds of a feather!
"When you look for a partner in the future, never choose a descendant of the Phoenix Clan." Qin Sang warned the fat chicken sincerely, his tone meaningful.
The fat chicken blinked, utterly confused.
The white crane rolled his eyes, then hooked a wing around the fat chicken and declared righteously, "A brother’s wife must never be bullied!"
Qin Sang had no time to deal with the two birds. If they dared cause him trouble in the future, he would discipline them properly.
Now, the Primordial Unity Ring and the white crane were of little use to him. He decided to remove the restraints on the white crane as well and let it remain in Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea.
"Daoist Willow, has anything major happened recently?" Qin Sang turned to the willow tree spirit and asked.
The willow tree spirit replied in a grave tone, "There have been several clashes at the front lines. I heard the momentum of Sin Abyss has slowed again, though the true situation is difficult to grasp. The old macaque has personally led the young ones to Immortal Demon City to rendezvous with the other demon kings’ subordinates and has already departed for the battlefield. Aside from that, the Feathered Demon King has issued no new orders."
"They left already?" Qin Sang frowned, knowing he could not stop such matters. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom
If he wanted to reduce casualties, the best solution was to shatter Sin Abyss’s ambitions.
"You do not need to worry. I have decided to begin my attempt at forming the Spiritual Infant. After breaking through, I will personally go to the battlefield to take a look," Qin Sang said.
The moment he said this, the demons erupted in commotion.
"I shall activate the grand array at once—" The willow tree spirit had not finished speaking before Qin Sang stopped him. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
"The heavenly tribulations of humans and demons differ. I cannot undergo tribulation in Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea. Yuncang Marshlands are the best choice. Although I have considerable confidence, in case of misfortune, there are matters I must first explain." His voice was solemn.
He valued Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea and these demons because of Wandering Man’s final wishes. Hearing this, the demons’ expressions grew grave.
Qin Sang swept his gaze across them and issued a series of instructions.
"Daoist Willow, Xiaobai, if I fail the tribulation and fail to carry out Senior's final wishes, you must not remain in Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea. Retreat into Icy Sea as quickly as possible. Hide as long as you can.
"White Crane, I will release you, but you must assist Daoist Willow and Xiaobai until they are safe.
"Fat Chicken, we have known each other for a long time. I know your origins and background. If I die beneath the heavenly tribulations, our previous agreement is void. I will not force you to stay. But you must promise me one condition. If Daoist Willow and the others encounter danger, you must seek your mother’s aid and ask her to resolve it once."
The fat chicken chuckled awkwardly. "Master, you are too cautious. You already dared to fight Demon King Qianji. Surely a mere heavenly tribulation is nothing?"
The willow tree spirit and the white cat were far less optimistic. They had witnessed Wandering Man fail his tribulation twice. The shadow of that remained in their hearts.
The white cat’s eyes were filled with worry. "Mr. Qin, may I accompany you to Yuncang Marshlands to serve as your protector?"
Qin Sang did not refuse. After some thought, he nodded. "Very well. Fat Chicken, White Crane, you two will come as well. I have a few human juniors. You should meet them. Daoist Willow, you will stay here..."
After making arrangements, Qin Sang and Bai set out with the three demons and returned to human territory.
This time, Qin Sang traveled at full speed, crossing mountains and heading straight toward Great Sui.
All three were present. Bai Hanqiu was in seclusion, attempting to break through to the Foundation Building Realm.
After traveling and gaining insight, Li Yufu had returned to his cave dwelling. Tan Yi’en’s cultivation had also advanced greatly. When Qin Sang returned, the three immediately emerged to greet him.
He introduced the three demons, examined their cultivation, offered guidance, bestowed a few treasures, and then revealed his plan. The three were stunned, feeling both joy and concern.
Qin Sang made it clear that if he failed the tribulation, he would entrust Tan Yi’en and Bai Hanqiu to Li Yufu and have them join Qingyang Temple in the future.
He did not linger long. A few days later, they departed for the Yuncang Marshlands, with Li Yufu accompanying them.
Qin Sang made a trip to Cangheng Island. The others spread out to search, and it did not take long before they found a suitable island for the tribulation.
"I'm mobilizing so many people, asking them to protect me!" Qin Sang stood atop a mountain on the island beside Bai and sighed.
Bai laughed softly. "Others may not know your true strength, but I do. You are simply too cautious. You have made everyone anxious along with you!"
Qin Sang only shook his head. How could Bai know the secrets of his origins?
Wandering Man had been an anomaly. So was he. Though Qin Sang believed it unlikely he would encounter something like dual-colored tribulation lightning, no matter how confident he was, his nature compelled him to prepare for every possibility.
"My thanks to you all." Qin Sang gave a fist-and-palm salute.
Bai nodded and led the others away, standing guard at the perimeter.
Qin Sang first set up a protective spiritual array around the mountain peak. Then he took out twelve devilish banners and planted them in the ground beside him.
The twelve-devilish-banner array was one of his main reliances for surviving the tribulation.
Next, bottles of pills and pieces of astra were arranged neatly, ready for use at any moment.
After preparing the external aids, Qin Sang took out the Du’e Pill and stared at it.
"Senior..." After a long while, he lowered his gaze and let out a faint sigh. He did not swallow the pill immediately but slowly closed his eyes.
Back in Thousand-Mountain Bamboo Sea, he had sensed a faint opportunity for breakthrough. He did not know whether the fourth metamorphosis of his spiritual insect or the fourth stage of body refinement had played the greater role.
That opportunity had been exceedingly precious. He could fully use it to strike the bottleneck after taking the pill.
Everything was ready. After deep thought, Qin Sang decided not to wait any longer.
His mind calmed. He adjusted himself and began from the beginning, reviewing his art again and again. He spent three full days doing that.
His Qihai brimmed with true essence. His blood and essence were abundant. Both his physical body and true essence had reached peak condition. Yet that alone was not enough. He still did not proceed to the next step.
His thoughts drifted back to the past, returning to the place of his birth.
Scenes buried deep in memory surfaced one by one. The faces and voices of his closest kin. Everything had occurred more than two hundred years ago. Even with his cultivation, those memories had begun to blur.
"All merely passersby..." He recalled the words once spoken by Senior Sister Qingjun.
From the moment he stepped onto the path of cultivation, he had already understood. No ripple arose in his heart. He continued sorting through his cultivation journey. Those were the things that truly mattered.
