King of Assassins

Chapter 1243: Chapter 754: Returning to the Essence

The Deer Emperor Hall at Luding Mountain.

Although it’s called an emperor’s hall, it’s all built with large logs, looking rather primitive and crude.

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor is sprawled casually on a wooden bed, surrounded by a group of female demons of various charms.

Some have human brains and demon bodies, some have demon brains and human bodies, and some are just great demons.

Fat, thin, round, square, big, small—a variety of female demons in all shapes and sizes create a spectacular scene.

Yuan Xiang, who is well-traveled and knowledgeable, sees this kind of scene for the first time.

Looking again at the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor, female face and male body, clad only in a leather robe exposing his chest and large hairy legs below. Especially that thing, pointing directly at them, it looks particularly eye-searing.

Yuan Xiang’s Celestial Eye is incredibly powerful, scanning over with a glance, even seeing the minutiae of hair and folds clearly. Although not angered by this, he felt quite uncomfortable.

He thought to himself, "The demons from the barbaric lands have no sense of shame, indeed deserving to die."

Despite Jin Xiang’s young age, she wasn’t bothered by this at all. In her view, whether demons or humans, clothed or naked, it all made no difference. She assessed people only by strength and weakness.

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor noticed Yuan Xiang’s displeasure and laughed heartily: "In my own home, I feel free to be naked or to indulge in pleasures. I didn’t invite you monks in, what are you unhappy about..."

He added proudly: "You monks are the ones with no manners. Gatecrashing uninvited, without even bringing a gift."

Yuan Xiang was a bit surprised; this demon could argue well and possessed great wisdom.

He smiled and clasped his hands in respect: "Your Majesty, my fellow monk and I rushed over unexpectedly, barging in without preparation for a gift, we ask for your forgiveness."

"That’s more like it."

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor waved: "Be seated, both of you."

He said with generosity: "My abode is quite hospitable. If you fancy any beauties, just say so, I’ll gift them to you."

A group of female demons either shyly lowered their heads or threw flirtatious glances at the monks, or coquettishly toyed with the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor, creating a lively and chaotic scene.

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor was also intrigued, emitting a rich fragrance from his body.

Yuan Xiang, inhaling the scent, couldn’t help but feel slightly drunken. A flame unexpectedly rose within him.

Looking again at the myriad female demons, some of them actually appeared quite appealing.

Jin Xiang noticed Yuan Xiang’s odd behavior and whispered softly, "Elder brother."

The soft call fell on Yuan Xiang’s ears like a thunderclap, suddenly awakening him, instantly extinguishing the restlessness within.

Yuan Xiang’s old face remained calm, but inside he was shocked and angered, what a cunning demon, using such tactics on him.

This innate divine technique of the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor, though harmless to others, was indeed beneficial, yet it triggered one’s innate nature and instinct.

Yuan Xiang, having cultivated for over a million years, almost embarrassed himself on the spot due to a moment of carelessness.

But Jin Xiang, despite her young age, possessed pure and concentrated power, unaffected by external forces.

Thinking of this, Yuan Xiang couldn’t help but feel a bit ashamed, as Jin Xiang’s level of reincarnated powerhouse was indeed beyond his comparison.

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor watched Yuan Xiang with interest, the old man, despite being profound, fell into a trap earlier and nearly embarrassed himself.

This made him quite happy. Unfortunately, the female monk nearby possessed exceptionally solid power, unmoved by his musk scent—truly a formidable character.

Yuan Xiang bowed with clasped hands to the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor: "I’m ashamed, ashamed. My cultivation was insufficient, nearly embarrassing myself. Your Majesty, forgive me."

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor said indifferently: "We’re all flesh and blood beings, inevitably driven by emotions and desires, it’s in our nature. Overcoming nature requires wisdom and will, while yielding to nature isn’t wrong either."

"Whether to conform or resist, as long as it aligns with one’s true heart, it’s good."

"Your Majesty, your high opinion is enlightening."

As a Buddhist disciple, Yuan Xiang advocates for asceticism, naturally finding it hard to agree with the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor’s words. However, he had to acknowledge the wisdom in the demon emperor’s statement.

Although the opponent was a crude demon, he couldn’t be underestimated.

Yuan Xiang put away his inner contempt and said to the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor: "Not to hide from your Majesty, my fellow monk and I came here for the Five Elements Ancestor..."

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor, inevitably unaware of the Five Phases, Yuan Xiang straightforwardly inquired about the Five Elements Ancestor, figuring the opponent might have some information.

Once Yuan Xiang finished speaking, the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor nonchalantly said: "The Five Elements seems to have fled for a few hundred years, as for where he ran to, I really don’t know."

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor had no concern for the Five Elements Ancestor, spending his days merrily indulging with female demons. The life and death of the Five Elements Ancestor had no relevance to him.

Moreover, he held little regard for Yuan Xiang either. Though the old monk appeared humble, he was innately proud and arrogant, looking down upon them demons.

But the female monk was different, steady and reserved, possessing a grand demeanor.

While disliking Yuan Xiang, the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor didn’t want to provoke him needlessly. After all, he was from the Ten Sufferings Sect, and the Ten Suffering Bodhisattva was a top powerhouse in this realm—not one to be trifled with.

"Your Majesty, the Five Elements Ancestor is a registered disciple of my master, and also my fellow monk. I must get to the bottom of his affairs."

Yuan Xiang politely said: "Your Majesty is neighboring the Five Elements and must know some situations. Please enlighten us."

The Nine-Colored Deer Emperor raised his eyebrows, this old monk was really pestering him. Saying he must know—what kind of reasoning was that.

With his patience wearing thin, he said: "I’m not familiar with the Five Elements, Xiong Wuji is his old friend. If you want to know his situation, just go find Xiong Wuji."

Xiong Wuji, the first Demon Emperor of the Southern Barbarian Wilderness, although the Nine-Colored Deer Emperor disliked Xiong Wuji’s domineering style, he had to respect Xiong Wuji’s strength.