Free Web NovelChapter 1378: Chapter 438: The Demon Ancestor’s Road to Revival
Shadow Sewing Technique was the first Ancient Demon Technique learned by Di Shen, and it was a special benefit he gained after consuming the second Demon Essence Pill.
Originally, that night Ye Lingyue and Di Shen joined forces to kill the Shadow Concubine.
Ye Lingyue’s cauldron absorbed the soul of the Shadow Concubine, and that night, Ye Lingyue interrogated her, demanding to know who was behind her actions, and what sinister plans the Demon Clan had for the Human Realm.
Unfortunately, the Shadow Concubine was tight-lipped, and no information could be extracted.
Ye Lingyue refined the Shadow Concubine’s soul into the second Demon Essence Pill.
Compared to the first Demon Essence Pill refined from the soul of the Jade Bone Demon, Di Shen gained much more after consuming the second.
The soul of the Shadow Concubine, a powerful Sky Demon, was refined into a Demon Essence Pill that significantly boosted Di Shen’s demonic power. Moreover, some memories appeared in his mind.
Upon careful reflection, Di Shen discovered that those memories were the cultivation techniques for the Ancient Demon Art, Shadow Sewing.
Shadow Sewing is a unique demon art that uses shadows to defeat enemies. In the Demon Clan, those who truly understand this Shadow Sewing Technique are few and far between.
After practicing it, Di Shen found the demon technique more suited to him than the martial arts of the Human Clan.
It only took him a day or two to master the Shadow Sewing Technique.
Additionally, Di Shen discovered that the cultivation techniques for Shadow Sewing appearing in his mind were more comprehensive than those of the Shadow Concubine.
While the Shadow Concubine’s demon technique was strong, hiding her true form in shadows was too passive.
Shadows lack attack power and are fatal if discovered.
The improved Shadow Sewing Technique by Di Shen was the exact opposite, allowing the true form to be hidden within his Primordial Spirit, meaning that instead of just splitting his Primordial Spirit Avatar into two, Di Shen now had an extra Primordial Spirit that could attack and defend, significantly enhancing his prowess.
Di Shen thus realized that consuming the souls of Sky Demons also resulted in gaining Ancient Demon Techniques. If he encounters another Sky Demon, he would definitely consume their soul again.
However, Di Shen also knew that Sky Demons were not easy to come across. Perhaps he could seize the opportunity during this Jiu Provinces Hunting.
The recent odd behavior of Hong Yulang and that charioteer was due to Di Shen’s secret manipulation using Shadow Sewing Technique, and it was truly satisfying.
Given Hong Yulang’s arrogant demeanor, Di Shen decided to teach him a harsh lesson.
"City Lord, you must stand up for Yulang."
On the other side, Hong Yulang felt wronged after being ridiculed and humiliated in front of so many people, yet unable to find the real culprit, he almost exploded with rage.
Upon seeing City Lord Ma, Hong Yulang appeared as if he had found his savior, rushing up with a face full of grievance.
The City Lord of Xuanwu City, despite possessing a powerful Half-Beast army, was truly unremarkable in personal appearance.
He was more than a head shorter than Hong Yulang, had a face covered with age spots, looked incredibly wretched, skinny and bald. Standing together, the contrast in attractiveness was stark. It’s a wonder Hong Yulang could swallow such an old bone.
Seeing this, the crowd’s disdain for Hong Yulang grew.
"Yulang, how did you end up like this?" City Lord Ma happened to be out inspecting city affairs and came over upon hearing about the rampage at the city gates.
Little did he know that the one involved was Hong Yulang.
Seeing his cherished Hong Yulang bruised and battered, his heart ached.
"City Lord, someone has plotted against me. I was sitting on the beast chariot when suddenly I couldn’t move, and the charioteer died. I suspect someone planned against me, intending to undermine me so I couldn’t participate in the Jiu Provinces Wild Hunt, thus disgracing Xuanwu City in the process."
Hong Yulang scanned the surroundings hatefully.
The crowd was astonished, thinking the City Lord Ma was infatuated with a handsome man, but how could he have let Hong Yulang represent Huangquan City at the Jiu Provinces Wild Hunt?
Indeed, Hong Yulang had climbed through the ranks since becoming a Patrol Envoy with the support of City Lord Ma. Unsatisfied, he sought even higher positions.
He heard that achieving a good ranking in the Jiu Provinces Wild Hunt provides a chance to become a Hall Master of the Jiu Provinces Alliance. If successful, he might escape City Lord Ma’s grip, as being with the aged and dried up Ma was something he resented.
However, City Lord Ma was entirely oblivious to Hong Yulang’s ambition.
"This is outrageous! Yulang, don’t worry, I will stand up for you."
Aged a hundred and twenty years old, City Lord Ma was a classic late bloomer among the City Lords in the Ancient Nine Provinces. He broke through the Reincarnation Realm when he was over seventy, so his appearance remained roughly seventyish.
City Lord Ma was lucky to have this beautiful youth like Hong Yulang, and naturally, he cherished him greatly.
Inspecting Hong Yulang, City Lord Ma discovered a trace of weak demonic power in his body, which was no small matter.
"Someone, investigate thoroughly! I suspect a member of the Demon Clan has infiltrated Xuanwu City."
City Lord Ma immediately ordered the Half-Beast Guards to search the passing Martial Artists, but after busying themselves for hours, they found no trace of the Demon Clan.
The Martial Artists, delayed by this, began to grumble, including City Lords from other cities.
"City Lord Ma," the Wuling City Lord saw this and, somewhat dissatisfied, stepped forward.
"Ah, the Wuling City Lord, it’s been a while," City Lord Ma said casually, clasping his hands slightly.
The City Lord of Newbie City was never truly noticed by him.
"Feng Xun! Why are you here?" At this moment, Hong Yulang recognized Di Shen behind the Wuling City Lord and stared, dumbfounded.
Feng Xun, this useless fellow, how did he end up in the Ancient Nine Provinces?
With Hong Yulang’s shout, City Lord Ma also took notice of Di Shen behind the Wuling City Lord.
On seeing him, City Lord Ma couldn’t help but be taken aback.
What a beautiful man, with brows like swords and phoenix-like eyes, his features chiseled and elegant, with a slight smile at the corner of his mouth, appearing both aloof yet approachable.
City Lord Ma, having lived for so long, had never seen a man with such outstanding demeanor and appearance. Compared to this star-like radiant man, Hong Yulang seemed insignificant like dust. It would truly be fulfilling to have such a beautiful man as a companion.
Beside him, Hong Yulang’s face showed anger, glaring resentfully at Feng Xun and pinching City Lord Ma’s waist heavily.
City Lord Ma, waking from his dream, coughed heavily and immediately warmed his attitude towards the Wuling City Lord.
"Wuling City Lord, who is this?"
The Wuling City Lord could clearly see City Lord Ma’s ill intentions.
He promptly replied.
"This is a member of my city’s team, Di Shen. He already has a Dual Cultivation partner, none other than Ye Lingyue, the City Lord of Huangquan City."
