Free Web NovelChapter 1804: Chapter 1804: Traces of the 10 Demon Hall
"Father, will the people from the Ten Demon Hall really appear?" Ouyang Qiuhai’s eyes gleamed, the Nine Layers Mountain was most known for its history of military conflicts with the Demon Alliance. The Ten Demon Hall, as humans who defected over two hundred years ago, were written about extensively, becoming a pillar of shame in the history books of Ancestor Dragon City.
Saying that everyone wants to kill them is not an exaggeration.
However, within Ancestor Dragon City, Ouyang Qiuhai had never seen the people from the Ten Demon Hall, only heard some rumors.
For example, these people absorbed the Demon Clan’s bloodline, transforming them into a state neither purely human nor demon, bizarre in many ways.
She had long wished to see them for herself.
"Don’t even think about it, stay quietly by my side, and soon I’ll send you back to the city."
Ouyang Tianshu had no sons, only this daughter. Since he was "rebellious and unconventional," he was expelled from his family. Now he had built his own family, though it barely qualified as third-class, but bearing the surname Ouyang and being an elder of Nine Layers Mountain, no one dared to underestimate him.
"Father...!"
Ouyang Qiuhai pouted, but Ouyang Tianshu remained unmoved.
"Qiuhai, you should return with your uncle. This trip is indeed dangerous, but I have unavoidable reasons to go, even if the path is fraught with peril."
Sikong Yu looked at Ouyang Qiuhai. Her circumstances were different; Sikong Yu had to go, but Ouyang Qiuhai was driven merely by rebelliousness and curiosity, without necessary risk.
Hearing Sikong Yu’s words, Ouyang Qiuhai felt resentful.
"Sikong girl, since you have decided, I won’t stop you, but have you told your family about this?"
"Uncle, I will leave a letter and ask you to deliver it to my father."
Sikong Yu shook her head slightly, having run away with Ouyang Qiuhai for this trip without informing their families.
Ouyang Tianshu glanced at Sikong Yu, silently nodding: "It’s getting late, you should rest early, you girl come with me."
"Father, can’t I sleep with Sister Yu tonight?"
"Hmm, I understand your thoughts, girl. But I haven’t punished you yet for the trouble you caused today."
Facing Ouyang Tianshu’s stern expression, Ouyang Qiuhai could only follow along, turning to glance back at Sikong Yu several times.
Sikong Yu could only watch helplessly. Once Ouyang Tianshu and his daughter left, Sikong Yu returned to her room, took a bath, realizing there might not be such leisure after leaving First Line Pass tomorrow.
As for the Ten Demon Hall mentioned by Ouyang Tianshu, Sikong Yu did not think it was an exaggeration. After all, the people from the Ten Demon Hall and humans share a common origin, only becoming adversaries due to events over two hundred years ago.
Despite Ancestor Dragon City’s ruthless stance against the Ten Demon Hall, there were certainly spies from the Ten Demon Hall within Ancestor Dragon City.
However, she did not know whether information on Li Feng would be gathered, or how long it could remain hidden. fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Barbaric nightfall.
A three-eyed night crow appeared as a messenger of the night, the mountain range ahead resembling a giant barbaric beast, exuding a chilling aura as the night crow dove into the beast’s mouth, disappearing into the forest.
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The three-eyed night crow landed inside a cave on the mountainside, spacious, with an oddly shaped old locust tree at the entrance. The night crow perched on a branch, its three eyes gazing inside.
Within the cave, like a small village, dozens of people were stationed there, a base of the Ten Demon Hall.
Upon seeing the night crow, a young man approached. The night crow perched on his arm, communicating with him.
After a short while.
The young man fed the night crow several pieces of meat, then turned towards a building in the base: "Commander, the latest information from Ancestor Dragon City."
"Speak."
"Sir, the night crow brought news that Ancestor Dragon City’s Nine Layers Mountain has seen the rise of two unparalleled commanders within three days, one a descendant of the Bai Family named Bai Yi, and another named Li Feng, appearing in the Lower Three Rings of Ancestor Dragon City, specific details unknown."
"Hmm, two great commanders?"
Upon hearing this, the commander inhaled sharply: "Is the information accurate?"
"Absolutely, such matters the spies would not dare to joke about. Additionally, the night crow also brought news that Li Feng recently left Ancestor Dragon City, headed south. His whereabouts were tracked to the Purple Bamboo Sea, though there were unusual events that forced them to divert. Li Feng should be at First Line Pass."
"Moreover, it’s been said that Li Feng possesses Vermilion Bird Bloodline. Analysis suggests he’s likely heading south to the Vermilion Bird Land."
"A commander of Nine Layers Mountain, with Vermilion Bird Bloodline no less. Such an astoundingly talented figure, would Ancestor Dragon City easily let him leave? Could it be a trap?"
"Recently, our Ten Demon Hall’s activities have stirred Ancestor Dragon City, prompting them to dispatch powerful individuals to hunt us."
The commander did not make an immediate decision, frowning.
"Commander, I believe the intelligence is reliable. According to the spies, Li Feng hails from the Lower Three Rings and is not accepted by the aristocratic families of the Dragon City. His departure was likely forced, seeking fortune in the Vermilion Bird Land."
The young man pondered for a moment before saying: "Dragon City is dominated by aristocratic families, intolerant of those who are more talented without pedigree."
"Perhaps, this is an opportunity for us."
"You’re suggesting persuading him to join our Holy Temple?" The commander deliberated before speaking.
"Commander, whether or not we can convince him, eliminating this commander before he becomes strong would be a significant achievement. With our Holy Temple’s counterattack against the Dragon City imminent, if Dragon City gains these two commanders, it would not bode well for us."
The commander listened to his subordinate’s suggestion, nodding. "Although our current location is not far from First Line Pass, our last operation alarmed its garrison commander."
"Still, if their journey is to the Vermilion Bird Land, they must cross vast wilderness, with few people along the way. Ye Yu, you excel at stealth, so handle reconnaissance. Go outside First Line Pass to investigate, and if you find Li Feng, follow him covertly and relay messages back."
"Understood, commander."
Ye Yu nodded, then turned and left the cave entrance. Suddenly, he hunched forward, and a pair of black wings sprouted from his back, lifting him into the air.
A silent night passed.
The next morning.
Sikong Yu appeared at Li Feng’s campsite as he tidied up and emerged from his dormitory, glancing at Sikong Yu.
"The arrangements for passing through are complete; we can leave at any time."
