Chapter 484: Chapter 478: In Front of the Husband

The journey to Shaoze Mansion was thousands of miles long.

Along the way, he couldn’t just fly the entire time; he had to land for supplies now and then.

Sometimes, he would encounter other Flying Boats in the sky.

In short, it wasn’t an entirely uneventful trip.

But Du Youqian had matters weighing on his mind. He did his best to avoid interacting with others, much less getting into conflicts, and would take a few steps back whenever he encountered trouble.

As a result, there were no stories worth writing home about.

After setting out from Ruihan City and traveling for over a month, Du Youqian finally arrived at Shaoze Mansion.

Shaoze Mansion was located on a small island in a massive lake.

How big was this lake?

It would not be an exaggeration to call it a sea; in fact, it would be quite fitting.

Du Youqian estimated it was about the size of the Mediterranean Sea back on Earth.

Islands dotted the lake’s surface like pearls set in the azure water.

The larger islands could support a million people, while the smaller ones could still hold tens of thousands.

Some of these islands even contained Blessed Lands, allowing them to support even larger populations.

Du Youqian was more knowledgeable now. He knew that these were not true Blessed Lands—at least not the kind that could produce an Earth Immortal. They merely borrowed the concept of a "Blessed Land."

Calling them Pseudo-Blessed Lands would not be inaccurate.

The scenery here was breathtaking, but Du Youqian was in no mood to appreciate it.

He let Little Wukong out, telling him to hide his Demon Race identity and go play as he pleased.

He, on the other hand, found out which island Shaoze Mansion was on and flew straight toward it.

The closer he got, the more clearly he could sense the aura of the Blood Slaughter Sword.

After borrowing the Blood Slaughter Sword’s power twice, his connection to it had grown much deeper. Du Youqian was now certain that the Blood Slaughter Sword was inside Shaoze Mansion!

Shaoze Mansion occupied a large island that could house at least a million people, but its population was sparse. Most residents were Low Tier Cultivators who managed the Spirit Fields, cultivated Spirit Plants, and raised Spirit Beasts for True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde.

Du Youqian arrived just outside the island. Instead of rushing to land or using a Treasure, he stood unsupported in the air—a Void Step—and announced in a resonant voice, "This Monarch has arrived. True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde, are you not going to come out and greet me?"

The few Spirit Plant Cultivators and Spirit Tamers on the island looked up in horror. In their hearts, True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde was the sky, their one and only true god.

And now, someone was ordering their god around!

’Who is this person, to be so arrogant?’

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde was sitting in his palace, his eyes closed as he meditated on a Secret Technique.

When Du Youqian’s voice reached him, his heart skipped a beat, and a flood of unpleasant memories surfaced.

It wasn’t exactly a humiliation; after all, groveling before a Great Power far more advanced than oneself was no shameful matter.

Rather, it was that feeling of utter trepidation, of being terrified of saying the wrong thing. He hadn’t experienced it in many years, and being forced to relive it now was truly unbearable.

But he didn’t dare to delay and immediately rose to his feet.

Jin Xiao Master and his Puppet entered the hall at almost the same time. The Puppet doll looked clueless, while Jin Xiao Master quickly bowed. "True Monarch, the visitor’s aura seems to be Tier Four. I don’t know who this madman is. How should we deal with him? Please give your orders."

"Tier Four?" True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde raised an eyebrow. "Come with me to greet him. Do not be impolite."

"Yes!" A storm raged in Jin Xiao Master’s heart, but his face remained impassive.

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde hurried to the edge of the island, deactivated a small part of the protective Array, and studied Du Youqian for a moment before saying hesitantly, "May I ask who this esteemed guest is...?"

Du Youqian cut him off. "Qingxu Tongxuan."

Hearing this code, True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde no longer hesitated. He immediately bowed low. "Greetings, Elder! I have failed to welcome you from afar. Please forgive my transgression."

Even though he could also clearly sense that Du Youqian only had the aura of a Tier Four.

’But who knows what methods these Great Powers have to conceal their auras!’

’It’s perfectly normal for them to make me misjudge them.’

’Besides, this could be a lifelike Puppet they made, or perhaps an Outer Body Incarnation. It might even be a wisp of Divine Thought that has possessed a random body. In any case, I cannot afford to be negligent.’

Du Youqian took a few graceful steps through the air, landed on the island, glanced at the surrounding scenery, and sensed the Blood Slaughter Sword’s location, secretly trying to communicate with it.

Then his gaze fell upon True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde, and he was inwardly impressed by his presence.

’This Divinity Transformation True Monarch is truly unfathomable!’

’He’s probably close to the Void Step Realm.’

This guess was likely accurate. True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde possessed three Tier Six Cultivation Techniques, something an ordinary Divinity Transformation True Monarch could not achieve.

But his expression remained nonchalant. "This Monarch came in a hurry and didn’t inform you in advance, so let’s keep things simple. This Monarch dislikes such pointless formalities."

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde breathed a sigh of relief. He had been anxious, worried that he had been slow to receive the Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch.

It seemed this True Monarch was not so difficult to serve after all.

Jin Xiao Master simply paid his respects to Du Youqian and then fell silent.

This was not an occasion for him to speak.

"Please, Elder, come onto the island and rest. By the way, two years ago, a genius named Deng Maoyu was teleported out from Momenan. He claimed that you had already accepted him as your disciple. I didn’t dare to be negligent, so I’ve had him cultivating on the island. If you wish to see him, I will summon him at once." True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde led the way toward the palace complex.

"Summon him, then. This Monarch has business to attend to and will only be sitting for a short while before leaving," Du Youqian said, all the while continuing his secret communication with the Blood Slaughter Sword.

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde quickly urged, "Please stay a while longer, Elder. It’s a rare occasion for you to visit. Please grant me the opportunity to host you properly."

Du Youqian’s face showed neither anger nor joy. "That won’t be necessary. Perhaps next time."

Seeing his expression, True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde dared not insist further.

He waved his hand, and the Puppet doll scampered off to find Deng Maoyu.

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde and the silent Jin Xiao Master fell slightly behind Du Youqian. Upon reaching the palace, they offered him the seat of honor.

Du Youqian accepted without reservation. After sitting down, he casually helped himself to the Spirit Fruits and fine wine, acting completely at ease.

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde found Du Youqian unfathomable but still wanted to probe him. He smiled and said, "Elder, over the years, I have collected some miscellaneous Tier Four techniques. I have already sent them into Momenan, but I kept a copy here. I will fetch them in a moment for your acceptance!"

Had he been slightly less vigilant, he might have agreed on the spot.

But Du Youqian had always been wary of True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde. He immediately detected the probing nature of the offer and said coolly, "What would this Monarch do with them? They are of no use to me. You should put away these little schemes of yours."

But he stopped there, offering no further threats.

He then extended his hand. At the same time, the Blood Slaughter Sword Spirit—the one he had been secretly communicating with—emerged from the Blood Slaughter Sword. It was a middle-aged man with crimson eyes, dressed in a blood-colored robe adorned with ancient patterns.

It detached itself from the Blood Slaughter Sword, passed straight through the walls of the secret chamber as if they weren’t there, and in a few steps, appeared before Du Youqian and True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde.

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde was dumbfounded, his mind completely blank.

’Elder Blood Slaughter, Elder Blood Slaughter!’

Du Youqian nodded to the Sword Spirit. "Fellow Daoist Blood Slaughter, we meet again."

The Blood Slaughter Sword Spirit’s blood-red hair trembled, and its tone was resonant and archaic. "What art thou doing here?"

But privately, it sent a Divine Thought to Du Youqian: ’One "Fellow Daoist" for one wisp of Merit.’

Du Youqian smiled. "I was just passing through on business and thought I’d stop by to see a Fellow Daoist. To see a Fellow Daoist in such a sorry state... is there anything I can do to help?"

Du Youqian’s heart was bleeding. ’That’s three wisps of Merit gone just like that.’

’But I have to keep up the act.’

The Blood Slaughter Sword Spirit shook its head gently. "Thou shouldst give up. I am unwilling to acknowledge thee as master."

True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde’s eyes almost popped out of his head in shock.

’Just listen to that! Listen!’

When he tried to communicate with the Blood Slaughter Sword, it couldn’t be bothered to respond.

Moreover, his plea had always been, "Elder Blood Slaughter, please rest well here. And perhaps occasionally allow this junior to borrow a sliver of your power."

But this Qingxu Tongxuan Guanmiao True Monarch actually wanted to become Elder Blood Slaughter’s master!

’I wonder if Elder Blood Slaughter is moved by this.’

’In any case, I would never dare to even entertain such a thought!’

Du Youqian chuckled and said meaningfully, "Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Don’t be so absolute, Fellow Daoist."

The Blood Slaughter Sword Spirit’s tone was resonant and strange. "Wait until thou hast achieved Harmonization, then we’ll talk."

A complex mix of emotions churned within True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde.

He felt as if someone was flirting with his Dao Companion right in front of him.

It wasn’t just his feeling; Du Youqian also felt it had the vibe of a "cheating in front of the husband" scenario.

In any case, as the "other man," he was quite enjoying himself.

As for True Monarch Zhaoxiang Guangde’s feelings... well, maybe some people are into that sort of thing.

Du Youqian had no intention of stooping to something as Low Level as verbal threats.

He was currently playing the part of a Tier Six Void Step True Monarch.

In front of a Tier Five Divinity Transformation True Monarch, he could truly do as he pleased.

Verbal threats would be beneath him.

The warning, just as it was now, was perfectly delivered.

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