Chapter 592: The Demon Clan |
"Don't worry, I didn't use a single trace of Immortal Power."
Ning Qi, on the contrary, was extremely calm. "I'm also very curious about what happened."
After saying this one sentence, he continued to examine the situation here.
By now, the strange phenomena had already begun to dissipate.
All the stunned people had already calmed down.
"What... was that?"
"Who is he? Why did he cause the Heaven and Earth strange phenomena?"
"Could he be a god of our Demonic Race?"
Many people were still discussing, not understanding what had just happened.
Lei Shan already knew the situation and asked smugly.
Just a moment ago, he thought his brother had misjudged him, but now it seemed it wasn't a misjudgment at all—he was completely right.
He also hadn't expected that Ning Qi could actually cause Heaven and Earth strange phenomena.
Based on this situation, his talent was no weaker than Zhao Lingtian's.
"This... he... is he the legendary Demon Race Supreme?"
After a while, the person from earlier murmured, "How is this possible?"
"I don't think he looks like a Supreme. He should be a member of the Demon God Race."
"A member of the Demonic Race's Divine Clan, superior to both the Heavenly Demons and the Blood Demons."
Another old man with white hair came over, looking at Ning Qi with a face full of astonishment. "His Bloodline Power can create a new Demonic Race member at any time and place."
"At the same time, it can also restore the Bloodline Power of the Heavenly Demon Race and the Blood Demon Race to their peak."
"What is... the Divine Demon Race?"
"I've heard that our Heavenly Demon Race, and the Blood Demon Race, were originally descendants passed down from the Divine Clan among the Demon Gods."
"Yes, I never thought we could encounter a member of the Demon God Race here, the Demonic Race superior to our Heavenly Demons and Blood Demons."
...
With the old man's words, the crowd began to discuss fervently.
Each face wore a grave expression.
None of them had expected they could encounter the Divine Clan of the Demonic Race here.
"It's just unknown whether he is a commoner among the Demon Gods, or royalty among the Demon Gods."
The old man continued, "If he is royalty, then our Zhao family line can rise again."
"The Clan Leader has ordered that this lord be taken to the back mountain to speak."
Right at this moment, a middle-aged man came over to summon him.
Everyone turned their eyes to look.
"Tianlei, has the Clan Leader emerged from seclusion?"
Lei Shan was somewhat surprised.
He remembered very clearly that Zhao Yunze had entered seclusion, so how could he have suddenly woken up?
"Yes, with such a big commotion here, how could he not wake up?"
Zhao Tianlei nodded, then extended the invitation again. "Lord, please."
"Please."
Ning Qi didn't hesitate either, following him forward.
"The Clan Leader personally receiving him... this young man has boundless prospects."
"Nonsense, this is a member of our Demon God Race. Even if Zhao Lingtian came, he would have to receive him properly."
"......"
The people behind began to discuss animatedly, each wearing a grave expression.
Some also had looks of envy.
Such an extinct bloodline—how could they not wish to possess it? But with ordinary talent, it was impossible to have.
"Brother Lei, I'll go ahead first."
Before leaving, Ning Qi didn't forget to bid farewell to Lei Shan.
"Brother Ning, no need for formalities. In the future, you'll have more prestige than I..."
Lei Shan said bitterly.
He also hadn't expected that he would bring such a big shot.
"Haha! Brother Lei, you flatter me."
Ning Qi just laughed heartily, then followed them away.
He followed Zhao Tianlei like this, passing through the square.
Then they passed through the city in front, finally arriving at a mountainside outside the city.
The two continued forward, heading toward the back of the mountain.
"Lord, where have you been before? Why couldn't our Demonic Race's patrols sense your existence?"
While leading the way, Zhao Tianlei finally couldn't help but ask.
"Wandering."
Ning Qi's answer was simple. "I've always been hiding and moving around, often worried about being discovered by the Immortal Race."
"I see. Then haven't you been to other Demonic Race territories?"
Zhao Tianlei asked curiously again.
"No, I've always been in the border regions of the Realm Sea."
"Even when I encountered others, they were all weak. Sometimes, they were directly wiped out by people."
Ning Qi continued lying.
"Master, this guy really digs to the bottom of things."
Pill Spirit was very relaxed inside his dantian.
He had also relaxed by now.
He clearly understood they wouldn't do anything to him and his master anymore.
"In the future, after coming here, that kind of situation won't happen again."
"We have a Golden Immortal stationed here!"
After hearing his explanation, Zhao Tianlei said confidently, "As long as you're willing to stay with us, we'll give you sufficient protection and resources."
"Then thank you very much!"
Ning Qi cupped his fists and said with a smile, "I've finally found a place to settle this time. In the past, I lived a life of hiding."
"Lord, we've arrived."
Zhao Tianlei suddenly stopped.
The two had been so engrossed in chatting that they hadn't noticed they had already descended the mountain.
Now, they were in front of a simple hut on the back mountain.
The surroundings were picturesque with clear waters and green hills, not looking like a Demonic Race place at all.
From time to time, the sound of birds chirping could be heard.
There was none of that oppressive feeling of Demonic Energy crisscrossing like in the front.
On the contrary, it was quite similar to the Immortal Realm outside, with Immortal Energy shimmering and Immortal Herbs and Exotic Flowers everywhere.
"Father, I've brought the lord."
Zhao Tianlei paused, then reported respectfully.
"Good, come in."
Soon, a robust voice came from inside the wooden hut.
"Lord, follow me!"
Zhao Tianlei turned his head to call out, then began to lead the way forward.
"Please!"
Ning Qi agreed and directly followed him over.
"Creak."
As the wooden door was pushed open by Zhao Tianlei, he entered first.
Ning Qi followed closely behind, entering together.
This wooden hut didn't look particularly special. There was only a table in the middle, with two rows of wooden benches against the walls on both sides.
On the far side was a tea table with two Grand Master Chairs.
Clearly, these were prepared for honored guests.
"Sit here."
The middle-aged man sitting on one of the Grand Master Chairs gestured for Ning Qi to sit beside him.
He had obviously already treated Ning Qi as an honored guest.
"Thank you."
Ning Qi didn't say much either. After thanking him, he directly sat down.
He showed no politeness, instead appearing somewhat familiar.
"Where did you come from?"
Zhao Yunze gave Zhao Tianlei a look, then asked.
Zhao Tianlei hurriedly went out.
"I came from the borderlands of the fifteenth zone."
No matter who asked, Ning Qi gave the same answer.
This had long been memorized in his mind.
"I've already been told about your situation just now."
Zhao Yunze nodded.
Clearly, during their journey here, they had already communicated via voice transmission to understand the situation.
"Clan Leader Zhao, I have come sincerely to seek refuge."
"If there are any inconveniences, please state them clearly."
Hearing his words and observing his attitude, Ning Qi felt there was something off about this matter.
Even though he was the esteemed Clan Leader, he shouldn't be so lukewarm, right?
"Don't worry. From now on, you are one of our clan."
Zhao Yunze, however, smiled and said.
"The tea is here!"
At this moment, Zhao Tianlei returned, this time holding a tea tray.
He came forward and very politely placed it for them.
Only then did he sit down on a bench to one side.
Clearly, he also wanted to listen to their conversation.
"Young Friend Ning, have some tea first."
Zhao Yunze gestured with his hand.
"Thank you."
Ning Qi didn't stand on ceremony either. He picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Young Friend Ning, your talent is extremely high."
"From the Heaven and Earth strange phenomena you caused just now, it's highly likely you are from our Demonic Race's Demon God Race."
Zhao Yunze got straight to the point. "Do you have any tokens on you, or perhaps some cultivation techniques? Maybe I can make a judgment from them."
"Whether you are from the royal family, the noble families, or the aristocracy."
"Among the Demon God Race, usually only these three categories of people are qualified to have descendants."
After hearing his words, Ning Qi finally understood what was going on.
So, they had mistaken him for someone from the aristocracy.
"This..."
Ning Qi thought for a moment and suddenly remembered something.
Then, from his storage bag, he directly took out his Bronze Mirror.
Previously, Shi Xiaokun had once said it was sealed within by someone.
At that time, he seemed to have told him that this was a Demonic Race bronze mirror.
"This is... our Demon God Race's Prison Heaven Mirror?"
Looking at the bronze mirror in Ning Qi's hand, Zhao Yunze couldn't help but widen his eyes.
He never expected to see such a long-lost bronze mirror here.
Just being taken out was enough to shock him.
"Prison Heaven Mirror?"
Hearing his words, Ning Qi finally knew the name of this bronze mirror.
Previously, even Shi Xiaokun hadn't explained it clearly to him.
"Correct. This bronze mirror is a treasure of the royal family within our Demon God Race."
"Legend has it it can devour an entire realm and can also nurture faith and offerings within it."
"As long as enough people are captured and placed inside, they can receive the offerings of faith within."
Zhao Yunze nodded, saying seriously.
"Oh?"
Hearing his words, Ning Qi couldn't help but narrow his eyes.
Only now did he understand why Shi Xiaokun had asked him to become the Realm Spirit.
So that was the plan.
To obtain the faith offerings inside.
"Master, this Shi Xiaokun is a swindler!"
Pill Spirit also realized. "He didn't tell us the truth."
"I know. I'll settle this score with him later."
"That bastard, to deceive my trust, actually gave me his Soul Blood."
"He probably thought this matter wouldn't be discovered."
Ning Qi naturally also understood now, saying gravely.
Of course, they were communicating through mental transmission, so Zhao Yunze and Zhao Tianlei couldn't hear at all.
"Such a treasure is in your hands."
"Young Friend Ning, then you are a member of the Demon God Royal Family."
Zhao Yunze's face showed excitement as he continued, "From now on, you will be an honored guest of our Heavenly Demon Race."
"Stay here from now on. We will protect you with all our strength."
"Oh? When I came in, I heard I still had to participate in trials."
Upon hearing this, Ning Qi said seriously.
After settling down, there might be no chance to leave, which would mean he couldn't communicate with Xu Qingqiu and the others or report the situation here.
"That's for those external Demonic Race members."
"They've been outside for years. Wouldn't it be a waste not to make use of them?"
"They can never truly become one of us."
"To put it bluntly, it's just giving them a chance, making them pay the price for it."
Zhao Tianlei said with a smile, "Some of these people might have already been turned by the Immortal Race."
"No matter where they are placed, no one will truly value them."
"Then what if some truly pass the test?"
Ning Qi frowned and asked.
"Then they can only start from the lower-level mountain strongholds."
"If our location here is discovered and we need to evacuate, they are the ones left behind to block the advance of the Immortal Race members."
Zhao Tianlei then explained further, "This way, our people can leave as safely as possible."
"So that's how it is!"
By now, Ning Qi finally understood what was going on.
If he hadn't erupted with superhuman talent and divine abilities, he would have been like them.
Then there would have been a chance to send out the information about this place.
However, he also hadn't expected that he could erupt with such Heaven and Earth strange phenomena, attracting the attention of the people here.
Now, wanting to leave casually wouldn't be so easy.
"Master, did we miscalculate?"
Pill Spirit was now somewhat worried. "They treat us as royal family members. Will they still let us leave here casually?"
"Then we won't be able to contact the outside world, and we won't be able to report the situation here to them either."
"Correct."
Ning Qi sighed inwardly. "I also didn't expect it to be like this."
"If I had known earlier, I would have used ordinary Bloodline Power."
"Master, then we can only accept the situation and make the best of it."
"Later, we'll find an opportunity to think of a way to get out or send the message out."
Pill Spirit thought for a moment and sighed.
"Correct, that's the only way."
After responding in his heart, Ning Qi shifted his attention to the outside. "Then, I still decide I cannot break the rules."
"Otherwise, the people outside will have thoughts."
"They won't have any thoughts. They are all Demonic Race members."
"You are also a royal family member of the Demon God Race. They wouldn't dare have any thoughts either."
Zhao Yunze smiled and continued, "Just rest assured and stay. We'll handle the rest for you."
"Father, there's one more thing."
Zhao Tianlei suddenly remembered something and hurriedly said, "This news must be sealed. If it gets out, Xu Shichang will definitely send Xu Tieshan to come and demand we hand him over!"
"Xu Shichang?"
Hearing him say this, Zhao Yunze frowned. "Right, you've reminded me."
"Alright then, issue the order: seal off what just happened. No one is allowed to spread it!"
"Anyone who leaks even a hint of this news, no matter who they are, will be executed without mercy."
"Yes! I'll go notify everyone immediately!"
Zhao Tianlei quickly agreed, then stood up and hurriedly left.
"I heard from Brother Lei that our Heavenly Demons and Blood Demons have an alliance."
"Why still guard against them?"
Ning Qi, on the contrary, became curious.
"Our alliance is limited to not fighting among ourselves."
Zhao Yunze sighed. "For so many years, none of us have submitted to the other."
"Otherwise, we would have had the chance to attack the Immortal Realm long ago."
"Oh? So it's a case of seeming harmony but actual discord."
Hearing him say this, Ning Qi finally understood what was going on.