Chapter 1400 |
"How is it, little brother? Did the items in this treasure vault help the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?"
The Blood Empress gazed at Su Jingzhen with anticipation.
He smiled and nodded. "They helped, but not by much. The Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss has only recovered to 90% of its peak state. To restore it fully, ordinary Dao-infused items won’t suffice."
Her brow furrowed at his words.
"In that case, why don’t we head straight into the depths of the Boundless Demon Realm and wipe out all the sects there? The treasures in this vault are plentiful, but they pale compared to what those sects possess."
As she spoke, a gleam of excitement flickered in her eyes.
Su Jingzhen chuckled wryly. "We just promised the No Thought Demon King we wouldn’t touch the sects in the Boundless Demon Realm. Now you’re suggesting we destroy them? That doesn’t seem wise. If we push too far, they might actually summon the Boundless True Demon Realm."
The Blood Empress shrugged, undeterred. "It doesn’t matter. Blood Demon City is expendable to us. If restoring the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss means sacrificing it and wandering the world again, so be it! If the Pure Land reaches its perfect state, not just Blood Demon City, but the entire Boundless Demon Realm could be ours!"
As a Demon King-level expert, she understood the significance of the Boundless Demon Realm.
Su Jingzhen shook his head with a smile. "Let’s hold off for now. Relying solely on Dao-infused items to bridge the gap might not be the best approach. Letting things unfold naturally could be wiser."
After a pause, he turned to her with a serious expression.
"There’s something I need to ask of you, Sister Blood Empress."
Seeing his gravity, her playful smile faded.
She replied solemnly, "With our bond, there’s no need for ‘ask.’ Your matters are mine. Tell me what you need, and I’ll make it happen."
"Sister Blood Empress, could you use Blood Demon City’s resources to help me gather information on a few people?"
As he spoke, images of Feng Qingya, Luo Yuebai, and Xuening flashed through his mind.
When he’d arrived in this realm from the Immortal Realm, he’d had two goals: to create opportunities for the Immortal Realm and to find Feng Qingya and Luo Yuebai.
By his calculations, if the seeds he’d planted in them had borne fruit, he might already have true descendants here.
The thought fueled his growing anticipation.
The Blood Empress looked puzzled. "Little brother, who are you searching for?"
"The Holy Maiden of the Boundless Demon Sect, Boundless Snow! I need all the information you can get on her. Also, two others who might be in the Boundless Demon Realm—Feng Qingya and Luo Yuebai. They could be linked to Boundless Snow somehow."
Her frown deepened at his words.
Then she smiled teasingly. "These are all your old flames, aren’t they?"
Though she’d formed an emotional connection with Su Jingzhen and shared intimacy with him, she never saw herself as his sole partner.
Just two days ago, they’d been trying to kill each other.
She also knew that someone who wielded the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss wouldn’t be bound to a single Demon King like her.
It was only natural he’d have other women in his life.
Her frown deepened again, her expression growing complex.
Her gaze softened as she looked at him.
But before she could speak, golden text flashed before Su Jingzhen’s eyes.
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Emotional Connection +34]
[Remaining Available Points: 60,681]
A five-fold boost!
Then she continued, "I’ve heard of Boundless Snow, of course. She’s the strongest of the Boundless Demon Sect’s younger generation—and the entire Boundless Demon Realm. The sect’s Holy Maiden! Little brother, to think you have such a deep tie with someone like her. Yet during the chaos in Blood Demon City, you stood by me without hesitation. That must’ve been hard for you."
She’d clearly misunderstood something.
Moved by her own assumptions, her voice softened.
Su Jingzhen froze for a moment but didn’t correct her.
He already suspected Xuening was either a reincarnation or an avatar of Boundless Snow.
If that avatar still held sway in the main body’s consciousness, then Boundless Snow could indeed be Dantai Xuening, which fit.
At the very least, their emotional connection panel hadn’t vanished, suggesting they might not be enemies when they met.
After a brief reflection, the Blood Empress’s expression turned serious again.
"As for the other two, Feng Qingya and Luo Yuebai, I haven’t heard of them."
She paused, then added, "But with your control over the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss and its vast world power, you can easily mask your aura. Sneaking into the Boundless Demon Sect to contact Boundless Snow shouldn’t be hard. Even if she rejects you over the Blood Demon City affair, we have four Demon King-level experts. We could just take her by force."
Her tone grew faintly domineering.
Su Jingzhen gave a wry laugh. "No need for force. But it is time to reach out to them."
With Blood Demon City now a foothold in the Boundless Demon Realm, its port could steadily generate wealth and trade for Dao-infused treasures.
It was time to explore the realm further.
He’d ventured into its depths before, but only briefly, to places like the Desolate Heaven Demon Sect.
In the Moluo Realm, he’d made great strides with the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
The Boundless Demon Realm surpassed the Moluo Realm in every way, promising even greater gains.
Plus, within his Pure Land, he still held Yan Xiao—a core disciple of the Boundless Demon Sect—captive.
That identity could prove useful.
Seeing his expression, the Blood Empress smiled.
"Even if we leave Blood Demon City unattended, those folks will establish a new order based on my earlier words. They’ll stabilize and run it smoothly. In fact, as long as I don’t meddle, they’ll likely do even better.
So, when do we head to the Boundless Demon Sect?"
She was clearly invested in his plans—and visibly excited!
Before he could answer, she added, "You know, I was once a disciple there myself. I know plenty about the sect. If we sneak in, we could quietly siphon their treasure vaults and Dao-rich sites with the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss."
Her words sparked Su Jingzhen’s interest!
"In that case, the sooner, the better!"
After a pause, he looked at her. "First, let me introduce you to someone. He might have specific insights into the Boundless Demon Sect’s current state."
With that, he brought her into the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
They arrived in the space where Yan Xiao, also known as Feng Mingyan, was confined.
Upon seeing them, Feng Mingyan grew frantic.
He dropped to both knees without hesitation!
"Fellow Daoist Su—no, Lord Su! I genuinely want to cooperate. I’m your loyal servant now. As long as you let me stay in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, I’ll follow your every command. If you say east, I won’t go west. If you tell me to fight a dog, I won’t chase a chicken!"
He knew the boundless Dao rhythms of the Pure Land lay just beyond his prison.
Yet no matter what he tried, he couldn’t break free.
His confined space was bleak and barren.
Being so close to a treasure trove yet unable to access it was torment.
He’d been anxiously awaiting Su Jingzhen’s return.
The moment he appeared, Feng Mingyan adopted the most submissive stance, hoping for forgiveness and a second chance.
Su Jingzhen was mildly taken aback by his fervor.
But the Blood Empress frowned beside him.
"This is the current crop of Boundless Demon Sect disciples? So spineless? And this one’s at the Demon General Realm. Those below him must be even worse."
Her words made Feng Mingyan tremble.
He felt the chill in her tone.
He also sensed her Demon King-level aura.
He was utterly stunned.
If he showed backbone, he couldn’t beg for mercy.
If he didn’t beg, Su Jingzhen might kill him.
But if he lacked backbone…
The Blood Empress might end him on the spot.
For Feng Mingyan, it was an exquisitely awkward predicament.