Chapter 1401 |
"I… I…"
At this moment, though Feng Mingyan remained kneeling, his expression was one of utter bewilderment.
He no longer knew what to do.
Should he appease Su Jingzhen or curry favor with the Blood Empress Demon King?
Seeing his flustered state, Su Jingzhen decided to end the teasing.
"Tell me, what exactly is your position in the Boundless Demon Sect?"
At these words, Feng Mingyan immediately poured out every detail of his role within the sect, not daring to conceal a thing!
But after he finished, the Blood Empress Demon King raised an eyebrow.
"Little brother, it’s not that I doubt you, but you’re too soft-hearted sometimes. How can we trust his words alone for something this important?"
He assumed the Blood Empress didn’t believe him and feared she’d kill him on the spot.
"Great Demon Lord, this humble servant speaks the truth! If I lie, may lightning strike me dead!"
He raised one finger to the sky and another to the ground, swearing a heavenly oath in desperation.
The Blood Empress, however, responded coolly, "Your oath means nothing to me. Open your sea of consciousness—now!"
"Ah?"
Feng Mingyan hesitated.
His sea of consciousness already bore Little Green’s mark. Was she about to add hers too?
It didn’t matter much to him, but he still wanted clarity on whom he truly served.
"Enough nonsense. Open it, or die!"
Her overwhelming Demon King aura crashed down on him again.
Not daring to delay, Feng Mingyan complied instantly.
A moment later, a powerful Demon King-level force surged into his sea of consciousness.
His face contorted in agony as the Blood Empress began her soul search.
After roughly the time it takes an incense stick to burn, she withdrew.
Feng Mingyan was left drained, staring at her with abject terror.
She turned to Su Jingzhen with a smile. "I’ve confirmed everything. He didn’t lie, and his standing in the Boundless Demon Sect is decent. If you disguise yourself perfectly with the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, you could infiltrate it. At the very least, someone like No Thought wouldn’t detect you."
Feng Mingyan’s expression shifted again.
Their intent was clear: they planned to impersonate him to infiltrate the Boundless Demon Sect.
How terrifying!
"Lord Su…"
As Su Jingzhen prepared to leave, Feng Mingyan grew frantic.
He’d cooperated fully, but if they abandoned him here, his Dao heart would surely collapse.
Su Jingzhen glanced at him indifferently, offering no reply.
Though Feng Mingyan was a clone, his actions mirrored the original’s. Su Jingzhen wouldn’t forgive him so easily.
Ignoring him, Su Jingzhen took the Blood Empress back to Creation Peak.
There, his true body closed his eyes, drawing on Feng Mingyan’s absorbed aura and channeling the full authority of the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
Gradually, his appearance, demeanor, and even his aura began to shift.
In less than an incense stick’s time, he turned to the Blood Empress within the Pure Land.
"Sister Blood Empress, I’ll bring you out now. You might be surprised."
She froze briefly before Su Jingzhen transported her out.
When she saw his true body, her expression stiffened in shock.
"You… you actually did it!"
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As she muttered in awe, three emotional boosts struck in succession.
To her, Su Jingzhen now perfectly resembled Feng Mingyan. Even having just seen the real one, she couldn’t spot a flaw.
"The Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss truly lives up to its legendary status as the perfect world."
She couldn’t help but marvel.
With it, Su Jingzhen could achieve what others only dreamed of—a cheat unrivaled in any realm.
Before he could respond, she continued, "Since you’ve pulled this off, let’s head straight to the Boundless Demon Sect. I’ve searched his soul and know the protocols."
After a pause, she added, "Oh, and one more thing—grab all the storage artifacts from that Yan Xiao fellow. Some might prove useful once we’re inside."
Feng Mingyan—aka Yan Xiao—was their captive. With a thought, Su Jingzhen could strip him bare.
Without delay, they left Blood Demon City for the Boundless Demon Sect.
Along the way, the Blood Empress altered her appearance and demeanor, adopting a more nondescript look.
The distance between Blood Demon City and the sect’s territory was vast. Even at a Demon King’s speed, it took most of the day to arrive.
At the foot of Boundless Mountain, home to the Boundless Demon Sect, lay Boundless City—the realm’s largest cultivator hub.
Disciples from all sect levels mingled here with pilgrims from vassal forces, merchants, and hopefuls seeking to join.
In short, Boundless City hid dragons and tigers—a place of unfathomable depths.
Su Jingzhen and the Blood Empress entered unnoticed.
Disguised as Yan Xiao, Su Jingzhen had his memories, thanks to the imprint the Blood Empress had extracted from his sea of consciousness.
Armed with this, he was ready to play the part.
He led her to a central spot in Boundless City, stopping before an elegant building.
As they neared the entrance, the Blood Empress glanced at the sign and smirked.
"Little brother, you sure you want to bring me here?"
Su Jingzhen looked up at the words "Red Sleeve."
It was Boundless City’s largest, most upscale brothel.
Taking a beauty like the Blood Empress there was certainly unconventional.
He scratched his head, sheepish. "Uh… Sister, maybe wait here? Or transform into a man? That way, we won’t draw suspicion. Yan Xiao always hits certain spots in Boundless City. Skipping the Red Sleeve might look off if we run into his acquaintances."
It was a decent excuse.
The Blood Empress kept her teasing smile but didn’t push back.
Before she could reply, he added, "Or I could stash you in the Pure Land for a bit in a secluded spot?"
She didn’t answer with words. Instead, her aura shifted, her form morphing into a dashing young nobleman.
With a folding fan in hand, she now radiated playboy charm.
Entering the Red Sleeve with him wouldn’t raise an eyebrow.
"I’ve never tried a brothel before," she said. "Since we’re here, I might as well see what it’s like. Let’s go—I want to know what this ‘men’s paradise’ is all about."
Her tone held a spark of curiosity.
Su Jingzhen’s expression grew more awkward, but he stayed silent.
He led her inside.
"Welcome, gentlemen!"
Two young women in short skirts, exuding charm, greeted them with respectful bows.
Their eyes glinted with intent, as if ready to pounce on Su Jingzhen and the Blood Empress.
The staff here had keen instincts. They could tell these two weren’t ordinary patrons.
Su Jingzhen ignored them. From Yan Xiao’s memories, he knew these greeters were the Red Sleeve’s lowest tier.
Deeper inside, the atmosphere buzzed with life.
The sights were dazzling!
The first floor sprawled far larger than it appeared outside.
It wasn’t just about drinking with beauties.
Beast fights, cultivator duels, treasure appraisals—everything from mundane to cruel unfolded across distinct zones.
Sweeping his divine consciousness, Su Jingzhen marveled.
"Today’s an eye-opener!"
He hadn’t expected Yan Xiao’s routine to be so… vibrant.
Per Yan Xiao’s habits, he didn’t linger on the first floor.
Despite its captivating chaos, he headed straight for the second.
The space here was smaller, but the women were more striking—in both looks and cultivation.
Yan Xiao, a Demon General, wasn’t top-tier in Boundless City but still ranked among the elite.
He wouldn’t settle for the first floor.
The second floor featured private rooms.
Each bore a jade plaque with a woman’s name.
The Blood Empress, in her male guise, smirked. "What’s your plan, little brother? Can’t handle me, and now you’re eyeing these girls?"
Her tone carried a hint of jealousy.
She didn’t mind his ties to Boundless Snow or Feng Qingya, but brothel women irked her.
"Sister Blood Empress, don’t misunderstand. Do I seem like that type? I’m Yan Xiao right now—I have to play the part."
He strode to a corner room.
The plaque read: Luan Yu.
He tapped a jade token against the door, activating its formation.
A flash of light, and it swung open.
Before he could step in, a graceful figure in green rushed into his arms, trailing an odd, enticing scent.
He barely glimpsed her face before soft, ample curves pressed against his chest.
Their size outstripped anything from his past encounters.
"Brother Yan Xiao, it’s been ages since you last came!"
Her coquettish voice sent a shiver down his spine.
She looked up, revealing a delicate, doll-like face.
Su Jingzhen was stunned.
He hadn’t pegged Feng Mingyan for such tastes.
But—truth be told—he didn’t mind!
Before he could react, a sharp killing intent filled the room.
It came from the Blood Empress.
Luan Yu sensed it too, shrinking back and burying her face in Su Jingzhen’s chest.
She peeked at the Blood Empress, now male, with fear.
"Brother Yan Xiao, who’s… this gentleman?"
Her voice stayed sweet, but the Blood Empress’s intent sharpened.
"He’s my friend. Don’t worry, Luan Yu. Today’s not good timing—I was just passing by to see you. I’ve got urgent business, so we’ll catch up later."
As he spoke, his hands roamed briefly over Luan Yu’s curves.
The peaks defied a five-finger grasp.
He now saw why Yan Xiao favored her.
But he quickly pulled back, releasing her and stepping out.
"Little brother, how was it? Better than me?"
Outside, the Blood Empress’s eyes glinted dangerously.
Su Jingzhen laughed. "Not even close, Sister. Don’t worry—I’m Yan Xiao right now, so I’m just doing what he would. Think of it as punching the clock. It’s hard to explain, but you’ll see why."
Yan Xiao’s visits were logged in his memories, and he was well-known here.
Infiltrating the Boundless Demon Sect demanded flawless cover.
The Blood Empress glared but didn’t push.
After leaving Luan Yu’s room, Su Jingzhen headed for another corner suite.
Her brows furrowed again.
Was he set on picking someone up?
This plaque read: Ling Hua.
He tapped his token, and the door opened.
Zither music wafted out.
Contrary to the Blood Empress’s expectations, no flirty woman rushed forth.
The melody carried a profound Dao rhythm, hinting at deep skill.
"Sister Blood Empress, this isn’t about… that. The woman inside might have ties to the Boundless Demon Sect."
As he explained, a gentle voice emerged.
"You’re back again. No need to keep trying. I’ve told you—the one I wait for isn’t you."
Her tone was calm and serene.
From Yan Xiao’s memories, Su Jingzhen knew Ling Hua was an anomaly in the Red Sleeve.
Her uniqueness lay not just in her character but her status.
She was a courtesan who didn’t trade her body.
As she’d said, without a connection, no one could even sit and hear her play.
Yan Xiao, leveraging his sect status and Demon General cultivation, had tried and failed to win her over.
From those memories, Su Jingzhen knew she had some link to the Boundless Demon Sect.
That’s why he was here.
"Maybe this time, Miss Ling Hua will see something special in me."
With that, he stepped inside without hesitation.