Chapter 888
Jin Xuan's Whereabouts
The demon race, or more accurately, the demon alliance, that is, the alliance of ten thousand demons.
Similar to the human race's immortal dynasty, the demon alliance also had territorial divisions. Each demon lord had a vast demon kingdom to support them. The demon lord enjoyed great autonomy, and almost everything within their territory was their private property. They had the power of life and death and could do whatever they wanted.
The demon race, especially powerful individuals, possesses an extremely strong sense of territory. Unless it is a higher-ranking demon emperor who forcibly subdues them with strength, any act of crossing the line will be regarded as a provocation and offense, and it is very common to provoke a life-or-death battle.
Therefore, almost every powerful demon in a demon kingdom who reaches the third level strictly controls their behavior and rarely crosses the line.
For nearly a thousand years, the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom, led by the Golden-Eyed Crimson Tiger, has been responsible for attacking the cultivation world of the Great Qi.
Jin Xuan sent his first message to the Song family, stating that he had successfully infiltrated the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom and had been personally recommended to the Golden-Eyed Crimson Tiger by the Crimson Flame Demon King.
Because of his identity as the Golden Tortoise, he received treatment comparable to that of a demon king.
All signs indicate that he has fully integrated into the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom, and the mission completion rate has far exceeded Song Changsheng's expectations.
In the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom, he was provided with the best food and drink, which was like paradise to Jin Xuan. Given his personality, it was absolutely impossible for him to leave easily.
However, it was under these circumstances that Jin Xuan left the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom and lost contact with them.
Song Changsheng couldn't figure out why Jin Xuan would do this. Even if he had been exposed, it was impossible that he couldn't even send a message for help. The life-saving jade talisman he had given to Jin Xuan had not been activated yet.
The only possibility is that he was taken away by someone else.
Who could it be, and why would they take him away?
"Could it be the Golden Tortoise clan that has made a move?" Song Changsheng frowned inwardly, feeling a strange sense of irritation.
Jin Xuan was originally formed from the essence of Jin Jia himself. After several transformations, his bloodline became extremely pure, and he should be ranked among the top even in the Golden Tortoise clan.
Their clan has difficulty conceiving, and if they were to learn of Jin Xuan's existence, they might actually try to forcibly take him away.
All it takes is a powerful demon king to accomplish this.
Since he was not in any life-threatening danger, Jin Xuan did not use the jade talisman he had been given.
Furthermore, if the distance is too great to be considered a communication barrier, it is possible to lose contact.
Of course, these are just his personal speculations, and no one knows the truth.
He now faces a dilemma: whether to first find Jin Xuan's whereabouts or to investigate the movements of the demon race in the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom.
"Alright, Jin Xuan is not in immediate danger. Let's focus on the present matter first," Song Changsheng murmured softly, turning his gaze away from the distant mountains.
Jin Xuan's exact location is unknown; it may require venturing deep into the demon realm, and it might take a year or two to see any results. For now, we can only take immediate action.
Before Jin Xuan went missing, he sent back a map that roughly showed the territories of the remaining demon kings of the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom.
To find out if they intend to make a move, we only need to find out the current state of these demon kings. If most of them are in seclusion, they probably won't make a move in the short term.
If they are all quite active, then it's rather dangerous.
Just as Song Changsheng was preparing to head to the nearest demon king's territory according to the map, he suddenly heard a faint rumbling sound.
It sounds like someone is having a magical duel.
Fighting and killing is a common occurrence among the demon race, something he has witnessed countless times along the way. The reason it caught his attention was mainly because the two sides in the battle did not seem to be demons; at least one of them was not.
"Could there be other people in the Demon Realm?"
"Could it be my senior brother?" Song Changsheng frowned slightly.
Because he was worried about leaks, he did not contact Luoxia City beforehand, so he was unaware of Niu Dazhuang's whereabouts.
But Niu Dazhuang entered the Demon Realm to investigate several months ago. With his cultivation level, it would be very dangerous for him to stay in the Demon Realm for a long time. Logically speaking, he should have already returned. How come he is still here?
Regardless of whether it was true or not, Song Changsheng decided to go and take a look, just in case.
Although the place where they fought was far away from him, at his speed, it would only take a moment.
As the distance shortened, the sounds of their duel grew louder. Inside Song Changsheng's storage bag, a white jade waist token began to vibrate slightly, emitting a pure white fluorescence.
Song Changsheng reached out and took out the waist token. Looking at the huge characters "Luoxia" on it, he couldn't help but say with some surprise, "It really is Second Senior Brother."
Niu Dazhuang had never expected to linger in the demon realm for so long. With his cultivation level, if he were discovered by a demon king, he would have virtually no chance of survival in the heart of the demon kingdom.
This was also the main reason why he came alone without exchanging information with Luoxia City, because he thought that Niu Dazhuang would at most scout out information on the edge like before, and return as long as he confirmed that there was no beast tide gathering.
I never imagined that Niu Dazhuang would be so bold as to venture so deep into the heart of the demon kingdom for such a long time.
With a flash, Song Changsheng arrived at the edge of the battlefield. Three figures, as fast as flowing light, chased each other in the air, exchanging blows from time to time, leveling hill after hill. The one in the lead, being chased and looking quite disheveled, was undoubtedly Niu Dazhuang. Behind him were two [Flaming Firebirds], their bodies entirely crimson, enveloped in raging flames. Even from a great distance, one could feel their scorching heat.
Two [Fiery Birds], one a top-grade Tier 3 bird and the other a high-grade Tier 3 bird, while Niu Dazhuang is currently only at the late stage of the Purple Mansion realm, putting him at an absolute disadvantage.
Fortunately, he was quite agile and had not been caught up yet, but given the ebb and flow, Niu Dazhuang would definitely be defeated here in time.
Song Changsheng flashed and arrived above the three of them. Out of caution, he first scanned the surroundings with his divine sense to confirm that no demon king was spying on them. Then he pointed his fingers like a sword, and blue arcs of electricity wrapped around his fingertips, causing the surrounding space to become distorted.
"Shoot..."
In the blink of an eye, two bolts of azure lightning descended from the sky, instantly turning the third-tier high-grade [Flaming Firebird] into charred remains. Its flames faded, its eyes dimmed, and it crashed heavily onto the uneven ground.
The other [Flaming Firebird] didn't fare much better. In front of Song Changsheng, there was no essential difference between a third-tier superior grade and a third-tier supreme grade.
However, he deliberately held back, sparing its life to interrogate the demon kings about their movements. With his cultivation level, he was at least a mid-level figure in the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom and must have some relevant information.
In addition, and most importantly, is the information about Jin Xuan.
As a rare [Golden Tortoise], Jin Xuan's existence is undoubtedly very conspicuous, and there is still a chance to obtain it from its mouth.
He casually imprisoned the [Flaming Firebird], which had been severely injured by the lightning, in place. He looked at Niu Dazhuang, who was full of astonishment, and cupped his hands, saying, "Senior brother, how have you been?"
Niu Dazhuang, who was fleeing for his life, stopped in his tracks. Looking at Song Changsheng who had suddenly appeared, he felt as if he were living in a dream. He asked with a slight excitement, "What are you doing here?"
Song Changsheng stared intently at him and said, "Naturally, I've come to investigate the movements of the demon race and also to find my contracted spirit beast."
Senior brother, why did you linger in the Demon Realm for so long, and even get chased by demonic birds? You should be thankful that the Demon King didn't personally intervene, otherwise…”
He didn't finish his sentence, but the meaning he wanted to express was already very clear.
If the Demon King were to take action personally, he would have no chance to maneuver or escape, and Song Changsheng might not even be able to detect his presence.
Niu Dazhuang chuckled and downplayed the seriousness of the matter, saying, "Nothing ventured, nothing gained."
I have been infiltrating the heart of the demon kingdom for several months and have basically figured out their movements. Combined with the intelligence provided by my inside contact, I can now be fairly certain that the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom suffered heavy losses in the previous upheavals and will not launch another major war in the short term.
This current peace can continue for some time.
Upon hearing this, Song Changsheng raised an eyebrow and asked, "Does Luoxia City also have an inside agent among the demon race?"
"That's right. It was actually the mount of one of my grandmaster uncles. It was sent to the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom in its early years and has gained the trust of the demon race over the years, eventually reaching a fairly respectable position."
My main purpose in coming here is to meet with him and exchange information.
According to him, most of the demon kings in the Golden-Eyed Demon Kingdom are currently in seclusion, and that demon lord has not shown his face for a long time, so a war is unlikely to break out anytime soon.
"It's a pity I accidentally revealed my aura, so I had to put on a show of feigning injury. Fortunately, most of the demon kings were in seclusion and didn't have time to deal with me, otherwise it would have been really dangerous." Niu Dazhuang scratched his head and said.
He was somewhat reckless, but definitely not stupid. If these demon kings hadn't all been in seclusion, he really wouldn't have dared to be so arrogant.
"Hey, what happened when you said your contracted spirit beast went missing? Could it be that you also..." Niu Dazhuang was a little slow to realize.
Song Changsheng shook his head and said, "Now is not the time for idle chatter. We should not stay here for long. Let's find a place to stay first."
The two erased their own traces, then found a natural cave nearby, set up a protective barrier, and only then did Song Changsheng recount what had happened.
Niu Dazhuang suddenly realized and said, "So that's how it is. Your guess is not unreasonable. It's highly likely that he was taken away by the Golden Tortoise clan. Given how important he is, this process could not possibly have been done quietly. I can have my grandmaster's mount investigate for you."
“No need for that. It should know something too.” Song Changsheng turned his gaze to the trembling [Flaming Firebird] in the corner, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
"Wow—"
With a series of mournful cries, the [Flaming Firebird]'s eyes glazed over, and it collapsed to the ground like a rag doll.
"How is it?" Niu Dazhuang asked impatiently as he approached.
"The guess is true, Jin Xuan was taken away by the powerful [Golden Land Turtle]." Song Changsheng's heart was filled with mixed emotions, unsure whether this was a good thing or a bad thing...
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