12dz Chapter 45 Golden Cicada
Chapter 45 Golden Cicada
A fierce wind rages over the North Sea.
Mo Yuan transformed into a five-colored ray of light and traversed the void. He dared not pay attention to the Taoist chasing him behind him, for fear of being tainted by karma due to carelessness, and besides, the other party might have ill intentions.
"The Golden Cicada's Heaven-Stealing Technique!"
After chasing for half an hour, the man seemed to be somewhat embarrassed and angry. He looked up at the sky and shouted, and a series of afterimages suddenly appeared. Mo Yuan felt that the surrounding space was being devoured and began to break apart.
Just as he was about to activate the Qian Yuan Cauldron, Tai Hao Flying Knife, and other treasures, a young Taoist with red lips and white teeth appeared in front of him, and then the countless afterimages in the world disappeared.
She wore a long robe with wide sleeves, woven with dark gold thread and featuring cicada-wing cloud patterns. Her eyebrows and eyes were clear and refined, and there was a natural smile on her lips. Her eyes carried a hint of coldness and loneliness, and there was a fierce, blood-red mark on her forehead.
Her black hair was tied into a simple bun with an ebony hairpin, and a few stray strands of hair fell around the bun, adding a touch of unrestrained freedom.
"A mid-stage Golden Immortal expert, their origins seem quite extraordinary!"
Mo Yuan looked at the young Taoist priest in front of him warily, his mind racing as he tried to guess the man's origins.
Mo Yuan could sense the malevolent aura emanating from him, yet his body also naturally emitted a pure and unique fragrance, like sandalwood mixed with blood, which could make one's mind wander.
"Jin Chanzi, who does not cross the reef, greets fellow Daoists of the Qilin Clan."
"Fellow Daoist just now slaughtered everyone in the area, using the Qilin True Fire to incinerate those scum of the Frost Skull Clan. It was truly a delightful sight for me, and I felt very happy."
The young Taoist priest bowed to Mo Yuan, his face beaming with excitement.
Unable to cross the reef, Jin Chanzi.
Mo Yuan's eyes narrowed sharply as he scrutinized the person before him.
According to Master Yu Ding, there are two ominous places in the North Sea: Youdu Mountain and the mysterious and unpredictable Budu Reef.
Youdu Mountain is permeated with the lingering remnants of chaotic demons and gods, and leads to the Nine Netherworlds, hence it is known as a cursed place.
As for the Uncrossing Reef, it is a group of golden reefs located in the far north of the North Sea. The central main reef has evolved divine patterns of the Heavenly Dao, which save all living beings except itself.
Legend has it that some disciples of the Jie Sect went there in search of opportunities, but the result was that their origins were severely damaged, their primordial spirits were harmed, and they lost that memory.
In retrospect, the culprit was none other than Jin Chanzi.
The six-winged golden cicada, a ferocious beast of the Primordial Chaos, devours living beings. It possesses a powerful body and great supernatural powers. In the future, it will be taken as a disciple by the Sage of Guidance and will later save all living beings during the Great Tribulation of Journey to the West.
Mo Yuan found it very difficult to associate this refined and elegant young Taoist with the ferocious beast of the Primordial Chaos and the future Tang Sanzang.
"Mo Yuan of the Qilin Clan greets Fellow Daoist Jin Chanzi."
"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now!"
Mo Yuan was unwilling to get involved with Jin Chanzi and the Western Sect for the time being, so after bowing to Jin Chanzi and revealing his identity, he wanted to hurry up and head to Youdu Mountain.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, don't be in such a hurry to leave!"
"I have cultivated in the North Sea for hundreds of thousands of years and am extremely familiar with everything within the North Sea region. If you wish to explore Youdu Mountain or go to the lair of the Frost Skull Clan, I can guide you."
Jin Chanzi approached Mo Yuan and blocked his path.
Seeing Mo Yuan's wariness, he simply suppressed his aura and made his smile appear more amiable.
The Northern Sea Continent is filled with malevolent energy and miasma, so few beings with deep roots and extraordinary talent dare to set foot here. The North Sea is a particularly dangerous place on this continent, and it is notorious.
Even if living beings reach the North Sea, without powerful cultivation and means of survival, they will suffer at the hands of races such as the Shadowfly Clan and the Frost Skull Clan within a few years.
Therefore, it would be extremely difficult for Jin Chanzi to find like-minded people to discuss philosophy or have a conversation.
Of course, there is also the most important reason.
Jin Chanzi was inherently violent and cruel. He had a habit of swallowing his best friends whole, so his reputation was not good in the North Sea region. Even races like the Shadow Clan did not want to have anything to do with him.
Mo Yuan's powerful killing of the Skull Commander Zao Chi and countless Frost Skull Clan members piqued Jin Chanzi's interest. He felt that Mo Yuan was the kindred spirit he had been searching for for tens of thousands of years, so he quickly came to befriend him.
After scrutinizing Jin Chanzi repeatedly and confirming that he meant no harm, Mo Yuan finally put away the Qian Yuan Pagoda and the Tai Hao Flying Knife.
The Golden Cicada Stealing the Sky Technique is a spatial supernatural power.
Mo Yuan pondered for a moment, and he realized that he could not get rid of Jin Chanzi.
Since that was the case, he had no choice but to give up the idea of leaving.
"May I ask Fellow Daoist Jin Chanzi, besides races like the Shadowfly Clan, what other powerful beings lurk within this North Sea region?"
Mo Yuan looked at Jin Chanzi and asked softly.
Free guides, might as well take advantage of them.
Jin Chanzi is a native creature of the North Sea, so he must be extremely familiar with the power structure and powerful figures here. It is perfectly reasonable to ask him for some secrets.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, you've come to the right person."
"I, Jin Chanzi, have roamed the North Sea for hundreds of thousands of years. The lairs of those races and the dojos of those powerful beings are as easy for me as coming home. I even know the secrets of the secret affair between the Holy King of the Mermaid Clan and the Demon Lord of the Demon Flying Clan."
"Speaking of the Demon Lord of the Demon Flying Clan, that guy has really unusual tastes..."
Jin Chanzi patted his chest and said with great confidence.
When the Holy King of the Merfolk Clan and the Demon Lord of the Demon Flying Clan were mentioned, a look of lingering fear flashed in his eyes.
Only after Jin Chanzi's explanation did Mo Yuan understand the reason.
The Shark Clan passes down authority through matrilineal bloodlines. The so-called Holy Ruler is the clan leader who has cultivated with countless strong members of the clan, giving birth to tens of thousands of clan members.
The Demon Lord of the Demon Flying Clan ascended to power by murdering his father tens of thousands of years ago. In front of the Holy King of the Mermaid Clan, he was like a grandson meeting his great-grandmother, but their relationship was extremely delicate.
Jin Chanzi speculated that the Demon Lord of the Demon Flying Clan was able to successfully kill his father by selling his own body in exchange for the strong support of the Holy King of the Mermaid Clan.
"Fellow Daoist Jin Chanzi, why don't you tell me which powerful figure is in charge within the North Sea region?"
Mo Yuan's face darkened, and he rolled his eyes at Jin Chanzi.
With the spatial supernatural power of the Golden Cicada Stealing the Sky Technique, Jin Chanzi can indeed freely enter and exit the lairs of those races and the dojos of powerful beings. But is it a waste to use it to pry into other people's private affairs?
"The vast lands of the North Sea are occupied by the Shadowfly Clan, Frost Skull Clan, Shark Clan, and Demon Flying Clan. Other weaker races were devoured as food countless years ago."
"Originally, the North Sea was ruled by four major races simultaneously, but five thousand years ago, a powerful Taiyi Golden Immortal of the demon race arrived here, and from then on, he became the true ruler of the North Sea."
"He has a human face and a bird's body, with green snakes hanging from his ears and red snakes under his feet. He is called Yu Jing and is a demon lord who was appointed by the Heavenly Court of the demon race. His father, Yu Xiao, is a Great Luo Golden Immortal and is in charge of the East Sea demon race on behalf of the Heavenly Court of the demon race."
As Jin Chanzi recounted his story, a hint of solemnity finally appeared on his fair face.
Clearly, Yu Jing, the ruler of Beihai, left him with considerable psychological trauma.
Upon learning of Yu Jing's existence, Mo Yuan's eyes gleamed with a profound light. He had never heard of this person's name from Yu Ding Zhenren.
As a demon lord in the late stage of Taiyi Golden Immortal, whose father was also a Daluo Golden Immortal, it is evident that Yu Jing is no ordinary person. The demon resources he can utilize and the foundation he possesses are probably unimaginable.
"Thank you for telling me the truth, Fellow Daoist Jin Chanzi. I am deeply grateful."
Mo Yuan bowed again and said solemnly.
If Jin Chanzi hadn't brought this up, he might have been careless.
If Yu Jing sets his sights on us, that would be troublesome.
Among the four clans of the North Sea, including the Shadow Clan and the Frost Skull Clan, there are only experts at the early stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm. However, Yu Jing is at the late stage of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm and has such a profound background that he cannot afford to be careless in the slightest.
It wasn't that Mo Yuan was being overly pessimistic, but since leaving Fenglin Continent, he had to fight every demon he encountered, which made him feel that he and the demon race were incompatible.
Yu Jing is no benevolent person. If he causes a big commotion in Youdu Mountain, this man will definitely show himself.
At that time, it is likely that another bloody storm will break out.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, you're really delicious!"
At that moment, Jin Chanzi suddenly spoke.
Mo Yuan felt a chill run down his spine, as if waves of coldness were about to freeze his primordial spirit. He looked at Jin Chanzi in astonishment, his two divine powers, Qilin Sky-Treading Strike and Five-Colored Sky-Crushing Light, ready to be unleashed.
Mo Yuan would rather Jin Chanzi stab him in the back than see his infatuated expression, especially since his eyes held a thirst for flesh and blood. This forced him to re-evaluate this primordial beast.
"Fellow Daoist Jin Chanzi, do you wish to have a duel with me?"
Mo Yuan's eyes were sharp, and he spoke in a deep voice.
Upon hearing this, Jin Chanzi seemed to wake from a dream, and he hurriedly said, "Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, let me explain! I am a peaceful person by nature and do not like to make enemies, but I do have a little quirk: I like to devour my close friends."
"I'm sure Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan can accept this little quirk of mine, right?"
His gaze was intense and piercing.
Jin Chanzi suppressed the urge to drool and gave Mo Yuan an awkward but apologetic smile.
Seeing Jin Chanzi's sincere gaze, Mo Yuan felt helpless.
"Stay away from me!"
"If you show that expression again, don't blame me for being ruthless and killing you!"
As he spoke, Mo Yuan communicated with the Taiqing Sword Talisman in his dantian, and in an instant, a vast and ethereal order of rules evolved out. The aura that was enough to severely injure a Taiyi Golden Immortal in the early stage and kill a Golden Immortal at the peak immediately engulfed Jin Chanzi.
Jin Chanzi's face turned ashen, and he quickly retreated to a distance of three zhang from Mo Yuan. After much persuasion, he finally managed to get Mo Yuan to restrain his aura.
Mo Yuan thought to himself, "Jin Chanzi is indeed a ferocious beast of the Primordial Chaos. Even his devouring of living beings is meticulous. It is clear that this person is not simple."
If it weren't for the fact that Jin Chanzi would be a disciple of the Western Sect in the future, and one of the main characters of the Journey to the West: Great Tribulation, he really wanted to let him taste the power of the Qilin Sky-Treading Strike and the Five-Colored Sky-Crushing Light.
"Take me to Mount Youdu!"
Seeing Jin Chanzi's honest and obedient demeanor, Mo Yuan said softly.
All he wanted to do now was get to Youdu Mountain as soon as possible, then find rare and precious materials that could help him cultivate a pair of divine eyes, and at the same time resolve the lingering resentment of the Chaos Demon God.
"Fellow Daoist Mo Yuan, do you really want to go there?"
"Powerful experts and disciples of the Xuanmen often go to Youdu Mountain in search of opportunities, but they can basically only explore the outer areas of Youdu Mountain. Even I can only reach the edge of the core area of Youdu Mountain."
"To tell you the truth, apart from the ferocious beast clan, there's nothing worth risking in Youdu Mountain. Even Yu Jing, the Lord of the North Sea, once tried to force his way into Youdu Mountain, but ultimately returned empty-handed."
Jin Chanzi looked at Mo Yuan in surprise, and then he began to speak at length.
The Youdu Mountain is filled with the remnants of chaotic demon gods. If you are not careful, your mind will be devoured. Even the remnants of those ferocious beast clans have probably long since become muddled puppets who only know how to devour each other.
Mo Yuan was only at the peak of True Immortal cultivation. Even though he had a trump card that could kill Golden Immortals, Jin Chanzi thought it was wishful thinking to think he could find an opportunity in Youdu Mountain.
"No!"
"I will not only reach the core of Youdu Mountain, but also delve into the Nine Netherworlds. I will erase the lingering resentment of the Chaos Demon God and make Youdu Mountain a paradise with clear skies and bright sunshine, full of life."
"Anyone who tries to stop me will be forcing me to unleash a massacre. Don't forget, I am a member of the Qilin clan, and the ferocity inherent in my bones is unmatched even by the most primordial beasts..."
Mo Yuan shook his head and said firmly.
When he uttered the term "primordial beast," he gave Jin Chanzi a meaningful look.
At this moment, Jin Chanzi was struck as if by lightning, and his Dao heart trembled.
When did Mo Yuan discover his true identity?