Chapter 6 The City Lord Arrives
Three days had passed since the conversation between the Cloud Sea Dao Master and Illusion Sect Master.
After three days, he arrived.
Like a fierce dragon crossing the river.
Four Ninth Order experts, accompanied by several Eighth Order cultivators, made the entirety of the Sixth Land feel as if they were facing a great enemy.
"Buzz."
In the distance, thick fog billowed, carrying a dreamlike power.
The Way of Illusion.
The figure of Illusion Sect Master emerged from the misty dreamscape.
Illusion Sect Master had now regained the demeanor he possessed when they first met, but the arrogance of old was gone.
Lord of Light and Illusion Sect Master arrived together.
These two seemed to have become a pair.
Inseparable.
Or perhaps they shared the same misfortune? Or perhaps they admired each other?
We do not know.
"City Lord Chen and Dragon King, your grand arrival is beyond our humble welcome." Illusion Sect Master was very polite. Da Feng Novel Network
After all, this was his territory.
As the local inhabitant, he naturally had to adopt the appropriate attitude.
Two Ninth Order experts personally coming to greet them showed that Chen Fan and his entourage were given ample importance and respect.
Phoenix and Evil Lord were also Ninth Order, but they were merely subordinates.
It was enough to greet the main figures.
"Greetings to you both."
Although it had only been a little over a month, the changes in their demeanor were quite drastic.
The arrogance of before was gone, replaced by a sense of transcendence.
Regardless, they were acquaintances, and the two parties exchanged warm greetings.
"City Lord Chen has finally arrived, we have been waiting for a long time," Illusion Sect Master said with a smile.
"Hmm?"
Chen Fan paused for a moment.
What did he mean?
Illusion Sect Master smiled and said, "City Lord should remember the great battle not long ago. A friend of mine lent a hand."
"Was it the Corpse King?"
"Yes."
Chen Fan nodded slightly.
In that day's battle, although the Corpse King did not descend to the Seventh Land, his actions in the Sixth Land had greatly aided them.
This was also the reason Cloud Sea Dao Master suggested Chen Fan seek out the Corpse King.
Because they had had contact.
Whether it was Illusion Sect Master or the Corpse King, the ultimate connecting point was Chen Fan.
Therefore, Chen Fan was the most likely to gain the Corpse King's support.
Chen Fan naturally understood this, which was why he had come.
Illusion Sect Master continued, "We made a promise to the Corpse King that day, and this matter now rests with City Lord."
"What matter?" He truly did not know about this.
"It is like this."
Illusion Sect Master quickly explained, and then said, "Therefore, we need City Lord's help to recover everything that has been lost for our friend Corpse King."
"No problem."
If it were any other matter, Chen Fan would not have agreed so readily.
But since it was this matter, it became much simpler.
The Yin and Yang, life and death, was his specialty, was it not?
As long as the Corpse King had sufficient energy support, it would be easy.
Given the Corpse King's status in the Sixth Land, having achieved Ninth Order for a million years, he must possess many treasures.
"Then let's go."
Chen Fan nodded and said, "Coincidentally, I also have something to discuss with Senior Corpse King."
"Please."
The group quickly departed.
In the far distance... a gaze was cast.
Beyond mere sight, it was a fluctuation of divine consciousness.
The arrival of Chen Fan and his party also stirred the other two Ninth Order experts.
These were dragons from afar.
And they were dragons fierce enough to devour everything.
Of course, the two mysterious Ninth Order experts did not overstep their bounds. They merely sensed their presence before withdrawing their gazes and falling silent.
...
The Corpse King's Dao Field.
The dilapidated ruins were still enveloped by boundless corpse qi.
"Senior Corpse King."
Illusion Sect Master called out loudly, disregarding his appearance, "I have brought the person you need."
Boom.
The corpse qi churned, clearing a safe passage.
"I will lead the way," Illusion Sect Master voluntarily stepped into the passage of corpse qi first.
Lord of Light shrugged and said, "You are overthinking it."
Chen Fan smiled slightly, "Senior is indeed overthinking it. Since I dared to come, I do not fear any traps."
With that, he led his group inside.
A Dao Field presided over by a Ninth Order expert, even for another Ninth Order cultivator, was not something one could easily enter.
A Dao Field was naturally the most important territory of the Dao Master.
A territory cultivated for a million years would undoubtedly have the capability to trap and kill an equal.
Illusion Sect Master acted proactively to alleviate Chen Fan's worries.
Lord of Light, however, understood the young man and knew Illusion Sect Master's efforts were in vain.
If nothing else, the three Ninth Order experts by his side, along with a group of top-tier Eighth Order cultivators, meant that even if Illusion Sect Master, Lord of Light, and the Corpse King joined forces, they might not necessarily be afraid.
This assembled group, each more monstrous than the last.
They all possessed the strength to fight against those of a higher order.
Monsters were also attracted to each other.
Clack, clack, clack.
The somewhat chaotic footsteps echoed in the quiet ruins.
Ahead, a figure stood before a tomb, having waited for a long time.
"Corpse King."
Illusion Sect Master introduced, "I have brought the person, these few... uh... what is wrong with you all?"
The footsteps behind him ceased.
Chen Fan, Old Demon Chu, and even Dragon King froze on the spot.
Only Phoenix and Evil Lord looked confused.
Even the Golden Crow and other beasts showed disbelief in their eyes.
They looked from the Corpse King to Old Demon Chu, stunned into silence for a long time.
"A coincidence?" Old Demon Chu's heart was in turmoil like a raging tide.
Chen Fan: "..."
Was it a coincidence?
But... could such a coincidence truly exist?
Immortal Emperor swallowed with difficulty, "Apart from their aura, they are almost identical. Look at the tomb, there is a saber and a bow placed beside it."
"..."
Everyone was silent.
Immortal Emperor's words had sealed the matter.
"What exactly are you all talking about?" Evil Lord was starting to get unhappy.
His negative emotions began to surge again.
"Old Demon Chu."
Chen Fan spoke, "Since there is a doubt, ask Senior Corpse King and you will know."
"Alright."
Old Demon Chu nodded.
With a 'boom', black demonic flames surged into the sky.
Under everyone's stunned gaze, a figure with a long bow on his back and a saber at his waist emerged from the demonic flames.
"War Demon," Old Demon Chu said.
"Hiss."
This time, Illusion Sect Master and Lord of Light both inhaled sharply.
This War Demon looked exactly like the Corpse King.
The Corpse King's gaze also turned, his eyes still as calm as a still pond.
He no longer possessed any emotions.
"What is going on?" Illusion Sect Master looked at the Corpse King, seeking an answer.
The demonic illusion condensed by Old Demon Chu's Great Dao looked exactly like the Corpse King.
This was definitely not a coincidence.
Moreover, the tomb behind the Corpse King, the saber and bow, already indicated the situation.
For a moment, everyone's gaze flickered back and forth between Old Demon Chu and the Corpse King.
They were all curious.
Looking at the Corpse King before him, Old Demon Chu said solemnly, "This War Demon condensed spontaneously. I originally thought it was just a random condensation of the Demonic Path, but now it seems that is not the case. Senior Corpse King, do you cultivate the Demonic Path?"
If not, how could his figure emerge from the demonic flames?
The Corpse King remained calm and said, "I do not know. After I awoke, I lost all my previous memories. The only memory..."
He pointed to the tomb behind him, "I crawled out from here."