NOVEL NEXT Chapter 252: Lifebound Weapon
Chapter 252: Lifebound Weapon
“Thank you, Blazing Flame Sect’s Supreme and Divine Flower Palace’s Supreme, for your assistance. Xu Lian is deeply grateful.”
Xu Lian didn’t rush inside. Instead, he solemnly bowed to the two supreme beings from the Blazing Flame Sect and the Divine Flower Palace.
The disciples and followers were a bit stunned. He really knew how to flatter himself. The two Supremes weren’t here to help him, but to help the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands. What was he thanking them for?
The Blazing Flame Sect’s Supreme chuckled. “You really know how to make yourself look good. Hurry up and go inside to negotiate with the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land. We don’t have much time to stand guard here for the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land.”
The disciples were surprised. The Blazing Flame Sect’s Supreme actually responded to him.
Xu Lian didn’t say anything and entered the Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land.
Then, he felt the world spin around him…
Even though he was now a “minor” powerhouse, he was still being tossed around like a rag doll.
The next moment, he appeared in the Elders’ Hall.
Besides the elders, the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord was also present.
There were two others: a female powerhouse from the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land, and a middle-aged man wearing a square scarf and a long robe, looking like a gentle and learned teacher.
After a brief introduction by the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord, Xu Lian learned that this middle-aged man was actually the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land. It was hard to associate his demeanor with the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.
The female powerhouse was named Li Shiman. She showed no resentment for being hurt by Xu Lian earlier, and even nodded slightly in greeting.
Xu Lian returned the nod, acknowledging her. He knew that Li Shiman was here because of the Demon Prison Tower and didn’t dare to hold a grudge against him.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord said, “Holy Son of the Nine Heavens, take out the Demon Prison Tower and show it to me.”
Xu Lian exchanged a glance with the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord, subtly pointing at the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord smiled. “Do not worry. No one can take this treasure away from our Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land. If we can’t even guarantee that, there’s no point in negotiating with the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.”
Only then did Xu Lian take out the small golden tower. Remembering the two Supremes who had attacked earlier, claiming that it sealed a peerless Heavenly Demon, he felt like the small golden tower was a hot potato.
Hot!
So hot…
Of course, this was just his psychological reaction.
Seeing the Demon Prison Tower, the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land and Li Shiman both stared at it with intense focus.
Feeling that it was enough, Xu Lian put the Demon Prison Tower away, causing the Holy Lord of Heavenly Demon Sacred Land’s mouth to twitch and Li Shiman to look speechless. Was he treating them like thieves?
“Please, have some tea. Try the specialty tea from our Heavenly Mystic Sacred Land’s small world,” the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord said with a smile, inviting the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land and Li Shiman to drink.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord and the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land chatted over tea, discussing various interesting stories from around the world. They talked about the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands, the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land, the royal family of the Yin Dynasty, and even the Skyfall Forest… They laughed and talked harmoniously.
Time passed slowly.
After about half an hour, when Xu Lian saw that the two of them still showed no signs of starting negotiations, he became restless. This matter concerned many things!
Would there be any problems if the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands returned the Demon Prison Tower to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Lands despite the world’s opposition?
Once the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land retrieved the Demon Prison Tower and released the incomparable Heavenly Demon inside, what if the incomparable Heavenly Demon rescued the Demon Lord from the Demon Sealing Cave? Wouldn’t that be detrimental to the Thirteen Clans?
Moreover, when would the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands deliver the promised rewards – the cultivation resources for the Return to Truth Realm and the Nine Tribulations Realm?
Xu Lian asked, “When will the negotiations begin?”
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord, the elders, and even the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land and Li Shiman were all taken aback and looked at him strangely.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord said, “They have already started. The higher-ups are negotiating with the supreme beings from Heavenly Demon Sacred Land. Did you think that our level could participate in the negotiations?”
“…” Xu Lian realized his mistake and felt a bit embarrassed. In fact, they were just here drinking tea and chatting… As for the negotiations between the higher-ups and the supreme beings of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land, that was their business.
However, Xu Lian still had many unanswered questions. “The two Supremes who attacked earlier said that if the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands returned the Demon Prison Tower to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Lands and the Heavenly Demon Sacred Lands released the Incomparable Heavenly Demon, then the Incomparable Heavenly Demon would rescue the Demon Lord from the Demon Sealing Cave and cause chaos in the world. The Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands would become eternal sinners. Aren’t you worried?”
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord chuckled. “Those two Supremes are enemies of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land, so of course they’re afraid. They’re exaggerating to pressure the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands not to return the Demon Prison Tower.
In reality, the world is vast, and there are countless talented people. Even if the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land rescues the incomparable Heavenly Demon and their power grows, how would they dare to oppose the entire world to rescue the Demon Lord who is guilty of heinous crimes?”
Xu Lian suddenly understood. This made sense. Even though the peerless Heavenly Demon was strong, the talented individuals of the world weren’t weaklings. If the peerless Heavenly Demon were to act so recklessly and tried to rescue the Demon Lord, they would inevitably be sealed again. The two supremes had indeed exaggerated.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord added, “The demon lord is the ancestor of all demonic forces and a figure of faith in the demonic path. The peerless Heavenly Demon is the Demon Lord’s direct disciple and the founding ancestor of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.
If the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands don’t hand over the Demon Prison Tower, they will be targeted by all demonic forces and will be under immense pressure.
The Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands can’t withstand the pressure of all the demonic forces just to keep the Demon Prison Tower for some forces that have a grudge against the peerless Heavenly Demon. Therefore, returning the Demon Prison Tower is inevitable.”
Xu Lian agreed.
For the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands to stand alone against all the demonic forces in the world was a lost cause. They would definitely choose to return the Demon Prison Tower to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.
As for whether the peerless Heavenly Demon would rescue the Demon Lord after he was released, that was a problem for the future. Whether the world fell into chaos or not, the Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands didn’t care. They would secure their benefits first.
Xu Lian said, “As the current owner of the Demon Prison Tower, I have a condition. If the Demon Lord is released from the Demon Sealing Cave in the future, I hope he won’t target the Thirteen Clans. I have a marital alliance with them.”
In truth, this was beyond his control. Whether he was involved or not, the Demon Prison Tower would return to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land. His cultivation level was too low to stop it. However, given his deep connection with the Thirteen Clans, he could only do his small part by proposing this condition.
The Holy Lord of Heavenly Demon’s Holy Land sighed. “Rescuing the Heavenly Demon Ancestor is already the limit of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land. We would never dare to defy the world to save the Demon Lord. The Demon Lord has too many enemies all over the world. The Heavenly Demon Sacred Land doesn’t want to be destroyed.
Time is like a blade. Even mythical figures like the ancestors of the Thirteen Clans have vanished, turning to dust in the long river of time. The Demon Lord was sealed in the Demon Sealing Cave under harsh conditions and may have already turned to dust.
The Demon Lord slaughtered the world back then and made countless enemies. Even if he somehow survived and emerged, his cultivation would be severely damaged and far from its peak. He would first face retribution from his countless enemies. It is questionable whether he could even survive, let alone seek revenge against the Thirteen Clans.”
Xu Lian said, “I suggested this condition just in case. After all, the Demon Lord is a mythical figure, and anything is possible.”
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord said, “Don’t worry. The higher-ups are aware of your relationship with the Thirteen Clans and will definitely include this condition in the agreement.”
Xu Lian felt relieved. He didn’t want to be the cause of the Thirteen Clans facing a crisis of extermination in the future. Although he couldn’t decide the fate of the Demon Prison Tower, it had been in his possession for a while, and that connection carried karma.
Xu Lian asked curiously, “Why do some people call the Demon Prison Tower the God Prison Tower? If it’s a treasure of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land, why would it imprison their own Heavenly Demon Ancestor?”
The Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land smiled ironically. “This is no secret. Many major forces know about it.
The Prison Tower was originally the Heavenly Demon Ancestor’s lifeblood weapon. At the peak of his power, the Heavenly Demon Ancestor encountered a god-like enemy. After a fierce battle, he used the Prison Tower to seal and kill the god-like enemy, earning it the name God Prison Tower.
However, the Prison Tower has a flaw: after sealing and killing an enemy, it would turn around and seal its master. Thus, the Heavenly Demon Ancestor was also trapped inside, and it became known as the “Demon Prison Tower”.”
“Xu Lian’s eyes widened. The Heavenly Demon Ancestor’s lifeblood weapon was truly unique, with a personality… When it went berserk, it didn’t even spare its master!
Xu Lian stifled a laugh. “With such a major flaw, why didn’t the Heavenly Demon Ancestor modify the Demon Prison Tower?”
The Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land looked at him. “You don’t seem to understand what a lifebound weapon is. A lifebound weapon is connected to the life of its master. How can it be modified at will? Moreover, the spirit of the weapon reflects the style and characteristics of its master. If it were changed, it wouldn’t be a “lifebound weapon” anymore.”
“I don’t have a lifebound weapon yet, so I don’t understand these things.”
Xu Lian thought to himself, the Demon Prison Tower’s style was that of a rebel. Did this mean that the Heavenly Demon Ancestor was also a rebel?
This put his mind at ease. A rebel like the Heavenly Demon Ancestor would be more likely to betray his master rather than rescue the Demon Lord. This was a good thing.
After another hour or so, the voice of the Old Supreme suddenly echoed in the Elders’ Hall. “The Nine Heavenly Sacred Lands and the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land have reached an agreement. Xu Lian, return the Demon Prison Tower to the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.”
Xu Lian quickly bowed and asked, “Respected Supreme, was the condition of not seeking revenge against the Thirteen Clans included in the agreement?”
The old supreme said, “It was included.”
Xu Lian took out the Demon Prison Tower and sent it floating toward the Holy Lord of the Heavenly Demon Sacred Land.
The Holy Lord of Heavenly Demon Sacred Land accepted it immediately, his face filled with joy. He bid farewell to the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord and the elders, and then hurriedly left with Li Shiman, obviously eager to return the Demon Prison Tower.
Xu Lian’s gaze immediately turned to the Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord, his meaning clear.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord joked, “Why are you looking at me like that? I only have Qianxue as my daughter. I don’t have another one.”
“…” Xu Lian felt that the joke fell flat.
The Heavenly Mystic Holy Lord spread his hands. “Applying for cultivation resources has always been the responsibility of the Elder Hall. I don’t have the authority for that.”
Xu Lian had no choice but to look at the Grand Elder. The Grand Elder sighed and hurried to the secret vault.
Not long after, the Grand Elder returned with 411 grains of Dustless Sand and five portions of Nine Tribulations Realm cultivation resources.
The elders’ eyes turned red with envy. Even they coveted these high-level cultivation resources, let alone the younger generation of geniuses.
Xu Lian stored the materials in his spatial bag and quickly left.