Chapter 153: The Bet
Yuan Fei stood beside Yuan Kong, his face brimming with joy, and shouted loudly, "Old Ox, teach that dumb bird another lesson!"
"Shut up," Fu Hai was exasperated by the two brothers. Couldn't they see the situation? The old ox had killed Salamander, a prodigy of the Demon Court, giving the Demon Court a reason to cause trouble for Golden Lion Mountain.
Golden Lion Mountain... couldn't withstand the Demon Court!
"Crown Prince, should I kill him?" A mysterious figure cloaked in black suddenly appeared behind Jin Xuan and whispered.
Only then did everyone notice this mysterious black-cloaked figure. They hadn't seen how he appeared.
Especially Fu Hai and the others, their expressions were grave.
They sensed a powerful aura from the mysterious black-cloaked figure, not much weaker than the Third Elder, who was at the True Immortal realm. This mysterious figure was at least at the half-step True Immortal realm.
Such a strong individual could dominate a remote star domain in the Chaotic Star Domain!
"Kill him? Who will do my bidding then?" Jin Xuan said coldly.
"Boy, I can overlook the fact that you killed a prodigy of the Demon Court."
"As long as you take the Ten Thousand Gu Pill and serve me for three thousand years, I guarantee you will reach the True Immortal realm within that time. Even after ascending to the Immortal World, I can ensure your cultivation resources."
"The power of the Demon Court is beyond the imagination of a wild demon like you. Even in the Immortal World, the Demon Court is a colossal entity."
"As long as you serve me, not only the Mystic Immortal realm, but even the Golden Immortal realm is within your reach!"
Originally, he had come here just for a majestic mount, but now he truly wanted to subdue this Great Strength Ox Demon King. This ox demon, who had appeared out of nowhere, likely had talent surpassing even the fierce ox under his eldest brother, who had already reached the Mystic Immortal realm. If he could subdue the Great Strength Ox Demon King, his influence in the Demon Court would increase.
The Demon Court was not a monolithic entity. Besides his eldest brother, who had ascended to the Immortal World, his father had seven other children, all obstacles to his future inheritance of the Demon Emperor's throne.
The treatment one received after ascending to the Immortal World as the Demon Emperor was vastly different from ascending as a prince.
"Hmph!" Li Changsheng sneered.
This Third Prince of the Demon Court was quite interesting, trying to win him over while also wanting to control him with the Ten Thousand Gu Pill. Although his alchemy skills weren't exceptional, he had heard of the Ten Thousand Gu Pill. Even Golden Immortals who took it would be controlled by the person who held the mother gu.
Unless one could cultivate beyond the Golden Immortal realm and achieve true transcendence, there was no escaping the control of the Ten Thousand Gu Pill.
If he didn't have to take the Ten Thousand Gu Pill, he might have considered deceiving them for some immortal jade. Unfortunately...
"You refuse?" Jin Xuan's eyes flashed with killing intent. "The resources you can enjoy by joining the Demon Court are beyond anything Golden Lion Mountain can offer. We have many remains of Golden Immortal-level demons in the Demon Court."
"As long as you follow me, you can enjoy these resources!"
He didn't mention the Ten Thousand Gu Pill. If this ox demon didn't take the pill, he wouldn't dare keep him by his side.
"How about we make a bet?" Li Changsheng sighed slightly.
If he had immortal jade on hand, he would choose to recharge first, then join the Demon Court and enhance himself.
Unfortunately, he didn't have any immortal jade, and he couldn't possibly take the Ten Thousand Gu Pill in reality.
"What bet?" Jin Xuan frowned.
"I bet that waste by your side can't defeat me!" Li Changsheng pointed directly at the mysterious black-cloaked figure behind Jin Xuan, his demeanor extremely arrogant.
"Hiss!"
Everyone present gasped.
Even Jin Xuan's people thought this ox demon was insane. Although they didn't know the mysterious black-cloaked figure, as the Third Prince's personal guard, his strength was undoubtedly formidable.
Some had already sensed that the mysterious figure's True Immortal body was mostly formed, just a step away from the True Immortal realm.
The gap between the True Immortal and Heavenly Immortal realms was as vast as that between the Tribulation and Human Immortal realms. Heavenly Immortals were not uncommon in major sects of the Immortal World, but True Immortals with a formed True Immortal body could hold elder positions even in forces with Immortal Venerables or Immortal Kings.
In Immortal World cities, they could become city lords.
And this ox demon had just reached the Heavenly Immortal realm by observing the remains of the Wild Ox. Where did he get the courage?
"What's the wager?" Jin Xuan's eyes showed a cold smile.
The Golden Guards were protectors of the royal family, requiring at least Heavenly Immortal cultivation to qualify. Shadow had been by his side since birth, with strength enough to fight any cultivator below the True Immortal realm.
This ox demon was indeed as arrogant as the rumors said.
Unfortunately... he picked the wrong person!
"If I lose, I'll take the Ten Thousand Gu Pill," Li Changsheng said calmly.
"If you lose, leave behind six million immortal jade!"
"Old Ox, no!" Fu Hai urgently interjected. "You can't take the Ten Thousand Gu Pill. Once you take it, you'll never be free!"
The Ten Thousand Gu Pill was unique to the Demon Court. Even his mother had spoken of it with fear when she was alive. Moreover, that old man had half-step True Immortal cultivation. No matter how talented the old ox was, how could he be a match?
"Deal!" Jin Xuan's face showed joy. Six million immortal jade was a significant amount for him, but why not bet on a sure win?
"Shadow, just severely injure him!" Jin Xuan ordered.
"Yes!"
As soon as Shadow finished speaking, his figure disappeared, reappearing a meter away from Li Changsheng. He had no weapon, using his hand as a blade, slashing directly at Li Changsheng's face.
'Not bad!' Li Changsheng's eyes narrowed, his body surrounded by rolling demonic energy, his arms crossed to block his face.
"Boom!"
Shadow's hand struck Li Changsheng's arms, sending him flying into a nearby hill, creating a massive crater.
"This..."
The people of Golden Lion Mountain were speechless. They knew the old ox's strength, especially Yuan Kong, who had fought Li Changsheng. Yet, before their eyes, Li Changsheng had been sent flying with a single palm strike?
"Refreshing!"
"Refreshing!"
At that moment, a hearty voice came from the crater.
"Moo!"
A cow's cry erupted from the crater, piercing the earth. Those with lower cultivation felt a tightness in their chests, spitting out blood.
Just a cry had injured them!
"Boom!"
A massive figure shot out from the crater amidst black demonic clouds, charging towards Shadow.
Shadow showed no fear, his figure disappearing again. The crowd only heard the clashing of metal, unable to see the two figures.
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
"Boom!"
In an instant, the two had exchanged dozens of blows.
"Refreshing!"
Li Changsheng let out a long roar.
This Shadow by Jin Xuan's side was a demon who specialized in physical combat. Demons' bodies were naturally stronger than humans', and Shadow had cultivated his body to a level where he could casually kill Heavenly Immortals.
Truly rare!