In my twilight years of cultivating, I became a Supreme Daoist of the Longevity Path-Chapter 1019

Chapter 1019: 408: Greedy and insatiable!

My rules are the rules_2 Chapter 1019: 408: Greedy and insatiable!

My rules are the rules_2 Suddenly, the rising and falling roars of demonic beasts echoed everywhere, the stench of blood and the rotting smell of nauseating poisonous ling soil wafted through the air, making one nauseous.

“Senior Chen, the smell is quite overwhelming!

Maybe you should step aside…”

Yue Shang Neng quickly and nimbly reminded Chen Dengming, continuously performing the Cleaning Skill with a pinch of his fingers, and said with a smile, “It will get better once they have moved everything.”

“It’s fine.”

Chen Dengming shook his head, having already sealed off the odors with his mana.

At that moment, he suddenly released a surge of spiritual might.

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The atmosphere instantly filled with a terrifying oppressive energy, as if the very air had also solidified in an instant.

All the howling demonic beasts immediately fell silent as if their throats had been simultaneously caught by an invisible, overpowering force, their beastly eyes revealing unease and restlessness.

Even some beasts with more spiritual wisdom displayed pleading intentions in their eyes.

Chen Dengming glanced at them and then indifferently withdrew his gaze.

These beasts were all captured from the cleaning operations in the battlefield.

Needless to say, beneath their claws were the lives of several cultivators who fought back or former prisoners.

Humans eat demonic beasts, demonic beasts eat humans.

Those not of our kind must have a different heart.

Chen Dengming held kindness for ordinary humans, because they were human, but he would not extend the same kindness to most demonic beasts since they were not human, especially having witnessed demons hang humans from trees to dry them into jerky for the beasts to consume—a harrowing sight to behold.

However, what he couldn’t fathom was why the ghost creatures from beneath the Nether Spring actually fancied such stinky and poisonous things, which was utterly baffling to him.

Yue Shang Neng, observing his mood and expression, explained, “According to Elder Zuo, after consulting an expert, it’s said that the ghost creatures below the Nether Spring all long for the flesh and blood of the mortal world, which is rich with life force, considering it a delicacy.

Therefore, these living demonic beasts, if transported below, would be highly valued goods.

Even if they died on the spot, they could still be eaten while fresh.

Besides, the nauseating poisonous ling soil can be used to protect the yin soil from invasion, and is also a favored commodity of powerful ghost kings and monarchs…”

“So it’s also a matter of sustenance.

It seems that no matter where you are, even below the Nether Spring, anything that lives will consider the issues of food and shelter…”

Chen Dengming nodded slightly.

However, food and materials for protecting the yin soil could not strengthen the ghost creatures but were still luxuries they pursued in both spirit and substance.

These goods, if offered to the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch, would certainly not be refused and indeed made for excellent trade negotiation items for establishing good relations.

…

After a group of Foundation Establishment cultivators moved the materials down from the spirit boat,

Chen Dengming dispatched a thought into the Nether Cave within the Nether Spring, causing a chilling atmosphere to emerge, as a fierce yin wind screamed.

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The light seemed to grow dimmer, the temperature dropped, and the atmosphere became more oppressive.

Yue Shang Neng and the Foundation Establishment cultivators, upon seeing this, tried to maintain a calm demeanor, but their hearts pounded like drums, and some could not help swallowing nervously.

To most cultivators of the mortal world, the world of ghost cultivators beneath the Nether Spring was a totally unfamiliar realm.

Even many cultivators who had encountered the Nether Spring would have thought that there was nothing beneath it—that no ghost cultivators could exist there—as the once ignorant Chen Dengming had thought.

Now about to meet a powerful Nascent Soul ghost cultivator, Yue Shang Neng and the others were apprehensive, picturing a blue-faced and sharp-toothed ghost ready to pounce in their minds.

If Chen Dengming weren’t there to oversee, they would almost want to flee far away.

“Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle—”

Bubbles rose in the Nether Cave, as if from an icy treasure mirror, ripples spread on the Nether Spring, carrying the cold divine thought of the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch.

“Longevity Sect Leader, did you actually bring the materials?

Let this monarch see what you have brought…”

As this divine thought was transmitted, it was as if some colossal creature quietly skimmed beneath the Nether Spring.

The yin winds outside the Nether Cave howled even more fiercely, the temperature appeared to drop sharply, and everyone’s robes fluttered noisily.

Chen Dengming stood with his hands behind his back, calmly smiling, “Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch, I, Chen, have said, I do not go back on my word.

This first batch of supplies represents the sincerity of our initial transaction; I only require you to send my people out of the Nether Spring, and then send up ten jars of River of Styx Water.

These items will all be yours…”

No sooner had he finished speaking, than Chen Dengming waved his sleeves, and from his storage bag, ‘swoosh, swoosh, swoosh,’ out flew ten large watertubs as tall as a man and as thick as a door panel, ‘thud, thud,’ landing on the ground.

“Live creatures…

demonic beasts, and…

the nauseating poisonous ling soil?”

The cold divine thought of the Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch scanned the many items laid out outside the Nether Cave and then suddenly let out a cold snort.

“Longevity Sect Leader, these items are indeed not bad, but to exchange them for your people and ten jars of River of Styx Water is perhaps too naive?

Just that one Soul Clam Pearl alone is of great value; this monarch could very well keep it for myself.”

Chen Dengming laughed lightly, his eyes turning cold, “Starfall, this is behaving like a bandit.

The Soul Clam Pearl is a spoil of war obtained by my people, it has nothing to do with you.

Yet, you calculate it into your possession, then use it to trade with me.

This is highway robbery, not cooperation.

Do you intend to make a one-time deal?”

The Starfall Nether Spring Ghost Monarch spoke with a tone that implied everything was set, coldly saying, “I will not care about that.

If you want to trade with me, you must abide by the customs of the Nether Spring.

Below the Nether Spring, any ghost creature that enters a ghost monarch’s Ghost City must pay an entrance fee, and if a ghost creature wants to leave the mortal world through the monarch’s Nether Spring, it must give up all its wealth.”

“This is downright robbery!”

“This so-called Ghost Monarch is too treacherous and cunning.

Without the demeanor of a true strong being.”</p>