Who Let Him Cultivate?! (WX)-Chapter 388: Battle Between the Demon Immortal and the Wood Immortal

Chapter 388: Battle Between the Demon Immortal and the Wood Immortal

“A painter’s two most essential tools are immortal paper and immortal brush. At that time, he had already become an immortal, and it was hard to find a brush suitable for immortals. Even the materials to craft one weren't available. Without them, not even the Heaven Mandate Immortal could forge one.

“Immortal paper wasn’t a problem for him. He could take some of his wood shavings to create it. But the immortal brush was a different matter.

“The closest materials were our hair. Perhaps because we were all human, our hair couldn’t be refined into an immortal brush. Thus, he turned his attention to the Qilin Immortal.

“A tuft of fur from the Qilin Immortal’s tail was perfect for the task.

“First, he painted a ‘Hundred Beasts Painting’ with a half-immortal brush, depicting females that were peerlessly beautiful in the eyes of demon beasts. Then, he invited the Qilin Immortal to his house to admire the painting. Seeing the Qilin Immortal tempted, he suggested that the Qilin Immortal could try entering the painting.

“Overjoyed and unsuspecting, the Qilin Immortal proclaimed the Epoch Immortal his good brother before eagerly immersing himself in the Hundred Beasts Painting.

“While the Qilin Immortal was distracted, the Epoch Immortal slipped into the painting and shaved off all the fur from the Qilin Immortal’s tail.

“Just as the Epoch Immortal wanted to use the ability of time to accelerate the fur regrowth and cover his tracks, the Qilin Immortal saw through him.

“Flying into a rage, the Qilin Immortal scuffled with the Epoch Immortal, dishing out various immortal spells in succession, astonishing cultivators from several planets. The commotion even drew the attention of the Dragon and Phoenix prodigies. Rushing to the scene, they asked for an account of what’d happened.

“Naturally, the Qilin Immortal couldn’t admit that he gave in to lust and was sabotaged by the Epoch Immortal. He could only indignantly claim that in his moment of carelessness, the Epoch Immortal had trapped him in the painting.

“The Epoch Immortal explained that he simply wanted to determine his progress in the cultivation of the Painting Dao and tested it out on the Qilin Immortal, pleading the Qilin Immortal for forgiveness.

“The Qilin immortal said, ‘Your attitude is acceptable, so I’ll forgive you.’

“The Epoch Immortal said, ‘There will be gifts as compensation.’

“The Qilin Immortal said, ‘You and I are brothers; there’s no need for gifts.’

“The Epoch Immortal said, “This is what I should do.’

“The Dragon and Phoenix prodigies were stunned and curious. They asked to see the painting that had trapped the Qilin Immortal, but both the Qilin Immortal and Epoch Immortal replied in unison that it had been destroyed in the fight.

“Accepting it at face value, the two prodigies could only find it a pity.

“Later, the Epoch Immortal gifted the Hundred Beasts Painting to the Qilin Immortal, and the two reconciled, becoming as close as brothers again.”

Lu Yang, “...”

Reconciliation, huh?

Seeing Lu Yang in a daze, First Elder assumed he was reminiscing about something and added, “I remember now! The ancient texts also mentioned that the wood immortal drew a Hundred Beasts Painting and trapped the demon immortal inside, commanding the hundred beasts to attack him. Does that ring a bell?”

Lu Yang replied inwardly, What ancient texts? Their embellishments have gone way past the line. Better to bury the truth in my stomach. If the Dragon and Phoenix prodigies catch wind of it and beat up the Qilin Immortal again, he’ll trace it to me. My life may be gone then.

He shook his head blankly. “I’ve never heard of it before.”

“Alright then.” First Elder didn’t suspect Lu Yang. After all, Lu Yang is still young; he can’t possibly know everything.

As they spoke, First Elder manipulated the painting scroll to send Lu Yang and Tao Yaoye back to the sect, while he himself went off somewhere.

~~~

“Old Two, stop sleeping! Do you know what I just did?” First Elder found Grandpa Ba napping by the entrance of the herb garden and shook him awake.

Recognizing it was First Elder, Grandpa Ba ignored him and simply rolled over, returning to his sleep.

But First Elder was undeterred and continued speaking in his ear. “I just met a vice creed leader of a diabolic creed with my identity as the Nether World Heavenly King!”

“What?!” Grandpa Ba was instantly not sleepy and sat bolt upright. “Tell me the details now.”

“Lu Yang wanted to meet the Nine-Netherworlds Creed’s vice creed leader, but he was worried about his safety, so he desperately implored me to back him up. Since Lu Yang is the most outstanding disciple in our sect, I naturally agreed to his tearful pleas. I hid in the shadows and protected him.

“The vice creed leader’s surname was Shi. With me as a guardian and backer, Lu Yang spoke with composure and ease upon meeting the vice creed leader and awed him.

“Shi mentioned that he’d discovered traces of archaic cultivators and invited Lu Yang to head over for the investigation. With me protecting him, Lu Yang could go anywhere in this whole wide world.

“The intelligence from Shi proved accurate. A wicked archaic cultivator refined a Myriad Souls Banner with all the bloody aura in the air. As soon as it was completed, the deafening howls of myriad beasts echoed. The skies darkened, and bitter winds raged. Anyone present would be scared witless. Even Lu Yang was scared silly and stood rooted to the spot, petrified by the spectacle!”

Grandpa Ba nodded. Once a Fusion-tier Myriad Souls Banner is completed, myriad ghosts will run amok and sweep through the universe. Even peers of the same cultivation stage would find it intractable, much less Lu Yang. It’s normal for him to be scared. Besides, they were souls of demon beasts. When they go on a mad rampage, they’re even more savage than human souls. The weaker ones could even lose their minds by just hearing their wails!

“Shi and the archaic cultivator battled without restraint. Observing that the opponent was a tricky one, I valiantly intervened. Wielding an immortal treasure, I ignored the Myriad Souls Banner’s attacks and took down the enemy in one strike!

“The archaic cultivator was terrified by my unfathomably deep cultivation, but he wasn’t willing to concede defeat just like that. He hysterically shrieked, demanding to know my identity. Pressing him underfoot and looking down at him, I slowly announced my title, ‘This esteemed one is a protector of the Heavenly Court Creed—the Nether World Heavenly King!’”

Grandpa Ba’s eyes gleamed. How did I miss out on this flashy event?

First Elder inwardly remarked, I manage the intelligence in the Dao-Seeking Sect—of course, I knew about Lu Yang’s trip before you did.

“Alright, enough chatter. I have matters to attend to.” First Elder departed hastily, leaving an envious Grandpa Ba behind.

~~~

“Old Three, stop plowing the fields! Do you know what I just did?”

“Old Four, stop reading! Do you know what I just did?”

~~~

After parting ways with Lu Yang, Tao Yaoye reflected on her shortcomings after having experienced grand spectacles with Lu Yang. “Looks like I still have a long way to go to catch up with Senior Brother Lu!

“Senior Brother Lu remained composed and conversed like a natural before Fusion cultivators, effortlessly citing classics and cultivation concepts. How does he do that?

“Senior Brother Lu possesses a wealth of knowledge and experience and remains unflustered in all situations—he is my role model! I heard he is particularly well-versed in ancient history, surpassing even the elders. In that case, I’ll begin by studying ancient history!”

Suddenly, Tao Yaoye sensed a suffocating pressure. Turning around, she saw her shifu smiling at her while telepathically inquiring about her cultivation progress.

“Just returned from your trip? How is the cultivation with your Metamorphic Immortal Physique going?”

Tao Yaoye broke out in a cold sweat. When I heard that I could go out and play with Senior Brother Lu, I was so happy that I forgot about cultivating my Metamorphic Immortal Physique...

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