Chapter 1236: Chapter 607: Divergent Paths of Humans and Demons (Part 2)

Therefore, for now, I’ll give you some benefits, and you’ll gain safely, convenient for future breeding and expansion, it’s all about killing demons and obtaining elixirs.

Do you really think Emei considers you as one of their own? Stop flattering yourself!"

"You!"

The Cloud Deer was so angered by this conservative Old Xuan Sect that its face turned pale, wishing it could fight back if not outmatched.

Chen Xuantian just smiled,

"Everyone, there’s no need for this, we’re here to cross the tribulation, not to make friends.

Our stances differ, there’s no need to argue about right or wrong now, let’s move forward first.

Ah Xiong, you take the lead, Yun Zhongzi follows, Divine Monarch, please guard the rear."

Chen Xuantian mediated and directed, so the temporary squad held the dispute and transformed into human forms, exploring ahead along the narrow Taoist Palace passage.

Fortunately, Ah Xiong’s divine fire never extinguished, transformed into a human bear still surrounded by flames, illuminating the palace brightly, revealing countless carved railings and jade structures, jade wall stone carvings, truly ingeniously crafted, vividly lifelike.

Interestingly, as if hearing their previous conversation, the murals recorded the content of a battle from ages ago, where the Immortal Venerables and the Spiritual Clan’s Four Ministers united to defeat the Demon Emperor.

Chen Xuantian exchanged a glance with Huqian Mountain Man, both were clear-minded, realizing the other had seen through it.

Indeed, they had fallen into an illusion; this Great Array employed the Heavenly Demon Illusion Barrier, previously Huqian Mountain Man deliberately shouted loudly, deliberately showing a weakness, letting the Array hear the racial discord within the squad, and the Heavenly Demon within the array opportunistically cast magic, illusion techniques to incite internal strife.

Sadly, the squad contained a seasoned elder, a cunning one like a ghost, and a foolish one, none fell for it, but the Cloud Deer was too naive and sincere, unwittingly deceived by the illusion, caught in the Heart Demon’s trap, commenting on the murals while advancing, "

Back in those days, the Spiritual Clan originally formed a Republic of Five Clans, the snail, scale, fur, feather, and shell, each with strengths, coexisting equally. This world is inherently a world for all beings, even plants possess spirit, who is nobler than whom?

But the Feather Clan’s emperor insisted on fostering species discrimination, placing the Feather Clan as supreme among beings, oppressing others over generations, leading to the rebellion of various tribes and the rise of the Immortal Palace.

Later, during the Immortal Palace’s Vassal Kings’ civil war, it was also the Spiritual Clan who intervened, safeguarding the Twelve Countries’ peace. However, who knew the Left General became a clan’s apprehension due to this, forced into rebellion by the Immortal Palace, suffering massacre, the once-allied Spiritual Clan’s tribes were driven to the Land of Eight Desolations.

As a result, the Immortal Palace suffered severe losses, losing half its domain, until today, yet descendants grieved without learning, must we reach the brink where all are enemies, and life destroyed to reflect?"

Huqian Mountain Man also teased it happily,

"Did Cang Bi tell you these truths? Hehe, then do you know what those Emei Seven Monsters actually do despite their words?

Let me tell you, for years, they’ve stayed at the Nine Borders, claiming to fend off demon tides for the Central Plains’ beings, but in reality, it’s about the opportunity to kill demons for elixirs! 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

When they encounter strange beasts and unusual species, they exploit them for themselves, leaving not a sip of broth for others.

As for ordinary beasts they look down upon, they simply let them pass.

Otherwise, where do you think the rebel army gets so many demons? Do you really believe Emei practices equality for all beings and shows compassion?

It’s all nonsense about beings—it’s just about self-interest!"

The Cloud Deer was furious, standing abruptly,

"You insult my Master! If you don’t retract your words! It won’t end well!"

Ah Xiong quickly came over to assist.

Huqian Mountain Man continued to stir up trouble,

"Hey, you really think your Master treats you well? Don’t be naive!

Cang Bi tolerates you two simply because you’re not rare enough to bother cooking.

Believe it or not, if you survive this tribulation, gain many benefits, evolving into rare Divine Beasts,

Emei will want to use you for alchemy."

"Nonsense! Senior Brother is nothing like you say!"

The Cloud Deer’s eyes reddened, unable to contain itself, it grasped a staff ready to strike. Huqian Mountain Man also chuckled, revealing a pair of large swords, preparing for action.

Upon seeing this, Chen Xuantian swiftly sidestepped as if avoiding their conflict. But as he circled behind the Cloud Deer, he suddenly spat into his palm, then slapped the back of the Cloud Deer’s head.

Immediately, the Cloud Deer froze in place, like a silly deer, dazed as if turned to stone, stiff as a statue. Chen Xuantian smoothed its fur on the nape, unexpectedly pulling out an invisible spider.

Huqian Mountain Man also stopped pretending, sheathing his sword, inspecting it. The spider was merely palm-sized, resembling a black widow, with needle-thin legs, its abdomen water droplet-shaped, surface covered with scales as fine as a cicada’s wing, with an odd white marking on its back forming a human face-like pattern, surprisingly expressing an angry countenance.

"Is this the Array Core?"

Chen Xuantian nodded, holding the spider in his palm, letting it stab and bite with venomous fangs, yet unable to penetrate his firm grip, capturing it tightly,

"The Heart Nightmare Dream Spider, bred within the palace, consuming not flesh nor spring water, it feeds exclusively on brain matter and spinal marrow, its body fluid highly toxic, once affected by spider venom, it involuntarily gives rise to greed, anger, ignorance, resentment, baseless cravings and desires, coupled with illusion techniques array, hard to escape easily."

Huqian Mountain Man quickly cloaked himself in Sword Wind protection,

"How is this array broken?"

Chen Xuantian shook his head,

"No need to break it, merely an Enchanting Illusion Realm, adhering to the Daoist Heart, just passing through is the Righteous Path. If actively unlocking the illusion, returning to reality, it’s taking a side path, falling into the bug nest spider web entanglement, difficult to escape for a while."