Chapter 959: Jiang Liu: This plot is so cliché!
In just two short months, Gaoyang actually leveled up twice? From level 71 to level 73?
This leveling speed is almost as fast as our team going through dungeons every day! How is it possible!?
However, after the initial shock, Jiang Liu quickly came to a realization.
The Enlightenment Hall in the Ming Sect allows for a tenfold increase in cultivation speed.
And Gaoyang took two years to advance from the Returning Void Realm to the Taiyi True Immortal realm, and these two months, which are equivalent to two years of ordinary cultivation time, only elevated her from level 71 to level 73, so it doesn't seem so surprising, does it?
"What's up? Why are you looking at me with that expression?" Gaoyang asked, turning her head just in time to see Jiang Liu's expression, as she led him towards her room.
"You've made such great progress in your cultivation, you're stronger than me now!" Jiang Liu said seriously.
Yes, in the state of Heavenly Retribution, my level is locked at level 70, so in terms of cultivation, Gaoyang is indeed higher than me now.
No wonder when she reached out to grab me, I almost felt like I couldn't break free.
"Really?" Gaoyang smiled upon hearing Jiang Liu's words, "So, does that mean you can't escape tonight?"
"I want to run too, but my strength won't allow it!" Jiang Liu said helplessly, spreading his hands.
"How dare you! You still want to run? Completely extinguish that thought for me!" Gaoyang's eyes widened, and with determination, she pinned Jiang Liu onto the bed.
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After the Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone naturally returned to their respective tasks.
Jiang Liu and his friends continued to eliminate the last few Demons in North Julu State, and Sun Wukong as well.
Sha Wujing had already completed his mission, so he decided to go to South Zhanbu State to help Zhu Bajie eliminate the Demons there.
Just like that, a few more days passed by quickly.
Beep beep beep!
On this day, Jiang Liu suddenly received a notification sound, and he checked his friend list to find Sun Wukong's icon flashing.
"Master, that last Rat Demon was indeed good at hiding. I, Old Sun, spent the whole day to find it and have successfully eliminated it. Eastern Shengshen State has also been cleared!" This was Sun Wukong's good news.
"Well, if you're free, head over to South Zhanbu State!" Seeing Sun Wukong's message, Jiang Liu replied.
At this time, Jiang Liu was sitting on Little White Dragon's back, heading towards the location of the last Demon.
Sun Wukong's side has also been cleared, and although North Julu State has the most Demons, we have more people on our side.
So the situation in North Julu State is almost under control too.
Taking out the map, he looked at it. The last Demon's location was in the mountains of North Julu State.
With Jiang Liu's appearance, many Little Demons in North Julu State scattered and fled in fear.
Lately, Master Xuanzang has been traveling around North Julu State searching for those Demons that escaped from underground at Eastern Temple, and this matter is no longer a secret among the Demons and ghosts of North Julu State.
Therefore, seeing Jiang Liu's appearance, these Demons and ghosts naturally fled as fast as they could.
Although Master Xuanzang's main goal is to deal with the escaped Demons, who knows if he might just deal with them casually too?
Thus, upon recognizing Xuanzang's identity, almost all the Demons fled for their lives.
Eating a piece of Tang Monk's Flesh grants Longevity Life, and this is no secret.
Lately, several Demons have taken the gamble to actively attack Master Xuanzang in hopes of obtaining it.
However, even Great Demons at the Great Luo Golden Immortal level eventually lost their lives to Xuanzang and his friends.
As a result, no one in recent days has dared to cause trouble.
For those Little Demons scattering and fleeing, Jiang Liu naturally paid them no mind, focusing his attention on the last Demon.
Jiang Liu also knew that this last Demon was extraordinary.
One of the top ten ancient Demon Gods, Feidan!
The war between Shamans and Demons led to the near extinction of both clans, and naturally, most of the top ten ancient Demon Gods were killed or injured.
For example, Lingyu's mount Qiongqi is a level 90 existence, at the Great Luo Golden Immortal Peak.
This Feidan, being one of the top ten Demon Gods, Jiang Liu naturally dared not underestimate.
Moreover, it is said that this Feidan has a mouse-like face, thus is timid as a mouse.
When facing the strong, its first thought is to escape; but when facing weaker beings, it is extremely cruel.
Therefore, this powerful and stealthy Feidan has been hiding at the end of North Julu State.
"Tingdi, this mountain doesn't have any trace of Feidan; it seems it fled long ago?" Jiang Liu said, turning his head towards Tingdi.
"Let me listen and see!" Tingdi understood exactly what Jiang Liu meant and nodded.
Then, Tingdi used his Supernatural Powers, tilting his ear to search for Feidan's whereabouts.
However, after listening for a long time, Tingdi's brows slowly furrowed.
"What's wrong? Did you find something off?" Jiang Liu asked, seeing Tingdi's frown and sensing something was amiss.
"It's very strange!" Hearing Jiang Liu's words, Tingdi shook his head and said, "I actually couldn't find any trace of Feidan!"
"Let me try once more!" Tingdi also wore a puzzled expression. After a moment of silence, he continued, speaking while he again listened attentively.
Jiang Liu waited beside him, but his mood quietly sank.
It seems unexpected issues have arisen?
Sure enough, fearing the worst, as Tingdi activated his divine skills to search for Feidan, he used his skills three times in total, but all attempts were in vain.
Looking at Jiang Liu, for a moment, Tingdi seemed helpless.
"Even Tingdi couldn't find him? What's going on!?" Jiang Liu murmured silently.
For Tingdi to also be unable to find, it seems it would take the means of a Quasi-Saint level power?
Could it be, Feidan successfully broke through to the level of a Quasi-Saint?
Qiongqi is at level 90, Feidan is likewise one of the ancient top ten demon gods, so their levels should be similar.
So, did Feidan have some fortuitous encounter? Or perhaps his own aptitude is uncommon, advancing to the Quasi-Saint realm faster than Qiongqi?
However, just a few days ago, Tingdi was able to find his traces; otherwise, there wouldn't be a mark on the map.
Now, Feidan's whereabouts can't be found.
Could it be, just in these recent few days, Feidan broke through to the Quasi-Saint level? That would be too coincidental, wouldn't it?
It doesn't seem very likely, contemplating this.
It's troubling, unable to find Feidan's whereabouts, what should I do next?
As the saying goes, a hundred-meter sprint, so now it's like I've already run ninety-nine meters, right?
Victory is in sight, and now I'm stuck here?
Isn't this too melodramatic?
If my life were a television drama, the writer's imagination would be too melodramatic!
Silently grumbling in his heart, yet what else can be done? He still has to search.
But where to search next?
In the days that followed, Jiang Liu consulted many people, asking about Feidan's whereabouts.
For instance, having Yuanling discreetly inquire with Maitreya Buddha, yet even Maitreya was unaware of Feidan's whereabouts.
Jiang Liu even went to Wuzhuang Mahjong Monastery to ask his sworn brother, Master Zhenyuan.
Master Zhenyuan quite warmly lent his Book of Earth, searching for Feidan's whereabouts, but the result was always shrouded in a misty haze, unclear.
Jiang Liu even went to the Heavenly Court, found Supreme Elder Lord at Doushuai Palace, and inquired, but Supreme Elder Lord also shook his head, indicating he didn't know.
Time passed in a blink, another seven or eight days flew by.
After leaving Supreme Elder Lord, Jiang Liu's heart grew heavy; what is going on here?
Beep Beep Beep!
Flying with the Art of Cloud Soaring, suddenly, the sound of a message comes, Sun Wukong's icon throbs.
"Master, those demons in South Zhanbu State have been successfully dealt with!" This is a piece of happy news Sun Wukong sent to Jiang Liu.
In the past, upon seeing this message, Jiang Liu would have felt very happy.
But now, seeing this message, Jiang Liu feels the issue of Feidan's disappearance stands out even more.
Now, truly all demons and monsters have been resolved, except for this Feidan who is in hiding!
"What to do? Is there still any way I can search for Feidan's whereabouts?" Jiang Liu murmured quietly.
"Hmm, as long as they're dealt with, Wukong, take a good rest; I have some business to attend!" After contemplating, Jiang Liu replied to Sun Wukong.
Then, his figure shifted, descending straight down.
Soon, Jiang Liu's figure descended into the Netherworld.
Yet, even in the Netherworld, Jiang Liu didn't stop but continued descending.
Passing through the Underworld, Jiang Liu finally arrived at the Netherworld Blood Sea.
"Greetings, Holy Monk!"
Jiang Liu is considered a regular here at the Netherworld Blood Sea. As Jiang Liu appeared, several patrolling Yakshas appeared, respectfully saluting him.
"Hmm, I'm here to look for my little girl, carry on with your own duties!" Jiang Liu waved his hand, flying directly towards Ancestor Minghe's palace.
Qiongqi and Feidan both belong to the ancient top ten demon gods; he should have some understanding of Feidan, right?
For instance, what treasures does Feidan hold?
If I use the Treasure-Seeking Mirror, searching for the treasures Feidan possesses, perhaps I might find Feidan's whereabouts?
After considering thoroughly, Jiang Liu feels there might be some potential in this approach.