393: Chapter 380: Sacrifice Oneself for Righteousness 393: Chapter 380: Sacrifice Oneself for Righteousness Ning Feiyan introduced them, “Yu Cheng’s Demon Control Technique is so impressive that even I must admire it; he can hypnotize the Tree Demon, letting it drop its hostility and shelter us.”
Fang Geyu smiled aningfully and said outright, “We are not mbers of the Wandao Immortal Alliance, and Elder Ning is no saint who provides for the whole world.
If we also want to be protected by the Tree Demon, I wonder what price we must pay for your alliance to show such kindness.”
She hit the nail on the head.
Ning Feiyan took out a Jade Bone Fan and smiled, shaking the fan in silence.
The Demon Tar cleared his throat twice and said, “I am not particularly skilled, and although I have the ability to control demons, my Spiritual Power is limited.
I cannot widely hypnotize a large area of Tree Demons.
At present, the continued hypnosis of the Tree Demon relies entirely on the Spirit Stones provided by our allies.
Therefore, to be protected by the Tree Demon, one must contribute three thousand Spirit Stones to support my ongoing Taoist Technique to hypnotize the Great Demon.”
Fang Geyu clicked his tongue twice, “Three thousand Spirit Stones, just for the four of us, that’s twelve thousand stones.
Although that sum is nothing to , there are far more than a thousand people entering Ghost Mountain.
Since when did the Wandao Immortal Alliance learn to do business like we do in Shifang City?
Those who don’t know might think that the Wandao Immortal Alliance’s seer elders have already calculated the dangers of Ghost Mountain.
Otherwise, how could a precious Guest Elder position from Xianling City be given to a Demon Tar like you, who is neither scholarly nor martial?”
Fang Geyu did not mince words, and Yu Cheng saw that this proud and noble mistress was still obstinate and sharp-tongued even when the mont of truth ca.
His face turned cold and his tone sank, “Facing life and death, I hope the mistress will speak carefully.
Among the three-thousand Great Dao, each possesses its Divine Skills.
If you look down on us Demon Tars like this, be careful not to co begging when the Bronze Gate is fully open ‒ it will be too late by then.”
“Ning Feiyan.” She pronounced his na slowly, her eyes, like those of a lover, looked towards him, “Did the Wandao Immortal Alliance forget to teach you the rules?”
Her eyes were tender and gentle as water, and her tone wasn’t harsh; one might even feel a lting warmth in their bones upon hearing her, captivating anyone who listened.
Yu Cheng’s heart was shaken, but his face stiffened; he dared not show the slightest disrespect and hurriedly said, “It was I who spoke out of turn.
I hope Miss Fang will forgive .”
Seeing this, Baili An took another look at Ning Feiyan.
In this situation, everyone here would likely rely on this Demon Tar to temporarily save their lives.
Among the people from the Wandao Immortal Alliance, there were also three elders, but whether elders or other strong Cultivators, they all treated this Demon Tar with great respect, fearing to offend him.
And Yu Cheng wasn’t really a scheming person; his emotions were clearly written on his face, showing how proud he was of the flattery and respect from others.
Such a person, however, could be made to suppress all his emotions and submit completely just by a word from Ning Feiyan, which was indeed surprising.
This woman, truly unfathomable.
Ning Feiyan closed her Jade Fan, raised her eyebrows and smiled, “How do you see it, Miss Fang?”
Fang Geyu said, “Even if we can be sheltered by the Tree Demon, it’s only a temporary asure.
As long as the Feather Order is not initiated, we’ll eventually run out of energy and die.”
“Not so,” Ning Feiyan said.
“In the world, there are countless thods; anything set in place can be broken.
If there is an opening, there must be a closing; if there’s life, there’s also death.
Since the Bronze Gate is known to mortals, there must be historical precedents of it being opened.
Although no one knows how to close the gate, as long as breath remains, there is always a way to break through and leave this place.
Moreover, there is no flight ban in the state of Ghost Mountain, so as long as we survive within the Demon Vines, we can constantly recuperate and restore Spiritual Power, then fly with Sword Control on the edge of the Abyss to find a way to close the gate.”
She laughed, her fingertips gently spinning the fan, “Although this is a clumsy thod, it is still better than sitting and waiting for death, especially since Spirit Stones are, after all, external possessions.
If you die, you can’t keep them, can you?”
Fang Geyu listened patiently to her speech, a sneer briefly crossing her eyes, but it quickly vanished as she feigned realization, “That makes sense.”
Ning Feiyan’s eyes curved into a smile, “Miss Fang is very understanding.”
Twelve thousand Spirit Stones was definitely no small sum, and among the Cultivators who survived in Ghost Mountain, few could produce three thousand Spirit Stones per person.
The Cultivators who ca to participate in the grand examination at Xianling City only represented themselves; even if they were rare talent in their sects, the sects would not casually grant such a quantity of Spirit Stones to a disciple.
As a result, the vast majority of the people present couldn’t produce so many Spirit Stones.
It was clear that Ning Feiyan was warm on the outside but cold within; as gentle as she appeared, inside she was hard and unfeeling.
No matter how the Cultivators who couldn’t pay the Spirit Stones knelt down and pleaded, she remained as immovable as a spring breeze.
The wait to be devoured by death was long and excruciating.
Those Cultivators who were to be abandoned without rcy were the rare geniuses of cultivation, who, in their travels through various countries, were treated as honored guests.
How could they willingly endure such circumstances?
Eventually, resentnt brewed, and so decided to go all in, secretly forming alliances to overpower the Demon Tar of the Wandao Immortal Alliance and use him for their own.
Ning Feiyan was not disturbed by the attempted rebellion; she sat back with her Jade Bone Fan, her eyes as enchanting as a spring breeze caressing peach blossoms.
Who would think she was here fighting for her life?
Those unaware might believe Elder Ning was here to enjoy a spring outing.
As it turned out, Ning Feiyan did indeed understand human nature; she watched from the sidelines, and without having to act herself, those who had paid Spirit Stones refused to let others who hadn’t paid enjoy the sa treatnt.
Soon, those who caused the riot were subdued by those with higher status and cultivation.
The Bronze Gate stood wide open, and not even a single domain knew when it might fall.
On the brink of disaster, those who had paid Spirit Stones obviously did not want to cause more trouble; they set an example by decisively ending the lives of several ringleaders, throwing them rcilessly into the Abyss.
The ruthless Young Master of Tianlong Sect, after swiftly dealing with several people, wiped the blood from his hands, his gaze sweeping coldly over those still stirring with unrest.
“You lot usually proclaim yourselves as mbers of the Righteous Sect, but at the first sign of crisis, your true colors show.
You dare to act like bandits.
Seeing how you fish for fa, I doubt you need to worry about being devoured by that Bronze Gate—let send you on your way in advance!”
Soone imdiately responded with disdain, “Wanting to survive without Spirit Stones is utterly selfish.
There’s only one Demon Tar here.
If he runs out of Spiritual Power, are we not going to be dragged to death by you selfish people!”
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