Chapter 20

Chapter 19: Tyranny Does Not Need a Place (Part 1)

At this moment, the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect looked at Li Qiyi, feeling a deep sense of frustration. Li Qiyi, an ordinary human with an ordinary body, ordinary wheel, and ordinary fate, could actually communicate with their sect's guardian deity. This was simply unjust.

If Li Qiyi were a disciple of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, it would be one thing, but Li Qiyi refused to be a disciple of the Nine Holy Demon Sect! Their own guardian deity was protecting an outsider, first trampling Xu Hufa to death, then severely injuring Yu He and the Great Elder. How could the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect not feel frustrated?

"Can you tell us the secret of how you communicate with our sect's guardian deity, Young Master Li?" the voice of the Sun Demon Emperor sounded.

Li Qiyi couldn't help but smile and shook his head, saying, "Secret of communication? I don't have any special secret. Since it's your guardian deity, you should know better."

In fact, the true secret, Li Qiyi certainly couldn't tell the Sun Demon Emperor. In the ancient era, he transformed into a Yin Crow and spent countless efforts to devise a grand plan to escape the Immortal Demon Cave. However, over the millions of years, he endured countless hardships and experienced countless ages. He understood a principle: to control his own destiny, he must be powerful enough!

Back then, his soul was trapped within the Yin Crow, unable to cultivate. Therefore, he could only protect himself through other means. Fortunately, he had entered many places that others dared not even imagine, knowing countless shocking secrets. Thus, he carefully planned and calculated for eternity to protect himself.

The four guardian deities of the Nine Holy Demon Sect were once one of his means. The Four Symbols Stone Men, which he had spent countless efforts to obtain from the old land, had protected him for a long time.

Later, the founder of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, the Great Sage of Nine Holy, protected the path of the Benevolent Immortal Emperor, making countless contributions. The Great Sage of Nine Holy had always coveted Li Qiyi's Four Symbols Stone Men, pestering Li Qiyi countless times to obtain them. After the Benevolent Immortal Emperor ascended to the throne, Li Qiyi, remembering the Great Sage's loyalty and great contributions, and the times he had saved the emperor, lent the Four Symbols Stone Men to the Great Sage to guard the sect and protect future generations.

At that time, the Great Sage of Nine Holy placed the Four Symbols Stone Men on the earth's vital energy veins of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, allowing them to nourish themselves.

However, the Great Sage of Nine Holy and Li Qiyi had an agreement: unless the Nine Holy Demon Sect faced the threat of extinction, the Four Symbols Stone Men would not appear! The Four Symbols Stone Men were not the private enforcers of the Nine Holy Demon Sect and would not protect the sect's descendants!

The Nine Holy Demon Sect developed well, first under the protection of the massive Xianyan Ancient Sect, and later, even after the Xianyan Ancient Sect declined, the Nine Holy Demon Sect remained independent and did not decline. Therefore, although the Nine Holy Demon Sect had its ups and downs, it never faced the threat of extinction. As a result, the Four Symbols Stone Men had always guarded the earth's vital energy veins of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, never displaying their power.

The Four Symbols Stone Men were brought out by Li Qiyi from the old land, so he naturally knew how to communicate with them. Therefore, when Li Qiyi climbed onto the shoulders of the stone men and chatted, he was communicating with them.

Of course, the shocking secrets behind this were unknown to outsiders.

"If Young Master Li is willing to tell us the secret of communication, our Nine Holy Demon Sect will never treat you unfairly. Whatever you need, just say it, and our Nine Holy Demon Sect will not hesitate," the Sun Demon Emperor persisted, knowing the value of the four guardian deities. If he could communicate with them, it would be incredible!

At this moment, the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect all looked at Li Qiyi. A single stone man could easily split Elder Yun with one hand. If there were four, it was unimaginable. If the Nine Holy Demon Sect could truly communicate with the four guardian deities, it would be incredible!

"There is no secret, just chatting, talking about everyday matters, reminiscing about the past, that's all," Li Qiyi said with a smile. Of course, his words were partly true, but he didn't reveal the underlying truth.

The elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect and the Sun Demon Emperor, of course, didn't believe Li Qiyi's words, but they had no choice. They couldn't force Li Qiyi, or the consequences would be unimaginable.

"However, there is one thing I need to inform you. I need to perform a blood ritual with the four guardian deities," Li Qiyi said calmly as the Sun Demon Emperor fell silent.

When Li Qiyi said this, both the Sun Demon Emperor and the elders present were shocked. Performing a blood ritual with the guardian deities had different implications!

"These are the guardian deities of our Nine Holy Demon Sect," the Sun Demon Emperor said thoughtfully.

Li Qiyi waved his hand and said calmly, "They will still be the guardian deities of your Nine Holy Demon Sect and will continue to guard the earth's vital energy veins of your sect. I just need to borrow them sometimes."

"One of the elders couldn't help but say, "The four stone statues are the guardian deities of our Nine Holy Demon Sect. Outsiders cannot use them!" The idea of their guardian deities being borrowed by others was unbearable.

Li Qiyi glanced at him and said calmly, "That's not up to you. If you're unhappy, you can talk to your guardian deities." If it weren't for the promise he made to the Great Sage of Nine Holy, he would have taken the Four Symbols Stone Men away, and the Nine Holy Demon Sect couldn't stop him!

"You—!" The elder couldn't help but feel angry and frustrated.

"Since Young Master Li can communicate with our guardian deities and they can awaken, this is not a bad thing," the Sun Demon Emperor said thoughtfully.

In fact, the Sun Demon Emperor had no choice. Clearly, the four stone statues were protecting Li Qiyi, and this was not something they could change! Although the Nine Holy Demon Sect was powerful and had a deep foundation,

However, a single stone statue could easily split the Great Elder with one hand. Even the Sun Demon Emperor, a genius of unparalleled talent, felt uncertain.

"This is the smart thing to do," Li Qiyi smiled and said, "Don't think that just because I communicate with your guardian deities, it's bad for your Nine Holy Demon Sect. If I really wanted to harm your Nine Holy Demon Sect, you wouldn't even have the chance to sit here! If I really wanted to crush your Nine Holy Demon Sect today, unless your founder was reborn, who could stop me!"

The Nine Holy Demon Sect was incredibly powerful, ruling the ancient ox territory, and countless sects bowed to it! The elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect were incredibly powerful, and their footsteps could make the heavens and earth tremble! The Sun Demon Emperor was even more formidable, achieving true immortality after the great change thirty thousand years ago, ascending to a shocking realm!

However, in front of the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect and the Sun Demon Emperor, Li Qiyi spoke such arrogant words, which were extremely overbearing.

Li Qiyi's words naturally made the Nine Holy Demon Sect unhappy, and the elders all glared at him angrily. However, Li Qiyi remained calm, smiling confidently.

"Since that's the case, Young Master Li can perform the blood ritual," the Sun Demon Emperor agreed. The Sun Demon Emperor, a genius of unparalleled talent, sensed that if he didn't agree, their guardian deities might leave with Li Qiyi. Although he didn't know why the guardian deities chose a mere mortal, it was certainly not simple.

"We will follow the rules, and you will follow the rules," Li Qiyi smiled and said, "The four guardian deities will still be your guardian deities!"

This outcome made the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect feel frustrated, but they couldn't change anything. Unless they confronted Li Qiyi, but they had no confidence in the four guardian deities. The Great Elder was powerful, but a single palm from a guardian deity could split him. What if all four guardian deities acted together?

The consequences were unimaginable. If the four guardian deities acted together, no one in the Nine Holy Demon Sect could stop them!

"Young Master Li—" The Sun Demon Emperor pondered for a long time before finally speaking, "Our Nine Holy Demon Sect has a sacred place that we have never been able to open. I wonder if Young Master Li is interested in taking a look."

"Your Majesty, no," an elder quickly said when the Sun Demon Emperor said this.

"Letting Young Master Li take a look is fine," the Sun Demon Emperor interrupted the elder, his voice filled with authority.

Li Qiyi's eyes brightened when he heard this, and he said, "It's the Holy Cave, right? Left by your founder, the Great Sage of Nine Holy, right?" At this moment, he couldn't help but recall something.

Old Chicken Head had mentioned this before, after the Benevolent Immortal Emperor ascended. At that time, his condition was unstable, and he was about to enter a deep sleep. Old Chicken Head half-jokingly mentioned something, but since he could even cultivate an Immortal Emperor, he had little interest in this matter and didn't clearly agree to it.

At this moment, all the elders of the Nine Holy Demon Sect looked at Li Qiyi, as very few people knew about this.

"That's right—" Li Qiyi's words invigorated the Sun Demon Emperor, who said, "If Young Master Li can open the Holy Cave, our Nine Holy Demon Sect will greatly reward you."

Li Qiyi tilted his head and thought for a moment, carefully recalling what Old Chicken Head had said. Finally, he nodded and said, "I can try to open the Holy Cave, but if I do, I have one condition: one item inside must belong to me, and the rest can belong to your Nine Holy Demon Sect."

"This..." Li Qiyi's words made even the Sun Demon Emperor hesitate, and an elder couldn't help but say, "Your Majesty, perhaps we should discuss this."

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