Facing Zhou Qing’s worries, Cao Zhengyang said, "Don’t worry. The Nine Nether Demonic Lotus is already exposed. He has no choice but to bind us together completely so that we can all keep this secret. This is the best strategy."
"Otherwise, if this news leaks, if the Emperor or other strong Spirit Severing Realm experts come, no one would get a share of it."
"Even if he escapes to the ends of the earth, there would be countless Divinity Transformation Great Perfection experts vying to capture him. So, to keep this Nine Nether Demonic Lotus safe, he can only choose to collaborate with us."
Zhou Qing nodded upon hearing this.
Although he had little contact with Sikong Yan, he always felt that this person had profound schemes, his emotions unpredictable. You could never guess what he was thinking.
But given the stakes involved, perhaps this collaboration might work.
"Look at this, these are the materials required to set up that [Demon-Sealing and Killing Array]. His Cangyan Daoist Palace and the Phecda Sect don’t have these materials. Only by working with us can they have a chance to use the essence blood of millions of Demon Beasts to mature that Nine Nether Demonic Lotus!"
While speaking, Cao Zhengyang handed over the list.
Zhou Qing looked at the densely packed rare materials on it, his face full of shock. Just the Top-Grade Spirit Stones alone numbered ten thousand.
Does the Taiqing Sect’s treasury have so many things?
Seeing Zhou Qing’s shocked expression, Cao Zhengyang said, "This act will either be successful or lead to our destruction. At the very least, we are risking everything, but it makes sense. After all, the scope is too large. It should at least cover seventy percent of Canglan Mountain’s area."
Zhou Qing immediately looked towards the inheritance left to him by Master Xuanqing.
Fortunately, according to the introduction, once this [Demon-Sealing and Killing Array] is activated, it can only kill the Demon Race members containing Demon Power inside, while the Human Race will not be significantly affected.
As for the refining methods and the needed Spirit Seals, he still had a long way to go. However, to cover such a large area, the required materials were indeed quite a lot.
Let’s hope it’s just overthinking on my part.
After returning to the camp, Cao Zhengyang continued to send people to search diligently. At the very least, they must not let the Demon Kings notice. As for retrieving the materials, the Supreme Elder would handle that. Official source ıs 𝓷𝓸𝓿𝓮𝓵⟡𝓯𝓲𝓻𝓮⟡𝓷𝓮𝓽
Just as Zhou Qing returned, Lu Yaoyao and Yan Xiaohu came over.
"All mysterious-like, where did Uncle Master take you?" Yan Xiaohu asked curiously.
Zhou Qing shook his head; he really couldn’t say anything about this. Several Supreme Elders had specifically instructed him to keep silent.
Seeing Zhou Qing’s silence, Yan Xiaohu wisely did not ask further.
But unexpectedly, the next day, including Hou Mountain, five Demon Kings appeared in the Taiqing Sect’s camp.
"Cao, how is it going? Have you done your best?" As soon as Hou Mountain came in, he shouted loudly, sounding very impatient.
Cao Zhengyang quickly came out, his face full of smiles, trying to appease Hou Mountain’s mood: "Hou, you should have seen it over these months. Almost all disciples of our Taiqing Sect have been searching day and night. How could we not be doing our best?"
"If that’s the case, why hasn’t there been any news about my Fusang Lingkui until now?" Hou Mountain looked extremely displeased, his face showing a murderous aura as he questioned.
Cao Zhengyang sighed, smiling bitterly, "It’s not something to laugh at, Zhou Qing, you should know. I’ve already sent them to Lingyun Mansion, trying every way to buy one for you. They just returned yesterday, but unfortunately..."
Cao Zhengyang stopped speaking, indicating that despite their best efforts, they had no results, hoping Hou Mountain could understand their difficulties a bit.
"Don’t worry. Even if I have to risk my life, I will definitely help you catch that thief and recover the Spirit Medicine," Cao Zhengyang added.
Hou Mountain was clearly beginning to distrust Cao Zhengyang. Before he could speak, the bald Demon King transformed from a vulture beside him laughed sinisterly: "Sect Leader Cao, your words are serious. How could we dare to take your life."
Cao Zhengyang replied, "Haha, I was just speaking figuratively."
"This ’figurative’ fellow is my brother, why would you beat him?" another bear-like Demon King spoke in a muffled voice.
Hou Mountain then looked around and said, "Cao, you should be well aware of how important that Fusang Lingkui is to me. And on the day it was lost, apart from the Spirit Severing Realm expert, only..."
"Only members of the Taiqing Sect and Cangyan Daoist Palace were present!" Cao Zhengyang interjected quickly.
How many times had this been repeated?
Hou Mountain frowned slightly, saying in a deep voice, "Yes, Cao, you also know there’s not much time left to find the Fusang Lingkui. I’m really worried that you’re not helping in earnest."
"So, this time, I had no choice but to come and intend to take a few hostages from the Taiqing Sect, such as Zhou Qing, to ease my mind."
Upon hearing this, Cao Zhengyang’s eyes narrowed, a flash of cold light in them. The fake smile on his face vanished instantly, replaced by a grim expression.
He said displeased, "Hou, aren’t your words a bit too much? Our Taiqing Sect is helping you, returning an old favor, but we don’t owe you anything. Acting , are you trying to turn against our Taiqing Sect?"
"Who knows if you harbored ill intentions when you saw me appear back then..."
"Yes, it was our Taiqing Sect who sent someone to steal your herb. What do you want to do about it? When do you want to start the war, just say it." Before Hou Mountain could finish, Cao Zhengyang suddenly released a tremendous pressure, his powerful aura soaring into the sky.
All the disciples who had returned to the camp to rest looked on in fear, and Zhou Qing and others immediately came out, full of confusion.