Legend of the Great Sage (Chapter 401-Chapter 500)

“Where’s your main body? I can clash with you right now.” Fu Qingjin pressed against his sword. His gaze was sharp, no longer possessing even a hint of laziness, like a drawn sword.

“Are you looking for a chaotic battle? As well as massacring the weaker people on your side? That’s completely tasteless. I only want to kill you. I only want to destroy your Daemon Suppression alliance!”

It’s true! Liu Zhangqing thought, Only if all daemons were as reasonable as this moon demon.



The moon demon said, “The fifth of the fifth month, the Boundless mountains, just you and me, a battle to the death!”

Everyone looked at one another. A great battle was clearly on the brink of erupting, yet the moon demon had instead sent over his clone to arrange a battle. The timing was a little too strange.

“What about this battle?” Fu Qingjin stroked his hilt gently, contemplating what Northmoon was trying to say.

“We won’t participate, just in case it undermines the atmosphere of the deathmatch.”

Li Qingshan finally expressed his true intentions, which was to avoid this battle!

Because he had to participate in the battle under the identity of “Li Qingshan”, “Northmoon” would not be able to participate. Although he could fool everybody with his clone, he would give himself away as soon as he began fighting. He definitely would not be Fu Qingjin’s opponent.

The circumstances were very disadvantageous to him, so he came up with this idea. He used the prearranged battle to prevent Fu Qingjin from fighting, and he would also have a reason that could appease the Spider Queen. It was basically perfect.

“What about your clone?” Fu Qingjin studied him.

“My clone obviously won’t participate in this battle either.”

“Very good! I agree!” Fu Qingjin said decisively, but he had already come up with his own plans inside.

The threat that Northmoon posed was tremendous. Not only did it come from his own strength, but it also came from the night roamers he led. Without Northmoon as a commander, it was very likely for the night roamers to remain in a state of disunity, which would benefit them greatly. It might even have a direct influence over the outcome of this battle.

After reaching this agreement, Fu Qingjin was extremely magnanimous. He made Liu Zhangqing open the formation and let the moon demon’s clone leave.

Li Qingshan snickered. Actually, I’m still participating in this battle!

“Fellow Fu, this isn’t a scheme by the daemons, right?”

The cultivators returned to the Parlour of Clouds and Rain, and Liu Zhangqing asked in worry.

“Please use the Technique of Aura Observation to watch over any movements across the entire prefecture, sir Liu. I will keep watch in the Parlour of Clouds and Rain. I’ll enter battle the moment he appears.”

Fu Qingjin pondered to himself. He could not fight, but he could give a few talismans and pills to the cultivators of the Daemon Suppression alliance he trusted. The items all came from the Sword Collection palace, so they were extremely powerful. They would definitely be able to deal a heavy blow to the daemons.

Li Qingshan’s clone returned to his dwelling underground. The matriarchs had all been gathered already, ready to set off at any time.

“The humans have already learnt about the Spider Queen’s orders. They’re currently making preparations in Clear River city. This battle probably won’t be as easy as last time.”

Li Qingshan’s words left everyone surprised. Before they had even digested this information, he continued, “I won’t be participating in this battle! You will do as Ye Liusu orders! Her orders are my orders!”





Chapter 463: The Son of Heaven's Aura Observation, the Battle Begins | Legend of the Great Sage




“Master!?”

Ye Liusu and the others were all confused. They were on the brink of battle, so how could he not participate as the force they relied on the most?

“I’ve agreed to a battle with Fu Qingjin. We’re fighting on the fifth of the fifth month. Before this, I won’t partake in any battles in order to condition myself. Fu Qingjin will do the same. You’ll have to rely on yourselves for this battle. The spoils you receive will obviously all go to you.”

Only then did everyone understand the reason. They were filled with both joy and worry as they became uncertain as for how to react.

Large-scale, open conflict was different from ambushes and assassinations. Facing human cultivators in a direct confrontation obviously came with extremely great risk. However, the benefits they would receive from each human cultivator they killed was just as tempting.

After telling them that, Li Qingshan turned his back on the night roamers and returned to his dwelling, only to see Milliped curled up on the stone bed. Winter had clearly passed already, yet this guy was still hibernating. He was having the time of his life by sleeping every day.

Li Qingshan’s tense mind eased up. He smiled. “Even if you cultivate for another few centuries, it won’t make a difference if you continue like this. No wonder you’re so simple.” He patted Milliped’s tough carapace on his head as he thought to himself, I have to find a suitable daemon core for you this time.

Before long, Ye Liusu and Ye Liubo arrived together. Li Qingshan asked, “You’re done discussing?”

“Yes. We’re still going to focus on attacking spiritual stone mines. Killing regular people and becoming enemies with the Great Xia empire brings no benefit at all.”

“As long as you understand that.” Li Qingshan smiled. He did not want to run into his subordinates on the battlefield either.

“However, I’m just afraid they won’t submit to me.” A sliver of worry appeared on Ye Liusu’s delicate face. She paled in comparison to them when it came to both strength and seniority. If he were present, then even the matriarchs would not act up, but if he were not there, it would be difficult to say.

“That’ll be up to you then.”

Li Qingshan was indifferent. The only people he was somewhat attached to among the night roamers were the two standing right before him, or more accurately, it was just Ye Liubo alone.

Ye Liusu was a very impressive subordinate, but her loyalty to him would never surpass her loyalty to her ideals. As a matter of fact, Li Qingshan even suspected her to be Fu Qingjin’s informer.

Among all the night roamers, she was probably the one who had the most contact with human cultivators, and she possessed such a good understanding about the news above ground. However, without any proper evidence and without suffering from any actual evidence, Li Qingshan could not be bothered with looking into this.

If Ye Liusu died, Li Qingshan would feel pity and a little sadness, but he would not be too sorrowful. He would just be losing a capable subordinate. However, Ye Liubo was different.

“Liubo, if you don’t want to go, you can just stay back!” Li Qingshan looked at Ye Liubo, and his gaze became much softer.

Both Ye Liubo’s strength and brains were nowhere close to her elder sister’s, but her loyalty towards him was unmatched. She had even tried sacrificing herself for him in the past. As a result, he spoilt her very much. Even if he would be questioned, he would still want her to remain somewhere safe.

“Thank you, master, but I want to lend my elder sister a hand.” Ye Liubo was extremely touched, but after a moment of hesitation, that was still what she decided on.

“As you wish, but do be careful. Take these talismans to protect yourself. They aren’t for fighting, so don’t use them without good reason.” Li Qingshan took out a few scarlet talismans and handed them to Ye Liubo.

“Master,” Ye Liubo murmured before directly throwing herself into Li Qingshan’s arms.

“Liusu, take good care of her.” Li Qingshan patted Ye Liubo’s plump bottom.

“I will.” Ye Liusu replied. She actually felt slightly envious of this affection he showed, and she even felt a hint of jealousy that she refused to admit.

With the Spider Queen’s order, the cold, desolate underground seemed to become the churning lava. It gradually began to rise up and surge.