Mortals cultivate immortality, and their IQ is playing with their heartbeats

#281 - The reason why the Heavenly Demon Ancestor failed to ascend

Yao Qi puffed out her chest and said proudly, "Of course! I have the bloodline of the Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox. Although my strength is currently low, when I grow up, my greatest ability will be spatial traversal. You are building a path to ascension, which will definitely require an understanding of space. At that time, my understanding of space will greatly improve."

Li Chengfeng looked deeply at Yao Qi before him and slowly said, "Your strength is still shallow at the moment. It's not too late to act when you have made progress in the future."

Yao Qi resolutely shook her head, her tone carrying a hint of helplessness, "I can't wait any longer. If my strength is insufficient, I am willing to acknowledge you as my master, only asking that you take me away from this place."

Li Chengfeng was somewhat surprised and smiled wryly, saying, "You are a disciple of the Heavenly Demon Ancestor of the Heavenly Demon Sect, yet you want to acknowledge me as your master? I can't bear that responsibility. If the Heavenly Demon Ancestor finds out, I'm afraid it will be difficult for me to escape. I already have enough enemies."

Yao Qi took a deep breath and said seriously, "To tell you the truth, the reason I chose to follow you is because I yearn to obtain the inheritance of that palm technique of yours. You were able to comprehend such divine power from a strange stone, which shows that your comprehension is extraordinary. I firmly believe that following you will definitely lead to something. Moreover, you don't have to worry. Since I have decided to follow you, I will naturally do so wholeheartedly."

He paused for a moment, then continued, "My master, the Heavenly Demon Ancestor, though he once indirectly attempted apotheosis, failed in his ascension, his life and death are uncertain, and he has not been seen for many years. Although I am nominally still a member of the Heavenly Demon Sect, I am actually walking on thin ice. If my master really meets with misfortune, I will become the target of public criticism, and the infighting within the Heavenly Demon Sect will become even more intense. Therefore, I have always wanted to leave the Heavenly Demon Sect, but I am reluctant to give up the resources there. Meeting Fellow Daoist Li today may be an opportunity for me to escape. Fellow Daoist Li can remain safe and sound amidst the encirclement and suppression of many cultivators. This strength and wisdom are truly admirable, which is why I chose to follow you."

Li Chengfeng smiled slightly, as if he had already seen through Yao Qi's thoughts. He said softly, "So that's how it is. The Heavenly Demon Ancestor failed to advance to apotheosis and ascend, so you are also exploring whether the path to ascension is still possible."

Yao Qi nodded seriously, her eyes flashing with a determined light, "That's right. Although I am a disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect, I can't help but be shaken by the words of those liars. Now that I have met Fellow Daoist Li, I feel that perhaps I can find a glimmer of hope in this chaotic world."

Li Chengfeng stroked his chin, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

He was indeed not afraid of any sect. He had spent his life traveling around and dealing with all kinds of people. One more Heavenly Demon Sect was nothing.

He raised his head and looked at Yao Qi seriously, "Alright, since you are willing, I can accept you as a disciple and teach you the true demon clan techniques. But you must understand that once you embark on this path, it means that you will be wandering the world, often facing life-and-death tests. Are you willing to accept it?"

Yao Qi nodded without hesitation, her eyes flashing with a determined light, "Of course, I am willing. In fact, I am a born spiritual body, a Nine-Tailed Celestial Fox, and I can transform into a human form at birth. At that time, nine heavenly thunders rumbled in the sky, killing my mother, and I was able to survive. I am also a bitter person, but I am willing to pay any price for survival and strength."

Li Chengfeng nodded, secretly praising that this little fox demon was indeed extraordinary.

The reason he took in Yao Qi was not entirely out of sympathy, but because he had his own plans.

He planned to pass on the methods of the Heaven-Shaking Myriad Demon Transformation to Yao Qi, helping her to grow rapidly. When Yao Qi grew to a certain level, he could use her blood to cultivate the Heaven-Shaking Myriad Demon Transformation. For him, this was a long-term nurturing plan.

Li Chengfeng had always been cautious in his actions and was not eager for quick success.

In the process of Yao Qi's growth, he could also observe the ancient demon clan's techniques, and even improve his bloodline genes. He had always yearned to master spatial abilities like the Way of Space, which was why he was willing to invest so heavily. He believed that in the near future, Yao Qi would definitely become a great help to him.

Li Chengfeng nodded and said, "In that case, I will take you as my first spirit pet. This position of spirit pet is not simple. I don't just see you as an ordinary demon beast, but I will help you improve your cultivation. At the same time, we also need to sign a spirit pet contract."

Li Chengfeng waved his fingers in the air, and runes appeared in the air, forming a complex spirit pet contract. He had already learned this demon beast rearing technique in Su Qiushui's master realm, so he was able to operate it with ease.

The reason he did this was not only to ensure Yao Qi's loyalty, but also to test whether Yao Qi was truly willing to follow him.

When the contract runes were completed, Yao Qi remained motionless, closing her eyes, appearing completely willing.

Seeing this, Li Chengfeng nodded with satisfaction, then directed the rune to fall into Yao Qi's head. He then cast two more magic incantations, bit his finger, and pointed it out. Then, with a grab of his hand, he collected a trace of Yao Qi's essence into his primordial spirit.

As long as Li Chengfeng had a thought, Yao Qi would feel great pain, or even die on the spot. But Yao Qi did not show any fear or hesitation, but instead strengthened her determination to follow Li Chengfeng.

Of course, Yao Qi was very smart. In addition to seeing Li Chengfeng's talent for Eastern secret arts, she also felt Li Chengfeng's unpredictable methods and extraordinary intelligence.

Most importantly, she was eager to leave the Heavenly Demon Sect, and only Li Chengfeng, this great demon, could take her away.

Who else would dare to take a disciple of the Heavenly Demon Sect away? Even if she said that her Heavenly Demon Ancestor had failed to advance, no one would wade into this muddy water.

There were still many forces controlling the Heavenly Demon Sect, and Yao Qi's fate would ultimately be determined by those big shots.

Rather than that, it was better to leave here as soon as possible. After thinking about it, she felt that only Li Chengfeng, this great demon, could not be afraid of the Heavenly Demon Sect.

Any other sect would consider the power of the Heavenly Demon Sect and their own interests, but Li Chengfeng was different. He wandered the world, and although others said he was a demon, in Yao Qi's view, who wasn't just fish on someone else's chopping board? Powerful people suppressed low-level cultivators, and low-level cultivators suppressed mortals. This cycle repeated, and no one could say that they were clean.

Li Chengfeng accepted her, and Yao Qi felt much more at ease. She knew that as long as she followed Li Chengfeng, she would have the opportunity to break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Demon Sect and pursue true freedom and strength.

After the two signed the master-servant contract, the distance between them immediately narrowed a lot.

Li Chengfeng smiled frankly and said to Yao Qi, "Yao Qi, I know that you followed me because you want to learn some skills and find out the reason why your master, the Heavenly Demon Ancestor, failed to ascend. You suspect that someone tampered with his ascension, am I right?"

Li Chengfeng's words were like a thunderbolt from the blue, shocking Yao Qi into a daze.

She thought she was extremely clever, even to the point of appearing foolish, but she didn't expect that she still couldn't hide any secrets from Li Chengfeng.

She nodded and said respectfully, "Master, that's indeed the case. Master treated me well. He protected me since I was a child, otherwise I would have been taken away by other ancestors to be used as a cauldron or for other experiments, or even have my tendons pulled out and my skin peeled off to extract my essence. The Heavenly Demon Ancestor was eccentric, but he also paid a lot for the Heavenly Demon Sect and for me. But in the end, an accident happened during his ascension. Although it is also possible that the road ahead was cut off, I faintly heard his screams, which made my heart ache, so I suspect this point. When I become strong, please allow me to go and take revenge and find out the reason for my master's failure to ascend."

Li Chengfeng nodded, looked in the direction of the Heavenly Demon Sect, and said slowly, "The matter here is very complicated, and it will be difficult to sort it out for a while. The main thing is that we are not strong enough now. Don't worry, when we are strong, I will bring you back and help you find the reason for the Heavenly Demon Ancestor's failure to ascend."