Chapter 214: 214

Chapter 214: Only One Possibility

“How did I kill it? Well…” Meng Chuan wore a look of hesitation .

King Luyue came to a realization . He smiled and said, “I understand . There’s no need to mention it if it is related to the sect’s secrets . ” He obviously knew that as the most ancient sect in the world, Archean Mountain had many secrets . The sect kept the matter of a disciple’s obtaining of benefits a secret . It had been like this for generations . Therefore, it was difficult for other factions like Black Sand Grotto-Heaven to figure out Archean Mountain’s true strength .

“Thank you for your understanding, Uncle-Master . ” Meng Chuan bowed in thanks .

“Regardless, killing a fourth Firmament demon monarch is a testament of your abilities,” said King Luyue in approval . “By the way, things left behind by fourth Firmament demon monarchs, including their corpses, are all good stuff . You can’t make use of most of them, but you can exchange them for credit with Archean Mountain . ”

Meng Chuan nodded and said, “They are all placed in a storage bag . I’ll exchange them for credit with the sect . ”

Some things left behind by demon monarchs weren’t suitable for Godfiends’ direct usage . For example, demon monarch weapons were suitable for use with demonic energy . Due to this, Godfiends couldn’t use these weapons effectively . Most of the weapons were used as raw materials after being thrown into furnaces .

Even pills or treasures used for cultivation were only suitable for demon monarchs; humans couldn’t necessarily use them .

“Haha… You have also obtained a storage bag?” King Luyue laughed . “There are a few powerful demon monarchs who have several stomachs . Some stomachs are about 1000 feet long . When these demon monarchs use divine powers, they can consume an external object directly . After killing them, we can use their stomachs as material for storage bags . Therefore, all fourth Firmament demon monarchs have storage bags . After 800 years of war with the demons, we have obtained quite a number of storage bags . ”

As King Luyue spoke, he touched the ordinary-looking yellow cloth bag at his waist and said, “Before we fought the demons, storage bags were legends . Only the Supremacies had storage bags . Now, more than half of Archean Mountain’s Marquis Godfiends have one . For example, although this sack of mine is small, it has a 100-by-100-foot space within . ”

“A hundred feet?” Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue were both shocked .

The couple each had a storage bag . However, their storage bags’ spaces were much smaller than King Luyue’s .

“What I’m trying to convey is that a fourth Firmament demon monarch’ body is a treasure . ” King Luyue sighed . “They mainly cultivate their bodies, so there’s something magical about every part of their body . Many of their body parts are valuable raw materials for treasure-forging . Some are used for storage, killing enemies, releasing poison, and even affecting spacetime . The more powerful a demon monarch is, the more likely it will be the case . A fourth Firmament demon’s corpse is worth at least a million credits . ”

Meng Chuan sighed . Demon Slayer has devoured the demon monarch’s corpse . Perhaps the next instance of me killing a greater demon monarch would result in Demon Slayer devouring the corpse again . The only body part left behind by the demon monarch was its horn . Even Demon Slayer was unable to absorb it . It’s probably worth something .

“The four Godfiends who are responsible for Peace County City don’t know that you managed to kill someone much stronger than you, right?” asked King Luyue .

“They aren’t aware,” said Liu Qiyue . “When they discovered that it was a fourth Firmament demon monarch, the Godfiend team immediately fled . They probably requested for reinforcements . After they left the county city, they continued fleeing, not daring to stay behind to watch the battle . They don’t know the situation between Ah Chuan and the greater demon monarch . ”

Their actions were very reasonable . If they stayed behind as spectators, the greater demon monarch would chase after them if it had managed to kill Meng Chuan .

According to Archean Mountain’s orders, Great Solar Godfiends had to escape as quickly as possible when they encountered a fourth Firmament demon monarch .

King Luyue nodded . “If they encounter you and ask about this, tell them that I killed it . ”

“Yes,” the two replied .

“This matter has to be kept a secret . If this leaks out, the demons will learn of it,” said King Luyue, “and Meng Chuan would be in big trouble . ”

Liu Qiyue looked at her husband solemnly .

“Alright, I still have to go back and report this matter,” said King Luyue with a smile . “Both of you hurry back . I’ll also congratulate the two of you in advance for becoming parents . ”

“Thank you, Uncle-Master . ” Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue were in a good mood as well . They were also looking forward to the day their child was born .

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

King Luyue returned to Luo Tang Pass while the couple returned to Gu Mountain Prefecture City .

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Luo Tang Pass was the only super large-scale city pass in the Great Zhou Dynasty’s territory . Supremacy Luo Tang and two Regis Godfiends guarded the city pass, making it extremely safe . No demons had ever been able to enter this city . Thus, Luo Tang City gradually became one of the Great Zhou Dynasty’s major cities—comparable to the imperial capital and Archean City .

Swoosh .

King Luyue flew above Luo Tang City .

As a city pass that had successfully fended off the demons for a very long time, Luoyang City was extremely prosperous and wealthy . Many Godfiend family clans sent their family members here to ensure their lineage continued . One could see many large family clans here . Even Regis Godfiend family clans had to keep a low profile here because it was possible to meet the royal family’s descendants and the mysterious Supremacy family clans here .

Whoosh . King Luyue arrived at City Lord Manor—which occupied five kilometers of land . It was the most luxurious place in the city . Countless flowers bloomed here year-round .

No family clan dared to offend City Lord Manor . Anyone with a background knew very well that Supremacy Luo Tang resided in City Lord Manor .

At a lotus garden pavilion in City Lord Manor, a man and a woman sat cross-legged—facing each other—as they played chess .

The woman was dressed in a luxurious white robe with a phoenix design embroidered on it . In front of her was an illusory, long-haired man .

“Check . ” Supremacy Luo Tang smiled as she moved her chess piece .

The long-haired man, Supremacy Qin, frowned slightly and made a move .

“Check once more!” Supremacy Luo Tang continued moving her pieces . At the same time, she said confidently, “No matter how you move, it’s checkmate . ”

“I admit defeat . ” Qin Wu took a glance at the board and threw the chess piece away . He smiled as he looked at the sky .

King Luyue quickly flew over and landed in the pavilion .

“Supremacies . ” King Luyue bowed slightly in a respectful manner .

Supremacy Luo Tang glanced at him and frowned slightly . “Did the fourth Firmament demon monarch escape?”

“I was a little late, but the fourth Firmament demon monarch failed to escape . Meng Chuan killed him,” explained King Luyue .

“Oh?” Supremacy Luo Tang and Supremacy Qin Wu were alarmed . Ever since the demons had invaded 800 years ago, they had only allowed five disciples entry to Archean Eon Grotto-Heaven . Meng Chuan was the youngest . They naturally paid close attention to him .

“In a one-on-one battle, he managed to kill a fourth Firmament demon monarch while remaining unharmed,” added King Luyue . “I’ve already instructed Meng Chuan and Liu Qiyue to keep this a secret . ”

“Good . ” Supremacy Luo Tang nodded . “Alright, it’s been hard on you . Go back and rest, King Luyue . ”

King Luyue nodded with a smile and left .

Only the illusory Qin Wu and Luo Tang remained in the lotus garden . The two exchanged looks .

“What are your thoughts on Meng Chuan being this strong?” asked Luo Tang . “Even if he has comprehended Saber Dao—which greatly increases his strength—he should only be on par with a newly-advanced fourth Firmament demon monarch at most . It’s impossible for him to kill a fourth Firmament demon monarch without being injured . ”

“There’s only one possibility,” said Qin Wu . “Third-level Essence Soul . ”

“I remember you mentioning that he had long condensed an Essence Soul when he came to the mountain at the age of 18 . He attained a second-level Essence Soul at the age of 29 . You think he has obtained a third-level Essence Soul at 36 years of age?” Luo Tang was surprised . “It gets harder for the Essence Soul to break through the higher the level . Isn’t his speed at attaining a third-level Essence Soul too fast? Did you guess wrongly?”

“I can’t think of any other reason for him to be able to kill a fourth Firmament demon monarch without being injured,” said Qin Wu . “I will summon him to the mountain and meet him personally . ”

“Yes, there’s a need to meet him personally . ” Supremacy Luo Tang said, “It took him more than ten years for his Essence Soul to go from the first level to the second level . However, he attained a third-level Essence Soul in seven years . He managed this feat in such a short time? We have to meet him personally to confirm this . ”