NOVPUBThe foundation of Su Changkong was so robust that creating a Divine Body, which was an insurmountable challenge for others, was not an extraordinarily difficult task for him!
Of course... that was provided he had enough resources.
"To break through the Giant Whale Skill, I’m now practically penniless, having exhausted all the Primordial Liquid I had saved up... Maybe I should ask Jiang Yao for advice?"
What made Su Changkong helpless was that what he lacked the most now was resources. He used to be quite wealthy, but he had poured everything into raising True Beasts, including a Yuan Soul Crystal.
Su Changkong was now broke, and although he wanted to ask Jiang Yao for help, it went against his nature to actively request cultivation resources.
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Black Moon Cave Mansion.
Inside a quiet chamber, Jiang Yao, dressed in white robes and meditating, couldn’t help but frown deeply as he examined a token in his hand, sensing the information transmitted from it.
"Is Jiang Yuanwu looking for me? Is there a Demon Monster causing trouble within the Ancient Holy Country?"
As Jiang Yao perused the information, a look of gravity appeared on his face.
This was because he had received a message from the Jiang Family, and this message also revealed a surprising piece of news.
Demon Monsters, creatures that have existed in this world since ancient times, are mysterious and powerful. Where they come from is unknown, and there are even rumors that Demon Monsters cannot be killed—destroy their body and spirit, and years later, the same Demon Monster might reappear!
Some even speculate that these Demon Monsters originate from beyond this world.
And the terror of the Demon Monster is beyond doubt.
Every true Demon Monster possesses extraordinary talents, not only possessing formidable strength but also rapidly enhancing its own power by causing destruction to this world.
Theoretically speaking, given free rein to wreak havoc, it wouldn’t be difficult for Demon Monsters to reach the capabilities of a Martial Artist with Great Divine Power!
Of course, everyone in the Ancient Holy Country is aware of the threat posed by Demon Monsters, and given their precious Yuan Soul Crystals, once a trace of a Demon Monster is found, all the Ancient Sects and Ancient Clans would dispatch powerful beings to slay them and avert future disasters.
Demon Monsters also possess high levels of intelligence, each one incredibly cunning, hiding their identities and movement. They seldom cause havoc openly but wreak havoc quietly in the background or take root in secluded areas outside the Holy Country.
And now, a strong member of the Jiang Family had obtained intelligence on a Demon Monster!
"Jiang Yuanwu is personally taking action to deal with this Demon Monster, which is sure to be foolproof. Elder Jiang Yuanwu has also invited me to join him."
Jiang Yao browsed the information, nodding slightly, excitement evident in his gaze.
Jiang Yao, too, wanted to witness a true Demon Monster. Having created a Divine Body years ago, he was quite confident in his own strength, especially with a renowned Elder from the Jiang Family leading the team. There shouldn’t be any major problems.
"Hmm? There’s also a request here, asking for Elder Su to join?"
But Jiang Yao was slightly surprised as he read a piece of information on the missive, explicitly inviting Su Changkong to go along.
"Elder Su has cultivated a Primordial Spirit... Indeed, he could be of great use against Demon Monsters."
Afterward, Jiang Yao nodded slightly, understanding why Jiang Yuanwu had specifically named Su Changkong, a Divine Seed Martial Saint, to join them.
Demon Monsters possess Immortal Bodies, making them incredibly difficult to kill. One must repeatedly inflict attacks that surpass their limit of endurance to cause damage, but the Primordial Spirit can deal lethal blows to Demon Monsters!
"Then, I’ll notify Elder Su."
Without any hesitation, Jiang Yao took out his Identity Token and conveyed a message to Su Changkong.
"Demon Monster... a real Demon Monster!"
Jiang Yao murmured to himself, quite expectant. If he could get a Yuan Soul Crystal, his Jiang Family might gain another powerful cultivator who has cultivated a Primordial Spirit!
"Jiang Yao is looking for me?"
At this moment, having just returned to Heavenly Saint Mountain a few days ago, Su Changkong suddenly sensed something, took out his Identity Token, and read the message within. Jiang Yao had made it clear he wished to meet and talk.
"Let’s see what’s happening."
Without hesitation, Su Changkong went to meet Jiang Yao at Black Moon Cave Mansion.
Inside Black Moon Cave Mansion, Su Changkong saw Jiang Yao.
"Since our last meeting, Elder Su seems to have undergone some changes in aura..."
As he saw Su Changkong, Jiang Yao was secretly somewhat surprised.
In just two or three years, Jiang Yao noticed that Su Changkong’s cultivation had apparently progressed further!
Upon seeing Jiang Yao, Su Changkong directly asked, "Mountain Leader Jiangyao, has something happened recently?"
In the face of Su Changkong’s inquiry, Jiang Yao did not hide anything. He got straight to the point, "According to a message from Jiang Yuanwu, a Divine Body Martial Saint from our family, a true Demon Monster’s traces have recently been discovered. This Demon Monster has many human Martial Saints under its control, turned into its minions, causing much calamity."
"Demon Monster?"
Su Changkong was equally surprised upon hearing this.
In the Great Flame Empire, it was because of a real Demon Monster causing havoc, stirring unrest in both the Flame Empire and the surrounding nations. And that Demon Monster even led to the fall of a Great Divine Power cultivator!
Even in the Ancient Holy Country, there were Demon Monsters lurking in numbers. When Su Changkong first arrived in the Ancient Holy Country, he eliminated a Monster Warrior. Behind it was a Demon Monster known as the Demon King of Hong Mountain. 𝓷ℴ𝓿𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
Each of these Demon Monsters were in hiding, concealing themselves; they would not easily show themselves to avoid provoking the encirclement and annihilation by human powerhouses.
Now, someone from the Jiang family had discovered the trail of a true Demon Monster, and they chose to eradicate it!
"It seems... Jiang Yao wants me to go with him." Su Changkong slightly pondered and realized the purpose of Jiang Yao’s summons. Possessing a Primordial Spirit, which could suppress Demon Monsters, was likely why the powerful member of the Jiang family wanted him to join.
Sure enough, Jiang Yao said with a sincere face, "According to Jiang Yuanwu’s wishes, he would like Elder Su to join the expedition. With your Primordial Spirit, you are a great asset in subduing the Demon Monster. However, you can rest assured, with ’Jiang Yuanwu’ himself leading the team, his strength is immense... Amongst the Divine Body Martial Saints of the Jiang family, finding many who can stand against him is hard! Moreover, with life-saving treasures at hand, even if something unexpected occurs, escaping unscathed should not be a problem!"
Jiang Yuanwu, as one of the elite among the elites in the Jiang family, had a long-established fame. Looking across all the Divine Body Martial Saints in the Ancient Holy Country, he was one of the top contenders. If successful, he might have the chance to cultivate Great Divine Powers and become a Great Divine Power Martial Saint!
Jiang Yuanwu was, of course, aware of the dangers of Demon Monsters, but with his formidable strength and the presence of other capable Divine Body Warriors along with the life-saving trump cards given by the Jiang family, he could protect himself even if things went beyond expectation.
"Furthermore, this is a personal request from Elder Jiang Yuanwu. If you are willing to lend him a hand, he’s prepared to offer you ten thousand taels of Primordial Liquid as a reward,"
Jiang Yao said.
Su Changkong, possessing a Primordial Spirit and being a great asset against Demon Monsters, was the reason why Jiang Yuanwu asked Jiang Yao to invite Su Changkong to join the mission, even willing to pay a high price.
Ten thousand taels of Primordial Liquid was certainly no small sum. Previously, Su Changkong had gathered ten thousand taels of Primordial Liquid only by scraping together all his resources, which he had used to feed his True Beast.
"Slaying a Demon Monster... the gains will not be small. It seems Jiang Yuanwu is mostly after the Yuan Soul Crystal. These ten thousand taels of Primordial Liquid... I can certainly profit from this."
Su Changkong’s heart was stirred. He was in need of a vast amount of resources for his cultivation, to enhance his Divine Patterns and forge his Divine Body. This expedition to subdue the Demon Monster was worth a try!
Moreover, Su Changkong still bore a Monster Soul mark on him. Although it could not threaten him in the short term due to his rapid growth, over time, the Monster Soul mark would grow faster. Encountering another Demon Monster might provide a means to resolve the Monster Soul mark!
