These words from the Fire Phoenix Holy King made Mo Fan’s heart pound with shock and fear. On the surface, however, he showed no trace of anything unusual. From the very beginning, he had known it was very likely he could not hide this from the Fire Phoenix Holy King.
But so what?
Everything was in the Fire Phoenix Holy King’s favour, so Mo Fan did not believe she would refuse.
This was an open scheme, and also Mo Fan’s greatest reliance!
If the Fire Phoenix Holy King had been a demon who ignored worldly affairs and focused solely on the path of cultivation, she might have shown no interest in what Mo Fan planned. But she was not that kind of being.
If she truly cared only about the path, she would not have established the Fire Phoenix Palace or ruled over an entire domain’s holy land!
Anyone who rises to power must harbour grand ambitions!
This was a truth Mo Fan had understood clearly for a very long time!
Sure enough, when Mo Fan remained silent, the Fire Phoenix Holy King changed her tone at once. “Although this little fellow’s calculations make me very displeased, I must admit I am quite interested in your plan!
However, since you schemed against me first, as punishment you will handle this matter entirely on your own. During the process, unless I feel inclined, I will not lift a finger to help you!
You had better take care of yourself!”
When Mo Fan heard this, joy surged through him. He quickly responded with respect, “This little demon thanks the Holy King!”
“Do not thank me too soon. What you aim for is no small thing. It concerns the fate of our entire demon race. If you succeed, fine. But if you fail, do not blame me for showing no mercy!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King’s words made Mo Fan inwardly alert while also causing him to frown slightly.
Was she planning to do nothing and then swoop in to claim the fruit at the end?
Mo Fan laughed inwardly. There is no such logic in this world. Since she had already entered the game, she would no longer have the final say when the time came!
Of course, he did not dare say any of this to her face right now. He could only nod repeatedly and agree.
“Holy King, this little demon has one more humble request!”
Suddenly Mo Fan spoke up, raising his head to look at the Fire Phoenix Holy King.
“What is it?”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King furrowed her willow-like brows slightly. She thought Mo Fan was about to take the chance to demand some conditions.
“Granny died to save me, so this little demon wishes to visit the Nirvana Pool one more time to see Granny before leaving the Fire Phoenix Palace. I beg the Holy King to grant this request!”
Mo Fan spoke with complete sincerity, and this caused the Fire Phoenix Holy King’s furrowed brows to relax.
“The fact that you have such a thought shows your true and loyal heart toward Little Sparrow. If she knew, she would surely be very happy!
Naturally, I will grant your wish!”
As she spoke, the Fire Phoenix Holy King waved her hand. A fiery red feather immediately flew toward Mo Fan.
“Take this fire feather. That human-faced fellow has a stubborn and difficult nature. If he tries to make things hard for you, simply show him this feather and he will not dare trouble you any further!”
“Thank you, Holy King!”
Mo Fan felt a quiet joy in his heart and immediately grasped the fire feather.
“Besides allowing you to enter the Nirvana Pool, in the future, if you have any request, you may bring this fire feather to Phoenix Cry Mountain. At that time, I will personally meet you.
As long as it is within my power, I will grant your request!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King suddenly spoke again. She then gave Mo Fan a meaningful glance and said calmly, “Consider this repayment for the time you offered the ancient treasure refining secret method.”
When Mo Fan heard this, his joy faded at once. After a slight hesitation, he said, “Reporting to the Holy King, that ancient treasure refining secret method was something this little demon obtained by chance in the Dragon Ruins. It was never of much use to me anyway. Since the Holy King has obtained the immortal sword, naturally this little demon should offer the secret method to assist the Holy King!”
“Since when can an ancient treasure refining secret method be obtained purely by chance?”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King looked at Mo Fan with a half-smile. Mo Fan’s body stiffened instantly, then he gave an awkward laugh. “Perhaps this little demon simply has good luck!”
Just when Mo Fan thought the Fire Phoenix Holy King would press him and demand he hand over the Shuiyue Spirit Realm, she suddenly smiled. “Your luck is indeed very good!”
“Do not be nervous. What belongs to you, no one can take away!”
“The path of cultivation is long. Every cultivator has their own destined opportunities. If one could endlessly seize and plunder their way to immortality through force, the world would have fallen into chaos long ago!
That immortal sword was my destined opportunity, so I obtained it!
Similarly, opportunities that do not belong to me are not something I care to seize by force!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King’s words caused Mo Fan to breathe a slight sigh of relief inwardly, though he did not agree with her view.
In Mo Fan’s opinion, the entire world was filled with darkness and chaos everywhere. Those in power delighted in manipulating the fates of those below them. Those below survived by sucking the blood of the weaker. And the weakest, when driven into a corner, could only plunder those even more helpless.
The only reason the Fire Phoenix Holy King believed the world was not in chaos was because of what she herself could see.
Because she was powerful enough to be among those who set the rules, she only saw what she wanted to see and naturally remained blind to the deeper chaos and darkness below.
But the essence of the world was still darkness after all. The drama of eaters and the eaten played out everywhere!
It was so among humans!
It was also so among demons!
“Mo Fan, there is another reason why I wished to see you this time.”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King suddenly spoke. Mo Fan immediately looked toward her, a trace of puzzlement in his heart.
How did she know my real name?
“I hope you will accompany Feng Gu to Moon-gazing Valley!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King said calmly, “In another half year it will be the thousand-year birthday of that old wolf in Moon-gazing Valley. This time he has invited demons from across the world, and naturally Phoenix Cry Mountain is included. But my old injuries have not yet healed, so it is inconvenient for me to go. I plan to let Feng Gu go in my place.
However, Feng Gu’s character is too straightforward and lacks your cunning flexibility as a toad. Therefore I want you to go along with him, so that no major trouble arises.”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King’s words left Mo Fan somewhat speechless, because no matter how he heard it, it sounded like she was scolding him.
What did she mean by cunning?
It was clearly just being smooth and adaptable!!
Besides, was it not better for a demon to be a little adaptable?
Although he grumbled inwardly, on the surface Mo Fan responded respectfully, “Holy King, rest assured. On this journey I will certainly assist His Highness the Holy Son properly!”
“Mm, I am still relatively reassured when it comes to your handling of matters!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King nodded, but immediately Mo Fan added, “It is just that His Highness the Holy Son may not necessarily listen to me? If at that time His Highness insists on having his own way and causes some great disturbance, I hope the Holy King will be lenient when punishing me…”
As soon as these words came out, the Fire Phoenix Holy King frowned. After thinking for a moment, she said, “Your concern is not unreasonable!
Rest assured, I will make him listen to you. If he throws a tantrum, simply show him the fire feather I just gave you. He will not dare act recklessly!
However, you had better not use the phoenix feather as a command token to throw your weight around, or I definitely will not forgive you!”
“This little demon would not dare!”
Mo Fan immediately felt a chill in his heart and put away certain petty thoughts he had been entertaining.
Just now he had truly been considering how to properly teach that Holy Son a lesson, so the fellow would deeply understand who really held the bigger card!
“At that time I will arrange for a great demon to accompany you both.
Very well, you may leave now!
I am a little tired!”
The Fire Phoenix Holy King waved her hand, indicating that Mo Fan could depart.
“This little demon takes his leave!”
Mo Fan nodded and was about to turn and leave when he suddenly realised he still did not know what kind of demon the Fire Phoenix Holy King had transformed from. His heart stirred at once.
I will just take one look. The Fire Phoenix Holy King should not blame me for that, right?
Divine ability, Jade Eyes Clear Sight!
In an instant, he saw through the Fire Phoenix Holy King’s information.
The Fire Phoenix Holy King’s brows furrowed slightly, as if she sensed something. With a wave of her hand, Mo Fan was immediately wrapped in terrifying demon power and hurled skyward, vanishing from the spot.
“Ah…!!”
Not long after, he screamed as he plummeted from high in the sky and smashed hard into the ground. In that moment his demon power seemed to be completely sealed, leaving him in free fall.
Boom!
A deafening sound rang out as Mo Fan made intimate contact with the earth, landing face-first in a very undignified sprawl.
“Mo Fan, remember this: in front of beings far stronger than yourself, do not play around with your little tricks!”
The faint, distant voice of the Fire Phoenix Holy King echoed in Mo Fan’s ears…
