“Good.” Ye Qiu agreed without hesitation.
Quite apart from the fact that the little white fox had helped him obtain the supreme opportunity in Immortality Mountain, her affectionate gaze alone made it impossible for him to refuse.
“I knew you would agree.” The little white fox smiled brightly and continued, “This Great Emperor Heart Sutra records the insights of the Eternal Cyan Heaven Great Emperor on becoming an emperor. It is written in both ancient demon script and human characters.”
“Study it carefully. It will certainly help you when you seek to become an emperor in the future.”
“I will leave first.”
“Mm.” Ye Qiu nodded.
The little white fox turned and departed.
“Little fox—” Ye Qiu suddenly called out.
The little white fox looked back and asked, “Is there anything else?”
“Thank you.” Ye Qiu said solemnly.
“No need to be so polite.” The little white fox giggled, then left the secret chamber.
Once she was gone, Ye Qiu began to read the Great Emperor Heart Sutra.
Ye Qiu possessed an extraordinary memory. He scanned ten lines at a glance and soon finished absorbing all the contents recorded in the sutra.
“No wonder, throughout eternity, only a handful have managed to prove the Dao and become emperors.”
“According to this sutra, aside from facing countless heavenly tribulations, a cultivator must also bring every realm to its utmost perfection.”
“Far too difficult!”
…
After leaving the secret chamber, the little white fox returned to her sleeping palace. She sat upon a golden chair and sent a voice transmission.
“Summon the ten great elders. Come to my sleeping palace at once.”
Soon afterwards, figures entered the palace one after another. They varied in appearance, some tall, some short.
Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake.
Horse, Goat, Monkey, Chicken, Bear.
These were the ten great elders of the demon clan!
With the exception of the Bear Elder, all the others were powerhouses at the Divine Connection realm.
The ten elders knelt in unison and proclaimed loudly, “We pay respects to the Lord!”
“Rise.” The little white fox said indifferently.
“Lord, how is your injury?” the Bear Elder asked with concern.
During this period, the Bear Elder had also been healing. His physical body had already recovered.
“I am largely fine. Bear Elder, how is your injury?” the little white fox asked.
The Bear Elder laughed. “This old bear has thick skin and tough flesh. I am also largely fine.”
“Do not try to act tough. I can see that your primordial spirit injury has not yet healed.” With that, the little white fox waved her jade hand, and a wooden box appeared before the Bear Elder.
“Inside is a primordial pill refined from true dragon treasure blood. It will aid the recovery of your primordial spirit. Take it.”
The other elders looked on with envy.
A primordial pill refined from true dragon treasure blood not only greatly helped in healing injuries but also held immense benefits for advancing one’s realm.
The Bear Elder hurriedly waved his hands. “Lord, there are not many primordial pills left. You should keep it for yourself. This old bear’s minor injury will recover with some quiet recuperation.”
“No more nonsense. I told you to take it, so take it. If you disobey my order again, beware or I will thrash you.” The little white fox said with an imposing air.
The Bear Elder seemed genuinely afraid of the little white fox. He quickly put away the primordial pill and bowed in gratitude. “Thank you, Lord.”
The little white fox said, “No need for thanks. A few days ago, we relied heavily on you. Otherwise, the demon clan would have faced the danger of annihilation.”
The Bear Elder felt somewhat embarrassed and said, “In truth, this subordinate did not contribute much. It was mainly Ye Changsheng. If not for his help, we would not be here speaking today.”
The Goat Elder glanced around but did not see Ye Qiu. He asked, “Lord, where has Ye Changsheng gone?”
The little white fox replied, “He is currently studying the Great Emperor Heart Sutra.”
What?
All the elders were shocked.
They knew the Lord possessed a copy of the Great Emperor Heart Sutra, left behind by the Eternal Cyan Heaven Great Emperor, recording his insights into becoming an emperor. They had long wished to read it, yet until now, apart from the Bear Elder, the others did not even know what it looked like.
“Lord, the Great Emperor Heart Sutra is the supreme treasure of our demon clan. Allowing a human to study it… is that not somewhat inappropriate?” the Chicken Elder said.
She was a female demon, her voice sharp and somewhat grating.
The Tiger Elder spoke in a booming voice. “Lord, I heard from old Goat that Ye Changsheng is only at the Cave Heaven pinnacle realm. Even I, at the Divine Connection realm, have no qualification to study the Great Emperor Heart Sutra. What qualification does Ye Changsheng have?”
“Lord, could you have been deceived by him?”
“The Rabbit Elder said that fellow is very handsome. Did he perhaps use a pretty-boy ploy on you?”
“Humph. When I see him, I will definitely tear him apart.”
“You dare!” The little white fox said menacingly. “If you dare touch a single hair on Ye Changsheng, I will exterminate your entire clan.”
The Tiger Elder was so frightened he nearly prostrated himself on the ground. The little white fox was usually polite to the elders, yet now she was truly furious.
The Monkey Elder rolled his eyes, stepped forward to smooth things over.
“Tiger Elder, since the Lord has allowed Ye Changsheng to study the Great Emperor Heart Sutra, she must have her reasons. Why not listen to what the Lord has to say?”
The little white fox restrained her anger and said, “Let the Bear Elder explain.”
The Bear Elder said, “It is because Ye Changsheng obtained the supreme opportunity in Immortality Mountain.”
What?
Everyone was shocked once more.
The little white fox said, “Although Ye Changsheng is human and currently weak in cultivation, he has obtained the supreme opportunity in Immortality Mountain. This also means he has received the acknowledgement of the Eternal Cyan Heaven Great Emperor.”
“The Eternal Cyan Heaven Great Emperor once said that the supreme opportunity concerns the future of the demon clan.”
“I allowed Ye Changsheng to study the Great Emperor Heart Sutra because I believe he has a high chance of proving the Dao and becoming an emperor in the future.”
“Therefore, our demon clan must befriend him.”
“I summoned you all today to ask each of you to contribute and lend Ye Changsheng your strength.”
The Rat Elder said, “Lord, although our cultivation as elders is passable, becoming an emperor is far too distant for us. How can we help Ye Changsheng?”
The Rabbit Elder was very direct. “Lord, since you say Ye Changsheng has the potential to become an emperor and has obtained the supreme opportunity in Immortality Mountain, whatever you need us to do, just say it. We will certainly comply.”
The little white fox said, “My request is actually very simple. I want you to fully impart the supreme techniques you each master to Ye Changsheng without reservation.”
“Firstly, it is to befriend him.”
“Secondly, it is also to give him the means to protect himself.”
“Ye Changsheng has offended many top forces in the Eastern Desolation. They all want to kill him. I do not wish for him to be slain the moment he leaves the demon clan.”
“Do not harbour any resentment. If you now impart your supreme techniques to him, and in the future Ye Changsheng proves the Dao and becomes an emperor, you will be the teachers of a Great Emperor.”
“Imagine what glory that would be?”
The Goat Elder thought to himself, If I become Ye Changsheng’s master, and the Lord is together with Ye Changsheng, would the Lord not then have to call me Master as well?
The Lord calling me Master, ah, just thinking about it is thrilling.
The Goat Elder smiled and said, “Lord, rest assured. This subordinate will certainly teach with all his effort and hold nothing back.”
