YM778.TV Chapter 311 - 206: You Don’t Even Want to Call Me ”Master_2
Chapter 311 - 206: You Don’t Even Want to Call Me ”Master_2
“Feng Qing’an, didn’t you just ask me to consider it? I have actually already made up my mind. If you can restore the Nine Lifes Cave World to its complete state, I am willing to acknowledge you as the master, whether you are from the Human Race or Demon Clan!”
The spirit birthed on the brink of the Cave Sky’s shattering made this promise to Feng Qing’an, but to him, it sounded like an offering of a pie in the sky – a pie that might not even reach his mouth.
Because this fellow has already clearly displayed his disdain for the Human Race and preference for the Demon Clan, although, it wouldn’t be accurate to call it preference.
After all, this Cave Sky was originally created by a great Demon Clan power user. The desire to find a successor of the same origin as the previous master is not something incomprehensible.
The reason why this fellow is compromising now is simply because he doesn’t have any other choice. He discriminates equally against the Human Race and the lesser-blooded Demon Clan.
“If I could restore this Cave Sky to its complete state, why would I need you to acknowledge me as your master?”
Feng Qing’an rolled his eyes and snorted. If he had the power to completely restore the Cave Sky, would he care if Jiuling acknowledged him or not? He could forcefully cultivate it if necessary!
“So, are you seeking something like this storage waistband of mine? You purposedly did that just now, didn’t you? My treasures are like supplements to you. You want me to find similar magical treasures for you, right?”
“I really did it accidentally! I didn’t mean to damage your treasure!”
On this issue, the spirit of the Cave Sky stubbornly held its ground and refused to admit any fault. It wouldn’t admit whether it was done deliberately or not, but whatever it said must be unintentional.
“No matter how you argue, you have already destroyed it. But let me tell you, unless you really acknowledge me as your master, don’t even think about laying your hands on my treasures!”
Although Feng Qing’an knew that the fellow in front of him was incredibly powerful within the Cave Sky, he also knew that he was on the receiving end of its needs. Naturally, his backbone straightened, and he had the upper hand. The one who should be bowing and scraping was it, not him.
“How could that be considered a waste? Do you know how grand and vast this Cave Sky was when it was intact? The level you are currently controlling was merely a resting place for a single Heavenly Demon!”
Hearing Feng Qing’an’s words, Jiuling’s tone suddenly became agitated. Even though its consciousness was born at a time when this Cave Sky was already terribly dilapidated, it held memories of its time of prosperity.
“A resting place for a Heavenly Demon?”
Upon hearing that this area of a hundred miles was merely a place for a Heavenly Demon to sleep, Feng Qing’an was slightly amazed, but he hid his astonishment. He did know that the stronger the spirit, the larger its size. Although the correlation wasn’t exactly proportional, it was generally the case.
“When this Cave Sky was complete, it could accommodate ten Heavenly Demons revealing their true forms, freely soaring and roaming the sea. You absolutely cannot imagine how magnificent this place was!”
“But now all that remains is this broken place. Besides, what do the past glories have to do with me? I have no obligation to repair this. You said it yourself, I’m from the Human Race, not the Demon Clan. Since you need me, without any control over the Cave Sky, why should I go out of my way to repair it? Only for the Demon Clan to benefit in the end. Do you think I would do that?”
Feng Qing’an did not flinch. No matter how glorious the past, it was already gone. To restore the past prosperity would require his labor. But this is not his Cave Sky, why would he go through all this trouble?
Hearing Feng Qing’an’s words, the nine snake heads of Jiuling simultaneously paused before admitting that he had a point. Who would strive for something unrelated to themselves?
“What kind of moron would devote all they have to fix something that doesn’t belong to them?”
Feng Qing’an continued to ask.
“But you already control this level of the Cave Sky!”
The spirit of the Cave Sky reminded him.
“But you could take back the control at any time. I want something that I can firmly hold in my hand and not be influenced by any damn thing!”
Feng Qing’an looked at the nine-headed serpent. The initial shock had almost worn off.
The power of the spirit of the Cave Sky was still very strong compared to it, but now that Feng Qing’an had gained some control, he could also feel its weakness. If it didn’t receive sufficient powerful help soon, it would disappear along with the collapse of this Cave Sky in a few thousand years.
“If I take control of the Cave Sky and become its master, I would naturally seek to restore it. No one would tolerate holding a broken treasure in their hands!”
Feng Qing’an turned the tables and offered a pie to the spirit of the Cave Sky. Of course, this was not exactly a pie. Should it indeed come to pass, he would definitely try all means to restore the Cave Sky.
“You’re right, but…you’re too weak now!”
The spirit of the Cave Sky heard what Feng Qing’an said, paused for a moment, then admitted to it, but in turn delivered a heavy blow to him.
“Hmm?”
Feng Qing’an was taken aback for a moment.
“Even if I considered you as my master, you currently cannot withstand the strain of this broken Cave Sky, you would be crushed to pieces. With your current strength, you can only control the first layer. If you want to truly control the Cave Sky, you need to become stronger!”
“Damn!”
After much persuasion, he managed to coax the spirit of the Cave Sky to lower its demand, only to be hindered by his own inability. It frustrated Feng Qing’an to the point where he couldn’t help but swear.
But he was at a loss for what to do. Cultivation was a process that couldn’t be rushed. He had never neglected practicing his Soul Power. The eighth Soul Contract would be completed soon.
However, even after he completed the Heavenly Beast Master stage of training, he suspected he still wouldn’t be able to endure a contract with the spirit of the Cave Sky. He’ll need to reach a higher realm; otherwise, he would be crushed by the feedback of power.
For a Guardian Beast master, forming a contract that spans across different realms already carries the risk of damaging one’s soul. Crossing over two realms is purely seeking death.
Like Donghuang, who could restrain and perfectly control every ounce of his power, was like a unique treasure – be lucky if you could encounter one, don’t even think about finding a second.
“Forget it, if I can’t control it in reality, nominal control will do!”
“What do you mean by nominal?”
Jiuling seemed perplexed.
“Could you refer to me as ‘Master’?”
Nine huge serpent heads looked at Feng Qing’an, confused.
“You don’t want to call me that? Then forget it!”
“Wait!”
“Hmm?”
“Master!”
The spirit of the Cave Sky at this moment felt extremely awkward, it never imagined that Feng Qing’an would make such a request.
“Hey, Little Nine!”
Feng Qing’an burst into laughter.
“Tell me, how many layers does this Cave Sky have?”
“Currently only seven!”
“Hmm? Still seven layers?”
“In its heyday, there were as many as nine layers, each varying and capable of accommodating Heavenly Demons!”
It seemed that this spirit of Cave Sky nostalgically remembered the prosperity, although it never saw it, but it desired to restore the Cave Sky to its most prosperous state, this was its birth mission.
“Show me around!”
“Alright!”
Having conceded some ground to Feng Qing’an, the spirit of the Cave Sky naturally didn’t mind making further concessions. Meanwhile, Feng Qing’an gained a basic understanding of this Cave Sky, which was misjudged by the Xiao Family as a land of blessings.
The first layer was the Ten Thousand Demon Nation which he had already visited, the second layer was the Ten Thousand Demon prison built in cooperation with the Xiao Family and Da Jin Dynasty, and it was the largest layer, the demonic atmosphere within has already solidified into reality.
As for the third layer, it was five hundred miles wide, serving as a breeding ground for millennia-old families, mainly populated by the Human Race, among which were several squadrons of the Xiao family’s demon riders.
These three layers were commonly known to the outside world. However, the Xiao Family controlled an unrevealed fourth layer, which was dominated by the Demon Clan.