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There were only benefits and no disadvantages to accepting a disciple, so Lu Changsheng casually had Dantai Meng pay her respects as an apprentice.
“Huh?”
Dantai Meng did not understand what Lu Changsheng was trying to do. She had already become a slave; why did Lu Changsheng want her to become an apprentice as well? What was he thinking? Was he purposely mocking her?
“If you don’t obey, I will cast the curse,” he warned.
“Wait, I’ll do it…” Dantai Meng reluctantly complied and performed the formal bow of discipleship, “Disciple Dantai Meng pays respect to Master.”
“Very good, from now on, you are my thirteenth direct disciple.”
“If I become a disciple, does that mean I am no longer a slave?” she inquired.
Dantai Meng felt an inexplicable thrill as if she had benefitted from becoming a disciple.
“You wish. You are both my disciple and my slave,” he replied.
“Lu Changsheng, you’re going too far!”
Dantai Meng felt that Lu Changsheng was toying with her.
Where in the world was there a disciple who was also a master’s slave?
“Hmm?”
When Lu Changsheng’s eyes flashed dangerously, Dantai Meng feared he would use the Blood Curse again and hastily lowered her gaze to the floor, not daring to retort.
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[Name: Dantai Meng]
[Race: Human]
[Talent: Devouring Heavenly Demon Body, Rebellious Meridians]
[Cultivation: Fifth Level of Immortal Emperor]
[Identity: Daughter of the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable]
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After successfully taking her on as a disciple, Dantai Meng’s personal information surfaced in Lu Changsheng’s mind.
My goodness, Dantai Meng actually possessed the Devouring Heavenly Demon Body, and her meridians were different from ordinary people’s; they were Rebellious Meridians, which meant she practiced cultivation techniques in a reverse order.
No wonder the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable was so indulgent towards Dantai Meng, allowing her to grow up pampered with an arrogant nature, unable to tolerate the slightest grievance.
For one thing, the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable was indeed protective of his own.
Secondly, in the Demon Realm, Dantai Meng was one of the top talents, with aptitudes nearing those of Dugu Aotian who had the Demonic Ancestor Body. Hence, the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable lavished his daughter with love, granting her Demon Sects treasures like the Eternal Dream Bell and the Ruthless Water Fire Bottle, and even imparted to her the Blood Oath Mantra.
“What have you done with Daoist Yuxuan? Did you kill him?”
Lu Changsheng had not forgotten about Daoist Yuxuan.
“He still has his uses, I didn’t kill him,” she answered.
Dantai Meng produced a bell-shaped magical treasure, which held Daoist Yuxuan captive inside.
Lu Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief.
Daoist Yuxuan was connected to some mysteries, and Lu Changsheng needed to learn some things from him.
Releasing Daoist Yuxuan, the daoist was astonished to see Lu Changsheng with the “witch,” “Lu Changsheng, why are you with this demoness?”
“Who are you calling a demoness?”
Dantai Meng was about to lose her temper when Lu Changsheng glared at her, prompting her to hold back.
Lu Changsheng briefly informed Daoist Yuxuan of the situation and then enclosed Daoist Yuxuan back within the treasure, preparing to take him and leave the Demon Realm together.
Given that Daoist Yuxuan was not as powerful as Lu Changsheng, bringing him out would only slow them down.
“Hand over all your treasures and items.”
“Lu Changsheng, what are you planning!”
Dantai Meng struggled fiercely, but her magical treasures and possessions were once again swept clean by Lu Changsheng.
This was the second time that Lu Changsheng had confiscated her treasures.
To prevent Dantai Meng from having other tricks up her sleeve, Lu Changsheng confiscated all her treasures, which put his mind at ease.
“Do not try any tricks along the way, or with just a thought, I can make life worse than death for you.”
Lu Changsheng decided to leave the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Palace first and foremost.
The Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable was currently away from the palace, presenting the best opportunity to escape.
Should the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable return, given his cultivation and experience, he would undoubtedly discover Lu Changsheng’s presence.
Dantai Meng led Lu Changsheng out of the dungeons.
Lu Changsheng consumed a Transformative Divine Pill and changed his appearance.
“So many powerful presences…”
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Lu Changsheng felt the presence of over a dozen powerful forces, none of which were inferior to the Impermanence Demon Monarch, all cultivating in different palaces within the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Palace.
These strong individuals of the Demon Realm were very likely to be the trusted generals of the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable.
The order of the Demon Realm is more severe than that of the Immortal Realm.
Beneath the Demon Marshal were the Demon Lords, each governing a portion of Demon Soldiers and Generals.
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Beneath the Immortal Emperor, one would be considered a mere Demon Soldier in the Demon Realm.
If it weren’t for forcing Dantai Meng to swear a Blood Oath, Dantai Meng would have summoned these powerful beings of the Demon Realm, and Lu Changsheng would most likely have been torn to pieces by horses.
This place was the old lair of the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable; even strong individuals of the caliber of Lin Xuantong and the Elder Ancestor of the Lin Clan couldn’t get in.
With Dantai Meng leading the way, Lu Changsheng flew directly towards the gates of the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Palace.
“Greetings, young miss.”
The Dark AnChen Demon Monarch and another strong individual from the Demon Realm were guarding the palace gates at that moment. Seeing Dantai Meng reemerge after a hundred years of absence, accompanied by an unfamiliar face, they hurriedly saluted.
“Hm.”
Taking advantage of the situation, Dantai Meng gave the Dark AnChen Demon Monarch a meaningful glance, hoping this loyal subordinate would understand her intent.
However, the Dark AnChen Demon Monarch, noticing Dantai Meng’s glare, thought she was dissatisfied with him and became even more obsequious, speaking in a low voice, “Please rest assured, young miss. Regarding that matter, this old servant has not informed the Demon Venerable. Furthermore, the Demon Venerable is currently handling a significant affair and does not know when he will return.”
This idiot!
Dantai Meng found that the only chance for rescue was wasted by the Dark AnChen Demon Monarch and cursed in her heart.
It seems she would have to ask her father to find her a stronger guard in the future, one with some brains.
“The miss has some matters to attend to outside.”
Fearing that Lu Changsheng would notice, Dantai Meng had no choice but to get rid of this calamity first.
“Would your subordinates escort the miss?”
“There’s no need for you to follow.”
“We respectfully send off the miss.”
The Dark AnChen Demon Monarch and the other Demon Monarch watched, with utmost respect, as Dantai Meng and Lu Changsheng departed.
They could never have dreamt that Dantai Meng would be countered by Lu Changsheng and, under his coercion, be actively helping him leave the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Palace.
Having successfully escaped from the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Palace, Lu Changsheng finally breathed a sigh of relief.
Although there was still a considerable distance to truly escape the Demon Realm, at least the first step had been taken.
The Demon Realm, contrary to Lu Changsheng’s dark expectations, was not dissimilar from the Immortal Realm, with mountains, rivers, and streams. The only difference is that in many places, demonic Qi shot up to the heavens, clearly the abode of Great Demons.
It is said that the Demon Realm even keeps ordinary civilians within cities as livestock and then refines them, cultivating Demonic Arts with the blood of countless lives.
People of the Demon Realm, who cultivate Demonic Arts, have even more frenzied behaviors and manners; this is the most significant difference from the Immortal Realm.
The Demon Realm is vast and endless, with both the Demon Marshal and various Demon Lords having their own territories.
Demon Marshal Dugu Mietian resides in the central part of the Demon Realm, occupying the best territory.
The abode of the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable is in the eastern part of the Demon Realm.
Since this territory belonged to the Hallucinatory Dark Demon Venerable, with Dantai Meng guiding, Lu Changsheng was able to travel unhindered.
This time, Dantai Meng did not play any tricks with Lu Changsheng because she only wanted to get rid of him as quickly as possible and never see him again.
Every encounter with Lu Changsheng resulted in her losing out.
At Mount Taihua’s Yuntai Peak, after Lu Changsheng was abducted by Dantai Meng, the eldest disciple Lin Qingzhi temporarily took charge of the matters on Yuntai Peak. All disciples were concerned about Lu Changsheng’s safety and even thought about entering the Demon Realm.
But they were stopped by Lin Qingzhi.
Joined together, they did not amount to the strength of a single Divine King Realm individual from the Demon Realm.
Many high-ranking individuals from the Holy Land of Yaochi had set out into the Demon Realm and suffered over half in losses, yet failed to rescue the previous Holy Maiden.
For them not to add to Lu Changsheng’s troubles in the Demon Realm was already a blessing.
“Perhaps I should plead with my father to devise a way to save my master,” said Dugu Aotian, grinding his teeth. Although he was reluctant to go back, he was willing to beg Demon Marshal Dugu Mietian for his master’s sake.
“That is the only way.”
Lin Qingzhi knew this was their only chance.
Among Lu Changsheng’s disciples, only Dugu Aotian had the power to rescue someone in the Demon Realm.
“Eldest brother, this is bad, the madam is coming!”
Daoist Earth Hound, who was guarding the mountain gate, rushed to find Lin Qingzhi.
“You must not mention the master’s capture, so as not to worry the madam,” Lin Qingzhi said, asking everyone to stick to the same story, not having expected Xia Ningxue to seek out Lu Changsheng at this crucial moment.