Grasping Evil

I’m Willing to Take His Place!

Time flew by rapidly and with a blink of an eye, three days had passed. Even so, Ning Fan still had yet to arrive.

There was finally a hint of worry flashing within Lu Daochen’s eyes. According to his understanding of Ning Fan, he knew that the latter would not be late if he said he would come.

However, he had waited for three more days and Ning Fan still had yet to appear...

Perhaps he is being held back by something else. 

“Is it possible that he only found out the bottleneck of the Divine Transformation Realm and began his advancement at this point of time?”

Lu Daochen bitterly smiled. It could not be said that there was no such possibility.

Since there was no appearance of the Heavenly Tribulation, he definitely had no idea whether Ning Fan had succeeded in breaking through to the Divine Transformation Realm or not. However, he could tell that something important might have happened which caused Ning Fan to be unable to participate in the first-round selection.

Imperial Concubine Zi and Prince Qu Shun were running out of patience.

They had already given enough face to Lu Daochen as they had waited for three additional days without making a single complaint. Since Lu Bei did not seem to be coming for the match, it would be meaningless to delay any longer.

“Lu Daochen, if you don’t start the battle right now, this fight will be considered cancelled. I will then wipe out the whole Luo Yun Province and seize the map from you with force!” Imperial Concubine Zi’s phoenix eyes1 turned gloomy and her tone was menacing.

“She’s right! Too much time has been wasted in waiting for a mere Nascent Soul Realm ant…” Qu Shun’s uttered coldly.

When the two prominent Peak Divine Transformation Realm experts finally spoke, it immediately caused an uproar among the huge crowd of experts surrounding the arena who took their side.

Lu Daochen gritted his teeth. 

Judging by the situation, the only wise choice I am left with is to announce the commencement of the first match to ease the crowd.   

But if Ning Fan is unable to participate in the first match, he would definitely lose his place to enter the Third World. If he can’t enter the Third World, there is no way my hope will be fulfilled. If my lifelong hope will still end up being dashed, what’s the point of doing all this? 

Lu Daochen did not compromise!

All of a sudden, the atmosphere was filled with hostility, as if a war was about to start.

However, at that critical moment, a cold voice reverberated through the air.

“I have a solution. I wonder whether everyone will be willing to listen!”

The person who talked did not have a loud voice. However, at the very moment the voice echoed, it made all the cultivators who were below the Mid Divine Transformation Realm feel a heavy thump in their Sea of Consciousness, causing everyone’s ears to buzz. His voice resounded without receding for quite a long while.

Countless demon cultivators’ countenances changed and their gazes were all focused at the person who talked. To them, the person who possessed such means was by no means ordinary!

The direction of their gaze was at the seats of the Pure Flame Tribe.

A white-haired demon general who was clad in silver robes was standing with pride and his body emanated a Late Divine Transformation Realm aura force. In a cold tone, he uttered.

“I am Wang Xiao, a Demon General from the Ice Owl Clan! I have a suggestion and I hope that everyone will listen!”

His delivery was straight-forward and decisive, not giving others a chance to retort. In spite of that, he was qualified enough to say those words because of his status!

“What?! He is the leader of the ten generals coming from the Immortal Demon World this time - Wang Xiao, who is also known as General Wang?! He is also a member of the Ice Owl Clan, which is one of the True Spirits Race!”

“I wonder what he will suggest…”

The sounds of discussion filled the crowd. However, after Lu Daochen let out a dry cough, the atmosphere gradually became quiet.

With a frown, Lu Daochen looked at Wang Xiao secretly guessing in his heart what tricks Wang Xiao were trying to play. Since he was not certain, he decided to hear him out.

“I wonder what solution General Wang has in mind?”

“Hehe, I’ve been observing the conflicts that were troubling everyone! The main cause for the conflict is just because of Lu Bei… Cloud General wants Lu Bei to participate in the battle. There is nothing wrong with that. However, it’s impossible for the one hundred thousand of us to continue waiting endlessly for him who is just a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator… Therefore, I hope that Cloud General must really comply with my suggestion!”

Wang Xiao’s tone was aggressive and forceful, making Lu Daochen’s brows to be more tightly knitted together.

“What’s your suggestion then?”

“Since Lu Bei can’t attend the fight himself, his wife or children can participate on his behalf… According to the Demon Ancestor’s teachings, it also said that ‘If a demon breaks the law, it can be atoned by his wife and children’. Similarly, since this Lu Bei himself can’t come, his family members or relatives can participate in the fight on his behalf. After Lu Bei arrives, he can then take over in place of his family members. In this way, it can save us some time waiting for him!”

Quite a lot of demons nodded their heads in agreement secretly. This was because there was indeed a tradition like that in the demon clan.

A brief moment later, voices of cultivators who agreed with Wang Xiao’s idea began to reverberate in the sky one after another.

“General Wang is right! We have already waited for Lu Bei for three days. We’ve already shown enough respect to the Luo Yun Tribe. Since Lu Bei isn’t coming, let his relative take his place!”

“Please start the first match quickly and stop wasting time! Who is Lu Bei’s relative? Please show yourself quickly! Otherwise, we should just disqualify him!”

Besides, there were many demons of the Luo Yun Tribe who agreed with that suggestion too.

However, nobody was coming forward to replace Ning Fan to participate in the fight.

Only a few among the crowd who understood Lu Bei’s family well, knew that Lu Bei of the Northern Desert City didn’t have any wife or children…

Lu Daochen frowned deeply.

This Wang Xiao’s words seem to be reconciling the disagreement between us but in actuality, he must be up to something...

However, there was not enough time for Lu Daochen to think about Wang Xiao’s intention. It was because the moment his suggestion was voiced out, even Imperial Concubine Zi agreed with him.

As for Qu Shun, he gave Wang Xiao a long look. There was neither joy nor anger on his expression other than a look of disdain.

“Wang Xiao is a person who has an impetuous mood. A person like him would find it difficult to become a powerhouse…Although my status is not as high as him, I’ll be strong enough to compete with experts of the Upper World when I ascend to the Demon World in the future…However, that group of experts will obviously not include Wang Xiao…”

Qu Shun had an unbreakable pride, as if he had been victorious from a thousand wars!

He was the son of the Demon Sovereign in the Demon World. Along his growth, he had been continuously challenging powerful experts and trampling upon their bones after successfully defeating them and moving towards a higher goal.

He was proud, strong and an arrogant person. He looked down on Wang Xiao and also Lu Bei. In fact, there was not even any person in this Land of Slumber who could make him put them in his eyes!

“Prince, this Wang Xiao seems to be a little reckless. The ulterior motive of his plan is unknown. Should we reject his suggestion…” A Divine Transformation Realm servant communicated with Qu Shun using telepathy.

“Never mind! No matter what purpose Wang Xiao has and who his target is, we don’t need to worry … Moreover, his suggestion is quite good. Let Lu Bei’s relative participate in the fight on his behalf, so that we don’t need to waste anymore of our time waiting for him!”

“However, from what I’ve heard, Lu Bei does not have any relatives…”

“It is none of my business whether he has relatives or not!”

Qu Shun suddenly rose up from his seat and released his aura force showing his intention to rob the map if the match is not going to be started right now.

It was an act of intimidation. He wanted to compel Lu Daochen to obey him!

Lu Daochen heaved a deep sigh.

Although the suggestion that was mentioned by Wang Xiao was good, Lu Bei had no relatives to take his place…

“Master, please be at ease. Lu Bei actually has a wife…”

Lu Wan’er who wore a purple robe walked towards Lu Daochen with her sleeves dancing in the air while giving out a whiff of fragrance.

“Huh, you are talking about the two Gold Core Realm demon servants he left in his residence? You want to let them replace him in the battle?” Lu Daochen helplessly shook his head.  The Wind Demoness and the Flower Demoness did not have sufficient cultivation level to participate in the match. It was pointless for them to come at all.

“No, they don’t have sufficient cultivation level but I, Lu Wan’er have… I am Lu Bei’s wife!”

Lu Wan’er smiled and flew into the air as if she was walking on lotuses. On her back, a pair of attractive phoenix wings burning with purple flames grew.

Every footstep she made was light and delicate. Fragrance permeated the air while purple flames glowed on her back.

Originally, the beauty of her appearance was already able to cause the world to topple. However, after she activated her phoenix wings, her presence was enhanced with a touch of elegance startling every demon cultivator present.

What a beautiful woman! She’s just like a phoenix fairy that descended to the mortal world!

Despite her magnificent appearance, she also has the affectionate look of a fox fairy!

It was a kind of contrasting beauty. She had a baby face with a temperament of a matured woman. While her expression was frigid cold, an inextinguishable passion which was blazing like wild flames hid beneath it. Her eyes did not glance at any other men, as there was always a figure hidden in her heart…

“Lu Bei has a wife and that person is me. I am willing to take his place to participate in the first match!”

Translated by Tommy, edited by Roel

Note: 

Phoenix’s eyes are also known as Red Phoenix eyes. It’s a pair of eyes shape in which the outer corners of the eyes inclined upwards. They are considered striking, alluring and beautiful. (Source from Immortal Mountain) 

I’m Willing to Take His Place!

Her Late Nascent Soul Realm aura gradually dispersed. Her Peak Profound Earth Grade phoenix wings had sparked the interest within countless experts. Qu Shun and Imperial Concubine Zi were surprised by the spiritual equipment she possessed!

Because even they would find it difficult to obtain such high quality spiritual equipment. Perhaps not even Divine Transformation Realm experts would be able to hurt her when she is equipped with those pair of phoenix wings…

Only the Earth General of the Lie Tu Tribe was seething with anger.

At first glance, he already realized that that pair of phoenix wings once belonged to the general of his tribe, Xu Ri…

Lu Bei murdered Xu Ri and he gave my general’s wings to his wife as a gift to make spiritual equipment… Hehe. What a “romantic” Lu Bei… He shall die paying for it!

Lu Wan’er had no idea how many eyeballs she had attracted at the moment she revealed herself, how many people coveted her phoenix wings and her alluring body nor whether someone harbored hatred towards her and trying to scheme against her…

At the same time, Lu Wan’er did not have any idea that she had caused innumerable men to admire Ning Fan to have such beauty as his wife when she said ‘I’m Lu Bei’s wife’.

With a wife as beautiful as her, what else would the husband ask for?!

However, she was not concerned about them at all. Deep inside her, she still had a hint of embarrassment. After all, it was her first time admitting that she was his wife in front of one hundred thousand demon cultivators…

The women of the demon clan were always bold. But this time, Lu Wan’er seemed to have acted overly courageous.

Lu Sheng laughed while gently shaking his head. Since his sister was head over heels in love with Lu Bei, he would not stand in the way. The only worry he had was whether it would be risky for Lu Wan’er to participate in the fight representing Ning Fan.

There are only 55 places for Nascent Soul Realm cultivators to compete. But the number of Peak Nascent Soul Realm cultivators participating are too many…

With the Peak Profound Earth Grade phoenix wings, Lu Wan’er’s speed is now comparable to that of a Divine Transformation Realm expert. In other words, she should not be facing any life-threatening danger in the fight. However, she is still just a Late Nascent Soul Realm cultivator. Being able to move fast does not mean that her attacks are strong. As such, it’s still uncertain whether she could seize the platforms from other Peak Nascent Soul Realm participants and upgrade her own…

On the contrary, Lu Daochen did not worry much about her.

When he caught sight of the phoenix wings, he immediately wore a relieved look but in the next second, he let out a sigh, feeling ashamed of himself.

“What an excellent pair of wings. They are actually a combination of the attack, defense and speed enhancements. It’s beyond my capabilities to forge such equipment… With this pair of wings, Wan’er would be able to withstand a Divine Transformation Realm expert and protect herself… Besides, with the help of the other seven Demon Generals of my Luo Yun Tribe, it won’t be hard for Wan’er to upgrade her Spirit Platforms to the purple grade…”

Lu Daochen secretly passed down a command to his seven generals and permitted Lu Wan’er’s action.

With that spiritual equipment, she was qualified to compete and strive for the chance to enter the second round!

As such, even if Ning Fan was late, he would still be qualified to participate!

In the middle of the arena, 25600 white grade Spirit Platforms floated in midair like flowing clouds.

Some of the cultivators began to rub their hands in excitement while some slightly bent down their back, as if they were getting ready for a sprint because the first match was finally going to begin!

As long as Lu Daochen uttered “start”, all demon cultivators would have to dash towards the center of the arena and get on a white grade Spirit Platform.

In other words, when the match starts, only the first 25600 demon cultivators would be able to obtain a white grade Spirit Platform while the remaining cultivators would be disqualified!

“Start!”

Lu Daochen’s voice reverberated across ten thousand li* away! Meanwhile, his body transformed into a cloud of green smoke and floated above.

When his voice was heard, one hundred thousand beams of light dashed towards the arena. The Divine Transformation Realm experts displayed their Instant Shift and almost immediately, every one of them were already standing on a white grade Spirit Platform.

Among the 145 traces of Divine Transformation Realm experts, Lu Wan’er moved in a trace of purple fiery cloud. Her speed was not any weaker than them and she also managed to occupy a white grade Spirit Platform for herself.

Inwardly, she felt a hint of joy.

As long as I have the phoenix wings, I will surely be able to help Ning Fan preserve his right to participate.

However, there was something she did not tell anyone else… The phoenix wings were indeed strong. That spiritual equipment could be said to be her best creation in her entire life. But it was also because of its strong power that she was unable to completely refine it by herself…

She had been waiting for Ning Fan to help her refine the pair of wings. Unfortunately, before the day Ning Fan come out from his seclusion, she had no choice but to activate this spiritual equipment in order to maintain his place in the match.

She felt a sharp pain in her heart and her face turned pale. No one knew how painful it would be to forcibly activate the phoenix wings…

However, she did not back off because of the pain she felt. Her current identity was Ning Fan’s wife. She might not have an idea of how much bitterness and agony he had experienced in his previous journeys, but she understood that if she could not endure that pain, she would not be qualified to become his woman…

One breath, two breaths… When ten breaths had passed, the 25600 white grade Spirit Platforms were all occupied by demon cultivators.

Among them, there were 145 Divine Transformation Realm experts, 1900 Peak Nascent Soul Realm cultivators and the remaining were all Late Nascent Soul Realm cultivators!

After everyone had set their feet on their respective Spirit Platforms, a light formation was activated at the center of the arena and stretched to a radius of five thousand li* long, encircling the cultivators within.

At the moment when the light formation emerged, the demon cultivators who were not standing on Spirit Platforms were instantly teleported outside the arena.

Each of the demon cultivators were stunned as they stared at the light formation after being sent outside of the arena.

Some of them refused to give in as their Spirit Platforms were seized by others due to carelessness and tried to break the light formation in order to dash into the arena again. But no matter how they attacked the formation, every single one of their attacks were easily deflected.

Any Nascent Soul Realm attack would not be able to even shake the formation. Even if it was a direct attack from a Late Divine Transformation Realm expert, the formation would not be completely shattered.

“A Mortal Void Realm formation! This Lu Daochen actually established such a terrifying formation on the Cloud Platform!”

Qu Shu’s eyes widened for the first time and began to have a different opinion towards Lu Daochen.

This person’s cultivation level might not be high, but his mastery in the Dao of Formations is far beyond my imagination.

Rumor has it that he is a brilliant man of wide learning. Formation, pills, divination, spirit augmentation, equipment refinement and so on. He is extremely proficient in every aspect. The rumor is really true after witnessing his capabilities myself. It’s no wonder this person was chosen by the Spirit King Palace… Apparently, I’ve underestimated him earlier.

To the cultivators within the arena, the emergence of the light formation meant that the first match had finally begun!

The 25600 participants must go through a chaotic fight and seize each other’s Spirit Platforms. By the end of the match, there would only be 200 participants left in the arena with purple grade Spirit Platforms!

Just as the light formation appeared, each and every one of the demon cultivators floating in midair of the arena initiated attacks at their opponents beside them!

Outside the Cloud Platform, a shadow of a man flashed past. When the mist in the air gradually dissipated, a young man who was clad in white robes revealed himself. His appearance was quiet and stealthy, not drawing any attention from the crowd.

Looking at the fights happening on the Cloud Platform, he put on a forced smile.

“I really didn’t expect to accidentally ignite the power of True Yang while mastering the Parting Sun Spear and caused my second divine star, Eroding Yin, to gradually become completely full. Because of that, I was delayed for three days and missed the first match… Judging by the looks of it, Wan’er is participating on my behalf…”

The corners of his lips curved into a heartwarming smile.

Lu Wan’er treats me really well.

After witnessing Lu Wan’er’s techniques, he felt a little less worried.

That spiritual equipment made from the fire phoenix’s wings did not just enhance one’s ability to fly. It also enhances one’s offense and defense. The rapid speed of the wings would produce a wall of flames for protection while at the same time creating a sea of flames to inflict damage on her enemies.

A few Peak Nascent Soul Realm experts were already knocked out from their Spirit Platforms due to the attack of the sea of flames…

“After eleven years, Wan’er has gotten stronger…”

Ning Fan smiled. But in the next second, his smile faded and his eyes turned solemn.

A gust of wind blew past and it made one feel uneasy…

Among the participants, there was a silver-armored Demon General who shot Lu Wan’er a quick glance.

Although it was just a glance, his eyes were filled with … killing intent! At the next moment, his eyes became indifferent as usual.

“That man seems to be one of the Demon Generals from the Upper World under Wang Xiao’s lead… That look… Is it just a wrong impression…” Ning Fan frowned and muttered to himself.