Tokyo.
Chen Jiuyang sat in the car, his gaze deep. Matsushita Mizutsu sat beside him, his face pale and trembling.
He was a man from the Eastern Isles, and to save his life, he was now taking Chen Jiuyang to his superior.
His superior, Qingchuan Yiguang, was a renowned master of the Venerable realm in the way of the blade. He fervently hoped that Lord Qingchuan Yiguang was strong enough to kill this Dragon Countryman.
Otherwise…
He dared not imagine his fate.
Chen Jiuyang was deep in thought. He currently possessed the elemental laws of water, wood, and earth. If he were to refine them solely by himself, it would take ten years to complete the process. This was already an astonishing speed, but for him,
speed was still not fast enough.
The end of this war between the righteous and the demonic depended on his advancement to the Emperor realm.
Setting aside other matters, could the True Demon Sect endure for so long? His time in command was too short. If the battle dragged on, he feared the hearts of his followers would be divided and they would not obey him.
If he were to travel to the Lesser Immortal Realm and complete the path of the Human King, he could shorten the time from ten years to about three years.
Or even less…
For now, he needed to find a way to return to the Dragon Country without a trace.
'Sect Master Wumian' was being held back by five old monsters of the pseudo-dao. Chen Jiuyang secretly used his Gown of Conveyance to notify him, but there was no response.
It seemed he could only attempt to contact Sect Master Wumian periodically.
Returning to his senses, his gaze fell upon Tokyo. He felt that the Eastern Isles, from top to bottom, inside and out, was a twisted and pathetic country.
The ninja path pioneered by the Eastern Isles was merely a copy of the Dragon Country's Taoist Yin-Yang and Five Elements techniques. Their ways of the sword and blade lacked an Emperor to preside over them. If not for the fact that the Eastern Isles' imperial family possessed a few divine artifacts similar to the Dragon Country's ancestral artifacts, they would likely not even have autonomy and would be ruled by the Lighthouse Country's Alpha.
In the end, the Eastern Isles was, in any case, a dog of the Lighthouse Country.
"Your Excellency… we have arrived at the headquarters of the Wind Blade Society…"
Matsushita Mizutsu forced himself to remain calm and said to Chen Jiuyang.
"Oh, then it's time to go and see them," Chen Jiuyang replied calmly.
They got out of the car.
Before them appeared a luxurious, ancient building that imitated Tang Dynasty architecture.
A plaque at the main entrance bore the characters '风刀会' (Wind Blade Society) written in Chinese. The calligraphy was vigorous, but the overall appearance was incongruous.
As Chen Jiuyang watched, Matsushita Mizutsu went to the main entrance to report.
After a while.
Matsushita Mizutsu led Chen Jiuyang slowly into the headquarters of the 'Wind Blade Society'.
Compared to the demonic path, such an organization was too weak.
After walking for about two or three minutes, they entered the main hall, where Chen Jiuyang saw Qingchuan Yiguang, a middle-aged man with a gaunt complexion and failing vital energy.
Qingchuan Yiguang sized up Matsushita Mizutsu, then looked at Chen Jiuyang, assuming he was Matsushita Mizutsu's subordinate and confidant.
"Greetings, Lord Qingchuan," Matsushita Mizutsu said, cupping his fists in greeting to Qingchuan Yiguang.
A gentle smile appeared on Qingchuan Yiguang's solemn face as he looked at him and said, "Mizutsu, I heard you have news of the whereabouts of that person on the bounty order?"
He got straight to the point.
Matsushita Mizutsu's heart trembled, and he said through gritted teeth, "Yes, my lord."
Qingchuan Yiguang asked, "Tell me, and you will receive a handsome reward."
Matsushita Mizutsu's composure finally broke. His face turned pale, his body trembled, and he dared not speak, his gaze slowly shifting towards Chen Jiuyang.
Seeing Matsushita Mizutsu's reaction, the smile on Qingchuan Yiguang's face gradually faded.
He was furious!
This Matsushita Mizutsu truly had news of Chen Jiuyang, and this news was good.
Good in what way?
It was good because Matsushita Mizutsu had brought Chen Jiuyang directly before him!!!
He himself did not have a ten-percent certainty of killing Chen Jiuyang.
This had completely disrupted his thoughts and plans. Damn Matsushita Mizutsu!
Qingchuan Yiguang remained silent for a moment, then said calmly, "Since Sect Master Chen has arrived, why not show your true face?"
Chen Jiuyang's appearance gradually shifted, revealing his true face. He smiled and said slowly, "Qingchuan Yiguang, you have exceeded my expectations by not immediately acting on the bounty order from the Divine Gathering."
"In that case, we should be able to make a deal."
Qingchuan Yiguang looked at Chen Jiuyang and pondered, "That depends on what chips Sect Master Chen can offer."
Unlike Matsushita Mizutsu, his strength was too weak, unable to even send a plea for help.
"Very well."
Chen Jiuyang's eyes flashed with brilliance as he stared at him and asked, "What do you want?"
"I am the master of the True Demon Sect!"
"Tell me, what do you want?"
Seeing Chen Jiuyang's ostentatious display of wealth, Qingchuan Yiguang's breathing quickened. He pondered, "I wish to transition from martial arts to immortal cultivation. I need an immortal cultivation technique, at least one that can cultivate to the Void Returning stage!"
Chen Jiuyang's eyes narrowed slightly. "Certainly."
Qingchuan Yiguang could hardly believe it. The immortal cultivation technique he had dreamed of, he could obtain it like this?
He then asked, "May I ask what Sect Master Chen wants?"
Chen Jiuyang rested his chin on his hand, looking at him with great interest. "I want you to send me to the Tsar's Combat Nation without a trace."
Simply to send Chen Jiuyang to the Tsar's Combat Nation, and he would receive an immortal cultivation technique of the Void Returning stage…
This was like a pie falling from the sky.
Qingchuan Yiguang considered the various risks involved. Compared to the benefits within his grasp, they were insignificant. He also understood why Chen Jiuyang needed to use his identity.
He took a deep breath, a smile appearing on his face, and said, "Sect Master Chen, a pleasure to cooperate."
In the past, he too was a passionate and patriotic youth, a martial arts prodigy. But after a hundred years, he was stuck at the sixth level of the Venerable realm, unable to advance. His martial path had reached its end, and he was unwilling.
Thus, he eventually became a man who feared death and craved longevity.
"A pleasure to cooperate," Chen Jiuyang said. With a flick of his finger, a piece of paper was imprinted with numerous texts. "This is the method for transitioning from martial arts to immortal cultivation. Consider it a deposit."
Qingchuan Yiguang took the paper and his eyes lit up. "Sect Master Chen is indeed a young hero, so forthright!"
"May I ask how Sect Master Chen wishes me to cooperate?"
Chen Jiuyang replied calmly, "I can disguise myself and pretend to be your subordinate. You can find a suitable reason to travel abroad yourself."
Qingchuan Yiguang said, "This is easy to arrange…"
Then, the two began to discuss countermeasures. This scene completely stunned Matsushita Mizutsu.
Lord Qingchuan! You are this kind of person!
This Chen Jiuyang is an enemy of the Dragon Country!!!
He had expected that after Lord Qingchuan learned of Chen Jiuyang's identity, the two would engage in a fierce battle. He never imagined it would turn out like this…
Afterward, Qingchuan Yiguang said to Matsushita Mizutsu, "Mizutsu-kun, you may return. Do not reveal anything about today's events. You will be rewarded later, which will help you advance to the Venerable realm…"
Matsushita Mizutsu's expression was grim. "Yes, Lord Qingchuan."
The prospect of advancing to the Venerable realm was very tempting.
However, he was not an old man and still harbored passion in his heart!
It was normal that he could not defeat Chen Jiuyang, but Lord Qingchuan had the strength to fight Chen Jiuyang, yet he chose a peaceful transaction.
This greatly disappointed him.
After being dismissed by Qingchuan Yiguang, he left the Wind Blade Society, but he did not return to his own organization.
Instead, he headed for the headquarters of the Divine Gathering!