Chapter 134 Fox Dragon

Deep within the prison of the Northern Garrison Office, a gaze was fixed on Ji Xiang.

Just as Ji Xiang was about to leave, a deep voice echoed from the depths of the prison:

"Daoist, hold your steps! I have a question for you!"

Ji Xiang sensed the creature within. It was a great demon, but there was no fluctuation of mana, although its aura was quite strong. But within the Northern Garrison Office, relying solely on physical strength, it couldn't possibly break through these iron bars.

The Wanli Emperor also heard the commotion and curiously questioned the person from the Northern Garrison Office beside him.

The man from the Northern Garrison Office also frowned.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the deepest part of that prison holds a giant demon, brought here during the Zhengde era. Because ordinary methods of execution were useless against it, it has been imprisoned ever since. Fortunately, it possesses no mana whatsoever. Its body is incredibly tough, immune to lightning and fire, and impenetrable by firearms."

"In the past, it never spoke a word. The Jiajing Emperor once came here to see this demon, but upon leaving, he instructed us to no longer provide the monster with food. Now, more than thirty years have passed, and it remains motionless and silent. We had assumed it was dead."

"However, because we cannot be certain, the risk of releasing it is too great, so it has remained imprisoned."

It made no difference where the prisons of the Northern Garrison Office were located. Once people, demons, or some cultivators entered, they could forget about ever leaving. At least, those at the Jindan (Golden Core), Yuanshen (Nascent Soul), or Huangting (Yellow Court) levels, these Earth Immortals could be restrained.

But for experts above the Xiantian (Innate) level, that was not certain. There was no precedent, so no conclusion could be drawn.

Old Shen scratched his foot and smiled at Ji Xiang in surprise:

"Oh, it seems your arrival has stirred up that monster inside. But it doesn't matter. That monster has been locked up here for a long time. It has no mana left, just a powerful body. Locked up inside by the might of the nation, it can't move. You don't have to worry about it suddenly running out and eating you...!"

*Thump!*

The innermost prison cell was opened.

The great demon walked out!

Old Shen was startled and shouted to Ji Xiang, "Hurry, hurry! Get out of here! Don't just stand there!"

Ji Xiang shook his head. "Why should I leave? Isn't he calling out to me?"

Old Shen stared wide-eyed, tugged at his hair, scratched his foot, and grimaced. "You think you can beat a Yuanshen? Little Daoist official, don't let your black and red robes cloud your eyes. This great demon is a Yuanshen! Even if it has lost the mana of a Yuanshen, it still has the body of a Yuanshen!"

"You kid, your body is only at the fifth realm, how can it withstand a punch from a Yuanshen!"

"This great demon has escaped! Northern Garrison Office, quick, come and suppress it!"

Everyone in the distance was shocked, but the Wanli Emperor remained as steady as an old dog!

"What's the panic! Don't panic! Don't be chaotic! What's going on? Explain it carefully."

Don't panic, the problem is huge, panicking is useless.

With Ji Xiang present, it was to prevent unexpected situations from occurring. The people of the Northern Garrison Office instantly gathered from not far away, arriving at the entrance of the deep passage, and saw the huge figure slowly walking out from within!

The Wanli Emperor briefly asked about the demon's combat power.

The Commander of the Northern Garrison Office narrowed his eyes and reported, "Before the loss of its cultivation, it was said to be at least at the Yuanshen level!"

The Wanli Emperor nodded and breathed a sigh of relief. "Yuanshen, huh? Not bad, average."

Both Huo Jun (Fire Lord) and Zhao Xuanlang had been killed by Ji Xiang. What was there to fear from a demon imprisoned for nearly a century, from the Zhengde era to the Wanli era, and one without cultivation!

The Commander prepared to go forward and apologize to the Wanli Emperor, stating that it was the negligence of the Northern Garrison, and requesting that His Majesty quickly leave this place, and that this humble official would resolve this great demon!

"What's there to fear? That monster isn't coming for Me. I'll just sit here. There's nothing to be afraid of. If the Jiajing Emperor could watch the monster, can't I?"

The Wanli Emperor waved his hand, putting on a show, and then tightly gripped the Jingzhen Sword with his other hand.

The Commander apologized to Ji Xiang, "Daoist Ji, it is this official's negligence. Please step back, Daoist. This official will subdue this demon."

The great demon that walked out laughed loudly and said:

"The pythons on the bodies of the commanders of each generation all come from me. It is quite amusing that you dare to stand in front of me."

"Although I have lost my mana, your divine might cannot harm me. Now, all of you, get out of my way!"

The Commander of the Northern Garrison Office then discovered that the red python of national威 (wei - might, power) on his body revealed fear in its eyes, and actually curled up, not daring to face the great demon directly.

At this moment, the appearance of the great demon was revealed to everyone for the first time. Many people in the Northern Garrison Office had never seen the specific appearance of this great demon. It had been imprisoned for a century, and there were no traces of time on its body. What was surprising was that it actually had a dragon's head!

The little fox hid behind Ji Xiang, revealing half of its head, filled with fear.

A white dragon?

The Northern Garrison Office actually imprisoned a dragon?

Ji Xiang said to the great demon in front of him, "What do you want with me?"

"You've scared my disciple."

The great demon chuckled. "This child, as soon as I looked at him, I could tell his foundation is extremely poor. Even if he wasn't scared by me, I suggest he stop cultivating. He's just trash!"

Ji Xiang's eyebrows rose slightly.

The great demon did not care about the little fox's aggrieved expression, but simply introduced himself to Ji Xiang: "I am not a true dragon, but a Fox Dragon."

"During the Tang Dynasty, I was the son of the Old Fox Dragon. My name is recorded in the *Taiping Guangji*. In the fifth month of the thirteenth year of Zhengde, I fought a Black Dragon in the sky, seeking to seize its dragon bones for evolution."

"During the battle, I and the Black Dragon caused the injury and death of more than three hundred people, causing a great flood that submerged counties. I wounded the Black Dragon, drank its dragon blood, and seized its dragon bones. Its blood turned into a great rain, falling for five consecutive days. Unexpectedly, the blood rain and dragon energy released a ferocious creature named Zhou Sheng."

"Zhou Sheng continuously slaughtered several villages and towns before disappearing. The Black Dragon also transformed into a horned giant snake and fled! Because of my selfish desires, I committed a great crime, and the Zhengde Emperor sent a divine general to arrest me here,削 (xue - strip, reduce) my mana,裂 (lie - split) my dragon bones, and use my dragon energy to strengthen the national fortune of the Ming Dynasty."

"I heard clearly what that emperor just said. Before I ask my question, I must tell you one thing, and that is that the national fortune comes from every mortal. After a mortal dies, if it is a natural death, the significance reflected in the national fortune is a peaceful and prosperous world. If there are few unjust deaths, the national fortune will rise positively and actively. If there are many unjust deaths, the national fortune will be lost and decline."

"The death of a person, if handled properly, can actually enhance the national fortune!"

Upon hearing this, the Wanli Emperor seemed to grasp a key point, but he still had many things he couldn't understand. As for the Fox Dragon, after warning the emperors and officials of the Ming Dynasty, he looked at Ji Xiang:

"I can see that you are not an ordinary cultivator. Your form and spirit are not united. I can see the realm of your body, but I cannot see through your cultivation... but I feel that your external magical cultivation is only Jindan?"

The Fox Dragon continued, "Daoist official! If you answer my question and allow me to understand, there will naturally be benefits!"

However, as soon as these words were spoken, Ji Xiang's tone turned cold:

"You only think that you can ask."

"Have you ever considered that this poor Daoist doesn't want to answer?"

As soon as those words were spoken, with just a single thought, the entire Northern Garrison prison suddenly shook as if the sky and earth were collapsing!

"Besides your life, what other benefits do you have on you?"

Although the words were light, they sounded like a thunderous boom in the Fox Dragon's ears! Extremely explosive!

In front of the Fox Dragon's eyes, Ji Xiang's figure rose taller, releasing great light in all directions!

The void trembled, shattering to dust!

The Fox Dragon's expression instantly changed drastically. He was born in the Tang Dynasty and attained the Dao in the Ming Dynasty, so he had naturally seen this kind of scene. This was shattering the void!

He was horrified and shocked, and his huge body quickly knelt down on one knee:

"Ascension! This little demon's eyes failed to recognize an immortal from above! Please forgive me!"

Ji Xiang's expression was slightly cold, and he gave a slight rebuke:

"Young man, don't be too arrogant! Is this your attitude when asking for my help?"