Chapter 732 - 307: Chu Ning Is Terrifying!
A hoarse voice of Situ Yan echoed within the hall.
"This time in Snow Mist Valley, I’ve already suffered severe Primordial Qi depletion, and my remaining life span is limited.
Returning to my own sea island cave mansion will be of no help, rather, it will cause anxiety.
I need to find a cave mansion here in Ice Island Immortal City to settle down."
As he spoke, Situ Yan’s gaze swept over Chu Ning and Chang Lingshan once again.
"Since these two fellow Daoists have also entered Snow Mist Valley, why not let me settle beside them.
It will also be convenient to move around later, as one grows old, there’s not much to aspire for."
Listening to Situ Yan, everyone was somewhat surprised.
This old demon always acted alone, yet unexpectedly decided to reside in Ice Island Immortal City.
Could it be that his life span is really short, hence he’s changed his nature?
Chu Ning entertained the thought just like the others but felt a strange sensation in his heart.
From the moment he entered the hall and saw the fleeting colors in the eyes of this person, including his current desire to live nearby.
It always gave Chu Ning a sense that this old demon seemed to have some special ideas.
Chu Ning couldn’t help but become secretly vigilant.
While at this moment the two Nascent Soul cultivators from Changkong Hall exchanged a glance, Shang Song directly said:
"Since Fellow Daoist Situ is willing to contribute to our Immortal City, we naturally welcome it."
Evidently, such a small condition, if it could appease this old demon, Changkong Hall was naturally willing to comply.
This old demon’s reputation was indeed immense; although only at the Golden Core Late Stage Peak, three hundred years ago he managed to confront Nascent Soul cultivators merely at a disadvantage, then calmly withdrew.
Now he appeared severely depleted in Primordial Qi, but nonetheless one of the few who survived the valley.
It represented his strength from a certain perspective.
Changkong Hall naturally did not wish to provoke him.
Situ Yan seemed to demand only this, after hearing Shang Song’s agreement, he said no more.
As Shang Song’s gaze swept over nearly thirty Golden Core cultivators, he spoke again:
"Fellow Daoists, you all see the current situation, where the demon race regards us human cultivators with immense hostility.
Following this, whether sea domains or the Snow Peak Mountain Range, the peace seems unlikely.
Within the Snow Peak Mountain Range, Changkong Hall will make arrangements and assign dedicated patrol teams to ensure the safety of cultivators entering.
But as for numerous sea islands of the Inner Sea, we intend to have each fellow Daoist take turns presiding over the islands. What’s your thoughts, fellow Daoists?"
Upon hearing Shang Song, the cultivators exchanged glances but no one spoke.
Everyone knew clearly that this was the primary reason Changkong Hall gathered everyone together.
Chu Ning’s eyebrows furrowed slightly; he intended to go into secluded cultivation for a prolonged period.
It’s inconvenient for him to be on those sea islands, yet he was uncertain how Changkong Hall would arrange this.
As Chu Ning was contemplating this, Chang Lingshan had already asked:
"Elder Shang, what exactly are the arrangements? For us with not-so-high cultivation, we need more time in Immortal City for cultivation."
Shang Song seemed to expect the question, smiling as he explained:
"In the sea region of Ice Island Immortal City, there are six larger cultivator islands, where six fellow Daoists need to preside at a time.
Every three years is a cycle, during which the cave mansions in Immortal City for each Daoist will be reserved, what do you think?
Despite the Spiritual Qi on the sea islands being less abundant than here, the difference is not significant, and cultivation is still possible."
Upon hearing Shang Song’s words, the group including Chu Ning breathed a sigh of relief.
Among them were over thirty Golden Core cultivators, who could divide into five groups, cycling through a period of just ten years.
Thus, they could have sufficient time for cultivation.
With Shang Song’s interpersonal skills, he could make out the group’s expressions and knew their general consensus.
Quickly, he continued:
"Is there any Daoist who disagrees? If not, let it be so arranged.
If everyone wants to safely cultivate in Ice Island Immortal City, it’s best not to act rashly, so I entrust this to each fellow Daoist."
Soon after, Shang Song swiftly began arranging the cultivators heading to the sea islands recently.
Chu Ning cited his injuries and need for secluded cultivation for several years to restore his Primordial Qi as reasons to join the last group.
The two Nascent Soul cultivators, seeing Chu Ning’s condition, did not refuse.
Immediately, the Black Death Demon Situ Yan also made the same request.
With a sense of fair treatment, the two Nascent Soul cultivators from Changkong Hall consented as well.
Although Situ Yan’s request seemed reasonable, it made Chu Ning feel even more peculiar.
"Why do I always feel that this old demon is watching me?"
However, soon after, Chu Ning thought he might be overthinking it, as the two had never interacted before.
In Snow Mist Valley before, there were indeed two times when he encountered the Tier Eight Great Demon quite closely.
But since that Tier Eight Great Demon hadn’t discovered him, could it be that the demon discovered him?
Even if he was discovered, there seemed to be no significant relations with the old demon.
Still, the two’s current state would make them unlikely to entangle over such trivial matters.
Outwardly unaffected, Chu Ning internally advised himself to stay vigilant as much as possible.
Subsequently, the Nascent Soul cultivators from Changkong Hall entrusted additional detailed matters.
The Golden Core cultivators then dispersed individually.
Within the hall, only two Nascent Soul cultivators and Wu Lingwei remained.
"What scheme is Situ Yan plotting?"