Volume 1 Volume 6 Chapter 142

Volume 6 Chapter 142: Demon Ancestor (Part 2)

As Xu Qingfan gazed at the old man who had silently appeared before him, he was taken aback and instinctively took several steps back with Ting’er, watching the stranger warily.

With Xu Qingfan’s current strength, the fact that the stranger could quietly approach him and subdue Dongfang Qingling, Wang Zegang, and the others without him noticing was truly frightening.

Looking back at the skilled fighters he had encountered, Xu Qingfan thought that only Immortal Zizhen, Mr. Liu, Li Fulu, Zhang Xusheng, and the Zhong family ancestor had such capability, but none could match the natural skill of this old man in purple.

This meant that the old man in purple might even be stronger than Zizhen and the others.

Thinking of this, Xu Qingfan’s expression grew more serious as he stared intently at the old man, fearing that one careless move could leave him subdued like Wang Zegang and the rest, completely unaware.

When Xu Qingfan saw the purple clothes the old man wore, his face changed, as he knew that only one type of person wore such attire.

The old man completely ignored Xu Qingfan’s fear and caution. After studying Ting’er for a long time, his deep eyes showed a clear hint of admiration and desire. After a while, he turned his gaze toward Xu Qingfan, and his expression returned to normal.

"I didn’t expect that even though you have merged with the ‘Magic Pearl,’ you still know nothing about demonic energy."

The old man sighed softly.

Although the old man did not show any obvious emotion, his innate aura of endless authority made Xu Qingfan feel breathless. Even though he stood far away from the old man, he couldn’t help but step back, trying to create more distance between them.

Meanwhile, Ting’er did not sense the old man’s terrifying nature at all. She watched the old man with curiosity, feeling an inexplicable sense of warmth toward him. Although this feeling was far less than what she felt for Xu Qingfan, he was the only person who made her feel safe after losing her senses.

Perhaps Ting’er was naturally connected to the world of magic.

On the other side, upon hearing the old man’s words, Xu Qingfan was taken aback. He didn’t expect the old man to know about his merging with the "Magic Pearl." His caution deepened, and instead of answering, he asked, "Are you a member of the ‘Ming’ organization? I wonder if you are Elder ‘Tian’ or Elder ‘Di’ visiting?"

From his clothing, Xu Qingfan concluded that this old man was a member of the "Ming" organization, and only those two mysterious masters, "Tian" and "Di," who had been hiding in the shadows, possessed such power.

The newcomer was indeed "Di" from the "Ming" organization, or perhaps calling him Demon Ancestor would be more appropriate at this moment.

The Demon Ancestor followed Xu Qingfan’s gaze to look at his own clothes, shaking his head. However, he had long been used to this outfit over the thousands of years. Although he had already left the "Ming" organization, he had forgotten to change his clothes, and was unintentionally recognized by Xu Qingfan.

Hearing Xu Qingfan’s question, the Demon Ancestor’s face showed a complex expression as he softly said, "I no longer use the title ‘Earth.’ You can call me ‘Old Ancestor.’ After all, I am also your elder, so it is not a loss for you to address me this way. As for the ‘Ming’ organization, I have left it long ago. In fact, one day ago, the ‘Ming’ organization was completely uprooted by your Righteous Alliance and no longer exists. So you do not need to be wary of me; I no longer wish to be involved in the cultivation world."

Although the Demon Ancestor had been quietly watching Xu Qingfan and Ting’er for the past few days, he couldn’t ignore the earth-shaking battle at "Black Emperor Cliff." Even from thousands of miles away, he was clearly aware of everything happening there.

While speaking, the Demon Ancestor glanced at Xu Qingfan’s face covered in black patterns and his deep black eyes, a slight smile crossed his face as he added, "Moreover, now the Righteous Alliance can no longer accept you, so you need not be cautious around me."

Upon hearing the Demon Ancestor’s words, Xu Qingfan was startled and asked, "The ‘Ming’ organization has been destroyed? Has the Shura Clan returned?"

The Demon Ancestor casually looked at Xu Qingfan and said, "Aren’t you at all concerned about your current situation?"

As the conversation deepened, Xu Qingfan’s emotions gradually calmed down. He no longer felt the initial panic and could see that this unfathomable person did not seem to hold any malice. He realized that previously restraining Dongfang Qingling and Wang Zegang was merely to avoid drawing too much attention to his presence.

After hearing the Demon Ancestor’s words, Xu Qingfan replied, "I believe the senior is referring to my current appearance. This is because I merged with the demon orb, causing my body to be too filled with demonic energy. I believe that over time, I will balance the positive and negative energy in my body, and these issues will improve."

A faint smile appeared on the corner of the Demon Ancestor’s mouth as he said, "Demonic energy is not as simple as you think; you will understand this in the future."

Xu Qingfan frowned. He still could not guess the true intentions of the Demon Ancestor, but he did not want to ask directly. Remembering the Demon Ancestor’s previous words, he tentatively asked, "From what you say, it seems you are very familiar with demonic energy."

The Demon Ancestor nodded. In fact, there should be no one in this world who understands the nature of demonic energy better than he does.

After hesitating for a moment, Xu Qingfan finally pointed to Ting’er beside him and asked, "But do you know what is happening to my niece? She only absorbed a little demonic energy, so why did she lose her mind?"

The Demon Ancestor replied, "Do you know the characteristics of demonic energy?"

After thinking for a moment, Xu Qingfan answered, "I have some understanding. The two most powerful aspects of demonic energy are its unmatched destructive power and its unique ability to ‘corrupt everything.’"

The question and answer felt a bit like a teacher and student, with the atmosphere shifting from tense to calm in a natural way.

The Demon Ancestor said, "Exactly. People know that demonic energy can corrupt everything, but they only know the surface and not the reason behind it. In fact, after demonic energy invades the body, Demon Thought will naturally form in the mind. Once there is Demon Thought, one can better control demonic energy; the two are mutually supportive, but your niece’s situation is a bit special…"

At this point, the Demon Ancestor frowned, seeming to find something hard to explain. He decided not to say more. After glancing at Ting’er beside Xu Qingfan, he said to Xu Qingfan, "I have already decided not to involve myself in the cultivation world anymore. The only reason I came to see you is that I want to take your niece as my disciple. I will have a way to help her return to normal. Do you agree?"

Although it was a question, it was said in an undeniable manner. If it weren’t for the fact that it would take Xu Qingfan a lot of effort to resolve the situation, he might also face Ting’er’s backlash. The Demon Ancestor could have easily subdued Xu Qingfan and taken Ting’er away just like that.

As the conversation deepened, the fading sense of authority suddenly became incredibly strong again with this question.