Chapter 675 | I Really Don't Want to Cultivate Immortality!

Xu Xian's gaze slowly swept across the twelve individuals. Amidst their expectations and tension, he spoke frankly, stating his purpose.

"We are all on the same side, so I won't beat around the bush. I'm sure you've all heard by now that I have built a high platform in the Northern Borders and named it the Ascension Platform. Currently, the whole world is whispering that I, Xu Xian, intend to become an immortal."

"I can now tell you with absolute certainty: yes, I intend to reopen the immortal gates and forge the immortal path once more."

"However,"

"I will not be the only one becoming an immortal."

"Instead, I wish to invite the powerhouses of the world to ascend to the Heavens with me and seek immortal opportunity together!"

The twelve individuals reacted with varying expressions, whispering amongst themselves. It was exactly as they had guessed.

Jin Yu whispered, "Pursuing the path of immortality together... sounds like a good thing?"

Xu Xian denied it, saying candidly, "No, it is a bad thing."

The various Demon Gods were filled with conflicting thoughts—confusion, bewilderment, lack of understanding, and astonishment played across their faces in turn.

Becoming an immortal?

If it wasn't a good thing, but a bad thing, what did that mean?

Was it a trap or a conspiracy?

Jin Qing understood the situation in her heart, so she remained exceptionally calm. She asked, "Is this open for discussion?"

Xu Xian pondered for a moment. "No!"

Jin Qing fell silent.

Chi Ming braced himself and pressed further, "Is it absolutely necessary to become an immortal?"

Xu Xian nodded. "Yes."

His attitude remained firm throughout, starkly different from the modest gentleman he had appeared to be outside the Blazing Fortress.

There was no room for negotiation.

This was a notification.

The Wind Demon tried to play the emotional card. "Young Lord, please forgive my boldness in addressing you this way, but there are no outsiders here. I hope you will remember our past sentiments and leave a path of survival for the Demon Abyss..."

Xu Xian's expression remained unchanged, his tone leisurely. "The fact that I came here in person is already out of regard for our past sentiments."

"This..."

"But..."

The expressions of the Demon Gods turned extremely ugly, as if they had swallowed something foul.

Yet, they could find no excuse to refute him. It was true; given his current strength, the fact that he had come in person to inform them and could speak so calmly was already showing great consideration for their past.

Otherwise,

He could have simply barged in. Where could they have hidden?

If it were anyone else, they could have retreated into the Nether Hall and used the Nether Pool as a barrier. But the person before them could not be stopped by the Nether Pool.

They turned their pleading gazes toward the High Priest, hoping she would speak. She was their last hope.

But what could Jin Qing do?

The fact that the one sitting here today was Xu Xian and not Bai Mang already explained everything.

This matter,

Was not up for discussion.

Playing the emotional card would not work either.

In their earlier conversation, Xu Xian had already made it very clear through his words and implications—they would have to go whether they wanted to or not.

Seeing that Jin Qing remained silent, Xu Xian added meaningfully, "The reason I came in person is that I hope we can all maintain some decorum. This way, it's better for everyone..."

With things said so plainly, even a fool would know how to choose.

Either they fought a battle and lost,

Only to be tied up and taken away.

Or they could leave with dignity and grandeur. At the very least, they could claim to the entire Demon Abyss that they were ascending to immortality, rather than being abducted...

Jin Qing was a clever person; she knew what to do.

She compromised. "In that case, let us not make things difficult for Senior Xu. We will go."

Jin Yu tried to protest, "Sister..."

Jin Qing raised a hand to cut her off, stating her position. "Say no more. He is the Young Lord; we should naturally support him."

The other Demon Gods lowered their heads in frustration, though their fists instinctively clenched.

Xu Xian exhaled. "Thank you!"

Jin Qing asked respectfully, "Who shall go? Please name them."

Xu Xian replied casually, "The twelve of you, and the two demon dragons."

All of them were existences comparable to the ninth stage. Xu Xian's intentions were now even more obvious.

Jin Qing agreed immediately. "No problem. However, I have one presumptuous request. I hope you will grant it?"

"Speak," Xu Xian said.

"Could you give us some time so that we may settle our mortal affairs?"

Xu Xian permitted it. "One month. No more than that."

Jin Qing said, "Thank you!"

With the matter settled, Xu Xian stood up.

"Alright, then it's settled. I should be going."

Now that the agreement was reached, it was time to leave. He would give them the remaining time to think it over and slowly accept it.

His visit was merely a visit.

It served as an account to Jin Qing, Chi Ming, and the others. After all, back then outside the Blazing Fortress, these people had stepped forward.

They had protected him.

Regardless of their reasons or goals.

Jin Qing hurriedly invited him, "It wasn't easy for you to return. Would you like to stay a night at the Nether Hall? Your room has always been kept for you."

Xu Xian weighed his options and eventually nodded in agreement.

"Fine, I'll stay for one night."

It had been four hundred years.

Now that he was back, who knew if he would have to wait another few centuries? Since Jin Qing was being so cooperative and had sincerely invited him, Xu Xian felt he should give her this face.

It was also a good chance,

To see some old friends.

Jin Qing was secretly delighted, though she remained solemn and dignified on the surface. "I will escort you back."

Xu Xian declined, gesturing toward the other eleven with his eyes.

"No need. I can go by myself. You stay here."

Jin Qing understood.

"Alright."

Although the eleven Demon Gods had known some inside information beforehand, this was still a sudden development. They needed time to process it. By staying behind, Jin Qing could help do some ideological work for them.

Xu Xian left.

After leaving the Demon God Hall, he encountered a member of the Nether Guards. Using his identity as Xu Xian, he asked the guard to bring a message to Huang Xiao and Chi Ji.

He told them an old friend had returned.

And they would gather at the Nether Hall tonight.

The guard was utterly bewildered and didn't even have time to react before Xu Xian vanished from his sight.

Seeing that the Demon Gods were still discussing matters in the hall, the guard naturally didn't dare to disturb them.

He was also afraid of defying the Leader of the Sword Dao and bringing disaster upon the Demon Abyss. He could only follow the instructions and go to notify the Crimson Demon's daughter and the Yellow Demon's son...

...

Inside the Demon God Hall.

With Xu Xian's departure, the Demon Gods were no longer silent. They all began to speak at once, venting their dissatisfaction and complaints.

"What does he mean? He had already made up his mind and only came to notify us?"

"This is simply preposterous."

"Has he forgotten how we protected him outside the Blazing Fortress? For his sake, the entire Demon Abyss didn't hesitate to become enemies with the world. And now, he just turns his back on us?"

"Exactly! During the universal crusade against the Wendao Sword Sect, if the Demon Abyss hadn't stayed our hand for his sake..."

"I refuse to accept this!"

"He is the Young Lord! How can he treat us like this?"

"What do you all think we should do?"

"..."

Curses,

Complaints,

And indignation filled the crimson hall.

Jin Qing sat firmly in her high seat, pinching the bridge of her nose. She felt a massive headache coming on and shouted impatiently, "Enough!"

Her sharp cry silenced the room.

Jin Qing stared at the crowd and asked, "If you won't go, what do you plan to do? Fight him to the death?"

The group fell silent...

Jin Qing continued her sarcasm, "Do you dare to say those things to his face?"

The crowd remained silent...

Looking at their dejected and helpless state, Jin Qing didn't feel good either. Her tone softened as she comforted and persuaded them:

"You know him better than I do. We have no choice. I believe he has his own difficulties and has no choice either. Just watch; we won't be the only ones going. No one in the entire world will be able to escape."

"At least,"

"He discussed it with us. That is already quite good."

Everyone was speechless.

They could only accept it helplessly in the silence. It was true; they knew him. No one could stop what he wanted to do.

Similarly, no one could guess what he would do next.

Back then,

In the Emperor's Tomb, he had kidnapped all the geniuses and extorted the saints.

Today,

He was equally capable of kidnapping all the ninth-stage powerhouses in the world to use as a sacrifice to heaven.

He was capable of doing it.

And he had the power to achieve it.

Rather than being tied up and dragged away by him, it was better to go with some dignity.