The Aloof Immortal Venerable is Pregnant with My Fox Cub - Chapter 89

Chapter 89

Hearing Huazhao’s request for help, Cang Ran thought, her cultivation is lower than Huazhao’s. If Huazhao couldn’t get in, what use could she possibly be?

Cang Ran expertly sprinkled some healing powder on Huazhao, comforting her, “If you can’t get in, it won’t be that easy for the other demons. Let’s think of a solution together first. What is it you need to get?”

Huazhao fluttered a couple of times due to her injuries, shedding more feathers. They were blood-stained and damaged, unusable for a feather fan. Cang Ran quietly felt a little regretful.

Huazhao pressed her hand to her chest, her eyes moistened with tears, “I want to get the Demon Emperor Seal. The Demon Emperor Seal has the method to remove the seal on my clan members and can reconnect the Celestial Ladder.”

Cang Ran stopped applying the medicine, feeling puzzled, “Is it really that powerful?”

If the Celestial Ladder reappeared, could Tan Qingxuan ascend then? If Tan Qingxuan ascended and left, what would happen to her and the child?

Cang Ran silently clenched the medicine bottle in her hand. People were selfish. She had previously considered helping Tan Qingxuan ascend, but she couldn’t bear to be separated from her.

Huazhao nodded, “Ran Ran, I really need this item. If you help me get it, I will definitely repay you handsomely! My clan and I will be eternally loyal to you!”

Cang Ran was torn and couldn’t help but look at Tan Qingxuan. If Tan Qingxuan also strongly desired to ascend, what reason could she use to refuse?

Tan Qingxuan shook her head slightly and asked Huazhao, “Is there any danger inside the Demon God Hall that has prevented you from entering?”

Huazhao wiped the blood from her lips, “My clan and I have guarded the Penglai Mountain Range for generations. We were originally the High Priests by the Demon Empress’s side. Logically, we have the right to enter the Demon God Hall. But today, for some reason, the Demon God Hall rejected me.”

Cang Ran guessed, “Could there be a guardian divine beast inside the hall?”

Huazhao struggled to speak, “I was injured like this before I even saw the guardian divine beast. But we can’t just sit here and wait. If other demon kings swarm in, and the divine beast is overwhelmed, all my previous efforts will become stepping stones for others.

If another demon king gets the Demon Emperor Seal, the entire Demon World will likely fall into chaos. Therefore, the Demon Emperor Seal absolutely cannot be left for other demons!”

Cang Ran frowned. Even if she wanted to help Huazhao, she had to consider if she was qualified. Perhaps she and Huazhao would both end up being stepping stones.

Seeing Cang Ran’s deep doubts, Huazhao gestured for Cang Ran to lean in. Cang Ran only heard Huazhao whisper, “There is a secret that only our clan knows: if a powerful demon drips their fresh blood onto the sundial at the entrance of the Demon God Hall, and is chosen by the Demon God, the hall doors will open automatically.”

Cang Ran looked at the gigantic sundial. The golden sunlight fell directly upon it, as if returning to those long ancient years. She then looked back at Huazhao and Tan Qingxuan, who were both watching her.

Faintly, she could hear the earth shaking from the distant, thousands of miles-long stampede of wild beasts. The surrounding ice-blue flowers remained peacefully in bloom, like a tranquil holy land.

She couldn’t help but clench her fingers. She was just a villainous supporting character. How could such good fortune fall upon her?

“Ran Ran, hurry up, or the other demonic beasts will arrive soon!”

Listening to Huazhao’s urging, Cang Ran looked at Tan Qingxuan again. Did Tan Qingxuan really want to ascend, and then wouldn’t want her and the cub anymore?

From Huazhao’s urgent words, Tan Qingxuan also vaguely understood the importance of the Demon Emperor Seal to the demon race. If a demon with malicious intent obtained the Demon Emperor Seal and took the position of Demon Emperor, it would inevitably cause widespread suffering again.

Rather than that, it would be better for the fox to get it. Tan Qingxuan’s eyes were resolute, “A’ran, go and try.”

Cang Ran clenched her fingers, her mood inexplicably sinking. She took Eighty and walked toward the sundial.

The cold sword edge cut through her pale skin. Crimson blood flowed down her palm, dripping onto the sundial one by one.

The sundial absorbed her fresh blood but showed no change. The sunlight cast only a dark shadow upon it.

Cang Ran felt inexplicably relieved. This was for the best. Now, it had nothing to do with her.

She curved her lips into a smile for Tan Qingxuan, “Qingqing, this Demon God Hall has nothing to do with me. We can pack up and go home.”

Tan Qingxuan nodded slightly, “Good.”

Confusion appeared in Huazhao’s eyes. Moments later, her expression turned instantly agitated, “Ran Ran! Look at yourself!”

The sundial was fully awakened by the bloodline. Golden light surged, rotating with brilliant splendor. The doors of the Demon God Hall swung wide open. The surrounding mountains softened at that moment, and a brilliantly golden haze appeared in the distant clouds and mist.

The divine light cast from within the hall fell upon Cang Ran, enveloping her in a sacred radiance.

Cang Ran looked at the Demon God Hall and followed the divine light, walking directly into the hall. As if waking from a dream, the hall doors suddenly shut behind her.

Neither Tan Qingxuan nor Huazhao were able to enter. Only she, a single fox demon, had entered the Demon God Hall.

The interior of the hall was exquisite and unique everywhere. There were relief murals all around, along with portraits of past Demon Empresses wearing ceremonial robes. A cool breeze wafted through. The mounting of the portraits and the murals gently brushed against each other, creating an atmosphere that was overwhelmingly solemn and sacred, accompanied by the melodious sounds of bronze chime bells being played.

A supremely beautiful woman appeared on the golden throne at some point. She was not wearing the ceremonial robes like the other Demon Empresses but a white robe, embroidered with golden subtle patterns along the edges. She was sacred, elegant, and approachable.

Tan Qingxuan was the most beautiful woman she had ever seen, but the person before her was as pure as colored glaze, beautiful enough to rival the sun and moon, yet possessing a trace of the enchanting charm unique to the demon race.

A flash of amazement crossed Cang Ran’s eyes. She felt a strange sense of familiarity and was momentarily stunned in place.

The woman, who looked like an immortal, lightly raised her sleeve and said to her, “Child, come here. Come to my side.”

Her voice was extremely gentle. Cang Ran instinctively took two steps forward but then stopped herself, choosing to remain standing in the center of the hall.

Cang Ran’s fox ears twitched with vigilance, “Are you the Demon God?”

The woman walked down from the supremely noble golden seat, step by step, until she reached Cang Ran. Her white robe trailed on the ground, moving as naturally as the flowing, unfurling white clouds in the sky.

She stopped in front of Cang Ran, her gentle gaze resting upon her.

Cang Ran’s heart inexplicably quickened. She felt a vague fear of the other party, yet deep down, she sensed that the other party would not casually harm her.

Cang Ran clenched her fists, trying to appear less frightened, but her five fox tails involuntarily popped out, shaking slightly and subtly.

The little fox’s distress fell into the Demon God’s eyes. A hint of complexity flashed in her gaze. She placed her fingers on Cang Ran’s head and said gently, “I am the Demon God. Child, why do you only have five tails?”

Cang Ran felt as if a gentle wind was resting on her head. How strange. Why did she feel an urge to cry? She didn’t know the Demon God, and there shouldn’t be such an inexplicable emotion.

Cang Ran answered respectfully, “Senior Demon God, I was originally a three-tailed fox demon. I only gained five tails after my advancement.”

Hearing Cang Ran address her as Senior Demon God, the Demon God’s golden eyelashes subtly fluttered. Cang Ran felt the wind lingering on her head change from a spring breeze to a north wind. The fur on her fox ears was almost ruffled.

She didn’t understand what she had said wrong, or if the title was incorrect. She had never met the Demon God, and no one had told her how to address the Demon God. She regretted it secretly, afraid of saying the wrong thing and displeasing the Demon God.

The wind finally stopped after a long time. The Demon God then spoke, “You have a seal on you. I can help you remove it.”

Cang Ran was confused, not knowing where the seal came from, but hearing the Demon God say this, removing the seal should benefit her.

She stood still obediently. A large ball of golden light surged from the Demon God’s palm, injecting into her body.

Before she could react to the powerful divine force surging within her body, the fluffy fox tails behind her instantly multiplied to nine. The spiritual energy on the nine fox tails was extremely abundant, and her power significantly increased.

Cang Ran gratefully wanted to prostrate herself before the Demon God but was held up by a gentle gust of wind.

She couldn’t help but look at the Demon God, who only said, “Between you and me, there is no need for this. Why have you come to this Demon God Hall?”

Seeing how approachable the Demon God was, Cang Ran quickly said, “I came to find the Demon Emperor Seal. A bird demon friend of mine had her entire clan’s cultivation sealed because the Celestial Ladder hasn’t descended. So, she needs the Demon Emperor Seal to break the seal and also to repair the Celestial Ladder.”

The Demon God looked at Cang Ran and said, “The Demon Emperor Seal does not have the ability to break the seal, nor can it repair the Celestial Ladder. You need to find another way. However, the Demon Emperor Seal does contain the supreme cultivation technique suitable for the demon race, which you can practice.”

The Demon God waved her fair hand, and a golden Demon Emperor Seal flew into Cang Ran’s palm. A shimmering nine-tailed fox was coiled on the Demon Emperor Seal. The body of the seal was engraved with ancient totems, looking extremely majestic.

Cang Ran held the heavy Demon Emperor Seal with both hands, not expecting the Demon God to be so generous. She asked for the Demon Emperor Seal, and she actually gave it to her.

She felt a little embarrassed, “Thank you for helping me so much. Is there anything I can do for you?”

The Demon God’s figure was slightly dimmer than before. She smiled faintly, “I don’t need your help with anything. You can do whatever you want in the future.

With the Demon Emperor Seal, this Demon Emperor Hall will also belong to you. The Demon Emperor Hall’s treasure vault is also inside. You can come and go freely in this place from now on.”

Cang Ran understood the Demon God’s meaning. This Ancient Demon Emperor’s relic now belonged to her! She was the owner of this Demon Emperor Hall!

This Senior Demon God was too kind! She gave her the Demon Emperor Seal, gifted her such a large territory, and didn’t even require the fox to do anything for her. How could there be such a wonderful immortal!

The Demon God turned around, her steps elegant, and returned to the golden seat above. She extended a finger and pointed. A small gold-sculpted beast next to the seat broke free from its outer gold casting and leaped onto the Demon God’s legs, where the Demon God held it in her arms.

The Demon God sat on the high seat and said to Cang Ran, “Child, come closer.”

Cang Ran twitched her fox ears twice. This time, she obediently walked forward and said respectfully, “Senior Demon God.”

The Demon God held a small yellow dog in her arms. The small dog’s scarlet tongue was licking the Demon God’s slender, delicate fingertips, and then it was immediately sent into Cang Ran’s arms.

While Cang Ran held the warm little yellow dog, feeling at a loss, she heard the Demon God say, “It is the guardian spiritual beast of this palace. Its ancestors once followed me for many years. From now on, it will guard you.”

Cang Ran and the small yellow dog stared at each other. Such a tiny dog. Who was guarding whom?

Holding the dog, she still thanked the Demon God, “Thank you, Senior Demon God. Do you live in the God Realm after ascension? How can I repay you? Can I see you again in the future?”

The Demon God gave Cang Ran a final deep look, “You do not need to repay me. If you ascend to the Upper Realm in the future, you will naturally see me again. This is just a wisp of my divine consciousness.”

As soon as her voice faded, the Demon God’s divine consciousness dissipated. The light pillar connecting to the heavens also gradually disappeared. The entire Demon Emperor Hall ushered in its new owner from this moment on.

Cang Ran pursed her lips. She hadn’t actually planned to ascend to the Upper Realm; she only wanted to stay happily in the Lower Realm with Tan Qingxuan. But if Tan Qingxuan wanted to ascend, she couldn’t stop her and could only try her best to ascend with her wife.

Not a speck of dust remained on the golden seat. The Demon God seemed to have truly departed.

Cang Ran held the little dog and sat on the throne, momentarily lost in thought. Because she held the Demon Emperor Seal, the clothes made from her fur automatically transformed into a black ceremonial robe with red borders. The little dog was well-behaved. Just like it had licked the Demon God, it began to lick her palm.

Cang Ran’s palm was wet from its licking. She rolled up her sleeve, changed the way she held the dog, and pondered her next move.

Now that this Ancient Demon Emperor’s secret realm was hers, was she, as the owner, entitled to kick all these outside demons out of her home?

It must be extremely dangerous outside the hall now. She needed to quickly bring her wife and child inside. Huazhao, that wicked bird, lied to her again. She needed to capture Huazhao too, to prevent her from escaping.

Outside the hall, the Great Demons were covered in injuries, desperately trying every possible way to break through the obstruction and enter the Demon God Hall. Every demon wanted to seize the ultimate treasure, the Demon Emperor Seal, from the Demon God Hall, even if it meant breaking their heads and shedding blood.

It was only when they saw the golden light pillar in the sky slowly fading that the Great Demons began to realize that the Demon Emperor Seal had already been taken by another demon.

The doors of the Demon God Hall suddenly swung wide open. All these Great Demons desperately tried to rush in but saw a nine-tailed fox demon wearing a black ceremonial robe, sitting high on the majestic Demon Emperor’s chair inside the hall.

Her eyes were commanding, her nine fiery red fox tails burned like raging fire, and she held the Demon Emperor Seal, which symbolized supreme authority, in her hand, like the rightful owner of this Demon God Hall. At her feet lay a ferocious giant beast with tusks, several zhang high, looking incredibly powerful.

Silence fell instantly. Some Great Demons began to retreat, others looked around in confusion, and still others wanted to snatch the Demon Emperor Seal from Cang Ran’s hands. The high-level pressure bore down on Cang Ran, filled with strong defiance.

But in this Ancient Demon Emperor’s relic, Cang Ran had obtained the Demon Emperor Seal, which meant she possessed the highest authority. Her will had become the supreme rule here.

“What demon are you? What right do you have to sit on the Demon Emperor’s throne? Get down quickly! Hand over the Demon Emperor Seal!”

“Insignificant fox demon, surrender the Demon Emperor Seal, and we will spare your life!”

These demons were now essentially inside Cang Ran’s courtyard, shouting at her doorstep, unaware that Cang Ran could throw them out at any moment.

A divine sword suddenly left its sheath, pointing its tip at the most aggressively shouting and bloodlusting demon kings. Another sword coordinated with it at the same time, its light icy and bone-chilling.

Dozens of sword lights flashed, displaying immense sharpness. Those few demon kings were defeated in the rapid clash and died at the entrance of the Demon Emperor Hall, their blood flowing freely.

“From this day forward, the Demon Emperor Seal is mine, and the Demon Emperor’s relic is also mine. If you know what’s good for you, get out yourselves. If not, I will throw you out!”

Cang Ran was filled with authority, carrying the vast pressure from the Demon Emperor Seal. No matter how unwilling these Great Demons were, they were temporarily shocked by her iron-fisted methods and dared not look directly at her.

Seeing that they still stood there without leaving, Cang Ran waved her sleeve. All these Great Demons were individually thrown out of the Ancient Demon Emperor’s relic by an invisible giant hand, like dumplings being dropped.

Only Tan Qingxuan and Huazhao remained in place. Tan Qingxuan had already put on her veil to avoid trouble.

After clearing out the demons, Cang Ran put away the Demon Emperor Seal, and the ceremonial robe made from her fur automatically disappeared, returning to her usual dress.

Cang Ran quickly descended from the throne and went to find Tan Qingxuan, the giant beast also transforming back into the little yellow dog, following Cang Ran, wagging its tail.

She reached Tan Qingxuan and immediately asked with concern, “Qingqing, were you hurt outside?”

Tan Qingxuan shook her head slightly, “I was not hurt. At first, I was worried you were in danger and blocked the entrance for a while. After realizing they couldn’t break the Demon God Hall, I waited for you to come out with Huazhao nearby.”

Huazhao was extremely agitated on the side, “Ran Ran, you got the Demon Emperor Seal!”

Cang Ran thought about the words the Demon God told her. The Demon God couldn’t possibly be lying to her. Huazhao must have wanted the Demon Emperor Seal, but was what she truly wanted the supreme cultivation technique for demons on it?

Cang Ran didn’t expose her, “Mhm, I got it. Let’s all leave together first. We’ll make plans after we leave.”

Huazhao nodded and said, “Then let’s use a different exit so we don’t run into those demon kings again.”

They left the Ancient Demon Emperor’s relic together. As Huazhao suggested, they took a different direction and indeed did not encounter the demon kings waiting outside.

Huazhao led them back to another one of her cave abodes, letting Tan Qingxuan rest for a while. She said to Cang Ran, “The teleportation array back to the cultivation world is old and in disrepair. I don’t know if it still works. It might need some repairs. I’ll go check it with Ran Ran. Venerable, please wait here for a moment.”

Cang Ran knew Huazhao was plotting to get the Demon Emperor Seal and didn’t want to give her any other chance to act, to prevent Huazhao from affecting Tan Qingxuan and the child. So, she agreed, “Okay, I’ll go with you.”

Tan Qingxuan glanced at Cang Ran, knowing Cang Ran had a plan, but she was still a little worried and silently tightened her grip on her long sword.

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