280: Help the Emperor-level monster

Chapter 280: Assisting an Emperor-level Great Demon

A spider demon?

And not just any spider demon; she had some resemblance to the Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave.

One must know, the Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave had an extraordinary background. Even in "Journey to the West," she only existed as a unfathomable background figure, the Grandmaster of the seven spider demons in Pansi Cave, and the Demonic Lord of a Hundred Eyes was merely her grand-disciple.

In another version of Journey to the West, it was even more profound: "The Buddha's lamp, two lives in the Mortal World," linking her to a Buddhist background.

From this perspective, Kun Youniang and Xiao Dizi's "closeness" had some roots after all, as both sides had a Buddhist background.

Additionally, according to some Daoist texts, Pansi Cave and the Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave were also somewhat related to Pangu's eyelashes.

Good heavens, no wonder Second Sister-in-law was interested in the Laurel Tree. It all makes sense now!

However, none of the above is important.

What's important is Second Brother Xue Zhengying, this "special existence."

Now, he seems somewhat like the "Supreme Treasure" (Zhi Zun Bao), hey!

In the future, when I create Monkey King, I must reserve an "authorized original" seat for Xue Zhengying, allowing the two to rekindle their edge in this world, which would also make up for that lingering regret.

As he mused, Kun Youniang had already transformed into her human form, and she playfully asked with a smile, "In your opinion, how should this great spider, myself, deal with this situation?"

"I wouldn't dare, I wouldn't dare," Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled, "A great demon of your Realm is not someone who can be easily targeted."

Her Majesty, the Empress, nodded with a smile, indicating her satisfaction.

"Um... could you let me feel the core of your Divine Power?" Wu Xian tentatively asked.

As soon as these words were spoken, the two people and one dog present were all stunned, and even Xue Zhengying frowned.

"Don't worry, I'm just looking," Wu Xian quickly emphasized and explained, "To be honest, I really do have a scroll idea for a spider-type, and I feel it's quite compatible with Second Sister-in-law."

Upon hearing this, the two people and one dog became even more vigilant.

"Kid, what are you doing? If you have any crooked ideas about my Insect Sister, I... I'll fight you to the death!" Xiao Dizi said righteously.

Kun Youniang's eyes showed a strange look, "You also have scroll ideas derived from our Zerg Otherworld?"

"To put it another way, if one didn't have a certain understanding of the Zerg, how could one conceive of Lord of the Sun Star? Right?" Wu Xian chuckled.

"That's true." Kun Youniang nodded slightly.

There's a saying: your enemies are often the ones who understand you best. Only by fully understanding your opponent can you create the most targeted countermeasures.

After some thought, Kun Youniang slowly opened her Sea of Consciousness, "It's fine to let you feel it. If you can find some inspiration and create a scroll of our Zerg type, I would be very happy."

Wu Xian took a deep breath and cautiously extended his Divine Thought into Kun Youniang's Sea of Consciousness.

After a brief sensation, he could basically confirm his guess.

It's just that Kun Youniang's Divine Power core was not yet fully developed, far from a true Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave, but even so, it had already made her a hegemon of the Insect World.

Additionally, Kun Youniang's Divine Power core still had a clear Origin damage.

"Has the damage from saving Second Brother not recovered yet?"

Wu Xian, withdrawing his Divine Thought, couldn't help but ask.

Kun Youniang remained noncommittal about this; in fact, this was the fundamental reason why she had been unable to advance to the Emperor-level.

After some thought, Wu Xian secretly sent the scroll concept of the Great Immortal of Pan Silk Cave to Kun Youniang via Divine Thought.

The moment she received the scroll concept, Kun Youniang was visibly stunned for a moment, but quickly calmed down.

To be honest, it was her first time encountering a human's scroll concept.

Moreover, Wu Xian's scroll concept subtly exuded a strange sense of familiarity. Carefully comprehending its mysteries might provide some improvement for her future Cultivation and evolution.

"Thanks," Kun Youniang mused, "When the Insect World Outpost is established, I will reserve a piece of land for you in my territory."

"You're too kind." Wu Xian waved his hand and smiled.

Later, when Pansi Cave is created, I'm afraid you'll be so happy you forget to return, and directly "relocate the capital" there.

Seeing this, Xue Zhengying and Xiao Dizi naturally realized that Wu Xian had "helped" Kun Youniang, and they couldn't help but ask curiously, but Kun Youniang did not elaborate.

"As for Second Sister-in-law's Origin damage," Wu Xian mused, and with a thought, he broke off a branch from the [Incomplete Laurel Tree], which transformed into a glowing Laurel Branch in his hand, "Perhaps you can try this?"

As he expected, the moment she saw the "Laurel Branch," Her Majesty, the Empress, became visibly agitated.

After all, she had been eyeing this "flavor" for a long time, but had always been too embarrassed to speak up.

"My My Beloved Consort said this is your Spiritual Root scroll. Will it cause too much damage to your Spiritual Root scroll?" Kun Youniang finally calmed down.

"If I had to say, it would just consume a bit of my Spiritual Qi." Wu Xian chuckled, signaling her to rest assured.

The Laurel Tree, being a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Root of this caliber, inherently possesses the characteristic of an "immortal tree."

Let's put it this way: from the moment the Laurel Tree became a scroll, it was already a scroll that "could never be broken."

Previously, when making the Laurel Tree rubbing, Laurel Tree branches were also used, and the same applied to his Natal Flying Sword, the Laurel Branch.

This bit of damage is almost negligible for the Laurel Tree.

It only requires a tiny bit of his Spiritual Qi as a "medium" during its growth and recovery.

To put it plainly, as long as Wu Xian's Spiritual Qi is inexhaustible, the Laurel Tree is immortal.

"Then... I won't be polite!"

Kun Youniang somewhat awkwardly accepted the Laurel Tree branch, immediately sat down, and began to absorb and refine it.

The absorption process was slow, as if she were savoring it. A hint of intoxicating radiance appeared on the face of the elegant, mature woman.

"Thanks, Little Wu," Xue Zhengying whispered, "If that girl Lingling is disobedient in the future, Second Brother will step in for you."

Wu Xian was torn between laughter and tears, confirming that he was indeed his biological brother.

Not long after, a majestic Insect World aura surged from within Kun Youniang, gentle yet intense, almost enveloping the entire Underworld Outpost.

"Congratulations, Insect Sister, on advancing to Emperor-level!" Xiao Dizi exclaimed with genuine excitement.

Xue Zhengying also inexplicably had red eyes.

Yes, this single Laurel Branch had allowed Kun Youniang to directly advance to an Emperor-level Great Demon.

It wasn't that this Laurel Branch provided a huge boost, but rather it had a certain nourishing effect on Kun Youniang's Origin.

And Kun Youniang had already met the Emperor-level standard. After her Origin damage was repaired, advancing to Emperor-level was simply a matter of course.

"I will remember this favor," Kun Youniang slowly opened her eyes after stabilizing her Realm, "But the power of your Spiritual Root seems to be somewhat incomplete. What is the reason?"

"The concept is too high-grade, and the current level of Materials can't keep up," Wu Xian said helplessly, "Additionally, the Laurel Tree is also quite difficult to upgrade, requiring the absorption of Earthly Spiritual Root power from Otherworld mineral veins."

Kun Youniang understood, her eyes flickering slightly, "I do have a few Earthly Spiritual Roots in my territory. You can collect them when you have time. As for the subsequent upgrade Materials, I will help you look out for them."

"That would be excellent." Wu Xian was overjoyed.

"It's just that for the future..." Kun Youniang's eyes flickered, and she hesitated to speak.

Wu Xian smiled slightly, "Don't worry, there'll be plenty!"

Kun Youniang was waiting for precisely that sentence. She immediately became full of Origin Qi and highly motivated.

Let's put it this way: now, when it comes to upgrading the [Laurel Tree], she is even more anxious and invested than Wu Xian.