583: Chapter 93 The Fox Demon and the Mystic Fire Mirror

Huqi Mountain, Ghost King Sect Headquarters.

A thin layer of night frost covered the roof of the hall, and the copper bells on the eaves wailed as the mountain wind struck them.

Wan Wanwang strode into the hall, the cold air clinging to his black robes instantly turning into white mist near the hearth.

He stood before a giant map encompassing the world, his hand slowly sliding across it before finally stopping at the Southern Border region.

Just then, the summoned Ghost Master and Azure Dragon arrived together.

As soon as the two finished their greetings, Wan Wanwang asked, "Ghost Master, Azure Dragon, is there any news of the third volume of the Heavenly Tome?"

Ghost Master's voice was flat and emotionless: "Your subordinate has investigated all possible locations recorded in ancient texts, but found nothing."

Azure Dragon also bowed and said, "Your subordinate led men to search through the Secret Realms of the Hundred Thousand Mountains, but only found some tattered ancient scrolls unrelated to the Heavenly Tome."

A flicker of impatience flashed in Wan Wanwang's eyes, yet he understood that what they said was true.

The Heavenly Tome was inherently mysterious and unpredictable, its origins difficult to trace and its whereabouts known to few; since its appearance, no one had ever collected all the volumes.

Even the Black-Hearted Old Man, who unified the Demonic Sect back then, had only obtained one volume. It was already a great Opportunity for the Ghost King Sect to have acquired two volumes over several centuries. Having only recently obtained the second volume, it would truly be a stroke of heaven-defying luck to find the third so easily.

Fate is hard to predict and even harder to force; perhaps two volumes of the Heavenly Tome are the limit...

Thinking of this, Wan Wanwang made up his mind and said, "Pass down the order: we head to Mingling Peak tomorrow to set up the Formation."

Hearing this, Ghost Master and Azure Dragon felt a chill in their hearts.

Ghost Master advised, "Sect Master, we only have two volumes of the Heavenly Tome. Should we wait a bit longer? Or make other preparations? Although the Beast God is powerful, if the Heavenly Tome is not complete, His power will be incomplete even if He is successfully resurrected."

"If the Beast God's power is incomplete, there are still things in this world that can restrain Him."

Hearing this, Wan Wanwang's heart, which had been irritable due to successive setbacks and pressure, calmed down slightly as he fell into thought.

A moment later, as if remembering something, a sharp light flashed in his eyes: "The Master has a point. In that case, let's delay the operation for now."

Then, Wan Wanwang said to Azure Dragon, "The matter of the Heavenly Tome depends on Opportunity. Put that on hold for a bit and send a group of people to find a male fox demon named 'Six Tails'."

Azure Dragon was taken aback: "The Six-Tailed Fox Demon? Your subordinate has never heard of such a figure. I wonder what the purpose of finding him is?"

"No need to ask, just go find him." Wan Wanwang's tone brooked no argument as his fingertips lightly brushed the map. "Once found, find a way to bring him to see me."

Though full of doubts, Azure Dragon still took the order and left.

...

A few days later, a travel-worn Azure Dragon returned to the headquarters to report to Wan Wanwang.

"Sect Master, the Six-Tailed Fox Demon has been found."

"So soon?" Wan Wanwang was somewhat surprised.

Azure Dragon's expression was a bit strange as he reported truthfully, "He is living in seclusion near Huqi Mountain, relying on treating illnesses in exchange for food. He is known as the 'Medical Immortal.' He is also accompanied by a Wild Fox Demon named 'Xiao Qi'."

"It's thanks to that Wild Fox Demon that your subordinate was able to find Six Tails so quickly."

Seeing his odd expression, Wan Wanwang couldn't help but ask, "Oh? What happened?"

Azure Dragon replied, "That Wild Fox Demon ran into a farmer's vegetable garden to steal vegetables and was caught. The farmer was greatly astonished and spread the word. Your subordinate heard the reports, became suspicious, and followed the trail to find Six Tails."

Wan Wanwang was stunned for a moment.

What on earth?

It was one thing for the Six-Tailed Fox Demon to rely on treating illnesses for food and be called the "Medical Immortal."

After all, through his wife Xiao Chi, he knew that most of the Celestial Fox tribe were naive and sweet.

But a Wild Fox Demon... stealing vegetables?

Foxes are carnivores; had they switched to a vegetarian diet?

Wan Wanwang finally understood why Azure Dragon's expression was so strange, because this matter was indeed a bit ridiculous. However, he soon realized that the Wild Fox Demon Xiao Qi was likely influenced by Six Tails.

In other words, Six Tails was likely also a naive and sweet soul.

This was a good thing for him.

Therefore, Wan Wanwang hurriedly asked, "Where are they now?"

"Waiting outside the hall," Azure Dragon replied.

Wan Wanwang said, "Have Six Tails come in, and then settle that Xiao Qi properly."

"Yes."

Before long, Six Tails walked in, dressed in white with thick bangs.

"Sect Master Wan, what business do you have with a mountain demon like me?"

Right at the start, Six Tails got straight to the point, his eyes fixed on Wan Wanwang, fearing the other might suddenly attack.

Wan Wanwang looked at Six Tails, his voice softening slightly as he answered with a question: "Is your mother the Nine-Tailed Fox, Xiao Bai, of the Celestial Fox tribe?"

Six Tails felt a chill, his eyes flickering with shock and suspicion. After hesitating for two seconds, he spoke truthfully: "Yes."

Then he asked, "You know my mother?"

"Of course." Wan Wanwang nodded, a slight smile appearing on his face. "She is the sister of my late wife, Xiao Chi. So, by calculation, I am your uncle."

Six Tails' pupils constricted; he clearly hadn't expected this connection and was speechless for a moment.

Wan Wanwang continued, "Years ago, your mother went to Fenxiang Valley to steal the Mystic Fire Mirror and was accidentally suppressed by Yun Yilan under the Mystic Fire Altar, suffering the pain of burning flames day and night. You broke into the valley several times to rescue her, but failed each time due to insufficient strength, correct?"

His voice deliberately cultivated an atmosphere of sorrow and helplessness.

Hearing this, Six Tails' hands unconsciously clenched into fists as he frowned. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"I can help you." Wan Wanwang shifted the conversation, a calculating glint flashing in his eyes. "The Ghost King Sect has many experts under its command, enough to shake Fenxiang Valley's defenses. As long as you help me obtain the Mystic Fire Mirror, I will do everything in my power to help you rescue your mother."

"Of course, the premise is that during our cooperation, nothing goes wrong."

Six Tails' gaze sharpened. Thinking of the suffering his mother endured in the Mystic Fire Altar, his nails dug into his palms.

The Mystic Fire Mirror was the supreme treasure of Fenxiang Valley, said to be able to summon the Bahuan Fire Dragon, possessing infinite power.

Having lived near Huqi Mountain for a long time, he had naturally heard of Wan Wanwang's style of doing things. Although he didn't know the specific purpose, once the Mystic Fire Mirror fell into his hands, trouble would surely follow. But this was his only chance to rescue his mother, Xiao Bai.

After a moment, Six Tails gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I agree."

A satisfied smile appeared on Wan Wanwang's face. With a wave of his hand, he summoned a shuttle-shaped Magic Treasure out of thin air and handed it to Six Tails. "This is the ancient Magic Treasure 'Bishui Cold Shuttle.' It has a great weakening and restraining effect on fire-based Spells. Take it for self-defense."

Six Tails was stunned.

The operation hadn't even officially begun, and he was already giving him a Magic Treasure? Wasn't he afraid he'd run off with it?

The next second, Wan Wanwang said, "Your little brother's cultivation is still shallow, so don't let him participate. Let him wait for the good news at the Ghost King Sect."

Six Tails' expression stiffened, then he nodded.

Wan Wanwang immediately called Azure Dragon and gave the order: "Gather the men; we head to Fenxiang Valley!"

Soon, the horn for assembly sounded atop Huqi Mountain.

Densely packed Ghost King Sect Disciples poured out from various Immortal Caves, their black banners snapping in the wind.

Six Tails looked at this murderous team and then at the determined Wan Wanwang beside him, his heart filled with mixed emotions...