This scoundrel is a bit of a swordsman.

Chapter 144 Want the Donkey to Run

"I will plant a memory of sword cultivation in your mind. When you face a breakthrough, it will automatically trigger the corresponding stage of cultivation insights like bamboo shoots after a spring rain. This is what I bestow upon you on behalf of Daji."

"Don't blame Daji for her sudden disappearance. Perhaps there was a reason, or perhaps she had unspeakable difficulties. Your appearance not only exceeded my expectations, but also filled Daji with fear. She feared that you would be killed, that you would be targeted. Perhaps at this moment, I suspect that Daji is trying her best to buy you time. You must not let her good intentions go to waste."

"Why do you value me so much?" Xiao Xingchen asked, her face full of suspicion.

"Heaven and earth cannot tolerate demons. We yearn to one day create a demon that can truly change the world. Only in this way can we save the demon giants who are suppressed in various places. If you can take her away from this place, it means that you are the one she has been waiting for."

"Facts have proven that you are indeed the chosen one. Whether it is the integration of the battle sword or the formation of the demonic embryo, it is destined that you will become a true demon in the future. However, your progress is as rapid as a storm. The insurmountable barrier of the battle sword entering your body has trapped countless prodigies, but for you, it is as easy as taking something out of a bag. In the blink of an eye, you have removed the negative ferocity from your fighting spirit."

"Moreover, to give birth to a demonic fetus in such a short period of time, you should know that according to our calculations, it would have taken you hundreds of years to get to where you are today. Think about it carefully, don't you feel scared?"

"Really? You're not lying to me, are you? Is it really that difficult?" Xiao Xingchen was skeptical; these words seemed to be giving him far too much credit.

"Ah, you're blinded by your own involvement. If the Sword Immortal could achieve it so easily, why would she have waited for ten thousand years?"

"Is it possible that my appearance was deliberately arranged by someone?"

Thinking of her divination regarding her wedding dress, Xiao Xingchen tentatively asked, trembling with fear.

"That's right, you don't need to doubt it. Your appearance is destiny. I can tell you with absolute certainty that your appearance in Cangshan and your meeting with Daji is a wonderful arrangement of fate."

"What does this mean? Fate?"

"And what do you think? Ten thousand years ago, a great demon waged an earth-shattering war against heaven and earth, and its entire race was suppressed. At that moment, some people predicted that the one who could truly save the demon race would emerge ten thousand years later. Therefore, your appearance has always been part of our meticulous planning, and also part of the Nine Heavens' cruel extermination plan."

"You don't naively think that Daji's escape from the Nine Heavens will go unnoticed, do you? The people chasing you are already on their way like hungry wolves. I suspect that Daji sensed the scent of death, which is why she took the initiative to defend you against powerful enemies. This period is the golden time for you to grow rapidly. You must spare no effort to cultivate your swordsmanship to the pinnacle, otherwise you will die a more miserable death than those great demons. The Nine Heavens will absolutely not tolerate the existence of a destined person who may bring them annihilation. Even if the prophecy is inaccurate, they would rather kill a thousand innocent people than let one guilty person go free."

Xiao Xingchen's lips twitched involuntarily. He knew very well that he had fallen into a bottomless vortex, but he never expected it to be such a terrifying vortex. According to the illusory figure, this was a thousand times more dangerous than him becoming a wedding dress for someone else.

Making a wedding dress for someone else means that as long as the wedding dress is not finished, you will not be in any danger to your life. Moreover, at critical moments, the mastermind behind the scenes may even come to your aid. However, this matter is completely different. Someone from the Nine Heavens is coming to take your life in a menacing manner. You may die inexplicably one day.

He thought to himself, "Can't you just let me go?"

Did you ever consider my feelings when you acted this way? However, what's done is done, like a fait accompli, there's no going back.

Moreover, Daji has already disappeared. If she were to take his place in resisting the killing intent from the Ninth Heaven, the matter would be extremely difficult and fraught with danger, like Mount Tai crushing an egg.

A heavy sense of urgency surged in like a tidal wave, ultimately turning into a helpless sigh.

"The sword should be forging ahead bravely, why are you sighing like this? The sword is covered in dust, you brat, cheer up quickly."

Seeing his listless appearance, even the illusory figure couldn't help but offer words of comfort, which made him both amused and exasperated.

"Senior, it's easy for you to say that since you're not the one who suffered this. I just want to live a peaceful life, how dare I be so arrogant? But your plan is so grand, you actually expect me to rescue the suppressed demon, what merit do I have?"

"Just because you've condensed a battle sword."

"Nonsense! This so-called battle sword is utterly useless. I can't even get out of my own predicament, so how can I possibly deal with the overwhelming force of those important figures?"

"You..." The illusory figure's words caught in his throat. Xiao Xingchen slightly raised his eyes, continuing to display a pitiful appearance.

"Look at me, I've been thrown into the Heavenly Prison, my life hangs in the balance, and whether I'll even get out alive is uncertain. And this Sacrifice is also eyeing me covetously, even threatening to use me as a sacrifice in some kind of Sword Immortal Sacrifice. I'm currently surrounded by enemies on all sides, barely able to take care of myself, how can I have the time to deal with these things?"

"I don't even have the ability to protect myself, yet you want me to save the world. Senior, don't you think this is just wishful thinking?"

Xiao Xingchen responded with a pitiful expression, like a wounded fawn, yet her nimble peripheral vision flashed like lightning, constantly scanning the illusory figures.

He thought to himself: I'm already in such a sorry state, shouldn't you at least offer some assistance?

You can't expect me to keep running like this, without giving me even a single blade of grass, can you? Isn't my meaning clear enough?

But why does the illusory figure seem to be in a daze, like a wooden statue?

Was I not clear enough?

This made him wonder, who exactly was this illusory figure, and how could its emotional intelligence be so low!

Seeing this, he stopped hiding his intentions and spoke directly: "Senior, why don't you bestow some life-saving treasures upon me? I have heard that a great demon possesses three life-saving hairs. Do you have anything similar here that can save your life? Give me a few, perhaps that will help me to cheer up and forge ahead."

"Young man, crisis is also an opportunity. A sword that grows sharpest is one honed in adversity. I cannot grant your request. However, I can help you sort out your demonic embryo so that your sword intent can be unleashed. You are right about one thing: if a sword cannot even wield its power, it is truly pathetic."

“In principle, I don’t like to force you to grow too fast, but your spiritual platform has become chaotic and beyond your current comprehension. Therefore, I will temporarily help you suppress the other auras in your spiritual platform so that you can concentrate on cultivating the battle sword.”

"Yes, yes, I just want to have some ability to protect myself."

Xiao Xingchen nodded repeatedly, as if pounding garlic. He didn't care about swords or demon blood; his most pressing need was to possess the power to protect himself. Only with power could he alleviate his current predicament.

"Alright, I will suppress the power of the sacrifice deep within your body. You'd better not touch this power again. As for the other powers, I will help you suppress them within the demonic embryo, allowing your spiritual platform to be dominated by the battle sword. Once your battle sword has achieved some proficiency, you can then fuse with the power of the demon."

As soon as the illusory figure finished speaking, a source pattern as dazzling as stars descended from the sky and, like a shooting star, directly imprinted itself on Xiao Xingchen's chest.

Xiao Xingchen was struck dumb. As the Origin Rune was imprinted on his chest, he could feel a tremendous change taking place in his spiritual realm.