Chapter 501: Chapter 502: The Difference Between Pets and Stray Cats

“That…”

Zhong Lin opened his mouth, unsure of how to address this overly familiar Silver Horned Dragon Deer. In the past, he would just start fighting any Demon Beast he encountered, but this one seemed rather peculiar.

The Silver Horned Dragon Deer, munching away contentedly, didn’t even look up as it replied, “Just call me Senior Silver Deer.”

“Senior Silver Deer?”

“You’re probably Xi Xuan’s disciple, right? There’s a scent of the Sword Pavilion’s Returning to Origin Sword Embryo on you—I smelled it the moment you entered. Back in the day, I even beat Xi Xuan up once, so calling me senior isn’t a loss.” The Silver Horned Dragon Deer said leisurely.

“Master also ventured into the Sword Tower?” Zhong Lin asked curiously.

“What’s so strange about that? The Sword Tower was originally a trial ground that anyone could enter. It was only later used specifically for selecting a Saint Heir. Besides, I didn’t beat Xi Xuan in the Sword Tower; I didn’t need to be here to give him a beating,”

Zhong Lin’s eye twitched, having the feeling that this Deer Demon was boasting. Although it felt quite powerful to him, it still wasn’t as oppressive as his Master or Eldest Senior Brother, indicating that it hadn’t broken through to the King Realm. With such Cultivation, his Master could suppress it with one hand.

Suddenly, Zhong Lin had a thought, glancing thoughtfully at the Silver Horned Dragon Deer.

“Senior Silver Deer, does this mean you weren’t originally the Guardian Demon Beast here? So you came after Master broke through to the King Realm?”

“How did you know? Did Xi Xuan tell you?”

The Silver Horned Dragon Deer blurted out, “No, no, that kid definitely wouldn’t dare tell anyone about his embarrassing past, especially not his own disciple.”

Alright! Case solved.

This Deer Demon must have bullied Master relying on its Cultivation in the past. Then, afraid of revenge once Master reached the King Realm, it hid in the Sword Tower as a trial Guardian Demon Beast.

Zhong Lin finally understood why his Master subtly hinted that if he encountered the Silver Horned Dragon Deer, he should find a way to give it a good beating. So that’s the root of it!

The Silver Horned Dragon Deer also noticed Zhong Lin’s disdainful gaze and said discontentedly, “Don’t look at me like that. I call it a strategic retreat. Once I also break through to the King Realm, I’ll come back and deal with Xi Xuan, show him what thirty years east of the river, thirty years west means.”

“How many thirty years has it been now? I remember Master broke through to the King Realm about a thousand years ago! It’s been a thousand years already, and you still haven’t broken through, Senior?” Zhong Lin held back his laughter.

“What do you know? I’m a demon; you can’t compare me to humans. Our greatest advantage as Demon Beasts is our long lifespan. It’s only been a thousand years, and even if I haven’t broken through, I still live longer than your Master. It’s just the King Realm; I’ll break through eventually,” said the Silver Horned Dragon Deer proudly.

Zhong Lin agreed with that. In the mundane world, no animal could match the lifespan of humans, but once they began Cultivation, Demon Beasts’ lifespans soared, far surpassing humans in longevity.

Many Demon Beasts have a thousand-year lifespan when they first gain sentience, and a ten-thousand-year lifespan becomes easy once they’re powerful enough. However, only Human Clan Martial Artists who break through to the King Realm can attain ten-thousand-year life, which seems absurd.

Of course, the heavens are always balanced. Human Clan Martial Artists may not match lifespans, but their wisdom and Cultivation abilities far surpass those of Demon Beasts.

“Senior Silver Deer, are you the Spiritual Beast raised by the Sect?”

“Yes! Is that not okay?”

“Aren’t Demon Beasts supposed to yearn for freedom? Why are you content to stay in the Sword Tower?” Zhong Lin asked curiously.

As he spoke, he took out a handful of Wind Bell Grass from his Storage Bracelet and handed it over.

The Silver Horned Dragon Deer was quite pleased with Zhong Lin’s perceptiveness. It wrapped its tongue around the Wind Bell Grass and chewed it.

“Freedom? Can freedom be eaten as an Elixir? Can it be spent like Spirit Stones? Can it be drunk like Spiritual Liquid?” The Silver Horned Dragon Deer sneered, as if utterly disdainful of such freedom.

Understood.

The difference between a house pet and a stray cat.

Neither is better or worse; both have their advantages and perspectives.

“Alright, let’s not talk about this. Let’s begin! Show me your best means; even though you brought me Wind Bell Grass, I won’t hold back.”

It lowered its head to take a bowl of Spiritual Liquid from the storage bag hanging around its neck, downing it all in one gulp, as if rinsing its mouth, showing a look of enjoyment.

“I went through a lot to request a Guardian duty from the Supreme Leader, and I don’t want to be kicked out. You need to handle this well. Honestly, your Yin Yang Realm Cultivation is still a bit weak.”

“Understood.”

Zhong Lin nodded, and with a thought, the Donghuang Bell floated above his head, sending down thousands of rays of light, firmly guarding his body.

After thinking for a bit, he felt it wasn’t safe enough, so he brought out the Form and Spirit Sect to stand behind his head.

Holding the Green Frost Sword in his hand, Zhong Lin’s entire being was enveloped in a glorious aura.

The Silver Horned Dragon Deer, which was about to make a move, looked dumbfounded, blinking its large eyes in bewilderment.

“Senior Silver Deer, I’m ready, let’s start!” Zhong Lin said solemnly.

After a few breaths, the Silver Horned Dragon Deer’s eyes turned crimson—not with murderous intent, but with greed and anger. It roared in a broken voice, “Start my foot! Where did you get all these treasures? A Treasure, a King’s Weapon, and even a Heavenly Destiny Imperial Artifact?”

At that moment, the still-unconsolidated demonic energy of the Silver Horned Dragon Deer dissipated instantly. Fight my foot—those treasures providing protection are like a turtle shell, impossible to break through.

“Tell me, did Xi Xuan give them to you?” Let me tell you, this is cheating. Even if you reach the Ninth Layer, it won’t count; the Holy Land would never allow it. Quickly, take them off, and I’ll give you a chance to redo it in consideration of Xi Xuan.”

“Senior, you’re mistaken. The Green Frost Sword was indeed given to me by Master, but it’s just a Treasure—not a big deal. As for the Donghuang Bell, it’s my Lifebound Divine Weapon—surely that’s permissible?”

“Still trying to fool me? You’re just in the Yin Yang Realm. How could you nurture a King’s Weapon?”

“How about this?”

Zhong Lin directly unleashed his Spirit Domain. Though it’s only an embryonic state of a Domain, the terrifying Sword Intent still shocked the Silver Horned Dragon Deer, leaving it gazing at him in astonishment.

“Sword Domain? You… you actually condensed a Spirit Domain; how is this possible?”

A Domain is the key to unlocking the King Realm, something that all Martial Artists dream of. Now it appeared in a Yin Yang Realm Martial Artist. If word got out, it would shatter countless people’s Dao hearts.

Zhong Lin smiled slightly, humbly saying, “I have a tiny bit more enlightenment than others. By chance, I condensed a Spirit Domain and, with the help of some Senior Brothers and Sisters, evolved my Lifebound Weapon into a King’s Weapon. Senior, this shouldn’t be considered cheating, right? As for the Form and Spirit Sect, I acquired it through life-and-death experiences in a Secret Realm, not gifted by my Master. The Supreme Leader is aware of this. Using a Divine Weapon acquired through one’s own fortune shouldn’t be considered cheating, right?”

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