Chapter 288: The Demon Suppression Sword and the ck Hell Lotuses


    If it failed, the bird would have exploded and everything within a hundred, maybe even a thousand meters, would have been affected. She had been too impulsive just then. There were other useful treasures she could get in the temple.


    The seven-colored phoenix was responsible for guarding it so it would have been impossible for her to get inside to the treasure if the bird couldnt be contracted or killed.


    Zi Cheng regretted not killing it right away when it had lost its abilities, instead she had wanted to form a contract with it. Knowing how stubborn it was, she shouldnt have wasted time on a contract.


    She lost her chance when Ming Xi and Jier appeared so she had to get to the treasure before they caught up with her.


    She made haste thinking about it, flying faster and faster, urging the treasure hunter harder and harder.


    Oleen and Yanran werent a problem, but Ming Xi and Jier were. Ming Xis background was a mystery, but there were rumors he was part of one of the four ruling royal families on the continent and most likely a descendant of a god.


    Jier was a seal sessor. She couldnt begin to guess at his strength, but she was sure he was stronger than she was.


    Snatching the treasure under the noses of such powerful masters would be difficult, so that was why she had to get to it before they caught up.


    Ming Xi chased after Zi Cheng with the help of Little Seven, while Zi Cheng chased after the treasure with the help of her treasure hunter mouse. Neither would have known the path themselves.


    Half an hourter, Zi Cheng finally came upon a room filled with ck lotus flowers. The strange room had a single pool in the center with several ck lotuses floating in the ck water. The lotuses were fragrant but the sinister aura they released made Zi Cheng leery and her heart was on guard.


    A highly cherished rarity in the demon realm, they were called ck Hell lotuses and were rumored to only grow in ces with strong demon energy. Few demons ever got the chance toy eyes on one so who would have thought they would grow in the human realm? No one would believe it unless they saw it with their own eyes.


    Though the flowers were precious, they were only precious to those in the Demon realm. For humans, the lotus was not only unwanted, it was poisonous. Anyone contaminated by the flower would be demonized and transformed into a monster. Obviously Zi Cheng didnt want this. No, her goal was the sword in the middle of the pond.


    The words Demon Suppression were boldly engraved in an ancientnguage on the hilt of the sword, so based on this, the sword had to be very old. The de itself was ck but didnt emit demonic aura, which meant it was probably not enchanted.


    Zi Cheng whispered the words out loud, Demon Suppression sword? Then she asked her system, System, will I be affected by the sword if I pull it out?


    Zi Cheng wasnt a fool. With such an ominous name, it was obviously there to seal something away. She didnt want to release something she couldnt deal with, so she was worried what would happen if she pulled the sword out.


    Host, this sword is a holy sword called Demon Suppression. The monster being suppressed is quite powerful. If Host pulls the sword out, the entire nearby waters and ind nations will be affected and blood will likely flow continuously, however Host should not be affected because Host has System as a backup.


    So, then it would harm other people, but she would bepletely safe. Zi Cheng smiled faintly. She didnt care what the consequences were as long as she was unaffected.


    She would just avenge those innocents who died after she got stronger. She was much calmer after making her decision, but she didnt have much time, so she had to draw the sword quickly. If either Ming Xi or Jier caught up, they would stop her.


    She strode to the edge of the pond and used a magic scroll to leap over to the sword. The scroll would protect her from falling into the water so she wasnt worried about falling.


    Stop! shouted an unfamiliar male voice just as she was attacked by an invisible energy.


    The terrifying energy forced Zi Cheng to back away from the pond.


    Youre gutsy. Dare break the seal. Even if you want to die, dont go dragging the rest of us on Demon Wind ind with you!


    This, of course, was Demon Wind. He hade down to gather two ck Hell lotuses, and ining down he ending up seeing Zi Cheng try to pull the sword out. It scared him to no end.


    The first-generation Demon Wind was a follower of Longze. After Longze left, that Demon Wind was ordered to stay behind and guard the seal. Every seeding Demon Wind knew this secret. Their sole purpose for staying on the ind was to keep guard over the seal. Of course, they also enjoyed pirating; it was a lucrative career after all.


    In addition, another friend also stayed behind. This friend was a formidable multi-colored phoenix.


    ording to legend, Longze had wanted to contract with the phoenix, but unfortunately his bloodline and appearance did not meet the birds stringent requirements. Despite this, the two became good friends and the phoenix left a member of his family to guard the seal.


    In fact, Little Sevens father, a five-colored phoenix was Longzes friend. Little Sevens blood was even stronger than her fathers as she evolved directly from a five-colored to a seven-colored phoenix, bing a mythically auspicious beast.


    Little Seven was very young when her father decided to leave the underground temple and apany her mother in her travels around the spiritual world. He hadnt told Little Seven much other than to be careful of humans. He probably forgot he left her to guard the seal...