The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 222: Chapter 195: Red Cloud Shaken, Peacock’s Invitation

’Her combat prowess is nearly unrivaled in the Core Formation Realm!’

’And then there’s...’

’the Five-Colored Divine Light!’

A glint flashed in Xu Chang’an’s eyes.

He had never witnessed the power of the Five-Colored Divine Light, but based on the rumors, it was an incredibly powerful Talent Divine Technique.

In the first few rounds of the battle between the two Demon Kings, Chu Xianyi had suppressed the Red Snake Demon King.

But the Red Snake Demon King had revealed his true form—a Red Snake several hundred zhang long—and even brought out a Top-Grade Magical Treasure!

Although Chu Xianyi could suppress him, she couldn’t make much headway or secure a decisive victory.

With the power of the Top-Grade Magical Treasure, the Red Snake Demon King, though at a disadvantage, would have had no problem holding on for a hundred rounds!

Given the Red Snake Demon King’s deep foundation, he might have even had a chance to turn the tables later on.

At the very least, he wouldn’t have suffered such a crushing defeat!

But...

under the Five-Colored Divine Light, all of that became wishful thinking!

His Top-Grade Magical Treasure suddenly spun out of control, and the Red Snake Demon King was severely wounded!

He lost all ability to fight and retreated in utter defeat!

If the Red Snake Demon King hadn’t played a trump card to protect himself at the critical moment, he might not have even escaped with his life!

All this was information Xu Chang’an had gradually gathered.

It was certainly worth considering.

If the reports were true, the power of the Five-Colored Divine Light was comparable to that of an Unparalleled Demon King of the Nascent Soul Realm!

’Such a powerful Talent Divine Technique... I wonder if it has any limitations!?’

Xu Chang’an mused.

Previously, he had absorbed the Alien Energy from the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, which had caused the progress bar on his panel to shoot up.

That was how he’d been able to break through to the Core Formation Realm at such an astonishing speed and become a Demon King!

Most of the Alien Energy on Chu Xianyi was located within her Divine Spirit.

’If I could get my panel to absorb all that Alien Energy, then...’

’...judging by my panel’s current Energy accumulation, I could definitely reach the Mid-stage Core Formation Realm!’

’If I reached the Mid-stage Core Formation...’

Xu Chang’an gazed at the vibrant and dewy Spirit Flowers in the pond, a sharp glint in his eyes.

He had originally thought that after his Bloodline’s potential improved and he became a Purple-striped Thunder Rat, his current combat prowess could overwhelm an ordinary Top-tier Great Demon.

He thought he finally had the confidence to go find the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, and claim that opportunity for himself.

But who would have thought that in the battle at Black Mist Valley against the Red Snake Demon King, the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi, would unleash such terrifying power!

Still, it was a good thing this happened.

Otherwise, if he had rashly shown up at her door, who knows what he would have encountered?

’Given the power the Peacock King displayed, I’m probably not her match right now!’

’However, Peacock Mountain is about to hold a grand celebration!’

’And then there’s the Little Sword Spirit...’

’Perhaps I can...’

Xu Chang’an’s mind raced.

Soon, he made a decision.

...

One after another, letters were sent out from the Peacock King, dispatched to every corner of the Red Cloud Mountain Range.

Great Demons from Peacock Mountain also served as representatives, inviting the various powers to attend the Peacock King’s celebration.

For ordinary factions, a written invitation was sufficient.

But for the larger, top-tier powers, Peacock Mountain naturally had to show a certain degree of respect.

They needed to dispatch special envoys to extend the invitation in person.

Besides the major factions, some renowned Loose Cultivators were also on the guest list.

However, those who received an invitation from Peacock Mountain were, at the very least, Top-tier Great Demons!

Snake and Scorpion Cave, Leopard Ridge, Sleeping Ox Mountain, Lion’s Mane Cave, Ivory Mountain, and...

Red Cloud Mountain—all these top-tier and overlord powers received invitations from Peacock Mountain.

The envoys from Peacock Mountain were currently resting within each faction’s territory, awaiting their replies.

Even though there was a rift between Peacock Mountain and Red Cloud Mountain, none of the factions would risk offending Peacock Mountain by refusing.

The reason was simple: the absolute power the Peacock King had displayed in Black Mist Valley!

Even Red Cloud Mountain, after a council among its Demon Kings, decided to attend the celebration at Peacock Mountain.

With the Peacock King in the picture, Red Cloud Mountain’s ambitions would likely have to be reined in significantly.

But even so, given the Peacock King’s current dominance, they had no choice but to try and mend the relationship between the two powers.

In the Demon Race, after all, the strong were revered.

...

Peacock Mountain extended a wide invitation to fellow Demons to attend the Peacock King’s celebration.

Xu Chang’an also received an invitation from Peacock Mountain!

The representative from Peacock Mountain who came to invite him was no ordinary Demon, but the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, herself.

Over the past few days, thanks to Xu Chang’an’s deliberate efforts, the news of his promotion to a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist had quickly spread through various channels in Peacock Demon City.

Peacock Mountain was naturally aware that the Gray Rat Alchemist of Cloud Sea Peak had recently been promoted to a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

A Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist held a revered status, not far below that of a Quasi-Demon King.

This time, Xu Chang’an was certainly qualified to attend the Peacock King’s celebration.

Furthermore, considering the respected status of a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist, sending an ordinary Great Demon to deliver the invitation might have been seen as disrespectful.

Since Xu Chang’an’s residence, Cloud Sea Peak, was within Peacock Mountain’s territory and very close by, and since the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, happened to be available...

...one thing led to another, and the task of inviting Xu Chang’an to the celebration fell to the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou.

The Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, wore a Seven-Colored Long Skirt that accentuated her graceful figure and stunning beauty.

"Thank you, Peacock Mountain and Your Highness, for this honor. I will certainly attend the celebration!"

Xu Chang’an said with a smile, cupping his hands in a salute to the beauty before him.

"Speaking of which, I must thank you for saving my life back then, Your Highness. For all these years, this Grey Rat has never forgotten your kindness!"

Hearing this, the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou’s expression remained unchanged, as cool and distant as ever.

She had a brief encounter with this Gray Rat Demon many years ago.

Back then, she had learned of the Tribulation Cultivator, Cyan Eagle, and had gone to eliminate him.

At that time, inside a mountain cave, this very Gray Rat Demon was being coerced by Cyan Eagle to join his band.

By a twist of fate, she had ended up saving him.

Looking at the smiling Gray Rat Demon before her, Chu Yunrou’s mind drifted back to that memory.

In the cave, she had decisively killed two Qi Refining Old Demons.

A Spider Spirit and a Water Buffalo Demon.

The Gray Rat Demon before her had been panic-stricken, his legs giving way as he collapsed to the ground.

"Senior, I was forced to be here, I’m not with them! Spare me, Senior, spare me..."

"Spare me, Senior! Spare me!"

The timid, cowardly Gray Rat Demon from that day, who had begged her for mercy, had now become a renowned Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist.

His status was now so high that even she had to treat him as an equal.

’How unpredictable the world is!’

"What happened back then was just a coincidence. I just happened to be there. You must have good fortune, Gray Rat Alchemist. There’s no need to thank me,"

the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, said lightly.

"If there is anything Your Highness needs in the future, if this Grey Rat can be of any help, I will certainly do everything in my power!"

Xu Chang’an’s words carried significant weight.

The Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, glanced at Xu Chang’an in surprise.

’Coming from a Quasi-Third Tier Alchemist, a promise like that is no small matter!’

’To think he’s a good Demon who knows how to repay his debts!’

Xu Chang’an’s expression was sincere as he faced the Peacock Princess directly.

’Back then, I was just a little Gray Rat Demon who almost went astray.’

’Thankfully, the Peacock Princess arrived just in time to save me from dire straits.’

’The Peacock Princess was truly my savior Demon!’

’Uh, okay!’

’The truth doesn’t seem to be quite like that!’

’But speaking of which, this Peacock Princess is a junior of the Peacock King, Chu Xianyi.’

’And since Chu Xianyi is my... convenient... Dao Companion, if we’re going by seniority...’

’...that makes me the Peacock Princess’s ancestor!’

’So isn’t it perfectly normal for me, the great Grey Rat ancestor, to show a little care for my junior!?’

’There was that tiny misunderstanding back then, when I accidentally took my junior’s hairpin and Magic Sword.’

’Now, I, the great Grey Rat ancestor, have the magnanimity to compensate my junior a little!’

As he thought this, Xu Chang’an inadvertently glanced at Chu Yunrou’s chest.

Beneath the Seven-Colored Long Skirt was a soft, fair figure.

’Back then...’

A scene flashed through Xu Chang’an’s mind.

The Peacock Princess’s hair was a mess, her clothes were tattered, and large patches of snow-white skin, stained with bright red blood, were exposed to the air.

The incomparably proud Peacock Princess had looked utterly wretched.

He looked at the Peacock Princess before him, and the two images gradually overlapped.

’Great Grey Rat ancestor, your thinking was too narrow!’

’I "accidentally" bullied my junior and almost beat her to death!’

’If my convenient Dao Companion found out, wouldn’t she kill me!’

’Unfortunately...’

’...because of the Golden Jade Hairpin incident, my convenient Dao Companion already knows!’

’Luckily, she doesn’t know it was this Grey Rat.’

’It was the work of some reincarnated Demon Emperor with an unknown background!’

Having delivered the invitation, the Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, had no intention of chatting any longer with Xu Chang’an.

Looking at the Gray Rat Demon before her and hearing him mention the past, she was incidentally reminded of some old memories.

A faint pain throbbed in her chest.

’The wound on my chest healed many years ago!’

’But why does it hurt again!?’

"Take care on your way back, Your Highness!"

Xu Chang’an saluted as he saw her off.

The Peacock Princess, Chu Yunrou, gave a slight nod, then transformed into a streak of rainbow light and shot into the sky.

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