Chapter 2878
Upon hearing Kai’s remarks, the patriarch chuckled and responded, “It’s not as straightforward as it seems. Even though the Demon Whip is an immortal weapon that originated from the Heavenly Realm, it remains a weapon. Ultimately, it is the wielder who unlocks its true potential.”
“If two individuals are of comparable strength, possessing the Demon Whip allows one to easily overpower those demon cultivators!”
“However, if there is a significant disparity in strength, even with the Demon Whip in hand, escaping the clutches of the demon cultivators could prove to be quite challenging,” he continued.
Listening attentively, Kai recognized the patriarch’s wisdom. Any formidable weapon’s effectiveness largely hinges on its user. For instance, a Harmonisation Realm cultivator would struggle to use the Demon Whip effectively against a peak Harmonisation Realm demon cultivator; such an endeavor would be futile!
“Clan Chief, there’s still something I’m curious about. Could you enlighten me?” Kai inquired.
“Please, go ahead…” The clan chief nodded in encouragement.
“I want to understand the identity of the Jialing County princess and how she came to possess the other half of the jade medal.”
Upon hearing this, the patriarch fell silent, contemplating his response. After a lengthy pause, he finally said, “This is something you should inquire about directly with the Jialing County princess when the opportunity arises. I cannot disclose that information.”
“After your long journey, you must be weary. Rest well tonight. Tomorrow, I will have Wajang accompany you to search for the treasure; he knows this area well,” the patriarch added as he prepared to leave. Kai gazed at him, sensing that he was aware of the princess’s true identity but simply chose not to reveal it.
Respecting the patriarch’s silence, Kai refrained from probing further.
“Clan Chief, I’ve heard from the tile jar that the Gao Family has been eyeing your Ancient Body Refining Clan. If I am fortunate enough to uncover the real treasure, I will do my best to help eliminate the Gao Family as a threat,” Kai offered.
Having received assistance from them, Kai felt compelled to support the Ancient Body Refining Clan. As the saying goes, one should not take without giving back, and he wasn’t about to walk away with the clan’s treasure without offering something in return!
However, after hearing Kai’s words, the patriarch turned to him with a resigned expression. “In this Extreme North, I believe the true danger lies not with the Gao Family, but with those demonic cultivators…”
“Demon cultivators?” Kai asked, astonished. “Are there really demon races still present in this extreme north?”
“Isn’t this Land of the Far North the very place where the Demon Race thrives?” the patriarch responded, posing a rhetorical question.
In that moment, Kai fell silent.
The Far North, with its sparse population and unforgiving landscape, seemed like an ideal refuge for the demon cultivators, who were hunted like vermin elsewhere.
At least here, they could evade numerous dangers and complications!
As he observed the patriarch depart, Kai realized that this Celestial Realm was far more intricate than he had initially believed!
Even this remote northern expanse was not as tranquil as it first appeared!
Stepping out of the tent, Kai found Liu Ruyan and the others waiting for him outside.
“Kai, the clan chief has arranged accommodations for us. Let’s head over there to rest…” Liu Ruyan said.
Kai nodded and followed Liu Ruyan into one of the tents, while the three brothers of the peculiar bandits rested in another.
In the depths of night, hundreds of miles away from the Ancient Body Refining Clan, flashes of light illuminated the dark sky, accompanied by a thunderous roar that echoed across the distance!
As Kai lay within his tent, he recognized that these sounds were the result of a fierce battle.
Countless cultivators had flocked to the Northern Lands in search of treasures, and if news of the Ice Soul Fragment leaked, even more would surely arrive!
At that point, the Far North would descend into chaos. Faced with an influx of cultivators, the demon cultivators would be forced into hiding and would not dare to act recklessly!
It appeared that the patriarch’s strategy was not solely aimed at the Gao Clan; the real menace lay with the demon cultivators!
After all, the ancestors of the Ancient Body Refining Clan had slaughtered and enslaved countless demon cultivators in the past, and retaliation was undoubtedly on their minds!