Chapter 1744: Solar Term Token

The next moment, the Mountain Grave exploded into pieces.

Not done yet, the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent rubbed his fingers together like he was squishing something and ground the broken Mountain Grave into powder little by little.

Just like that, the gigantic Mountain Grave was no more.

It was a stupidly easy fight.

One of the reasons the fight was so easy was because the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent was a powerful Stranger in its own right. However, it was also because of the token.

The token had suppressed the Mountain Grave’s power to the point where it did not possess even a-hundredth of its original power. That was why the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent was able to eliminate it so easily.

“That is the Solar Term Token. I have forged it using the power of the celestial bodies and the air of Dao of the four seasons. It did not possess any offensive capabilities, but it could change the sky and alter the environment to suppress a target’s strength. The longer the duration, the greater its effects.”

It was at this moment the Earthly Sovereign explained, “In ancient times, the Four Evils all belonged to the Five Phases. With the Solar Term Token, you’ll be able to alter the Five Phases of the specific location and greatly diminish their power. Combine it with the Earthly Sovereign Bell, and you should have an easier time dealing with them.”

Ye Qing looked delighted. “Thank you, master!”

“Glad to be of help,” the Earthly Sovereign replied.

After the Mountain Grave was killed, the Solar Term Token withdrew its divine power, and the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent swiped it from the air. Then, he said, “Close.”

There was a loud rumble, and the split earth slowly began mending, and the terrible outpour of Nine Nethers Demonic Qi slowly diminished into nothing.

A short while later, the earth was mended, and the mountains and rivers had returned to normal. The gap had disappeared completely, and not a single blemish could be found on the earth. It was almost as if nothing had ever happened.

“Here’s the stuff you asked for, old fart...”

Its work done, the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent flew back to the duo and tossed the Solar Term Token into the Earthly Sovereign’s hand.

“Thank you, little serpent.”

The Earthly Sovereign thanked the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent before handing the Solar Term Token to Ye Qing. “Take it.”

Ye Qing accepted the gift with both hands and bowed a little. “Thank you, senior. Thank you, Senior Thousand Head.”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent harrumphed as if disdainful, but his expression loosened visibly.

“This is the last thing I can do for you. I hope it will help you.”

Keeping a hand on Ye Qing’s shoulder, the Earthly Sovereign sighed. “This is the only thing I can do for you.”

Ye Qing said sincerely, “You’ve done enough for this disciple, master. I will engrave this favor in my heart and remember it for eternity.”

Still holding the Solar Term Token, Ye Qing bowed deeply to the Earthly Sovereign.

The Earthly Sovereign lifted him up and said, “Good boy. Good boy!”

“Hmph! Cut the emotional act already. How old do you think you are, old fart?” The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent harrumphed at the side.

The Earthly Sovereign turned to look at the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent, but he did not get angry. Instead, he said smilingly, “You’re a good boy as well, little serpent.”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent flinched as if he wasn’t expecting to hear such words from the Earthly Sovereign. Not done yet, the Earthly Sovereign continued, “You’ve toiled long and hard over the millennia. It is all my fault. I owe you too much. Too much!”

“Are you... thanking me, old man?” The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent’s eyes widened like saucers. It was clear he couldn’t believe what he was hearing.

“I am!” The Earthly Sovereign declared. “You’ve done so much and carried such a heavy burden for me. I owe you a thanks no matter what, don’t you think?”

“Please receive my bow.”

The Earthly Sovereign clasped his hands in front of him and bowed solemnly to the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent.

“What are you doing, old fart?”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent hurriedly leaped out of the way while staring at the Earthly Sovereign with shock and unease. “You’ve never acted like this. Did a screw actually spring loose from your head?”

“Indeed, I have never thanked you properly in the past, not even once. That is why I need to make up for it now.”

The Earthly Sovereign smiled benevolently and warmly. “There are certain things that will leave a permanent mark of regret in your heart if you choose not to do it. This is what you deserve, little serpent, so please, accept it.”

The Earthly Sovereign bowed twice to the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent after that.

𝑓𝘳𝑒𝑒𝓌𝘦𝘣𝘯ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝑚

This time, the Stranger did not dodge out of the way. His expression was complicated, and his eyes were a tad sorrowful. However, he also looked relieved and touched.

“You better not cry, little serpent. If the kids saw you crying, you’re going to remember this shame for the rest of your life!”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent was still feeling emotional when the Earthly Sovereign taunted him.

Ye Qing: “...”

Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent: “...”

Why did I expect better from this shameless and immoral old fart again?

“Wait. Did you say kids?”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent suddenly noticed something. “The only kid here is the boy, right?”

“Tsk tsk... oh, little serpent. What do you even want me to say? I just warned you not to embarrass yourself before your juniors, and here you are incurring a big one!”

The Earthly Sovereign shook his head smilingly and looked at a certain spot in the sky. “Will you come down, lass?”

“Junior Feng Qingyou greets you, Earthly Sovereign.”

Space rippled like water, and Feng Qingyou slowly appeared into view. She then landed gently on the ground.

“It’s you?”

The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent was clearly surprised to see Feng Qingyou. It was because he hadn’t sensed anyone else except Ye Qing since the beginning. In other words, he had completely missed Feng Qingyou.

As the power of the Ghastly Abyss of the Lost was under his control, he could know anything he wanted to know, see anything he wished to see so long as he was inside the abyss. Nothing and no one could hide themselves from him.

However, he hadn’t noticed Feng Qingyou’s existence. He did not know when she appeared here. He might never notice her if the Earthly Sovereign hadn’t exposed her.

How could he not be shocked by this?

“It is me. This junior greets you, Senior Thousand Head.”

Feng Qingyou smiled and saluted him.

“The Supreme Primal Origin Celebratory Cloud? I see!” The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent exclaimed in realization when he saw the auspicious cloud floating around Feng Qingyou.

The Supreme Primal Origin Celebratory Cloud possessed immeasurable power. It was both the beginning of everything and the end. If it was the Supreme Primal Origin Celebratory Cloud, then it made sense why he had failed to pierce its veil.

“That is correct. You have a pair of sharp eyes, senior!” Feng Qingyou replied smilingly.

“And you’re a fortunate one, lass!” The Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent sighed wistfully.

He was speaking honestly. Natural treasures such as the Supreme Primal Origin Celebratory Cloud were extremely rare even in the olden days. Anyone who obtained it was a powerful Colossi or a god; existences on par with the Earthly Sovereign. However, a junior was wielding one such treasure right now. It was no wonder he was both astonished and envious.

“You came together with the boy, didn’t you? No wonder he dared to follow me. It’s because he has backup!”

It was at this moment the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent figured out the truth. Now he understood why Ye Qing hadn’t hesitated much before following him. He thought he was just brave, but now he realized that he was both brave and smart.

One of them was the successor of the Earthly Sovereign, and the other the bearer of the Supreme Primal Origin Celebratory Cloud. If he had tried to attack Ye Qing, he might not actually be able to defeat them both.

“It was just a precaution. I hope you won’t mind, senior.” Ye Qing saluted him politely.

“You are brave and smart. You are better than I imagined you are,” the Thousand-headed Demonic Serpent praised him from the bottom of his heart.