CHAPTER 954: CHAPTER 79: NI YANG

The two search results both document the matter concerning the large serpent in the lake; one explains its current identity, and the other its origin.

However, neither document contains much detail, with each being less than a page in length.

"Ni Yang, an Ancient Water Element Divine Beast, has guarded the great formation of Tianyuan Mountain for thousands of years, revered as Saint Venerable by the disciples."

This is the information recorded in the first document, comprising only a few lines.

Zhang Xiaoman checked and found it originated from a book called "Tianyuan Sect Chronicles."

This book mostly details what Outer Disciples need to be aware of upon joining the Tianyuan Sect, as well as the distribution and functions of sect buildings, akin to a newcomer’s guide.

"So it’s called Ni Yang, truly the Guardian Mountain Spirit Beast of the Tianyuan Sect... and it’s actually some Ancient Water Element Divine Beast, having guarded the great formation for thousands of years... This title and age seem quite impressive..."

Zhang Xiaoman nodded to himself, having gathered some information from it.

It seems that the serpent didn’t lie to him; it truly is the sect’s Spirit Beast. As the current Sect Leader, perhaps he could consider releasing it.

Although it is currently very weak, with time for recovery, it might become a powerful ally, potentially rivaling even Holy Angel Naphaya.

With this thought, he began to examine the next document.

This document appeared to contain slightly more than the previous one, but as soon as Zhang Xiaoman glanced at it, his expression turned grim.

The document read:

"Ni Yang, one of the Five Ancient Demon Kings, known for a solitary nature and a penchant for evil; has devoured countless humans. Previously resided in the Celestial Jade River of the Immortal Realm, ignored by immortals, where sun and moon ceased to shine. Three thousand five hundred years ago, joined forces with the other four Demon Kings to break the Immortal Palace, devoured the Beast God Pill from the Immortal Emperor’s Treasure Vault, and slaughtered countless..."

"Later, the Immortal Palace convinced the other four Demon Kings to turn against and gravely injure Ni Yang, causing its fall to the Mortal World, where it was subdued by the Tianyuan True Immortal using great power, becoming the Guardian Mountain Beast of the Tianyuan Sect and guarding the great formation for over a thousand years..."

"Ni Yang can discern between good and evil; when evil people approach, they will be devoured. It is also eccentric in nature; those who contact it must not fully trust its words. Only the Tianyuan Sect Leader Jade can suppress it, remember well..."

The second document contains significantly more information than the first, and is much more detailed.

It introduces Ni Yang’s origins, containing information that greatly surprised Zhang Xiaoman.

He quickly checked the name of this book—Tianyuan Sect’s Secret Scripture!

"It is not a Divine Beast at all, but an Ancient Demon King!"

Zhang Xiaoman felt a cold sweat forming; the "Tianyuan Sect Chronicles" was clearly meant to deceive ordinary disciples, while the true secret lay here!

He secretly felt relieved for using the Star Order to search through these books; had he not seen the contents of the second one, he might have already released the Demon King.

According to the Tianyuan Sect’s Secret Scripture, Ni Yang was once an entity of the Immortal Realm, having a power that likely surpassed the Immortal Level of this world and was unfathomable.

Although it later suffered betrayal by other Demon Kings and was gravely injured, enduring three hundred years of the end of magic catastrophe, leaving it in a nearly dead state.

Nonetheless, Zhang Xiaoman was still unsure if releasing it would allow him to control it.

He hesitated in place for a long while, his expression conflicted.

Perhaps it’s best to just give up; from its earlier condition, it does not seem to have long to survive, and he could just wait for its demise.

However, doing so would mean losing a potentially limitless powerful ally, making him reluctant.

But if he revived it, given its power, once recovered, it would be difficult to control, akin to dealing with Naphaya before.

Yet, compared to Naphaya, it’s slightly better because, according to the record in this book, the Sect Leader Jade he possesses can suppress it, so there doesn’t need to be much worry about rebellion.

This likely explains why the Tianyuan Sect could have it guard the great formation for thousands of years.

After a long period of contemplation, until the sunlight outside began turning faintly yellow, Zhang Xiaoman finally gritted his teeth and looked in Ni Yang’s direction.

"Do not save it."

He finally made a decision.

After much careful consideration, Zhang Xiaoman decided against getting involved with the Demon King.

Having just discovered this resource-rich world, full of secret stashes left by countless cultivators waiting for him to develop, there is no need to take such risks for combat strength that cannot be controlled.

He only needs to proceed steadily here; the Divine Ancient Continent has numerous treasures to uncover.

Bringing out a Great Demon that he can’t handle is just asking for trouble.

Though the secret scripture mentioned that the Sect Leader Jade could suppress the monster.

Zhang Xiaoman just doesn’t quite trust such things.

Not suspecting the recorders of deceiving him.

But during this long end of the magic catastrophe, not only were the cultivation qualifications of creatures cut off, but all spiritual artifacts and magic treasures were also affected, as seen from the disabled treasures he observed before.

Thus, how powerful the Sect Leader Jade remains is unclear.