Who Let Him Cultivate?!

Chapter 563 - 562: Elopement

By the time they officially arrived in the Demon Territory, it was already late, and the pale moonlight fell, illuminating the scenery before them. There was a forest in front of the pair, which is very common in the Demon Territory.

Unlike the Central Continent, which had almost fully developed the continent, the Demon Territory’s system was relatively backward, with villages as strongholds and insufficient development. There were many primitive jungles in existence.

Moreover, the tribes that live on the borders of the Demon Territory were all mixed-blood Demon Race tribes, belonging to small tribes that simply didn’t have the ability to develop the jungles.

"Where is Third Senior Sister?"

"According to the map Eldest Senior Sister gave us, we set off from the Demon Suppressing Pass and reached the Demon Territory. If we head north for two thousand miles, at the border between the Qiongqi Clan and the Howling Moon Tian Lang Clan, Third Senior Sister will be waiting for us there," Lu Yang took out the map, which Eldest Senior Sister had casually drawn.

It was very crude, only outlining the border of the Demon Territory and the territories of the Qiongqi and Howling Moon Tian Lang Clans. What species we would pass by in the middle was not marked at all.

"It’s not far, about a three-day journey."

"Then let’s set out."

After determining the direction, the two of them prepared to set out. Even though it was late, both of their cultivations were flawless, and they had even trained their eyes. As long as there was the slightest light, they could see the road clearly. Walking under the moonlight was the same as during the day.

Just as they were about to take a step, they sensed a rustling noise coming from deep within the forest, and could faintly hear shouting.

"Stop!"

"Don’t let them escape!"

"Miss, stop running away!"

A man and a woman emerged from the depths of the dense forest. Upon seeing Lu Yang and his companion, they were slightly taken aback. They had taken advantage of the night to flee from an arranged marriage, aiming to escape to the lands of Great Xia. Unfortunately, their plan was not well-thought-out, and a mistake was made.

The people from their clan noticed something amiss and had been pursuing them all along.

Just when success seemed within reach, they hadn’t expected that their clan would have anticipated their escape route and set up an ambush here.

"Break through!"

The man gritted his teeth. As long as they could get past these two and enter the fog, they would be able to make a clean getaway!

He pulled a broadsword from his storage ring, gripping it with both hands. His muscles swelled, and a mist condensing on the blade like autumn frost, naturally carrying a chill with it!

In the past, facing a powerhouse like Lu Yang, he would never have dared to make a move. But now, with his loved one by his side, pursuers behind, and freedom ahead, he must give it his all!

The woman was not weak either; she wielded twin swords, their tips moving in a dance of dragons and phoenixes!

"Those who block me shall die!"

The man and woman leaped high, reaching the height of Lu Yang’s knees, only to be kicked away by Lu Yang.

Lu Yang squatted down, looking at these two little ones who were merely an inch tall, feeling quite helpless.

"What are you two doing?"

Before the pair could answer, they saw pursuers arriving quickly from behind, all about an inch tall. Most of them had human forms, while a few didn’t even have human forms, retaining the appearance of their original race—the Insect Race.

Meng Jingzhou’s eyelid twitched. They had just been about to leave when a pair of little bugs scurried out from the forest, ranting about "those who block me shall die" and charging over with weapons the size of toothpicks.

To say nothing of the fact that you two hardly have any cultivation level, even if you did, where would you get the courage to fight them?

The Insect Race was also part of the Demon Race. If the Dragon and Phoenix Tribes stood at the pinnacle of the Demon Race, then the Insect Race was at the very bottom, with even the Rabbit and Mouse Races having higher status than the bugs.

Because the Insect Race was inherently weak, they could only huddle together for warmth. Whether it was the Ant Tribe or the Mantis Race or the Dung Beetle and Mosquito Races, they would all live together, collectively known as the Insect Race.

Even after the Insect Race achieved form transformation, if their cultivation level was not enough, they could only transform into tiny one-inch-tall beings. Once they reached the Foundation Establishment Stage, their bodies could grow to the size of a Human race child, and only in the Golden Core Stage would they take on the appearance of an adult human.

The man coughed up blood and looked at Lu Yang in despair. Agile as he was, capable of contending with a Qi Refinement second layer cultivator, Lu Yang’s strike was enough to severely injure him, which surely meant that Lu Yang was a Great Power above the fourth layer of Qi Refinement!

Lu Yang had seen members of the Insect Race before; the couple of Silver Ring King Worms in the medicinal garden were of the Insect Race and were at least at the Spirit Transformation Stage.

But it was his first time seeing such a young member of the Insect Race. He used to take such tales as jokes, but today, seeing someone of the Insect Race daring to draw a blade on him... was even more amusing.

The group behind them, witnessing Lu Yang’s skill, grew respectful and didn’t dare to make any more commotion.

One of them stepped forward, trying his best to look up at Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou, and knelt down, asking fearfully, "I am Li Shiqiang of the Insect Race. I do not know what brings the two esteemed ones here. If we have offended you, please forgive us."

He was the number one expert of his tribe, but in the face of the inscrutable duo of Lu Yang, he didn’t dare to be discourteous and tried his utmost to be thorough in his manners.

"There’s no offense to speak of. We are from the Prison Suppressing Sect. My name is Meng Yang, and he is Lu Jingzhou."

The other party had introduced themselves, so it would be inappropriate if they didn’t do the same.

This was the story they had agreed upon while on the road. Claiming to be loose cultivators was not an option; the Demon Race valued bloodlines and the origins of the human race, and claiming to be a loose cultivator could lead to being looked down upon by the Demon Race or even provoke ominous thoughts.

Thus, they needed to fabricate a background with substance—impersonating the Dynasty was too risky, for they could end up facing legal consequences upon return.

The Seek Dao Sect identity was not usable.

There were too few people in Suspension Temple to impersonate.

The Laurel Fairy Palace was all female cultivators, so they couldn’t pretend to be from there.

So they had to pick between the Five Elements Sect and the Prison Suppressing Sect.

Lu Yang chose the Prison Suppressing Sect.

Li Shiqiang felt flattered and astonished, for it was the first time he had encountered such polite Great Powers; there weren’t many in the Demon Territory who reasoned with others.

"Commander Li, just let me and Xiaomi go," the small man running from the marriage pleaded bitterly, but Commander Li remained unmoved.

The truth was their escape plan had been doomed from the start; Great Xia would never allow members of the Insect Race to enter, that was an immutable rule.

If they were allowed in and started to reproduce, it would be intolerable, for even Qi Refinement first layer mosquitoes would be too much for ordinary people to handle.

The couple of Silver Ring King Worms were an exception; they were at the Spirit Transformation Stage, which made reproduction extremely challenging.

Both Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou became interested, and they crouched on the ground, using the moonlight to observe these tiny creatures, "Don’t rush to take them away yet. Tell us what’s going on."

Commander Li didn’t dare go against their wishes and explained the situation in full detail.

The Insect Race was also divided into tribes, and the tribe they were from happened to be the weakest, without even a single mid-stage Qi Refinement insect. The son of a Clan Leader from another, stronger Insect Race tribe took a fancy to Song Xiaomi and, using his power to pressure others, wanted to marry her.

Song Xiaomi’s tribe had no choice but to send her over, yet Xiaomi had a childhood sweetheart named Chi Shui, a prodigy of her tribe. However, against another tribe, he was no more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.

Song Xiaomi and Chi Shui both opposed the marriage, which led to their escape under the cover of night, only to run into Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou.

"This is interesting. Come on, take us to see your Insect Race tribe," said Lu Yang.

Lu Yang and Meng Jingzhou had never seen what an Insect Race tribe looked like. Having come to the Demon Territory, it would be a waste not to witness its unique characteristics.