Chapter 150: Mustard Seed Universe

"It seems I have to deal with you first."

Among the wind-attribute Taiyi Loose Immortals Yuan Wuji had encountered, the Eagle King was definitely not the strongest; one could even say he was weak.

Earth-Evasion Golden Light!

Yuan Wuji transformed into a streak of golden light, flashing past in an instant.

The Eagle King felt a fatal threat in that very moment. Yuan Wuji had already appeared right behind him, leaving the Eagle King no time to react before Yuan Wuji's strike landed squarely on his left arm.

"Bang!"

"Puff!"

At that instant, the Eagle King was reduced to a crippled hawk with broken wings. Struck by the overwhelming force, he was sent hurtling backward repeatedly until he crashed into a massive boulder, finally coming to a halt. He had sustained severe injuries.

"Great King, please don't!"

Fox Three hurriedly stepped in to stop Yuan Wuji. The surrounding demon soldiers were gathering in increasing numbers, and Fox Three feared that if Yuan Wuji delivered a fatal blow, the mob of demon soldiers would swarm them all at once. Fox Three certainly did not believe the two of them could escape alive under those circumstances.

"Just a mere hawk and a couple of demon soldiers, yet you fancy yourself the Third Master of Accumulating Thunder Mountain? Are you really scared of killing a few little demons?"

"But..." Fox Three fell silent, tacitly admitting to Yuan Wuji's words. No matter what, he was the Third Master of Accumulating Thunder Mountain; if he couldn't even dispose of a low-ranking demon soldier, what kind of Third Master would he be?

A hawk with broken wings posed no threat whatsoever before Yuan Wuji. Killing him would require nothing more than a flick of the wrist!

"Divine Ape King, would you do this old man the honor of showing some mercy and letting my subordinate and guest go?"

An old fox demon, bearing a striking seventy percent resemblance to Fox Three, emerged from the crowd of demon soldiers.

"Second Brother!"

Fox Three's exclamation undoubtedly revealed the identity of the incoming demon king to Yuan Wuji—he was none of other than the Second Master of Accumulating Thunder Mountain.

Yuan Wuji was currently unable to probe his cultivation level, which meant one thing for certain: his cultivation was far superior to Yuan Wuji's.

"They offended me. Why on earth should I let them go?"

Even though the other's cultivation realm surpassed his own, Yuan Wuji remained utterly unfazed. Accumulating Thunder Mountain had invited him here at the steep price of a Primordial-grade treasure, but that did not mean Yuan Wuji was obliged to put on a gentle demeanor upon his arrival.

"This is a token of apology for the Divine Ape King. Please accept it."

The Second Master of Accumulating Thunder Mountain handed Yuan Wuji a brocade pouch, his face wearing an unchanging, smiling expression that made it impossible to read his true intentions.

Top-tier Post-celestial Spiritual Treasure!

The moment Yuan Wuji touched the brocade pouch, he sensed the aura of a top-tier Post-celestial Spiritual Treasure. True to its reputation, Accumulating Thunder Mountain was extraordinarily lavish.

"Since Accumulating Thunder Mountain is so sincere, I'll let them off."

After pocketing the top-tier Post-celestial Spiritual Treasure, Yuan Wuji strode directly into Cloud-Groping Cave. Bolstered by his previous display of dominance and the presence of the Second Master, not a single demon soldier dared to step forward and stop him.

As Yuan Wuji crossed into Cloud-Groping Cave, the Second Master's face remained wreathed in smiles, yet the words that slipped from his lips plunged the demon soldier paralyzed on the ground into an abyss of despair:

"The top-tier Post-celestial Spiritual Treasure given to the Divine Ape King, I will slowly extract it back from your flesh and blood." With those words, the Second Master also walked into Cloud-Groping Cave, ignoring the pitiful pleas for mercy echoing behind him.

Upon stepping inside Cloud-Groping Cave, Yuan Wuji realized that the space within was far more profound than it appeared on the surface.

Cloud-Groping Cave was not merely a simple arrangement of mountain caverns; it functioned much more like a miniature world.

Perhaps this was the "universe within a mustard seed" his master often spoke of! Only supreme divine powers of this caliber could transform a simple cave into a micro-world.

Quite a few demon kings had already arrived inside the micro-world, accompanied, of course, by their respective attendants.

"Divine Ape King, this way, please."

The Second Master, who had caught up from behind, addressed Yuan Wuji courteously, pointing out the path ahead.

"Divine Ape King, I must apologize for what happened earlier. I never expected such an unreliable subordinate to cause trouble."

"It's of no consequence."

"As Fox Three must have told you when you agreed to come to Accumulating Thunder Mountain, this is our promised pledge to the Divine Ape King."

A small jade box was passed from the Second Master's hands straight to Yuan Wuji, who accepted it without hesitation and stored it neatly within his Profound Spirit Ring.

The Second Master cast a lingering glance at Yuan Wuji's Profound Spirit Ring, though he quickly composed himself.

"Then I thank the Second Master."

"Not at all, not at all. We should be the ones thanking the Divine Ape King for gracing Accumulating Thunder Mountain with his presence to participate in the martial arts competition for marriage."

The Second Master's smiling demeanor always made Yuan Wuji feel thoroughly uneasy. In Yuan Wuji's eyes, beneath that smiling facade definitely lurked a cold, hidden blade.

Yuan Wuji flew forward in the company of the Second Master, though their direction did not lead toward the central grand hall.

"Why aren't we heading toward the main hall?"

"Well, you see, the martial arts competition doesn't begin for another few days. For the demon kings who arrive early, we have specially arranged individual peaks where they can rest and recuperate. Your accommodations are arranged similarly."

"This is the place."

The Second Master descended upon a magnificent peak, and Yuan Wuji followed closely behind him. Atop the peak stood a grand pavilion, though it could not compare to the sprawling palace situated at the very center of the micro-world.

Furthermore, the mountain housing the central palace was several times larger than any of the surrounding peaks, and its spiritual Qi was correspondingly several times denser.

Almost invariably, the closer a mountain was to the central peak, the larger it grew and the richer its ambient spiritual Qi became.

The peak assigned to Yuan Wuji was situated remarkably close to the center, making it crystal clear just how highly Accumulating Thunder Mountain valued him.

Of course, Yuan Wuji was well aware of where such high regard stemmed from.

"Great King, please rest well. I shall take my leave."

Yuan Wuji stepped into the spacious hall, where the interior furnishings were fully stocked with everything imaginable. Even the fruits and vegetables gracing the tables were of spiritual grade, and several enchantingly arranged demon maidens stood waiting within the hall.

While they might not have possessed beauty capable of toppling states and cities, they could certainly be described as alluring and charming. Their appearances were of the absolute highest tier, a level rarely seen even within the heavenly courts.

"You certainly know how to make thorough arrangements."

"As long as the Great King is pleased," Fox Three said with a sheepish grin.

Those demon maidens were members of their own clan, yet they had been offered up to serve Yuan Wuji. This completely caught Fox Three off guard. The fox maidens of their clan were renowned for their bewitching beauty; in the past, many demon kings had specifically traveled to Accumulating Thunder Mountain to court a fox maiden, only to be either slapped to death by the aged Fox King or utterly banished from the territory.

Now, having three fox maidens assigned here directly, it seemed his eldest brother held Yuan Wuji in extremely high regard.

Yuan Wuji rarely involved himself with women, but that did not mean he had no desires; he simply hadn't found anyone in the mortal realm who caught his eye.

Such encounters were merely a release of the physical vessel rather than a betrayal of the spirit, and Yuan Wuji felt not a shred of guilt. It was akin to a man visiting a brothel—if discovered by his wife, the worst he would face was a furious domestic uproar upon returning home. However, if the man were to take a secret mistress, the nature of the matter would change entirely, entailing far more than just a simple quarrel and dragging in a tangled web of endless complications.

"You, come here," Yuan Wuji pointed to the fox maiden possessing the most delicate features among the three.

"Me?"

"Yes, you."

The designated fox maiden walked timidly toward Yuan Wuji. Ignorant of what fate awaited her, her heart was filled with trepidation.