I'm About to Die, Can't I Buff My Junior Sister's Strength?

22: Ancestor Canglang, the Thunderous Nine Steps Perfected!Below the throne, a young Wolf Demon wearing purple robes respectfully reported, a cruel smile hanging on his lips, his expression fervent.

On the throne, Old Ancestor Cang Lang merely glanced at him indifferently, causing the young Wolf Demon to immediately tremble.

”Put away your little thoughts.”

”Yes, Old Ancestor!” The young Wolf Demon lowered his head and responded respectfully.

A hint of disdain flashed in Old Ancestor Cang Lang’s weathered wolf eyes.

If this Wolf Demon hadn’t been the most talented among his descendants, he probably would have eaten him already.

Go capture the Chief of Second Mountain?

He currently didn’t want to provoke that group of crazy Sword Cultivators from Heavenly Sword Sect. If a Soul Transformation Mountain Lord suddenly showed up, who could stop them?

Quietly slaughtering a city in Yun Prefecture, incidentally consuming a few Prodigies, and then breaking through to the Nascent Soul Stage in one go—that was his true goal.

After all, his Lifespan was running out. He couldn’t wait any longer, nor could he afford any mistakes.

After a long while, Old Ancestor Cang Lang slowly spoke.

”Has the news been sent back to Heavenly Demon Cave?”

”Reporting to Old Ancestor, it has been sent back.”

”Hmm, Tiger Lord and Ox Lord have already departed, right?”

”Yes, Old Ancestor!” Old Ancestor Cang Lang nodded.

After Yun Tian died, his original plan changed. The three Old Demons negotiated to split up and act separately, which suited Old Ancestor Cang Lang perfectly, allowing the other two to draw more attention while he enjoyed the Human Race all by himself.

”Alright, then notify everyone. In a moment, you will head to Yun Prefecture to avenge my nephew...”

Hearing this, the young Wolf Demon bowed and left, preparing to notify the three thousand Wolf Race members outside to invade Yun Prefecture.

Only after he left did Old Ancestor Cang Lang slowly rise. His body was slightly stooped, just like a true old man.

”Nephew, if you hadn’t died, my brother-in-law definitely wouldn’t have come to Yun Prefecture to help me. Blame only your uncle for his insufficient Lifespan...” A trace of sadness flashed in Old Ancestor Cang Lang’s eyes.

The death of Yun Tian the Sparrow Demon... was merely a part of his plan. The only thing he hadn’t expected was for him to die so quickly. As he had calculated, it would take the Demon Suppression Division at least three days to investigate the Huang Family matter. Even if those Humans were extremely patient, they would never allow a member of the Yao Race to openly devour Humans right under their noses.

He understood this point too well, so Yun Tian was destined to die at the Ancient Temple.

However, plans can never keep up with changes. He had originally intended to act the day after tomorrow, but it seemed Heaven was helping him now.

He had also long considered that the Human Race would chase after him in a rage after the slaughter of Yun Prefecture. He didn’t believe Ox Lord or Tiger Lord would truly risk their lives to protect him. Furthermore, Humans are cunning; who knows if there was a true Nascent Soul stationed near Yun Prefecture?

To be safe, he still needed his powerful brother-in-law to take action. At least the fact that Yun Tian died at the hands of a Yun Prefecture Cultivator was undeniable.

As for whether his brother-in-law could figure out the rest later, it didn’t matter. By then, Old Ancestor Cang Lang would be a Nascent Soul, able to enter the Heavenly Demon Cave and pledge allegiance to the Demon Emperor, and his brother-in-law wouldn’t dare act recklessly.

As for who exactly killed Yun Tian the Sparrow Demon, it wasn’t important. He had been to the Ancient Temple; there were clear signs of a prolonged fight, and the opponent’s strength was at most Late Golden Core Stage. Old Ancestor Cang Lang wouldn’t even pay attention to them.

”Nascent Soul... life is truly wonderful,” Old Ancestor Cang Lang showed a look of greed, stepped out of the great hall, and vanished outside. The nine Golden Core Great Demons standing nearby also moved with him.

At the same time.

In a silent mountain forest several thousands of miles away, night had fallen.

[Ding, because of you, the fated female protagonist Xiao Qinger immediately took a nourishing origin pill upon returning to her Clan, entered secluded cultivation to charge the Foundation Establishment, and condensed a Perfect Foundation Establishment Dao Platform. Reward: preaching value 100 points.]

”Something is wrong.” Shen Nian stood on a branch, frowning. He cautiously looked ahead, internally simulating the Nine Steps of Thunder Movement.

Logically, there should be many members of the Yao Race in You Mountain, but he hadn’t encountered a single one in two hours.

This was abnormal!

[Year One: You studied a Nascent Soul-level Movement Technique Divine Ability. For you, who has seen Void Return Divine Abilities, this difficulty was nothing. You grasped its essence in just one year.]

[Year Two: You observed Heavenly Thunder and comprehended the Nine Steps of Thunder Movement, successfully achieving Basic Mastery.]

[Year Ten: Your speed rapidly increased. You understood the key points of ’Every Step Like Thunder.’ Nine Steps of Thunder Movement—Minor Achievement.]

[Year Twenty: You were already able to condense nine Thunder Shadows. Your speed was considered top-tier even among the Nascent Soul Stage, and Golden Core experts couldn’t even catch your afterimage. Nine Steps of Thunder Movement—Major Achievement.]

[Year Fifty: Nine Steps of Thunder Movement—Perfection.]

Spending fifty years to make up for his shortcomings, Shen Nian felt it was worthwhile. This was the confidence he had to remain calm in the face of the current anomaly.

If a real unexpected change occurred, if he couldn’t win, couldn’t he still run?

Behind him, Xia Youyue also noticed this, and her expression became solemn.

According to the information she had received, the Three Great Yao Races near Yun Prefecture—Tiger Lord, Ox Lord, and Old Ancestor Cang Lang—had been gathered here, and the Yao Beasts in You Mountain showed no abnormalities. But now, not a single one could be seen. What was going on?

Did they know that they were coming to launch a sneak attack?

And did they know about Shen Nian’s existence?

No!

Absolutely impossible. How long had it been? She had already sealed off news from Yun Prefecture. Even if the Yao Race wanted to know, it couldn’t be this fast.

The next second.

Boom!

A massive sound echoed.

The entire earth shook and the mountains swayed, Demonic Qi surging into the sky.

”This is...” Xia Youyue was slightly stunned. She saw countless trees ahead collapsing in swathes.

In just the blink of an eye, a Wolf Demon appeared, rushing toward them with excited, red eyes. Following it were hundreds, then thousands... ”The Gray Wolf Clan, deployed in full force...”

”This direction leads to Yun Prefecture!”

Xia Youyue immediately realized something. A Blue Long Spear suddenly appeared in her hand, her eyes filled with killing intent. Her figure moved, and she charged directly forward.

Old Ancestor Cang Lang wants to slaughter the city!

She absolutely could not allow these Wolf Demons to pass. She no longer cared about exposing herself.

Xia Youyue plunged into the Wolf Demon battlefield, frantically slaying Demons while simultaneously using Sound Transmission to inform the Demon Suppression Division.

She was like a Female War God, sweeping through everything; no one could block her within the wolf pack.

The Gray Wolf Demon horde was stopped by her slaughter. Behind the wolf pack, Humanoid Wolf Demons walked out, all in the Foundation Establishment Stage, followed by Golden Core experts... and the purple-robed young Wolf Demon.

”The Demon Suppression Division?” The young Wolf Demon was first startled.

How could the Human Race know about this Great Plan?

Was it a trap?

But the next second, after seeing that there was only this woman around, he couldn’t help but be momentarily stunned.

”Hahaha, just you alone?” The young Wolf Demon’s expression instantly turned playful, and he licked his lips.

It seemed this woman had stumbled upon them by accident.

If he had met this Peak Golden Core Female Cultivator alone, he would have turned and fled without hesitation. But this was the Wolf Demon army! Moreover, he was positioned far in the rear, protected by nine Great Demons. That Female Cultivator couldn’t possibly harm him.

What’s more, the Old Ancestor was right behind him!

In that case... he wouldn’t hold back.

”Awooo, kill this woman for me! Devour her flesh and blood!!” The young Wolf Demon howled frantically.

The wolf pack rushed forward like mad, and the Wolf Demons surrounded Xia Youyue completely, giving her no chance of escape.

But the Wolf Demons still underestimated Xia Youyue’s strength.

Xia Youyue’s expression remained calm. Her long spear moved like a Dragon, Spiritual Power erupted, and the Dragon Interception Divine Ability manifested.

”Roar!”

A Hundred-zhang Ice Dragon appeared out of thin air, causing the surrounding air temperature to drop significantly.

The Dragon Roar echoed through the sky. After circling its massive body, the Ice Dragon charged toward the Demon horde. In just one encounter, hundreds of Wolf Demons died, including many in the Foundation Establishment Stage. Even the Golden Core Wolf Demons spat blood and retreated.

”A Human Prodigy?”

”You are the newly promoted Great Xia Inspector?” The young Wolf Demon instantly recognized her identity, but instead of fear, he grew even more excited.

Heavenly Demon Cave had released a Hunt List a few days ago.

Xia Youyue was on it, though not ranked among the top.

But the reward was frighteningly high. Not to mention him, even his Old Ancestor would probably go crazy!

However, before he could issue another command, his pupils suddenly contracted. A Lightning Flash appeared, and his head had already been severed...