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Molting the Mortal Coil - Chapter 697

Published at 29th of March 2024 06:07:56 AM


Chapter 697: Trip

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Chapter 697: Trip

A few days later, a gold ring was placed into the gap between two rocks for a few hours.

In the Inner World, there was a very somber gathering. Ruanfu had stopped to rest, and because of the accelerated time of the Inner World a month-long rest would be equivalent to an hour on the outside world. During this break, Sage as well as the other Tiankong Siblings had gathered to remember someone important. The Tiankong Clan had a funeral service many years ago in honor of their father, but at that time the grave had been empty. After defeating the Violet Light Sect, Sage finally recovered Kings remains. Since then hed been hurrying around worried about his own survival and revenge. The Tiankong Siblings had come to visit during those times, but for some reason on this voyage they all chose to get together and visit his tomb.

There was just something about the upcoming events that had made them all think of King and want to spend some time in remembrance. They made offerings and lit incense, then poured libation onto the grave and drank the night away. King was the only member of his species he had ever met, and with Sages help he was able to have the big family he always wanted. Ruanfu had resolutely decided to follow Kings dream, which at this time she was busy bragging about to the others. Sage chuckled and then snuck away, not wanting to get drawn into this confrontation. He was worried they would start making demands for him to capture Demonic Beasts for them like King had in the past. Even if most humans considered them beasts or monsters, for him it felt far too similar to kidnapping brides.

They mourned, partied, and spent time together for a few months, taking a vacation from the important business of building a clan they had all been involved with recently. They were Demonic Beasts after all, creatures with lifespans tens of times longer than humans. They were happy to take the time to rest and relax. Many Demonic Beasts would slumber for years at a time to digest a meal. Predators would take in most of their energy from other Demonic Beasts, while the prey consumed spiritual plants. Yet, they were on a much higher level than normal animals, so the usual cycles that would take days or months took place over years and decades. They covered much more territory and finding the proper food took them much longer.

At this time, the Hoplites were busy experimenting with different patterns and layering other threads into them. Sage was no weaver or textile expert on Earth, so he could only rely on experimentation. They created a bolt of fabric and then he used it to cloth a few more wooden mannequins. Over and over again he continued this process, spending years in dedication to this pursuit. Finally there came a day when Ruanfu reached their destination and Sage had to stop. A massive warehouse had already been filled with his works, but he was out of time.

The Tiankong Siblings left the Inner World and got to work, making preparations while others carried out many large chests of goods. There were many rushing back and forth, years of planning finally being put into action. Half the warehouse was already emptied out before Sage made a final decision and sent it out to the Universe Ring. In his true body, Sage slowly removed his robes. He lifted an exquisitely detailed long coat off the mannequin, then removed a set of outer and inner robes. By the time he was finished dressing he had draped fully four layers over his body. Then he placed a tall and elaborate hat upon his head and appeared outside of the Universe Ring.

There was a large lion-like Demonic Beast in front of him with a dozen Dragoons holding it in place. He walked up and lifted his foot onto a step before mounting the saddle on the back of the giant beast. Then he grasped the reins and looked to his sides where he saw the Tiankong siblings in other garments of his manufacture while mounted on other ferocious beasts. He looked back and saw the rest of their large procession, organized in neat columns. Then he raised a hand and threw it forward, raising a cheer from his people as they marched forward.

Their banners waved in the wind, adding a majestic touch to the ferocious assortment of giant beasts and their elaborately dressed riders. They passed down a wide street through the middle of a large city, with many of the normal people stopping to watch the large procession. Surprisingly, there were no guards that stood out to stop them. Sages troop finally stopped in front of a large set of gates. He looked up and stopped to admire the character upon them: Zhu.




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