I Just Want to Cultivate Quietly and Farm

Chapter 510 - 288: The Demon Sect Sets Its Plan

With the battle concluded, Li Mu did not have the heart to inspect his spoils; instead, he somberly turned to the Spirit Plants for help in recovering the losses.

Having followed Li Mu for so long, the many Beast Tamers knew that the Spirit Plants he personally cultivated in the space were of utmost importance; this time, the large-scale damage felt life-threatening to him, prompting everyone to get busy.

The Rock Lizard—Xiaowa organized the Spirit Field, the Cyan Jade Ginseng King used Wood Technique to rescue the Spirit Plants, the Chi Lian Fire Phoenix burned away the remnants of Netherworld Magical Power, ..., the many Beast Tamers and Treasure Mansion Spirit worked together to restore the devastated Treasure Mansion Space to its original state.

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Meanwhile, just as Li Mu was absorbed in aiding his Spirit Plants, within a mysterious grand hall of the Demon Cave.

Ancestor Wutian Demon, Ancestor Wanji Demon, along with several Demon Venerables were discussing the military affairs concerning the Profound Celestial Sword Array and the Taiyi Sect, the atmosphere solemn and grave.

Suddenly, at that moment, a Demon Venerable, cloaked in black robes and wearing a look of shock, hurriedly flew into the hall. His appearance shattered the prevailing calm, causing everyone to turn to him with expressions of surprise.

"Something terrible has happened! Something terrible!" the Demon Venerable exclaimed anxiously, "Blood Ancestor’s Soul Lamp suddenly went out, Ancestor Yin Jiong’s Soul Lamp is also about to extinguish; they... they seem to have encountered misfortune!"

The moment these words were spoken, the hall instantly erupted, all the Demon Venerables stood up from their seats, faces filled with shock and disbelief.

"What! Blood’s Soul Lamp is out! What happened! When did this happen!" Ancestor Wutian Demon abruptly stood up from his seat, his figure flickered, already arriving in front of the Demon Venerable, urgently questioning.

"Just now, I was at the Soul Hall, saw with my own eyes Blood Ancestor’s Soul Lamp suddenly extinguish." The Demon Venerable replied, his voice trembling, "Ancestor Yin Jiong’s Soul Lamp is also flickering weakly."

Ancestor Wutian Demon did not speak, his figure transformed into a streak of black light, disappearing instantly from the spot. Ancestor Wanji Demon glanced at the other Demon Venerables, following closely, transforming into several streams of flowing light, following suit.

Within the Soul Hall, thousands of bright Soul Lamps remain eternally lit. Each Soul Lamp represents a thread of powerful life force, and now, among the foremost dozen brightest lamps, one has extinguished, and another flickers erratically, poised to go out at any moment.

Ancestor Wutian Demon’s figure suddenly appeared within the Soul Hall, his icy gaze sweeping across, landing on the extinguished Soul Lamp, before moving to the flickering Soul Lamp of Ancestor Yin Jiong, weak to the point of nearing extinction.

Ancestor Wutian Demon’s mind trembled immensely, unable to believe this was real!

The Soul Hall displayed Soul Lamps belonging to the Nine Demons Sect, Demon Monarchs, Demon Venerables, Demon Ancestors, with each Soul Lamp’s status representing their current life and Divine Soul status. Ancestor Yin Jiong Demon’s Soul Lamp was clearly abnormal, its Soul Body unstable, undoubtedly in a disembodied state, indicating that he was forced out and trapped somewhere, in dire straits, at risk of demise at any moment.

Ancestor Wanji Demon and other Demon Venerables also arrived successively, their expressions all heavy with solemnity.

"Blood’s Soul Lamp really went out! Yin Jiong’s situation is dire too; what kind of enemy did they encounter, unable to escape?" Ancestor Wanji Demon murmured incredulously, face full of disbelief, "Did the Profound Celestial Sword Emperor of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect come? Or did the Taiyi Daoist Monarch of Taiyi Sect show up?"

"Impossible, the Abyssal Passage hasn’t been opened, how could they have the leisure to come to the Southern Wilderness!" Ancestor Wutian Demon’s expression shifted unpredictably, thoughtfully contemplating for a moment, decisively refuting.

"If they encountered them, Blood and Yin Jiong would surely flee; with their survival methods, they wouldn’t fall so easily!" Pausing briefly, Ancestor Wutian Demon added, looking at Ancestor Wanji Demon.

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Wanji Demon immediately nodded in understanding. Indeed, given Blood Ancestor and Ancestor Yin Jiong’s cautious and life-cherishing nature, if they had encountered overwhelming foes, they would surely cleverly choose to escape, rather than fight pointlessly. With their escape techniques, separating to flee, they shouldn’t both meet misfortune together.

Then the question arises! What kind of enemy caused both Blood and Yin Jiong to fall successively?

Ancestor Wanji Demon frowned deeply, unable to help but feel puzzled.

Ancestor Wutian Demon suddenly turned, looking at the gathered Demon Venerables, harshly commanding: "You all immediately take action, fully ascertain Blood and Yin Jiong’s recent whereabouts, must find Ancestor Yin Jiong’s location as fast as possible!"

"Yes, sir!"

The Demon Venerables responded in unison, before the words had finished echoing, transforming into shadows dispersed quickly.

Watching the Demon Venerables depart, Ancestor Wutian Demon’s anger erupted like a volcano, he shouted furiously: "Damn Blood, Yin Jiong, what did they do? Didn’t they know to watch the timing? With both of them fallen, what about the plan to open the Abyssal Passage next?"

Upon hearing this, Ancestor Wanji Demon’s complexion also became exceedingly grim. The sudden demise of two Demon Ancestors undoubtedly made their situation even more difficult.

Originally, the challenge of dealing with the coalition forces of the Profound Celestial Sword Sect, Taiyi Sect, and the Southern Wilderness Sects was already significant enough, and now losing the battle strength of two Demon Ancestors, how can they cope? Furthermore, the plan to open the Abyssal Passage has thus been severely impacted, which is undoubtedly a huge blow.

Tracing Blood Ancestor and Ancestor Yin Jiong’s whereabouts proved not to be difficult, for Blood Ancestor during the time he led a demonized beast army in hunting four Tier Six Demon Beasts, was accompanied by several subordinates and many Demon Venerables. Thus, the Demon Venerables’ hurried activities promptly brought detailed intelligence to Ancestor Wutian Demon and Ancestor Wanji Demon.

The intelligence report stated the entire process of Blood Ancestor hunting Tier Four and Tier Six Demon Beasts, encountering a Tier Six Spirit Ship’s ambush, rescuing four Tier Six Beast Tamers, Blood Ancestor unwilling to give up, pursued the Spirit Ship relentlessly.