novelraw Chapter 647 209: Ding, Mr. Da Huai added successfully..._2
Chapter 647 209: Ding, Mr. Da Huai added successfully..._2
For instance, if Demon Cultivators discovered a cultivation treasure ground, their skills involved exploiting it exhaustively, leaving nothing behind. If they found a Spirit Vein, they would directly devour it to rapidly increase their cultivation. Should they discover Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Rare Divine Ores, Ancient Spirit Beasts, or the like—then apologies, but everything in their wake would be left in complete disarray.
To Righteous Cultivators, the thought that the Nine Provinces could be destroyed in this manner was dire, as they feared it would not endure for long. They treated the gifts from the lands of the Nine Provinces with greater harmony. Although they acquired fewer resources this way, future generations could benefit, creating a virtuous cycle.
Following the great changes in heaven and earth, this initial philosophy of cultivation naturally led to the conflict between the Righteous Path and the Demon Path.
As for behaviors that outraged the heavens and incensed the gods, these became prevalent after Shuo Wuji's death. With many Demon Cultivators having lost their leader and lacking restraint, the Wuji Treasure Book began to take a different path. It later came to be known as the Wuji Demon Scripture, from which countless malevolent skills emerged. Techniques like the Blood Refining Technique, the Corpse Demon Soul Refining Technique, and the Ten Thousand Bone Demon Drying Scripture appeared. All sorts of Demon Cultivation Secret Techniques kept emerging...
Fortunately, the Righteous Path was exceedingly prosperous, with Ascension Experts suppressing the Nine Provinces, and Demon Cultivators had been in decline for many years.
「Until now.」
The Piaomiao Saint emerged and revived the former leader of the Demon Path, Shuo Wuji, bringing a new ray of hope to the previously languishing Demon Cultivators. The presence of Demon Cultivators in this world can never be eradicated, just as shadows always exist beneath sunlight. There are countless cultivators, and a single thought can turn one into a demon; it is merely that they often lack guidance.
Looking at the fervent gazes of the many Demon Cultivators before him, Shuo Wuji remained expressionless, but a tinge of sorrow touched his heart. In her eyes, they are just pawns. Life and death aren't important; they are merely a means to achieve an end.
Piao Miaoxu. His former master. She had revived.
After a thousand years, this former Deputy City Lord of Stealing Heaven City—who had once nearly swept across the world, overturned heaven and earth, and betrayed the city—had appeared.
This master was too mysterious, and too formidable.
Shuo Wuji spoke slowly, pointing to the glimmers of light in the darkness ahead. "The destination is just ahead. Once the seal here is undone, we can obtain endless resources, and our Demon Path will prosper for countless eons."
He continued, "Come with me. The casualties on this journey will be immense. If you are not prepared to die and have your Dao obliterated, then retreat now."
Not one stepped back.
Shuo Wuji sighed inwardly. Piao Miaoxu revived me, and the prestige this has brought her is immense; these Demon Cultivators already worship her like a deity. What lies ahead? I do not know. But I know Piao Miaoxu never does anything that isn't to her benefit. For all my years in the Xilu Land, I was unaware of such a place. As for what exactly is contained within that ancient seal, I have no idea either.
The dense group moved toward the horizon, their small lights flickering and slowly vanishing into the darkness.
「In the distant void.」
Gu Yuqing watched this scene silently. Not long after, she spoke abruptly, her tone serious, "What exactly is inside that seal?"
As her voice fell, a figure suddenly flew out from her body. This ethereal figure wore a golden robe, intricately embroidered with dark, five-clawed True Dragons that seemed to shift between visibility and obscurity. She wore a Jade Crown upon her long hair. On her blurred face, only her eyes emanated a supreme majesty, as if looking down upon the entire world.
"You don't need to know," the ethereal figure said with a faint smile.
Gu Yuqing fell silent. Not long after leaving Li State, my body was occupied once more by that peculiar voice. Although the plan in Li State failed, I know that since this person arrived at Yuanhai Hall, too many plans have been set in motion. From the very beginning, with the resurrection of Shuo Wuji, I haven't understood any of them. But I'm certain none of these plans are for anything good.
High in the sky, a dense mass of terrifying bone warships converged like a thunderstorm—a symbol of the Demon Cultivators. This gathering accounted for at least sixty percent of all Demon Cultivators in the Tianlin Continent. The Supreme Treasure within the ancient sealed land, once obtained, would allow them to return to the pinnacle of the Nine Provinces.
Indeed, the fact that so many Demon Cultivators have converged here is already unbelievable. The Xilu Land isn't without Righteous sects or neutral factions; such a large gathering of Demon Cultivators would inevitably attract significant attention. Moreover, if this place is truly so important, it should be guarded by even stronger forces. Yet, there seems to be no one on guard at all.
This continued until Gu Yuqing witnessed the ensuing scene. Countless Demon Cultivators swarmed towards the seal. The seal itself was not visible in the darkness, only threads of faint light emanated from it, spreading out. Any who drew too close instantly turned into a cloud of blood mist, and among them were not a few cultivators at the Golden Core and Nascent Soul Levels.
Gu Yuqing recognized it at a glance. This is a seal left by an Ascension Expert… What kind of place is this? The seal isn't singular. There are even traces that feel somewhat familiar, meaning that among these seals, some were laid by masters I know… So many seals… the faint lights are densely packed like a colossal net covering the entire sky, leaving not a single gap.
"I've told you, you don't need to know."
The Piaomiao Saint smiled faintly. "As for these Demon Cultivators, from the perspective of you Righteous cultivators, isn't it just as well if they die? It's a fitting end for them!"