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Chapter 187: The Path of Hatred Towards Heaven, the Demon Ancestor Looks South
Chapter 187: The Path of Hatred Towards Heaven, the Demon Ancestor Looks South
Laozu of Hantian had remained in his cave abode for over a thousand years, never once stepping outside. None of the cultivators on the island knew he was hiding there.
Suddenly, someone tapped him on the shoulder, and even with his dispersal immortal cultivation, he was startled.
His instinct was to turn around, but at that moment, an incredibly terrifying force entered his body, destroying his bones and capturing his primordial spirit.
Standing behind him was Gu An, who had unleashed his Nine Extremes Yin-Yang Body.
Gu An held his shoulder with one hand and looked down at him.
While dispersal immortals and roaming immortals seemed to be only one level apart in realm, the difference was actually immense. Moreover, Gu An was at the ninth layer of the roaming immortal realm, while Hantian Laozu was merely at the second layer of the dispersal immortal realm.
"Puh—"
Hantian Laozu spat out a mouthful of blood, and his eyes immediately lost their luster.
Gu An began to use his soul-searching technique to probe Hantian Laozu's memories.
Hantian Laozu's memories were vast, so Gu An only searched for those related to the Hatred God Sword.
After a long time, Gu An withdrew his spiritual sense and prepared to finish off Hantian Laozu with the Three Pure Yang Fires.
You have successfully taken 1,280 years of lifespan from Hantian Laozu (2nd Layer of Dispersal Immortal Realm).
As he watched Hantian Laozu's body turn to ashes, the weight on Gu An's mind finally lifted.
Being hated by a dispersal immortal was no small matter, and Gu An felt a sense of relief now that he had eliminated this potential threat.
He began to inspect the cave abode, which was quite spacious and well-appointed, even featuring a spirit pool with various aquatic plants.
According to Hantian Laozu's memories, he had no connection to this island. He had sneaked onto it and hidden here because he had enemies.
His enemy was a sect from the ocean called the Star Sea Group Sect. This sect dominated the oceans and had countless disciples, but Gu An wasn't clear on their exact strength.
As he searched Hantian Laozu's memories, Gu An was cautious, afraid of encountering memories of other roaming immortals or even higher existence. The perception of cause and effect increased with the improvement of the immortal realm, and he worried that other immortal cultivators might notice him through his soul-searching.
As for this island, the strongest cultivator was only at the Nirvana realm, so they were not a concern.
Soon, Hantian Laozu's body was reduced to ashes, and Gu An began to inventory his possessions.
His storage bag was top-notch, containing dozens of layers of restrictions. The space within had a diameter of over ten miles and held countless spirit stones, pills, magic tools, secret manuals, and heavenly treasures.
Gu An felt that this storage bag alone could help him establish a sect.
He didn't rush to leave and instead sat on a stone bench, taking out a secret manual to peruse.
This manual was called the Path of Hatred Towards Heaven! The Hatred God Sword was merely a branch of this path; Hantian Laozu had created it because he was a sword cultivator.
The Path of Hatred Towards Heaven was a legacy that Hantian Laozu had found in an ancient palace at the bottom of the sea when he was a thousand years old. It was said that the palace had belonged to a powerful sect from ancient times, and when the oceans had engulfed the world, everything had sunk to the depths.
Hantian Laozu had relied on the Hatred God Sword to reach his current height. He had spread the word of the sword style, using sword cultivators to bolster his Path of Hatred Towards Heaven. The immense power of the Hatred God Sword came from borrowing the power of the path, and in this process, he continuously absorbed the cultivators' karmic luck and lifespan, which was why those who cultivated the Hatred God Sword progressed quickly but also died young.
The monk from the Great Yu Imperial Court's Sword Sect who had created the Hatred God Sword had also learned it from Hantian Laozu and not created it himself.
After browsing through the manual, Gu An felt that the Path of Hatred Towards Heaven was indeed powerful, but it was also extremely sinister. Moreover, cultivating this path would also lead to backlash; for example, Hantian Laozu couldn't bear to be under the sun, and even with his dispersal immortal realm cultivation, he would suffer from rampaging inner demons if he ventured into the daylight.
Gu An put the manual into his storage bag and continued to inventory the other manuals.
...
As the year drew to a close, the demon calamity became even more severe. Tai Xuan Gate began deploying outer sect disciples to patrol the surrounding areas.
One day, a violent demon cat rushed into the Mysterious Valley, intending to attack the menial disciples. Fortunately, Chu Jingfeng managed to slay it in time.
After returning from the third medicine valley, Gu An saw the demon cat's corpse and detected a strange and hidden force of cause and effect within it.
This force of cause and effect was similar to the Path of Hatred Towards Heaven, and it might be the reason why the demons were going mad.
The disciples gathered around him, chattering anxiously, all worried that the Mysterious Valley would be attacked by the demon calamity.
Gu An stood up and reassured them, "Don't be afraid. With the protection of Tai Xuan Gate, nothing will happen."
The disciples were unconvinced. If a demon cat could appear today, what else might come tomorrow? Chu Jingfeng had no cultivation base and relied solely on his sword skills to fight demons. If Gu An wasn't around, even a second-rank demon beast would be enough to devour them all.
Listening to the disciples' concerns, Gu An felt they made sense. So he decided to go to the outer sect city to issue a bounty, requesting Core Formation realm disciples to guard the medicine valleys. This decision brought much relief to the disciples.
As he watched them discuss the matter excitedly, Gu An recalled when Cheng Xuandan had invited Chu Jingfeng.
He turned his head to look north, sensing that the Demon Ancestor's aura had stabilized and was no longer increasing. This indicated that the Demon Ancestor had fully resurrected and could head south at any moment.
In addition to the Demon Ancestor, Gu An also sensed another aura—an aura not emanating from an individual but from a vast land. It was vast and eerie.
It must be the Fearsome Demon that Black Hatred Demon King had mentioned in his memories.
The legends of the Fearsome Demon were ancient, and while Black Hatred Demon King had heard of it, he had never seen it.
Legend has it that by obtaining the true blood of the fierce demon, a monster can return to its ancestral roots. The Six-Headed Flood Dragon had once obtained a single drop of the fierce demon's true blood.
Gu An suspected that the fierce demon was also raised in the Seven Star Spirit Realm.
He stood there for a while, then began walking towards the attic.
Meanwhile, in the distant north, demonic energy permeated the heavens and earth. Thunderclouds covered the sky, with lightning flickering in and out of sight, like writhing flood dragons.
The land rose and fell, with sparse trees dotting the landscape. As far as the eye could see, there were more bones than trees, their expanse impossible to estimate. It was like a hell on earth.
The farther north one ventured, the denser the bones became, with even mountain-like skeletons appearing. These were likely the remains of ancient species.
As the sea of bones grew ever more dense, a massive altar emerged. It stood alone in a desolate plain, with a diameter exceeding ten miles. Constructed from a peculiar green stone, its surface was engraved with countless ancient runes, and it was surrounded by innumerable bones. From above, it appeared as if a white ring enveloped the altar.
Eight black stripes crisscrossed the altar, resembling chains intertwined at its center, where a figure sat.
The Demon Ancestor!
The Demon Ancestor was not as massive as the Six-Headed Flood Dragon. He appeared human-sized, clad in a tattered Daoist robe, with long white hair cascading freely. His fingernails were black and sharp as blades. Upon closer inspection, one would notice two additional eyes on his forehead, pitch-black with crimson irises.
He toyed with a stone sword, its blade no longer than his arm, and seemingly unremarkable.
"I'm hungry," the Demon Ancestor suddenly spoke, his voice like thunder rolling through the heavens, accompanied by the roars of tigers and dragons.
A figure flew in from the horizon—a bird demon with black wings. It hovered at the edge of the altar, its expression tense. "Demon Ancestor, you've devoured all the demons within a million-mile radius. His Majesty has already headed south to join the battle, and I couldn't find any food for you..."
Its gaze toward the Demon Ancestor was filled with fear, and it struggled to keep its voice from shaking.
At the sound of its words, the Demon Ancestor turned his gaze upon it, his eyes cold and indifferent, causing the bird demon to immediately lower its head.
"Who said I've eaten them all?" The Demon Ancestor's voice rumbled, his tone lazy.
Hearing this, the black-winged bird demon's face contorted in fear, and it immediately turned to flee. In the blink of an eye, it disappeared beyond the horizon.
The Demon Ancestor's eyes narrowed, and the space in front of him rippled.
The black-winged bird demon reappeared before him, and he pressed a hand against its head, slamming it down onto the altar.
Blood splattered, and the Demon Ancestor's face twisted into a cruel, sinister smile. He opened his mouth and bit down.
"Ah—"
The black-winged bird demon let out a piercing scream.
Rather than killing it outright, the Demon Ancestor chose to devour it alive.
Time passed.
The Demon Ancestor sat amidst a pool of blood, surrounded by black feathers. He licked the blood from his fingers and gazed toward the horizon.
"It's time to prepare for the journey south."
...
A new year arrived, but this time, the celebrations were subdued compared to previous years. The festivities ended early, and the guests soon dispersed.
Late at night, at Tianhuang Mountain.
In Nianchu's cave abode, Gu An was spending the festival with Tianyaoer.
While he was roasting mutton, Tianyaoer kept demonstrating her Wandering Steps, her figure continuously shifting and transforming. From time to time, she would also display her innate divine ability, changing into various female demons.
Gu An couldn't help but smile and ask, "Why do you keep turning into female demons?"
"I want to see if Master likes them," Tianyaoer replied, giggling.
"None of them are as beautiful as you. Don't change anymore," Gu An said sincerely.
He was telling the truth. Tianyaoer already possessed an exceptional appearance that captivated all who saw her, and these female demons with their demonic features couldn't compare.
Hearing his words, Tianyaoer was overjoyed. She immediately threw herself at Gu An and hugged his arm tightly.
After a while, she asked, "Master, can you catch two more demons to keep me company?"
"What kind of demons do you want?" Gu An inquired.
"Any female demons will do, preferably young ones that are easier to control," Tianyaoer replied with a smile.
Gu An thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
Now that the various zones within the Nianchu Cave Abode were running smoothly, they could accommodate two more demons to assist Tianyaoer, allowing her to focus on her cultivation.
"It depends on whether I come across any suitable ones. I don't like randomly capturing demons," Gu An said, his attention on the mutton in his hand.
Tianyaoer nodded along, smiling. "Master, you're kind and soft-hearted. You only like to save demons. To be chosen by you is their good fortune."
"What do you mean, kind and soft-hearted? If you don't know how to use a phrase, don't use it randomly," Gu An said.
"Anyway, Master is the best person I've ever met," Tianyaoer insisted.
"How many people have you met in your life?" Gu An asked.
"Oh, anyway, you're the best. Meeting you is the greatest blessing of my life," Tianyaoer said, her gaze drifting towards Gu An's mask.
She really wanted to take off his mask, but she was afraid he would be angry.
Gu An handed her the mutton and stood up. "Alright, take your time eating. I have to go."
Tianyaoer froze, then quickly asked, "So soon? Where are you going?"
Gu An vanished into thin air, leaving behind a single sentence, "To see another lonely demon."
Tianyaoer's smile froze on her face.
The update starts!
I went to the hospital early in the morning to have a tooth pulled, and when I came back in the afternoon, I fell asleep and didn't wake up until 6:00 pm, so the update is late, sorry~~
There will definitely be three updates today!
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