Chapter 386: Schemes of the Witch-Demon, the Miraculous Use of the Bloodheart Fruit

Chapter 386: Schemes of the Witch-Demon, the Miraculous Use of the Bloodheart Fruit

Thousand Fold Mountain, one of the Nine Mountains, earned its name from the towering layers of mountains that rose up like folds. In a corner of this majestic range lay a heavenly cave, shrouded in dimness and a dreary gray mist. Not particularly large, the cave was guarded by only two True King Heaven Venerables.

Not many warriors ventured into this particular heavenly cave, with only about a dozen visitors each day, and most of them were below the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerable realm.

This heavenly cave had essentially become a training ground for disciples from the smaller factions within Thousand Fold Mountain.

The reason for the presence of True King Heaven Venerables as guardians was due to a past incident where a witch-demon, powerful enough to rival a True King Heaven Venerable, had emerged from the cave and unleashed a slaughter, nearly wiping out an entire small faction.

It was because of this incident that True King Heaven Venerables were assigned to take turns guarding the place.

A roar, like that of a wolf, echoed within the cave, along with faint sounds of battle. A group of warriors had entered the cave, led by three Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables, accompanied by over ten younger cultivators at the Refinement of the Divine realm.

The witch-demon that dwelled within this heavenly cave had a wolf-like face, earning it the name "Wolf Witch."

The formidable Wolf Witch was only at the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerable realm, with most of its minions at the Refinement of the Divine or even the Minor Heavenly Being realm.

Being adjacent to the Green Lotus realm, news of the heaven's pride of the Nine Mountains realm would naturally reach the Green Lotus realm as well. The names of Sword God Xu Yan and Sky God Meng Chong had indeed spread to the Nine Mountains.

However, the heaven's prides of the Nine Mountains remained skeptical of these rumors.

Could the Green Lotus realm really have produced such monstrous talents?

Impossible. It was likely just exaggerated to save face for the Green Lotus realm, especially after they had recently faced a crisis and sought aid.

While they believed that the Green Lotus realm had embellished the truth, they conceded that Xu Yan and Meng Chong were probably decent heaven's prides, albeit with overly inflated reputations.

Daring to claim the titles of Sword God and Sky God—how preposterous!

A group of young men were currently besieging a burly man with a wolf's face in the heavenly cave, the battle intense. Two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables stood by, ready to intervene if necessary.

Roar!

The wolf-faced man brandished a wolf-tooth club with immense strength, fearless despite his body being covered in wounds. His eyes remained fierce and vicious.

"This Wolf Witch has an incredibly robust body. I wonder how it would compare to the rumored body cultivator from the Green Lotus realm."

One of the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables exclaimed in admiration.

"Body cultivator? That's just a fancy term for someone who focuses on physical training. They made up a grandiose name for it," another Condensation of Law Heaven Venerable scoffed.

"Makes sense."

"However, that Sword God Xu Yan might actually have extraordinary talent. Even if the rumors are exaggerated, there must be some truth to his exceptional abilities."

"That's inevitable. But I've heard that this Xu Yan has a miraculous palm technique called the True Dragon Palm. With each strike, he manifests a true dragon. I wonder how he cultivated such a skill."

"It's called the Subduing Dragon Palm, not the True Dragon Palm. If the true dragons of legends heard this name, they would probably be furious and want to kill him!"

"How arrogant to name it the Subduing Dragon Palm."

The two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables chatted casually, discussing the tidbits of information they had heard about the Green Lotus realm.

At this moment, the Wolf Witch, despite its fierce resistance, was on the verge of collapse under the relentless assault.

Boom!

Suddenly, one of the Wolf Witch's legs was severely injured, causing it to stumble and fall to the ground. The onslaught of attacks continued, and it was quickly slashed to death.

"Elder, we've killed the Wolf Witch!"

One of the excited young men picked up the wolf-tooth club that had been the Wolf Witch's weapon.

"Good. With this experience, you'll be better prepared for future battles in heavenly caves and won't lose your composure," one of the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables nodded in approval.

"Let's go. With the Wolf Witch dead, this heavenly cave should be clear of any more witch-demons," the other Condensation of Law Heaven Venerable waved his hand, signaling their departure.

Just as they were about to lead their disciples out of the training cave, a faint pink glow permeated the area.

"What's that?"

The two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables were startled, turning to look toward the source of the light. In the depths of the heavenly cave, a captivating figure descended.

Her body was veiled in light silk, her features exquisite and alluring. She reclined on a couch, exuding irresistible charm.

As this enchanting figure appeared, the disciples' eyes widened, captivated by her beauty.

"Not good!"

One of the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables' hearts sank with dread.

Just as he was about to snap the disciples out of their trance, the woman on the couch extended her hand and grabbed him.

Despite the distance between them, her hand seemed to elongate infinitely, reaching out and grasping his neck. She pulled him onto the couch.

The other Condensation of Law Heaven Venerable was about to call for help, but before he could utter a sound, his neck tightened as if grasped by an invisible force, and he, too, was pulled toward the couch.

"Come here, all of you!"

The woman on the couch beckoned with her finger, and the young disciples rushed toward her, their eyes losing their luster as they reached the edge of the couch.

One by one, their souls were devoured by the woman, who sucked them into her mouth.

Then, the warriors' eyes lit up again, as if they had returned to normal. However, upon closer inspection, one could see that their souls had been replaced by foreign souls.

The two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables, immobilized and terrified, watched this unfold with dread in their eyes.

What kind of witch-demon was this?

Feasting on souls, it was undoubtedly an extremely formidable being. But why had such a terrifying entity appeared in this small heavenly cave?

The woman smiled seductively and asked the two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables, her voice lazy and alluring, "You were talking about someone who could manifest a true dragon with a single palm strike, weren't you?"

"Y-yes, yes!"

The Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables nodded stiffly.

"What kind of true dragon?"

"It's said to be a gigantic golden dragon. With each movement, it stirs up wind and thunder. The stories are quite fantastical..."

"Do you know what this person looks like?"

"He's said to be extraordinarily handsome and calls himself Sword God Xu Yan. I haven't seen him myself..."

After hearing this, the woman's eyes narrowed dangerously, and she murmured, "Is he your disciple? He's come to the Divine Realm, hasn't he? Let's see how capable your disciple is and whether you can save him!"

Reclining lazily on the couch, she opened her rosy lips and gently inhaled, sucking the souls of the two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables into her mouth.

With bright eyes narrowed, she gazed into the dim cave.

"How can I lure him here? Perhaps with heavenly treasures and resources?"

She muttered to herself, plotting her next move.

At that moment, one of the Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables turned and left. Not long after, he returned with a True King Heaven Venerable following close behind.

"Who are you?"

The newly arrived True King Heaven Venerable's expression changed in shock, and his aura surged as he prepared to launch a powerful attack to eliminate the bewitching woman.

"No need to be hasty," the woman's voice was soft and alluring.

In an instant, the True King Heaven Venerable felt a soft, warm body in his embrace. His heart skipped a beat, and he felt his blood boiling.

"I'm lonely, so I thought we could play. Don't you want to?"

The True King Heaven Venerable's expression turned dazed, his blood rushing to his head, filling him with a sense of euphoria.

At the same time, he felt a stirring lower down, and his pants began to tent.

"Come on," she purred, her breath like orchids, her eyes like silken threads.

The True King Heaven Venerable was already lost, his arms wrapping around the woman as he succumbed to his arousal.

Pink petals fluttered in the air, surrounding the languid figure of a woman lounging on a bed, with a True King Heaven Venerable at her feet, like a dog seeking its master's approval.

"Go and get things done, don't forget, and make sure to lure that person here. Oh, and bring your brother along too."

"Yes, yes!" The True King Heaven Venerable scurried off to obey her command.

Soon, another True King Heaven Venerable entered and quickly fell under her spell, becoming a loyal and obedient pet.

"This Heaven's Cave needs a makeover. Make it prettier and bring some things over to make it more attractive." The woman murmured to herself.

Two Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables led their disciples to decorate and prepare the Heaven's Cave.

...

"The Nine Mountains realm truly lives up to its name, with its abundant mountains and dense forests, teeming with spirit herbs and divine medicines," Xu Yan exclaimed in awe as he traveled through the lush landscapes.

Spirit herbs were everywhere, and each one was incredibly rare, even in the Inner Domain or the Spirit Domain.

On their journey, they had come across over a thousand divine spirit herbs.

"The Nine Mountains realm is indeed better suited for my junior sister. She won't have to worry about finding ingredients for her pill concoction here." Xu Yan couldn't help but marvel.

"The Witch-Demon's Heaven's Cave is located in the Thousand Fold Mountain, which is quite far from here. On our way there, we'll pass by several Heaven's Caves, and we can explore them to see how they differ from the ones in the Green Lotus realm."

Xu Yan's destination was the Witch-Demon's Heaven's Cave in Thousand Fold Mountain, but it was quite a distance away. Along the way, they would encounter several Heaven's Caves, one of which was guarded by Xu Zhu.

It would be a good opportunity for them to gain some experience and enhance their foundation.

Any Godly realm warrior was allowed to enter the Heaven's Caves to battle, and there was no restriction on outsiders, which suited Xu Yan's plans perfectly.

Da Gai Shan, one of the Nine Mountains, was the territory of the Wan family, the first noble family of the Nine Mountains. Within the mountain, there were hundreds of smaller sects and forces, all of which were affiliated with the Wan family.

She Feng Heaven's Cave, ranked third among the Heaven's Caves in Da Gai Shan, was guarded by a Blood Son who periodically attempted to break out and escape.

A True King Heaven Venerable from the Wan family had engaged in battle with the Blood Son numerous times, but neither had been able to defeat the other.

Only Condensation of Law Heaven Venerables and above were allowed to enter the She Feng Heaven's Cave to battle the countless Blood Slaves and Blood Disciples. They sought not only to reduce the growing number of Blood Slaves but also to obtain the treasures within the cave.

Within the She Feng Heaven's Cave grew a rare treasure called the Bloodheart Fruit, which was renowned for its ability to nourish one's divine soul, purify consciousness, aid in the comprehension of martial arts, and assist in the cultivation of extremely violent and powerful killing techniques that were difficult to control.

The Bloodheart Fruit made it easier to cultivate these unruly and uncontrollable killing techniques by tempering their violent nature, allowing for smoother cultivation and preventing self-inflicted injuries due to loss of control.

Due to their scarcity and the difficulty in obtaining them, as they mostly grew in the depths of the Underworld, the Bloodheart Fruits were incredibly valuable.

Every once in a while, the Wan family elder would initiate a battle with the Blood Son, creating opportunities to obtain the coveted Bloodheart Fruits.

The last battle had just concluded without any fruits being found, and the Wan family was preparing for another confrontation.

Their goal, of course, was to acquire the Bloodheart Fruits for their exceptional genius, Wan Tianlin!

Furthermore, the Wan family had offered a generous reward, enticing many True King Heaven Venerables to vie for the prize.

"The Bloodheart Fruit can nourish the divine soul and purify consciousness, aiding in the comprehension of martial arts?" Xu Yan's eyes lit up as he learned about this treasure.

He wasn't particularly interested in its soul-nourishing properties, but the potential to aid in the comprehension of martial arts intrigued him. To what extent could it enhance one's comprehension abilities?

"This is a good thing. I wonder if it can help me understand the laws of the Godly realm martial arts."

The Godly realm was too profound, and despite his lengthy training in the Green Lotus realm, Xu Yan had only gained a vague sense of enlightenment. He was still far from truly comprehending the martial arts of this realm.

If the Bloodheart Fruit could indeed enhance his comprehension, even if it didn't have a significant effect on his understanding of the Godly realm, it might be useful for comprehending the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao.

"I've already gained some insights into the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao, but I'm still missing a bit. Even if the Bloodheart Fruit doesn't have a big impact on comprehending the Godly realm, it should be useful for the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao." Xu Yan pondered.

If his assumptions were correct, and the Bloodheart Fruit could enhance one's comprehension for a short period, it might be just what he needed to fully grasp the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao.

Over the past few years, Xu Yan had been working on cultivating this divine ability, and he had already gained many insights. He was just a step away from success, and with the aid of the Bloodheart Fruit, he could significantly shorten the time required for cultivation.

Xu Yan highly valued the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao, as it allowed him to see through all illusions and discern the truth.

Moreover, the Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao was also a powerful offensive ability.

In battle, it could predict an opponent's attacks and expose their weaknesses, making it an incredibly versatile skill.

"The Small Eye of the Heavenly Dao is already so extraordinary. I can't even imagine how incredible the Eye of the Heavenly Dao must be."

Xu Yan had made up his mind. He would go to the She Feng Heaven's Cave and seek out the Bloodheart Fruit!

Every day, warriors entered the She Feng Heaven's Cave. Some sought the Underworld Blood Pearls for cultivation, while others came for the treasures within the cave or to reduce the number of Blood Slaves.

"Are Bloodheart Fruits only found in the core area?" Xu Yan asked.

"Not necessarily. They might grow in other places too, but they are extremely rare and hard to find, and they may have already been picked by someone else," came the reply.

"What a pity. If I could find one and present it to Young Master Tianlin, I would surely be heavily rewarded."

"Hey, I don't care about the reward. If I can get my hands on a Bloodheart Fruit, I'll use it to trade for a chance to follow Young Master Tianlin."

"You're right. How could any reward compare to the opportunity to follow Young Master Tianlin? He's the unparalleled genius of the Wan family, rumored to have the qualifications to become an Immortal King Venerable!"

Outside the She Feng Heaven's Cave, a group of warriors chatted idly about the Bloodheart Fruit and the Wan family's unparalleled genius, Wan Tianlin.

"The Wan family's genius values the Bloodheart Fruit so much for its ability to aid in martial arts comprehension. It must be incredibly effective. I wonder if it can be used to refine pills that enhance comprehension even further?" Xu Yan contemplated silently.

However, even if he obtained the Bloodheart Fruit, Xu Yan had no intention of returning to the Green Lotus realm to give it to Su Lingxiu for pill concoction. The journey back and forth would be too time-consuming.

If he had any leftover fruits, he could give them to Su Lingxiu the next time they met.

(End of Chapter)

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