Chapter 510: Blood Demon's Astonishment, The Great Pretender Tianzi

Chapter 510: Blood Demon's Astonishment, The Great Pretender Tianzi

"Where's the tomb?"

Upon arriving at the supposed location of the grand tomb, the Blood Demon was stunned. Where had the massive structure disappeared to? As he scanned the area, he noticed a faint ripple in the air, an unfamiliar presence, and a power that defied comprehension.

Even for him, with the strength of a Refining God realm in this body, it was challenging to discern what was happening. And he wasn't even the original soul of this body; he was a blood soul, a fragment of the main body sent out to orchestrate events.

The knowledge and experience of this blood soul were identical to that of the main body. Yet, despite his strength and insight, he couldn't identify the source of the fluctuations at the tomb's location. It was beyond his understanding.

All of this left the Blood Demon astonished.

The Great Wilderness!

The name 'Great Wilderness World' echoed in his mind once more, and he couldn't help but suspect that he had indeed arrived in a strange new world.

However, what he couldn't comprehend was how this body could be that of Blood Lingzi. It was the physical form he had planned to nurture in the Tai Cang world, and there was no mistake about that.

"Just as I thought!"

The Herb Gatherer appeared by his side and sighed.

The Blood Demon looked at him questioningly.

The Herb Gatherer turned his gaze toward the supposed location of the tomb and shook his head. "You foolish young man, ignorant of the heavens' might. How dare you attempt to seclude yourself here? No wonder your qi deviated, your consciousness became muddled, and you started babbling incoherently."

"Is there something special about this place?"

Upon realizing that he might have arrived in an unfamiliar world, the Blood Demon's tone unconsciously became more respectful.

"This place..."

The Herb Gatherer sighed. "In the ancient times of the Great Wilderness World, there was a tragic figure. Overwhelmed by the loss of his beloved, he couldn't bear the blow and escaped into his memories of the past, creating a unique cultivation technique called the Heart Phase Divine Art.

"He once cultivated here, immersing himself in his nostalgic memories. As a result, this place became imbued with his dao patterns. Anyone who enters here will be affected. Their consciousness will either become confused, or they will sink into their heart's desires, unable to free themselves, believing they have become what they desire.

"For example, if someone's lifelong wish is to be with their beloved, they will be influenced to believe that they are already with their love, hugging a log as if it were their beloved.

"There was once someone who yearned for love but couldn't attain it, so they deliberately entered this place to immerse themselves in the illusion of being in a passionate romance with their beloved. In the end, they mistook a spirit dog for their love and spent their days in a heated romance with the dog. It was a pitiful sight, and they eventually perished within the illusion."

The Herb Gatherer's face was filled with sighs as he narrated the peculiarities and strangeness of this place.

The Blood Demon listened with his hair standing on end, his eyes wide with shock.

"Could it be that I was influenced by this place and mistakenly believed that I had entered the inner region of the Tai Cang world and possessed Blood Lingzi's body? Could it be that this isn't Blood Lingzi's body at all, and this isn't the location of the grand tomb? Could all of this be the result of that mysterious power's influence?"

The more the Blood Demon thought about it, the more his hair stood on end. What kind of powerful force could affect him like this?

Although this strand of blood soul wasn't particularly strong, it was still a fragment of the main body, and that main body was incredibly powerful. Yet, even it had been influenced, which showed just how terrifyingly strong that ancient expert was.

"Although you've been affected, deviating from the proper path and confusing your consciousness, there's still hope for you. Now that we've met, come with me, and I'll save you!"

The Herb Gatherer looked at him with compassion.

"What realm did that ancient expert reach?" the Blood Demon asked, swallowing his saliva.

"Young man, mind your manners," the Herb Gatherer said, his expression turning serious. "You should now realize that something is amiss with you, and you should also understand the importance of being polite."

"Yes, Senior... Senior. May I ask what realm that ancient expert reached?" The Blood Demon gritted his teeth and asked.

Who was this person for him to be addressed as Senior? But to uncover the truth about the world he had found himself in, he could only endure it.

The Blood Demon's heart pounded with excitement and shock. Aside from the Seven Great Worlds, could there be another world? The Great Wilderness World!

And he had inadvertently stumbled into this unknown world, a world that seemed even more powerful than the Tai Cang World?

The Dao Ancestor, who was that?

At this moment, the Blood Demon had already cast his original plans aside. All he wanted was to understand the Great Wilderness World and perhaps gain some opportunities from it.

Especially since the Dao Ancestor's strength seemed so formidable.

This place was so affected by that ancient expert that even he had been influenced. Could the ancient expert's strength surpass that of his main body? How many powerhouses of this caliber existed in the Great Wilderness World?

Upon hearing this, the Blood Demon's lingering doubts vanished. This place was indeed not the Tai Cang universe!

Path-Establishing Realm, what kind of realm was that? He had never heard of it before, and it was definitely not a part of the Tai Cang martial way or any other realm he knew of.

"How powerful is the Path-Establishing Realm?"

The Blood Demon couldn't help but ask.

"Young man, don't get ahead of yourself," the Herb Gatherer replied. "The Path-Establishing Realm is far beyond your reach. It is a realm where one can establish their own dao, a mystical realm where one has attained the power of the dao itself.

"Just look at this place, still bearing the influence of a Path-Establisher even after three hundred and sixty billion years. From this, you can imagine the strength of a Path-Establisher."

The Herb Gatherer pointed to where the grand tomb was supposed to be.

The Blood Demon swallowed hard, his heart stirred by immense waves of emotion. The influence of that powerful figure still lingered after such an unimaginable span of time. What kind of terrifying strength was required to achieve that?

"Three hundred and sixty billion years? That's longer than I can fathom, even the Seven Great Universes didn't exist back then, and perhaps not even that supreme being had been born yet."

The Blood Demon's heart trembled at the thought.

"Young man, follow me to my herb garden, and I shall tend to your condition," the Herb Gatherer said.

"Yes, thank you, Senior!"

At this moment, the Blood Demon's only desire was to understand the Great Wilderness World and explore whether there were any opportunities for his main body to make further progress. He was thrilled by the prospect of a grand opportunity—the accidental arrival of this blood soul in a mysterious and powerful new universe.

"Senior, are there many Path-Establishing Realm experts in this universe?" The Blood Demon asked, keeping pace with the Herb Gatherer.

"It is said that there are three thousand Path-Establishers in the world," the Herb Gatherer replied. "That may seem like a large number, but in the vast expanse of the Great Wilderness, it is but a drop in the ocean."

Once again, the Blood Demon was left stunned.

Three thousand Path-Establishers? The strength of this Great Wilderness universe was truly off the charts!

"Senior, are there beings more powerful than those in the Path-Establishing Realm?" The Blood Demon asked eagerly.

"Of course," the Herb Gatherer replied. "Path-Establishing is merely the qualification to establish one's own dao. There are even more powerful beings beyond that realm..."

The Herb Gatherer turned and tapped the Blood Demon on the head. "Young man, don't get ahead of yourself. Take things one step at a time and cultivate diligently."

"Yes, yes!" The Blood Demon nodded.

Following the Herb Gatherer, they soon arrived at a small hill with a humble courtyard. Within the courtyard stood a plain grass hut that looked rather ordinary.

"Something's not right!"

The Blood Demon frowned slightly. Though the grass hut appeared simple and unassuming, he couldn't shake the feeling that it was more than what it seemed.

"Senior, what realm are you in?" The Blood Demon asked, his curiosity getting the better of him.

"Me?" The Herb Gatherer turned to look at him and smiled gently. "My cultivation level is not high, just an ordinary realm."

The Blood Demon's heart skipped a beat. "He must be a powerful expert!"

The Herb Gatherer pushed open the bamboo gate. "Come in."

As the Blood Demon stepped into the courtyard, he felt an even stronger sense that something was amiss. The courtyard and the grass hut seemed ordinary, yet they also exuded an air of mystery that he couldn't quite grasp.

"Could this Herb Gatherer also be a Path-Establishing Realm expert?" The Blood Demon wondered, his heart pounding.

"Is this my opportunity? Has my chance arrived?"

He looked around the small courtyard and noticed a small pond with a pure white lotus flower blooming within it.

"What kind of treasure is that?"

For some reason, his eyes were instantly drawn to the lotus, and he knew at first glance that it was extraordinary, something he had never seen before.

He walked over to the pond, and as he peered into it, his eyes widened in shock.

What did he see?!

He rubbed his eyes, unable to believe what he was seeing. No, it wasn't an illusion!

In the pond, there were two golden dragons!

They were true dragons, and although they appeared to be only three feet long, with their aura concealed, he could faintly sense the immense power they possessed.

"No weaker than Ao Hong!"

At that moment, the Blood Demon was stunned beyond words. These two golden dragons were no less powerful than the master of the True Spirit Universe, Ao Hong!

"To keep such powerful golden dragons in a pond...!"

The Blood Demon was both shocked and excited. He felt as though he had stumbled upon a grand opportunity, and he could barely contain his enthusiasm.

The Herb Gatherer was indeed a terrifyingly powerful expert!

"Path-Establishing Realm, definitely the Path-Establishing Realm! No, perhaps even beyond that!"

Just then, as the Blood Demon was lost in his excitement, the Herb Gatherer called out, "Come here!"

"Yes, Senior!" The Blood Demon replied, his expression respectful.

The Herb Gatherer sat down on a simple bamboo chair and gestured for Blood Demon to do the same.

As Blood Demon sat down, he felt another wave of shock.

"This chair..."

The seemingly ordinary bamboo chair exuded an extraordinary aura, giving him the feeling that it was crafted from the very rules of the world itself!

"Extend your hand," the Herb Gatherer instructed.

"Yes, Senior!" Blood Demon eagerly complied, placing his hand on the table.

He felt a twinge of confusion as the Herb Gatherer, despite his immense power, resorted to the mundane art of pulse diagnosis.

Perhaps the influence of that ancient expert is so profound that the Herb Gatherer must resort to such methods to identify the root of the issue, Blood Demon thought to himself. Or perhaps this is the Herb Gatherer's unique way of healing?

He couldn't quite grasp the Herb Gatherer's intentions, but he felt an ever-growing sense of awe and mystery surrounding the enigmatic figure.

The Herb Gatherer placed his fingers on Blood Demon's wrist, and in that instant, Blood Demon felt a profound and enigmatic essence flow through his entire being, as if his very soul was being scrutinized.

The Herb Gatherer's brow furrowed, and he mused, "How peculiar. Even if you were influenced by that ancient expert, your soul shouldn't exhibit such traits. Why does your soul feel like a foreign entity, as if it doesn't truly belong within you?"

Blood Demon's heart skipped a beat as he heard those words.

If he finds out that I'm a soul fragment and not the original soul, he might very well destroy me! Blood Demon's heart raced with anxiety. To stumble upon this great opportunity in the Great Wilderness World, to possibly find a way to enhance my strength... I can't let this chance slip away!

His mind raced, and he quickly devised a plausible explanation. "Senior, could it be related to my soul wandering outside of my body? I vaguely recall that during my seclusion, my soul seemed to have left my body for an extended period, only returning recently."

The Herb Gatherer's expression cleared as he understood. "So that's the case."

He withdrew his hand from Blood Demon's wrist, but his brow furrowed once more as he said, "This complicates matters. Your soul's separation from your body and exposure to the influence of that ancient expert have created a disconnect between your soul and your physical form. If this issue isn't rectified, your cultivation will stagnate indefinitely."

Blood Demon's heart sank, but he felt a glimmer of hope as the Herb Gatherer continued, "However, since your consciousness is still intact, we can address this issue first. Now that we've met, I shall help you resolve this."

"Thank you, Senior!" Blood Demon breathed a sigh of relief.

"Mmm. During this period, you must cooperate fully with the treatment. Otherwise, the chances of a successful recovery are slim," the Herb Gatherer cautioned.

"Yes, Senior! I will follow your instructions to the letter!" Blood Demon replied earnestly.

He then asked cautiously, "Senior, if I recover, will I still be able to continue cultivating? I feel like I've forgotten how to cultivate and have lost all memory of the cultivation methods."

The Herb Gatherer fell into deep thought, and after a long pause, he sighed, "Our encounter is fate. After your recovery, I shall teach you a cultivation technique. With this method, establishing your own Dao is not out of the question, and even surpassing that is within the realm of possibility!"

Blood Demon's heart soared with joy, and he hastily bowed to express his gratitude. "Thank you, Senior!"

"Now, I need to gather some herbs for your treatment. Stay here and rest. Do not wander around!" the Herb Gatherer instructed before picking up his herb basket and departing.

What a tremendous opportunity! Blood Demon thought excitedly. This is indeed a great opportunity!

He couldn't help but return to the pond, his eyes drawn once more to the two golden dragons. The impact of witnessing beings comparable to Ao Hong, contained within a mere pond, still resonated within him.

The Herb Gatherer's power was truly awe-inspiring!

...

"This Tianzi is quite the talker," Li Xuan thought to himself, observing the entire scene with a smile.

Everything that Blood Demon had seen and experienced was orchestrated by the rules of the Heavenly Dao. Although Blood Demon was powerful, this fragment of his soul was not, and his limited understanding of the Heavenly Dao made him susceptible to Tianzi's deception.

The fragment of the soul simply couldn't see through the illusions crafted by the Heavenly Dao, especially with Li Xuan's subtle influence.

"Dao Ancestor, I've successfully deceived him! It's so much fun!" Tianzi, in the guise of the Herb Gatherer, returned to Li Xuan, brimming with excitement.

"You can handle the rest yourself," Li Xuan said with a smile, shaking his head at Tianzi's playful nature.

"Dao Ancestor, please give me some more guidance on how to continue fooling him!" Tianzi pleaded, his eyes sparkling with anticipation.

The humble grass hut, the two golden dragons, and the very atmosphere of the place were all crafted based on Li Xuan's instructions, and they had successfully fooled Blood Demon.

Tianzi was intimately familiar with the powerful beings of the Tai Cang World, like Taicang, so he was able to use the rules of the Heavenly Dao to simulate beings of comparable strength to Ao Hong.

This fragment of Blood Demon's soul naturally couldn't discern the truth and believed the golden dragons to be genuine.

(End of Chapter)

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