Chapter 554: Unleashing Carnage
Chapter 554: Unleashing Carnage
...the Feathering Realm.
Mo Hua silently counted on his fingers: Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, and now Feathering...
He was separated from the Feathering Realm by three major realms, each a seemingly insurmountable chasm.
Mo Hua sighed.
When would he ever reach such a level?
Furthermore, with his spiritual root, could he truly achieve Feathering?
Mo Hua sighed again, feeling a sense of powerlessness.
At this moment, on the high seat made of white bones and fangs, several figures had fully appeared.
One was a demon cultivator, known as "Xuan Mo Lao Zu," or Xuan Sanren, an old man with white hair and a youthful face, dressed in a black robe, and exuding a sinister aura.
In addition, there were three other Feathering Realm demon cultivators.
One was an old man with purple and green lips, named "Poison Lord."
The second was a tall and pitch-black demon beast cultivator, resembling a black bear, who went by the name "Black Rohana."
The third was a heavily made-up woman, beautiful but with an excessive amount of grease and powder on her face, named "Charming Lady."
Poison Lord, Black Rohana, and Charming Lady...
Mo Hua had overheard these names before.
Initially, he didn't know who they were, only guessing that they must be the titles of some powerful demon cultivators. Now, seeing these three Feathering Realm demons and their appearances, he was able to match the names to their faces.
Including Xuan Sanren, there were four Feathering Realm cultivators in total.
And within this entire Demon Hall, there were hundreds of Golden Core demon cultivators.
Mo Hua's heart turned cold.
Such a force in the demonic path was enough to overthrow an entire state, or even a realm...
Not to mention a third-rate state like Dali Mountain, but even a fourth-rate state would likely face a catastrophe if it were to be ravaged by these demon cultivators.
And the reason these demons had gathered here to hold the "Demon Convention" was... his master?
Mo Hua felt a twinge of anxiety and clenched his fists gently.
On the high seat of white bones, Xuan Sanren cut straight to the point: "I have locked away the secrets of this place using the Underworld Heaven's Machine Lock. However, the cause and effect have still been leaked. Now, forces from all sides of the Dao Court have gathered at Dali Mountain, and a great battle is about to break out at any moment. That is why I have convened this 'Demon Convention' to invite fellow cultivators to gather at Kurmuk Cliff to discuss this matter..."
Black Rohana let out a cold laugh. "What is there to discuss? Whoever comes, we will slaughter, be it one or a pair."
He licked his lips, his tongue a vivid red and bearing barbs like a beast's, his eyes cruel and greedy. "It has been hundreds of years since I last indulged in the taste of human flesh..."
Poison Lord spoke in a strange tone, "Be careful not to break your teeth on the wrong food."
Black Rohana grinned, revealing his sharp fangs. "Rest assured, I have feasted on humans for six hundred years, and these teeth have never once been chipped."
Poison Lord's expression remained indifferent, showing no signs of emotion. "There is a Feathering Realm cultivator from the Dao Court this time."
"Have you received news of this?"
Poison Lord did not reply.
But Black Rohana understood.
Poison Lord, or perhaps the Myriad Poison Sect, definitely had a spy within the Dao Court.
Such insider information was not something to be disclosed openly.
Black Rohana asked, "Who is this Feathering Realm cultivator from the Dao Court?"
Poison Lord, slightly displeased but not hiding the information, replied, "Let's not talk about others, but at the very least, that woman from the Bai family will definitely come..."
"The woman from the Bai family?"
"Bai Qingcheng?"
Upon hearing this, Charming Lady's made-up face twitched, a mix of jealousy and hatred flashing in her eyes.
Black Rohana's eyes gleamed with a sinister light. "I've heard that this Feathering Realm cultivator from the Bai family lives up to her name, with a beauty that could topple nations and captivate cities. I wonder if this is true?"
Mo Hua was also taken aback by this revelation.
Bai Qingcheng of the Bai family? Captivating beauty?
A Feathering Realm cultivator?
What relation did she have with his little senior sister?
Poison Lord let out a cold laugh. "Keep your twisted thoughts in check. Unless you wish to die, don't even think about laying a finger on her."
"Why?" Black Rohana asked.
"Because her surname is Bai..."
Black Rohana sneered. "So what if her surname is Bai? The influence of the Dao Court's aristocratic families may be vast, but how can they interfere in the affairs of our demonic path?"
Poison Lord glanced at him indifferently. "Your life is your own, but I'm just giving you a reminder. If you are not afraid of the Bai family, then go ahead and make your move."
Black Rohana restrained his vicious expression and smiled maliciously. "The situation is critical, so I won't cause any trouble at this time."
However, he couldn't help but salivate at the thought of such a beautiful person.
Would her flesh taste even more tender and delicious...?
Charming Lady's expression shifted as she asked Xuan Sanren, "How do you know that she will definitely come?"
Xuan Sanren replied, "That Zhuang gentleman carries the secrets of heaven with him, and he is at his wits' end. Since they are from the same sect, it is only natural for her to come, be it out of sentiment or self-interest."
"From the same sect..."
Mo Hua stole a glance at the Eccentric Daoist.
If they were from the same sect, then she would be his master's junior sister, as well as the junior sister of this Eccentric Daoist, his grandmaster.
By this relation, wouldn't she be his grand-aunt in the cultivation world?
So, not only did he have a grandmaster who was a powerful demon, but he also had a grand-aunt who was a Feathering Realm cultivator?
Then, what realm would his master be in?
Mo Hua pondered silently, his heart filled with astonishment.
The Eccentric Daoist, meanwhile, kept his eyes closed, seemingly unmoved by the mention of his "junior sister."
Charming Lady, upon hearing Xuan Sanren's words, felt a mix of secret joy and anger, her eyes holding a hint of deep-seated resentment.
It seemed that there was some longstanding grudge in her heart.
Poison Lord's eyes narrowed slightly as he asked about the main issue, "Has the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array not been broken yet?"
Xuan Sanren shook his head. "No."
Black Rohana was surprised. "It's just a second-rate array. How come it's so difficult to break?"
"More importantly," Xuan Sanren continued, his expression turning solemn, "the one overseeing the array at this moment is someone with the surname Zhuang!"
Xuan Sanren's tone turned reverent as he said, "In the entire cultivation world, there are only a handful of people confident enough to break his arrays right under his nose..."
Black Rohana was taken aback, being a demon cultivator who only cared about "killing" and "eating," he knew nothing about arrays. However, not wanting to lose face, he coldly replied, "No matter how powerful it is, it's still just a second-rate array..."
The Poison Lord let out a harsh laugh, his voice sounding like a night owl. He pointed upwards, "This is a third-rate state boundary, where the Heavenly Dao's restrictions apply. Even for a Golden Core cultivator, a second-rate grand array is virtually impenetrable. Unless..."
The Poison Lord's gaze turned sinister as he looked at Black Rohana, "...you want to trade your life for it. You can use your Feathering Realm power to break the array, but then you'll be eradicated by the Heavenly Dao."
"To dedicate your life to the path of demons, pledging loyalty to the Demon Lord, would be a worthy death..."
Black Rohana's face darkened, and he coldly harrumphed without saying a word.
He wasn't a fool to take such a risk and trade his life for a second-rate grand array.
However, he still had doubts, and he frowned, "Is it really true that the Heavenly Dao will eradicate those who break the array?"
Black Rohana was clearly skeptical, "If I were to use my Feathering Realm cultivation, would the Heavenly Dao really come to eradicate me?"
The Poison Lord's gaze turned contemptuous as he proposed, "Why don't you give it a try?"
Black Rohana's anger surged.
Xuan Sanren sneered silently.
On the other hand, the Charming Lady furrowed her brow, "The eradication by the Heavenly Dao is only mentioned in cultivation records and rumors among cultivators. I've never heard of anyone experiencing it firsthand..."
Xuan Sanren was at a loss for words, "Isn't it possible that those who experienced it were all eradicated, leaving no one to tell the tale..."
However, Mo Hua, who was below them, shook his head slightly.
"Not all of them..."
"I wasn't eradicated!"
It was just that his survival was a coincidence. The grand array had collapsed, triggering the Heavenly Dao's restriction, but since his cultivation was low, the tribulation had hesitated, not truly intending to kill him, thus sparing his life...
Mo Hua thought to himself:
The eradication by the Heavenly Dao was always something to be feared.
Most cultivators abide by this rule, but they might not truly understand the terrifying consequences of breaking it.
Like that foolish Black Rohana and the heavily made-up Charming Lady, they still seemed half-convinced after hearing Xuan Sanren's words.
They didn't seem to believe in the existence of the so-called Heavenly Dao...
However, they didn't dwell on it further.
After a moment, they returned to the topic at hand, discussing the matters of the Dao Court...
"What about the cultivators from the Dao Court?" Xuan Sanren asked.
"What can we do?" Black Rohana coldly laughed, "The Demon Sect has always been direct in its actions—it's all about killing!"
Xuan Sanren's eyes turned cold, "I'm asking how we're going to kill them."
The Poison Lord thought for a moment and replied, "We can trap them in the Refining Soul Banner, seal their fate, set up the Blood Slaughter Grand Array, activate the Demon Sword's Evil Eye, and then all of us will join forces to wipe them out completely!"
"They aren't that stupid, are they?"
"Whether they're stupid or not depends on how big the stakes are."
"As long as the stakes are high enough, even the smartest person will act foolishly."
"With Mr. Zhuang inside the grand array, if you dare to open the banner, they will surely risk everything to come in."
"Compared to the chance at immortality, a few deaths are a small matter..."
...
"What about the Feathering Realm cultivators from the Dao Court?" Xuan Sanren asked.
The Poison Lord replied, "Due to the Heavenly Dao's restrictions, the Feathering Realm cultivators from the Dao Court are in the same situation as us. They dare not use their full power, so the main force in this battle will still be the Golden Core cultivators..."
"Feathering Realm cultivators, without utilizing their Feathering Realm cultivation, are only slightly stronger than Golden Core cultivators..."
The Poison Lord's gaze swept across the room, a cold smile playing at the corners of his mouth, "Here in this Demon Hall, we have gathered hundreds of Golden Core demon cultivators, practicing orthodox demon cultivation techniques and refining superior demonic arts. We possess demonic treasures and artifacts, and all of us have offered our blood. We have killed countless beings, far surpassing those cultivators from the Dao Court who hold high positions and live pampered lives."
"Golden Core demon cultivators, united as a demonic army, will surely wreak havoc! We will deal a heavy blow to the Dao Court!"
"We will also ensure that the Demon Lord obtains the heavenly opportunity buried in the Ruins of Time!"
The four Feathering Realm demon cultivators exuded fervent enthusiasm, their eyes gleaming with growing personal desires.
"When can we break the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array?" the Poison Lord asked.
Xuan Sanren shook his head, "We can't break it, we can only wear it down."
"Wear it down?"
Xuan Sanren nodded, "Indeed, that person has an extraordinary talent for arrays. As long as he's overseeing the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array, we can't break it. We can only think of ways to wear it down..."
"We'll exhaust their spirit stones and deplete his vitality."
"When his oil lamp runs dry, he won't last much longer. If we continue to wear them down, the Five Elements Mountain Protection Array will eventually fail..."
"Once we break the grand array, we can surround the mountain with our demon forces. No matter how talented or proud he is, he will eventually fall into our hands."
The Poison Lord nodded slightly.
"That might be a viable plan..."
After a moment of silence, Black Rohana scoffed, "Speaking of which, he's truly abandoned by everyone, with both the Demon Sect and the Dao Court wanting him dead..."
"Not a single person in this world wants to save him."
The Poison Lord coldly smiled, "He was too prominent in his glory days, offending too many people, and now that he's at his wit's end, everyone is coveting the opportunity he carries. Who would bother saving him now?"
Mo Hua listened to this, feeling rather displeased.
The Poison Lord's cold gaze fell upon the crowd, landing on the Eccentric Daoist.
This gaze carried disdain.
The eyes of the others followed suit, focusing on the Eccentric Daoist and the little Mo Hua hiding behind him.
Feeling the immense pressure, Mo Hua couldn't help but inch closer to his "Grandmaster" for protection.
The Eccentric Daoist's pupils were pitch-black, and his expression was indifferent as if he were alone in the room.
The four Feathering Realm cultivators stared at him with icy eyes.
The title of "Daoist" included the character "Dao," which was the highest and most detached title in the demonic sect, second only to the Yin Ancestor and above the Demon Lord.
Most demonic cultivators only knew the prestige associated with the title and not the reason behind it.
However, these four Feathering Realm cultivators clearly understood the weight of those two characters.
To them, it was a status that they could only aspire to but never attain.
Yet now, a mere orthodox cultivator who had betrayed his sect, turned his back on his ancestors, and embraced demonic cultivation halfway through his journey, reaching only the Feathering Realm, had been conferred the title of "Eccentric Daoist"?
They were already filled with discontent.
Black Rohana scoffed, "In that case, that man used to be your junior martial brother. Are you really going to be so heartless and not show any affection at all?"
Charming Lady covered her mouth and giggled, "So ruthless! No wonder you were rejected by the orthodox path and chose to become a demon overlord."
Her eyes shifted slightly, falling on Mo Hua, who was hiding behind the Eccentric Daoist. They sparkled with interest, and she secretly admired, "This little boy has such a handsome appearance..."
"More importantly, his eyes are clear, and his temperament is gentle like a piece of uncarved jade. He hasn't cultivated demonic powers and is untainted by any impurity. If I keep him by my side, nurture him as he grows up, and refine him, he will surely provide a unique taste..."
Charming Lady's heart stirred with desire, but her face remained cold as she sneered, "This is the 'Demon Convention,' and everyone here is either a Demon Ancestor or a powerful demonic cultivator feared by all. Yet, you, as a 'Daoist,' brought along such a young and inexperienced cultivator who hasn't even started cultivating demonic powers. Are you not taking us seriously?"
The Eccentric Daoist sat there motionless, not uttering a single word.
Even Xuan Sanren frowned, coldly harrumphing, "Quite the attitude for just a demonic clone..."
If it had been the real Eccentric Daoist, he might have given him some face.
He might have even treated him as an honored guest, sitting alongside himself and the other Feathering Realm cultivators on the high seat made of white bones, overlooking all the demons below.
But now, he was just a puppet possessed by a demonic clone!
And yet, he still dared to be so arrogant?
The Eccentric Daoist's eyes remained blank, devoid of any emotion.
Mo Hua wanted to speak up for him, thinking, "Grandmaster means that he doesn't want to bother with you guys..."
But he felt that it might not be appropriate to speak up in such a situation, so he swallowed his words.
The atmosphere in the room became heavy.
As Mo Hua worried about whether they would make a move against his "Grandmaster," the green-lipped old man, the Poison Lord, eased the tension.
"Never mind. Since we are all part of the demonic path now, we are like branches of the same tree..."
"Our enemy is the Dao Court, and our target is that Mr. Zhuang. We shouldn't be creating internal strife at this time..."
The atmosphere in the room eased slightly.
Mo Hua secretly stuck his tongue out.
This old man was definitely a two-faced schemer.
He was the one who stirred up trouble, and now he was the one trying to smooth things over.
Being the oldest and most senior among them, the Poison Lord's words carried weight, and the demonic cultivators in the room gradually shifted their gazes away from the Eccentric Daoist.
However, the atmosphere was still somewhat awkward.
Black Rohana stared at the Eccentric Daoist with malicious intent, Xuan Sanren wore a displeased expression, and Charming Lady, though not looking at the Eccentric Daoist, fixed her gaze on Mo Hua. Her eyes held both greed and reluctance, as if she was contemplating something...
After all that needed to be said was said and the plan was set, the Poison Lord declared, "The Demon Convention ends here. I hope that all of you will unite under the Yin Ancestor, be loyal to the Demon Lord, strive for the prosperity of the demonic path, and devote yourselves wholeheartedly!"
"Prosperity of the demonic path!"
"Devote ourselves wholeheartedly!"
The demonic cultivators in the room responded in unison and then stood up to perform a strange ritual.
It seemed to involve a demonic art, but Mo Hua didn't understand it and didn't bother to learn.
After the ritual, the crowd began to disperse.
However, just as someone reached the door, their expression changed, and more and more Golden Core demonic cultivators became perplexed, whispering among themselves.
The Poison Lord frowned, "What's going on?"
Xuan Sanren released his spiritual sense, observed for a moment, and his expression changed, "The Demon Hall has been sealed by an array?"
An array sealing the hall? They were trapped and couldn't leave? The demonic cultivators in the room were all startled.
At that moment, a demon beast cultivator suddenly went insane, slashing a nearby old demonic cultivator with his blade and continuing to attack indiscriminately...
Chaos erupted, and the crowd of demons was in an uproar, unsure of what was happening.
The four Feathering Realm cultivators exchanged glances, their expressions turning thoughtful, and then they all frowned as they looked at the Eccentric Daoist.
The Eccentric Daoist remained seated, his eyes blank.
But his pupils had turned pitch-black!
Mo Hua, standing behind him, couldn't help but exclaim, his eyes widening in disbelief, "Demon Heart Invades the Dao..."
"Grandmaster is... locking the doors and unleashing carnage?"
(End of Chapter)
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