Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 440: The Great Demon’ Shadow

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Yin Shuo's voice carried a hint of surprise.

"Xiao Xinxin is dead? What a shame. Back then, I paid quite a price to make her willing to cultivate the devilish arts."

Xing Gaohan's gaze was sharp like a blade. "Wasn't it you who poisoned her?"

Yin Shuo remained expressionless. As the Demon Lord of Wu Ji Island, he carried an air of authority and pride.

"I am the Demon Lord of Wu Ji Island. How could I resort to such petty tricks to deceive you?"

Xing Gaohan asked, "Then why did you lure her into cultivating the devilish arts?"

Yin Shuo answered, "It was simply because her physique was special, making her an excellent vessel for cultivating the Evil Yin Qi. Unfortunately, she died a little too soon."

"You actually used my daughter as a vessel to gather evil energy!" Xing Gaohan gritted his teeth.

"Well, she didn't even complete the cultivation. Why are you so angry? You're a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator. Are you really going to care about a descendant?" Yin Shuo spoke lightly, almost mockingly, as though it were an insignificant matter.

Xing Gaohan took a deep breath upon hearing this.

It seemed he didn't want to engage in a fight with Yin Shuo right there, so he forcefully suppressed his hatred and anger.

"Then how did you come to know about the existence of the Ming Shen Mountain Secret Realm?"

"The secret realm is an ancient relic. Those with fate will naturally enter."

As he spoke, Yin Shuo deliberately glanced at Xing Wen Yao.

However, this subtle movement was impossible to escape Xing Gaohan's sharp eyes.

He turned his gaze back to Xing Wen Yao, frowning deeply.

Upon seeing this, a barely noticeable cold smirk flashed in Yin Shuo's eyes, as though his scheme had succeeded.

"Xing Gaohan, there are more than just me and the Jing family ancestor who have entered this secret realm."

Xing Gaohan frowned. "What do you mean by that?"

Yin Shuo slowly spoke, his tone heavy with gravity.

"I was in the sky just now and noticed two abnormal figures. One of them had an extremely restrained aura, so much so that even I couldn't discern the depth of their cultivation. The other figure was even more bizarre—they were two meters tall, cloaked from head to toe, and their presence was completely concealed. I suspect they are not human."

Xing Gaohan's expression changed slightly.

"Demons! This is bad! The mountaintop..."

However, his voice suddenly cut off.

He immediately turned to Xing Wen Yao and said, "Quickly head up the mountain!"

After speaking, he swiftly darted towards the base of the mountain, sticking closely to the mountain's side, rushing upwards.

Xing Wen Yao's expression also changed. He quickly spoke to Xing Yixuan and Xing Li Ren with a rapid pace.

"The ghost mist is thick throughout this secret realm, and the higher you go, the denser the mist becomes. There are countless vengeful spirits hidden in the high sky. Do not recklessly ascend or fly into the air. At the base of this mountain, there are several ruins. There may be treasures inside that you can explore."

"This secret realm will remain open for a year. Once the time is up, those who survive will be forcibly sent back to the location where they entered. Be sure to act cautiously and prioritize your safety."

After saying this, Xing Wen Yao also made his way toward the high mountain.

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Yin Shuo and Jing Wuming exchanged glances before heading toward the mountain as well.

Before leaving, Jing Wuming reminded Jing Lie.

"You all stay at the base of the mountain and wait for the secret realm to close."

TL/N: I was a little confused at first as to why a whole 'realm' is just being referred to as a mountain. But then I remembered that it is a cultivation world and that mountain alone could span hundreds of thousands of miles.

With the four Nascent Soul cultivators gone, the plaza was left with only a group of Golden Core cultivators.

As for the others caught up in the secret realm, their cultivation was too low to resist the erosion of the ghost mist. They had already started gradually transforming into vengeful spirits.

These Golden Core cultivators were divided into three groups.

One group consisted of the four Jing family members, including Jing Lie.

Another group was led by Xing Li Ren and Xing Yixuan, the members of the Xing family.

The third group was made up of three third-tier loose cultivator alchemists who formed their own team.

As for Song Wen, after entering the secret realm, he disguised himself as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

He saw that the other Foundation Establishment cultivators were unable to resist the corrosion of the ghost mist, so he also pretended to be affected by it.

In order not to reveal his true nature, Song Wen even completely stopped circulating his spiritual power, allowing the ghost mist to invade his body.

At the same time, Song Wen made an interesting discovery.

The "Corpse King Rebirth Technique" was far more effective against the ghost mist than the "Corpse King Blood Refining Technique."

Even without operating the "Corpse King Rebirth Technique," the ghost mist had no effect on him. At least, the concentration of the ghost mist in the plaza posed no threat to him.

Gradually, Song Wen realized he could no longer keep up the act.

Cultivators below the Golden Core level were being consumed by the ghost energy, slowly turning into half-human, half-ghost monsters.

The female cultivator beside him, at the sixth layer of Qi Refining, even began to show signs of her body melting, as if wax was exposed to heat.

Black, sticky liquid flowed from her body, creating a bizarre scene.

Her consciousness had almost completely dissipated, and her soul had transformed into a thoughtless vengeful spirit.

The other Foundation Establishment cultivators were in a better state than her, but not by much. Their souls were beginning to undergo strange transformations.

As the four Nascent Soul cultivators left, Song Wen let out a long breath.

Without the Nascent Soul cultivators watching, it would be much easier for him to escape the plaza.

Just as Song Wen was looking for a suitable opportunity to leave, he overheard a conversation between Xing Yixuan and the others.

"Xing Li Ren, you went to great lengths to refine the Heavenly Spirit Pill, yet now you've become a mere clown," Xing Yixuan said coldly.

Xing Li Ren responded, "Xing Yixuan, you're just a pawn in the hands of the two ancestors. How are you any better than me? At least I managed to get the Heavenly Spirit Pill. You, on the other hand, have gained nothing."

Xing Yixuan sneered disdainfully, "The Heavenly Spirit Pill? Hmph, once this period ends and we return to the clan, let's see if you can even keep the Heavenly Spirit Pill."

The two faced off with sharp words, and the atmosphere immediately grew tense.

Gan Hong quickly stepped forward to mediate, "Young Master, Miss Xing, please listen to me. We should focus on the bigger picture. The best course of action is to unite against external threats."

By "external threats," he naturally meant the three loose cultivators and the three members of the Jing family.

Xing Yixuan glared at Xing Li Ren, "These three loose cultivators are not worth fearing. The Jing family, on the other hand, is a big problem. They were invited by you, so deal with it."

Before Xing Li Ren could respond, Jing Lie stepped forward and said,

"Our Jing family has no intention of clashing with your Xing family. Why don't we part ways here and seek our own opportunities?"

Xing Li Ren nodded, "Fine, we'll go with what my uncle suggests."

Based on the actions of the Nascent Soul cultivators earlier, it was easy to guess that the real treasures were at the mountaintop. However, these Golden Core cultivators would not be able to reach the top, so they naturally wouldn't get any of the major treasures.

Rather than fighting to the death, it would be better to make temporary peace.

Xing Yixuan said, "I have no objections to making peace with the Jing family. However, these loose cultivators must not be left alive!"

As she spoke, Xing Yixuan's figure flashed as she rushed toward the three loose cultivators.

"Exactly my thoughts!"

Xing Li Ren, Gan Hong, the Bull-headed Man, and the Horse-headed Man all rushed forward together.

Seeing this, Jing Lie shouted loudly, "Jing family members, listen up! Quickly assist the Xing family in eliminating the thieves who trespassed into the secret realm!"

(End of the Chapter)

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