I Have A Cultivation World Chapter 2708 - 1245: Demon Path of the West Continent (Part 2)

"Do not be deceived by his cultivation level, which is only at the early stage of Divinity Transformation because aside from being the current Hierarch of the Jie’e Sect, he holds another identity." The words from the Central Demon Lord prompted True Lord Tianling to furrow his brows, and his gaze once again fell upon the youth standing with his hands clasped behind his back on the stone bridge.

Slowly, True Lord Tianling seemed to discern something unusual, astonishment dawning on his face.

"What is your connection to Tu Ming?"

As demonic cultivation techniques are invariably infused with sinister Yin Qi, True Lord Tianling had not initially detected the youth’s aura. Now, upon closer inspection, he could perceive that he was surrounded by the purest Huangquan Yin Qi originating from the Netherworld.

"I am Tu Ming," the youth replied calmly.

Hearing this, True Lord Tianling gave a slight nod. "Then you are indeed qualified, and it must be you."

"Let us commence then..." The Central Demon Lord smiled, about to elaborate further, but his expression abruptly shifted as he looked up towards the Western Continent.

"What is it?" Tu Ming could not help but inquire upon noticing his reaction.

"An incarnation has run into some trouble." As the Central Demon Lord spoke, a wisp of black smoke emanated from the back of his head, morphing into an eye that pierced through the void for thousands of miles. It then attached itself to a burly man struggling amidst a torrent of lightning.

The Five Elements Sect.

The Tianlan Treasure Map.

The Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor.

With a slight shift of his will, the Central Demon Lord instantly grasped everything from the depths of this incarnation’s Sea of Consciousness.

Just as he was preparing to intervene, the void before his eyes suddenly tore open, and an immeasurably vast sleeve, akin to a sky-covering garment, descended from above. It not only intercepted his Heavenly Thunder Escape but also enveloped him entirely.

The Central Demon Lord, witnessing this spectacle and recalling the memories he had just extracted from Chi Lei, recognized it as the Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor employing a powerful divine technique from afar to seize him.

[Have Pure Wind and Little Thunder Immortal already been defeated?]

From the Central Demon Lord’s perspective, Chen Mobai’s unhindered presence on the Western Continent could only signify the defeat of the Divinity Transformation cultivators from the two Great Holy Lands of the West.

While contemplating this, he directly dispersed all demonic Qi within the incarnation and subsequently purged all memories related to the Hua Shen Demon Sect from Chi Lei’s mind. The Heart Demon, born from myriad desires, slumbered into the deepest recesses of the Sea of Knowledge within the Purple Mansion.

Following these actions, Chi Lei, completely devoid of resistance, was enveloped and captured from a distance by Chen Mobai’s expansive sleeve.

West Continent Port.

After Chen Mobai resolved the misunderstanding with Pure Wind True Monarch, he refrained from finishing off Little Thunder Immortal. After all, Ye Qing had specifically instructed him to hold back before his departure.

However, when confronting Chi Lei, the Apocalypse Great Mill within his body showed a reaction, and the specific part that lit up was identical to when it interacted with Du Mengyun.

The Supreme Heart Demon.

In addition to Chi Lei, Sun Qingxue, who had been reduced to ashes by Little Thunder Immortal, also elicited a response.

It is a Great Dao among the Three Thousand Demon Paths, known as the "Gou Li Heavenly Demon."

This is the legacy of the Fractured Demon Sect, one of the Eighteen Sects of the Demon Path. At its apex, it grants an Unying Body. Naturally, this is because the Fractured Demon Sect’s cultivation method culminates in reaching the Undying Body.

Any individual capable of entering the Three Thousand Demon Paths, provided the Great Dao is not already claimed, possesses the potential to ascend to the Seventh Rank.

Yet, within the Tianhe Realm, it is exceptionally improbable for such high-level demonic legacies to exist.

Furthermore, to Chen Mobai, this Gou Li Heavenly Demon held no practical significance.

His true focus lay on the Supreme Heart Demon Art conjured by the Hua Shen Demon Sect that Chi Lei possessed.

Did Chi Lei cultivate it himself, thereby developing a heart demon, or was he enticed and favored by a master from the Hua Shen Demon Sect to fall?

Could he be an incarnation of the Central Demon Lord?

And was Little Thunder Immortal aware of this particular matter?

With a sweep of the Pure Yang Immortal Robe’s sleeve, Chi Lei, who had fled thousands of miles, was swiftly apprehended by Chen Mobai.

Chi Lei experienced a sudden darkness before his eyes. When light returned, he beheld his master, Little Thunder Immortal—whom he revered as a deity—with a sword wound piercing his chest. His face was pallid, and he coughed up fresh blood ceaselessly.

Master has been defeated!

Although Chi Lei had long heard that the Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor was the supreme God-Transcending cultivator within the Tianhe Realm, in his perspective, his master's physique had already achieved the Fifth Rank Superior Grade. Even when confronting Pure Wind True Monarch, without relying on a Sixth Rank Artifact, hundreds of exchanges were still possible.

However, it now seemed that the formidable physique of his master was effortlessly subdued by this Sword Cultivator, the Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor.

"Friend, please proceed."

After detaining Chi Lei, Chen Mobai addressed Pure Wind True Monarch. The latter nodded, retrieved an unassuming Pure Bamboo, and gently tapped it upon Chi Lei’s forehead.

When the Hua Shen Demon Sect wreaked havoc across the Five Continents and Four Seas, only the core disciples of the Pure Palace remained unpossessed by the Supreme Heart Demon.

This was because Pure Bamboo possessed natural properties that restrained Heart Demons.

As anticipated, following the tap, Chi Lei’s expression contorted violently, veins pulsed across his body, his eyes bled crimson, and his Nascent Soul lunged forth from his Sea of Knowledge within the Purple Mansion, accompanied by resounding thunderclaps.

"Indeed, already deeply afflicted by a Heart Demon..."

Witnessing this spectacle, Pure Wind True Monarch couldn't help but sigh. He raised the Pure Bamboo in his hand, preparing to guide Chi Lei into the cycle of reincarnation.

Yet, Little Thunder Immortal suddenly interposed himself before Chi Lei, let out a cough, and extended his right hand. The gesture scattered a significant portion of Chi Lei’s Nascent Soul and quelled the rampant True Qi of Thunder.

"Brother Dao, if you allow emotion to dictate your actions, to uphold the esteemed reputation of the Western Continent’s Righteous Path, I may be compelled to act against you as well."

Upon observing this, Pure Wind True Monarch’s expression turned frigid.

The current incident stemmed from the audacious scheme of the Western Continent’s four fiends, who had attempted to ambush the cultivators of the Five Elements Sect.

When the Eastern Wilderness Qing Emperor intervened, according to the established protocols of the Immortal Cultivation World, the party at fault should handle its own errant members, and that would have concluded the matter.

However, due to Sun Qingxue and Chi Lei’s practice of Demonic Cultivation, minor penalties would be insufficient. Simply executing them, however, would allow the Western Continent’s Righteous Path to salvage their honor. Yet, Little Thunder Immortal’s persistent interference had begun to truly irk Pure Wind True Monarch.

[A straightforward affair of ending two lives, yet it insists on making me lose face.]

Frowning, Pure Wind True Monarch unfurled the Carefree Heavenly Travel Fan he held.

Little Thunder Immortal let out a sigh and declared, "Allow me to handle this personally."

Hearing this, Pure Wind True Monarch glanced toward Chen Mobai, who remained impassive, permitting the two God-Transcending cultivators from the Western Continent to resolve the situation.

"Did you cultivate demonic techniques and refine the Heart Demon yourself, or was the Heart Demon implanted by another?" Little Thunder Immortal queried Chi Lei.

The schism between the Central Demon Lord and Taixu Immortal, born from a clash of righteousness versus evil, had permeated the Five Continents and Four Seas. Thus, upon detecting the presence of a Heart Demon, his and Pure Wind True Monarch’s initial supposition was whether Chi Lei had fallen prey to possession by this paramount figure of the Demon Path.

"This disciple was overcome by Heart Demons. To prevent succumbing to madness, I had no alternative but to cultivate demonic techniques and refine the Heart Demon," Chi Lei responded based on his recollections in Little Thunder Immortal’s presence.

Little Thunder Immortal inquired, "And where did these demonic techniques originate?"

Chi Lei stated, "Sun Qingxue of the Pure Palace and I unearthed them from the ruins of an ancient Demon Sect."

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai turned his gaze towards Pure Wind True Monarch, whose eyes had also widened considerably.

[How could this possibly involve the Pure Palace?]

Understanding the gravity of the revelation, Pure Wind True Monarch was also incensed. As a foremost God-Transcending cultivator, he had long relinquished all ceremonial duties and mundane matters to his disciples, dedicating his focus solely to achieving ascension. Consequently, he was largely oblivious to the clandestine practice of Demonic Cultivation within his own Sect.

"An unfortunate turn for the Sect; I shall appoint a new Sect Leader upon my return," Pure Wind True Monarch conveyed apologetically to Chen Mobai.

"Even the Generation Emperor cannot dictate the thoughts of every cultivator, let alone us God-Transcending cultivators," Chen Mobai responded with understanding. After all, even the Immortal Gates harbored individuals like Lin Daoming, so it was hardly surprising that the Holy Land of the Tianhe Realm would have its share of complexities."Now, Little Thunder Immortal concluded his inquiries. Chi Lei's memories had been tampered with unbeknownst to him, and his Heart Demon had been purified by the Central Demon Lord, transforming into a vessel for possession. Thus, his placid demeanor suggested a supposed stray into practicing demonic techniques. However, once the cultivation of demonic arts was verified, Little Thunder Immortal's sympathy for him would cease. As a force of the Righteous Path, anyone exposed practicing demonic techniques was subject to execution. Furthermore, this involved the Heart Demon Magic. "Alas!" Little Thunder Immortal lamented, placing his palm directly onto Chi Lei's forehead. Chi Lei's Nascent Soul was instantly obliterated, his life extinguished, and his cultivation path annihilated. "You two, having associated with practitioners of demonic techniques, will follow suit." Witnessing Little Thunder Immortal execute Chi Lei, Pure Wind True Monarch expressed his approval with a nod. He then turned his gaze to the remaining two members of the Western Continent's four fiends, tapping the Pure Bamboo in his hand twice in mid-air. The two Nascent Soul cultivators met their end without even a plea for mercy, their heads bursting like watermelons upon impact with the ground. Observing this grim scene, Little Thunder Immortal, though his hand had already acted, suppressed the lingering resentment within his heart.