Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1038 - 504: Primordial Domain, Heart Demon Tribulation (Part 2)

The shrieking specters wailed loudly, questioning why he needed to slaughter them, insisting they merely sought to stay alive. They aimed to pull Jiang Fan down into the infinite depths of Hell.

"Could this be the illusion art from a Refining Void-level Celestial Demon?"

Jiang Fan's expression turned somber; he tried to fight back, yet his form felt immensely weighted down, like his arms and legs were packed with lead, rendering movement nearly impossible.

The vast Primordial Magical Power halted inside his frame, while his sea of consciousness overflowed with myriad dark feelings—terror, remorse, hopelessness—overwhelming him as if by a raging flood.

The fearsome illusory domain crafted by the Celestial Demon acted like a massive web, securely ensnaring Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan witnessed his deepest longing right there before him, almost touchable, but as he reached out, it dissolved into mere fantasy;

He endured the sharpest treachery when the individuals he trusted above all turned blades against his core;

He suffered the harshest defeats, with his entire life's Cultivation crumbling away in a blink, leaving him as a scorned cripple.

These visions felt utterly authentic, every element sharply defined.

"As expected, the Heart Demon Tribulation during the breakthrough to Refining Void isn't straightforward."

"Yet sadly, if you're aiming to end me, you're still nowhere near."

In that instant, a enigmatic force swiftly entered the core of Jiang Fan’s sea of consciousness, maintaining his spirit in perfect lucidity, untouched by any ordeal.

Regardless of how dreadful these illusions from the Celestial Demon proved, they failed to impact him at all.

One vision after another unfolded in front of him, and he simply observed them as if viewing a play.

Deep down, he stayed remarkably composed.

The very next moment, prompted by Jiang Fan, the Demon-Vibrating Bell shot forth without delay.

After all, this treasure excelled particularly against demons and Celestial Demons.

Employing it against these Celestial Demons was perfectly suited.

Whoosh!

The antique massive bell soared upward into the sky, its surface a rich golden hue, etched with intricate designs that initially appeared as simple engravings. However, when the bell rang, those designs started to shift as though animated.

The initial activation came from the "镇" character at the bell’s top, where dark ink-like lines erupted with faint golden light, resembling an unseen ancient wise one writing upon it, each stroke radiating a potent suppression against all malevolent forces.

Next, the symbols "荡," "灭," "净" on the bell’s midsection ignited one by one, with innumerable tiny Sanskrit characters spilling out from the primary ones like sparkling golden fireflies, twirling and circling the bell, weaving a tight enchanted barrier that blocked out the Demonic Qi.

Buzzing~~

The initial chime resounded, shaking the bell violently. The dancing symbols fused back into the structure right away, making the dark golden exterior radiate a dazzling sheen.

A tangible sonic ripple burst forth from the bell, distorting the emptiness wherever it traveled, much like a serene pond disrupted by a hurled boulder.

These waves shimmered in pale gold, their borders flickering with rune echoes, appearing soft but harboring unbreakable strength.

The sonic assault hit the closest Celestial Demons first. The winged ones couldn't respond in time before their forms crumbled into black dust amid the waves, silenced without a cry.

Celestial Demons slightly more distant attempted flight but got overtaken by the chasing waves. The assault acted like myriad tiny blades, tearing their bodies apart in seconds. The dark blood sprayed through the air, yet it purified instantly upon contact with the golden waves, vanishing entirely.

"Damn it, what's happening here?"

"This resonance carries Demon-Vanquishing Power, which specifically counters us."

"You wretched human, you cursed treasure, don't look down on us."

"All of you, attack as one; we outnumber him, let's see if he can eliminate every last one."

The Outer Celestial Demons flared up in fury right away.

Far from fearing, they burned with rage over Jiang Fan’s counterattack.

How dared a single human cultivator challenge these mighty Celestial Demons?

Normally, a basic tactic would have ensured their victory over him.

This was merely a small hurdle, hardly worth noting.

Moreover, with the banquet so near, allowing escape was out of the question.

This human couldn't intimidate them.

Nevertheless, the Demon-Vibrating Bell's sonic waves persisted and intensified. With the second toll, the whole realm vibrated, unleashing wave after wave of golden ripples rushing toward the void's tear.

The Celestial Demons pouring from the tear shattered right at the edge under the waves, the dark haze dissolving rapidly in the ripples, revealing the chaotic void beyond.

The bell's runes glowed ever brighter, as if on the verge of liquefying the entire artifact. Innumerable primordial chants spread alongside the waves, ancient purification incantations from the dawn of creation, each serving as a trigger to release the inherent righteousness buried in all life.

Right then, Jiang Fan sensed the acute agony in his sea of consciousness fade away completely, those dark feelings dissolving like ice in blazing light. His previously turbulent spiritual energy circulated freely once more, and his Dao Heart solidified further, nourished by the sonic resonance.

Countless Outer Celestial Demons fell to this onslaught.

They rushed forward like insects into fire, dying in droves no matter how many arrived, achieving nothing.

Without doubt, the Demon-Vibrating Bell's might extended beyond Celestial and common demons; it also profoundly influenced cultivators, offering boundless enigmatic purification for the mind.

As Jiang Fan advanced in his Cultivation, the bell's true potential started to reveal itself bit by bit.

Being an relic from ancient times, its capabilities far exceeded what had been shown.

"Such an immense surge of soul energy."

"Destroying these Celestial Demons brings real gains as well."

"The soul energy harvested from these Celestial Demons can foster the soul's development."

"Clearly, this ordeal doubles as a chance for growth."

Jiang Fan promptly activated his Soul Devourer Divine Power.

A Soul Devourer Domain quietly expanded to cover every side.

Upon the demise of those Outer Celestial Demons, vast quantities of soul energy lingered.

This soul energy got swiftly consumed and integrated by him.

He perceived his inner soul energy expanding at a startling pace.

Should this acceleration persist, his soul strength might shatter its limits, reaching the First-Layer Integration Realm.

This marked a profound evolution.

Absent such a fortuitous event, he couldn't predict the time needed for the advancement.

With that realization, his eyes burned intensely toward these Outer Celestial Demons.

To him at present, these Outer Celestial Demons resembled precious elixirs.

He resolved not to let a single one slip away from this place.

"Oh no, this treasure's might is overwhelmingly strong. We stand no chance against it."

"You cowardly, vile human, hiding behind your artifact's strength—if you've got the guts, fight without it."

"Hurry, flee; this human is beyond our grasp now, he's surely forged a formidable foundation."

At that juncture, the wild chaos of swirling demons halted suddenly, the once-maddened Celestial Demons now displaying terror in their gazes, scattering in every direction.

At the start, they brimmed with assurance, certain of overpowering this human cultivator.

Yet the Demon-Vibrating Bell's terror exceeded their limits entirely.

Continuing the assault would lead to their total annihilation.

Though bold by nature, they weren't blindly suicidal.

When the odds turned hopeless, they wouldn't hesitate; they'd bolt as far as they could.

Clang~~Clang~~Clang~~

By now, the Demon-Vibrating Bell unleashed its full force, spanning millions of kilometers across the area.

It blanketed the whole domain of Celestial Demons, sparing not a soul.

Indisputably, these Celestial Demons couldn't rival the Demon-Vibrating Bell.

Currently, the Demon-Vibrating Bell suspended in the heavens, its chimes and golden waves propagating endlessly, cleansing every surviving Celestial Demon, wiping them from existence.

Under the sonic barrage, the void's fissure started contracting gradually, the dark vapors at its rim dimming, until it sealed shut entirely amid a resounding chime that pierced the skies. The realm returned to purity, with only the echoing, harmonious tones of the Demon-Vibrating Bell lingering.

Clearly, the Heart Demon Tribulation had been surmounted with ease.

And Jiang Fan capitalized on the moment to absorb a tremendous volume of soul energy, greatly bolstering his soul strength.

"Hmm? The Void Refining Thunder Tribulation? It's here already?"

Just then, Jiang Fan's face shifted as he detected the abrupt formation of heavy dark clouds above.

Violet lightning bolts crackled deep inside the clouds.

A aura of utter destruction gathered, fixating squarely on Jiang Fan’s aura.