Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1044 - 507: Refining the Immortal Artifact Taixu Hall, War Fortress (Part 2)

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Jiang Fan learns from the Primordial Talisman Pen that the Taixu Hall is a powerful war fortress from the Immortal Realm, capable of instant teleportation across worlds, withstanding Mahayana attacks, and carrying millions for battle. He refines the damaged immortal artifact, gaining full control and knowledge of its void barrier defense, rapid traversal abilities, and self-sustaining energy source, though his cultivation limits its full use. A day later, he subdues all demon beasts in the Void Secret Realm, converting 168 Tier Five beasts into devout followers and enslaving the rest within the Ten Thousand Beasts Painting.

"In the future, you will become the spirit beasts of the Primordial Talisman Sect."

"You must protect the sect’s safety."

Jiang Fan issued the command.

"Yes, Master."

All the Tier Five demon beasts bowed to the order.

"To obtain such a vast number of Tier Five spirit beasts in one go?"

"Even back in the Eastern Continent's history, the total Divinity Transformation cultivators never reached this amount."

The Primordial Talisman Pen exclaimed in awe.

It believed that the Primordial Talisman Sect now possessed the strength for vengeance and to right old wrongs.

Not just destroying the Celestial Secret Mansion, but also taking back the ancient home of the Primordial Talisman Sect.

"Indeed, it exceeds them greatly."

"The Eastern Continent holds just four Divinity Transformation sects altogether."

"Within the human race, Divinity Transformation cultivators number no more than a dozen."

"How could they stand against this horde of Tier Five spirit beasts?"

The Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Cauldron explained logically.

It failed to see how the Eastern Continent's sects could resist the present Primordial Talisman Sect.

Besides, if the Master moved on his own, he alone could shatter those four prominent Divinity Transformation sects.

With the Primordial Talisman Sect's current might, dominating the whole Void Realm was entirely feasible.

"Still, the resources within the Void Secret Realm are incredibly abundant."

"To raise so many Tier Five demon beasts so quickly."

"Fortunately, they're confined to the Void Secret Realm."

"If not, humans on the Southern Continent would have no place to live."

The Demon-Vibrating Bell remarked with profound emotion.

Clearly, the Southern Continent appeared low in spiritual energy, supporting only up to Nascent Soul cultivators at best.

Unknown to most, all the Divinity Transformation experts hid inside the Void Secret Realm.

Had they been able to exit, the Southern Continent's face would have altered completely ages ago.

Yet now, the Master commanded the Void Secret Realm and had subdued these Tier Five spirit beasts.

In essence, the long-accumulated top forces of the Southern Continent had all fallen under his Master's control.

"This marks their fate."

"After all, the Void Secret Realm originated from human race sects."

"They benefited from human sects and then sought to depart and ravage humanity."

"Such a thing won't happen."

The Exquisite Tower stated calmly.

It seemed a lingering soul from an old Primordial Talisman Sect cultivator had existed in the Void Secret Realm earlier.

Although affected by some strange force, fragments of ancient recollections lingered.

Probably, that ancient cultivator had orchestrated the trap for these demon cultivators.

Without it, they might have escaped far sooner.

Still, for these demon cultivators, entering here might not have been entirely unfortunate.

Without the Void Secret Realm, their lifespans would have run out long before.

Though imprisoned in this hidden world, they at least survived.

They enjoyed a free existence within.

"That's correct, for sure."

"Should they have exited the Void Secret Realm, the Southern Continent could resemble the Western Continent."

"Humans couldn't possibly endure there."

The Primordial Talisman Pen fully endorsed this view.

Despite being separate continents, demons remained demons.

Their inherent traits stayed consistent.

Holding the supreme power, they would undoubtedly conquer the whole Southern Continent.

Humans would end up as slaves or mere sustenance.

"Unifying the Southern Continent should come first."

"Its top powers are only Nascent Soul sects anyway."

"I figure sending one Divinity Transformation cultivator would swiftly handle them."

"After that, the continent becomes the Master's territory."

The Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Cauldron uttered with thrill.

It had never dreamed its Master would one day conquer the entire Southern Continent.

Such an event stood unmatched over billions of years.

Accomplishing it would etch an eternal legend.

More importantly, unifying the Southern Continent would grant the Master immense destiny from the human race.

The advantages were beyond comprehension.

Boom~~

Right then, a transmission flooded into the core of Jiang Fan’s mind.

"You aim to unify the Southern Continent, unaware that over time, the Southern Continent's demon cultivators have surged ahead, producing three Divinity Transformation demon cultivators.

Yet they haven't unleashed chaos on the Southern Continent; rather, they've secluded themselves, setting up an altar in the Mist Mountain Range to revive an ancient blood demon.

Should they succeed, demon disaster will engulf the entire Southern Continent, causing endless slaughter, leaving no one to oppose this ancient blood demon."

"Destiny offers you a clue."

"Destiny clue one: In a day's time, cultivators from demon sects like the Heart Demon Sect, Six Desires Sect, and Blood Demon Sect will assemble at Blood Demon Mountain in the Mist Mountain Range, drawn there because this range conceals a sealed heart of an ancient blood demon.

Sadly, after countless years, the heart's energy has faded, but the demon cultivators plan to offer the blood and flesh of numerous lives to restore its full power.

Their approach is spot on, for ancient blood demons are eternal and unbreakable; even a trace of vitality devoured allows rebirth in this realm.

Following ages and the resurgence of spiritual energy, the demon cultivators' scheme will culminate successfully. To halt the blood demon's return, rush at once to Blood Demon Mountain in the Mist Mountain Range."

"Destiny clue two: Yet you don't realize that once the altar activates, the process turns irreversible, and arriving at Blood Demon Mountain won't prevent the ancient blood demon's revival.

Since blocking the foe's rebirth proves futile, skip the interference; instead, try sealing the ancient blood demon right at the resurrection moment, when it's most vulnerable. Capturing that split second offers your sole opportunity to bind the ancient blood demon."

"Destiny clue three: Sealing the ancient blood demon proves challenging, for if anyone outside cultivates the Blood Demon Scripture, the ancient blood demon can swiftly dodge and possess that demon cultivator.

Every Blood Demon Sect member acts as a vessel for the ancient blood demon; to eradicate the issue fully, eliminate those Blood Demon Sect followers first.

Still, for one with the ability to wipe out nine clans, this poses no trouble; clearing the Blood Demon Sect cultivators beforehand makes sealing the ancient blood demon straightforward."

Feeling the influx of information, Jiang Fan rubbed his chin thoughtfully.

Clearly, the Southern Continent's demon cultivators kept stirring unrest.

Though he had struck down some demon cultivators before, their core hadn't been uprooted.

Particularly with the spiritual energy revival, these demon cultivators swiftly recovered their vigor.

Undoubtedly, sly influences lent them support.

This led to the emergence of Divinity Transformation realm demon cultivators.

"Those sly schemers' avarice endures, sparking chaos in every direction."

A chill flickered in Jiang Fan’s gaze.

Earlier, the ancient demon in the Yiling Secret Realm almost broke free thanks to their machinations.

And the shifts among Southern Continent demon cultivators now tied directly to those sly powers.

However, he currently had to steer clear of those mighty beings.

Despite reaching the first layer of Void Refining, confronting them remained difficult.

Stepping back from direct clashes seemed the prudent path for now.

"That ancient blood demon holds immense power, impossible to slay?!"

"Sealing becomes the only option? No alternative exists?"

Jiang Fan knitted his brows.

In past encounters with the blood-eating fish demon and shadow fish demon, he managed to eliminate them.

But facing the ancient blood demon differed; destruction wasn't possible.

Sealing stood as the sole recourse.

This challenged the ancient blood demon's formidable strength, surpassing his present capabilities.

Fortunately, he had obtained the incomplete Immortal Artifact, the Qiantian Ice Soul Pearl.

With this treasure, sealing the ancient blood demon ought to succeed.

Moreover, this chance allowed him to eradicate the demon cultivators in the Mist Mountain Range.

Such action would greatly lessen the peril demon cultivators brought to the Southern Continent.

"Very well, sealing it is."

"Maybe containing this ancient demon proves beneficial in the end."

"It could go inside the Exquisite Tower."

"To endlessly consume its body, turning it into spiritual soil."

"Wouldn't that yield perpetual spiritual soil?"

Jiang Fan pondered with interest.

Whoosh!

At that instant, without delay, Jiang Fan activated the Gate of the Void.

His form blurred, passing through the Gate of the Void.

Moments later, he reached a spot close to the Mist Mountain Range.

Luckily, he had set multiple space markers across the Southern Continent beforehand, including near the Mist Mountain Range, which spared him considerable journey and time.