Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1223 - 562: Surviving Calamity and Gaining a First-Grade Opportunity (Part 2)

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Previously on Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World...
Jiang Fan infiltrated the Demon Cave and was immediately attacked by the Nine Nether Poison Toad. While the toad's toxic miasma and soul-shaking croak were potent, Jiang Fan's Soaring Snake bloodline and Heavenless Umbrella Talisman protected him. Realizing the danger of delaying his mission, Jiang Fan prepared to quickly dispatch the toad with his Immortal Slaying Flying Saber.

Boom~~

Instantly, a colossal surge of Primordial Magical Power flooded into the Immortal Slaying Flying Saber, completely awakening this Sub-Immortal Artifact.

The saber's edge became adorned with intricate Daoist patterns, exuding an eternal worldly Daoist charm.

It emitted a steady resonance, as if summoning the very laws of heaven and earth.

Each convergence of these law patterns focused onto the flying saber, coalescing to forge an apex of killing intent.

It was as though the boundless murderous intent of the cosmos had been unleashed at this very instant.

Bang!

In the subsequent second, the Immortal Slaying Flying Saber launched forth, its trajectory unerringly locked onto the Nine Nether Venomous Toad's aura. It descended with lightning speed, merging seamlessly with the void.

This attack effortlessly pierced through the Nine Nether Venomous Toad's Integration Domain, achieving an astonishing velocity.

Boom~~

In mere moments, the Immortal Slaying Flying Saber smoothly breached the massive demonic form of the Nine Nether Venomous Toad.

"What? How could it be so swift?"

The Nine Nether Venomous Toad was instantly taken aback.

It had intended to unleash the potent forces of the Poison Domain, aiming to forcibly poison this human cultivator.

However, before its poison-infused Divine Power could fully erupt, a fearsome flying saber had already sliced through its domain, piercing its gargantuan body without delay.

If that were the extent of the damage, it might have been manageable. Yet, the most dreadful aspect was the saber's possession of an immensely destructive power.

Upon penetrating its form, a catastrophic fluctuation of laws erupted like a deluge.

It couldn't even endure a single breath before its soul was obliterated.

Bang!

Immediately, the colossal demonic body of the Nine Nether Venomous Toad plummeted from the sky, crashing onto the ground. Drops of dark venom stained the earth, hissing and corroding it, leaving behind numerous pockmarks.

Simultaneously, its eyes remained wide open, reflecting profound fear, shock, and disbelief within their depths.

It seemed incapable of comprehending its demise.

Yet, regardless of its disbelief, once struck by the might of the Immortal Slaying Flying Saber, any hope of revival was rendered impossible.

"How is this possible?"

Witnessing this spectacle, the Cyan Crane Demon Cave was utterly stunned.

It had assumed that any human cultivator daring to trespass into the Demon Cave must possess exceptional abilities.

But even acknowledging their formidable power, this level of absurdity was unexpected.

In such a brief span, less than ten breaths, the Nine Nether Venomous Toad had been swiftly dispatched.

Frankly, even if this feat were recounted, few demons would readily believe it.

The initial hope was that the Nine Nether Venomous Toad could serve as a delaying tactic, allowing other Combined Demons to arrive swiftly, thereby enabling a joint assault against this human cultivator.

However, the toad couldn't even buy ten breaths of time; its failure was simply too outrageous.

"It's bad, the other Combined Demons are currently occupied."

"It will take at least a few more minutes for them to arrive."

"How could this human cultivator choose such an opportune moment, during the Demon Cave's most vulnerable defensive period?"

"How did he manage this? Could there be a mole among the demons?"

The Cyan Crane Demon Cave's expression grew exceedingly grim.

A sense of falling into a meticulously laid trap began to pervade its consciousness. It was evident that this human cultivator had come meticulously prepared.

Undeniably, its own demise was the intended objective.

Therefore, it could not allow this cultivator to succeed and absolutely needed to stall for time.

"Human."

The Cyan Crane Demon Cave spoke, just about to utter further words.

Boom~~

But before it could complete its sentence, Jiang Fan made a subtle gesture. A devastating blast of Primordial Magical Power surged forth, striking directly at the Demon Core of the Cyan Crane Demon Cave.

He possessed considerable experience in dismantling Demon Caves.

Aware that his time was limited, he refused to squander any moment, needing to neutralize this Demon Cave swiftly for his own security.

Bang!

This powerful assault readily shattered the Demon Core, leaving the Cyan Crane Demon Cave utterly incapable of resistance.

"Damn human, you are far too ruthless."

The Cyan Crane Demon Cave felt deeply wronged, perceiving its end as profoundly unjust.

Despite being ostensibly protected by numerous formidable demons, a momentary lapse had exposed it at its weakest, allowing this human cultivator to strike and kill.

This chilling realization also brought to mind past occurrences.

The Talisman Daoist!

It was certain that this mysterious cultivator standing before it was none other than the Talisman Daoist.

Only an entity of such caliber could infiltrate the Demon Cave undetected and obliterate its core.

The Talisman Daoist, who had been absent for so many years, had now reappeared, seemingly orchestrating a grand design.

Regardless of the specifics, this vital message had to be conveyed, ensuring other demons would not fall victim to the same deception.

With a resounding bang, the consciousness of the Cyan Crane Demon Cave plunged into the boundless abyss of darkness.

The entirety of the massive Demon Cave began to fracture, succumbing to countless cracks.

The demonic roots, embedded deep within the earth, were also immediately shattered.

It was only a matter of time before the Cyan Crane Demon Cave would entirely crumble into ruin.

At this critical juncture, the myriad demons inhabiting the Cyan Crane Demon Cave became acutely aware of the unfolding disaster.

"What in the world is transpawning? Why is the Cyan Crane Demon Cave in such violent upheaval?"

"Indeed, the very foundations and walls are riddled with countless fissures, as if the Demon Cave is on the brink of total collapse?"

"It’s not merely on the verge of collapsing; it is collapsing. This Demon Cave has been annihilated by a human cultivator who infiltrated undetected. Our doom is certain now."

"Impossible! How could a mere human cultivator breach the defenses of the Cyan Crane Demon Cave? And without raising any alarms among us? How was this even accomplished? It defies all logic."

"Precisely! Furthermore, the very heart of the Demon Cave was protected by demons of the Body Integration Realm. Could the intruder have also vanquished those formidable guardians? That is utterly preposterous."

"Alas, they have indeed slain them. The guardian of the Demon Cave was none other than Lord Nine Nether Venomous Toad, and just moments ago, its powerful aura vanished. This human cultivator is truly terrifying."

A profound sense of dread washed over numerous demons.

Due to the severe damage inflicted upon the Cyan Crane Demon Cave, they too sustained injuries of varying severity.

This was a consequence of their very essence being intrinsically linked to the Cyan Crane Demon Cave.

Should their Demon Cave be annihilated, they would face devastating repercussions, with weaker demons potentially perishing instantly.

Only the more robust demons could manage to cling to existence.

Yet, in this moment, they found themselves utterly bewildered, completely adrift and uncertain of their next course of action.

This unprecedented event—a human cultivator single-handedly destroying their stronghold—was something they had never even conceived of.

Consequently, they possessed no contingency plan for a destroyed Demon Cave.

"You shall all serve as my fertilizer."

At this precise moment, Jiang Fan, wielding the Exquisite Tower aloft, stood majestically in the air, casting a commanding gaze downwards.

The immense volume of Primordial Magical Power coursing through him was channeled directly into the Exquisite Tower.

Boom~~

Instantly, emanating from the Exquisite Tower as its epicenter, a vast dominion expanded, stretching across millions of kilometers.

Virtually every demon within the vicinity was ensnared by the Exquisite Tower's pervasive domain.

Countless intricate patterns of cosmic laws flickered across the surface of this extraordinary Treasure Tower.

In the succeeding moment, an awe-inspiring Power of Space-Time descended, engulfing the multitude of demons. Before they could even process the situation, they were inexorably drawn into the Exquisite Tower.

These unfortunate demons were then transported to the Second Layer World within the Exquisite Tower, a realm suffused with the ceaseless radiance of the Exquisite Tribulation Fire.

Rumble~~

Each demon that entered the Second Layer World of the Exquisite Tower was immediately engulfed by the Exquisite Tribulation Fire, leaving them no time to even react.

Unable to withstand it for even a single breath, these demons were reduced to mere ashes.

Naturally, these ashes teemed with immense quantities of potent energy.

This energy was ultimately refined by the Exquisite Tower, transforming into invaluable Spiritual Soil.

This process further augmented the already formidable power of the Exquisite Tower.

"Not bad, quite satisfactory."

"To dismantle a Demon Cave with such apparent ease is truly a remarkable stroke of fortune."

Jiang Fan gestured dismissively, swiftly consolidating all the treasures contained within the Cyan Crane Demon Cave.

Every item was meticulously placed within the internal dimensions of the Exquisite Tower.

It could be said that the vast accumulation of treasures, meticulously gathered by the demons of the Cyan Crane Demon Cave over countless years, now belonged entirely to him.

However, what brought him even greater satisfaction was the evident enhancement of his own strength.

He vividly recalled the first time he had confronted and destroyed the Cyan Stone Demon Cave; he had been treading on thin ice, expending every ounce of his effort.

Yet now, he required no complex strategies or elaborate plans.

Merely arriving at a Demon Cave at an opportune moment allowed him to effortlessly eliminate its guardians and subsequently obliterate the immense Demon Cave itself.

The transformation he had undergone was nothing short of immense.

And remarkably, he had yet to even unleash a significant portion of his most potent trump cards.