Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1235 - 568: Nine-tailed Immortal Fox, Peerless Demon Queen, Demon Race Crisis (2)

To hunt Void Refining Demon Beasts, one must dare to tread into the territory of the Demon Race.

Jiang Fan's clone had previously spent a century traversing the Spirit Ruins Realm, having already set up spatial coordinates in various locations.

These locations naturally encompassed the Demon Race territory.

Thus, whenever he desired, he could utilize the Gate of the Void to instantly arrive within the Demon Race's domain.

"Currently, the Demon Race in the Spirit Ruins Realm has largely achieved unification."

"Similar to the Human Race, they have established a vast Demon Race Empire."

"Its name is the Wanhu Demon Kingdom."

"The reason for this designation is that the royal lineage of this Demon Race Empire belongs to the Immortal Fox Race."

"They have subjugated numerous Demon Races, consolidating many weaker tribes under their banner."

"It is precisely due to the might of the Immortal Fox Race that the Demon Race can effectively repel demonic invasions."

"Were it not for this, given the fragmented state of the Demon Race, they might have long ago been annihilated by the demons."

Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes, accessing the accumulated intelligence regarding the Wanhu Demon Kingdom.

This information originated, of course, from the Great Xuan Dynasty.

After all, the Great Xuan Dynasty had, at one point, engaged in conflict with the Wanhu Demon Kingdom, fighting innumerable battles, thus possessing intimate knowledge of this Demon Race Empire.

Their understanding was, in fact, virtually complete.

Furthermore, the Immortal Fox Race itself was extraordinary; they inherited a special bloodline from the Immortal Realm, bestowing upon them innate talents far exceeding those of ordinary demons, granting them mastery over potent combat proficiencies, enabling their dominance over the various Demon Races.

For instance, charm is a Bloodline Divine Technique exclusive to the Immortal Fox Race.

However, this capability transcends mere enchantment of the opposite gender; their gazes unleash a 'seductive demon qi,' capable of stirring the hearts of others (or those with wavering wills) without uttering a word or making a gesture, inciting obsession, fostering obedience, and even inspiring a willingness to perish for them.

They can also manifest the Heart Fox Seal, a Divine Power guided by the divine soul, implanting an imperceptible imprint within the target's sea of consciousness to remotely manipulate their speech and actions (provided the target's will is inferior to their own divine soul strength), and even glean superficial memories. Should the target attempt resistance, the imprint will unleash demon qi, searing their divine soul and inflicting excruciating agony.

Owing to this, this singular Bloodline Divine Technique alone allows them to effortlessly enslave entire populations, compelling unwavering submission without the slightest hint of defiance.

Moreover, the bloodline talents among Immortal Fox members vary, ranging from one tail to nine tails; the greater the number of tails, the higher the bloodline purity and the more formidable the bloodline talents.

Nonetheless, the majority of Immortal Foxes possess merely one or two tails, with Nine-tailed Immortal Foxes being exceedingly rare, so much so that they can be counted on a single hand.

Yet, the Monarch ruling the Wanhu Demon Kingdom is precisely a Nine-tailed Immortal Fox, whose power has ascended to the Mahayana Realm—a Demon Queen celebrated throughout the Spirit Ruins Realm as peerless.

Boom~~

At this precise moment, a surge of information penetrated the innermost depths of Jiang Fan's sea of consciousness.

"You contemplate journeying to the Wanhu Demon Kingdom, yet remain unaware that the threat posed by demons to the Demon Race is considerably more dire than that faced by the Human Race. Numerous Demon Race cities are besieged by these fiends, their situations dire, with the ravages of war spreading everywhere.

However, from misfortune often springs fortune, and within adversity lies opportunity; for you, this might perhaps present a chance to seize benefits amidst chaos."

"Destiny shall illuminate your path."

"Destiny's Hint One: You may proceed to the capital of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom, Immortal Fox City. Presently, the Monarch of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom, Yue Xiumu, is afflicted by a peculiar attack, leaving her gravely wounded. Should you succeed in her rescue, you will earn the allegiance of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom and the support of the Nine-tailed Immortal Fox.

However, by undertaking this, you will irrevocably antagonize the shadowy forces responsible, inciting their profound wrath and prompting a relentless pursuit, placing you in perilous danger. Choose with discernment. It may not presently be the most opportune moment to act."

"Destiny's Hint Two: Beyond Immortal Fox City, numerous other Demon Race cities are under assault by demons. Moon-devouring City faces the most critical situation, nearing utter destruction with no hope of reinforcements.

However, with the full-scale attack from the fiends, the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave in the vicinity has been left unguarded, with only two Combined Realm demons remaining to defend it. This presents an opportune moment for you to destroy another demon cave. Should you choose to act at dusk tomorrow, the risks of this undertaking will be significantly reduced, leading to mere frights rather than genuine peril.

"Destiny Tip Three: You also have the option to refrain from any action. However, should you do so, the Wanhu Demon Kingdom will face complete devastation by the demonic forces, which will significantly bolster their strength to an irrecoverable extent. Concurrently, the Human Race will forfeit a valuable ally."

Upon receiving this intel, Jiang Fan's eyes narrowed.

He had not anticipated that the seemingly mighty Demon Race Empire would be in such a precarious state, teetering on the brink of national collapse under the relentless onslaught of the demons. The speed of these developments was truly astonishing.

If there was indeed something amiss with the King of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom, the situation would become dire, practically beyond any hope of salvation.

Yet, based on the wisdom imparted by the destiny tips, the root cause of this dire situation could be attributed to the eerie ones.

The Ancient Era Void Realm had faced a similar fate.

Initially, the demonic forces posed no significant threat to the dominant powers of the Void Realm. However, the advent of the eerie ones completely shifted the tide of the conflict, leading to the downfall of one power after another.

And now, it seemed to be the turn of the Spirit Ruins Realm.

These eerie ones had been meticulously laying the groundwork for such a prolonged period; perhaps their grand finale was drawing near.

"However, even if the King of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom has met with misfortune, this is not the opportune moment to intervene," he mused.

"Moreover, they are a Mahayana Cultivator; ambushing them would not be a simple feat."

"It is still prudent to steer clear of Immortal Fox City and avoid direct confrontation with the eerie ones, awaiting a more auspicious time for action."

"Therefore, my current objective will be the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave."

"It is the perfect chance to obliterate another demon cave and claim a substantial bounty from the Heavenly Dao."

"Furthermore, given the chaos befalling Moon-devouring City, I can seize this chance to capture a contingent of Tier Six Demon Race Cultivators. They can then serve as Sect Guardian Spirit Beasts for the Primordial Talisman Sect, thus accomplishing two objectives with a single endeavor."

Jiang Fan clenched his fist.

For the Demon Race, this was undeniably a catastrophic event, resulting in immense loss of life and widespread destruction.

But for him, it represented a golden opportunity.

Under normal circumstances, apprehending a group of Tier Six Demon Race Cultivators within the Demon Race's own territory would be an exceedingly arduous task.

However, in their current state of being besieged by demons, with their city teetering on the edge of ruin.

If he were to act now, even if he were to capture a number of Tier Six Demon Race Cultivators, the Wanhu Demon Kingdom would likely not even notice their absence, attributing their disappearance to the demons' carnage.

Indeed, this was an unparalleled window of opportunity.

"Only two Combined Realm demons remain within the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave; their combat prowess is certainly not to be underestimated."

"However, I have already achieved the Second-Layer of Integration, making me significantly more formidable than I was previously."

"Confronting two Combined Realm demons simultaneously should not pose an insurmountable challenge."

"This presents a prime opportunity to diminish the influence of the demonic forces."

"The continuous destruction of demon caves erodes the very foundations of even the most powerful demons."

Jiang Fan promptly finalized his decision.

He recalled having indeed marked a spatial coordinate in the vicinity of Moon-devouring City.

The reason for this foresight was that Moon-devouring City was actually under the dominion of the Moon-devouring Dog Clan.

This particular faction of the Demon Race possessed terrifying combat capabilities, second only to the Immortal Fox Race.

When operating at their full potential, they were capable of swallowing stars and devouring moons, exhibiting incredibly potent bloodline abilities.

In fact, he had contemplated capturing some Moon-devouring Dogs at an earlier juncture.

After all, once such demonic beasts were subjugated, they not only exhibited unwavering loyalty but also possessed formidable strength, rendering them exceptionally well-suited as Sect Guardian Spirit Beasts for the Primordial Talisman Sect.

With such a fortuitous occasion presenting itself, he was certainly not about to let it pass him by.

Swoosh!

With this thought taking hold, Jiang Fan acted without hesitation, immediately activating the Gate of the Void.

In the subsequent instant, his form materialized in an area adjacent to Moon-devouring City.

"As expected, it is currently under demonic siege."

At this very moment, Jiang Fan's divine sense extended outwards, swiftly detecting a sizable Demon Race city in the not-too-distant vicinity.

Currently, this city was enveloped by an innumerable horde of demons, their presence sprawling across the rolling hills and vast fields.

Numerous Demon Race cultivators were engaged in a desperate defense, but alas, their efforts were insufficient to prevent the city from being breached by the encroaching demons.

If this relentless assault were to continue, Moon-devouring City was destined to be reduced to mere rubble.

However, he was acutely aware that the current moment was not yet ripe for direct engagement; patience and calculated waiting remained paramount.