Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1236 - 569: The Talisman Daoist Returns, The Might of the Great Sun Tathagata

As dusk settled on the second day, the sun dipped below the western horizon.

Deep within the heart of the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave, two demons, each at the Early Stage of Integration, stood guard. These were the formidable Nine-Headed Demon Serpent and the fearsome Hell Flame Demon.

The Nine-Headed Demon Serpent boasted a colossal form, capable of obscuring the sky when coiled. Each of its nine heads spewed lethal venom, including bone-eroding and soul-devouring varieties, and its scales were as resilient as black iron.

This beast possessed an astonishing regenerative ability; its nine heads were interconnected, allowing any severed head to regenerate instantly. Only by simultaneously obliterating the core of all nine heads could the Nine-Headed Demon Serpent's life be extinguished.

Such a trait made it notoriously difficult to kill among all composite demons.

Furthermore, it wielded an innate divine technique known as Blood River Purgatory. Upon activation, it would conjure an endless river of blood by utilizing its own demon blood to summon the malevolent Qi of heaven and earth. This river possessed the power to melt bones and annihilate souls on contact, and within it swarmed hundreds of thousands of Blood Snake Demon Soldiers.

Its domain, named Nine Serpents Devouring Gods, would spread outwards upon activation. The nine heads would roar in unison, consuming the primordial spirits of cultivators. If a primordial spirit was swallowed, it would disperse immediately unless protected by an ultimate treasure.

It was clear that the Nine-Headed Demon Serpent's terrifying reputation was thoroughly earned.

The Hell Flame Demon's might was equally dreadful.

Resembling a human, this demon stood a hundred zhang tall, enveloped by the Southern Bright Flame that spanned billions of li. Its skin flowed like molten lava, and a single horn atop its head concealed the hellfire seed.

This combined demon was gifted with the divine power 'World of Flames,' granting it command over most demonic fires found in heaven and earth. However, being a demon, it harbored a weakness for supreme Yang and the firm sun fire.

In combat, it could adopt its true form as the Flame Demon, towering a thousand zhang high. Its punches could shatter mountains, and its breath could incinerate cloud seas across thousands of li, leaving devastation in its wake.

Its Integration realm ability is called 'Flaming Purgatory': within this domain, temperatures surged to millions of degrees, causing ordinary magical treasures to melt instantly and burning away a cultivator's spiritual power completely.

These two magnificent composite demons were responsible for ensuring the security of the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave.

"It seems Moon-devouring City will soon fall to us," the Nine-Headed Demon Serpent declared.

"After such a prolonged struggle, the Wanhu Demon Kingdom can finally no longer endure."

The Nine-Headed Demon Serpent let out a hearty laugh, immensely pleased with itself.

After all, upon successful completion of their mission, they would receive substantial rewards from headquarters, accelerating their cultivation and bringing them closer to Integration Perfection.

With their inherent talent, ascending to the Mahayana Realm as a demon would then become an attainable goal.

Without formidable rewards, few Integration Realm demons would willingly remain to guard a Demon Cave.

"I heard a demon managed to plot against the King of Wanhu Demon Kingdom and many of their elders," the Hell Flame Demon mused.

"As a result, they sustained severe losses, leaving them unable to reinforce other demon cities."

"I do wonder who possesses such a capability."

The Hell Flame Demon seemed genuinely curious.

Because the protracted conflict with the Wanhu Demon Kingdom had been ongoing, the formidable strength of the Immortal Fox Clan had prevented any true invasion, resulting in a protracted stalemate.

Only now, after years of strategic planning by higher-ranking demons, had a vulnerability within the Immortal Fox Clan been discovered, leading to their severe weakening and forcing the Wanhu Demons into a gradual retreat.

Despite this, given the Wanhu Demons' deep-rooted power and diverse strategies, a swift obliteration of the Wanhu Demon Kingdom was not feasible. However, inflicting significant damage was sufficient.

It was akin to slicing meat with a dull blade, a continuous process of bleeding the Wanhu Demon Kingdom until they were mortally wounded and ultimately perished.

For demons like themselves, time was an expendable commodity; patience was a virtue they could afford.

"It is unknown. Rumors suggest the perpetrator might be a terrifying entity from the Immortal Realm," the Nine-Headed Demon Serpent responded.

"But I cannot confirm precisely who."

"Regardless, it does not concern me; receiving my rewards is all that matters," it added nonchalantly.

The Nine-Headed Demon Serpent spoke with a languid tone.

It understood implicitly that curiosity could lead to peril.

Without sufficient strength, it was prudent to avoid delving into too many secrets.

Otherwise, seeking such knowledge would only invite unwanted trouble.

"What a shame, I truly wish to leave this cave and join the fray at Moon-devouring City," the Hell Flame Demon grumbled.

"I've been stationed here for so long, I feel as though I'm starting to rust."

"It all comes down to that detestable Talisman Daoist."

"Had that guy not wrecked the Cloud Crane Demon Cave, forcing the other caves into a state of high alert, a single Combined Demon would have sufficed for guarding, not two."

The Hell Flame Demon gnashed its teeth as it voiced its intense hatred for the Talisman Daoist's actions.

A mere human cultivator had managed to pose such a formidable threat to the demons.

It yearned to discover this individual and rip them to shreds.

Alas, the whereabouts of this Talisman Daoist were far too concealed; no demon had managed to track him down yet.

They didn't even have a clue what he looked like.

"It is prudent to maintain a degree of caution."

"Rumor has it this Talisman Daoist excels at identifying and exploiting weaknesses."

"Should he discover a demon cave with feeble defenses, he is likely to launch an assault."

"Our duty is of great importance; we cannot permit the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave to be annihilated due to our negligence."

The Nine-Headed Demon Serpent spoke with considerable discretion.

"Nonsense. That human cultivator should still be confined within the territories of the Human Race."

"Why would a human cultivator simply wander into the Demon Race's domain without reason?"

"The probability of us crossing paths with the Talisman Daoist is exceedingly low."

"Furthermore, the Moon-Swallowing Demon Cave is in no way comparable to the Cloud Crane Demon Cave."