Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1247 - 574: The Malice of the Void Realm’s Heavenly Dao, the Calamity of Foreign Cultivators (Part 2)

"But we poured in so much effort and time; how can we accept returning empty-handed?"

"It's merely a native sect; we should completely disregard these people."

"They're even thinking of it as an opportunity for murder and plunder."

"Perhaps by eliminating this group of cultivators from the Primordial Talisman Sect, we can achieve multiple objectives."

"But who would have guessed they are so ruthless, secretly setting up ambushes with dozens of Sixth-Tier Spirit Beasts."

"They even deployed Immortal Realm Spirit Talismans!"

"In merely a moment, the majority of our people were annihilated."

"I barely managed to escape by deploying countless trump cards and exerting all my strength."

"All other brothers were tragically killed by the Primordial Talisman Sect."

Qian Guan lamented, tears streaming down his face.

He had never anticipated such an outcome.

Originally, they were full of confidence, believing they could achieve great things in the Void Realm.

Yet, in just three months, the group was wiped out, leaving only him.

This world is far too terrifying.

It's just a local sect; why do they possess such formidable power?!

"Dozens of Sixth-Tier Spirit Beasts? What a jest; since when did the Primordial Talisman Sect develop such extensive Void Refining combat strength?"

Lu Fucheng's eyes widened in disbelief.

He had believed he understood the Primordial Talisman Sect to some extent.

While this sect's foundation is indeed deep, it entirely hinges on that enigmatic Sect Leader.

The sect's Void Refining combat power isn't substantial.

Most of their cultivators are merely at the Divinity Transformation Level.

But now, to suddenly reveal dozens of Void Refining Spirit Beasts is truly beyond comprehension.

"I'm uncertain; those Sixth-Tier Spirit Beasts were incredibly potent."

"If my guess is correct, they must be Moon-devouring Dogs."

"Perhaps that entity has already forged an alliance with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall."

"Otherwise, it's impossible for them to acquire so many Sixth-Tier Moon-devouring Dogs."

Qian Guan gritted his teeth.

He could never have imagined that so many of his companions would perish at the hands of a local sect.

Earlier, he perceived the greatest perils to be the ancient ruins' demons and the Restriction Arrays.

With a degree of caution, he was confident they could navigate the dangers.

Who could have foreseen this turn of events?

"No, the Primordial Talisman Sect could not have allied with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall."

"Because this sect had completely severed ties with the Ten Thousand Demon Hall previously, even killing numerous members."

"Given the vengeful nature of the Ten Thousand Demon Hall's demon cultivators, unless the Primordial Talisman Sect submits, how could they possibly collaborate with such a human sect?"

"Earlier, I heard that the Primordial Talisman Sect had mastered a potent beast-taming technique, enabling them to tame many demon beasts with ease. Now, they've even tamed Sixth-Tier Demon Beasts. This capability rivals that of the Profound Beast Immortal Mansion."

"It appears we gravely underestimated the Primordial Talisman Sect."

Lu Fucheng mused.

He felt a sense of fortune within, as he had consistently remained vigilant towards the Primordial Talisman Sect, never openly confronting this local sect and always proceeding with caution.

Had he been careless, he would have long since turned to ashes, nowhere near surviving to this day.

"Senior Brother Lu, we must exact vengeance, avenge our fallen brothers!"

"It's merely a small, local sect, yet they have slain so many Void Refining cultivators from the Divine Weapons Sect."

"If we do not retaliate, what standing will our Divine Weapons Sect have?"

Qian Guan declared through gritted teeth, his heart ablaze with boundless fury.

He yearned to obliterate the Primordial Talisman Sect immediately, tearing its cultivators limb from limb.

Having lived this long, it was his first experience of such utter misery, being hunted like a common cur.

If he were pursued in this manner by cultivators from an Ancient Sect, he might still tolerate it; everyone would operate on a similar power level. But what was this Primordial Talisman Sect, if not merely a sect of the Void Refining stage?

The fact that they dared to treat a Void Refining cultivator like himself in such a fashion was simply intolerable.

"Junior Brother Qian, do not act rashly."

"Currently, under the suppression of the Heavenly Dao Laws, our sect’s Integration Elders are unable to enter this realm."

"Only cultivators below the Integration stage can enter the Void Realm, with the strongest being merely at the Void Refining stage."

"Although numerous brothers were indeed slaughtered by the Primordial Talisman Sect, it is impractical for our sect to dispatch a large contingent of Void Refining cultivators here for retribution."

"Dispatching masses of Void Refining cultivators here would simply be condemning them to their demise."

Lu Fucheng sighed.

"Impossible, it's just a native sect."

"This sect barely possesses a few dozen Void Refining combatants."

"If our Divine Weapons Sect were to deploy thousands of cultivators in the Void Refining stage to this realm, wouldn't it be a simple matter to obliterate the Primordial Talisman Sect?"

Qian Guan inquired.

"Under normal circumstances, you would be correct."

"However, do you comprehend the reasons why the sect has refrained from such an action?"

"And why, instead, we dispatch only small contingents of Void Refining cultivators to the Void Realm?"

Lu Fucheng responded calmly.

"Indeed, this presents a peculiar riddle."

"The sect dispatches merely a dozen, at most a score of fellow disciples during each teleportation."

"While the cross-realm Teleportation Array possesses the capacity to transport a greater number simultaneously."

"Certainly, if the sect so desired, a much larger force could be transported."

"Yet the Divine Weapons Sect has not done so; what could be the reason?"

Qian Guan, not lacking in intelligence, began to grasp the situation himself.

And deep within, an unsettling dread began to grow.

He, who was once a composed cultivator of the Void Refining stage, steadfast in his Daoist techniques.

Now, because of this revelation, he found himself agitated, yearning to exact revenge for his fallen comrades.

This emotional turmoil felt akin to being assailed by a Heart Demon.

A strange chill permeated his entire being.

"Junior brother, have you finally come to understand?"

"This is the most perilous tribulation that we, as outsiders, must confront."

"It is the inherent malevolence of the Void Realm's Heavenly Dao."

"We are not indigenous cultivators of the Void Realm; we are outsiders."

"Upon the arrival of outsiders like ourselves in the Void Realm, the Heavenly Dao marks us."

"This targeting does not manifest as overt Celestial Tribulations, but rather as a more insidious form of calamity."

"This means that the moment we entertain thoughts of greed or anger, we become susceptible to invasion by Tribulation Qi, which clouds our judgment."

"Subsequently, we transform into mere puppets, manipulated by the Void Realm's Heavenly Dao to venture into perilous situations."

"Why is the attrition rate so exceedingly high for cultivators who venture into the Void Realm?"

"It is not solely attributable to avarice, but rather to the malicious machinations of the Heavenly Dao."

"Had our Divine Weapons Sect indeed dispatched thousands of Void Refining cultivators into the Void Realm, I daresay that in an instant, a terrifying Ancient Demon would materialize before us and devour us all, leaving no survivors."

Lu Fucheng elaborated.

Heavenly Dao's malice!?

Upon hearing these words, Qian Guan recoiled as if doused with icy water, a bone-chilling sensation seizing him.

Recollecting past events, he finally perceived the underlying strangeness.

It was no wonder that those brothers, who were previously cautious cultivators of the Void Refining stage, devolved into foolishly greedy beings within three months of entering the Void Realm.

Despite the allure of opportunities, the malevolent influence of the Void Realm's Heavenly Dao exerted its persistent hold.

Owing to this deliberate targeting, their misfortune was profound, as they were continuously beset by calamities.

"I sensed that this world carried an unsettling aura."

"It is understandable why those Elders, aware of the boundless opportunities this world presents, dared not venture here themselves."

"They were likely privy to these secrets, employing us as unwitting sacrifices."

Qian Guan exclaimed indignantly.

Contemplating the ageless elders of the sect, he felt an overwhelming urge to confront them.

Were it not for their monopolization of ninety-nine percent of the sect's resources, younger cultivators would not be compelled to seek opportunities elsewhere.

Should they not pursue external avenues for advancement, they would languish indefinitely, never reaching the Integration stage in their lifetimes.

"Different worlds possess different characteristics."

"The Heavenly Dao of other realms may lack such potent capabilities, but the Heavenly Dao of the Void Realm certainly wields them."

"You inquired as to why I consistently sought refuge in my cave, avoiding entanglements; it was precisely this fear of succumbing to its influence."

"In any case, let us put aside the matter of our brothers' demise for the time being."

"Exercise extreme caution and refrain from jeopardizing your own life."

"If you harbor aspirations of retribution, await the resurgence of Spiritual Qi within the Void Realm."

"Perhaps by the time our sect's Elders in the Integration stage make their descent into this realm, the Primordial Talisman Sect shall be instantly eradicated."

Lu Fucheng declared.

"That appears to be our only recourse—to await that time."

Qian Guan nodded in agreement.

While a desire for vengeance burned within him, it paled in comparison to the imperative of self-preservation.

Regardless, he had not shared any particularly close bonds with the deceased.