CHAPTER 180: CHAPTER 155: DEMON CULTIVATOR? THAT’S IT?

"Why did this Demon Cultivator appear in your great hall?" Chen Jiuge pointed at the Blood Sea Elder, who had woken up but seemed to have been dumbfounded by a beating.

Under Su Mei’s trembling answer, Chen Jiuge managed to understand that this Demon Cultivator had come to win Su Mei over, and had even appeared once before, a year ago.

"You just reached the Returning to Void Cultivation level, didn’t you? Why would they need to win you over?" Chen Jiuge asked with suspicion.

Su Mei whispered, "The Triple Sect left not only myself as a sleeper agent but also two Mahayana sisters. They must have wanted to win over my sisters through me."

"I see. Alright then, you stand aside for now," Chen Jiuge gestured for Su Mei to move away.

Watching Su Mei stand stiffly and seriously to one side, Chen Jiuge once again felt that this woman’s brain didn’t quite work properly.

"It’s your turn. Confess honestly. Do you want a beating before you talk, or should I perform Soul Search myself?" Chen Jiuge said, looking at the Blood Sea Elder who had now recovered.

The Blood Sea Elder glanced at his unrestrained Cultivation, then at the young Mahayana Cultivator before him, and felt a surge of secret joy. What an opportunity!

"Blood Sea..."

Chen Jiuge watched as joy appeared on the Blood Sea Elder’s face. The old man then suddenly emitted a cold aura, and a dense smell of blood overwhelmed the entire hall, only to be pushed back by the Array within.

By the time the Divine Skill reached Chen Jiuge, all that was left was a small, dark red, foul-smelling blood clot.

Chen Jiuge covered his nose in distaste and shouted, "Sky Blue!" Two thick vines casually slapped the clot away. Then, a multitude of Spirit Flowers bloomed in midair, emitting waves of fragrance until the stench in the air was completely gone.

"So, is this the extent of your strength?" Chen Jiuge looked down at the dazed Blood Sea Elder, feeling speechless. No wonder Demon Cultivators can only muddle along in the Mortal World; their strength is indeed exceptionally weak.

"This is impossible! This can’t be possible!" The Blood Sea Elder couldn’t believe the scene before him.

He had a record of escaping from other Mahayana-level Sect Disciples. Even if their sects were considered second-tier, they were still Sect Disciples! How could there be such a huge discrepancy?

Looking at the still bewildered Blood Sea Elder, Chen Jiuge mentally transmitted a message to Yue Li, telling her to come over.

"What’s wrong, Master?" Yue Li asked, looking reluctant. She had been counting her adorable Spirit Stones.

"Give him another thrashing," Chen Jiuge said, pointing at the Blood Sea Elder.

"Alright then."

Despite Yue Li’s reluctant expression, the Blood Sea Elder was once again beaten beyond recognition.

「...」

"Awake now? Then speak properly. After all, Soul Search is a bit too cruel," Chen Jiuge said lightly.

The Blood Sea Elder shivered and then spilled everything he knew.

"So, there are three other Demon Cultivators like you? Their strengths are about the same as yours, with one slightly stronger, right?"

"Yes."

"You all think too highly of yourselves. With such meager strength, you dare covet the essence of the Ten Fierce Souls? I’m afraid you’d be devoured by the essence just by getting near," Chen Jiuge said, speechless.

"The essence can attack?" The Blood Sea Elder was stunned. "Isn’t it dead?"

"Your knowledge is even more preposterous than that of a Loose Cultivator. In your next life, be a good person, or at least a Loose Cultivator. Don’t be a Demon Cultivator again." With a wave of his hand, Chen Jiuge engulfed the Blood Sea Elder with countless vines. A burst of blood mist erupted and was quickly absorbed by the vines.

"Yue Li, you heard that, right? Take Silver King and wipe out the other three Demon Cultivators." Chen Jiuge instructed, not intending to act himself since these Demon Cultivators were too weak.

However, to prevent the Demon Cultivators from escaping, Chen Jiuge gave the Vajra Lock to Yue Li. With a Heaven and Earth Holy Weapon, these Demon Cultivators wouldn’t have a chance to flee.

Su Mei, who had witnessed the Blood Sea Elder’s demise, addressed Chen Jiuge, who was sitting on the highest seat, "I can get in touch with my sisters and have them come here."

"Good. Off you go." Chen Jiuge was pleased with Su Mei’s initiative.

「...」

「Inside the Imperial City Cave」

The Hundred Infants Elder and two others were gathered around a small wooden table, waiting for good news from the Blood Sea Elder.

Then, they saw the cave pierced by a giant rabbit Dharma Image, with the unluckiest one, Dry-Eyed Elder, being stepped on right under the rabbit’s foot.

Yue Li’s boisterous voice rang out, "Why are there only two of you? Where’s the third one?"

The Hundred Infants Elder looked at Yue Li, swallowed hard, and pointed under Yue Li’s foot. "Esteemed Senior, may I know why you are attacking us?"

The Hundred Infants Elder should have guessed that this Spiritual Beast was likely connected to a Myriad Beasts Sect Disciple, but he still clung to a slim hope.

"Huh, under my foot? That explains why it felt a bit odd. So, that leaves just two of you." Yue Li clenched her fists, revealing a terrifying smile to the two Demon Cultivators before her.

BANG! BANG! BANG!

The continuous sound of blows landing on flesh echoed, creating a sight too gruesome to bear. Silver King reflexively turned away, recalling how, before their departure, Ao Li had specially come out from the ecological park to warn, "Don’t provoke Yue Li if it’s not necessary; she’s a violent maniac who loves to punch people."

Silver King hadn’t quite understood before, but now it was clear. Yue Li had Magic Artifacts whose power could easily stun these Demon Cultivators, yet she preferred using her fists.

An hour later, Yue Li, looking refreshed, dragged the three Demon Cultivators bound by the Vajra Lock and called to Silver King, "Let’s return."

「...」

Looking at the three strung-up Demon Cultivators, Chen Jiuge didn’t delay. He immediately performed Soul Search on the Hundred Infants Elder. Amongst the Elder’s scattered memories, Chen Jiuge discovered a Cultivation Technique requiring the use of infants. Truly, death was too good for him.