Chapter 3501 - 3510 Demonic Tribulation Cloud
“Hmph, a mere Seventh Level Tribulator dares to challenge me. We’ll see about that,” Harvey Watkins scoffed upon seeing Miles Spicer.
With a thunderous roar, Miles Spicer unleashed waves of sound that formed tides, like a surging river, rushing toward Harvey Watkins with an unstoppable force. Horrified by the attack, Harvey Watkins struck out with his palm. The blast collided with the sound wave headon but shattered instantly, completely overwhelmed.
Harvey Watkins was dumbfounded at the sight. While Harvey Watkins was momentarily stunned, Miles Spicer launched a claw attack across the space. The entire area shook incessantly as a massive claw print hurtled toward Harvey Watkins. Harvey Watkins’s pupils rapidly contracted as he continuously retreated backward. At the same time, he did not stop unleashing waves of spiritual energy that shook the void, barely managing to block the claw strike from Miles Spicer.
At that point, Harvey Watkins was already panting heavily, drenched in sweat, his eyes filled with disbelief.
“No, this… How is this possible? You’re just a Seventh Level Tribulator. How can you possess such terrifying power?” Harvey Watkins wore an expression of disbelief across his face.
“As expected of someone who has overcome the demonic tribulation cloud, not only is Mr. Spicer invincible among his peers, but he can even fight those beyond his level!” Denzel exclaimed, his eyes filled with admiration despite his injured body.
“Demonic tribulation cloud? Was it you who overcame the demonic tribulation cloud?” Harvey Watkins was taken aback. He had always thought it was John who had overcome the demonic tribulation cloud.
“Now you know, but I’m afraid it might be too late.” Miles Spicer gave a cold laugh, then emitted a terrifying aura once again.
Harvey Watkins furrowed his brows, exerting all his strength to resist. However, a surge of aura sent Harvey Watkins flying and crashing heavily into the ground dozens of meters below. Harvey Watkins crawled out from the crater, his eyes filled with terror, and blood streaming from the corner of his mouth.
“Disrespect towards Mr. White will only lead you to death!” Miles Spicer shouted coldly.
“I’m an elder of the Demon Seal Alliance! How dare a mere Demonic Cultivator like you oppose us? Our leader will never spare you,” Harvey Watkins vowed through gritted teeth.
“Hmph, Mr. White has already killed Mr. Bill of the Demon Seal Alliance. Do you really think Mr. Benji will just let the matter slide? Killing you isn’t going to make much of a difference!” Miles Spicer bellowed loudly.
“Don’t be so smug. Do you really think I can be killed that easily?” Once Harvey Watkins finished speaking, he suddenly curled his fingers into his palm. A gust of unique aura began to coalesce around him. Gradually, a black hole formed.
“It’s teleportation magecraft! This guy plans to use teleportation magecraft to escape!” John exclaimed at the sight. Miles Spicer was about to make a move. However, Harvey Watkins was suddenly sucked into the black hole by a tremendous suction force and subsequently vanished.
“Ah, he still managed to escape,” Miles Spicer sighed.
Upon seeing Harvey Watkins flee, the remaining members of the Demon Seal Alliance were terrified and immediately turned tail as well. However, Miles Spicer wouldn’t give them a chance and leaped up into the air to strike.
At that moment, Catlin also began to attack with her whip in hand. The remaining members of the Demon Seal Alliance were all vanquished under the combined efforts of the two.
“Dad!”
“Mr. Washington!” All members of the Demon Seal Alliance were killed, and only Harvey Watkins managed to escape. Rose and Dalton raced toward Denzel with concern. Just a moment ago, Denzel was harshly slapped by Harvey Watkins, so he must have been seriously injured.
Coughing up a few mouthfuls of blood, Denzel smiled slightly and assured, “I’m fine. This won’t kill me. I’ve just broken a few ribs, that’s all. I’ll be all right after getting some rest.” Rose and Dalton finally breathed a sigh of relief once they saw that Denzel was not on the verge of death.
“Mr. White” At that moment, Brian from the Soulless Hall approached John. Before Brian could speak, John took out a pill and tossed it at him.
“This is the antidote. You’ll be fine after taking it. Thanks for your help earlier.”
John was aware that Brian had only helped him to save his own life. “Thank you! Thank you very much!”
Brian took the antidote and swallowed it, then turned and left. He wanted to find a secluded spot and minimize his ventures into the world in the future. After all, he had betrayed the Demon Seal Alliance, and there was always the looming threat that they might kill him one day. The Demon Seal Alliance had branches throughout the entire Ethereal Realm, making its power and influence incredibly vast.
“Congratulations, Mr. Spicer, on successfully overcoming the demonic tribulation cloud! Your strength surpasses anyone’s!” Denzel said with admiration as he approached Miles Spicer.
“Thank you and Mr. White for helping me this time. Otherwise, I would have been wiped out by now. Since I’m on my own, just let me know if the Blood Spirit Valley needs any assistance within Demonia Mountain. I’ll definitely lend a hand without question!” Miles Spicer acknowledged that his breakthrough was owed to John and Denzel.
Without John’s assistance, he wouldn’t have been able to withstand the demonic tribulation cloud. Additionally, without Denzel and his companions intercepting the members of the Demon Seal Alliance, he wouldn’t have been able to overcome the tribulation smoothly.
Denzel was overjoyed at Miles Spicer’s words. Despite his seemingly low cultivation level, Miles Spicer held a certain degree of prestige. With Miles Spicer’s abilities, his status would undoubtedly rise even higher. In time, Blood Spirit Valley could firmly establish itself in Demonia Mountain, and they would no longer be subjected to bullying with Miles Spicer’s help.
“Since you’re injured, Mr. Washington, it’s not advisable for you to travel. I suggest we rest at Mr. Spicer’s place for a while. I also need time to recover, then I’ll prepare some pills to aid in your healing, John said to Denzel.
Upon hearing his suggestion, Denzel nodded and turned to Miles Spicer, saying, “I’m afraid I’ll have to trouble you further, Mr. Spicer.”
“Haha! What are you talking about, Denzel? You’re not troubling me at all. I’m feeling lonely anyway, living all by myself. Having you guys around actually livens things up!” Miles Spicer laughed heartily.
Everyone temporarily rested at Miles Spicer’s abode. Seizing the opportunity, John also began to gradually regain his strength. While regaining his strength, John also experienced the formidable power of teleportation magic. If Harvey Watkins wasn’t skilled in teleportation magic, he wouldn’t have been able to escape at all! John felt overwhelmed at the thought. The more elite opponents he encountered, the more pressure he faced.
Teleportation magic, time spells, along with the recently acquired Impersonation Technique and the Blazing Stride. John had to navigate these skills blindly, taking one step at a time to master them. If he had proper guidance, he might have been able to grasp the techniques more quickly. Unfortunately, no one around John knew about them, so he had to rely on his own understanding.
The Celestial Battlefield gradually closed while John rested and regained his strength. A large number of cultivators had been dispatched to the Celestial Battlefield. Originally, Pablo had intended to leave early but ended up staying at the Celestial Battlefield for a few more days after encountering Tyler and Cameron.
“Mr. Escobar, where is Dave? Did John really kill him?” Dwayne hurriedly asked as he saw Pablo emerge. Even now, Dwayne clung to hope, wishing that John was deceiving him, that his disciple was not truly dead.
Seeing Dwayne, Pablo feigned sadness and said, “Mr. Johnson, it’s true that John killed your disciple. He took advantage of my absence to assassinate him.” Dwayne felt something explode in his head. His hopes had been completely shattered.
“John, I will completely destroy you!” Enraged, Dwayne let out a roar and then turned and left! A slight smile crept up on Pablo’s mouth at Dwayne’s furious expression.
“Where are our disciples? Where are they?” Members of the Five Great Sects shouted in panic when they didn’t see the Five Elites come out.
Upon witnessing this, others also joined in the search, but they couldn’t find any trace of the Five Elites.
“The Five Elites are incredibly powerful. There’s no way they were harmed in the Celestial Battlefield, right?”
“Exactly. Given the Five Elites’ reputation, no one would dare to harm them. Besides, they had the support of the Five Great Sects.”
“The Celestial Battlefield is closed. They must have been killed. The Five Great Sects are going to be humiliated this time.” Everyone engaged in a heated discussion!
Upon hearing the crowd’s conversation, Pablo exchanged a glance with Tyler. Shortly after, Tyler left. A moment later, Pablo found the members of the Five Great Sects. Pablo approached the members of the Five Great Sects and said, “Ladies and Gentlemen, the Five Elites from the Five Great Sects have indeed been harmed. Furthermore, I know that they were murdered.”
One of the members from the Five Great Sects asked, “Who did it?”
Pablo replied, “It was a man named John White!”
“John White?” The members of the Five Great Sects were unfamiliar with John’s name. On the other hand, the leader of Creston Sect, Vin, spoke up.
“John is only a First Level Tribulator. How could he have possibly killed the Five Elites? It’s clearly impossible!”
“It was impossible for him to do it alone, but he had assistance. In the Celestial Battlefield, five of the three kings and four archons from the beast race were on his side. With such support, it wouldn’t be impossible for him to deal with the Five Elites, Pablo said calmly.
Someone from the Five Great Sects asked, “Why? We have no grudge against John, so why would he want to kill our people?”
“Of course, it was all for the sake of obtaining magical items. Personal grudges didn’t matter in the Celestial Battlefield. Regardless, I’ve told you everything. It’s up to you whether to believe it or not.” After Pablo finished speaking, he turned around and left immediately. The members of the Five Great Sects looked at each other in dismay, unsure whether to believe Pablo’s words or not.
“Ladies and gentlemen, you may return for now. When the time comes, you can inquire about this matter with Denzel. John left with Denzel, but it’s true that the Fox Queen was with him. She’s one of the three kings and four archons from the beast race,” Vin said to the members of the Five Great Sects. He was deeply afraid that the members of the Five Great Sects would cause trouble in Creston Sect. His Creston Sect primarily focused on conducting business. If there were fights and killings here, it would affect his own business.
“After hearing your words, Mr. Sidney, I’m starting to remember some details about John. We’ll go to Blood Spirit Valley to clarify this matter.” Logan Ortiz, a silver-haired elder from the Five Great Sects with a red face and long beard, spoke.
Subsequently, the members of the Five Great Sects left Creston Sect. Just as they stepped out of Creston Sect, they unexpectedly ran into Pablo. Whether it was a coincidence or Pablo was waiting for them, the representatives of the Five Great Sects had indeed encountered Pablo. However, the members of the Five Great Sects didn’t pay any attention to him. After all, Pablo was just a Demonic Cultivator, not to mention a wandering cultivator.
Although he had a stroke of luck and became an Eight Level Tribulator, he still lacked power or influence. Some of the major sects still looked down on him. When Pablo saw the members of the Five Great Sects, he addressed the red-faced, longbearded elder who was leading them, “Mr. Ortiz, John is right in front of you. You can question him in person.”
“That brat is still here?” Logan was taken aback for a moment, then quickly led his men to chase after John. They did find John as Pablo had mentioned. However, when John saw the members of the Five Great Sects, he quickly fled.
Upon seeing John flee, the members of the Five Great Sects became even more certain that something was wrong with John. Consequently, they quickly pursued him. In the blink of an eye, John had already disappeared without a trace.
“This is so strange. This guy ran so fast. How did he vanish in an instant?” A member of the Five Great Sects voiced his confusion.
“Mr. Ortiz, come and take a look at this. What is it?” At that moment, someone picked up five incredibly exquisite item pouches from the ground.
“Aren’t these the item pouches of the Five Elites? How did they end up here?” Logan frowned.
“Damn it. It must have been that guy named John who dropped these. He must be the one who killed the Five Elites!” someone exclaimed angrily
Logan furrowed his brow as he examined the item pouches. He was certain that these items belonged to the Five Elites. Now that John had dropped the pouches, Logan concluded that John must have taken all the magical items inside and discarded the pouches. The more Logan thought about it, the angrier he became. In a cold tone, he declared, “Let’s go. We’re heading to Blood Spirit Valley. We must find John and demand an explanation!”
The individuals from the Five Great Sects all stormed off towards Blood Spirit Valley, filled with frustration. After the individuals from the Five Great Sects had departed, Pablo and Tyler emerged.
“Hahaha! I bet John won’t be able to escape unharmed this time. With the Five Great Sects after him, he’s in for a world of trouble,” Pablo burst into hearty laughter.
“It’s just a shame that I couldn’t personally eliminate John,” Tyler’s eyes burned with a cold intensity. After battling John for such a long time, John had become the inner demon in Tyler’s heart. He desperately wanted to kill John with his own hands. However, given John’s current strength, along with those around him, it seemed unlikely that Tyler would be able to personally kill John. Nevertheless, with the help of others, it was possible to have John killed!
“I never expected your Disguising Technique to reach such an unparalleled level. When you transformed into John earlier, even I was fooled!” Pablo spoke to Tyler with great admiration.
“It’s just a simple skill. Compared to you, Mr. Escobar, I am significantly inferior, Tylerr spoke with utmost humility. What Tyler used was not just any Disguising Technique. There was no such exquisite Disguising Technique in the world. It was the Impersonation Technique. At that time, Tyler had also seen the contents within. Although Tyler couldn’t yet master the Impersonation Technique perfectly, he could flawlessly mimic John’s aura. He could still deceive those who were unfamiliar with John.
“I will take you to a great place where your cultivation will yield twice the result with half the effort. You don’t have to return to the northern region in the future. Stay here, and together, we can achieve great things! Wouldn’t that be better?” Pablo held Tylerr in high regard.
“That sounds wonderful!” Tyler was extremely excited as he knew that Pablo had encountered something fortunate. Tyler, being the curious person he was, was eager to find out exactly what kind of fortunate encounter Pablo had stumbled upon. Tyler also wanted to experience that encounter that could significantly enhance one’s abilities within a short period.
Upon hearing that Tyler intended to stay, Cameron suddenly felt somewhat reluctant.
“Elder Wood, we…….”
Although the Wood family was not a prominent household in the northern region, Cameron, as the head of the family, could still live a life free of worries and filled with indulgences. At that moment, he was hesitant to abandon the Wood family, stay in Demonia Mountain, and allow himself to be manipulated by others.
Tyler turned to Cameron and asked, “Enough talk. Imagine us ruling over the entire Demonia Mountain. Wouldn’t that be far superior to our position in the northern region? Don’t you want to increase your power and ascend to immortality?” Upon hearing that, Cameron quickly shook his head.
“I will follow whatever arrangements you make, Elder Wood.”
“Follow me, and we will not only conquer Demonia Mountain, but my aim is to seize control of the entire Ethereal Realm. I intend to have the Five Great Governors as my subordinates.” Pablo’s eyes sparkled with enthusiasm. He felt a surge of passion within him.
Tyler looked at Pablo, secretly revealing a hint of a cold sneer. Although Pablo was quite capable, he was a reckless man who acted without thinking. No matter how skilled he was, it was impossible for him to control the entire Ethereal Realm. The reason Tyler was following Pablo now was to leverage Pablo’s power. Given Pablo’s low intelligence, it would be easy for Tyler to manipulate him.
“Let’s go. I will take you to the Demon Devouring Cave. Once we arrive there, you will discover the gateway to a new world!” Pablo had completely let his guard down, eagerly leading Tyler and Cameron towards the Demon Devouring Cave.
In a mansion nestled deep in the mountains, Arthur was engrossed in his writing. However, his complexion revealed the toll that his recent battle with Rudy had taken on him. Losing one of his shadow clones had greatly drained Arthur’s vitality. But after a period of rest and recovery, he had made significant progress.
Suddenly, a young woman dressed in a white gown entered to deliver a report, “Mr. Sanders, John has killed the son of the leader of the Demon Seal Alliance…”
Arthur paused in his writing, leaving an ink blot on the word he had just written.
“That guy hasn’t been here for long, and yet he’s already caused such a huge disturbance?” Arthur said with a bitter smile. “What level of cultivation has John reached now?”
“He’s only a First Level Tribulator, but he possesses several divine weapons. Even when he fought against those Sixth Level Tribulators, he showed no fear. Moreover, he has obtained a Celestial Devourer from the ancient ruins of the Celestial Battlefield… the young woman explained.
“A Celestial Devourer? The mount of the Vermilion Demon Lord?” A hint of surprise crossed Arthur’s face. Clearly, these were unexpected developments!
“It’s a newly hatched Celestial Devourer, so l presume it may not be of much use yet,” the woman hastily clarified.
Upon hearing this, Arthur had a sudden realization and asked, “I knew that old fellow couldn’t possibly appear in the Ethereal Realm. Has there been any recent activity from the Fire Incineration Sect?”
“No, everything seems very peaceful!” The young woman shook her head. “That’s good news. It seems I can enjoy a few more days of peace…” Arthur picked up another piece of paper and resumed writing.
“Mr. Sanders, what should we do about John? The Demon Seal Alliance will likely launch a relentless pursuit against him soon. Do you think…” she hesitated.
“No need to worry. I believe he can handle it. Besides, he’s not alone right now. Doesn’t he have quite a few friends?”
“Let him stir things up in the Ethereal Realm. The more chaotic this realm becomes, the more likely the corrupt individuals will reveal themselves. Besides, it’s high time the order in the Ethereal Realm was restored.” After Arthur finished speaking, he once again began to write in silence. Observing Arthur’s demeanor, the woman quietly left the room.
At Blood Spirit Valley, since the valley’s leader, Denzel, was absent, all the disciples were peacefully cultivating. Compared to the disciples of Bloodroot Peak, those from Blood Spirit Valley were much more composed. However, while the disciples of Blood Spirit Valley were engrossed in their cultivation, Dwayne arrived with a large group of disciples from Bloodroot Peak. Upon learning that his disciple had indeed been killed by John, Dwayne couldn’t contain his anger. Knowing that John was with Denzel, he had come here to confront them.
“Denzel, come out immediately!” Dwayne stood at the entrance of Blood Spirit Valley and shouted loudly. Upon seeing the situation, two disciples from Blood Spirit Valley hurriedly approached.
“Mr. Johnson,” they said, “our master is not in the valley. May we ask why you are looking for him?” Since Dwayne and Denzel had both studied under the same master, the two disciples from Blood Spirit Valley treated him with relative politeness.
“He’s not here?” Dwayne’s eyes filled with murderous intent.
“Is he truly not here, or is he hiding from me?”
“Mr. Johnson, Master is really not here!” The two disciples from Blood Spirit Valley spoke sincerely.
“I refuse to believe it. He must be avoiding me, and I’m certain that John is here as well.” As Dwayne spoke, he was about to charge into Blood Spirit Valley.
“Mr. Johnson, you…” The two disciples from Blood Spirit Valley tried to stop him, but Dwayne swiftly struck them with both palms, instantly killing them!
“Kill them all! If Denzel doesn’t show himself today, I will annihilate all his disciples! They will pay with their blood for what they have done!” With a sweeping motion of his hand, Dwayne ordered his disciples to attack.
“Attack!” Numerous disciples from Bloodroot Peak rushed forward.
As the battle cry echoed through the air, the disciples of Blood Spirit Valley were caught off guard. Combined with the fact that they were currently without a leader, it took only half an hour for the disciples of Blood Spirit Valley to be completely wiped out!
A disciple from Bloodroot Peak approached Dwayne and reported, “Master, Denzel is indeed not here, and I didn’t see that fellow named John either.”
“Damn it, where did they go? Could it be that they didn’t return to Blood Spirit Valley?” Dwayne furrowed his brows.
The disciple from Bloodroot Peak looked at the bodies scattered on the ground before asking in bewilderment, “Master, what should we do now?”
At present, they hadn’t found the individuals they came here for and even went so far as to kill the disciples of Blood Spirit Valley. Ultimately, they could be considered kin as they were practically from the same sect. Their actions were ruthless, and once Denzel found out, he surely wouldn’t let this matter go easily!
“Remove all traces. No one is allowed to speak of today’s events, or I will kill them without mercy!”
At this moment, Dwayne had gradually calmed down and began to issue commands loudly. Indeed, what he had done was excessive. The numerous disciples of Bloodroot Peak began to bustle around anxiously, erasing all traces of their presence. After erasing all traces and auras, Dwayne swiftly departed with his disciples.
Not long after Dwayne left, Logan arrived with people from the Five Great Sects. “Mr. Ortiz, why do I feel like Blood Spirit Valley is eerily silent? I also detect a hint of blood.”
Someone spoke, their brow furrowed in concern.
“I smell it, too. And why can’t I sense any signs of life? Could it be that there’s no one left in Blood Spirit Valley?” someone chimed in agreement. Logan released his spiritual sense, and quickly, his brows furrowed.
“Let’s go in and take a look. Everyone from Blood Spirit Valley has been killed!” After Logan finished speaking, he led the others into Blood Spirit Valley. What greeted them was corpses littering the ground in Blood Spirit Valley while blood flowed everywhere. A few vultures, each over a meter long, were feasting on the bodies. Gazing upon the horrific scene before them, everyone was left in utter shock!
Although Blood Spirit Valley belonged to the demons, the conflict between the humans and demons was not as intense here in Demonia Mountain. The Five Great Sects had little conflict with the demons of Demonia Mountain. On the contrary, they often collaborated together.
Upon seeing that everyone in Blood Spirit Valley had been killed, the people from the Five Great Sects all felt a certain sadness in their hearts! They had come in a huff, seeking nothing more than an explanation. They wanted Denzel to hand over John, but they never intended to annihilate Blood Spirit Valley!
“Check if there are any survivors, then find out who did this. We haven’t had such an incident in the southern region for many years,” Logan said with a gloomy expression.
The southern region was considered the most harmonious region in this realm. Although there were conflicts and casualties, incidents like the annihilation of an entire sect were almost unheard of! Now that something like that had suddenly happened, he naturally had to investigate thoroughly to find out who was responsible. After all, the status of their Five Great Sects in the southern region was not low, so naturally, they had to intervene when such an incident occurred!
“Mr. Ortiz, we’ve already checked. There are absolutely no survivors, and there are no traces of any auras either. It seems that the person who did this deliberately erased all evidence,” someone uttered.
“Mr. Ortiz, since Denzel is not here, let’s just leave. We shouldn’t concern ourselves with such trivial matters. After all, Denzel is not a good person. Since we can’t find John, I suggest we start looking for those individuals from the beast race!”
“Our disciples were killed, and a few of the beast race were involved. This matter isn’t over yet!” Beside Logan, a burly man with a dark complexion spoke, his voice filled with anger.
“Mr. Blackman, even if we manage to find the three kings and four archons of the beast race, you must restrain yourself. You can’t just attack them upon sight. We need to clarify things first. There are no grudges between us and the beast race, so I don’t understand why they assisted John in killing our disciples,” Logan said.
“Mr. Ortiz, isn’t it obvious? Of course, it’s all for the sake of benefits. Who cares about grudges when in the Celestial Battlefield? Everyone is after the treasures,” Neil exclaimed loudly
“Mr. Ortiz, I agree with Mr. Blackman. We should stop worrying about this place for now and go find those members of the beast race to get a clear understanding of what’s really going on, someone suggested.
Seeing the situation, Logan could only nod and say, “Alright then, let’s return first. Then we’ll send someone to summon the three kings and four archons of the beast race. If they are truly responsible, even if it leads to a falling out with the beast race, we absolutely cannot let them escape punishment!” The members of the Five Great Sects left, leaving the disciples of Blood Spirit Valley to continue being targeted by vultures.
Meanwhile, Denzel was still recovering from his injuries, completely unaware that his disciples had been murdered. After some time, John had fully recovered, and over the past few days, he had gained a deeper understanding of Blazing Stride and Impersonation Technique! However, John was still unable to get that clock to work. He had no idea how to use it.
“Mr. White, these are some spiritual stones and mystical herbs sent by Mr. Spicer,” Polar placed some resources in front of John.
Over the past few days, in order to expedite John’s recovery, Miles Spicer had been working tirelessly. He ventured into the depths of Demonia Mountain daily, searching for various resources that could be utilized. It could be said that Miles Spicer’s ability to withstand the demonic tribulation cloud and his substantial increase in strength were all thanks to John.
“Polar, have you been cultivating during this period?” John turned to Polar and asked.
“Mr. White, I’ve been busy gathering various resources with Mr. Spicer during this period, so I haven’t had the chance to cultivate yet,” Polar responded.
John glanced at Polar, gesturing for him to sit across from himself.
“You’ve been with me for quite some time now, yet your strength hasn’t increased much, nor have you gained anything….”
Before John could finish, Polar hastily interjected, “Mr. White, I am already content just being by your side as it allows me to see the world.”
“What’s the use of seeing the world? I’m going to teach you a sword technique called Nine Shadows now. We’ll go to Divine Smithing Sect soon, and I’ll have them forge a magic sword for you there. This way, your strength will significantly increase!”
After John finished speaking, he gently placed a hand on the top of Polar’s head. Swiftly, the Nine Shadows sword technique was imparted into Polar’s consciousness.
Polar entered his consciousness using his spiritual sense, and he immediately exclaimed in surprise, “Mr. White, is this the Nine Shadows sword technique? It looks so powerful!”
“Once someone has mastered the Nine Shadows sword technique, they can create nine clones, each possessing the same aura and even the same power! At that time, you will strike with a single sword, but what truly emerges will be ten real swords. Your own power will be greatly amplified. Of course, this sword technique can also be used to escape from difficult situations. Remember, when practicing swordsmanship, if you let your emotions become too agitated, not only will you fail in your training, but you may also plunge yourself into a state of collapse. I was now capable of having six shadow clones, and I also imparted some insights and cultivation methods to you.”
As John spoke, he imparted all his understanding of Nine Shadows to Polar without holding back. Excitement filled Polar’s face as he unexpectedly knelt down before John.
“Mr. White, your immense kindness in teaching me this sword technique is akin to a mentor’s. I…”
“Hold on, we are friends and brothers. I am not your master. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have taught you.” John hastily interrupted Polar’s words. Looking at Polar in this state, it seemed like he wanted to take John as his master. However, John had never considered becoming anyone’s mentor!
Upon hearing this, Polar’s face flushed with embarrassment. He quickly stood up, thanked John, and then hurriedly left. John assumed he must have gone to cultivate.
“John, I heard you’ve almost recovered. Now, it’s time to repay the debt you owe me…”
Polar had just left when Catlin walked in. She gazed at John with so much affection it seemed as if her eyes were about to well up with tears.
“What debt?” John asked, pretending not to know.
“Stop pretending!” Catlin lunged directly at John, mounting him in one motion
Several days had passed once again as time flew by swiftly. John was completely absorbed in practicing Blazing Stride. Underneath John’s feet, a nearly imperceptible flame ignited, burning like a thin thread. This flame continuously swirled beneath John’s feet. With a single thought, the two thread-like flames surprisingly burrowed swiftly into the ground. John took a step forward, and in an instant, his body vanished. When John opened his eyes, he realized he had already traveled several kilometers.
“Damn it, I still can’t manage to travel fifty kilometers in a single step. This is too difficult to master. I really shouldn’t have angered Fire Spirit Lord back then…”
John let out a sigh. Blazing Stride is indeed impressive, but it’s just too difficult to master! During this period, aside from recovering, John was completely engrossed in studying Blazing Stride. However, he could only cover a few kilometers in a single step!
John was no longer satisfied with covering only a few kilometers in a single step. He had never considered that, back when he was in the mundane world, using the Necro Ring could only teleport him a few hundred meters through the void! Indeed, human greed truly knew no bounds!
“Mr. White, my father is calling for you. He has fully recovered now and would like to invite you to visit Blood Spirit Valley!” Rose came over to inform John.
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John also wanted to visit Blood Spirit Valley and then have Dalton take him to the Demon Devouring Cave. With that, John and his group set off towards Blood Spirit Valley. As Miles Spicer was alone, he, too, accompanied John and the others to Blood Spirit Valley. When they were still several kilometers away from Blood Spirit Valley, Catlin furrowed her brows and kept looking towards the sky.
John turned to Catlin and asked, “What is it?”
“There are a considerable number of vultures circling in the sky. There must have been a fight nearby, and some people even lost their lives. Judging by the number of vultures, there must have been quite a few deaths…. Catlin answered.
Upon hearing Catlin’s words, everyone finally lifted their heads, only to see a considerable number of vultures indeed circling in the sky, occasionally swooping straight down!
“Oh no!” Denzel was shocked.
“The only place with people in this area is my Blood Spirit Valley. Could it be that something has happened to my disciples?” Denzel quickened his pace, with the others closely following behind, their speed pushed to the extreme.
For John and his companions, the journey of several kilometers took no more than a blink of an eye. Gazing upon the lifeless Blood Spirit Valley before him, permeated with the stench of blood and the incessantly circling vultures, Denzel’s face turned incredibly grim. Even when he reached the door, Denzel didn’t have the courage to push it open.
“Polar, go knock on the door.” John sent Polar to knock on the door.
Polar stepped forward and gently knocked on the grand door, but there was no response. Left with no other choice, Polar gave it a push, and the door slowly swung open. When the door swung open, it revealed a courtyard littered with corpses. Some bodies had been gnawed by the vultures to the point where only bare bones remained!
Upon witnessing this horrific scene, Denzel’s eyes widened in shock. He spat out a mouthful of fresh blood and immediately fainted. Dalton and Rose were also stunned, frozen in shock. After all, these were their fellow disciples, with whom they had lived together for many years.
Upon seeing the situation, John stepped forward, seizing Denzel’s wrist. He channeled a surge of spiritual energy into Denzel’s body, which finally roused the unconscious man.
“Who did this? Who was it!” With a roar, Denzel dashed into the courtyard.
John and his companions followed inside, unable to bear the sight of the gruesome scene before them. Miles Spicer furrowed his brow. “Who on earth did this? It’s been a long time since anything like this has happened on Demonia Mountain…”
Rose and Dalton burst into tears as they looked at the bodies scattered on the ground. Anyone who witnessed such a scene would find it impossible to control their emotions!
John remained calm and composed as he spread out his spiritual sense. He intended to investigate whether there were any other auras in Blood Spirit Valley apart from those of the disciples. If there were any, it would be quite easy to identify the murderer.
John utilized his spiritual sense to probe for a considerable amount of time, yet he couldn’t detect even the faintest trace of another person’s aura. It was evident that the other party had completely erased any remnants of their presence. At this point, identifying the culprit would prove to be quite challenging.
“When I discover who is responsible for this, I swear I will tear them apart!” Denzel bellowed, emanating a terrifying aura.
Simultaneously, Denzel’s spiritual sense enveloped the entirety of Blood Spirit Valley. He desired to ascertain the identity of the individual who had come to the valley and slaughtered all of his disciples. However, even after an extensive period of probing, Denzel failed to detect any other person’s aura.
“Mr. Washington, I have also conducted an investigation. It appears that the other party intentionally erased their aura and any traces, which is why we are unable to detect anything,” John reported.
“Ah!” As if driven to madness, Denzel let out a roar filled with a sense of injustice and unwillingness.
Dalton gritted his teeth and exclaimed, “Are we simply going to let this go if we cannot uncover the culprit? Did my fellow disciples die in vain?” Dalton also harbored resentment, but what purpose did it serve when they couldn’t even determine who was responsible?
“Could it have been Dwayne? After all, when Mr. White first returned from the Celestial Battlefield, he attempted to kill Mr. White but was stopped by Mr. Washington. If he harbored resentment, could he have attacked Blood Spirit Valley?” Polar speculated.
“That is impossible. Although he is competitive and ruthless, he would never stoop to such levels against Blood Spirit Valley. After all, we could be considered part of the same sect,” Denzel shook his head. He simply couldn’t fathom the idea of Dwayne committing such an act!
“This is indeed perplexing. Blood Spirit Valley has always maintained a peaceful existence, never engaging in conflicts with others. Who could be so heartless as to commit such an act of genocide?” Catlin pondered.
The reputation of Blood Spirit Valley had always been commendable. Whether it was among the human race, the demon race, or the beast race, they all held a great deal of admiration for Denzel’s character. The sudden occurrence of such an event made it incredibly difficult to pinpoint a culprit!
Miles Spicer spoke up. “Mr. Washington, I am aware of a demon beast known as the telepathic beast, which possesses the ability to trace auras. Even if the other party deliberately erases their aura, this creature can still restore it.”
Upon hearing this, Denzel furrowed his brow and said, “I have heard of such a beast before, but where are we supposed to find it? Furthermore, even if we do locate it, would this creature obey us? There is a good chance it may even attack us.”
“I am familiar with this demon beast. They can be found in Spirit Beast Valley. I can assist you in acquiring one,” Catlin offered hastily. As one of the figures among the three kings and four archons of the beast race, Catlin should have no trouble dealing with a demon beast!
“Spirit Beast Valley is under the jurisdiction of Lion Archon, correct?” Phoenix inquired.
Catlin glanced at Phoenix and replied, “Yes, but he will not be stingy when it comes to a telepathic beast, especially since you are here as well!”
“Indeed, it is merely a telepathic beast. Lion Archon certainly benefited greatly from me in the past!” Phoenix declared smugly.
Although John was unfamiliar with what a telepathic beast was, he stated, “Then I will accompany the two of you. Let us swiftly retrieve a telepathic beast.”
“Very well, let us proceed,” Catlin nodded.
John briefly conversed with Polar, instructing him to remain here and assist Denzel in managing the aftermath. Meanwhile, he followed Phoenix and Catlin, making their way directly towards Spirit Beast Valley.
Spirit Beast Valley was located on the other side of Demonia Mountain, thousands of kilometers away. Even if John and his group traveled at their maximum speed, it would likely take them a full day and night to reach their destination. If John had mastered Blazing Stride, which allowed him to cover fifty kilometers in a single stride, the journey would have been much quicker. However, for now, they could only traverse through the void, hastening their journey as much as possible!
In a secluded forest in Demonia Mountain, Monkey Archon, Lion Archon, Leopard King, and Thousand-Faced Demon Archon gathered together. The expressions of the four individuals were far from pleasant as their venture into the Celestial Battlefield this time had yielded minimal gains. This was especially true for Lion Archon, who, after much difficulty, had discovered the whereabouts of the Divine Bow yet had been unable to retrieve it.
Thousand-Faced Demon Archon seemed to understand Lion Archon’s feelings. He stepped forward, patting Lion Archon’s shoulder and saying, “Lion Archon, the Divine Bow is not meant for us. Even if we obtain it, neither of us can use it. The Divine Bow has been stored in your territory for so many years. You couldn’t even remove it from the mountain peak, let alone draw it, so it’s better to give up on that thought. Although our gains were not substantial on this trip to the Celestial Battlefield, we still managed to gain something. Let’s each return to our homes and focus on our cultivation. The strength of the beast race is currently too weak.”
Upon hearing Thousand-Faced Demon Archon’s words, Lion Archon seemed to overcome his frustration as well. After all, even if the Divine Bow was given to him, he would have a hard time lifting it!
“This time, Fox Queen really lucked out. If things continue this way, she might just become the leader among us,” Leopard King said with a hint of envy.
“It doesn’t matter who the leader is. We, the beast race, must stand united. Otherwise, it will be even more difficult for us to establish a foothold in this realm. Let’s all head back to our respective homes. I’ll be leaving as well.”
After Thousand-Faced Demon Archon finished speaking, he turned around and prepared to leave. Just as Thousand-Faced Demon Archon turned around, dozens of rays of light arrived in an instant from all around. Immediately following, dozens of figures surrounded the quartet. Upon seeing the situation, all four individuals instantly became alert!
Upon recognizing the newcomers, Thousand- Faced Demon Archon stepped forward and said, “So, it’s the people from the Five Great Sects. May I ask what brings you here?”
The members of the Five Great Sects were all glaring intently at the quartet, their eyes filled with murderous intent.
Logan stepped forward and declared, “Thousand-Faced Demon Archon, the four of you need to come with us.”
“Mr. Ortiz, may I ask why? We don’t seem to have much interaction with your Five Great Sects. If there’s something on your mind, I suggest you speak directly,” Thousand-Faced Demon Archon said.
“Thousand-Faced Demon Archon, quit your acting. If we tell you to come with us, then you should just follow. Why all the unnecessary chatter?” Neil roared with anger on his face.
Thousand-Faced Demon Archon’s countenance turned cold in an instant. Although their cultivation level was not as high as the leaders of the Five Great Sects, in terms of status and position, the three kings and four archons were on par with the human sect leaders.
The lack of respect from Neil caused Thousand-Faced Demon Archon’s face to darken considerably. However, Thousand-Faced Demon Archon did not retort. After all, the other party was not only numerous but also stronger. A wise man knew better than to cause trouble when he was at a disadvantage.
Lion Archon glared discontentedly at Neil as he snapped, “Neil Blackman, what are you saying? Why should we follow you? Just because you have more people, you think you can bully us?”
Lion Archon’s territory was around Demonia Mountain, and he was quite familiar with the Five Great Sects, so he was not afraid of them at all! Lion Archon knew that the people of the Five Great Sects, being humans, would not recklessly kill others, especially in the vicinity of Demonia Mountain! Here in the southern region, regardless of whether they were from the human, demon, or beast races, they all maintained a sense of courtesy and large-scale conflicts rarely occurred.
Suddenly, the people from the Five Great Sects surrounded them. However, Lion Archon was not afraid. He did not believe these people would dare to lay a hand on him. If the Five Great Sects were to cause a large- scale conflict between the beast race and the humans, they wouldn’t be able to bear the consequences!
“Lion Archon, if I tell you to follow, you follow. Spare me your nonsense. If you dare to utter another word today, believe it or not, I’ll kill you!” The aura around Neil surged dramatically, instantly bearing down on Lion Archon.
The leaders of the Five Great Sects were more powerful than Lion Archon and his group. Moreover, they had greater numbers. If a fight were to break out, Lion Archon and his three companions would stand no chance at all!
! However it will take long time I'm afraid as , lazy cultivator ( original Chinese author) is writing 1/2 chapters a day !
,as it never gets old!
, I even remember immortal Gily gave us stern warnings in my early days that those who silently reading without interacting much will be hanged without mercy 
