Chapter 3619 - 3624 Please spare me
Denzel coldly stared at Dwayne, as clouds of blood mist around him continuously surged into his body. All of these were powers within the arcane array, and Denzel’s strength was rapidly escalating. And due to the absence of the arcane array’s support, Dwayne’s strength was rapidly declining. Dwayne was thrown into panic, but as he observed the surrounding array runes flickering, he realized there was absolutely no way for him to escape.
“Denzel, I… I was wrong! Please spare me…” Dwayne started begging for mercy again. If he had known that Denzel held the formation plate for the Sacrificial Blood Array, he would have never activated Heaven Array.
“You can beg for mercy from those disciples of Blood Spirit Valley.”
Denzel sprang to his feet, and then promptly slapped Dwayne across the face. Smack! With this slap, Dwayne was sent sprawling heavily onto the ground. Denzel didn’t hesitate, he immediately pursued, swiftly grabbing onto Dwayne’s collar and launching his fists left and right.
Denzel was venting his own fury. Dozens of his disciples had been slaughtered by Dwayne. This kind of rage, only Denzel himself could truly understand. Denzel, carrying Dwayne, struck him from the sky to the ground. Dwayne didn’t have the slightest ability to resist.
Upon witnessing this scene, Miles Spicer heaved a sigh of relief. He now understood why John had forbidden him from intervening. It turned out that John had a hunch, he knew that Denzel was certain not to lose.
In the midst of the Sacrificial Blood Array, Dwayne was seen being beaten to a state of utter disarray. However, Denzel did not deal a fatal blow. It wasn’t that Denzel didn’t want to kill him, but rather, he wanted to make Dwayne’s fate even more tragic. Denzel grabbed Dwayne by the collar, repeatedly slamming him onto the ground.
The disciples of Bloodroot Peak, upon seeing Dwayne’s condition, were all wide-eyed, not daring to even let out a peep. The elder of Bloodroot Peak also had an extremely unsightly expression, his eyes filled with panic.
After an indeterminate amount of time, Dwayne was left with only a breath of life at this moment. Denzel slowly loosened his grip, and Dwayne collapsed onto the ground with a thud.
As Denzel put away the formation plate, the Sacrificial Blood Array gradually disappeared as well. Looking at Dwayne, who was barely hanging on to life, there seemed to be no mercy in Denzel’s eyes. By now, Denzel no longer considered Dwayne as his fellow junior.
“Denzel, I beg of you…”
Dwayne spat out fresh blood from his mouth, pleading for mercy even on the brink of death. It was clear that this fellow’s will to live was incredibly strong. Regrettably, Denzel would not let him live. Without a moment’s hesitation, Denzel lifted his foot and firmly stomped down.
Spurt! In an instant, Dwayne’s body was reduced to a pile of mush, even his soul was obliterated under this crushing blow. After killing Dwayne, Denzel seemed to have been drained of his strength in an instant, slumping to the ground.
Denzel tilted his head back and roared, “My disciples, you may rest easy now!” Dwayne had died. The disciples of Bloodroot Peak, one by one, were trembling, their eyes filled with terror. Now that Dwayne was dead, they were next in line. They had just witnessed Denzel’s strength with their own eyes. With Miles Spicer involved, there was no way they could have been a match for them.
“Denzel, what should we do with these disciples from Bloodroot Peak?” Miles Spicer asked. If Denzel were to order him to kill them, he would strike without hesitation.
In an instant, all the disciples of Bloodroot Peak turned their gaze toward Denzel. Their lives hung on a single command from Denzel. Watching the disciples of Bloodroot Peak, Denzel slowly rose to his feet.
“Now that Dwayne is gone, are you guys willing to accompany me to Blood Spirit Valley, to restore its former glory?” Denzel asked.
Originally from the same lineage, these disciples from the Bloodroot Peak, if they could be brought back to the Blood Spirit Valley, would only need to slightly adjust their cultivation methods to fully adapt to the conditions of the Blood Spirit Valley. Now, there was no one left in the Blood Spirit Valley. If they were to cultivate it bit by bit, it would require a great deal of time. At that time, all the disciples at Bloodroot Peak were readily available, so Denzel wanted to take them back to Blood Spirit Valley.
Listening to Denzel’s words, the disciples of Bloodroot Peak were all taken aback, thinking they must have heard wrong. They believed that even if Denzel didn’t kill them, he would incapacitate them, leaving them to fend for themselves. Unexpectedly, Denzel was actually planning to take them to the Blood Spirit Valley.
“Many thanks to Mr. Washington, I am willing to follow you till the end…”
The elder from Bloodroot Peak reacted the fastest, immediately kneeling before Denzel to pledge his loyalty. Upon seeing this, the other disciples of Bloodroot Peak also knelt down in reverence one after another. All these people were willing to follow Denzel to the Blood Spirit Valley. After all, Blood Spirit Valley was the right path. Bloodroot Peak was what Dwayne had established after he had left.
“All right, then. Please stand up, all of you.” With a raise of his hand, Denzel had all the disciples of Bloodroot Peak stand up.
“Mr. White, thank you so much for allowing me to avenge the disciples of the Blood Spirit Valley. The debt of gratitude we owe you in the Blood Spirit Valley is immeasurable and can never be fully repaid.” Denzel walked up to John, speaking as he was about to kneel down. If it hadn’t been for John, Denzel might have never known that this was something Dwayne would actually do.
“Mr. Washington, you’re too kind!” John hurriedly held Denzel steady.
“Mr. White, now that Denzel’s great vengeance has been avenged, we should hurry back. After all, there are people everywhere looking for you,” Miles Spicer said.
John addressed the two, saying, “Mr. Washington, Mr. Spicer, you two should return to the Blood Spirit Valley first. I want to take a stroll at the peak of Demonia Mountain to see if I can find Demonia Stone. Additionally, I also wanted to explore the Demon Swallowing Cave, to see what kind of extraordinary adventures Pablo really had in there.”
“I’ll accompany you, Mr. White. The depths of Demonia Mountain are quite dangerous, especially the Demon Devouring Cave. I’m afraid you might be in danger if you go alone,” Miles Spicer said.
“Mr. Spicer, I’ve altered my appearance and suppressed my aura. Unless someone is particularly familiar with me, they won’t recognize me. You can rest assured. Moreover, in the vicinity of Demonia Mountain, I observed that the various sects were relatively mild. The three tribes could coexist peacefully, so there shouldn’t be any danger,” John explained.
“Mr. White, there’s something you may not know. This place, known as Demonia Mountain, was once the territory of the demons. Later, it became a battlefield during the Celestial Battle, resulting in the deaths of many Demonic Cultivators. However, many Demonic Cultivators managed to survive. Some of these cultivators, notorious for their wicked deeds, took refuge deep within Demonia Mountain. These cultivators committed atrocities at will. In their understanding, there are simply no rules to abide by. Over the years in the southern region, especially around Demonia Mountain, the three tribes have been getting along quite well. As a result, those wicked Demonic Cultivators have been hiding deep within Demonia Mountain, not daring to show themselves. If you encounter these people, they won’t care about any rules or norms,” Miles Spicer said, expressing his concerns with a worried look on his face.
John lifted his head to gaze at the towering mountain peak that reached into the clouds, and couldn’t help but exclaim in surprise, “What? Could there still be Demonic Cultivators at the peak of Demonia Mountain’s depths?”
Life atop the peak of Demonia Mountain would undoubtedly be extremely arduous. Living in such a place would certainly be miserable.
“Of course, there are. However, most of those Demonic Cultivators cultivated using the souls of vengeful spirits. That’s why they would indiscriminately kill the innocent, committing all sorts of evil deeds. It was precisely because of this fraction of Demonic Cultivators that Demonic Cultivator were perceived as demons, with everyone calling for our heads. In reality, not all Demonic Cultivators are mindless killers. It’s just that our cultivation methods and philosophies differ from those of other cultivators, which is why we are referred to as Demonic Cultivators. Within the realm of Demonic Cultivators, many originated from human cultivators. In essence, there isn’t much difference among the three races, all striving for ascension to immortality. However, after the Celestial Battle, Demonic Cultivators became as despised as public enemies. Regardless of their nature, as long as one was a Demonic Cultivator, they were automatically labeled as villains.” Miles Spicer heaved a light sigh, appearing utterly helpless.
John gently patted the shoulder of Miles Spicer, as a gesture of comfort. The predicament the demons found themselves in today was certainly someone’s calculated scheme. There was also the Celestial Battle, there was definitely someone manipulating things behind the scenes. The Celestial Battle wasn’t confined to just the Ethereal Realm. It was a chaotic war that spanned across numerous planes.
“Mr. Spicer, I firmly believe that it won’t take long for the three clans to coexist harmoniously. The entire cultivation world will surely flourish. Back then, be it the human race, the demons, or the beast race, all were treated equally,” John said in a calm and nonchalant manner.
“I hope for that day to come…” In the eyes of Miles Spicer, there was a glimmer of hope.
“I won’t ask for equal treatment. All I hope for is a clear distinction between right and wrong in the eyes of the public. Although I am a Demonic Cultivator, I abided by the rules and kept my promises. Yet, some of the so-called upright and reputable sects of the human race were even worse than us Demonic Cultivators. The Demon Seal Alliance always prided itself as an upright and prestigious organization, proclaiming their mission to eradicate demons and protect the righteous path. However, the deeds they carried out were nothing short of despicable. In the entire Ethereal Realm now, where was there any distinction between good and evil? Many in the Ethereal Realm were simply confused,” Denzel said with a touch of righteous indignation.
Upon hearing Denzel’s words, John could understand his current emotions. Originally, he kept to himself, abiding by the rules. However, due to his identity as a Demonic Cultivator, he was often misunderstood and pursued relentlessly. During their time in the Night Sea, Rose and Dalton nearly lost their lives due to their identities as Demonic Cultivators. Had it not been for John, Rose and Dalton would have perished in the Night Sea.
Rose and Dalton did nothing wrong, though. They had not committed any outrageous acts. However, because of their unchangeable identities, they suffered the criticism and persecution of many.
John exchanged a few words with Denzel and Miles Spicer, then turned around and left. As for Polar and Phoenix, they temporarily stayed in Blood Spirit Valley.
At the moment, John was even safer being alone. Having altered his appearance and aura, no one would be able to recognize him. If Phoenix and the others were with him, there would certainly be people who could deduce John’s identity based on their presence.
After John departed, Denzel led the disciples of Bloodroot Peak down the mountain. Moreover, he set Bloodroot Peak ablaze. From that point forward, Bloodroot Peak was no more. Deep within Demonia Mountain, two cultivators were running in a disheveled manner, among them was Tessa Stark, a woman dressed in green. She wore a gem on her chest, which shimmered with a faint white light, circulating a hint of vitality.
Trent Fowler, clad in a long green robe with an injured left arm, said, “Tessa, take the Demonia Dragon Ginseng and go ahead, I’ll stay behind to buy you some time!”
Tessa pulled out an exquisitely crafted wooden box from her arms, and handed it to Trent as she said, “You’re injured, Trent! You should take the Demonia Dragon Ginseng and leave. I’ll hold them off for you.”
However, Trent did not accept. Instead, he said with a grave expression, “Stop arguing with me, Tessa! Hurry back, otherwise it will be too late to save our master.” He gave the woman a shove, then, drawing his sword, he turned and dashed back the way he had come
No sooner had Trent taken two steps, his expression instantly turned unsightly. Trent saw a man, his face marred by a scar and with only one eye, chasing after them. Moreover, behind him were four powerful individuals, each wielding various mystical weapons. As soon as these five individuals arrived, they surrounded Trent and Tessa. The quintet exuded lethal intent, and at a single glance, one could tell they were Demonic Cultivators.
“We are all fellow Demonic Cultivators, so why must you relentlessly drive us into a corner? If you could allow Tessa and I to leave, the Soul Demon Sect would surely be eternally grateful. If you visit Soul Demon Sect, we would certainly offer various resources as a token of our hospitality!” Trent said very politely to the one-eyed man.
“Heh! Have you lost your mind? I’ve been chasing you guys for quite some time, all for that Demonia Dragon Ginseng in your hands. Who would want to visit your sect? Perhaps it was you guys from the Soul Demon Sect have drained my soul! How am I supposed to cultivate now?” The one-eyed man burst into hearty laughter
Upon hearing the one-eyed man mention the Demonia Dragon Ginseng, the expression on Trent’s face turned even more unsightly in an instant. However, suppressing the panic within, he feigned calmness and said, “This Demonia Dragon Ginseng is for saving my master, so I cannot give it to you. I can offer you spirit coins, or other mystical herbs if you prefer.”
“Enough with the nonsense! All we need is the Demonia Dragon Ginseng. What’s the use of spirit coins? Even if we have them, there’s nowhere to spend them deep in Demonia Mountain! Hand over the Demonia Dragon Ginseng obediently now, and I can let the two of you go. If you refuse, don’t blame me for what I’m about to do! Your little junior is quite charming. My men and I haven’t been with a woman in quite some time.” The one-eyed man gazed at Tessa, a hint of greed and lust flickering in his eyes.
“Hahaha!” The others also began to laugh heartily at Tessa. Trent didn’t utter a word, but a peculiar aura began to slowly emanate from him. This aura was incredibly unique, giving off a captivating sensation. The one-eyed man seemed completely oblivious to the aura, even looking at Trent with a cold, mocking smile.
Trent’s brows furrowed slightly, and cold sweat broke out on his forehead. The peculiar aura around him intensified, spreading even further into his surroundings. Yet, the one-eyed man and his companions before them seemed to be completely unaffected. At that moment, John, who was hurrying on his way, suddenly felt a jolt in his body. His heart tensed up as if his soul had been struck heavily by someone.
“Mr. White, this is such a peculiar aura that I feel as though I can no longer control myself,” Fitz said in John’s consciousness field.
Fitz himself was a remnant soul, and it seemed as if he was suddenly being restrained by someone, as if they were trying to extract him from John’s consciousness field. John’s brows slightly furrowed, a flash of golden light shimmered in his mind, directly shattering that peculiar aura. However, that strange sensation just now had instantly put John on high alert. He had never encountered such a unique aura before. Moreover, this aura didn’t seem to pose any danger, yet it struck the soul deep within one’s heart as if it had been hit.
Just moments ago, John’s soul had nearly slipped out of control, leaving his physical form. It was as if something was beckoning his soul.
“It’s such a peculiar aura. Let’s go see what’s going on.” John was extremely curious, so he followed the trail of that aura. However, with his preparations in place, John’s spirit was incredibly strong. This peculiar aura, therefore, could no longer deliver a heavy blow to John’s soul.
After cautiously tracking for a while, John soon discovered the trapped man and woman. Since John had no idea who they were, he did not make a move, but instead, he quietly observed. However, these people were all Demonic Cultivators, something John could tell at a glance. At that moment, Trent was already drenched in sweat, his body trembling slightly. It seemed he had already reached his limit, yet the few people in front of him showed no reaction at all.
“Hahaha! Don’t bother trying to control our souls in order to make your escape. Did you really think we wouldn’t be prepared to deal with you people from the Soul Demon Sect?” As he said, the one-eyed man pulled out a bead from his arms. It was no bigger than a thumb. Following that, the other four individuals also produced identical beads, flaunting them in front of Trent.
Upon seeing the beads in the hands of the few individuals, Trent’s expression turned extremely unsightly.
“Soulbinding Beads? How do you guys have so many Soulbinding Beads?” Trent asked with a displeased expression on his face.
“Take a guess!” the one-eyed man said, grinning slyly.
“Could it be that there was a traitor within Soul Demon Sect who gave you the Soulbinding Beads?” Trent asked, expressing his anger vehemently. The one-eyed man burst into hearty laughter.
“You guessed it right! But even if you know there’s a traitor in your Soul Demon Sect, what could you possibly do? You’re all about to perish anyway!
Trent gritted his teeth in frustration, yet he was utterly helpless. Upon hearing that the man and woman in green were from the Soul Demon Sect, Fitz exclaimed in shock, “Soul Demon Sect? I never thought there were still living Demonic Cultivators of the Soul Demon Sect in this world!”
“Fitz, what kind of sect is this Soul Demon Sect? Is it good or bad?” John asked. Since Fitz was so astonished, he must certainly know about this Soul Demon Sect!
“Mr. White, the members of Soul Demon Sect are also Demonic Cultivators, but they are not like other Demonic Cultivators. Their sect has deep research into the soul, and the members of the Soul Demon Sect all prefer to attack the opponent’s soul. That peculiar aura from earlier should be the doing of someone from the Soul Demon Sect. As for the morality of the Soul Demon Sect, it is impossible to judge definitively. Rumor has it that the ancient founder of the Soul Demon Sect was once a ruler of a kingdom from the mundane world. In a battle between nations, the hundred thousand soldiers he led all perished on the battlefield. Only the ruler of this kingdom remained alive, yet he was deeply immersed in self-reproach. Consequently, he spent his days seated beside the corpses of his hundred thousand soldiers, praying for the repose of their souls. The souls of those soldiers were unwilling to depart. They continued to follow the king of their nation. Gradually, the king harnessed the power of these hundred thousand souls, embarked on a path of cultivation, and founded the Soul Demon Sect. The primary focus of this sect was the study of souls. It was precisely because of the unconventional cultivation method of the Soul Demon Sect that it was not accepted by the mainstream Demonic Cultivators. As a result, they were often ostracized. After the Celestial Battle, the demons fell into hardship, and the Soul Demon Sect became even less popular. In the end, they faded into obscurity.”
………Everyone assumed that the Soul Demon Sect had already been eradicated, yet unexpectedly, they had hidden deep within Demonia Mountain. The Soul Demon Sect hasn’t really done anything outrageously evil. They used the souls of the deceased, and wouldn’t easily seize the souls of the living. However, after all, using other people’s souls for cultivation wasn’t exactly an honorable act. Therefore, whether the Soul Demon Sect was good or bad, I can’t say for sure.”
Thus, the origins of the Soul Demon Sect was narrated to John. “Do you know which sect those other people belong to?” John asked.
“I’m not sure, perhaps they are some wandering cultivators. However, anyone that roams deep within Demonia Mountain is likely not benevolent,” Fitz replied.
“What exactly is this Demonia Dragon Ginseng they’re talking about? Is it very valuable?” John asked.
“Um…” Fitz was somewhat at a loss for words. “Mr. White, I do have some knowledge about the affairs of the demons. However, when it comes to matters of Demonia Mountain, I’m afraid I’m in the dark. After all, I’ve never stayed in Demonia Mountain. However, it seems that this Demonia Dragon Ginseng must be a very precious mystical herb. Otherwise, it wouldn’t have been fought over.”
John intently observing the situation at the scene. Among the five men, only the one-eyed man was a Sixth Level Tribulator, while the rest were Fifth Level Tribulators. Given their level of cultivation, John could handle them all by himself.
Just then, Tessa said, “If I hand over the Demonia Dragon Ginseng to you, will you let the two of us go?” Tessa held the Demonia Dragon Ginseng, intending to hand it over to the one-eyed man.
“Tessa, we absolutely cannot hand over the Demonia Dragon Ginseng. This is the key to saving our master’s life. If you give it away, there will be no hope left for Master!” Trent exclaimed, hastily intervening.
“Trent, we won’t survive if we don’t hand it over, so we won’t be able to protect the Demonia Dragon Ginseng either. I believe that if Master knew, he wouldn’t blame us,” Tessa said as she opened the wooden box, astonishingly pulling out a ginseng root that strikingly resembled the shape of a dragon.
The moment the Demonia Dragon Ginseng was brought out, John felt a surge of celestial energy rushing toward him. Within the Demonia Dragon Ginseng, there was an astonishing amount of celestial energy. From this, one could infer that the place where the Demonia Dragon Ginseng grew must have been nourished by something that fell from the Ethereal Realm, contributing to its growth.
“Hahaha! Little girl, you have a good sense of judgment. Now, hand over the Demonia Dragon Ginseng, and I might let you all leave! Francis let out a hearty laugh, extending his hand toward Tessa.
“Tessa, we must not give it to them!” Upon seeing the situation, Trent quickly raised his voice to intervene.
“Cut the crap!” With a grand sweep of his hand, Francis sent Trent flying backward. It was clear that in terms of strength, Trent was significantly weaker.
John had also noticed something. This Demonic Cultivator from Soul Demon Sect has his unique ways of controlling souls. However, when it comes to real combat, he still lacks a lot! Just like an array master or an alchemist, specializing in one area would cause other aspects to weaken significantly! After all, human energy was finite. There weren’t many people who, like John, were such extraordinarily gifted eccentrics.
“Trent…” Upon seeing the situation, Tessa hurriedly stepped forward to help Trent up.
“Give me the Demonia Dragon Ginseng quickly. My patience is limited.” Francis was growing somewhat impatient.
“All right…” Tessa nodded, then slowly rose and walked toward Francis
“Tessa, you mustn’t…” Trent coughed up blood, desperately trying to stop her. However, it seemed as though Tessa hadn’t heard a thing.
“You absolutely must not kill me. I can give you the Demonia Dragon Ginseng!” Tessa looked terrified, appearing utterly pitiful.
“Don’t worry, as long as you behave, there’s no way I would kill you.” Francis began to grin. Francis’s gaze was filled with greed. He coveted the Demonia Dragon Ginseng in Tessa’s hands and lusted after the woman herself. As soon as he got hold of the Demonia Dragon Ginseng, he would not hesitate to make a move against Tessa. As for the promise made, they would never adhere to it. After all, having lived deep within Demonia Mountain, no one would still care about any promises and rules.
Seeing the girl believe the words of Francis, Fitz uttered anxiously, “This girl is so naive. These guys have been living deep in Demonia Mountain. How could they possibly keep their promises? Not a single word from these guys can be trusted.”
“What? Do you want to save that girl?” From Fitz’s anxious tone, John could discern that if he were not reduced to a mere soul remnant, he would have undoubtedly intervened to save them.
“I…” Fitz was at a loss for words.
“Have you fallen for this girl?” John could sense what Fitz was thinking. After all, Fitz was living in his consciousness field.
“Somewhat!” Fitz said without any hesitation. He wanted to hide it from John, but he simply couldn’t. Hence, it would be better to just admit it.
“Did you fall in love at first sight?” John laughed. Fitz stopped talking, but John could feel the anxiety in his heart.
“Don’t worry, that girl isn’t foolish. On the contrary, she’s very smart. Perhaps these guys will fall into her trap!” John said with a laugh.
Just as John’s words fell silent, the gem on the girl’s chest began to shimmer with an intense glow. However, this did not attract the attention of Francis and the others. They had focused all their attention on the Demonia Dragon Ginseng and the girl’s physique.
As the gem shimmered incessantly, the girl’s body radiated a peculiar aura far more intense than Trent’s. Unbeknownst to them, the four subordinates by Francis’s side started to look dazed. Four dark shadows slowly drifted out from the tops of their heads. Those were the souls of four individuals.
Only after their souls had left their bodies did these four fellows come to their senses. All one could see were the four shadows struggling desperately, trying to rush back into their original forms. However, the gem on the girl’s chest erupted in a golden light. Under this golden illumination, the four dark shadows were instantly shattered.
. The one he truly loves is still by his side so naturally the mundane world doesn't hold much for him 
