Forging Immortality through the Dao Seed

"So, the Celestial Fields are an essential part of your devils' cultivation? If there are no demonic flesh and blood provided by the Celestial Fields, not only will your cultivation not progress, but it may also regress?"

"And because mighty demons are hard to find and hunting them risks one's life, a portion of you actively hunt human cultivators?"

While speaking,

Zhang Jing's eyes irresistibly flashed with contemplation, and his face gradually became serious.

Words were fragmented.

However, he could already see the cruel spectacle behind these words.

Those who can cultivate to a high rank in this system are likely... quite ruthless. Perhaps, compared to real demons, they only differ in titles.

Furthermore,

If the Demon Way is like this, isn't the Guile Cultivation any different?

Zhang Jing suddenly recalled the previous owner of the horned object in his hand.

An apt example.

He couldn't help but become alert.

It seemed that he would have to be more cautious in the future. Self-confidence is one thing, but arrogance is another. If this body does not fall into the hands of demons, but instead gets tricked by the cultivators of this world, then things will get really interesting.

Across from him,

"Brother Feng...you must be a guile cultivator, right?"

An Guxin grimaced, then persisted,

"You may not understand the difficulties we demon cultivators face. As our cultivation grows, our need for blood and flesh imbued with demon power intensifies. Additionally, the Dharma doors of Demon Dao are extremely corrupting to a cultivator's mind. Hence, it's not just a portion of us who hunt our fellow brethren, but almost all of us have..."

He hesitated.

A flash of hatred uncontrollably appeared on his face.

As if recalling something,

An Guxin suddenly raised his head and stared at Zhang Jing, pleading earnestly,

"Brother Feng, today when Lord Tu Renxiong agreed to give you the Celestial field so readily, I guessed that he had ill intentions. You should leave Mengyang County as soon as possible. Both he and Zong Heng, the two are in collusion. They may turn you into a Celestial field at any time."

"At that time, you will neither be able to live nor die."

"Brother An, you divulge such news to me without fear of their retribution?"

Zhang Jing asked with interest.

"Brother Feng, don't worry about me. I'm a public servant, and I have some connections in the provincial Demon Suppressing Office. Lord Tu Renxiong doesn't dare to lay a hand on me." An Guxin asserted sternly.

Hearing this, Zhang Jing laughed, then dismissively responded,

"No need. Those two are already planning to act tonight. If I leave now, I'm afraid it's already too late."

"Then why don't you-"

Mid-sentence, An Guxin abruptly froze.

He suddenly realized that he didn't understand how Brother Feng appeared in the room. And the fact that Feng showed such nonchalance despite knowing about Tu Renxiong's plans... he had an inkling of what that meant.

Prince Realm!

Coming to this realization,

An Guxin had a start, his breathing became rugged unconsciously.

The next moment.

A thump.

"May I ask if the lord has any orders?"

Without any hesitation, he knelt down on the floor, his gaze on Zhang Jing brimmed with anticipation.

"It seems like you and the Tu Renxiong duo aren't the closest of companions?"

Sitting on his chair,

Zhang Jing asked, without providing an answer himself.

The room fell silent once those words were spoken.

An Guxin, on the ground, had a face full of indecision as though he was struggling with a tough choice.

After a long time,

"I won't lie to you, my lord," An Guxin gritted his teeth, then said in anguish, "Ten years ago, Tu Renxiong showed his vicious side. While I was out hunting demons, he brutally devoured my little sister alive. The feud between him and I is irreconcilable. I! Want! Him! Dead!"

By the end,

His voice had turned hoarse, with every word filled with painful resentment.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

An Guxin knelt forward and hit the ground with his forehead, shouting in a low voice,

"Please help me, my lord!"

He knew that this might be his only chance to avenge his little sister. Regardless of the cost, he couldn't afford to miss it.

Taking in his expression,

Zhang Jing couldn't help but smile, then nodded. His trip here wasn't wasted after all.

"I've heard there's a treasury within the Demon Suppressing Office, which is quite hidden! Moreover, only Tu Renxiong has the authorization to open it?"

"Rest assured, my lord. I know where the treasury is located, and Tu Renxiong's body can also open the treasury."

"What's inside?"

"To my knowledge, the most valuable items inside are nine demon remains, two mystical items, and three Demon Level Celestial Fields. The rest contains comprehensive data about various levels of demons within Mengyang County and some information about Big Demons and demons within Dongming Dynasty."

"I want 80% of it! And, copy all the information in the treasury for me."

"Agreed!"

...

...

The night was dark, and all was silent.

Knock, knock-

In the small courtyard where Zhang Jing was, there was suddenly a light knock on the door.

"Come in." A gentle voice commanded.

After a short while,

"My lord, these are the Celestial Fields that Master Promised you earlier. Moreover, the three of us and our many subordinates are at your disposal from now on."

Xuesuo smiled ingratiatingly at Zhang Jing and said obsequiously.

And behind him,

A man and a woman bowed simultaneously and said respectfully,

"We are at your service, my lord."

"There is no need for excessive formalities."

Zhang Jing's gaze swept over the three people in front of him, and he said with a smile. His attention was soon drawn to the immortal fields that stood silently on the ground.

They were called 'Immortal Fields'.

In reality, they were just devil bodies locked up in white jade jars, limbs amputated, each covered in blood-red Dao Patterns.

There were both big and small ones.

The large ones were several feet high, while the small ones barely reached Zhang Jing's waist.

All three devil bodies were the same.

None of them showed any signs of conscious activity, they were like corpses that retained their life force.

"My lord, these Immortal Fields only need fresh meat and blood to be nourished and they can continuously produce rich blood and flesh filled with the power of the devil. And as for feeding the Immortal Fields, it won't be a matter of concern to you. I'll take care of it and guarantee to keep your treasured Immortal Fields well-fed."

Xuesuo carefully explained to Zhang Jing with a broad smile on his face that made him look somewhat ridiculous.

Carrying that bootlicking expression.

Was quite a contrast from how he looked when Zhang Jing first met him.

"Feeding fresh meat and blood? The meat of which creature?"

Zhang Jing asked curiously.

"Well, you can feed livestock to the Immortal Fields at the monster level, but the Immortal Fields at the Demon Level definitely need human flesh and blood for optimal results."

Upon hearing this,

Zhang Jing couldn't help but fall into a trance, a deep chill running through his heart.

Mortals were as insignificant as insects, merely food to be devoured.

Devouring each other, whether beween devils and cultivators, cultivators and cultivators, or perhaps even between devils and devils, they all served as each other's nourishment.

The Nether Night Realm was a colossal and chaotic pasture.

During their conversation,

As if sensing something,

Zhang Jing turned around, looking straight in the direction of the main entrance and loudly spoke,

"Both of you, since you're here, why not make yourselves seen?"

What does he mean?

Hearing Zhang Jing's voice-

The other three people in the room were surprised. They quickly turned their heads towards the main entrance.

Among the three of them,

The seductive woman couldn't help but remember Lord An Guxin's warning prior to their arrival and her face changed instantly.

Boom—

Outside the door, countless threads of ominous crimson light suddenly erupted.

For a moment,

Within the Mengyang County City which was shrouded by nightfall, it felt as if a huge crimson sun had risen, spreading a cold and deadly aura throughout the west, carrying an undercurrent of intense bloodthirsty killing intent.

"Brother Feng, I, Tu Renxiong, am not clever, but I would like to learn from you."

A sharp voice filled with madness resonated across the night sky.

Then,

An uncanny figure, twisted like a flood dragon, covered in blood-red light with dense small crimson snakes sprouting off its body, crossed several hundred feet in an instant. Like a shadow trick, it appeared right in front of Zhang Jing.

As it passed,

Soil, bricks, grass, trees, even steel, all were corroded forming numerous holes, and gave off heaps of green smoke.

Hiss! Hiss!

Accompanied by a wave of snake hisses-

Tu Renxiong lightly hit the stunned Zhang Jing's torso with a palm strike, the corrosive lethal force also enveloping the other three people in the room.

A glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

At a distance,

Zong Heng, earlier a little worried, let out a sigh of relief after witnessing the scene.

However, the next moment, he couldn't help but narrow his eyes.

"Wait a moment, Brother Feng was so easily dealt with, I didn't have to put in any effort. Knowing him, how would he share Feng's flesh and blood with me? Brother An has always wanted to kill him, might as well..."

And at this very moment-

Watching the impending poisonous fog tide, all three people in the room, including the seductive woman, had a glint of despair in their eyes.

The one who made the move was Lord Tu Renxiong!

Who could save them now?

Just when they were at their wits' end-

A faint glow suddenly flashed over Zhang Jing's body, and quickly spread out.

[Imaginary Space· Level 2 (210K/1560K)]

Skill Characteristics: Illusion Heart Barrier (Immortal)

In that very instant-

The room where Zhang Jing was, including the three people within it, seemed to have suddenly entered another dimension, becoming elusive.

At times extremely near, within arm's reach; at times immeasurably distant, visible but unreachable.

An overwhelming sense of confusion and upheaval-

Almost made those who saw such a scene feel nauseous and wish to throw up blood.

The attack failed!

Tu Renxiong was instantly taken aback, an expression of disbelief appearing on his face.

"So this is the power derived from the devil? Truly incredible. Good! Very good! If I eat him, I will also gain such terrifying power. Haha~"

He muttered to himself,

The crimson light in his eyes suddenly becoming extremely intense.

"Brother Feng, you are capable indeed. But...how long can you keep this state up? You might as well stop struggling."

Tu Renxiong laughed maniacally, and a rusty stone suddenly appeared in his hand.

The stone seemed ordinary,

However, the moment it appeared, eerie strands of decaying fog materialized around it.

"The Decayed Demon Stone! How is it still in Mengyang County?"

Not far away-

An Guxin's pupils shrank, then he shouted with all his might: "My lord, run quickly!"