Invincible Divine Doctor of the Beautiful Lady

In a corner of Youfeng Cave, a ghostly figure tread carefully inside. It was an elderly man in his sixties, looking as ghastly as a specter, terrifying anyone who gazed upon him.

The old man's eyes suddenly brightened, and with a swift grab, he clutched something in his hand.

On closer inspection, the old man let out a series of bizarre, jarring cackles: "It truly is I, the Demon. Fate must favor me. This Four Directions Contemplation Map, often spoken of in rumors, has ended up in my possession. There have been many fragmented tales about it, rarely has one seen the Four Directions Contemplation Map and comprehended its mysteries. Now upon looking, it indeed possesses something extraordinary. I sense a great secret is concealed within."

"Who would have thought this largely overlooked Four Directions Contemplation Map harbors such peculiarities. If I could gather the other three maps, perhaps I could truly unveil the secrets within."

The old man shook his head slightly: "However, throughout history, no one has been known to collect all four maps. These maps have always seemed like a mere legend. During the Ancient Era, they were said to be scattered; many figures of ancient times failed to succeed. Now, it is even more uncertain if these maps remain complete. Collecting them all is far too difficult. For now, I'll keep it first. Hmm—who's there?"

The old man's gaze abruptly turned cold, transforming into a ghostly gleam as it scanned around, with his eyes as piercing as a sword flashing in the dark.

Just a glance could send chills down one's spine. However, such a gaze had no intimidation for Tangyu.

"A young man?" The old man's gaze fell on Tangyu. After seeing Tangyu's appearance clearly, his brows furrowed deeply. He seemed only in his twenties, but for such a youth to appear here, he must at least possess the strength of the Zifu Realm. Yet, the old man found he couldn't see through this youth before him. Generally, if someone's realm isn't higher than his own, he could discern their depth with a glance.

But this young man before him was inscrutable, completely so. Nevertheless, his presence here indicated he possessed some strength.

"Such a young powerhouse, yet this Demon has never heard of you. Who are you, young man?" the old man inquired.

Tangyu pursed his lips: "Who I am is none of your concern."

Tangyu's tone instantly angered the old man, as a junior dared to speak to him in such a manner, disregarding him completely, trampling his dignity.

The old man gave a sinister sneer: "Brat, such arrogance. Few have dared to speak to this Demon like that. Young people, excessive arrogance leads to ruin. Otherwise, you'll invite disaster upon yourself."

Tangyu paid little heed to the remark and said, "Fellow Daoist, I mean no harm, merely wish to trade an item with you, if you'd be so inclined. I assure you, you won't be at a loss."

In truth, Tangyu could easily snatch the Four Directions Contemplation Map from the old man; it would be simple. If Tangyu acted, it would be effortless.

Yet, he disdained such actions. Having no grudge against the man, Tangyu didn't want to seize by force, an act of a villain. Thus, Tangyu proposed a fair exchange with his treasure.

However, Tangyu's goodwill seemed a provocation, an insult to the old man. Hence, he was enraged: "Hmph, what arrogance. Brat, do you think you can wrest the Four Directions Contemplation Map from this Demon's hands? Take a good look at yourself, do you have the ability? Brat, you've provoked this Demon, I'll kill you first. No one has ever dared to defy this Demon's dignity. Brat, come forth and meet your death."

Saying this, the old man struck immediately.

This old man's prowess was indeed formidable. A cultivator of the Zifu Realm Second Layer, considered a top-tier powerhouse on the Mystic Spirit Continent. He wouldn't dare proclaim himself the Demon otherwise. Such a person, Tangyu could only regard with disdain. By his appearance, he was surely up to no good, undoubtedly drenched in villainy. His aura was rife with malice, his hands surely stained with blood. Honestly, killing this kind of person was an act of justice, ridding evil.

Eradicating such a person was upholding righteousness.

Tangyu's expression darkened slightly: "Since you don't appreciate kindness, don't blame me for being impolite."

The old man lunged at Tangyu with clawed hands, transforming his fingers into five sharp blades. Should those claws hit, the flesh would surely be torn to shreds. His claws exuded ominous Demonic Qi, frightful indeed. Such an attack, even to a cultivator of the Zifu First Layer, posed a significant threat.

However, Tangyu remained unmoved, standing still. As the old man's claw approached, Tangyu only then lifted his hand. With a swift chop, a slashing wave was unleashed.

Schreeeech—

A crisp sound rang out. The old demon's hand flew from his arm, blood gushing forth. The old demon shrieked, retreating rapidly. The hand he attempted to strike Tangyu with was severed.

"How is this possible? Such powerful strength? You—you—who exactly are you?" The old demon was also shocked, his eyes widened, disregarding the pain in his hand, he looked at Tangyu in astonishment. He knew most prominent figures on the Mystic Spirit Continent. There aren't many stronger than him, and he knows each one. But this man before him, he clearly did not recognize.

When did the Mystic Spirit Continent gain such a powerful person, and why did he not know at all?

The situation was simply too bizarre. The Mystic Spirit Continent, being this small, means all individuals at his level of power naturally know each other, with varying degrees of acquaintance.

Tangyu pursed his lips and said flatly, "I told you, you don't need to know who I am. You are not exactly a good person either, severing one of your hands is also a lesson for you. I hope you take care of yourself. The way of the heavens is clear; doing evil will be met with retribution. The Great Dao cycles; we cultivators should cultivate virtue and benevolence, not act recklessly."

The old demon's face became very grim and unpleasant. He was called an old demon because he had killed countless individuals, was fickle, and could destroy a city at a whim. The number of lives lost to him was probably in the millions. His hands were soaked with blood. Being told this by Tangyu naturally felt like a heavy blow and was extremely uncomfortable.

Tangyu ignored the old demon's expression and continued, "What I need is precisely the Four Directions Contemplation Map. I entered Youfeng Cave this time specifically for it. You obtained the Four Directions Contemplation Map first, so I did not forcibly take it from you but wanted to exchange a treasure for it. However, you did not seize the opportunity and even wanted to kill me, bringing about this outcome. Originally, I would have offered a corresponding treasure for an exchange, but now, you should obediently hand it over. Otherwise, I don't mind killing you to uphold justice."

The muscles on the old demon's face twitched violently. At this point, how could he doubt Tangyu's words? That single clash earlier made it very clear to him that his strength was simply not a match for Tangyu. If the opponent truly wanted to kill him, it was definitely within his capacity.

No treasure is more important than life. This time, he could only consider it bad luck.

Without much hesitation, the old demon directly threw the Four Directions Contemplation Map in his hand to Tangyu. After taking the map, Tangyu inspected it, confirmed it was indeed the Four Directions Contemplation Map, and then put it away, turning and leaving.

If this old demon had a slightly better disposition, Tangyu would have given him some compensation. Unfortunately, with such a character, not killing him was already considered merciful.

After sending off Tangyu, the old demon vented his frustration by shouting, "Who on earth is this? Since when does Mystic Spirit Continent have such a person? Damn it, damn it, when has this demon ever suffered such a loss?" Despite his anger and irritation, the old demon could only vent his frustration internally.

Nine Nether Secret Realm, somewhere.

Two figures were currently huddled in the corner of a valley, scanning their surroundings vigilantly, their expressions extremely tense.

These two were the disciples of the Tai Chu Immortal Sect. After leaving Youfeng Cave, they intended to quickly return to the Tai Chu Immortal Sect. However, they accidentally fell into a predicament. The recent danger forced them into here, so for now, they dared not leave easily and had to temporarily stay put.

"Damn it, what kind of place is this? Why is it so terrifying? Damn, damn, getting out of here isn't an easy task either." The Golden Core Realm man cursed vehemently.

The Mystic Law Realm man also said worriedly, "Senior brother, what do we do now? Youfeng Cave is near the center area of the Nine Nether Secret Realm. We only got there safely by following that senior. Without the senior accompanying us, it's incredibly difficult to get out. We must be thousands of miles from the outside."

"Shut up, stop mentioning that senior—I'm really annoyed. If it weren't for that guy, we wouldn't be in this situation. Hmph, it's all because of that guy." The Golden Core Realm man glared angrily at his junior brother, gritting his teeth, and said, "Why panic? We've been fine all along this journey. Now is not the time for despair. As long as we're careful and not too unlucky, we'll definitely make it out. Let's hide here for a while longer before leaving."

"We came prepared this time with a precise map. As long as we follow the best route, we can minimize the danger. Survive this crisis, and we'll surely get out."

The Mystic Law Realm man still felt somewhat worried but could only nod, not daring to say more.

"Hey, senior!" The Mystic Law Realm man's eyes twitched as he suddenly saw a figure appearing before him, causing him to exclaim.

"What senior? Didn't I tell you to keep quiet—ah— you, you, you—" The Golden Core Realm man angrily kicked the Mystic Law Realm man. But upon turning around and seeing a figure standing in front of him, he reacted as if he had seen a ghost, screaming in shock and retreating rapidly. His face immediately turned pale as if he wished to dig a hole and hide inside.

It's all over—the Golden Core Realm man was completely dumbfounded and panicked.

How could this be?

Wasn't this guy supposed to be inside Youfeng Cave? How could he still be alive and standing right here? How is this possible?