NOVEL NEXT Chapter 5
Chapter 5: The Demons Cave
Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
Crackle.
With a breakthrough in his divine technique, the Lu Li’s body started to produce explosive sound.
His strength increased at an astonishing speed once again!
13,000 kg.
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15,000 kg.
…
20,000 kg!
His power was still rising!
22,000 kg… 24,000 kg!
In the end, the Lu Li’s strength reached an astonishing level – 24,000 kg.
Feeling the overwhelming strength in his body, Lu Li could not hold it in any longer. He threw a backhand punch at the stone bed.
Bang.
An explosion sounded.
The entire three-foot-thick stone bed exploded, sending gravel flying in all directions.
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“Great!”
Lu Li retracted his fist and could not help but laugh out loud.
With his overwhelming strength, he could even knock out Xiong Ba with 1 punch.
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Perhaps he could even obtain a golden divine staff to play with!
Lu Li thought excitedly as he walked in front of the mirror. When he saw his body, his eyes lit up.
What a handsome eight-foot-tall young man with keen eyebrows and clear eyes!
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However, his felt like his golden skin was painted by gold paint.
Lu Li pinched his own flesh and it became even harder.
He hit his body again.
Dang!
The sound produced by his body became even clearer.
He took out a short knife and lightly stabbed himself, but there was not even a trace left behind.
He hacked again with force.
With a bang, sparks flew in all directions.
“As expected of the evolved Indestructible Divine Technique, invulnerable to knives and spears, invulnerable to water and fire! When we go to the Demons Cave later, as long as we are careful and don’t encounter some stronger spirits, there shouldn’t be any danger. However, before we go out, we still have to wear a black robe, so as to prevent others from seeing the strange appearance of our skin. I also have to bring some food and drinks with me.”
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Lu Li thought as he started to pack up his things.
At the same time, he glanced at the system.
Host: Lu Li.
Indestructible Divine Technique: Level 3 (Progress 5%).
Purple Clouds Sun Refining Sutra: Level 1 (Progress 40%).
The other demonic techniques did not improve, nor did they regress.
Lu Li did not care.
However, in just one night, his Purple Clouds Sun Refining Sutra had increased its progress by 4%.
In just half a month, it would be able to break through to the second level.
Lu Li could not wait any longer, and his heart sank.
Soon, he found a black robe. It was a low-grade spiritual tool.
He vaguely remembered that this black robe was given to him when he was apprenticed to the Demonic Devil. It was worth 50 low-grade spirit stones, and it was the lowest-grade spiritual tool.
Its function was also very simple as It could conceal one’s aura.
From there, it could be seen that the Demonic Devil was not only vicious and merciless, but also very stingy!
However, it was still better than nothing.
Lu Li put on his black robe and rummaged through his stuff again. He then found all his belongings, and he also found 30 low-grade spirit stones. He brought food and drinks as he directly left the cave, running toward the back mountain.
He remembered that there was a stone path at the back of this mountain, which led directly to the Demons Cave.
“Isn’t this Junior Brother Lu? Where are you going?”
Just as he reached the foot of the back mountain, he met a tall young man.
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It was Xiao Yan who practiced the blood-devouring demonic technique.
“I’m heading to the Demons Cave.”
Lu Li stopped and wrapped his black robe tightly as he said in a muffled voice.
“Is that so? Then be careful, Junior Brother Lu. Don’t be eaten by the malicious ghosts in the cave! Oh right, I have a spirit talisman here that can drive away evil spirits. Take it.”
Xiao Yan smiled as he handed over a jade box to Lu Li.
“I appreciate Senior Brother Xiao’s good intentions. Thank you and goodbye.”
Lu Li naturally would not accept it. He cupped his hands and left quickly.
After he disappeared, Xiao Yan’s expression immediately turned dark and cold.
There were 10 disciples this time, and now there were only 7 left. However, Demonic Devil had always only accepted 1 true disciple at a time.
Everyone else had to die!
If this Lu Li did not die at the end of the month, then he could only make a move and kill him!
At this moment, Lu Li did not know that he was in danger.
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He had just entered the tunnel at the back of the mountain.
A wave of ghostly qi instantly hit him.
Hiss.
It was cold.
That feeling was like suddenly entered a room with air conditioner on a hot day.
However, the Purple Clouds Sun Refining Sutra still did not respond.
Hence, he entered the Demons Cave!
Lu Li no longer hesitated. He entered the cave and headed deep underground.
Soon, he saw a blue screen.
This was a restriction.
Beyond the restriction was a world shrouded in black qi, filled with a ghostly aura.
That was the Demons Cave.
Lu Li took a deep breath, took out the jade pendant, raised his foot, and directly crashed into the blue screen.
Instantly, bone-piercing cold air surged from all directions.
It was like walking in the snow in the middle of winter without a shirt, and it was extremely cold.
However, Lu Li’s Indestructible Divine Technique had already been cultivated to the third level, and he was full of vigor and vitality, so he was not afraid of the cold.
“This… looks like a mass grave.”
He looked around and was a little surprised.
The Demons Cave was not just one cave after another as he imagined, but an underground world.
The sky was dark.
As far as his eye could see, he was like in the middle of nowhere.
The graves were like spring bamboo shoots, rising up from the ground.
The soil was black, with sparse grasses growing on it. There were also a few withered trees.
In the distance, the mountains shrouded in dark shadows pierced through the sky, sending out waves of eerie and terrifying aura.
He stuck out his tongue to feel the wind, but he did not feel the presence of any wind.
Ding.
At this moment, a system notification sounded in his mind.
[Your Purple Clouds Sun Refining Sutra has been affected by the ghostly vibe. The effect of your cultivation has decreased by 200%.]
[It’s working!]
Lu Li was delighted when he heard this.
But… where were all the ghosts and demons?
This place should be the place where the Netherworld Ghost sect kept their ghosts and demons? Why there was nothing here?
Lu Li was a little curious.
Therefore, he carefully walked to a nearby grave and knocked on the tombstone. “Well, hello there. Are you at home?”
There was no response.
Pop.
Suddenly, laughter sounded above his head.
“Who’s there?”
Hearing the voice, Lu Li raised his head and saw a delicate and pretty girl standing on a bone sword. She was wearing green clothes and was looking down at him from midair.
In this dark underground world, she was like a green lotus, which made his eyes light up.
“I’m a patrolling disciple of the Demons Cave.”
The young girl smiled coquettishly. “You are a newly accepted disciple of Demonic Devil? Is this your first time coming to the Demons Cave?”
“Uh, yes.”
Lu Li nodded at the lady.
At the same time, he secretly estimated that the young girl’s cultivation base should be at the foundation level.
With Lu Li’s current strength, he should be able to destroy her with a single punch.
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However, her bone sword seemed to be very powerful, and it could even fly. If they were to really fight, the chances of victory were not high.
“This is the outermost area of the Demons Cave. Most of the ghosts have been cleared away. If you want to find ghosts, you’ll have to search inside the Demons Cave. Here’s a map for you.”
At this time, the girl threw down a roll of sheepskin with a smile and dropped it in front of Lu Li.
Lu Li lowered his head and saw that the sheepskin had a mountain-shaped landscape drawn on it.
It really looked like a map.
However, were the people of the Demonic sect have such good intentions?
“Alright! I’ve given you the map. You should pay me now. It costs 5 low-grade spirit stones.”
As expected, the girl’s intention was revealed.
She was forcing his, was she not?
“…”
After a moment of silence, Lu Li cupped his hands and asked, “Then, what will happen if I don’t pay you?”
“Hmph, if you don’t pay up, then I can only follow the sect rules and bring you to…” The green-clothed young lady crossed her arms over her chest and snorted lightly.
“Please accept it.”
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Li very tactfully took out 5 low-grade spirit stones and handed them over with both hands.
“At least you know your place!”
With a wave of her hand, the young lady took the spirit stones out of thin air, with a smug smile, she said, “You don’t have to be unhappy. Take this map with you. If you meet anyone who comes looking for trouble in the future, take out this map and tell them my name, Qing He, to ensure your safety! However, if you come looking for trouble and barge into someone else’s territory, I won’t be able to help you either. You should take care of yourself!”
After saying that, she turned around and transformed into a streak of green light that whizzed into the distance.
In a few flashes, she disappeared into the horizon and disappeared without a trace.
Damn it.
He actually paid for protection!
Lu Li retracted his gaze, and his heart sank.
In the Demonic sect, the strong would always prey on the weak.
Hmph.
When he grew stronger, he would take his revenge in the future… Hmph!
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