NOVEL NEXT Chapter 622:
Half a month later!
The Luochuan River, a rapidly flowing river that never stops, with lush greenery on both banks, yet few people cultivate the fertile land here.
This is because it is Chongzhou, where the Demon Path is most prosperous, and also the most heavily plagued by chaos.
Not only do the common people here live difficult lives, but even trade and commerce are far inferior to other large states, let alone compared to Qingzhou.
A merchant ship sails on the Luochuan River, with a large flag fluttering above, bearing a large golden character and the family crest, indicating they are a caravan of the Jin Family from An City, belonging to a cultivation family, a local aristocratic family. They trade with both the righteous and the demon paths, dealing in both worlds.
The various Demon Sects in Chongzhou also require external resource inputs, and most do not obstruct these caravans.
Of course, there are occasional robberies and massacres targeting caravans. Not every Demon Cultivator has restraint, and the territories of each Demon Sect are different. Committing murder and theft on another's turf while framing others is something many Demon Cultivators enjoy doing.
Therefore, caravans entering Chongzhou take huge risks. Those who can, hire some Loose Cultivators along with the strength of cultivators trained by their families to increase their security.
On the merchant ship of the Jin Family, there is such a group of hired Loose Cultivators.
"Hey, have you heard? Something big happened in Chongzhou recently."
On the deck, a dozen Loose Cultivators are enjoying the scenery of the Luochuan River while chatting with each other.
"What's the matter, Old Wang, don't keep us in suspense, tell us."
"Old Wang, you've been hanging around the Chongzhou border for years, your information is well-informed. Don't keep the excitement to yourself!"
"Exactly, we'll treat you to a drink later, how's that? Good wine brewed with Spirit Rice, guaranteed no dilution."
A group of Loose Cultivators coaxed, having nothing better to do, they loved to hear some gossip.
Only one figure leaning on the railing of the ship appeared indifferent.
The one referred to as Old Wang is an elderly man with thick black hair but a white beard, looking quite aged.
Enjoying the attention with a self-satisfied smile, he coughed twice before slowly speaking.
"Hehe, it's a long story, but since everyone wants to hear it, I'll tell you all about it.
About half a month ago, the Chongzhou Demon Path suffered unprecedented intensity.
A group from the Western Regions Esoteric Buddhism, under the banner of saving all beings, promoting Buddhist Law, and healing the world, slaughtered the Demon Sect in Chongzhou, causing rivers of blood.
Especially their leader, a Holy Monk named A Yiti Jialuo, who holds a Daoist Platform Realm Seventh Stage cultivation, claiming to be invincible at the same level. Many renowned Demon Path experts either died under his Buddhist Law or fled in disgrace.
In just half a month, over a dozen Demon Sect sects have been removed from Chongzhou. It is said that the Demon Path in Chongzhou has now united, forming a grand Demon Path coalition, determined to eliminate A Yiti Jialuo and his group."
Old Wang narrated with spittle flying, telling the recent major events of Chongzhou.
"What, high monks from the Western Regions coming to Chongzhou to eliminate demons, coming such a long way, what are they after!"
"Are those bald donkeys that strong? Destroying over a dozen sects, absolutely terrifying."
"There are so many powerful people in the Chongzhou Demon Path, and they couldn't handle that monk A Yiti Jialuo?"
The Loose Cultivators on the deck exclaimed in surprise. The notorious reputation of the Chongzhou Demon Path was well-known, even supressing the righteous sects, yet a group of monks from the Western Regions turned the tables on them. It sounded rather unbelievable.
"I heard A Yiti Jialuo comes from a major background, he is a Holy Monk of the Western Secret Sect Buddhism. Do you understand what a Holy Monk is? Equivalent to a Purple Mansion Realm reserve, with unbelievable strength, especially his Buddhist Law, greatly suppressing Demon Cultivators, making their legs weak upon seeing him."
Old Wang, walking like a proud peacock, showed off his well-informed nature and commented, "I say! It's not just the Devils of Chongzhou who are no match. Even if Qingzhou's most powerful Devil, Blood Demon Ancestor, came, he probably wouldn't fare well against A Yiti Jialuo."
However, Old Wang's words immediately provoked many objections.
"Impossible, Blood Demon Ancestor Su Jie, who is he? Even Guan Chao Pavilion was wiped out by him single-handedly. How could A Yiti Jialuo compare to him."
"Exactly! The righteous sects in Qingzhou are so suppressed that they don't dare to raise their heads. Without absolute strength, how could the righteous sects in Qingzhou be so obedient."
"I think it might be fifty-fifty. After all, A Yiti Jialuo's Buddhist Law suppresses Demon Cultivators, so their strength is not at its full potential, which makes it hard to say who would win."
This debate heated up the atmosphere. Many of them had visited Qingzhou and heard of Su Jie's illustrious name, leading Ghost Ridge Palace from obscurity to become the strongest hegemonic force in Qingzhou. His personal charisma attracted some Loose Cultivators, even if Su Jie was a Great Demon.
"Haha, who knows until they fight? Perhaps after dealing with Chongzhou, A Yiti Jialuo might head towards Qingzhou."
Old Wang was chattering endlessly, proud to see everyone drawn in, until he noticed the middle-aged man leaning against the railing on the other side.
The man had an ordinary height and appearance, and his cultivation didn't seem high. He appeared somewhat out of place, not joining the discussion.
"Brother Luo, what do you think? Who do you think would have the upper hand, Blood Demon Ancestor or A Yiti Jialuo?"