The next day.
The System's sign-in count refreshed, and Han Xuanji continued to sign in.
"Congratulations, Host, for successfully signing in at the Demon Sealing Land! You have received the 'Demon Suppression Sword Art'!"
As the System's voice faded, a profound and mysterious sword art flooded Han Xuanji's mind. Its Sword Intent was grand and majestic, like heavenly might, naturally restraining all evil, Devilish Qi, resentment, and filth!
It possessed an almost absolute suppressive force against Demonic Path Cultivation Techniques and Devilish Qi.
"What a powerful sword art. It's another Heaven Rank sword art, and it's quite a bit stronger than the Flying Immortal Sword Art."
Han Xuanji nodded silently.
Over the years, he had signed in for many Heaven Rank Cultivation Techniques, and quite a few of them were sword arts.
Each Heaven Rank sword art had its unique qualities. For instance, the Flying Immortal Sword Art had an extremely wide attack range and grand momentum, with ethereal Sword Intent, while the Soaring Sky Sword Art emphasized speed, often delivering a fatal blow in conjunction with the Lingxiao Sword...
As for this Demon Suppression Sword Art, it was naturally created to counter the Demon Race.
Its creator was none other than the legendary Demon Suppression Great Emperor.
Simply by studying this sword art, Han Xuanji could deduce the height of the opponent's Realm; they should have been above the Ascension Realm, practically a True Immortal on land.
Han Xuanji was completely engrossed, comprehending this sword art. Within the Demon Suppression Sword Intent was a righteous Qi that could purge all evil demons in the world. After comprehending it, it might prove useful in the future.
He didn't know how much time had passed.
Han Xuanji slowly opened his eyes, having clearly comprehended the Demon Suppression Sword Intent.
For him, mastering this sword art was also of great help.
While it wouldn't necessarily advance his Sword Dao Realm further, he still gained something from it.
Perhaps one day.
Without needing Immortal Cultivation, his Sword Intent would transform.
"However, did I forget something..."
Han Xuanji thought for a moment, felt that nothing was amiss, and continued his Cultivation.
.....
Lintian City, on the city wall.
Lu Fan and many Shenxuan Sect Disciples had just repelled a wave of Yao Beast attacks that were slightly corrupted by Devilish Qi, and they were breathing heavily.
"Damn it, these Yao Beasts are truly endless."
At this moment, the atmosphere within the city was tense, as the beast tide's offensive was extremely fierce. The Soul Transformation Yao Generals from the Ten Thousand Demon Cave didn't care about the lives of the low-level Yao Beasts, completely using their lives to exhaust their energy. The front lines were constantly shrinking, and many surrounding towns had been reduced to ruins by the Yao Beasts, while Demonic Cultivators took the Opportunity to harvest blood Qi and refine Demonic Path Magical Artifacts.
It wasn't that Shenxuan Sect hadn't sent reinforcements.
However, the Heavenly Demon Sect was not to be trifled with. Whenever Shenxuan Sect dispatched experts to try and turn the tide, they would be obstructed.
"Damn it, is there truly no other way?"
Lu Fan felt a deep despair. In recent years, traveling outside, he had encountered endless Opportunities and his Cultivation had continuously improved, but he was still only at the ninth layer of the Golden Core Realm.
He had no influence on the situation. In fact, his survival was also due to the assistance of the Demon Venerable.
"Strength is everything. If you need to escape, then escape."
In his mind, the Demon Venerable's voice slowly sounded.
Beside him, Lin Potian sighed repeatedly. Since he and Lu Fan escaped the Ten Thousand Demon Cave last time, the two had become sworn brothers and often slayed demons and monsters together. He also gradually revealed his talent, having just reached the Golden Core Realm. With his terrifying Physical Body, he was strong enough to rival experts in the Late Stage of the Golden Core Realm.
After going through so much, he actually felt that his life was worth it. He had fallen into so many dangerous situations and not died, and even achieved the Golden Core Realm.
Suddenly, he inexplicably recalled the words of that Outer Sect Senior Brother from many years ago.
"Now that I think about it, back then I was always thinking about romantic entanglements. I was indeed too young."
Whenever Lin Potian felt discouraged, he would recall that past advice and cheer up.
"Unfortunately, there's no chance to repay the guidance from that day."
Just as Lu Fan was debating whether to escape and plan for the long term.
A secret report that arrived caused his tightly furrowed brows to relax slightly, and his eyes filled with shock and doubt.
"The Ten Thousand Demon Cave... was destroyed?"
"A Returning Void Yao King was suspected to have been suppressed and killed by a mysterious strong Cultivator in the Demon Sealing Mountain Range, possibly because it disturbed the mysterious strong Cultivator's Undergoing Tribulation?"
Lu Fan looked at the information in the Jade Slip, almost unable to believe his eyes.
That was a Returning to Void Realm Yao King, a giant who had been entrenched in Yong Province for many years, yet it had died so inexplicably?
"Mysterious strong Cultivator... Combination Heavenly Tribulation... Demon Sealing Mountain Range..."
Lu Fan repeated these keywords in a low voice.
Who would run to the Demon Sealing Mountain Range to Breakthrough to the Combination Realm?
Lu Fan truly couldn't imagine who could cause such an earth-shattering commotion in this place.
"Was this Senior intentional?"
A surge of excitement rose in Lu Fan's heart.
"Indeed, there are still many good people in this world."
At this moment, he looked at the beast tide outside the city, which was still stirring restlessly, and his eyes sharpened.
The Yao King was dead, and the group was leaderless. Once this news spread, it would be impossible for these Yao Generals to continue fighting loyally.
Seven days later.
Just as Lu Fan expected, those Yao Generals already had internal disagreements and could not fully obey the Heavenly Demon Sect's arrangements. They quickly fell apart and became a chaotic mess.
Some wanted to return to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave and become Yao Kings themselves, while others feared the mysterious strong Cultivator's intervention and fled directly with their subordinates.
The Human Race cities throughout Yong Province rejoiced. The Yao Beast threat had disappeared, and the Heavenly Demon Sect's many conspiracies immediately collapsed.
At this moment.
Heavenly Demon Sect's Yong Province sub-altar.
"Damn it, another variable has emerged."
The Heavenly Demon Sect's Third Elder's face was grim, and he continuously cursed the mysterious strong Cultivator who had disrupted their plans.
He didn't think that this person had deliberately come here to Undergo Tribulation, nor did he associate him with the "Demon-Slaying Sword Master" who had repeatedly opposed the Heavenly Demon Sect. Instead, he simply felt that his luck was too bad.
After all, a strong Cultivator in the Combination Realm was someone even the Heavenly Demon Sect didn't want to offend for no reason. He couldn't send people to demand an explanation; he could only swallow his grievances.
"My Lord, what should we do next?"
A Heavenly Demon Sect Outer Sect Elder asked cautiously.
"Hmm... In that case, let's use the hidden chess piece that the Sect Master left behind before. I refuse to believe that Shenxuan Sect can be this lucky every single time."
The Third Elder pondered for a moment and quickly made up his mind.
Previously, he had wanted to use his own methods to open up the situation and then deliver a heavy blow to Shenxuan Sect from both inside and out.
Now that he thought about it, it was still somewhat idealistic.
The Yao King's chaos ended so anticlimactically.
From then on, the situation seemed to have stabilized.
The Great Xia Cultivation world entered a period of peace.
Demonic Cultivators basically vanished without a trace, and the Yao Race, who had originally been causing trouble in Yong Province, also mostly hid in deep mountains and old forests.
Facing this situation, Shenxuan Sect was filled with joy.
However, some also suspected that the Heavenly Demon Sect might be brewing something big.
.....
One month later.
Demon Sealing Land.
Han Xuanji signed in for a Demon Sealing Magical Artifact today and suddenly remembered something.
"That little fellow wouldn't still be waiting for me up there, would it?"
Han Xuanji's Divine Thought moved, and he quickly discovered it.
The Little White Tiger was indeed staying on the ground, currently sleeping soundly. Around it, some low-level Yao Beasts were even attracted to serve it, looking completely like a mountain king.
Han Xuanji couldn't help but laugh and cry:
"You're living quite a good life."
"Hm?"
Han Xuanji's voice resounded in the Little White Tiger's mind, startling it.
"Oh, I was just waiting for Master to finish his business."
"How much longer, Master?"
After experiencing the life of a Yao King, the Little White Tiger found it wasn't as interesting as it had imagined. It mostly involved spacing out, Cultivation, and sleeping.
Although these small demons had gained sentience and even gradually shed some of their demonic nature under its protection, they still trembled in fear before it, making it rather boring.
"I estimate it will take some more time. Just stay put."
"Ah?"
The Little White Tiger immediately looked distressed.
After all, the environment in this place was not good, a world of difference from its days in Shenxuan Sect.
Indeed, without experience, there is no regret.
Sometimes, it truly didn't appreciate the good fortune it had.
"I was wrong."
"It's no use even if you're wrong. I truly have things to do."
Han Xuanji said indifferently.
These past few days, his Cultivation had steadily advanced. This place, which ordinary people avoided, was undoubtedly a blessed land for him.
Want him to leave?
Not until he had refined all the Devilish Qi accumulated over countless years!
As for the Sect, no one would care about the whereabouts of an Outer Sect Disciple.
Every day, Cultivators within the Sect would die or go missing, and it was very normal for Cultivators to go out for decades of training. Some Grand Elders of Sects would also frequently travel the continent to seek Opportunities, or even go to the overseas Cultivation world, often spending thousands of years.
After some thought, Han Xuanji imparted the Demon Transformation Great Art to the Little White Tiger, instructing:
"If you can comprehend a thing or two from this Cultivation Technique, perhaps your stay won't be so uncomfortable."
"Oh."
The Little White Tiger nodded blankly, feeling its head ache.
For noble Yao like it, Cultivation usually involved inheriting Bloodline. They were born with the ability to master some Divine Abilities and Spells, and basically only needed to sleep and absorb Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to grow. Their long lifespans also made them inherently lazy.
Cultivating such a difficult Cultivation Technique was extremely challenging for it.
Han Xuanji shook his head and chuckled, not holding much expectation for his little lazy cat. Instead, he continued to circulate the Demon Transformation Great Art to absorb Devilish Qi, while also comprehending the Demon Suppression Sword Art and other newly acquired Cultivation Techniques.
Suddenly.
A voice sounded in his mind.
"The System is upgrading. The sign-in function will not be affected. Please wait for the upgrade to complete, Host..."