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Chapter 699: Chapter 705: Report
Thus, relics of the Demonic Tao are plentiful, making it easy to find some profound demonic cultivation techniques.
The Qing Xuan Sect once explored a relic of the demonic path and obtained a demonic cultivation technique capable of reaching the Integration Realm!
However, the Qing Xuan Sect’s cultivation techniques could not progress beyond the early stages of Divine Transformation. When that time came, one either had to switch to other methods or pave a new path for themselves.
But, fearing the "Immortal Sect Code," no one dared to switch to demonic cultivation. Yet high-level techniques were rare, let alone methods that led straight to the Integration Realm. They couldn’t bear to destroy it and simply sealed it away.
The reason they suddenly broke the rules was due to a great battle with the Fire Demon Sect a few years ago, where two of Qing Xuan Sect’s Nascent Soul members were severely injured and tormented by Demonic Fire dwelling within them, distinctly feeling their life force ebbing away.
After exhausting all methods without being able to cure them, eager to survive, they suddenly remembered the demonic cultivation technique they had obtained back then and saw it as their lifeline.
After secretly switching to the demonic cultivation technique, they unexpectedly found not only that their injuries had healed, but also that their cultivation, which hadn’t increased for many years, saw a significant improvement!
The two who initially just wanted to survive, now had ambition rapidly take root!
However, their situation could not be discovered by their fellow disciples, or else they might very well lose their lives. Therefore, the two set a trap.
Using the excuse that they were on the brink of passing away, they expressed a wish to say a proper farewell to their fellow disciples. They invited most of the Nascent Soul members into their cave dwelling and then, when they were unprepared, the Great Array was instantly activated, trapping everyone inside.
They knew that even a fourth-order Formation wouldn’t trap people for too long, so the purpose of this formation was to infect everyone with Demonic Fire!
In that case, if they didn’t want to die, they would have to switch to demonic cultivation just like them.
Even if some were unwilling to follow suit, it didn’t matter, because the majority who wanted to survive would definitely prevail. Those who refused to change their minds would have only one path left: death!
In fact, initially there were indeed those who adhered to the supposed "Immortal Sect Code," but in the end, they chose to capitulate, because cultivators who refused to submit all became materials for others’ practice!
In order not to alert other forces, they did not choose to demonize the disciples. Only a portion of the Golden Core disciples were aware of the situation. The rest were secretly controlled by a secret technique, their lives or deaths hinging on a single thought from them.
These three were part of the Golden Core disciples who were privy to the inside information.
The reason why they were able to speak so frankly and safely was not because the secret technique inside them had failed but because they did not dare to divulge any secrets.
For though they appeared to be cultivators, in reality, all of the Golden Core disciples aware of the truth had a bit of Demonic Fire within their Dantians!
They were Demon Cultivators who had yet to change their cultivation techniques. To reveal the Qing Xuan Sect’s situation would mean they too could not escape death.
Unfortunately, under the temptation of Li Zhirui’s secret technique, which amplified their terror and desire for survival, and believing in Li Zhirui’s promise, they divulged everything they knew.
"The Qing Xuan Sect has more than a dozen Nascent Souls. Even if the other cultivators aren’t demonized, that would still be considered a great accomplishment!"
Li Zhirui’s eyes sparkled with light as he muttered, "Perhaps I could exchange this for a fifth-order Spiritual Object!"
He had never considered acting himself, although doing so would have brought greater rewards. However, with the Li family’s current strength, it would be no different from hitting a stone with an egg. Hence, it was better to simply report this to those powerful forces.
Next, he had to consider which major power to hand over these three to in order to gain the greatest benefits.
This was also why Li Zhirui did not use the Soul Search secret technique right from the beginning. Their existence still had value!
"Major powers like the Wanxiang Sect are too far away, and we’ve had no dealings with them before. They might hoard some of the spoils for themselves or fob us off with some junk." After carefully weighing his options, he couldn’t find a suitable candidate!
"Elder, what do you think of the Xuanfa Pavilion?"
Li Wenli’s words suddenly made Li Zhirui’s eyes light up. Indeed, how could he have forgotten about this major power!
It wasn’t really his fault, after all, in the eyes of the public, Xuanfa Pavilion is more often thought of as a commerce association, and its actual strength is seldom remembered.
Compared to other major powers, not only is Xuanfa Pavilion closer, but they had also previously interacted, and most importantly, their collection is more abundant! Perhaps he could find some good items there!
Why not choose the closer Southern Edge Commerce Association with whom he had a better relationship? Because strictly speaking, it wasn’t considered a power of the Eastern Domain.
"I will go to Xuanfa Pavilion now, you all be more vigilant on the island."
Having said that, Li Zhirui grabbed the three people and vanished in front of everyone.
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"I was wondering why the magpies were chirping so joyously this morning, it turns out we have an honored guest!" The shopkeeper was slightly startled to hear that Li Zhirui had arrived, quickly came out to greet him, and exclaimed with great joy.
"I’ve brought you a big gift specially!"
The shopkeeper glanced at Li Zhirui cautiously, noting that he didn’t seem like he was there to cause trouble, and with somewhat relieved, bowed and said, "Senior, please come in!"
But what about those three cultivators shrouded in black cloth behind him?
Once they were in the private room, the shopkeeper’s doubts were answered.
"These three are from Qing Xuan Sect."
But what does that have to do with Xuanfa Pavilion? They never get involved in conflicts between various forces. The shopkeeper thought skeptically but dared not voice his thoughts.
"From their Qing Xuan Sect, there are fifteen Nascent Soul True Lords, dozens of Golden Core cultivators who have succumbed to demonic possession, and the remaining disciples have been inflicted with Demonic Tao secret techniques!"
Hearing this, the shopkeeper stood up abruptly, his attitude turning extremely eager, and said, "Senior, are you serious about this?"
"Of course! The evidence is right here! If you don’t believe me, feel free to ask them again." Li Zhirui casually activated a Memory Stone, which showed the process of his interrogation of the three.
The shopkeeper watched the projection intently, not wanting to miss a moment. After all, such matters were of grave importance; there could be no mistakes.
About a quarter of an hour later, the projection had ended.
Unable to contain his joy, the shopkeeper said, "Senior, you’ve reported news of great importance to the association. Once the headquarters deals with Qing Xuan Sect, you will certainly receive a substantial reward!"
"Oh? Can you tell me about the rewards?" Li Zhirui immediately inquired.
After pondering for a moment, the shopkeeper said, "It depends on how many cultivators have been possessed, but just for those Nascent Souls, you could exchange for a Fifth-order Spiritual Object, perhaps even one or two Fourth-order Spiritual Objects."
"Any Spiritual Object that the association has can be exchanged?"
"Correct!"
A gleam flashed in Li Zhirui’s eyes; clearly, these Demon Cultivators had uses he was unaware of!
When he first began cultivating, he found the rule in the "Immortal Sect Code" strange – why reporting demonic possessed forces and high-ranking cultivators would yield such generous rewards.
But so many years had passed without such an occurrence, and naturally, he had forgotten about it.
