My Wife Is The Leader Of A Demonic Cult

Chapter 205: Chapter 205: Free from the Shackles of the Earth Book (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

Dongluo Desert, Sealing Demon Platform.

Sandstorms swept in, revealing an enormous oasis hidden within the vast desert, surrounded by seven lakes of varying sizes, creating a rare and stunning scenic wonder.

Among them stood jade towers, ancient and elegant, shrouded in a mist of immortal energy.

A figure staggered toward this place from afar, blood dripping onto the white jade stone.

This person was none other than Jiang Renyi, who had narrowly escaped from the hands of Zhao Qingmei.

Ouyang Quan, who was playing with an exotic beast, saw this scene and quickly approached, saying, “Sect Hierarch Jiang, what happened? Could it be that the Ghost Swordsman has already broken through Dongluo Pass?”

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“No, it’s not that.”

Jiang Renyi gasped for air, only feeling the sensation of a narrow escape after reaching this Sealing Demon Platform. “I have something important to report to the elders, please take me there quickly.”

Ouyang Quan, hearing this, did not dare to delay and hurriedly led Jiang Renyi to the great hall.

Upon arriving at the great hall, Jiang Renyi could no longer hold on, collapsing to the ground, his face a ghastly pale due to excessive blood loss.

Ouyang Quan quickly produced a healing elixir, saying, “Brother Jiang, take this first.”

Jiang Renyi didn’t decline and directly swallowed the healing pill.

Ouyang Quan quickly made his way toward the inner hall.

After taking the healing elixir, and with the circulation of his inner strength, Jiang Renyi felt much better.

It wasn’t long before the Second Elder of the Sealing Demon Platform, Yuan Feng, and the Third Elder, Ouyang Ping, hurried over.

Seeing the scene, Yuan Feng asked urgently, “Sect Hierarch Jiang, what happened?”

Ouyang Ping also furrowed his brows tightly. When had the Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect ever been so disheveled?

Jiang Renyi took a deep breath and said, “My junior sister has returned.”

“What!?”

Both men were shocked by Jiang Renyi’s words, but their expressions diverged thereafter.

Yuan Feng was surprised and alarmed, while Ouyang Ping was surprised yet relieved.

Yuan Feng asked again, “Has Zhao Qingmei come out of the Sealing Demon Well?”

“Yes.”

Jiang Renyi nodded and said with an ugly expression, “Although I’m not sure how she got out, she indeed appeared, and it was she who severed my arm.”

At this, Yuan Feng angrily rebuked, “Damn it! Zhao Qingmei has gone mad!”

Ouyang Ping raised an eyebrow, not knowing what Jiang Renyi had done to become the leader of the Demon Sect, but he could guess a thing or two without much thought.

It was nothing more than eliminating opposition and manipulating power plays.

Jiang Renyi said solemnly, “After coming out of the Sealing Demon Well, her strength has improved further.”

Ouyang Ping asked curiously, “Just how did she manage to come out of the Sealing Demon Well?”

Yuan Feng said coldly, “Regardless of how she came out, just think about it, upon her emergence from the Sealing Demon Well, she immediately slew a half-step master of the Demon Sect and then even turned on the current Hierarch. With such a brutal and ruthless nature, she shows no gratitude. In my opinion, it’s only a matter of time before she comes after you and me. We cannot allow her to continue as Hierarch, and as for the Demon Sect’s supreme martial secret chamber ‘Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture’, we must take it back.”

Ouyang Ping’s brows twitched slightly, “Elder Yuan, we need to discuss this matter anew. Moreover, with the Ghost Swordsman proclaiming he will flatten the Demon Sect, and with the old Sect Hierarch and the Great Elder in seclusion, this is a crisis of life and death for the Demon Sect. We cannot afford to fall into disarray.”

Yuan Feng’s eyes grew cold, “Elder Ouyang, you are mistaken, should we not secure internal stability before dealing with external threats?”

The two held onto their own views, and the atmosphere in the hall became subtly tense.

Ouyang Ping’s son, Ouyang Quan, did not frown with concern. Yuan Feng was not considering the welfare of the Demon Sect; he was merely after the ‘Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture’.

Ouyang Ping said slowly, “Brother Yuan, you saw the last time Sect Hierarch Zhao displayed her strength. Now her cultivation has further improved, and with Yi Daoyun, Duanmu Xinghua, Lin Tianhai and other experts within the Demon Sect, are you sure you can manage this situation?”

Yuan Feng glanced at Jiang Renyi. Could it be that Jiang Renyi had no trusted followers of his own?

Jiang Renyi shook his head and said, “These people originally supported Zhao Qingmei; they were not truly loyal to me.”

With his Half-step Master cultivation, he simply couldn’t suppress these Master-level experts. When Zhao Qingmei had not reached the Master Realm, Duanmu Xinghua did not have the attitude of deference that she has now.

To be strong, one must start with oneself; no matter where, one must rely on their own powerful strength as a foundation.

Yuan Feng said no more.

Ouyang Ping pondered for a long while, a trace of cold light flashing in his eyes, and said, “It will not be long before the Ghost Swordsman comes here. Let’s first get through this difficulty together. This time, we must let the whole world know the reputation of the Demon Sect.”

Jiang Renyi thought for a moment, then added, “The reason the Ghost Swordsman wants to wipe out the Demon Sect is that my junior sister caused trouble with him.”

Yuan Feng snorted lightly and said, “Hmph, just let her deal with the trouble she stirred up.”

Ouyang Ping frowned, “Brother Yuan, at a time of life and death, don’t let emotions cloud your judgment.”

Yuan Feng glanced at Ouyang Ping and said indifferently, “You’re mistaken. With Zhao Qingmei’s pride, do you think she would send someone to ask for assistance from Sealing Demon Platform?”

Ouyang Ping was momentarily at a loss for words. Given Zhao Qingmei’s temperament, she indeed seemed unlikely to seek their aid.

“If she doesn’t ask for help, then let her solve her own problems.”

Yuan Feng’s eyes reflected a glint of cold light. “As for the position of Sect Hierarch, we can wait for the old Sect Hierarch Jiang to return and discuss it then.”

Ouyang Ping’s brows knotted into a frown. According to the intelligence obtained, even if they managed to fend off the Ghost Swordsman and his many experts, the Demon Sect would likely suffer heavy losses, possibly declining and taking decades to recover.

But evidently, Yuan Feng did not have the future of the Demon Sect at heart. What truly concerned him was the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture in Zhao Qingmei’s hands.

Ouyang Ping let out a heavy sigh, then brushed his sleeve and left directly, with Ouyang Quan offering a bow to Yuan Feng and quickly following after.

Yuan Feng watched Ouyang Ping’s retreating figure, his expression turning ugly. The saying goes, ‘Every man for himself, and the Devil takes the hindmost.’ Every critical moment, Ouyang Ping was not in harmony with him, which made him feel exceptionally uncomfortable.

Jiang Renyi, pale-faced, asked, “Elder Yuan, do you know of a method in this world that can regenerate severed limbs?”

His right arm was already broken. A swordsman accustomed to using his right hand was virtually crippled without it, his strength greatly diminished.

Yuan Feng glanced at Jiang Renyi and said, “There are two methods that can regenerate limbs. One requires finding Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures capable of regenerating flesh and blood. The other is cultivating the Buddhist Great Sun Tathagata Zen Scripture or the Great Snow Mountain’s Heavenly Lodging Body Tempering Decision to perfection.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Renyi, already very pale, turned completely bloodless.

Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures capable of regenerating flesh and blood were treasures that could be encountered but not sought after, their finding was entirely up to luck. As for the Great Sun Tathagata Zen Scripture and the Heavenly Lodging Body Tempering Decision from Great Snow Mountain, these were the highest-level martial arts of their respective domains, learning them was but a fool’s dream for him.

Yuan Feng patted Jiang Renyi’s shoulder and sighed, “Now we can only wait for the return of old Sect Hierarch Jiang to avenge this humiliation for you.”

Jiang Renyi sighed and remained silent.

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In Jianghu, where the situation changed rapidly, rumors of the Ghost Swordsman, Luo Chongyang, and the Da Yan Vajra appearing in Yunlin City spread, and many people who were doubtful began to believe. They set out for Yunlin City.

More and more people gathered in Yunlin City, drawing the attention of many to this place.

The Demon Sect, established for a thousand years, once held equal status with the Buddhist and Mystical Sects, especially at the beginning of its foundation. The successive generations of Sect Hierarchs, wielding the Nine Nether Purgatory Demon Scripture, produced Great Grandmasters that dominated the era for more than three hundred years.

Such a sect had an immensely deep foundation.

Some said that with the Ghost Swordsman leading his many experts and the powers of the world, he could flatten the Demon Sect’s Dongluo Pass. Others believed the Ghost Swordsman would fall at the hands of the Demon Sect’s legion of demons, for nobody truly knew the number of unparalleled experts within the Demon Sect.

Whether the Ghost Swordsman could flatten the Demon Sect or stumble and fall at Dongluo Pass became a widely debated topic in Jianghu.

Countless Jianghu experts watched, and numerous Jianghu forces also watched.

Outside of Yunlin City, in the forests of the mountains.

At this moment, midsummer was in full blaze, and the weather was intolerably hot and dry, with the incessant sound of cicadas ringing in the ears.

Luo Chongyang sat cross-legged, facing him was the Da Yan Vajra from the Buddhist sect.

The two had been debating for several days, and by now the argument had reached a fever pitch.

Luo Chongyang calmly asked, “What connection does Buddhism have with the human world?”

“I see all sentient beings drowning in a sea of suffering. This human world is a veritable sea of suffering, and the Buddha is like a ferry. Happiness lies on the other shore. The Buddha carries people across to that shore, and that is the connection between Buddhism and the human world.”

Da Yan Vajra placed his hands in front of his chest and counter asked, “What connection does the Demon Sect have with the human world?”

Luo Chongyang smiled faintly, and said, “I see all in the world as dragons, the world sees me as but an ant. Even if I am just an ant, I take all that I see seriously, I listen intently to all that I hear, love what I love, loathe what I loathe. I cannot love everything, I cannot make my likes and dislikes clear.”

“So take seriously what you love, take seriously what you loathe. Thus, my connection with the human world is right here, in the present, in this very moment, and also in the eternal.”

As Luo Chongyang’s words ended, a hint of golden light emerged in Da Yan Vajra’s eyes. After a long time, he said, “Demon Sect Master, your realm is profound.”

Watching the Taoist before him, Da Yan Vajra couldn’t help but feel many emotions, these several days of debate had led him to admire Luo Chongyang greatly.

Indeed, there are still truly cultivated individuals in the world. @@novelbin@@

An Jing, clad in black robes, stood in front of a distant stream, his gaze serene and natural as he quietly watched the water ripple.

Not far away, Su Lian and Su Yue stood at a distance, curiously watching his silhouette.

Su Yue clicked her tongue and said, “This Ghost Swordsman really has a good deal of patience.”

Since the day before yesterday, the Ghost Swordsman had been standing in front of the stream, leaving people clueless about what he actually intended to do.

Su Lian nodded and sighed, “Before undertaking a major endeavor, meticulous planning is required. It seems he is a man who thinks things through. Such people are the ones who achieve great things.”

Su Yue leaped onto a tree branch and sprawled out, lazily saying, “I don’t know about achieving great things, but when we go to the Demon Sect this time, if anything unexpected happens, remember that we must be ready to flee at any moment, and not truly lay down our lives at Dongluo Pass.”

Su Lian glared at Su Yue, then looking back at the Ghost Swordsman, who still sat motionless, as if he hadn’t heard Su Yue’s words, she said in a low voice:

“Since we have agreed to help others this time, we must give it our all. The battle hasn’t even begun, and you’re already thinking about retreating?”

Su Yue replied, “I will certainly help, but I can’t lose my life in doing so.”

Upon hearing this, Su Lian chose not to continue the conversation.

After all, going to the Demon Sect was indeed very dangerous, and if it meant dying for the Ghost Swordsman, they were not yet that close.

In any case, exerting the best effort is all that’s needed.

Meanwhile, An Jing, of course, wasn’t really calming his qi in meditation. He had been cultivating for ten years, and his patience went without saying.

An Jing’s thoughts were focused on the Earth Book, quietly waiting for this moment to arrive.

Time passed like a fleeting steed, as if in the blink of an eye ten years had gone by since he first received the Earth Book, from his initial wild elation to the present, a full ten years later.

The scenes of the past ten years flickered constantly, appearing in An Jing’s mind and causing him to feel somewhat dazed.

Wondering if it was all just a dream.

What is real and what is illusion often eludes clear differentiation.

But in this moment, he felt the presence of the most real thing, just like Luo Chongyang’s words—in front of him, in the present, in this very moment, and also in the eternal.

The setting sun dipped below the horizon, the moon rose, until it was deep into the night.

Suddenly, the Earth Book underwent a change, and An Jing’s thoughts descended as well.

Cultivation: Grandmaster (One Qi)

Life Fate: Favorable Star Shining (Ascending)

Root Bone: Rare in a Thousand Years

Martial Arts: Sword Drawing Skill, Hidden Sword Skill, Sword Control Technique, Nine-character Sword Technique, Soaring Nine Heavens Body Technique, Concealing Qi Technique, Hundred-step Flying Sword (Ninth Layer), Nine Yang Divine Finger (Eighth Layer), Brahma Heart Sees Me, Heavenly Intent Four Symbols Sword Technique (Seventh Layer), Incomplete Nameless Heart Scripture (Fourth Layer)

Prompt One: The host’s Life Fate has taken root.

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The black opportunity indicated by the Earth Book has completely disappeared.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

When An Jing saw the word, he didn’t feel the ecstasy he expected, nor the excitement he anticipated; his heart was as calm as still water.

He gently picked up the mask with his palm and then lifted it from his face.

Under the moonlight, reflected in the flowing water, was a handsome and refined face.

It was as if he had almost forgotten what he looked like himself.

The path coming here may have been thorny, but fortunately, it had led to a sweet outcome.

After quite some time.

An Jing put the mask back on and slowly stood up, walking toward the others.

Luo Chongyang said calmly, “Nephew, how far has your arrow flown?”

The other three also looked at An Jing, their eyes holding a hint of inquiry.

An Jing nodded and said, “We depart the morning after next; you may spread the news.”

A light flashed in Luo Chongyang’s eyes.

Da Yan Vajra brought his hands together and murmured softly, “Amitabha.”

If it weren’t for An Jing offering the “Great Sun Tathagata Mantra” without asking for anything in return, he wouldn’t even consider the thought of eradicating the Demon Sect.

“Is it finally time to set off?”

Su Yue leapt down from the tree and said, “You might not be in a hurry, but your sister is anxious for you. Don’t worry, this news can spread throughout Yunlin City within an hour.”

At this time, inside and outside of Yunlin City, countless experts had gathered, including some First Grade experts, and even one or two at the Master Realm level. It was unclear whether they were there to watch the excitement or to join in on it.

Su Lian also approached and said, “News came out of Dongluo Pass during the day, stating that the Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect is willing to decide life and death with you in Dongluo Pass.”

The news of the Sect Hierarch of the Demon Sect wanting to battle the Ghost Swordsman had already spread.

This immediately made the already tense atmosphere even more taut.

Su Yue raised an eyebrow and said, “This is simply an insult to you. How can you swallow this provocation from a Half-step Master-level expert?”

In Jianghu, it’s rare for a Half-step Master to challenge a Master, let alone someone like the Ghost Swordsman who can slay a Second Qi Grandmaster.

When Lin Yiyang challenged the Universal Benefit Bodhisattva, firstly the Bodhisattva had just become a newly acknowledged Master, and secondly, Lin Yiyang had the Phoenix Sword and suppressed his cultivation, capable of reaching Master level at any moment.

Even so, that battle had shaken the Great Yan Martial World.

An Jing’s mouth curved up slightly as he looked at Su Yue and said, “So, what should be done?”

A fierce killing intent flashed in Su Yue’s eyes, “Kill him.”

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