Chapter 341: Yao Demon Nest (I)

"For the next period of time, all of you stay alert. We just received news that the sealed site on Heavenly Blade Peak was attacked, but fortunately, they did not succeed," Meng Liuyuan said with a grave expression. "As expected, they are attacking the key locations of major sects and esteemed families everywhere in order to tie down these forces and find an opportunity to break the various seals within the borders of Great Wei."

Gu Ye's expression also grew much heavier. Lin Zheyu listened from the side with some confusion, as he did not know much about matters related to yaos and demons. From what he understood, only martial artists at the Force Transformation realm and above had the right to know such things, while those below the Force Transformation realm mostly knew only fragments.

"Is there really a pure yao or demon suppressed on Heavenly Blade Peak? The kind that cannot be killed?" Lin Zheyu was astonished.

If pure yaos and demons were truly that powerful, then what place would humans even have left?

"You could say that. And it’s not just Heavenly Blade Peak. The entire Central Plains is a region used to suppress yaos and demons. Heavenly Blade Peak is merely an inconspicuous spot. There are thousands of places similar to Heavenly Blade Peak," Meng Liuyuan said without hiding anything from Lin Zheyu.

With Lin Zheyu's level of strength, it was already enough for him to know some of the hidden truths of this world.

"The so-called immortality of pure yaos and demons does not mean they truly cannot die. The reason they are said to be immortal is that among pure yaos and demons, there are Yao Demon Nests. After leaving spiritual and flesh imprints within the nest, they can resurrect using those imprints upon death. However, the price of resurrection is extremely high. Most yaos and demons have at most one chance to resurrect, and only a small number with extraordinary natural talent can do so multiple times," Gu Ye added.

Seeing the heaviness in Lin Zheyu's eyes, she smiled and said, "Although yaos and demons have a chance at resurrection, the cost is so great that ordinary yaos and demons do not even qualify for it."

"Is there a Yao Demon Nest on Heavenly Blade Peak?" Lin Zheyu asked. A Yao Demon Nest that allowed yaos and demons to resurrect greatly intrigued him.

"How could that be possible? If Yao Demon Nests had spread to such an extent, we would have no choice but to surrender. What exists on Heavenly Blade Peak is a space-time node. That space-time node is connected to a Yao Demon Nest. Every year in mid-June, this space-time node is at its most active, which is why a powerful expert uses saber intent to span the void and suppress the node, preventing yaos and demons from emerging," Gu Ye explained.

The saber intent on Heavenly Blade Peak originated from this. However, that space-time node was relatively weak, allowing only the weakest yaos and demons or even demon thralls to emerge. Because of this, that powerful expert still had the leisure to turn Heavenly Blade Peak into a training ground for martial artists.

"So that's how it is. Space-time nodes and Yao Demon Nests. This world is truly interesting," Lin Zheyu murmured softly.

"Do not overthink it. Although your strength is still far from that of a pure yao or demon, with your aptitude, one day you will also be able to step into that realm," Meng Liuyuan said to Lin Zheyu.

Because there were concerns that knowing too much of the truth would affect a martial artist's martial cultivation resolve, only martial artists at the Force Transformation realm and above were informed of the truth about yaos and demons. Even the weakest yaos or demons possessed terrifying power on par with a Grandmaster realm martial artist. If martial artists were to learn that they would never surpass even the weakest pure yaos or demons in their entire lives, their martial cultivation resolve would surely suffer a severe blow.

"Thank you for the reminder, Martial Uncle," Lin Zheyu replied.

After learning the truth about yaos and demons, Lin Zheyu felt no fear or discouragement. Instead, he was filled with excitement and exhilaration. The peak combat power of this world was far stronger than he had imagined. This was truly wonderful.

"Recent events are somewhat strange. Their objective may not be limited to the existing space-time nodes, but could be to open new ones. All these actions are meant to distract attention. However, this has nothing to do with us. There will be true experts who step in to stop them. If a powerful enemy attacks, kill them on the spot if it can be done within the Soaring Serpent Mountain area. If they escape, do not pursue," Meng Liuyuan instructed.

After giving a few more instructions, Meng Liuyuan left first.

"Junior brother, are you confident in dealing with Yue Chengzhi? Do you want me to strike first and beat him half to death before you step in?" Gu Ye said with a chuckle.

Hearing such words come from a cute and delicate face, Lin Zheyu still found it a little hard to get used to, even after spending many days together.

"No need. He is only ranked fifty-third on the Hidden Dragon List," Lin Zheyu said as he shook his head.

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Haha

, worthy of someone cultivating the Dominance true intent. That powerful confidence suits my taste perfectly," Gu Ye laughed heartily.

In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon. The dim golden sunlight spilled down, and the sunset scenery of Soaring Serpent Mountain was captivating. Lin Zheyu sat cross-legged at the mountain peak, enjoying the cool breeze. Under his control, the vast amount of blood qi energy within his body divided into countless strands like silkworm silk, penetrating every pore as they seeped into the bones throughout his body.

"Martial Uncle, Martial Uncle Yue Chengzhi has arrived," a disciple came over and said respectfully before long.

𝙛𝓻𝒆𝒆𝒘𝙚𝓫𝙣𝙤𝒗𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝙤𝙢

Lin Zheyu slowly opened his eyes and gave a slight nod. Rising to his feet, he lightly tapped the ground with his toes, and his figure swiftly drifted toward the mountainside.

"Not a bad movement technique!" a stranger said upon seeing Lin Zheyu arrive.

He was Yue Chengzhi, who had come to issue a challenge. Yue Chengzhi had a burly build, with muscles knotted all over his body, and stood a full head taller than Lin Zheyu.

"I heard that Azure Tide Pavilion has a newly promoted true disciple with the potential to become a Dao Child of the Wuji Sect, so I came to see for myself. Make your move. I can give you three moves," Yue Chengzhi said calmly. "As long as you defeat me, you can take the fifty-third spot on the Hidden Dragon List."

"No need. Against you, I will only use three moves," Lin Zheyu replied, returning Yue Chengzhi's arrogant demeanor.

Standing aside with a strange man to watch the spectacle, Gu Ye showed a satisfied expression upon hearing Lin Zheyu's response.

Haha, he’s truly worthy of being a martial artist cultivating the Dominance true intent. I like this kind of dominance.

"Your junior brother is quite arrogant," the man beside Gu Ye said with a light chuckle.

He was Yue Chengzhi's senior brother. The two had come together this time for a joint mission. While passing by Azure Tide Pavilion, they encountered Chen Ding. Under Chen Ding's praise of Lin Zheyu, combined with the ties between their masters, Yue Chengzhi developed the idea of challenging Lin Zheyu.

"Is your junior brother any different? It goes both ways. When the masters cannot win, the disciples step forward to challenge. He’s someone ranked fifty-third on the Hidden Dragon List challenging someone ranked seventy-eighth. You really have the nerve," Gu Ye said mockingly as she shot the man a sidelong glance.

"Rankings are only a reference. True strength is proven through battle. Recently, Junior Brother Lin has been in the spotlight. Some people are claiming he possesses the qualifications of a Dao Child, and in a few years, he may have the chance to contend with the main sect's geniuses for the Dao Child position," Kong Bo said with a smile.

"Dao Child? What is going on? Junior Brother Lin is only ranked seventy-eighth on the Hidden Dragon List. How did rumors spread that he has the qualifications of a Dao Child?" Gu Ye could not help but frown. She had not heard such rumors in Wuling City, yet they had surfaced first from the Shattered Star Pavilion, which was somewhat abnormal.

"That I do not know. But you should be more cautious. Being exceptionally recruited into Azure Tide Pavilion and gaining strength comparable to the top sixty of the Hidden Dragon List in less than a year, it would be hard not to attract the attention of those with ulterior motives," Kong Bo said calmly.

While the two were chatting, the battle had already begun.

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Hmph

, then I would like to see your true strength!" Yue Chengzhi snorted coldly as the muscles all over his body bulged and swelled, terrifying momentum qi spreading outward.