The sense of ritual...
Although the disciple doesn’t understand the master’s intentions, she understands the importance of following the master’s words.
Zhiwei looked at the bodies hanging from the trees and said softly:
"Why do these demon cultivators slaughter lives?"
Chen Ye sighed. Even in the past, there were those who delighted in killing, let alone demon cultivators?
He patted his disciple’s shoulder: "This is evil. But where there is evil, there is also good. I don’t wish for you to become selfless saints, but I hope you have a bottom line and don’t fall into the Demon Path."
The disciple shook her head: "That is not my intention. From my observation, these people are all ordinary folks, which means the demon cultivators gain nothing from killing them. Moreover, wanton slaughter only increases risks, making it harmful for the demon cultivators. Since it’s a harmful and pointless act, why do it?"
Chen Ye was taken aback.
He initially thought it was out of his disciple’s indignation, but didn’t expect her calm analysis of pros and cons.
From her tone, Zhiwei even suspected there might be a conspiracy behind it—because it was indeed a foolish act.
He said forlornly, "But not everyone in the world can be as calm as you, Zhiwei. Furthermore, demon cultivators are violent and enjoy killing; they kill on a whim without weighing pros and cons."
Indeed, recently, many demon cultivators couldn’t resist harming living beings, and consequently, they were discovered by Bai Susu and executed.
Emotion Crossing Sect, deemed a demon path by both the opposing Lingyin and Myriad Puppets, isn’t without reason.
This group of demon cultivators is violent and cruel.
"Oh..."
Zhiwei frowned slightly, her dislike for this group of demon cultivators growing stronger. She cautioned,
"Master, the demonic Qi here is overly strong; there might still be demon cultivator remnants."
Chen Ye nodded.
While conversing with his disciple, he had been secretly searching for traces of demon cultivators.
With his divine sense nearing the late period of Foundation Establishment, he quickly discovered traces of demon cultivators.
He pointed to a collapsed pill shop ahead: "There are three auras there. One strong, two weak. Later, you take care of the two weaker ones, and let me see your skills."
Zhiwei became serious; she didn’t want to disappoint her master!
Soon, she would give it her all!
The two quietly approached.
In the backyard of the pill shop, indeed, three cultivators were sitting cross-legged, eating something, their words vulgar and indecent.
"Hehe, that Liu family lass was quite delectable..."
"It’s a pity you got to her first."
The three of them were oblivious to Chen Ye and Zhiwei.
Leading them was a hawk-nosed Foundation Establishment cultivator. He wiped blood from the corner of his mouth, sneering coldly:
"Enough talk! Once the market is in chaos, the female disciples of the Lingyin Sect are top-notch! Each one brimming with spirituality, far beyond what the people of Qi Kingdom can compare!"
"By then, we must catch a few good ones for the boss! I’ve heard there are two exceptionally beautiful girls at the Herb Pavilion, drawing many to buy medicine..."
The other two Qi Cultivation Ninth Layer demon cultivators chuckled obsequiously.
"Courting death." Chen Ye was enraged, his voice icy.
"Who?!" The three demon cultivators jumped to their feet.
The hawk-nosed old demon locked eyes with Chen Ye, sensing the pressure of someone at the same stage, but also noticed Chen Ye’s pale face and sneered: "A sickly Foundation Establishment? Reckless! You two, capture that girl and make her a tripod furnace for me!"
"Yes!" The two Qi Cultivation demon cultivators immediately rushed toward Zhiwei!
Chen Ye’s words were intentional.
He wanted Zhiwei to confront two cultivators of the same rank directly.
As for the hawk-nosed old demon, he would handle it!
Chen Ye moved, his Jade Treasure Sword wrapped in tremendous force, slashing directly at the hawk-nosed old demon.
The hawk-nosed old demon dared not be careless, summoning a white bone shield to meet the attack.
Meanwhile, facing the two rushing demon cultivators, Zhiwei’s cold black eyes remained calm as ever.
"Three Talents Transform, Water and Fire Reconcile, Slash!"
Three small gourds flew from her waist, instantly setting up a profound sword formation.
Green, red, and blue sword lights flowed, simultaneously suppressing the two demon cultivators!
"Wait..."
The two demon cultivators realized something was wrong, their sneers turning to terror.
Was this a Qi Cultivation tactic?
Green sword light stretched endlessly, red sword light burned like fire, and blue sword light was icy and solitary.
"No—!"
In just one encounter, the two demon cultivators died with their eyes open under the onslaught of water and fire!
And this,
wasn’t even the Grand Derivation Thunder Sword Formation, just a simple gourd-evoking technique!
"..." Zhiwei summoned back the three gourds, frowning slightly.
They died just like that?
She hadn’t even had the chance to properly showcase herself in front of her master yet.
"What?!"
The hawk-nosed old demon was horrified, his eyes wide open as he witnessed his two subordinates perish in an instant.
You’re telling me this is a Qi Cultivation cultivator?
Why does it feel like I’m not even her match?
And the hook-nosed old demon’s guess was right indeed.
As the sole Daughter of Destiny in the vast cultivation realm, crossing levels is no difficult task for Zhiwei.
What’s more, Zhiwei is now equipped with numerous techniques and three Top Grade Second Tier magical treasures, with unparalleled combat prowess.
Although the divide between Qi Cultivation and Foundation Establishment is immense, for Zhiwei, it’s nothing significant.
In fact, once Zhiwei reaches the Ninth Layer of Foundation Establishment, it wouldn’t be impossible for her to spar with a Golden Core True Man!
For example,
those monsters on the renowned Lingxu Realm’s Soaring List, each could be considered terrifying.
Yet, in Zhiwei’s eyes, these monsters could also be suppressed across levels!
If not,
why does Chen Ye always think of clinging to his disciple’s thigh?
"Tsk... it seems my estimate was still too conservative."
A fierce glint flashed in Chen Ye’s eyes, as he no longer held back.
The Jade Treasure Sword transformed into a startling arc, instantly slicing the Bone Shield in two.
"Cough—"
The hook-nosed old demon was jolted by the immense force, his blood surging, coughing up blood as he was sent flying.
Just as he wanted to flee, a vine shot out from Chen Ye’s sleeve, entangling his ankle.
"Puff!"
The Jade Treasure Sword followed swiftly, beheading with a single strike.
"Hmm..."
Zhiwei was surprised; she thought her master would let her take action.
Chen Ye summoned the Jade Treasure Sword back, chuckling softly:
"Haste makes waste. You’re still young, it’s not suitable for you to be stained with too much killing."
Chen Ye considered Zhiwei’s mental well-being.
Killing two Qi Cultivation demon cultivators takes only a few breaths.
If Zhiwei were to confront the old demon, it would indeed be a drawn-out struggle... which means Zhiwei would have to use her sword to slowly destroy a life.
Not to mention, after all, they’re Foundation Establishment demon cultivators, and if Zhiwei was careless, she might still get hurt, which isn’t worth it.
After all, Zhiwei is still a little girl, progressing step by step is a safer approach.
...
Meanwhile, in some unknown place.
"Jie jie jie! Xu Qingjun, you’ve finally fallen into my hands! Did you ever think you’d have a day like this?"
A small-statured cultivator in a black robe sneered coldly, her voice almost gritting as she spoke,
"What goes around comes around! There’s no escaping the cycles of karma!"
And behind the small black robe,
there were actually four Foundation Establishment cultivators!
All four were clad in black robes, carrying an extraordinary presence, standing guard with swords behind the small black robe, their eyes coldly fixed on the silver-haired little girl in the middle.
In front of them, the little girl appeared exceedingly small.
"Gulp!"
Qing Jun uttered a mournful cry, fearfully clutching Xiaohan, pointing at the small black robe,
"You hateful demon, what... what do you want to do to me!! If you harm a single hair on me, my master won’t spare you!"
But what deterrent power does the girl have?
The small black robe glanced at the four behind, hesitated for a moment, then placed hands on her hips, laughing arrogantly:
"Jie jie jie, what does your master count for? It’s your master I’m after! Hmph! I want your master and disciple to be in so much pain they can’t live!"
"Scoundrel!!"
Qing Jun was furious, realizing the intention was to bully her master!
Intolerable, the little girl wouldn’t stand for it!
She knew this damned brat had her eyes on her master!
"As for now... I’ll play a little game with you, if you win, I might even go easy on you."
The small black robe covered her mouth with a light laugh.
And behind her, the four Foundation Establishment cultivators unsheathed their swords in unison, startling the little girl into a tremble:
"Bring it on, who’s afraid of you! You don’t seriously think I can’t beat you, do you?"
Even now,
The little girl appeared very scared, but her tone was more arrogant than the small black robe’s, clenching her tiny fist: "I’ll beat you to a pulp!"
The small black robe was enraged: "Such an arrogant Xu Qingjun! Not only arrogant, but stubborn! I’ll make you concede completely this time!"
"I’m not stubborn, you’re the stubborn one!" the little girl retorted.
"So stubborn!" the black robe fumed in exasperation.