Feng Jue wasn’t surprised when Wen Jiu chose the Chen Family couple. Although he secretly wanted to choose the Fu Family Brothers, knowing that establishing a fierce reputation would deter future challengers, he understood Han Li’s character.
"Then it’s the Chen Family couple." Feng Jue nodded, "Give one night to restore my magical power, and tomorrow morning the two of us will submit a challenge to the Little Demon Realm. A response will co within seven days.
According to the rules set by the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City in the Little Demon Realm, the challenged must accept the challenge within seven days, unless there are exceptional circumstances verified by the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City.
"Alright, alright."
Wen Jiu nodded.
After several rounds of drinks, Wen Jiu said nothing more. Once Feng Jue found a place to rest and heal, he went out alone, planning to take a stroll and possibly find a place to sell his goods quietly.
He had already used his Divine Sense to thoroughly investigate that there were trading houses in the market, not just one, and each had a Foundation Establishnt Cultivator seated within, though they didn’t look like forces from the Divine Fall Mountain Range.
Why do I say this?
Because, when Wen Jiu used his Divine Sense to probe, most of the shopkeepers and stewards were Demon Cultivators, which is uncommon in the Divine Fall Mountain Range.
Additionally, they exuded a unique fishy scent from the sea, making Wen Jiu almost certain.
Besides these three trading houses, there was actually one belonging to the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City’s domain. However, fewer cultivators visited it than the other three trading houses, less than half even.
Certainly like pulling teeth from a tiger’s jaw; yet, the Lord allowed three trading houses to exist.
This shows the forces behind these three trading houses are formidable, even if not as powerful as the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City, they certainly command respect.
However, Wen Jiu didn’t act imdiately; he decided to wait and observe, considering he had quite a few things to sell.
Even if he sold them separately, there was a good chance these trading houses might entertain unscrupulous thoughts, creating unnecessary trouble. After so observation, Wen Jiu finally understood why the three trading houses had more visitors.
Because the three trading houses had lower prices, more goods, even offering items like Earth Yin Pills that assist Heterodox Cultivators in Foundation Establishnt. Of course, whether one can buy them is another matter.
After all, Earth Yin Pills, across all forces, are strategic resources not easily sold to outsiders. Yet, this proves the substantial power and foundation of the three trading houses.
The trading house under the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City had less variety and higher prices; the only advantage might be safety. But for the rciless Heterodox Evil Cultivators who ca to live and cultivate near the Little Demon Realm—who killed without batting an eye and drank blood as if tasting tea—this simply mattered none.
Thus, those who visited the Lord’s trading house were mostly Mid-stage Heterodox Cultivators.
Yet, few who lived and cultivated near the Little Demon Realm were in the Middle Stage of Qi Cultivation.
"I’d better prioritize safety." Wen Jiu decided, preferring less profit over trouble.
Considering he couldn’t afford to sell short.
Even if he’d figured it all out, Wen Jiu decided not to move imdiately, instead choosing to wait until after submitting the challenge.
Why?
Because once the challenge is submitted, his alias would surely beco famous, providing greater security when selling goods.
He wanted absolute certainty.
After all, the trading house under the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City wouldn’t ruin its reputation for a few Spirit Stones.
...
The next morning.
As dawn broke, a wave of Yin Evil Qi swept across the market, sending shivers down spines.
Wen Jiu understood why no Early Stage Cultivators visited; the Yin Evil Qi caressing the air was unbearable even for most Middle Stage Cultivators, let alone small beginners.
After eting up with Feng Jue, Wen Jiu headed to the Little Demon Realm, and like before, he was stopped by the young Ghost Cultivator.
"May I ask which opponent the two seniors wish to challenge?" The young Ghost Cultivator was not surprised to see Wen Jiu again.
Foundation Establishnt Cultivators daring to venture into the Little Demon Realm were rare, perhaps encountering one every few years.
Soone visiting twice in two days,
It had to be for a challenge.
Feng Jue spoke up, producing the challenge letter, "My junior brother and I wish to challenge the Zhao Family couple, ranked eighty-eighth."
The young Ghost Cultivator accepted the challenge letter, then retrieved the Left Sect Order from Wen Jiu, verifying its authenticity before inviting them in. After ten steps, the scene before them dramatically changed.
Upon entering the Little Demon Realm, Yin Evil Qi and True Demon Aura assaulted them, leaving Feng Jue notably uncomfortable.
But to Wen Jiu, it was like breathing fresh air.
Refreshing with a single breath.
Invigorating with two.
The young Ghost Cultivator observed their reactions. Feng Jue’s discomfort didn’t surprise him; many first-ti Heterodox Evil Cultivators reacted similarly, usually taking a year and a half to adapt.
He had taken a full eight years to acclimate and still dared not linger more than half an hour in the Little Demon Realm.
Yet, Wen Jiu’s reaction and expression of enjoynt caused the young Ghost Cultivator to inwardly marvel.
"No wonder they dare challenge the Zhao Family couple." The young Ghost Cultivator mused, then led Wen Jiu and Feng Jue up the steps swept by wicked winds. After hundreds of steps, they reached the peak.
At the summit, Yin Evil Qi transford into dark clouds tightly enveloping the mountain, seemingly threatening to devour it at any mont. Upon the mountain stood a pitch-black, wooden hall, guarded by a Tier Two Demon with minimal ingress and egress, yet inside was a female cultivator of Early Stage Foundation Establishnt with a half-human, half-ghost face.
As she erged to greet them, her human side smiled warmly, while her ghost side warily eyed the two.
With just one glance, Wen Jiu knew the cultivation technique from the Demon Cultivator’s soul mory—the Evil Ghost Coexistence Technique.
Cultivating alongside a ghost.
United as one.
Transforming into a half-human, half-ghost being.
While irreversible, the power post-transformation surpasses ordinary Ghost Cultivators.
However, mastering it demands a significant price, with few succeeding.
"A Corpse Nurturer?" This woman, surprised, inquired upon sensing the Tier Two Three Evil Corpse Qi Wen Jiu deliberately exuded, "I didn’t expect anyone to cultivate a Tier Two Three Evil Flying Corpse using the Three Evil Corpse Nurturing Technique; truly astonishing."
Wen Jiu promptly replied, "You flatter . Your mastery of the Evil Ghost Coexistence Technique for Heterodox Foundation Establishnt is indeed rare, making you much mightier than a Corpse Nurturer like ."
He ntioned the technique to showcase his ability and praised her to forge friendship.
Any Ghost Cultivator who could achieve Foundation Establishnt through the Evil Ghost Coexistence Technique was worth knowing, especially with the backing of the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City. A little flattery was tactical.
Ghost Eye gestured for the young Ghost Cultivator to leave, then raised a hand in greeting, "I am Gui Yanqiu, one of the thirteen disciples under the Lord of Wind and Cloud Immortal City. May I ask for your nas?"
"Li Mu."
Wen Jiu raised his hand in courteous reply.
Senior Brother.
Borrowing your na.
Junior Brother will make it renowned!
Beside him, Feng Jue was montarily taken aback but didn’t opt for a pseudonym like Wen Jiu did, "I am Feng Jue."
"Feng Jue?" Gui Yanqiu’s ghostly eyes scrutinized him closely, "The Feng Jue who conspired with Wusheng’s Three Life Gates cultivators to kill Fang Xiaolin and Ye n from Moon Extre Sect?"
To Gui Yanqiu, Feng Jue wasn’t of great strength, but bold, willing to risk, act first.
Such a person.
Indeed suitable for them.
Fitting, since the Little Demon Realm needed more people.
But whether they could join depended on their success in future challenges.
Feng Jue nodded, sparing words.
Gui Yanqiu praised them briefly, announcing, "Please wait a mont, I’ve sent word to Daoist Chen Li; a reply should be swift."
"Thank you, Daoist."
Wen Jiu clasped his hands.
In an instant, Gui Yanqiu’s expression changed as if receiving a transmission, then spoke a sentence.
"Daoists, Chen Li and their partner are available today; if you wish, the challenge can proceed imdiately. At least three Hundred Cultivators’ Record witnesses will attest the contest, and we from Wind and Cloud Immortal City will ensure absolute interference-free challenges."
[Two updates complete.
See you tomorrow.]
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