74: Chapter 74 Merging with the Demon Seed

In Feiguang Prefecture, Shen Moyan's true self watched this scene with great interest.

Only after Luo Changting obtained that Guizang-level Demon Seed from Ni Gaoyuan and successfully absorbed it using the "Primordial Demon Heavenly Book" would he truly have the confidence to participate in the future struggle for the nascent soul dao fruit.

Shen Moyan had calculated that Ni Gaoyuan would make his move today, and on the day he left, he used Consciousness Accumulation to influence Luo Hui's perception, making him arrive at Dongshan City at just the right time, completely by coincidence.

Moreover, he deliberately used a small trick, ordering Shen Yi to disrupt Jiang Zhiqiu's whereabouts in this life.

This ensured Jiang Zhiqiu remained unaware of the matter of the Human-Faced ginseng, and more importantly, would not be transferred by Gao Sheng to this troublesome place, Dongshan City.

In other words, the only one who could save the citizens of Dongshan City was Luo Changting.

"Don't let me down."

Shen Moyan's face showed anticipation as he watched Luo Changting's every move across the prefecture... "Little Cicada, stay in the carriage, no matter what, do not come out!"

Luo Changting shouted a low warning to his panicking sister, then flicked a wisp of Devilish Qi towards the Opera Troupe group, using Consciousness Accumulation to influence their perception, keeping them rooted in place.

His figure had already ghosted forward, covering the distance to the city wall in a few leaps.

A green-black mask covered his face, revealing only a pair of cold, sharp eyes.

The city wall had descended into chaos.

Remember our 101 Kanshu Net.

City Lord Chu Sheng, covered in blood, was barely maintaining a tattered Formation light shield.

"My Revered Master has long cooperated with your Yao Race. Why attack my city?"

Chu Sheng gritted his teeth, but the Mythical Bird did not answer him, merely continuing to snatch and devour humans in the city.

The situation is dire. We must activate the city's grand Formation to counter it.

However, when he reached the Formation's core, he was met with a terrifying, suffocating aura.

"Demon Seed!" Chu Sheng was invaded by a profound darkness, collapsing to the ground.

"Don't struggle, City Lord Chu. This Demon Seed is derived from the remains of a Guizang Realm True Monarch. Even a Purple Mansion Realm Cultivator would have trouble with it."

Unbeknownst to him, Ni Gaoyuan had arrived behind him.

His eyes flashed red as he channeled the Heavenly Demon Transformation Art.

Three years ago, the City Lord's residence was robbed, and Chu Sheng was furious.

Even though Ni Gaoyuan had an alibi, the traces of his spiritual power left at the scene led the enraged Chu Sheng to expel him.

Since then, Chu Sheng intensified his exploitation of his subordinates, making life unbearable for the city's Cultivators.

Now, infected by the Demon Seed, not a single Cultivator in the city extended a hand to help him; they all fled to save themselves.

"Your Dharma Body is broken. Submit and become my Demon Slave obediently. That way, you'll suffer less Divine Soul agony." Ni Gaoyuan said unhurriedly.

Luo Changting followed the Devilish Qi and arrived just in time.

"Now!" Luo Changting's eyes were icy sharp.

He had no intention of saving Chu Sheng. He was here for the Demon Seed.

His figure moved like a phantom, his right hand forming a sword finger, piercing straight through the aura surrounding the Formation core.

The green-black mask glimmered, absorbing the shock of the violent energy.

Luo Changting's fingers touched the core of the black aura—a thumb-sized, dark purple seed, covered in intricate, eerie patterns.

As soon as he touched it, the patterns on the seed lit up, and a terrifying will instantly invaded his consciousness.

"Die!"

A furious roar exploded in Luo Changting's mind. Countless images of slaughter and blood flooded in, trying to drown his self-awareness.

This was the residual Dao Rhyme of the Guizang Realm Demon Cultivator!

"This is my chance!"

Luo Changting's mind was clear. He had long anticipated this moment.

Consciousness Accumulation, operate!

The five-colored light in his spiritual sea surged, forcefully resisting the invasion of that terrifying will.

The two wills collided violently in his mind.

"Huh? Five Aggregates... a demonic body?"

The will in the Demon Seed seemed to be taken aback, its aggression weakening slightly.

This was the gap!

Luo Changting's Divine Sense condensed into a sharp blade, severing the connection between the Demon Seed and Chu Sheng's body.

With a crisp cracking sound, the black aura around the Formation core shattered.

Chu Sheng, whose body was already on the verge of collapse, let out a miserable scream and fainted on the spot.

The Demon Seed, now without a host, fell into Luo Changting's palm.

A profound chill instantly spread throughout his body.

The coldness of the seed seemed to penetrate bone and marrow.

"It's done."

Luo Changting's heart surged, but his face remained calm. He carefully stored the Demon Seed.

At this moment, a shrill, angry bird cry resounded from the sky!

The Mythical Bird, having devoured dozens of humans, finally noticed the situation here.

Its gaze locked onto Luo Changting, filled with killing intent.

"Trouble!"

Luo Changting's pupils contracted. He had no time to deal with this monster.

He turned and ran, using his movement technique to its fullest.

The Mythical Bird flapped its wings, pursuing relentlessly.

The two rapidly left the city wall area.

Ni Gaoyuan, hiding in the shadows, watched Luo Changting flee with the Demon Seed, his expression uncertain.

"Who is this person? Why does he also have the aura of the Primordial Demon Heavenly Book?"

He had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

But the Demon Seed had already been taken away, and he had no ability to pursue it.

He glanced at the unconscious Chu Sheng, sneered, then turned and left.

The Demon Seed had been planted. What remains is to wait for the fruit to ripen.

As for Luo Changting... he was just a chess piece.

A chess piece that could be discarded at any time.

Luo Changting fled desperately.

The Mythical Bird's pursuit was fierce, its sharp claws tearing through the air.

He used the Yellow Springs Finger repeatedly, forcing the monster to dodge, buying time.

But the bird was too fast, and its attacks were relentless.

Luo Changting was forced to dodge repeatedly, his body covered in wounds.

He had to escape. He had to survive.

For Little Cicada.

Suddenly, two sharp sword auras descended from the sky!

One sword aura slashed towards the pursuing Mythical Bird, while the other directly targeted Luo Changting!

The Mythical Bird was caught off guard by the sword aura, letting out a painful cry, then flapped its wings and fled into the distance.

Luo Changting was also struck by the sword aura, his body flying out, smashing through several walls.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, his vision darkening.

Two figures in gray-white daoist robes descended from the clouds.

Both were at the Middle Stage of the Mortal Transformation Realm!

"Is it this person?" The arrivals were naturally He Liang and Ji Yu.

They had received news and originally came to this nursery to harvest ginseng and incidentally kill that Mythical Bird, but... "Devilish Qi, Six Hells Demonic Sect?" He Liang stared at Luo Changting, his face greedy.

This is the Sect's mortal enemy. Taking his head back will surely be rewarded.

Luo Changting's heart shook violently.

These two are far stronger than Ni Gaoyuan! And they're from the Biyang Sword Sect!

He channeled his Cultivation Technique with all his might, the green-black mask shimmering with light, barely withstanding the sword wind, his body rapidly retreating.

"Why do you know my Sect's Cultivation Technique?"

Ji Yu frowned. He caught a whiff of solar essence qi from Luo Changting.

Luo Changting remained silent, operating his escape technique, fleeing in the opposite direction of the Opera Troupe.

As he fled, he used the Yellow Springs Finger to neutralize the pursuing sword auras.

"This is... a Divine Ability? It has the flavor of a minor Divine Ability!"

"How can a Cultivator at the Qi Gathering Realm wield a Divine Ability?"

"Such secrets, after I capture him, I'll study them thoroughly!" The two were excited.

Luo Changting's body contained the remnant of that Purple Mansion Realm demon Sect Disciple, influenced by the Demon Seed's Rhyme, naturally imbued with a trace of Divine Ability flavor.

He Liang and Ji Yu crisscrossed, sword light forming a net, sealing all of Luo Changting's escape routes!

Pressure came like a tidal wave. Luo Changting pushed the "Biyang First Rising Art" to its limit, mobilized Devilish Qi for support, and his sword fingers danced, creating countless illusions.

Yet he was still forced into a perilous situation, his clothes torn by Sword Qi, covered in blood.

The green-black mask trembled violently, almost shattering.

"I can't die! I can't die, how can I die in a place like this?"

A fierce will to survive roared in Luo Changting's heart.

He hadn't seen his sister grow up, hadn't finished his studies, hadn't fulfilled his filial duties to his father. How could he die so ignominiously?

He felt the Demon Seed belonging to the Guizang Realm demon Cultivator in his embrace, emitting a pulsating desire.

The Demon Seed was sealed layer upon layer. The mere aura that had just slightly leaked out had rendered Chu Sheng, a Mortal Transformation Realm Cultivator, unable to rise again, showing how domineering its power was.

This is a dead end. Without the Ritual to fuse with the Demon Seed, one will inevitably be tainted by the Dao Rhyme of the demon Cultivator from his lifetime, sinking into depravity!

But if I don't fuse, I'll die right now!

"Ahhh——!"

In the instant Ji Yu's sword was about to pierce his heart, Luo Changting let out a beast-like roar!

The last trace of clarity in his eyes was replaced by the will to survive. He sacrificed his own essence blood, erupting with power, and violently shattered the Seal on the Demon Seed!

"Boom!!!"

A terrifying Devilish Qi, far surpassing the Mortal Transformation Realm, erupted from Luo Changting's body like a volcano dormant for ten thousand years!

Vast, abyssal Devilish Qi converged at his heart. At this moment, the world changed drastically, with strange phenomena appearing one after another.

It was as if demons from the Nine Abysses were rejoicing, and true demons from the Nine Heavens were dancing.

The ground began to crack, and scorching magma gushed forth.

The sky suddenly darkened, and the sounds of ghosts wailing and gods weeping rose from all directions!

Luo Changting's body swelled violently, his skin cracking to reveal dark purple demonic patterns underneath. His eyes turned blood red.

His aura instantly broke through the Mortal Transformation barrier, soaring straight towards Purple Mansion, and even Guizang!

"Demon Seed? Merging body with Demon Seed?! Madman!"

He Liang and Ji Yu's expressions changed drastically. Feeling that heart-palpitating pressure, they finally showed horror.

"Wait, this Demon Seed, is..."

"A broken sword?"

..."Pfft——"

In Feiguang Prefecture, blood splattered all over a quiet chamber.

Shen Moyan was bleeding from all seven orifices, his face deathly pale, looking extremely terrifying.

The Six Senses Fireflies he refined into Luo Changting's brain still vaguely provided a perspective, but the received perceptions were all static, blurry and unclear.

Moreover, he could no longer influence the other's perception through Consciousness Accumulation methods.

"Luo Changting... has his Five Aggregates Dao-Demon Body reached Minor Achievement?"

Shen Moyan's face showed shock, but then the corners of his mouth turned up.

Good, good, good. This is exactly how it should be!

Only with such strength would Luo Changting be qualified to participate in the future great war.

"It's fine. As long as he needs the Heavenly Demon Ritual, the nascent soul dao fruit will still fall into my hands in the end."

Without the yi mo gourd, once Luo Changting seizes the dao fruit, he must use the Ritual to break the dao fruit's Restriction.

At that time, the modified Ritual will carry the dao fruit away, traversing two prefectures, and transmit it into Shen Moyan's hands.