50: Chapter 50 Jade Pendant, Cave Dwelling, Unsealed! A New Chapter for the Witch Begins!

Erica immediately said, "Thank you, Dao Companion!"

She looked down at the warm, black jade pendant in her hand.

Inside the jade pendant, there were dark gold lines forming a miniature Formation.

The jade pendant emitted a strange aura, causing the Devilish Qi that had just become active in her body to stagnate for a moment before flowing smoothly again, as if it had been disguised.

Duan Gujin said solemnly, "This is the Breath-Concealing Jade Pendant I'm giving you! You must wear it around your neck at all times!"

"You must wear it close to your body! Once you put it on, all the Killing Formations I have set up within the territory of the Chongguang Kingdom will be ineffective against you!"

"The aura of the jade pendant will make the Restrictions treat you as 'harmless'."

"Remember! It must be at all times! No matter where you are, if the jade pendant leaves your body, the Killing Formations will be merciless! I don't want you to be accidentally killed by my Formations!"

Erica's heart jolted.

This small jade pendant was actually her only protective talisman in this Human Race territory.

"Yes! Erica will remember!"

She immediately responded, her voice carrying just the right amount of gratitude and obedience.

She immediately put on the jade pendant.

A gentle power spread out, as if covering her body with a thin film, cleverly wrapping her own Devilish Qi fluctuations and transforming them into harmless Spiritual Qi fluctuations similar to those of a human Cultivator.

The feeling was a bit restrictive, but it brought more peace of mind.

At least within the range of Duan Gujin's Formations, she was temporarily safe.

She looked up at Duan Gujin and asked tentatively, "Is Dao Companion giving me such an important thing because you are worried about my safety?"

She wanted to confirm if there was a hint of affection behind this, or if it was pure calculation.

Duan Gujin smiled slightly, "Naturally, I am worried about your safety!"

Then, he leaned in for a kiss.

Erica's face flushed with embarrassment.

Fifteen minutes later, Duan Gujin finally stopped.

He continued, "I will take you now to destroy some of the Demon Race outposts at the junction of the Human Realm and the Demon Realm!"

"Mhm!"

Duan Gujin's 'Hunyuan Zhoutian Slaughtering God Profound Gang Formation' silently covered the target area.

No matter the size or level of defense of the Demon Race camps, they vanished instantly under the coverage of the Formation.

Erica followed closely behind Duan Gujin, watching all of this happen with her own eyes.

There were no loud noises, only slight popping sounds. The Demon Race members within the camps were completely erased, leaving behind only eerily clean ground and a hint of a burnt smell.

Erica's heart pounded violently with every pop.

This power was too overbearing.

Duan Gujin remained expressionless, locking onto every Demon Race member detected by his Divine Sense.

The Formation activated according to his will with extreme efficiency.

"Next one." Duan Gujin's voice was flat as he swept Erica up and flew toward the next target as a streak of light.

Erica was forced to follow, looking down at the deathly silent empty spaces that had just been cleared.

After another camp vanished, Erica suppressed her emotions and said in a tone of awe and dependence, "Dao Companion, your Formations are too powerful. With you here, these Demon Race members are nothing at all."

Duan Gujin gave a faint smile, "Just remember to wear the jade pendant well. These outposts are merely small troubles; clearing them out will make the border between humans and demons more stable, and save them from bothering you."

"Mhm!" Erica nodded heavily.

One by one, the outposts were erased.

Erica cooperated throughout the process, showing amazement and gratitude.

Duan Gujin said to Erica, "It's time to find a hiding place for you."

Erica nodded quickly, her heart full of anticipation.

Secrecy meant safety.

A dependent smile appeared on her face, "Dao Companion is so thoughtful, Erica will follow your arrangements."

Duan Gujin's Divine Sense swept across the border of the Human and Demon Realms, quickly locking onto a steep, mist-shrouded mountain range in the distance.

"Right there."

After speaking, he swept up Erica into a beam of light and arrived in the valley in an instant.

The aura inside the valley was chaotic, with Spiritual Qi and Devilish Qi intertwined.

The sky was grey, and the ground consisted of dark purple rocks with some twisted demonized plants growing on them.

"The Devilish Qi is dense in this location; it's suitable for you." Duan Gujin looked around.

He stopped speaking and raised his hand to cast a spell.

This time, what he laid down was not a God-Slaying Formation, but another type of Formation.

Deep blue and dark purple runes sank into the ground, forming a massive Formation diagram that covered the valley floor.

Once the Formation diagram was complete, the scattered Devilish Qi was immediately attracted, converging toward the center to form a steadily rotating vortex of Devilish Qi. Pure Devilish Qi gushed out from it, filling the valley.

"This is the 'Origin-Gathering Demon-Attracting Formation'; it can purify Devilish Qi for you to Cultivate."

Erica stood at the edge of the Formation, feeling the pure Devilish Qi as the demon core inside her body vibrated with joy.

This environment far exceeded her expectations!

She said joyfully, "Dao Companion's great kindness! This Devilish Qi is like sweet dew to Erica!"

Duan Gujin did not stop, his hands forming Seals even faster.

Countless transparent runes spread out from the demon-gathering Formation as the center, merging into the mountain walls and the air.

When the last rune disappeared, Erica felt as if the surrounding space had solidified. The Devilish Qi fluctuations in the valley and her own aura were completely isolated.

Duan Gujin continued, "This is the Nine Nether Trace-Hiding Formation! It can shield auras and distort perception."

"Unless someone's cultivation far exceeds mine or they possess a special treasure, no one can detect or break into this place. You will be safe Cultivating here."

Erica was shocked; the Rank of this shielding Formation was extremely high!

She immediately bowed deeply, her voice choking up, "Dao Companion treats me so generously, Erica cannot repay you even if my body were ground to powder! To spend so much effort setting up such a Formation, Erica is endlessly grateful!"

Duan Gujin smiled slightly, "Just a small trick. Remember, the jade pendant must never leave your body! It is your final and most important barrier. Once it leaves your body, even the shielding Formation won't be able to cover the Origin Devilish Qi of a high-level demon like you. It will surely attract the prying eyes of experts and might even trigger my Killing Formations."

"Yes! Erica will keep it in mind! If the jade pendant is here, I am here!" she promised solemnly.

Duan Gujin nodded, "The area within a hundred miles has been covered by the Formation. You can move freely but cannot leave the Formation. If there is an emergency, use the mark on the jade pendant to call me. Cultivate well."

Duan Gujin set up a simple temporary Immortal Cave in the mountain cave for Erica to Cultivate in.

There were dozens of night-luminescent pearls inside the cave, making it as bright as day.

"Don't be nervous. You can release your Seal now." Duan Gujin's tone was flat, yet brooked no refusal.

"Alright!" Erica agreed without hesitation.

She took a deep breath and released the shackles on the demon core within her body.

A powerful surge of Devilish Qi instantly erupted from her body.

The Devilish Qi gathered in the cave by the Formation immediately rushed toward her.

Her cultivation aura rapidly climbed, returning to the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

Although the Breath-Concealing Jade Pendant was still transforming her aura, that sense of profound power belonging to a high-level demon was already faintly showing through.

This was the true Erica, her power returned.

Duan Gujin watched her release the Seal, his eyes deep and devoid of any emotional fluctuations.

The demonic aura Erica erupted with was enough to make ordinary Cultivators tremble with fear, but it seemed to have no effect on him at all.

With her power returned, Erica's body instinctively wanted to release it, but she immediately suppressed the urge.

She lowered her head slightly and said respectfully, "Dao Companion, the Seal has been released."

Duan Gujin nodded, his gaze sweeping over her as if confirming the effect of the jade pendant.

"Mhm. Not bad!" Duan Gujin said faintly.

"From now on, I will come to see you every day and bring you some cultivation resources! Do you want me to stay here and keep you company for a while?"

Erica shook her head, "I don't need that! I want to take some time to adapt to my power!"

"Fine, I'll come find you again tomorrow!"

After finishing his sentence, Duan Gujin immediately performed an Escape Technique and left in a hurry.

Seeing him leave, Erica breathed a sigh of relief.