396: Chapter 396 The Assault of the God Transformation

[At this moment, your group stepped into the experimental spirit fields.]

[The mist of the grand array dispersed in a specific area, revealing the scene.]

[A patch of "demon valley" that was clearly several times more lush than usual, with rice ears fuller and heavier, appeared before everyone's eyes!]

[The rice stalks were dark purple, the leaves were broad and thick, and the demon valley grains on the ears were not only more numerous but also larger, faintly shimmering with an oily luster, and the Demonic Energy aura they emitted was also more pure and gentle.]

[It succeeded!]

[This time, it truly succeeded!]

[It wasn't just a minor improvement like before, but a visible, leap-forward increase in yield!]

["It... it really succeeded..." Jin Wei stood by the edge of the field, her voice trembling slightly.]

[She slowly squatted down, reaching out a slightly trembling hand to carefully stroke a heavy rice ear.]

[Before she knew it, her eyes instantly reddened, and crystal tears welled up, finally sliding down her cheeks.]

[She looked up at you through tear-blurred eyes, her voice choking with emotion:]

["Qin Chen... how... how on earth did you think of this method? We tried so many ancient methods from the classics and spent so many resources, but nothing worked..."]

[Looking at her excited state, you also felt quite gratified and explained gently:]

["All things in heaven and earth may seem complex, but at their core, they have their own principles of mutual generation and inhibition, and cyclic recurrence."]

["The demon valley is also a living thing; although it lacks intelligence, it has its own growth Dao."]

["We Cultivators can break through our own shackles and elevate our level of existence by absorbing heaven and earth energy and comprehending Laws."]

["So, could this demon valley... also simulate this kind of Breakthrough in some way, improving its ability to absorb and convert Demonic Energy, thereby allowing it to bear more and better fruit in the same soil and environment?"]

[Your metaphor wasn't profound—it was even somewhat "unorthodox" to compare a spiritual plant to a Cultivator—but it was exceptionally intuitive.]

[In fact—all things generating and inhibiting each other is the most fundamental rule of heaven and earth.]

[And under this rule, as long as one can grasp that sliver of life and find that possibility of "change"...]

[Evolution becomes inevitable.]

[Hearing this, the confusion in Jin Wei's eyes was quickly replaced by realization and admiration.]

["Qin Chen! You're really something!" A burly man beside you grinned widely and slapped his large hand heavily on your shoulder. "I've long been annoyed by those sour-faced accountants!"]

["Saying it's a waste of manpower and resources, a pipe dream!"]

["Well, look at this yield now; let's see if they still dare to talk nonsense!"]

[This person was named Yuan Ba, the Guard Captain of the City Lord's Manor, and his cultivation was at the Late Nascent Soul Stage.]

[Although his "cultivation was much higher than yours," the Cultivators of the Demon Domain didn't seem to have the condescending attitude of those from the Immortal Domain.]

[The other guards also broke into smiles, their eyes looking at you with a bit more recognition and admiration.]

[Just then—]

["Hahaha!"]

[A burst of arrogant laughter came without warning from the sky above, the sound waves rolling and shaking the surrounding peaks, causing loose stones to rustle down.]

[Everyone looked up abruptly.]

[They saw a majestic middle-aged Cultivator dressed in silver finery, hovering in mid-air at some unknown time.]

[He stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at you in the experimental spirit field with a playful gaze, like a cat watching a mouse.]

[The next second—]

[Boom!]

[A majestic Spiritual Pressure at the Soul Transformation Perfection level, like an invisible mountain, erupted from him and crushed down toward you!]

[This aura was pure and vast, without a trace of Devilish Qi; he was clearly a Cultivator from the Immortal Domain!]

["Soul Transformation Perfection! It's someone from the Immortal Domain!"]

["Protect the Young Miss! Protect Qin Chen!"]

[The guards reacted instantly, forming a well-trained defensive formation amidst their cries of alarm, shielding Jin Wei and you in the center.]

[Although facing the absolute pressure of a Soul Transformation Perfection expert, these guards, whose highest cultivation was only at the Nascent Soul or Golden Core stage, turned pale and their bodies trembled slightly, yet none of them retreated.]

[Someone murmured in an unwilling tone:]

["I didn't expect Yongye City to actually send a Spirit Transformation Cultivator this time... they've really spared no expense."]

["There should be more than one Soul Transformation expert; perhaps others have infiltrated elsewhere too."]

["It seems the City Lord has been tied down again."]

[Jin Wei looked at a glowing jade pendant in her hand, and her expression changed slightly.]

[This was a message from her father, Jin Yuan, telling her to be careful—because Jin Yuan was being held back.]

[It seemed the other side had planned this well.]

[Because this place was near Yongye City, Yongye City often sent Cultivators to sneak into the Demon Domain to destroy the demon spirit soil and plunder the demon valley.]

[This method had a very low cost.]

[However, they usually sent low-level Cultivators; even if they were caught, the loss wasn't great.]

[Unexpectedly, this time they specifically had someone tie down Jin Yuan while simultaneously sending out many Spirit Transformation Cultivators.]

[The fact that this Spirit Transformation Cultivator could find this place indicated that there was far more than one Soul Transformation Cultivator from the Immortal Domain.]

[Jin Wei's expression shifted drastically, but her gaze quickly became cold and sharp as she barked an order:]

["Everyone, protect Qin Chen! Yuan Ba!"]

["Yes!" Yuan Ba roared, his burly frame stepping forward like an iron tower, blocking the way directly in front of you and Jin Wei.]

[Dark red demonic light surged around him as he glared at the silver-robed Cultivator in the air. His teeth were clenched, and there was no fear in his eyes, only cold killing intent:]

["Who goes there?! This is Asura City territory. Your Excellency, aren't you afraid of alarming my Asura City Lord by trespassing?!"]

[The silver-robed Spirit Transformation Cultivator ignored Yuan Ba's threat.]

[Upon hearing the name "Qin Chen," his gaze bypassed the others and locked firmly onto you, a smirk curling on his lips:]

["Heh, I didn't expect..."]

["I originally just came to destroy this patch of demon spirit soil, but I didn't expect you to be hiding here!"]

[He paused, his gaze like a knife as he stared intently at you:]

["Qin Chen... this seat has been looking for you for a long time. I didn't expect you to be hiding in this filthy place of the Demon Domain, even becoming a lackey of the Demon Race?"]

["Truly... what a surprise!"]

[At these words, the pupils of Jin Wei, Yuan Ba, and the others contracted, and they instinctively turned to look at you.]

[You met the Spirit Transformation Cultivator's gaze with a calm, unruffled expression, as if the one whose identity had been exposed wasn't you.]

[You even took half a step forward to stand side-by-side with Yuan Ba, looking up and asking calmly:]

["Immortal Domain? Demon Domain?" Your voice wasn't loud, yet it carried clearly. "Aren't we all living beings within this world, both of the Human Race? What essential difference is there?"]

["Besides, the actions of certain forces in the Immortal Domain—plundering by force, bullying the weak, treating human life like grass... their conduct is perhaps even more contemptible than many in the Demon Domain."]

["Hahaha!" The silver-robed Cultivator laughed towards the sky, his laughter filled with killing intent. "What a silver-tongued traitor!"]

["Immortals and demons have been irreconcilable since ancient times; the Righteous Path and the Evil Path are clearly demarcated!"]

["You betrayed the Immortal Domain and joined the Demon Domain, yet you still dare to use such high-sounding words to sugarcoat it?"]

["Ridiculous!"]

[As he spoke, a message jade pendant in his hand was inadvertently activated.]

[It seemed he was somewhat wary of your strength.]