The Hundred Poisons Hall is located deep within the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range, hidden among a complex terrain. The various pathways are still riddled with traps set up who knows how many years ago, making it extremely dangerous.
One reason why the demonic cultivators in the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range, even after the first round of purges by the righteous sects, are still unwilling to abandon this place is that the items within the hall have not yet been fully transferred.
This demonic cultivator relic was left behind by a demonic force from a thousand years ago, containing numerous treasures, from demonic artifacts to demonic techniques.
If left to decay in the mountains or destroyed by righteous cultivators, it would feel like a waste of precious resources.
Around the main hall, demonic cultivators patrol constantly to prevent any suspicious individuals from intruding.
Behind a giant rock.
“The defense is really tight, meow,” A Miao observed and reported, “It’s almost impossible to sneak in without being noticed.”
The number of demonic cultivators guarding the Hundred Poisons Hall was even more than expected. Perhaps because the righteous sects were closing in step by step, they also wanted to take everything and leave as soon as possible.
Every passage was guarded, and with the strength of the three of them, the chances of breaking through were slim to none.
“What exactly are you trying to get?” Tang Xin asked Lian Xin, “A demonic treasure?”
“You could say that,” the girl, who had always been reluctant to reveal her true identity, was surprisingly candid about this, “The ‘Nine Provinces Sealing Manual’ records many spaces, creatures, and special powers sealed by demonic forces throughout history. If this falls into their hands, the Nine Provinces will undoubtedly face a series of disasters.”
“Uh, isn’t that a good thing?” Tang Xin was taken aback, “For demonic cultivators…”
“The things that are sealed are sealed for a reason,” Lian Xin said, “If opened recklessly, it wouldn’t be good for anyone.”
Is this guy… planning to save the world?
Is this the “spark of the demonic path”?
“The ‘Nine Provinces Sealing Manual’ is placed in the deepest part of the Hundred Poisons Hall, guarded by numerous mechanisms and formations,” she continued, “Without the correct method, these people shouldn’t be able to forcefully break through.”
Therefore, the only thing to think about now is how to get into the Hundred Poisons Hall.
[Options generating…]
[Option 1: “Who cares how many people there are, just charge in!” Roll up your sleeves and go all out.]
[Success rate: 1%, reward: Demon-Breaking Blade. Failure leads to the plot “The following VIP plot requires payment to unlock.”]
【Option Two: “It’s time to show some real skills!” Spend points to purchase a strategy from the system shop.】
【Success rate: 50%. Reward: Nascent Soul stage remnant soul essence (can be absorbed by the Soul Devouring Banner). Failure leads to the plot: “Congratulations, host, for meeting the requirement to leave the system (task completion or death). Remember to be a good person in your next life.”】
【Option Three: “This is the power of Strategy +1!” Use leverage to attract righteous cultivators to attack the Hundred Poison Hall, then fish in troubled waters.】
【Success rate: 50%. Reward: Golden Core stage complete soul essence (can be absorbed by the Soul Devouring Banner). Failure leads to the plot: “It’s over, the ‘Nine Provinces Sealing Manual’ has fallen into the hands of righteous cultivators…”】
“This time, I need to think carefully about my choices. Charging in recklessly is definitely not an option. No one can ignore objective reality, except the protagonist. Should I buy the strategy or use leverage?”
“Gathering enough righteous cultivators will take a lot of time, and even if we don’t talk about casualties, it will cause me a lot of trouble afterward…”
Tang Xin thought to herself.
Rule number two of avoiding pitfalls: if money can solve the problem, don’t use other means.
【Do you want to spend 1,000 points to purchase the recommended strategy? Purchased. Analyzing the strategy for you…】
【System shop recommends: Shape-shifting Pill, which can completely change your appearance for a certain period. It cannot be seen through by anyone below the Nascent Soul stage.】
【Strategy: Infiltrate the enemy’s base. If you can avoid fighting, do so. Clever tactics are the best approach!】
“Makes sense. My identity is special, and Lian Xin’s is even more sensitive. Even if I choose option three, the chaos might not be beneficial for taking the ‘Nine Provinces Sealing Manual.'”
“I heard there’s something called a Shape-shifting Pill in the cultivation world that can completely change one’s appearance,” Lian Xin said, frowning at the demonic cultivators guarding the place. “If we had that, it would be much more convenient…”
Tang Xin patted Lian Xin on the shoulder.
The girl turned her head and saw three pills lying in Tang Xin’s hand.
“These,” Lian Xin said in surprise, “you have these on you?”
Although the Shape-shifting Pill is not of high grade, it is rarely circulated in the cultivation world, and most cultivators don’t carry it with them.
“Even with the Shape-shifting Pill, it would only make them see us as one of their own,” Ah Miao said. “For a treasure like the Sealing Manual, they wouldn’t let just anyone get close, right?”
“Ordinary comrades, no,” Tang Xin grinned. “Special comrades, yes.”
Three pills, one for each person.
“Let’s get started!”
…
At the entrance of the Hundred Poisons Hall, two high-level Foundation Building cultivators stood guard.
Those who usually came and went were familiar faces, so the security was tight on the outside but relaxed on the inside.
Suddenly, three unfamiliar figures appeared right in front of them.
The person on the left wore white clothes, had red hair and red eyes, and exuded a terrifyingly fierce aura from between their brows.
On the right was a half-demon with sharp fangs and claws, three tiger stripes on their forehead, and though not physically imposing, they radiated a kingly presence.
In the middle was a girl with a serene face, white hair flowing, expressionless, and without revealing any aura, she felt the most terrifying.
“Stop!”
One of the guards stepped forward and shouted.
The three seemed not to hear his shout, walking straight ahead, completely ignoring the guard.
Forcing their way in?
Seeing this, the nearby guards immediately came to support, holding their weapons vigilantly and blocking their path.
“What are you doing?” The woman with tiger stripes on her forehead said, “Call out the person in charge… meow… roar!”
A long roar, even if the person in charge didn’t know, they should know now.
The Golden Core demonic cultivator stationed at the Hundred Poisons Hall quickly arrived, looking at the three unfamiliar cultivators, stopping at a position that could either attack or defend.
Judging by their appearance and aura, they weren’t righteous cultivators… but they weren’t from their side either.
“Fellow Daoists,” he cupped his fists and said, “this is a private area ahead, please stop.”
“What do you mean by that?” The red-haired woman said coldly, “Has the Hundred Poisons Hall become your private property? We can’t come?”
She took a step forward, the swirling purple-black mist around her proving her identity as a demonic cultivator.
A demonic cultivator from another faction?
This…
“Aren’t demonic cultivator relics open to all demonic cultivators? There’s no rule saying newcomers can’t enter, right?” The red-haired woman respectfully addressed the white-haired girl, “My Lady, these people have forgotten even the most basic rules of demonic cultivation.”
The “My Lady” brushed her hair aside, revealing an indifferent expression. In a soft yet chilling tone, she said,
“Then… kill them all.”
