Just like the righteous sects, the demonic cultivators also have their own factions.
In addition, there are also many solitary cultivators and reclusive individuals who act independently.
The demonic cultivators active in the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range are considered the “local forces” of the Qingzhou demonic cultivation world. Due to previous setbacks, they are now scattered and disorganized, barely holding together through the tenuous connection of “Oh, you used to operate in this area too.”
In fact, the commotion in the Hundred Poisons Mountain Range has long attracted external forces.
The demonic cultivators in the mountains have clearly divided into two groups: one focused on capturing Lian Xin, and the other on quickly grabbing treasures and retreating.
Those staying in the Hundred Poisons Hall naturally belong to the latter group.
“Then let’s kill them all…”
The white-haired girl’s calm words sent chills down the spine of the Golden Core demonic cultivator.
Her aura was controlled and her demeanor genuine, exuding an unfathomable presence… She was undoubtedly a powerful figure.
The two people beside her were already at the peak of Foundation Building, so what could her cultivation level be? Golden Core? Or perhaps even the more profound Nascent Soul?
“Wait,” the Golden Core demonic cultivator, steeling himself, said, “I didn’t mean that, but to enter the Hundred Poisons Hall, you need to prove your identity as a demonic cultivator. Otherwise, it’s easy for those with ulterior motives to slip through…”
“Prove our identity?”
The tiger-striped woman, who was actually the disguised Ah Miao, spoke disdainfully.
“Does an esteemed person need to prove their identity to you lowly demonic cultivators? What a joke, do you even know who you’re talking to… meow… roar.”
“But this is a rule set by everyone together…”
The other party insisted.
Two peak Foundation Building demonic cultivators were manageable, and if the white-haired girl in the middle was only at the Golden Core level, he had the confidence to hold his ground, as there were more than one Golden Core demonic cultivators guarding the Hundred Poisons Hall.
“Sigh,” the white-haired girl, who was actually the disguised Tang Xin, casually brushed her hair and said indifferently, “It seems I’ve been in seclusion for too long. Nowadays, demonic cultivators can’t even remember the name of the Crimson Snow Asura…”
She flipped her right hand, took out a staff, and waved it casually.
【Soul Devouring Banner +30】
Because I chose option two and absorbed the Nascent Soul’s remnant soul essence, the Soul Devouring Banner directly leveled up to +30, and it also gained abilities beyond just repelling spirit beasts.
[Fear Power: Using the aura of the Nascent Soul’s remnant soul, release a force of fear to intimidate the opponent’s mind.]
Whoosh—
In an instant, all the demonic cultivators present felt a fear that arose from the depths of their hearts.
This fear was even more intense than facing death, as if everything about themselves was under someone else’s control.
“Crimson Snow Asura…”
Whether or not anyone knew this name before, from now on, no one would likely forget it.
The Fear Power didn’t last long. When Tang Xin retracted the Soul Devouring Banner, the demonic cultivators finally breathed a sigh of relief.
This skill was indeed useful, but unfortunately, its duration was short, and its cooldown time was very long…
“Senior Crimson Snow,” the Golden Core demonic cultivator immediately cupped his hands, “I was disrespectful earlier, please forgive me!”
The oppressive aura just now was definitely not at the Golden Core level. The person in front of them was most likely a demonic cultivator above the Golden Core stage.
Even such a powerful figure had come? Was Lian Xin’s allure really that great?
“Forget it,” Tang Xin waved his hand, “I won’t hold it against the juniors.”
Hearing that the white-haired expert didn’t mind, all the demonic cultivators breathed a sigh of relief.
Capricious and deadly, this was all too common among demonic cultivators, especially those of high cultivation levels.
“Let me lead the way for you,” the Golden Core demonic cultivator quickly offered, “There are many traps and mechanisms around the Hundred Poison Hall. With your cultivation, you wouldn’t fear them, but there’s no need to deal with such trouble.”
“No need,” Crimson Snow Asura glanced at him, “Are you talking about the arrow array thirty steps away, the formation fifty-five steps away, and the poison mist eighty-six steps away? Such simple traps can be seen through at a glance, can’t they?”
Seen through at a glance? They had lost quite a few lives during their first exploration!
“I was foolish,” the Golden Core demonic cultivator admired, “Senior is absolutely right!”
“Heh.”
Tang Xin’s lips curled into a smile.
Of course, she couldn’t see these well-hidden traps, but Lian Xin knew them well. She probably understood the structure of the Hundred Poisons Hall better than any of the demonic cultivators present, even informing Tang Xin about the abandoned traps in advance.
Thus, under the watchful eyes of the demonic cultivator guards, the “Three Bullies” skillfully avoided the traps and headed towards the Hundred Poisons Hall.
After crossing an open space, a somewhat dilapidated cluster of buildings appeared before the girls.
Even though it had fallen into disrepair over the years, standing in front of the main hall, one could still feel its former glory.
The demonic cultivation world had its own period of prosperity in the history of the Nine Provinces continent. During that time, the righteous cultivation world was repeatedly defeated, and all the blessed lands, spiritual veins, and other resources were controlled by the demonic cultivators.
But the good times didn’t last long. The emergence of countless talented and powerful individuals eventually made the demonic cultivation world taste defeat.
“Senior, do you need me to explain the structure of the Hundred Poisons Hall to you?” a Golden Core demonic cultivator asked.
“No need,” Tang Xin replied indifferently. “You go ahead with your tasks. I’ll just take a look around.”
How could she steal anything with someone following her?
“Understood!” The demonic cultivator respectfully bowed and took his leave.
Seeing the person walk away, the three girls let out a sigh of relief.
Finally, they didn’t have to keep a straight face…
“Are demonic cultivators this easy to fool nowadays?” Lian Xin wondered. “Why does it feel like they believe whatever you say?”
“It’s a special skill,” Tang Xin said, wiggling her finger. “Not something others can learn…”
“Where’s the stuff, meow?” Ah Miao looked around. “The Shape-Shifting Pill has a time limit, meow. We need to hurry, meow.”
“Follow me.”
Lian Xin led the way.
At the same time, the demonic cultivator who led Tang Xin and the others inside did not return to his post. Instead, he entered the main hall to report everything to the person truly in charge.
“Three suspicious individuals have entered?”
The speaker was a man with two crescent-shaped black curved blades at his waist. The aura he exuded was clearly a notch above that of an ordinary Golden Core demonic cultivator.
High-level Golden Core—after the first wave of righteous extermination, this level of cultivation was already considered kingly in the Hundred Poison Mountain Range.
Ba Kui was originally an elder of the demonic sect Dark Blade Gate. After the sect was destroyed, he became the most influential figure among the local demonic cultivators.
“They’re definitely not one of us,” the Golden Core demonic cultivator frowned. “Their auras are strange, but the oppressive force from the white-haired woman is very real…”
“If she truly is a great cultivator, she wouldn’t be interested in ordinary treasures,” Ba Kui sneered. “Is there something in the Hundred Poison Hall that we don’t know about?”
“Keep a close watch. Let’s see what kind of good stuff this ‘senior’ can find for us…”
