Ninth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm (Part Two)

Have you ever seen a horde of Zombie tearing apart a person? That scene would be absolutely horrifying. And now, in this Asura Path, that's exactly what's happening, except that it's not Zombie tearing at people, but human Cultivator with bloodshot eyes. And the one being torn apart is Su Huayu.

Blood flowed freely, and these Cultivators, like sharks that had smelled blood, became increasingly frenzied. Even Su Huayu screamed in terror at this moment.

One Cultivator after another pressed down on her, biting and sucking her blood, making it difficult for her to move. The excessive blood loss seemed to drain all the strength from her body at this moment.

Ahhhhh...

Cries of agony emanated from the Cultivator. Having received Su Huayu's blood, they all reacted, screaming in pain. Some, like Zhang Kuang, successfully acquired Demonic True Body; others were killed in the struggle; and still others, during the transformation, lost control of the raging Demonic Qi within them, their physical bodies collapsing...

Demonic Blood? Seeing this scene, Yin Wugu and the others had a hint of curiosity in their eyes, but the domineering nature of the Demonic Blood on Su Huayu's body made them dare not try it casually. Therefore, they only secretly collected a portion of Su Huayu's Demonic Blood, waiting to go back and discuss it further.

Sword of Judgment tightly in his palm, Zhuge Xiang stared at the tragic scene before him. He was unwilling to see Zhuge Xiang Su Huayu fall into such a state, but her strength was too terrifying. If he did not go all out, he would be the one to die.

Amidst a shrill scream, Su Huayu suddenly let out a loud shout. Immediately, the evil and powerful force emanating from Su Huayu body receded like a tide. In the Data Eye, Su Huayu's cultivation level steadily declined until it finally stopped at the Return to Simplicity Realm.

"What's going on? Why isn't it working for me?" As Su Huayu's strength decreased, the blood-sucking Cultivator behind her did not feel any changes in their physical bodies, nor did they feel the violent Demonic Blood power, and they were secretly puzzled.

"Get out of my way, all of you!" Seeing this, Zhuge Xiang acted without hesitation. He brandished the Sword of Judgment, using it as a spear, and unleashed a Sweep Through Thousands of Soldiers that sent several Cultivators were sucking blood from Su Huayu flying.

At the same time, the Sword of Judgment trembled repeatedly, and its sharp Sword Qi made these people feel threatened and instinctively retreat.

In just a few breaths, Zhuge Xiang had forced back all the Cultivator surrounding Su Huayu. Holding the badly injured and blood-soaked Su Huayu in one hand, and sword in the other, he coldly glared at the surrounding Cultivator: "Stop! Get out of my way! Otherwise, I'll kill anyone who touches her."

Zhuge Xiang had previously made the biggest move against Su Huayu, so why did he suddenly step in to save her now that Su Huayu was about to be defeated? Everyone present looked at each other, their faces filled with confusion.

Immediately, one of the Cultivator said in a deep voice, "Zhuge Xiang, although you are strong, it would be too domineering of you to try and take it all for yourself."

"Zhu... Zhuge Xiang... you..." Su Huayu began, her voice weak as Zhuge Xiang pulled her arm. With only 200 HP points remaining and still decreasing, it was difficult for Su Huayu to even utter a complete sentence.

"Don't speak. I have something to ask you after you recover." Looking at Su Huayu's last few drops of health, which were still decreasing, Zhuge Xiang took out two Potent Healing Pills and gave them to Su Huayu.

Turning his head, he scanned the assembled Cultivator and said, "Su Huayu is my friend. She was just controlled by a demonic spirit, so naturally I had to intervene. But now, the demonic spirit has dispersed, and her blood no longer has the power to grant you Demonic True Body. I advise you to stop here."

Su Huayu's blood no longer possessed the power to grant Demonic True Body; it seemed that was indeed the case just now. Yet, those who had received the blood did not persist, while those who had not obtained it, seeing such an opportunity right before their eyes, how could they give up based on Zhuge Xiang's few words?

"Zhuge Xiang, we respect your actions just now, but it's impossible for you to take this woman for yourself with just a few words," the Cultivator had spoken earlier shook his head, unwilling to give up. The other hundred and eighty Cultivator also echoed in agreement.

Regardless of whether the blood still has an effect, we must try. Even if it doesn't work, we must imprison Su Huayu and find a way to produce some more blood that will allow us to obtain the Demonic True Body.

"Excuse me, I'm not discussing this with you, but warning you." Hearing the Cultivator's words, Zhuge Xiang's face turned cold. His words were utterly impolite, and his chilling killing intent was undisguised. Zhuge Xiang declared, "If you don't give up, I will kill you until you give up."

Now, no one dared to speak. They looked at each other, none daring to step forward and be the first to act. Perhaps they had only heard of the name of the God of Slaughter, Zhuge Xiang, but had never witnessed his strength firsthand. These self-proclaimed extraordinary Cultivator had the courage to make a move, but their battle with Su Huayu, where she had unleashed over twenty consecutive Palm Thunder strikes with such ferocious and terrifying power, had terrified them. If such an attack were used against them, who could possibly withstand Zhuge Xiang?

"Since Zhuge Xiang has said so, you should all step back, otherwise, don't blame me for taking action." Seeing Zhuge Xiang facing off against a hundred or eighty Cultivator alone, Zhang Kuang's Bat Wings flapped behind him, emanating the aura of the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. The aura of the Demonic Asura Body made it difficult for people to breathe. Holding the Blood Python Spear, he stood beside Zhuge Xiang.

"This time, a lot of hearts were used up. Although the quality of these people's hearts is not good, I think they should still be usable..." Holding the blood sword, Pei Yingxiao also walked over. As he spoke, a tongue licked the blade of the blood sword from the crack. The eerie blood sword Human Heart one's spine.

"And me," Wu Zhao, holding the Coiled Dragon Spear, as he came to Zhuge Xiang's side, making his stance clear.

"We are all Asura Sect Disciples, so naturally we can't stand by and watch our fellow disciples be bullied," Lin Haiyan said with a light smile, stepping forward with Gu Siqi. Her eyes swept over everyone present, causing them all to take a step back.

Yin Wugu and the others remained silent and did not state their position, but the united front of Zhuge Xiang and his group was enough to deter the Cultivator from advancing. Finally, carrying Xiao Yue on his shoulder, Zhuge Xiang sat on the back of the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger and soared away through the sky.

Throughout the entire ordeal, none of the 180 Cultivator dared to speak, much less take action to keep Zhuge Xiang here.

This battle was unprecedentedly fierce for those who Three Trials. Those who obtained the Demonic True Body were naturally overjoyed, while those who did not were secretly beating their chests in despair.

On Sword Peak, the fierce battle in the Asura Path was the subject of much discussion. The strength displayed by Zhuge Xiang and others was a topic of great interest. Among them, Zhuge Xiang was the most outstanding, and in the end, he took Su Huayu away with great force, yet no one dared to say anything.

"Demonic Blood can grant one Demonic True Body? Elder, you actually left such a hidden move inside?" Luo Wuxue stared wide-eyed at the power of the Demonization Su Huayu in the Asura Purgatory Diagram, and asked himself honestly, he was no match for her either.

"This ending can be considered a perfect conclusion, hehe. Alright, the second test is almost over. Release them," Purgatory Elder said with a chuckle.

"They're released already? Weren't they supposed to be out for three days?" Luo Wuxue asked, looking at Purgatory Elder with surprise.

"Those without strength are almost all dead, and those who are still alive almost all have Black-and-White Sleeves. Do you think there's any need to continue this second trial?" Purgatory Elder asked Luo Wuxue.

"...", Luo Wuxue was speechless.

Purgatory Elder was right. So many Cultivator went in, and in the battle just now, over a thousand Cultivator died. Those who survived, even if they didn't manage to seize the arm sleeve, could still pull it off from the corpses. Those who survived can be considered to have passed the second trial.

"Ding! You defeated Su Huayu, True Essence Realm Third Layer cultivator, despite being at a higher level. You have gained 28 million experience points."

Regardless of what others thought or what the situation was elsewhere, at this moment, Zhuge Xiang, with Su Huayu on his back, sat on the back of the Phoenix Winged Black Tiger, as the Mechanical System Prompt belatedly arrived.

True Essence Realm? Although he didn't know which level this realm was, Zhuge Xiang understood that it must be a realm after the Spell Control Stage.

The massive 28 million experience points instantly propelled Zhuge Xiang's cultivation to the Ninth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. Even though he was only 2 million experience points away from the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, he was still far from achieving it.

"Su Huayu, are you feeling better?" After flying for about the time it takes to brew One Incense Stick of tea, Zhuge Xiang landed in a forest and asked. Judging from Su Huayu's HP, she had recovered about 30%, so her injuries should be under control for now.

"Yes, I'm much better now. Thank you, otherwise I would have died there today," Su Huayu said, nodding. She paused slightly, a hint of hesitation in her eyes, then said with a look of guilt, "I'm so sorry for hitting you just now."

"Just now? Could it be that you were in that Demonization state just now?" Zhuge Xiang naturally understood the meaning behind Su Huayu's apology. His eyes widened in surprise. Zhuge Xiang couldn't imagine that the person with that terrifying strength, cold emotions, and ruthless attack on him could really be Su Huayu.

Su Huayu nodded gently, her face filled with pain and Guilt, and said, "What happened just now was actually me, but it wasn't really me. It should be said that it was another me. Although she was also me, her personality was completely different from mine."

"What do you mean, 'you' and 'not you'? What's going on? Tell me in detail," Zhuge Xiang said, confused by Su Huayu's tongue-twisting words.

Su Huayu nodded, a hint of reminiscence on her face, and began to explain the reason to Zhuge Xiang in detail, "This matter dates back to the day my father was suppressed at the bottom of the mountain..." (To be continued...)