Claiming the Mirage Crystal

After making the arrangements, the three of them transformed into three streaks of light and flew towards the Demon Cave.

The Myriad Baleful Fiend Cavern.

The dense Devil Qi seemed to solidify into a tangible form.

Zhang Xuanchen hovered in mid-air, looking at the churning Devil Qi inside the cave.

The Earth Vein Profound Sun Fire surged from within his body, gradually covering the entire surface of the Demon Cave along the ground.

Sizzle.

After the Devil Qi from the outside world was completely burned away by the Earth Vein Profound Sun Fire, Zhang Xuanchen spoke:

"Walk."

Inside the Myriad Baleful Fiend Cavern

After Li Juechuan's death, the restrictions in the Demon Cave lost their master, and many Demon Array collapsed on their own.

However, the closer one gets to the core of the demon cave, the denser the remaining Devil Qi becomes, even condensing into black droplets that float in mid-air.

Zhang Xuanchen, Zhang Chongxian, and Little Flame explored downwards along a stone path corroded by Devil Qi.

What the hell is this thing?

Little Flame used its claws to pry open a piece of gravel and dug out a completely black Spirit Herb from underneath.

The Spirit Herb had only three leaves, covered with fine blood-red veins, and several wisps of black energy were wrapped around its roots.

"This is the Blood-Baleful Demon Spirit Herb." Zhang Xuanchen glanced at it and explained, "For Devil Cultivators, it can temper their physical body and demonic power, but for ordinary cultivators, it is highly poisonous."

As he spoke, Zhang Xuanchen reached out and took the Spirit Herb into the jade box.

"Although it can't be used directly, it's worth studying; perhaps it will yield unexpected results."

After saying this, the three continued forward and discovered a broken black altar in a collapsed stone chamber.

Dozens of jade vases were placed on the altar, some of which were relatively well-preserved.

Zhang Xuanchen opened one of the bottles, and dense Devil Qi immediately poured out from the bottle opening.

"This is... Demon Origin Pill?"

Zhang Xuanchen frowned slightly.

According to ancient records, the pills used by Devil Race to enhance their cultivation should contain a mixture of demon blood, demon marrow, and some spirit medicine.

If cultivators below the Nascent Soul were to consume it rashly, they would be highly likely to be corrupted by demonic energy.

"Keep it for now. Later, add some poison, and it might be useful as bait to lure Devil Creature."

Zhang Xuanchen put all the jade bottles into his Myriad Spirit Ring.

Subsequently, the three of them found many demonic Cultivation Method in the demon cave.

The Heavenly Demon Blood Transformation Scripture requires one to condense Demon Seed with one's own Essence Blood and then continuously strengthen the Demon Seed with the help of the Blood Qi essence of living beings in the outside world.

At a high level of cultivation, one can transform oneself into a Blood Shadow, vanish into the void for a short time, and even reshape one's physical body using Blood Qi.

However, the flaws in this Cultivation Method are equally obvious.

The more a cultivator relies on external Blood Qi, the more easily their soul is devoured by Demon Seed, ultimately turning them into Blood Demon who only knows how to devour and kill.

The Blood Shadow Void-Escape Art allows one to traverse thousands of miles in an instant using Blood Qi, making it an invaluable escape tool.

The Nine Nether Demon Sound specializes in attacking the soul; when used, it can disrupt the enemy's mind.

The Black Sun Demonic Flames is an extremely difficult demonic fire to control; it can corrupt magical Law Treasure and burn divine souls.

Looking at these demonic Technique Method, Zhang Chongxian exclaimed in surprise, "Although these demonic Technique Method have significant side effects, their effects are undeniably real."

In a life-or-death situation, it can save your life.

Unfortunately, prolonged cultivation can lead to the erosion of demonic influences, and those with weak wills may Qi Deviation.

Zhang Xuanchen nodded, "Indeed, but these Devil Cultivation Method Technique Method also have their merits."

Keep it for now.

The three of them searched and looted along the way when suddenly, Little Flame's nostrils twitched.

"Someone's there!"

Zhang Xuanchen remained silent, his Divine Sense instantly covering the entire grotto.

The next moment, he raised his hand and grabbed at the empty space to his left.

A black Devil Creature hidden in the shadows was forcibly dragged out.

The Devil Creature was thin and bony, with a head that resembled an inverted skull and limbs covered in sharp bone blades.

As soon as it appeared, it opened its mouth and spat out a cloud of black poisonous mist.

With a wave of his sleeve, Zhang Xuanchen dispelled the poisonous mist with starlight.

"Roar!"

The Devil Creature let out a strange cry, spread two pairs of fleshy wings on its back, and pounced towards Zhang Xuanchen.

"Heh, a death throes."

Zhang Xuanchen flicked his finger, and a golden Sword Qi pierced through its brow.

Pfft!

The Devil Creature's body froze in mid-air before it fell to the ground with a thud.

"Equivalent to the Late Golden Core."

Zhang Chongxian looked around. "There are still a few remnants."

As soon as he finished speaking, the stone wall, the ground, and the ceiling all cracked open at the same time.

Seven or eight Demonized Creature rushed out from the shadows, two of which had already reached the Golden Core Peak.

Seeing this, Little Flame grinned.

"Court death!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward and transformed into a crimson Fire Dragon. Dragon flames spewed from his mouth, incinerating the two Golden Core Peak Devil Creature.

Zhang Xuanchen raised his hand and unleashed a sweeping golden dragon claw attack!

Boom boom boom!

The stone wall shattered with a deafening roar, and the three Golden Core Devil Creature, along with the surrounding Devil Qi, were smashed to pieces!

Zhang Chongxian held the Evil-Breaking Sword, its light flashing like a white rainbow in the darkness. Before the remaining Devil Creature could escape, they were severed by the Sword Intent.

In just a few breaths, all the hidden Demonized Creature were annihilated.

Little Flame transformed back into human form, stepping on the corpse of a Devil Creature.

"They really know how to hide these things."

"These are just the creatures invaded by the Demon Seed; what about the true Outer Realm Devil?"

Zhang Xuanchen's voice was low, then he shook his head, "Forget it, we'll deal with whatever comes our way. Thinking too much will only cause more trouble."

Let's go, there's nothing left to search for here, let's get out.

"Good."

The three of them returned along the same route.

When they emerged from the demon's lair, most of the Devil Qi in the sky had dissipated.

The sky was dyed a dark red by the setting sun.

Zhang Xuanchen stood atop the Demon Cave, looking down at the land below that had been tainted by Devil Qi for countless years.

"Leaving this place here will only bring trouble in the end."

As soon as he finished speaking, a burst of blood-gold light erupted from his body.

The dragon's roar resounded throughout heaven and earth!

Zhang Xuanchen's body rapidly expanded, transforming into a blood-gold dragon thousands of feet long.

Its Dragon Scale were as if forged from divine iron, and its eyes burned with dazzling golden flames!

Little Flame looked up at the giant dragon and couldn't help but grin.

"Brother Chen's transformation is making him more and more like a real Dragon Clan."

I wonder if I'll be able to contend for the Dragon Emperor's throne in the future, hahaha.

As Little Flame spoke, the blood-gold dragon in the sky raised its forepaws, and terrifying Qi and Blood energy and dragon might condensed at the same time!

One claw fell!

Cracks appeared in the surrounding space!

Boom!

The entire Myriad Baleful Fiend Cavern seemed to have been struck by a mountain, and the ground within a radius of dozens of miles instantly collapsed!

The remaining Demon Array exploded one after another, and the black Devil Qi was forcibly pushed back into the ground by the golden dragon's might.

Rocks crumbled, the earth's veins fractured, and massive cracks spread outwards from the center of the demon's lair in all directions.

In just a few breaths, the Myriad Baleful Fiend Cavern collapsed completely and disappeared underground!

Zhang Xuanchen unleashed another burst of Earth Vein Profound Sun Fire, burning the entire area to ashes before transforming back into human form.

The dragon's might emanating from him slowly receded, and the three of them flashed onto the Mystic Firmament Warship.

He looked at Zhang Xuanbing and asked:

"Brother, how's the search for the bodies of our clansmen and Family General going?"

Zhang Xuanbing's expression was grave. "The search is complete."

"Everything that could be found has been retrieved."

"But there are still over a hundred corpses, and no trace of them can be found."

"It's likely that it was blasted to ashes within the Demon Array, or perhaps it has already been devoured by Demonized Creature..."

Zhang Xuanchen remained silent, took the list of casualties, and scanned the names on it with his Divine Sense.

One by one, familiar names have lost their voice forever.

After a long while, Zhang Xuanchen sighed softly.

He looked at his people on the deck of the warship.

The group still bore the marks of the battle; some were wrapped in bandages, some were leaning on weapons, and others stood in a corner, holding the belongings of their comrades.

Zhang Xuanchen glanced at them but said nothing.

Some words, even spoken, cannot bring the dead back; all he could do was lead the Lineage forward.

"Let's go, to the Blood Night Demon Cult."

Zhang Xuanchen gave the order.

The Mystic Firmament Warship changed direction and flew towards the depths of the Ten Thousand Bones Sand Ruins.

The Blood Night Demon Cult is located deep within the Ten Thousand Bones Sand Ruins.

During the warship's journey, Zhang Xuanchen suddenly recalled an experience from decades ago.

Looking at Xuanjing sitting on his shoulder, he said:

"Xuanjing, decades ago, we sensed a fortuitous opportunity in the Ten Thousand Bones Sand Ruins. Do you remember?"

Xuanjing, who was munching on Spirit Fruit, was startled, then immediately stood up, his voice a few decibels louder.

"You mean Mirage Crystal?"