The Curtain Falls

Jingyun Sect, Library Pavilion.

Lin Cheng's departure and return did not attract any attention.

With his current strength and methods, he could come and go as he pleased within a sect like the Jingyun Sect.

The moment he returned to the Library Pavilion, he began to adjust his state.

The battle against the five Foundation Establishment demonic beasts in the Mist Forbidden Land had cost him quite a bit.

To think a small place like the Southern Region would have demonic beasts at the Foundation Establishment Perfection level; I almost fell there.

Slowly calming his churning blood, Lin Cheng felt a lingering fear.

Even though he cultivated the Nine Transformations of the True Spirit and his combat power far exceeded those of the same level, facing a Foundation Establishment Perfection existence alone was still a bit of a stretch.

Not to mention that there were four other beings with cultivation levels no lower than his, all attacking him at once.

However.

Relying on the miraculous Eye of Truth-Breaking, combined with the lack of coordination between the five demonic beasts, he ultimately held the upper hand.

Although he won, Lin Cheng had still sustained some injuries.

Those five demonic beasts are injured far worse than I am; they shouldn't have the heart to look for trouble, so my disciples should be able to return safely.

This world is truly too dangerous. I originally thought that even if my strength couldn't suppress everything in the Southern Region, it would be more than enough to protect myself, yet I didn't expect to almost capsize.

No, I must continue to improve my strength.

I'll set a small goal for myself: I won't go out until I reach the Golden Core stage!

Lin Cheng gritted his teeth, secretly making up his mind.

This time, he was truly frightened.

It was also because he hadn't encountered any powerful opponents since coming to this world, which had led to his inflated confidence.

He had gotten a bit carried away!

This blow brought Lin Cheng back to his senses.

He was still very weak!

He had to continue playing it safe; as long as he kept signing in, he could improve his strength without any bottlenecks.

Fortunately, although there were some losses this time, the gains were not small.

Thinking of the large quantity of high-level medicinal pills he had gained, Lin Cheng smiled happily again.

Prepare myself, I'll start alchemy immediately!

He couldn't delay; he had to improve his strength right away. Being at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment still felt insufficient!

Just as Lin Cheng began preparing to improve his strength.

Deep within the Mist Forest.

"Roar!!"

Low roars filled with pain echoed incessantly.

A two-headed tiger with wings had one of its tiger heads missing, its wings were broken in half, and a sword mark that went deep to the bone remained on its only remaining large head.

Its entire body was covered in wounds.

Surrounding it were four other demonic beasts exuding Foundation Establishment auras.

A Golden Ape bared its fangs, a large hole torn through its chest.

A giant black wolf, whose once lustrous fur was now dull and lifeless, looked listless.

The remaining two great demonic beasts were an elk and a colorful giant python.

All the great demons exuded terrifying auras, yet at this moment, they were covered in wounds, their eyes filled with fear and confusion.

Among them, the strongest was the Golden Ape.

An invincible existence at the Foundation Establishment Perfection level.

It was only one step away from reaching the legendary Golden Core stage.

Once it reached that point, it would be able to awaken that trace of Titan Ancient Ape bloodline and transform into an incomparably noble existence.

But now, the Golden Ape's aura was low.

The entire beast was in a bad state!

It had begun to doubt its own strength.

Not long ago, they had faintly caught a whiff of an alluring, delicious scent.

It seemed to be the legendary innate constitution found among humans.

All five great demons had been excited and driven mad!

As long as they could devour that human with the innate constitution, they would reap unimaginable benefits!

Not only would their cultivation soar rapidly, but they might even awaken the ancient divine beast bloodline dormant within their bodies.

Having reached the Foundation Establishment stage, these demonic beasts had long since developed sapience.

Naturally inclined to seek advantages and avoid harm, they sensed an opportunity for a breakthrough.

Having cultivated to this level, these great demons all possessed a trace of ancient bloodline power; the most direct and effective way to continue growing stronger was to awaken that bloodline!

To evolve themselves!

The Spirit-Feeding Ghost Ginseng that Lin Cheng had captured was likewise seeking an opportunity for evolution.

However, just as it was about to succeed, Lin Cheng had ruined it.

Cutting off someone's path of cultivation was an irreconcilable blood feud in the world of cultivation!

Therefore, that eerie child had sworn to kill Lin Cheng.

Yet, unexpectedly, the opponent had discovered its true form in advance.

Its mission failed before it had even begun.

Upon sensing the opportunity for a breakthrough, the five Foundation Establishment great demons did not hesitate and immediately took action.

However, before they could fully emerge from the depths of the Mist Forbidden Land, they were confronted by a human powerhouse shrouded in mysterious gray mist!

Although they could not discern the opponent's aura, an inexplicable intuition told them that the person before them posed no threat.

Even though the opponent could walk on air and was likely a Foundation Establishment existence as well, they were not afraid in the least.

They were Foundation Establishment great demons, too!

Furthermore, as demonic beasts, their physical bodies far surpassed those of the human race; in a battle between equals, they generally held the advantage.

However, the five great demons had always been at odds with one another.

Moreover, the Golden Ape's strength was far too tyrannical, far exceeding the other four.

Thus, the latter could only resist the Golden Ape by joining forces.

Under these circumstances, with an external enemy suddenly invading, every great demon harbored reservations, fearing that someone else might reap the benefits.

Consequently, even the Golden Ape hesitated for a moment.

Under normal circumstances, if a human powerhouse dared to run straight into the depths of the Mist Forbidden Land to provoke them, they would at least beat them half to death, break their limbs, and toss them out, even if they couldn't kill them.

But right now, a great prize awaited them.

An innate constitution was an opportunity that could be sought but not found.

To be injured at a time like this would be a terrible pity.

Yet, what the great demons did not expect was that before they could even strike, the human, who appeared to be weak, attacked first!

And the moment he struck, he encompassed all five great demons within his range of attack.

Provocation!

This was a naked provocation!

The five great demons were instantly enraged and decided to set aside their grudges for the moment to deal with this suicidal madman first!

To dare provoke five existences of the same level simultaneously—especially with a Foundation Establishment Great Perfection existence like the Golden Ape among them—was like an old man eating arsenic.

He was tired of living!

The human waved his hand, and a massive golden palm that blotted out the sky descended, suppressing them.

The moment he struck, all five demonic beasts shuddered, their fur standing on end.

The threat of death!

Now, the five demonic beasts completely abandoned all caution and joined forces to attack.

Even so, caught off guard, they were all injured by the human's single move.

The first exchange ended.

The human fought five opponents alone without falling behind.

At this, not only the other four great demons but even the Golden Ape felt inexplicable horror and trepidation, no longer daring to hold anything back and fighting with all their might!

Because it felt that if they continued to harbor petty schemes to sabotage their companions, they would all die!

The other four great demons felt the same, and terrifying auras of the Foundation Establishment realm erupted.

Instantly, within the depths of the Mist Forbidden Land, thunder rolled and gale winds raged.

Waves of incomparably tyrannical energy fluctuations exploded with a roar, and pillars of spiritual energy that made one's scalp tingle shot into the sky, instantly scattering the boundless clouds!

The terrifying aftermath transformed into rings of shockwaves, carrying an aura of destruction as they surged madly in every direction.

This battle was earth-shattering.

Deep within the Mist Forest, vast swathes of trees collapsed, mountain ranges shattered, and rivers were severed.

The earth was left scarred and desolate, as if it had endured a volcanic eruption followed by a meteor strike, leaving it pitted and cratered.

The great battle lasted for half an hour.

The five great demons were severely injured, while the human merely appeared weak in aura, suffering from excessive exhaustion.

In the end, the five great demons burned their fundamental lifespans to unleash a heaven-shaking strike, which was the only thing that forced the human to retreat.

The battle concluded, and a full third of the vast Mist Forbidden Land had been destroyed.

The human departed, leaving behind only the five scarred demon beasts, who hid in the depths of the Mist Forbidden Land, trembling with fear and not daring to step out even half a pace.

They did not even dare to separate.

They feared that the human might launch a surprise counterattack and pick them off one by one.

As for the innate constitution, they no longer had the heart to care about such things; was it more important than their own lives?

Just like that, a few days later, Meng Tangtang and her group passed through the Mist Forest without incident and successfully returned to the Jingyun Sect.

The trip to Beast Taming Mountain had come to a successful end.