Obtaining the Nirvana Fruit

After searching for the better part of an hour, the group gathered once more, having found absolutely nothing.

Aside from corpses and more corpses, there was no sign of any devilish entity. Ye Lin, meanwhile, stood atop a rooftop, God-Hiding Bead in hand, observing his surroundings.

"By the way, where are those two lads, Ye Lin and Wu Gang?"

The burly man leading the group looked at the four people before him and asked.

"We have no idea."

"Help!"

Just as the group was lost in confusion, a cry for help rang out from afar, deafeningly loud. The five men's expressions shifted violently, and they sprinted toward the sound.

Ye Lin, for his part, leaped across the rooftops.

In a courtyard ahead, they found Wu Gang—the man they had just mentioned—decapitated, his head hanging in the air while droplets of fresh blood fell to the ground.

Drip, drip, drip.

The sound of the falling blood, combined with the sight of Wu Gang's corpse, stirred an inexplicable sense of panic among the group.

"Who... who on earth did this?"

The burly leader was livid. They had come specifically to purge the devils, yet before even catching a glimpse of their foe, an Inner Sect disciple had already been killed.

"Senior Brother Long, I think we should head back. This place is too eerie; it would be best to leave at once."

One of the disciples, his psychological defenses crumbling, spoke in a weak voice.

"Bullshit! As cultivators, it is our duty to subdue demons and eliminate devils. How can you not feel ashamed to leave now?"

Hearing Long Aotian's challenge, the disciple who had spoken earlier felt a sudden pang of guilt.

"Is... is this the devil?"

Standing on the roof, Ye Lin looked toward the corner of the wall outside the courtyard, his pupils constricting.

A creature stood there, its body covered in black-purple patterns, a pair of black horns protruding from its head, and its arms and legs studded with fang-like protrusions.

A black-purple crystal glowed on its chest, and its massive maw was filled with jagged fangs.

Because Ye Lin possessed the God-Hiding Bead, the devil had not detected him.

"Let me see if you have a panel."

Ye Lin muttered to himself, narrowing his eyes. A transparent panel instantly appeared before him, bringing a spark of joy to his heart.

Name: Mo Yi Race: Devil Race Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Middle Stage Fate Grade: Blue Fate Logic: [Ancient Devil Blood] Destiny: After devouring tens of thousands of people, he successfully breaks through to the Golden Core stage, becoming a terrifying Great Devil who wreaks havoc for ten thousand miles, only to be slain by two Supreme Elders from the Azure Cloud Sect and the Heavenly Sword Sect at the cost of their own severe injuries. Recent Opportunity: Having devoured twenty Inner Sect disciples, he knows that staying longer will only provoke the wrath of the Azure Cloud Sect. Unwilling to give up, he flees to the Hundred-Broken Mountain a hundred miles away, where he discovers a Spirit Spring at the foot of the mountain and finds the Earth-grade high-tier treasure, the Ice Soul Needles, beneath it.

[Ancient Devil Blood]: You are a descendant of an ancient Great Devil, with the blood of an ancient Great Devil flowing through your veins. At the same cultivation level, you are invincible.

Looking at the devil's panel, Ye Lin scratched his chin.

Hundred-Broken Mountain—could this be where the devil knocked Lin Zisheng off the cliff? But according to Lin Zisheng's panel, that was supposed to happen in a month.

"Since I know now, I'll take all of Lin Zisheng's opportunities for myself."

A wicked smile spread across Ye Lin's face. The only reason he had been afraid to go to the Hundred-Broken Mountain before was the fear of encountering a devil, but now that he had found the culprit, he no longer had anything to worry about.

Just then, the devil at the corner of the wall moved, transforming into a streak of purple-black light as it charged into the courtyard.

"Who goes there?"

Long Aotian roared, but just as he turned his head, he was decapitated in the next instant.

The other four were equally helpless, slaughtered instantly by the devil before them.

Indeed, the five men hadn't lasted even ten seconds against this devil before being wiped out.

After finishing them off, Mo Yi began to drain their blood, and in a heartbeat, the five men were reduced to withered husks.

"Delicious. As expected, the blood of the human race is as delectable as ever."

Mo Yi wore an expression of pure intoxication.

"My Lord, the arrangements outside are complete. Please, give your orders."

Another figure ran in from the gate, draped in a black cloak that obscured their face.

"Very good. Well done. Once I am finished here, I shall grant you immortality."

Mo Yi looked at the person with a face full of approval, though he sneered inwardly.

A pathetic human, willing to do anything for a taste of immortality.

"Thank you, My Lord! Thank you, My Lord!"

Hearing what Mo Yi said, the man was moved to tears, kneeling before Mo Yi and kowtowing repeatedly.

This scene was taken in entirely by Ye Lin from atop the roof.

Afterward, Ye Lin did not delay any further, turning and heading toward the Azure Cloud Sect.

No, everyone who went this time is dead. If I go up there like this, it will surely arouse the sect's suspicion.

Halfway there, Ye Lin suddenly stopped, then gritted his teeth and struck his own chest with his palm.

Instantly, Ye Lin spat a mouthful of blood onto the ground. After messing up his clothes and hair, he ran toward the Azure Cloud Sect.

"This... isn't this Senior Brother Ye? Senior Brother Ye, what happened to you?"

Upon arriving at the Azure Cloud Sect, Ye Lin clutched his chest, blood staining the corner of his mouth, his entire body appearing extremely frail.

The Outer Sect disciples who saw Ye Lin rushed forward to express their concern.

"Quick... quickly take me to see the Sect Master. Something major has happened."

Ye Lin was out of breath, his tone weak. Coupled with the blood at the corner of his mouth, the Outer Sect disciples felt as though Ye Lin might kick the bucket at any moment.

Along the way, an Outer Sect disciple carried Ye Lin on his back into the Inner Sect main hall, and the Sect Master, who was inside, frowned deeply at the sight.

"I recall you were one of those who went down the mountain to eliminate the demon. What is it? What happened? Where are the others?"

Seeing Ye Lin, the Sect Master stepped forward and asked three questions in a row, showing no concern for Ye Lin's current injuries.

"Re... reporting to the Sect Master, that evil demon was at the Foundation Establishment Realm. We were no match for it. At the critical moment, the other senior brothers fought the demon to the death, and I am the only one who escaped to bring word to the sect."

"Foundation Establishment Realm?"

Hearing this, the Sect Master's brows locked tightly together.

"Very well, I am aware now. This is a Yellow-grade mid-tier Rejuvenation Pill; it will be of great help to your injuries. Go and recover."

At this, the Sect Master took a pill from his robes and handed it to Ye Lin, then walked out of the main hall with a grave expression.

"Many thanks, Sect Master."

Ye Lin bowed toward the Sect Master's retreating back, and only after the Sect Master had disappeared did he stand up and limp toward his living quarters.

Arriving at his quarters and closing the door, Ye Lin swallowed the Rejuvenation Pill to begin healing.

To make the act realistic, he had used sixty percent of his strength in that strike, nearly giving himself internal injuries.

Three hours later, Ye Lin let out a long breath. Although it was only a Yellow-grade mid-tier pill, the medicinal effect was quite good; his injuries were now seven or eight parts recovered.

Now I can fully claim Lin Zisheng's opportunities. I'll go to the Hundred-Broken Mountain first to get those two, then head to the Golden City. Perfect, the three opportunities won't interfere with one another.

After a moment of contemplation, Ye Lin went into the courtyard and dug up the Phoenix Egg. By now, the signs of life within the Phoenix Egg were becoming increasingly distinct.

"I wonder if the Nirvana Fruit will be of any use?"

Ye Lin muttered to himself, then took out the Nirvana Fruit and placed it atop the Phoenix Egg.