Southern Wastes Demon Cult

I had heard when I bought the Painted Skin in the Yin-Yang Realm that Rakshasa Sea was a major trading company in the Eastern Sea, and the Painted Skin they produced were extremely exquisite, with craftsmanship far surpassing those in the Yin-Yang Realm.

"I heard it's a trading company from the Eastern Sea."

"To judge the Rakshasa Sea solely by the term 'commercial firm' would be to underestimate them."

Although the Yin-Yang Dharma King had been imprisoned within the Yin-Yang Realm for a long time, he was very knowledgeable about the various forces involved.

"The Rakshasa Sea, though named a trading company, is a complex organization comprised of sects and trading firms. Its business scope is diverse, encompassing everything a cultivator needs."

The old ghost stretched comfortably, looking around the Divine Shrine of the Tian'an City God.

Su Che found this person's current state to be quite peculiar.

Logically speaking, since the Yin-Yang Dharma King had devoted most of his primordial spirit to his reincarnated body, this soul should be gradually fading away. However, Su Che felt that this soul was becoming more and more radiant.

"The entire Eastern Sea is a sacred place for cultivators. Just imagine how prosperous the business in the Rakshasa Sea must be!" The Yin-Yang Dharma King smiled slightly as he said this. "Hearing this, don't you think this is a very loose organization?"

No, I don't think so.

"Why?"

"If it were a loose organization, the Rakshasa Sea wouldn't have its current reputation. Moreover, according to what the senior said, the Rakshasa Sea is an alliance that engages in various trades. There are probably many conflicts of interest among the different businesses and sects within itself. If it couldn't maintain strict discipline, it probably would have fallen apart on its own without any external pressure."

"Not bad." The Yin-Yang Dharma King gave Su Che an approving look. "The Rakshasa Sea system is very well-organized, with the Divine Lord Hall at its core, and a total of 365 Divine Lords. Under them are different departments that govern all the businesses under their jurisdiction. All major matters are discussed and confirmed by the Divine Lord Hall, and once issued, they are as weighty as mountains."

"On the Eastern Sea, there is another Rakshasa Sea City, which serves as the core of the main force. In particular, it has produced several figures who can be called restorers of the dynasty throughout history."

"So what does this have to do with them?"

Three hundred and sixty-five Divine Lords—that number sounds rather odd. Regardless of the exact number, Su Che estimated that the number of people who truly held real power within the organization was probably less than ten.

"The reason why the Rakshasa Sea has stood proudly in the Eastern Sea for so long is because they have a powerful figure standing behind them."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King had a hidden meaning, Su Che naturally understood the implied meaning.

From that large urn to the unfortunate Tian'an County City God, the shadow of evil loomed everywhere.

"Could it be the Devil Sect?"

"If my intelligence is correct, the Rakshasa Sea is backed by the Southern Wastes Demon Cult and several Demon Race from the Eastern Sea."

Su Che frowned slightly.

"Senior, I have a question. I often hear people mention the Northern Demon Sect and the Southern Wastes Demon Cult. Logically speaking, they are both part of the Devil Sect, so why is there such a distinction?"

In Su Che's view, although the Mystic Gate has branched out into different lineages, the Mysterious Capital Palace is still located above it, and can be vaguely regarded as the ancestral home of the Mystic Gate.

Although there are Nalanda Temple and monasteries in Buddhist School such as Great Wheel Vajra Temple, Spirit Coffin Temple always takes the lead in any matter.

Logically speaking, since the Devil Sect has a powerful being like the Primordial Heavenly Demon who governs the universe, it's only natural that the Dharma-Ending Lord outside the heavens fight each other endlessly.

It's impossible that cultivators in this world are divided into north and south; it can't be due to geographical isolation.

"Hehe, you should only ask me this kind of question. If you asked someone else, they would laugh at you for not having cultivated for long enough to reach the Sixth Grade, and you don't even know such a so-called secret."

The Yin-Yang Dharma King smiled smugly, then suddenly his expression turned serious.

"Little Su..."

"Please speak, senior."

"Have you ever considered becoming my disciple? Look, Yulizi doesn't have time to deal with you, and that old ghost from Beimang is just trying to scam you. As for me, I am, after all, Black Emperor Lineage among the Five Directions and Five Emperors of the High Antiquity Five Directions. If you become my disciple, it would be..."

"Senior, you should take good care of your reincarnated body." Su Che shook his head. "Speaking of which, aren't the Northern Demon Sect and the Southern Wastes Demon Cult Sect already at odds?"

"The complex relationships in this world cannot be summarized simply as good or bad." The Yin-Yang Dharma King pointed upwards. "What in the sky is more numerous than the stars?"

"You mean those Dharma-Ending Lord?"

"Indeed. The one who founded the Devil Sect is known as the Ancestor of the Boundless Outer Heavenly Demon. Those who cultivate the Demonic Path in this world naturally revere him as their ancestor and depend on him. But what attitude should cultivators take towards those Outer Heavenly Demon beyond the heavens?"

Outer Heavenly Demon feed on Heavenly Demons, creating an irreconcilable conflict between them. Although the Devil Sect practices Heavenly Demon Method, this conflict has always existed.

If it were possible to corrupt a Devil Sect cultivator, the Outer Heavenly Demon would naturally not refuse such a good thing. The Devil Sect would naturally regard the Outer Heavenly Demon as prey, and capturing and corrupting Demon-Seeding was the most common method among the Devil Sect.

"What you mean, senior, is that the division between the two sides is because..."

"The Southern Wastes Demon Cult can be seen as a branch of the Outer Heavenly Demon established in this realm. The Northern Demon Sect is more distantly related to them." A hint of displeasure flashed in the Yin-Yang Dharma King's eyes. "Since High Antiquity times, the Ninefold Celestial Firmament at the north and south poles of this realm have gradually weakened. Although they are not enough to allow Outer Heavenly Demon of the level of the Dharma-Ending Lord to descend upon this realm, they cannot stop some rather audacious ones from escaping. As a result, the Devil Sect has established its foundation in the north and south."

"There are also several Devil Lord lords who can be considered remarkable in the north, while in the south, they rely on those Dharma-Ending Lord. So you should understand the true nature of the Rakshasa Sea, which is backed by the Southern Wastes Demon Cult Sect, right?"

After thinking about it carefully, Su Che realized that this made perfect sense.

Since the Eastern Sea is a sacred place for cultivators, the Devil Sect naturally cannot remain uninvolved.

However, the only principles of the Devil Sect cultivation are harming others for personal gain. If they want to establish themselves in the Eastern Sea, they must change their appearance and make use of the Rakshasa Sea as a means of establishing a foothold.

"Aren't the Mysterious Capital Palace and the East Sea Sword Palace going to do anything about them?"

Su Che was extremely curious. Mysterious Capital Palace was the largest cultivation force in this realm; even the Buddhist School had to reach an agreement with them before establishing itself in the Central Land. As for the East Sea Sword Palace, they were the masters of the Eastern Sea; how could they ignore the growing power of the Devil Sect?

"The Supreme Being has Three Treasures: first, compassion; second, frugality; and third, not daring to be the first in the world." The Yin-Yang Dharma King remarked with feeling, "The Mysterious Capital Palace has countless advantages, and the very fact that it refuses to go to extremes in anything is one of them."

"They were able to allow the Sword Palace to establish itself in the Eastern Sea back then, and now they're allowing the Devil Sect to get involved in the Eastern Sea as well." The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che: "People often say that the Central Land is the land of the so-called 'people,' but what is the meaning of that term?"

Su Che knew that this person had one more thing to say: Mysterious Capital Palace had also tacitly allowed the Five Directions and Five Emperors to establish the Heavenly Court back then.

"Dao Seed is like planting the seed of cultivation. For a person to cultivate, the first step is to hone their Numinous Nature and refine their Dao heart in the mortal world. Cultivation is easy to achieve, but a Dao heart is hard to find. This bustling world of the Central Land is the best training ground for refining human nature."

"In the mortal world, right and wrong, good and evil, can temper one's nature. In the bustling world, the path to immortality is hard to find, but it can strengthen one's resolve to pursue the Dao Longevity Realm. Love, hate, Life and Death and death, separation and reunion are all good aids to strengthening one's Dao heart. Where in this world can one find such fertile ground to cultivate the Dao Seed?"

"The Eastern Sea, on the other hand, is a testing ground for refining and tempering cultivators. Devil Sect and the Demon Race sects, heroes emerge. The seeds of Numinous Nature cultivated in the Central Land are tempered in the crucible of the Eastern Sea, enduring countless calamities, attaining first-class Divine Ability, comprehending Life and Death, severing Tribulation Pass, and achieving Longevity Realm."

"Who can say that Mysterious Capital Palace doesn't care?"