The Decaying Human Race!

A cool night breeze blew along the outer defenses of Red Rock City.

Inside a tent, three white-haired Foundation Establishment cultivators sat facing each other. All three were old and nearing the end of their lifespans, their bodies radiating an undeniable aura of death.

The reason why the One Qi Dao Gate placed them at the forefront was self-evident.

The tent curtain was lifted.

Li Cangwu strode in, making no attempt to conceal his aura; instantly, a powerful, violent, and vibrant Qi and Blood filled the entire tent.

The three old cultivators opened their eyes one after another, appearing quite calm.

Who are you?

"It's me."

Li Cangwu tore off his black robe, revealing a body covered in crimson fur. His face resembled that of a canine beast, yet one could still vaguely discern his former features.

"Old Li?"

One of the old cultivators exclaimed in surprise, his face filled with disbelief, "You... you're not dead? What happened?"

Li Cangwu grinned, revealing a set of fangs.

He sat down with an air of nonchalance and shared with his old friends, "Death? I feel like I could live another two hundred years!"

"What, you brothers don't recognize me?"

The three old cultivators stared intently at Li Cangwu.

That ferocious aura belonging to Demon Beast cannot be faked, but that surging vitality cannot be faked either!

For these people, half-buried in the ground, this life force was more deadly than any heavenly materials and earthly treasures.

"You... have you perhaps transformed into a demon?"

Another old repairman's voice trembled, clearly finding it hard to accept.

"Human skin is weak and feeble, while the body of an animal strengthens the way of life."

Li Cangwu tossed out three Jade Slip, which landed in front of the three men. "The One Qi Dao Gate is using us as cannon fodder, why should we die with them?"

"A thousand miles to the east lies the Heavenly Demon City; there lie the methods to prolong life and the path to immortality. Why fight to the death here?"

The camp was deathly silent.

The three looked at the Jade Slip in front of them, their eyes filled with a mixture of struggle, fear, and greed.

"All you need to do is bring the garrison map, the key nodes of the Six Harmonies Formation, and offer your pledge of loyalty, and you will have this fortuitous opportunity."

Li Cangwu lowered his voice, his tone seductive. "Take these to the Heavenly Demon City and exchange them for a drop of Holy Blood; simply drink it, cultivate the holy techniques, and you will be reborn, living a second life!"

"Whether you go or not is your choice, but as old friends..."

I hope to see you all again.

Having said that, Li Cangwu stood up, transformed into a crimson afterimage, and disappeared into the night.

Half an hour later, the three old cultivators in the tent exchanged glances, silently put away the Jade Slip, and turned to walk deeper into the defensive line.

Once a dam develops cracks, its collapse is only a matter of time.

In just six months.

Within the defensive line of the Six Harmonies Heaven-Locking Grand Array, elderly cultivators nearing the end of their lifespans are mysteriously disappearing, some at the Qi Refining and others at the Foundation Establishment.

At first, the commander of the One Qi Dao Gate did not pay much attention, assuming that they had deserted or died in the mouths of Demon Beast.

But soon, things gradually spiraled out of control.

Not only were those Rogue Cultivator and the patriarchs of impoverished Lineage disappearing, but even some Foundation Establishment elders from Golden Core sects began to vanish in droves.

What's even more chilling is that the array nodes on the defensive line have frequently shown signs of human sabotage, allowing Demon Beast beasts to wreak havoc and causing numerous casualties.

The news couldn't be kept secret forever.

The rumor that "Heavenly Demon City can grant immortality through demonic transformation" spread like a plague throughout the central part of the Huang Province.

For those cultivators who have no future and whose lifespans are nearing their end, this rumor is like the last straw for a drowning person.

Humans and demons are destined to different paths? Or is it a matter of greater good?

In the face of death, it is utterly worthless; living is the only true path!

One year later.

Eastern part of the Huang Province, Heavenly Demon City.

This magnificent city, woven from ironwood and vines, is now bustling with activity.

In just one or two years, thousands of Half-Demon have gathered here.

They come in all shapes and sizes; some have scales, others have wings on their backs, but without exception, they all possess a fierce aura and vigorous vitality.

Even more remarkably, several cultivation Lineage that couldn't survive in the Profound Truth Kingdom surrendered their entire Lineage to this Demon General, becoming his vassals and serving and being driven by him!

A tall tower within the city.

Evil Qi emanated from Zhao Xuanqing's eyes as he looked down at the bustling street below.

With arms outstretched, it seems as if embracing this prosperous era!

"Brother Sun, look at this city, doesn't it resemble Human Race market town?" Zhao Xuanqing chuckled.

Dressed in white, Sun Xingtian sat in the shadows, toying with the teacup in his hand. "Human Race are so profit-driven. As long as you give them enough incentive, they'll even sell out their own ancestors."

"Human Race, huh? Heh~"

"A bunch of profit-driven scum, they've truly fallen from grace."

On the streets, there were not only Half-Demon, but also quite a few pure Human Race cultivators wearing cloaks of concealment.

The Myriad Demon Domain did not ruthlessly kill these Human Race.

Conversely, the Heavenly Demon City opened a trade market.

The Demon Realm has no shortage of the corpses of various Demon Beast and rare spiritual herbs spirit medicine.

These items are priceless in the Human Race realm; while the Human Race cultivators brought elixirs, Law Artifact, and array plates that the Heavenly Demon City desperately needed.

Instead of eating people, the Demon Beast set up stalls to do business.

This bizarre scene plays out every day in Heavenly Demon City.

"The One Qi Dao Gate has sealed off the borders, but it can't stop these smuggling Rogue Cultivator and merchants. Those merchants even dare to sell us barrier-breaking talismans and marching formation plates in exchange for high-grade Demon Core."

"How can they possibly fight this battle?"

"Cutting meat with a dull knife."

Sun Xingtian stood up and walked to the window. "How could you or I possibly fathom the methods of the Holy Ancestor? We only need to follow orders."

"With the profound resources of the Profound Truth Kingdom, nurturing my Myriad Demon Domain is truly wonderful."

"Victory can be achieved without bloodshed."

"The Holy Ancestor truly lives up to his name; we frogs in a well can never possibly glimpse the scenery he sees..."

Central part of Huang Province, Red Rock City.

The atmosphere inside the main hall of the city lord's mansion was extremely oppressive.

The twelve Golden Core True Person gathered together, their faces increasingly grim.

"Yesterday, three more Foundation Establishment Late Stage old guys escaped from the Blackwater City defense line! They even took half a scroll of formation diagrams with them!"

True Person Iron Stone slammed his hand on the table, his anger blazing.

"These traitors! Scoundrels!"

True Person Chihuo rubbed his temples, his voice weary. "What's the use of cursing? The defenses are riddled with holes now."

"Those old geezers are nearing the end of their lives. They're not afraid of death at all; what they fear is dying without purpose. Heavenly Demon City can extend their lives, so they're even willing to kill their own sons and offer them as sacrifices to the Demon Race race!"

"What did they say from the border trade?" another Golden Core True Person asked in a deep voice.

"It can't be completely eradicated."

True Person Chihuo sneered, "Those underground trading firms, black markets, and even some of the deacons within our Nine Gates are secretly making deals with Heavenly Demon City."

"Demon Core, Demon Beast remains, high-grade spiritual herbs—the profits are enormous."

"We kill one batch today, and another batch pops up tomorrow; we can't possibly kill them all."

The hall fell silent once more.

The situation is too bizarre.

In the Myriad Demon Domain, hundreds of thousands of demon soldiers were stationed a thousand miles away, with six Demon General command. However, instead of attacking, they built a city.

Using lifespan and resources as bait, they turned this war of annihilation into a war of infiltration and trade, aiming not only to seize their territory but also to erode their Human Race cultivators and resources!

Indeed, one move after another, each one different!

The twelve Golden Core One Qi Dao Gate possess immense fighting power, yet have nowhere to unleash it.

To launch an attack was wishful thinking; the six Demon General outside were probably waiting for them, and there were other Demon General in the Myriad Demon Domain ready to come to their aid at any time.

Holding out to the death? The defenses are leaking every day, causing widespread anxiety.

They have completely lost control and are being led by the nose by the Myriad Demon Domain!

Difficult! Difficult! Difficult!