Yinshan Record

Chapter 227 Southern Wilderness Demonic Sect
I had heard when I bought the painted skins in the Yin-Yang Realm that Rakshasa Sea was a major trading company in the East Sea, and the painted skins they produced were extremely exquisite and their craftsmanship far surpassed those in the Yin-Yang Realm.

"I heard it's a trading company located on the East China Sea."

"To judge the Rakshasa Sea by the mere mention of 'business' 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 all the various forces.

"The Rakshasa Sea is called a trading company, but it is a complex organization composed of sects and trading companies. Its business scope is complex, encompassing everything that cultivators need."

The old ghost stretched comfortably and looked around the shrine of the City God of Tianan.

Su Che felt that this person's current state seemed very strange.

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

"The entire East Sea is a sacred place for cultivators. Just imagine how prosperous the business in the Rakshasa Sea is!" 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 all kinds of businesses. There are probably many conflicts of interest among the different businesses and sects within itself. If it cannot enforce orders and prohibitions, it probably would fall 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 tight. With the Divine Lord Hall as the core, there are 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. Once issued, the order is as firm as a mountain.”

"On the East Sea, there is another city called Rakshasa Sea City, which serves as the core of the headquarters. In particular, several figures who can be called the restorers of the dynasty have emerged from there throughout the ages."

"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 estimates that the number of people who truly wield real power within the organization is probably less than ten.

"The reason why the Rakshasa Sea has stood proudly in the East China Sea for so long is because there is a master behind them."

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

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

"Could it be the Demonic Sect?"

"If my intelligence is correct, the Rakshasa Sea is backed by the Southern Wilderness Demonic Sect and several demon clans from the East Sea."

Su Che frowned slightly.

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

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

Although there are temples and monasteries in Buddhism such as Nalanda and Mahaparinirvana, Lingjiu Temple always takes the lead in everything.

Logically speaking, since the Demonic Sect has a powerful being like the Primordial Demon King who governs the universe, it is only natural that the Lords of the End of Dharma 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 can only ask me this kind of question. If you ask someone else, they'll laugh at you for not having cultivated for long enough to reach the sixth rank, yet you don't even know such a so-called secret." Yin Yang Dharma King laughed smugly, then suddenly his expression turned serious.

"Hey Su..."

"Senior, please speak."

"Have you ever considered becoming my disciple? Look, Yu Lizi 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, a descendant of the Black Emperor among the Five Emperors of the Ancient 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 Demonic Sect and the Southern Wilderness Demonic 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 degenerates of the Dharma-ending Age?"

"That's right. The one who opened the Demonic Gate is known as the Ancestor of the Boundless Extraterrestrial Demons. 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 extraterrestrial demons beyond the heavens?"

The extraterrestrial demons feed on cultivators, creating an inherent and irreconcilable conflict between them. Although the demonic sect practices celestial magic, this conflict has always existed.

If it were possible to corrupt a demonic cultivator, the extraterrestrial demons would naturally not refuse such a good thing, and the demonic sects would naturally regard the extraterrestrial demons as prey. Capturing and corrupting various demonic creatures is the most common method in the demonic sects.

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

"The Southern Wilderness Demonic Sect can be seen as a branch of the extraterrestrial demons established in this realm. The Northern Demonic Sect is more distantly related to them." A hint of displeasure flashed in the Yin-Yang Dharma King's eyes: "Since ancient times, the nine layers of celestial energy at the north and south poles of this realm have gradually weakened. Although they are not enough to allow extraterrestrial demons of the level of the End-of-Day Demon Lord to descend upon this realm, they cannot stop some rather audacious ones from escaping. As a result, the Demonic Sect has established its foundation in the north and south."

"There are also several demon lords who can be considered remarkable in the north, while in the south, they rely on those Dharma-ending Lords. So you should understand the true nature of the Rakshasa Sea, which is backed by the Southern Wilderness Demonic Sect, right?"

After careful consideration, Su Che realized that this made perfect sense.

Since the East Sea is a sacred place for cultivators, the demonic sect naturally cannot stand aside.

However, the only way to cultivate in the demonic sect is to harm others for personal gain. If they want to establish themselves in the East Sea, they have no choice but to change their appearance. Using the Rakshasa Sea as a base for their scheme is a viable option.

"Aren't Xuandu Palace and Donghai Sword Palace going to do anything about them?"

Su Che was extremely curious. Xuandu Palace was the largest cultivation force in this realm, and even the Buddhist sect had to reach an agreement with them before it could establish itself in the Central Plains. As for the East Sea Sword Palace, they were the masters of the East Sea, so how could they ignore the growing power of the Demonic 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 said with feeling: "The Xuandu Palace has countless advantages, and the fact that it does not dare to go to extremes in anything is one of them."

"They were able to allow the Sword Palace to establish itself in the East Sea back then, and now they're allowing the Demonic Sect to get involved in the East Sea as well." The Yin-Yang Dharma King looked at Su Che: "People often say that the Central Plains 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: Xuandu Palace had also tacitly allowed the Five Emperors of the Five Directions to establish the Heavenly Court back then.

"Sowing seeds in people is like planting seeds for cultivation. If people want to cultivate themselves, the first thing they must do is to hone their spirit and refine their Dao heart in the mortal world. Cultivation is easy to achieve, but the Dao heart is hard to find. This turbulent mortal world in the Central Plains is the best training ground for refining human nature."

"In the mortal world, right and wrong can temper one's nature amidst good and evil. In the bustling world, the path to immortality is hard to find, but it can strengthen one's resolve to pursue the Dao and achieve longevity. Love, hate, life and death, and separation are all good aids to strengthening one's Dao heart. Where in this world can one find such fertile ground to cultivate the seeds of Dao cultivation?"

"The East Sea, on the other hand, is a testing ground for refining and tempering cultivators. Demonic sects, monsters, and the turbulent seas reveal the true nature of heroes. The spiritual seeds cultivated in the Central Plains are tempered in the East Sea, a crucible, to overcome numerous calamities, attain first-class supernatural powers, comprehend life and death, sever tribulations, and achieve immortality."

"Who can say that Xuandu Palace doesn't care?"

(End of this chapter)