My experience of grinding in another world

Chapter 712 Incense
The southernmost city of Xuanmi County.

A teahouse in Dongshi.

"It's been more than half a month, and you haven't asked anything. How can you be so calm?" Di Xing looked at Yun Shan and frowned slightly.

"I have already obtained half of the incense offerings and spiritual energy of Zhang'an County. If this matter succeeds, it will be a great achievement. If it fails, I will not suffer any loss. Why should I worry?" Yunshan listened to the storytelling downstairs with great interest, looking completely unconcerned.

"Aren't you afraid that the strange creatures within Cloud Mist Mountain will be devoured and disappear by that monstrous demon?" Di Xing frowned.

As if hearing the most exciting part of the storytelling, Yunshan chuckled and said, "You're right, I've reached the end of my term as the City God Temple Keeper, and I have to make room for others."

"Whether those strange creatures in Cloud Mist Mountain die or not is none of my business!"

……

A sneeze!

Deep in the misty mountains, on a barren hill.

Chen Mu, who was lying in a rocking chair basking in the midday sun, suddenly sneezed loudly.

"Me, a Qi Refining cultivator who's almost reached the Foundation Establishment stage, and I'm catching a cold and sneezing?" Chen Mu said helplessly, "This strange demon is really damn weird!"

For the past two weeks, Chen Mu has been constantly venturing into the depths of Yunwu Mountain.

The Divine Listening Technique swept over him again and again, while the Five Thunder Curse Heavenly Demon Armor took turns attacking him.

He tried to fly and hide in Thousand Lantern City, and even crawled into the Five Ghosts Bag, but nothing worked.

You can't find it, you can't hide from it, and you can't kill it.

Every day, a portion of his own vital energy would mysteriously disappear, and even the plants and animals around him would have their energy drained away.

Staying in one place for too long can even turn the surrounding area into a lifeless wasteland.

"Did they hide in the Lingxu Cave Heaven?" Chen Mu wondered.

The demon originated from the mutation of the martial artist who had undergone the transformation of the Underworld God.

Once the twelve transformations of the Underworld God are mastered, the cultivator can freely enter the Spirit Void Cave Heaven. It is a gray, desolate space that ordinary people cannot explore at all.

Back in Yunzhou, the demon used by the Lock Dragon Academy to secretly destroy the Chicken Cage Path's ley lines had similar methods.

Even though it was right nearby, no one could find it and could only watch helplessly as the earth's spiritual energy withered and dissipated.

"The monsters we caught before were all minor characters; before the mutation, they had at most mastered the Nine Transformations of the Underworld God."

"This strange demon must have mastered the Heavenly Capital Transformation technique in its previous life."

Chen Mu summoned the Giant Spirit God to use the Soul-Seizing and Rejuvenating Technique to nourish himself.

Seeing that he had gained another 61 experience points, Chen Mu sighed helplessly, "I really want to kill those two bastards, Di Xing and Yun Shan!"

Fortunately, although this strange monster is bizarre, the giant spirit god provides timely support, so it is not in any immediate danger.

But if it drags on for too long, then it's hard to say.

"I need to get rid of this monstrous creature as soon as possible." His thoughts raced.

"Perhaps we can use the River of Oblivion to force it to manifest," Chen Mu thought to himself.

He once encountered a terrifying and monstrous demon named Wuyou Wang in the underworld.

The other party was impossible to kill or shake off, and was single-mindedly determined to tear Chen Mu's heart out.

The carefree king, who seemed to be immortal, was extremely afraid of the River of Oblivion.

"The River of Oblivion is the source and destination of evil spirits, capable of swallowing and purifying monstrous demons."

"If we can draw upon the power of the River of Oblivion, even if we can't eliminate this monstrous demon, we can certainly make it manifest!" Chen Mu narrowed his eyes.

……

a few days later.

On an unnamed hill, a gray archway rises abruptly from the ground.

"To summon the most powerful force of the River of Oblivion, we still need to go through the Gates of Hell."

The Ghost Gate's activation of the Yellow Springs Crossing is actually using the power of the River of Oblivion to cross the void.

The Nine Cups Calculation Sutra was activated, setting the location of the Gate of Hell to be the waterfall pool where the thatched hut had been before. Chen Mu strode to the Gate of Hell.

Take a deep breath and step into the semi-transparent, water-like curtain.

He had just put his right foot in.

chi chi chi...

A sound like strong acid corroding rang out, and large wisps of white mist emerged from Chen Mu's body.

A small portion of them escaped the Gates of Hell and disappeared, while the majority were forcibly taken away by the power of the River of Oblivion within the Gates of Hell.

Not only can it force it to manifest, but it can also directly devour and take it away?!
"There's a chance!" Chen Mu was overjoyed.

Without further hesitation, he completely disappeared into the gates of hell.

He didn't leave, but kept the Gate of Hell in place, only drawing the power of the River of Oblivion here, without using the Ferry of the Underworld.

sizzle...

A series of sharp insect chirps rang out, the cold power of the River of Oblivion surged, and a vast white mist was pulled out from Chen Mu's body.

He stayed obediently inside the Gates of Hell for half an hour until the last wisp of white mist was pulled away by the River of Oblivion. Only then did he take a step out and walk out of the Gates of Hell.

Looking at the familiar waterfall and pool, Chen Mu felt completely relaxed.

This isn't just psychological relief; it's a real feeling, as if a burden has been lifted.

"I must have been blinded by that mysterious demon before," Chen Mu realized.

Looking back now, he realized that he had already discovered the demon's whereabouts by repeatedly using his supernatural ability to listen.

"No matter where I go, there is always a faint life force permeating within a ten-mile radius around me, but I haven't paid any attention to it. Isn't that absolutely illogical!"

"We can't touch these strange monsters anymore," Chen Mu said, still shaken.

The demonic creatures that have mutated from the Twelve Transformations of the Underworld God are already so troublesome. If we encounter a Zhou Tian God-Demon Transformation martial artist who has also mutated... Hiss! "I have to find Yun Shan and Di Xing. I can't let these two continue to lure demons here."

"More importantly, someone has to compensate me for my losses!" Chen Mu's mind was focused on the Five Ghost Bag. Looking at the little demon flesh and essence left in the Bottomless Pool, his face was contorted with heartache.

In order to expel the evil spirit from his body, he had kept the Gate of Hell running for more than half an hour, consuming a massive amount of blood and flesh essence every minute and every second.

They were originally counting on these to strengthen their foundation and cultivate their spiritual practice, as outlined in the Jade Cicada Secret Manual.

nowadays……

"Humph!"

"No one can delay my cultivation of the Dao foundation!"

……

Late at night, the City God Temple on Cuiping Mountain was quiet.

Di Xing, with his robust physique, moved like a swallow, leaping over the courtyard wall and lightly floating into the main hall with a few quick taps on his feet.

"The people of Zhang'an County are safe and sound. The great monster that drained life force should have been suppressed and dissipated."

Recalling the situation he had just investigated inside and outside the county town, Di Xing smiled and said, "If any powerful and strange demons cause trouble again, just lure them to Cloud Mist Mountain. That will surely quell the chaos quickly!"

"I think you're just dreaming!" Chen Mu stepped out of the shadows, staring at Di Xing with a dark face.

One demon is almost killing itself, yet it wants to attract more demons here?

They're really treating me like a dumping ground!

You all ran fast, but you left that monster to me. If I hadn't cleverly escaped through the Gates of Hell, my fate would have been terrible.

"I've been waiting for you for half a month, and you've finally arrived." Chen Mu said with a sour face, "Tell me, where is that old man Yunshan?"

When Di Xing saw Chen Mu, his pupils contracted and his expression changed drastically: "You dog of the Great Zhou, how dare you appear in front of me so openly! You have a lot of nerve!"

Chen Mu was completely stunned by the scolding.

No, how did I become a traitor of the Great Zhou?
"Now that you've discovered the secret of this place, you can't be allowed to live!" Di Xing took a deep breath, his face icy cold, and his eyes flashing with a chilling light.

Golden Toad!

With a furious roar, his belly suddenly swelled up as if it had been inflated with air, expanding five or six times its original size in an instant, making his head appear small, like a large ball with arms and legs.

He clasped his hands together, palms facing Chen Mu, and a surge of dark red energy rose from his ball-like belly, quickly gathering into a ball in his palms.

"I have been practicing the Netherworld God Transformation since childhood, and I have accumulated the Soul-Destroying and Bone-Corroding Qi of the Golden Toad for twenty-three years, all for this day!"

"Today, I've used this opportunity to kill you, you treacherous dog of the Great Zhou, to protect my home and country. It's worth it!"

Do you even understand what's going on? I'm the victim here!

"Haha...Prepare to die!"

Fuck you!

Candle Dragon Transformation!
boom!
Before the black and red light in Di Xing's palm could bloom, a huge candle dragon suddenly appeared, coiling inside the hall.

The massive dragon head bowed low, its scarlet eyes filled with indifference.

The intoxicating, bone-corroding energy, like a mouse seeing a cat, scurried back into Di Xing's stomach before he could even react.

Looking at the enormous candle dragon above his head, Di Xing felt a bead of cold sweat trickle down his forehead.

"You treacherous dog of the Great Zhou, how could you... how could you possess such methods?!" His voice trembled uncontrollably.

You're the real scoundrel!

Chen Mu's face turned ashen.

Fall down!
boom!
Di Xing was instantly smashed into the ground in a spread-eagle position.

His eyes rolled back, and he instantly lost consciousness.

A golden and jade-colored Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed appeared at Chen Mu's fingertip, and he tossed it into Di Xing's brow.

……

Three days later.

The main hall of the City God Temple on Cuiping Mountain.

Di Xingyun and Shan stood respectfully in front of Chen Mu.

With Di Xing, one of their own, acting as an inside agent, Yunshan was quickly tricked into returning to Zhang'an County.

First, knock them unconscious, then plant the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed. With this series of actions, Yunshan became one of their own.

"I want half of the incense offerings and spiritual energy from Zhang'an County," Chen Mu said calmly.

The flesh and essence within the bottomless pool were completely depleted, making it impossible to continue accelerating cultivation.

If the cultivation speed is slowed down, the Jade Cicada Manual can still be refined. However, relying on one's own slow recovery of vital energy will definitely take much longer.

After experiencing the feeling of rapidly increasing cultivation experience, Chen Mu couldn't stand the snail-paced pace.

Moreover, now that the Jade Cicada Secret Manual is nearing completion, he is increasingly unable to tolerate the limitation on his cultivation speed.

So he set his sights on the incense offerings and spiritual energy of Zhang'an County.

Coincidentally, Yunshan possessed a Ghost God Token, which could mobilize half of the incense offerings and spiritual energy in Zhang'an County.

"You have a problem with that?" Chen Mu glanced at Yunshan, whose face was full of confusion.

"I wouldn't dare!" Yunshan shook his head, looking aggrieved.

Chen Mu ignored it.

The reason this old fellow was able to mobilize half of the incense offerings and spiritual energy in Zhang'an County was because I helped him kill many strange demons.

This incense and vital energy should rightfully belong to me.

Chen Mushou was perfectly justified!

(End of this chapter)