In those years when I was a mortal and a demon

Finally, about a month later...

Some people have noticed that the demonic winds that have ravaged the wasteland for years have weakened, which is extremely rare in the past.

The news spread like wildfire, like a stone thrown into water.

The calm was shattered, and the undercurrents beneath the water instantly transformed into raging waves.

It's now!

Various forces, who had long been eager to make their move, rushed towards Demon Wind Valley. Even many rogue cultivators couldn't resist joining in, hoping to take advantage of the chaos and seize some opportunities.

Inside Demon Wind Valley, the three forces seemed to have been prepared in advance. As various forces poured in, the formation had already been activated, protecting the core area of ​​Demon Wind Valley very well.

In response to this situation, the various forces that arrived one after another did not act rashly for the time being, but instead tacitly formed a standoff, observing and probing, waiting for the best opportunity to make a move.

After all, the three forces have been operating for many years and have deep foundations. None of them are willing to take the lead and let others reap the benefits.

Gradually, more and more people got wind of it, and even high-level beings at the Demon Sect level arrived at Demon Wind Valley and quickly noticed some clues.

"The spiritual energy here is abnormal!"

"Could there really be a great treasure about to be born in the valley?"

"Anything capable of stirring up the primordial energy of heaven and earth must be a Xuan Tian artifact!"

"If that's the case, today will likely be a day of bloodshed!"

Several members of the Demonic Sect exchanged hushed conversations, their eyes revealing greed and excitement.

"Gentlemen, while there aren't many high-ranking members arriving yet, how about we join forces?" suggested a demonic sect member with a ram's head and a human body.

"If we join forces, who will get the treasure?" Another demon sect member with two heads, one large and one small, asked simultaneously from the mouths on both heads, though it was unclear which head's mouth was making the sound.

"Whoever snatches it gets to keep it; it's all up to their ability!" another burly man in khaki armor sneered.

"Fellow Daoist Quan, you truly live up to your mid-stage cultivation level; your words carry weight! Since that's the case, you may attempt to break the formation yourself. I admit my cultivation is inferior to yours, so I will not compete with you," another elderly man with a full head of black hair but a pale face said in a sarcastic tone.

"Hmph, you old fool, you want me to be the one to stick my neck out so you can reap the benefits!" The burly man surnamed Quan glared angrily at the old man.

"Gentlemen, if we start fighting amongst ourselves now, that would only give others an advantage. Moreover, as far as I know, the old fellow 'Dark Lord,' the city lord of the Netherworld City, is nearby and is very likely already on his way," the ram-headed, human-bodied demon said with a frown.

Dark Lord!

Upon hearing this name, the other three demons all tensed up.

That was an existence that could crush everything within a radius of tens of millions of miles. Although this demon was not a Venerable, he was only one step away from it.

Not only is his cultivation level unfathomable, but with the top-tier demonic artifact 'Heaven-Covering Seal' in his possession, he would be able to fight even a true Demon Lord.

If he were to arrive as well, no one else would have a say in the battle for the treasure.

Seeing the strange expressions on the other guys' faces, the ram-headed, human-bodied demon continued, "Why don't we join forces to get the treasure? As for the distribution, it all depends on who contributes the most."

If we can't reach a consensus, then Fellow Daoist's suggestion of relying on individual abilities is also a good solution.

"However, to be fair, after we get the treasure, the four of us can find a secluded place to have a friendly spar. No matter who wins in the end, they must compensate the other three if they want the treasure."

"What do you all think?" The demonic sect leader with a goat's head and a human body swept his gaze over the other three.

"Yes, we're all here to retrieve treasures, not to risk our lives. That way, even if we don't get the treasures in the end, some compensation will make the trip worthwhile." The two heads of the two-headed demon nodded in agreement.

"What if someone takes the treasure and runs away? Wouldn't the rest of us be doing all this for nothing?" The pale-faced old man was still worried.

"We can plant restrictions on each other, that should ensure everything goes smoothly," the two-headed demon suggested, showing interest in the cooperation.

"This method is excellent. Moreover, the Xuan Tian Treasure cannot be refined in a short time. You don't need to worry that anyone who obtains the treasure will immediately become much stronger and attack others."

Fellow Daoist Quan, what do you think?

"The formation in this Demon Wind Valley is extraordinary. Unless the Demon Lord himself arrives, you alone might not be able to overcome it." The ram-headed, human-bodied demon looked at the burly man surnamed Quan, who had the highest cultivation level.

"Fine." The burly man surnamed Quan snorted coldly, though somewhat unwilling, he did not object further.

The four of them said no more. After each of them placed a restriction on the other three, they flew together to the front of the formation.

The burly man surnamed Quan was clearly determined to obtain the treasure, so he took the lead and stepped forward, unleashing his mid-stage demonic aura without reservation, causing ripples to spread through the surrounding air.

Then he shouted into the valley, "Fellow Daoists, tens of thousands of fellow Daoists have gathered outside the valley. Why don't you quickly activate the formation? Do you really want us to resort to violence?"

Upon hearing the burly man's words, the demons outside the valley, each with their own agenda, echoed him, their shouts rising and falling in waves.

However, the valley remained silent and no one responded to this scene.

The burly man surnamed Quan's face darkened, and he coldly snorted, "Since that's the case, then don't blame us for being impolite!"

Having said that, he raised his hand, ready to cast a spell.

"Wait!" As if sensing that the big man was about to get serious, a clear voice came from inside the valley.

Immediately afterwards, a woman dressed in white with a cloak, her face obscured, flew out from the formation and stopped a hundred feet away from the four demons surnamed Quan. She continued speaking:

"I wonder what brings you all here today? I don't think my Demon Wind Valley has offended anyone."

"Hmph! Stop pretending. You know perfectly well why we're here!" the old demon with the ashen face said sinisterly.

"If you want to keep the treasure for yourself, you'll have to ask us if we agree!" The two-headed demon made it clear.

"So that's why you've come, but I can only say you're likely to be disappointed, because there are no so-called treasures in the valley," the woman in white said coldly.

"If there are no treasures, why have you sealed off the valley for months?" the ram-headed, human-bodied demon questioned, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"No comment," the woman in white replied, her voice devoid of any emotion.

"Hahaha, what a fine 'no comment' statement. In that case, open the formation, or rather, let us break through the formation and go in to check." The burly man surnamed Quan laughed loudly before threatening in a chilling tone.

The woman in white remained silent for a long time after hearing this, before finally speaking slowly: "In that case, let's see if you have the ability. Whoever surpasses me can enter the valley!"

"Defeat you? A mere early-stage Demonic Sect cultivator, quite the boast!" The burly man surnamed Quan sneered, then turned to the other three demons and asked, "Is any of you willing to take the lead in this mission?"

Then, before the three demons could speak, he quickly laughed and said, "Since none of you are willing, then I, Quan, will reluctantly do it!"