Chaos Spirit Field

On the path of cultivation, progress is the opposite of progress. Having made up his mind, there's no reason to retreat. Zhao Shanhe's purpose in this training trip was to break through a bottleneck. The timeline was unknown, so he needed to be fully prepared. He sought out Xiao Meir and inquired about the situation and taboos of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain. Before leaving, he entrusted Xiao Hei to the care of his younger sister, Zhao Shanhu.

In this vast world of immortal cultivation, not only are there numerous cultivators, but also numerous demon cultivators. Ten Thousand Demons Mountain is home to the immensely powerful Demon Alliance. The Demon Alliance and the higher-ups of the immortal sects have a pact: any cultivator who brings a spirit pet into the territory of Ten Thousand Demons Mountain will be considered a provocation to the entire Demon Alliance, and the Demon Alliance will mercilessly dispatch its experts to slay them.

If Zhao Shanhe really brought Xiao Hei into the Myriad Demons Mountain, he would likely be hunted down and killed by a powerful Jindan-stage demon in a flash. Facing such a powerful foe, he would have no chance of escaping unscathed, let alone saving his life.

There are many restrictions for cultivators entering the Myriad Demons Mountain. For example, they are not allowed to bully the weak, and high-level cultivators are not allowed to wantonly slaughter low-level demons. If a cultivator accidentally enters the territory of a large demon, it is considered a serious provocation and deserves death.

The resources of this world are ultimately limited, and both the Immortal Sect and the Demon Alliance must manage the numbers of both cultivators and demons. In this context, fierce conflict and slaughter are inevitable. As the saying goes, "Heroes emerge in troubled times," and "Great demons emerge in slaughter." Only those who stand out in this brutal competition can achieve extraordinary feats; those who fail become mere stepping stones for others' success.

Zhao Shanhe walked out of the mountain gate and once again entered the Qingniu Market. His purpose this time was to take the teleportation array to the Wan Yao Mountain Market. It's important to note that for security reasons, no immortal sect would set up a teleportation array within its own sect.

Arriving at Qingniu Market again, Zhao Shanhe didn't linger, heading straight for the teleportation array. Since he now enjoyed the treatment of a direct disciple, he could use the teleportation array without paying any fees. Of course, all of this was done with the help of Tantai Yulong's name. Although there was no official master-disciple relationship between the two, if Ouyang Bufan had come alone, he would have had to pay spirit stones according to the sect's regulations to use the teleportation array. This was the result of a bet between the two.

In comparison, the Wan Yao Market was much larger than the Qing Niu Market, and its territory was several times larger. It was jointly managed by several first-rate sects, each controlling a portion of the area, including the Qing Niu Sect.

When Zhao Shanhe stepped out of the teleportation array and arrived at the Wan Yao Mountain Market, he felt as if he were in a dreamlike world—a crimson glow permeated the air. Although the majority of the spiritual herbs were duplicates, it didn't hinder the replenishment of the Chaos Spiritual Field.

He hesitated for a long time and finally gave up the idea of replenishing the spiritual medicine. It was not for any other reason, but because he was really short of money. Some spiritual medicines might be very common in Wan Yao Mountain, so it would be better not to waste money.

Monster beasts are treasures from head to toe, and every part of their bodies holds immense value and utility in numerous ways. The Wan Yao Mountain Market was bustling with activity, and everywhere one looked, the streets were filled with people selling monster beast materials, creating a bustling scene.

Zhao Shanhe glanced down the street, noticing numerous groups recruiting monks. But after careful consideration, he decided to go it alone. After all, he knew he harbored many secrets that couldn't be shared publicly. Furthermore, before leaving, Xiao Meir had specifically warned him not to trust others. So, why bother?

Zhao Shanhe arrived at the gate of the Wan Yao Mountain Market and found that there were many cultivators gathered there. He declined several offers to be his guide. A cultivator with a rat-like face and ungainly features approached him and said with a broad smile, "My fellow Daoist, our Black Wolf Team is experienced and powerful! If you join us, you will definitely benefit greatly. What do you think? Would you like to consider it?"

Zhao Shanhe knew at a glance that this man was no good. In fact, quite a few monster-hunting teams preferred to use newcomers, inexperienced and unsophisticated, as bait. If he truly believed this man's sweet talk, he would likely face certain death. He said bluntly, "If you don't want to die, stay away from me. You disgust me."

The wretched monk said angrily, "Fellow Daoist, I invited you out of kindness, why are you being so rude? We, the Black Wolf Team, are not to be trifled with."

Zhao Shanhe took out his ID badge and said to the guard at the city gate, "Brother, I am Zhao Shanhe, a disciple of the Qingniu Sect. This person is threatening me."

The guard looked at the badge and said, "So you are a disciple of the Qingniu Sect. I am so sorry for my disrespect. I am Qin Shou, an outer disciple of the Tianjian Sect. This should be your first time to visit the Wan Yao Mountain Market."

"Brother, how did you know that?" Zhao Shanhe asked with a puzzled look.

"Junior Brother Zhao, this is the fate of those casual cultivators who provoke sect disciples." Qin Shou snorted coldly, a flicker of disdain in his eyes. Before he finished speaking, a flash of cold light appeared, and he swung his sword fiercely, instantly severing the head of the wretched cultivator. He then quickly searched the corpse, pocketing any valuables before dumping it out of the city.

This sudden scene left Zhao Shanhe stunned, while the other cultivators at the city gate seemed accustomed to it. After all, making a living in Ten Thousand Demons Mountain was already difficult, and if one didn't show their true colors, death was a given. Disciples from major sects were often ruthless and inhumane. It was foolish not to avoid them and instead give them a reason to attack.

Qin Shou looked at Zhao Shanhe and said calmly, "Junior Brother Zhao, Wan Yao Mountain is not like the sect. It's full of dangers and perils. If you don't even dare to kill people, then I advise you not to take the risk."

Zhao Shanhe was a little displeased when he heard this, but he knew Qin Shou was right. He thanked him and turned to leave.

Watching Zhao Shanhe's receding figure, Qin Shou muttered to himself, "That guy actually uses a spiritual weapon-level flying sword. What a fat sheep..." Just as he was pondering whether to take advantage of the opportunity to make a killing, he suddenly discovered that the new Qingniu Sect deacon Liu Quan had followed him to Wan Yao Mountain. He suddenly realized that this was a "young master" who came here to experience life. Someone was secretly protecting him. No wonder he was so ostentatious. He couldn't help but sigh, "Reincarnation is a science."