Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 346 The Gathering of One Hundred Heroes (Part 3)

The reason why dual cultivation conflicts with true skill cultivation is that the amount of primordial blood in a martial artist's body is limited, and there is no excess primordial blood to allocate and supply.

Even if there are various ways to increase one's innate vital energy, the cost and resources required to achieve true cultivation of skills are so great that they could push an ordinary person to the level of a grandmaster.

Since you've already reached the Grandmaster level, there's absolutely no need to increase your Yuan Blood.

In other words, Han Yi was able to deduce through the system that the Heaven-Mending Technique, a special cultivation method that could only be practiced by him alone, was the reason he attempted this path.

"It's alright, you know what you're doing, just keep up with the progress," Zhong Han replied. "I don't have the second level's technique on me right now, I need to go back first and make a copy for you. How about this, come to the inner courtyard tomorrow to get it from me."

"Okay, Senior Sister." Han Yi bowed, bid farewell, and prepared to leave.

"By the way, Junior Brother Han, if you're taking on missions during this time, it's best not to stray too far from the Jingtian Manor area." At this moment, Zhong Han seemed to have thought of something and suddenly called out to him.

"Hmm?" Han Yi frowned. "What does Senior Sister mean...?"

Zhong Han looked troubled, as if she had something to say but couldn't say it, and was somewhat conflicted.

Perhaps she felt that Han Yi was a man of his word and wouldn't easily reveal secrets. Or perhaps she felt guilty for not being able to help Han Yi earlier.

"It's nothing, you'll know in a while..." She paused, then continued, "Junior Brother Han, I know you came from Pingzhou. There's an urgent report just arrived from Pingzhou... It's said that the imperial court's eight thousand elite demon-slaying troops were massacred and buried at Luogu Slope..."

The entire Pingzhou is now plagued by demonic calamities, and even the vicinity of Pingzhou Prefecture has seen demonic domains appear. Pingzhou is in chaos, and many people are preparing to flee to escape the demonic calamities.

Our Yunzhou is one of the regions bordering Hepingzhou. During this period, a large influx of people of unknown origin is inevitable, and we also need to prevent the demonic calamity from spreading from Hepingzhou…

In short, the situation is tense and there is a possibility of conflict and fighting, so caution is advised.

“Pingzhou…” Han Yi’s expression also changed.

He was the first person to witness the demonic calamity firsthand. In An'yan City, within that twisted, eerie black and gray mist filled with evil whispers… there stood a towering, sky-like, blood-red giant…

He had initially assumed that the imperial court's dispatch of 8,000 troops to suppress the demonic calamity indicated absolute confidence, but he hadn't expected...

"Senior sister, do you know why the army was defeated?"

“I don’t know the details of this matter either. My mother just told me about it. It seems that a great demon king and a monster joined forces to attack…” Zhong Han shook her head, with a hint of uncertainty.

"Also, just keep this to yourself and don't mention it to anyone else. Wait until the higher-ups give the green light..." She pointed in the direction of Yuanmiao Sect, "You must keep this a secret, absolutely."

"I understand the implications, thank you for reminding me, Senior Sister." Han Yi nodded.

"Well, you don't need to worry too much. Yunzhou has experienced demonic disasters before. The fact that Yuanmiao Sect issued a gag order immediately is probably because they are afraid that people will panic and something unexpected might happen."

"But the leaders and elders of the major powers must have already mobilized their troops and are ready to handle this, so this matter should be resolved soon," Zhong Han said, offering a few words of comfort.

“Yes…I understand…” Han Yi nodded and watched Zhong Han get into the carriage and leave.

Then he turned around and walked towards Jingtian Manor.

How is the demonic calamity in Pingzhou faring? Will it spread to Yunzhou? Will the previous tragedies repeat themselves...?

He didn't think much about it, nor did he dare to. Or rather, he was currently willing but unable to do so.

He's about to master the second level of the true skill, and all he wants to do is focus on his cultivation.

He simply doesn't have the ability to resolve this kind of situation right now...

Still too weak...

However, as he walked, he gradually quickened his pace.

However, he didn't want to experience the same helplessness and frustration he felt last time when facing the demonic calamity.

He didn't want to run away anymore...

He moved faster and faster until he disappeared completely into the darkness.

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Qingjiang Mountain, Yuanmiaozong.

Late at night, in the palace hall that should have been quiet and deserted, faint lights and noise could be heard, as if something big was happening.

In front of the Ten Directions Hall, torches burned and swayed like torches, appearing exceptionally bright under the cool moonlight, even illuminating the dark square.

Upon closer inspection, five distinct circles of people dressed in different colored clothing were clearly visible on the vast square.

Meanwhile, on the outer circle, disciples dressed in the Yuanmiao Sect's standard attire moved with discipline and method, patrolling back and forth as if on patrol.

Inside the Ten Directions Hall, eternal lamps made from the oil of giant whales hang in the corners, casting a soft light that illuminates the solemn statue in the center of the hall, who holds a glass sword and wears a magnificent embroidered gold Taoist robe.

Yuanmiaozong, the Grand Elder of the Six Lower Academies, Yang Huawu, sat above the jade table with a furrowed brow.

Behind him was a blurry carving, with dragon patterns winding and coiling, and the fragrance of jade wafted from it.

"That's how it is. If you have any opinions, please speak up."

Five people were sitting at the jade table below.

They varied in gender and appearance, but each of them exuded a mysterious and powerful aura, like the roar of a ferocious wild beast.

The man at the very front was dressed in a monk's robe, with a kind face and a shiny bald head.

He clasped his hands together and slowly bowed his head: "This humble monk... has no objections..."

"Master Yuanjue, you've just agreed?!" A woman behind him couldn't help but speak up. Her voice was charming and melodious, and her attire was extremely daring. She wore a black dress, but unlike the loose styles worn by most women, it was a form-fitting pencil skirt.

She was dressed sexily, with long legs and a slim waist. Her entire body, from head to toe, was covered in a tight-fitting dress that perfectly showcased her curvaceous figure.

What's most eye-catching is that, whether it was part of the design or something she did herself, the tight-fitting dress has slits on both sides, from the calves to the upper thighs. Whenever she moves even slightly, her two long, shapely, and fair legs will be faintly revealed.

Unfortunately, her face was covered by a black veil, so her specific appearance could not be seen; only her long, smooth, black hair was draped over her shoulders.

"Alright, Xu Feihong, you vixen, instead of wasting your time being so flirtatious, you should think about what your Wanhua Palace should do next. You are not far from the border."

A voice rang out, deep and resonant, like a heavy hammer striking a drum. Xu Feihong, the current master of the Wanhua Palace, possessed the Thousand Hands Flying Rainbow and was a top expert in Yunzhou, a master of hidden weapons.

This monk, who is respectfully called Master Yuanjue, is the current abbot of Shouyi Temple, one of the five major powers in Yunzhou.

Similarly, the person who spoke at this moment was also one of the five major forces, the leader of the Three Mountains Sect, Hong Jiaojiao.

Upon hearing this, Xu Feihong didn't mince words and gave a coquettish snort: "Sect Leader Hong, the affairs of our Wanhua Palace... we won't trouble you with them... I heard that you were recently assassinated again and even had your genitals stabbed?"

"Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. A sect leader, fallen victim to such an assassination attempt!"

"Hmph." Hong Jiaojiao said indifferently, "I just stole their man, so what?"

"On my own turf, aren't all the good-looking men mine? Can't I even have some fun with them?"

Hong Jiaojiao's appearance is completely inconsistent with her name. A chair that is a little over four inches long and wide looks like a small toy when she sits down.

She was like a small mountain of flesh, completely sunk into the chair, her face, arms, and legs all covered in layers of fat. Even the slightest shift of her enormous buttocks caused the sturdy jade chair to creak under her weight.

She formed a stark contrast with the slender waist and alluring figure of Xu Feihong, creating an unparalleled visual impact at first glance.

“Besides…” Hong Jiaojiao grabbed a piece of fruit from the jade table. It was grape-shaped, but crystal clear and had a faint jade-like luster.

She opened her blood-red mouth wide and shoved it all in. "Xu Feihong, who here doesn't know about your dirty deeds? The current Thousand-Handed Feihong... back then, she was known as the Thousand-Man Slayer Feihong..."

She ate as she spoke, with white juice constantly spilling from her lips. "You!" Xu Feihong's chest heaved with anger, clearly quite displeased.

That's true; after all, who hasn't had a few romantic escapades when they were young?

"Alright, I didn't call you here to watch you argue. Quiet down." Yang Huawu frowned and spoke up to stop them.

Although the heads of the various academies of Yuanmiao Sect did not show much respect for his title as the Grand Elder of the Six Lower Academies, fortunately, the two people in front of him did not dare to be too presumptuous in his presence and restrained themselves somewhat.

He then looked at the other two: "What do you two think?"

A demonic calamity erupted in Pingzhou, with demons and monsters joining forces. The Great Demon King Yougu and the Beast King Ice Wolf Great Sage appeared one after another on the Pingzhou battlefield...

The Demon-Slaying General's eight thousand winged troops have been defeated. Clearly, the demonic calamity in Pingzhou will not end anytime soon, and may even spread to the surrounding states.

Yang Huawu urgently convened this meeting to discuss countermeasures regarding this matter.

Shouyi Temple, Wanhua Palace, Sanshan Sect, Yunzhou Prefecture Army, and finally Jingtian Manor.

These five families represent the majority of the power in Yunzhou.

He is also the person who will determine the future direction of Yunzhou.