In her mind, the system panel trembled slightly.
Another line of small text appeared, like spilled ink.
[Detected unrecorded Demon. Do you wish to consume Dao Cultivation to record it?]
"..."
Jiang Yuechu's previously upturned lips instantly stiffened.
Damn.
The benefits of recording were self-evident.
Not only could she obtain the Demon's innate Divine Ability from its lifetime, but she could also transform it into a Spiritual Seal, either for summoning or for simulating martial arts on the practice arena... However, based on past experience,
the cost of recording often amounted to more than half of what was gained from killing.
Sometimes, it even happened that
the expenses outweighed the income, resulting in a net loss.
Jiang Yuechu looked at the five-thousand-year fortune that had just arrived and hadn't even warmed up yet.
If she agreed to this,
this windfall would likely shrink by more than half instantly.
Even,
it was still uncertain whether she would even earn a few thousand years of hard-earned money from this life-and-death struggle.
Jiang Yuechu gritted her teeth.
Fine!
Money lost could be earned again.
If she missed out on such a top-grade Great Demon,
she would truly regret it later.
"Record!"
Accompanied by a shattering sound. (Jiang Yuechu's heart shattering sound)
On the system panel, the numbers that were previously extremely satisfying to look at instantly began to jump wildly, like a bursting river, flowing a thousand miles.
After consuming a full thirty-four thousand two hundred years,
[Successfully imprinted Silver Bone Cold Smoke Rabbit, received Demon's gift]
[Talent: Silver Bone Glazed Body: Drawing the Essence of the Great Yin, refining bones into silver, forging flesh into glaze. The body is like flawless glaze, bones are like indestructible divine iron, impervious to all techniques, repelling all evil.]
Jiang Yuechu clenched her fist slightly.
She felt that the surging Qi and blood within her body had become as dense as mercury.
Even in this normal state,
a faint silver glow subtly emanated from beneath her skin.
"This..."
A hint of surprise flashed in Jiang Yuechu's eyes.
This level of Physical Body strength,
was actually three parts stronger than her previous state when she activated the Dragon Transformation Scripture!
One must know,
although the Dragon Transformation Scripture was powerful, it was ultimately a special method that not only consumed True Essence but was also difficult to sustain.
However, this [Silver Bone Glazed Body]... was like a passive ability, constantly empowering her!
This also meant that,
even when she was eating or sleeping, her Physical Body strength was comparable to her Peak state during desperate struggles before.
If she were to activate the Dragon Transformation Scripture again to stack... what a terrifying sight would that be?
She feared that if she encountered this Silver Bone Demon Venerable again,
just with her bare fists,
she could make this Demon Venerable kneel and call her mother.
"Tsk... not bad."
Jiang Yuechu's lips curved upward slightly.
The heartache instantly vanished.
Since the benefits were already in hand,
the rest was the final cleanup.
Jiang Yuechu's gaze fell upon the corpse, which, though battered, still emanated powerful Demonic Qi.
She stepped forward directly, arriving beside the corpse.
Her slender fingers spread open, pressing onto the already bloody and mangled chest.
"Myriad Demon Swallowing Heaven."
Boom—!!!
The Cultivation Technique activated.
The pure Demonic Qi of the Mountain Gazing Demon instantly surged into her body through her palm.
Deep within her Dantian Qi Sea,
the previously tranquil golden lotus seemed to receive immense nourishment at this moment.
Buzz—
Golden light flared intensely.
The lotus, which had already opened to seven petals, began to tremble violently and grow wildly.
The eighth petal... slowly unfurled.
But this momentum showed no sign of stopping.
As the continuous stream of vital Qi poured in,
the golden lotus swayed, and Dao rhyme flowed.
In just a moment,
Buzz!
The ninth petal!
Nine petals open, Perfection without leaks!
Lotus Seed Perfection!
A feeling of unprecedented fullness permeated her entire body.
Jiang Yuechu felt as if she were a bottle about to overflow.
With just a hint more external force, she could break through that barrier and glimpse a higher Realm.
However,
at this moment,
the Cultivation Technique, which had been furiously devouring, stopped.
"Hmm?"
Jiang Yuechu frowned slightly.
She looked down in confusion.
She saw that at least one-third of the Silver Bone Demon Venerable's corpse remained unabsorbed.
Why did it stop?
Jiang Yuechu tried to activate Myriad Demon Swallowing Heaven again.
But no matter how she urged it,
the vital Qi flowing into her body was like a headless fly, darting chaotically through her Meridians, eventually dissipating.
It simply couldn't integrate into her Qi Sea, let alone be absorbed by the golden lotus.
"This is..."
Jiang Yuechu was slightly startled.
Before she could figure it out,
with the death of the Demon Venerable, this illusionary Realm, created by the Mirage Tower, also began to become unstable.
The surrounding sky was covered in cracks, like a shattered mirror.
Jiang Yuechu shook her head helplessly.
Since she couldn't eat it all, she would just pack it up and take it with her.
She opened her red lips.
[Fish Belly Storage]
The Demon corpse instantly vanished, absorbed into her spatial belly.
Whoosh—
With a soft sound,
the world changed.
The vast ocean and marsh instantly disappeared.
It reverted back to the lush green mountain forest.
Jiang Yuechu did not linger.
She still had to return to Changsha Commandery.
Firstly, she didn't know if You Wujiang and General Gongsun could deal with the remaining two Demons.
Secondly... regarding the method to break through to the Mountain Gazing.
That simpleton You Wujiang probably knew a little.
Perhaps... he could point her in the right direction.
Thinking of this,
Jiang Yuechu no longer hesitated.
Boom—!!!
Golden light flared again.
She sped towards Changsha Commandery... Changsha Commandery.
The setting sun was like blood.
The city was already in ruins.
The once smooth main streets were now riddled with pits.
Amidst the broken walls and crumbling ruins, four figures were locked in an intense battle.
The two maidservants beside the Silver Bone Demon Venerable, though seemingly delicate,
possessed true Lotus Seed Realm strength!
The one on the left wielded a pair of Emei Daggers, her figure as elusive as willow catkins, moving freely amidst the clash of blades and swords.
The one on the right danced with two long silks, like two 蛟龙 emerging from the sea, stirring up sand and stones all around.
Opposing them
were You Wujiang and Gongsun Lan.
You Wujiang was still doing well; after all, he was also at Lotus Seed Perfection cultivation.
His pale longsword moved beside him, Sword Qi crisscrossing,
forcing the Rabbit Demon with the Emei Daggers to retreat steadily. Although he couldn't defeat her quickly, he held a clear advantage.
However, Gongsun Lan on the other side was in grave danger.
She was only at the Ink Dot Realm cultivation.
Although she relied on her reckless and fierce fighting style,
the difference in Realms was like an insurmountable chasm.
After only dozens of exchanges,
this Demon Quelling General, clad in bright silver fish-scale armor, was already panting and covered in sweat.
Her silver armor also bore several deep indentations, subtly seeping blood.
"Hehe..."
The Rabbit Demon dancing with long silks covered her mouth and chuckled softly, her eyes full of mockery.
"Sister, if you're tired, you should lie down early."
"My long silks are the gentlest."
"Just a gentle wrap, and I can send you to meet Yama, guaranteed not to hurt."
Gongsun Lan spat.
"Go to hell, you stinking slut!"
"You want to kill this old lady? Are you worthy?!"
Although her words were tough,
Gongsun Lan's heart was chilling.
She could barely hold on for a moment longer, but if something went wrong on the Grand Princess's side... Thinking of this,
she couldn't help but steal a glance towards the horizon.
You Wujiang did the same.
He forced back the demoness in front of him with a sword, and using the moment to catch his breath, his brows furrowed, his eyes filled with worry.
Although Your Highness was a genius with terrifying combat power,
to slay a Lotus Seed Realm with the Ink Dot Realm was already astonishing.
But now... that was a Mountain Gazing Demon Venerable!
You Wujiang's heart trembled.
He dared not think further.
He could only pray silently in his heart.
Your Highness, oh Your Highness!
Please, do not act recklessly!
Just use that extreme speed to shake off the Demon Venerable.
Then, return to Luling and dispatch Mountain Gazing experts to suppress it.
But if she impulsively stopped halfway to confront the Demon Venerable head-on..