Record of a Demon's Cultivation

Chapter 1284: Xun Heaven Divine Ox

Translator: CinderTL

Song Wen’s expression darkened, his icy gaze fixed on Heng Ziping.

Previously, though both harbored their own schemes and ill intentions toward each other, neither had made a move, maintaining a facade of peace.

Now, with a powerful backer, Heng Ziping had turned on him, seeking to kill him and seize his treasures.

Song Wen’s identity as a corpse cultivator had been exposed during the clash between foul qi and gang qi. Forced to defend himself with full force, he had inadvertently revealed his true nature.

"Oh? He’s a corpse cultivator?" Gu Huang studied Song Wen with keen interest. "Why can’t I sense even a trace of corpse dao aura on him?"

"Greetings, Elder Gu Huang," Heng Ziping said, turning to bow respectfully. "This man is a master of disguise. I traveled with him for quite some time without detecting the slightest hint of his true nature. It was only when we faced mortal danger and he was forced to unleash his full power that his corpse dao aura was exposed. Moreover, he is also skilled in thunder magic."

"Corpse dao aura and mastery of thunder magic?" A sharp glint flashed in Gu Huang’s eyes. "It seems we have someone from the Divine Blood Gate here!"

With that, Gu Huang turned to Wang Qiuyue, a mocking smile spreading across his face.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, how dare you bring members of the Divine Blood Gate into the Turbid Spirit Realm? You owe us an explanation!"

Wang Qiuyue glared coldly at Gu Huang, unfazed by his false accusations.

"Gu Huang, on what basis do you claim Gou Jun is a member of the Divine Blood Gate? His mastery of thunder magic alone proves he is an orthodox cultivator. As for the corpse dao aura, it likely stems from practicing some corpse dao secret art—that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s affiliated with the Divine Blood Gate."

Gu Huang’s expression turned icy. "Wang Qiuyue, stop twisting words! Hand him over so I can eliminate him, and this matter will be closed. Otherwise..."

"And if I refuse to hand him over, what then?" Wang Qiuyue challenged.

"If you refuse to hand him over, then today, Fellow Daoist Jian Xiao and I will act on behalf of the heavens and eliminate you—this traitor who conspires with demonic heretics!" Gu Huang roared.

"Do you think I’m afraid of you?" Wang Qiuyue retorted.

With a clear shout, Wang Qiuyue unleashed a mountain-like aura of immense power. Her pure white robes billowed without wind, like surging snow waves. Behind her, a Giant Dragon Phantom Shadow gradually materialized.

The phantom shadow stood thirty meters tall, its dragon head raised high, eyes wide, and azure scales gleaming with a chilling, metallic light.

Most astonishingly, Wang Qiuyue’s aura surged rapidly, instantly reaching the Late Body Integration Stage.

The crowd reacted in various ways.

First, Song Wen, standing directly behind Wang Qiuyue beneath the Giant Dragon Phantom Shadow, clearly felt the dragon’s overwhelming pressure and the terrifying power contained within Wang Qiuyue’s seemingly slender frame.

Wang Qiuyue was actually a Body Cultivator.

Moreover, her cultivation level wasn’t the Early Body Integration Stage she usually displayed, but the Late Body Integration Stage.

With their divine sense sealed, preventing them from using mystic treasures for ranged attacks, and the tomb chamber’s powerful Gravity Restriction, Wang Qiuyue, as a body cultivator, held all the advantages of timing and terrain.

No wonder she showed no fear of Gu Huang’s threats.

This also reminded Song Wen of Fan Kang’s words when they first arrived at the Cloud Passage Mountain Range outside the Turbid Spirit Realm entrance aboard the Spirit Jade Palace’s Giant Flying Ship: "With Wang Qiuyue leading the way, the Spirit Jade Palace’s gains in the Turbid Spirit Realm will be no less than those of the other two sects."

Now it was clear that Fan Kang had known Wang Qiuyue’s true strength all along, and his words had not been empty boasts.

However, Song Wen still wondered why Wang Qiuyue would risk revealing her trump card just to protect him.

This was only his second meeting with Wang Qiuyue, and they had no real connection.

Apart from Song Wen, Gu Huang, Jian Xiao, and Tang He all wore deep, thoughtful expressions. Wang Qiuyue’s sudden display of overwhelming power clearly boded ill for them.

While Gu Huang and Tang He were merely astonished by Wang Qiuyue’s strength, Gu Huang was particularly humiliated.

He saw Wang Qiuyue’s Cold Pool-like eyes and the dragon’s draconic gaze fixed intently on him, and he unconsciously took half a step back.

Gu Huang snapped back to reality, realizing this retreat had cost him immense face. He glared venomously at Wang Qiuyue, his eyes burning with resentment.

"Wang Qiuyue, are you truly willing to become enemies with the three of us just to protect this Divine Blood Gate brat?"

"Fellow Daoist Gu Huang," Tang He interjected, "you and Fellow Daoist Wang have some old grudges. Don’t drag me into this. I have no intention of antagonizing Fellow Daoist Wang."

Gu Huang’s expression froze, but before he could retort, Jian Xiao cut in.

"Fellow Daoist Tang is right. Elder Gu, it’s better to resolve old grudges than to harbor them. Why not set aside your conflict with Fellow Daoist Wang for now? Even if you can’t reconcile, you can settle it after we leave the tomb."

Gu Huang was even more astonished when he saw that even his fellow sect member, Jian Xiao, wouldn’t support him.

Alone, he stood no chance against Wang Qiuyue.

His mouth opened and closed several times, but no words came out. Finally, he could only fling his sleeves back with a heavy gesture, retreat a few steps, and stand beside Jian Xiao.

Jian Xiao smiled faintly and turned to Wang Qiuyue.

"Fellow Daoist Wang, Elder Gu has already taken a step back. Would you please grant me this small favor and let this matter rest?"

Wang Qiuyue’s lips curled slightly, but she remained silent.

She understood perfectly that if she hadn’t revealed her extraordinary strength, Jian Xiao would have seized the opportunity to exploit the situation. Even if he didn’t kill her, he would have ensured she had no chance to compete for the treasures within the tomb.

Her display of power wasn’t solely to save Song Wen; it was primarily to intimidate Jian Xiao, Tang He, and Gu Huang, making them wary of joining forces against her.

Seeing Wang Qiuyue’s tacit agreement, Jian Xiao turned to Heng Ziping.

"How did you and Junior Gou Jun manage to cross the foul qi miasma?"

Heng Ziping, disappointed that Wang Qiuyue had protected Song Wen, didn’t dare to voice his displeasure. He could only answer truthfully.

"Reporting to Elder Jian Xiao, Fellow Daoist Gou Jun and I never entered the foul qi miasma."

"If you didn’t pass through the foul qi miasma, how did you reach this place?" Jian Xiao asked, visibly surprised.

Heng Ziping explained, "There’s a Gang Qi Waterfall outside the tomb. By following it down, you can reach this place."

The four Body Integration Stage cultivators exchanged astonished glances. Clearly, they had endured immense hardship crossing the foul qi miasma.

"You came from the Xun Heaven Divine Ox’s head without alerting it?" Jian Xiao inquired.

"Xun Heaven Divine Ox? What’s that?" Heng Ziping asked, his face blank with confusion.

"It’s the Tomb-guarding Divine Beast outside the tomb!" Jian Xiao clarified.

"But isn’t there just a stone statue outside the tomb?" Heng Ziping countered.

"That’s no mere statue," Jian Xiao replied. "It’s a fully grown Xun Heaven Divine Ox, somehow trapped here and encased in thick layers of rock. If not for this, it would have long since ascended to the upper realm. The Xun Heaven Divine Ox feeds on gale winds and purges foul qi. When we encountered the foul qi miasma, we suspected a Xun Heaven Divine Ox was nearby. We initially assumed it was an immature cub and planned to capture it alive."

"To avoid alarming it, we had no choice but to force our way through the foul qi miasma behind it. Within the miasma, the foul qi corroded bone and seared souls, and there were also some malevolent demon beasts. Fearing we might disturb the Xun Heaven Divine Ox, we dared not unleash our full power, fighting with our hands tied. It took us over ten days to reach this place, a journey fraught with peril. But upon seeing the stone statue outside, we realized this was a fully grown Xun Heaven Divine Ox, far beyond our capabilities. Fortunately, it was trapped here, unable to move, and thus unable to exert its full power."

"Despite our utmost caution, we still managed to disturb the Xun Heaven Divine Ox. It stirred the foul qi, attempting to surround and kill us. In our frantic escape, we stumbled upon this Immortal’s Tomb, realizing it must have been sealed here by the tomb’s master. The tomb was free of foul qi, so we sought refuge within, only to discover this place is no ordinary tomb."

(End of the Chapter)

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