Chapter 1097 - 1089: Mastering the Heavenly Immortal’s Direct Disciple (Part 2)

Chapter 1097: Chapter 1089: Mastering the Heavenly Immortal’s Direct Disciple (Part 2)

"That’s perfect, Senior Empyrean Fairy is worried about your Master hiding in Little Penglai..."

Upon hearing this, Wang Hong knew that if he continued to hold on, he might actually have to account for his life here.

His tone softened instantly, pleading for mercy, "Please, fellow daoist, spare me this time. You want to borrow the ’Selfless Sutra,’ I’ll give it to you, I’ll give it to you!"

"Hmm? You want a lowly person like me to spare your life?"

The skeleton Dharma Phase’s jaw creaked, emitting strands of chilling sword Qi.

"I am the lowly one, also the companion of a demon Succubus. Considering the difficulty of our cultivation, I beg fellow daoist to spare my life..." Wang Hong knew that Shen Mo still remembered his previous insolent remarks, so he humiliated himself with filthy words to seek a way to survive.

Little did he know, his attitude only made Shen Mo truly harbor the intention to kill.

However, after considering for a while, Shen Mo still decided to spare him a life. After implanting a magical restraint in his soul, he dispersed the chaotic Yuan Dharma Phase.

"Fellow Daoist Qingyun, here is the original ’Selfless Sutra’!"

Wang Hong took an ancient book with yellowing pages from his storage artifact and respectfully handed it to Shen Mo, then took out an elixir and began to operate his cultivation method to repair his soul body’s injuries.

Shen Mo received the ancient book, brushed his hand over it, and the peculiarly materialed pages started flipping with a "rustling" sound.

Wang Hong stood aside, secretly observing him, with a somewhat uncertain expression, having a mind to use the Nine Heavens Thunder God Water to fight hard but then gave up the thought upon slight consideration...

He clearly felt the disparity in strength between the two, knowing that even if he used the Nine Heavens Thunder God Water, he probably wouldn’t be Shen Mo’s opponent. Moreover, a magical restraint had been planted in his soul; any mistake would result in a tragic end of death and path extinction!

"You are sensible!"

Shen Mo glanced at Wang Hong and continued to read the ’Selfless Sutra’.

After finishing the entire immortal-level cultivation method, his face inevitably showed a bit more solemnity!

It is certain that the divine cultivation method obtained from the demon-corrupted cultivator’s soul is indeed of the same origin as the ’Selfless Sutra’. However, the former is slightly modified in subtle places, making it more suitable for Heavenly Demons to cultivate!

Even the ferocious and bloodthirsty Heavenly Demons, after cultivating this method, would gradually abandon their innate desires and observe the wonders of the Immortal Path with absolute rationality, until becoming emotionless and desireless demons, even ceasing to consume blood, focusing solely on cultivating this method to prove the ’selfless’ realm.

On a micro level, should Heavenly Demons "focus on good," it would undoubtedly be a great thing for the creatures of the world.

However, Heavenly Demons cultivating the ’Selfless Sutra’, eventually merging their bodies with the Dao, using their path to mend the incomplete Immortal Path, no matter how one thinks about it, feels peculiar and bizarre, a disaster rather than a fortune on the macro level of the Great Path, destined for a catastrophic disaster in the future!

"What brings you here? Are you going to commit the dirty deed of snatching someone’s divine skill again?"

Wang Hong previously used Nine Heavens Thunder God Water to purge the remaining demonic primal intent in the western part of Dongjie Continent, snatching some divine skills from Jade Spring Fairy and others. Shen Mo also suffered losses, and now mentioning this naturally carried a sense of mockery.

If others spoke like this, Wang Hong would not only not be angry but would proudly ridicule the opponent for having no skill or background.

But now, with his life in Shen Mo’s hands, he dared not show any sign of pride or discontent!

"In recent years, my Master has noticed that many creatures in the Dao grounds are corrupted by Heavenly Demons. He searched their souls and found a similar immortal law to the ’Selfless Sutra,’ raising his vigilance, so he sent me to investigate this matter thoroughly..."

"I learned that Sect Master Meng has the original ’Selfless Sutra.’ After trading with him, I rushed all the way to Nine Abysses Sea."

"This place is inhabited by a large number of demons and monsters; countless Heavenly Demons in various sizes... Perhaps useful clues can be found on these Heavenly Demons!"

Wang Hong did not dare to hide anything, explaining honestly.

"I see."

Shen Mo nodded thoughtfully, then released a terrifying majestic aura all over, instantly alerting Xuanku Patriarch of the Ancient Demon Palace.

Suddenly, from the direction of Kungu Island, a True Immortal aura rippled, the sky and earth changed colors, followed by the manifestation of a Demon God Dharma Phase appearing out of nowhere.

His eyes were blood-red, staring straight at Shen Mo, and from his snub nose, he sprayed out Demonic Qi, sounding like muffled thunder, though his tone was full of vigilance and guard: "You again, boy, what brings you this time? I haven’t offended you lately!"

Seeing Xuanku Patriarch’s Dharma Body with a defensive stance, Shen Mo couldn’t help but find it amusing, speaking softly, "Fellow Daoist Xuanku, no need to worry. I’ve come to you only to inquire about some intelligence and information!"

Indeed, as Wang Hong said, Nine Abysses Sea has an abundance of Heavenly Demons. If there is anything unusual, Xuanku Patriarch, being the local power, would surely know clearly.

Seeing Shen Mo didn’t intend to kill him, Xuanku Patriarch breathed a sigh of relief, although still displaying an evil demeanor, he answered Shen Mo’s inquiries in detail... A dignified Human Immortal showing such obedience before Shen Mo was a scene that left Wang Hong feeling greatly relieved!

According to Xuanku Patriarch, in recent years, the Heavenly Demons dwelling in Nine Abysses Sea have indeed been somewhat strange.

A considerable number of demons and monsters, either actively or passively, were corrupted by Heavenly Demons, becoming mutated Heavenly Demons, including even a Sixth Order Peak demon.

These newly transformed Heavenly Demons, different from the old ones, didn’t consume much blood but cultivated extremely fast.

Especially the Sixth Order Peak Heavenly Demon, originally born from the filthy Qi, almost impossible to step into Class VII, shockingly broke through to Class VII two years ago because of being demon-corrupted, leaving Xuanku Patriarch deeply shocked, and he began inviting other Demon True Immortals to jointly kill this Class VII Heavenly Demon.

After it stepped into Class VII, it vanished entirely, leaving no trace of existence!

"It must have merged body with Dao..." Shen Mo muttered to himself, before Xuanku Patriarch could question him, he clasped his hands, "Thank you, Fellow Daoist Xuanku, for your honest news. Today I won’t trouble your Ancient Demon Palace."

As soon as his words fell, his chaotic Yuan Dharma Phase emerged.

With wings formed by Escape Skills and Skills, a fierce flap and he vanished without a trace.

"..." Wang Hong gazed at the marks left by the spell and skill invocation, then glanced at Xuanku Patriarch, forcing a smile uglier than crying.

Shen Mo left swiftly indeed, having not returned the original of the ’Selfless Sutra’; although it didn’t matter as he had already memorized the ’Selfless Sutra’, he could simply inscribe another copy.

More fatal was Shen Mo, before leaving, didn’t remove the magical restraint implanted in his soul!

...

In an instant, Shen Mo’s real body returned to Five Dragon Mountain.

His sense expanded outwards, encompassing every Xiu Xian Force and extraordinary creature of the Red Flame Sect’s outer mountain gate, Fairy Flower Ridge, Azure Heaven Cave, Li Mountain Elixir Sect, Heaven Phoenix Palace, and other mountains.

Some places were set with formations or directly within dungeons; his sense could not penetrate, but most creatures were within his perception.

Before long, he found a target in a Li Mountain Elixir Sect’s herb garden where spiritual medicine was cultivated... This person’s expression was gloomy and uncertain, their aura fluctuating unsteadily, clearly having a crack in their Path Heart, teetering on the edge of Heart Demon’s onset.

Shen Mo immediately communicated with Lady Scarlet, and shortly afterward, an escaping light approached.

As the spirit light settled, a figure in a red dress appeared, none other than Lady Scarlet, her face full of joy...

She originally thought that after moving Li Mountain Elixir Sect to Five Dragon Mountain, there would be more opportunities, but in the past few years, she rarely saw Shen Mo, leaving her somewhat dispirited.

Fortunately, she had long ascended to the Divine Bridge Realm, with an increasingly profound cultivation level, her control over her Charming Body more skillful, already suppressing the "negative effects" stemming from the Spiritual Body, otherwise, she wouldn’t have been able to cultivate normally these years, likely having a rampant Heart Demon and her cultivation level dropping back to the Golden Core Realm.

Today, upon being summoned by Shen Mo, she quickly tidied up and rushed over with escaping light.

Her demeanor was no longer as uninhibited as before, but her enchanting eyes fell on Shen Mo, and her gaze was still so fervent it could burn someone!