All Heavenly destiny reduced to ashes
Chapter 401 - 44 Primordial Spirit Cave (3/3)

Chapter 401: Chapter 44 Primordial Spirit Cave (3/3)

——Oh, impressive, Da Chen even has a Demon Division? How come I wasn’t aware of that?

Hearing the Six-Tusked White Boar proclaim itself as ’Snow Climbing Tooth,’ An Jing couldn’t help but feel emotional: "The names of these demon spirits are so cultured, I’m afraid they might be more educated than me."

But he knew that it was normal for him not to know.

After all, his An Family wasn’t any major figure, just a chief of a plain’s village with a lineage of martial meridian prowess.

His ancestors were probably killed in one move by the likes of this mountain master—likely not even as powerful as he was now—how could they possibly know the vast and star-like organizational categories of Da Chen?

Moreover, if you think about it carefully, within the territory of Da Chen, with so many mountains and rivers, and so many demon spirits and demon folk, folk tales also tell of various demon spirits that transform into human form and live among the cities.

If Da Chen were an ordinary dynasty, it would definitely be unable to manage these demon spirits, but Da Chen is Heavenly Ancestor, able to oversee the heavens, earth, and the Underworld, let alone mere demon spirits and ferocious beasts?

"Then I won’t waste more words."

Since Snow Climbing Tooth was a cultured demon, An Jing decided not to bother with any formalities. He pointed at the figures of the demon-possessed animals that were once infested: "Based on my speculation, there might already be one or two of your mountain masters who have been demon-possessed. You must start self-examination quickly, otherwise, the consequences are unimaginable."

"If it’s simply the martial meridian that’s possessed, perhaps the situation could still be remedied. What I fear is... these great demon spirits have demonized their own tribes, turning into another ’mini Demon Calamity.’

[I understand]

Snow Climbing Tooth’s tone turned solemn; of course, it knew the nature of a Demon Calamity, which is a formidable being or a herd’s matriarch falling under demonic possession and leading the local human race and demon spirits to jointly demonize, transforming a place into a Demon Nation or Demon Realm, infecting the surrounding lands like a plague.

Mountain masters becoming possessed certainly cannot cause a disaster sweeping across a region like the Hanhai Demon Calamity, but easily bringing calamity to their own herds and the vicinity of Broken Blade Mountain is still within the realm of possibility.

[In fact, we had already suspected this]

Snow Climbing Tooth scratched the snowy ground with its front hoof, solemnly saying: [The Great Hui that you slayed was also one of us... It was originally going to transform from a Hui into a Jiao, become a great demon spirit, earn its own name, and become the lord of Thousand Snakes Mountain]

[It was even considered by the Lord of Broken Blade Mountain, Wing Snake ’Shuo Yueying’ to be a promising junior]

[But who could have expected, with the advent of Frost Calamity interrupting its transformation, it also fell under demonic possession in the shadows? Originally, we all thought it planned to hibernate and shed its skin on Broken Blade Mountain, but instead, it was covertly contracted by True Demon Sect and turned into a demon spirit. If it could be possessed, we mountain masters are not much better off]

"Oh? You had some awareness of this..."

An Jing didn’t expect the Great Hui to have such a significant background, but thinking about it, the creature even managed to cultivate an inner core; such a solid foundation clearly indicated it was on the path of becoming a great demon spirit, possibly even a Demon King, it would be strange if it had no guidance.

"Then do you have any countermeasures?" he asked.

[Firstly, we must move out of the range of the Frost Calamity]

Snow Climbing Tooth said, although demon beasts are unaware of active demonic qi, it clearly also noticed the relationship between demonization and the Frost Calamity: [Besides, our moving team adopts a group of three, among three mountain masters if one becomes demonized, the other two can kill it]

[If two become demonized, the other one can escape and then call other mountain masters for help to eliminate them]

"What if it’s three?" An Jing sighed, "Then it’s fate to encounter such a calamity."

"In the end, we don’t have a way to predict the Heavenly Demon in advance."

Snow Climbing Tooth nodded slightly: [Indeed, that’s the case]

[The Heavenly Demon... harbors within the heart. We great demon spirits have intelligence, just like your human race, not easily swayed by deceit, while ordinary demon beasts, though somewhat spiritually wise, have fragile minds, unenlightened, and are very susceptible to the Heavenly Demon’s lure]

[However, at the same time, vulnerable demon spirits, if possessed, can easily reveal various signs, just like these ’injured’ animals, showing body mutations and color fading]

[But for us great demon spirits to become possessed, it’s extremely difficult to detect, as our strong minds become the Heavenly Demon’s sturdiest barrier]

"Subdue Evil, do you have any methods?"

An Jing thoughtfully asked within his heart, and after Subdue Evil pondered for a moment: "There is actually a way, but it’s not a martial meridian, nor is it a method that ordinary Divine Repositories can employ—if it were that easy to detect the Heavenly Demon, they would have been exterminated by us long ago."

——It seems that we can only prepare for a head-on battle.

An Jing felt somewhat helpless: "Aren’t you a Marshal of the Demon Division? Doesn’t Da Chen offer any reinforcements?"

[Indeed, there are]

Snow Climbing Tooth surprisingly said: [According to the information I’ve received, we’re about to have a pinnacle True Spirit from the Divine Repository closest to Broken Blade Mountain as reinforcements]

Hearing this, An Jing already had a bad feeling: "The pinnacle True Spirit from the Divine Repository you’re talking about, could it be..."

[Correct]

Snow Climbing Tooth gave a ceremonial bow, its tusks grazing the snow: [It’s our magnificent, powerful, and beautiful Great Mountain Lord, Broken Blade General, the esteemed Shuo Yueying above]

"The problem being." Although An Jing guessed it, he still found it somewhat unbelievable: "Isn’t it supposed to travel with you?"

"If it’s not with you, where did it go?"

The Six-Tusked White Boar let out a very rough laugh, completely different from its tone of voice: "That’s exactly the question—what has our Broken Blade General been doing recently? We’d really like to know the answer to that as well."

"In any case, Shuo Yueying should be nearby. It has the capability to contain the Demon Calamity... unless, it’s the Demon Calamity itself."

"But if it has become possessed by a demon..."

The white boar made a very human-like gesture, tilting its head to indicate indifference: "Then we don’t have much to think about."

"That’s true."

An Jing sighed—if Shuo Yueying had fallen to demon influence, then everyone might as well await their doom, or see if the Bright Mirror Sect’s ancestors could make a move. Anyway, he couldn’t resolve it, not even with the Civil and Military Formation Plate’s empowerment. It was impossible to overcome a Demon King at the peak of Divine Repository.

However, it was good news that the Mountain Masters had already begun to be cautious of demon possession; at least they wouldn’t be caught off guard by someone’s schemes.

"Thank you for saving these demon-possessed beasts."

At this moment, Snow Climbing Tooth bowed its head, and buds bloomed on its back, which turned into vines extending to the tips of its six large tusks, condensing into six spirit fruits green all over with light yellow patterns inside: "This is my Martial Meridian Divine Skill, the ’Life-prolonging Bud.’ These six spirit fruits are an accumulation of vitality from my cultivation. If it’s an ordinary person with Inner Strength, consuming one can heal most injuries, and if it’s you... three or four should be enough to heal a serious injury."

Snow Climbing Tooth truly had the bloodline of Dang Kang—the moment these Divine Skill’s fruits appeared, their honey-like fragrance was so enticing that An Jing also felt a strong desire.

But he still shook his head: "They are a bit too precious. I didn’t actually exert much effort or do much."

"This is not just a thank-you, but also a trade,"

And Snow Climbing Tooth stomped its hooves: "I sensed a peculiar Spirit Wood aura related to my path of Martial Arts in the city... It’s embarrassing to admit, but that’s actually why I came to see you."

Bowing its head, this great Demon Spirit of Martial Meridian realm spoke earnestly: "That should be your property... Lord An, although it might be abrupt, may I take a look at that Spirit Wood?"

An Jing fell silent.

It wasn’t that he was unwilling, but he was genuinely perplexed: "My Spirit Wood? How come I don’t know about it?"

Subdue Evil remembered a bit clearer than An Jing and reminded him: "Puppetry."

"Right!"

Once this was mentioned, An Jing also recalled: "The primary material of the puppets is Evergreen Wood from the Tianyuan Realm. This Snow Climbing Tooth really does have the nose of a pig—oh, it indeed is a Fanged Pig—can it actually smell that?"

"Well, it’s a boar, so that’s normal. With such a big nose," Subdue Evil said, not finding it strange at all: "These six spirit fruits are also the pure vitality accumulated by this boar demon, and their value is quite considerable. I think it’s a good deal."

"Of course, I can. My puppets are all refurbished from discarded items. Can this really turn a profit?"

An Jing marvelled, "Trade between the two realms indeed brings surprises everywhere."

Without much thought, An Jing called over a puppet and lifted the Mysterious Iron shell on the outside, revealing the Evergreen Wood inside.

"Yes, yes, that’s it!"

Snow Climbing Tooth immediately became excited, panting heavily, and the buds on its back stretched out like a porcupine’s quills, dancing wildly with joy: "The vitality is still strong and capable of sprouting... Lord An, I don’t need much, just one piece will do!"

"If it’s..."

It was about to offer more benefits, but saw An Jing indifferently remove a piece of Evergreen Wood from the puppet’s right arm and pass it over: "I like making money, but I don’t like taking too much advantage of others—take this piece and try it. If it doesn’t work, come back to me."

Snow Climbing Tooth was stunned, but the Evergreen Wood from the Tianyuan Realm, even if it were just an industrial grade, completely captivated its attention, prompting it to instinctively extend its vines from its back to place it there.

Just like that, the Evergreen Wood burst forth with astonishing vitality, sprouting new shoots and taking root on Snow Climbing Tooth’s back.

"Good... good..."

Having the spiritual object related to its path of cultivation so easily placed on its back, Snow Climbing Tooth was a bit dazed: "Such rich vitality... pure, refined..."

And at this moment, An Jing asked in a low voice, "Mountain Climbing Lord, you are a native of the Broken Blade Mountain Range... before migrating away, did you sense any unusual essences in the mountains?"

"For example, sharp Golden Qi, similar to heavenly lightning striking down, the convergence of Spirit Qi and other phenomena."

"Abnormal?"

Snow Climbing Tooth really wanted to calm down and feel the essence of vitality from the Evergreen Wood; this could be considered the foundation of its Martial Arts path to eventually reaching the Divine Repository realm. But An Jing’s question couldn’t be ignored. It forcibly shifted its focus and patiently answered: "Such aberrations are common; the Broken Blade Mountain is an ancient battlefield from a great calamity, similar phenomena happen every day."

"And the biggest one?"

An Jing quickly followed up, and Snow Climbing Tooth answered without hesitation: "The biggest phenomenon? Isn’t that obvious? It’s the ’Primordial Spirit Cave’ where our Lord of Broken Blade Mountain, Shuo Yueying, resides."

"There, white Golden Qi bursts forth from the mountain all year round, winding like a dragon, straight as a sword, hence the name Primordial Spirit, and indeed, it’s recognized as the number one Spirit Land of Broken Blade Mountain."