The Demon Slayer Martial Saint Begins with Insect Refining

Chapter 414 Xiao Wujiu's Entrustment

Upon hearing this, Su Yan frowned slightly. Although he didn't dislike Xiao Wujiu's attitude, a fair and square challenge was acceptable.

However, such a request would be presumptuous.

Seeing his expression, Xiao Wujiu's expression changed slightly, realizing his abruptness. He then explained, "Brother Su, please don't misunderstand. I want to see these two ferocious insects because I want to make a deal with you. I need to use the power of these insects."

Xiao Wujiu got straight to the point, but Su Yan pondered for a moment: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, would it be convenient for you to tell me?"

"Fellow Daoist, have you seen my Human Emperor Banner?"

Su Yan's lips twitched slightly. "Human Emperor Banner, are you really not afraid that the Dali royal family will kill you?"

However, he still nodded, and Xiao Wujiu smiled: "With your cultivation level, it is not difficult to see that my Human Emperor Banner has reached the level of a half-step Dao Soldier, and is only a hair's breadth away from advancing to the level of a Dao Soldier. The reason I asked you for this is also for this matter."

"Fellow Daoist, as you refine your Dao weapon, I'm afraid my two insects might not be of much help."

Su Yan's words were not an excuse. Although the evil energy and soul power of the Divine Fiend Locust and the Soul-Eating Insect belong to the Yin and Extreme Yin forces.

However, although Xiao Wujiu's Emperor Banner and his innate martial body and ghost body seem to have similar attributes, in essence, they are probably only slightly related to the Soul-Devouring Worm.

Upon seeing Su Yan's misunderstanding, Xiao Wujiu immediately said, "Fellow Daoist Su has misunderstood. I wanted to invite you to go with me to the Demon Abyss Secret Realm to capture a remnant soul as the main soul of this Human Emperor Banner."

Xiao Wujiu no longer concealed the truth, but Su Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and a few doubts arose in his heart.

Although Xiao Wujiu's Emperor Banner appears to be only of half-step Dao Soldier quality, this is not due to the material. In terms of material alone, this Emperor Banner is already comparable to some Dao Soldier. The only problem is that it lacks a main soul, which is why it is stuck at the half-step level.

The four ghost generals that Xiao Wujiu summoned during his fight with him earlier already possessed the strength of the late fourth rank, and were not weak to begin with.

If you want to go any higher, you'd probably need at least the strength of the Golden Body Realm.

"To forge the soul for the Emperor's Banner, such a momentous matter, why would you seek out an outsider like me?"

Xiao Wujiu spread his hands and said, "I can't do anything about it. After all, the Nine Nether Sect isn't just my sect, and Golden Body Realm cultivators can't enter that place."

The Nine Nether Sect is indeed powerful, with six Golden Body Realm experts in the sect. However, these six are not his teachers. If he wants to ask the sect elders to take action, he will naturally have to pay a certain price.

And it's not something that can be achieved simply by paying a price.

The Nine Nether Sect also has three prospective disciples. Although their strength is somewhat inferior to Xiao Wujiu's, they happen to be related to these elders, which makes things difficult to handle.

Unless his teacher, Gu You, personally orders them to help, it's hard to say.

Xiao Wujiu didn't explain in detail to Su Yan, but simply said, "The Nine Nether Sect's techniques are related to ghosts. What I need, they also need. It's more reliable to find an outsider like Fellow Daoist Su."

Su Yan laughed: "My reputation isn't good."

"But you follow the rules, and the remnant soul is useless to you."

"Is it?"

The Soul-Devouring Insects flew out, their powerful aura spreading out instantly. The Human Emperor Banner trembled slightly, and the ghosts inside sensed the danger of a natural enemy.

Xiao Wujiu's expression changed slightly. Su Yan did not cultivate the Ghost Path, but the Soul-Devouring Worm could devour living souls, and the stronger the living soul, the faster the cultivation would grow.

"Ahem, fellow Daoist, please slow down. Although remnant souls are precious, they are ultimately no match for elixirs and rare treasures. If you are willing to lend a hand, I am willing to offer you a Soul-Extreme Golden Pill as a reward. As long as you lend a hand, whether you succeed or not, you will receive one Soul-Extreme Golden Pill. If you succeed, I will give you another one."

The Soul-Extreme Golden Core... Su Yan narrowed his eyes slightly. Although he had vaguely heard of it, he didn't know much about it: "Fellow Daoist, why don't you elaborate a bit?"

“Since you and I have both reached this level, you should know that the key to breaking through to the Golden Body lies in comprehending the rules, and the further you go, the more important the cultivation of the soul becomes. The Soul Extreme Golden Pill and the Returning Origin Golden Body Pill are ranked together, belonging to the top-grade fourth rank.”

I'm very familiar with the Golden Body Elixir of Returning to Origin.

Su Yan was able to refine the Golden Body Pill of Returning to Origin, so he naturally knew the wonderful uses of this pill.

First, it refines the Dharma form; second, it elevates the fundamental laws. In essence, this is a strategy to strengthen the foundation.

The Soul-Extreme Golden Elixir is more like an open source, enhancing the origin of the soul to strengthen the connection with the laws of heaven and earth.

"but"

Xiao Wujiu changed the subject: "For you, the greatest use of the Soul Extreme Golden Pill is not in this area."

Since he knew that Su Yan had Soul-Devouring Worms, he must have heard about Su Yan's extravagant spending of Golden Cores at the trade fair.

Of course, they also knew that although the Soul Extreme Golden Pill was precious, it might not be enough to impress Su Yan.

"The Nine Nether Sect has records that a martial artist in the sect once used a Soul-Devouring Insect as a carrier, supplemented by rare and precious materials such as the Soul Extreme Golden Pill, to evolve a Nine Nether Soul-Devouring Insect with pseudo-saint bloodline, which can reach the level of Martial Saint. The next step is to become the Nine Nether Soul-Devouring Insect King, which naturally has enough souls to devour, and can naturally remove the pseudo-soul."

Su Yan showed a hint of surprise, then immediately pondered. Just as Xiao Wujiu said, it meant that as long as the transformation was successful, a large amount of soul power could be absorbed to complete the transformation of the Demon Saint bloodline.

The leap from fourth-tier bloodline to demon saint bloodline represents a jump of two bloodline tiers.

This is undoubtedly a piece of news of immeasurable value.

Since Xiao Wujiu dared to say that, it proved that he had information about how that senior cultivated the Soul-Devouring Insects.

"Fellow Daoist, are you also offering this secret technique as part of the transaction?"

Su Yan stared into Xiao Wujiu's eyes, and Xiao Wujiu nodded: "If you can capture that remnant soul, I will offer you the cultivation materials with both hands. However, let me make it clear beforehand that no one else can successfully cultivate it except him."

No one has successfully cultivated it; what are the reasons?

Firstly, the Soul-Devouring Insects are difficult to refine; they can only be refined when they are unhatched or extremely young.

However, even adult Soul-Devouring Insects are rare, let alone larvae or eggs. Their rarity makes it much more difficult for the Nine Nether Sect to replicate this cultivation method.

Furthermore, the cultivation process is not actually that simple, and over time, very few people have succeeded in trying this method.

Although Xiao Wujiu wanted to lure Su Yan into making a move, he didn't want to create a major enemy for himself because of this issue, so he made the unpleasant point clear upfront.

Su Yan was somewhat tempted.

Regardless of whether it will succeed, a path for the Soul-Eating Insect to transform, even if it doesn't reach the end, should greatly improve the Soul-Eating Insect's growth rate.

However, he remained calm and asked in return, "Fellow Daoist, you seem to know me so well; you must have done your homework. You're even willing to use a method that could potentially transform one's bloodline into that of a Demon Saint. Could this remnant soul be a Saint-level remnant soul?"

"bingo."

Su Yan: ...

Seeing Xiao Wujiu smiling like a fox, Su Yan turned to leave.

"Farewell, I don't want to die young." Just kidding, a Saint-level remnant soul is still a Saint-level soul. Even if they can fight against a Golden Body Realm martial artist, it doesn't mean they can kill a Saint-level remnant soul.

He finally understood why Xiao Wujiu didn't want to seek help from the Nine Nether Sect; this Saint-level remnant soul was probably one of the reasons.

"Wait, wait, I don't want to die either. Fellow Daoist, don't be impatient. That remnant soul is at most at the Golden Body Realm level."

"What level of the Golden Body Realm?"

"Four or five layers, but no more than six layers."

Damn it!
Su Yan's eyes gleamed with a dangerous light. Did you think he was some fake Golden Body Realm cultivator?

The strength of a Saint-level remnant soul in the Golden Body Realm is definitely exaggerated; even at the fourth level, it's probably stronger than a typical fourth-level Golden Body Realm cultivator.

"I admit it's a bit difficult, otherwise I wouldn't have contacted you."

Xiao Wujiu spread his hands and said, "It's not just you, but also Chu Jinglan of Tianxiao Sword Pavilion and Luo Hongshao of Nishang Manor. Including you and me, there are four of us in total. Brother Su has ferocious insects like the Divine Fiend Locust and the Soul-Eating Insect, which can restrain that remnant soul and also find its traces. This is the key to this trip."

Luo Hongshao, ranked seventh on the Dragon Gate Ranking; Chu Jinglan, ranked tenth; Xiao Wujiu, ranked eighth; and Su Yan.

The fact that the four of them were able to make it onto the Dragon Gate Ranking, and even rank among the top, means that they all have the strength to contend with those in the Golden Body Realm, and their actual combat power is probably stronger than expected.

Equivalent to four 'Golden Body Realm' martial artists, it's impossible for a team of this strength to be without danger.

Where is the remnant soul?

"The third level of the Demon Abyss Secret Realm: the Sea of ​​Fiends"

Xiao Wujiu's tone was solemn, and his expression became more serious. He then explained, "Fellow Daoist should know that the Demon Abyss Secret Realm was transformed from the terrestrial immortal Yan Tianjun. Its inner world—the Tongyou World—is no less than a prefecture-level city, and is no different from reality. Now that it has manifested, the closer one gets to the inside, the stronger its influence and the greater its suppressive power. The first level is the outer area, where countless demons are born continuously. It is also the main suppression location for the Demon Suppression Army. The second level is the innermost area. Martial Saints are not allowed to enter. Those who enter will have their strength suppressed to the Golden Body Realm. If they are not careful, they may be attacked and killed by fifth-order demons."

Hearing this, Su Yan frowned slightly. If they went further in, the suppression of their strength would become even more severe, and he was afraid...

"The third level is the Sea of ​​Fiends, where fiendish energy forms a mist that makes it difficult to see. Although there are fewer demons here, they are stronger. Even Golden Body Realm warriors will feel suppressed when they enter."

"Fellow Daoist only invited four Dharma Aspect Realm warriors. I really don't know if you are confident of victory or just being overconfident."

Xiao Wujiu slightly raised his eyes: "There is no such thing as a sure thing. Martial arts opportunities are all fought for. There are opportunities in the Fiend Soul Sea. The materials for the Soul Extreme Golden Pill are condensed in the Fiend Soul Sea. There is also the Holy Soul Liquid, which can cleanse the soul and increase lifespan. It can be regarded as a sixth-order heavenly treasure. There are quite a few Martial Saints who suppress their cultivation to enter and take risks."

"and……"

He paused slightly before saying, "The Sea of ​​Fiends holds the secret of Yan Tianjun's fall, and his legacy remains, which is why countless martial artists flock there."

Having said that, Xiao Wujiu looked at Su Yan, clearly waiting for his reply.

"Can"

Su Yan nodded in agreement. The Demon Abyss Secret Realm was the place he was originally going to. Now, after hearing more clues from Xiao Wujiu, he realized that if he went alone, he would probably need to spend a lot of time exploring.

Going together would save some time, and he was also curious about the Soul-Devouring Insect's advancement path.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Xiao Wujiu was overjoyed. With Su Yan around, the probability of finding that remnant soul of a Martial Saint was much higher.

The remnant soul of the Martial Saint was used to forge the main soul of the Human Emperor Banner. This origin will be connected to him, which is equivalent to laying the foundation for his sainthood.

"When will we leave?"

"No rush. The tides of the Fiend Soul Sea will weaken after three months, and the Fiend Qi and mist will be less dense when you enter. I will inform you then. If you still have the strength, you can make more preparations. The Demon Abyss Secret Realm is a world of its own, and many special natural treasures are constantly evolving, which can be of great help to cultivation."

Aside from the remnant soul of the Martial Saint, everything obtained in the Demon Abyss Secret Realm is up to the individual to decide; those who prepare well can reap considerable rewards.

"There's one more thing."

Xiao Wujiu suddenly said, "Grand Commandant has many enemies. They can't cause trouble for you, but it seems they're coming after you. As far as I know, quite a few people have already infiltrated Chijiang Prefecture. We must be careful."

Upon hearing this, Su Yan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, revealing a solemn expression: "Thank you for the reminder, fellow Daoist."

The two left one after the other. Su Yan transformed into wind and thunder and went to Chijiang City first.

Watching Su Yan transform into wind and thunder, a look of solemnity flashed in Xiao Wujiu's eyes. He muttered to himself, "This old bone of a vice sect leader is blind, very blind. What sixth level of the Dharma Aspect Realm, what barely fifth? They should be ranked further back. Even the ferocious insects are useless, yet they can suppress me. And you still want to rank this thing further back?"

Although Xiao Wujiu did not use his full strength in the fight just now, it does not mean that he was not serious.

His fight with Su Yan was also aimed at winning.

However, even after using the Human Emperor Banner and the Ghost General, they still couldn't restrain Su Yan.

Su Yan had already suppressed him with just his physical body and a single sword strike. If he were to summon all the ferocious insects, his defeat would be far more than just a simple loss.

He also showed a sigh: "No wonder the Grand Commandant dared to let him travel the world. I'm afraid the Nine Nether Sect has some things to do."

The people of Chijiang Prefecture all submitted, and the few remaining sects that dared to utter a sound were few in number.

With a Martial Saint presiding over it, the Nine Nether Sect spans parts of both Chijiang Prefecture and Youyuan Prefecture, holding a transcendent position and having a rather unique ranking.

But just as Gu Li was invited by Qintian Academy to be a judge, the more things reach this level, the more attention will be paid to the balance between the Dali Dynasty and the sects.

Although Xiao Wujiu didn't say it, he actually came to this competition with a mission.

The outcome of the battle determined the attitude of the Nine Nether Sect.

He looked in the direction Su Yan had left and suddenly smiled: "I hope those guys don't get too arrogant in front of him."

……

"At least one fifth-tier ghost hasn't been used yet. Appearances really can't be judged by their own strength. There are no weaklings on the Dragon Gate Ranking, especially after being blessed by luck."

As Su Yan flew towards Chijiang City, he thought of Xiao Wujiu.

Although it seemed like he was giving it his all, Su Yan knew that the Soul-Eating Worm was hiding its true strength well after it appeared.

There must be something big inside the Emperor's Banner, otherwise the Soul-Devouring Worm wouldn't have tried to devour the entire banner.

"First, we'll find some information about the Demon Abyss Secret Realm from Fan Zhen to verify the truth of his words. This trip will also be a good opportunity to see if there are any materials for the transformation of the Divine Fiend Locust. I wonder if there is a Heavenly Treasure Pavilion in Chijiang City."

The Divine Fiend Locust is about to undergo its transformation, and the Star Shadow Demon Spider also needs to transform. Both of them require a large amount of resources, whether they are looking for or exchanging for transformation materials.

If Chijiang Prefecture is suppressed, Su Yan wouldn't mind saving some time to make a trip to the Demon Abyss Secret Realm. After he comes out, he can also ask the various sects of Youyuan Prefecture for advice.

(End of this chapter)