Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 627 The South Gate Falls, the Oriole Lurks Behind
Chen Xuan bowed slightly, his posture respectful, and spiritual light gathered in his sleeve, transforming into a large array deduction diagram.

The brown dots in the picture outline the channels through which spiritual energy flows, with two red dots appearing and disappearing.

"Ape King, you are about to break through to the mid-stage of Core Formation and are skilled in offensive techniques. How could I dare to deceive you?"

"Ha! Human cultivators are the most cunning!"

The Golden-Eyed Ape King's gaze was icy. He knew that this Beast Demon True Man, who had been hiding his true nature, harbored ill intentions ever since he came to the Rotten Peach Forest.

But as long as it helps him conquer the ancient city of Dadu, he doesn't care about his petty schemes.

As a wood-type demon king, Qingmu Lingxiao has a long lifespan, is skilled at cultivating spiritual herbs, and is extremely wealthy. The rewards he offers are also incredibly tempting to demons.

"The third-tier, mid-grade Azure Blood Peach Heart is good at refining bloodlines. If the bloodline hadn't been captured, no one would have known that the Demon King possessed such a spiritual item."

Once you obtain that Crimson Peach Heart, combined with the Monkey Wine stored in the Rotten Peach Forest, there will be no further obstacles to advancing to the middle-grade third rank.

The Golden-Eyed Ape King, preoccupied with his own thoughts, did not delve into the matter further.

Whatever the beast's intentions may be, with only the early stage of Core Formation cultivation, it cannot escape his grasp.

He didn't care about any scheming if it helped the demon beast clan conquer the ancient city.

Let's test the waters first.

"Roar!"

He roared, and three near-third-tier demonic beasts—the Azure Water Ape, the Fire-haired Monkey, and the Golden Claw Monkey—emerged from the forest.
One after another, second-tier ape-like demonic beasts, commanding the other demonic beasts, linked their auras together, transforming into a hazy, gray demonic cloud, and attacked the ancient city of Dadu.

'The curtain has finally risen; all the effort I put in was worthwhile.'

Runes from the Myriad Beasts Furnace flowed within Chen Xuan's sleeve, and a colorless and odorless spiritual fragrance clung to his robes, seeping into the bloodstream through the Golden-Eyed Ape King's body.

Third-grade mid-level Soul-Soothing Incense: Cleanses the soul and calms the rage of demonic beasts.

If it weren't for the help of the spiritual fragrance, the Golden-Eyed Ape King, with his explosive temper, would never have been able to have a proper conversation with him.

'I just don't know where that withered soul is hiding.'

But what can a mere early-stage Core Formation cultivator do, with his uncle around?

Chen Xuan's mind raced as he continued to activate the Myriad Beasts Furnace, before the Great Du Ancient City was breached and the human and demon races engaged in a bloody battle.

The Golden-Eyed Ape King must be clear-headed and focused to ensure the ancient city's grand formation is broken.

Despite the flaws in the Wuyang Formation, the three cultivators from the Chen family never underestimated the various sect masters in the Great Expansion Ancient City.

Even with everyone pulling each other down, the fact that you masters can still stand firm on Sudu Mountain speaks volumes about your profound knowledge and abilities.

At the south gate of the ancient city, Foundation Establishment cultivators clad in emerald armor, wielding spears and magical artifacts, led squads of first-tier Azure Water Guards on patrol along the mottled stone walls.

"A swarm of small beasts!"

A graceful, pseudo-Dan cultivator, her gaze slightly narrowed, watched the surging beast tide and sent out a beam of spiritual light, which landed on the Awakening Bell in the ancient city.

"clang!"

"clang!"

"clang!"

The bell tolled throughout the ancient city, the heavy city gates closed instantly, and the complex legal restrictions were outlined and transformed into a curtain of water.

In the ancient city of Dadu, a kind of energy, whether fiery, sharp, or vigorous, rises.

"A small beast tide?"

"No demon king has made a move."

"Hmm, it's quite an opportunity for the Azure Water Pavilion. After this small beast tide, we can open several more batches of Foundation Establishment Pills, and many cultivators in the sect will achieve Foundation Establishment."

The two fake cultivators chatted, but neither of them made a move.

Even if they intervened, the Azure Water Pavilion would not allow them to share in the profits. Thus, the cultivators naturally remained on the sidelines and observed.

"Clang!" The clanging sound of the blade rang out. The swordsman was faster than the supporting Biyue Pavilion cultivators and landed on the south wall first.

"Fellow Daoists, Hengdaozi has come to lend a hand."

He didn't care about the gains; his most important task now was to befriend Jade Pearl Master and find a powerful backer for himself.

In the Xuanzhen Garden, the water mirror reflects the battle at the south gate of the ancient city.

Fang Yi's fingertips changed their techniques, and the water mirror became clearer as he watched Heng Daozi and Han Kuizhi from Biyue Pavilion, two pseudo-Dan cultivators, make their move.

However, they were suppressed by the two near-third-tier demonic beasts, the Azure Water Ape and the Fire-haired Monkey.

He turned a blind eye to this; the alliance between Tiandaowu and Biyuege was already an open secret.

"disease!"

As magic power was poured into it, the image in the water mirror changed continuously until it stopped in a corner of the battlefield.

"found it!"

A golden-clawed ape, shrunk to the size of a fist, wearing a peach-red robe and with clear eyes, was seen sneaking around in the demon tide, constantly spying on the formation on the ancient city.

The Golden Claw Ape appears harmless, but its claws, hidden within its robes, constantly record and verify the Wuyang Magic Array through various magical techniques.

Meanwhile, Jade Pearl True Person of the Azure Water Pavilion, whose vast aura was restrained by the Golden-Eyed Ape King, did not notice the small and exquisite Golden Claw Ape.

"The Beast Demon Old Monster and the Golden-Eyed Ape King have gotten together."

Fang Yi pondered for a moment, then transformed into a blue light and rose from Xuanzhen Garden.

Within the clouds, more than twenty cultivators were already there, some riding auspicious clouds, some commanding spirit beasts, and others wielding various magical artifacts.

The cultivators, in twos and threes, stopped to watch, each according to their own power or friendships.

Upon seeing Fang Yi arrive, the cultivators who were conversing, regardless of their background, all greeted him in a friendly manner.

"Sect Leader Fang, one of my junior disciples has suffered damage to his meridians. I wonder when Sect Leader Fang will have some free time?"

"Fellow Daoist Fang, I have a third-grade spiritual formula here. I wonder if you would be interested?"

"Master, I have a Green Soul Wood here, which is best for nourishing the soul."

Fang Yi smiled and chatted with each of the cultivators. Most of the cultivators who came to watch from the clouds were pseudo-core cultivators.

Occasionally, a Foundation Establishment cultivator may emerge, possessing skills in various cultivation arts, such as alchemy, talisman making, array making, and artifact making, and one of them may even advance to the quasi-third rank.

He might not care if he befriended one or two cultivators, but if more than ten fake Core Formation cultivators showed their goodwill and brought spiritual objects, inheritances, and assistance that would greatly benefit his cultivation, he would certainly not refuse them.

Many of these old monsters paid little attention to the long-established masters like Jiuqu and Hulei.

The reason for showing goodwill towards them is because of their third-tier medical skills and the fact that they have treated many Foundation Establishment cultivators.

"Fellow Daoists, I have been too busy to attend to matters these days. If you are interested in discussing this further, you may come to Xuanzhen Garden for a detailed chat."
For now, let's focus on this small beast tide.

After exchanging pleasantries with the other cultivators, Fang Yi floated to a purple altar, his feet shimmering with spiritual light.

Master Hu Lei smiled and praised, "Junior Brother Fang, you are truly skilled. This is the first time I've ever seen such a scene."

"I'm a long-time resident of this ancient city, and I've never bothered with these pseudo-cultivators or seasoned monsters."

"It's just relying on his medical skills." Fang Yi shook his head slightly, not taking it to heart.

This was within his expectations; the value of a third-tier spiritual healer increases even more during wartime.

Sudu Mountain is his blessed land.

After a moment's thought, Master Hu Lei spoke.

"Our sect has benefited from our junior brother's success this time."

In order to make friends with their junior brothers, many Foundation Establishment cultivators in the ancient city, unable to find a way to do so, put their purchases of pills and sales of spiritual items in the shops of the sect.
"Don't worry, junior brother. After this matter is resolved, you will receive a share of the increased profits."

"Oh, then it would be impolite of me to refuse, Junior Brother." Fang Yi was secretly pleased. For Hu Lei Zhenren to speak up, the reward must be quite substantial.

Half a day later, the air in front of the south gate of the ancient city was thick with the stench of blood.

Broken magical artifacts and fallen demonic beasts lay scattered before the ancient city.

Jade Pearl Immortal and Golden-Eyed Ape King restrained each other and neither made a move.

"Roar!" With a roar, the small beast horde gradually retreated.

Seeing this, Jade Pearl Immortal did not pursue. She roughly estimated the gains from this, and the smile on her lips could no longer be concealed.

Above the clouds, the cultivators, seeing that there was no benefit to be gained, returned to their caves.

"Azure cranes, crimson serpents, and white elephants—quite a few demon kings have arrived."

Within the Xuanzhen Garden, spiritual light flowed, Fang Yi's robes fluttered in the wind, and a sense of life and death appeared in his eyes.

Using his divine sense, which had risen to the late stage of Core Formation, he carefully probed the aura of the demonic beasts surrounding the ancient city.

Neither the human nor the demon side, whether it was Chen Xuan with his ulterior motives, the soon-to-be Golden-Eyed Ape, or Hu Lei and Jiu Qu, who were in the mid-stage of Core Formation, discovered any cultivator secretly observing the changing situation.
"The beast demon acted too quickly. Junior Brother Xu hasn't fully recovered yet, but it's not impossible for him to turn this danger into a benefit."
"At most one or two more times, and the Golden-Eyed Ape King will figure out the authenticity of this formation."

After a moment's hesitation, Fang Yi's feet glowed with azure light, and he vanished into the ancient city.

In the Magnolia Garden, hundreds of flowers are in full bloom, and delicate butterflies flutter among them.

Although Jade Pearl Master was somewhat concerned about the beast tide, he did not pay it too much attention.

Since the establishment of the ancient city of Dadu, such a small animal tide has come to Sudu Mountain every three to five years.

Unless a Nascent Soul cultivator intervenes, both demonic beasts and human cultivators have an unspoken agreement to hone each other's skills.

But as her gaze swept over the solicitous Hengdaozi, a smile played on her lips as she expressed her gratitude.

"Many thanks to Fellow Daoist Hengdaozi for his help; otherwise, the losses suffered by the Biyue cultivators would have been far more severe."

"It's nothing, Hengdaozi is just doing his bit."

Hengdaozi took out a jade box from his storage bag and pushed it in front of Yuzhu Zhenren.

"The True Immortal devised a plan for Heavenly Blade Dwelling in exchange for Fang Yi providing free medical treatment to the sect's cultivators. Now that the Sect Leader is aware of this, please accept this return gift."

"We'll all be cultivators of the same lineage from now on, Brother Chen, why be so polite?"

Master Yuzhu smiled and casually put away the jade box.

This jade box did not use any magical restrictions to seal its energy; the energy of a third-grade low-level water brilliance stone could be easily sensed.

Having received the benefits, her smile grew even brighter, and she even found Hengdaozi, whom she had previously looked down upon, somewhat more agreeable.

Although it wasn't explicitly stated, Chen Sheng was stationed at the Tiandaowu Mountain Gate, a million miles away from Dadu Ancient City. If Hengdaozi had mentioned the matter of the ancient city, how could he have known?

“From now on, we will be cultivators of the same lineage. You can call me Senior Sister.”

"If you have any worries before this, please feel free to speak up."

Hengdaozi was secretly pleased. He had been scheming and groveling for a long time, all to establish a relationship with Yuzhu Zhenren and have a powerful backer in Tiandaowu in the future.

"Senior Sister Yuzhu, Fang Yi of Xuanyang Mountain has gained a great reputation in the ancient city for treating cultivators."

As a result, the independent cultivators in the city continued to flock to Xuan Yang Mountain, and even those who did not flock there ignored Tian Dao Wu.

"The sect's alchemy and artifact workshops have seen a 30% decrease in revenue lately due to fewer cultivators selling spiritual items and purchasing elixirs and magical artifacts."

Hengdaozi felt helpless as well.

The rogue cultivators are the most opportunistic and have no principles. He lost face completely when he fought Fang Yi before.

Not to mention the few pseudo-core cultivators, even Foundation Establishment cultivators avoid the cultivators and shops of Tiandaowu like the plague.

If things continue to deteriorate like this, it will have a huge negative impact on Tiandaowu's acquisition of spiritual items in the ancient city to support the sect.

He had ruined a major event for the sect, and he truly couldn't afford to suffer the consequences.

"It's quite a bargain for Fang Yi. Although he didn't charge a consultation fee, with our two families acting as a guarantor, his reputation as a spiritual healer has greatly increased."

Although Jade Pearl Immortal had heard of Fang Yi, the rogue cultivators flocked to Xuan Yang Mountain, intending to curry favor with him.

However, with a Core Formation Realm expert presiding over the Jade Water Pavilion, its foundation is solid, so many independent cultivators dare not act too openly.

However, Tian Dao Wu only has one pseudo-core cultivator, Heng Dao Zi, and the other pseudo-core old monsters among the rogue cultivators are not afraid to turn against him.

"The revenue from Langya Terrace, which is operated by the pavilion, has also decreased by half a percent recently, which was thought to be a normal fluctuation."

In retrospect, Fang Yi played a significant role.

Jade Pearl Master narrowed her phoenix eyes slightly, a coldness appearing in them.

If they were in the same situation, selling spiritual herbs and purchasing magical artifacts at similar prices, she would also be willing to befriend a third-tier spiritual healer.

After all, the path of cultivation is long, and cultivators fight against fate. Fighting against demonic beasts in Sudu Mountain is becoming increasingly dangerous.

No matter what level of cultivation a cultivator possesses, none can be 100% certain that they will not be injured, thus hindering their cultivation.

At this point, the role of a third-tier spiritual healer becomes even more invaluable.

"This can't go on any longer."

Master Yuzhu felt a chill in his heart; the more things were like this, the less he could allow Fang Yi's reputation to rise further.

In the ancient city of Dadu, it is common knowledge that Xuan Yang Mountain and Bi Shui are at odds. The more cultivators befriend Xuan Yang Mountain, the fewer cultivators will abandon Bi Shui Pavilion.

"Hengdaozi, you must have had this in mind all along."

Hengdaozi lowered his voice and said ruthlessly, "Since Fang Yi's reputation has risen because of treating cultivators, let him fall because of it. We'll need Senior Sister's help with this."

Ten days later, two waves of small beasts had already passed.

The cultivators of the Azure Water Pavilion, including several pseudo-Core Formation cultivators, had already relaxed their vigilance slightly.

"Roar!"

With a fierce roar, the Golden-Eyed Ape King unleashed its demonic power, growing to a height of several tens of feet.

He clenched his fist and blasted it towards the city gate of Dadu Ancient City.

"You wretched creature, you're asking for death!"

The sound of waves rose from the Biyue Pavilion, initially barely audible, but in an instant, it grew louder and resounded throughout the entire ancient city of Dadu.

Jade Pearl Immortal treads upon the waves, his long silk magic weapon shimmering with spiritual light, resembling a venomous python, as he strangles the Golden-Eyed Ape King.

The fist, covered in golden hair and wreathed in demonic energy, slammed down with ferocious force.

"boom!"

The azure light and golden demonic power collided, and amidst a tremendous roar, an invisible force swept outwards.

have equal shares!

The Golden-Eyed Ape King did not use his full strength, but still held back 30% of his power.

His limbs grew, his body kept getting bigger, and his demonic energy transformed into armor, entangling Jade Pearl True Man.

Beneath the earth stood a crimson scorpion king, over ten feet tall, shrouded in poisonous mist, its tail emitting a ghostly glow.

"The old monkey is quite capable; he actually found the flaw in the Great Magnanimity Ancient City's Wuyang Formation."

The hoarse voice was weak and silent, yet it carried a strong sense of greed.

"Once the ancient city falls, both the blood offerings and the bounty offered by the Demon King will be enough to advance my cultivation to the next level."

A tall and slender cultivator appeared and disappeared, the Void Realm's Withering and Flourishing Banner poised to unleash its power.

'A third-tier, low-grade demon king, and a venomous beast at that; the Crimson-tailed Scorpion has indeed reappeared.'

Fang Yi did not make a move immediately. He had been eyeing this Crimson-tailed Scorpion for a long time, and it was his target after he came to Sudu Mountain.

A third-tier low-grade demonic beast, tempered with third-tier spiritual poison.

By seizing this opportunity, he can refine his divine soul and physical body into a spirit puppet, and use the spirit poison to make medicine, which will greatly enhance his combat power.

The Crimson-Tailed Scorpion King did not notice any cultivators spying on it. A sweet, fishy scent emanated from its tail as demonic power gathered.

"boom!"

Seeing the Wuyang Formation on the south city wall operating at its peak, a ghostly green scorpion tail shot out.

(End of this chapter)