Sword Sect Outer Sect

Chapter 86 Ancient Demonic Cultivator
"Instead of going down to see A-Yun, you're just playing the role of some hermit. What are you pretending to be, some kind of otherworldly master?"

Song Yan took a small sip of the flower tea.

The aroma is enticing and refreshing.

"Isn't it because she's afraid of being killed by that Foundation Establishment senior beside her with a single sword strike..."

Upon hearing this, Song Yan felt bewildered: "You didn't do anything. It's just a brother seeing his sister. Why should you be beheaded?"

In his prime, he stroked the cup in his hand and remained silent for a long time.

The words are astonishing.

"That's because I practiced demonic arts and became a demonic cultivator..."

"Afraid of you prestigious sects?"

He raised his face, which now showed signs of hardship, a stark contrast to his former youthful appearance.

"..."

"...Demon, power?"

Song Yan raised an eyebrow and spoke slowly and deliberately.

"Correct."

"Who taught you this?"

"...?"

This time, it was Sheng Nian's turn to be stunned: "Aren't you going to ask me what kind of demonic art I've been learning?"

Song Yan asked seriously, "An evil-repelling manual?"

"Song Yesheng, you've only been in the Taoist sect on the Immortal Mountain for three or four years, and this is all you've learned?"

Seeing his appearance, Sheng Nian felt a surge of anger.

"..."

I took a sip of chrysanthemum tea and calmed down.

"In short, it's a technique that can't be exposed to the light of day."

"..."

"Row."

Song Yan pondered for a moment, then simply nodded without saying a word.

He knew very well what a person in their prime was like.

They possess a chivalrous spirit and a clear sense of right and wrong.

It's impossible for me to do anything that is morally reprehensible.

However, he was somewhat worried that the so-called "demonic power" might affect people's minds.

after all……

From the three outside Shiliang Town to Jiang Hui, the immortal from Taohuawu.

After practicing demonic arts, they all seemed somewhat delirious.

As things stand, Anian is still within the range of normal people.

“If I find out you’ve done anything filthy or despicable, Ah Yun and I will personally kill you.”

This is from my heart.

Sheng Nian retorted, "It's possible that A-Yun and I colluded to take Young Master Song's head."

Song Yan was too lazy to argue with him: "Then what are you doing here in Beiya Mountain? Looking for A-Yun?"

Sheng Nian shook his head.

"It's just a coincidence."

"Ayan, I can't say anything more."

"The Flower Festival is not as peaceful as it appears on the surface."

Upon hearing this, Song Yan's heart sank: "What do you mean?"

Sheng Nian shook his head.

"Just remember to be careful of a man named Liang Feng."

Liang Feng...

"..."

I didn't ask any further questions, I just nodded.

"Oh right..."

Sheng Nian suddenly changed the subject, pointing to the Sheyang Sect cultivator who had been following Sheng Yun in the distance.

Do you know what that kid's name is?

"I think his name is Cheng Yu."

That person just introduced himself; aside from his arrogance, I don't remember much about him.

Song Yan wasn't familiar with them either: "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, I need to think of a way to kill him."

"???"

"What did they do to you?"

Sheng Nian's claim that he practiced demonic arts is now somewhat believable to him.

"you do not know."

“I’ve been watching this place for several days now. The Sheyang Sect is patrolling and checking the streets, and this kid is always hanging around Yun’er.”

"On several occasions, he even touched me inappropriately!"

In his prime, his eyes were terrifyingly gloomy.

It seems that there are no offensive eye techniques in the demonic arts, otherwise that Cheng Yu would probably have died on the street already.

"No, no, no, what if it's just a misunderstanding?"

"Misunderstand?"

"Ha ha……"

Sheng Nian turned her head and stared at him.

“Xiao He…”

"I'd say she's like a younger sister to you."

"..."

"If this kid keeps hanging around Xiaohe all day and tries to grope her with ill intentions..."

boom--

"..."

The teacup in someone's hand was crushed.

Sheng Nian showed him no mercy: "You have to pay for this yourself."

"..." Song Yan gently rubbed his forehead and let out a soft breath.

"Killing him... is not necessary."

"Just break both of his arms."

……

After chatting for a few minutes in the teahouse, Song Yan got up to take his leave.

Watching his departing figure, a faint sound echoed in my heart.

"Your fellow townsman is quite interesting."

"What?" Sheng Nian asked with interest, "You, an ancient demon, have become interested in a righteous cultivator..."

"The righteous path? The demonic path? Hehehe..."

There was no difference to begin with.

"And didn't you notice? He gets along really well with you when it comes to murder..."

"..."

The smile of youth vanished, and he fell silent.

The voice continued, "Only at the sixth level of Qi Refining, not even at the late stage, and your body is full of demonic thoughts..."

"Ok?"

"Demon thoughts?"

"Yes...it's really interesting."

"I have never felt such a heavy inner demon in a junior who is not yet at the Foundation Establishment stage."

Sheng Nian frowned: "Why didn't you say so sooner?"

"I was able to casually remind him just now."

"Hahahaha...a reminder?"

"Who do you think you are, kid?"

"..."

In his prime, he remained silent, not understanding what this meant.

"Do you know that even his master, elders, and even the sect leader of Dongyuan Sect, knowing that he has developed inner demons, will not say a word about it?"

“Why…why is this?”

"Hmph, you don't even know what inner demons are, yet you dare to presume to offer guidance."

The voice was utterly disdainful.

"As far as I know, there is no way in the world to remove inner demons through external force."

"That thing can only be resolved by oneself."

"No one can help him except himself."

"What about that?"

"How about that? Hey... Mr. Shanda, mind your own business first."

"Furthermore……"

The voice paused slightly.

"How can you know whether the 'inner demon' has had a good or bad effect on him..."

Sheng Nian was suddenly taken aback.

It's good...

Is it bad?

Isn't inner demon an evil thing?
"Hahaha, a junior is a junior."

“The younger generation in this tiny place is even more pedantic and dull.”

That eerie voice was filled with utter mockery of the ignorant and foolish.

"Today, I will teach you another principle."

"In this world, everything..."

There is no distinction between good and bad, right and wrong.

“These righteous cultivators fear inner demons like tigers.”

"It's all about resolving and eliminating..."

"Little did they know that the so-called inner demons are nothing more than the evil thoughts, obsessions, greed, desires, delusions, and murderous thoughts in people's hearts..."

“When these things acquire a spirit, they become inner demons.”

A sudden realization dawned on Sheng Nian's mind.

"I have a question for you..."

Were these things broken from the start?

"..."

silence.

"Mortals, cultivators... among all living beings in the world, who doesn't seek advantage and avoid harm?"

"Desiring spiritual objects, they are insatiable."

"To desire immortality is a foolish delusion."

"Desiring to ascend to the path of immortality, yet remaining stubbornly unenlightened."

"If it weren't for these..."

"How can a cultivator climb step by step, cautiously and meticulously, to attain the Great Dao of Immortality?"

Sheng Nian suddenly spoke up: "So... it's because these desires are too much, too intense, that things reach their extreme and then reverse... that's why they become inner demons."

"Wrong again."

The voice seemed to have anticipated that Sheng Nian would say such a thing.

"Throughout history, whether righteous or demonic cultivators, many have perished because of their inner demons..."

"It's not because my demonic thoughts are too strong."

Ultimately, it's because it's uncontrollable.

"We demonic cultivators never make excuses for ourselves."

"If one possesses sufficient intellect and understanding to control the inner turmoil within one's heart..."

"Then there's no doubt that the stronger the demonic thoughts become..."

"The stronger this person is..."

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