Family Cultivation: Rise of the Wilderness

Chapter 308 Cursing
He Xuan's hair was disheveled, his vision was blurred, and a cacophony of sounds seemed to engulf him like a tidal wave.

He bit his tongue to keep himself awake, and even with his skull being squeezed, he forced himself to lift his head and said stiffly, "No comment."

Anger surged in Ouyang Tai's eyes, and he tightened his grip. Zhang Min, who was standing next to him, could almost hear the sound of a skull cracking. She covered her mouth and said in a trembling voice, "Senior Brother!"

The other disciples of Green Cloud Cave also watched this scene in horror. Several of them couldn't bear to look and wanted to step forward to help.

Before he could even take a step, he was forced to his knees by Ouyang Jue's magical power, unable to utter a word, and could only watch helplessly as Ouyang Tai interrogated He Xuan.

He Xuan would rather die than submit, and no matter what methods Ouyang Tai used, he always wore a mocking expression.

From the moment he was dragged to Green Cloud Pool, he was already prepared to die.

Seeing that He Xuan refused to cooperate, Ouyang Tai frowned.

After a while, he released his hand, and a ball of green flame emerged from his palm.

"Kid, don't think I can't do anything to you just because you don't talk."

Ouyang Tai flicked the green flame at He Xuan's brow and said coldly, "Since you can endure physical pain, then try inflicting soul pain!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than Ouyang Tai's palm pierced through the green flames and plunged straight into He Xuan's head.

However, He Xuan appeared to be unharmed, only his eyes looked blank.

"Soul-Searching Technique!"

Yu Zhongliang, who was watching silently from the side, couldn't help but break out in a fine sweat on his forehead.

Jiang Qing asked telepathically, "Master, can this soul-searching technique truly extract souls and read memories?"

Yu Zhongliang shook his head: "The wonders of the soul are beyond words. How can they be manipulated by a mere spell? This soul-searching technique, though it is said to be able to read memories, is mostly a misnomer and nothing more than a means to deceive the world."

"However, even when selling mutton under the guise of dog meat, there are still some tricks that target the soul."

"The soul is fragile. Once invaded, it can cause dementia at best and sudden death at worst. If you ever encounter a cultivator who knows such methods, never befriend them. Stay away from them immediately, or you will regret it for the rest of your life if you are attacked by such a villain."

Jiang Qing felt a chill run down his spine; he understood what his master meant.

This soul-searching technique is not as convenient as one might imagine.

But its terrifying aspects are in no way diminished.

Once the Soul Searching Technique is applied, the damage is irreversible.

In other words, the best outcome for He Xuan would be to become a cripple.

Sure enough, just a moment later, Ouyang Tai withdrew his hand.

He Xuan lay on the ground with lifeless eyes, drool dripping from his mouth, looking like a madman.

The crowd on the field erupted in uproar.

Previously, they were unaware of the methods Ouyang Tai had employed.

But seeing He Xuan's current appearance, how could one not guess?
A Foundation Establishment cultivator dressed in blue cloth robes immediately asked, "Senior Ouyang, do you know the whereabouts of this Enlightenment Spring?"

Before the blue-robed cultivator could finish speaking, Ouyang He interrupted, "Tao Xiquan, if you dare to disturb my second uncle again, don't blame me for being impolite."

Tao Xiquan glanced at Ouyang He with apprehension but remained silent.

At this moment, Ouyang Tai, despite having used the Soul Searching Technique, was still not satisfied.

He only saw a few scattered fragments before He Xuan's soul could no longer hold on and collapsed on its own.

Ironically, these few fragments have absolutely nothing to do with the Enlightenment Spring.

Even from He Xuan, the senior disciple of Green Cloud Cave, we cannot obtain any information about the Enlightenment Spring.

Therefore, the chance of obtaining the whereabouts of the Enlightenment Spring from other people is even slimmer.

His face darkened as he fixed his gaze on Mao Jingze and Zhang Min.

According to Shao Zhen's confession, both of them were true disciples of the Green Cloud Cave.

Mao Jingze's injuries were comparable to He Xuan's.

They probably couldn't withstand the soul-searching technique either.

Finally, Ouyang Tai turned his gaze to Zhang Min and said seriously, "Little girl, I advise you to cooperate obediently, or you'll end up like your senior brother."

Although Zhang Min had never witnessed the Soul Searching Technique before, she had heard of it. Seeing He Xuan's miserable appearance, she gave a bitter laugh: "Green Cloud Cave has never had a Spirit Spring for Enlightenment. You people came to steal my treasure without any proof, causing the destruction of my Green Cloud Cave sect and the deaths of many. Even as a ghost, I will not let you go." Zhang Min's voice was desolate, like a sob in the wind. The Green Cloud Cave disciples present were filled with grief and pointed at Ouyang Tai's nose, cursing him loudly.

Upon seeing this, a member of the Ouyang family immediately stepped forward with a sharp sword, grabbed one of the most vocal insults, and shouted, "Shut your dog mouth!"

"Pooh!"

The man spat in the other's face, and the Ouyang family member flew into a rage. He raised his longsword and beheaded the Green Cloud Cave disciple, holding the head high: "Let's see who dares to curse again!"

However, this move backfired.

The shouting and cursing on the field did not decrease but increased, becoming increasingly intense.

They've started attacking the Ouyang family's ancestors for eighteen generations.

Some of the vulgar language made Ouyang Tai's face turn ashen.

How many years has it been since someone of his status has been insulted?

Ouyang Jue, who was standing nearby, also looked very unhappy when he saw that the Ouyang family disciples were unable to control the situation. He struck out with his palm, and the powerful magic suppressed the captured Green Cloud Cave disciples, causing them to spit out blood.

Several of them, who were already incapacitated, died instantly.

Nevertheless, the Green Cloud Cave disciples present did not stop, and shouts and curses rose and fell.

Even Foundation Establishment cultivators like Ding Chongji and Bai Zhenghu, who were originally just watching the show, were moved.

"The disciples of Green Cloud Cave are so fierce, I'm afraid they really don't have the Enlightenment Spring."

Ding Chongji said in a low voice.

Bai Zhenghu nodded in response: "Shuo'er sneaked into Green Cloud Cave and also said that he did not find any clues about the Enlightenment Spring."

As he spoke, he shook his head again: "But the Ouyang family won't believe it. Even if they wipe out the entire Green Cloud Cave, they will still dig deep into the matter. Green Cloud Cave has suffered this undeserved calamity; it is truly pitiful."

However, although he said he felt sorry for him, Bai Zhenghu's eyes were completely indifferent.

With his experience, he had seen many scenes of sects falling apart.

The tragic fate of Green Cloud Cave did not resonate with him.

They would not risk making an enemy of the powerful Ouyang family for this.

Other Foundation Establishment cultivators, such as Yu Zhongliang and Tao Xiquan, who originally had their eyes on the Enlightenment Spring, need not be mentioned.

The captured disciples of Green Cloud Cave faced the behemoth that was the Ouyang family.

Even with commendable courage, it still cannot change the status quo.

In addition to being suppressed by Ouyang Jue, Ouyang He also personally took action.

His arm was severed in the Green Cloud Cave.

Therefore, he harbored resentment towards Green Cloud Cave.

Seeing the stubbornness of the Green Cloud Cave disciples, Ouyang He immediately sneered, his longsword surging with magical power, killing more than a dozen people before stopping.

The field finally quieted down.

The Green Cloud Cave disciples, who had originally been fearless in the face of death, began to show a hint of fear.

After killing the man, Ouyang He personally walked around Green Cloud Pool before returning to Ouyang Tai's side and respectfully saying, "Second Uncle, please continue."

Ouyang Tai's expression remained cold and stern.

He nodded, pointing the green flame in his hand at Zhang Min, intending to use the Soul Searching Technique.

Gazing at the eerie, ghostly flame, Zhang Min gritted her teeth.

She is different from He Xuan and others.

He Xuan knew neither about the Enlightenment Spring nor about the whereabouts of Fairy Green Cloud.

However, she had only come out of the underground cave a few days ago.

Once the exact location of the underground cavern is revealed, then Master and Junior Brother Li will be in trouble.

Thinking of this, Zhang Min's eyes showed relief. She curled her tongue into her jaw, and just as she was exerting force, a deep voice came: "Isn't it unethical for you all to bully the weak?"

(End of this chapter)