Why are all of us who transmigrated at the same time demons?

Chapter 156 Under One Person: Leaving Earth

"Who is that guy? Why does he have such a pointy head?" On the stage, a group of people were whispering among themselves. The person they were talking about was a short, stocky man with an unusual hairstyle who was competing in the arena.

Although the opponent seemed a bit dim-witted, his strength was astonishing. With his powerful punches and muscular physique, he beat his opponents into a sorry state.

"Isn't that Wen Tailai? He's a very famous martial arts master in Jin, and his family's Thunderclap Hand technique is quite extraordinary. He's considered a veteran in the Jin martial arts world. How could he be beaten to the point of vomiting blood by a junior!"

"Canglong, do you know who he is?" Lu Linglong asked curiously to her friends who specialized in intelligence gathering.

Upon hearing the goddess speak, the sycophantic Canglong immediately became very interested.

"This person's real name is unknown, but he is known by his nickname in the martial arts world, 'Abano.' He once studied at the Jiaodi School, learning the art of external strength training and wrestling. Later, he fell out with his master and spread false news of his master's death, which led to his expulsion from the school."

"Later, he came into contact with the Western Behemoth's method of applying medicine, and created the 'Nine Dragons Body Refining Technique,' integrating Western medicine application with Chinese body refining methods, thus founding the 'No Family Way.' Some suspect that he also gained some insights during the 'Cataclysm of Mara.' This path is close to the demonic path, pursuing extreme speed. A few injections of medicine, combined with their unique body refining techniques, can quickly turn someone into a master of external strength. But the price? Just look at his head; it will become pointy, and the risk of going into qi deviation is also quite high."

Canglong seemed somewhat disdainful, but continued his introduction: "In the world of external martial arts, the 'Nuo Family Way' is incredibly popular lately! Many extraordinary individuals have flocked to it. Think about it, other external martial arts schools involve iron rulers hitting the ribs, oil pots being poured over the head, and rigorous training in the dead of winter and the sweltering heat of summer—how arduous and painful! But the 'Nuo Family Way' only requires one set of the Nine Dragons Needle Technique to catch up with a seasoned master who has immersed themselves in this path for many years. As for the price? Well, let me ask you, what price?"

Canglong's last sentence suddenly became wise, as if he had been infected by something. However, none of his companions paid any attention to it. This fat guy Canglong must have tried the "Nuo Family Way" in private, otherwise he wouldn't be so familiar with it.

"The world of body tempering is in an uproar because of the rise of the 'No Family Way.' Many senior practitioners have directly stood up to denounce Abano as a sinner, condemning the 'No Family Way' as an evil path and claiming that those who cultivate the 'Nine Dragons Body Tempering Technique' are steroid-addicted superhumans. Some of these veteran body tempering practitioners have even become real Abanos in person, but this guy is indeed quite capable and shameless; he's dealt with all those real Abanos in person."

On the field, Abano looked at the players he had beaten until they vomited blood, his face full of smugness.

"Damn it! It's time for the injection, referee! Hurry up and declare me the winner, or I'll lose muscle if we waste too much time!" Abano yelled at the Celestial Master's Mansion disciple who was acting as the referee. Unbeknownst to him, the top of his head was becoming increasingly pointed.

Wen Tailai stared blankly at his bloodied hands, hands that had once won him countless honors, yet now utterly helpless before a complete idiot. He had a thousand words to say, but in the end, only a long sigh escaped his lips.

He reached into his pocket and pulled out a USB drive containing an audio recording. Previously, he had dismissed the so-called "Moro," believing it to be a scheme orchestrated by evil forces.

But after today, he couldn't care less about anything else. So what if it's unorthodox? As long as it lets him smash that foul-mouthed, pointy-headed bastard into a pulp, he'd accept it even if it was unorthodox!

When Wen Tailai pulled out a USB drive on the field, nearly 80% of the people in the stands changed their expressions, but quickly calmed down. Another person had been dragged into this mess!

Wait, something's not right! In the stands, the two familiar faces exchanged a glance. Your expression changed just now, didn't it?

Good grief, I thought only people like me would fall into this trap, but I didn't expect you, with your thick eyebrows and big eyes, to be doing the same thing as me!

That's alright now, that feels good!

Knowing that everyone is like this makes me feel at ease.

The company delegation swept through the Luotian Grand Ceremony on Longhu Mountain. Ye Wushi's fists, Ji Beiming's sword, Xiao Huohuo's divine fire, Chu Luoli's Qimen acupuncture technique... one unprecedented skill after another refreshed everyone's worldview.

He had been greatly strengthened by Moro and thought he was invincible, but he never expected that there would always be someone stronger.

No, I must work even harder to mine cryptocurrency online when I get back! I need to strengthen myself!

With their arrogance dispelled, the group decided to continue contributing to Tianmo Network. The network traffic, which had slowed down due to their previous laziness, began to rise again, and a bunch of new customers joined. The mastermind behind the scenes chuckled, thinking, "No matter what, I'm not losing out!"

The two representative families, the Lü and Wang, were attacked by a pretty boy who called himself Lü Bu and a bespectacled man who called himself Zhang Fei. The former, wielding a halberd, used his superior martial arts skills to smash the Lü family's gate to pieces, while the latter's masterful brushwork sent Wang Ai to his death on the spot, reportedly from anger.

The Luo Tian Grand Ceremony was not truly taken seriously by the higher-ups, but Loran's several avatars did arouse their apprehension. Could the individual power be so great?

So what? The more fearful they are of the individual power displayed by Loran, the less likely the higher-ups are to abandon this national treasure, a divine artifact that can amplify the power of the group to the greatest extent. On the contrary, they will further promote the process of the grand ceremony.

At this point, the national treasure was no longer just about the interests of Loran alone. He had tied the entire nation and the entire civilization to the chariot. When this massive chariot started moving, anyone who tried to stop it would be smashed to pieces!

This, on the contrary, aligned with Loran's will!

As for whether this will lead to further hostility? Just kidding, Loran is going to go on adventures in the vast universe soon, who cares about anything on Earth?

As the grand sacrificial ceremony commenced, the five-colored altars across the land began to glow, as if ancient sacrificial chants were resounding from them. The Central Heaven Purple Star Ornamental Column began to integrate the other thirty-three supreme treasures, connecting the celestial and terrestrial veins to form a vast and immeasurable protective array covering the entire kingdom.

All the extraordinary beings and even those who had attained Qi could clearly feel an unprecedented and indescribable power sweeping across the land, while ordinary people simply felt their hearing and vision suddenly sharpened, their thinking became clearer, and their previously restless minds gradually calmed down. The essence that had been dissipating in many parts of the land began to gather and be stored, waiting to be generated, and some potential extreme weather events were also dissipated in their infancy by this power.

The real benefits will take time to materialize.

Standing atop the back mountain of Longhu Mountain, Zhang Zhiwei, though not a professional astrologist, possessed such cultivation that he could easily sense the changes brought about by the Nine Provinces Barrier based on his ability to achieve oneness with heaven and man.

He said with some emotion, "Junior brother, you might be able to get a good night's sleep from now on! Even if that matter comes out, it probably won't cause any trouble."

On the snow-capped Changbai Mountain, several ancient yet transcendent immortals gathered, gazing at the illusory figures near their mountain range. Whether within the inner realm or in the real vast ocean of Haotian Yuanqi, the mark of the Heavenly Mirror shone brightly, radiating divine light, sweeping across all directions, and awe-inspiring Changbai.

"This world is still a human world after all! Keep the younger generation in check, and try not to go down the mountain for now. Let Xiao Guan come to Changbai Mountain; we have important matters to discuss with her, concerning the future of the shamanic lineage." A snow-white hedgehog said this, and the other immortals silently agreed.

"No matter how I try to interpret this divination, I just can't figure it out!" Wang Ye sat cross-legged in his bedroom in Wudang Mountain, his expression a mixture of worry and joy.

Meanwhile, in the Kunlun Mountains, within the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountains, Loran looked with delight at the deity that had taken shape within the Immortal Cauldron.

"it's time!"

In reality, a majestic mountain range resembling ninety-nine dragons suddenly emerged from the unknown void above Kunlun Mountain, and its intense aura could be sensed by every living being on Earth.

"What happened?"

Various forces and regimes around the world are trying to find out about this anomaly.

In the mountains, a huge green bronze cauldron leaps out of the pool and soars into the sky, its green radiance, like a manifestation of life, visible to the world.

"Hahaha! Fellow Earthlings, if anyone in the future ascends to immortality or achieves interstellar civilization, let us meet again in the vast universe!"

Loran's loud laughter echoed throughout the world. He ascended above the Green Cauldron, using the Immortal Cauldron to control the Ninety-Nine Dragon Mountains, transforming into a streak of light as he headed towards the dark universe!

After this commotion, the matter of the Extraordinary People can no longer be kept secret! Without further ado, Loran simply lifted the lid on the truth.

As for what will happen on Earth next, that's no longer Loran's concern. This chaotic era might actually be a good thing for Loran's Demonic Avatar left on Earth. Loran has already added the Nine Provinces Barrier to his homeland's civilization—if that still can't solve the problem of the Inhumans, then there's nothing more to say!

Chapter 157 Underworld Cultivation: I Became a Tribulation Cultivator in the Cultivation World

The Tongming Realm is one of the more spiritually abundant realms among the many small worlds under the jurisdiction of the Great Vulture Heaven. In addition, as the upper realm, the Great Vulture Heaven often sends immortals down to spread the Dao, making the cultivation of immortality extremely prosperous in this realm.

"Grandpa, with this Foundation Establishment Pill, my father will have a chance to advance to Foundation Establishment cultivator, and our Chen family will also have a chance to advance to a third-class immortal clan." A young man in blue robes said to the old man in front of him as he flew quickly through the forest.

Although the old man in front had a somewhat sinister look in his eyes, his white hair and youthful face, coupled with his elegant and exquisite robes, made him an excellent sight to behold.

The old man turned and scolded the boy: "Shut up and hurry back to the clan. The treasure is tempting, and although we act discreetly, it is inevitable that word will leak out."

The boy seemed frightened, obediently shut his mouth, and followed the old man quietly.

An old man, a young boy, and a middle-aged man who remained silent throughout—the three of them hurried through the dark jungle.

"Faster, faster!" The old man was extremely anxious. Once they crossed this dense forest, they would reach the Chen family's territory, and only then would they be barely safe.

He had walked through this dense forest many times before, but never before had it felt so long.

"Danger!" The ever-vigilant old man suddenly sensed something amiss and warned them. Having cultivated to the peak of Qi Refining, he had developed divine sense, making him extremely perceptive of danger.

But it was too late. A faint light flashed through the dense forest. Only the old man managed to dodge it, while the boy and the middle-aged man were pierced through the heart and died instantly.

"Xiao Qin, Lao Er," the old man groaned in his heart.

But he couldn't care less about the tragic deaths of his grandson and second son. The shadowy figure attacked again, this time with extraordinary speed. The old man couldn't dodge it at all. In an instant, his protective spell was pierced, his heart was crushed, and he died.

After slaying three Qi Refining cultivators, the shadowy figure finally revealed itself in the light. It was a hiltless flying sword shaped like a willow leaf. The dark blue blade was perfectly concealed in the shadows of the dense forest. After briefly appearing in the light, the blade quickly became transparent, allowing it to remain hidden even in sunlight.

A figure emerged from the dense forest. He used his flying sword to retrieve the three people's storage bags, then unleashed three fire talismans to clear away numerous traces at the scene before disappearing into the forest.

Qingxiao Market is a large market belonging to the Huixin Sect, a major sect of immortal cultivation. The market is bustling with independent cultivators from all around, as well as many cultivation families and even small sects. It is an important place for independent cultivators to stay.

In a small talisman shop in Qingxiao Market, Luo Lan closed the shop door and took stock of the spoils from this robbery.

The original body that Luo Lan possessed this time was named Lu Bo. Lu Bo lived in Qingxiao Market with his uncle Liu Yuanlong since childhood. Liu Yuanlong was a cultivator at the eighth level of Qi Refining and a first-level top-grade talisman master. With this skill, coupled with his quick mind and good social skills, he managed to take over a small talisman shop in Qingxiao Market and made a decent living. If he had the opportunity in the future, he might even be able to establish his foundation.

Lu Bo's aptitude wasn't exceptionally good, but it was already quite impressive among rogue cultivators. He possessed a fourth-grade spiritual root, with water and fire attributes being the most prominent, which was significantly stronger than Liu Yuanlong's fifth-grade spiritual root. It should be noted that many rogue cultivators in Qingxiao Market didn't even have a fifth-grade spiritual root; sixth- and seventh-grade spiritual roots were commonplace.

If Lu Bo's aptitude were even better, reaching the third-grade spiritual root, he could directly enter the Huixin Sect. However, the Huixin Sect also accepts fourth-grade spiritual roots, but a certain assessment is required, and one must start as an outer disciple.

Therefore, Liu Yuanlong thought of sending his nephew, whom he had raised as his son, to the Huixin Sect. With the help of his uncle and nephew, they might be able to achieve the goal of two disciples reaching the Foundation Establishment stage.

However, fate is unpredictable. On his way back from visiting a friend, Liu Yuanlong was ambushed and killed on the spot. Without his uncle as a powerful backer, Lu Bo, who was only at the third level of Qi Refining, suddenly found himself in a precarious situation in the market.

Especially since Liu Yuanlong also owns a shop in Qingxiao Market, a place where land is incredibly valuable, wealth is a powerful motivator. For the underworld cultivation world, which heavily relies on resources for cultivation, many people have set their sights on Lu Bo.

Fortunately, Qingxiao Market still had certain rules, and rumors had already circulated that Lu Bo was going to participate in the Huixin Sect's assessment soon. Because of this, no one dared to openly attack him. Lu Bo managed to survive by sheer willpower, but his shop was basically forced to close down. Because Lu Bo didn't have his uncle's skills or his uncle's supply network, once he sold out his stock of talismans, there were no new products left in the shop.

Lu Bo had been living a perilous life lately, constantly facing various forms of robbery and theft. Therefore, Lu Bo was single-mindedly focused on passing the Huixin Sect's examination and becoming an outer disciple. Then, in this market dominated by the Huixin Sect, wouldn't he be able to walk with impunity? And wouldn't he finally have a chance to avenge his uncle?

Dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel.

Lu Bo's supposedly sure-fire assessment failed, not because he wasn't good enough, but because he didn't even have time to participate in the sect's assessment.

When the assessment time arrived, Lu Bo prepared to board a flying boat used by the Huixin Sect disciples in Qingxiao Market to travel to the Huixin Sect for the assessment. However, a sudden beast tide occurred, and Qingxiao Market was completely closed. By the time the beast tide subsided and the market reopened, the Huixin Sect assessment had already ended, and the next time the Huixin Sect would publicly recruit disciples would be ten years later.

Ten years may be a short time for the experts of the Huixin Sect, but for Lu Bo, a Qi Refining Level 3 cultivator surrounded by wolves, it is an extremely long time.

After being secretly injured, Lu Bo was so angry that he suffered a qi deviation while trying to heal himself, and that's when Luo Lan's story began.

Loran's actions were naturally extraordinary; he not only repelled various malicious attacks but also learned the talisman-making skills left behind by his uncle, Lu Bo. Loran's wisdom encompassed many fields, and talisman drawing was just one of them.

Although the talismans in this world are somewhat different from those he had learned, they are still generally compatible in terms of intelligence.

Therefore, Loran not only mastered the "Liu Family Talisman Making Record" left by Liu Yuanlong, but also innovated upon it, greatly improving the efficiency, quality, and even the types of talismans. Loran can now easily draw second-tier talismans that correspond to the Foundation Establishment stage.

As for why he became a cultivator of tribulation, it's mainly related to the original owner of this body.

This kid was really determined. He figured if he was kicked out of the market, he would become a bandit and find a chance to take revenge on those who bullied him.

To this end, he had long ago prepared a complete set of equipment for robbery and plunder. This included powder to eliminate the smell and bloodstains, clothing and masks to conceal his appearance, knowledge of wilderness survival, and a set of special magical tools for robbery and plunder, distinct from those used openly.

Seeing that the original owner was so well prepared, Loran went along with it and became a robber cultivator. After all, making money by drawing talismans was nowhere near as profitable as robbery.

As for building a big business by relying on the arts of immortal cultivation, does one also need to accumulate a sum of initial capital? In order not to leave anything for those enemies who covet him, this kid used all his property to purchase magical artifacts, elixirs, and various preparation materials for his tribulation cultivation.

Loran was proficient in a wide variety of techniques and had a wealth of combat experience. He quickly rose to prominence in the cultivation industry. Relying on these resources, Loran has now reached the eighth level of Qi Refining, which is the same level as his original uncle.

Of course, in the eyes of outsiders, Loran is still a cultivator at the fifth level of Qi Refining. This cultivation level is neither high nor low. In addition, with the ruthless methods Loran has shown, it is not a problem for her to take over a small shop that sells first-level talismans.

No one knew that this seemingly cheerful boss was actually a powerful cultivator who roamed the Qingxiao Mountains and never failed in his attacks.

The three members of the Chen family that Loran intercepted today had many connections with the original owner of this body.

The Chen family is a small immortal clan near Qingxiao Market. They are registered with the Huixin Sect and rely on the sect for protection. They do not have any Foundation Establishment cultivators, but they do have Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivators and many Qi Refining cultivators. They belong to the second-class immortal clan.

On the surface, the Chen family makes a living by selling spiritual herbs and medicinal plants, but in reality, many members of this family secretly act as Tribulation Cultivators. This is a secret to others, but it is no secret to Loran, a top figure among the Azure Sky Tribulation Cultivators.

Double-crossing is Luo Lan's favorite kind of drama. Luo Lan learned that Chen Jiayuan, the head of the Chen family, wanted to establish his foundation, so she hatched a plan, which led to today's ambush.

"I never imagined that my uncle, Liu Yuanlong, was actually killed by a cultivator from the Chen family." Luo Lan played with the ghost bell in her hand, which contained the souls of those she had killed and refined.

From the spirit of Chen Yuanhu, the previous patriarch of the Chen family, whom Luo Lan had met today, she learned everything. It was precisely because he needed to collect foundation-building materials for his patriarch, Chen Jiayuan, that Chen Yuanhu set his sights on Liu Yuanlong.

Otherwise, Liu Yuanlong is a Qi Refining Level 8 cultivator and a top-tier Tier 1 talisman master. Ordinary Tribulation cultivators wouldn't dare to mess with Liu Yuanlong, otherwise, his vast collection of talismans wouldn't be so easy to obtain.

The three members of the Chen family didn't have many spirit stones in their storage bags; they had mostly used them to buy Foundation Establishment materials.

The small jade bottle in Chen Yuanhu's storage bag contained Foundation Establishment Pills, as well as precious materials such as spiritual water and spiritual wood to help cultivators advance to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Besides these, there were some magical artifacts and jade slips containing magical techniques.

"It's better than nothing!" Loran was somewhat uninterested. He didn't care much for anything at the Qi Refining level, and he wasn't particularly interested in Foundation Establishment Pills either.

After all, as a Heavenly Demon, would he really rely on Foundation Establishment Pills to advance to Foundation Establishment?

Chapter 158 Underworld Cultivation: Great Immortal Technique

When Luo Lan from the cultivation world entered the "Heaven of Freedom," everyone was teasing her: "Oh, so it's Emperor Luo who's here?"

Loran, neither ashamed nor annoyed, spread his hands in a gesture of support: "My beloved ministers, please rise. When the time comes, I will lead you all to ascend to immortality."

Gu Chenluolan instantly transformed into a phoenix and pulled out a bell: "Actually, I am the Undying Emperor!"

Death God Loran also conjured an ancient sword: "Actually, I am the Eternal Celestial Venerable!"

Meanwhile, the god-slayer Loran transformed into a boy wielding a stone club: "Your Majesty, I am Chuan Ying! I have come to your rescue!"

The group burst into laughter, and after a bit of frolicking, they turned their attention to the immortal cultivator, Luo Lan.

"Caw! It's a heretical cultivator from the Grand Lisboa in Macau! Retreat!" Naruto Loran exclaimed dramatically.

Cultivator Loran rolled her eyes: "Who's the evil cultivator from the Grand Lisboa?! I'm a righteous cultivator and a senior member. Don't you dare slander me!"

"Master Jie Xiu, how many people did you rob today?" Death God Loran also came over to join in the fun.

Cultivator Loran shoved his head away: "Get out of here, you escaped convict!"

Laugh it off, but don't joke about your brothers. Soon, the Lorans exchanged memories.

"A proficiency system? You actually managed to find something this good?" Death God Loran was astonished after merging with the memories.

Naruto Loran was also somewhat surprised: "Systems are rare! This is the first time we've encountered a system protagonist. Even though I've traveled through many parallel worlds with the help of Grell's Sword and met many characters who seem to be fan fiction protagonists, I haven't encountered a system cheat yet."

Gu Chenluolan was unusually serious: "You suspect that this so-called system is a manifestation of a Dao Fruit?"

Cultivator Loran nodded. His Heavenly Demon Divine Power was called "Myriad Transformations to Seize Truth," a divine power that was extremely mysterious, and its outward manifestation was pure destructive power.