Chapter 322: Chapter 48: Spirit Realm Jade Dew, the Demon Sect’s Counterattack

Lin Chen gave the martial arts puppet the final command.

Boom!

Boom boom!

Within just a few short breaths, ten martial arts puppets self-destructed one after another on the battlefield.

After the massive explosion, several mushroom clouds rose.

The terrifying nuclear power turned everything within dozens of miles of the battlefield into scorched earth.

Taking advantage of the explosion, the spiritual boat gained momentum, advancing rapidly.

In an instant, it flew another hundred miles away.

Looking down at the hellish scene in Xinliang City, consumed by explosions, filled with corpses and cultivators.

And the joy of surviving the calamity...

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators were so overwhelmed they almost cried.

"Escaped! We escaped!"

"We survived!"

Unlike the ordinary cultivators of the Righteous Alliance who cried tears of joy.

Wang Changchun stared at the distant explosion in silence for a long time.

"Junior Brother Wang..."

He knew that regardless of what happened, those who stayed behind would not be returning.

Half a two-hour interval later, the spiritual boat successfully returned to Lingxuan City.

Wang Changchun looked at the many Foundation Establishment and Core Formation cultivators around...

These cultivators mostly carried injuries, their aura languid.

"This battle, ultimately, was lost..."

Wang Changchun sighed in his heart.

The thirty Golden Core cultivators that arrived as reinforcements ultimately left them with almost no room to resist, turning the war into an overwhelmingly one-sided situation.

However, Wang Changchun still maintained his composure.

He quickly ordered:

"Tally the casualties of this battle, all disciples quickly recover energy and magical power..."

"The Demon Sect might attack at any moment!"

"Also, call all the remaining cultivators from the rear to Lingxuan and Qinghe cities..."

Wang Changchun spoke in a grave tone.

If he were the Blood Pupil Old Demon, he would definitely not give up such a valuable opportunity for attack.

After this battle, the Righteous Alliance was in utter defeat.

If the Demon Sect attacked, Lingxuan and Qinghe cities would be sitting ducks...

Only by quickly regrouping cultivators, plus the arrays previously set in the cities, might they be able to resist somewhat.

...

In Lingxuan City, while the Righteous Alliance was in chaos, with everyone in fear.

A thousand miles away, at the front lines of the Demon Sect.

The area within a hundred miles radius was filled with terrifying radiation.

Within dozens of miles, all trees and life had turned to scorched earth.

Only cultivators above Core Formation could barely survive.

In this battle, the Demon Sect still suffered heavy losses, losing all of the over five hundred Foundation Establishment Demon cultivators they had gathered, not a single survivor.

Most of the Golden Core-stage Demon cultivators were killed.

Even among the thirty Golden Core cultivators who arrived as reinforcements, over ten died in the explosion.

At this moment, Blood Pupil Old Demon gazed coldly at the heavily wounded Demon Sect disciples.

He wasn’t sorrowful for the disciples’ losses but worried that too many Demon cultivators had died, preventing him from attacking the Righteous Alliance further.

"Blood Pupil."

At this moment, over twenty mysterious individuals approached.

The leading cultivator called Blood Pupil Old Demon by name, yet Blood Pupil Old Demon had no objections.

"Blood Pupil, this battle... True Monarch is disappointed in you."

"You couldn’t even take down a mere Righteous Alliance, how can the Demon Path flourish in Qing State for a hundred and twelve years?"

"True Monarch is already aware of the news, they have plans to replace you..."

Upon hearing this, Blood Pupil Old Demon felt his heart tighten.

He quickly said:

"It’s not my fault! It’s all because of that damned Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect!"

"If it weren’t for Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect, I would have conquered the Righteous Alliance by now!"

"They have Celestial Thunder Master killing many of my disciples..."

"They even sell magical treasures so Righteous Alliance’s cultivators have quality treasures; we’re at a disadvantage!"

Before Blood Pupil Old Demon could finish speaking, the mysterious leader interrupted him.

"I think True Monarch will not listen to your explanations."

"True Monarch only cares about results! The fate of Qing State cannot be compromised!"

Speaking thus, the mysterious leader drew closer, whispering:

"Not enough have died... do you understand?"

Upon hearing this, Blood Pupil Old Demon gritted his teeth and said:

"Of course not enough! I want to slaughter all those Righteous Alliance scum!"

"And that Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect... it’s been so long, and you still haven’t uncovered the details?"

Upon hearing this, the mysterious leader fell silent.

Indeed, neither the True Monarch of Divinity Transformation behind him nor the people above, despite spending months, had uncovered the details of Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect.

As if... it had appeared out of thin air, like a sect without foundation or history!

But how could that be?

The treasures Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect presented.

Pills, Golden Yuan Pills, Magical Artifacts, Celestial Thunder Master, Five Thunders...

The terrifying quantity and quality of these simply could not come from a sect without foundation.

The only possibility is that Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect is not the original name of this sect.

But rather, an ancient sect has planned for thousands or even tens of thousands of years for this event...

The mysterious leader asked:

"Don’t bother with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect for now."

"What’s your plan next?"

"With your current strength, you’re likely no match for the Righteous Alliance..."

The mysterious leader scrutinized Blood Pupil Old Demon, seeing that Blood Pupil Old Demon was not in a good state.

But Blood Pupil Old Demon was unwilling to give up.

He knew that once they were abandoned by those above, the Ghost-Exorcising Sect would have no chance of recovery.

He, too, would have no chance of glimpsing the path to Divinity Transformation...

The more dire the situation, the more he needed to demonstrate his own value!

With this thought, Old Demon Blood Pupil said in a deep voice:

"I want to counterattack the Righteous Alliance! Now is the perfect opportunity!"

"The Righteous Alliance has suffered heavy casualties... As long as you are willing to help me, give me fifty... no, I only need thirty Golden Core Cultivators, and I will surely capture the Fog Country!"

Old Demon Blood Pupil’s eyes carried a hint of anticipation.

However, after hearing this, the mysterious figure remained silent for a moment, then said:

"You know, we cannot go too far, those above are watching us!"

"In the struggle for Qing State’s fate, the rise of the Demon Sect is the trend, no doubt."

"But we also cannot intervene directly, much less help you kill those cultivators of the Righteous Alliance... Otherwise, why would we need you?"

"In this battle, the True Monarch has already sent us to protect you, which is considered breaking the rules."

After a pause, the mysterious figure continued:

"After that, we will remain stationed at the rear of the Demon Sect. Ensuring your rear remains untroubled..."

"But whether or not you win, that will depend on yourself."

Upon hearing this, Old Demon Blood Pupil cursed wildly in his heart.

If he could defeat the Righteous Alliance, why would he be in his current predicament?

On the surface, however, Old Demon Blood Pupil dared not show any dissatisfaction, only saying:

"Then, what assistance can you provide us?"

"If things continue this way, the Wind Spirit Moon Shadow Sect might ruin the True Monarch’s great plans..."

Upon hearing this, the mysterious figure fell silent for a moment, then took out a Storage Bag and handed it over.

"Rest assured, the True Monarch will not let you lose."

"There are sufficient resources here to allow your Demon Sect to recuperate within a few years."

"Foundation Establishment Pill, Golden Yuan Pill... Distribute them as you see fit."

"Of course, there’s also that item you have longed for... The True Monarch has also found some for you..."

Hearing these words, Old Demon Blood Pupil’s breathing suddenly became rapid.

"Good..."

"After I take a few days to recuperate, I will attack Lingxuan City again!"

"Although my sect disciples have suffered heavy losses, the Righteous Alliance is not much better off!"

"Once I recover from my injuries, capturing Lingxuan City will be as easy as reaching into a bag!"

Upon hearing this, the mysterious figure did not stop him, only nodded in acknowledgement:

"Hmm, do as you see fit."

...

That afternoon, Old Demon Blood Pupil returned to the ruins of the Beast Taming Sect, preparing to enter seclusion.

He took out the Storage Bag and retrieved the mountain of various pills.

Foundation Establishment Pill, Golden Yuan Pill...

Demon cultivators, who cultivate through blood rituals, already progress several times faster than ordinary cultivators.

What limits demon cultivators are only the bottlenecks between realms.

But now, with so many pills to break through those bottlenecks, a large number of demon cultivators will surely emerge again in the coming years.

But, these are not the crucial point.

The most crucial is...

Old Demon Blood Pupil carefully retrieved a green jade bottle from the Storage Bag.

He opened the stopper and brought it to his nose, inhaling deeply.

Then, with a whole-body shudder of excitement...

"Spirit Realm Jade Dew! Hahaha..."

"Righteous Alliance, let’s see how you compete with me!"

The elderly eyes of Old Demon Blood Pupil were filled with excitement and elation.

He cautiously took out a drop of Jade Dew and swallowed it.

This lustrous Jade Dew contained incomparably pure energy...

Just one drop made him feel as if he were in a state of transcendent bliss.

Old Demon Blood Pupil extended his tongue, savoring the wonders of Spirit Realm Jade Dew, and showed an expression of complete satisfaction.

...

The next day, when Old Demon Blood Pupil exited seclusion.

His once hunched back was now straighter by three degrees, and even the sparse white hair on his head seemed to have a tendency to turn black.

At the same time, Old Demon Blood Pupil no longer showed any signs of the previous day’s malaise; his True Essence Magical Power had been restored to its peak.

Most importantly... Old Demon Blood Pupil’s cultivation seemed to show signs of a breakthrough.

"Hahaha, Spirit Realm Jade Dew... a supreme treasure only those from the heavens can enjoy."

"As long as I have this, I am invincible!"

Old Demon Blood Pupil’s complexion was rosy, and even the wrinkles on his face seemed to have diminished slightly.

"Someone come!" Old Demon Blood Pupil shouted.

Soon after, Wu Sankui entered with a flattering expression.

"Patriarch, what are your orders?"

Old Demon Blood Pupil was in an excellent mood, even finding this lackey Wu Sankui much more pleasing to the eye.

"Send the order, gather all disciples of the Ghost-Exorcising Sect, Puppet Hall, and Sacred Heart Sect..."

"Today, we will counterattack Lingxuan City!"

Upon hearing these words, Wu Sankui’s face immediately changed drastically.

"Patriarch, you absolutely mustn’t! Yesterday’s battle..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Old Demon Blood Pupil kicked him again.

"Why not? Just follow orders!"

"Let me ask you, how many cultivators above the Foundation Establishment Stage can we still summon?"

Wu Sankui swallowed, then said:

"Cultivators above Foundation Establishment are fewer than three hundred, all guarding the rear cities..."

"Golden Core Cultivators, there are only about ten left..."

Upon hearing this, Old Demon Blood Pupil frowned deeply.

He asked again: "And what about Late Qi Refining Stage cultivators?"

"There are still a few thousand in the Late Qi Refining Stage..."

Upon hearing this, Old Demon Blood Pupil nodded:

"Hmm, send the order, gather ten Golden Core Cultivators, two hundred Foundation Establishment Cultivators..."

"Today, follow me straight to Lingxuan City!"