Cultivation Begins From The Desert-Chapter 667 - 651: Unify the Boundless Desert Sea! [Subscribe]

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"For now, don't tell Yu'Er about Blood Mo Luo's escape, lest she does something foolish upon hearing the news."

"Chen Ping'an has a point, Blood Mo Luo is so severely injured that even with a Spirit Elixir and Demonic Techniques to assist, it will certainly take decades to recover his full cultivation strength."

"And considering the cowardly nature of Demonic Cultivators, he would not dare to easily step foot in Baisha River Oasis guarded by Elder Chen without his full strength, so we just need to alter the plan and let Yu'Er hide in the oasis in the future."

In the boundless desert sea, Zhou Minghan led Zhouyang father and son through sword flight, secretly transmitting thoughts about his plans.

Huang Family Patriarch is already dead at their hands; this outing is destined to be just a formality, and they can casually report a missing case upon returning. Whether Chen Ping'an believes it is irrelevant to them.

Luoyun Mountain Huang Family is not some significant clan with deep roots; without a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, their power would collapse after their patriarch's death.

How could Chen Ping'an possibly, without any evidence, conduct a "Heart Inquiry Skill" investigation on the three Zhou Family Foundation Establishment Cultivators like when investigating Chen Pingzhi's death?

Moreover, in this anti-demonic campaign surrounding Blood Mo Luo, more than a couple of Foundation Establishment Cultivators have fallen, so one more fallen Huang Family Patriarch wouldn't seem unusual since the Demonic cultivator aura Zhou Xuan Yu left behind was indeed of Foundation Establishment Stage level.

"What Great-Grandfather said is right; this matter indeed needs careful consideration. It's best to wait until we've reunited with our godmother and ask her in detail about Blood Mo Luo and Blood Slaughter Demon Sect."

"This time the Demonic cultivator's invasion of our Boundless Sea of Sand Cultivation Realm is both a trial and an opportunity. If our Zhou Family can seize this chance, prosperity and success are within reach."

Zhouyang's eyes flashed with a glint, his words faintly revealing excitement.

Indeed, as he said, the Demonic cultivator's invasion is a disaster for the entire Cultivation Realm, but hidden within the disaster is a great opportunity.

Firstly, due to the Demonic cultivator's invasion, Yellow Sand Sect is certainly going to summon all subordinate forces for demon extermination, and to motivate these subordinate forces to fight demons, Yellow Sand Sect will have to offer genuinely good items as rewards for those who excel.

Items like Foundation Establishment Pills, high-tier arrays, high-tier pill formulas, usually monopolized by major forces in the Cultivation Realm, might only be released during this time as rewards for foundation stage clans like the Zhou Family.

Secondly, there will undoubtedly be cultivators falling and sacrificing in the demon extermination war. If a fallen cultivator's family doesn't have other Foundation Establishment Cultivators, despite Yellow Sand Sect's compensation and deterrence, their occupied territory and cultivation resources will shrink, naturally being absorbed by other families.

If Zhou Family can achieve merit in the demon extermination war, the family's strength will certainly increase explosively, and even Zhouyang's opportunity to establish a Purple Mansion might come from this demon extermination war.

Several hours later, after feigning searches outside for over half a day, the three Zhou Family members returned to the small oasis.

"Still didn't find him? It seems Fellow Daoist Huang indeed faced misfortune; truly a great pity!"

In the small oasis, upon seeing the Zhou Family members return empty-handed, Chen Ping'an seemed unsurprised, merely letting out a long sigh, no longer mentioning the matter.

At this time, other cultivators pursuing sand bandits also returned to the small oasis; only two Purple Mansion Stage cultivators still had no news.

With the two Purple Mansion Stage cultivators not back, Zhouyang and the other Foundation Establishment cultivators certainly dared not return first, temporarily staying in the small oasis awaiting news from Elder Chen and Zhang Yunpeng.

While waiting, Zhouyang and the other cultivators exchanged discussions about today's battle.

Through discussing with others, Zhouyang learned that aside from those few sand bandits who escaped using "Blood Escape Technique," the rest fell at the hands of pursuing cultivators.

And in conversation with them, he also discovered that though people didn't overtly speak much about the Demonic cultivator's invasion of Boundless Sea of Sand Cultivation Realm, they were indeed concerned.

The last time Boundless Desert Sea saw a Golden Core Stage Demonic cultivator was over a thousand years ago.

Back then, to eliminate that Golden Core Stage demon cultivator and his disciples, Yellow Sand Sect dispatched two Golden Core Stage cultivators, over a dozen Purple Mansion Stage cultivators, and more than three hundred Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators participated.

Even though that battle thoroughly eradicated the Golden Core Stage demon cultivator and his followers, one of Yellow Sand Sect's Golden Core Stage cultivators sustained incurable injuries in the battle and perished within decades afterward.

As for the fallen Purple Mansion Stage cultivators and Foundation Establishment Stage cultivators, their total number has exceeded fifty, which is truly a heavy casualty!

The last time a Golden Core Stage Demon Cultivator could cause such a commotion, and this time it's a complete invasion by a famous Demon Dao sect. How could those who know about the last demon chaos not be worried?

"Currently, the strength of the Yellow Sand Sect hasn't improved much compared to a thousand years ago. The sect still only has two Golden Core Ancestors, and there are even fewer Purple Mansion Stage cultivators than back then. In my opinion, if what the Blood Mo Luo said is true, the Yellow Sand Sect might have to seek external assistance!"

"Seek external assistance? Are you referring to the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm? That might be very difficult!"

"Not to mention whether those from the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm are willing to travel a long distance to help us eliminate the demons, even if they have the intention, there's the Broken Cloud Mountain Range in the way. The demon beasts there will not stand by and watch human cultivators traverse their territory without reacting!"

"No, it's not necessarily required to seek help from the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. Have you forgotten the Great Brightness Immortal Palace? Even though our Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm is small, we are still a part of the Land of the Far West. The Great Brightness Immortal Palace governs the entire Land of the Far West; how could they possibly allow demonic cultivators to rampage under their noses?"

"The Great Brightness Immortal Palace? They might be even less reliable than the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. Ever since that incident thousands of years ago, our Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm hasn't paid tribute to them for thousands of years. How can we expect them to come and save us now?"

In a stone house left behind by sand bandits, Zhouyang, Zhou Minghan, and more than ten other Foundation Establishment cultivators were quietly discussing their insights regarding this invasion of demon cultivators.

These more than ten Foundation Establishment cultivators were all clan leaders or successors from various cultivation clans around the Baisha River Oasis. They gathered not only to share their views on the demon cultivator invasion but also to foster their relationships.

Everyone knew that once they returned, a summoning order from the Yellow Sand Sect would likely be issued shortly, and they would need to follow the Yellow Sand Sect and the Chen Family to battle.

Since this was the case, before the Yellow Sand Sect's summoning order was issued, it was beneficial to gather and share information about each other, becoming familiar with each other's combat styles and strengths.

Zhouyang, listening to these people talk, gained significant insight.

He had heard of the "Great Brightness Immortal Palace" long ago and knew it was an ancient sect that had been passed down for tens of thousands of years.

This ancient sect had always been the strongest sect in the Westernmost Cultivation Realm since its creation, ruling over the entire Westernmost Cultivation Realm. Its history even includes a True Immortal at the Tribulation Crossing Stage and over ten "half-step True Immortals" at the Ninth-Layer Nascent Soul Stage. In total, there have been hundreds of Nascent Soul Stage cultivators over tens of thousands of years.

Such a powerful sect is not only the top sect in the Westernmost Cultivation Realm but is also among the top sects in this realm.

However, the Great Brightness Immortal Realm, where the Great Brightness Immortal Palace is located, is even farther from the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm than the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm. It would take several months of flight for a Golden Core Stage cultivator to reach there from the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, and they would need to cross a perilous forbidden land known as the "Sea of Death."

The "Sea of Death" not only frequently spawns "Black Sand Storms," capable of killing Golden Core Stage cultivators but is also a place where Tier Five demon beasts "Sand Worms" frequently roam. A Golden Core Stage cultivator crossing the "Sea of Death" might lose their life if they have bad luck.

Moreover, thousands of years ago, a severe internal conflict occurred within the Great Brightness Immortal Palace, with several forces fighting for power, resulting in a significant reduction in their control over remote areas like the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm. This led to the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm not paying tribute for thousands of years.

Under such circumstances, it's no wonder that the cultivators of the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm harbor little reverence for the Great Brightness Immortal Palace.

"It's not up to us to worry about seeking assistance. It's pointless for us to fret over it. In Yang's opinion, we should instead discuss holding a swap meet."

"The Yellow Sand Sect will surely issue a summoning order soon to gather us into a cultivator army to fight demons. We all know how dangerous these large-scale cultivator wars are. Surviving the war depends not only on luck but also on one's own strength."

"Each of our clans has its strengths. Yang's idea is that we shouldn't hold back this time. We should bring forward some truly good things to exchange with each other, collectively boosting everyone's strength and increasing our chances of survival in the upcoming war."

Just as the clan leaders from various cultivation clans were arguing endlessly about seeking assistance, the clan leader of the Yang Family from Golden Spring Valley, Yang Xingyan, suddenly interrupted with high-spirited words, bringing up a topic that greatly interested Zhouyang.

Reaching Foundation Establishment Stage, in a place like the Boundless Desert Sea Cultivation Realm, it's not easy to buy suitable items with spirit stones.

The items suitable for Foundation Establishment cultivators in the marketplace shops are either overpriced or of mediocre use, offering little appeal to a Foundation Establishment cultivator with a family background like him.

For Foundation Establishment cultivators to acquire suitable treasures, aside from venturing out to search themselves or buying from familiar cultivator peers, the most effective channel is to participate in swap meets held exclusively among Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Before the sand bandit attacks, the Baisha River Oasis Cultivation Realm used to hold a Foundation Establishment cultivator swap meet every fifty years in the marketplace. Each event would attract dozens of Foundation Establishment cultivators from nearby cultivation realms to gather and exchange their surplus spiritual resources.

The last swap meet was held just over thirty years ago, so it logically shouldn't be time for another one yet.

However, given the current demon cultivator invasion, the clans deeply feel the pressure, and under such pressure, organizing a swap meet earlier seems entirely reasonable.

The matter of holding an exchange meeting benefits everyone, so naturally, no one opposes it.

However, although the proposal was first put forward by Yang Xingyan, the family hosting the exchange meeting could only be the Chen Family in the end.

As the only Purple Mansion Clan in the Baisha River Oasis Cultivation Realm and the wealthiest family, if the Chen Family doesn't participate, the value of the exchange meeting would be greatly diminished.

Zhouyang especially hopes for the Chen Family to host it because, according to the rules, the host must present some truly good things to set the tone and excite the atmosphere.

And whenever the Chen Family hosted previous exchange meetings, they invariably chose Tier Three Spirit Pills that could enhance cultivation as the centerpiece. With the Chen Family Ancestor being a Tier Four Alchemist, their clan's Foundation Establishment Cultivators probably lack these spirit pills the least.

One of the reasons Zhouyang befriended Chen Pingzhi and Chen Ping'an was to exchange for some Tier Three Spirit Pills from them to enhance his cultivation. If he could acquire them through the exchange meeting now, it would be much better than pleading with others.

The matter of the exchange meeting was quickly settled, and once they returned to the Baisha River Oasis, they would ask the Chen Family Ancestor to set a date for its organization.

After roughly another half a day, the Chen Family Ancestor and Zhang Yunpeng finally returned to the small oasis together.

Zhouyang looked at the somber faces of the two Purple Mansion Stage cultivators, and he knew the answer without asking.

Sure enough, upon returning to the small oasis, the two Purple Mansion Stage cultivators called everyone together.

"I suppose I don't need to say it; you've all guessed the outcome. Indeed, the demon Blood Mo Luo has escaped."

The Chen Family Ancestor's gaze swept over everyone with a dark expression, and he directly stated the result in a low tone.

Then, his tone shifted, and he sternly said, "However, that demon was severely injured by us. Even with spirit elixirs and demonic techniques to heal, it will take at least fifty or sixty years to recover full power. During this time, you all must stay vigilant. If you find any place experiencing large-scale mortal disappearances or deaths, report it immediately."

"Furthermore, whoever can track down that demon and report to me will be rewarded with a Foundation Establishment Pill and a month's worth of cultivation guidance from me."

Another Foundation Establishment Pill!

Upon hearing the Chen Family Ancestor's words, Zhouyang, besides feeling the generosity of the Chen Family Ancestor with pills, also felt a bit tempted.

In fact, finding Blood Mo Luo wouldn't be difficult for the Zhou Family.

They could take some blood from the young girl Zhou Yuanyao, born from Zhou Xuan Yu and Blood Mo Luo, and use the "Heaven- and Earth-Shaking Reunion Spell" to locate Blood Mo Luo, who is hiding to recover.

However, given Blood Mo Luo's original Ninth-Layer Purple Mansion cultivation, for the "Ten Thousand Miles Soul-Chasing Technique" or "Heaven- and Earth-Shaking Reunion Spell" to work, it would require a Golden Core Stage cultivator to perform them personally to ensure success.

The Yellow Sand Sect has Golden Core Stage cultivators, but the problem is, if a Yellow Sand Sect Golden Core Stage cultivator learns of Zhou Xuan Yu's connection with the demon and discovers Zhou Yuanyao is the demon's offspring, would they spare this mother and daughter, let alone the Zhou Family?

Thinking of these things, Zhouyang's budding desire quickly cooled down.

This matter cannot be handled this way!

He almost immediately abandoned the idea.

Though the Foundation Establishment Pill is valuable, it's not worth risking Zhou Xuan Yu's and the entire Zhou family's lives for a single pill.

Golden Core Stage cultivators have lifespans spanning a thousand years. Each cultivator capable of forming a Golden Core is a veteran monster, having survived countless battles.

Zhouyang dared not gamble the lives of his entire clan on the mercy of such people. A lost bet could mean the complete annihilation of his whole clan.

The Chen Family Ancestor, though keen-sighted, lacked mind-reading divine techniques, so he could have no way of knowing Zhouyang's thoughts. His offer was made with a "just in case" mindset and not much hope of success.

Thus, after speaking, he didn't look at the crowd whose thoughts ran wild due to his words. Instead, he nodded slightly at Zhang Yunpeng, signaling that he had finished speaking.

Zhang Yunpeng noticed this, and with a slight mobilization of magical power, he immediately drew everyone's attention to himself.

"This time, in the battle against the demonic cultivators, everyone has performed well. What I said before won't be void. Once I've compiled everyone's achievements in this battle, I will report them to the sect for approval of your merits."

"However, before that, I request everyone to hand over all demonic techniques and demonic spiritual artifacts, including all demon-related items such as demonic elixirs, to me for destruction!"

"I'll say this upfront; anyone found hoarding these demon-related items will be treated as a demonic cultivator. I hope you all consider the consequences carefully and don't mislead yourselves!"

As he spoke, his sharp gaze swept over all the Foundation Establishment cultivators present, enveloping the area in an invisible aura of grim determination.

Zhouyang and others bowed their heads, none daring to meet the gaze of such a Sixth-Layer Purple Mansion cultivator or question Zhang Yunpeng's resolve.

In dealing with demonic cultivators, all major Immortal Dao influences share the same attitude: to exterminate without leaving room for error! Spare none, even at the cost of mistakes!

"Demon extermination and Dao protection is everyone's duty. Even if Elder Zhang hadn't said it, we juniors would have done so. Here are the demonic artifacts and demonic techniques I've captured during this battle. Please inspect them, Elder."

While Zhouyang and others pondered Zhang Yunpeng's words, Chen Ping'an was the first to step forward, throwing out the Tier Four Demon Spiritual Artifact "Blood Flame Demon Gourd" and some jade scrolls and pill bottles. He even opened his storage bag, allowing Zhang Yunpeng to use Divine Sense to check.

Seeing this, Zhouyang and others, though they knew Chen Ping'an's actions had elements of showmanship, could only follow suit.

At this moment, Zhouyang was grateful for the foresight of the old clan leader Zhou Minghan. After reconciling with Zhou Xuan Yu, he had them hand over some inconvenient tainted goods to Zhou Xuan Yu, leaving only a few intentionally left demonic items in their storage bags to deceive others.

Soon, the demon-related items handed over were piled into a heap on the ground.

Zhang Yunpeng nodded slightly at the Chen Family Ancestor, who then personally handled the destruction, summoning azure-red Spiritual Fire to burn all the items publicly.

When all the demonic items had been consumed by fire, Zhang Yunpeng nodded in satisfaction and then gestured with a wave, saying, "Alright, this matter ends here. After this, Brother Chen will lead everyone back. I must return to the sect to report, so I'll take my leave first."

After saying this, he immediately cast his flying sword, quickly transforming into a blue sword light and disappearing from the sky.

"Let's go back too."

After Zhang Yunpeng left, the Chen Family Ancestor glanced over everyone present and dropped a gigantic Void Traveling Tower Ship to carry Zhouyang and the others back to the Baisha River Oasis.

Upon returning to the Baisha River Oasis, the remaining Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Yellow Sand Sect took their leave first.

However, the cultivator with the surname Ma, Ma Jingtao, thanked Zhouyang for his earlier reminder before leaving and left his contact information, indicating that Zhouyang could find him when visiting the Yellow Sand Sect, essentially offering to owe him a favor.

This was certainly beneficial for Zhouyang, as even though the Zhou Family is from the Yellow Sand Sect, since the passing of Ancestor Zhou Yuquan, there were few Foundation Establishment cultivators or higher in the sect who could speak for the Zhou Family.

Ma Jingtao, being an Eighth-Layer Foundation Establishment cultivator, holds a decent status among the many Foundation Establishment cultivators of the Yellow Sand Sect. Establishing good relations with him could be immensely beneficial.

After seeing off the people from the Yellow Sand Sect, the Chen Family Ancestor gathered all the family members again for a meeting.

"You all must already know in your hearts that with this demonic invasion, the Yellow Sand Sect will surely issue a Summoning Order."

"Currently, I don't know the type of Summoning Order, but based on past situations, you Foundation Establishment cultivators will likely be among those summoned. Whether Qi Cultivation Stage cultivators will be summoned is uncertain, so when you return, make sure to mobilize and prepare."

"Moreover, I've agreed to host the exchange meeting in advance, so it will take place in three months. Bring your items to the marketplace then."

"Furthermore, although Blood Mo Luo escaped, no one knows if there are any more demonic cultivators lurking around the Baisha River Oasis. After you return to your families, it would be best to examine the mortals and low-tier cultivators in your clan. Demons of the Blood Demon Dao require human blood and lives as materials for their cultivation and refining of demon artifacts and elixirs, so be cautious of this!"

"Finally, let me teach you some methods to identify Blood Demon Dao cultivators. If you know them, that's fine, but if not, you must listen carefully."

Though it's called a meeting, it essentially involved the Chen Family Ancestor speaking while Zhouyang and other Foundation Establishment cultivators listened.

Of everyone in the Baisha River Cultivation Realm, besides Zhou Xuan Yu, the true demonic cultivator, only the Chen Family Ancestor who once traveled in the Liuyun Continent Cultivation Realm has the deepest understanding of the Blood Demon Dao cultivators.