Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 618: The Meeting of Two Women

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Zhu Yin expressed some concern, "The demon army was originally planning to ambush Liangyi Sect, but I foiled their plan. What if they encircle us but don't attack? Wouldn't we be trapped on Liangyi Island?"

Song Wen looked up and glanced at the sky.

"There are only two or three hours until nightfall. If the demon army hasn't launched an attack by then, we will use the cover of darkness to leave Liangyi Island."

Zhu Yin nodded. "Alright, we'll do as you say. In these next two or three hours, should we stay outside the city or return to Four Symbol City?"

Song Wen thought for a moment before responding.

"Let's return to Four Symbol City. If the demon army comes, it would be dangerous for us to remain outside the city. Plus, I have something I need to take care of."

Zhu Yin had no objections to Song Wen's decision, and the two of them flew back to Four Symbol City.

Song Wen fully expanded his spiritual sense, and soon, the entire city was within his perception range.

It didn't take long before he located the person he was looking for.

He led Zhu Yin to a cultivator's inn and knocked on a guest room door.

"Who is it?" A cautious voice came from inside.

"It's me, Ji Yin," Song Wen responded.

The door creaked open, and Shan Yue hurriedly emerged.

Behind her, Xing Shan was peering out the door.

Xing Shan was still only at the peak of Foundation Establishment and hadn't attempted to break through to the Golden Core stage.

Upon seeing Song Wen, Shan Yue's face lit up with joy, and she immediately moved to greet him.

But when she noticed Zhu Yin standing behind Song Wen, her expression stiffened.

"Ji Yin, this senior behind you is...?" Shan Yue asked as she scrutinized Zhu Yin.

In terms of appearance, Shan Yue was slightly more beautiful, but in terms of aura and cultivation, she was vastly outclassed by Zhu Yin.

This stark difference made Shan Yue feel a sense of defeat and a mixture of emotions.

Perhaps only a woman like Zhu Yin was truly suited to be "Ji Yin's" companion.

Only someone like her could share the same pursuit — the pursuit of immortality.

As Shan Yue was sizing up Zhu Yin, Zhu Yin was also carefully observing her.

Zhu Yin couldn't help but marvel at Shan Yue's beauty, which was so stunning that it could captivate anyone.

"Do you still have the Soul Concealment Jade?" Song Wen interrupted, answering Shan Yue's unspoken question in a calm voice.

Shan Yue nodded.

"Give it to me," Song Wen instructed.

Shan Yue took out a jade stone from her chest and handed it to Song Wen.

He took the Soul Concealment Jade and turned to leave.

Just a few steps away, he heard Shan Yue's voice calling out from behind.

"Ji Yin, is that how you're leaving? Are you truly so heartless?"

Her voice was filled with deep resentment and bitterness.

Upon hearing it, Song Wen's heart trembled inexplicably, and he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

He held the Soul Concealment Jade, which was still warm from her body, and sighed softly.

He sighed at his own inability to be completely indifferent.

Song Wen took out the communication jade slip from Zi Yun and sent a message.

[Zi Yun, my two scattered cultivator friends are currently in Four Symbol City. I wonder if it would be possible for them to enter Extreme Island?]

[What is their cultivation level?] Zi Yun quickly replied.

[They are both Foundation Establishment cultivators.] Song Wen responded. fгeewebnovёl.com

[No problem. As long as they are willing to join Liangyi Sect, I can arrange positions for them as logistical servants. They won't be sent to the front lines easily. Where are you? I'll send someone to pick them up immediately.] Zi Yun replied.

[At the Fate Cultivating Inn.]

Song Wen stowed away the communication jade slip and turned to Shan Yue.

"Four Symbol City isn't particularly safe. You and Xing Shan should head to Extreme Island. On Extreme Island, as long as Liangyi Sect stands, you'll be secure."

The help Song Wen offered was clearly not what Shan Yue desired.

She gazed at him with sorrowful eyes, tears welling up as she turned and ran back into the room. Moments later, the sound of sobbing echoed from within.

Xing Shan stepped forward. "Thank you, Senior Ji Yin. We'll join Liangyi Sect."

Song Wen nodded, and in a flash, his figure disappeared from sight.

He reappeared above the inn moments later. Zhu Yin soon appeared beside him.

"If I'm not mistaken, this Soul Concealment Jade was the one I gave you. Why do you need it? Don't tell me you joined another sect besides Wu Ji Sect and left your soul imprint behind?"

"This is just a precaution, some preparations in case of emergencies. It might not even be necessary," Song Wen replied vaguely.

Seeing his reluctance to elaborate, Zhu Yin didn't press further. Instead, she shifted the topic with a teasing tone.

"That female cultivator earlier—her beauty was truly like that of a celestial maiden descending to the mortal realm. Are you really willing to let her go?"

Song Wen replied, "She and I pursue different paths. We're not meant to be together."

Zhu Yin asked, "Why do you cultivate immortality?"

Song Wen looked up at the sky, his gaze falling on the endless expanse above.

"As cultivators, we dedicate our lives to one thing: roaming freely through the heavens and earth. Once this world feels too small and dull, naturally, we seek a broader realm. Don't you feel the same?"

"I have no obsession with ascending to the higher realms," Zhu Yin replied, her voice suddenly laced with killing intent. "Right now, I only care about avenging my family."

While the two conversed softly, a small airship approached swiftly.

Zi Yun, accompanied by a disciple of Liangyi Sect, descended from the ship.

"Ji Yin, where are the two Foundation Establishment cultivators?" Zi Yun asked.

"Shan Yue, Xing Shan, if you wish to join Liangyi Sect, come out now," Song Wen transmitted his voice to the two inside.

After a brief pause, Shan Yue reluctantly emerged, dragged along by Xing Shan.

"They're the ones, Zi Yun," Song Wen said.

Zi Yun nodded and gave instructions to the Liangyi Sect disciple behind him.

The disciple approached Shan Yue and Xing Shan, inviting them to board the ship.

Shan Yue glared angrily at Song Wen, unwilling to board, but under Xing Shan's insistence, she eventually got on.

Once the ship departed, Zi Yun turned to Song Wen and Zhu Yin.

"Ji Yin, Zhu Yin, my master requests your assistance in defending Four Symbol City."

Song Wen didn't immediately respond. Instead, he looked at Zhu Yin, silently seeking her opinion.

After a moment of thought, Zhu Yin gave a slight nod to Song Wen.

Though Song Wen had no desire to get involved in the war between humans and demons, he knew it was difficult to refuse under the current circumstances. He reluctantly replied, "We'll follow Senior Lan Yin's arrangements."

"On behalf of Liangyi Sect and the scattered cultivators of Four Symbol City, I thank you both," Zi Yun said gratefully.

Zi Yun then began to explain Liangyi Sect's strategy for resisting the demon forces.

Since the demon army had yet to appear, its strength remained uncertain. Liangyi Sect planned to adopt a defensive stance for now.

They fortified the two Extreme Islands and Four Symbol City with defensive formations, waiting for the demon army to attack. Once the main demon force revealed itself, the sect would decide whether to hold their ground or launch a counterattack, depending on the enemy's strength.

This approach gave Liangyi Sect the flexibility to either advance or retreat as needed.

It's worth noting that Four Symbol City's defenses were under the command of Lan Yin, while the two Extreme Islands were managed by Yun Xu.

As the outermost defensive point, Four Symbol City was expected to face the most intense assaults from the demon forces.

If Four Symbol City fell, Lan Yin would lead the sect's disciples back to the Extreme Islands, leaving the scattered cultivators in the city to fend for themselves and rely on their own fortunes.

(End of the Chapter)

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