Using entries to cultivate immortality in chaotic times-Chapter 513 - 196: "I don’t have much admiration for the Demon Race.

"I think so too,"

The Demon Clan Patriarch nodded in agreement. "Although the demeanor, body shape, and even the aura are exactly the same, the idiosyncrasies and memories are different, which can easily reveal the truth."

"Once exposed, that would be terrible."

"The Dwarf Clan does have Void Refining experts; they just haven't made a move yet, waiting for our Demon Clan's Void Refining experts to act first."

"However, this indeed presents a good opportunity to probe the Dwarf Clan. Let me think..."

"No need to think further, it's settled then."

Chen Qiu shook his head and retook the 'Transformation Order' that he had placed on the table, then looked towards the Demon Clan Patriarch: "Where is the entrance to the Earth Cave?"

"Err..."

The Demon Clan Patriarch hesitated, saying, "How about we first interrogate this Dwarf of the Divinity Transformation to learn their speech habits and some basic information about their clan?"

"No."

Chen Qiu rejected the suggestion. "Trying too hard to resemble them is exactly what will most likely expose us. Besides, we can't be sure the information he provides isn't a trap. If someone questions us, just pretend to have lost your memory."

"Alright then."

The Demon Clan Patriarch didn't say anything more. Since Chen Qiu had such a strategy and wanted to give it a try, he naturally didn't have any objections, although he was indeed a bit worried about what would happen to Chen Qiu if things went south...

After all, Chen Qiu was now his ally, and he was counting on Chen Qiu's strength to push through the Dwarf Clan.

Should anything happen,

It would also be a loss for the Demon Clan.

...

Dozens of breaths later,

The Demon Clan Patriarch led Chen Qiu to the entrance of the Earth Cave: "Here it is. The paths inside are complex and intertwined. The Demon Sect's army hasn't withdrawn yet, but both sides have ceased fire, creating a buffer zone."

"Once there, we will stealthily escort you to the buffer zone, and from there on, it's all up to you, Sect Master Chen."

"Hmm."

Chen Qiu nodded, then turned his head towards Ao Tian. "Please take good care of my disciples."

He released the Chao Tian Sect disciples from the small world, including the brown bear from behind the mountain.

"Brother Qiu,"

Fat Long expressed his concern, "Actually, I think it would be best to send the scholar. Even if he encounters danger, he can return safely. Or perhaps, bring the scholar along for greater safety."

"Fat Long is right,"

The scholar said seriously, "Brother Qiu, it would be better for me to go. It's dangerous for you to go in person. The material of the Earth Cave is extremely sturdy, blocking Divine Sense."

"If you stir up trouble down there, we won't know and won't be able to help."

"Or you could take me along."

"I'll go,"

Chen Qiu didn't elaborate further. He mainly suspected that the Dwarf Clan might possess a special ability to resurrect from the underworld, or perhaps to freely travel between the underworld and the Mortal World.

He was preparing to investigate this matter.

After all, if the Dwarf Clan could travel freely between the underworld and the Mortal World, then, if he found the right way, he could achieve this as well.

In that case, the milestone task might just become feasible.

...

After saying goodbye to Fat Long and the others,

The Demon Clan Patriarch personally escorted Chen Qiu to the buffer zone deep within the Earth Cave, watching Chen Qiu, who had transformed into a member of the Dwarf Clan, head deeper into the cave.

The Demon Clan Patriarch suddenly sighed deeply, "How exactly did such a race as the Dwarf Clan come to be?"

Then he turned to the young demon beside him and smiled, "How about it, son? You see, Chen Qiu is quite easy to talk to. We've successfully reached cooperation."

"I've said it before."

"Fortune favors the bold."

"Once Sect Master Chen gathers enough information, no matter what plots or tricks the Dwarf Clan has, with the opening of Sect Master Chen's twelve-grade Divinity Domain, the Demon Clan army can just follow and roll forward."

The Demon Clan and the Dwarf Clan had temporarily ceased fighting.

Thus, he didn't stay overlong in the Earth Cave and soon returned to the surface, looking towards Ao Tian and the disciples of Chao Tian Sect behind him, smiling amicably.

"Actually, I have long admired the Dragon Clan."

"Heh."

Ao Tian did not give the Demon Clan Patriarch a pleasant look, merely scoffing, "If I recall correctly, most of the rumors about the Dragon Clan originated from your Demon Clan."

"Including the rumor that dragon meat is delicious, which also came from your Demon Clan's mouths."

"As for the Demon Clan, I do not hold much admiration."

"Times have changed,"

The Demon Clan Patriarch said earnestly, "That was the Demon Clan's past. Under my leadership, the Demon Clan has stopped all that idle talk. The first battle on the Xuantian Continent was initiated by the Demon Clan!"

"Moreover—"

"There's one thing I think you've misunderstood about the Demon Clan."

"These aren't just rumors."

...

"Enough with the arguments!"

In a small world within Zhongzhou,

The Master of Xuantian Sect sat calmly on a chair, looking at the elders: "Let's solve this by voting; majority rules, old practice."

Xuantian Sect had already officially isolated itself from the world not long ago.

Not only had the entire sect entered the small world, but they also set up a great formation to isolate the Heavenly Secrets, which could prevent them from being forcibly drawn into chaotic Secret Realms by the Heavenly Dao.

However, they still left a back door, allowing people from the Xuantian Sect to occasionally go out and gather the latest intelligence from the Xuantian Continent.

When they received word that Chen Qiu had successfully created a twelve grade Divinity Domain, everyone appeared visibly shaken by the news, grateful that they had isolated themselves early, given Chen Qiu's fast pace of growth. In this trajectory, it seemed he would not need more than twenty years to reach the Peak of Divinity Transformation and then prepare for the breakthrough to the Void Refining Stage.

But—

Just this morning.

The Great Elder of the Xuantian Sect, who had been assigned to gather intelligence, suddenly brought back information on the "World in Turmoil" version two update. This news made the elders of the Xuantian Sect restless.

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Such a great opportunity arising from the chaos.

It would significantly strengthen the foundation of the Xuantian Sect, and it would be a pity to miss it.

Thus, the elders of the Xuantian Sect split into two factions.

One faction believed they should continue to remain isolated.

After all, this was what their ancestors had instructed, and with Chen Qiu's development speed being so astonishing, they were hidden in the small world behind the great formation that shielded them from the Heavenly Secrets, making it impossible for Chen Qiu to find them in any case.

This was truly a state of absolute safety.

But if they were to break the formation and reappear in the world, there was a chance they would become entangled with Chen Qiu, and getting involved with the Chao Tian Sect could spell trouble.

Moreover, the content of this second version only lasted for three days.

The other faction thought that they could indeed emerge now.

After all, the content of this second version could significantly boost the overall strength of the Xuantian Sect, from disciples to elders, everyone's Cultivation could see significant enhancement, saving them many years of arduous cultivation.

Furthermore,

The Xuantian Sect had a Void Refining Expert stationed; even if they provoked Chen Qiu, couldn't a single Void Refiner suppress him?

Soon, the other faction began to object.

The two groups started arguing intensely.

"Those in favor of continuing isolation, raise your hands."

"Agreed!"

After a mutual glance among the Xuantian Sect elders, exactly half raised their hands in favor of continuing isolation, including the Xuantian Sect's Great Elder.

The Great Elder of the Xuantian Sect turned to the other elders who didn't raise their hands and said softly, "Listen to me, I should be the one who has been in closest contact with Chen Qiu."

"Just entering Divinity Transformation, he killed someone at the peak of Divinity Transformation, an event unparalleled in many years on the Xuantian Continent."

"Also, according to the Su Family Patriarch, Chen Qiu possesses a 'Self-Destruction Term.' With his current level one Divinity Transformation Cultivation, just one explosion of a term could unleash the full force of the Void Refining Stage."

"Of course."

"Though the methods of the Void Refining Stage aren't solely based on blasting people with Spiritual Energy, it's not to be underestimated."

"Frankly speaking, this chaotic opportunity is just an illusion."

"You are all at the Divinity Transformation Stage; how many from the Alien Clan are at Divinity Transformation? Even if you were to kill them all, how much would each person's Cultivation advancement really increase on average?"

"It's unnecessary."

"We can quietly isolate ourselves for a few decades, wait for Chen Qiu to leave the Xuantian Continent, and then everything will return to normal."

"It's not worth it to risk so much for so little gain."

"However..."

The Great Elder of the Xuantian Sect then turned to the Master of the Xuantian Sect, "It's a tie for now, so it's up to your vote, Master. It's for you to decide."

"Isolation."

The Master of the Xuantian Sect decisively raised his hand, then stood up and headed towards the exit of the Sect Hall, "That's the decision, everyone can leave now."

"It's just a three-day opportunity for chaos."

"Even if I let you go out, how many Alien Clan Divinity Transformation practitioners can you really kill?"

"If you accidentally kill someone a Great Realm below your own, you'll even lose points in Cultivation, so why bother?"

"Everyone just go to bed."

It was not merely for isolation.

It's just that these years as Sect Master had kept him incredibly busy without a moment's rest. Finally having a chance to take a break during this isolation, he saw no need to go out and stir up trouble.

...

"..."

In the depths of the Earth Cave in the state of demons.

Chen Qiu, now disguised as a member of the Dwarf Clan, looked around as the dwarfs hurriedly moved past him, feeling his heart pound with trepidation. He had made his way deep into the Earth Cave, continuously spotting active members of the Dwarf Clan.

Mainly two groups of people.

One group was rushing to the battlefield, while the other consisted of injured retreating from the battlefield. He was mingling among the latter group.

Matching completely the stature and aura of a Divinity Transformation dwarf, no one along the way suspected him or questioned him as he naturally blended in with the group of injured retreating from the battlefield.

No one spoke to him either.

His apprehension stemmed not from the fear of being discovered, as he was protected by the 'Merit Defense Order' and thus not afraid, but rather he was somewhat worried should his hand tremble and inadvertently activate the 'Three Thousand Thunders Move' in the twelve grade Divinity Domain, killing someone a Great Realm below his own and losing 10% of his Cultivation Progress.

With so many here inferior in Cultivation...

If there were no lower limit to the deduction.

That would truly be a setback to the era of liberation.

If there is a lower limit, such as it being impossible to drop from Divinity Transformation to Nascent Soul, then at most, he would lose 60% of his Cultivation Progress.

Of course—

He didn't really want to test this theory.