Recruit demons to become heroes, hunt demons to become gods

Chapter 256 Heading to the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons

Between life and death, an unprecedented experience overwhelmed Xiao Yuzhu.

She was surrounded by her favorite scent, which seemed to cleanse her soul.

Her senses were amplified to an extreme degree, and every subtle stimulus could cleanse her perception.

Dou Eqing's "love" gave her an indescribable peace and satisfaction, as if she had obtained the purest joy in life.

"To die alongside Dou Lang, I, Xiao Yuzhu, have no regrets in this life!"

She simply ignored everything and enjoyed the wonderful happiness of the moment; the fear of death could not take away her joy.

Seeing the Mad Shark's stomach acid attacking, Dou Eqing had no choice but to use his spiritual body to replace himself and control the White Tiger Demon-Slaying Blade to continue devouring the Mad Shark's life essence, while his real body took Xiao Yuzhu and hid in the Purple Star Immortal Mansion to continue their dual cultivation.

However, without the support of its true form, the White Tiger Demon-Slaying Blade's devouring power was significantly weakened, giving the Mad Shark a chance to catch its breath.

The shark then quickly withdrew its attack of gastric juices.

At the same time, it had no intention of continuing to fight Zhou Yutong and the others, and decided to escape from here to focus its energy on solving the problem of Dou Eqing in its body.

Unfortunately, Zhou Yutong and her team noticed that the shark's fighting ability was steadily declining, and now it was trying to escape, which they naturally couldn't allow. They held the shark tightly and attacked even more fiercely.

While the external war reached a stalemate, Dou Eqing and Xiao Yuzhu seemed to have discovered a sacred place for cultivation, using the life essence of the Mad Shark to enhance their cultivation. In just one month, Xiao Yuzhu felt that her cultivation was on the verge of a breakthrough.

However, Dou Eqing had already contributed all the cultivation he had obtained from Kuangsha to Xiao Yuzhu through the "Yuyang Yangyin Jing", which caused her breakthrough to be blocked at the last moment.

Therefore, Dou Eqing had no choice but to leave the Ziwei Immortal Mansion again and control the White Tiger Demon-Slaying Blade to devour the life essence of the Mad Shark to improve his cultivation.

When Mad Shark focused his attention on Dou Eqing, he used the same trick again and returned to the Purple Star Immortal Abode to happily cultivate with Xiao Yuzhu once more.

With Dou Eqing's support, Xiao Yuzhu successfully broke through to the Refinement Realm in just two months.

However, her method of improving her cultivation level left behind a huge hidden danger.

The moment she broke through, a premonition of life and death flashed through her mind like lightning, making her feel unprecedented tension and fear, causing her to feel no joy whatsoever from the breakthrough.

The air around her seemed to freeze, time stood still, her breathing was rapid and heavy, and her heart was pounding as if it would stop at any moment.

"Dou Lang, love me with all your might! I want to die happily in your arms! Please let me ascend to heaven!"

Tears streamed down her face, dripping onto Dou Eqing's ear. Her voice trembled slightly and choked with sobs as she whispered in his ear, her words filled with endless sorrow and reluctance.

Dou Eqing thought she was saying sweet nothings and didn't pay attention at first.

However, when she reached the seventh realm of bliss through dual cultivation, a surge of pure primordial yin energy flowed into Dou Eqing's body, rapidly enhancing Dou Eqing's cultivation level.

Dou Eqing immediately realized that something was wrong with Xiao Yuzhu.

At this moment, Xiao Yuzhu should be consolidating her cultivation to prepare for the upcoming Void Refinement Realm.

She immediately used her own Yin essence to replenish Dou Eqing after her breakthrough, which could cause her newly acquired cultivation level to drop back.

After all, her current cultivation breakthrough is not only not yet consolidated, but she has not even survived the tribulation, so she is not a true Void Refining Realm cultivator and her realm is very unstable.

Dou Eqing first quickly converted the absorbed Yin energy into cultivation, and then used the secret method in the "Yu Yang Yang Yin Jing" to send the cultivation back, while asking Xiao Yuzhu why she did this.

"I'm going to die! Rather than waste my cultivation, I'd rather give it to Dou Lang, then we'll be one. Besides, the vast majority of my cultivation came from Dou Lang..."

"What nonsense are you spouting! Why are you saying you're going to die?!"

Dou Eqing interrupted Xiao Yuzhu, his tone tinged with reproach. He frowned slightly and stared at her seriously, as if blaming her for her rashness and impulsiveness.

"I have just broken through to a higher realm, and through telepathy, a premonition of impending doom has surfaced in my mind..."

As soon as Xiao Yuzhu finished speaking, she suddenly realized that the sense of life and death had disappeared.

So she recounted the whole story to Dou Eqing, from the beginning to the end, telling every detail without reservation.

It is really a fan of the authorities, and a bystander is clear.

After listening, Dou Eqing closed his eyes and thought quietly for a while, as if he were going through the whole incident again in his mind.

Finally, his brows relaxed, and a flash of understanding appeared in his eyes as he realized the key to the problem.

Those who are afraid of death can delay their breakthrough tribulation by severing their own cultivation, choosing to live on and wait until they are fully prepared before attempting a breakthrough.

There are instances of this in Kuan Hai's memory, where the breakthrough was too fast, stemming from the anticipation of the tribulation.

Whenever a tribulation of lightning approaches, if there is a possibility that the cultivator will not be able to survive it, the cultivator will feel a sense of impending death, similar to the divine warnings that cultivators receive.

If an ordinary cultivator encounters this situation, they should either quickly seek help from their elders to prepare for the tribulation and fight to the death.

Elders usually provide secret techniques, elixirs, magical treasures, or even defensive formations specifically designed for tribulations to help disciples overcome the tribulation.

If one is ruthless enough, or is a coward who is afraid of death, one can delay the tribulation of breaking through to the next realm by severing one's own cultivation, choosing to live on and wait until one is fully prepared before breaking through.

The process of severing one's cultivation is extremely painful. Cultivators must endure immense pain and damage to their Dao foundation, but they will do anything to survive.

Of course, unless one has an extraordinary stroke of luck or is a genius, it is almost impossible to break through to a higher realm again after severing one's cultivation.

Dou Eqing recounted what he knew, describing every detail vividly, so that Xiao Yuzhu understood it immediately.

As a result, Xiao Yuzhu immediately stopped crying and started laughing, and all her troubles disappeared.

According to Dou Eqing's prediction, with the protection of the Ziwei Immortal Mansion, Xiao Yuzhu only needs to cultivate here for a few years to improve her strength in the Refining Void Realm. After that, she can make full preparations for the tribulation and increase her chances of successfully passing the Refining Void Tribulation to more than 50%.

"Don't be so foolish in the future. You must discuss such important matters with me first. Your life belongs to me, and I will not allow you to decide your life or death! Your safety and your future are all under my protection, and I will not allow any mistakes to happen."

He spoke these domineering words slowly in a gentle, low voice, with a hint of unwavering determination.

"Yes, Dou Lang!"

Xiao Yuzhu felt incredibly happy to be treated this way by Dou Eqing and responded to him warmly.

She felt his warm embrace, as if the whole world had become gentler.

Dou Eqing's eyes were filled with deep affection as his fingers gently caressed her skin, every inch of it conveying boundless love.

Xiao Yuzhu's heart raced, and her cheeks flushed. She closed her eyes, immersed in this sweet moment, as if time had stood still.

Dou Eqing comforted Xiao Yuzhu and helped her stabilize her cultivation using the dual cultivation method before leaving the Ziwei Immortal Mansion again.

He wanted to help Zhou Yutong and her team end this great battle.

"Could we subdue the Mad Shark and make it work for us? This thing is so powerful with its massive combat strength; subduing it would be a great asset!"

This thought appeared in the heart of the mad shark.

However, to Dou Eqing's surprise, the battle outside ended before he expected. The Mad Shark was left barely alive, like a lamb to the slaughter, pinned down on the seabed and unable to move.

Meanwhile, the Human-Faced Spirit Mother and the White Tiger Demon-Slaying Blade are vying for the life force of the Mad Shark, with the core objective being the Mad Shark's heart.

Initially, the Human-Faced Spirit Mother did not believe that they could defeat the Mad Shark, let alone kill it.

Therefore, in the distribution of spoils, there was no "exorbitant demand," and the method of distribution was rather vague.

The sea was filled with tension and anticipation, and everyone's eyes revealed their desire for the spoils.

Now that the "big piece of meat" that is the Shark is in hand, everyone wants to get as much as possible and make more money.

Zhou Yutong and her group believed that it was thanks to Dou Eqing's self-sacrifice that they were able to obtain this "big piece of meat," and they tried their best to fight for Dou Eqing's interests.

However, the Human-Faced Spirit Mother felt that she had contributed the most to the battle and should take 90% of the benefits.

Neither side would give way, so they could only resort to trickery; whoever got what they wanted, it was theirs.

Dou Eqing emerged from the body of the mad shark and said to Zhou Yutong and the other two girls:

"We made a prior agreement with Senior Spirit Mother, so it's only right that we suffer a little loss."

In fact, his appearance immediately attracted the attention of the three women, causing him to lose the battle with the Human-Faced Spirit Mother.

So, Zhou Yutong and the other two girls readily agreed to Dou Eqing's suggestion.

"Huh! What's going on with your cultivation level? It's only been less than three months and your cultivation has improved so much!"

The Human-Faced Spirit Mother was shocked to discover that Dou Eqing's cultivation was approaching the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

It was an indescribable shock, so much so that she held the human face as if it were human, displaying an expression of astonishment.

From the Nascent Soul stage to the Great Perfection stage, it usually takes at least sixty years to advance unless one encounters an extraordinary opportunity, let alone for Dou Eqing, who has only achieved this in less than six months.

Dou Eqing had no choice but to tell the truth, revealing his secret that absorbing the life essence of the Mad Shark could directly improve his cultivation.

"Since that's the case, then continue devouring. I, Qianmu, am not a petty person!"

When the Human-Faced Spirit Mother revealed her Daoist name for the first time, it was clear that she had wholeheartedly accepted the cooperation with Dou Eqing.

"Thank you very much, Senior Qianmu."

"Qianmu is the Daoist name I gave myself; I haven't chosen a real name yet. Now that I've decided to take human form, it's time to give myself a formal name."

"Qianmu is a nice name!"

"That's good, but I don't want my name and Taoist name to be confused. What should I choose as my name?"

Dou Eqing connected "Qianmu" with the Thousand-Hand Guanyin of his previous life, and also understood that the Human-Faced Spirit Mother used the word "Qian" to imply that she had a thousand hands.

When a member of the Spirit Mother clan grows to the level of a Celestial Mother, also known as a Celestial Beast Spirit Mother, they will truly possess a thousand tentacles.

It is evident that the character "芊" embodies the will of the human-faced spirit mother to pursue immortality.

Therefore, Dou Eqing shared the legend of Guanyin with the human-faced spirit mother.

His original intention was to have the spirit mother use Guanyin's name to name herself, but the other party was unusually fond of the holy and wise appearance of Guanyin as described by Dou Eqing.

"Alright! I'll use this form when I transform!"

The human-faced spirit mother said to Dou Eqing with delight, as if she couldn't wait to transform into "Guanyin".

Its reaction left Dou Eqing speechless.

“My Spirit Mother clan is neither demon nor beast, nor is it a pure sea race. But my clan has always aspired to be a member of the Spirit race. So I will take Spirit as my surname and be named Qianyin. From now on, I am Ling Qianyin, and that is a happy decision.”

After calming her agitated state, the Human-Faced Spirit Mother immediately granted Dou Eqing's wish, taking the character "Yin" from Guanyin as the third character in her own name.

"Congratulations, Senior Ling, on having a beautiful and melodious name."

Dou Eqing then offered her blessings and shared her name with Zhou Yutong and the others.

The others then congratulated Ling Qianyin, each with a genuine smile on their face, as if no competition had ever occurred.

The name brought them together, making their relationship much closer, as if they had known each other for a long time.

Next, Dou Eqing used the life force of the Mad Shark's heart to cultivate, while the others suppressed the Mad Shark to prevent it from self-destructing or cutting off its own path to survival.

After all, Mad Shark is not a cultivator. If he dies, Dou Eqing will not be able to absorb his cultivation to improve his own. After Mad Shark dies, his life force will definitely dissipate rapidly, which will not be enough for Dou Eqing to improve his cultivation to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage.

Furthermore, Ling Qianyin devours the Mad Shark by absorbing its active blood and converting it into nutrients for her own growth. Therefore, it is more advantageous for Ling Qianyin to keep the Mad Shark alive.

Although this action is somewhat cruel to the Mad Shark, this is the way of cultivation, survival of the fittest, and being cruel to enemies is also a way to improve one's strength.

Six months later, Dou Eqing finally raised his cultivation to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, and the Mad Shark was used to its fullest potential by them.

Because of the difference in life level between Dou Eqing and Kuangsha, even though Kuangsha was unable to resist, Dou Eqing still could not control the speed of devouring its life essence using the "Devouring Demon Heavenly Skill," which led to him being in danger of exploding multiple times.

This situation actually benefited Zhou Yutong, Yu Youmei, and Shi Liyuqiu greatly.

They also used the same method as Xiao Yuzhu to help Dou Eqing transform the life essence he had devoured into his own cultivation, achieving two goals at once.

This scene filled the spirit mother with envy.

At the same time, she also became curious about the dual cultivation methods between human cultivators and their partners.

She was not only curious about the method of dual cultivation, but also about how Dou Eqing, a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator, had "subdued" Zhou Yutong, a Void Refinement Realm cultivator.

In her understanding, it is extremely rare for a low-ranking male to have a high-ranking mate, whether it is a demon race, a spirit race, or a sea race.

In reality, in most cases, only high-ranking males can have multiple low-ranking female partners.

However, it has no way of finding out about such private matters for the time being, and will only wait for the truth to come out in the future.

Although obtaining the Spirit Mother's elixir took a great deal of time, the harvest was plentiful, making it all worthwhile.

However, Dou Eqing really couldn't delay any longer.

On one hand, he needed to treat Yena; on the other hand, he continued his journey to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

Otherwise, after Ling Qianyin devoured the Mad Shark, she would be able to transform into a human in no time.

Then, she will be able to go to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave with Dou Eqing, and Dou Eqing will have another powerful Void Refinement combatant by his side.

Due to time constraints, he exchanged seven drops of fifth-tier Heavenly Origin Liquid from the Boundless Merit Pearl for Ling Qianyin's spiritual pill.

At the same time, he also left a map of the route to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave for Ling Qianyin, hoping that she could go and help him after she transformed into human form.

The Spirit Mother's elixir was like a water dragon pearl, shimmering with auspicious water light, as if it contained endless vitality.

It emits a faint fragrance that invigorates the senses.

The fragrance is like a clear spring from the deep sea, refreshing and soothing, as if it can wash away the weariness of the soul and bring endless vitality and hope.

After obtaining the elixir from the Spirit Mother, Dou Eqing returned to Jianye City in the Eastern Wu Kingdom without delay.

Then, the sixth-level alchemist from Dongwu Kingdom was instructed to immediately begin refining the Spirit Mother Pill into a sixth-level Spirit Gathering Pill. Refining a sixth-level Spirit Gathering Pill was not easy, and the sixth-level alchemist from Dongwu Kingdom had not yet broken through to the Void Refining Realm; he had only become a sixth-level alchemist due to his exceptional alchemy skills, having reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm.

This alchemist's name was Lin Ding.

Fortunately, Lin Ding had made preparations in advance and had such high-quality Spirit Mother Pills, so he only spent three months successfully refining the sixth-order Spirit Gathering Pill.

After Dou Eqing obtained the Spirit Gathering Pill, the group immediately set off to leave the territory.

Ye Die originally intended to transfer elite troops from Dongwu Kingdom to serve under Dou Eqing, but Dou Eqing refused.

He just wants to get to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave as soon as possible. Apart from cultivators at the Void Refinement stage, other cultivators would only slow down their journey.

Therefore, only Dou Eqing, Zhou Yutong, and Shi Liyuqiu were on this trip.

Due to her race, Yuu Mei cannot participate in the war between good and evil, and she must stay on Fishman Island. She will return to Fishman Island after returning from the seabed.

Of course, there are also several female cultivators in the Ziwei Immortal Mansion, including Xiao Yuzhu, Ye Nashi, Li Lu, and Jiang Xianxian.

In fact, Dou Eqing could also bring the cultivators from Dongwu Kingdom into the Ziwei Immortal Mansion along with him.

However, Dou Eqing was unwilling to impose the Demon Slave Mark on others without reason.

However, if the Demon Slave Seal is not applied, there is a concern that the secrets of the Purple Star Immortal Abode will be leaked.

To make the journey easier, Dou Eqing stayed in the Ziwei Immortal Mansion and had Zhou Yutong guide him.

Upon entering the Purple Star Immortal Abode, Dou Eqing immediately began to contemplate the upcoming battle at the Myriad Demon Cave.

He couldn't help but feel an urgent need to improve his own strength.

Although he had two Void Refinement Realm helpers, Zhou Yutong and Shi Liyuqiu, his own strength was crucial on the battlefield.

After all, the battlefield is ever-changing, and one's own strength is the most reliable guarantee.

If an unexpected situation arises, neither Zhou Yutong nor the other person can protect him. The stronger he is, the better he can survive on the battlefield.

That is the composure and confidence to face a formidable foe and to escape danger.

Therefore, even though he expected to arrive at the Demon Cave soon, he still tried to improve his strength as much as possible.

He has just reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage. Although breaking through to the Void Refinement stage only requires a catalyst, the most important thing right now is to consolidate and refine his cultivation.

After all, his cultivation level improved rather quickly.

Even though his cultivation had been tempered to a relatively solid level due to repeated self-severance, he lacked the ability to effectively transform his cultivation into combat power.

Therefore, Dou Eqing practiced his combat skills at the Ziwei Immortal Mansion.
Xiao Yuzhu is currently in seclusion; otherwise, it would be best to have her, a Void Refinement cultivator, as a sparring partner.

Her practical skills and combat prowess make her a perfect sparring partner for Dou Eqing.

"If you join forces to defeat me, I will set you both free."

He found Jiang Xianxian and the two women, wanting them to be his sparring partners, and deliberately offered such tempting conditions to motivate them.

Although the two women are currently only at the peak of the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm, they both once reached the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm. Their combined strength is in no way inferior to that of an ordinary late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, and can even be compared to a powerful Nascent Soul cultivator at the Great Perfection stage.

Because of this, the two women were full of confidence, believing that they had a great chance of winning and were able to escape Dou Eqing's clutches.

The three arrived at the arena, and Dou Eqing explained the rules of sparring, and the sparring match began immediately.

When they clashed with Dou Eqing, Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu unleashed their ultimate moves without hesitation. Their powerful spiritual energy erupted instantly, and their powerful martial arts were perfectly coordinated, catching Dou Eqing off guard and leaving him unable to cope for a while.

Dou Eqing spoke to them, and at first, no one was allowed to use weapons.

Instead, they engaged in fierce battles relying on their respective martial arts skills and magical techniques.

Instantly, a powerful burst of spiritual energy erupted, enveloping the entire battlefield and creating an atmosphere of imminent battle.

Jiang Xianxian rose into the air, looking down at Dou Eqing with a faint aura, like a fairy of noble status.

The martial arts technique she unleashed was called "Celestial Maiden Flying Flowers," as if she wanted to control the rhythm of the battle.

Li Lu, on the other hand, moved with lightning speed, manipulating her martial arts skills with a light and agile demeanor.

The spiritual energy surrounding her was like a magical force, attempting to suppress Dou Eqing's actions, making every movement of Dou Eqing slow and clumsy.

Dou Eqing refused to be outdone and went all out, unleashing his Dragon Steps to avoid being attacked from both sides by Jiang Xianxian and the other woman.

He secretly manipulated the Xuanmo Sacred Armor into a close-fitting inner armor for defense, trying his best to withstand the attacks from Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu.

However, Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu cooperated perfectly, and every attack they launched hit Dou Eqing accurately, putting him at a great disadvantage.

After all, he himself said that he could not use weapons and equipment, and the Xuanmo Holy Armor could not be used for defense at all times, for fear that the other party would discover it.

Three hours later, Dou Eqing's body turned deathly pale. After being hit by Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu's attacks, countless wounds bled profusely.

Therefore, he had no choice but to do his best to further strengthen his defenses and withstand the attacks from Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu.

He constantly adjusted his strategies, looking for breakthroughs and attempting a comeback.

However, Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu's excellent teamwork made it difficult for her to find any flaws.

During the battle, powerful martial arts techniques and special moves intertwined, creating a fierce and stunning conflict.

Dou Eqing's figure flickered from time to time, and he displayed the profound mystery of the Swimming Dragon Step.

Finally, after a fierce battle, Dou Eqing gradually gained control of the situation, and his offensive became more proactive and fierce, with unimaginable power.

After all, his cultivation level was higher than the other party's.

Jiang Xianxian and Li Lu sensed Dou Eqing's immense power and adjusted their formation to resist him with all their might.

The entire fight scene was extremely intense, with the sounds of collisions between the three rising and falling, both piercing and captivating.

Their martial arts techniques intertwined, like a vast wave, shaking the entire battlefield.

In this fight, every move of the three appeared extremely intense, as if they could tear apart the opponent's flesh, making people tremble.

Their moves are as swift as lightning, almost impossible to predict or dodge.

During the fight, their eyes met, revealing unwavering determination and sharpness.

Dou Eqing constantly adjusted his battle strategy and never gave up his efforts to find an opportunity to turn the tide.

The fight lasted a long time, the atmosphere became increasingly tense, and everyone was fully focused on the battle.

Dou Eqing, Jiang Xianxian, and Li Lu were full of fighting spirit and high morale, all hoping to achieve final victory.

The battle between the three showcased the fusion of their intellect and martial arts skills, with each attack brimming with power and strength.

Through constant probing and strategic maneuvering, they displayed different fighting styles and techniques, making the battles full of variety.

After all, Dou Eqing's cultivation level was higher than Jiang Xianxian's, and he had secretly used the Xuanmo Saint Armor.

Finally, he managed to defeat Jiang Xianxian and the other two women.

After completing the actual combat training, he shamelessly said:
"Since we've failed, let's accept the punishment."

"What punishment? You didn't say there would be a punishment in the first place!"

"I know without him saying it. What kind of men are they? They're all just lustful. If they're attracted to our looks, they should just say so. Why make up these high-sounding stories? It's like taking off your pants to fart!"

"Oh, I see. You want our beauty, but you pretend to be a gentleman!"

……

Jiang Xianxian and the other woman took turns gossiping about Dou Eqing.

However, Dou Eqing had no way to refute it. He did indeed want to use the two people's physiques as a furnace to temper his spiritual power and further hone his cultivation.

Having just experienced a thrilling battle, Dou Eqing used their dual cultivation techniques, which yielded wonderful results.

The air was still warm from the battle, and the smell of sweat mixed with the earth created a unique sense of tension and excitement.

Dou Eqing's breathing gradually became steady, and she could feel the magical energy flowing slowly within her body, as if it were beckoning to her.

Those with the "furnace physique" are like spiritual beings in the world. Their tacit cooperation with each other fills every breath and every movement with mysterious power.

"Don't put it so harshly, this matter is also beneficial to you. I can help you recover to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm as soon as possible."

In order to get the two women to cooperate, Dou Eqing had no choice but to give them a little something in return.

Furthermore, he has already implanted the Demon Slave Mark on these two women, which has enhanced their cultivation and will be of great use in critical moments.

Therefore, Dou Eqing tried to see if he could use the "Yu Yang Yang Yin Jing" to help them restore their cultivation to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm before they arrived at the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

Dou Eqing estimates that it will only take about three months to travel from Dongwu Kingdom to Wanmo Cave.

The sparring match only lasted three days, and there are still at least two months to go, so the time is still a bit tight.

Dou Eqing had no choice but to cultivate with both of them at the same time to shorten the time as much as possible.

Because he was helping them recover their cultivation, Dou Eqing did not forget to enjoy the blessings of the Qi people. On the contrary, he was exhausted from being drained of his energy.

However, he discovered an additional benefit.

The more he practiced dual cultivation, the more his spiritual energy was refined.

Dou Eqing focused all his attention on cultivation, paying no attention to the pain of exhaustion, nor to the outside world.

On the day Zhou Yutong and her companion set off, they left the land from the Ascension Platform.

In the Southern Xiang County of the Eastern Wu Kingdom, there was an Ascension Platform that allowed one to leave the territory. Dou Eqing himself stayed in the Ziwei Immortal Mansion, while Shi Liyuqiu took him and transformed him into a speck of dust to travel, so the journey was very fast.

From the Ascension Platform in Nanxiang County, one can reach Xiang County in Liangzhou of the human realm, while the Ten Thousand Demon Cave is located in Dongwu County of Jingzhou, which is adjacent to it. The two places are 120,000 kilometers apart.

If this trip involves continuous flying, it won't take too long.

However, since it is currently during the war between good and evil, we need to land on the ground to register every so often after flying for a certain period of time.

In addition, due to the war between good and evil, long-distance teleportation arrays are under control.

Otherwise, Changhu, the provincial capital of Liangzhou, would have a long-distance teleportation array to the Demon-Controlling City of the Demon-Controlling Sect near the Demon Cave.

They can first take the teleportation array to the Demon City, and then fly from the Demon City to the Ten Thousand Demon Cave to save more time.

In the end, Zhou Yutong and Shi Liyuqiu spent eighty days arriving at the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

During this period, Dou Eqing helped Li Lu recover to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, but Jiang Xianxian was not able to recover to the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm and was still a little short.

However, now that she has arrived at the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, her natural instinct is to stay in the Purple Star Immortal Mansion and cultivate with Jiang Xianxian. She can only recover her cultivation level on her own.

He first informed Guo Jia and Su Shang that he had arrived at the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

Then, he tried to contact Long Ling, but found that he couldn't reach him, obviously because the other party was not in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

If you want to build connections with the Court of Judgment, you'll have to find another way later.

Finally, he contacted the sect using the Demon Hunter Sect's identity token, but unexpectedly, the person he spoke to was an old acquaintance, Shi Dakai.

The identity tokens of elite disciples and above of the Demon Hunter Sect are equivalent to a second-tier top-grade magic artifact, and can communicate with other identity tokens of the same level within a hundred miles.

However, during major wars, the Demon Hunter Sect would set up a special communication center to control disciples to communicate with each other through identity tokens.

Unexpectedly, Shi Dakai was in control of the Demon Hunter Sect's communication hub in the Demon Cave.

Shi Dakai's voice instantly reminded Dou Eqing of the scene when his life was hanging by a thread.

Back then, he was only at the Foundation Establishment stage, but Shi Dakai, who was at the Nascent Soul stage, wanted to avenge Shi Dou, so he bullied the weak and tried to kill Dou Eqing.

Therefore, even though it was only a brief encounter, Shi Dakai's voice was already etched into Dou Eqing's mind.

Dou Eqing subconsciously felt murderous intent, but he came to his senses during Shi Dakai's questioning.

He immediately recognized the other party as Shi Dakai, but the other party was unaware of who Dou Eqing was.

When Shi Dakai saw that the location shown on the identity token was not in the area where the Demon Hunter Sect disciples should be, he thought that the sect disciples had been captured.

It turns out that the Cave of Ten Thousand Demons also harbors spies from the righteous path who are causing trouble.

Shi Dakai subconsciously thought that his disciples had been captured by righteous cultivators, who were trying to sabotage the Demon Hunter Sect's upcoming major operation.

"Let them kill you! This operation is of utmost importance, and the sect cannot save you! If you can commit suicide, the sect will surely avenge you..."

Shi Dakai said something that made Dou Eqing's mind wander.

Although Dou Eqing couldn't guess what big operation the Demon Hunter Sect was planning, he felt it might be a good opportunity for him to get involved.

With Zhou Yutong and Shi Liyuqiu, both experts at the Refinement Realm, he resolved to begin plotting against the Demon Hunter Sect.

Moreover, besides Zhou Yutong and her two daughters, Dongwu Kingdom also has Ye Xieshun, a Void Refinement expert, and the Kunwu Mountain God of the Baishan Sect.

They are all at the Void Refinement stage and can all be used by Dou Eqing.

If they could seize control of the Demon Hunter Sect's command in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave, they could better gain benefits in the Great War of the Ten Thousand Demon Cave and strengthen the entire sect.

Therefore, he severed his contact with Shi Dakai and headed directly to the Demon Hunter's camp.

He discovered a magical artifact left to him by Liao Yinshu, which hinted that this cheap master was also in the Ten Thousand Demon Cave.

Now that we have our own people, things will be much easier.

(End of this chapter)