Reborn right after ascending to immortality?

Chapter 18 An Sheng's Ingenious Plan

Be a demon first.
Mei Yun felt that An Sheng made sense. With his current cultivation level, even if he returned to Kunlun, he would not be able to get justice, because the enemy was not just the Su family, and because the cultivation world was not just about fighting and killing.

It would be better to take this opportunity to continue cultivating in the depths of the Nine Netherworld.

He heard that the deeper levels of the Nine Netherworld were devoid of light and invisible to all, making it an ideal place to cultivate his swordsmanship.

"But Brother Ansheng..."

Mei Yun sighed, "I have a severe case of hemophobia, so the upcoming trial of conscience will be very difficult. Moreover, the Su family will be attending the ceremony, which will only invite ridicule."

Although the results of the trial of conscience are not made public, internal personnel and those with connections can always view them.

Su Bai, the darling daughter of the Su family and Mei Yun's former fiancée, would also come to see the Third Young Master Mei make a fool of himself.

Given his inherent limitations, it's difficult for him to do evil; he wants to be a good person but others won't allow it, and he can't do bad things either. Mei Yun is stuck in this limbo, which is truly bad luck.

"Brother Mei, I have a plan."

But then the Impermanent Demon Child revealed a profound and unfathomable smile, saying, "I can help you overcome your psychological barriers, slay your inner demons, and pass the trial, but you need to be sufficiently prepared."

"You must trust me enough."

Mei Yun stared at the Impermanent Demon Prince, only to see that the latter's dark pupils were as deep as water, and the dim candlelight flickered on the latter's profile, making his face appear to be smiling but not smiling.

If there were another mother or another father, she wouldn't be able to show such a smile.

An Sheng exudes a convincing aura of a mastermind.

"What brilliant plan?" Mei Yun immediately felt it was a very profound and rigorous training method. "Brother An, I trust you, please speak freely."

“Are you sure? There could be unpredictable consequences,” An Sheng said. “This forbidden technique comes with a price that no one can afford, and I will not force anyone to do it.”

Looking at the serious expression on the face of the Impermanent Demon, Young Master Mei couldn't help but swallow.

Slay your inner demons and rid yourself of fear.

This is tantamount to killing another version of yourself.

Since ancient times, slaying demons and cultivating the Dao has been the greatest trial for cultivators, requiring them to pay a terrible price.

Mei Yun couldn't help but wonder what kind of forbidden technique the Impermanent Demon Prince would use to raise him.
Is it the Corpse Soul Sect's "Soul Refining and Exorcising Magic" or the Demon Buddha Sect's "Minor Freedom Transformation Heavenly Cycle Technique"?
But in any case, Mei Yun has already made up her mind.

Starting today, I'll be a devil.

"If I can overcome my stubborn ailment, please do your best, Brother An!"

Okay, we've gotten the patient's consent.

A cold wind howled, and the candlelight flickered. In the oppressive atmosphere, the fickle demon before her took out a string of copper coins strung on a red thread from his robe and hung it in front of Mei Yun.

【Red rope and copper coin】

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"You've been censored, you've been censored, blood is all oil, blood is all oil; you've been censored, you've been censored, blood is all oil."

Clang, clang, clang—the sound of drums resounded throughout the entire floor.

The lawyer's defense was over, and the trial finally began.

An Sheng and Mei Yun, who was covered by a black cloth and was taciturn, left their solitary cell and followed the Ox-Head and Horse-Face torturers to their respective torture sites.

The prisoners from each torture chamber poured out, forming a long, winding line that stretched as far as the eye could see.

Depending on the severity of their crimes, prisoners were sent to different torture chambers.

An Sheng, Mei Yun, and even the Flower Monk Jiu Wenlong and his gang of prison bullies were in the most prestigious torture chamber. [The First Torture Chamber]

It is also the most difficult.

The Fengdu Building is equipped with a real estate magic called "The Universe Within the Building". As soon as the examiners pushed open the door, some kind of barrier cut off the inner and outer worlds. The outer layer is obviously a row of floors, but the inside is open and spacious, like a vast cave.

The cave is so vast that its end is difficult to see with the naked eye.

Majestic peaks rise abruptly from the ground, connecting the sky and the earth, shrouded in morning mist. Various immortal herbs and spiritual flowers bloom freely, and clear immortal springs flow downstream and back through the landscape. Rare and exotic beasts such as Baxia and Xuan Birds roam around. Dozens of cultivators stand in the air, exuding a terrifying aura, each of them at least at the Golden Core stage.

In the entire Nine Netherworld, even a mid-level sect would find it difficult to possess a spiritual land or secret realm of this caliber.

An Sheng looked at the plaque in front of the cave and felt a sense of awe.

The sign on the door clearly reads:

[Deputy Director of the Fengdu Trial Division, Office]

"Be careful, don't look or touch anything indiscriminately."

Ox-Head and Horse-Face warned, "These are all artificial mountains and flowers that our deputy minister put in his office, along with his pet turtles and birds. If you get scared, be careful, the security guards next to you might kick you out."

The immortal cable here must be delicious. If he weren't being held captive, An Sheng would want to practice his Mountain Moving Technique for a while longer. That's just how diligent he is.

The fact that the deputy minister was willing to give up his office shows that the higher-ups are taking this major crackdown very seriously.

An Sheng raised her eyes and looked up at the dome of the cave.

The transparent dome above which surrounds the viewing platform offers a view of the entire torture arena.

For over a century, the annual Fengdu Grand Trial in the Nine Netherworlds has long been a recruitment fair for various demonic sects.

Apart from the Impermanence Sect, all the demonic sects in the Nine Netherworlds that were known by name sent their recruitment elders to scout for new talents.

Some prisoners joined gangs in Kunlun, but that doesn't mean they can join the same demonic gangs in Jiuyou.

This is similar to a high school where junior and senior high school are combined; if you don't do well on the junior high school entrance exam, the high school naturally won't admit you.

Kunlun Fang is the organizer, with the Dao Xuan Sect which understands all laws, the Bodhi Temple which is the orthodox Buddhist sect, the Kaitian Gate which has the power to reach the heavens, the Shensuan Sect which interprets the secrets of heaven, and the Baiyao Valley which heals the world.

Each of the five major righteous sects also sent a representative to sit in the trial seat and preside over the grand trial.

At the same time, those prisoners who rank at the top, especially those who perform best in the Inquiry Trial, will be given priority admission by righteous sects—this is a necessary measure, otherwise all the talents will go to the demonic path.

Therefore, for the local residents of Fengdu, the annual Great Trial is an opportunity to change their lives.

Given the current harsh employment environment in Fengdu, even if one cannot secure a legitimate position within the righteous sects, working in the Demonic Sect and eating in prison is still considered a secure job.

Besides the sect members, the audience also included some family members who came to observe.

The seating arrangement is based on family history, with families having a weaker foundation and shallower connections placed at the back. The least prestigious, newly formed families, having purchased tickets, stand at the entrance.

Among them was the Kunlun Su family.

The Su family is considered a thousand-year-old family—although there are countless thousand-year-old families in Kunlun, the Su family is only ranked at the very bottom.

Nevertheless, seats were reserved on this viewing platform.

A group of righteous young prodigies and sect disciples chatted and laughed, with these talented young men surrounding a beautiful fairy, who was clearly the center of attention.

This woman is Su Bai. Although she cannot compare to the innate sword body, she is still a rare sword genius in the Su family.

She was amused by the man's flattering words and covered her mouth with a laugh, saying, "Young master, you are joking. How can that coward who is afraid of blood be compared with you gentlemen?"

(End of this chapter)