Cultivation: Starting from a Fighting Cock

Chapter 72 Valley of Ten Thousand Demons (Please read on and vote with monthly tickets)

The news of Cui Xiangxue's apprenticeship at the Three Immortals Cave did not spread in Wuzhen, and the Zhao family was completely unaware of it.

Her wedding to Zhao Kun is also being prepared in full swing.

"This can't go on like this!"

Ji Cheng sighed inwardly.

These days, Old Master Zhao sits in the backyard every day, watching a chicken and a dog.

From dawn onwards, servants carried him out and sat him in the backyard until evening. Then, servants carried him back into the house. Even his meals were brought to him in the backyard by servants.

Zhao Yan said that looking at the chicken and dog in the backyard, even Zhao Erye felt more energetic.

But Ji Cheng and Da Huang both felt a little uneasy under his gaze.

The key issue is that after Master Zhao became like this, no one could take Ji Cheng out for cockfighting anymore, so his progress toward the new title remained stagnant.

In recent days, he has made progress in both of his cultivation techniques.

He has mastered the "Fire Serpent Transformation" technique and can skillfully control the flames that transform into fire serpents.

He also mastered the basics of "Hidden Killing of Chickens," standing in the shadows, almost becoming one with them, making him easily overlooked.

However, Ji Cheng felt that if things continued like this, the Zhao residence would probably no longer be a suitable place for him to stay.

At night, he gathered with the demons on the back of Python Mountain.

The python demon and Da Huang's injuries are no longer so serious, and their combat strength has recovered to 80%. Now they are eating well.

The spiritual fruit was still undetermined to ripen, and was being guarded by people sent by Zhou Mu and Fairy Su.

Natural treasures are not something that can be grown in a short period of time.

The python demon wrote that it had been guarding the spiritual fruit in this place for more than 20 years, and it had a premonition that the spiritual fruit was at most half a year away from ripening.

The Azure Flame Rabbit squeaked and nodded, also sensing that the spirit fruit was less than six months away from ripening.

"If the spirit fruit ripens a little later, we'll have more time to prepare."

Ji Cheng said this was a good thing, and all the demons nodded in agreement.

Considering his current situation, Ji Cheng then steered the conversation towards everyone's future plans.

"Wang?"

First, Big Yellow shook its head. It hadn't considered the question at all. Currently, it was just guarding the Zhao family's house and had no other thoughts.

The Azure Flame Rabbit said that once things in Wuzhen were over, it would return to the Three Immortals Cave with Fairy Su.

Neither the masked fox nor the bull demon had considered it and could not answer.

They are still young; it's not the right time for them to consider this issue.

However, the information revealed by the python demon caught the attention of the demons. The python demon said that once the battle for the spirit fruit was over and things here were settled, it would head to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons.

It had previously heard from other demon beasts that the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons was a refuge for demon beasts in the cultivation world, and once they entered the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, they no longer had to worry about being hunted by human cultivators.

The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is guarded by a powerful mountain lord, a great demon with the cultivation of a great demon, who can protect this pure land. Therefore, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is a place that countless demons yearn for.

No one wants to live a life of constant pursuit and escape from human cultivators.

"The Valley of Ten Thousand Demons..."

After these days of contact and understanding, Ji Cheng has learned a lot about the cultivation world of Ji Kingdom from the python demon.

The cultivation world of Ji Kingdom is filled with numerous sects, and major immortal cultivation families occupy their respective regions, making human cultivators exceptionally strong and prosperous.

Monsters have virtually no place to survive.

Human cultivators hunt demonic beasts without ever asking whether they have eaten humans or not, regardless of whether they are good or bad demons.

For human cultivators, demonic beasts are treasures from head to toe. Their demon cores can be refined and absorbed, their horns, skin, and bones can be forged into weapons, and their flesh and blood have endless uses.

Monsters are born to survive in the cracks, hiding here and there, fearing their identities will be exposed. It is truly difficult for them to find a place to stay. Lesser monsters like Ji Cheng and Da Huang, living in a remote area like Wuzhen, naturally do not feel much threat or urgency.

However, as your cultivation level increases, your identity becomes harder to conceal, and demon hunters and disciples from various sects will take you in.

The python demon said that human cultivators do not indiscriminately kill all demon beasts.

It depends on what value this monster has.

If one is pragmatic and possesses rare talent, has a special purpose, or is adopted as a pet, one may use it for treasure hunting, tracking, riding, flying, fighting, and so on.

If they were skilled in combat, they might be sold into the arena to entertain people.

Some demonic beasts have special bloodlines and may be nurtured by sects to become a major force in the sect's battles.

Of course, demonic beasts have nothing to do with sect guardian beasts. Ninety-nine percent of sect guardian beasts are selected spirit beasts. Even if a demonic beast receives special training from the sect, it will only be a laborer for its entire life.

Compared to demonic beasts, spirit beasts absorb the essence of the sun and moon, possess higher spirituality, are gentle in nature, and actively approach humans. They are symbols of good fortune and are highly trusted by humans.

At this point, Ji Cheng couldn't help but glance at the Azure Flame Spirit Rabbit.

He remembered that the Azure Flame Rabbit had previously stated that it and Fairy Su were not in a master-servant relationship, but rather a partnership chosen by each other.

This shows how harsh the living environment is for monsters in this area. Therefore, with a pure land like the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, which monster wouldn't yearn for it?
"Wang! Wang!"

Big Yellow barked and wagged its tail, indicating that it could track and be used as a mount. It begged the human cultivators not to kill it, saying, "What treasures could I, a dog, possibly have? Besides, dog meat doesn't taste good!"

The demons all burst into laughter. What a cowardly dog!

"Sigh, that's why transformation is the ultimate goal of all demon beasts' cultivation. Once they transform into humans, they won't have such a miserable life!"

Ji Cheng sighed, "As a chicken, my goal is naturally to transform into a human."

Unfortunately, one must cultivate to become a fifth-order great demon to perfectly transform into human form. Even with Ji Cheng's cheat, this realm still seems incredibly distant for him.

The python demon used its tail to write on the ground, making a "rustling" sound. It revealed to Ji Cheng that it was not necessary to cultivate to the fifth-order great demon level. There was a kind of pill called the Transformation Pill. When a demon beast took it, it could ignore its cultivation level and transform into human form at will. However, this Transformation Pill was even a hundred times more precious than the Foundation Establishment Pill. We had only heard of it in legends.

"Transformation Pill?"

Ji Cheng found it strange; this was the first time he had ever heard of such a thing. As long as one ate a Transformation Pill, even someone with only the cultivation of a first-level demon beast could immediately transform into human form.

Where can you find such a good thing? Give it to me and I'll make a few copies for you, and we'll all turn into humans.

The python demon swished its tail. Transformation pills aren't something ordinary demons can get their hands on; we poor, wandering demons can forget about it.

The bull demon kept its eyes down, seemingly oblivious to its surroundings, unusually quiet, as if it wished it could become invisible on the spot.

"Old Bai, I have benefited greatly from what you said today. I hope we can meet again in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons if we have the opportunity in the future."

Ji Cheng would definitely want to go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons if he had the chance. There were so many demonic beasts there, who knew how much demonic energy he could absorb.

The python demon reminded Ji Cheng that if he wanted to go to the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, it would be best if he had the cultivation level of a third-tier demon beast.

Otherwise, with so many demonic beasts in the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons, do you think they are all kind-hearted?
Do not become food for other monsters!

Ji Cheng nodded, indicating that he understood and was aware of the situation.

However, that's all in the future. Hopefully, everyone can survive the battle for the spirit fruit.

……

A few days later.

A nine-foot-long gilded acacia knot hangs in front of the Zhao residence, and the large red "囍" character pasted on the lintel is particularly festive.

Today is the wedding day of Zhao Kun, the second young master of the Zhao family, and Cui Xiangxue, the daughter of the Cui family.

　Haha, I laugh myself to death every day when I see the comments and messages in the backend.

　　Yesterday I saw a comment about "Totole Chicken Essence", I'm so jealous of your cauliflower.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)