Vampire Cultivation Notes

Having escaped the territories of the secular dynasty, Li Jieqing, relying on the protection of the jade hairpin behind his head, flew high into the sky to hide while traveling back at an extremely fast speed, unafraid of the monsters of the wilderness blocking his way.

Once we get close to the Moon Gazing Valley area again.

From a great distance, wisps of misty spiritual energy rose into the sky, towering like pillars against the horizon.

"It's been a whole day and night, and the aftershocks of this spiritual vein haven't even finished dissipating. Could this not be a second-tier spiritual vein, but a third-tier one?! What was the cultivation level of the person who left behind this cave dwelling...?"

Hundreds of miles away, Li Jieqing gazed at the long pillar of spiritual energy and was filled with emotion.

Such top-grade spiritual energy is being distributed to heaven and earth like this—what a sin!

Although it was a pity, Li Jieqing still wisely did not approach it. That kind of spiritual energy was definitely not something he could enjoy with just his Qi Refining.

Although he had never even seen the power of a second-tier spiritual vein before, just based on the Azure Lotus Platform he obtained, he was willing to guess that the former cave master who left behind this treasure had a higher cultivation level.

He's probably a Golden Core True Monarch...

With such a cave dwelling existing, coupled with the emergence of this powerful spiritual vein, regardless of whether it is a rogue cultivator of varying cultivation levels, a demon beast entrenched in the wilderness, or a sect from overseas, or a dragon or snake crawling out of the sea... sooner or later, those people or demon beasts will surely gather here to compete for this treasure land.

"Let's go back to Taipingfang City first. I wonder what happened to that demonic tiger after it attacked..."

Li Jieqing was even more eager to escape at this point. Having just gained some benefits, he should have found a place to seclude himself for decades to break through his limitations. Why should he get involved in this mess?

Above Wangyue Valley.

Li Jieqing did not descend; he simply used Qi-Nourishing Pills to replenish his magical power and continued to soar high in the sky.

They became more cautious and moved closer to Taipingfang Market.

There are two Foundation Establishment experts in Taipingfang. Fairy Shecai of Wanbaoge is incredibly wealthy, and Master Baozhou, representing Ruyi Sect, is also quite capable. Both of them have been famous for decades.

Even though demonic beasts are known in the cultivation world for their thick skin and powerful attacks, making them invincible to cultivators of the same level.

But that white-haired beast has only just broken through. In front of these two veteran Foundation Establishment cultivators and the Taipingfang formation that has been running for two hundred years, he's probably no match for them—ah?!

Above the sky, amidst layers of clouds.

A series of rapid bell tolls pierced the sky, penetrated the clouds, and reached Li Jieqing's ears, interrupting his thoughts.

"???"

Taipingfang Market has a long-standing rule: when a beast tide arrives, beat the drum; when a great demon attacks, strike the bell.

But why is the collision happening so suddenly right now?

Li Jieqing parted the clouds and looked down.

If I remember correctly, that demonic tiger arrived in Taipingfang yesterday, but it hasn't been subdued yet.

Thousands of feet above the ground.

In the desolate Taiping Market, the sound of a great bell was rolling away when the magic array that monitored the sea and guarded the area was extinguished, and the spiritual light shattered and scattered in all directions.

Accompanying the shattered magic array's glow was a white tiger, its body stained with blood, slowly descending into the marketplace.

It opened its mouth and swallowed the barely alive Master Baozhou, then let out a long, cathartic roar to the sky.

Above the Wanbao Pavilion, the booming sound of the bell abruptly ceased, swallowed up by the billowing demonic energy...

Taipingfang Market has fallen.

Li Jieqing's eyes widened, almost in disbelief for a moment, before finally falling silent.

The steadfast Master Baozhou, who was like a pillar of strength in the sea, died just like that?

It got eaten by a white-haired beast that had just broken through to the next level?!

...more than fifty years ago.

When Master Baozhou, who had just taken up his post in Taipingfang, descended to the mortal world to teach disciples, Li Jieqing almost became his disciple, just like Master Chengming.

More than fifty years later, Li Jieqing has finally embarked on the path to immortality with great difficulty, and is expected to achieve Foundation Establishment.

The Venerable Baozhou, who abandoned Li Jieqing back then, has now perished in the jaws of a tiger, his body and soul vanished.

"This is a serious mess..."

Above the clouds, Li Jieqing gasped, his expression shifting.

……

"run!"

Taipingfang City fell, Master Baozhou died, and Fairy Shecai is probably in a similar situation.

This means that the cultivators here are completely powerless, and no one is a match for that demonic tiger anymore.

Two hundred years have passed since the wilderness was first cleared. Countless demonic beasts have perished at the hands of cultivators. Now, the situation has reversed, and the balance of power has shifted. All cultivators may become prey for that demonic tiger.

The only difference is whether the demon tiger is hungry or not.

On the ground, the demonic tiger was rampaging through the town, killing countless people. Its roar directly killed mortals and nearby early-stage Qi Refining cultivators, and countless cultivators fled the town in panic.

The Fengxin Courtyard, where Li Jieqing had lived for more than ten years, was also reduced to ruins during the turmoil. It was trampled by a demonic tiger, which even stepped on it again, tearing it to shreds.

Witnessing all this, Li Jieqing gritted his teeth, frowned, and turned his head away willingly.

"They've lost all shame. So many rogue cultivators have come and gone, all of them serving this Master Baozhou so lavishly, only to fall from grace faster than I could run away..."

With a curse, Li Jieqing, wearing his cloud-riding shoes, turned and left.

Fighting is out of the question; let the demon tiger demolish the courtyard if it wants to.

When I attain the position of Golden Core True Lord, I will surely annihilate this scoundrel!

On the shore of the East China Sea, below the welcoming platform.

Li Jieqing landed and saw that dozens of cultivators had already crowded here, and even more cultivators were rushing in from all directions.

It seems there are indeed many intelligent people among cultivators.

The demonic tiger is ferocious; it even devoured Foundation Establishment cultivators alive. What are these Qi Refining cultivators waiting for if they don't run away?

"—Step back! Where's the extradition ticket?!"

Some people were shouting to maintain order, but they were quickly overwhelmed by the surging crowd.

Below the reception platform, beside the ferry, a three-story treasure ship was moored, its hull remaining perfectly still amidst the waves, its spiritual light subdued.

For the past two hundred years, Taipingfang Market has maintained contact with the outside world mainly through these treasure ships that travel to and from the ocean. Ordinary cultivators would have to spend their entire fortune to get a ticket on board.

But at this point, who cares about things like boat tickets or extradition eligibility?

"I have three thousand spirit stones! Let me on board, set sail!"

"Don't push! I have a ticket and I haven't boarded yet!"

"Make way, I'm the alchemist, I'll go first!"

The monks were bustling about, like a bustling marketplace. Li Jieqing mingled among them, loudly clearing a path.

He is not the same as before; ordinary Qi Refining cultivators can't possibly beat him.

"What alchemist? I am a disciple of Master Baozhou, and Cheng Qi, the second-in-command of the business. Let me handle this!"

"Go to hell with your Baozhou Shangren! Get him!"

"Make way! Open the storm flaps inside! I'm the one piloting this treasure ship, what are you going to do without me?!"

"..."

More cultivators are still gathering from all directions, and there's no way to accommodate them all at once.

Li Jieqing, relying on his magical power and refined physique, managed to squeeze into a spot on the treasure ship.

Once inside the ship, they didn't venture further in; instead, they remained cautious and squeezed into the passageway.

Once he had regained his footing, he heard a cultivator on deck shouting, "Move faster! No more people on board!"