After transforming into a fairy, I, in my simulation, wreaked havoc in the cultivation world.

Chapter 257 Devouring Demon Spirit Evolution Technique

The rules of the hunting battle are not complicated. Simply put, it involves killing demons to obtain magic crystals, and the winner is determined by the quantity and quality of the magic crystals.

You walked slowly across this black earth, not in a hurry to search for the demons.

The rules don't prohibit stealing magic crystals, so there's no need to rush.

Moreover... you always felt that this trip to the secret realm might not be as simple as it seemed.

[Because you saw Lin Bufan among the contestants.]

This chosen one, who didn't set foot here in the simulation, has inexplicably appeared here.

Could this be related to your previous contact?

[Secondly, there's the highly suspicious figure, Li Xinglan.]

[That's right, he successfully joined the Purple Cloud Dynasty's team this time, and their strength has increased dramatically once again.]

[Because it was a simulation, you didn't hide anything from Ji Yueli, and thus learned from her the reason why the other party's cultivation had improved so rapidly.]

[The Long Night Royal Court.]

[This faction has been extremely active lately. Including the incident with the Purple Spirit Azure Pattern Fruit, you've witnessed their schemes three times now.]

[But you always seem to reap significant benefits; it's truly a caring organization.]

[Li Xinglan must have a specific purpose in entering the secret realm this time. I wonder if he can still find something to gain this time.]

As you were pondering, a figure in a black robe slowly landed in front of you.

[Nangong Jie?]

You raised an eyebrow, glancing at the aloof young man standing with his hands behind his back, a hint of displeasure flashing through your mind.

"Once is never enough, twice is never enough, but this is the third time. It seems we have to teach him a lesson today."

What? You've only met them twice?

No, no, no, even before you met him, his reputation was already established in front of you, so it doesn't matter if he didn't show up.

"Are you here to challenge me?"

Before he could even speak, you preemptively struck.

【"no need."】

Nangong Jie slowly shook his head with a calm expression.

"Although you concealed your aura flawlessly, my combat strength has reached the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage, yet I still feel immense pressure from you."

His gaze held an unwavering certainty, as if he had seen through everything.

"You must have already broken through to the Golden Core stage."

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense!"

You kept backing away, stubbornly refusing to admit anything.

A crack finally appeared on Nangong Jie's usually indifferent face.

Isn't this blatant lying? He had never seen such a shameless person.

"Since you admit you're no match for me, then tell me why you've come to find me."

You crossed your arms, resuming your domineering posture.

[Hilarious! As long as I don't admit it, then I'm a Foundation Establishment cultivator.]

[Nangong Jie remained silent for a moment, then raised his hand and summoned a token emitting a white light, which hovered in front of him.]

The light slowly faded, revealing the character "耀" (Yao, meaning radiance) etched upon it.

Your pupils contracted slightly, and you immediately thought of the organization that rivaled the Long Night Royal Court—the Eternal Radiance Temple.

"It seems you've heard of the Temple."

Nangong Jie put away the token, his tone becoming more serious.

"Based on the clues we've obtained, the Long Night Royal Court may have some scheme in mind during this secret realm."

Hearing your words is like hearing a profound conversation.

Nangong Jie seemed to realize that his explanation was somewhat vague, so he added:

"Both the Royal Court and the Holy Temple face constraints in their actions in this world, unable to act directly on many matters and often forced to engage in covert confrontations..."

"Why should I help you?"

You raised your hand to interrupt his rambling.

What's the point of saying all that? You didn't even give me a hundred spirit crystals.

"Don't you want to stop this force from doing evil...?"

Seeing you turn to leave, Nangong Jie immediately changed his words:

"I'll help you reach first place in this secret realm."

"I need your help?"

As you spoke, you no longer concealed your aura, and the powerful pressure of a peak Foundation Establishment cultivator spread out.

【"......"

Nangong Jie was at his wit's end.

This person has absolutely no sense of justice, not even a shred of shame; he's even hiding his cultivation level at this moment.

He looked conflicted, then after a moment took out a jade slip and tossed it over.

[A thought struck you. Although you had never dealt with the Eternal Radiance Temple before, a power that could rival the Long Night Royal Court would naturally offer something of high quality.]

[Divine sense probed into it.]

【really!】

It is a secret technique called—"Demon Devouring and Spirit Evolution Technique."

[It can convert the demonic energy within the magic crystal into pure spiritual power. You glanced at it briefly and found the conditions were quite demanding.]

[Firstly, it requires a large amount of spirit crystals; secondly, only cultivators with a Heavenly Spirit Root can perform this technique.]

[But without a doubt, this secret technique can significantly accelerate cultivation speed. This is because the spiritual energy converted through this technique can be directly absorbed into one's inner world, transforming into pure cultivation power.]

You calmly put the jade slip into your storage bag, then looked up, your eyes revealing undisguised disdain.

"This secret technique alone is not enough."

【"you..."】

"If you help me win first place in this secret realm, I will do everything in my power to help you."

Upon hearing the second half of the sentence, Nangong Jie wavered again, after all, it wasn't a difficult task for him.

Looking at the girl's shameless "if you don't agree, fine" attitude, he took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed his surging anger.

"It's a deal."

"Of course, I'm a gentleman."

A bright smile immediately appeared on your face. Free thugs, might as well take advantage of them.

【...】

Seven days later, the battle within the secret realm reached its climax.

[When you and Nangong Jie join forces, no one can stop you wherever you go. Your names have become the most feared figures in the secret realm.]

[Thus, a highly popular topic quickly emerged within the secret realm.]

Did Zhou Xiaonuan betray them, or did Nangong Jie defect to the enemy?

Within a canyon, countless black corpses lay scattered across the ground, many of them possessing formidable auras.

At this moment, Nangong Jie was no longer the dashing figure he once was. Several wounds of varying depths were torn in his black robe, and the hem of his garment was tattered and mangled by demonic energy.

He was sitting cross-legged on a large rock, recovering his spiritual energy.

You hummed an unknown tune, strolling leisurely through the crowd, picking up magic crystals at a leisurely pace.

Just as you were about to remove the last magic crystal, your movements suddenly stopped.

【wrong.】

The black earth beneath my feet trembled.

[“Boom!”]

The tremors grew stronger, and you abruptly looked up into the distance.

The previously gray sky now appeared as if a gash had been torn open.

Thick, inky demonic energy poured down from the cracks, blotting out the sky and shrouding the entire secret realm in suffocating darkness.

All the demonic energy was flowing back in the same direction.

Nangong Jie suddenly opened his eyes, his expression changing drastically.

"It must be the Long Night Royal Court that has made its move."