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

"Teacher... what is this?"

On the desolate mountain, Lin Bufan stared in disbelief at the scene before him, his eyes filled with shock.

A phantom-like old man hovered beside him, his gaze fixed solemnly on the spot where demonic energy was pouring out.

"This secret realm is actually a place where demons are locked away."

"The Land of Locked Demons?"

Lin Bufan subconsciously repeated the sentence, looking at the old man with a puzzled expression.

"In the past, during the decisive battle between the three races, countless people died, and many powerful beings perished. However, there were also some beings with extremely strong vitality who were difficult to kill."

A hint of melancholy crept into the old man's eyes.

"If you can't kill him, you can only seal him away..."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Bufan's figure had already transformed into a streak of light, disappearing into the distance without looking back.

【"return!"】

The old man with the ring, clearly annoyed, made a grabbing motion from a distance, and an invisible force materialized, forcefully pulling the streak of light back.

"Where are you going?"

"Run for your lives, teacher! We can't afford to mess with someone like that right now."

Lin Bufan slumped to the ground, but still spoke with righteous indignation.

【"......"

Sometimes the old man with the ring doubted himself, wondering if he had chosen the wrong person, but then he thought, being afraid of death is a good thing...

"The physical bodies of those beings were all separated and sealed away; direct resurrection is absolutely impossible."

He paused, then turned his gaze back to the center of the demonic energy surge.

"Unless someone sacrifices themselves, but the group that came in are all Foundation Establishment cultivators, their capacity to absorb demonic energy is limited, and their strength won't be too great."

"You mean not too strong?"

Having been scammed by the old man with the ring multiple times, Lin Bufan rationally asked a question.

"At most... the peak of the Golden Core stage."

Upon hearing this, Lin Bufan's face showed a look of struggle.

Being possessed by a ghost can have incredibly painful repercussions afterward, and it takes at least several years to completely eliminate the residual effects.

However, he was reluctant to leave, as news of ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs was rare, and the chances of longevity-enhancing herbs appearing in this place were indeed low. But he still wanted to see it with his own eyes.

"You don't need to lead the way; someone else will go first."

As soon as he finished speaking, the old man with the ring's eyes flickered slightly, then he transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the ring.

Just as Lin Bufan was about to speak, two streaks of light rapidly approached from afar, landing in front of him in just a few breaths.

[The light faded, and the newcomers were none other than you and Nangong Jie.]

[Oh? Little Fanzi.]

[Hidden here so furtively, could it be that they've discovered some treasure?]

You subtly extended your divine sense, quietly scanning your surroundings, but detected nothing unusual.

"Greetings, fellow Daoists."

Lin Bufan recognized you at a glance, knowing that neither of you were easy to deal with, and quickly bowed to greet you.

Nangong Jie nodded slightly and returned the greeting with a cupped hand.

【"Hmph~"】

You gave a soft snort, turned your head away, and didn't even glance at him.

The old man inside that ring is most likely spying on us from the shadows; it's best to avoid contact with him unless absolutely necessary.

【"Forehead..."】

Lin Bufan touched his nose, wondering to himself, "I don't think I've offended this person at all."

"Fellow Daoist, this place is dangerous. If you don't have urgent business, you'd better leave as soon as possible."

[Nangong Jie, already used to your carefree personality, looked at Lin Bufan with a sincere expression and offered his advice.]

"Why are you meddling in so much?"

Lin Bufan was just figuring out how to find an excuse to stay, but you casually brushed it off with a single sentence.

Of course you did it on purpose.

Faced with such a dangerous situation, of course we have to keep Xiao Fanzi here. If he can't hold on, the old man can always cover for him.

[“Boom!”]

Suddenly, the entire secret realm seemed to tremble violently, and the barren mountain beneath their feet crumbled inch by inch.

The three of you rose into the air, your gazes fixed intently on the valley swirling with demonic energy.

Deep within the vortex, a figure is slowly rising.

At first, it was just a blurry outline, but as his figure grew taller, the demonic energy receded from his body like a tide, revealing a chilling face.

Dense purple demonic patterns spread from his forehead to his chin, moving slowly across his face like living things. His eyes, completely stained with purple demonic energy, looked down at you.

【"boom!"】

The next moment, a pressure far exceeding that of the peak Golden Core stage suddenly spread out, but it abruptly stopped at a certain critical point, ultimately failing to step into the true Nascent Soul realm.

[A Fake Infant Realm!]

[This realm has completed all the accumulation required for a breakthrough, but because it has not yet passed the Heavenly Tribulation, its divine soul and spiritual power have not undergone the final transformation, hence it is called a false infant.]

However, their strength has already far surpassed the Golden Core realm.

You carefully examine the other person's face. Although their demeanor has changed drastically, you can still sense a certain familiarity.

[It is undoubtedly Li Xinglan.]

【"teacher???"】

Lin Bufan had a big question mark in his little heart.

【"Cough~"】

The old man with the ring coughed awkwardly.

"We miscalculated. This child possesses a special physique, capable of absorbing demonic energy far exceeding that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators."

"Nangong Jie, aren't you trying to screw me over?"

You've already started yelling at the man next to you.

[What happened to the Golden Core stage you were promised?]

"You don't need to face the enemy directly; just help me sever that demonic energy connection."

Following his gaze, you see a dark chain connecting the figure in mid-air.

【"good!"】

Seeing his confidence, you readily agreed.

[His figure instantly transformed into a streak of light, sweeping straight through the valley. At the same time, he no longer suppressed his aura, releasing his early-stage Golden Core cultivation without reservation.]

【"court death!"】

A hoarse voice rang out, and the figure in mid-air slowly raised its right hand, about to gather demonic energy, but its rhythm was disrupted by a sudden burst of spiritual light.

He looked up and saw that Nangong Jie had appeared opposite him at some point, his pupils gleaming with golden light, and his aura steadily rising.

Lin Bufan stared blankly at the two figures, and couldn't help but sigh.

"Wow, everyone here is hiding their true abilities!"

Your figure begins to descend, and phantom figures slowly coalesce within the demonic mist, charging towards you.

Your expression tightened at first, but after sensing the presence of those illusory figures, a disdainful smile appeared on your lips.

"Ants."

With a wave of his hand, several sword beams shot out, instantly shattering the illusory figures.

Just as you approached the pitch-black chain, a strong sense of crisis suddenly washed over you, and you decisively withdrew.

【"boom!"】

A terrifying burst of demonic energy struck the spot where you had just been standing.

You immediately looked up and saw that Nangong Jie, who had just been displaying his might, was now being held like a dead dog by the demonic figure.

【"......"

Sigh, the bigger the reputation, the less reliable they are.

[You stared at the demonic figure that had its gaze fixed on you, your expression gradually turning serious. Then you took a deep breath and cried out in a pitiful voice:]

"Husband, someone is bullying me!"

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