Chapter 144: Parting Ways (1/2)

“Ha ha ha! Kid, you would do well to not ask any more, otherwise do not blame us for attacking you. Although you possess a Prized artefact as a means of protection, your cultivation base is just too low. For us to not gang up on you to snatch your Prized artefact is already good fortune on your part.” The bearded cultivator was the first to speak up.

“Actually, I would suggest that your group leave Demon Soul Valley. The deeper in we go, the more dangerous it will be. Even with our level of cultivation, we don’t know if we can return alive. If you fellows follow us in, there is an 80 % chance that you will all die,” advised the old cultivator.

“You said 80 %. In other words, at least one or two will survive,” someone replied.

“Sigh! Since you all want to commit suicide, I won’t say anything.” The old cultivator shook his head and went silent.

Chen Feng looked around. There were around 10 cultivators who had condensed out Soulflames. His own group consisted of 8 people. As for the remaining cultivators, there were about 20 of them. They were all at level 4 to 5 of the Concealed stage, a considerable level of cultivation base. However, none of them had condensed out their Soulflames.

Those with Soulflames must have a different objective for coming here. As for the rest, they must have come here for the 100,000 Basic Yang Pills. I cannot even imagine what might happen next. One thing is certain, it will be dangerous. Sigh! Tower is actually in a deep slumber right now. With his help, I won’t have to worry too much. Chen Feng considered. Judging from Tower’s words back then, with a proper amount of preparation, capturing or killing some average Sky Human stage cultivators should not be an issue.

Rumble!

The space before them split and they all emerged from the void. When their feet landed on the ground, they breathed a sigh of relief.

The sky was grey and their surroundings were seething with thick demonic energy. The moment they emerged; their bodies were beset by a discomforting feeling. It felt as though there were layer after layer of shackles wrapping them up while large amounts of demonic energy kept corroding the energy shields they put up to protect their bodies. The demonic energy was constantly attempting to invade their bodies and transform them into demonic humans.

To their surprise, the demonic energy had seemingly gained intellect, becoming life-like in its invasive attempts and making it even harder for them to resist.

“Not good. I can’t hold on much longer,” Lu Ta, who was beside Chen Feng, suddenly cried out. His face kept contorting and savage expressions kept flashing over his face as black demonic energy flowed across it.

“He is about to become a demonic human, kill him!” Elegant Gentleman shouted.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Several cultivators moved forward, their killing intent rising as they were on the verge of attacking.

“Who dares?!” Chen Feng shouted. The Overwhelming Astral Sword came out to block their path. Seeing the sharp sword energy, the rushing cultivators quickly stopped.

“Brother Chen, if we don’t kill him, he will become a demonic human. When that happens, he will not be able to recognize even his closest relatives. In the end, the ones to suffer will be us,” someone shouted.

“If any of you want to attack, first ask my sword for permission,” said Chen Feng coldly. Next, he sent a strand of soul power into Lu Ta’s body. The strand of soul power quickly circulated through his body to burn away the demonic energy within Lu Ta’s body before returning into Chen Feng’s sea of wisdom.

Next, Chen Feng sent out a stream of longevity-type primary energy into Lu Ta’s meridians to flow alongside his primary energy.

With Chen Feng’s assistance, Lu Ta gradually recollected himself and the shield protecting his body gradually grew thicker until it was able to block off the corrosive demonic energy, albeit barely.

“This method of yours cannot last. If you keep doing this, you yourself will be dragged down. The demonic energy here is thick and there are always dangers abound. You alone cannot protect so many people,” said the old cultivator.

Chen Feng looked at those around him. With the exception of Big Pot Bro and Ye Ziming, who appeared to be coping all right, the rest were showing difficulty fighting off the invasive demonic energy. He reflexively gave an inward sigh. Immediately after that, however, a look of resolve flashed over his face. Furthermore, there was also a sharp glint in his eyes.

“Since they are willing to follow me, I cannot give up on them and ignore them when they are in a life and death situation. If I do so, my mind will be affected, leaving a shadowy wisp in my heart. That will in turn affect my cultivation base and my cultivation practice,” said Chen Feng in a hushed tone.

“This action of yours will simply drag us all down. Do you want to throw our lives away for the sake of a bunch of wastrels?!” Elegant Gentleman shouted.

“You are the wastrel. You are no better than us right now. Don’t forget, without us, you fellows could never jump through space to reach this place,” Lu Ta could not hold himself back and he retorted.

Previously, Elegant Gentleman had been grievously injured by Chen Feng and had yet to recover. He only had the courage to shout while hiding behind Evil Moon Grotto Master’s back instead of stepping forward himself.

“I won’t leave my friends,” said Chen Feng coolly.

“Any more words from you and I will kill you, even if I have to go all out. I am a man of my word,” said Chen Feng as he looked at Elegant Gentleman.

For some unknown reason, seeing the calm expression on Chen Feng’s face and the calm tone that he was using, Elegant Gentleman felt a chill running down his spine. His mouth opened up but he was simply incapable of saying anything in response to that.

“It seems we will have to advance separately,” said Evil Moon Grotto Master.

“Sigh!”

The old cultivator sighed. “Little brother, you must take care. I will say the same thing, turn back now and there may still be a glimpse of hope.”