Demonic Cultivator: Immune To Common Side Effects - Chapter 75

Chapter 75: The Ten Shadows Formation—Li Yan’s Body Dissolves

As the cultivators thronged around Li Yan, fawning over him like a celestial monarch, a scrawny Daoist with a pointed chin and monkey-like features muttered from the crowd, “If he were truly an immortal descended from the White Jade Capital, shattering this Mountain Guardian Formation would be as easy as snapping his fingers.”

His words caused many cultivators to freeze, then begin whispering amongst themselves. Indeed, if Li Yan were truly a Golden Immortal incarnate, a mere thought would have shattered the formation in an instant. Why hadn’t he acted? This fueled doubts about his true identity. Was he truly who he appeared to be?

Before Li Yan could explain, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy scoffed, her voice dripping with mockery. “A bunch of ignorant ants who don’t know the height of heaven or the breadth of earth!”

“Do you even realize that immortals who ascend to the White Jade Capital can never return?” she sneered. “This is due to the restrictions of the Great Dao’s laws. If an immortal were to exert their power in the mortal realm, the very fabric of existence would shatter.”

Her words struck a chord. With a Golden Immortal’s cultivation base, the mortal realm could not withstand his immortal power. Space itself would fracture. This explained everything.

“No wonder the immortal has remained motionless, taking the blows without retaliating.”

“Even when Immortals cast spells, they rely on the Moon Essence Stance to deflect the Shadow Old Demon’s attacks,” someone explained.

“I see,” another replied.

The cultivators were now firmly convinced of Li Yan’s true identity. Even those who harbored lingering doubts kept them to themselves, and Li Yan paid them no mind.

He turned his gaze to the Cinder Annihilation Fairy. “Cinder Annihilation Fairy, you mentioned you could assist me in infiltrating the Demon Shadow Sect?”

“Indeed!” The purple-robed fairy immediately bowed respectfully, clasping her hands in a humble salute.

“Breaking through the Mountain Guardian Formation won’t be difficult,” she said, “but the Old Demon’s Ten Shadows Formation… that’s the real challenge. Its destructive power is terrifying.”

“I can shatter the Mountain Guardian Formation for you, Immortal. As for the Ten Shadows Formation…”

Li Yan calmly raised his hand. “Rest assured, leave the Ten Shadows Formation to me.”

A rare smile flickered across the Cinder Annihilation Fairy’s face. She bowed deeply and said respectfully, “When this junior ascends to the White Jade Capital in the future, I humbly request your guidance for my entry into that realm.”

It became clear that her carefully orchestrated assistance to Li Yan stemmed from a desire to secure a powerful patron in the upper realm. By currying favor with this “senior,” she hoped for preferential treatment after her ascension.

The Immortal Cultivation World, it seemed, wasn’t solely about bloodshed and conflict. Human relations and political maneuvering were equally prevalent. Even before ascending to the White Jade Capital, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy was already seeking a powerful backer.

How unfortunate.

Li Yan, who hailed from the Era of Dharma Decline, knew full well that the Cinder Annihilation Fairy would never succeed in her Tribulation Crossing, nor would she ever ascend to the White Jade Capital.

She had fallen into the God’s Tomb, becoming a Demonic Eye buried in an inconspicuous corner. After wandering aimlessly, she eventually ended up in Li Yan’s hands.

Knowing everything that would happen in the future, Li Yan readily agreed.

“Of course,” he said. “Since you seek my guidance, you may as well consider yourself one of my disciples.”

Upon hearing this, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy hastily clasped her hands in a bow and thanked him, “Many thanks, Master!”

Her heart fluttered with excitement as she began to imagine crossing the Tribulation, ascending to the White Jade Capital, and joining the Immortal Clan.

She hadn’t even been formally accepted as a disciple yet, but she was already addressing Li Yan as Master.

If she knew that Li Yan was from tens of thousands of years in the future, what would her reaction be?

Perhaps I should seize this opportunity to secretly learn the Cinder Annihilation Fairy’s cultivation technique? Li Yan thought to himself, adopting a solemn expression.

“Disciple,” he said, “I have yet to witness your combat prowess. I wish to observe the Immortal Art you cultivate.”

“This will also help me prepare suitable treasures for you when you ascend to the White Jade Capital.”

Hearing that Li Yan intended to procure magical treasures for her in the upper realm, the fiercely ambitious Cinder Annihilation Fairy immediately revealed everything without reservation.

“Master, this disciple follows the Asura Path!”

“Allow me to humbly present the Cinder Annihilation Slash, a technique I developed myself.”

With that, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy brandished her Violet-Gold Miao Blade and unleashed a full-powered slash against the Mountain Guardian Formation.

The Asura Path!

A path where battle itself is the Dao, and living beings seek enlightenment through slaughter.

In this realm devoid of good and evil, where martial prowess reigns supreme, endless slaughter is the only path to transcend fate.

It was no wonder the Cinder Annihilation Fairy radiated such a fiercely competitive spirit.

Li Yan observed her slash with razor-sharp clarity.

The host is comprehending the Asura Path’s Cinder Annihilation Slash within the Illusionary Realm.

Li Yan clasped his hands behind his back, adopting the stern demeanor of an old martial arts master. “Disciple,” he said, “your Asura Path is impure.”

“Cast aside extraneous thoughts and pursue the purest killing intent.”

“Listen with your ears, slash with your heart.”

Li Yan’s words brought the Cinder Annihilation Fairy to a state of calm contemplation.

“Pursue purity?” she mused.

“Master is right. My heart is cluttered with stray thoughts, lacking true purity.”

“The bystander sees clearer than the player; Master’s words have awakened me from my delusion.”

The Cinder Annihilation Fairy banished the chaotic thoughts from her mind, focusing her entire being on the blade.

As her killing intent merged seamlessly with the blade, she unleashed another slash.

This slash tore a violent spatial fissure, its power nearly capable of shattering the void.

Though the fissure swiftly closed, the Demon Shadow Sect’s Mountain Guardian Formation was cleaved apart in a single stroke!

At that moment, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy gazed in astonishment at the Miao Saber in her hand.

“The power of this slash… it’s fifty percent greater than before!”

“Thank you for your guidance, Master!” The Fairy’s eyes shone with gratitude, and Li Yan’s prestige reached its zenith.

None of the observing cultivators dared question his authority.

As for the so-called guidance…

Li Yan chuckled inwardly. Cultivators at the Great Ascension Stage each pursue their own Dao.

In essence, they’re stubborn. They rarely heed others’ advice, clinging to their own interpretations.

They only listen to me earnestly because they believe I’m an Immortal descended from the White Jade Capital.

He felt like a hundred-year-old Confucian scholar, flaunting his seniority.

The younger scholars, constrained by social hierarchy, couldn’t point out the scholar’s errors.

But what if the Founding Ancestor himself crawled out of his grave?

Turning his gaze, Li Yan saw the Demon Shadow Sect’s Mountain Guardian Formation shattered.

He strode confidently into the sect’s gates, eyeing the Ten Shadows Formation blocking his path.

Cinder Annihilation Fairy and Obscured Moon Sword Immortal followed close behind.

None of the observing cultivators dared approach.

The Old Demon’s Ten Shadows Formation was considered virtually impenetrable.

Almost no one dared to recklessly charge into it; most kept a safe distance, unwilling to risk watching the spectacle.

Seeing Li Yan stride directly toward the formation, the Cinder Annihilation Fairy cautioned from behind, “Master, the Ten Shadows Formation is no ordinary barrier. Shouldn’t you… proceed with caution?”

From within the formation, the Old Demon’s voice echoed, “Immortal, don’t push your luck!”

“You descended to the mortal realm without permission, and your cultivation base is now restricted by the Heavenly Dao. Do you really think you can still wield your full power?”

The Old Demon then softened his tone, “If you desire other treasures, I will gladly offer them all! But I cannot part with my Lifebound Magical Artifact, the Lotus Lamp.”

“But it’s precisely that Lotus Lamp I’ve set my sights on.”

Faced with Li Yan’s unwavering stance, the Old Demon scoffed, “Even an Immortal like you couldn’t break my Ten Shadows Formation in three days!”

“Your time in the mortal realm must be limited. I refuse to believe you can linger here indefinitely!”

As the Old Demon spoke these words, Li Yan’s body suddenly began to turn transparent.

Witnessing this, the Old Demon clapped his hands in delight. “Look! His body is vanishing!”