Reincarnated as a Ginkgo Tree: I Create an Eternal Divine Kingdom - Chapter 29

“Master, why have you come?” Su Yao dispelled the spiritual power from her hand, and the small grass that had formed quickly dissipated.

“Weren’t you curious about what I’ve been busy with recently? I’ll take you to see it,” Xia Yuerong smiled. Faced with such an outstanding disciple, she couldn’t resist the urge to show off a little.

Su Yao followed Xia Yuerong out. On the way, Su Yao paused, receiving a mental message from Su Mu. Learning about the situation in Su Family Village, a smile appeared on her face. After all, she was from Su Family Village, and seeing it prosper brought her joy.

“What’s the matter?” Xia Yuerong asked, curious.

“Nothing, I just figured out a small problem in my cultivation,” Su Yao replied casually.

Xia Yuerong didn’t doubt her at all, pleased, she said, “You’re truly diligent, always thinking about cultivation, even while walking.”

Half an hour later, the two arrived deep within a dungeon of Green Hills Mansion. Inside, Su Yao saw some “monsters.” These creatures resembled humans but had some beast-like features.

“Master, what is this?” Su Yao asked in shock.

“These are the ‘Demon Cultivators’ I created using the secret techniques from the Ancient Grotto Mansion,” Xia Yuerong said proudly. “They have successfully fused with the bloodlines of demonic beasts and completed their demon transformation. Many have tried this, but I have made the most progress.”

Su Yao’s gaze turned complicated. “Master, doesn’t this make them neither human nor beast, turning them into monsters?”

Xia Yuerong’s expression grew solemn. “Yao’er, the human race is at a critical juncture. Our ability to develop now will determine our fate for the next thousand, even ten thousand years. Therefore, some sacrifices are necessary for the future of our race. Besides, we haven’t forced anyone. Those who accepted the transformation did so voluntarily. Most of them had no talent for cultivation, but after completing the demon transformation, they now possess power surpassing that of low-level cultivators. For them, it’s a blessing.”

Su Yao felt a chill in her heart.

Xia Yuerong then smiled again. “The Flowing River Institute has already dispatched a team of Demon Cultivators to hunt demonic beasts and test their strength. We should hear the results soon.”

Green Hills Mansion was divided into several institutes, with Xia Yuerong overseeing Dragon Creek Institute. Flowing River Institute was led by the Third Elder.

Su Yao immediately paid attention. “Master, where did this team go to hunt the demonic beasts?”

“It seems they’ve gone to the Misty Forbidden Zone,” Xia Yuerong replied. “With its spiritual energy level of nine thousand, it’s neither too high nor too low, making it perfect for the Demon Cultivators to practice.”

Without hesitation, Su Yao relayed this information to Su Mu.

In the Ancient Wilderness Mountain Range…

“Demon Cultivators?” Su Mu was intrigued. “The human race is truly innovative, always finding ways to adapt in times of chaos.”

The human race already had advantages like talismans, magical tools, and formations. With the addition of Demon Cultivators, the human race would undoubtedly gain overwhelming dominance in this era of spiritual resurgence. If all went well, other races wouldn’t stand a chance against them.

His thoughts returned to his current surroundings. Su Qianqian had arrived as agreed, standing before him.

“You’ll be staying here for a few days to teach Phantom Snow and Vajra how to speak human language,” Su Mu conveyed his message to Su Qianqian.

Su Qianqian was stunned. Teach two beasts to speak?

“They need to learn,” Phantom Snow the Snow Mink and Vajra the Ironback Ape both spoke up, leaving Su Qianqian wide-eyed.

“But before that, you have one more task,” Su Mu continued. “Return to Su Family Village and inform them that a human team will be arriving soon. They must not give away anything suspicious.”

Su Family Village had just begun to prosper, and they couldn’t afford to let anyone discover that the death of the Ziyang Sect disciple was related to the village.

“Understood,” Su Qianqian replied, her expression serious, aware of the gravity of the situation.

The next day, a fifty-person team appeared outside Su Family Village. Thanks to Su Qianqian’s warning, the villagers had already cleaned and tidied the village, erasing any traces of battle.

The leader, a rugged middle-aged man, approached the village entrance and spoke to a passing villager. “We need to speak with your village chief.”

The villager hurried to comply. Half a cup of tea later, Su Yan arrived at the village entrance to greet them.

“We’d like to ask you about the Misty Zone,” the middle-aged man said.

Su Yan’s expression remained calm. No matter what they asked, his response was the same: he knew nothing. He explained that the villagers had long since avoided the mountain, shrouded in mist. Seeing that they couldn’t get any useful information, the team didn’t press further.

“Let’s go,” they decided to explore on their own.

As they ventured into the Ancient Wilderness Mountain Range, they found the mist growing thicker the further they went.

“This place is indeed a bit eerie,” the middle-aged man remarked.

“No matter. We have Shuling with us. What is there to fear?” a burly young man laughed.

As he spoke, everyone’s gaze turned to a young girl among them. Her name was Huang Shuling. She had been an ordinary early-stage Qi Condensation cultivator until she entered the Ancient Grotto Mansion and gained a mysterious power. She could sense danger in advance, earning her the nickname “Seeker of Fortune, Avoider of Harm.”

“Besides, we have forty demon-transformed Demon Cultivators,” the burly youth added with a smirk.

Their team consisted of only ten true cultivators; the remaining forty were Demon Cultivators, born for battle. When danger arose, they were the perfect shields. This was their fate.

“This time, we’ll slaughter all the demonic beasts in the Misty Zone,” the burly youth declared.

Not far away, a lean young man heard this and smirked mockingly. In this era of spiritual resurgence, everything was unpredictable. Even as a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator, he wouldn’t dare to let his guard down in the forest. Yet, this Liao Xing was so arrogant.

Noticing his gaze, Liao Xing grew annoyed and taunted, “Lin Che, you’re a big shot. This hunt is an important mission for Green Hills Mansion. The more demonic beasts we kill, the greater the merit. I’m curious if your achievements will surpass those of these Demon Cultivators.”

Lin Che glanced at him coldly, too indifferent to respond.

“Hmph,” Liao Xing snorted.

“Everyone be careful. I’m sensing a bit of danger,” Huang Shuling warned.

The others weren’t too concerned. When she sensed only a bit of danger, it usually meant a demonic beast was nearby, but it wouldn’t be too strong. Soon, Huang Shuling’s warning proved true. A brown bear appeared before them, standing a meter tall and radiating the aura of a first-tier upper-grade beast, equivalent to a late-stage Qi Condensation cultivator.

“Heh, I’ve eaten regular bear paws before, but I’ve never had bear paws from a bear demon. Go catch it. I want to roast it,” Liao Xing said excitedly.

Several Demon Cultivators rushed forward. In just a few exchanges, the brown bear was subdued. Liao Xing, showing no mercy, skinned and cooked the bear on the spot, savoring its flesh. The others couldn’t resist joining in.