Immortality from Taming Elephant-Chapter 384 - 190: Demon Hunter, Void Realm, Daily One Hundred Thousand (2)

Chapter 384: Chapter 190: Demon Hunter, Void Realm, Daily One Hundred Thousand (2)

Xu Guang was rendered speechless; indeed, this was no fault of Purple Dipper. Whether it was Xin Nanyan suppressing Ancient God Gorge for a thousand years, or Chai Hui from the Langya Dynasty two thousand years ago, they were representatives of this, also representing Purple Dipper’s efforts.

It wasn’t about doing nothing, but rather doing something without results.

Human patience has its limits.

"What is the Void Realm mentioned by the elder?"

Gongsun Wang hesitated before replying, "The Void Realm is an incredibly mysterious world, not present in any specific location within the current reality. It can only be sensed, not traversed, yet it influences every part of the heavens and stars; the Spirit Charm we cultivate and the Source Qi needed by Qi Refiners two thousand years ago both originate from the Void Realm."

He pointed northward, "The source of three thousand years of calamity also comes from the Void Realm."

Ancient Gods originate from the Void Realm?

It’s said that Ancient Gods know everything, yet few in the current world directly mention anything related to them.

Xu Guang suddenly recalled that day when leaving Ancient God Gorge, he caught a glimpse of a demon figure on a cliff behind him; however, when he turned, it seemed to vanish.

Is this so-called Void Realm akin to some subspace?

Gongsun Wang’s face bore a sense of melancholy, "The world’s cultivation resources are desperately scarce; strictly speaking, it is over there with the Barbarians who suppress the perception of subspace for all beings, leading to cultivation relying solely on external treasures. Even Qi Refiners are completely unable to practice."

With this mention, Xu Guang understood.

The secret behind Qi Refiners’ inability to cultivate is thus.

It can largely be understood that an Ancient God emerged from the Void Realm, impacting everything in this world. Qi Refiners lack Source Qi, making cultivation impossible, and they are cursed by the Ancient God—once they cultivate, they will be sensed by the Ancient God and punished.

Hence, in this world, only Martial Dao can be cultivated, not requiring such reliance on the cultivation system of the Void Realm.

However, cultivation remains arduous.

To put it simply, if the Void Realm had not been suppressed, with innumerable Heaven and Earth Spirit Charms, Seventh-Grade experts wouldn’t need Spirit Crystals; they could break through the innate using the abundant Spirit Charm in the world.

This world, under the suppression of Ancient Gods and the inability to perceive the Void Realm’s influence, resembles a post-apocalyptic world.

"The Merit List was established by Hongze’s Demon Hunters. Zhuge Wuliang and I sought many texts and understand it somewhat; roaming the waters of Hongze, claiming to subdue coiling dragons, they are very strong, perhaps comparable to Purple Dipper. Some might even directly confront that presence..."

He spoke of demons, not demon beasts.

This makes Xu Guang recall that area of the Dark World, which might have also been invaded by Ancient Gods, only without the backing force like Purple Dipper, eventually becoming a ghostly land of humans as fierce ghosts and demon beasts turning demonic.

This world was invaded by the Ancient Gods, likely with similar demons present.

Xu Guang nodded, "Is the elder asking me to go to the East Sea?"

Gongsun Wang nodded frankly, "You are exceptional, particularly in Martial Dao cultivation, which is impressive. Zhuge Wuliang discovered some demons entrenched in the East Sea but is unsure about eradicating them. Cultivate quickly, and if you have the chance, go to the East Sea with Zhuge Wuliang to vanquish demons and leave your name on the Merit List."

...

Gongsun Wang arrived abruptly and departed swiftly.

But he inspired many thoughts in Xu Guang.

Void Realm, Ancient Gods, demons, Hongze, Demon Hunter...

Xu Guang was considerably contemplative about this.

Gongsun Wang left Xu Guang with something, the Ten Thousand Laws Sect’s Body Tempering Secret Technique "Ten Thousand Laws Qi Gathering," which can accelerate the alien body’s development process, spawning miracles based on original characteristics, and increasing the chance of comprehending Divine Techniques during body tempering.

Dragon Gate lacks such things; for the Fourth Grade at Dragon Gate, cultivation is ceaselessly tempering oneself with True Skills and developing the alien body.

Even among great forces, there are differences. Dragon Gate’s current status relies on the former glory of Great Zhou; after the upheaval two hundred years ago, Dragon Gate faded, losing royal attention, hence exposing its true foundations.

Xu Guang sighed softly.

With the Sect Leader’s inheritance ceremony concluded, everything in Dragon Gate returned to the right track.

Xu Guang’s ambitious plan of recruiting and mentoring ten thousand disciples is underway, with everything in the city beginning to fall into place.

At the same time, the confrontation between the Jiang Family of Chuannan Prefecture and the Barbarians persists.

Supported by Xu Guang, Liu Ruyan presents a list and commands Master Tongxuan Wan Hua Zhen to lead the Fourth, Seventh, and Eighth Institutes of Dragon Gate, along with six hundred disciples, to aid Chuannan Prefecture.

These people all have past conflicts with the Du Family or dissent toward Xu Guang.

They naturally have complaints, but due to Xu Guang’s eradication of Dark Tower and slaying multiple Fourth-Grade Barbarians, his reputation is sharp; even with Ah Wei looming behind Xu Guang, Wan Hua Zhen can only nod in agreement.

To Xu Guang, these are mere trifles.

You Chen and others will handle it well, as You Chen regards Xu Guang as everything glorious about Dragon Gate and is pleased to see Xu Guang retreat to seclusion daily.

Xu Guang does not remain idle.

With a large number of disciples beginning their induction.

He plans to forge a massive mechanism Feng Shui Grand Array near his dwelling at Tiger’s Mouth Cliff, combining his own Feng Shui Skill with the newly attained Mechanism Master profession.

Led by his Martial Master’s Might, as long as those children climb the mountain each day, until incapable of moving, he will score victories over them, thereby gaining experience.

Ten thousand disciples are already an incredibly colossal figure.

Even standing there for daily sign-ins requires considerable time.

In Chiyao County, Xu Guang already felt this.

His sign-ins shouldn’t be about him seeking out the children but rather the children experiencing his presence and ultimately conceding.

This method is quite advantageous.

The array’s core is actually Xu Guang’s Martial Master’s Might, quickly coming together in a matter of days.

In the future, he merely needs to sit on the mountain, waiting for those children to ascend each day, delivering experience.

He is quite satisfied with this.

Without a surprise, it won’t take long for all his professions and skills to rapidly advance, fueled by abundant experience.

Even if each profession and skill upgrade requires tens of thousands or hundreds of thousands of experience points, against such a substantial number of ten thousand disciples, it counts as nothing at all.

What’s left is to see when Liu Ruyan can recruit ten thousand disciples for him.

...

At the end of May, a fine drizzle enveloped Shouyang for over ten days.

Mountain Outside Mountain, Building Outside Building.

Six gilded characters silently embedded onto a giant rock near Shouyang Prefecture.

Jiang Family is the largest family in Shouyang Prefecture, and essentially the actual ruler of Shouyang Prefecture, as it was in the ancient times of Great Zhou, also remains the same in the chaotic era.

Yet Mountain Outside Mountain, Building Outside Building, might be the place with the most distinctive style in all the land.

It embraces every manner imaginable, from the up-and-coming hanging scroll styles of the Langya Dynasty to today’s simple Feng Shui styles from the Taizhou area, and even the famous rugged styles of Zouchuan Dao.

Like a great melting pot.

And among them, the most significant location is the legendary Demon Refining Peak.

For many formidable Martial Artists, the difference between Barbarians and Central Plains People is actually known; many Central Plains People travel Beyond the Border, transforming into Barbarians due to certain influences.

Demon Refining Peak is the most heavily guarded place by the Jiang Family, boasting experts capable of shaking the world.

The lowest members here, even the prison guards, can be considered Zhenren.

A young man in black gold-trimmed brocade robes looked fondly at Jiang Zirong before him.

"Something wrong?"

Beside the young man, Jiang Zirong spoke softly, "Jiang Zi Yun’s beloved is now the Dragon Gate Sect Leader."

"Dragon Gate Sect Leader?"

The young man was somewhat surprised; although Dragon Gate has declined, to become Sect Leader, shouldn’t one at least have Tongxuan Cultivation?

"His name is Xu Guang, he seems to be only in his twenties this year, yet already Tongxuan."

After a silence, the young man said, "Indeed, a genius of extraordinary talent."

"Jiang Zi Yun discovered something and is causing trouble for the old man, who wishes to send her away soon."

"What did she discover!?"

The young man turned, frowning in inquiry.

Jiang Zirong shook her head; her relationship with Jiang Zi Yun wasn’t good, so what secret the other found, wouldn’t be shared with her.

The young man fell silent.

Perhaps sensing some severity between them, Jiang Zirong asked softly.

"Is that old man sent by Jiufeng Mountain still here?"

The young man’s expression changed slightly, and his gaze became inexplicable, "He died long ago."

"Died!?!" Jiang Zirong was shocked; she had painstakingly learned about Old Li’s connection with Xu Guang and intended to use this chance to send people to Xu Guang, hoping maybe she could take Jiang Zi Yun’s place.

How... could the person have died!?!

"He had the Blood Curse placed by Barbarians; when he arrived, he was already near the point of exhaustion."