This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 396 - 24 Origin Demon Rampage (Extra 2/10 for Alliance Leader "FengchenCc")

Chapter 396: Chapter 24 Origin Demon Rampage (Extra 2/10 for Alliance Leader “FengchenCc”)

The sky gradually turned overcast, followed by a light sprinkle of rain.

The rain quickly intensified, becoming a continuous curtain, eventually turning into a torrential downpour. Each raindrop seemed to have weight, blurring the world into a white haze, making it difficult to see even a few meters ahead.

Shanglin Town, home to the Lin Family of Burial Ridge.

The Lin Family was only a small clan with a heritage of just over three hundred years, but it already showed signs of being tossed about in the wind and rain.

Within the entire Lin Family, there was only one Golden Core Cultivator, who was already approaching the end of his lifespan.

If the Lin Family couldn’t produce a new Golden Core Cultivator before his passing, it was feared the family would rapidly decline.

Gathered in the meeting hall today were all the esteemed and influential elders of the Lin Clan, uniformly Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

“Cough cough…” The elderly figure seated in the place of honor, with white hair and a face full of wrinkles, coughed twice. His turbid yet profound gaze swept over everyone as he slowly said, “Has everyone arrived?”

“Family Head, all here.”

The elder nodded slightly, “The purpose of summoning you all today, you are undoubtedly aware of. Let’s discuss together the future plans of our Lin Family.”

“As you can see, I don’t have much time left, and Tian’er has been at the peak of Foundation Establishment for over a decade. Despite the family providing abundant resources, he has difficulty breaking through to Golden Core. It seems unlikely in the short term.”

Down below, a slightly younger middle-aged cultivator’s face flashed with a trace of shame.

He was the Tian’er mentioned by the Family Head, the Family Head’s own son.

“Now that the Origin Demon has broken out from its origin place, it has occupied our Lin Family’s lifeline—the Primordial Stone Orchid vein—making it impossible for us to mine more Primordial Stone Orchid.”

“In such a troubled autumn, one does not know how long this situation will last before a turning point arrives. Some in the family have suggested withdrawing from Burial Ridge to establish anew in another land. What are your thoughts?”

A silence fell below.

The importance and urgency, gains and losses, causality were not difficult to understand.

The Lin Family had been operating in Burial Ridge for several hundred years; relationships and connections were already well-established. Abandoning everything now and starting anew in a different place was easier said than done; it would require great courage and determination.

One should know that in the Cultivation World, there were frequent examples of families weakening after an unsuccessful move to new lands.

But staying in Burial Ridge was no solution either.

The family had been unable to produce a second Golden Core Cultivator for a long time, and now their support pillar—the Primordial Stone Orchid vein—had been taken over by an Origin Demon, leaving them with nothing but to eat up what was left of their reserves.

Based on their previous accumulations, holding out for a few more years or even over a decade was not a problem, but what if after several years the Origin Demon had still not retreated?

When they were backed into a corner with no way out, starting anew would no longer be feasible.

After all, whether it was building a new family residence, setting up formations, purchasing properties, or smoothing out relations, every step would require a tremendous amount of resources.

Therefore, if there were plans to leave Burial Ridge and establish anew elsewhere, a decision must be made as soon as possible while the family was still strong, including selecting a new location.

The elder looked around, seeing that no one dared to speak, he knew someone needed to take the lead.

As the Family Head, it was naturally his responsibility to do so. He gritted his teeth, ready to voice his thoughts, when suddenly—

“The demons are here!”

“Bad news! Quick, take cover, take cover!”

Outside, amidst the sound of rain, came a series of chaotic wails and shouts.

Bang!

The doors to the meeting hall were abruptly pushed open, and a middle-aged cultivator rushed in disheveledly, soaked to the bone, with water dripping down his robes to the floor, mingled with blood and rainwater.

“Family Head, the Origin Demon…” The middle-aged cultivator caught his breath, his voice shaking to the extreme, “The Origin Demon has left the vein and is now slaughtering the townsfolk in the town!”

His words caused all the cultivators in the room to feel a chill rise from their feet, spreading instantly throughout their bodies.

The turn they had hoped for had indeed arrived, but it was not at all the kind they had anticipated!

“Family Head, what should we do now?” The middle-aged cultivator was already babbling somewhat incoherently, “There are so many Origin Demons, and I saw two Third Grade ones!”

The complexion of the Lin Family Head turned pale.

But as the Family Head, he could not afford to panic.

He panicked, and the Lin Family crumbled.

“Lin Luo, you take people to activate the Golden Spirit Great Formation and defend the Lin Clan! The rest of you, follow me to check out the situation!” The elder struggled to calm down and made a decision.

As soon as he had spoken, he took the lead in leaving the main hall and rushed out.

On the streets of Maple Forest Town, which had once been spacious, lay bodies and rampant, ferocious Origin Demons.

The rain kept washing over the corpses, but the scent of blood couldn’t be diluted.

Bloody water mixed with the rain flows in streams.

A giant wolf, nearly two Zhang high and three to four Zhang long, came into view.

At the street entrance, the giant wolf clutched a mortal man in its jaws, its sharp fangs easily crushing his skull, causing blood and brain matter to splatter instantly.

With a shake of its head, the wolf tossed the headless corpse aside.

The process was cruel, bloody, yet swift and efficient.

At this moment, the giant wolf turned its head, locking its gaze fiercely with the Lin Family Head.

The blood-red pupils of the giant wolf stared intensely at the Lin Family Head, immediately elevating his sense of alert to the highest level.

This was a Third Grade Middle-Rank wolf-type Origin Demon!

But it didn’t end there, at this moment, the giant wolf actually raised its head and let out a vicious howl.

Soon after, amidst the rain, two more Origin Demons of the same kind appeared, frightening the Foundation Establishment Cultivators who had followed the Lin Family Head to assess the situation, to the point where their souls nearly left their bodies.

Three Third Grade Middle-Rank Origin Demons!

On their side, apart from the Family Head who was at the Golden Core Early Stage, the highest level of cultivation among the other cultivators was merely at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Such a disparity in strength was fundamentally insurmountable!

The next moment, the three giant wolves lunged at them, a surge of Netherworld Death Qi rolling forth, the fierce intent striking directly into their Divine Souls.

A mist of blood splattered amidst the crowd.

The giant wolves displayed their might, and as the Lin Family Head watched the elders of his clan be successively slaughtered, anger welled up in his heart, along with a wave of sadness and helplessness.

The Lin Clan was done for this time!

……

“Roar~~~”

Spiritual Power pushed through the rain and mist as Lu Qingshan and Ji Chuan flew back on their swords to the Qiu Family.

But as they neared Maple Forest Town, where the Qiu Family was located, a roar that seemed to vigorously shake Heaven and Earth came through the heavy rain.

Lu Qingshan’s nose twitched slightly.

He smelled a faint scent of blood.

“Something happened in Maple Forest Town, Senior Brother!” Lu Qingshan’s heart grew cold, and he quickly informed Ji Chuan.

“Let’s go, to aid them!” Ji Chuan clearly perceived something was amiss as well, and no sooner had he spoken than he transformed into a Sword Light, breaking through the rainy veil, straight toward Maple Forest Town.

Lu Qingshan pursed his lips and followed closely behind.

Their speed was exceedingly fast; within a few breaths, Maple Forest Town came into their sight.

A countless number of Origin Demons, of various shapes and forms, ran amuck on the streets, massacring mortals, wreaking havoc and devastation.

Some cultivators engaged in fierce battles with the Origin Demons, but far more often, ordinary people with no Divine Skills were being slaughtered mercilessly.

Every move of these Origin Demons stirred waves after waves of Netherworld Death Qi.

Because there were so many Origin Demons, Netherworld Death Qi had begun to engulf Maple Forest Town.

“The Origin Demons have entered a killing frenzy and have burst out from the mine!” Lu Qingshan’s heart tightened.

The situation they feared the most had now vividly presented itself before their eyes!

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