Chapter 148: Eighth Layer of the Mahayana Realm, True Demons Invade [Third update, seeking monthly votes]

Twelve years later.

Han Jue broke through to the Eighth Layer of the Mahayana Realm. With pressure came motivation, and his cultivation speed was even slightly faster than before.

After the Breakthrough, Han Jue habitually took out the book of misfortune, cursing while checking his mail.

[Your friend Zhou Fan was attacked by Demonic Cultivators] x4729

[Your friend Immortal God Ji was attacked by Demonic Cultivators] x110332

[Your Grand-disciple Murong Qi was attacked by Righteous Path Cultivators] x78

[Your friend Huang Jihao was attacked by Demonic Cultivators] x74110

[Your friend True Person Jiuding was attacked by Demonic Cultivators] x85

[Your Grand-disciple Fang Liang comprehended the Heavenly Dao during cultivation, and his Dao Cultivation surged]

[Your Dao Companion Xuan Qingjun obtained divine path Luck]

[Your friend Duku was attacked by a Loose Immortal, hanging by a thread]

…

The entire text was filled with attacks by Demonic Cultivators.

But this time, it was no longer the Demonic Path sweeping across the world; instead, the Demonic Path had become like a rat crossing the street, being hunted down.

Han Jue felt no sympathy; he was no do-gooder saint.

The Righteous and Demonic Paths were naturally irreconcilable.

Previously, when the Demonic Path swept through the Righteous Path, how many Sects were slaughtered, and how many people fell victim to Demonic Cultivators?

Perhaps there were many scoundrels in the Righteous Path as well, but it was even less possible that the Demonic Path was falsely accused of being demonic.

As for the Righteous and Demonic Paths joining forces to fight the Heavenly Court, that was too absurd and completely impossible!

The Heavenly Court stood on the side of the Righteous Path to begin with, equivalent to the direct superior of the Righteous Path. Now that the direct superior suspected the subordinates of colluding with the enemy, would the subordinates really collude with the enemy just to survive?

Not to mention that the combined forces of the Righteous and Demonic Paths couldn't stop the Heavenly Court anyway. If they did that, would the Righteous Path still be the Righteous Path?

Han Jue did not pin all his hopes entirely on the Righteous Path; he still had to become stronger himself.

If the Heavenly Court insisted on destroying the Mortal Realm by then, he had to have the strength to protect himself.

At worst, he would bring the Mountain of Bitter Cultivation to Immortality and hide in the Underworld!

Han Jue could also jump to other realms. After all, he had chosen the path of Reincarnation Sword Immortal. However, going to other realms meant he could only go alone and couldn't bring anyone else along. Moreover, he had zero understanding of other realms and could not freely choose which realm to jump to. In other words, once the Reincarnation Divine Ability was cast and he jumped to another realm, his landing spot would be completely random.

Unless forced into a desperate situation, he would not jump to other realms.

If he happened to jump into the world of the Demon Race, wouldn't he be doomed?

Han Jue silently thought that he still had plenty of ways to survive.

He secretly prayed that the Demon Saint could cause a ruckus for a bit longer and not let the Heavenly Court snap out of it in a short time.

After the cursing ended, Han Jue continued to Cultivate.

He currently had only one goal, and that was to reach the Great Perfection of the Ninth Layer of the Mahayana Realm as soon as possible!

…

One year later.

A familiar voice reached Han Jue's ears: "Fellow Daoist Guan, come out for a gathering. This time I am not challenging you."

Immortal God Ji!

Han Jue frowned. Why was this fellow here again?

After thinking about it, Han Jue decided to go out and see him to prevent this fellow from causing trouble.

It was still that same woods. Having not seen each other for decades, Immortal God Ji's aura had grown stronger by more than double.

This fellow slaughtered Demonic Cultivators everywhere and could still grow stronger. It simply defied heaven's logic.

Han Jue even suspected that he and Huang Jihao had a System, allowing them to farm monsters to level up.

Why didn't his own System have this feature?

In novels, other people's check-in Systems let them check in wherever they went and instantly grow stronger, while he still had to Cultivate on his own.

Han Jue sighed in his heart.

Immortal God Ji looked at Han Jue, his gaze burning as he said, "Fellow Daoist Guan, on behalf of the Heavenly Immortal Manor, I invite you to join us and take the position of Elder in the Heavenly Immortal Manor. Are you willing?"

"Many thanks for the kind intention of the Heavenly Immortal Manor, but there is no need."

"Why?"

"A golden nest or a silver nest is not as good as one's own dog kennel."

"Uh…"

Immortal God Ji was stunned by Han Jue's words. What kind of talk was that?

He continued, "The Heavenly Immortal Manor discovered a barrier set up by the Demonic Path, which has already connected to an unknown realm. It's likely related to the Demon Race. We've previously encountered realms carved out by the Demon Race, and I even slaughtered my way in. Are you interested in going with me to fight the Demon Race? Generally, those kinds of realms hide cultivation resources given by the Demon Race to the Demonic Path, and there might even be treasures you need."

Han Jue asked in surprise, "The Demon Race is this weak?"

Hearing this, Immortal God Ji flew into a rage from embarrassment, "What do you mean?"

"Ahem, I am not belittling your Heavenly Immortal Manor. No matter what, the Demon Race should be stronger than Mortals, right? Otherwise, why would the Demonic Path revere them?"

"The true Demon Race is trapped in the Underworld and can only dispatch some True Demons to spread the Dao. The strongest True Demon we've encountered is around the Ninth Layer of the Mahayana Realm."

"I won't go then. I wish you all the best."

Han Jue shook his head, and after speaking, he turned around, preparing to leave.

Immortal God Ji grabbed him and asked, "That's right, does Fang Liang have any relation to you? I saw him on the Mountain of Bitter Cultivation to Immortality."

Han Jue said, "No relation, he is merely a guest."

"That's good. This kid's talent is formidable, and some even think his talent surpasses mine. I'm planning to put him in his place."

"Oh, I remember now. He is my Grand-disciple."

"…"

Immortal God Ji wanted to curse.

No wonder Fang Liang was such a freak!

Truth be told, having lived for over a millennium, apart from Han Jue, this was the first time Immortal God Ji felt pressure.

It wasn't pressure in terms of strength, but innate talent!

Fang Liang's rise was simply too fast. Even his Master had reminded him, hoping he would help elevate Fang Liang a bit more.

"Hmph! Farewell!"

Immortal God Ji flicked his sleeve and left.

Han Jue shook his head and returned to the Innate Cave Mansion.

Beneath the fusang tree, the Three-Headed Flood Dragon King frowned.

Others could not sense Immortal God Ji's aura, but he could.

Very strong!

Such a powerful existence faced Han Jue as if he were merely a child, making him even more curious about Han Jue's cultivation.

…

Seven years later.

Han Jue, who was cultivating, suddenly felt unsettled and opened his eyes.

What was going on?

Why was he suddenly feeling so uneasy?

Han Jue furrowed his brows tightly, and opposite him, Wudao Sword, who was also cultivating, opened her eyes.

"Master, do you have a feeling of unease?" Wudao Sword asked.

Han Jue asked, "You do too? What did you sense?"

"I can't quite put my finger on it, it's just very oppressive."

Wudao Sword's answer made Han Jue even more uneasy.

Could the Heavenly Court be attacking?

So soon?

Right at this moment, three lines of words appeared before Han Jue's eyes:

[Detected that True Demons are invading the Mortal Realm, and the Mortal Realm is welcoming a great tribulation. You have the following choices]

[One: Immediately exit seclusion, slaughter all True Demons, and become renowned throughout the world. You can obtain one Spirit Treasure and one heavenly dao spirit stone]

[Two: Continue to Cultivate, stay away from right and wrong, and you can obtain a Divine Ability Legacy]

True Demons invading?

Han Jue's brows twitched. So the Demon Race was making a move.

His first reaction was to contact the Heavenly Puppet, telling Xing Hongxuan, Fairy Xixuan, and Chang Yue'er to hurry back to the Sect.

Hearing Han Jue urge them to return with such urgency for the first time, the three women immediately set aside what they were doing and all returned to the Yuqing Sacred Sect.

Han Jue silently chose the second option.

Able to trigger a great tribulation, this batch of True Demons must be very strong; he couldn't take risks.

Taking action was fine, but preferably when he had absolute certainty.

Immediately after, Han Jue checked whether there were any True Demons within a hundred miles of the Yuqing Sacred Sect.

[Lou Yuxue: Ninth Layer of the Mahayana Realm, True Demon Commander]