Chapter 286

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Chapter 286: Demon Disaster

You State, Xuanmiao City

News about the situation in North State quickly spread through the merchants in Xiaotian City and reached You State. As soon as the news of Blood Demon Ancestor circulated, it immediately caused panic.

The dangerousness of the evil path in the cultivation world has been experienced many times. Each time the evil path appears, it brings great harm to the cultivation world.

"The Blood Demon Ancestor’s cultivation technique is called the "Blood Demon Manual." This technique is extremely evil. It doesn’t require high-quality cultivation resources, but instead feeds on cultivators. Those who practice this technique believe that humans are the most superior beings, and no medicine can compare to humans. Cultivators, who consider blood as essence, can refine their blood through the Blood Demon Manual…"

"The first appearance of the Blood Demon Manual was fifty to sixty thousand years ago. At that time, it was not called the Blood Demon Manual. Everyone has forgotten the exact name, but later someone named it the Blood Demon Manual. At that time, an independent cultivator practiced this technique for a hundred years…"

"Those who practice the Blood Demon Manual are called Blood Demon Ancestors. So these Blood Demon Ancestors are not the same person. Six thousand years ago, the last Demon Disaster broke out, sweeping through multiple domains. Thousands of people practiced this technique. They were from many prominent sects in the cultivation world…"

Even in Lin Jiang’s store, many people were talking about it. The offspring of the Lin family summarized the cause and effect of the Blood Demon Manual based on the rumors outside, allowing Lin Jiang to understand.

"Does practicing the Blood Demon Manual not require talent? Can anyone do it?"

"Of course not. Evil path techniques also require talent. It’s just that these evil path techniques progress very quickly in the early stages, which leads to misunderstandings. With the same technique, some people can reach the Soul Changing stage while others can only practice until the golden core stage. If there is a technique that doesn’t require talent and allows unlimited advancement, then it would not be called an evil path technique. It would be called a divine-level technique, and the major sects would have already practiced it. Who can resist the temptation of immortality?"

"That’s true."

Lin Jiang nodded. In terms of killing, the major sects don’t kill any less than those on the evil path, or even more. If those techniques had such an effect, they would not be ignored by the major sects. Techniques that the major sects don’t want can only be said to have significant flaws or severe consequences.

"The Blood Demon Ancestor from North State has reached the level of Void Achieving. This fully meets the requirements of the Demon Disaster. The entire You State is filled with fear, afraid that the Blood Demon Ancestor will come and harm all living creatures."

"If the Blood Demon Ancestor arrives in You State, it would be like a wolf entering a sheep pen, causing endless harm. Who knows how many independent cultivators will encounter problems."

"Independent cultivators are not actually dangerous, the danger lies with us. The Blood Demon Ancestor has reached the level of Void Achieving, so the usual essence blood from Qi Refining and Building Foundation is already not effective against him. The level of essence blood needs to be improved, starting from the golden core stage. Soul Changing is the dangerous part."

"Golden core, oh my!"

Lin Jiang exclaimed, realizing that he is a golden core cultivator. Does this mean he is in danger?

"Xuanmiao City is still safe. Tianxuan Sect has a Void Achieving cultivator guarding it all year round, as well as protective formations. Even if something really happens, there is always a Tao Achieving Ancestor ready to support. As long as the Blood Demon Ancestor is not foolish, they won’t cause trouble in Xuanmiao City. But other places are uncertain."

"Wei Lin, you must protect me well. I’m the one who saved you, you know."

Lin Jiang immediately said, wishing to get rid of this person, but he couldn’t because this person has a Void Achieving cultivator as their father, with a strong background.

"No problem, boss. I will definitely protect you. So, uh, what do you think…"

Wei Lin rubbed his fingers, hoping to gain some benefits. Lin Jiang rolled his eyes directly. You’re waiting for me here, kid.

"Ahem, I suddenly thought that if a Demon Disaster really happens, the outside world won’t be safe. Cultivators from various places should come to Xuanmiao City to seek shelter. Isn’t there a business opportunity?"

Lin Jiang quickly became a cunning businessman. You State is no longer safe. Many people will come to Xuanmiao City to hide. Are they refugees? No, they are all valuable spirit stones.

Lin Jiang wasted no time and immediately found the steward of the trading company. He told them to increase their efforts in stocking goods, preparing to make a big profit. A cunning businessman must take advantage of opportunities to get rich, otherwise what’s the point of being a cunning businessman?

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North State, Xiaotian City

Lin Batian returned empty-handed as well. He chased after the Blood Demon Ancestor several times and won every time, but each time, the Blood Demon Ancestor managed to escape. The Blood Demon Ancestor’s skill in the Art of Blood Escape was truly impressive.

"Lin, has the Blood Demon Ancestor been killed yet?"

"It’s easy to defeat him, but difficult to kill him. He’s too good at escaping."

"What should we do? Recently, Xiaotian City’s trade volume has sharply decreased, and who knows how many tribes have suffered from the hands of the Blood Demon Ancestor."

Xiao Lingyue said with a worried face. Xiaotian City is their treasure trove, but recently, there have been fewer people coming to trade here, and their income has decreased too.

"It doesn’t matter. The population of North State is already small, and with his killings, it will be even smaller. He can’t hide forever. He either comes out to fight us or he runs away."

"Will he run away?"

"Absolutely. He’s no match for me. Since he can’t defeat me, his only choice is to run away."

"But what about You State?"

"What does You State have to do with me?"

Lin Batian asked in response. You State is not his territory, even if it’s in chaos, it has nothing to do with him.

"That’s true. Lin Lang shouldn’t go out recently. Guarding Xiaotian City is the right thing to do. Among all the people in North State, Xiaotian City has the most residents."

"Yes, I know. Gather the senior members of the Lin family. I have something to say."

Lin Batian nodded. The population of North State is really small, probably only around one million if we include the Yao tribe. That’s even less than the population of a single city in other states. Even Xiaotian City, which has only tens of thousands of people, is the most populous place in North State.

Soon, Lin Chaosheng and others arrived in front of Lin Batian. Lin Batian said. Leaving North State this time, we didn’t come back empty-handed. I have three treasures that can help break through the Nascent Soul stage with the golden core. Except for leaving one for Lin Dongyan, you can each have two. How to divide them is up to you. You golden core cultivators can discuss it.

Lin Batian’s words made everyone’s expressions change. Only three treasures, leaving one for Lin Dongyan, they had no objections to this because Lin Dongyan, regardless of age or aptitude, was extremely outstanding. Regardless of any criteria, he deserved one, especially since he was also a high-level Alchemist.

But with only two left, it became difficult to divide. Other than differences in seniority, everyone had similar conditions. How should they split them?

"That’s all. You can all go now and give me news in half a month."

"Yes, patriarch."

The group left with heavy hearts. Xiao Lingyue, who was nearby, was very puzzled and said. Seems like Lin Lang’s actions may lead to internal strife within the Lin family.

"I know."

Lin Batian said, if anything goes wrong, the Lin family will experience internal turmoil. After all, unfair treatment causes all kinds of strife, and dividing resources unequally makes it even worse.

"Why does that Lin guy have to be like this?"

"No family, no family head can achieve absolute fairness. Even when resources are plentiful, some people will still want more. They are all my children, and to me, they are the same. But for them, it’s a crucial life choice."

"I don’t understand."

"Not understanding is okay."

Lin Batian said, he had no other choice. The Lin family has nine fully cultivated golden core cultivators, but there are only so many treasures. No matter how they are distributed, someone will always be dissatisfied.

If he were the one making the decision, those people would resent him. And if they resent him, they would resent the whole Lin family. So he cunningly delegated the power of choice. This way, those who didn’t get the treasure would only hate each other, instead of hating him as the family head. It would cause much less harm.

"If Lin finds the Soul Changing Treasure, Lin Die has been gone for many days, and Lin Ying hasn’t come back in years, wouldn’t they be unhappy too?"

"The Soul Changing Treasure is incredibly important. The major powers are unwilling to let go, even at the cost of their lives."

Lin Batian shook his head, the Soul Changing Treasure was already difficult to acquire, no major sect would let it go.

This is because the Lin family’s foundation is weak. If it were the Qing State’s Lin family, there might still be a chance. Major powers are built up generation after generation, relying on accumulated time. But in his hands, the Lin family only has a little over 500 years of foundation, too weak. This generation will definitely have to make sacrifices, it’s called "previous generations plant trees, future generations enjoy the shade."

Lin Die and Lin Ying had to rely on themselves most of the time. Lin Batian couldn’t help much.

"What can we do then? They are your own daughters."

"There’s still time, why rush? If I can break through the ancestral grounds of the four major families, we won’t lack the Soul Changing Treasure."

Lin Batian shook his head. Lin Die and Lin Ying are still young, less than 500 years old. They still have time. It depends on whether Lin Batian can take revenge or not.

Xiao Lingyue heard this and didn’t have much confidence. Although her husband is powerful, the four major families are not easy to deal with. The Tao Achieving Ancestor is still around, so breaking through the ancestral grounds of the four major families is quite difficult.

"Ah, I don’t know when I will be able to advance to Void Achieving."

Xiao Lingyue sighed in her heart. She had no opportunities in the Spiritual Moon Sect. If she married Duanmu Ling, it would be even more impossible. In the Lin family, it’s hard to say. If there is no one in the Lin family with cultivation that can keep up with her, then with the presence of treasures, she would have a chance.