Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1038 - 504: Primordial Domain, Heart Demon Tribulation (Part 2)

Wailing spirits howled in anguish, questioning why he insisted on slaying them since their only desire was to live on. They sought to haul Jiang Fan down into the perpetual torment of Hell.

"Could this be the illusion art from a Celestial Demon at the Refining Void stage?"

Jiang Fan's expression turned somber; he attempted to fight back, yet his form felt immensely weighted, as though his arms and legs were stuffed with lead, rendering movement nearly impossible.

The vast Primordial Magical Power halted inside him, while his sea of consciousness overflowed with myriad dark feelings—terror, remorse, hopelessness—overwhelming him like a crashing surge.

The fearsome illusory domain crafted by the Celestial Demon acted like a vast snare, securely ensnaring Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan glimpsed his deepest longing right there before him, almost touchable, but as he reached out, it dissolved into mere fantasy;

He endured the sharpest treachery when the ones he relied on most plunged blades into his chest;

He suffered the bitterest defeats, his entire life's cultivation shattered in a flash, leaving him as a scorned cripple.

These visions felt utterly authentic, every element vividly precise.

"Truly, the Heart Demon Tribulation when advancing to Refining Void isn't straightforward."

"Yet sadly, if you're aiming to end me, you're still lacking."

In that instant, an enigmatic force swiftly entered the core of Jiang Fan’s sea of consciousness, maintaining his spirit in perfect lucidity, untouched by any ordeal.

Regardless of how dreadful the Celestial Demon's illusions became, they failed to influence him.

One scene after another unfolded in his view, and he simply observed them as if viewing a play.

Deep within, he stayed profoundly serene.

The very next moment, prompted by Jiang Fan, the Demon-Vibrating Bell shot forth without delay.

After all, this artifact excelled particularly against fiends and Celestial Demons.

Employing it against this horde of Celestial Demons proved perfectly suited.

Whoosh!

The archaic massive bell soared into the sky, its surface a rich golden hue, etched with intricate motifs that initially appeared as mere engravings. However, when the bell rang, those motifs stirred to life, flowing dynamically.

The initial activation came from the "镇" character at the bell’s top, where dark ink-like lines erupted with faint golden light, as though an unseen ancient wise one was etching upon it, each stroke radiating a potent force to subdue all malevolence.

Next, the symbols "荡," "灭," "净" on the bell’s midsection ignited one by one, with innumerable tiny Sanskrit characters spilling from the primary ones like golden sparks whirling and twirling around the bell, weaving a thick enchanted barrier that kept the Demonic Qi at bay.

Buzzing~~

The initial chime resounded, shaking the bell's form violently. The orbiting symbols fused back into the structure, making the dark golden exterior radiate a dazzling sheen.

An evident sonic pulse burst from the bell, rippling the emptiness like a serene pond struck by a massive rock wherever it traveled.

These undulations glowed pale gold, their borders flickering with rune echoes, appearing soft but harboring unbreakable might.

The pulse hit the closest Celestial Demons first. Those flying fiends couldn't respond in time before their forms crumbled to black dust amid the waves, silenced without a cry.

Distant Celestial Demons attempted flight but got overtaken by the chasing pulse. It acted like myriad tiny blades, tearing their bodies apart in seconds. The dark ichor sprayed through the air, yet it purified instantly upon meeting the golden waves, vanishing entirely.

"What the hell is happening?"

"That tone carries Demon-Vanquishing Power, which restrains us severely."

"You damned human, you accursed artifact, don't look down on us."

"All of you, attack as one—we outnumber him, let's see him try to eliminate us all."

The Outer Celestial Demons flared with fury in an instant.

Far from fearing, they burned with rage over Jiang Fan’s counter.

How dare a single human practitioner challenge such mighty Celestial Demons?

Normally, basic tactics would have them devouring this human without issue.

This was merely a small hurdle, hardly worth noting.

Moreover, with the banquet so near, allowing escape was out of the question.

No way this human could intimidate them.

Still, the Demon-Vibrating Bell's pulses didn't stop; they intensified. With the second ring, the whole realm vibrated, sending wave after wave of golden ripples rushing at the void's tear.

Celestial Demons spilling from the tear got pulverized at the edge by the pulses, their dark haze dissolving rapidly in the waves, revealing the chaotic void beyond the breach.

The bell's symbols blazed ever brighter, as if ready to consume the entire artifact. Myriad primordial chants accompanied the pulses, cleansing incantations from the dawn of creation, each acting as a trigger to unleash the innate justice buried in all souls.

Right then, Jiang Fan sensed the acute ache in his sea of consciousness fade away, those foul emotions evaporating like ice in blazing heat. His formerly turbulent spiritual energy circulated freely once more, and his Dao Heart solidified further, nourished by the sonic waves.

Countless Outer Celestial Demons fell to this onslaught.

They dashed forward like insects to fire, dying in droves with no gain, completely futile.

Clearly, the Demon-Vibrating Bell's might extended beyond Celestial and common demons, offering profound benefits to cultivators too, with its endless capacity to purify the spirit.

As Jiang Fan advanced in cultivation, the bell's true potential started to emerge.

Being an Ancient Treasure from ages past, its capabilities far exceeded this display.

"Such immense soul essence."

"Slaying these Celestial Demons brings real gains as well."

"The soul essence from them can foster soul development."

"Evidently, this tribulation doubles as a golden chance."

Jiang Fan promptly activated his Soul Devourer Divine Power.

A Soul Devourer Domain quietly spread across the area.

Upon the demise of those Outer Celestial Demons, vast quantities of soul essence lingered.

This essence got swiftly consumed and integrated by him.

He perceived his inner soul essence expanding at a staggering rate.

Should this persist, his soul strength might shatter limits, reaching the First-Layer Integration Realm.

Such a leap marked a profound shift.

Absent this chance, achieving the breakthrough would have taken ages.

With that thought, his eyes blazed as they fixed on these Outer Celestial Demons.

To him at present, they resembled precious elixirs.

He resolved to prevent any from slipping away.

"This is bad, that artifact's might is overwhelming. We can't confront it."

"You vile, sneaky human, just hiding behind your tool—if you've got guts, drop it."

"Hurry, flee—this human's beyond us now, he's built a formidable force."

Suddenly, the wild chaos of swarming demons halted, with those mad Celestial Demons now displaying terror in their gazes, scattering in every direction.

At the start, they brimmed with assurance, certain of seizing this human practitioner.

Yet the Demon-Vibrating Bell's terror exceeded their limits.

Persisting would mean total annihilation.

Brave as they were, they weren't suicidal.

When odds turned hopeless, they bolted without hesitation, as far as they could.

Clang~~Clang~~Clang~~

By now, the Demon-Vibrating Bell unleashed its full force, spanning millions of kilometers around.

It blanketed the whole Celestial Demon zone, sparing not a single one.

Without doubt, these Celestial Demons couldn't rival the Demon-Vibrating Bell.

Presently, the bell suspended in the heavens, its chimes and golden waves persisting, cleansing every leftover Celestial Demon, wiping them out completely.

As the sonic waves battered, the void tear gradually contracted, its bordering dark vapor dimming, until a final chime sealed it shut, resounding through the skies. The realm cleared up, with only the bell's echoing, harmonious tone lingering in the atmosphere.

Plainly, the Heart Demon Tribulation got surmounted with ease.

Meanwhile, Jiang Fan grasped the moment to ingest huge volumes of soul essence, greatly boosting his soul strength.

"Hmm? The Void Refining Thunder Tribulation? It's here already?"

Just then, Jiang Fan's face shifted upon detecting the abrupt gathering of heavy thunderclouds above.

Violet lightning bolts crackled deep inside the clouds.

An aura of ruin built up, targeting Jiang Fan's aura precisely.