Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 840 - 424: Crossing the Tribulation with Ease, Gaining a Second-Grade Opportunity (2)

"If this Purple Fire Daoist actually manages to reach Divinity Transformation, the Southern Continent's cultivation world will belong to the demon path from now on. Those righteous Nascent Soul sects will be wiped out, and our demon path will no longer have to live like stray dogs. We'll be able to enslave and feast upon all living beings openly."

"Heh, breaking through to the Divinity Transformation realm is no simple feat. Do you know why no Divinity Transformation cultivator has appeared on the Southern Continent for all these years?"

"It is indeed quite strange. By all rights, our Southern Continent possesses many talents, yet not a single Divinity Transformation expert has emerged in so long. It’s truly mysterious. Could there be some secret reason behind this?"

"There are many suspicious factors involved. Beyond the Southern Continent being resource-poor compared to other regions, the primary issue is that the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation here is exceptionally terrifying. Historically, countless Nascent Soul Perfection cultivators have tried to ascend, only to be blasted to death by the lightning."

"Even for righteous cultivators, the barrier to Divinity Transformation is incredibly high. It’s even worse for our demon path, where the thunder tribulation's power is at least three times stronger than what a righteous cultivator faces."

"Damn, no wonder no Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator has succeeded in ascending over the years. The obstacle really is the thunder tribulation. If that's the case, can Purple Fire Daoist truly pull it off?"

A multitude of demon cultivators were engaged in discussion.

They had gathered here to serve as protectors for Purple Fire Daoist, ensuring no insignificant pests could interfere with his Divinity Transformation and ruin the grand ambitions of the demon path.

However, they hadn't realized just how daunting the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation was, nor how many Nascent Soul demon cultivators it had stopped in the past.

Consequently, these demon cultivators began to question whether Purple Fire Daoist could actually succeed.

Failure would likely mean his death under the divine lightning.

"In the past, Purple Fire Daoist would have had zero chance of success naturally."

"But haven't you noticed the dramatic shifts in heaven and earth?"

"Especially throughout the last five years, the density of Spiritual Qi has surged, and new opportunities are popping up everywhere."

"Many Nascent Soul cultivators are claiming that the world is undergoing a revival."

"Because of this, some powerful figures within the demon path suspect that the intensity of the Divinity Transformation thunder tribulation might have weakened compared to the old days."

"If this theory is correct, then Purple Fire Daoist might actually have a shot at surviving the lightning."

A demon cultivator spoke with a heavy, serious tone.

He was clearly a prominent figure within the demon path, well-versed in various secrets and intelligence.

He even held some inside information regarding Purple Fire Daoist’s attempt to cross the tribulation.

"I never knew such secrets existed."

"It's no surprise that all the major demon sects are making such big moves; they must think it's a certainty this time."

"Haha, I can't wait to see the looks on those righteous cultivators' faces later. Once our demon path produces a Divinity Transformation expert, those righteous fools will be nothing but our food."

The gathered demon cultivators were filled with arrogance.

They had been oppressed by the righteous sects for so long, hunted like animals and forced to hide in the wilderness just to stay alive.

Now that a glimmer of hope appeared, their fanaticism reached a fever pitch.

Boom~~

Suddenly, the sky for thousands of miles was blotted out by dark clouds. Countless tribulation clouds swirled together, and the terrifying glow of tribulation lightning flickered within, radiating an aura of pure destruction.

The void itself seemed to crack, whistling as if a legion of celestial demons was descending from beyond this world.

The sight caused many demon cultivators to shake with uncontrollable fear.

It felt as though a single bolt of that lightning could reduce them to nothingness.

"It's starting! This is the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation!"

Many demon cultivators cried out in excitement.

They hadn't expected the start of Purple Fire Daoist’s ascension to be so seamless.

If he could just survive this thunder tribulation, he would officially become a Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator.

This was the final, and most grueling, step toward reaching that legendary realm.

"Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation, is it?"

"Just as I thought. Because of the world's transformation, the lightning's power has faded significantly."

"With all the preparations I've made, I, Purple Fire Daoist, am destined to reach Divinity Transformation."

"Nothing can stand in my way."

Deep within the Shennong Sect, an elder clad in purple robes gazed at the heavens, his heart burning with ambition. He had waited an eternity for this moment.

To reach Divinity Transformation, he had sacrificed nearly everything.

Friends, family, and fellow disciples had all perished by his hand, and he had even discarded his original cultivation methods.

If he succeeded, he would be the first Divinity Transformation expert on the Southern Continent in thousands of years, and his lifespan would increase immensely.

......

Meanwhile, a shadow silently slipped into the Shennong Sect.

None of the demon cultivators noticed that Jiang Fan had arrived on the scene.

"What on earth? Since when did the Shennong Sect turn into a Demon Cave?"

"Has this entire place become demon territory?"

The Ten Thousand Transformations Pill Furnace was stunned by the sight, unable to believe what it was seeing.

While the previous cultivators of the Shennong Sect were greedy and loathsome, they still maintained some standards and wouldn't slaughter mortals indiscriminately.

But the demon cultivators currently occupying the sect were acting without any restraint or morality.

It was like a chaotic dance of devils.

The original members of the Shennong Sect were nowhere to be seen, their corpses littered across the grounds.

The very air reeked of blood.

It was obvious that a horrific slaughter had taken place here, resulting in the total annihilation of the Shennong Sect.

"The Sect Leader, Purple Fire Daoist, betrayed his sect and turned to the demon path."

Jiang Fan explained the reason behind the gruesome transformation.

Even he hadn't anticipated the Shennong Sect would meet such a dark end, with every last cultivator wiped out.

They had all been consumed by Purple Fire Daoist to fuel his own existence.

"A Nascent Soul Sect with thousands of years of history, destroyed just like that?"

The Ten Thousand Transformations Pill Furnace was in shock, struggling to process the news.

In truth, it had wanted to return to the Shennong Sect for vengeance, to show them its true power.

Who would have guessed that the sect would be gone before it even had the chance to act?

It was as if they had been struck by divine retribution.

"It's shocking how far humanity has fallen."

"To abandon everything for the demon path just for a chance at Divinity Transformation is incredibly short-sighted."

The Human Emperor Sword watched the scene with surprise.

It believed that reaching the Divinity Transformation realm wasn't worth the price of falling into the demon path.

Once someone becomes a demon cultivator, they are forever under the thumb of the demon god.

The stronger the cultivation, the tighter the leash.

It was essentially a path to self-destruction.

In ancient times, very few would have made such a choice willingly.

Yet, in this current era, demon cultivators seemed to be everywhere.

"Master, you cannot let this demon cultivator survive his tribulation."

"If a Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator is born, it will be an absolute disaster for every living soul on the Southern Continent."

"There's no telling how many people will die if he succeeds."

The Demon-Vibrating Bell spoke, its voice dripping with killing intent.

It felt a deep-seated hatred for demons and their followers and would not tolerate their existence.

If Jiang Fan hadn't been restraining it, the bell would have already begun slaughtering the demon cultivators present.

But to avoid tipping off the enemy and ruining their plans, it stayed quiet.

"Don't worry, Purple Fire Daoist is finished."

"I have no intention of letting him reach Divinity Transformation."

"However, we must wait for the right moment to strike."

Jiang Fan spoke with gravity.

Naturally, he wanted to kill Purple Fire Daoist immediately.

But he understood that now wasn't the ideal time to move.

According to his fate prompts, he needed to be patient.

The perfect opportunity would be when the thunder tribulation had left his enemy severely wounded; that was when he would strike the killing blow.

Doing so would ensure Purple Fire Daoist had no way to escape death.

"Understood."

The Demon-Vibrating Bell held back its intense bloodlust.

Rumble~~

As time ticked by, violent streaks of tribulation lightning crashed down from the sky, hitting both Purple Fire Daoist and the Shennong Sect’s defensive formations.

The force was so immense that the protective array couldn't hold; it shattered instantly, leaving the area vulnerable.

Some demon cultivators couldn't get away fast enough and were caught in the crossfire, turned to ash by the divine bolts.

Even Purple Fire Daoist was left badly hurt.

For those on the demon path, the celestial tribulation is the ultimate nightmare; very few possess the strength to endure it.

"The time has come."

At that moment, a massive surge of killing intent erupted from Jiang Fan. He knew instinctively that Purple Fire Daoist was now at his weakest. A strike now would guarantee his death.