Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 843 - 426: Another Omen of Fate, Calamities Arrive One After Another

Meanwhile, deep within a secluded valley on the Southern Continent.

Terrifying Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators had assembled here, their forms radiating a localized Demonic Qi so potent it eroded the very earth, warping the landscape into a Demon Realm.

A Tier Four Array had been established across the area, creating a restrictive barrier that prevented their Demonic Qi from escaping into the outside world.

This gathering consisted of Demon Cultivators hailing from the Heart Demon Sect, the Blood Demon Sect, and the Six Desires Sect.

Every individual present was an ancient demon who had lived for centuries, their reputations built upon the blood of countless victims and the suffering of restless souls.

"Hmph, the Soul Lamp belonging to Purple Fire Daoist has gone out; he is dead."

Suddenly, a Nascent Soul Demon Cultivator felt a spiritual disturbance and glanced toward one of the Soul Lamps.

He appeared slightly startled, as the sudden fall of Purple Fire Daoist was unexpected.

"Heh, Purple Fire Daoist was nothing more than a useless waste."

"We originally speculated that since the intensity of the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation had lessened, he might actually succeed in reaching the Divinity Transformation realm."

"To think he perished regardless of the opportunity."

"Righteous Cultivators truly cannot be relied upon."

A member of the Blood Demon Sect let out a mocking sneer.

He possessed no genuine connection to Purple Fire Daoist, as their relationship was built purely on mutual exploitation.

The death of his associate stirred no emotion within him; instead, he merely viewed the man as pathetic for being unable to survive.

"What was the actual cause of Purple Fire Daoist's demise? Was it the Thunder Tribulation that claimed him, or did he simply fail the breakthrough?"

Several Demon Cultivators inquired with curiosity.

They were reasonably familiar with Purple Fire Daoist's capabilities and knew his foundations were quite deep.

He should have possessed at least a fifty percent chance of successfully achieving Divinity Transformation.

It was a surprise that his end came so abruptly.

"Word has it that he faced a Human Tribulation. Righteous Cultivators managed to infiltrate the Shennong Sect and launched a sneak attack while Purple Fire Daoist was vulnerable during his tribulation. This led to his death, and apparently, not a single Demonic Cultivator present at the Shennong Sect made it out alive."

A cultivator from the Heart Demon Sect spoke with a dark expression.

He had implanted Heart Demons within many of those Demon Cultivators, allowing their final memories to be transmitted back to him at the moment of their passing.

Consequently, he possessed some intelligence regarding the events at the Shennong Sect.

However, the information was limited.

Because those Demon Cultivators were slaughtered so rapidly, they hadn't even caught a glimpse of their assailants' faces.

"Curse it all! We expended so much effort to create a diversion and shield him from the eyes of the Righteous Cultivators, yet the plan still failed. How did those Righteous Cultivators manage to sniff us out?"

"Heh, we have struggled against the Righteous Dao for ages. Do you still not grasp how formidable they can be? If they weren't dangerous, why would we work so hard to hide our movements?"

"Precisely. The Divinity Transformation Calamity consists of more than just the Thunder Tribulation; the Human Tribulation is equally vital. It is particularly lethal for us Demon Cultivators because those Righteous Cultivators are utterly hypocritical and shameless. They love nothing more than swarming their enemies. If they strike during a tribulation, who could possibly survive?"

"Purple Fire Daoist fell during his Human Tribulation. Luckily, we used him as a shield to test the waters; otherwise, we might have been the ones to die."

The various Nascent Soul Demon Cultivators continued their discussion.

In their eyes, Purple Fire Daoist was nothing more than a disposable pawn.

Had he succeeded, the Demon Dao would have gained a new Divinity Transformation Demon Cultivator, which would have been ideal.

Since he failed, they lost nothing of value, given his origins in the Righteous Dao.

They could even utilize his death as a smokescreen to further hide their own tracks.

"The next to face the tribulation will be Lu Hai Demon Monarch, correct?"

"Lu Hai Demon Monarch has a significantly better chance of success than Purple Fire Daoist did."

"That goes without saying. As the Sect Leader of the Six Desires Sect, Lu Hai Demon Monarch possesses the greatest talent seen in a thousand years."

"The process should commence in just a few days."

"Those Righteous Cultivators likely have no idea that we have arranged so many backup plans."

"Once a Divinity Transformation Cultivator rises from the Demon Dao, the reign of those Righteous Cultivators will reach its end."

"Indeed, this entire continent is destined to become a Demon Realm."

"We must also identify the individual who killed Purple Fire Daoist. Anyone who slaughters our Demon Cultivators must pay with their life."

The gathered Demon Cultivators spoke with chilling murderous intent.

They had spent an immense amount of time preparing for this moment.

Nothing would be permitted to block their path to greater power.

......

Elsewhere, at the Profound Celestial Sword Sect.

As the protective array of the Shennong Sect shattered, cultivators from various Major Sects stationed nearby were the first to witness the chaos. Their faces paled as they immediately sent reports of the turmoil back to their headquarters.

The phenomenon caused by Purple Fire Daoist's tribulation was simply too massive to ignore; this was the legendary Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation.

Even the most unobservant person would have felt the shift in the atmosphere.

Consequently, news regarding Purple Fire Daoist's betrayal and descent into the Demon Dao reached many Righteous Nascent Soul Cultivators.

"Disaster has struck! Purple Fire Daoist, the Sect Leader of the Shennong Sect, has turned to the Demon Dao."

"The reports claim he has massacred every single cultivator within the Shennong Sect."

"He intends to use the lifeblood of his own disciples to force his way into the Divinity Transformation level."

"The Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation currently blankets the entire Shennong Sect. Purple Fire Daoist is on the verge of breaking through."

The face of a Nascent Soul Cultivator twisted in shock, his mind reeling from the implications.

He wasted no time in relaying this information to his peers.

After all, the fate of every cultivator on the Southern Continent hung in the balance.

"Damn it, we were tricked! I couldn't understand why those Demon Cultivators were massing in the Mist Mountain Range and feigning an assault on the Profound Celestial Sword Sect. It was all a ruse to distract us from Purple Fire Daoist's attempt to reach Divinity Transformation!"