Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 914 - 459: Combined Demon, Breaking Out of the Demon Cave

"Gone already? How did he vanish so fast?"

"Just what is that fellow's real intention?"

"Indeed, he rescued us. Wouldn't he demand some kind of compensation?"

The cultivators from the human side were utterly stunned, struggling to grasp the hidden agenda of this enigmatic figure.

Should he be viewed as an adversary, then his act of freeing them and dismantling the Binding Spirit Mysterious Demon Lock makes no sense.

Yet, if he's an ally, the slaughter of the Phantom King and his companions defies logic too.

To put it simply, labeling this shadowy cultivator as either friend or enemy proves utterly impossible.

"What goal does this person truly pursue?"

"Friend or foe—which is he?"

The Spirit Feather King uttered in a grave tone, his mind swirling with uncertainty.

"I believe he's on our side, at least toward us he's shown goodwill."

"No other way he would bother saving our lives."

"Besides, siding with demons? He'd never pull off something like that."

"No doubt, he stands against the demons at minimum."

The Ice Soul King stated with steady composure, seeing the situation clearly.

This elusive cultivator could never align with the demonic forces.

Were he a demon himself, saving them would be the last thing on his mind.

Regrettably, the stranger fled too swiftly, leaving no opportunity to uncover his authentic identity.

"But then, why eliminate the Phantom King and his group?"

"He wiped them out, but spared our lives."

"What in the world drove him to that?"

"Maybe he harbors some old grudge against the Phantom King?"

The Flame Tower King racked his brain but found no answers.

"It might not be about personal enmity."

"Another explanation could fit."

"Namely, the Phantom King and his ilk turned their backs on humanity, serving as the demons' puppets."

"That cultivator must know their betrayal, so he struck them down to purge the turncoats."

The Giant Stone King remarked coolly, sharing his theory.

Upon hearing this, expressions darkened among numerous human cultivators, as reflections on past years revealed plenty of odd behaviors from the Phantom King and his allies.

Should the Phantom King and others prove to be betrayers, their deception ran so deep, toying with everyone like playthings, fueling intense loathing.

Still, this unknown cultivator remained an outsider, and such ideas were mere guesses without solid proof, leaving doubts lingering.

Nevertheless, other Integration Cultivators showed subtle shifts in their gazes. They weren't naive; suspicions had stirred before, yet lacking facts, accusing fellow companions felt too risky.

"Whether the Phantom King and his bunch were traitors doesn't matter anymore—they're gone."

"And debating if the mystery cultivator is friend or foe? That's pointless too."

"For us, escaping this jail—or even the entire demon lair—takes priority."

"You all realize how tough that will be."

"Failure means our end right here."

The Ice Soul King declared with calm resolve.

At present, unraveling the stranger's motives held no interest for him.

Survival and breakout came first above all.

Without fleeing this place intact, no other concerns held weight.

Truth be told, shattering the seal marked just the start.

"Hah, after enduring demonic torments for ages, I've long treated life and death as trivial."

"Can't get out? Then death it is."

"Dragging a few top demons down with me? That'd make it all worthwhile."

The Giant Stone King growled with a fierce scowl, radiating potent murderous aura.

"Looks like we're all in agreement."

"We'll restore some of our cultivation power right here."

"Once we've got enough might back, we'll smash through the prison and the demon cave."

The Ice Soul King announced, his voice laced with deadly resolve.

The remaining human cultivators gave nods, their hearts set on facing doom head-on.

This could well be their last stand.

They suspected the enigmatic cultivator might intend to exploit them.

But who cared? Inflicting massive damage on the demons justified any sacrifice, even their lives.

After endless suffering, existence had worn thin on them.

Vengeance in their final moments would be the ultimate boon.

......

Meanwhile, within the Cyan Stone Demon Cave's Demon Hall.

The very second the Hundred Eyes Demon perished, the Stone Demon on duty there caught wind of it. With powers to turn all things to stone, it could solidify any approaching creature into lifeless rock.

For that reason, it stood guard over the demon core deep in the cave.

Not even the fiercest battles ever pulled it from its post.

Above everything, securing the demon core remained non-negotiable, the cave's vital heart. Sacrificing a Combined Demon's fighting strength? A small price indeed.

In that instant, it also keenly noted the Hundred Eyes Demon's demise.

"What's going on? How did the Hundred Eyes Demon, watcher of the human jail, meet his end so abruptly?"

"Who dared to slay the Hundred Eyes Demon?"

"Is some human cultivator stirring trouble, plotting an escape?"

The Stone Demon's face twisted in fury, as nothing like this had ever shaken the Cyan Stone Demon Cave since its founding. A Divinity Transformation Demon falling quietly in the prison? Unthinkable.

Be it an actual breakout attempt or not, this spelled major trouble for the Cyan Stone Demon Cave.

Should those human cultivators break free for real, it'd deliver a crushing setback to the demons—one it absolutely wouldn't permit.

The issue lay in the horribly untimely nature of this crisis.