Sect Master’s Immortal Journey

After the Cultivator Demonization, the combat power was drastically different from before.

The weak became strong, and the strong became even stronger.

Moreover, within the market, there were more than just one Cultivator who had been Demonized. Even the most ordinary beings, once Demonized, gained a certain level of combat power.

If it weren't for the protective Great Formation within the market, the defending cultivators might not necessarily prevail over their opponents.

After a fierce battle, the entire market was ravaged, turning into a complete ruin.

Most Demonized Cultivators were killed on the spot, and the Demonized beings were mostly eradicated.

However, there were still some who slipped through the cracks.

It's important to note that due to the devastating Demon Catastrophe in the past, many fortresses in the vicinity had specific arrangements.

The market's protective Formation itself possessed strong anti-demon abilities. Its ability to detect demonic creatures surpassed many Gold Core Daoist Masters.

Any Cultivator disguised by demonic creatures or Demonized Cultivator approaching the market's periphery would trigger a prompt reaction from the Formation, guiding and assisting the defending cultivators in their extermination.

In fact, over the years, there had been many cunning demonic creatures attempting to infiltrate the market and create chaos. However, without exception, they were exposed by the Formation and eventually eliminated by the defending cultivators.

The real concern arising from this incident was not just the immediate damage and losses caused. The fact that Demonized Cultivators and demonic creatures had found ways to evade the Formation's scrutiny was a significant problem.

Shortly after the incident, messages reached all the markets.

Because these markets were originally transformed fortresses, they easily established tight defenses.

All markets were on high alert, forbidding any cultivators from entering.

Everything that happened here had already been reported through various channels to the major forces that controlled the fate of the Great Transverse Cultivation Circle.

While waiting for representatives from these major forces to arrive and handle the situation, the markets remained sealed to prevent any opportunities for demonic creatures.

In addition, a group of powerful Gold Core cultivators formed a team to patrol the surrounding areas.

On one hand, they hunted down any remaining Demonized Cultivators, and on the other hand, they stood ready to support the various markets.

After hearing the briefing from the defending cultivators, Extreme Sword Spirit General and Meng Zhang exchanged glances.

They never expected to be so unlucky to encounter such an incident shortly after arriving.

According to their original plan, they intended to enter nearby markets, such as the Jia Chen market, gather the latest information, and see if they could find Cultivators familiar with the situation for further inquiry.

After all, the information obtained from the black market couldn't be completely trusted. It was best to confirm things on the ground.

Their cautiousness was justified, given the horrific scenes of the Demon Catastrophe from years ago. When it came to dealing with demonic creatures, there was no such thing as being too careful.

Now, with this unexpected event, all their plans were in jeopardy.

With no other options, Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General had no choice but to venture directly into the dangerous area.

Seeing that entering the nearby market was impossible, the two did not insist.

Extreme Sword Spirit General took out a large pile of spirit stones and placed them on the ground, intending to purchase a map of the Demon-infested Area.

The defending cultivator hesitated for a moment, but ultimately the fear of offending the Gold Core Daoist Master prevailed.

He said they didn't need any spirit stones, and he would give them a map. He asked them to wait for a moment and went inside.

After a while, he reappeared and, using the power of the protective Formation, handed them a map.

With a casual gesture, Extreme Sword Spirit General took the map in hand, thanked the cultivator, and left with Meng Zhang.

Given the evident wariness from the other party, it was clear that they were not welcome. It was better to leave early to avoid causing any trouble.

Once out of the sight of the defending cultivator, they flew into the sky and distanced themselves from the area.

Flying to a secluded place, the two landed on the ground and began to examine the map.

All the information on the map was stored in a small jade slip.

It detailed the specific conditions of the surrounding areas, along with many detailed notes.

Obviously, this map was not an ordinary item; it was a rather advanced piece of equipment.

Comparing it with the information obtained from the black market, the overall situation was quite consistent. There were minor differences in a few details, likely due to recent changes rather than intentional concealment by the black market.

Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General briefly discussed their plan and then set off directly towards their destination.

Both of them wanted to take action quickly, resolve the matter in the shortest time possible.

Meng Zhang had a hidden worry in his heart.

The recent incident with the Demonized Cultivators could likely attract the Primordial Spirit True Monarch of the Great Transverse Cultivation Circle.

If the Primordial Spirit True Monarch arrived, it could introduce new variables to their situation.

The worst-case scenario would be the major forces deciding to completely cleanse the nearby area due to the Demonized Cultivator incident. In that case, Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General would have to leave promptly to avoid being affected.

After flying a considerable distance, they entered a buffer zone.

This area had been severely affected by demonic creatures during the Demon Catastrophe.

A large area was devoid of any vegetation, and all living beings had been annihilated.

Meng Zhang's home, the Endless Sea of Sand, was already considered a remote and sparsely populated place. The Deadly Sea of Sand next to it was even known as a forbidden zone for living beings.

However, compared to the current area, those two places could be described as teeming with life.

After the Demon Catastrophe spread to this region, all living beings were Demonized.

Cultivators who had eradicated the Demon Catastrophe used various methods to completely eliminate all Demonized beings.

The remaining demonic creatures had been compressed into a fixed area. Although there were occasional appearances of demonic creatures in this buffer zone, large-scale occurrences were rare.

This area resembled a circular band, tightly enveloping the region occupied by demonic creatures.

According to the information obtained from the black market, in the years when demonic creatures were first restricted, there were even Primordial Spirit True Monarchs leading groups of cultivators, at least Gold Core Daoist Masters, on regular patrols around the area.

As soon as any demonic creature dared to leave the core area and attempt to venture out, it immediately attracted the merciless slaughter of the cultivators.

Despite the common belief that demonic creatures lacked intelligence, after being ruthlessly killed by cultivators, they learned to guard the core area and rarely ventured outside.

Eventually, the killings and patrols slowly came to an end.

Nowadays, unless a major event occurred, the Primordial Spirit True Monarch was not inclined to fly nearby.

Meng Zhang and Extreme Sword Spirit General's current target, the Taiyi Sect's mountain gate, lay within the core area ahead.

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