Chapter 5: Blood debts must be repaid with blood

In a vast open space in the village, numerous decaying corpses lay scattered in disarray, with white maggots writhing and spreading all around. Even in the dead of night, there were quite a few flies buzzing about, carrying the foul stench of the corpses, darting through the air like headless flies.

After Lei Tiansheng devoured the souls of the practitioners in this dwelling, he silently rushed into the room, took out the dagger he carried with him, and slashed the practitioner's throat on the bed, causing blood to spurt out like a fountain.

Nevertheless, when Lei Tiansheng fully comprehended the Devouring Technique, he could not help but feel his hair stand on end and a chill run down his back

The night is dim and gray, the earth is tranquil, and all things are silent

Looking at those three large characters, Lei Tiansheng's face revealed a cruel cold smile as he swiftly dashed into the courtyard

As the Soul Devouring Technique was performed, Lei Tiansheng felt an invisible force acting upon his body. Moments later, a humanoid shadow sprang out from the room and merged into his body

However, those simple and kind-hearted neighbors, those living companions, have now all turned into decaying corpses, lying here in a state of decay, separated by the realms of life and death

On a rainy day, Lei Tiansheng found tranquility and insight, finally realizing that the sect he had joined, which was passed down through a single lineage, was the Soul Sect

Once the Soul Devouring Realm reaches a certain level, it becomes extraordinarily terrifying, capable not only of devouring souls but also of seizing their consciousness, gaining knowledge of everything they are aware of, leaving no secrets whatsoever

In addition, the ancient secrets of the elder's second soul imprint invigorated Lei Tiansheng in the Soul Town

Therefore, at present, the Soul Disturbance Realm of the Devouring Sky Technique offers greater benefits compared to the Soul Devouring Realm, and these benefits may even last a lifetime

Lei Tiansheng once again cut the throat of a disciple from the Dantai Mansion, and only then did he quietly slip out of the Dantai Mansion

In due time, humanity gave birth to two extraordinary heroes! The Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor vanquished the myriad of demons, subduing them. After a prolonged and bloody battle, they restored peace to the world, sparing the human race from the calamity of extinction, thus allowing it to flourish. Therefore, the Yellow Emperor and the Yan Emperor are regarded as the ancestors of humanity, and the people of this vast region are referred to as the descendants of Yan and Huang.

Only by reaching the ultimate realm of the Soul Devouring Realm can the essence of the "Devouring Heaven" technique be truly manifested, for this level of mastery possesses the capability to instantaneously annihilate a city of millions, leaving not a single creature behind

The Soul Devouring Realm is the most fundamental level of the Devouring Heaven Technique, and it can be easily achieved. However, the Soul Eater Realm has many conditional restrictions; those with significantly stronger mental power cannot be devoured, and individuals whose strength far exceeds one's own cannot be devoured either. Therefore, the Soul Eater Realm can only be pursued gradually.

But for Lei Tiansheng, this is merely the beginning. From now on, he will come to the Dantai residence from time to time like a devil, seeking to settle blood debts. He intends to make them live in endless fear... until this family completely disappears from Yongchang City

This made Lei Tiansheng boil with excitement. Not to mention anything else, if he could truly devour the resentful souls of gods and demons, seize their divine consciousness, and obtain their cultivation methods, it would undoubtedly be enough to shock the world

Thus, in later generations, the Soul Realm became a secret place that countless practitioners yearned to explore. Whenever news related to the Soul Realm emerged, it would inevitably trigger calamities and incite a storm of bloodshed.

When a person is asleep, their mind is in the most relaxed state, making it easier to devour their soul than to devour that of an ordinary person who is awake

It is he who has implicated them

Blood must be repaid with blood, fellow villagers. I, Lei Tiansheng, vow here that I will not allow your deaths to be in vain. I will use the lives of the entire Dantai family to honor your souls. Revenge begins tonight

Lei Tiansheng is like a ghostly official from hetushu.com, reaping one vibrant life after another, and these are the lives of practitioners destined to be extraordinary in Yongchang City

Lei Tiansheng stood in the midst of a ground covered with decaying corpses, maggots crawling over the tops of his feet, flies incessantly striking his face, yet he remained utterly still

This was Lei Tiansheng's first time using the Devouring Technique to consume a person's soul. A sense of guilt involuntarily arose in his heart, but upon recalling that all his fellow villagers had been killed by the people of the Dantai Manor, the guilt was immediately dispelled, replaced instead by a sense of exhilaration at having avenged a great grievance

If it were not for him killing the people of the Dantai residence, they would not have killed the neighbors who treated their family as kin and cared for them

Lei Tiansheng had once heard that the three major cultivation families in Yongchang City all established ancestral gardens, which provided residence for exceptionally gifted clan disciples, and also allowed some extraordinarily talented disciples from outside the family to reside there

Having received the warning from the emaciated old man, Lei Tiansheng once again experienced the malevolence of the Devouring Heaven Technique. Upon returning to the cave, he dared not reveal anything. Qin Ya had an immense trust in him, and naturally, would harbor no suspicions towards him

Lei Tiansheng quietly moved through the Dantai residence, skillfully avoiding the patrolling disciples

In this operation, a total of thirty-three of the most core disciples of the Dantai Mansion were killed. If measured by the standards of the Divine Color Continent, the cost incurred by the Dantai Mansion has already far exceeded the number of villagers they have killed.

The Yan and Huang Emperors, in order to eliminate future troubles and prevent the myriad demons from having the opportunity for reincarnation, not only exterminated the physical bodies of these demons but also incinerated their souls. However, some of the great demon lords were too powerful to have their souls completely obliterated. Therefore, the Yan and Huang Emperors secretly established the Soul Suppression Realm to seal the souls of these great demon lords, preventing them from re-emerging into the world

The Soul Disturbance Realm of the Devouring Sky Technique interferes with the enemy's spirit, utilizing their spiritual stagnation to strike them down. The Soul Devouring Realm, on the other hand, involves devouring the souls of living beings or the souls of the deceased, harnessing powerful mental strength while refining the strength associated with the soul for one's own use

The enormous and prolonged sound of the bell suddenly rang out, soaring above the city of Yongchang; this was the bell of the Dantai residence urging the disciples to rise in the morning

According to legend, in ancient times, in this vast region, demons reigned supreme, causing chaos throughout the world. All living beings were subjected to frenzied slaughter, with corpses strewn across the land and rivers of blood flowing. Among them, the human race suffered the most, nearly facing extinction.

It was only at this moment that Lei Tiansheng understood why the emaciated old man would venture into the forbidden area of the Shangsoul Mountain; it was likely to devour the resentful souls of gods and demons, seize their consciousness, and refine the power associated with their resentful souls for his own use

Dantai Mansion is located in the central area of Yongchang City, with majestic buildings stretching over several miles.

However, Lei Tiansheng did not slack off; he continued to utilize the beings within the Mountain of Mourning Souls to cultivate the realm of the Devouring Heaven Technique and simultaneously engaged in the soul devouring of some weaker beings

All of this is a burden caused by him

Before the emaciated old man disappeared, he infused a portion of his spiritual power into Lei Tiansheng, allowing him to directly reach the realm of the Devouring Heaven Technique and Soul Devouring, thus bypassing a significant portion of the cultivation process

It is evident that this pattern is the key clue to finding the Soul Society

The Dantai family is one of the most prominent cultivation families in Yongchang City, possessing immense power and undoubtedly having a profound heritage. Although Lei Tian has forged a powerful physical body, he had never practiced before encountering the emaciated old man, and thus he would not dare to confront the Dantai family head-on

The tranquil mountain village, silent and desolate, has seen all its original houses collapse, transforming the area into a wasteland

Lei Tiansheng spoke in a hoarse voice and quickly moved to a collapsed village house, where he found a hoe next to a decaying corpse, and swiftly began to dig a pit and gather materials.

The secret method of the Soul Sect, known as the Devouring Heaven Technique, consists of only two simple realms: the initial realm is Disturbing the Soul, followed by the realm of Devouring the Soul

However, the Spirit Realm has not emerged since the secret construction by the Yellow Emperor and the Flame Emperor. Even if it resulted in the death of countless beings, in the end, it was all in vain.

Soon, Lei Tiansheng arrived deep within the Dantai residence

The cultivation of the Soul Sect is built upon the souls of countless beings, exceedingly sinister. Once exposed, it is bound to become a public enemy. Lei Tiansheng is still very weak at present; he does not wish to place himself in the eye of the storm. Thus, he can only use this method to conceal the fact that he has devoured the souls of others.

In the deep of night, the entire Yongchang City has fallen into silence

A bloody revenge quietly unfolds in the night.

Those who reside here must be the core disciples among the core of the Dantai Mansion. Only by eliminating such disciples can the Dantai Mansion suffer the greatest loss and shake their foundation

The night is already deep

Through his insights, Lei Tiansheng learned this information, along with a complex pattern that bears ten characters: "Xumi conceals a mustard seed, a mustard seed contains Xumi"

Thin clouds obscure the moon, and the world is shrouded in gray.

Reaching this level, it is not yet the most terrifying aspect of the Devouring Heaven Technique. When the Soul Devouring Realm reaches its utmost limit, the range of the Devouring Heaven Technique can extend to several thousand miles, capable of devouring the souls of nearly all living beings.

Lei Tiansheng's spirit was highly focused as he swiftly darted into a concealed corner of the courtyard. After carefully sensing and grasping the general situation inside, he observed the layout of the buildings in the courtyard before taking action

Lei Tiansheng felt an overwhelming urge to cry without tears, his heart filled with endless hatred, and a surging killing intent roiling within his chest

Lei Tiansheng let out a long howl towards the sky, resembling madness, which appeared exceedingly abrupt against the tranquil night sky. This roar nearly left him hoarse.

Lei Tiansheng and Qin Ya continued to hide in Shanghun Mountain. While refining his physical body, he also began to quietly practice the Art of Devouring Heaven.

The Soul Realm is sealed with the powerful and boundless souls of great demons. As long as one can obtain the inheritance of any divine soul, they will surely dominate the world and be invincible.

Blood debts must be repaid in blood. The Dantai residence, having incurred enmity with him, slaughtered an entire village of innocent men, women, and children. They should pay the bloody price for their actions

However, these core disciples of the Dantai residence, in their state of slumber, are not to be compared on the same day

Even so, the Soul Devouring Realm is a form of parasitic behavior, where one can simply enjoy the fruits of others' labor. As long as one reaches this realm, continuously devouring the souls of beings that are sufficient to be consumed can rapidly enhance one's own strength, which is significantly easier than traditional cultivation.

Although Lei Tiansheng has received a portion of the spiritual power from the emaciated old man and has reached the Soul Devouring Realm of the Devouring Heaven Technique, he is still unable to devour the soul of the most core disciple of the Dantai residence with his current mastery of the Devouring Heaven Technique

Scenes from the past flashed through his mind; they were so simple, so kind, selflessly caring for his family. Memories of playmates from the village also emerged, recalling the moments spent playing together.

Ahead lies a large estate, with three vigorous characters inscribed on the gate: Zongrenyuan

The Devouring Technique faces various constraints in the Soul Devouring Realm. Clearly, this is of little use against truly powerful enemies. In contrast, the Soul Disturbance does not have such limitations; as long as one's mental strength is sufficiently robust, even formidable beings with weak mental fortitude can be affected by the Devouring Technique, providing an opportunity for a lethal strike.

Watching the spurting blood, Lei Tiansheng seemed to be stimulated by an invisible force, becoming even more agitated. Dipping his fingers in blood, he wrote eleven large characters on the wall: "Kill one village, slaughter your entire clan!" Lei Tiansheng