Chapter 003: The Ancient Demon Ancestor, Cursing the World

Wuluo attempted several times, yet he could not succeed. Whenever the spiritual energy of heaven and earth entered his body, he was beset by various pains, each more intense than the last. Even though Wuluo endured with superhuman willpower to guide the spiritual energy into his meridians, he was still unable to circulate it.

... ...

At this moment, the old demon spoke passionately, and one by one, green glowing runes were continuously cast from his cracked lips, swirling around Wu Luo and soaring through the air, maximizing the power of this divine ability. However, Wu Luo remained unmoved.

Wuluo let out another furious roar and fell to the ground. The old demon was overjoyed, his lips moving as he skillfully unleashed the eloquence of his rhetoric: "Why resist? You are currently struggling and suffering, constantly bullied by others. What do you have left to lose? Join my ranks, and within thirty years, you will surely gain fame across the world, wielding your sword to dominate all directions. Wherever you go, the petty will retreat, and the great will come to greet you. What a delight that would be..."

Who am I? I am the illustrious Demon Ancestor! Even the heads of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates must tread carefully in my presence, diligently maintaining their Dao hearts and silently reciting the Dao scriptures. The most talented cultivators in the realm of cultivation can only last five days before me, and that is only because I, the Ancestor, am in a good mood, playfully toying with them. Over these several thousand years, I have unknowingly caused the demise of countless righteous cultivators with nothing but my words. Yet this young man, in my presence, cultivates with such ease and composure! If this matter were to spread, my old face would be utterly humiliated! Over these several thousand years, I have unknowingly caused the demise of countless righteous cultivators with nothing but my words. Yet this young man, in my presence, cultivates with such ease and composure! If this matter were to spread, my old face would be utterly humiliated!

How could Wu Luo not understand what is happening? However, the "Cang Mang Jing" is an ancient sacred text of the demonic path, and it would be a pity to give it up.

He fell to the ground repeatedly, and each time the old demon thought, "This time it’s over." Yet, like a resilient little cockroach, Wu Luo stood up again every time. After several rounds of this struggle, the old demon could no longer bear it, so he simply stopped speaking and stared intently at what he was going to do next

Wu Luo is resolute in his disbelief in the supernatural. The "Cang Mang Sutra" holds significant meaning for him. In this lifetime of cultivation, if he can establish a solid foundation, he may later uncover the reasons to resurrect the drought demon and blood burn. Wu Luo will still be the foremost figure in the demonic path of the world, and he might even become the number one person in the realm of cultivation

Now, there happens to be an opportunity for him to start cultivating the "Cang Mang Sutra" from scratch, which is why Wu Luo did not hesitate at all and immediately chose this ancient demonic scripture from among the many techniques he was familiar with

Indeed, this is the case. If the visitor is a martial arts enthusiast, the old demon will speak of the ancient demonic scripture "The Vast Scripture"; if the visitor is somewhat driven by fame and fortune, he will earnestly advise, presenting various strategies for gaining power and reaching the pinnacle of authority; ... if the visitor is fond of women, he will be able to speak eloquently, offering various methods that are sure to captivate any beauty in the world ...

The boundaries of Baoshan are divided into three levels: Qi Sensation, Enlightenment, and Harmonization of Truth

Even so, there remains a 30% chance that it cannot be saved

In the realm of cultivation, whether it is the righteous path or the demonic path, there are only a few foundational texts that truly serve to establish one's foundation. These texts are equally regarded, and their content is known to all. The distinction lies solely in the different insights of different individuals. This reflects the benefits of innate wisdom.

Thirty-six pieces of pure essence, even for the Nine Great Heavenly Gates, it is somewhat strenuous to produce so many at once. This substantial sum is enough to bankrupt a medium-sized sect, yet it can only help seal the old demon for a month.

At this moment, Wu Luo was completely immersed in his cultivation, completely unaware that the old demon on the opposite side, who made the entire righteous path wary, was trembling with anger, unable to comprehend why his unparalleled magical symbol "Condemn the World" was ineffective against this little brat.

Rong Tian has recently been experiencing bad luck, and coincidentally drew a book for himself.

The Demon-Slaying Array has been activated, quickly throw the person in...

It seems that he has been here since the existence of the Ruoluy prison

In the midst of the utmost chaos, someone suddenly raised their hand high, holding a dark brown pill that emitted a smell reminiscent of moldy tofu, even more unpleasant than feces

The elderly spoke eloquently; if Wu Luo were truly just an ordinary person, these few words alone would surely stir his heart deeply.

The old demon was speaking passionately when he suddenly paused, unable to help but regard him with newfound respect: "You actually know 'Condemn the World'? Young man, what is your background? There is not a trace of spiritual energy fluctuation in you. At your age, still in this state, it must be due to your constitution preventing you from cultivating, right? Yet even among the heads of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates, very few know of 'Condemn the World'..."

The terror of this old demon does not end there; ever since he was imprisoned, he has remained seated and motionless. However, every person who comes down to him is either driven to madness by a few of his words or becomes a follower of the old demon

How is this possible

Someone snorted and said, "I saw him go down with Wu Luo."

"No matter who goes down, they either die or go insane. Rong Tian, how come you are fine?"

Those who possess wisdom are able to have more unique understandings, and their starting point is naturally higher than that of ordinary individuals

However, difficulties were encountered right from the beginning

However, this task is the most dangerous assignment in the entire Ruolu prison

After being labeled as mad by the old demon lord, he diligently studied the ancient demonic scripture "Cang Mang Jing". In just twenty years, he became the most formidable demon in the world. It was only after the righteous path suffered the painful loss of sixteen powerful beings that they were finally able to eliminate him

Wu Luo took out a piece and inserted it into a groove on the ground in front of him

Rong Tian snorted: "I can barely keep my life, so why should I fear him!"

Wu Luo stared intently at the peculiar talisman in the stone cave. After a while, he finally regained his composure, yet he remained undeterred. Struggling to rise, he sat up again, this time fully prepared. He calmed his mind and focused his spirit, feeling that his entire being had adjusted to its optimal state. Only then did he begin his second attempt at cultivation.

However, the countermeasures are not aimed at the old demon lord. The old demon lord's "preaching and discourse" is simply irresistible; even the leaders of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates cannot withstand it. There is only one remedy: after those individuals reinforce the seal, they must immediately capture him and send him into a special formation, while also administering a specially formulated spiritual medicine.

The crowd gradually dispersed. Wu Luo was originally an extraneous person in the Ruolu Prison, and no one cared about his life or death. If the crowd had any thoughts at this moment, one was a sense of regret that Wu Luo had taken the fall, having been used by Rong Tian first, leaving no opportunity for themselves in the future; the other was a curiosity about how a domineering character like Tuoba Taotian would react if he knew that Rong Tian had caused Wu Luo's death.

Wu Luo himself bears the world's most fearsome talisman, "Drought Demon Blood Burning". To be called "fearsome" must mean one is obstinately unyielding. Although the Drought Demon Blood Burning is already dead, the talisman of the world's foremost sequence, the Mandate of Heaven, does not fall with the death of its bearer; its momentum still remains.

Unexpectedly, the old demon did not speak any further; however, Wu Luo would occasionally let out a furious roar, then collapse to the ground, resting for a while before getting back up to continue his meditation.

Wu Luoquan pretended not to hear. After experiencing the consequences of "verbal condemnation of the world," he lost his curiosity and prepared to focus on his cultivation

"I am fine, I am awake!" he shouted loudly, causing everyone to be taken aback. After a brief moment, someone yelled, "Don't be fooled..." Everyone immediately understood and rushed forward like a swarm, lifting him up as if he were a pig, intending to throw him into the Demon Severing Array.

Starting over, Wu Luo certainly wishes to surpass others from the very beginning. The "Cang Mang Jing" is one of the few cultivation methods that is fundamentally superior to ordinary techniques. If he cannot cultivate it, he will have to seek out orthodox methods. However, given Wu Luo's current status and position, he can only find some ordinary techniques, which do not provide him with a significantly higher starting point than others.

He smiled faintly, facing the old man as he sat cross-legged, yet he said nothing. He took out the pouch that Rong Tian had given him from his bosom, opened it, and inside were thirty-six extraordinarily precious jade essence spirits—this bag of items was something even Rong Tian would not dare to covet.

I was startled by Rong Tian and was about to explain myself when someone seized the moment. With a loud shout, he forcefully pried open my mouth with a filthy hand, then triumphantly exclaimed: "I have pried open his mouth, hurry, the Qingming Pill!"

The Clear Void Pill is with me, so hurry and open your mouth!

In the past, the righteous path believed that those persuaded by the old demon must have weak convictions. It was not until later, when Zuo Chenyu, who was hailed as the foremost talent of the righteous path, went mad within five days under the old demon's influence, killing thirty-six fellow practitioners and breaking out of the Ruolu prison, that they realized it was not the case at all

In his previous life, Wu Luo practiced an ordinary foundational magic technique, starting from a point no higher than others. Later on, he cultivated the inferior techniques of his small sect, which placed him at a lower starting point than others. Had it not been for later acquiring "Drought Demon Blood Burning," he might have been buried in obscurity in this life

Two yin-yang fish slowly rotated, opening towards both sides. As Rong Tian emerged, countless spells and magical treasures rushed towards him. With a loud roar, Rong Tian was about to struggle, but was overwhelmed and knocked to the ground by the crowd.

The old demon's anger caused the veins on his forehead to bulge. Even when facing the so-called number one talent in the cultivation world, Zuo Chenyu, he had never exerted himself this much. He originally thought that this young man had no cultivation and that he could persuade him with just a few words, ensuring a peaceful month ahead. Unexpectedly, he encountered a tough opponent, one that even I, the ancestor, cannot handle.

Young man, your heart is filled with hatred, yet you possess no power. You must have been forced to come here, right? Surely you are well aware of the consequences of being here. Do you not harbor a deep resentment towards those who compelled you to enter this place? How about I propose a deal to you? I can grant you the power to take your revenge

The Demon Ancestor felt a surge of anger within, secretly harboring a sense of frustration, yet also curious about what kind of cultivation technique this young man was practicing that made it so difficult for him

At the bottom of the Abyss of the Departed, Wu Luo listened attentively for a moment, then nodded and said: "Indeed, it is a condemnation of the world."

Everyone also relaxed: "Forget it, since it’s like this, let’s all disperse. That fool definitely won’t come up."

Wuluo was once an emperor, so how could he give up so easily? Regardless of the excruciating pain that felt like his meridians were being torn apart, and the burning sensation in his acupoints, Wuluo gritted his teeth and persevered, continuing to sense the spiritual energy.

Wu Luo chuckled lightly but said no more. His identity was the greatest secret; not even the closest individuals could speak of it, let alone an old demon he had just met

Although it is said that the seal must be reinforced once every month, it is not necessary to place all thirty-six jade essence spirits into it. This is because the operation of the sealing formation takes one complete cycle of seven days. Only when a slot is opened can a jade essence spirit be inserted. It also takes seven days to place all thirty-six jade essence spirits in.

Is the Qingming Pill ready?

The old demon naturally understands that if m.hetushu.com possesses the "Number One in the World" sequence of the Heavenly Mandate Divine Talisman, he would naturally be able to withstand his teachings. However, if Wu Luo truly bears the Number One sequence, how could he possibly be devoid of any spiritual essence and be forced to come here?

Wulodun paused for a moment, said nothing, and continued to walk forward

In the ancient tower at the center of the Lu Prison, a group of fierce guards, clad in full armor and fully armed, surrounded the central Tai Chi diagram, standing in a state of high alert

After the old demon finished speaking, he sat calmly and said no more. However, in his heart, he bitterly thought: Next time you come, let the ancestor persuade you to join us, to be at my command, and never to be reborn!

It is said that in the beginning, serving in Ruolu Prison was undoubtedly a grueling task, with the guards here being replaced every two to three years. Later, the leaders of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates joined forces and spent three years in Ruolu Prison, gradually figuring out a strategy.

The old demon also laughed: "Well, you little rascal, so young yet so arrogant. Even if you know that I, an old man, possess the world's number one magical talisman 'Condemn the World', what can you do about it? Do you think you can resist? Just wait until I persuade you to become my follower; will you still dare to be so rampant then?"

It seems that there really is nothing wrong

Only Wu Luo, upon beginning his cultivation, sensed that something was amiss. He forced himself to concentrate, attempting to sense the spiritual energy entering his acupoints, yet he could never find the right path. When he was truly pressed, a sudden and excruciating pain akin to tearing coursed through his entire body, affecting his meridians and acupoints.

The old demon lord, hailing from ancient times, possesses extraordinary insight. After careful observation for a while, he discerned the underlying principles. When Wu Luo fell once more and took a moment to rest before preparing to try again, the old demon lord said leisurely: "There is no need to force it; your body is evidently somewhat peculiar, and it is likely that you cannot cultivate demonic arts."

In his previous life, all of his cultivation was reliant on "Drought Demon Blood Burning," and in addition, he himself was a fire-type spiritual body, practicing only fire-related techniques.

However, the current longest record is held by Zuo Chenyu, lasting five days. Generally, ordinary prison guards can last at most three days before succumbing. However, it seems that the old demon does not have the intention to escape and does not struggle much. Even the pure essence spirit placed inside for three days is sufficient to sustain him for a month.

The Demon Ancestor still said leisurely: "Why not join us? I have my own ways to help you cultivate."

Reaching this conclusion, the old demon felt no sense of relief; instead, the veins on his forehead bulged even more. If he could get out, he would undoubtedly disregard his dignity and engage in a brutal fight with Master Wu Luo, wanting nothing more than to stomp on his lower body and grind it a few times to vent his anger

In the Ruoluy prison, every month everyone draws lots, and whoever is drawn is considered unfortunate; however, no one will be drawn twice within three years

Wu Luo sat silently on the ground, hugging his legs, waiting for the great sealing formation to operate for a complete cycle, during which all thirty-six jade essence spirits were filled in.

The old demon was extremely unwilling, insisting that this young man could not just leave like that. He had spent five days in front of me, not only unpersuaded but also engrossed in his own cultivation! If he were to live safely and soundly, where would that leave my ancestor's reputation?

He spoke rapidly about the matters of others, trying to prove his clarity of mind, but in his haste, the Qingming Pill slipped into his stomach with a gurgle, which was quite nauseating

The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth, under the perception of Wu Luo, once again entered his body through his pores. However, this time, the pain intensified suddenly, and his entire body felt as if it were engulfed in raging flames. Wu Luo let out a mournful cry and fell to the ground, his clothes soaked with sweat, suffering immensely, unable to move for the time being.

The seventy-two ancient bloodline beasts are sealed, and the Five Elements Jade Mountain suppresses them, with the Twin Dragons guarding. Yet, this old demon of books cannot be completely sealed. It is necessary to send someone down every month to reinforce the seal with the invaluable Jade Essence.

Young man, remember this: the Soul Climbing Rope goes from bottom to top. On the three hundred sixty-fifth step, about half a foot into the void on the left side, there will be a spatial treasure lingering today, which is a good fortune for you. Next time, as long as you dare to come, the ancestor will still give you something happened.

Everyone suddenly understood and hurriedly set Rong Tian down. Old Sixth Xing asked, "Head Rong, you let Wu Luo take your place in death, aren't you afraid that Tuoba Taotian will come looking for trouble with you?"

If you have the ability, feel free to persuade me with your arguments, or drive me to madness; if you cannot, then do not disturb my quietude.

This time, although it was slightly smoother, I still could not pass the most basic level of "Qi Sensation." Cultivation is divided into various realms, and the most fundamental level is the training of oneself. This level is called "Treasure Mountain," which is a homophone for "Treasure Body," meaning that one should treat oneself as a treasure, nurturing and refining it well. Only upon reaching a certain level can one continue to cultivate and ascend against the heavens.

The sense of Qi is the most fundamental perception of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If one cannot even pass a single barrier, then any talk of cultivation is merely empty words

The old demon still believed that his preaching had taken effect, and he immediately felt invigorated, his lips moving erratically as he spoke even faster. A myriad of green light runes swirled around Luo Tian, resembling a swarm of bees disturbed from their hive

Seeing that Wu Luo did not respond to him, the old demon did not become arrogant or impatient, and continued to speak eloquently. After listening for a while, Wu Luo gradually began to admire him: this old demon was indeed extraordinary, as he understood how to preach to the human heart.

In the past, the prison guards would come down carrying the three-edged jade cong and a pair of diamond-shaped jade tablets, which could be used to open the portal. Even in a state of frenzy, one could still exit. However, Wu Luo did not complete the sealing formation until all the enhancements were applied, and only then did the great array tremble slightly before the portal slowly opened

Upon hearing the old demon's words, Wu Luo became even more certain of his judgment. An uncontrollable surge of anger rushed to his chest, and he jumped up, pointing at the sky and cursing loudly: "Damn it, you old heavens, are you deliberately toying with me?!"

Wuluo's understanding of the "Cangmang Sutra" can be described as profound. He has read this sacred text countless times, and with the perspective of the Southern Wilderness Emperor from his previous life, he naturally perceives things differently from an ordinary novice cultivator. He is able to see many more subtle and deeper aspects. These concepts are undoubtedly of a high caliber, and as a peerless master of great strength guides Wuluo in his cultivation, the results are achieved with half the effort.

This time, Wu Luo is full of confidence and will certainly not be like the way it was in the past

Surrounding the three massive stone pillars, there exists an incredibly profound formation. This formation must be infused with spiritual energy every month, and this task can only be performed by sending someone down; there is no other way.

At this moment, Wu Luo had already entered a state of deep contemplation, carefully pondering the path of his future cultivation.

Gradually, the old demon also understood that it was not because of his words that the young man fell to the ground, but rather that he had made a mistake in his practice.

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From this point onward, even the leaders of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates understood that the Abyss of the Departed was a place of peril, and they did not dare to venture there lightly

However, who is Wu Luo? He is the Emperor of the Southern Wilderness from the previous life! The holder of the "Number One in the World" sequence and the "Number One Evil Talisman" known as the Blood Burning Drought Demon.

When Wu Luo recalled the memory related to the Abyss of the Departed, he felt some doubt. Now, upon seeing it in person, it indeed matched his speculation. The reason the old demon could continuously persuade others was not due to his eloquence, but rather because he possessed the world's number one extraordinary talisman, "Condemn the World with Words".

I am really fine, Xing Laoliu, I still owe you six pieces of Yucui in gambling debts, have you forgotten? Liu Yacheng, if you don't let me down soon, next time it's your turn, you better stay at the door honestly and not think about sneaking off to gamble!

However, when he first embarked on his cultivation journey, he joined a lesser-known sect, and the foundational techniques he learned were quite subpar, which led him to take many detours later on

However, he did not care about Rong Tian; after all, he had passed this hurdle, and he could rest easy for the next three years. He clapped his hands and ascended leisurely.

These seventy-two ancient bloodline beasts are sealed, the Five Elements Jade Mountain suppresses them, and the twin dragons hold the hilt, all for such an inconspicuous old man!

He was left with no choice but to act out of desperation. Suddenly, he had a brilliant idea about Wu Luo. After all, the matter of the enhancement formation did not require any particular cultivation level; it was sufficient to simply place the Jade Essence Spirit into the formation. However, Wu Luo was nowhere to be found, which made him extremely anxious. When he finally managed to wait for Wu Luo to return, he wasted no time and immediately captured him.

Hurry, send it into the Demon-Breaking Formation

Zuo ChenyI once refined his heart in the mortal world for sixty years, experiencing various temptations, and ultimately returned peacefully, his cultivation level nearly matching that of the elders of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates, with an unwavering determination in his path.

The divine talisman of the world's foremost sequence possesses an unfathomable and formidable power, effortlessly persuading others while remaining stationary. This is merely one of the many powers of "cursing the world." However, this ancient talisman is something that Wu Luo has only heard of in legends, and its specific effects remain unclear.

Wu Luo paid no attention to the old demon sitting in the center of three massive stone pillars and turned to leave. However, the old demon, feeling unwilling to let it go, called out to him from behind: "Hey, kid, will you dare to come again next time? I have lived for so long and possess some good things. If you want them, come back next time."

The old demon lord, confident in his unparalleled wisdom and exceptional insight, found himself utterly perplexed by the situation before him. A mere young boy, devoid of any cultivation, had rendered him completely helpless. Should this matter become known, it would likely prompt the heads of the Nine Great Heavenly Gates to come and thoroughly investigate what had transpired

Rong Tian outside waited for a moment, and seeing that there was no movement inside, he felt relieved.

If the old demon lord had not been suppressed and had unleashed "Condemn the World with Words," Wu Luo would have been instantly annihilated. However, the old demon lord can now only utilize the most trivial aspect of the "Condemn the World with Words" technique, which is the eloquent tongue divine ability, allowing Wu Luo to easily defend against it

Rong Tian felt nauseated to the point of almost vomiting. However, what was even more disgusting lay ahead. That Qingming Pill was forcibly shoved into his mouth, and the taste surged up his nostrils, causing Rong Tian to finally lose control and let out a cry as he vomited it out.

No one knows the name of the old sorcerer in this stone circle, nor does anyone know when he was imprisoned here, and even less do they know how he was brought in.

Rong Tian does not care how many days it will take for Wu Luo to come out. Wu Luo fundamentally lacks a sense of purpose and is merely a muddled individual. It is feared that he will go mad from the old demon's words while inside and end up dying by crashing into the walls.

Unfortunately, Wu Luo disappointed the old demon on one occasion. He struggled to sit up again, gasping for breath, and began to try for the third time

Wu Luo, however, wore a calm expression. He was now very aware of the immense power this old man possessed, and even when facing the elder, he felt a sense of unease in his heart

At this moment, the once domineering Wuluo, who had lost all his formidable cultivation, was sitting in front of the old demon, listening to the most dangerous mouth in the entire cultivation world speak eloquently

What Wu Luo relied upon was the supreme scripture of the demonic path, the "Cang Mang Jing." Years ago, he had slain seven powerful practitioners of the demonic path and obtained the "Cang Mang Jing." After reading it thoroughly, he sighed deeply, saying that if he had practiced this scripture from the very beginning, he would likely have been able to fully unleash the power of "Han Ba Xue Fen" by now.