Ten Thousand Demon Ridge

Chapter 147 Ten Thousand Demon Ridge

After Jiang Yun memorized the third-tier alchemy inheritance, as well as the Heavenly Puppet Secret Technique and pill formulas, he...

During this time, he also took the opportunity to refine a Mind-Concentrating Pill to see the effect of the third-grade high-quality alchemy furnace.

Two months have passed since I finished doing all this.

On this day, in the Seven Stars Pavilion of Canglan Immortal City.

The cave where Jiang Yun was located.

Having returned from the cave of the Mysterious Pill True Man, he had almost fully recovered and intended to go out of the city to hunt third-tier demonic beasts, obtain their inner cores, and thus cultivate the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Core Technique.

"Core Formation spiritual treasures may be hard to come by, but I'm not some Foundation Establishment cultivator."

"With my strength, I'm confident I can kill a third-tier demonic beast and obtain its inner core."

"If you don't have any Core Formation materials, just kill more third-tier demonic beasts and use more inner cores to form your own Core."

Jiang Yun began to plan inside the cave.

The cultivation goals for the physical body, divine consciousness, and the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation have long been achieved.

The most important and urgent cultivation goal at present is naturally to complete the first three stages of the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Pill Technique and improve one's cultivation level.

After the core is shattered, it needs to be formed into a new core, so three sets of core-forming resources are required.

These Core Formation resources are naturally the inner cores of demonic beasts and Core Formation spiritual objects.

However, it is difficult to find spiritual objects that have reached the Core Formation stage, while it is different for the inner cores of demonic beasts.

Therefore, Jiang Yun's next plan is to go out of the city to hunt monsters and obtain their inner cores.

"Entering the monster-fighting and leveling-up phase."

"However, we still need to proceed with caution."

Jiang Yun smiled helplessly.

He took out all the treasures from his storage ring and began to take inventory.

After taking stock, he found that everything was almost ready.

"The Myriad Spirit Jade Dew Pill and the Glazed Vein Protecting Pill used for shattering and forming the core have already been prepared."

"Secondly, there's the safety guarantee. We have two Lightning Release Talismans; even if we can't win, we can still escape!"

"With my strength, as long as I don't provoke any high-level third-tier demonic beasts, this trip will be absolutely safe."

"However, we still need to make more preparations, and it would be best to have a set of mid-grade third-tier array flags and magic treasures."

Jiang Yun pondered to himself.

With his strength, having a mid-grade third-tier formation would be safer and more reliable when hunting third-tier demonic beasts.

"In that case, go to the Imperial Profound Palace and buy a set of mid-grade third-tier array flags for easy array deployment at any time."

"The spirit stones I have are barely enough to buy a set of mid-grade third-tier formations."

Having been in Canglan Immortal City for thirty-three years, Jiang Yun had sold all one hundred Foundation Establishment Pills to Wen Changqing.

The transaction has been completed, and Jiang Yun has earned nearly four million spirit stones.

However, the various expenses over the years, as well as the previous auctions where spirit materials and storage rings were sold, have cost a lot of spirit stones.

Currently, Jiang Yun only has enough spirit stones to buy a set of mid-grade third-tier array flags.

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yun put away all his treasures, including the thirty-six flying swords that formed the Zhou Tian Xing Chen Sword Formation.

After that, he took out a map of the cultivation world in the Zhou Kingdom and began to study it.

"So the question is, where do we hunt third-tier monsters?"

"In the cultivation world of Zhou Kingdom, there are places where third-tier demonic beasts reside, and most of them are guarded by high-level third-tier demonic beasts. Their strength is comparable to that of the late-stage Core Formation stage, and they are known as Demon Kings."

"The Demon King rules over the mountain, just like the Cloud-Swallowing Python in the Qixi Mountains. Even late-stage Core Formation cultivators dare not provoke him easily."

Looking at the map of the cultivation world in Zhou Kingdom, Jiang Yun couldn't help but feel a headache coming on.

In the territory of a Tier 3 high-level demon beast king, he would not rashly hunt down Tier 3 low-level or mid-level demon beasts.

Otherwise, while the fighting is going on, the demon king of this territory will come to kill them.

Helpless, Jiang Yun could only carefully study the map of the cultivation world in Zhou Kingdom.

"Northern border, Ten Thousand Demon Ridge —"

Finally, Jiang Yun's gaze settled on Wan Yao Ridge.

"Wan Yao Ridge is a good place; it's said to be a paradise for demonic beasts and for collecting spiritual herbs."

"Many chambers of commerce have gathered their forces to search for rare and precious medicinal herbs in the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge."

"Apart from that, I know very little about Wan Yao Ridge."

Jiang Yun decided to go to Wan Yao Ridge, and couldn't help but ponder.

"Go ask Wen Changqing, he might know some information about Wan Yao Ridge."

Jiang Yun knew very well that intelligence was extremely important in the cultivation world.

Blindly venturing into unknown and dangerous places could easily turn even a Core Formation stage cultivator into food for demonic beasts.

Therefore, before going to Wan Yao Ridge, he planned to find out some information about Wan Yao Ridge.

Wen Changqing, the neighbor in the next cave, is a good candidate to gather intelligence.

With that in mind, Jiang Yun left the cave and visited Wen Changqing and his sister.

"Senior Zhou, you've arrived."

When Wen Ruyu saw Jiang Yun again, she seemed even more polite and respectful than before.

She stood obediently to the side, serving tea and water to Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing, and listening attentively to their conversation.

"Brother Wen, do you know about Ten Thousand Demon Ridge?"

After chatting for a while, Jiang Yun and Wen Changqing got down to business.

"I know," Wen Changqing said with a smile. "I've even been there once."

"Oh?" Jiang Yun immediately became interested.

I never expected Wen Changqing to have been to Wan Yao Ridge. You really asked the right person.

"Brother Zhou, do you want to go to the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge to explore and gain experience?" Wen Changqing asked, guessing what was going on.

"Yes." Jiang Yun didn't hide anything and nodded, "You also know that I am a Core Formation Body Cultivator."

"After reaching the mid-stage of Core Formation, it becomes extremely difficult to improve one's physical body. This time, I plan to venture into the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge and try my luck."

"Even without the opportunity, you can still spar with a mid-level third-tier demonic beast and test your physical strength."

Jiang Yun said this offhand.

He went to the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge to kill third-tier demon beasts, obtain their inner cores, and then cultivate the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Core Technique.

All that talk about cultivating the physical body, seeking breakthroughs, and competing with mid-level third-tier demonic beasts in terms of physical strength is utter nonsense.

However, Wen Changqing and Wen Ruyu believed it without a doubt.

Because Jiang Yun himself is a body cultivator at the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Normal human cultivators in the mid-stage of Core Formation, or even the late-stage of Core Formation, would definitely not engage in close combat with a body cultivator in the mid-stage of Core Formation.

Take Wen Changqing for example. If he were to confront Jiang Yun, he would absolutely not allow Jiang Yun to get close to him.

Therefore, these body cultivators will not have many opportunities to get close to ordinary human cultivators when they fight.

Without opportunities for close-quarters combat, one will naturally not be able to hone their physical fighting skills.

But demonic beasts are different; they possess powerful physical bodies.

If Jiang Yun were to confront a demonic beast, he could simply fight it head-on and hone his physical strength.

That is why Wen Changqing and Wen Ruyu believed Jiang Yun's words without a doubt.

"I see." Wen Changqing nodded. "Since Brother Zhou is going to Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, then I will tell you everything I know."

Next, Wen Changqing told Jiang Yun all the information he knew.

After a conversation that lasted about half an incense stick's time, Jiang Yun had gained a clear understanding of the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.

"The Ten Thousand Demon Ridge is a vast expanse of fertile land, stretching for over ten thousand miles. It is a paradise for demonic beasts, with spiritual herbs everywhere and countless opportunities within its boundaries."

As Jiang Yun pondered the contents of the intelligence, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

Wen Changqing told him that Wanyao Ridge stretches for 100,000 miles and is a vast and boundless primeval mountain range.

The spiritual energy here is extremely rich, nurturing countless rare and precious materials, which has attracted tens of thousands of monsters to live and breed here.

From low-level first-tier monsters to high-level third-tier monsters, there are countless ones in the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.

Even powerful demons at the fourth stage of transformation can be found in the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.

"From this perspective, Wan Yao Ling is indeed a demonic force."

"If such a powerful demon race were to invade Zhou Kingdom, the cultivation world of Zhou Kingdom would likely find it difficult to withstand them."

"However, the Wan Yao Ridge is a vast and fertile plain, a paradise for demonic beasts, which suits my needs perfectly." Jiang Yun was overjoyed.

His purpose this time was to hunt down third-tier demonic beasts to obtain their inner cores, and the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge was full of third-tier demonic beasts, making it an excellent hunting ground.

Moreover, the vast terrain means he can unleash his full potential without worrying about the aftermath of the battle causing too much unnecessary trouble.

"Brother Zhou, this is a place I explored back then, and it's recorded on the jade slip."

At this moment, Wen Changqing took out a jade slip and handed it to Jiang Yun.

This jade slip contains the route Wen Changqing took when he ventured into the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, as well as the demonic beasts he encountered. The jade slip even contains information about the terrain and the distribution of demonic beasts.

"Thank you, Brother Wen."

Jiang Yun quickly thanked him and accepted the jade slip.

This jade slip is worth a fortune.

"With this jade slip, I won't be wandering around like a headless fly when I enter the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge."

After obtaining the intelligence and jade slip, Jiang Yun chatted with Wen Changqing for a while before returning to his cave.

"We'll head to Ten Thousand Demon Ridge."

"First, go and purchase the array flags and array plates for a mid-grade third-tier array."

Having made up his mind, Jiang Yun headed towards the Imperial Xuan Palace.

The Yu Xuan Palace is an asset of the Yu Xuan Sect, and naturally, it sells various array flags and array plates for regular use.

Jiang Yun couldn't wait for the auction, so he bought it directly.

Upon entering the Imperial Profound Palace, after some selection, Jiang Yun spent almost all of his existing spirit stones to purchase a set of mid-grade third-tier array flags, named the Dragon Trapping Array.

The array flags of this formation were created by a third-tier high-grade array master from the Yu Xuan Sect.

Once the Dragon Trapping Formation is set up, it can create a closed space with a radius of 100 feet, trapping the enemy inside.

"Third-tier demonic beasts have thick hides and strange innate abilities. If I were to fight them in an open area, I might not be able to gain the upper hand."

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"Most importantly, the Zhou Tian Xing Chen Sword Formation currently only has thirty-six flying swords, and its coverage area is not large. If more flying swords can be controlled, the area covered by the sword formation will be larger."

"However, if we trap it with the Dragon-Trapping Formation, we can make up for the shortcomings of the Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation."

Jiang Yun pondered to himself.

The Zhou Tian Star Sword Formation theoretically allows for the control of countless flying swords, eventually covering the entire starry sky.

Although this sword formation technique is only recorded as having eighteen levels, each level that is broken through allows one to control an additional twenty flying swords.

Upon reaching the eighteenth level of cultivation, one can use a total of 360 flying swords, but it is not stated that one can only use 360 ​​flying swords.

Once Jiang Yun has sufficient strength, he can use 720 flying swords to perform the Zhou Tian Xing Chen Sword Formation.

"Now that I've obtained the Tier 3 Mid-Grade Dragon-Trapping Formation, I can deal with the Zhou Family Pill Shop matter and then head to the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge."

Jiang Yun carefully inspected the array flags and, after confirming that they were undamaged, put them into his storage ring.

With the array flags in hand, Jiang Yun returned to his cave and planted them in the designated locations, setting up the Dragon Trapping Formation and beginning his practice.

He spent several days repeatedly practicing the setup, variations, and capture of the Dragon Trapping Formation in the quiet room.

Only stop once you have mastered the technique and are able to quickly deploy and stably execute it in actual combat.

Everything is ready!

"After 33 years of dormancy, we have finally reached this point."

"Once I complete the first three revolutions of the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Technique, my cultivation level will be able to steadily improve."

Jiang Yun couldn't help but exhale.

Because he needed to cultivate the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Pill Technique, his cultivation had actually stagnated for more than thirty years.

However, there was no other way; it had to be done in order to achieve the formation of the infant.

Otherwise, achieving the goal of forming a nascent soul would be extremely difficult.

"It all depends on the inner core of a third-tier demon beast. Without a Core Formation spirit beast, at least three inner cores are needed to be safe."

"Three inner cores will help me shatter my core and form my core once. But I still have to kill nine third-tier demonic beasts. It's still quite risky."

"I wonder to what extent my cultivation will improve after completing the first three stages of the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Shattering Pill Technique and condensing the Immaculate Golden Pill."

As Jiang Yun thought about the achievements after the third transformation, his eyes burned with excitement.

In any case, this trip is not just about fighting monsters and leveling up, but about increasing the probability of Nascent Soul formation and preparing for it.

After remaining silent in the cave for several days, Jiang Yun decided to set off in a few days.

That day he came to Zhou's alchemy shop to handle some matters.

"As your teacher, I need to travel for a period of time, which may be as short as a few months or as long as several years."

"The rent for Danpu has been paid in advance for ten years. The rest is up to you."

"If you encounter a situation that you cannot decide or that is dangerous, prioritize protecting yourself by closing the shop, and wait for your master to return before discussing anything else."

Chi Kehuan and the others immediately accepted the order: "Disciples will obey Master's command!"

Jiang Yun nodded.

He hasn't been refining pills for the pill shop to sell recently, and the shop's inventory of pills is running low.

However, he didn't have time to refine pills at this time; cultivating the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Pill Shattering Technique was the most important thing.

After explaining the matters concerning the alchemy shop, Jiang Yun visited Wen Changqing and bid farewell to Wen Changqing and Wen Ruyu.

The next day, before dawn.

Jiang Yun changed his appearance and concealed his aura to the level of a pseudo-core cultivator.

He did a final check on the items in the storage ring, including spirit stones, pills, talismans, array flags, magic weapons, and alchemy furnaces.

Without alerting anyone, they quietly left Canglan Immortal City.

The world outside the city was vast, and Jiang Yun flew northward.

Wan Yao Ridge is located north of Canglan Immortal City, on the northern border of the Zhou Kingdom's cultivation world.

It is tens of thousands of miles away from Canglan Immortal City.

"On the northern border of Zhou Kingdom lies the Xuan Shuang Sect. Two thousand miles southwest of the Xuan Shuang Sect is the Thousand Forging Mountain."

"Both of these major sects are located in the northern part of the Zhou Kingdom. This journey will require passing through the territory of the Thousand Forged Mountain and the Profound Frost Sect, so it's best to be careful."

Jiang Yun glanced at the map of Zhou Kingdom and chose to travel discreetly.

He concealed his aura and deliberately avoided towns and sect strongholds where cultivators gathered, choosing a more secluded route to prevent any unexpected complications.

Jiang Yun was even more cautious when passing through the territory of the Xuan Shuang Sect in the Thousand Forged Mountain.

After a long journey, Jiang Yun entered the more desolate northern border region of the Zhou Kingdom.

Standing in this borderland, one can already see the Wanyao Ridge, a vast expanse of fertile land stretching for tens of thousands of miles.

"Finally here. I'll have to prepare a flying artifact for future trips."

Jiang Yun shook his head and flew towards a mountain range where Wan Yao Ling was located.