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第四卷 七星岛 第八百零二章 真魔殿

Chapter 802: True Demon Hall of Seven Stars Island

If I'm not mistaken, this statue originally depicted Ancient Cultivator Ten and thedemon race's "Little Eight" being petrified by a great divine technique used by their family. Lin Xuan's expression was grave as he slowly spoke.

Petrification? Impossible! Moon said, unable to contain her surprise: Although there are similar petrification techniques in the Demon Sect, they are extremely difficult and profound. Young Master has also studied them; besides the stringent cultivation conditions, even if one masters it, they can't use it easily.

Indeed so! Lin Xuan nodded. The True Scripture of Profound Demons mentions such techniques. He had once carefully pondered over them in his leisure time, but each word was deeply profound. Even at his Core Formation stage, mastering it was no easy task. Weighing the pros and cons, he decided to temporarily abandon it.

But Moon, don't forget, how did cultivators of evil originally come about? Lin Xuan suddenly spoke with a hint of meaning.

Not because the Dao path is difficult; ancient sages sought shortcuts, Moon stammered out an explanation.

Of course not. Lin Xuan shook his head. When he first entered the cultivation world, he too believed this. However, as his realm improved, his horizons broadened, and he came across more ancient texts. He realized that such claims were mere rumors.

Similar to cultivators of beasts, these so-called techniques of evil are essentially imitations by ancient immortals of demonic powers. After countless generations of refinement, they differ greatly from their original forms, but tracing back their origins, they all stem from this.

So it is.

Moon nodded: Then Young Master means

Isn't petrification technique difficult for humans to master? But demons and monsters probably find it much easier. These cultivators and beasts might have all perished at the hands of an ancient demon.

No way! To annihilate so many humans and beasts, even a Core Formation stage demon would struggle. Unless the opponent is a senior expert from the Separation Realm, Moon exclaimed.

Lin Xuan's expression was equally grim.

I didn't expect this search for the Nine Heavens Dance Art to be so difficult!

But he had already experienced such perilous situations many times before. Taking a deep breath, he calmed his tense and frustrated emotions.

Lin Xuan released his divine sense and began to survey the palace in front of him. However, upon touching the door, it was repelled; there must be an array of restraints on its surface.

Frowning slightly, Lin Xuan muttered lowly. After about a cup of tea's time, the Snow Fox princess finally arrived.

Unlike Lin Xuan’s composed demeanor, this beautiful demon cultivator, though at mid-Shaped Formation stage, looked rather disheveled. She couldn’t perform demonic techniques and had suffered greatly when passing through the black hole, being attacked by countless demons.

This woman was a shrewd individual; seeing so many statues, she furrowed her brows, appearing deeply troubled as well. Clearly, she too had noticed something amiss.

The atmosphere grew tense.

"What is that palace?" The woman finally spoke after a moment.

"I'm not sure either. Would you like to join me in attempting to enter it?"

Of course, otherwise we would be stuck here, the Snow Fox princess replied.

Lin Xuan nodded with satisfaction and transformed into a streak of light, flying forward.

Warm River hesitated for a moment before transforming into a white demonic cloud and following closely behind, soon arriving at the palace entrance.

From close up, this structure appeared even more magnificent. The door alone was over ten meters high, adorned with a plaque in flowing script that Lin Xuan couldn’t read.

True Demon Hall! Warm River’s voice slowly reached his ears.

How so? Princess recognizes such writing?

Yes, friend must be familiar too. Our race has much longer lifespans than human cultivators of the same stage, thus our clan's texts are better preserved. I once learned this demon script; though not fluent, it is still recognizable to me, Warm River explained as she combed her hair.

Indeed demonic script. Then does your clan’s texts mention the origin of this place?

No. Warm River shook her head: While there are some records about demons in our clan's texts, I've never seen anything like this before. If it were mentioned, how could I accidentally be teleported here?

Mmm. Lin Xuan nodded; she had no reason to lie. He turned his gaze back to the door.

The door was dark and made of an unknown metal, emitting a faint gray light that easily blocked divine senses.

Warm River extended her hand, gently waving it downward. A white blade of light flashed as it struck the door with a sizzling sound.

Spirit light flickered; demon energy surged. The Snow Fox princess's attack was formidable but was deflected by the gray light.

Huh?

Surprised, she showed signs of anger. As a mid-Shaped Formation stage cultivator, she couldn't even open this door—too embarrassing!

Her eyes glinted with determination as six crescent-shaped blade lights reappeared and slashed forward in unison. The blade lights were dazzling; they alternated, continuously striking the gray light which shimmered but didn’t break.

After a cup of tea's time, the door remained towering as before. Warm River, unable to save face, was about to use other secret techniques when Lin Xuan’s voice reached her ears: Princess, please be patient. Let me try, shall we?

You? Warm River’s expression showed surprise; he was only an early Core Formation stage cultivator—what could he possibly do?

Indeed, she looked at Lin Xuan, knowing that demon cultivators were already superior to human Core Formation stage cultivators after entering the Shaped Formation realm. She had reached mid-Shaped Formation.

If I can't break through this barrier, how could this boy?

Brother, let me try; he's very powerful. A childish voice entered her ears. The speaker was Little Snow Fox.

Though she didn’t believe her sister’s words, Warm River stopped and stepped back to the side. She was curious about what this young man could do.

Lin Xuan remained silent as his divine sense activated, channeling Yin-Yang Techniques, releasing a torrent of demonic energy.

What is this?

Warm River covered her mouth with surprise. She had fought alongside Lin Xuan against that Core Formation stage demon; the youth's cultivation was pure Daoist techniques—how did it suddenly turn into a demonic cultivator?

Impossible! Good and evil are incompatible; no one can practice both, Warm River thought.

Her eyes flashed with interest as she dismissed any slight contempt for Lin Xuan. (To be continued)

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