Chapter 94: Wuhu, Freed

In the Demon Domain world, one day equals one hour in the outside world.

As the person directly responsible for the Outer Disciple examination, I naturally have to go to the most dangerous place in the Demon Domain to find where the barrier is weak.

In order to hold out before the true form of the Northern Xuan Demon King arrives, we might have to spend a week in the Demon Domain!

It might even take a month!

Since I clearly know we're going to fight a protracted battle, I definitely can't bring any dead weight.

Otherwise, if we really run into any trouble.

I don't want to have to deal with the Demon Race while also trying to figure out how to take care of you lot of dead weight.

So, I hope that when you, the ones left after the selection, form your own teams, you can also weed out the dead weight and, as much as possible, recruit people who will contribute to the team.

Saying this, Song Haolin slightly raised his chin.

He looked at those who weren't selected, the dead weight, with a pitiful, sympathetic gaze, his tone even carrying a hint of mockery and contempt.

Whoa!

His words fell.

Song Haolin's words instantly caused a huge uproar throughout the crowd!

Although there was some dissatisfaction among them, when they saw Song Haolin's sharp gaze sweep over,

all that dissatisfaction was swallowed back down!

In the face of absolute strength disparity, any complaints and dissatisfaction will not only fail to elicit sympathy or pity from the other side,

but will only earn even greater contempt and mockery!

Seeing everyone lower their heads, looking like they dared to be angry but not to speak,

The smugness in Song Haolin's eyes grew deeper, as if he were being magnanimous, he continued speaking.

Of course!

You don't need to feel too bad either!

Just as I said at the start, our purpose in splitting up is simple: just to find the weakest point of the barrier in the Demon Domain.

Then, before the true form of the Northern Xuan Demon King arrives, we'll flee this damned place as quickly as possible!

Who said the barrier in the Demon Domain must be set in the most dangerous place?

Perhaps many of you bear great fortune.

We hadn't gone far when we smoothly found the weak point of the Demon Domain's barrier.

That's also possible!

He said.

Song Haolin's tone suddenly shot up an octave.

Just as I said at the beginning!

Splitting up may result in varying degrees of casualties.

But since we've chosen the path of cultivation, death and sacrifice are inevitable.

If we continue to stick together and don't split up,

then when the Northern Xuan Demon King arrives, we'll all have to die!

Alright!

That's the battle plan; form your own teams, and whoever finds the weak point of the barrier should contact me with the communication token.

After saying that,

Song Haolin then led those four people, striding forward.

But as he passed by Li Mu, he deliberately paused his steps, his gaze toward Li Mu full of teasing and playfulness, as if seeing Li Mu for the last time.

As the planner of the scheme, Song Haolin was very clear in his mind.

Once this plan is carried out, in this team only the strong will team up with the strong!

As for the weak, they will inevitably be the first to be sacrificed!

And Li Mu?

Among a group of Concentration Realm cultivators, Li Mu, a Refining Qi Realm practitioner, is undoubtedly the weakest!

That way, without lifting a finger, Li Mu will naturally be isolated by the other Outer Disciples.

However, once isolated in this Demon Domain full of danger and killing intent everywhere, death is inevitable.

In that case.

Even if Li Mu's comprehension is monstrously evil and his talent extraordinarily outstanding.

But as long as I myself escape the Demon Domain, afterward facing the investigation and blame from the Ziyang Sect's higher-ups,

I can still easily extricate myself, without having to bear any responsibility!

No!

To be precise, I myself don't need to do anything at all!

Just stand before 'righteousness', give Li Mu a light push from behind, and he'll go to his death!

Then I can also rightfully freeload the heavenly-price benefit from the Lin family.

Thinking of this, Song Haolin's mouth corners began to rise uncontrollably.

Looking at it this way!

I'm practically a genius!

I could actually come up with this flawless plan in an instant!

The so-called 'two peaches kill three warriors' would pale in comparison to my scheme.

If it weren't that the current scene is inappropriate, Song Haolin would really want to burst out laughing!

The subsequent developments unfolded exactly as Song Haolin had expected.

All the remaining Outer Disciple, without exception, were either strong ones teaming up with strong ones, while the weak ones could only huddle together for warmth.

As for Li Mu?

Sorry!

Being the only Refining Qi Realm in others' eyes, he probably doesn't even count as a "weakling" and is directly classified under the "burden" column.

No one would go insane and team up with Li Mu.

What's even worse is.

Not only is there no one willing to team up with Li Mu, but many present have already started mocking Li Mu, with all kinds of cold sarcasm and snide remarks coming one after another.

Especially when thinking of.

Li Mu, the once‑in‑a‑century prodigious demon‑genius of the Ziyang Sect!

The one hailed by the Ziyang Sect's Inner Peak Elder!

Even the sect leader had high hopes for him, a heavenly pride.

Now, at this moment.

Li Mu was indeed reduced to a sacrificial discard in front of those Outer Disciple, who are far inferior to him in both talent and aptitude.

And they trampled him mercilessly!

This gave the originally discarded Outer Disciple, whom Song Haolin had considered a "burden", an unprecedentedly great satisfaction in his dark heart!

It's just a step away from carving the words "the petty one's triumph" onto his face!

Tsk tsk tsk…

Li Mu, Li Mu, even a demon‑genius like you didn't expect to be seen as a burden, did you?

Don't say that!

Perhaps the Demon Race in the Demon Domain think that a tiny Refining Qi Realm like you is the same whether killed or not, and might just keep you as a pet.

As for the title, what should it be called?

How about "Three Years Surviving in the Demon Domain, I Secretly Became an Immortal"?

At the very least, it should be in the style of a great deity, okay!

You damn it!

You're truly a talent; not becoming a storyteller, you came to cultivation—what a waste of talent.

Hey!

I've seen some reckless demons, but a demon‑genius like Li Mu who can be so reckless, it's the first time I've encountered such.

Tell me!

At that time, Li Mu honestly stayed in the Ziyang Sect just to develop without any advantage?

He had to go for self‑destruction, using a backdoor to take part in some Outer Disciple evaluation?

Could it be that he wanted to ascend in a single bound?

Directly jumping from Named Disciple to Inner Disciple, perhaps!

Now it's perfect, his stride was too big, and it backfired!

Hilarious!

Now, Li Mu's regret must have turned his gut green, right?

The gazes of everyone present were exceedingly complex.

Pity!

Sneering!

Mockery!

Schadenfreude!

Those gazes, like sharp swords, pierced Li Mu's body!

It seemed that the fury of just now being regarded as a burden by Song Haolin, discarded like trash, now all of it had returned to Li Mu.

His heart was filled with a pathological sense of pleasure and satisfaction.

And Li Mu cooperated fully, his complexion turning extremely pale, his face expressionless.

He seemed as if he had lost his soul; when he walked, his steps were uneven, a lost, dazed appearance.

Only he himself knows.

Won't bow!

Li Mu might truly burst out laughing.

This really is drowsy; someone even offered a pillow.

Li Mu was still suffering from a headache.

This Heavenly Dao Treasure Scroll continuously absorbs demon energy, constantly converting it into pure golden spiritual Qi that nourishes itself.

If he still hasn't broken through the Second-tier Concentration Realm, Li Mu worries that his internal true Qi might burst him open.

But if he were to break through the Second-tier Concentration Realm in front of Song Haolin, revealing his secret of being able to absorb demon energy and strengthen himself.

That might force Song Haolin into a desperate corner.

Even before all these Outer Disciple, he would have to tear his own face to deliver a killing blow to himself!

Facing a Seventh-tier Concentration Realm peak who has mastered the Second Layer Blade Intent: Xi, Li Mu truly finds it hard to cope.

But then, Li Mu was already being roasted on a fire, unable to do anything!

Song Haolin actually did this in public, pulling off such a flashy move, and solved his pressing emergency!

Finally I can have a good blast!

"…"

【Ding!】

【System has detected that the host is using the Heavenly Dao Scroll to absorb demon qi, gaining Tenfold Heavenly Dao Blessing!】

【Congratulations host, you have obtained Tenfold Harvest!】

【Ding!】

【Congratulations host, successfully advanced to Second-tier Concentration Realm!】

"Wu Hu!"

"Grandpa is free!"

After successfully shaking off Song Haolin and a group of Outer Disciples, Li Mu finally no longer had to hide, and directly chose to break through, advancing to Second-tier Concentration Realm!

Feeling the endless flow of demon qi being absorbed by the Heavenly Dao Scroll and transformed into pure spiritual energy, then further multiplied by the system's multiple enhancements of Heavenly Dao Blessing!

This even gave Li Mu a vague illusion that he was constantly getting stronger at every moment!

Honestly!

If it weren't for the fact that outside there is a North Xuan Demon King of the eighth‑tier peak who could kill me at any moment.

A place as good as the Demon Domain—once Li Mu comes, he doesn't want to leave, okay?

But, listening to what Song Haolin just said!

One day in the Demon Domain is equivalent to just one hour in the outside real world?

So, by that calculation, the time left for me to escape the Demon Domain is still quite ample.

Moreover, what concerns Li Mu even more is that.

There is also the Demon Emperor Remains that the North Xuan Demon King has hidden in this Demon Domain!

Previously, the North Xuan Demon King was likely targeted by demon heroes because he possessed the 'Demon Emperor Remains'.

In utter helplessness, he was forced to perform a golden cicada escape, manifesting a Clone that carried the heavy treasure of the Demon Emperor Remains and hid it in Gu Yun Cheng.

Thus, it ensures the Demon Emperor Remains will not fall into the hands of demon heroes.

At the same time, because of the Demon Emperor Remains, the North Xuan Demon King can block all Demon-Detecting Mirror scans from cultivators below the Golden Body Realm.

As long as the North Xuan Demon King does not voluntarily reveal his true form, no one who comes will risk exposing him.

Such a meticulous and comprehensive plan is a perfect interlocking, truly seamless!

Only a pity…

He probably never even dreamed that the North Xuan Demon King would so coincidentally encounter…

Even the Demon Emperor Remains cannot hope to resist the Heavenly Dao Scroll's detection.

And precisely because of that.

This sparked greed in the North Xuan Demon King, prompting him to reveal his true form and trap himself and others within the Demon Domain.

"This really is like braised tofu in broth—one thing subdues another!"

Thinking about this almost bizarre experience, even Li Mu couldn't help but shake his head and laugh.

But a new question arises: where in the Demon Domain has the North Xuan Demon King hidden the Demon Emperor Remains?

Li Mu pondered.

With a few leaps, he scaled the tallest nearby tree, rested his hand on the cool shade, and gazed far into the distance.

Soon, Li Mu's eyes locked onto a strangely shaped, unique Demon Race fortress hidden within the forest.

If the North Xuan Demon King intends to hide the Demon Emperor Remains, that place is undoubtedly the most likely spot!

Thinking this, Li Mu quickly moved toward the direction of that Demon Race fortress.

Along the way, he encountered many demon beasts, but they were not hard to deal with.

Moreover.

Li Mu felt that his combat power in this Demon Domain not only remained unaffected, but actually grew a few notches stronger.

It felt rather like the comfortable ease of returning to his hometown!

Even so,

But this is still the North Xuan Demon King's territory, so Li Mu tries to cause as little trouble as possible, and after finding the Demon Emperor Remains, departs as quickly as possible.

Otherwise, if those Demon Race members get on his tail and drag him back when the North Xuan Demon King returns, wouldn't he be finished?

Thinking this, Li Mu circled around the Demon King's fortress.

To avoid startling anyone, Li Mu did not choose the main gate.

Instead, he found a passage leading to the interior of the fortress.

Li Mu intends to slip in unnoticed by both gods and ghosts.