Chapter 34: The Great Demon Island

Su Xi sent a voice transmission to Da Jin, asking what had happened here.

Not long after the voice transmission talisman flew away, Da Jin flew back.

Originally, he was heading toward Su Xi to land, but upon seeing Sheng Hong, he suddenly veered off, let out a "Meow~" like a spoiled pet, and then rubbed against Sheng Hong's leg while wagging his tail—what a sycophant!

Su Xi thought her eyes were playing tricks on her and rubbed them hard, "Is, is this really Da Jin?"

Ji Fu smiled at Su Xi and said, "Little Junior Aunt might not know, but when Da Jin was still an ordinary mountain cat, Brother Hong saved his life and later brought him back to the Southern Dao Sect to cultivate."

"Good boy~" Sheng Hong patted his head.

The next instant, Da Jin transformed into human form... with golden hair, handsome and cold, deep-set features, nearly two meters tall, and a robust physique!

He was half a head taller than Sheng Hong, exuding a sense of overwhelming pressure.

Sheng Hong: "... You were actually quite fine just a moment ago."

Ji Fu was quite appreciative of Da Jin's human form, "What a perfect physique."

Sheng Hong's expression faltered slightly.

Su Xi hurriedly asked Da Jin, "Where are the people from here?"

Da Jin replied, "When we returned, the people here were all gone. The two Imperial Guards who remained in the yamen also went missing. Cui Tongling said they had the Young Sect Master's voice transmission talisman on them; perhaps they will use the talisman to send you a message."

"What about Cui Tongling and the others?"

"They took that Ghost Cultivator to Duan Yang Xian; a missing persons case occurred there as well, and it is related to the Ghost Clan."

"A Ghost Cultivator is just a Ghost Cultivator; humans, demons, devils, and spirits can all cultivate it, so it doesn't necessarily mean they are of the Ghost Clan," Ji Fu corrected, then looked at Su Xi, "My people are self-sufficient; many never leave Posuo Island even when their natural lifespan ends, and outsiders are not welcomed—it is difficult to set foot there without special permission."

"A-Fu is right," Su Xi agreed. Although there is only a one-character difference between a Ghost Cultivator and the Ghost Clan, there is a vast distinction.

A voice transmission talisman flew toward Su Xi.

Su Xi caught it, "Cui Tongling was really right."

Opening the voice transmission talisman—【We and the villagers of Luo Jiazhuang have been captured and taken to Da E Mo Dao in Mo Yu.】

Just hearing the name, one knew it was not a place of benevolence.

"I have been there and know a secret path that will not alert the demons on the island," Ji Fu replied.

"That is a huge help; then I will trouble A-Fu to help lead us there," Su Xi said, then looked up at Da Jin, "You go notify Cui Tongling and have them go to Da E Mo Dao to save the people."

"That is the north of Mo Yu, it is extremely cold; if they are just ordinary people, it is best not to set foot there easily," Ji Fu said to Su Xi.

Sheng Hong also said, "It is not only cold there, but the demonic energy is also very dense. Besides needing to resist the invasion of cold air and demonic energy into the Dao Body, one may also have to engage in battle, so it is not recommended for any cultivator below the Golden Core stage to go."

Da Jin asked Su Xi, "Does the Young Sect Master intend to go?"

Su Xi replied, "I have Master's defense, it will be no problem." Last time she returned to the Southern Dao Sect, Rong Shou helped her restore the defense that had been broken in the tomb and added another layer.

"The Young Sect Master may go. But do not push yourself; if you encounter danger, you must protect yourself first." Sheng Hong was entrusted by his Master to protect Su Xi. Although taking her to Mo Yu was somewhat risky, if she left his sight and something happened, he would have no way to answer to his Master; it was safer to keep her by his side.

"Okay!" Su Xi readily agreed.

Just as Su Xi and her party were heading to Da E Mo Dao, several sword cultivators descended from the sky in Duan Yang Xian.

Cui Cong led the group, followed by Xue Fuyi and several Heavenly Sword Sect disciples.

Cui Heng immediately brought his men to greet them, speaking first to Cui Cong, "Young Sect Master Cui, please forgive me for failing to welcome you properly."

"You are?" Cui Cong looked at Cui Heng, finding him somewhat familiar, but unable to recall who he was for a moment.

Xue Fuyi said, "He is Cui Tongling of the Imperial Guard beside Feng Yan Di, and he shares the same surname as the Young Sect Master."

"No wonder I found you familiar; Cui Tongling, there is no need for such formalities," Cui Cong realized, "Are you the ones sent by Feng Yan Di to search for the missing villagers?"

"Yes. And the Young Sect Master of the Southern Dao Sect is also helping."

"Su Xi is here too?" Xue Fuyi's eyes narrowed quickly.

Cui Heng nodded, "She has some private matters, so she is not with us at the moment."

Cui Cong did not pay much attention to Su Xi; he heard she was still at the Qi Refining stage, so Sect Master Rong must have misjudged and taken in a talent of mediocre aptitude.

"Have you found any clues?" Xue Fuyi asked Cui Heng.

Cui Heng replied, "We captured a Ghost Cultivator. After interrogation, we learned that the missing villagers were all sent to Da E Mo Dao."

"Da E Mo Dao is in the northern lands of Mo Yu," Cui Cong said to Xue Fuyi, "Let us complete Feng Yan Di's commission early and return to the sect early."

Xue Fuyi nodded, then asked Cui Heng, "Is Cui Tongling waiting here for the Southern Dao Sect Young Sect Master, or are you coming with us to Da E Mo Dao?"

"Going, I must go. Then I will tell Young Sect Master Su," Cui Heng took a voice transmission talisman from his pocket, preparing to bite his finger to activate it with blood essence.

Seeing this, Xue Fuyi raised her hand to stop him, "Give it to me, I will send it to her."

"Very well," Cui Heng gave the voice transmission talisman to Xue Fuyi.

Xue Fuyi took it, walked two steps away, and in a turn of her hand, swapped it for another voice transmission talisman, activating the message—【Sister Su Xi, Cui Tongling and I are going to Da E Mo Dao; after you finish your business, you can come and meet up with us.】

After speaking, she sent the voice transmission talisman out.

Not long after, Xue Mengying, far away at the Heavenly Sword Sect, received the voice transmission talisman.

"What does Sister mean by this? Did she send it to the wrong person? Why go to Da E Mo Dao?" Xue Mengying thought for a moment, and just happened to see an inner sect disciple of the Heavenly Sword Sect, so she asked, "Senior Brother, where is Da E Mo Dao?"

"The extreme north of Mo Yu; it is forbidden to go there below the Golden Core stage, as it is dangerous."

"Okay, thank you, Senior Brother."

"No problem."

Xue Mengying immediately put away the voice transmission talisman, "I'll ask Sister when she returns."

The sky gradually darkened and grew colder; by the time they reached Da E Mo Dao, it was pitch black, and one could see ice crystals with every breath.

Su Xi was now at the Foundation Establishment Mid-Stage, so night vision was generally not a problem.

But here, if not for Er Miao's System Map, she would be completely blind.

【Host, there is a patrol squad one hundred meters ahead.】 Er Miao prompted Su Xi through the System Map and magnified the image of the squad.

Demons have distinctions of rank; high-level demons are almost indistinguishable from humans, just like Xie Guanyu. While low-level ones do not even have human form and are no different from beasts.

The demons in this patrol squad before them should be of middle-to-high level. They had human forms, were very tall like Da Jin, had purple skin, and were exceptionally robust in build; one look and they were clearly fierce and powerful.

They held massive black melon hammers in their hands, talking about something as they walked.

【Scan complete, Demon language mastered.】 Er Miao said to Su Xi: 【They are saying that the children tonight will be delicious.】

Su Xi was instantly overcome with rage, 【Wipe them out!】

Er Miao: 【Understood, Host, kill-the-enemy-and-secure-victory mode activated!】