Chapter Eighteen: The Gathering of the Treasure Sect

  Wu Chang's words came out, and the other two also changed their faces several times.

  Ding Hao was now greatly worried, before the Wuji Magic Technique reached its peak, this secret absolutely could not be exposed in front of everyone. Otherwise, with the exceptional power of the Wuji Magic Technique being known to others, they would definitely use all their strength to seize it. With Ding Hao's current cultivation level, he would be completely unable to protect himself and would inevitably end up dead before even leaving his master's tutelage!

  "A headache is still a headache, and the question must be answered: 'Several elders are worrying too much. The method I cultivated is not that extraordinary, it's just that after staying in the open light period for many years, I should have broken through long ago. However, due to some reason, I was stuck at this stage. This time, because of severe injury, I had no choice but to use a secret method to heal my injuries using this person. Unexpectedly, I accidentally broke through, and it's not that I really cultivated to the fusion period in just these few days. Now that I think about it, it's still unbelievable. Did several elders ever hear of any demon cultivation method being so fast?'"

  Several people were just suspicious, but after hearing his explanation, they thought about it carefully and found that what Ding Hao said was indeed reasonable, so they didn't ask too much. However, they still had mixed feelings towards Ding Hao, as there were too many mysterious things about him.

  Feng Xingran looked at Ding Hao with a strange gaze, Ding Hao knew that due to previous reasons, she would never believe the nonsense he said again. In his heart, he was actually most considerate of this girl, but fortunately, she didn't expose him either. Ding Hao was naturally happy to pretend to be stupid!

  A few people saw that Ding Hao was ready, and they didn't say much more. Feng Xingran instructed Wu Changlao to take Ding Hao with him. Ding Hao had thought of flying by himself with the Inverse Heaven Magic Sword, but thinking about it, he realized that its function was still unknown to them, so if he could avoid exposing it, he wouldn't expose it.

  Although it seems that a few people have no malice towards him now, the style of doing things in the demonic path has never been considerate, and it's uncertain when he will suddenly turn his face. Keeping this secret to himself can only be beneficial, so let him take himself flying!

  Ji Qu Shan itself is not particularly remarkable, its spiritual energy far inferior to that of Duan Hun Shan, and it only occupies about 10,000 miles. However, in the world of cultivation, Ji Qu Shan's reputation is in no way inferior to that of Duan Hun Shan, simply because the Zhong Bao Sect has been cultivating here.

  Jù Bǎo Zōng is not a sect, but rather a large business firm. The Tiān Xuán continent is vast and boundless, with countless cultivators numbering in the billions. There are tens of thousands of large and small sects, and wherever there are people, there will be equivalent transactions. Jù Bǎo Zōng is a specialized venue that provides trading services for cultivators.

  All cultivators, no matter how wealthy they are, have the need to trade. Due to the special identity of Jibao Sect, whether it is a Daoist or a demonic cultivator, they all have to give some face. Although the cultivation levels of the sect masters of each realm differ greatly, they all share one common point - every sect master is extremely smooth and has good relationships with almost every major sect in the Tianxuan Continent. Additionally, people from Jibao Sect do not like to fight for power or victory, so Jibao Sect became a unique existence in the cultivation world, and its disciples are also known as the "businessmen" of the cultivation world!

  It is precisely because of this special practice that the transaction conference held by his sect every hundred years is a grand event in the cultivation world, and both demon cultivators and Taoist cultivators can participate in the transaction. During this transaction period, everyone will consciously put aside their grievances with each other. If someone dares to make trouble during the transaction, they will incur the public outrage of all factions in the cultivation world. Therefore, some people will rush here from afar to avoid being pursued by their enemies, and as long as they arrive at Xiqu Mountain, they will be safe!

  Ding Hao's first thought after hearing Feng Xingran tell him about this matter was that the materials for the family heirloom were absolutely top-notch in the cultivation world, and he would have to get his hands on one sooner or later. Otherwise, how could he live up to his own ambitions? Who cares if it's a cultivation public enemy? When the time comes, whoever dares to say no will be annihilated along with their entire family!

  The reason why the Gathering Treasure Sect can stand firm in the Cultivation Realm for so many years is that each sect has equivalent strength and restrains one another, not daring to take the lead. Ding Hao doesn't believe these sects will be so friendly to the Gathering Treasure Sect!

  When Ding Hao arrived at this mountain, he saw that several people let out a sigh of relief, knowing it was because they had been ambushed on the road.

  At the mountain gate, Feng Xingran reported the name of Lianyu Demon Sect and was invited to a quiet courtyard to rest. Ding Hao thought that having a big reputation really has its benefits, seeing many people didn't even have a place to stay, he sat down with his grass mat and began to meditate!

  Ding Hao and Feng Xing Ran were also assigned to a separate room, although it was slightly simpler than his residence in the Wuji Sect, but compared to what he had seen on the road, it was already much better!

  As soon as they entered the room and closed the door, Ding Hao ordered the Eight-winged Purple Python to spit out the person it had not fully swallowed last time. If Ding Hao hadn't repeatedly instructed it to do so, the python would have digested the person long ago. Seeing the python's reluctant expression made Ding Hao silently curse, "I'm still hungry myself, and you can't even wait? I've been raising you for so long, but I haven't seen any use in you, just consuming precious medicine from my body every day."

  The eight-winged purple python seemed to know Ding Hao's thoughts, and it let out a series of shrill cries as if trying to explain something. However, Ding Hao couldn't understand what it was saying. He knew that only when the python evolved into a two-winged adult could they communicate telepathically. Now, although the python could understand Ding Hao's words, he had no idea what it meant!

  These past few days, several people have been busy rushing about, and Ding Hao has yet to find an opportunity to devour this person. Now that the opportunity has finally arrived, after setting up a few small arrays in the room, Ding Hao began to devour this person.

  This time, the speed and efficiency of absorption were much faster than before, all thanks to his own Black Inner Dan! It seemed like a long time had passed, or perhaps it was just an instant, but Ding Hao finally felt that his body's absorption had reached its limit again. He stopped absorbing and looked at the person, who had already become skin and bones.

  Looking at the greedy appearance of the Eight-winged Purple Python, he thought to himself that even if he were to devour this person completely, he wouldn't dare make another breakthrough. What he said last time had already filled several people with doubt, and if he made another breakthrough in front of them, no matter what Ding Hao said, it would be useless. Although the python's entire body of essence had been devoured by Ding Hao for the most part, due to its cultivation at the Separation stage, its true yuan was enormous beyond compare, making it an extremely enticing temptation for the Eight-winged Purple Python.

  The weak and thin man was thrown to the Eight-winged Purple Python, which let out a sharp hissing sound. Although Ding Hao couldn't understand its meaning, just by looking at its expression, he knew it was extremely excited!

  Ding Hao slowly began to digest the true yuan, and he couldn't use all of it to cultivate the black inner elixir. Otherwise, it would be difficult to avoid another breakthrough. After some thought, he decided to use half of the true yuan to cultivate the black inner elixir. Just as he felt that the black inner elixir was about to undergo another change, he quickly used the remaining true yuan to cultivate his five organs and body.

  It's quite amusing to feel this way in my heart, everyone else is desperately working hard to make a breakthrough, while I can clearly break through but have to desperately hold back, and even if I say it out loud, no one would believe me!

  But precisely because of this, Ding Hao believes that his current physical strength is absolutely unparalleled in the Xiu Zhen realm, and anyone who is at the same level as him will be on a dead-end path if they try to fight him head-on, without even a hint of luck!

  After the illusionary array was lifted, he suddenly found a person sitting on a stool in front of the door, calmly drinking tea. It seemed as if he hadn't noticed Ding Hao at all. He lowered his head to look at the cup and said: "I have a treasure called the Beast-Controlling Mirror. As long as there's a rare beast within a hundred miles, this mirror will reflect it. I see that you've come to the Treasure Gathering Sect to exchange items too. If you're willing to part with the Eight-Winged Purple Python, I'll give you anything you want, as long as you can name it. What do you say?"

  As soon as the words were spoken, the newcomer raised his head and looked at Ding Hao. This person seemed to be in his thirties, but upon closer inspection, he appeared to be forty, and then again, fifty. His physique was robust, his appearance handsome, and his entire being exuded a kind of eerie charm!

  Although this person did not intentionally exert pressure, Ding Hao already knew that among all the dangerous people he had encountered since his debut, this person was absolutely the most. Looking at him, he didn't seem to have any malicious intentions, and in the Jewel Collection Sect, he wasn't afraid of being robbed or bullied by him. Ding Hao put down a lot of his guard!

  "Oh, looking at your extraordinary skills, my eight-winged purple python that has not yet evolved into its adult form can't possibly be of any use to you. Would you please tell me what's going on? However, let me say something ridiculous first: no matter what you take out, I won't exchange it with you!" Ding Hao said leisurely.

  "This person let out a sigh and said: 'I already have a hundred beasts inside the Yu Shou Mirror, but I'm missing a beast king to manage them. Your eight-winged purple python may be young, but if you entrust it to me for a hundred years, I can make it evolve into an adult. It's taken me many years to find something that can become the beast king inside the Yu Shou Mirror. Little friend, can you bear to part with it? I will definitely reward you handsomely!'"

  "Although I understand that it's difficult for you, this thing is also extremely important to me. I hope you can understand, I've already said that I won't exchange it, and I don't want to repeat myself." The value of the Eight-Winged Purple Python was well-known to Ding Hao, and he wasn't lacking in anything either, so why would he exchange it? His response was firm and decisive!

  "Monster uncle, you'd better give up on this idea. This stinky little thief said he won't exchange with you and he absolutely won't change his mind! I know this kind of person all too well!" Along with these words, Feng Xingran slowly walked into the room!