Desolate Devouring Art

Chapter 604 - Guiding Cultivation

The four pills might be shocking to everyone, but they didn’t know Liu Wuxie had painstakingly filtered through countless pills before deciding on the four. Each pill was a simplified version of a low-grade immortal pill, with effects that were only a fraction of those of true immortal pills.

Genuine immortal pills were much more powerful, and consuming one could allow one to ascend to the immortal realm. However, it was a pity that he couldn’t even gather the ingredients for one pill in the True Martial Continent.

This was why it was futile even if Liu Wuxie had the formulas of many heaven-defying pills if the ingredients couldn’t be found.

“This is why we’re giving out a thousand for free, and you’ll have the chance to test them yourself,” Liu Wuxie said as he scanned the hall. Offering the pills for free was the best way to showcase the effects.

Normally speaking, new pills were tested on demonic beasts to avoid accidents, and no sect would introduce a new pill lightly. The pills on the market were perfected over centuries to receive the market’s acknowledgment.

Giving out a thousand pills would serve as a proving ground, allowing everyone to examine the effects of the pills.

However, no one in the surroundings dared to take a step forward because no one wanted to put their lives at risk as the guinea pigs.

“Green Python Gang’s leader, your inner demon has affected you severely. If I’m not mistaken, it must feel like insects gnawing on your bones daily, and you should know the consequences if the inner demon isn’t purged,” Liu Wuxie said. He had seen through the Green Python Gang’s leader’s condition with Ghost Eye, and the latter had indeed been plagued with inner demons.

“Liu Wuxie, can the Demon Purging Pill really help me get rid of my inner demon?” The Green Python Gang’s leader asked as he stepped forward with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. His inner demon had tortured him for the past six months, and it was worse than death.

“If it doesn’t work, I’ll tear down the Heavenly Pill Pavilion’s sign myself,” Liu Wuxie declared confidently. Even the Heavenly Pill Pavilion’s upper echelon couldn’t interfere because the sect master had given the word to follow Liu Wuxie’s decision, and anyone who violated it would have to be punished.

There were several elders present, hidden in the shadows. But they would only step in if the Heavenly Pill Pavilion was in danger, and they wouldn’t interfere with Liu Wuxie’s actions.

Liu Wuxie’s declaration left many onlookers eager to see the outcome. If the pills proved ineffective, it would spell disaster for Liu Wuxie, with the Heavenly Pill Pavilion’s reputation shattered and its sign smashed.

“Liu Wuxie, don’t forget your words! Everyone here is a witness. If these pills don’t work, the Heavenly Pill Pavilion should shut down for good!” sneered the disciples of the Azure Crimson Gate as they stepped forward to fan the flames of doubt among the crowd.

However, a biting chill soon enveloped the entire pavilion when Liu Wuxie’s gaze swept through the three of them.

“And what are your names?” Liu Wuxie asked. His voice was calm because the Heavenly Pill Pavilion’s reputation would be affected if they killed someone in public, but that didn’t mean the Heavenly Pill Pavilion had to treat them with respect.

“We’re Wan Xingwen, Bao Zhe, and Ma Shi!” the three answered.

Liu Wuxie memorized their names and gave someone a signal, who slipped away to investigate their identities. He would soon know who they were.

“Green Python Gang’s leader, why are you still hesitating?” Liu Wuxie’s gaze fell on the Green Python Gang’s leader. Many people could sense the burden of his inner demon, especially the scarlet tinge in his eyes that reflected the beast within.

“Very well, I’ll trust you this one time!” The Green Python Gang’s leader took a step forward, and someone quickly handed him a Demon Purging Pill.

The thousand pills had already been prepared, and four attendants were holding a tray with porcelain bottles, filled with the four pills.

When the Green Python Gang’s leader received the pill, everyone in the surroundings quickly backed away to provide ample space.

“Green Python Gang’s leader, don’t be fooled by his words. If you want to treat your inner demon, I advise you to go for the Azure Crimson Gate’s Demon Dissolving Pill instead!” Wan Xingwen urged. Their objectives in coming today were evident: forcing the Heavenly Pill Pavilion to close down.

In an instant, Liu Wuxie vanished from the stage and reappeared before Wan Xingwen, slapping the latter on his face.

“This is the territory of the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, and there’s no position for the Azure Crimson Gate disciples here. If you speak out again, it won’t end with just a slap,” Liu Wuxie said with murderous intent gushing out, and his act of slapping Wan Xingwen had caused an uproar in the surroundings.

“Everyone, see that? This is the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s true face! I only spoke a few words, and they attacked me. I advise everyone to leave, or they might kill everyone!” Wan Xingwen spoke with a grievance.

“Do you think your petty tricks can tarnish the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion’s reputation? What a joke!” Liu Wuxie’s voice echoed in the Heavenly Pill Pavilion, silencing the surrounding murmurs. All schemes were futile before absolute strength.

He only dared to attack after the Green Python Gang’s leader received the pill. As long as someone was willing to try the pill, he had tons of ways to make them highly sought after, just as he had done with the spiritual talismans.

This was only a small episode, and everyone already knew that Liu Wuxie was an unjust person. Thus, it wasn’t surprising for him to slap someone before them.

“Green Python Gang’s leader, why are you still hesitating? Take it quickly!” There were many people plagued with inner demons like the Green Python Gang’s leader.

Some suffered because of the pills refined by the Heavenly Treasure Pavilion, while some had developed their inner demons on their own. They also hoped the Demon Purging Pills could purge their inner demons.

Mustering all his courage, the Green Python Gang’s leader sat down and swallowed the Demon Purging Pill. He was a decisive person as the sect master, and he naturally wouldn’t give up now that he had accepted the pill.

All eyes fell on the Green Python Gang’s leader as he swallowed the pill.

“Green Python Gang’s leader, have you sensed the rise in your cultivation aside from the restless inner demon?” Liu Wuxie asked.

“That’s right,” the Green Python Gang’s leader admitted. The inner demon also brought his cultivation to the brink of a breakthrough, and this was why many people chose to become demonic cultivators.

Those who practiced demonic cultivation techniques could advance much faster in realms than ordinary people.

The flaws of demonic cultivation techniques were evident. While they allowed for swift advancement, the cost was steep—draining blood essence and leading to the gradual collapse of the body. Only those desperate or wicked enough to prioritize quick gains over long-term stability chose this path, unable to resist its allure.

“Let your true essence flow through your Tiantu Point, Tianzong Point, Mingmen Point...” Liu Wuxie’s calm voice echoed through the hall, and no one in the surroundings dared to interrupt, fearing that they might affect the Green Python Gang’s leader.

The Green Python Gang’s leader wasn’t willing to listen in the beginning because his cultivation technique had already imprinted a rigid pattern.

But after several circulations of true essence throughout his body, his true essence showed signs of losing control. However, the pill’s effects were unmistakable because his inner demon was gradually dissipating.

There was an issue with his cultivation technique, which was why he had reached his limit at his current cultivation. If he wanted to take another step forward, he would have to practice a higher-level cultivation technique.

Liu Wuxie naturally detected the issue with Ghost Eye, and the Green Python Gang’s leader attempted his method several times before following Liu Wuxie’s guidance.

“What is Liu Wuxie doing? He’s guiding someone in the Astral River Realm?”

There were many cultivators present, even in the Nascent Transformation Realm. When thousands of divine senses scanned the Green Python Gang leader’s body, they also detected that the inner demon was gradually being dissolved. This proved that the Demon Purging Pill’s effect was greater than advertised.

The Green Python Gang’s leader could’ve stopped by now, but he remained seated in meditation. He was already reaching the bottleneck, and his realm began to loosen after his inner demon was cleansed; he wanted to use this opportunity to make a breakthrough.

“Look, the Green Python Gang’s leader is following Liu Wuxie’s guidance!” someone exclaimed. They realized the Green Python Gang’s leader had followed the circulation route pointed out by Liu Wuxie.

A bizarre scene unfolded as the meridians of the Green Python Gang’s leader opened up wherever his true essence traveled, absorbing spiritual energy from the surroundings.

This scene left everyone astounded.

The Green Python Gang’s leader couldn’t speak, but his heart surged with emotions because Liu Wuxie had solved a problem that had troubled him for decades.

A loud buzz reverberated through the hall as a powerful aura in the Nascent Transformation Realm swept out. The Green Python Gang’s leader had made a breakthrough in front of everyone, but he forcibly halted his advancement and stopped at the Quasi-Nascent Transformation Realm. He planned to make a complete breakthrough when he returned.

The entire process took fifteen minutes, and the Green Python Gang leader’s face was full of wonder when he reopened his eyes. When he got up on his feet, the first thing he did was to give Liu Wuxie a deep bow.

“Young Master Liu, I’m sorry if I’ve said anything that offended you in the past. I’m grateful for your guidance!” The Green Python Gang’s leader was over a hundred years old, but everyone was shocked to see how polite he was to a junior.

“It’s nothing!” Liu Wuxie replied. He was satisfied with the Green Python Gang leader’s performance.

“Old Python, is the Demon Purging Pill really effective?” Those who had a good relationship with the Green Python Gang’s leader stepped forward to question.

“I swear by the heavens that I am not bribed by the Heavenly Pill Pavilion. The Demon Purging Pill is ten times stronger than I’d imagined. My inner demon has been completely purged, and my meridians have also been strengthened greatly,” the Green Python Gang’s leader said, and his oath added persuasion to his words.