On The Path Of Cultivation To Become God

Soon enough, reaching the top of Mount Emei was just a matter of time for the group, considering their extraordinary pace of movement. The stunning sight that was laid in front of them was too good to be true.

Perhaps it was because heavy fog completely concealed most of the surrounding terrain. They felt like standing at the peak of the earth, with just the normal sky above them and clouds beneath them.

There was a moisture in the air and a cool breeze carrying the sweet scent of forest and wildflowers. However, despite their combat experience and stamina, the journey was long and exhausting.

The group made a brief stop, their breath normal but deeper than normal owing to the exertion and enjoyment of the view.

Lin Xue looked out at the horizon, her face relaxing as she whispered, "This place is beautiful." Her voice showed both wonder and tiredness.

"Enjoy it later," Ming Lei said quickly, his voice harsh. "We're not here to look around."

Lin Xue frowned, but she didn't say anything. Everyone in the group knew Ming Lei didn't like her. In fact, he might even dislike her more than he dislikes Chen Tian.

"Everyone, come with me. The entrance to the old ruins is close."

The Grandmaster broke the silence with a strong voice. He pointed to a certain direction.

Lin Xue didn't listen to Ming Lei and went with the Grandmaster, like the others. As they got closer, soft sounds started to float in the air, getting louder with each step.

Soon, they were in front of the old gate—a twisted, black structure that gave off a strange feeling.

On both sides of the gate, there were large statues of Buddhas, with peaceful faces and detailed hand gestures that gave off a sense of ancient wisdom. However, the calmness of the statues felt almost like a joke, considering the tension between the groups gathered there.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Many cultivators had already gathered, their robes showing they belonged to different groups. Their clothes were decorated with symbols and bright colors, each group having its own special mark.

Chen Tian squinted as he looked at the crowd. His eyes stopped on a young man wearing emerald robes with gold embroidery, the Zhu family symbol on his chest. The man's presence was strong—calm but full of dangerous energy.

"That one," Chen Tian whispered, almost too softly to hear.

Ming Ming leaned in, trying to catch what he said. "What about him?" she asked, her voice filled with curiosity.

"He's at the Divine Stage," Chen Tian answered, his tone serious. "And he's not the only one."

Ming Ming gasped, her mouth slightly open as she quietly looked at the other participants. "That means..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear. Without Chen Tian, their group would have been completely overpowered.

Among them, only Chen Tian, Emilia, and Aria had any chance against Divine Stage Martial Artist.

Despite this, the strong auras coming from a few people suggested that they had cultivation levels higher than some family elders. This wasn't an ordinary expedition.

Aria and Emilia, who were still getting used to using their spiritual senses, didn't realize the true power of those around them. If it weren't for Chen Tian's high cultivation level and experience, the group might not have known about the powerful enemies nearby.

Didn't Old Ming say it was almost impossible to reach the Divine Martial Artist stage before the age of thirty? But here they are...

"Chen Tian!"

Wu Ye's urgent voice rang loudly in his mind, startling him.

"A demon! Right in the middle of the crowd!"

Chen Tian's body stiffened, his eyes quickly turning to the spot Wu Ye pointed out. He narrowed his eyes and quietly used his spiritual sense to scan the crowd.

Among the group of martial artists, one person stood out. Wearing green robes like a member of the Zhu family, this person's power seemed ordinary at first glance.

If not for Wu Ye's warning, Chen Tian might not have noticed anything out of the ordinary.

"What do you mean, a demon?" Chen Tian asked silently, his voice calm but urgent.

Wu Ye's voice became sharper. "I mean exactly that. This isn't just someone practicing demonic skills. This is a real demon—a creature that shouldn't be in this world."

Chen Tian's spiritual sense examined the figure, but he found nothing unusual.

"I can't sense anything," he admitted, feeling a bit frustrated.

"That's because he's hiding his presence," Wu Ye whispered. "But his energy... it's faint but clear. He's using some kind of treasure to hide his presence, but it can't escape my divine sense."

Chen Tian quickly used his Chaos Insight on the man; since his spiritual sense couldn't detect anything, he trusted that Wu Ye wouldn't make such a mistake.

What he saw shocked him to the core—the man was indeed a demon; maybe that demon was using some sort of illusion to appear like a human form.

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Name: Moyin

Race: Demon

Rank: Lower Demon

Cultivation: 10th Meridian Opening Realm

Law: Darkness

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Chen Tian's heart sank. A lower demon...

Demons were beings of pure malevolence, feeding on negative emotions—fear, despair, hatred, and death. Their presence corrupted everything around them, leaving only destruction in their wake.

Fortunately, it's only a lower-rank demon. If it were a higher-ranking one, things could have been catastrophic, he thought. Lower demons were dangerous but manageable compared to other higher ranks.

Wu Ye's voice interrupted his thoughts. "Demons used to control the cultivation world. They were incredibly strong and ruthless. You should be careful not to think they're weak."

Chen Tian looked puzzled.

"That's not what I remember. In my previous life, demons weren't that powerful. Humans kept them under control."

He even was one of the human experts that hunted them.

"A long time ago, demons ruled until humans and even other races joined forces to defeat them. They couldn't. That era was known as the era of demons."

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Chen Tian was shocked by this news.

The demon's power was much greater than he had ever thought.

He really needs to go to the immortal Realm sooner to understand what really changed there.

Unlike humans and beasts, demons were born with near-immortal life and amazing physical strength in the same realm.

Even the weakest demon is at the Peak of the Body Refinement Realm and could easily beat a human cultivator who is in the Qi Refinement Realm in terms of strength.

"Be careful. Demons have heaven-defying regenerative abilities and cannot be killed by normal means and are essentially immortal since they can survive most injuries, even if you put a hole in their heart or head.

The only way to destroy demons is either using demon-sealing techniques or destroying the demon into nothingness to the point where it can't exist anymore."

"Wait! What!!"