Chapter 164: The Betrothal Brother of Princess Iron Fan and the Legendary Blood Magic Scripture - Ah? The Wives I Abandoned Turned Out to Be Real

Chapter 164: The Betrothal Brother of Princess Iron Fan and the Legendary Blood Magic Scripture [Seeing your expression, the Shushan Sect Leader felt a headache coming on.] “Mo’er, if it were just that demon king, it would be one thing, but among his six sworn brothers, there is one demon king even our Shushan ancestors dare not provoke.” [You hear this without concern.] “How so?” [Elder Yi Sheng, observing your attitude, begins to explain the demon king’s origins in detail.] “Seven hundred years ago, in the Aolai Country on Mount Huaguoshan of the Earth Immortal Realm, there was a celestial stone.” “This stone was designed according to the 365 degrees of the cosmic cycle and the 24 solar terms, with nine openings corresponding to the nine palaces and eight trigrams. Since the dawn of time, it absorbed the essence of the sun and moon, and the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, eventually bursting forth a stone egg, which transformed into a stone monkey. Upon its birth, its eyes shot golden beams straight to the heavens, alarming the Jade Emperor.” “At the time, the Jade Emperor was indifferent, allowing it to live or die on its own.” “Later, the stone monkey declared himself Sun Wukong, also known as the Handsome Monkey King. Somehow, he learned divine capabilities, developing abilities that reached and shook the heavens, disturbing the Jade Emperor’s celestial palace.” “The Jade Emperor, helpless, had no choice but to confer upon him the title of Great Sage Equal of Heaven to placate the demons below.” “Now he enjoys carefree days in the Aolai Country on Mount Huaguoshan.” “If you snatch the fiancée of his sworn brother, how might he overlook it?” [You are quite astonished after learning about this demon king and his brothers.] “So, he's such a big deal?” “However, if Iron Fan and I truly love each other, can he really intervene?” [Seeing your stubbornness, Elder Yi Sheng figures there’s no point in further explanation, and instead, he leads you to the forbidden area behind Shushan—the Demon Sealing Tower.] [The Demon Sealing Tower was left by the reclusive goddess Nüwa.] [Also called the Nine-Level Demon Tower, it imprisons different fearsome demon kings on each level.] [The higher the level, the stronger the demon king imprisoned within.] [On the eighth level, there’s a demon king who attained the Dao as a water monkey, named Wu Zhi Qi.] [Long ago, it obstructed Yu the Great’s flood mitigation efforts and was suppressed under Turtle Mountain by Yinglong, only to escape later and cause water disasters. It was eventually captured by the then Shushan Sect Leader, Master Zihong, and imprisoned in this Demon Sealing Tower, where it has been held for 300 years.] [Wu Zhi Qi once had interactions with Sun Wukong after escaping.] [If he could mediate, Sun Wukong might not concern himself with matters of your affection with Iron Fan.] [Feeling moved, you turn to your master.] “Master!” [Elder Yi Sheng, seeing your reaction, responds.] “Don’t get emotional.” “But you must promise me one thing; if Wu Zhi Qi causes chaos again after being released, you will be responsible for recapturing him into the Demon Sealing Tower.” [You nod solemnly.] “I will, Master!” [Then, Elder Yi Sheng enters the Demon Sealing Tower, and you wait for a long time, about five hours, before he comes out with a white ape.] [You understand in your heart that this is likely Wu Zhi Qi.] [The white ape bows to your master and then transforms into a stream of light, flying towards the east.] [Elder Yi Sheng feels uncertain inside.] “Hopefully, Wu Zhi Qi will keep his promise.” “Disciple, I’ve done all I can. The rest is up to you.” [You nod upon hearing this.] “Then, Master, your disciple bids farewell.” “Go ahead, and don’t disappoint me.” [After bidding Elder Yi Sheng farewell, you leave Shushan alone and fly towards the location of the Asuras.] [The Asura domain is called the Blood Sea, formed by the blood spilled from Zhujiao’s severed head.] [Carrying Zhujiao’s grievances, the Blood Sea gave birth to the Asura race.] [Among the Asuras, women are extremely beautiful, while men are ugly beyond compare.] [Approaching your destination, uncertainty fills your heart about whether Iron Fan will see you.] [As you fly towards the Blood Sea, you pause when passing a mountain emitting a strong bloody aura.] [Unknowingly, you feel something within the mountain calling to you, prompting you to stop and enter.] [Inside the mountain, you find a stone cave with a layer of blood film outside, feeling like flesh.] [Drawing your sword, you cut the blood film, releasing a bloody scent from within.] [Due to your childhood experiences with Zhizhi people and Zhizhi horses, and a millennium-aged zhugua fruit, you’re not afraid but rather curious about what lies ahead.] [Upon entering, there’s a lotus platform—a blood-colored lotus platform with a blood-colored jade box on it.] [Seeing the jade box, you reach to grab it.] [But the jade box seems firmly embedded in the lotus platform and doesn’t budge.] [Realizing this, you step forward to try and pry the box open.] [The box is quite loose, easily yielding as you lift the lid, revealing a silk scroll. The scroll's material is neither chun nor silk, hemp nor thread, yet it feels slick and soft, like fatty meat.] [Picking up the scroll, you see three large characters appear: Blood Magic Scripture.] [The Blood Magic Scripture seems to recognize its master, instantly transforming into a glow and shooting into your forehead.] [Upon entering your mind, it turns into endless scriptures filling your consciousness.] [Even against your will, the scripture’s voice echoes in your ears like a constant chant.] [Compelled, you begin understanding it.] [Ultimately, you learn the Blood Magic Scripture was left by an ancient blood demon, who, due to his heinous acts, had his primordial spirit destroyed by immortals, leaving only the scripture behind.] [Mastering the Blood Magic Scripture allows one to transform into a blood shadow, rendering you immune to all elemental attacks.] [If facing a rogue cultivator, you can immediately corrupt them, turning them into your servant.] [Moreover, when unnecessary, you can absorb their blood, flesh, and primordial spirit to enhance your power.] [Simultaneously, cultivating this Blood Magic Scripture means your actions—be they good or evil—are determined by a single thought. Doing good brings no merit, but evil deepens one's malevolence, leading down an irreversible path.] [Upon discovering the nature of the Blood Magic Scripture, you feel fearful—for it is undoubtedly a demonic art.] [What do you choose?] [Option One: Return to Shushan immediately and report to the Shushan Sect Leader to destroy the Blood Magic Scripture.] [Option Two: Start cultivating the Blood Magic Scripture now and use it to gather numerous demonic minions to deal with the demon king.] [Option Three: Ignore the Blood Magic Scripture, prioritizing finding Iron Fan.] ... The options appeared. Su Mo’s eyes sparkled with curiosity, realizing that his simulated self had reached a pivotal point of destiny. He was reluctant to prolong this simulation for too long. His simulated self now possessed a millennium lifespan; if he wished, he could let the simulation last indefinitely. Undeniably, cultivating the Blood Magic Scripture presented a fitting conclusion for the simulation. By inciting chaos and outrage, righteous individuals would naturally strike him down. Cultivating the Blood Magic Scripture would also enhance his strength, increasing his confidence against the Bull Demon King. With these thoughts, Su Mo chose the second option directly. [Faced with such a demonic art, you failed to resist its allure and began cultivation.] [Many thoughts crossed your mind.] [You recalled your master’s earnest teachings and thought about your fellow disciples in Shushan, but mostly, you thought about Princess Iron Fan.] [If you don’t cultivate the Blood Magic Scripture, Princess Iron Fan might wed the demon king while you are powerless.] [Resolutely, you start cultivating it.] [Suffice to say, the Blood Magic Scripture proved to be an ultimate demonic art. After just one night, you already felt a profound change within yourself.] [According to the Blood Magic Scripture, preliminary mastery takes at least nine years.] [To accelerate, you must consume other cultivator’s primordial spirits.] [You think about those evil cultivators.] [These malevolent cultivators have committed countless misdeeds. Consuming their primordial spirits would not only boost your power but also serve justice.] [Having mentally prepared yourself, you begin seeking out locations harboring evil cultivators.] [Eventually, on your way to the Asura Blood Sea, you stumble upon an evil cultivator’s lair.] [The place, named Blood Pool Valley, is the domain of a demon called the Scarlet-blood Elder. The Elder spent three cycles of the zodiac gathering blood to refine the Scarlet-blood Demonic Art.] [Furthermore, to ensure a supply of fresh blood daily, the Elder commands many disciples, each qualified as an evil cultivator.] [As you arrive at Blood Pool Valley, you witness these evil cultivators capturing mortals for bloodletting, infuriating you. You immediately summon your golden sword, Fire Dragon Sword, and seven Taiyi Gold Essence Swords, launching your attack on the cultivators.] [With unstoppable might, you swiftly annihilate the evil cultivators, sealing their primordial spirits within their lifeless bodies.] [The mortals you've rescued express their profound gratitude, and you urge them to leave the area quickly.] [Once the mortals depart, you cease hiding your intent and, using the Blood Magic Scripture, absorb all the primordial spirits of the evil cultivators.] [Carefully reflecting on your actions, you realize that these evil cultivators' spirits have saved you six years of arduous cultivation.] [If you manage to capture the primordial spirit of the Scarlet-blood Elder, you might very well attain the foundational level of the Blood Magic Scripture.] [While you ponder this, a loud yell interrupts your thoughts.] “You brat! We have no past grievances, why harm my disciples!” [Looking over, you see a tall figure with fiery red hair, clad in a blood-red Taiji robe.] [You suspect this is indeed the Scarlet-blood Elder.] [Seeing that you merely gaze at him silently, the Scarlet-blood Elder grows furious and, with a bloody vajra scepter in hand, lashes out at you.] “Ignorant child, prepare to die!” [Suddenly, the area fills with numerous demon shadows as the Scarlet-blood Elder, transforming into dozens of blood shadows, launches an attack.] [Unperturbed, you calmly use the swordsmanship from the White Sun True Manual, effortlessly slicing through all the blood shadows in an instant.] [The true form of the Scarlet-blood Elder is also cleaved apart by your sword, releasing a blood-tinted homunculus attempting to escape for rebirth.] [Unfortunately for him, the efforts of becoming a rogue immortal are wiped away in an instant by your strike.] [Without a second thought, you open your mouth wide, swallowing the homunculus before it can flee.] [In this moment, you have finally glimpsed the doorway to mastering the Blood Magic Scripture!] (End of Chapter)