A Record of a Mortal’s Journey to Immortality

Ancient Devil Realm

“I didn’t go to the Far West to snatch the Great Development Technique; someone delivered it to my door,” Han Li said indifferently.

Monarch Great Development nonchalantly said, “Don’t worry! The Thousand Bamboo School is no longer under the control of my faction. Even if you stole it, I wouldn’t mind.”

“As long as it doesn’t affect the deal between the two of us, it doesn’t matter what you think. However, let me ask Senior one more time. Are you really unable to break the Soul Seal Curse?” Han Li asked with a trace of seriousness.

Monarch Great Development disdainfully said, “It’s not that I can’t break it, but my lifespan is limited and I don’t have the time to do it. Otherwise, no matter how wondrous this curse is, it wouldn’t be able to stump me.”

Although Han Li had expected this answer, he still felt extremely disappointed.

“Alright, since you can’t dissolve the curse, we can only make a trip to Devilfall Valley,” Han Li said calmly.

Monarch Great Development unexpectedly didn’t reply and fell silent. After a while, he spoke again.

Monarch Great Development paused for a moment before continuing, “Youngster Han, going to Devilfall Valley isn’t a wise decision! Because my lifespan was nearing its end, I had designs on Devilfall Valley, but I didn’t actually go because I created the Soul Attachment Technique. However, I have quite a bit of understanding of the valley. Do you really believe that because one or two people are able to come out of it alive, it means you’ll be able to safely enter and exit the valley? Putting aside the ancient restrictions in the valley, those spatial tears are unimaginably fearsome. Furthermore, those spatial tears occasionally…”

“What about those spatial tears?” Han Li’s heart stirred and he asked.

“Occasionally, those spatial tears will coincidentally open up passages to other worlds and release some demons and ghosts. When you encounter them, you’d better pray for yourself.”

“What do you mean by passages to other worlds? Could it be that there are other worlds apart from the Spirit Realm, the Umbra Realm, and the Immortal Realm?” Han Li was shocked.

The old man’s voice suddenly turned cold, and he said, “I’ve acquired an ancient book in the past, and it just so happens to mention a few things related to the human world. Needless to say, the Immortal Realm isn’t connected to our human world at all. The Spirit Realm is an upper realm, so the locals won’t be easily connected to our human world. The Umbra Realm is filled with demon souls and malicious ghosts. Few great demons or ghosts are willing to cross over to our human world. Only the Ancient Devils from the Ancient Devil Realm that is most similar to our human world love to come to our human world. If they have the opportunity to come, they definitely won’t give up. As for some powerful upper-grade Ancient Devils, even if they only send a few clones over, they’re still extremely powerful. I reckon you’re definitely no match for them.”

“Ancient Devil? What’s that? I’ve never heard of it before.” Han Li was surprised and could not help but ask.

Monarch Great Development solemnly said, “It’s hard to say what the Ancient Devils are, but they definitely aren’t humans or demon beasts. They come in all shapes and sizes. It is said that in ancient times, the Ancient Devil Realm opened a passage to our world and a group of high-grade Ancient Devils wreaked havoc in the human world. As a result, the ancient cultivators fought against them for countless years and relied on numbers to annihilate the Ancient Devils. However, the ancient cultivators suffered countless casualties and great losses. Many ancient cultivation techniques and spirit beasts were exterminated. The decline of the ancient cultivators was also greatly related to this.”

“Ancient cultivators fought with these ancient devils?” Han Li’s expression changed drastically.

He did not know how powerful the ancient devils were, but he was very clear about the abilities of the ancient cultivators through the many ancient treasures and ruins left behind by them. From the old monster’s tone, the ancient devils’ abilities seemed to be above those of ancient cultivators, which shocked Han Li.

“Not only that, but some of the Devil Dao cultivators’ ancient devilish techniques were created by later generations after learning of the existence of the Ancient Devil Realm. Through the cultivation techniques they created, they imitated some of the abilities of the ancient devils. There were even founders who used secret techniques to borrow the devilish Qi of famous ancient devils from other realms to greatly increase their abilities. However, although this devilish technique is extremely powerful, it is rumored that if one cultivates this devilish technique to the extreme, they will not ascend to the legendary Spirit Realm. Instead, they will go to the Ancient Devil Realm and become a member of the ancient devils. Of course, this is only a rumor and has yet to be verified. However, many Devil Dao devilish cultivators covet the power of this ancient devilish technique, and there are many who take the risk to cultivate this devilish technique. After all, ascension to the ancient Devil Realm is a matter of the Deity Transformation Stage. They don’t have to consider it. Of course, the probability of opening the spatial tear in Devilfall Valley isn’t very high. Perhaps you’ll be safe for the next few days. I’m just worrying for nothing.” The old man’s voice slowed down.

However, when Han Li thought of the demonic transformations and strange phantoms that he had seen in the past, he took a deep breath and believed 70% to 80% of it.

After a long while, Han Li asked in confusion, “If an Ancient Devil really crosses over through the spatial tear in Devilfall Valley, wouldn’t the cultivation world of the Heavenly South be in chaos? But after so many years, I’ve never heard of an Ancient Devil appearing.”

Monarch Great Development chuckled coldly and said, “What do you know? After all, this spatial tear isn’t a true spatial passageway. Only incarnations or low-grade beings can pass through. Because their cultivation bases aren’t high enough, they won’t be able to resist the laws of our world. They won’t be able to stay in our human world for long. When the time comes, they will either self-destruct or escape through the spatial tear. How would they have the time to poison your Heavenly South Region?”

“So only low-level demons can come, and there is a time limit.” Han Li’s nervous expression eased, and he heaved a sigh of relief. At the same time, he thought of the demon bird that the Moulan spell warrior had summoned with the ancient lantern. It seemed to be in a similar situation.

Monarch Great Development rationally warned, “Youngster Han, don’t be too happy. Although this is only a speculation, if an Ancient Devil or other demonic beings truly appeared in the valley, they wouldn’t be weak no matter how weak they are. As for the Ancient Devils’ cultivation arts, they are even more bizarre. Even if their cultivation bases are on par on yours, human cultivators will undoubtedly die against Ancient Devils of the same grade.”

Han Li’s brows were tightly knitted, he had already started to think.

“Senior, since you’ve never entered the valley, how do you know so much about this matter? Are you trying to scare me?” Han Li let out a long breath and asked calmly.

“I haven’t entered the valley before, but a few cultivators who were on good terms with me back then joined forces to enter Devilfall Valley. Their luck was bad. As soon as they entered the valley, they coincidentally encountered an Ancient Devil that had crossed over. In the end, after the battle, only one person was able to escape with his avatar to my place. These people are all like me. Their reputations are not well known, so not many people in the cultivation world of the Heavenly South Region know that they entered the valley. Alright, I’ve said enough today. If you want to go to Devilfall Valley to search for treasures, take care of yourself. This is the cultivation method for the fifth level of the Great Development Technique and two refinement methods for Core Formation puppets. This is part of the reward I promised you back then. Take it.”

With that said, a white jade slip flew out from the bamboo tube behind him. It circled above his head before falling.

“I thought that Senior had already forgotten about this!”

Although Han Li was digesting the Ancient Demon information, he was still happy to see this scene. He raised his hand and grabbed the jade slip. He immersed his mind and quickly scanned through it.

Monarch Great Development languidly said, “I must rest and recuperate. Thankfully, I will continue to research puppet techniques in the Cave of Fortune. If there is nothing else, don’t disturb me.”

After Han Li finished reading the jade slip, he turned his head to look at the bamboo tube behind him, and his expression changed.

He clearly knew that the old eccentric was hiding something, but there was nothing he could do about it. As for the so-called Cave of Fortune, it was actually the bamboo tube on his back. Although the bamboo appeared ordinary and unremarkable, it was a genuine spatial treasure with a world of its own.

Monarch Great Development’s true body was hidden within. Otherwise, Han Li would’ve kept it in his storage pouch instead of carrying it on his back.

After a while, Han Li put away the jade slip and looked around. Then, he raised his head and looked at the sky. Suddenly, he turned into a streak of azure light and shot out of the city.

At this moment, the sky was already dark.

In the air above a forest outside the city, Han Li stopped and landed in the forest.

Not far away, under a large tree, there seemed to be something indistinct. Han Li walked over with a calm expression.

It was a huge human head with disheveled hair. If an ordinary person were to look at it, they would naturally be given a fright. However, upon closer inspection, they would discover that it was actually a person whose entire body was buried in the ground, leaving only his head exposed.

This person had a head of long and strange green hair that covered his face in a mess. When Han Li approached, the man immediately sensed something. His head moved slightly, and a pair of dark green gazes immediately shot out.

But after seeing Han Li clearly, the cold light immediately disappeared, revealing a submissive gaze.

Han Li smiled and took a few steps forward, circling the head a few times with interest.

“Not bad, it has already cultivated a simple spiritual sense. Looks like it’ll be useful in Devilfall Valley.” Han Li muttered a few words with a gratified expression.

Afterwards, Han Li immediately set up a restriction nearby and sat down cross-legged. He did not immediately close his eyes and enter a meditative state. Instead, he reached into his storage pouch and took out a yellow token, playing with it for a while.

Looking at this token with the words “Heavenpeak Sect” engraved on it, Han Li’s eyes narrowed, and a pair of bright eyes sparkled in the darkness.