The Terrifying Path of Immortal Cultivation

"How did you know?" Another monk asked curiously.

"I have a good relationship with a disciple of the San Chuan Sect."

"I heard it from him."

"It seems that the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden is about to come to their sect to hold a major event."

"I heard that two seniors are also coming, but I didn't expect the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden to seal off this place as soon as she arrived."

"If it were me, I would have left long ago."

"When immortals fight, mortals suffer. In this situation, we are no different from mortals,"

The monk opposite wore a look of frustration.

Li Qing observed silently, pondering in his heart.

"It seems that there is going to be a great battle here. The Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden is probably looking to gather allies, targeting the Divine Child of the Mo Family in San Chuan City."

"The Mo Family is also very powerful among the various schools of thought."

"It is said that they are proficient in various Law Weapons and Law Treasures, especially skilled in various formations and city construction."

"It is said that the Mo Family has a mysterious giant city, within which lies a Grotto-Heaven world."

"Its power is extremely astonishing, but no one knows where it is."

These pieces of information were all seen by him when he was reading some miscellaneous books in the Huang Lao Scripture Hall.

Among them, a Jade Tablet revealed some truths, allowing him to see these hidden pieces of information.

"This is big trouble. Everyone in this ghost city will be involved, and may even become cannon fodder for the attack on San Chuan City."

"If it were me, I might even use force to control these people."

"The Demon Dao has always been about the survival of the fittest. These guys definitely won't have any scruples."

The more he thought, the more Li Qing felt that the current situation was very dangerous.

Suddenly, a noisy sound came from the temple where the San Chuan Sect was located.

The continuous sound of metal gongs echoed.

People in the ghost city all heard a voice.

"Everyone, gather in front of the San Chuan Sect. Those who do not come will be dealt with according to the righteous ways."

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts jumped, and they could only helplessly walk towards there.

Over 500 cultivators in the ghost city all gathered here.

Li Qing blended in with the crowd, scanning his surroundings.

70% of the cultivators were at the Essence Refinement level, with at least 25% at the Body Refining level, and 5% at the Human Tribulation level, exuding a strange aura.

The most significant characteristic of the Human Tribulation realm is that the strange aura on their bodies easily attracts attention, which in turn brings about unknown dangers.

The person striking the gong was a cultivator at the Human Tribulation realm, also from the San Chuan Sect.

His gaze swept over the crowd, and he spoke loudly.

"By the decree of the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden, our San Chuan Sect will pledge allegiance to the Celestial Maiden and serve her as our master."

"We will establish a Celestial Maiden Temple, and all of you cultivators may enter our Celestial Maiden Temple."

"The future Great Dao is promising!"

Upon hearing this, everyone became noisy.

Some showed suspicion, some showed surprise, and some showed a hint of horror.

Dong dong dong.

The sound of the bronze gong rang out again, silencing everyone.

"Don't make a fuss. This is the decree of the Celestial Maiden. Those who violate it will be punished for colluding with the righteous ways."

"Now, the Celestial Maiden bestows the Three Corpse Divine Pill. By taking this pill, you will become disciples of our Celestial Maiden Temple."

"What? We have to take the Three Corpse Divine Pill?"

"No way! My life is in my own hands, not hers!"

"Trying to control us, you are asking for death!"

...

The continuous roars rose, and powerful auras emerged. Everyone was furious.

They sought immortality and freedom through cultivation, and anyone trying to control them was an enemy.

Those who could endure the pain of their own transformation were all resolute individuals.

At that moment, a red light shot up from the San Chuan Sect, and the figure of the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden appeared in the sky, her terrifying aura sweeping towards them.

"Does anyone have any objections?"

Her icy eyes held no emotion, and countless blood energies under her feet formed a blood-colored lotus platform.

Upon closer inspection, it was hair-raising.

Countless twisted resentful spirits wailed miserably within the blood-colored lotus platform.

In that instant, the previously resolute and protesting cultivators fell silent.

The Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden waved her hand, and countless crimson lights rushed towards everyone.

Within those lights seemed to be ferocious insects, intangible and about to enter their bodies.

Just as some were about to react, a terrifying pressure descended from the sky.

In that instant, everyone's minds went blank, unable to move.

The red lights entered their bodies, and the eerie insects crept towards their brains.

At that moment, Li Qing also faced this dangerous situation. He could feel that the insects had life and were greedily crawling towards his brain.

Without any hesitation, he instinctively activated his own spells.

The "Indestructible True Body" quietly operated.

At that moment, his body seemed to become a forbidden space, and the crawling insects found it difficult to move.

The "Mysterious Light of the Heart Demon" was directly activated.

A wondrous radiance enveloped the blood-colored insects, for they too were a form of life.

As long as it was life, it would be restrained by the Heart Demon's mysterious connection.

The insects harbored countless desires, which directly overwhelmed their feeble consciousness.

Li Qing could clearly feel that he had gained control over the insects.

However, there was a strange mark within the insects, driving them and ready to make them act according to its command at any time.

Li Qing did not touch this mark, only controlling the insects and relaying information, thus fulfilling the mark's command.

At that moment, he felt a slight relief, and the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden snorted.

"The Three Corpse Divine Insects have entered your bodies. From now on, you are all disciples of my Celestial Maiden Temple."

"Practice diligently and expand the territory for me. I, the Celestial Maiden, will pass down the path to transcendence."

With that, she disappeared from the sky and returned to the San Chuan Sect.

The Independent Cultivators below looked at each other.

They could feel an insect in their minds, ready to devour their brains in an instant.

Any attempt to expel the insect would immediately result in an attack and draw the attention of the Blood and Bone Celestial Maiden.

All the Independent Cultivators felt dejected. The people from the San Chuan Sect stepped forward and loudly announced,

"Now, the rules of the Celestial Maiden Temple will be announced."

"All those at the Essence Refinement level will be outer disciples, those at the Body Strengthening level may become inner disciples."

"Those at the Human Tribulation level may become direct disciples."

"Those who reach the True Law Realm may become elders of the Celestial Maiden Temple."

"Now, come forward to register and display your cultivation levels, and receive your waist plates!"

Everyone walked forward dejectedly, registered their names, displayed their cultivation levels, and received their waist plates.

Soon, it was Li Qing's turn.

He approached the entrance of the San Chuan Sect, and the registrar looked at him.

"Name!"

"Sun Wukong."

The registrar glanced at him, seeing that he was a monkey, and nodded slightly, pointing to a peculiar crystal ball beside him.

"Infuse your Essence Qi to determine your cultivation level!"