The Barren Extreme Land bore little resemblance to my memories; everywhere, I could see fish, insects, birds, and beasts stopping in their tracks.

Many Magical Beasts, typically hostile towards each other, now moved together harmoniously.

The Magical Beasts eyed the unwelcome visitors breaching the Barren Extreme Land, sensing the presence of the Smiling Bizarre and keeping their distance.

The eerie laughter continued to emanate from the face of the Swift Wolf Beast but failed to affect the distant animals.

This was only because... the beasts were under the control of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, whose power was far greater than that of the Smiling Bizarre.

Bizarre Demons could not kill each other; they traditionally did not interfere with one another's affairs.

Indeed, they were controlled by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre!

I wondered how far the domain of the Heart Demon Realm, controlled by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, extended.

Luckily, I had fashioned a Swift Wolf Beast carriage; otherwise, every move I made would be under the scrutiny of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, and I would never know when it might descend upon me.

The Insect External Incarnation ensured there were no issues before hiding inside the Mountain and Sea Pearl to cultivate. It periodically emerged to correct its course, ensuring it wouldn't be led astray.

The Swift Wolf Beast, a Second-Order Monster, was one of the fastest among its rank. Yet, compared to Jia Ren, who possessed an Escape Speed surpassing that of Nascent Soul Cultivators, it fell considerably short.

After a journey of a full month, I finally arrived at the Five Elements Marketplace, the lair of the Five Elements Sect.

The Market still showed a substantial number of Cultivators passing through, maintaining to a certain degree their previous routines of cultivation and daily life. Magical Beasts freely roamed the Market, living peaceably and harmoniously alongside Cultivators.

I had witnessed such scenes so frequently that, to me, Jia Ren, they were no longer out of the ordinary.

The Five Elements Sect should have some remaining Superior Grade Spirit Stones...

Once I make a move, my presence will undoubtedly be exposed.

After a moment's hesitation, Jia Ren chose not to linger and continued onward.

Over the course of more than a month, I visited both the Jade Cauldron Market and the Black Desert Marketplace before heading to the Soul Burial Forest.

I followed the old paths, heading in the direction of the Great Wilderness.

The sights and sounds along the way bore no resemblance to those in my memory.

Though it seemed that many Cultivators had survived in the Barren Extreme Land, in reality, they were mere husks—zombies controlled by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.

The Insect External Incarnation remained a bystander, merely a passerby returning to its home.

Soul Burial Forest...

The Swift Wolf Beast continued to carry me forward, entering the Soul Burial Forest.

This place had always been a nightmare for both Magical Beasts and Cultivators. Despite its abundance of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, very few Cultivators ventured into the Soul Burial Forest.

Now, the Soul Burial Forest was even more desolate than before. Magical Beasts and Cultivators had all but vanished, turning it into a territory solely for Bizarre Demons. The Cultivators and Magical Beasts of the Barren Extreme Land were under the dominion of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, which had no desire to engage with other Bizarre Demons, thus leaving the Soul Burial Forest to them.

Before long, Jia Ren encountered a twisting shadow that kept changing and pulsating.

It detected the aura of the Smiling Bizarre and left with an expression of distaste.

Shadow Bizarre?!

The most important fact was the absence of Magical Beasts here, indicating no eyes or ears of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre were present. This is an optimal place to make my move.

A strand of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light descended upon the fleeing shadow, catching the creature off guard. By the time it realized what was happening, it was too late.

The Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light enveloped the Shadow Bizarre and transferred it into the eighth level of the Demon-Sealing Tower.

Another Bizarre Demon had entered the Demon-Sealing Tower.

Finally, some profit has come my way!

Along the journey, this was not the first Bizarre Demon I had encountered.

In other places, the eyes and ears of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre were everywhere, and any action taken would surely attract its attention.

Unaware of the full extent of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's strength, Jia Ren did not wish to confront it.

Persevering until reaching the Soul Burial Forest finally paid off, confirming my choice was correct.

The first Shadow Bizarre was a good start.

The Insect External Incarnation, controlling the Swift Wolf Beast, deviated from the designated course and flew toward a distant spot.

An invisible force acted upon the head of the Swift Wolf Beast, but the Laughing Spook Mask shone with a red light, resisting it.

In the end, the Swift Wolf Beast's head did not detach from its body; instead, it flew off into the distance.

These are the Bizarre Demons that appeared in the phantasms of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre! I never expected that genuine Bizarre Demons would exist in the Soul Burial Forest!

Jia Ren had initially thought the Bizarre Demons collecting human and Magical Beast heads in the phantasms were mere illusions, but to his surprise, these Bizarre Demons actually existed.

"Go!"

Upon receiving the command, the seemingly idiotic Swift Wolf Beast obeyed and darted off into the distance.

A Bizarre Demon with a thousand heads stood deep in the jungle, surrounded by countless corpses.

The most significant difference from the one seen in the phantasms was that most of the thousand heads it bore were withered, and many had become skeletal. Lacking fresh heads to replace the old ones, the originals had all withered.

The thousand-headed Bizarre Demon turned its gaze towards the Swift Wolf Beast, a force much stronger than before descending upon it.

The Laughing Spook Mask was on the verge of yielding; after all, it was merely a Mysterious Instrument fashioned from Bizarre Demons and Laughing Spook essence, nowhere near as potent as a true Bizarre Demon.

"Suppress!"

A beam of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light fell, instantly overpowering the strange force of the thousand-headed Bizarre Demon. With no Bizarre Demon power to maintain them, the heads tumbled from its body.

Only then was the true appearance of the Head Bizarre revealed.

It was a headless humanoid creature, perhaps driven by a constant yearning for completeness due to this absence.

"Capture!"

Engulfed by the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, another new Bizarre Demon entered the Demon-Sealing Tower.

The ninth level of the Demon-Sealing Tower finally had a new resident: the Head Bizarre.

To capture two Bizarre Demons so quickly—the harvest far exceeds expectations!

The Bizarre Demons of the Soul Burial Forest were not limited to just these two; there was also the one that had inexplicably claimed the life of Talisman Master Zhang. Besides that, there was also a Bizarre Demon resembling a giant tree.

These were the Bizarre Demons known to Jia Ren; an unknown number were yet to be discovered.

The Soul Burial Forest was a treasure trove for Jia Ren. He wasn't in a hurry to leave it, searching everywhere for new Bizarre Demons. It was a rare opportunity to encounter so many Bizarre Demons; he certainly couldn't let it slip away.

After searching for three days in the Soul Burial Forest, the Bizarre Demon transformed from a Flesh Phantom Tree became the newest tenant of the tenth floor.

The Bizarre Demon that had killed Talisman Master Zhang, however, remained unfound.

One possibility was that this Bizarre Demon had left the Soul Burial Forest, which was why it hadn't been found. Another possibility was that this creature had no physical form and was invisible to the naked eye. This also made it the most difficult Bizarre Demon to seal.

The Dream Bizarre was another such Bizarre Demon, which could only be sealed using a large Seal-Demon Formation. Jia Ren had thought of sending the Dream Bizarre to the Demon-Sealing Tower for sealing but felt like a rat trying to bite a turtle—he simply couldn't make a dent. With no other choice, he had to give up on sealing the Dream Bizarre.

"Go!"

The Insect External Incarnation commanded the Swift Wolf Beast to the spot where Talisman Master Zhang had died and summoned a Thundering Beetle from within the Mountain and Sea Pearl. This was a Spirit Insect with remarkable potential; it could naturally unleash thunder and emit calls like the rumble of thunder.

No sooner had the Thundering Beetle let out a strange cry than an inexplicable power descended.

A wisp of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light fell, seeking to protect the Thundering Beetle. In the end, it was to no avail; the Thundering Beetle still died, all signs of life extinguished.

What kind of Bizarre Demon was this?

The Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure couldn't even protect it?

Was it a guaranteed death as soon as anyone triggered this Bizarre Demon's rules in this place?!

This Bizarre Demon was intangible and possessed an unbelievably powerful force. It could not be sealed and might even threaten his own life.

Dozens of Banishing Evil Talismans were activated, generating Wicked Flame that descended upon several uninhabited areas. The Wicked Flame missed its target, failing to produce the anticipated grand blaze. This indicated the unknown Bizarre Demon was not in the vicinity, making the search like looking for a needle in a haystack.

The Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light erupted, sweeping across tens of miles, but it still couldn't find the invisible Bizarre Demon. Jia Ren searched numerous times but to no avail.

Master, I may not be able to avenge you...

He had thought he could seal the Bizarre Demon that killed Master Zhang and avenge him, but it turned out he was powerless to do so.

The Swift Wolf Beast left the Soul Burial Forest and continued to advance.

Scenes of the past emerged in his mind. Fleeing the Great Wilderness via the Cloud-Surpassing Flying Boat, he had accidentally entered the Soul Burial Forest, only to invite trouble. Now, he was returning the same way he had come.

The Swift Wolf Beast cut across the Soul Burial Forest, with something indistinct following it. It followed every step of the Swift Wolf Beast, its footsteps growing clearer behind.

With every step the unknown entity took, the Swift Wolf Beast's movements stiffened as if an invisible force was pressing down on its chest. The Laughing Spook Mask on the Swift Wolf Beast's face vibrated continuously, as if resisting the force of the unknown Bizarre Demon.

What Bizarre Demon is this?!

These intangible and insubstantial Bizarre Demons were the most insidious; without even knowing where they were located, one could fall prey to them in a moment of carelessness.

He threw a Banishing Evil Talisman behind him.

BOOM!

Suddenly, the Wicked Flame exploded into crimson flames that rained down.

BOOM!

In the distance, flames rose, and a pair of nearly invisible, transparent footprints appeared, burning continuously in the Wicked Flame.

The enemy is too strong!

Sensing the terror of the Wicked Flame, it quickly fled into the distance.

"Capture!"

Since it dared to show itself right under my nose, how could I let it escape?

A beam of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light shot out from inside the Swift Wolf Beast, heading towards the fleeing transparent footprints. Under the rosy light, it had no power to resist and was taken into the eleventh floor of the Demon-Sealing Tower, vanishing from sight.

This isn't the Foot Bizarre; it was always tracking the Swift Wolf Beast as if seeking prey.

Naming it the Tracing Bizarre would be more apt.

When I have free time in the future, I can release it to test the abilities of these Bizarre Demons.

Continuing its search in the Soul Burial Forest, the Swift Wolf Beast encountered a Bizarre Demon possessing a Magical Beast. The Bizarre Demon had a head as big as a bucket, a striking contrast to the beast's body. This was the twelfth Bizarre Demon in the Demon-Sealing Tower, a special type that could parasitize Magical Beasts.

Another new Bizarre Demon entered the Demon-Sealing Tower. In just a short time spent in the Soul Burial Forest, four Bizarre Demons had been added to the tower.

The efficiency is truly high!

He knew of the White-dress Lady Bizarre and the Mist Bizarre. As long as they were still in the Great Wilderness, two more Bizarre Demons would be accounted for.

Afterwards, he encountered no new Bizarre Demons in the Soul Burial Forest and continued on his way to the Great Wilderness Market. He passed the spot where the White-dress Lady Bizarre was supposedly located but didn't encounter this Bizarre Demon.

The Great Wilderness Market drew closer and closer.

Who would have thought I'd see the day I'd revisit old grounds.

The Great Wilderness Market, where his rise had begun, held too many memories for him.

The Insect External Incarnation, from a distance, saw the ruined Five Elements Marketplace, desolate with weeds growing rampantly.

Atop the city wall of the Five Elements Marketplace, a woman dressed in a jade-green gown sat on the edge, like a Waiting-for-Husband Stone.

She sensed the Swift Wolf Beast and looked its way.

"You're back?!"

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