"Have you already felt my yearning?"

The woman was Wang Mingyan, her gaze fixed on the Swift Wolf Beast approaching from afar.

She couldn't help but think of the Beastly RV that had left the Soul Burial Forest.

Ordinary Magical Beasts, controlled by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, couldn't possibly arrive at the Great Wilderness Market safely.

Wang Mingyan looked at the mask on the Swift Wolf Beast's face, which bore a strange smile, unaffected by the bizarre force.

From a woman's sixth sense, she was utterly convinced this was the long-awaited Shi Bai.

The one who abandoned me must pay a price!

"Shi Bai, Zhen Yi, or Jia Ren, which one is your true identity?!"

The Swift Wolf Beast gave no response, baring its teeth at Wang Mingyan, a stark contrast to the smile on its mask.

WHOOSH!

The Swift Wolf Beast suddenly lunged at Wang Mingyan, but before its sharp claws could strike, an invisible hand seized it first, freezing the beast in mid-air.

A Second Order Swift Wolf Beast was no match; the Laughing Spook Mask glowed red, seemingly contending with the bizarre power emanating from Wang Mingyan.

The power of a Bizarre Demon?!

It wasn't the power of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, but rather... similar to the White-dress Lady Bizarre I encountered before.

I'm not a Heart Demon Puppet under the sway of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, but rather... a Bizarre Person!

She locked eyes with the Swift Wolf Beast as two entirely different bizarre forces clashed.

At the critical moment, the Swift Wolf Beast opened its mouth, and countless wriggling roots spewed out, transforming into a long whip that lashed towards Wang Mingyan.

It forcibly broke Wang Mingyan's stare.

The Wolf Demon, with its strange smile and a mouthful of root whips, seemed entirely disconnected from any normal creature.

It looked more like a Bizarre Demon that had parasitized a variety of other Bizarre entities.

Did I mistake him for someone else?

With a wave of her hand, Wang Mingyan commanded an array of mummies, which charged toward the Swift Wolf Beast.

Her gaze pierced the Swift Wolf Beast as the invisible bizarre power collided with the Laughing Spook Mask.

Little by little, cracks appeared on the mask. Unable to withstand the impact of the bizarre force, it exploded into fragments of Bizarre Objects.

Without the Laughing Spook Mask, the Swift Wolf Beast couldn't withstand the impact of the bizarre force and was about to completely lose control.

"Why must you force me?!"

A cold voice emerged from within the Swift Wolf Beast, and an Insect External Incarnation clad in Evil-Warding Full Body Armor appeared out of thin air.

Although its face was unclear, Wang Mingyan recognized the person based on her familiarity with their aura.

"Did you ever consider what would happen to me, left behind in the Jade Cauldron Market?!"

"For the sake of revenge, I became neither human nor bizarre—a monstrous sight!"

"The Five Elements Sect has been destroyed, and next, it's your turn!"

Wang Mingyan had developed feelings for Jia Ren. At the moment of her abandonment, only pure hatred remained.

She had transformed into a malevolent Bizarre entity, bound to the Great Wilderness Market, solely waiting for the arrival of the heartless one.

"I owe you nothing."

"Saving you was a matter of sentiment, not obligation!"

Back then, Jia Ren was only at the Foundation Establishment Early Stage. It was truly difficult for him to escape the Jade Cauldron Market, impossible to risk everything for Wang Mingyan.

If given another chance, he would make the same decision.

Wang Mingyan's transformation into a Bizarre Person took him by surprise, but his emotional fluctuations were minimal.

This place was the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's main stage, and he didn't believe it was unaware of their presence.

Wang Mingyan becoming a Bizarre Person wouldn't pose a threat to him; the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was the real adversary. The slightest weakness would be all it needed to strike.

"This is the surprise I've prepared for you!"

A lump on the left side of Wang Mingyan's neck squirmed and grew into a new head, creating a grotesque and eerie scene.

The newly sprouted head looked towards him, bearing a striking nine-tenths resemblance to Jia Ren.

The identity of the other entity was apparent: the mastermind behind everything, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre that Jia Ren had desperately tried to avoid.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre hadn't killed Wang Mingyan; it exploited her hatred for Jia Ren to transform her into a Bizarre Person, intending to plant a Heart Demon Seed within Jia Ren.

Once that seed was planted, no one could escape its grasp.

Unfortunately for it, Jia Ren was too adept at fleeing, leaving no trace for decades.

The original plan had been delayed for years, as it was unable to find its main target.

Two Bizarre Demons, huh?!

Jia Ren guarded his mind, his gaze icy.

Since his infiltration had been discovered by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, there was no choice but to fight.

If the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre proved not powerful enough, it would become a new resident of the Demon-Sealing Tower.

Wang Mingyan had possessed the White-dress Lady Bizarre. The latter's eyes now showed a deep longing, perfectly matching the Lovesick Bizarre Demons Wang Mingyan had encountered among other Bizarre entities.

It could turn its slain targets into vile creatures under its control.

"After decades, your strength has barely improved. Middle Stage of the Golden Core is still too weak!"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre could have easily wiped out the Tianxing Sect decades ago. Its strength now would only be greater, and a Middle Stage of the Golden Core cultivator posed no threat.

The little mouse it had been tracking for years had walked straight into its trap, ready to be played with extensively.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's eyes shone with a ghostly light as a vast sea of blood appeared, forming a huge bloody river encircling the Great Wilderness Market.

Black Blood Bizarre!

Jia Ren was familiar with the abilities of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, which could materialize illusions into reality.

The Black Blood Bizarre that appeared was precisely the shadow from his early years; he had been kept captive by the Black Blood Bizarre, which continually bred fear in him.

It was only after Jia Ren created a special Cloud-Surpassing Flying Boat that soared to the heavens that he managed to escape the Black Blood Bizarre's demonic clutches.

Even so, only a single Cloud-Surpassing Flying Boat escaped to freedom.

After many years, he had not expected to encounter the Black Blood Bizarre in such a manner again.

Three Bizarre Demons!

In the past, any Bizarre Demon would have been a nightmare for him.

Now, Jia Ren had the strength to fight.

The corrupting power of the three Bizarre Demons was immense, and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was the most powerful. The Evil-Warding Full Body Armor, a Magic Artifact, would not last long against it.

"Times have changed!"

"From this day forth, you should fear me!"

"Come forth!"

The Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure appeared out of thin air above the Insect External Incarnation's palm. Its form quickly enlarged, and in the blink of an eye, it transformed into a towering structure of ninety-nine layers.

Wang Mingyan, the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, and the Black Blood Bizarre all involuntarily shuddered the moment they saw the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure.

They sensed the resentment and fear of their kind emanating from the tower, as if it were their nightmare.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre and Black Blood Bizarre had experienced being sealed before and felt intense unease at the sight of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure.

This thing is the natural enemy of Bizarre Demons!

They suddenly made their move, intent on completely destroying the Demon-Sealing Tower.

"Demon-Suppressing!"

A vast swath of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light fell. Wang Mingyan was the first to be affected, her Bizarre Body unable to move, frozen in place.

The river of blood formed by the Black Blood Bizarre nearly came to a standstill, appearing somewhat illusory, as if it were about to vanish like a bubble.

It wasn't a true Bizarre Demon but a creation manifested by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, and it was on the verge of being extinguished by the suppressing power of the Demon-Sealing Tower.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was the most powerful, having controlled the Barren Extreme Land for decades; its methods were stronger than before.

Jia Ren had not learned much about the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre. He was unclear to what extent its Heart Devil Realm had developed, and even less aware of how formidable this Bizarre Demon truly was.

That was also why he always tried to avoid contact with it.

"Is this your trump card?"

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre tilted its head, seemingly barely affected by the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light.

An invisible force poured in, making the Black Blood Bizarre solid once again.

The Insect External Incarnation's heart began to beat faster, its blood flow quickening.

Blood-red giant axes, each embedded with blood-red Bizarre Eyes, spun as they slashed towards him.

Wang Mingyan raised her left hand, seemingly under the control of the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre, forming a massive palm that swept toward the Demon-Sealing Tower.

The palm resembled the Flesh Phantom Tree previously sent into the Demon-Sealing Tower, exhibiting wooden textures and several fleshy lumps.

Its power even surpassed that of the original, advancing swiftly despite the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light.

Too strong!

This deterrent force is beyond the Nascent Soul Level, isn't it?!

The Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure had already reached a level half a step from the God Transformation Level, proving incredibly effective against Bizarre Demons, with few able to resist.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre was one of the rare exceptions!

Without external enemies interfering, has it continued to develop the Heart Devil Realm and secretly grow in power, reaching a level close to the God Transformation Level?!

"Fire!"

A ball of Wicked Flame gathered on the Demon-Sealing Tower, and before the Xuan Gui Shield could be summoned, it was hit by the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre's massive flesh palm.

BOOM!

The Demon-Sealing Tower was sent flying with a slap, a clear palm imprint left on it.

Jia Ren, concealed within the Mountain and Sea Pearl, also turned deathly pale the moment the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure was damaged.

So powerful!

The Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure was designed from the outset as a magical treasure for sealing and a power source; its primary strength lay in sealing Bizarre Demons, not in defense.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre appeared to have the upper hand, but it wasn't faring well either, as its massive flesh palm was ignited by the Wicked Flame.

The Wicked Flame spread in all directions, burning towards Wang Mingyan and the Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre.

The Heart-devouring Illusion Bizarre made a decisive move, slapping towards the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure again, and before the Wicked Flame could spread further, it immediately severed its burning arm.

"Xuan Gui Shield!"

The massive Xuan Gui Shield emerged, forming an indestructible barrier in front of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure.

BOOM!

The massive flesh palm smacked against the Xuan Gui Shield, causing continuous roaring. The shield was pushed back several yards but remained as luminous as before.

The massive flesh palm was sent flying, disintegrating in mid-air.

"Bring the fire!"

Before the tainted flesh and corrupting power could erode the Xuan Gui Shield, the Wicked Flame had already formed, rapidly burning them to nothingness.

A Xuan Gui Shield, ablaze with Wicked Flame, positioned itself in front, establishing an impenetrable defense.

"Low consumption mode, activate!"

Previously, blocking an enemy's strike had relied solely on the Xuan Gui Shield's inherent defensive power and repulsive force. Now... it was revealing its true defensive form.

Jia Ren's Spiritual Power was instantly drained, not a single trace left within him.

A vast number of Inscriptions on the Xuan Gui Shield came to life, converging into a thick layer of spiritual light.

Previously, a strike would only trigger a single counterattack based on the Xuan Gui Shield's material. Now, however, an attacker would have to withstand at least four.

The defensive power was on a different level than before.

This was the low consumption state of the Xuan Gui Shield, capable of exerting only about thirty percent of its potential power.

As for when it was fully activated...

The Spiritual Power required was immense; even a cultivator at the Late Golden Core Stage would not have enough Spiritual Power to activate it fully even once.

The Xuan Gui Shield at thirty percent power could already be considered one of the strongest bastions in this realm, bringing an unmatched sense of security.

Seated within the Mountain and Sea Pearl, Jia Ren took out an Elixir, consumed it, and began meditating to recover his Spiritual Power.

Having regained some Spiritual Power, he decisively employed his Divine Skills.

"Mirror Flower, Dark Moon! Activate!"

An intangible illusion unfolded, forcibly pulling the three Bizarre Demons into its hallucinatory realm.

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