The Demon-Sealing Tower added two more Bizarre Demons, attempting to integrate them with the Bizarre Demons inside the thirty-third layer.

The Black Blood Bizarre merged with the Lake Bizarre of the twenty-third layer. The Black River now surged with blood-colored lake water, causing the Drowned Bizarre to also turn blood-red.

The two Bronze Strange Gates looked similar but had different abilities; these were the 'guardian' type of Strange Gates.

The defense of the Strange Gates was astonishing; not even Spells and Divine Skills could break them.

After the two Bronze Strange Gates integrated, their abilities improved in all aspects, becoming even more resistant to heat and producing more Wicked Flame.

"First, head to the Western Region of Tianling; the threat of the Soul-sucking Bizarre has not yet been resolved."

The Soul-sucking Bizarre might be able to integrate with the Soul Control Bell Bizarre. I should seal it away first before anything else.

Tianling is located in the Black Horn Domain. Although called a domain, it is actually on par with the Barren Extreme Land and belongs to the Western Wasteland Domain.

The Barren Extreme Land, having become a Heart Devil Realm and lost Nascent Soul Cultivators, had already been abandoned by the Western Wasteland Domain.

The Black Horn Domain was much better off; there might still be a chance to rescue it...

Jia Ren also chose this location because Tianling was closest to the Barren Extreme Land.

The Spiritual Energy in Tianling was not very dense. Four small families resided there, their highest Cultivation Level only at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

These small families lacked Golden Core Cultivators and were loyal to the Rakshasa Sect, a sect possessing Golden Core Cultivators.

The commoners of Western Sky Ridge City ostensibly belonged to the Tianling Ye Family, but in reality, they were resources for the Rakshasa Sect.

Commoners with excellent Spiritual Root Aptitude were chosen first by the Rakshasa Sect; only those with lesser aptitude would fall into the hands of the Tianling Ye Family.

The Rakshasa Sect claimed the commoners were under their protection, yet they only reaped the benefits without fulfilling the duties.

The four great families of Tianling had to carefully protect the commoners and increase their numbers, ensuring a stable population that guaranteed the Rakshasa Sect's expected contributions from the Town Demon Alliance.

The Rakshasa Sect, in turn, provided limited protection to Tianling's four great families, creating a mutually beneficial relationship.

The appearance of the Soul-sucking Bizarre shattered Tianling's tranquility.

No one could stop the Soul-sucking Bizarre, and Tianling had become an ocean of them.

Looking up, the sky was filled with ghostly figures, with numerous black phantoms drifting everywhere.

The Soul-sucking Bizarre were searching everywhere for targets; upon contact, they would suck out their souls.

The scale of the Soul-sucking Bizarre continued to expand. It wouldn't be long before the Black Horn Domain became a dead zone...

"Rakshasa Envoy, I implore you to resolve this Bizarre affliction and save us!"

The leaders of Tianling's four families received the news earliest and managed to escape in time with their clan elites.

They sought help from the Rakshasa Sect, hoping its Golden Core Cultivators could resolve the Soul-sucking Bizarre affliction and reclaim their 'lost land'.

This was no ordinary Bizarre Demon affliction; the Leader of the Rakshasa Sect was powerless. Acting rashly would only put him in a dire situation.

The Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance had not responded for a long time, as if it had forgotten this place.

A Rakshasa Sect envoy was berating the families:

"I haven't even settled my accounts with you yet!"

"With the Town Demon Alliance's evaluation period drawing near, over six hundred thousand commoners are in distress! The Rakshasa Sect will lose a significant amount of contributions from the Town Demon Alliance."

"What will you use for compensation?!"

This was not a temporary loss, but a permanent one. Without protection, commoners would no longer be able to secure the corresponding protection contributions from the Town Demon Alliance in the future. If the Rakshasa Sect earned fewer contributions from the Town Demon Alliance, they would seek compensation from the four great families.

One of the family heads retorted, "The Rakshasa Sect should have provided protection to the commoners in the first place; otherwise, they wouldn't have suffered."

"You refuse to help resolve the Bizarre affliction, yet you demand compensation from us? That's outrageous!"

The Rakshasa Sect's envoy was indifferent and said dismissively, "Without the Rakshasa Sect's protection, how could your four great families have remained safe until now?"

The Patriarch of the Ye Family's face turned livid. Suppressing the rage in his heart, he retorted, "The Ye Family's territory was gained through our sacrifices!"

"In assisting the Rakshasa Sect, the Ye Family lost two Foundation Establishment cultivators and nearly a hundred Qi Refining Clansfolk over the past century!"

"This is what we rightfully deserve!"

The territories of the four great families were not granted for nothing; whenever the Rakshasa Sect went to war with other sects, all four families had to send cultivators to aid in the fight.

"Do you four families wish to defy the Rakshasa Sect?!" the Rakshasa Sect Foundation Establishment Envoy snarled. He cared little for what the four great families had lost, only for what he himself gained.

Before he could say more, a head flew through the air and rolled to one side.

The Rakshasa Sect envoy's head landed on the ground, resembling rotten fruit, covered in white fur and emitting a foul stench.

Is this the power of Bizarre Demons?! the family heads wondered in terror.

A man with a cold expression strode forward, his gaze falling on the corpse. "What a disgusting fellow," he remarked.

"He reminds me of the people who bullied me over a hundred years ago..."

A Bizarre Alliance Cultivator?!

The faces of the four family heads changed drastically, and they quickly fled into the distance.

"You haven't even thanked me for saving your lives," the newcomer said.

The Bizarre Alliance Cultivator flashed past them like lightning. As they fled, their bodies sprouted white fur and began to rot at an astonishing speed, turning into heaps of decaying flesh before they could get far.

Killing the Rakshasa Sect envoy and the cultivators of the four great families seemed a trivial matter to him as he flew towards the western ridges.

Too bad, I already have a Bizarre Body and can't switch... he thought. The Soul-sucking Bizarre can absorb souls and strengthen their 'collective', with amazing potential—far stronger than the Rotting Bizarre. My Bizarre Body is already formed; I have no chance to switch and can only continue down this path.

"Collect!"

A black jar was retrieved from a Storage Bag. Its surface featured a large black mouth, wriggling as if alive.

This was not a true Bizarre Demon, but a Magic Artifact specially prepared for the Soul-sucking Bizarre.

The Soul-sucking Bizarre in the sky sensed the large black mouth, and hundreds of them flew towards it.

One by one, the Soul-sucking Bizarre entered the jar. In a short while, all the Soul-sucking Bizarre within Tianling were inside the black jar.

The Soul-sucking Bizarre discovered that what was inside wasn't a true Souleater Bizarre and tried to leave, but it was too late.

"Seal!"

It was easy to enter but difficult to leave. The Bizarre Alliance Cultivator was prepared; he cast a spell into the jar, activating the Seal Demon Restriction and easily subduing them.

It's rare for me to come out; no need to hurry back, the Bizarre Alliance Cultivator mused, then began searching for useful treasures among the remnants of Tianling's four great families.

Unfortunately, these Foundation Establishment-stage families were very poor, having long been drained by the Rakshasa Sect, leaving few useful assets.

Bizarre People differed from Bizarre Demons. While Bizarre Demons relied on their inherent abilities, Bizarre People could also employ Magic Artifacts, secret techniques, and Divine Skills.

Many treasures could be exchanged for special resources within the Bizarre Alliance, including items that could strengthen Bizarre Bodies. This required Bizarre Alliance contributions and special resources for the exchange.

Let's pay a visit to the Rakshasa Sect first! he thought. The Rakshasa Sect has Golden Core Cultivators. Eliminating them should yield plenty of resources.

Just as this Bizarre Person was about to leave, he suddenly sensed something and looked up into the sky.

A streak of silver light was speeding towards him at an astonishing rate.

The newcomer was none other than the Insect External Incarnation, who had hurried over from the Barren Extreme Land.

The Bizarre Alliance Cultivator frowned. A cultivator from the Town Demon Alliance? No, that can't be right. No one from the Town Demon Alliance accepted the mission to deal with the Soul-sucking Bizarre.

The Bizarre Alliance had many sources for Bizarre Demons, and the Town Demon Alliance was indeed one of them. They were familiar with the movements of the Evil-Suppressing Envoys, having secretly killed several and framed Bizarre Demons for the deeds.

The Insect External Incarnation observed the figure. "A Bizarre Person? A Bizarre Alliance Cultivator?" he mused aloud, a hint of pleasant surprise in his voice. "Have you already sealed the Soul-sucking Bizarre for me? Securing at least two Bizarre Demons, not bad at all!"

The Bizarre Alliance Cultivator hadn't made a move, yet he saw the look of pleasant surprise on the newcomer's face. A chill ran down his spine, and an inexplicable unease bloomed in his heart.

Is this person trying to scare me off? Or are they so formidable that they don't take me seriously at all?

"Hmph, feigning mystery!" the Bizarre Alliance Cultivator sneered. "I'd like to see where your confidence comes from!"

My Indestructible Bizarre Body is my greatest asset, he thought. Even if I can't win, escaping shouldn't be a problem.

The Insect External Incarnation had no intention of holding back. Unclear about the eerie abilities the Bizarre Person possessed, he knew he needed to proceed with caution.

A lion uses its full strength even when hunting a rabbit!

The Demon Sealing Tower Talisman materialized in his palm. The aura of a God Transformation-grade Magical Treasure instantly caused the Bizarre Alliance Cultivator to freeze on the spot.

A God Transformation-grade Demon-Sealing Tower?! he thought in disbelief. Isn't the Town Demon Alliance's Demon-Sealing Tower only Nascent Soul Level? When did it advance to God Transformation Level?! To deal with a minor character like me, why bring out such overwhelming power?!

His face turned a sickly green. He promptly transformed into a streak of Escape Light and tried to flee.

"Suppress!" commanded the Insect External Incarnation.

Before the Bizarre Alliance Cultivator could get far, the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light descended.

However, Bizarre People, unlike Bizarre Demons, had experience combating cultivators from the Town Demon Alliance.

"Seal of Quiescence!" the Bizarre Alliance Cultivator yelled, casting a spell that sank into his own body, causing his Bizarre Demon powers to go dormant.

Now unaffected by the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, he regained his mobility.

The Bizarre Alliance had survived to this day; naturally, its members possessed countermeasures. Otherwise, when facing powerful Demon-Sealing Magical Treasures, a Bizarre Body would be a hindrance rather than a help.

He didn't retaliate but immediately turned back into Escape Light and fled into the distance.

The Insect External Incarnation already knew the characteristics of Bizarre People. Only after a Bizarre Person transformed into their 'Bizarre Demon' form could they be sealed by the Demon-Sealing Tower. Otherwise, why bother shattering their physical body first?

"Stay here!" he shouted.

The Purple Thunder Exorcising Sword manifested. This half-step God Transformation-grade Magical Treasure shot out, becoming a piercing ray of lightning.

The Bizarre Alliance Cultivator realized the direness of his situation, but his cultivation was too weak. He couldn't react in time and was cleaved into pieces by the sword.

The Evil Warding Purple Lightning released by the Purple Thunder Exorcising Sword was different from the Wicked Flame. The latter was only effective against Bizarre Demons and could not harm cultivators or Magical Beasts. Evil Warding Purple Lightning, however, also possessed considerable lethality against cultivators.

The Purple Thunder Exorcising Sword destroyed the Bizarre Person's physical shell, revealing its true form: a conglomerate of rotting flesh. It lay helpless under the bombardment of Evil Warding Purple Lightning.

The Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light released by the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman then easily suppressed it.

What kind of Bizarre Demon is this? the Insect External Incarnation wondered.

Inside the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman, the lump of rotting flesh writhed, emitting a strange and pungent odor.

It didn't take long for the Insect External Incarnation to discern the Bizarre Demon's abilities.

It's a Rotting Bizarre! Anything that touches it—flesh or plant—will rot away at an astonishing speed. Only Ore Stones, Magic Artifacts, and Magical Treasures are unaffected.

The Insect External Incarnation sent it to the sixteenth level of the Demon-Sealing Tower, placing it with the Corrosive Bizarre to test if they could fuse.

The outcome proved his guess correct. As soon as the two Bizarre Demons made contact, they began to merge.

BOOM!

A powerful suppressing force erupted within the Demon-Sealing Tower, forcibly interrupting the Bizarre Demons' fusion.

This feeling of being left hanging was incredibly frustrating for the Insect External Incarnation. The temptation was akin to having a peerless beauty within arm's reach, only to be allowed to look but not touch.

He then addressed the Rotting Bizarre, "Do you want to become stronger?"

"Tell me the locations of the Bizarre Alliance bases you know, and I can grant you a more powerful Bizarre Body!"

The Bizarre Person didn't hold out for long. He quickly gave in and spilled everything he knew.

"I received orders to come here, seal the Souleater Bizarre, and bring it to the Western Envoy Master, Yang Bingzhi."

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