A sword slashed down, severing head from body.

A figure materialized from vagueness into solidity, transforming into a man with wings on his back. This man's wings shimmered black, emanating a dark light and threads of a bizarre aura. He was a Late Golden Core Stage Bizarre Person, his strength considered invincible beneath the Nascent Soul realm. Against such a powerful surprise attack, a normal Golden Core Cultivator would have no chance of resistance. The yellow-robed elder Cultivator and the Cultivator who sold the Profound Underworld Essence Stones had likely died at his hands.

I hope there will be a harvest, the Bizarre Person thought. He approached the corpse of the Insect External Incarnation, raising his hand to pick up the River Mountain Bag. His palm had just touched the River Mountain Bag, and before he could even open it, an intense pain struck him. His body felt as if it were being sliced by invisible blades, cut into equally sized chunks. Only his black wings seemed indestructible, remaining intact.

Am I dead?! Piercing agony followed, and he came to his senses as if waking from a dream, his face filled with disbelief. I intended to ambush someone else, but I was the one killed in retaliation! I don't even know how I died…

He was not a normal cultivator; his black bizarre wings were his true form. Flapping his wings, they created a black tempest that devastated everything. The Mirror Flower Water Moon illusion shattered, revealing the true surroundings. His body had been cut into dozens of pieces by an unknown sharp instrument, his remains corroding away in a black-green toxic liquid. The cultivator who should have died by his hand stood at a distance, his eyes as cold as ice, as if looking at a dead man. Not far away, a Silver Moon Yaksha grasping blood-drenched, transparently fine threads emitted an intimidating chill.

"A Late Nascent Soul Stage Yaksha?!"

"Who are you?!"

Upon seeing Zhang Peng Peng, the Black Wing Bizarre Person's expression turned extremely unsightly. This person controls a Late Nascent Soul Stage Yaksha and possesses extraordinary strength. What other traps might they have laid for me?

Being a Bizarre Person with bizarre abilities didn't mean he was undefeatable. Otherwise, the Bizarre Alliance wouldn't always be hiding in the shadows. This was a trap set against him!

Without any hesitation, he flapped his wings, transforming into a black beam of light and fleeing like lightning.

Unfortunately, it was too late.

The moment the ambusher was confirmed to be a Bizarre Person, the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman had already been triggered and was ready to unleash its power. Before the Black Wing Bizarre Person could flee thirty meters, he was suppressed by the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light and smoothly captured into the Demon-Sealing Tower.

The Insect External Incarnation collected the remaining Storage Bag and vanished in a streak of Escape Light.

The Demon-Sealing Tower held many sealed Bizarre Demons. Consequently, the supply of Sacrificial Fire and Corpse-Ritual Fire increased greatly, and the efficiency of refining Magical Treasures was astounding. The Purple Thunder Exorcising Sword was advancing towards becoming a Divinity Transformation-grade Magical Treasure. Zhang Peng Peng had advanced to the Late Nascent Soul Stage, and soon after, a dozen or more Flying Stiffs also advanced to become Silver Moon Yakshas.

The Insect External Incarnation, confirming no one was following, found a safe place to tally the gains of this trip. In total, it acquired four Storage Bags, packed with a large amount of precious goods.

"Profound Underworld Essence Stones?!"

Upon opening one Storage Bag, various Magical Treasure materials were laid out. Among them, three Profound Underworld Essence Stones of different sizes were particularly eye-catching. The largest was fist-sized, and the smallest was comparable to a pigeon's egg. These three Profound Underworld Essence Stones were enough to forge a Demon-Sealing Tower.

Should I find a place to settle down and craft the Demon-Sealing Tower? At that moment, it changed its mind. The space within a Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure is limited; it can form thirty-three levels at most, with a finite number of Bizarre Demons it can hold. The second Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure could be crafted into... a large-scale version: the Supreme Demon-sealing Tower. The Supreme Demon-sealing Tower could contain far more Bizarre Demons, its upper limit greatly exceeding that of a standard Demon-Sealing Tower. Otherwise, if the second Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure were filled with Bizarre Demons, it would need to craft a third one. Better to do it in one step and create the Supreme Demon-sealing Tower.

To craft the Supreme Demon-sealing Tower, I need to collect even more materials. The current quantity of Profound Underworld Essence Stones is far from enough!

Previously, this would have been a headache, but now, it had a solution.

The Insect External Incarnation entered the seventh floor of the Demon-Sealing Tower and saw the Black Wing Bizarre Person, who was sealed there with the Hand Bizarre. The Black Wing Bizarre Person was enduring the burn of the Purging Evil Fire, letting out a mournful howl.

"Let me out!"

"Dare to attack me, the Bizarre Alliance won't let you go!"

Standing outside the seventh floor, the Insect External Incarnation watched him indifferently. "Is the Bizarre Alliance collecting Profound Underworld Essence Stones? What are your plans?"

The Black Wing Bizarre Person responded with a barrage of curses and the vilest language.

"You can be tough with words, but in a few days, you will beg me," the Insect External Incarnation stated. Having just entered the Demon-Sealing Tower, he doesn't yet comprehend the terror of this place. When I return in a few days, he will make a wiser decision.

The Insect External Incarnation found a place to safely cultivate, using the time to advance to the Late Golden Core Stage.

「Over a month later.」

While the Insect External Incarnation remained in seclusion, its main body first showed activity.

The Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp was finally refined!

An old-fashioned Palace Lantern appeared. It looked different from the Greenburn Ancient Lamp, more closely resembling the Yin Moon Palace Lamp from the Yin Moon Palace. The Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp had five types of Inscription of Magical Treasures: the Fire-Absorbing Glyph, Burning Inscription, Fire-Enhancing Inscription, Fire-Fusing Inscription, and Nine-Palace Fire-Storing Inscription.

The Fire-Absorbing Glyph integrated the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp into the Demon-Sealing Tower system, allowing Sacrificial Fire to enhance its grade as a Magical Treasure. With the aid of the Demon-Sealing Tower, the lamp received a continuous supply of flames, eliminating worries about lamp fuel and consuming minimal Spiritual Power. This was one of the essential inscriptions.

The Burning Inscription increased the continuous burning capacity of the flame, while the Fire-Enhancing Inscription increased the might of the flame. These two types of Inscription of Magical Treasures were versatile; the vast majority of fire-type Magical Treasures possessed both of these flame inscriptions.

The remaining two inscriptions chosen for the Magical Treasure were the Fire-Fusing Inscription and the Fire-Storing Inscription. The Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp is not a common Magical Treasure, but more like a flame storage unit and transfer station. The Nine-Palace Fire-Storing Inscription divided the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp internally into nine distinct fire storage spaces, capable of storing nine different types of flames. This allowed for the selection of different flame types to counter various enemies—convenient and practical.

The Fire-Fusing Inscription was the essence of the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp. Just as Bizarre Demons could fuse, so too could flames. Temporarily fusing flames of different properties would undoubtedly unleash greater destructive power. There was no need for the flames to fuse for long; unstable flame fusion could even cause explosions, generating even greater might. A variety of flames with different properties, released by the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp to fuse and explode, would undoubtedly possess astonishing force.

"Done!" Jia Ren exclaimed. Shall we test the effects?

Jia Ren controlled the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure, transforming its Wicked Flame into Greenburn Ancient Fire. The Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp absorbed the Greenburn Ancient Fire, storing it. This Magical Treasure had effectively become the 'Greenburn Ancient Lamp' Ancient Treasure...

"Go!"

A cluster of green flame ignited on the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp, detached from the Magical Treasure, and flew into the distance. Wherever the Greenburn Ancient Fire passed, everything turned to ash; nothing could withstand its incineration.

Flames that are too powerful aren't necessarily a good thing... Jia Ren retrieved the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp. It showed signs of melting internally, and he couldn't help but wear a pained expression. The Demon-Sealing Tower was a Late-stage of Soul Transformation Magical Treasure, and the flames it produced possessed terrifying power. How could a newly forged Golden Core-grade Magical Treasure withstand it? If the Greenburn Ancient Fire hadn't been promptly released, the newly forged Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp would have melted under the flames, becoming the first Magical Treasure to be destroyed by 'friendly fire'.

The damage to the Magical Treasure isn't serious, and it won't be hard to recover.

The abundant Sacrificial Fire produced by the Demon-Sealing Tower was prioritized for the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp, to help it advance to a Divine Transformation-grade Magical Treasure as quickly as possible. Only then would the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp be able to truly display its might.

Having completed the forging of the Heavenly Fire Nether Lamp, Jia Ren began to forge the Qingyun Sword Magical Treasure. This was the most common type of Magical Treasure in the Cultivation World; many Sects passed down the method to forge it. He was forging the Qingyun Sword Magical Treasure in preparation for entering the Spirit Realm. A common Magical Treasure is not easily traced to its origin, and a versatile Spiritual Treasure is easier to sell, reducing potential trouble.

「Three days later.」

"I've finally broken through!"

The door of the secluded Cave dwelling opened, and the Insect External Incarnation strode out. By this day, the Insect External Incarnation had finally caught up with its main body's progress, reaching the Late Golden Core Stage.

The Insect External Incarnation went straight to the seventh floor of the Demon-Sealing Tower to see the Black Wing Bizarre Person.

"Please, let me out..."

Upon seeing the Insect External Incarnation, the Black Wing Bizarre Person reacted as if seeing a savior, his dead eyes bursting with a bright light. Over a month had passed, a time spent as if living in hell. Life and death cycled endlessly. Death led to life, and life back to death. The unceasing torment of the flames had weakened his soul, causing it to gradually slip, step by step, into an inescapable abyss. Compared to over a month ago, his once unyielding defiance had vanished, replaced by a humble submission, his head bowed low in the dust.

"Whatever you ask me, I will answer truthfully." His voice was extremely cautious, as if he feared that speaking too loudly would cause this hard-won chance at life to slip away again. If I have to wait another month or two... I fear I won't last until that day...

The Insect External Incarnation was very satisfied with this result, a smile appearing on its face.

"Why does the Bizarre Alliance collect Profound Underworld Essence Stones? Is the Bizarre Alliance also trying to forge a Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure?"

The main activity of the Bizarre Alliance is to transform Bizarre People, extensively collecting Bizarre Demons to turn them into Bizarre People. The Bizarre Alliance secretly accumulates strength; the day it emerges will surely be world-shattering. There's no need for the Bizarre Alliance to waste time collecting materials and forging Demon-Sealing Tower Treasures; it would be better to use that time to acquire more Bizarre Demons.

"It's not for the Bizarre Alliance, but for the Sects cooperating with the Bizarre Alliance."

"The Bizarre Alliance's ability to develop steadily to this day, surviving repeated attacks without being wiped out, was undoubtedly due to the crucial secret support of its allies."

"Many Sects are collecting large quantities of Profound Underworld Essence Stones and forging Supreme Demon-sealing Towers. This is to provide protection for those cultivators aligned with the Bizarre Alliance who haven't been transformed into Bizarre People, as well as for their other allies..."

The Bizarre Alliance has supporters? That's not surprising. Otherwise, how could they have persisted until now under the attacks from the Town Demon Alliance and the Four Great Deification Sects?

"Were Sword Washing Pavilion, Cloud Platform Mountain, and Thousand Illusion Sect destroyed by the Bizarre Alliance?"

The Black Wing Bizarre Person shook his head. "It wasn't the Bizarre Alliance that acted, but the Seven Seas Tower."

"The Seven Seas Tower has Bizarre People too."

The Seven Seas Tower? Could it be that one of the top Nascent Soul Sects in the Western Wasteland Domain is also an ally of the Bizarre Alliance? This was both unexpected and yet, within reason.

The Seven Seas Tower was one of the most powerful Sects in the Western Wasteland Domain, second only to the Immortal True Sect. It appeared glorious but actually faced the risk of extermination. Without the Profound Realm Key, they couldn't leave the Sealed Land. Facing the impending tide of Bizarre Demons, they were most likely doomed to perish. The Seven Seas Tower was unwilling to accept such a fate and had to seek a path of survival for the Sect. Although aligning with the Bizarre Alliance was a path of no return, for the Seven Seas Tower, it represented a rare chance at survival.

The Bizarre Alliance's allies are definitely not limited to just one! How many other Sects in the Western Wasteland Domain are cooperating with them?

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