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The Tale of Cultivation and Demon Extermination
Yeon Woo-sol
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After a demon murders his parents, the young Yise is shunned by his village. He finds a new purpose when Mongryeon, a demon-hunting dokkaebi, takes him in. His pursuit of demon extermination leads him to Daemudo, a notorious cultivation sect feared throughout the cultivation world.
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Audio chapters (159) · 121–150
121
Chapter 121
Ise practices the Five-Element Life-Accelerating Art, using the Life-Accelerating Art spell on a Ten-Year Herb and confirming it grows roughly ten times faster. Realizing the method's potential and that demonic qi—not spiritual energy—is his remaining bottleneck, he resolves to hunt demonic cultivators more seriously. Ryu Seonghan arrives at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, marveling at its portable grotto properties and storage capability. Ryu, now affiliated with the Heavenly Ice Palace, provides Ise with a guarantor token and Message Talisman capability. They head to the market town together, where Ise restocks consumables, buys spirit-herb seeds, and checks a bookshop for the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art. Back at the residence, Ise prepares Tabaro-style royal braised chicken using Uin meat. Ryu is awed by the spirit-gathering effect of the Foundation Establishment immortal cuisine. They discuss Library Pavilion access, contribution points, and the need for Ise to reach Foundation Establishment. The chapter ends with Ise striking Ryu on the head with his Black Phosphorus Axe for cursing, reminding him of proper manners toward a senior.
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13:53
Chapter 121
Ise practices the Five-Element Life-Accelerating Art, using the Life-Accelerating Art spell on a Ten-Year Herb and confirming it grows roughly ten times faster. Realizing the method's potential and that demonic qi—not spiritual energy—is his remaining bottleneck, he resolves to hunt demonic cultivators more seriously. Ryu Seonghan arrives at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, marveling at its portable grotto properties and storage capability. Ryu, now affiliated with the Heavenly Ice Palace, provides Ise with a guarantor token and Message Talisman capability. They head to the market town together, where Ise restocks consumables, buys spirit-herb seeds, and checks a bookshop for the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art. Back at the residence, Ise prepares Tabaro-style royal braised chicken using Uin meat. Ryu is awed by the spirit-gathering effect of the Foundation Establishment immortal cuisine. They discuss Library Pavilion access, contribution points, and the need for Ise to reach Foundation Establishment. The chapter ends with Ise striking Ryu on the head with his Black Phosphorus Axe for cursing, reminding him of proper manners toward a senior.
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122
Chapter 122
Ise parts with Ryu Seonghan at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, asking about Foundation Establishment demon information before Ryu suggests the Heaven-Demon Great Mountains to the south. After farewells, Ise rides the Dream-Saving Cloud southward across the Northern Continent, crossing the border into the mountain range. He hunts Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment demons with Bisang keeping watch from above, collecting demonic qi to feed his devouring cultivation. His search is interrupted by a scarlet fire pillar — a heavenly tribulation. A flower demon is attempting to break through to Core Formation Realm. Ise decides to disrupt its focus by attacking its subordinate guards, hoping to cause the breakthrough to fail. Though the demon ultimately succeeds in forming its Golden Core, Ise escapes on his cloud, leaving the enraged flower demon behind as he continues his journey.
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12:44
Chapter 122
Ise parts with Ryu Seonghan at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, asking about Foundation Establishment demon information before Ryu suggests the Heaven-Demon Great Mountains to the south. After farewells, Ise rides the Dream-Saving Cloud southward across the Northern Continent, crossing the border into the mountain range. He hunts Qi Condensation and Foundation Establishment demons with Bisang keeping watch from above, collecting demonic qi to feed his devouring cultivation. His search is interrupted by a scarlet fire pillar — a heavenly tribulation. A flower demon is attempting to break through to Core Formation Realm. Ise decides to disrupt its focus by attacking its subordinate guards, hoping to cause the breakthrough to fail. Though the demon ultimately succeeds in forming its Golden Core, Ise escapes on his cloud, leaving the enraged flower demon behind as he continues his journey.
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123
Chapter 123
Ise evades a tracking pollen spell from a Core Formation demon creature by hardening his skin and swinging his Black Phosphorus Axe, then learns the pollen carried a mind-message threat from the demon. Relieved, he decides to hunt the demon again later and heads north toward a teleportation formation. Back at his residence, he breaks off Qi-Condensing Pellet pieces and meditates on his soul, pushing through a heart demon memory of his smiling master before burning it away with flames. He reads Ryu Seonghan's yearly report letters, replies to arrange a meeting with Cheongun, and finally senses his soul as mist - confirming his breakthrough to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. To fund his cultivation, he sells his first Full-Moon Hundred-Year Herb at a spiritual-herb shop, where the honest owner offers him fifteen hundred Spiritual Stones. As he leaves, he witnesses a desperate woman prostrated outside the Heavenly Ice Palace headquarters, screaming that the valley is betraying them.
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12:42
Chapter 123
Ise evades a tracking pollen spell from a Core Formation demon creature by hardening his skin and swinging his Black Phosphorus Axe, then learns the pollen carried a mind-message threat from the demon. Relieved, he decides to hunt the demon again later and heads north toward a teleportation formation. Back at his residence, he breaks off Qi-Condensing Pellet pieces and meditates on his soul, pushing through a heart demon memory of his smiling master before burning it away with flames. He reads Ryu Seonghan's yearly report letters, replies to arrange a meeting with Cheongun, and finally senses his soul as mist - confirming his breakthrough to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment. To fund his cultivation, he sells his first Full-Moon Hundred-Year Herb at a spiritual-herb shop, where the honest owner offers him fifteen hundred Spiritual Stones. As he leaves, he witnesses a desperate woman prostrated outside the Heavenly Ice Palace headquarters, screaming that the valley is betraying them.
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124
Chapter 124
A woman is accosted by disdainful Heavenly Ice Palace disciples on a remote road until Ise approaches and questions her. She reveals herself as Shin Yeoran, survivor of the Shin Clan massacre at the hands of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley, and explains that her clan's patriarch gave her a spirit artifact before fleeing with an Escape Talisman. Ise summons Ryu Seonghan, a Heavenly Ice Palace cultivator, to hear her testimony; he warns her to stay hidden at a nearby inn and entrusts her protection to his companion. Later, Ise tends his spirit herb garden at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, reflecting on the value of his Snow Ginseng. Ryu Seonghan arrives to escort him to the Spell Duel Tournament in the Heavenly Capital Realm, where eight Foundation Establishment participants compete in a knockout bracket. The final pits Neungbyeok of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley against Cheongun of the Tyrant Sword Sect, whose instantaneous sword strike swiftly defeats his opponent. After the match, Ise parts through the crowd to approach Cheongun, who recognizes him with visible delight and dismisses the surrounding cultivators.
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13:34
Chapter 124
A woman is accosted by disdainful Heavenly Ice Palace disciples on a remote road until Ise approaches and questions her. She reveals herself as Shin Yeoran, survivor of the Shin Clan massacre at the hands of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley, and explains that her clan's patriarch gave her a spirit artifact before fleeing with an Escape Talisman. Ise summons Ryu Seonghan, a Heavenly Ice Palace cultivator, to hear her testimony; he warns her to stay hidden at a nearby inn and entrusts her protection to his companion. Later, Ise tends his spirit herb garden at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, reflecting on the value of his Snow Ginseng. Ryu Seonghan arrives to escort him to the Spell Duel Tournament in the Heavenly Capital Realm, where eight Foundation Establishment participants compete in a knockout bracket. The final pits Neungbyeok of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley against Cheongun of the Tyrant Sword Sect, whose instantaneous sword strike swiftly defeats his opponent. After the match, Ise parts through the crowd to approach Cheongun, who recognizes him with visible delight and dismisses the surrounding cultivators.
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125
Chapter 125
Ise reunites with Cheongun, a disciple of the Tyrant Sword Sect, who remembers Ise's name and their past duel. Cheongun persistently follows Ise and Ryu Seonghan to their lodging, offering assistance, a guarantor token, and repeated invitations to join his sect. After a two-year time skip during which Ise cultivates in a cave abode, Cheongun remains by his side, eventually revealing that something has happened to Cultivator Shin. Ise and Cheongun enter a soul-binding contract, with a clause requiring Ise to spar with Cheongun before returning to the Eastern Continent, and the three set out together toward the inn where Shin Yeoran's corpse lies.
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11:58
Chapter 125
Ise reunites with Cheongun, a disciple of the Tyrant Sword Sect, who remembers Ise's name and their past duel. Cheongun persistently follows Ise and Ryu Seonghan to their lodging, offering assistance, a guarantor token, and repeated invitations to join his sect. After a two-year time skip during which Ise cultivates in a cave abode, Cheongun remains by his side, eventually revealing that something has happened to Cultivator Shin. Ise and Cheongun enter a soul-binding contract, with a clause requiring Ise to spar with Cheongun before returning to the Eastern Continent, and the three set out together toward the inn where Shin Yeoran's corpse lies.
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126
Chapter 126
Ise, Cheongun, and Ryu Seonghan discuss the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's covert operations in the Heavenly Capital Realm, where the valley kills independent cultivators and stages the deaths as internal bloodshed. Cheongun explains that the valley plants agents near the Heavenly Ice Palace to eliminate escapees, and the group speculates that Shin Yeoran's unauthorized search for help may have alerted the valley. Ise recounts the clashes between the Ryu and Yun clans and the destruction of the Shin clan, revealing the valley's deeper involvement. Cheongun condemns the demonic cultivators' actions as treason, and the group resolves to investigate further. Ise decides to destroy a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator city while disguised, enlisting Cheongun's aid and Ryu Seonghan's companionship. They travel to a remote city steeped in demonic qi, where Ise prepares to breach the inner city's barrier.
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12:31
Chapter 126
Ise, Cheongun, and Ryu Seonghan discuss the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's covert operations in the Heavenly Capital Realm, where the valley kills independent cultivators and stages the deaths as internal bloodshed. Cheongun explains that the valley plants agents near the Heavenly Ice Palace to eliminate escapees, and the group speculates that Shin Yeoran's unauthorized search for help may have alerted the valley. Ise recounts the clashes between the Ryu and Yun clans and the destruction of the Shin clan, revealing the valley's deeper involvement. Cheongun condemns the demonic cultivators' actions as treason, and the group resolves to investigate further. Ise decides to destroy a Foundation Establishment demonic cultivator city while disguised, enlisting Cheongun's aid and Ryu Seonghan's companionship. They travel to a remote city steeped in demonic qi, where Ise prepares to breach the inner city's barrier.
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127
Chapter 127
Cheongun observes Ise's massacre of the demonic cultivator city from above through Far-Sight and spirit sight, noting how swiftly Ise eliminates Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and hunts down Qi Condensation enemies with Wind Blades. After Ise defeats the fleeing city lord, displaying telekinesis theft of enemy energy and a neck-slicing hatchet strike, the remaining cultivators surrender en masse, though Ise continues slaughtering those who cry for mercy. Ise addresses nearby mortals as 'Elder,' then communicates via voice transmission with Cheongun about escapees and purification rites. Afterward, vengeful resentment from unburied corpses coalesces into a black dragon-shaped evil spirit anomaly. Ise prepares a Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit-Sending Talisman on an enlarged Vajra, strikes the anomaly, and absorbs its demonic qi and resentment, struggling to purify the invading malicious energy before the auspicious energy within his body stirs.
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13:12
Chapter 127
Cheongun observes Ise's massacre of the demonic cultivator city from above through Far-Sight and spirit sight, noting how swiftly Ise eliminates Foundation Establishment Realm cultivators and hunts down Qi Condensation enemies with Wind Blades. After Ise defeats the fleeing city lord, displaying telekinesis theft of enemy energy and a neck-slicing hatchet strike, the remaining cultivators surrender en masse, though Ise continues slaughtering those who cry for mercy. Ise addresses nearby mortals as 'Elder,' then communicates via voice transmission with Cheongun about escapees and purification rites. Afterward, vengeful resentment from unburied corpses coalesces into a black dragon-shaped evil spirit anomaly. Ise prepares a Foundation Establishment Realm Spirit-Sending Talisman on an enlarged Vajra, strikes the anomaly, and absorbs its demonic qi and resentment, struggling to purify the invading malicious energy before the auspicious energy within his body stirs.
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128
Chapter 128
After a brief encounter with a Dark Heaven Secret Realm energy that protects him from malicious resentment, Ise parts ways with Cheongun and returns to the Heavenly Capital Realm. He sorts plundered goods, keeping suspicious spirit artifacts in his Living-Spirit Cave Abode to avoid leaving traces, and accumulates over two hundred thousand Spiritual Stones. Visiting a medicinal-pellet shop, he learns about Spirit Essence and Spirit-Accumulating Pellets, discovering that demonic sects trade condensed demonic qi minerals called Demon-Soul Stones. He purchases all available high-grade Spirit Essence Pellets for forty thousand stones and breaks through to the late Foundation Establishment Realm after three years of cultivation. He releases his spirit beast Bisang, sells most of his Full-Moon Hundred-Year Herbs, and visits an artifact shop where he buys a mechanism spirit artifact and an Origin-Defense Talisman. The shopkeeper informs him about the Heavenly Ice Palace's triennial auction. Ryu Seonghan sends him a Message Talisman with auction instructions, and after a playful prank involving shoe removal, Ise heads to the auction with Ryu Seonghan.
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13:59
Chapter 128
After a brief encounter with a Dark Heaven Secret Realm energy that protects him from malicious resentment, Ise parts ways with Cheongun and returns to the Heavenly Capital Realm. He sorts plundered goods, keeping suspicious spirit artifacts in his Living-Spirit Cave Abode to avoid leaving traces, and accumulates over two hundred thousand Spiritual Stones. Visiting a medicinal-pellet shop, he learns about Spirit Essence and Spirit-Accumulating Pellets, discovering that demonic sects trade condensed demonic qi minerals called Demon-Soul Stones. He purchases all available high-grade Spirit Essence Pellets for forty thousand stones and breaks through to the late Foundation Establishment Realm after three years of cultivation. He releases his spirit beast Bisang, sells most of his Full-Moon Hundred-Year Herbs, and visits an artifact shop where he buys a mechanism spirit artifact and an Origin-Defense Talisman. The shopkeeper informs him about the Heavenly Ice Palace's triennial auction. Ryu Seonghan sends him a Message Talisman with auction instructions, and after a playful prank involving shoe removal, Ise heads to the auction with Ryu Seonghan.
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129
Chapter 129
Ise and Ryu Seonghan enter the Event Affairs Institute's auction house, guided by an attendant to a private room on the second floor. A servant informs them that auction item details are confidential. Ryu Seonghan advises Ise about budgeting for the auction's items, noting that the best pieces come last. The auction begins with medicinal pellets, including a rare Core-Formation Body-Protecting Pellet that sells for 126,000 spiritual stones. Ise, initially uninterested, changes his mind at the lower price. The Golden-Needle Ring, a defensive sacred relic, is demonstrated with Ise testing it against Beomseo of the Gold Spear Sect. A fierce bidding war ensues between Ise and Beomseo, with Ise ultimately winning at 150,000 spiritual stones. The final item, a Ryu Clan heirloom flying sacred relic, is purchased by Beomseo for 97,000 spiritual stones. After the auction, Ryu Seonghan senses someone following them, and Beomseo confronts them, telling them to stop.
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13:00
Chapter 129
Ise and Ryu Seonghan enter the Event Affairs Institute's auction house, guided by an attendant to a private room on the second floor. A servant informs them that auction item details are confidential. Ryu Seonghan advises Ise about budgeting for the auction's items, noting that the best pieces come last. The auction begins with medicinal pellets, including a rare Core-Formation Body-Protecting Pellet that sells for 126,000 spiritual stones. Ise, initially uninterested, changes his mind at the lower price. The Golden-Needle Ring, a defensive sacred relic, is demonstrated with Ise testing it against Beomseo of the Gold Spear Sect. A fierce bidding war ensues between Ise and Beomseo, with Ise ultimately winning at 150,000 spiritual stones. The final item, a Ryu Clan heirloom flying sacred relic, is purchased by Beomseo for 97,000 spiritual stones. After the auction, Ryu Seonghan senses someone following them, and Beomseo confronts them, telling them to stop.
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130
Chapter 130
In this chapter, Ise confronts Beomseo of the Gold Spear Sect, who accuses him of coveting a sect artifact. After a verbal exchange where Beomseo threatens Ise with the Gold Spear Sect's enmity, Ise proposes a wagered spell duel: if Ise wins, Beomseo hands over the Wind God Plate, and if Beomseo wins, Ise gives up the Golden-Needle Ring. They proceed to a private sparring ground where Ryu Seonghan holds the wagered items and acts as referee. The duel sees Beomseo deploy golden spears and metal-aspect spells, but Ise counters with Fire-Release Art and eventually Dokkaebi Flame Art, which proves unstoppable. Beomseo surrenders and reveals he knew Ise's true identity all along. Ryu Seonghan then begins his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, enduring a heart demon tribulation over several days. Ise stands guard, offering encouragement through the Mind-Settling Talisman. Ryu Seonghan successfully achieves his breakthrough and plans to visit the Library Pavilion to confirm the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art.
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13:22
Chapter 130
In this chapter, Ise confronts Beomseo of the Gold Spear Sect, who accuses him of coveting a sect artifact. After a verbal exchange where Beomseo threatens Ise with the Gold Spear Sect's enmity, Ise proposes a wagered spell duel: if Ise wins, Beomseo hands over the Wind God Plate, and if Beomseo wins, Ise gives up the Golden-Needle Ring. They proceed to a private sparring ground where Ryu Seonghan holds the wagered items and acts as referee. The duel sees Beomseo deploy golden spears and metal-aspect spells, but Ise counters with Fire-Release Art and eventually Dokkaebi Flame Art, which proves unstoppable. Beomseo surrenders and reveals he knew Ise's true identity all along. Ryu Seonghan then begins his Foundation Establishment breakthrough, enduring a heart demon tribulation over several days. Ise stands guard, offering encouragement through the Mind-Settling Talisman. Ryu Seonghan successfully achieves his breakthrough and plans to visit the Library Pavilion to confirm the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art.
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13:22
131
Chapter 131
Ryu Seonghan arrives at Ise's residence with a grim expression and a folded slip of paper revealing that the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art Lower Volume can be found in Library Pavilion C of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley. Ise sends a Message Talisman to Cheongun, who arrives half a day later and is astonished that Ise has already reached late Foundation Establishment. After a brief exchange about calling each other senior, the two friends decide to settle their promised sparring match before Ise enters the valley. During the fight in a private hall while Ryu Seonghan keeps watch, Ise reveals his primordial qi ability, and Cheongun manages to sever Ise's arm before ultimately losing. After the match, Cheongun gives Ise a jade slip containing information about the valley, including theories about the Sect Lord's imminent breakthrough. Ise decides to infiltrate the valley disguised as a demonic cultivator and instructs Ryu Seonghan to gather intelligence through Foundation Establishment special envoy missions.
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13:40
Chapter 131
Ryu Seonghan arrives at Ise's residence with a grim expression and a folded slip of paper revealing that the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art Lower Volume can be found in Library Pavilion C of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley. Ise sends a Message Talisman to Cheongun, who arrives half a day later and is astonished that Ise has already reached late Foundation Establishment. After a brief exchange about calling each other senior, the two friends decide to settle their promised sparring match before Ise enters the valley. During the fight in a private hall while Ryu Seonghan keeps watch, Ise reveals his primordial qi ability, and Cheongun manages to sever Ise's arm before ultimately losing. After the match, Cheongun gives Ise a jade slip containing information about the valley, including theories about the Sect Lord's imminent breakthrough. Ise decides to infiltrate the valley disguised as a demonic cultivator and instructs Ryu Seonghan to gather intelligence through Foundation Establishment special envoy missions.
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132
Chapter 132
Ise studies Cheongun's intelligence on the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley, then spends four days stockpiling talismans and equipment in the Heavenly Capital Realm before heading north. He reaches Demon Valley City, a heavily walled fortress with a wooden bridge entrance, where two foul-mouthed demonic guards interrogate him about his affiliation and Heart Art. After Ise gives his alias 'Honse' and receives a Districts Four and Five access token, he enters District Five and finds it overrun by predatory demonic cultivators with no inns. Intercepting a fleeing cultivator suffering from a heart demon, he learns there are no inns and decides to relocate to District Four instead.
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13:11
Chapter 132
Ise studies Cheongun's intelligence on the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley, then spends four days stockpiling talismans and equipment in the Heavenly Capital Realm before heading north. He reaches Demon Valley City, a heavily walled fortress with a wooden bridge entrance, where two foul-mouthed demonic guards interrogate him about his affiliation and Heart Art. After Ise gives his alias 'Honse' and receives a Districts Four and Five access token, he enters District Five and finds it overrun by predatory demonic cultivators with no inns. Intercepting a fleeing cultivator suffering from a heart demon, he learns there are no inns and decides to relocate to District Four instead.
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133
Chapter 133
Ise crosses from District 5 into District 4 through a wooden bridge guarded by a token-checking sentry who warns him that murder is forbidden within the district. After learning he needs a Heart Art manual to enter District 3, Ise attempts to gather information but finds the demonic cultivators terrified of him, scattering at his approach. He eventually catches one with an Earth Shadow Snare and learns about the Demon-Mind Armband system - colored cloths indicating each cultivator's heart demon type. The blue-arbanded cultivator explains that black means murder, red means bloodsucking, and so on. At a nearby inn, a yellow-arbanded patron tells him the proprietor is upstairs practicing dual cultivation, then warns him about the green-arbanded Corrupted near the eastern wall of District 4. Following this guidance, Ise enters the Village of the Corrupted, discovering rotting figures with crushed spiritual roots, including mortals who should not have been affected by demonic arts.
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12:33
Chapter 133
Ise crosses from District 5 into District 4 through a wooden bridge guarded by a token-checking sentry who warns him that murder is forbidden within the district. After learning he needs a Heart Art manual to enter District 3, Ise attempts to gather information but finds the demonic cultivators terrified of him, scattering at his approach. He eventually catches one with an Earth Shadow Snare and learns about the Demon-Mind Armband system - colored cloths indicating each cultivator's heart demon type. The blue-arbanded cultivator explains that black means murder, red means bloodsucking, and so on. At a nearby inn, a yellow-arbanded patron tells him the proprietor is upstairs practicing dual cultivation, then warns him about the green-arbanded Corrupted near the eastern wall of District 4. Following this guidance, Ise enters the Village of the Corrupted, discovering rotting figures with crushed spiritual roots, including mortals who should not have been affected by demonic arts.
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Chapter 134
Ise questions a group of Corrupted people, offering regenerative pellets to anyone who answers honestly. An elderly Corrupted woman, the eldest among them, steps forward after consuming a pellet that regrows her severed tongue. She reveals that the surest path to a Heart Art and District 3 is through the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's decade-old disciple selection. She names puppet master Wang Gyu in Black Night Market Town as the most famous ruler of Districts 4 and 5, offering further names only after Ise completes his first errand. She refuses to disclose how she contracted the rot disease. Ise then settles in Black Night Market Town, conceals his presence from a passing Core Formation divine sense, and spends three days reconnoitering Wang Gyu's fortified residence. He finally uses Voice-Transmission Art to contact the late-stage demon beast inside, requesting entry to trade. The reply is a vulgar insult, which prompts Ise to destroy the warding formation and enter the fortress courtyard surrounded by steel puppets.
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13:22
Chapter 134
Ise questions a group of Corrupted people, offering regenerative pellets to anyone who answers honestly. An elderly Corrupted woman, the eldest among them, steps forward after consuming a pellet that regrows her severed tongue. She reveals that the surest path to a Heart Art and District 3 is through the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's decade-old disciple selection. She names puppet master Wang Gyu in Black Night Market Town as the most famous ruler of Districts 4 and 5, offering further names only after Ise completes his first errand. She refuses to disclose how she contracted the rot disease. Ise then settles in Black Night Market Town, conceals his presence from a passing Core Formation divine sense, and spends three days reconnoitering Wang Gyu's fortified residence. He finally uses Voice-Transmission Art to contact the late-stage demon beast inside, requesting entry to trade. The reply is a vulgar insult, which prompts Ise to destroy the warding formation and enter the fortress courtyard surrounded by steel puppets.
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Chapter 135
Ise enters Wang Gyu's fortress and confronts the puppet master, who commands over ten steel combat puppets. After a brief exchange where Ise demands the Heart Art manual in trade for ten thousand Spiritual Stones, Wang Gyu feigns cooperation then orders a surprise attack. Ise counters with the Divine-Sense Severing Art, disabling the puppets, and defeats Wang Gyu with the Root-Severing, Meridian-Cutting Art, destroying his Dharma-Flower Dantian. He then interrogates Wang Gyu about the five demonic cultivators ruling Districts 4 and 5 before driving him out of his own home with a Forgetfulness Talisman. Finally, Ise visits the old woman who had deceived him earlier, using Mind-Reading Art and threatening her to reveal the remaining targets, to which she reluctantly responds.
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12:32
Chapter 135
Ise enters Wang Gyu's fortress and confronts the puppet master, who commands over ten steel combat puppets. After a brief exchange where Ise demands the Heart Art manual in trade for ten thousand Spiritual Stones, Wang Gyu feigns cooperation then orders a surprise attack. Ise counters with the Divine-Sense Severing Art, disabling the puppets, and defeats Wang Gyu with the Root-Severing, Meridian-Cutting Art, destroying his Dharma-Flower Dantian. He then interrogates Wang Gyu about the five demonic cultivators ruling Districts 4 and 5 before driving him out of his own home with a Forgetfulness Talisman. Finally, Ise visits the old woman who had deceived him earlier, using Mind-Reading Art and threatening her to reveal the remaining targets, to which she reluctantly responds.
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Chapter 136
Ise confronts the old woman informant, who names Gyeon Donu, the Bloodsucking Maniac, and Cheon Uibaek but omits Jin Yeonhwa, the Flower-Midst Strategist. Concluding the old woman deceived him, Ise tracks Jin Yeonhwa to a District 4 inn, using his divine sense to locate a hidden underground complex. He breaches a warding barrier with a Formation-Breaking Talisman and descends a secret passage. Two female Qi Condensation guards block his path; he crushes them with spiritual pressure and proceeds. Jin Yeonhwa, hidden deeper, orders her subordinates aside via voice transmission. In her chamber, Ise confronts Jin Yeonhwa and her attendant Sohyang, accusing her of orchestrating the Corrupted and using him to eliminate rivals. Jin Yeonhwa admits partial truth and offers a Heart Art manual in exchange for eliminating rival demonic cultivators. Ise refuses, condemning her cruelty toward mortals, and the tense negotiation concludes with Jin Yeonhwa's calm composure masking her inner turmoil.
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13:46
Chapter 136
Ise confronts the old woman informant, who names Gyeon Donu, the Bloodsucking Maniac, and Cheon Uibaek but omits Jin Yeonhwa, the Flower-Midst Strategist. Concluding the old woman deceived him, Ise tracks Jin Yeonhwa to a District 4 inn, using his divine sense to locate a hidden underground complex. He breaches a warding barrier with a Formation-Breaking Talisman and descends a secret passage. Two female Qi Condensation guards block his path; he crushes them with spiritual pressure and proceeds. Jin Yeonhwa, hidden deeper, orders her subordinates aside via voice transmission. In her chamber, Ise confronts Jin Yeonhwa and her attendant Sohyang, accusing her of orchestrating the Corrupted and using him to eliminate rivals. Jin Yeonhwa admits partial truth and offers a Heart Art manual in exchange for eliminating rival demonic cultivators. Ise refuses, condemning her cruelty toward mortals, and the tense negotiation concludes with Jin Yeonhwa's calm composure masking her inner turmoil.
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Chapter 137
Ise confronts the old woman from the Village of the Corrupted, who reveals that the rot disease was an illusion called Green Plague Soul-Misleading Illusion Art used for intimidation. She explains that Cultivator Jin protected mortals in District 4 by disguising them as plague victims, creating a safe shelter through the Demon-Mind Armband system. Ise, moved by her compassion despite her demonic nature, agrees to eliminate three remaining demonic cultivators in exchange for the Heart Art manual and demands one thousand Spiritual Stones as compensation. The old woman confirms the three targets lack connections to Demon Valley, making their removal safe. Ise resolves to follow District 4's anti-killing rule while planning to lure the targets to District 5. Later, Baek Gi, Sect Lord of the Tyrant Sword Sect, holds an audience with Cheongun and Ryu Seonghan, who earnestly request he help uproot the treacherous members of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley. Despite his initial reluctance, Baek Gi asks for time to consider their desperate plea.
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Chapter 137
Ise confronts the old woman from the Village of the Corrupted, who reveals that the rot disease was an illusion called Green Plague Soul-Misleading Illusion Art used for intimidation. She explains that Cultivator Jin protected mortals in District 4 by disguising them as plague victims, creating a safe shelter through the Demon-Mind Armband system. Ise, moved by her compassion despite her demonic nature, agrees to eliminate three remaining demonic cultivators in exchange for the Heart Art manual and demands one thousand Spiritual Stones as compensation. The old woman confirms the three targets lack connections to Demon Valley, making their removal safe. Ise resolves to follow District 4's anti-killing rule while planning to lure the targets to District 5. Later, Baek Gi, Sect Lord of the Tyrant Sword Sect, holds an audience with Cheongun and Ryu Seonghan, who earnestly request he help uproot the treacherous members of the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley. Despite his initial reluctance, Baek Gi asks for time to consider their desperate plea.
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Chapter 138
Gyeon Donu, leader of the black Demon-Mind Armbands, arrives at a meeting place with his twelve loyal subordinates, only to be stopped at the entrance by Jin Yeonhwa's lackeys enforcing a leaders-only rule. After a brief exchange about Wang Gyu's death and a threat toward Jin Yeonhwa, Gyeon Donu kicks open the door and confronts a stranger inside — who turns out to be Ise in disguise. Ise swiftly kills Gyeon Donu, Cheon Uibaek, and the Bloodsucking Maniac, impaling their heads on Earth Spears as a warning. The remaining subordinates flee in terror. Later, Ise meets Jin Yeonhwa to exchange the Heart Art manual for a jade hairpin token and a key to Wang Gyu's residence. He then settles into District 3 of Demon Valley City, spending years gathering information while maintaining his cover. Around ten years later, he receives a Message Talisman from Ryu Seonghan announcing an inspection mission to Demon Valley City.
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Chapter 138
Gyeon Donu, leader of the black Demon-Mind Armbands, arrives at a meeting place with his twelve loyal subordinates, only to be stopped at the entrance by Jin Yeonhwa's lackeys enforcing a leaders-only rule. After a brief exchange about Wang Gyu's death and a threat toward Jin Yeonhwa, Gyeon Donu kicks open the door and confronts a stranger inside — who turns out to be Ise in disguise. Ise swiftly kills Gyeon Donu, Cheon Uibaek, and the Bloodsucking Maniac, impaling their heads on Earth Spears as a warning. The remaining subordinates flee in terror. Later, Ise meets Jin Yeonhwa to exchange the Heart Art manual for a jade hairpin token and a key to Wang Gyu's residence. He then settles into District 3 of Demon Valley City, spending years gathering information while maintaining his cover. Around ten years later, he receives a Message Talisman from Ryu Seonghan announcing an inspection mission to Demon Valley City.
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Chapter 139
Ise, operating under the nickname Hugi in Welcoming Market Town, pays respects to Patriarch Mu Mujeok, the town's ruling Core Formation Realm demon beast. Through bribes and flattery over ten years, Ise has gained a private audience and secured permission to enter the Library Pavilion via the outside contributor system. He then meets with Ryu Seonghan, who reveals his plan to infiltrate the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley as a slave-bound disciple to retrieve the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art. Ryu entrusts Ise with his storage pouch containing his wealth and the Wind God Plate, asking him to deliver it to surviving Ryu Clan descendants if he perishes. After burning the soul-binding contract that bound them, Ryu bids Ise farewell with a formal bow, calling him 'my lord,' leaving Ise moved but unable to respond further.
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Chapter 139
Ise, operating under the nickname Hugi in Welcoming Market Town, pays respects to Patriarch Mu Mujeok, the town's ruling Core Formation Realm demon beast. Through bribes and flattery over ten years, Ise has gained a private audience and secured permission to enter the Library Pavilion via the outside contributor system. He then meets with Ryu Seonghan, who reveals his plan to infiltrate the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley as a slave-bound disciple to retrieve the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art. Ryu entrusts Ise with his storage pouch containing his wealth and the Wind God Plate, asking him to deliver it to surviving Ryu Clan descendants if he perishes. After burning the soul-binding contract that bound them, Ryu bids Ise farewell with a formal bow, calling him 'my lord,' leaving Ise moved but unable to respond further.
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Chapter 140
Ryu Seonghan enters the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's main stronghold disguised as a Heavenly Ice Palace inspector. A Foundation Establishment demonic beast greets him and questions why he came alone. Ryu insists on thorough rule-following, using a Formation-Detection Talisman on the warding barrier, which irritates the beast. He examines the Library Pavilions, confirming the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art is stored in Pavilion C without protection. When he presses to inspect interior areas, the demonic beast warns him he's crossing a line, but eventually relents after Ryu's persistence, offering spiritual stones as a bribe which Ryu refuses. The beast permits limited access to inner grounds, revealing a great cultivator's domain and the horrifying Essence-Refining House where captives are drained of vital essence. After two days, Ryu borrows a place to write his report, withdraws his divine sense, and secretly sends Message Talismans to Ise with intelligence about the valley's security layout, warding barriers, and escape routes. Ise reads the message and resolves to prepare for the inevitable war.
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Chapter 140
Ryu Seonghan enters the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley's main stronghold disguised as a Heavenly Ice Palace inspector. A Foundation Establishment demonic beast greets him and questions why he came alone. Ryu insists on thorough rule-following, using a Formation-Detection Talisman on the warding barrier, which irritates the beast. He examines the Library Pavilions, confirming the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art is stored in Pavilion C without protection. When he presses to inspect interior areas, the demonic beast warns him he's crossing a line, but eventually relents after Ryu's persistence, offering spiritual stones as a bribe which Ryu refuses. The beast permits limited access to inner grounds, revealing a great cultivator's domain and the horrifying Essence-Refining House where captives are drained of vital essence. After two days, Ryu borrows a place to write his report, withdraws his divine sense, and secretly sends Message Talismans to Ise with intelligence about the valley's security layout, warding barriers, and escape routes. Ise reads the message and resolves to prepare for the inevitable war.
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Chapter 141
Chapter 141 opens with Ryu Seonghan, a Heavenly Ice Palace inspection envoy, launching a suicidal rampage through the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley headquarters. Surrounded by demonic cultivators, the Sixth Elder orders his capture alive to exploit Ryu Seonghan's recording stone evidence. Instead, Ryu Seonghan consumes a Returning-Light Pellet, detonating himself and the surrounding enemies in a blinding explosion. The scene shifts to the Heavenly Ice Palace, where Baek Gi and Cheongun report the mission's outcome to the Grand Duke. Using Ryu Seonghan's soul lamp and captured evidence, they persuade the Grand Duke that the Demon Valley murdered a Heavenly Ice Palace cultivator. Cheongun argues that the demonic sects pose an existential threat, and the Grand Duke grants permission for war. Meanwhile, Ise meets with Jin Yeonhwa to confirm the impending conflict and the Demon Valley's hostage situation. As the city descends into chaos, Ise infiltrates the Demon Valley headquarters, frees imprisoned victims, and destroys ghost jars containing trapped souls. He finally reaches the Essence-Refining House, where Ryu Seonghan's soul has been captured, and performs a spirit requiem to grant the fallen cultivator peace before departing the burning city.
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Chapter 141
Chapter 141 opens with Ryu Seonghan, a Heavenly Ice Palace inspection envoy, launching a suicidal rampage through the Essence-Draining Ghost-Demon Valley headquarters. Surrounded by demonic cultivators, the Sixth Elder orders his capture alive to exploit Ryu Seonghan's recording stone evidence. Instead, Ryu Seonghan consumes a Returning-Light Pellet, detonating himself and the surrounding enemies in a blinding explosion. The scene shifts to the Heavenly Ice Palace, where Baek Gi and Cheongun report the mission's outcome to the Grand Duke. Using Ryu Seonghan's soul lamp and captured evidence, they persuade the Grand Duke that the Demon Valley murdered a Heavenly Ice Palace cultivator. Cheongun argues that the demonic sects pose an existential threat, and the Grand Duke grants permission for war. Meanwhile, Ise meets with Jin Yeonhwa to confirm the impending conflict and the Demon Valley's hostage situation. As the city descends into chaos, Ise infiltrates the Demon Valley headquarters, frees imprisoned victims, and destroys ghost jars containing trapped souls. He finally reaches the Essence-Refining House, where Ryu Seonghan's soul has been captured, and performs a spirit requiem to grant the fallen cultivator peace before departing the burning city.
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Chapter 142
Ise is ambushed in Demon Valley City by Ghost Lord Ancestor, a Core Formation Realm demonic cultivator and master of spirit arts who operates the Essence-Refining House. The aged monster traps Ise within a ghost jar curtain and demands he become a test subject or disciple. Ise refuses, fighting fiercely despite the realm gap between his late Foundation Establishment and the ancestor's early Core Formation. He uses Wind Blades, Tailwind Step, Metal Body Art, and Origin-Defense Talismans, but the ancestor's overwhelming primordial qi and regenerative abilities prove devastating. After a prolonged battle where Ise shatters the ancestor's Golden Core and severs his neck, the monster regenerates repeatedly. Finally, Ise recalls Haeil's teachings about cutting through primordial qi with a stronger attack, cleaving the ancestor in two and ending the threat. Cheongun arrives covered in blood, and Ise entrusts him with Ryu Seonghan's storage pouch, asking him to protect surviving Ryu Clan members. Ise then sets course for the Eastern Continent, ready to face the war.
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Chapter 142
Ise is ambushed in Demon Valley City by Ghost Lord Ancestor, a Core Formation Realm demonic cultivator and master of spirit arts who operates the Essence-Refining House. The aged monster traps Ise within a ghost jar curtain and demands he become a test subject or disciple. Ise refuses, fighting fiercely despite the realm gap between his late Foundation Establishment and the ancestor's early Core Formation. He uses Wind Blades, Tailwind Step, Metal Body Art, and Origin-Defense Talismans, but the ancestor's overwhelming primordial qi and regenerative abilities prove devastating. After a prolonged battle where Ise shatters the ancestor's Golden Core and severs his neck, the monster regenerates repeatedly. Finally, Ise recalls Haeil's teachings about cutting through primordial qi with a stronger attack, cleaving the ancestor in two and ending the threat. Cheongun arrives covered in blood, and Ise entrusts him with Ryu Seonghan's storage pouch, asking him to protect surviving Ryu Clan members. Ise then sets course for the Eastern Continent, ready to face the war.
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Chapter 143
Ise returns to the Eastern Continent after twenty years, arriving at Prison Wind Gorge where he visits Bisang's birthplace and confesses the truth about the demon beast his mother fought. He trains in the Wind-Shattering Qi Art before reporting to the Great Exorcist Order headquarters. At the Chief Master's office, Kang I-tae receives his report and directs him to the Winged Dragon Hall Master for Core Formation support. Ise then visits the Winged Dragon Hall, where Woo Yu-hui praises his realm improvement and Gwak Chan makes a lecherous joke that Irang silences. Finally, Ise finds Dine and Go relocated in the central district, reuniting with Buchun, Seolryeong, Pi Garam, and Hong Wonseo, who notice the Golden-Needle Ring on his left ring finger and question him about marriage customs.
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Chapter 143
Ise returns to the Eastern Continent after twenty years, arriving at Prison Wind Gorge where he visits Bisang's birthplace and confesses the truth about the demon beast his mother fought. He trains in the Wind-Shattering Qi Art before reporting to the Great Exorcist Order headquarters. At the Chief Master's office, Kang I-tae receives his report and directs him to the Winged Dragon Hall Master for Core Formation support. Ise then visits the Winged Dragon Hall, where Woo Yu-hui praises his realm improvement and Gwak Chan makes a lecherous joke that Irang silences. Finally, Ise finds Dine and Go relocated in the central district, reuniting with Buchun, Seolryeong, Pi Garam, and Hong Wonseo, who notice the Golden-Needle Ring on his left ring finger and question him about marriage customs.
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Chapter 144
Ise surveys his companions' cultivation realms and notes Buchun still lags while Pi Garam and Hong Wonseo have broken through. Seolryeong hesitates before attempting her own breakthrough, prompting Ise's teasing remark about her small stature. Hong Wonseo suggests they become Dao companions to sidestep seniority formalities, and Ise introduces Bisang the spirit bird to the group. Park Gangseo briefs everyone on the post-war situation: the New Martial Sect and Cheoryang Thunder Gate have settled in Tabaro, and demonic cultivators are targeting Gwisu Temple's warding barrier. When Ise asks after Hae Unchan's whereabouts, the group falls silent; Pi Garam finally reveals he has been away on a journey. Buchun then presents Ise with the ownership deed for the Dine and Go shop and the building, explaining their merchant earnings. Seolryeong spends the night appraising mission spoils, discovering Core Formation artifacts and the Ghost-Metal Art manual. The next day Ise visits Order Lord Haeil, who offers to be his breakthrough guardian and discusses future plans to recover Tabaro's territory, mentioning Woo Yu-hui's progress toward the Nascent Soul Realm.
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Chapter 144
Ise surveys his companions' cultivation realms and notes Buchun still lags while Pi Garam and Hong Wonseo have broken through. Seolryeong hesitates before attempting her own breakthrough, prompting Ise's teasing remark about her small stature. Hong Wonseo suggests they become Dao companions to sidestep seniority formalities, and Ise introduces Bisang the spirit bird to the group. Park Gangseo briefs everyone on the post-war situation: the New Martial Sect and Cheoryang Thunder Gate have settled in Tabaro, and demonic cultivators are targeting Gwisu Temple's warding barrier. When Ise asks after Hae Unchan's whereabouts, the group falls silent; Pi Garam finally reveals he has been away on a journey. Buchun then presents Ise with the ownership deed for the Dine and Go shop and the building, explaining their merchant earnings. Seolryeong spends the night appraising mission spoils, discovering Core Formation artifacts and the Ghost-Metal Art manual. The next day Ise visits Order Lord Haeil, who offers to be his breakthrough guardian and discusses future plans to recover Tabaro's territory, mentioning Woo Yu-hui's progress toward the Nascent Soul Realm.
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Chapter 145
After parting with Haeil, Ise returns to his residence and releases the spirit beast Bisang into the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, allowing it to choose its own path. He then reviews the Core Formation breakthrough requirements from the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art, noting the seven-stage heavenly tribulation and the precious pills, talismans, and spirit artifacts needed. He summons Buchun, who manages Dine and Go, to obtain price estimates for the list, declining to sell his spirit artifacts cheaply. Still uncertain about his soul deficiency, Ise visits the great cultivators. Kang I-tae refuses, redirecting him to Hong Mi-hee, who suggests finding a new family or experiencing the mortal world. Woo Yu-hui shares that her deficiency was emotion. Finally, Ise consults Hall Master Ahsan of White Tiger Hall, who offers blunt advice about the Soul Tribulation and charges him one thousand Spiritual Stones for the guidance, leaving Ise with a faint sense of direction.
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16:23
Chapter 145
After parting with Haeil, Ise returns to his residence and releases the spirit beast Bisang into the Living-Spirit Cave Abode, allowing it to choose its own path. He then reviews the Core Formation breakthrough requirements from the Two Principles Return-to-Origin Art, noting the seven-stage heavenly tribulation and the precious pills, talismans, and spirit artifacts needed. He summons Buchun, who manages Dine and Go, to obtain price estimates for the list, declining to sell his spirit artifacts cheaply. Still uncertain about his soul deficiency, Ise visits the great cultivators. Kang I-tae refuses, redirecting him to Hong Mi-hee, who suggests finding a new family or experiencing the mortal world. Woo Yu-hui shares that her deficiency was emotion. Finally, Ise consults Hall Master Ahsan of White Tiger Hall, who offers blunt advice about the Soul Tribulation and charges him one thousand Spiritual Stones for the guidance, leaving Ise with a faint sense of direction.
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Chapter 146
Ise reflects on his soul's deficiency and resolves to enter the mortal world to accumulate good karma by rescuing children. He requests permission from Chief Master Kang I-tae to take in orphans at headquarters, eventually receiving conditional approval requiring entrance examinations and follow-up care. He then visits Ujeol at Chuyo Hall to obtain passage tokens for the rescued children. After flying out on Bisang, Ise lands in a village where a terrified mortal reports a spinning white disk-shaped demon that killed his family. Recognizing it as a fifth-rank White Wheel, Ise decides to submit a request to headquarters rather than handle it alone, giving the opportunity to junior cultivators. Three Qi Condensation Realm disciples he rescued twenty years earlier arrive, eager to hunt the demon. After their careful battle, Ise offers them advice before sending them back, pleased to see the juniors he once saved growing into capable cultivators.
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14:22
Chapter 146
Ise reflects on his soul's deficiency and resolves to enter the mortal world to accumulate good karma by rescuing children. He requests permission from Chief Master Kang I-tae to take in orphans at headquarters, eventually receiving conditional approval requiring entrance examinations and follow-up care. He then visits Ujeol at Chuyo Hall to obtain passage tokens for the rescued children. After flying out on Bisang, Ise lands in a village where a terrified mortal reports a spinning white disk-shaped demon that killed his family. Recognizing it as a fifth-rank White Wheel, Ise decides to submit a request to headquarters rather than handle it alone, giving the opportunity to junior cultivators. Three Qi Condensation Realm disciples he rescued twenty years earlier arrive, eager to hunt the demon. After their careful battle, Ise offers them advice before sending them back, pleased to see the juniors he once saved growing into capable cultivators.
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Chapter 147
Ise rescues a seven-year-old orphan girl from an abusive household, sends her to headquarters on Bisang, and receives a message talisman assigning him to investigate an epidemic in Ojuk County. Arriving at dusk, he finds the county sealed off under martial law; the county magistrate has fled and only a plague-afflicted clerk remains. The town is ravaged by a parasitic demon called the Sky-Piercing Worm, which spreads through adults while sparing children. Ise summons Seolryeong, Hong Wonseo, and Pi Garam to assist. Seolryeong performs a spirit requiem rite to contain Ghost Wails, Pi Garam deploys an insect-killing formation to exterminate the parasites, and Hong Wonseo identifies the worm and treats victims with Regeneration Pellets. After the initial measures succeed, Ise notes how much his companions have grown. The remaining challenge is destroying the queen worm buried deep in an underground nest, which requires the team to infiltrate it themselves.
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Chapter 147
Ise rescues a seven-year-old orphan girl from an abusive household, sends her to headquarters on Bisang, and receives a message talisman assigning him to investigate an epidemic in Ojuk County. Arriving at dusk, he finds the county sealed off under martial law; the county magistrate has fled and only a plague-afflicted clerk remains. The town is ravaged by a parasitic demon called the Sky-Piercing Worm, which spreads through adults while sparing children. Ise summons Seolryeong, Hong Wonseo, and Pi Garam to assist. Seolryeong performs a spirit requiem rite to contain Ghost Wails, Pi Garam deploys an insect-killing formation to exterminate the parasites, and Hong Wonseo identifies the worm and treats victims with Regeneration Pellets. After the initial measures succeed, Ise notes how much his companions have grown. The remaining challenge is destroying the queen worm buried deep in an underground nest, which requires the team to infiltrate it themselves.
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Chapter 148
Ise and his companions reach the Sky-Piercing Worm breeding ground beneath Ojuk County. Seolryeong uses her Size-Reduction Art to shrink the group so they can enter the narrow well entrance. Hong Wonseo stays behind to care for the sick while Ise, Seolryeong, and Pi Garam descend into the writhing worm nest. Pi Garam sets an insect-repelling formation while Ise and Seolryeong clear the parasitic demons with fire and ice. After reaching the queen worm's cavern, Ise destroys her with Wind Blades and fire, ending the infestation. The group then rescues orphaned children, carrying them on a floating wooden platform back to headquarters. At the orphanage, they meet Buchun, now caretaker, and discuss preparations for Ise's Core Formation breakthrough—budgeting for tribulation-soothing pellets, spirit artifacts, and formation materials. Ise learns that Hae Unchan failed his Foundation Establishment Realm breakthrough, delivered by Pi Garam in somber silence.
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Chapter 148
Ise and his companions reach the Sky-Piercing Worm breeding ground beneath Ojuk County. Seolryeong uses her Size-Reduction Art to shrink the group so they can enter the narrow well entrance. Hong Wonseo stays behind to care for the sick while Ise, Seolryeong, and Pi Garam descend into the writhing worm nest. Pi Garam sets an insect-repelling formation while Ise and Seolryeong clear the parasitic demons with fire and ice. After reaching the queen worm's cavern, Ise destroys her with Wind Blades and fire, ending the infestation. The group then rescues orphaned children, carrying them on a floating wooden platform back to headquarters. At the orphanage, they meet Buchun, now caretaker, and discuss preparations for Ise's Core Formation breakthrough—budgeting for tribulation-soothing pellets, spirit artifacts, and formation materials. Ise learns that Hae Unchan failed his Foundation Establishment Realm breakthrough, delivered by Pi Garam in somber silence.
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Chapter 149
Ise learns from Pi Garam that Hae Unchan failed to overcome his heart demon tribulation during his Foundation Establishment breakthrough and fled, becoming a demonic cultivator aligned with Cheoryang Thunder Gate. Haeil issued a wanted notice, but the pursuit team was killed. Distraught, Ise resolves to confront Hae Unchan himself. Days pass; Buchun sends him spiritual herb seeds while he cultivates at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode. Seolryeong relays that Hong Mi-hee can forge a spirit artifact if Ise provides rare materials. A summons from Woo Yu-hui arrives, directing him to the Southern Sea. She reveals a mission involving Gwisusan, a turtle demon island, where the Anbimok Wood they seek grows. During flight, Ise spots a secret realm rift; Woo Yu-hui explains its minor planet type with no realm restrictions. She shares why she wears her half-mask before they engage Gwisusan in battle, her overwhelming power devastating surrounding demons as the turtle demon retaliates with a devastating black beam.
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Chapter 149
Ise learns from Pi Garam that Hae Unchan failed to overcome his heart demon tribulation during his Foundation Establishment breakthrough and fled, becoming a demonic cultivator aligned with Cheoryang Thunder Gate. Haeil issued a wanted notice, but the pursuit team was killed. Distraught, Ise resolves to confront Hae Unchan himself. Days pass; Buchun sends him spiritual herb seeds while he cultivates at the Living-Spirit Cave Abode. Seolryeong relays that Hong Mi-hee can forge a spirit artifact if Ise provides rare materials. A summons from Woo Yu-hui arrives, directing him to the Southern Sea. She reveals a mission involving Gwisusan, a turtle demon island, where the Anbimok Wood they seek grows. During flight, Ise spots a secret realm rift; Woo Yu-hui explains its minor planet type with no realm restrictions. She shares why she wears her half-mask before they engage Gwisusan in battle, her overwhelming power devastating surrounding demons as the turtle demon retaliates with a devastating black beam.
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Chapter 150
Woo Yu-hui finishes the battle against the island-sized Gwisusan, using lightning and her Golden Blade to sever its hind leg. She stores the corpse in a Demon-Sealing Talisman Book and collapses into Ise's arms, asking him to hold her before she sleeps. Time passes until conflict between the New Martial Sect and the Great Exorcist Order sows discord. Ise receives a mission to Halla Gwitak to root out Cheoryang Thunder Gate spies. He sends a Message Talisman to the dokkaebi Acting Leader Gong Wol-a and travels to the island, where a horned dokkaebi warrior greets him and explains Halla's strong yin qi. He meets Gong Wol-a, pays respects at Mongryeon's body, and joins a drinking festival. Gonga arrives and scolds the Acting Leader. Later, atop Mount Unhan, Gonga shows Ise the festival flames and asks him to return Leader Mongryeon's body to the dokkaebi. Ise then begins hunting demonic cultivators disguised as mortals, using a Soul-Controlling Talisman on a captured enemy.
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Chapter 150
Woo Yu-hui finishes the battle against the island-sized Gwisusan, using lightning and her Golden Blade to sever its hind leg. She stores the corpse in a Demon-Sealing Talisman Book and collapses into Ise's arms, asking him to hold her before she sleeps. Time passes until conflict between the New Martial Sect and the Great Exorcist Order sows discord. Ise receives a mission to Halla Gwitak to root out Cheoryang Thunder Gate spies. He sends a Message Talisman to the dokkaebi Acting Leader Gong Wol-a and travels to the island, where a horned dokkaebi warrior greets him and explains Halla's strong yin qi. He meets Gong Wol-a, pays respects at Mongryeon's body, and joins a drinking festival. Gonga arrives and scolds the Acting Leader. Later, atop Mount Unhan, Gonga shows Ise the festival flames and asks him to return Leader Mongryeon's body to the dokkaebi. Ise then begins hunting demonic cultivators disguised as mortals, using a Soul-Controlling Talisman on a captured enemy.
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