Chapter 991 - 331: God and Demon Extinction

Deep inside the Demon Lair.

Around each stable time-space node, there are almost always a large number of powerful cultivators stationed.

These cultivators are both guarding this time-space node, preventing too many powerful demons from the Demon Realm from emerging here.

And also here for trials.

Lin Zheyu wandered through several stations in succession before finally leaving.

At these stations, he sensed the presence of strong members from the Wu Family.

Lin Zheyu carries the bloodline curse mark of the Wu Family, and appearing here is for the purpose of dealing with this curse.

If he appears near members of the Wu Family and they perceive the curse on him, it could be troublesome.

"Here, then."

Lin Zheyu softly murmured as he looked at the time-space node ten kilometers away.

Powerful perception spread out, scanning the cultivators at the time-space node; no members of the Wu Family were present here.

Those newly emerged, terror-guarded primary time-space nodes were inaccessible to Lin Zheyu.

Not because his cultivation level had risen, reaching the Shackled Realm.

But because Lin Zheyu’s identity, on the surface, had reached the Shackled Realm, and entering those nodes requires identity proof.

Once identity is proven, showing a strength of the Shackled Realm, entry to such time-space nodes is prohibited.

If no identity is shown, there is no way.

An unknown cultivator trying to enter may be directly blasted by the guarding strong ones.

Even with strong power, there are strong troubles.

Currently, Lin Zheyu can only enter nodes without strong guardians or hide his identity to enter nodes during the merging process of the two realms.

Besides these two options, he can only seek these already stable nodes, able to support Golden Core cultivators and above in passage.

"Hold on!"

As Lin Zheyu approached, he was stopped by the guarding cultivators: "Please show your identity!"

With a calm expression, a token representing his Martial Alliance identity flew out from his storage bag and floated before him.

"Greetings, Mr. Xiao, please come inside!"

The two Foundation Establishment cultivators respectfully saluted.

Although most cultivators look down upon crude martial artists, facing a Shackled Realm expert like Lin Zheyu, the two Foundation Establishment cultivators dared not offend in the slightest.

"I need to use the node passage here."

Lin Zheyu said casually.

"Please, senior, wait inside awhile; I must report." The man to his left said respectfully.

"Hmm."

Lin Zheyu nodded gently.

This time, he’s here not on a mission but temporarily borrowing the node passage, needing to report is a normal matter.

Led by other cultivators, Lin Zheyu arrived at the reception hall for a short rest.

Not long after, a powerful spiritual sense swept over.

This was the spiritual sense of a Golden Core cultivator, whose probe showed no offense, promptly stopping and showing some goodwill.

"Turns out Mr. Xiao is visiting, apologies for the previous neglect."

A hearty laugh was heard.

A scholarly, handsome young man appeared from the void with a smile.

This was a stranger to Lin Zheyu; searching his memory he hadn’t seen this person before.

"I am Xiao Yu from the Martial Alliance, may I ask who you are?"

Lin Zheyu cupped his hands with a smile.

"Haha, forgot to introduce myself."

"I am Ji Weifang, cousin to Ziyang and Zitong; I heard them mention you."

"They praised you to the skies, saying you are the most extraordinary martial artist they’ve ever met."

"Give you time to grow, and soon you’ll shine in the cultivation realm."

"Seeing you now, you truly are exceptional!"

Ji Weifang praised with a smile.

"Turns out it’s Mr. Ji, last time we parted, it’s been years since meeting Ziyang and Zitong. Are they here?"

Lin Zheyu asked with a smile.

"They didn’t come."

"Golden Core promotion differs from martial arts, and our Ji Family’s cultivation technique is even more troublesome."

"After achieving Golden Core, they entered the family’s secret realm for cultivation, expected to emerge next year."

Ji Weifang said with a smile.

This is the advantage of having a powerful family background.

If an ordinary cultivator, merely gathering resources for Golden Core Dao achievement is extremely difficult, let alone having a family secret realm to help stabilize the realm afterwards.

"I see."

"If meeting the two friends, please convey my greetings to them, Mr. Ji." Lin Zheyu said with a smile.

The two exchanged compliments before beginning the main topic.

"Heard you wish to borrow this node passage?" Ji Weifang asked.

"Yes."

"As Mr. Ji knows, the martial path reaches its end at the Shackled Realm, subsequent advancement requires personal exploration by martial artists."

"I’ve recently gained some insights and need to conduct experiments in the Demon Realm."

Lin Zheyu explained with a smile.

The matter of martial path reaching a dead end at the Shackled Realm is well known throughout the cultivation realm.

Every martial artist breaking seven shackles paves their own martial path.

If successful, one can attain strength comparable to Nascent Soul.

If everything goes smoothly, continuing along one’s path may lead to growing into an expert comparable to Divinity Transformation.

The current Martial Alliance Leader is rumored to have reached a realm similar to Immortal Dao Divinity Transformation.

In terms of combat power, he is comparable to Divinity Transformation.

However, his path is difficult to replicate.