I Can Upgrade My Talent Infinitely

The final cultivation environment for a Demon is determined by the concentration of Demon Qi combined with the concentration of Spiritual Qi. Demons are very particular about this.

For the ideal ratio of Demon Qi to Spiritual Qi, the concentration of Demon Qi can only be higher than this proportion, never lower.

This is why Demons often prioritize the cultivation of Spirit Veins much later.

"Handle the Demon Veins the same way we did before," Fang Yun said.

Previously, when they took over the territories of the Celestial Demon Sect’s subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences, they processed the Demon Veins as quickly as possible. This rapid method caused most of the power that could have been absorbed by the Spirit Veins to be lost.

"Yes, Sect Leader." Yu Chuanze nodded first, then said, "The Celestial Demon Sect’s Demon Vein is Tier Three Top-Grade. Even with the fastest method, it will take about half a month to process."

’A crude processing will take half a month. A precise one would take at least a year.’

The latter was far too long for Fang Yun.

After learning a bit more about the situation, Fang Yun went to find another Elder, Deng Fusheng.

Previously, the new deployment of Arrays in the territories of the Celestial Demon Sect’s subordinate Foundation Establishment Influences had been handled by Deng Fusheng’s disciple, Zheng Chunyu.

Now, for the Celestial Demon Sect itself, his master had come to take charge personally.

"Sect Leader." Deng Fusheng immediately bowed upon seeing Fang Yun.

"Elder Deng, how are things on your end?"

"The Celestial Demon Sect’s original Grand Array can be modified to be powered by Spiritual Qi."

"How long will the modifications take? And how effective will it be when powered by Spiritual Qi?" Fang Yun asked two questions at once.

"It will take at least a month. If powered only by Spiritual Qi, it will have the defensive capabilities of a Quasi-Tier Three Grand Array, but it will be difficult to retain its offensive power."

Fang Yun nodded slightly at his words.

He didn’t know much about the art of Arrays, but from his conversation with Deng Fusheng, he understood the proposed plan. It involved stripping down the Celestial Demon Sect’s original Grand Array, systematically removing many components, leaving only a few functions intact.

Setting up a new Tier Three Grand Array from scratch would take much longer.

In comparison, achieving the defensive power of a Quasi-Tier Three Grand Array in just a month was already excellent.

"Elder Deng, proceed with your plan. If you need to adjust the Spirit Vein nodes, just find Elder Yu."

"Yes, Sect Leader."

Once the Grand Array was operational, fewer of the sect’s upper echelon would be needed to act as guardians here.

Compared to the territory of the Original Stone Demon Sect, this place would become the Celestial Cloud Sect’s true branch sect in the future.

A branch sect’s Spirit Array certainly couldn’t be limited to only defensive capabilities, especially at a mere Quasi-Tier Three level. It would require more time and effort to adjust later on.

...

「In a forest a hundred li from the Celestial Demon Sect.」

Fang Yun’s figure had already appeared here.

This was the ambush spot he had chosen.

The moment the first Core Formation Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect’s reinforcement party entered his attack range, he would strike.

The Demon Spirit Sect’s reinforcements for the Celestial Demon Sect might consist of only Core Formation Demons, or it could be a mix of Core Formation and Foundation Establishment Demons.

Regardless, the Core Formation Demons would certainly arrive first.

As for sending only Foundation Establishment Demons?

That was impossible. When a Demon Cultivation Core Formation Influence was on the brink of annihilation, sending only Foundation Establishment Demons would be completely meaningless.

He activated the concealment effect of his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Half-Hidden Spirit Boots.

The Spiritual Power consumption was minimal, so Fang Yun wasn’t the least bit worried about his reserves.

Being cautious, he concealed himself right away.

All he had to do now was wait.

Wait for the Demon Spirit Sect’s reinforcements to appear.

As time trickled by.

Fang Yun sensed a fluctuation of impure Demon Power.

’They’re here.’

The reinforcements from the Demon Spirit Sect for the Celestial Demon Sect were about to arrive.

As the fluctuation of Demon Power grew stronger, Fang Yun perceived more specific information.

’One mid-stage and one early-stage Core Formation Demon.’

’For the Demon Spirit Sect to send two Core Formation Demons as reinforcements is already quite generous to the Celestial Demon Sect. When our Celestial Cloud Sect sought help, Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect each sent only one Core Formation cultivator.’

Of course, the circumstances were different, so the two situations couldn’t be directly compared.

Under the conditions at that time, it would have been difficult for Star Moon Valley and the Vast Sea Sect to send any more Core Formation cultivators.

’Two Core Formation Stage Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect.’

’First, kill the mid-stage one, then the early-stage one.’

With a surprise attack, there was a high probability he could instantly kill the mid-stage Core Formation Demon. The remaining early-stage one would be much simpler to deal with.

As the two Core Formation Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect drew closer...

Fang Yun’s gaze was not that of someone looking at Demons, but rather at walking Talent Points.

’One is worth a base of seven million Talent Points. The other’s value is still unconfirmed for now.’

He would only find out at the beginning of next month how many Talent Points he would get for killing mid-stage and late-stage Core Formation Demons, respectively.

Fang Yun moved through the shadows of the forest, adjusting his position.

The Celestial Demon Sect and the Demon Spirit Sect were far apart.

The Core Formation Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect were indeed following the shortest route between the two Demon Cultivation Core Formation Influences, but Fang Yun couldn’t predict their exact path with perfect accuracy.

But he could adjust.

As the Core Formation Demons approached, he adjusted his position.

He positioned himself so the Core Formation Demons would fly directly over his head.

Fang Yun had calculated it. The best theoretical moment to strike would be just after the Core Formation Demons flew a short distance past him.

At that moment, the Demon Spirit Sect’s Core Formation Demons would be close enough, and he would be attacking from behind. If something went wrong and the Demons tried to flee, having to cross back over his position would make their escape more difficult.

Thus, his chances of a successful kill were also higher.

’Now!’

As the two Core Formation Stage Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect flew over his head, with a single thought, his Lifebound Magical Treasure, the Profound Jade Sword, transformed into a streak of golden light, its edge aimed straight at the mid-stage Core Formation Demon’s weak point.

"Damn it! An ambush!"

The mid-stage Core Formation Demon reacted faster than the early-stage one.

This was partly due to his higher Realm, and partly because he was the one being attacked.

The early-stage Core Formation Demon, who wasn’t the target yet, didn’t feel that same sense of crisis.

Fang Yun’s attack was a success. The mid-stage Core Formation Demon, despite reacting, was killed in a single blow.

The one who reacted faster died first!

"How could he..."

Just like Cao Yuchen, the mid-stage Core Formation Demon from the Celestial Demon Sect, after suffering Fang Yun’s fatal sword strike, he only had the chance to utter three words.

By the time he uttered the third word, he had already lost all signs of life.

’How could he be here?!’

The early-stage Core Formation Demon from the Demon Spirit Sect froze for a moment. While screaming ’This is bad!’ in his heart, he also supplied the final two words for the mid-stage Core Formation Demon.

’We came to reinforce the Celestial Demon Sect, only to be ambushed by a Core Formation Spirit Refiner.’

’The Core Formation Spirit Refiner who ambushed us is incredibly powerful, able to kill our Demon Spirit Sect’s mid-stage Core Formation Supreme Elder in a single strike.’

’If the Spirit Refiners were attacking the Celestial Demon Sect, they logically shouldn’t be setting an ambush here.’

’There are only two possibilities for an ambush here: either they’ve halted their offensive against the Celestial Demon Sect, or the Celestial Demon Sect has already been taken.’

’Judging by the current situation, it’s undoubtedly the latter—the Celestial Demon Sect has been wiped out by the Celestial Cloud Sect.’

’If the Celestial Demon Sect still existed and the former was true, they would have definitely informed our Demon Spirit Sect. Our sect would have then contacted us, either telling us to return or to proceed with extreme caution.’

’To be wary of an ambush by the Celestial Cloud Sect’s Spirit Refiners.’

’Since we received no warning, and there’s a Celestial Cloud Sect Spirit Refiner here ambushing us, it can only mean one thing.’

In that brief moment.

The early-stage Core Formation Demon from the Demon Spirit Sect had thought of many things.

As he snapped out of his daze, the same Flying Sword that had slain their Demon Spirit Sect’s mid-stage Core Formation Supreme Elder launched an attack against him.

He instinctively used all his strength to defend.

But his all-out defense seemed no different from thin paper before the edge of this sword.

The sword pierced through his body, and his consciousness rapidly dissipated.

"I wonder if there are any Foundation Establishment Demons following them."

The deaths of the two Core Formation Demons from the Demon Spirit Sect put Fang Yun in an even better mood.

Not only had he gained Talent Points, but he had also weakened the Demon Spirit Sect’s strength.

The Demon Spirit Sect and the Black Ghost Cave were both future targets for the Celestial Cloud Sect.