The End of the Immortal Path

But just as he was about to ignite his body’s power, a hand suddenly landed on his shoulder.

Then, a light pull sent him flying backward.

In the corner of his eye, he saw Jiang Man standing in front of him.

"What are you doing?" Nan Yue roared.

’What is wrong with this guy?’

But as Nan Yue fumed, he saw Jiang Man strike.

He threw a punch that slammed into the Demon Fox’s claws.

However, the expected scene of it being utterly crushed never came.

There was only a loud BOOM.

The two powers were evenly matched, and both were sent stumbling back.

THUD!

Nan Yue slammed heavily onto the ground, and the other two immediately rushed over.

They stared in disbelief at Jiang Man, who was still standing before them.

"An ancient Demon Cultivator?" Jiang Man asked, looking at the fiery red fox.

’At first, I thought it was a modern Demon Cultivator.’

’Nine times out of ten, modern Demon Cultivators have also secretly learned the simplified techniques of the Immortal Sects.’

’A demon like that has no weaknesses, and its Primordial Spirit Power is extremely strong.’

’That’s why I’m no match for it.’

’I’d have to avoid a direct confrontation for now.’

However, as his opponent attacked, he felt more and more that something was wrong.

’Is this a Primordial Spirit?’

’It’s far too weak.’

He tested it and confirmed his suspicion. Its Primordial Spirit was pathetically weak.

’Then there was no doubt. This is an ancient Demon Cultivator.’

’I can fight this!’

"What ancient Demon Cultivator?" the fox asked, staring warily at Jiang Man.

’That last attack of his was surprisingly strong.’

"Ancient Demon Cultivators are weak," Jiang Man said, looking at it. "At your level, how can you possibly fight us?"

"Bullshit!" the fox retorted angrily. "The Immortal Sects are selfish and self-serving! They’ve suppressed all the true geniuses. Otherwise, how could you have this absurd notion that there are no prodigies in the Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment, and Golden Core realms?

"It’s a trap set by the Immortal Sects, designed to leave true prodigies with no path forward.

"They make them believe they are mediocre so they won’t threaten their masters’ status.

"They’re afraid. Afraid of prodigies rising up, afraid of their positions becoming unstable."

As it spoke, it instantly appeared before Jiang Man, its words laced with a Charm Technique.

It had said all this deliberately, hoping Jiang Man would get lost in its words and let his guard down.

BAM!

The instant it lunged to attack, a fist smashed into its face.

POW!

The tremendous force nearly knocked it off its feet.

"How dare you!" the fox roared.

It then unleashed a relentless flurry of attacks.

Jiang Man dodged its attacks, retreating rapidly.

He began to circulate the Evil God’s Technique, applying pressure with his Heart Spirit Power.

The more the fiery red fox fought, the more its chest tightened, as if its opponent were an insurmountable mountain.

Gradually, it felt an invisible hand seize its heart.

BAM!

It was sent flying by a heavy blow.

It stared in disbelief at the man before it.

Jiang Man was shocked as well. ’This fox is unbelievably tough.’

’My hand is aching, and my Qi and Blood can barely keep up.’

’If the Evil God’s Technique hadn’t worked, it’s debatable whether I would’ve even won.’

’Even an ancient Demon Cultivator is not to be underestimated.’

"State your purpose," Jiang Man said.

At his words, the fiery red fox transformed into a young, red-haired woman with her ample chest on full display.

She gave Jiang Man an alluring look. "Are you going to capture me and make me your Spirit Pet?"

"Ugly," Jiang Man replied.

At his word, her face contorted back into a fox-like snarl.

Then she sneered, "Since you want to know my purpose, I’ll tell you. Are you aware of the Immortal Sect Grand Tournament?"

"The one that just started recently?" Nan Yue and the others frowned as they approached.

"That’s right. Once the tournament’s Secret Realm closes, it’s nearly impossible to open. And you have no idea what’s hidden inside. As it happens, my people do, and they’re about to release something in there.

"Everyone inside will be annihilated because of it. And not only that—after the tournament ends, it will be able to break out of the Secret Realm and affect the outside world," the Fox Demon said with a sly grin. "So, are you going to try and open that place now? To stop them?"