The Demonic Cultivator In Zombie World

Chapter 236: Return to Mystic Azure Star

Chu Xuan burst forth from the cave and immediately headed towards the nearest teleportation array, his destination already clearly in mind. It was the teleportation array leading to Mystic Azure Star. Hence, Chu Xuan discarded all his disguises, revealing his true appearance.

On his way to the Mystic Azure teleportation array, he saw throngs of cultivators rushing towards it, each one eager not to be even a step behind the others. Yet, spatial rifts could form randomly without any warning, and if a small rift appeared, one might only sustain minor injuries.

However, a large rift could swallow a person whole. The terrifying prospect of running alongside someone one moment and then seeing them vanish the next was profoundly unsettling, giving one a chilling reminder of their own mortality.

Chu Xuan also witnessed a Nascent Soul cultivator, who had been leading the charge, get swallowed by a spatial rift in the blink of an eye—a stark and abrupt separation.

However, Chu Xuan found himself strangely spared from frequent rift occurrences. Even when rifts did appear, he was quick to spot and avoid them.

He noticed that several monks from the Celestial Sound Zen Temple and sword cultivators from the Majestic Sword Sect were also making their way to the Mystic Azure teleportation array, and they too encountered fewer spatial rifts. Clearly, one's personal merit seemed to play a role in reducing the frequency of such rifts around them.

Thus, Chu Xuan's pace quickened, and he gradually caught up with the crowd. He had no desire to be at the forefront nor linger at the back; blending into the crowd was optimal.

The Mystic Azure teleportation array was not far now. Within less than two hours, he had merged with the crowd and reached the array. However, it was already heavily guarded by cultivators from the Reincarnation Divine Sect.

Despite the pressing crowd, the Reincarnation Divine Sect's cultivators showed no sign of yielding. The cultivators were stopped as effectively as a tidal wave by a sluice gate.

Chu Xuan looked towards the clustered Reincarnation Divine Sect cultivators and discreetly moved to the back of the crowd. The blockade of the teleportation array was to secure the coveted Taotie Seed. Now that even their Saint Child was gone, the Reincarnation Divine Sect was bound to investigate thoroughly.

Under normal circumstances, no cultivator would be allowed to leave, but with the extraterrestrial battlefield on the brink of collapse, the pressure might become unbearable for the Reincarnation Divine Sect cultivators, eventually forcing them to open a path. For now, Chu Xuan's task was simply to wait.

A Nascent Soul cultivator from the Reincarnation Divine Sect surged his Spiritual Qi, his voice spreading far and wide.

"Divine Sect orders! A precious treasure has been lost on this battlefield; the teleportation array allows entry but no exit! Everyone stay where you are! Do not move!"

Initially, the cultivators, intimidated by the authority of the Reincarnation Divine Sect, dared not stir. However, as spatial rifts began to appear amidst the crowd, the increasing threat of death set them on edge. The crowd grew restless, and even the Reincarnation Divine Sect's cultivators felt a tingle of fear watching the agitated masses.

"Look behind! Behind!" someone suddenly shouted, drawing attention to changes occurring at their rear.

Many cultivators turned to see the ground in the distance inexplicably collapsing—not merely collapsing, but vanishing as if a higher being had taken a bite out of the earth. The rifts were spreading toward the teleportation array, and soon, swallowing everyone was merely a matter of time.

Seeing this, the cultivators' scalps tingled with horror. They glared angrily at the Reincarnation Divine Sect's cultivators.

"Why won't you let us use the teleportation array?"

"The extraterrestrial battlefield is collapsing! Let us leave!"

"How can your sect commit such demonic acts? Please, make way!"

"If you don't let us leave, none of us will survive!"

The number of cultivators converging towards the Mystic Azure teleportation array continued to increase, now numbering over three hundred, while the Reincarnation Divine Sect had only ten cultivators, with just one being a Nascent Soul.

In a direct conflict, they would be overwhelmingly outnumbered. The strategy of encircling yet leaving an escape was to avoid pushing someone into desperate, feral retaliation.

Now, every minute of delay could cost lives, and no one wanted to be the next to die. Blocking the teleportation array in these dire times turned these desperate cultivators into wild beasts, not caring if their adversaries were upper sect cultivators. Anyone in their way was seen as a direct threat to their survival and had to be dealt with.

Moreover, the Reincarnation Divine Sect cultivators guarding the site also had to consider their own lives. The leading Nascent Soul cultivator's expression changed several times before he finally gritted his teeth. With a grand wave of his hand, he commanded, "Retreat!"

A Golden Core cultivator by his side whispered, "But if the higher-ups inquire..."

"To hell with that! The battlefield is gone, the treasure is certainly gone; they can't blame us!"

With a roar, the Nascent Soul cultivator sprinted into the teleportation array first, followed swiftly by his fellow Golden Core cultivators. With the guards gone, the other cultivators quickly followed suit.

Chu Xuan blended in and stepped through the teleportation array. He was soon enveloped in a light screen he hadn't felt in a long time. His senses whirled, surrounded by bizarre, kaleidoscopic visions. When his vision cleared, he found himself standing on solid ground, surrounded by a lush, primeval forest with no sign of human life.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

Suddenly, someone shoved him from behind, cursing under their breath.

With a cold snort, Chu Xuan released the formidable aura of a Nascent Soul cultivator, causing the surrounding cultivators to pale and hastily make way. The Golden Core cultivator who had pushed him was overwhelmed with fear and quickly knelt to beg for mercy.

Chu Xuan snorted again, lightly tapped the ground, and swiftly drifted into the nearby dense forest, disappearing from sight.

This place was certainly Mystic Azure Star, but he was unsure which region he was in. Mystic Azure Star was divided into five major continents: Central, Southern Wilderness, Northern Cold, Western Land, and Eastern Border. He needed to find some cultivators to ask which region he was currently in.

Chu Xuan's figure moved rapidly through the primeval forest. Soon, he found a reason to smile. He had come upon a Golden Core demonic cultivator slaughtering a mortal city.

The Myriad Souls Banner hovered above the city, drawing in numerous souls. Chu Xuan shook his head as he observed the scene; only interested in souls and not in flesh—it was truly wasteful. This demonic cultivator was inefficient. A good demonic cultivator should make full use of people.

Chu Xuan swiftly approached. The Golden Core demonic cultivator, sensing the presence of a Nascent Soul powerhouse, instinctively wanted to flee. But in the blink of an eye, Chu Xuan appeared right before him. The demonic cultivator, sweating profusely, bowed deeply.

"Senior…"

"Don't be afraid, I just want to ask you a few questions," Chu Xuan said casually.

The handsome Golden Core demonic cultivator breathed a sigh of relief. He had been worried that Chu Xuan was a righteous Nascent Soul powerhouse from a prestigious sect.

However, Chu Xuan's easygoing manner indicated he wasn't concerned with the demonic cultivator's actions.

"Senior, please ask, I shall spare no detail..." the Golden Core demonic cultivator bowed, respectfully beginning to speak.

He hadn't finished his sentence when Chu Xuan slapped him on the head. "I don't like to ask and answer questions; I prefer to see for myself—it's more efficient."