Be the Hardest Working Demon Cultivator!

Upon seeing this flag, disciples of the Upper Pure Sect could not help but be alarmed regardless of whether they recognized it or not, for the aura of the flag was indeed terrifying. Merely a glance was enough to induce an impulse to disengage their soul from their body.

This caused some of the older disciples from the Upper Pure Sect to become restless. For those, the days ahead could not be called plentiful, and unless they entered the "Life Cocoon" or used a Secret Technique, they would only have one or two decades of lifespan left.

Thus, from these Upper Pure Sect disciples, one stood up and, with a cupped-fist salute, asked, "Sect Leader, may I know how being listed on the roster affects one's post-mortem status in the Land of Yin and Darkness?"

This was a question about the treatment after death.

"The Ancestor of the Dao has said that at the very least, you will be able to retain sevent to eighty percent of your consciousness," the Sect Leader of the Upper Pure Sect did not conceal anything and carefully repeated the words of the Ancestor of the Dao.

After listening, this group of Upper Pure Sect disciples was immediately no longer afraid of death and eagerly stepped forward to volunteer.

Because such a level of posthumous conferment was almost akin to obtaining a "pseudo-immortality" in the Land of Yin and Darkness. If someday their destiny was fulfilled and they received further grace, they might even have the chance to return to this world and live freely again.

However, the Sect Leader of the Upper Pure Sect did not choose people casually, because the number of slots available on the roaster of the Land of Yin and Darkness was limited.

Moreover, although it was said that one could retain seventy to eighty percent of one's consciousness, this implied that there would be at least a twenty percent likelihood of exhibiting non-human characteristics. By that time, would one truly still be oneself?

It was feared that upon encountering fellow disciples, the only thought would be to devour one another!

Several hours later, the Sect Leader of the Upper Pure Sect selected those he deemed reliable and took along the Yin-Yang Lotus Treasure Vase that was already emanating a fierce presence.

At this moment, this spiritually aware treasure was shrouded in dark energy, not a single sign of auspicious celestial phenomena was visible, and it continuously emitted an aura that was alarmingly sinister.

Now calling this object a demonic artifact would be even more convincing.

At the same time, a similar scenario was unfolding within Western Tuo Mountain. With both Sect Ancestors working together, their methods were naturally not too dissimilar.

The only difference was that whereas the Upper Pure Sect offered posthumous conferment, Western Tuo Mountain created a sacred flame golden body for their disciples, allowing them to manifest in the human world. As for issues arising in the Land of Yin and Darkness, Western Tuo Mountain would also help resolve these, ensuring there would be no disturbances from malevolent spirits.

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Heavenly Sword Mansion.

Although this family-based cultivation clan was dominated by the Dong family, members of other surnames were also numerous. After all, it was impossible for a family to develop to such an extent by nepotism alone; all relationships were based on interests rather than kinship ties.

It is said that wealth in the mountains has distant kin, while poverty in a bustling market draws no inquiry—this maxim speaks to a straightforward truth. Sometimes, even parents may despise their children for lack of wealth.

Gathering such a large number of people in Heavenly Sword Mansion was actually not a common sight because, most of the time, individual families were autonomous. As long as they did not violate the basic sect rules, everything was quite free, and even the profits and losses of each family were their own responsibility.

Of course, where there are many people, conflicts are inevitable; however, most conflicts were often suppressed due to the substantial benefits brought by the large collective of Heavenly Sword Mansion.

After all, there were too many advantages to be had, and without any deep-seated hatreds, there was naturally no intention to dwell on thoughts of revenge.

"The Demon Luo Heavenly Authority has reignited its mandate of life, which should now be upon Demon Lord Tan, what do all of you think?" The speaker was Duan Wuya.

After taking his position as the Family Head, the former Family Head had directly retreated behind the scenes, seldom showing up. However, he did appear at this gathering, but after his arrival, he only engaged in jokes and chatter with people close to him and showed no intention of speaking on this occasion; clearly, he had fully delegated his authority.

After all, these were cultivators, and a lot of the time, power spoke louder than words. Although the retired Family Head's strength couldn't be said to be peerless in the world, he was a centennial cultivator who possessed a spiritually aware treasure.

And now, following Duan Wuya's statement, the majority of cultivators in Heavenly Sword Mansion cast a strange glance at him.

Demon Lord Tan—weren't these three words obvious enough in their implication?

But on reflection, it made sense; there had long been rumors that this Demon Lord Tan had a substantially high chance of marrying into the clan.

Considering that Demon Lord Tan might be the future head of their clan, some of the older generation immediately expressed their stance: "Guan He Xi Tuo Mountain has stirred up a destiny, and neither the Upper Pure Sect nor Western Tuo Mountain will necessarily be at peace, in my humble opinion, it is best to watch from afar."

These individuals were unaware of the situation with the Sect Ancestor because the Ancestor of Heavenly Sword Mansion had not made contact with them to this day. Even in earlier years, the Ancestor who achieved ascension severed the blood ties with the Dong family on his own initiative.

However, being unaware of those schemes did not mean that these elders could not discern something.

The eyes of adults see only interests.

Even the most upright person would weigh the pros and cons. If the personal loss were minimal, or if problems could be resolved, then why not act nobly?

But if there were the risk of total disaster, then I must ask your forgiveness for prioritizing my well-being.

Therefore, to the seasoned individuals, the grand actions of the Upper Pure Sect and Western Expansion Mountain had many aspects that were untenable. After all, those two people descending the mountain with treasures represented not individuals, but their entire sects!

"If there are no other opinions, then let's settle on this. It just so happens that the Great Plain Immortal Sect, Luoja Mountain, Terrestrial Immortal Cave Mansion, and Jinglong Cave Heaven also have this attitude," Duan Wuya concluded decisively.