The Grey Rat's Demon Path

Chapter 176: Chapter 161-162: The Coming Chaos (2)

However, this move by Red Cloud Mountain escalated the war to a fever pitch.

A direct strike into the heart of the Human Race’s territory!

There, it wasn’t just Cultivators. Far more numerous were the ordinary, mortal civilians of the Human Race!

This move undoubtedly shook the very foundation of the Human Race.

They had crossed a line with the Human Race, and this affair would not end peacefully.

Who knew what promises the Thundering Mountain Range had made to convince Red Cloud Mountain to make such a mad move.

In terms of overall strength, the Red Cloud Mountain Range was far inferior to the Thundering Mountain Range and the Yanyue Sect!

It would have been one thing to assist the Thundering Mountain Range from the sidelines, joining an easy fight and reaping some benefits.

But to charge directly into the heart of the war... this was anything but ordinary!

One could predict that the Human Race’s backlash would be overwhelming and swift.

’Perhaps I’m overthinking it! For a direct invasion of the human heartland, the Thundering Mountain Range must have committed a massive Demon Army as well. There might even be numerous Demon Kings involved to tie down the human experts!’

In the period that followed, Xu Chang’an kept up with the latest developments.

The Red Cloud Mountain Range joining the battle against the Yanyue Sect of the Human Race was initially a clandestine affair. But with the second wave of Demon Army conscription, a large number of Red Cloud Mountain Range’s forces joined the fray, and the news could no longer be contained.

Some Demons grew timid, fearing that the chaotic situation would mean an end to their peaceful days.

Some Demons watched from the sidelines, waiting for the right opportunity.

And some Demons took a gamble and threw themselves into the conflict.

Some gambled with their lives, while others gambled with their fortunes.

Gambling with their lives meant answering Red Cloud Mountain’s call and joining the war.

A chaotic situation brought danger, but it was also accompanied by potential rewards!

Many Demons of ordinary origins and no backing had risen meteorically in such chaotic times, becoming Great Demons, or even Top-tier Great Demons!

In the history of the Demon Race, there were even rumors of a Demon with a common Bloodline and no backing who ascended to the rank of Demon King.

It was unknown whether such stories were deliberately spread by Red Cloud Mountain or if they were actually true.

Those who gambled their fortunes were war profiteers. They foresaw a future trend, hoarded resources on a massive scale, and waited for the right time to sell high.

But none of this had anything to do with Xu Chang’an.

He remained in Gray Rat Cave on Shuyun Peak, quietly refining Elixirs and honing his Skills.

「Shuyun Peak, Gray Rat Cave.」

"Open!"

Xu Chang’an shouted, and the lid of the Alchemy Furnace before him flew open with a BANG.

A brilliant light flashed as a rich, medicinal aroma filled the air.

Inside the Pill Furnace, six earth-yellow Elixirs lay quietly, a faint, spiritual luster flowing over their surfaces.

Seeing this, a look of delight appeared on Xu Chang’an’s face.

’The Transformation Pill... it’s a success!’

The Transformation Pill, a Tier Two High-grade Elixir.

Xu Chang’an’s successful refining of the Transformation Pill meant his Alchemy Skill had reached the realm of Tier Two High Grade.

A year ago, at a small trade gathering in Peacock Demon City, Xu Chang’an had bought the main ingredient for refining the Transformation Pill: a Thousand-Year-Old Seven-Petaled Snow Lotus.

Xu Chang’an carefully placed the six Transformation Pills into a Jade Bottle and stored them safely.

The effects of a Transformation Pill lasted far longer than a Shapeshifting Pill, and were also more potent.

These six Transformation Pills would be enough for Xu Chang’an to use for a very long time.

Xu Chang’an had been in seclusion for many days, repeatedly deliberating over the process of refining the Transformation Pill.

Now that he had succeeded, he felt the urge to go out and relax.

Walking out of Gray Rat Cave, he saw a pond full of blooming Spirit Flowers, and his spirit couldn’t help but feel refreshed.

He walked all the way to the pavilion, took out a flask of Spirit Wine from his Storage Bag, and began to drink freely while admiring the scenery.

"Gray Rat Alchemist, what a fine mood you’re in!"

A woman in a long black veil dress approached the pavilion, her steps light and graceful.

The black veil was sheer, barely concealing her taut, curvaceous figure.

"Fellow Daoist Yu, why not join me for a few drinks?"

Xu Chang’an invited with a smile.

This woman in the long black veil dress was none other than his neighbor on Shuyun Peak, the Second-Order Top-grade Array Master and Scorpion Spirit, Yu Lulu.

"Aren’t you the thoughtful one, Gray Rat Alchemist!"

Yu Lulu giggled coquettishly, her body swaying as she sat down in front of Xu Chang’an.

As she sat, she slightly lifted her black veil dress, revealing a stretch of her fair, smooth leg.

Xu Chang’an’s expression remained calm; he pretended not to see.

’This Scorpion Spirit, Yu Lulu, was not someone to be trifled with.’

’He had lived on Shuyun Peak for over five years now and had heard a thing or two about her reputation.’

’She had been cultivating for more than two hundred years.’

’Rumor had it she had already gone through five or six Dao Companions, and that wasn’t even counting her other ambiguous relationships!’

Xu Chang’an had been on Shuyun Peak for many years, and the two Demons had interacted occasionally.

"Have you heard? About the massacre at Pear Blossom Mountain!"

As the conversation turned to the recent events in the Red Cloud Mountain Range, Yu Lulu brought up Pear Blossom Mountain.

Xu Chang’an nodded.

The Pear Blossom Mountain massacre had been the talk of the town recently. Of course he had heard about it.

’Pear Blossom Mountain was a Spirit Vein Dojo within Ivory Mountain that was rented out.’

’In terms of quality and scale, it was slightly inferior to Cloud Sea Peak, but not by much.’

’The residents of Pear Blossom Mountain were basically all at the level of Foundation Establishment Great Demons or Veteran Great Demons.’

’But half a month ago, Pear Blossom Mountain had been completely wiped out by a band of Tribulation Cultivators.’

’It was said that not a single Great Demon escaped!’

’The sixteen Foundation Establishment Great Demons on Pear Blossom Mountain, along with their Little Demon servants—over a hundred Demons in total—were all killed.’

’Pear Blossom Mountain was looted clean.’

"They say that band of Tribulation Cultivators appeared out of nowhere; no one had heard of them before. Word from Ivory Mountain is that after investigating the scene, they suspect a Top-tier Great Demon was involved!

"The massacre at Pear Blossom Mountain has had me so scared these past few days. Staying all alone in my cave dwelling... it’s left me feeling so restless!

"I really wish I had someone to keep me company."

Yu Lulu patted her chest, putting on a frightened expression.

"So... how about you come over and keep me company tonight, Gray Rat Alchemist?"

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