585 Blood Cleansing.
Shi Lang waved his hand, and the needle held by Shi Ning flew into his hand. He sighed and said, “Ning, you sure are ruthless.”
The young lady was still wrapping her brain around that Shi Lang was here to rescue her. She could not help but pinch her cheek and wince in pain. She wanted to say something when she noticed the Terran walking toward the Demonic Cultivator.
The latter was also surprised when he saw this. He had never seen someone as reckless as Shi Lang. How can this young man walk over to him with such indifference? Was he not human? Did he not know that Demonic Cultivators were scary? They were avoided like a plague.
Before he could deduce anything, Shi Lang was already standing before him. The terran spoke calmly, “A mere Demon General dares to overturn things and the pace of normal life in the eastern barrens. You sure have some guts. However, sometimes having guts can trigger the heavens to condemn you.”
That said, he raised his hand, and the long needle in his hand was stabbed in the Demon Cultivator’s shoulder. The latter was stunned and could not do anything against the attack. He was not even able to see how Shi Lang even attacked him.
Shi Ning was not bluffing, and the needle was indeed covered with poison. Shi Lang had stabbed the demonic cultivator directly in a major vein, and the poison had entered the bloodstream. The terran had no emotion fluctuating through his eyes as he watched the demonic cultivator shiver.
Shi Lang asked calmly, “Can you tell me where your companions are? They can be humans who work for you or the demonic cultivators. I don’t mind.”
The demonic cultivator smiled wretchedly and said, “You can never find them in this life.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “I was hoping you would say that.”
The next moment, he grasped the demonic cultivator’s skull in his palm and said, “Soul Search.”
At this moment, the disciples of the Sword Peak also walked inside. It was as if they had crossed purgatory, and now they watched Shi Lang extracting information from a demonic cultivator in the most heinous manner. They did not know what to say because they could see the people shivering inside the prison cell behind him.
Shi Lang gazed at them and said, “Senior sisters, can you please talk to these children?”
None of the people inside the cell was older than sixteen. He was not in a suitable condition to talk to them. The girls had a gentle image, and they were more efficient. The two ladies nodded and walked around him to deal with the prisoners. After a few minutes, Shi Lang was done with the demonic cultivator and tossed his corpse like garbage.
He looked at Liang Ping and said, “Total strength is about seven hundred Demonic Cultivators. They are spread throughout the southern peaks. They work with human informants in tandem.”
Xu Guang opened his eyes wide and asked, “Seven hundred? How are they sustaining such a force and keeping it under wraps?” 𝑶𝑽𝑙xt.𝗇𝓔t
Shi Lang narrowed his gaze and said, “A former courtier suggested that they use the means of curated farming. They are all practicing the dao of blood, and thus, these children have been held captive to produce blood. They feed them with healthy meat from nature to keep them healthy and extract their blood in return.”
Hu Shan held his sword tightly and said, “Can I go and kill all these people?”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “That is our goal here. None of them shall be left alive. Before we start killing them, we have to ensure they cannot run away.”
Liang Ping spoke suggestively, “I have an array that can help us retain them. However, I am unsure if it can hold all of them.”
Shi Lang nodded and said, “Do not worry. We can isolate one hide at a time and collectively kill these things in circulation.”
The people understood his intention and nodded. Shi Lang turned to Shi Ning and told her to look after the people rescued. He did not wish to waste time on sentimental expressions. Shi Ning was also not a sissy; she knew what took priority over the reunion.
Six people left the cave, and what happened later became a legend. The forests lingered with the smell of blood, and the air was heavy. Shi Lang had gone completely berserk. He would enter caves with a short sword in his hand and if some expert from the demonic camp tried to challenge him in the open. The Terran used his spear.
The people did not understand why he used a spear until one night, Wen Lengxue asked, “Junior Brother, why are you insistent on using the spear when your skill with the sword is superb?”
Shi Lang smiled and said, “Senior Sister, after this task, I wish to leave the eastern barrens and head to the central plains. These past few days, I spent time in a secret realm where I encountered many cultivators from the central plains. Our side of the people was not supposed to enter that place. So, the spear will provide me with some cover. I do not wish those jerks to drag the eastern barren in their vengeance.”
The people were enlightened. While they were curious about what he saw in that realm, they were slightly saddened that Shi Lang would leave the eastern barren soon. The Terran sensed this and said, “In the coming year, you will all have a chance to experience something similar to me, and then I will be waiting for you in the central plane, or more precisely, at the front.”
The young people sensed a rush of blood course through their bodies. They all smiled and ate their share of food before the bonfire. The fire in the center represented the will that Shi Lang had lit up.
They spent their time in the woods, camping and fighting. It took them a month to deal with all the demonic cultivators. Soon, the news spread to the masses that a group of cultivators was hunting down demonic cultivators, and the humans they worked with all became vigilant. They began to maintain a low profile. They even began to pray that someone from the demonic cultivators could kill these people.
However, it was all for naught. Shi Lang and the rest were strong; they were like a meat grinder when they worked together. The demonic cultivators, in their vision, could not hold on. What surprised them the most was the absence of a demon king. The strongest fellow they faced was equal to Shi Lang regarding cultivation. However, he was dealt with much ease.
During this battle period, they provided insights into Liang Ping, Xu Guang, and Bai Yan. Their sword skills have spiked very quickly. Shi Lang did not mind their progress, but surprisingly, Hu Shan and Wen Lengxue had improved overall.
After dealing with the final hideout, Liang Ping asked, “What shall we do now?”
Shi Lang said, “Kill the humans involved with Demonic Cultivators and make them an example. If these bastards can sell their kin to the demons, they are not worth being called humans at all.”
The rest were surprised by this, and Shi Lang said, “In the lower realms, when a courtier sinned, the King will slay nine generations of their family. The extended families will be put under surveillance. Many people in my generation thought that the King was cruel, but the thing is that he was just a man trying to protect his palace from shady people.
Yes, rulers are all hypocrites, but they were strong too. The strong made the rules, and the weak followed. There are many types of strong people in the world. Some look for benefits, and some look for equality. Some are born with a powerful background, and some have a powerful background. Some seek chaos and similarly those who seek balance.
Our actions can define the course of history. If you are strong, your actions will become an example. If you are weak, you will become an example. So, do you think these humans will do any good to society? They have been in touch with the dark and tasted its power. These people will never let the weak live in peace.
Do you still think I should let them walk away from this unbothered?”
His monologue made the people shiver and think again about their decision. Liang Ping sighed and said, “Junior Brother, do what you feel is right. We have been too soft on the mortal dark dwellers. We fail to see if the demonic cultivators take root in the society by influencing the mortals. Such weeds should be uprooted completely. I support you. Go on.”
Shi Lang shook his head, “As a cultivator, I cannot harm a mortal. However, I can instigate other mortals to handle their trash.”