Chapter 212 - 207: Demon Path Giants Convene at Sword Cliff
The Green-robed Ancestor ordered his disciples to keep charging into the Sword Cliff, but Song Lun’s Sword Dao will could kill them in an instant.
Song Lun was the Ancestral Master of Mount Shu Swordsmanship, whose cultivation could be described as heaven-penetrating and earth-shattering. How powerful was Mount Shu in ancient times? It was the foremost Sword Dao sect, but now, Mount Shu had weakened beyond recognition. Only by hiding within the Sword Cliff could these three thousand sword cultivators preserve their lives; otherwise, they would all be slain by masters of the Demon Path.
The Green-robed Ancestor was the leader of the Demon Path in the Southern Toad Continent while Flying Liann belonged to the Ancient Witch Clan. He had assisted Chi You in contesting the Human Path’s destiny but was defeated by Emperor Gongsun Xuanyuan. Suffering grievous injuries, he hid in the Uttara Kuru Kingdom, quietly healing his wounds until now. He emerged to collude with the Demon Path’s masters, launching a fierce attack on Mount Shu.
As soon as those from the Demon Sect stepped into the Sword Cliff, they would feel a terrifying Sword Dao will and mental oppression. Those with weaker willpower were directly annihilated, both Primordial Spirit and mind. Those slightly stronger could forcibly take a few steps forward, but still couldn’t withstand the inquisition of the Sword Dao will, with countless spitting blood and dying on the spot.
The Demon Path had recuperated, and their numbers were now considerable. This time, under the leadership of the Green-robed Ancestor, they launched a general assault on Mount Shu. This was because Flying Liann had revealed that hidden within the Sword Cliff of Mount Shu was Shennong’s Secret Realm, crafted by Shennong, one of the Ancient Three Emperors. Shennong’s Hundred Herbs Cauldron and Ochre Whip were concealed within it.
The texts say:
Shennong used the Ochre Whip to lash at the hundreds of herbs, fully understanding their natures—whether neutral, poisonous, cold, or warm—and what odors they produced. He sowed the hundred grains; hence the world hailed him as "Shennong".
Both Shennong’s Hundred Herbs Cauldron and the Ochre Whip were extraordinary Magical Treasures. The Ochre Whip carried Shennong’s great merit and was terrifyingly powerful, while the Hundred Herbs Cauldron also possessed great merit and destiny, making it a rare treasure. Moreover, Shennong’s Secret Realm obviously contained countless precious medicinal materials. This time coincided with Yuan Shi’s lecture, and with Mount Shu weakened while the Demon Path had been nurturing its forces—for if not now, then when to attack Mount Shu?
The crazed demons of the Demon Path had all been suppressed by Great Emperor Zhenwu, and the Uttara Kuru Kingdom had not stirred for many years; these insignificant beings were hardly noticed by the Great Emperor.
A person stepped forward; it was Indra from the Netherworld Blood Sea, cackling strangely, "Flying Liann, you had better not be deceiving us! Otherwise, I won’t spare you either."
Flying Liann snorted coldly, "Back when I assisted His Majesty Chi You in the campaign across the Nine Provinces, I naturally knew much about Flame Emperor Shennong. If not for Mount Shu occupying this place, would I have brought you all here to secretly take the treasures from the Secret Realm?"