Chapter 8: The Unorthodox Cultivator And The Devils
Southeastern side of the continent,
Most of the population of the Barisan continent cultivate energy in a more 'safer' manner. Cultivating is like balancing yin and yang inside one's body, and usually the cultivation techniques they use lean towards yang in nature, warm and positive. But that is not the case with some people who choose a more 'extreme' way of cultivation in this part of the continent like the demon cultivator and devil cultivator.
The demon cultivator, also known as the unorthodox cultivator, use cultivation techniques that lean towards yin in nature—cold and negative. The way they cultivate is harsher and can sometimes harm or even kill the cultivator. It's no wonder the energy exuded from demonic cultivators is darker and more sinister than that of orthodox cultivators, though less so than that of devil cultivators.
The difference between devils and demonic cultivators lies in how they cultivate their negative energy. Demon cultivators manage their negative energy in a more controllable manner with the balance of yin and yang, Although this approach is more challenging, demon cultivators still experience positive human emotions. When they feel love, they cherish it to the extreme; when they like something, they do so to the extreme, and so on.
Because of these unique traits, demon cultivators are often shunned and antagonized by orthodox cultivators but are not hated as much as devil cultivators.
The hierarchy of the demon territory is composed of many sects with ironclad rules: if you want to be a leader, you have to prove your strength. This is why the Piercing Heaven Sect remains the top behemoth of the demon territory and is considered the strongest sect, effectively representing the demonic cultivators. It is said that the creator of the Piercing Heaven Sect is a descendant of the Heavenly Demon, whom demonic cultivators revere and worship.
The Piercing Heaven Sect occupies a vast land of 1000 km², featuring many beautiful towering mountains that pierce the clouds. The sect itself is located among these mountains. The serene and beautiful landscape contrasts sharply with the sinister image often associated with demonic cultivators.
In one of the large Chinese-style buildings, the sect leader of the Piercing Heaven Sect gathered with the elders to discuss recent issues.
"The change that happened in the Everlasting Silent Forest is truly astonishing. Does anyone know why it happened?" one of the grand elders said.
"We still don't know yet. The Sword Demon, who got lost in that forbidden place 500 years ago and also returned a few months ago, is difficult to contact. We still can't reach him." answered one of the elders.
"Forget that lunatic, If he wants to hide himself, it would be difficult even for the 'Bloodhounds' to track him. Are there any other demonic cultivators of the past who have returned? We could try to ask them."