Chapter 1077 - Ghosthead Mountain
Inner demons were formless, invisible, and they lurked within every cultivator's heart. Elder Madman's inner demon blocking his path to the Heaven Profound Realm was exactly the reason behind his struggle for centuries.
That was the most common form of inner demons. More terrifying inner demons could take physical form, often appearing as twisted reflections of the cultivator, identical in appearance but opposite in temperament.
Some were so powerful that they would seize control of their host, dragging them down the demonic path. Regardless of their form, once awakened, an inner demon could deal a devastating blow to any cultivator's soul.
As cursed energy gnawed at Liu Wuxie's mind, he felt his inner demon stirring within him. His path had been smooth in recent years, and each breakthrough came naturally without resistance.
The smoother a cultivator's cultivation path, the more damage they would take from an erupting inner demon. Once the inner demon had erupted, the damage taken would be nearly irreversible.
Tian Wucang, on the other hand, remained unaffected. As a member of the abyssal race, even if he were to fall into the demonic path, it would only be a return to his origins.
They advanced through winding tunnels until a faint glimmer of light appeared ahead.
"We're almost out," Liu Wuxie said. They followed the rising path and finally emerged from an abandoned cave. Liu Wuxie spread his divine sense to scan the surroundings before stepping into the open.
"We've left the Eighteen Peak Cities," Tian Wucang remarked.
They were now standing on the outskirts, beyond the reach of the cities' surveillance. For the time being, they were safe.
"Brother Tian, it's up to you from here," Liu Wuxie said. Since he didn't know the Barefooted Elder's location, he had to rely entirely on Tian Wucang for guidance.
"The Barefooted Elder resides in Ghosthead Mountain," Tian Wucang explained. "It's about a month's journey from here, and the journey there won't be smooth. If they discover us, they'll launch an ambush."