Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World

Chapter 1229 - 565: Shi Ping’an’s Century of Growth, the Child of Fortune’s Opportunity (Part 2)

Those runes are not carved; they’re more like natural imprints, with lines ancient and eerie, emanating the obscure charm of a Divine Beast—usually concealed beneath the skin, only faintly glowing with a golden sheen. Once his aura surges, the runes abruptly light up, like red-hot brands embedded in the flesh, intertwined with the muscle patterns of his entire body, adding an ominous and wild intimidation.

His hair remains unbound, his unruly black hair sprawls like a lion’s mane over his shoulders, with twigs and beast blood clinging to the ends; his brows are rugged, brow bones protruding, eyes dark amber, sweeping through with a beast-like ferocity and untamed spirit, as if about to devour someone the next moment.

He wears only a few rough beast hides, not enough to cover his entire muscular frame. As he walks, the tremor of his muscles carries a crushing momentum, enveloped in a dense wild aura: the stench of Fierce Beasts’ roars, the soil breath of ancient woods decay, and the pressure of ancient barbarian gods settled in his veins. He seems not like a cultivator pursuing the Heavenly Dao, but rather a warrior god from the ancient wild era able to shake mountains and split seas with a lift of his hand, and shatter the sky with a step.

Evidently, this person is Shi Ping’an.

After centuries of cultivation, he’s long since ceased to be the small boy and has grown into a true warrior.

Over the years, he’s lost count of how many times he’s fought against demons.

The numerous scars on his body are his battle achievements over the years.

However, Shi Ping’an being here is just an accident.

To evade the pursuit of a powerful demon, he hid in one of the secret caves within the Cyan Stone Mountain Range.

Who knew this cave actually concealed an Ancient Teleportation Array.

By sheer coincidence, he unintentionally activated this Teleportation Array, which led him here, resulting in a series of accidents.

But Shi Ping’an soon discovered that arriving here was his opportunity.

Because this is the estate of a Human Race Integration Cultivator named Lan Hu Daoist.

The person had once left a Teleportation Array near the Cyan Stone Mountain Range for convenient travel between two places.

However, by now, the person has passed away, the Cyan Stone Mountain Range has been taken over by demons, so no one discovered this Teleportation Array until Shi Ping’an arrived and finally activated it.

Then he was transported into Lan Hu Daoist’s estate.

And this estate contained all the wealth of this Ancient Era Integration Cultivator.

One could say this is a huge opportunity, practically making him rich overnight.

"Lan Hu had once been half-human, half-demon, cultivated to Ninth-Layer Integration."

"Unfortunately, no matter what, he could not ascend to Mahayana."

"Finally, during a breakthrough, he fell into a demon way and died."

"Consequently, leaving behind a vast inheritance."

"This wasn’t intended as treasures left for future cultivators, just an accidental event."

Shi Ping’an stroked his chin, meticulously evaluating his gains.

Honestly, he feels that since advancing to Nascent Soul and Divinity Transformation, his luck has seemingly improved.

Just casually going to a place, he can find opportunities, thereby accelerating his growth.

It’s almost as if receiving protection from the Heavenly Dao itself.

"Kid, your luck is indeed favorable."

"This Integration Cultivator left behind many elixirs and spirit medicine."

"Though many have expired due to time, losing their medicinal power."

"The remaining medicinal power can still help you swiftly advance to Void Refinement Realm."

At this moment, a voice rang out from the depth of his consciousness sea.

Speaking was an Immortal Artifact — the Sky-Splitting Staff.

This was what Shi Ping’an accidentally obtained somewhere in the Cyan Stone Mountain Range.

He seems to have earned the recognition of this Immortal Artifact, and signed a contract with it.

And the power of this Immortal Artifact is terrifying.

As long as he holds the Sky-Splitting Staff, with one strike down, no matter what demon or demon creature, it would be killed with one strike, shattered, this kind of Immortal Artifact is very suited for a Body Refining Cultivator like him.

It was precisely because of obtaining this Immortal Artifact that Shi Ping’an’s combat power has soared dramatically over a hundred years.

Alone with a staff, he doesn’t know how many demons he has killed in the Demon Realm.

Meanwhile, relying on his unique talent, he has devoured numerous demons.

This has also made his cultivation of the Indestructible Taotie Scripture progress rapidly, making his physique incredibly strong, resembling a Taotie.

Now no matter what it is, he can swallow it.

Even dirt and sand can be eaten.

And he can devour these substances to enhance his physique.

It could be said that his current physique is unimaginably powerful.

"No, the greatest gain from coming here is not these inheritances, but this small Secret Realm."

"Though not comparable to those large Secret Realms, this place can at least accommodate billions of people."

"This means this place can completely become a protective sanctuary for Green Willow Village."

"In the future, people from Green Willow Village will no longer need to remain in the Cyan Stone Mountain Range living in fear."

"Simultaneously, it can also accommodate other human villages from the Cyan Stone Mountain Range."

Shi Ping’an clenched his fist, feeling very excited inside.

Honestly, he has always been worried about Green Willow Village’s future.

Never mind the apparent prosperity of Green Willow Village now, but if discovered by high-tier demons, Green Willow Village’s hundreds of thousands of people would be wiped out instantly, devoured by demons in one bite.

The more he understands, the more he knows the terror and fearsome nature of demons.

If not so, neither humans nor the demon race would have been defeated step by step, continuously losing territory.

It is also for this reason, over the years, he has constantly explored the areas near the Cyan Stone Mountain Range, hoping to find a truly safe place.

Unexpectedly, he really received heavenly favor, discovering a small Secret Realm.

Moreover, this Secret Realm is situated in a demon territory.

With this setup, people from Green Willow Village can leave the Cyan Stone Mountain Range.

"You always have these thoughts for these mortals."

"Though it is indeed the case, as long as you leave behind a Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman here, this small Secret Realm can connect with Green Willow Village, allowing transmission anytime."

"You’ve searched for so long, you finally achieved your wish."

The Immortal Artifact Sky-Splitting Staff also agreed with Shi Ping’an’s idea.

Although it doesn’t see the benefit in protecting mortals, Shi Ping’an is a cultivator it acknowledges, so whatever he wishes to do, it will fully support.

After all, finding a suitable cultivator for its use isn’t an easy task.

Otherwise, it wouldn’t have remained dormant for so long, never truly awakening.

"Senior, there shouldn’t be any danger nearby, right?"

Shi Ping’an inquired.

He knows the Sky-Splitting Staff’s perception ability is very strong, capable of sensing enemies’ strengths and auras.

It can even foresee impending danger.

Since acquiring this Immortal Artifact, he doesn’t know how many dangers he has avoided.

Otherwise, recklessly exploring the Demon Realm, he would have died numerous times already.

Those high-tier demons are quite terrifying and extremely adept at tracking.

Trying to make a move under their noses isn’t easy.

Even slightly careless, it might lead to catastrophic disaster.

"There isn’t much danger nearby."

"Though this is part of the demon race territory."

"Near the Secret Realm World, there are hardly any demon race cultivators living."

"Probably due to the threat from demons, they started to huddle together for warmth, living inside cities."

"Because of this, most areas within the demon territory are vacant."

"Only a small portion of areas show traces of demon race cultivators."

The Sky-Splitting Staff explained.

Undoubtedly, due to demon invasions, it has completely altered the demon race’s ecosystem.

Originally, these demon race cultivators preferred dwelling in caves, forests, and such places. But now, under the pressure from demons, they have started learning from humans to build cities.

Without the barrier of powerful cities, they might have been slaughtered by demons instantly.

After billions of years of fighting, virtually all demon race cultivators living in the wild have been wiped out.

Because of this, it provides Green Willow Village an opportunity to safely exist within the demon territory.