Chapter 64: The Demon Realm – Tu

Dressed in deep ink-colored robes, M entered a strange, enormous white mountain. Inside the cave, starlight shimmered in all colors, and on the ground lay a temporary stone tablet inscribed with all sorts of bizarre characters.

Fox Sui led the way and said, “This is the Fox Clan’s sacred mountain in the demon realm. Once you go inside, the formation will automatically adjust to your demonic energy and reveal the corresponding cultivation methods. Take your time to study them. If you run into trouble or want to come out, just call for me and I’ll let you out immediately!”

It seemed that [Yue] couldn’t enter this mountain with Miao, and could only wait at the cave entrance. He said, “Little brat, if you run into trouble, just shout! I’m sending you to Yue Mountain to cultivate!”

With that, he left.

Sang Chu looked at Fox Sui curiously. “Father, what is this Yue Mountain that Father [Yue] mentioned?”

“There are ten great demon mountains, and only those with the right bloodline can enter them. You have to walk slowly and accept the corresponding demonic power to cultivate inside. This one is the sacred mountain of my Fire Fox Clan, called Fire Jade Mountain.”

Fox Sui briefly introduced the place to Sang Chu, then urged her forward.

Sang Chu glanced curiously at the large stone tablet that had suddenly appeared in front of her. She turned to look behind her, only to see a calculating glint in Fox Sui’s eyes.

Sang Chu immediately became alert. It seemed this cultivation wasn’t entirely safe—she’d have to think of a way out.

Despite her worries, Sang Chu kept a calm expression. “Father, what is this stone tablet?”

Fox Sui replied, “This contains all the cultivation methods and spells of the Fox Clan. Sit down and meditate. I’ll leave for now. This formation will protect you, so you can cultivate here in peace.”

“Thank you, Father.”

Sang Chu sat down with her back to Fox Sui, knowing he was definitely up to something. But since he’d activated the formation to keep her inside, he probably wouldn’t act too soon.

She crossed her legs and sat coldly, focusing all her attention on sensing the spiritual energy around her.

Before long, a piece of colored jade appeared on the stone tablet.

As soon as she closed her eyes, countless fire-attribute cultivation techniques and spells swarmed into her mind.

Standing behind her, Fox Sui saw that she had started cultivating and finally smiled, clapping his hands before leaving.

Only after Fox Sui’s aura had completely disappeared did Tu You dare to appear before Sang Chu. [Ah Chu, that fox didn’t hurt you, right?]

Sang Chu opened her eyes and let out a deep breath. [No, but he wants to use me to gather the Wood Heart. He targeted me as soon as I entered. Tuzi, do you have any way to copy all these cultivation methods?]

Tu You’s eyes widened. [You want to take everything with you?]

[Yes. I just tried it—these can be learned without demonic power, as long as you have spiritual roots and energy. If I can copy all these cultivation methods, I won’t have to stay here to cultivate.]

Tu You replied, [Normally, that wouldn’t be possible. But don’t you have your Light Brain? The Light Brain can record everything here!]

Sang Chu: [Great, if it works, I’ll scan the entire mountain’s techniques before Fox Sui comes back, then find a way to escape.]

[Then I’ll go gather some things for you. What do you want?]

Tu You took out a bunch of demon pearls to show Sang Chu. [I spent a long time waiting for the marketplace to refresh so I could exchange for these demon pearls. They’re rare and more expensive than in the demon market, but at least it’s safer.]

Sang Chu thought for a moment. [I want everything—weapons, plants, spiritual soil, living creatures, as much as possible. If there are spatial rings or anything like that, get them too. If the next world doesn’t have these things, I can sell them for a good price.]

Tu You nodded. [Alright, I’ll go buy them. Be careful. I’m off!]

[You too, stay safe.]

After Tu You left, Sang Chu finally activated her Light Brain, scanning the entire cave and recording everything.

With a few quick operations, Sang Chu used the Light Brain to copy a red fragment from the stone tablet. The characters were tiny, not as easy to read as in the cave, but the content was all stored in her mind.

Just as Sang Chu was pondering her next move, the Light Brain suddenly prompted: [Master, there is an unknown energy on this red fragment. To fully synchronize with it, you need a matching energy stone.]

A matching energy stone?

[Search the cave for a raw stone with similar energy.]

Light Brain: [Understood, please wait.]

In intelligent mode, the Light Brain scanned the cave and even the formation outside. Fox Sui’s formation didn’t seem to pose any obstacle.

When the Light Brain scanned a milky white stone in the corner, it paused. [Master, a matching object has been found. Would you like to activate energy synchronization mode?]

Energy synchronization?

Sang Chu agreed, and closed her eyes to rest while the Light Brain worked.

When the Light Brain’s power attached to the milky white stone, it extracted its energy and analyzed it. Upon discovering the unknown substance, it immediately marked the source and withdrew.

After a while, as Sang Chu was studying the Fire Fox techniques, the Light Brain reported: [Master, the extracted energy can be used to create a simulation space for cultivation. If you want to build a large-scale simulation, you’ll need a lot of energy stones.]

A simulation space?

[Return for now!]

After recalling the Light Brain, Sang Chu placed it into her jade pendant’s small world, where it created a simulation space.

In no time, an environment identical to the cave appeared inside her small world. Sang Chu projected her consciousness inside and began using the simulation space.

It was almost the same as the real thing, just slightly smaller, but as long as she had enough energy, she could freely combine her own cultivation methods and martial techniques—a total cheat device!

Sang Chu left her consciousness in the small world to cultivate, while her physical body stood up and prepared to leave.

After all, she couldn’t break through Fox Sui’s formation from the inside.

But now that Tu You had left, how could she use the Light Brain to copy all the mountain’s cultivation methods?

These techniques only appeared at certain times.

Although the Light Brain could scan for energy and copy the methods, it was still just a machine.

At that moment, [Yue] suddenly appeared. “Little brat, why are you standing at the cave entrance instead of cultivating?”

Sang Chu smiled at [Yue]. “Father, Fox Sui just left, but I found these techniques are a bit too advanced for me. I’d like to start with my own power and climb from the bottom. Father [Yue], can you help me unlock the formation Fox Sui set?”

[Yue] hesitated for a while. He knew Fox Sui was after the Wood Heart, but if the girl was strong enough, the Wood Heart wouldn’t ruin her future.

“Fine, I’ll let you out!”

He pressed his hands on the formation, cast a spell, and tore open a gap for her to leave.

……

Fox Sui’s hand, holding the Wood Core, trembled, his brows furrowed in frustration. “I didn’t expect [Yue] to interfere!”

“Father King, I…”

A half-fox, half-wolf demon lay on a fluffy bed, calling softly to Fox Sui.

Fox Sui handed the Wood Heart to him. “Don’t be afraid. Eat this Wood Heart first. I’ve already discussed it with the Demon King. He won’t care about you. Even if [Yue] finds out, it’s fine. He won’t punish you for what those low-level demons did. The Demon King has left plenty of low-level heavenly materials for you. Just eat them to maintain your demonic power.”

The little demon nodded weakly on the bed. Fox Sui gently patted his head. “I know you’ve taken a liking to that little wood clan girl. Once she’s finished cultivating, Father King will personally bring her back for you!”"