The Legend of the Demon Martial Emperor: An Isekai Cultivation Adventure: The Legend of the Demon Martial Emperor, #9

By Wu Shao Yan Zi and Wu Ling

In the Yi family of Hongcheng city, Yi An was an insignificant member, but after his father's disappearance, Yi An and his mother suffered bullying. Until three years ago, when an accident occurred, the real Yi An ceased to exist. The current Yi An is actually a devil cultivator who has crossed over from another world.

After three years of tempering, he rose from the ruins. With the body of a devil cultivator, he broke free from his shackles and looked down upon all others...

A young devil cultivator, reborn into this other world. Here, his brilliance soars again. No devil is too formidable, no devil too fearsome...
 

 

 

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"Proprietor, the food is ready."

The chef soon finished preparing the food and remembered the proprietor's instructions to inform him when it was ready.

The proprietor went inside and retrieved the small black package. He knew what deadly poison it contained without even looking, and while he was nervous, he spilled a little on his hand.

"I'm finished. I'm going to die."

The proprietor hurriedly tried to remove the black powder from his hand, but to no avail. It clung to his skin and seeped into his marrow like a clinging poison.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Zhou Yan
• Release date: Apr 12, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224979103

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Chapter 401: Dragon Fight in the Ends of the Earth

Proprietor, the food is ready.

The chef soon finished preparing the food and remembered the proprietor’s instructions to inform him when it was ready.

The proprietor went inside and retrieved the small black package. He knew what deadly poison it contained without even looking, and while he was nervous, he spilled a little on his hand.

I’m finished. I’m going to die.

The proprietor hurriedly tried to remove the black powder from his hand, but to no avail. It clung to his skin and seeped into his marrow like a clinging poison.

The proprietor was horrified. Had he been poisoned as well? This was terrible. He hurriedly poured the powder into the food. The strange thing about this black powder was that its color faded as soon as it touched the food, and soon it disappeared completely, leaving no trace.

He quickly sent the food to the guests and then went to find the person who had given him the poison to ask for an antidote to see if the poison could be neutralized. He needed to hurry before he finished his task and died from the poison.

Suddenly, he felt his strength draining away. The proprietor was shocked by this sudden change, but then he gradually calmed down. This poison caused martial artists to lose their strength, but it was not fatal, which was not a big deal for the weak proprietor.

His life was far more important than these things, so he was not afraid of such matters.

The relieved proprietor did not dare to delay. He quickly found a waiter and sent the food up. He repeatedly instructed the waiter that these guests were special and needed to be served well. He also told him to make sure they ate the food first.

The waiter did not understand why the proprietor was so serious, but he was just a small fry and could only do as he was told.

Knock, knock!

Yi An and the other two exchanged glances and nodded.

Gu Lei went to open the door and saw it was just a waiter. He breathed a sigh of relief.

Your food is ready, guests.

The waiter said obsequiously with a humble smile.

Come in, put it down, and then you can leave!

Gu Lei spoke harshly. With his large physique and a hint of anger, he came across as ferocious, effectively intimidating the waiter.

Esteemed guests, the proprietor specifically instructed that you are honored guests and insisted that I serve you here.

The waiter had to follow the proprietor’s instructions, but now regretted it. He realized he was serving several formidable figures and wished he had sent the new apprentice instead, realizing his own presence was far too risky.

Get out!

Gu Lei bellowed, releasing a bit of his imposing aura. The waiter, who was far from being a warrior of any rank, was immediately pushed aside.

Terrified, he didn’t dare to say another word and hurriedly fled.

He rushed downstairs.

Seeing the waiter had come down, the proprietor anxiously asked, Did they eat it?

Yes, they ate, they ate. I watched them eat. The waiter’s face was pale as he nodded incessantly. Only a dead man would say they didn’t eat... that would be seeking death.

Alright, your job here is done. You’ll receive double your pay tonight.

After saying that, he hurried toward the guests’ room.

Did they eat?

The woman veiled in the mask asked indifferently, her tone void of sorrow or joy, making one feel extremely uncomfortable.

They did, I saw them eat!

The proprietor affirmed confidently. He dared not admit that he had asked someone else to serve them, nor had he the courage to go himself.

Let’s go and see!

The woman’s emotions began to fluctuate slightly, showing a hint of surprise. The other silent figures also stood up instantly. There were three of them, and by their demeanor, they were no ordinary individuals; they were at least at the Martial Emperor Third Stage. Another person, like the woman, had an aura that was neither inferior nor superior.

Clearly, this woman was their leader.

It’s the young palace master!

The group hurriedly left the room. Hearing them refer to the woman as the young palace master nearly scared the proprietor out of his wits. The young palace master was someone marked for death by a major power. His establishment had inadvertently attracted a deity of sorts.

As soon as the group left, the proprietor collapsed, weakened, and fainted from fear.

Gu Lei watched the waiter leave, approached the food, and sniffed it slightly. He stirred it with chopsticks but found nothing amiss.

He sat down and fell into deep thought.

Yi An and the other did not touch the food because they realized something was off the moment they entered. They had no intention of eating here, especially since they had brought their own provisions. They didn’t need to eat here.

Moreover, the fact that the waiter insisted on watching them eat before leaving made the food even more suspicious. Yi An, not knowing much about poisons, frowned at the food.

Now, it was up to Gu Lei to figure something out.

After a long period of frowning and no results, the atmosphere was similarly cautious. The food looked normal, and even after using a poison-testing needle, there was no reaction; the needle showed no change.

Looking puzzledly at Yi An, they wondered if Yi An was being overly cautious.

I’ve got it. I thought of a poison that even a poison-testing needle can’t detect. It’s colorless and tasteless. Once it contaminates something, it acts like a poison that seeps into the bones. The only way to deal with it is to cut off the part of the body that’s been exposed.

Thinking about it made Gu Lei break out in a cold sweat. If this poison was in the food and they ingested it, the implication of having to cut off the affected area was horrifying.

Is there really such a poison in the world?

Yi An was also shocked. If one were not careful, it could be a devastating fate.

This poison is effective against martial artists, but not ordinary people. As long as we’re careful, we’ll be fine. It can corrode all our energy. Even if there is an antidote, it’s hard to recover. Once it comes into contact with exposed skin, poisoning occurs. However, this poison is very, very rare and usually doesn’t exist; it’s called the Spirit-Corroding Poison.

Gu Lei finally remembered. He had come into contact with many poisons because his ancestors had all dealt with them, but by his generation, this knowledge had been somewhat lost.

How is that even possible? If it’s colorless and odorless, how do we know if it’s poisonous? We can’t experiment on ourselves, can we? There must be a way. Just now, you said that as long as we’re careful, we’ll be fine.

Yi An was shocked. Such a poison could be deadly to any martial artist if they weren’t careful.

There is a way. Actually, it’s very simple to verify this poison.

As Gu Lei spoke, he condensed a ball of energy into a sphere and slowly moved it toward the food. The energy sphere suddenly vanished without a trace, and no matter how they searched, they couldn’t find any trace of the energy.

Yi An also tried, and the energy disappeared the moment it came into contact with the food, vanishing instantaneously. The horror of this poison made even Yi An break out in a cold sweat.

Someone’s coming. It looks like the fox is about to show its tail. Little Tian, use something to take some of the food away, quickly. At the same time, slowly reduce your aura. Hurry.

Yi An had already noticed someone coming from downstairs, from the second floor. They had a strong aura, so it seemed like they had encountered another enemy.

Feng Xiaotian also knew how sinister this poison was. He wrapped some of the food with something and took it away. Then, like Yi An, he sat cross-legged as if cultivating, slowly reducing his aura at an alarming rate.

Ridiculous. Do you really think you can use your energy to resist this Spirit-Corroding Poison? You’re too naive, Yi An. It seems that you’re going to die at my hands today.

At this moment, a chuckle could be heard outside the door. It was clear that someone had arrived outside.

Four people barged in, and the veiled woman took off her veil, revealing her face. Gu Lei’s eyes sparkled as he looked at her, unable to help but exclaim, What a beauty!

Do you think I’m beautiful? Since you’ve praised me so much, I’ll consider giving you a whole corpse later!

Zi Ruo looked at Gu Lei with a smile and arrogantly lifted his chin with her hand.

Damn, she’s actually a femme fatale. I thought she was a beauty, but she turned out to be a monster!

Struggling, Gu Lei still remembered Yi An’s instructions. His efforts to resist were feeble, giving off the impression of a lamp running out of oil.

With a slap, Zi Ruo sent Gu Lei flying across the room, crashing onto a bed and breaking it.

Hmph, daring to curse at me when you’re on your deathbed. You really don’t want to live!

Zi Ruo cursed bitterly.

Feng Xiaotian couldn’t help but snicker to himself. Boy, you’ve really done it now, provoking such a terrifying and venomous woman. Now you know what suffering tastes like!

Yi An, however, furrowed his brows at Zi Ruo. Since when did Purple Cloud Palace start having issues with him? It was like the gods were conspiring against him, constantly putting him in their crosshairs. Was this really just a coincidence? The fact that they showed up here suggested they had been waiting for them. The innkeeper’s strange expression upon their arrival, as if he was seeking some sort of confirmation, all pointed to one conclusion - these people had been lying in wait for them.

Yi An? Surprised to see us? So, we still share this connection. Tell me, do you have any last words? If you’re willing to submit to me, I might consider sparing your life. It would be a pity to waste such talent. Anything you wish to say?

Zi Ruo looked down on Yi An arrogantly, much like a sovereign regarding a subject.

Filled with indignation, Yi An said, I cannot accept this. I cannot accept dying without understanding why. Why do you know of my whereabouts, waiting here in advance for us?

Hearing Yi An’s words, Zi Ruo was also taken aback. The fact that their prey knew they had been waiting for them was unexpected.

Now that everything was set in stone, there was no harm in revealing the truth. These things could be told to a dead man.

Ha! Let me tell you, it was all thanks to your Yi Family’s faithful servant. He disclosed your whereabouts to us, hoping to gain the position of the Yi Family head for himself. Laughable, really. He is nothing more than a lapdog for our Purple Cloud Palace. For someone like him to aspire to be the head of the Yi Family is such a waste.

Zi Ruo laughed wildly, as if she could already see herself leading Purple Cloud Palace to annex the Yi Family.

Chapter 402: You Are The Traitor

Traitor within the family, traitor within the family!

These three words kept hammering at Yi An’s bottom line in his mind. The presence of a traitor was absolutely unacceptable, not just for the sake of his own family, but even more so for his father.

Those who crossed Yi An’s bottom line must die!

His rage soared to a terrifying level instantaneously. Whether it was harm to himself or to those he cared about, it was a violation of Yi An’s bottom line. A dragon has its reverse scales, and touching them incurs its wrath!

With eyes reddened and like a bloodthirsty beast, Yi An’s gaze was sharp as he stared at Zi Ruo, saying word by word, Speak! Who is the traitor? Name them, and I might spare your life!

Zi Ruo was frightened by Yi An’s terrifying gaze, having never encountered such a fearsome look before. Just facing that gaze made one feel the need to prepare for battle.

He, he is from your Yi Family, Yi... Why should I tell you? You’re already a dead man walking. Why do you need to know so much! Trying to threaten me, do you even realize your place?

When Zi Ruo, scared out of her wits by Yi An’s look, was about to reveal the Yi Family traitor, she suddenly snapped out of it. Realizing she had always held the upper hand, why should she let Yi An take the initiative? Proud as she was, how could she tolerate such a thing.

If you won’t speak, then I have my ways to make you talk!

Yi An’s gaze became even more terrifying as he began to prepare for an attack!

The super move brewing inside him was quickly fermenting. Once unleashed, there would be only one outcome—death for all!

Having aged over a decade after being struck by his Wan Gu Jie Xu last time, it seems this woman had encountered something beneficial, seeing as how she still looked so young.

You wretched woman, damn it, how dare you slap me in the face. Are you seeking death?

At this moment, Gu Lei, the ever-vibrant personality, finally burst out. Seeing Yi An preparing to attack, he thought, if a fight was inevitable, how could he not partake? Having been slapped like that, he had never suffered such an insult from anyone before.

Now, seeing an opportunity to strike back, how could he not join in!

Mighty Descent of the Giant Ape! Ha!

Gu Lei’s body began to grow in size instantly, especially his fists, which looked terrifyingly large. That slap had triggered his bottom line. His body began to radiate a metallic luster, which wasn’t all; it slowly transformed into black demon steel!

The most durable metal on the continent is this black demon steel.

Now, its hardness had almost reached an invincible level.

You wretched woman, take this punch from me, hmph!

Gu Lei erupted in fury, sending a gigantic fist flying.

You guys, weren’t you poisoned? How... how is this possible!

Before Zi Ruo could regain her composure, Gu Lei had already launched a punch her way, forcefully sending it flying. The others who had come with her, seeing their young palace master being attacked, couldn’t just stand by idly and were about to step in to help.

Yi An also spoke coldly, Xiao Tian, step back. None of you are escaping today!

Feng Xiao Tian quickly retreated, and Yi An suddenly stood up.

Age of Eternity~!

A gentle wave of energy spread out, and the movements of the several people began to slow down. It was like watching them perform in slow motion, creating an awkward sight. Their hair began to show specks of white which soon turned entirely grey, their muscles started to sag, and they aged visibly.

Oh my God, this freak is terrifying.

Seeing the transformation of those people, Gu Lei was scared and quickly fled the range of the attack. Being hit by that would turn one into an old man, a true freak show, absolutely terrifying.

Zi Ruo, seeing that Yi An hadn’t lost his strength, became even more anxious. She knew she had to run; she was well aware of the power of Yi An’s move from her experiences in the Sky God Sect. She started to retreat rapidly, preparing to flee. Yi An, without losing any strength, was not someone she could deal with!

Damn it, wretched woman, you think you can hit me and run? Don’t even think about escaping!

Gu Lei charged forward again, as if he had locked onto this woman. Following closely, Zi Ruo, although stronger than Gu Lei, couldn’t gain an upper hand and could only dodge in a flustered manner.

Yi An was concentrating on controlling his attack. Even he wasn’t very confident in handling such an attack; otherwise, he wouldn’t have had to tell Feng Xiao Tian to step aside.

Gradually, the people were turned by Yi An’s Age of Eternity into skeletons, as if they had just crawled out of their coffins, boom!~

In the final burst, several people instantly turned into powder, their screams not even having the chance to escape.

Yi An also immediately sat down cross-legged to recuperate, while Feng Xiao Tian seized the moment to check on Gu Lei’s battle situation.

Purple Clouds Envelop! Ha!

Zi Ruo let out a delicate shout, and as her graceful figure moved, purple clouds suddenly enveloped the area, completely obscuring Gu Lei’s vision.

You wretched woman, if I don’t slap you again, I won’t carry the Gu surname!

The enlarged Gu Lei leaped up and threw another punch, which was incredibly powerful and precise, sending Zi Ruo flying. The purple clouds were also dispersed by the momentum of his punch.

The rampant energy destroyed the three floors of the tavern; the tiles and everything else were gone, leaving a huge skylight!

Gu, I’ll remember you! Next time, I’ll definitely tear you to pieces!

Zi Ruo, cunning as ever, took advantage of the momentum from Gu Lei’s slap and her own speed to escape swiftly. Before she left, she even managed to send back a curse filled with resentment.

Damn, you cunning woman! Next time you won’t be so lucky when you meet me!

After spitting out a curse, Gu Lei realized it was futile to chase as she was too far away.

Just as Feng Xiao Tian came out, he saw Zi Ruo escaping, stomping his feet in frustration. This person was crucial to the Yi Family, and letting her escape meant losing a vital clue.

Gu Lei walked back inside, sulking, while Yi An continued his recuperation.

Gu Lei also sat down, brooding silently and touching his face, which still stung from the slap, feeling miserable.

Escaped?

Yi An asked coldly, not blaming Gu Lei but out of hatred for that woman. She had opposed him time and again, from their initial contest to now, never stopping. Yi An was running out of patience with such behavior; to tolerate any more would be inhuman.

As a woman, she was so persistent. As a man, shouldn’t he act on behalf of justice?

Uh, after that punch I landed, she somehow used it to escape. That woman must have been seriously injured; taking my punch was no joke. Gu Lei touched his head, somewhat embarrassedly admitting that if it weren’t for his intervention, Yi An’s move could have consumed them all.

It’s alright, this matter isn’t related to you. It’s an enmity between her and me. Sooner or later, I will take her down with my own hands!

Yi An spoke with a chilling coldness, making it clear that this person was a must-kill, as were the traitors within the family!

Each word from Yi An carried an icy menace, causing Gu Lei to shiver all over. Today, he gained another level of understanding of Yi An: to cross him or his close ones was akin to courting death!

Yi An took out a special communication device capable of summoning the Yi Family’s members in the vicinity. He pulled out the Yi Family’s token, a special item personally given to him by the elder, signifying its possession was exclusive to the young master.

Activating the black token with his energy, which required the family’s bloodline to operate, it could relay messages across a vast area. This held significant authority; once activated, members of the Yi Family nearby would surely rush to the location.

The four protectors were quickly making their way through the sky, taking shortcuts without hiding their formidable presence, and no one dared to interfere.

Stop!

The Protector of the South halted instantly, and the others followed suit, quickly noticing a unique summoning signal from the Yi Family emanating from the southeast. Unlike other signals, this was from a special summoning token!

It’s the young master! Hurry, he must be in a dire situation that he can’t handle alone. Follow me!

The urgency in the Protector of the South was palpable. Any mishap involving Yi An, the hope for the Yi Family’s revival, was too grave a responsibility for them to bear.

After dispersing the summoning signal, Yi An stood up. The activation only required the essence of the bloodline and didn’t consume energy.

Yi An, what should we do now? Do we continue our journey?

Feng Xiao Tian was also puzzled, having heard about the crisis within Yi An’s family. Was it time to rush back? But what about his sister!

Gu Lei looked towards Yi An, hoping for a decision. He wasn’t keen on abandoning their journey to South Demon Island midway, feeling something lacking without Yi An’s company.

No! Let’s wait here for now. I believe someone will arrive shortly. Let’s pack our belongings and wait downstairs.

Picking up his things, Yi An walked down, preoccupied with the thought that there was a traitor within the family, aspiring for the patriarch’s position. It was something he found hard to accept, coming from the same family.

Alas, where there are people, envy, jealousy, and suspicion are inevitable. It’s human nature.

Guests, guests, are you leaving?

The shopkeeper finally regained consciousness, only to wake up to a sight that nearly made him faint again: the upper half of the inn was almost completely gone, a destruction that almost broke him.

Seeing Yi An and the others coming down, he reacted as if he had seen ghosts. Only after hearing from others did he realize that they hadn’t been killed, while several of those he had helped had died, nearly scaring him to death. It seemed they hadn’t discovered his poisoning attempt.

Get the hell out of here! You dared to poison us. If I don’t tear this place down today, I’ll stop being a Gu!

Gu Lei, with his explosive temper, couldn’t contain himself and began to curse at the sight of the shopkeeper.

Please calm down, honored guest. This little one had no choice in the matter. Please forgive me out of pity. We’re only following orders.

The waiter who had brought the food quickly came to his aid, knowing that if the shopkeeper died, who would pay him double wages tonight?

My lords, I swear the shopkeeper was forced to do this!

Scram! The hell you botherin’ us for, you wretch!

With a glance from Yi An, Gu Lei could only shout angrily.

Thank you, my lord, thank you, my lord.

The two were as happy as if they had just met their savior, relieved to have escaped with their lives.

Boy, you’re quick-witted today. I’ll give you quadruple wages tonight. Consider it a reward for saving your life!

The shopkeeper happily promised the waiter, not realizing that his words would be his last.

With a loud boom, four powerful auras descended upon the inn, instantly destroying everything inside. The shopkeeper, still rejoicing, was sent flying by the impact and died on the spot. The waiter didn’t fare much better, and if he didn’t die immediately, he wouldn’t last long.

Gu Lei couldn’t help but laugh at the irony of it all. What goes around comes around!

Chapter 403: Wandering Dragon

Looking at the shopkeeper’s miserable state, Yi An could only say that it had nothing to do with them.

Young master, are you alright?

The Protector of the South stepped forward anxiously. Seeing the treacherous appearance of those two people earlier, they had wasted no time in unleashing their full force, only to be shocked by the outcome. What a joke...

The two people turned out to be ordinary folk with no power whatsoever. For Yi An’s safety, they had instantly disregarded the two unfortunate souls.

Gu Lei, however, was dumbstruck. Young master? Could Yi An be the young master of the Yi Family?

Gu Lei looked at Feng Xiao Tian in bewilderment, who gave a slight nod in confirmation. Gu Lei was flabbergasted. Heavens, it’s the young master of the Yi Family. He’s really something. I’ve met an incredibly formidable person.

He’s wiped out the Maple Sect, provoked the Sea-view Tower, and now he’s taken on the Purple Cloud Palace. He’s quite the troublemaker, but I like it.

Gu Lei decided from the bottom of his heart that he would follow Yi An from now on. This was a man worth following.

My goodness, these protectors are all incredibly powerful. Just from their aura alone, Gu Lei could tell that any one of them could easily defeat him.

I’m fine. The danger has been neutralized, and there are no more threats.

Yi An replied indifferently.

Then what the hell did you call us here for?

The Protector of the South was also quick-tempered. They had rushed here in a hurry, only to find that everything was fine. Why had he issued this special summoning order?

The other three protectors looked at each other, also wondering if the young master was simply bored and playing around with the summoning device. Or perhaps he was broke and looking for some fun?

None of them were aware of Yi An’s temperament, assuming he was like most young masters who fooled around when they had nothing better to do. And now he’s gone mad and wants to run off to South Demon Island to play.

You four come upstairs with me. There’s a matter of great importance. Feng Xiao Tian, you two wait here. I’ll be right back.

Yi An spoke indifferently and took the lead upstairs.

The four Protectors were puzzled. What could possibly be more important than what had already transpired? Could it be that other forces were plotting against the Yi Family again? They couldn’t think of anything else, so they decided to go along with the young master’s whims for the day.

Ensuring the five people around him were attentive, Yi An looked at them gravely.

Who do you think would be the most likely traitor within our family?

What?

Why would he suddenly bring this up?

This question only deepened their confusion. What was going on with him today?

Young master, everyone in the Yi Family is utterly loyal. You must be joking. How could there possibly be a traitor?

The Protector of the North explained with a slight smile.

Is that so? Then who can tell me, who knew about my trip to South Demon Island?

We came as soon as we received the news. The elders of the family must have discussed it in a meeting; they should all be aware.

Then who can tell me? How did the people from the Purple Cloud Palace know about my trip to South Demon Island and wait for me here? Just a moment ago, I nearly fell victim to the Purple Cloud Palace Young Master Zi Ruo’s weapon-corroding poison!

Yi An’s gaze suddenly sharpened as he looked at them. These protectors should still be trustworthy. Yi An scrutinized their reactions with his piercing gaze, trying to see if any of them was the traitor!

What? How is that possible!

The Protector of the West exclaimed in shock, realizing that Yi An wasn’t lying. Even for a joke, he wouldn’t use such a serious matter. More importantly, there were clear signs of a recent struggle here.

However, they were still doubtful. Such a thing seemed impossible. They couldn’t believe there was a traitor within the family. After all, the Yi Family had managed to survive until now due to the united efforts of all its members.

They found this difficult to accept.

Carefully sense the lingering aura of the battle here. The fight must have just ended recently, so there should still be traces of their unique energy left! And this, take a look for yourselves!

Yi An summoned the food with a flick of his wrist. They sensed the air around them, detecting the distinct