"Fortunately, the Bizarre Lake hasn't expanded significantly, its influence covering only a little more than thirty miles."

"It's not difficult to address."

As Yu Liuli sensed the polluted range of the Bizarre Lake, a smile surfaced on her face.

The situation is far better than expected—much better. Once the Bizarre Lake spreads across a hundred miles, with its large and wide range of influence, dealing with it will become incredibly difficult since its waters spread faster than one can handle.

The three of them were unaware that this matter was inseparably linked to the Insect External Incarnation.

Although several attempts to seal the Bizarre Lake had failed, they had nonetheless significantly curbed its growth.

Each of the four held a disc, searching for pollutants from the Bizarre Lake nearby.

There were no Cultivators or mortals to be seen around the Bizarre Lake; the occasionally encountered polluted lifeforms mostly consisted of Magical Beasts and Demonic Insects.

The Insect External Incarnation transformed into a streak of Escape Light, passing by numerous abandoned and decrepit houses.

Most of the villages had collapsed, turning into ruins.

He was not surprised by this.

Although this place was tens of thousands of miles away from Lingyuan City, most people still made the journey to seek the status of 'Immortal.'

This is one of the few opportunities mortals have to transcend their social class and change their 'fate.'

A Heishui Earth Dragon was continuously swallowing water from the Bizarre Lake.

It was a creature polluted by the waters of the Bizarre Lake, not a normal magical beast.

Sensing the arrival of Cultivators, it spewed out a vast expanse of black water.

"Slash!"

The killing power of the Purple Thunder Exorcising Sword Magical Treasure from a Mid Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator was astounding, amplified by the Evil Warding Purple Lightning, making its might extraordinary.

Lightning danced ceaselessly, yet no sword shadows were visible, its speed peerless.

Not a single Heishui Earth Dragon or polluted Magical Beast survived, instantly minced by the sword light and obliterated by the Purple Thunder.

With the polluted Magical Beasts eliminated, the waters of the Bizarre Lake needed to be disposed of next.

As long as this substance remains, the Bizarre Lake will not cease to exist.

"Go!"

The Wicked Flame transformed into a fire python, wreaking havoc wherever it went, igniting the waters of the Bizarre Lake without exception.

The Banishing Evil Talisman was the most suitable for dealing with the polluted lake waters.

In the time it took to finish a cup of tea, one person had purged seventy percent of the polluted area.

"Withdraw!"

The Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command vibrated, collecting all the Wicked Flame back into it, leaving no trace.

The Insect External Incarnation moved rapidly, tackling the black water and spreading pollution in each area swiftly.

"Fellow Daoist, what Evil Warding Artifact are you using? Do you have any plans to sell it?"

Every time the Insect External Incarnation finished using the Wicked Flame, the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command would collect the flames, never letting a trace leak out.

Yu Liuli keenly noticed the potency of the Wicked Flame, and her interest in the Suppressing Fiend Holy Fire Command grew.

"Fellow Daoist, aren't you being a bit too nosy about my belongings?" Jia Ren didn't want to reveal his secrets, his voice grew slightly colder.

Yu Liuli remained unmoved, tilting her head back. "The threat of the Bizarre Demons is severe. If everyone hoarded their treasures like you, humanity would have perished long ago."

"The Town Demon Alliance will not let you suffer a loss. As long as this fire is powerful, the Alliance is willing to offer a Break Infant Pill in exchange."

Jia Ren remained unmoved. The Wicked Flame was the core of the Demon-Sealing Tower.

If the Magical Treasure that uses the destruction of Bizarre Demons for its own power were to be exposed, countless people would go mad for it. Mysterious Realm magnates would also eliminate any and all threats to preserve this secret and information, obliterating them to prevent future troubles. Just to ensure that the Mysterious Realm remains unaffected by the Bizarre Demons, they would create Sealed Lands, sending people into these lands to be 'sacrificed.' One couldn't harbor expectations from High-Order Cultivators. To ensure one's own safety, the best method is to keep one's secrets to oneself.

"How could I possibly obtain a Break Infant Pill with fire that doesn't kill Bizarre Demons?"

"Don't waste time; focus on sealing the Bizarre Lake."

Now that the pollution and tributaries stemming from the Bizarre Lake had been severed, nothing hindered its sealing.

Everyone flew towards the location of the Bizarre Lake, excited and eager for action.

The harm the Bizarre Lake posed was not insignificant; the merits to be earned this time were hugely significant, sure to be exchanged for a hefty contribution.

"Do you know who I am?"

Yu Liuli, Yue Zun, and Zong Chong were slightly startled, having just remembered something—they had not yet asked for this person's name.

Sect Disciples from top-tier Sects had high regard for themselves. As long as Heavenly Feather Gate stood, they were pleased to make this person's acquaintance.

With Heavenly Feather Gate's demise and this person having offended Divine Fire Palace, his days are numbered. After sealing the Bizarre Lake, it will be time for everyone to part ways, no longer involved with each other. They have no interest in knowing a man destined to die.

But with the conversation having reached this point, it would be inappropriate for them to feign ignorance, so they inquired, "We have yet to ask for your distinguished name, fellow Daoist."

The Insect External Incarnation's smile was radiant. "It's best that you don't know!"

The three were momentarily baffled, unclear of what he meant.

Before they could ask more, their minds suddenly grew dizzy, and they fell to the ground.

"Poison..."

By the time the three regained their senses, it was too late; they had all collapsed to the ground, poisoned.

The once vanished Poison King reemerged.

"Poison is truly useful."

With a wave of the Insect External Incarnation's hand, the illusion shattered. He retrieved the extinguished Soul Losing Incense, quite satisfied with the outcome before him.

The Bewildering Five-Colored Smoke was too low-grade to affect Golden Core Cultivators, gradually becoming a useless trinket.

The Soul Losing Incense learned from the Crimson Poison Scripture was effective, felling three Golden Core Cultivators on its first use.

The Insect External Incarnation circled the three fallen figures, refraining from taking their possessions.

Poisoning the three was not for plunder, but to avoid leaking the presence of the God Transformation Level Demon Sealing Tower Talisman and inviting trouble. What's more crucial is... the Bizarre Lake must fall into my own hands. This was one point on which I couldn't agree with the three, so I had to take preemptive action.

As the Insect External Incarnation steered its Escape Light towards the Bizarre Lake, it made sure there were no Cultivators spying nearby.

The Demon Sealing Tower Talisman flew out, swelled up in the wind, and transformed into a pitch-black, thirty-three-layered Treasure Pagoda.

"Suppress!"

Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light erupted, completely enveloping the Bizarre Lake.

Perceiving the danger, a giant formed from the black waters of the Bizarre Lake strode out, swinging its fists at the Suppressing Demon Tower in the sky.

Under the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, weak Bizarre Demons were as helpless as clay chickens and pottery dogs.

The black water giant dissipated, and the waters of the Bizarre Lake were swept up by the Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, drawn into the Demon-Sealing Tower like an inverted river from the heavens.

That took care of it!

The sealed Bizarre Lake was sent to the twenty-third layer of the Demon-Sealing Tower. There, the Bizarre Lake and the Drowned Bizarre were reunited, basking in the warmth of the Wicked Flame.

After a round of incineration, which provided Sacrificial Fire equivalent to what an Early Golden Core Stage Cultivator could amass over thirty years, and confirming the Bizarre Lake's rebirth within the Demon-Sealing Tower, he finally heaved a sigh of relief.

The threat of the Bizarre Lake had been completely neutralized.

Where to find Bizarre Demons in the future? Rely on luck? Efficiency is slow, and what kind of Bizarre Demons I encounter depends entirely on luck. If I could utilize the strength of the Town Demon Alliance for precise selection of Bizarre Demons, my operational efficiency would be greatly increased. I could also find Bizarre Demons suited for myself, send them into the Demon-Sealing Tower, fuse them to enhance their strength, and generate more Sacrificial Fire. An organization's efficiency far exceeds that of an individual. With the impending surge of Bizarre Demons drawing nearer, and just over four years left, I have to speed up my efforts. Before leaving, I must choose the most suitable Bizarre Demon. After entering the Mysterious Realm, I won't need to worry about Bizarre Demons anymore.

The Insect External Incarnation's gaze fell upon the unconscious Yu Liuli in the distance, immediately thinking of the Town Demon Alliance.

Ask Wang Fugui for help? No, this minor matter isn't worth troubling him. Elder Fan Xin of the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance is a good choice; he can provide information on the Bizarre Demons from the Town Demon Alliance. After experiencing the Bizarre Lake incident, I, Jia Ren, deeply realize the importance of professionals, which can save a lot of trouble. Yu Liuli is under the management of the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance. This woman could act as a bridge, improving the efficiency of handling Bizarre Demons. Whether it succeeds or not, it's worth a try.

With that thought, the Insect External Incarnation took out the communication Magic Artifact he had exchanged with Elder Fan Xin.

"Nephew, do you need anything?" Elder Fan Xin's voice came through, sounding somewhat noisy, as if he was engaged in battle.

I, Jia Ren, just remembered that I had acknowledged Fan Xin as my 'convenient' uncle...

"Uncle Fan, I do have a favor to ask."

"I'm looking for Bizarre Demons..."

Elder Fan Xin thought Jia Ren wanted Bizarre Demons sealed by the Town Demon Alliance and hastily replied, "It's not that I don't want to help you, but once a Bizarre Demon is recorded in the register, not even the Alliance Hierarch has the authority to use it."

"That is the core principle ensuring the Bizarre Demons of the Town Demon Alliance do not leak out."

If Bizarre Alliance Cultivators became high-ranking officials in the Town Demon Alliance, wouldn't the Bizarre Demons there be used for their purposes?

Rather than testing the willpower of the Town Demon Alliance's higher-ups, it's better to completely block that possibility.

Jia Ren was well aware of this; he never intended to ask for the Bizarre Demons sealed by the Town Demon Alliance.

"I want to seal Bizarre Demons myself and research treasures that could counter them. Could Uncle Fan help by providing intelligence on Bizarre Demons?"

"That's an easy task, not difficult to resolve at all."

This was no difficult feat for an Elder of the Town Demon Alliance. A simple word could grant Jia Ren managerial status and access to the Alliance's intelligence.

"Besides, there's another person I'd like to have assigned under my command."

"This woman's name is Yu Liuli."

"No problem, I'll sort it out straight away."

For the Third Elder of the Town Demon Alliance, it was just a matter of saying the word.

"Thank you, Uncle Fan. Next time we meet, I have a small gift for you."

The other side was still engaged in battle, so there was no time for a prolonged chat, and the call ended.

Having connections certainly made things easier; one call could effortlessly solve issues.

The Insect External Incarnation picked up Yu Liuli by her waistband, lifting her like a chicken, and turned into an Escape Light heading westward.

Before long, Yu Liuli's communication device rang.

Slowing its Escape Light, the Insect External Incarnation placed a medicine bottle to Yu Liuli's nose. Shortly after, the unconscious Yu Liuli gradually awoke.

"AH! AH! AH! Where am I?!"

"What are you going to do to me?!"

A shrill scream echoed high above. Yu Liuli, shaking off the Insect External Incarnation's demonic clutches, fell from the sky.

The Jade Comb Magic Treasure flew out, catching her in time. I'll hack this villain into pieces! The thought surged through her mind.

"Let's talk this over; I mean you no harm..."

No harm? Is it harmless to poison someone into unconsciousness? No harm? Is it harmless to hang someone in the sky like a kite? Or is my understanding of 'harm' just too naive?!

"Before you attack, shouldn't you answer your communication device first?!"

The Insect External Incarnation pointed at the constantly ringing communication Magic Artifact. Yu Liuli, as if waking from a dream, snapped back to her senses. Ignoring the tense, sword-drawn-bow-strung atmosphere, she quickly answered it.

"The Third Elder has issued you a new mission: to assist Bizarre-Suppressing Honored Envoy Zhen Yi in jointly sealing Strange Beasts..."

Yu Liuli stood frozen on the spot. A new mission? And who is this Zhen Yi? Will he be easy to get along with?!

Before she could check the newly arrived intel, thinking about the villain 'eyeing her like a tiger' nearby, she commanded her Jade Comb to attack. "Villain, take this comb strike!"

"Oh, I haven't introduced myself yet!"

"Who cares about you, vile scoundrel! Go to hell!"

The Insect External Incarnation revealed a radiant smile. "My name is Zhen Yi, and from now on, I will be your direct superior."

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