Now that the people of the demonic path had appeared again, it meant that the martial world was about to welcome an unprecedented challenge. After all, the current environment of the martial world couldn't compare to the golden age of martial arts in the past. If the martial world couldn't withstand the destruction of the people of the demonic path, the martial world would be in danger.
However, after the higher-ups of the Five Poison Cult made the announcement, other than the group of people who were on tenterhooks, there was another voice. Someone boldly suggested that since the reputation of the Five Poison Cult wasn't good, they might as well cooperate with the people of the demonic path to consolidate the Five Poison Cult's position and reputation.
This matter caused an intense discussion. Luckily, the leader stopped it in time. Originally, they were just looking for a suitable excuse. Who would have thought that these people's ambitions would all be exposed? Even so, the leader didn't forget to remind the people of the Five Poison Cult to be careful when they were outside.
However, my insinuations were basically the same as admitting that the death of the protector of the Five Poison Cult was related to me. Adding on the overbearing power of the five poisons, it was even more conclusive evidence.
After understanding this, Elder Zhu's gaze was like a torch as he stared at me. "You little demon, you've really hidden yourself well. You want to accumulate power in the martial world and go against the martial world in the future? Hmph, you dared to kill the protector of the Five Poison Cult. Today, you must pay with your blood!"
"Little demon?
What do you mean? "I couldn't help but be stunned.
"You don't need to pretend. Today, the experts of the Five Poison Alliance are gathered here. Even if you have a thousand years of cultivation, it doesn't matter!" Elder Zhu's expression was as if he was facing a great enemy.
Hearing this, the other people's expressions also became solemn. A person of the demonic path?
Combining all of my abilities, this seemed to be the only reasonable explanation. After all, in the past several hundred years, there hadn't been any news of a person of the demonic path. Perhaps it was an old demon with thousands of years of memories.
"Hehe, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want. Your protector of the Five Poison Cult did die by my hands. However, he brought it upon himself. He wanted to take my life, so I was just taking proper precautions. Do you understand?"
I was baffled. This old man insisted that I was a member of the Demon Path, but he didn't mention anything about the Blood Devil. It was really strange.
My explanation, in Elder Zhu's eyes, became cowardice. To be honest, he didn't find any demonic aura on me. However, in the current situation, he needed to find a suitable excuse to motivate the others. Just now, he had suffered a great loss, which was enough to prove that my strength wasn't any weaker than his. Elder Zhu didn't dare to fight me alone.
At this time, Elder Zhu couldn't help but sneak a glance at his companions. It would have been better if he hadn't mentioned the demonic path, but now that he mentioned them, they were even more panic-stricken, unable to conceal the nervousness on their faces.
No wonder this brat could make Elder Zhu spit blood from afar. So he was a member of the demonic path. They were even more certain that my strength wasn't inferior to that of a True Immortal. What was the point of fighting? Even a True Immortal who had just stepped into the True Immortal realm could easily deal with eight to ten experts at the peak of Transforming Strength. In other words, even if they all had Elder Zhu's cultivation, they wouldn't have the ability to resist, not to mention that their current strength was mixed.
Because he saw this scene, Elder Zhu's expression slightly stiffened, and he changed his tone in time. "Cough. Brat, my Five Poison Cult has always been merciful. Even though you have committed grave sins, there is a chance for you to atone for your sins. If you follow me back to the Five Poison Cult and contribute to the development of our Five Poison Cult, I can guarantee that not only will I not kill you, I will even give you the treatment of a distinguished guest!"
Elder Zhu's tone revealed traces of bewitchment, but my expression remained the same.
"Old man, do you think I'm easy to fool? First, you accuse me of a groundless crime, and then you want to recruit me. According to what you said, I am a member of the demonic path, and your Five Poison Cult is a righteous sect. Could it be that you can accept a member of the demonic path?" I said unhappily with a disdainful expression.
Without waiting for Elder Zhu to speak, I continued, "Looking at the situation, it should be that the higher-ups of your Five Poison Cult want to hide the truth, so you came up with such an excuse."
Elder Zhu's expression fluctuated. Thinking of the cult leader's actions, it seemed to be the case.
"Hmph, demonic path brat, since you are so stubborn, then accept your death!" Elder Zhu glared at me and said angrily.
"Don't just stand there, attack together. He doesn't have any strength, and is just bluffing. As long as we take care of him, everyone will have an endless supply of spiritual pills!" Elder Zhu coldly shouted and ordered.
"Alright."
As the saying goes, when there is a great reward, there will be a brave man. Although they were full of fear towards me, since Elder Zhu had spoken, they couldn't ignore it.
After a while, the seven of them got into a formation and surrounded me.
Among these seven martial arts masters, the weakest one had reached the middle stage of Transforming Jing. The most powerful one was Elder Zhu, who had reached the peak of Transforming Jing. Although there was still a big gap between him and an Earth True Immortal, he had already tried to break through to the half-step True Immortal realm a year ago. However, he had failed in the end.
Although it was only an increase of one realm from Transforming Jing to Earth True Immortal, a martial artist could experience an unprecedented transformation and leap. Because of this, there was a transition period between the peak of Transforming Jing and Earth True Immortal, which was the half-step True Immortal realm. A martial artist had to first reach the half-step True Immortal realm to have the qualifications to step into the Upper Immortal realm.
In other words, the half-step True Immortal realm was equivalent to having one foot in the Upper Immortal realm. After a long period of accumulation, there was an 80% to 90% chance that one could step into the Innate realm. Unlike the Acquired Realm martial artists who were at the peak of Transforming Jing, they were still outsiders.
With the seven of them working together, even if they encountered a half-step True Immortal realm master, they would not be outdone, let alone a young man who specialized in alchemy. Although they couldn't figure out how I could hurt Elder Zhu from a distance, they couldn't care less at this moment.