Accidentally invincible!

When Sect Leader Bai Qiu returned to Taiwu Immortal Sect,

he was conversing with a few junior disciples.

The Demons leaving the Northern Desolation to open a Demon Passage was no trivial matter. Their numbers were unimaginably vast, and if war broke out, it would result in unimaginable carnage, turning the entire cultivation world upside down.

"The Sect Leaders of several Immortal Dao Sects came to see me just now and informed me about the Demon situation. They have reached an agreement with the Four Demon Emperors: as long as the Immortal Dao Sects do not interfere, the Demons will not involve this area in the conflict. Instead, they will target the Demon Path, intending only to seize Demon Path territory."

"What are your thoughts, senior brothers?"

When Bai Qiu shared this,

everyone fell into deep thought.

It was a complicated matter.

"A desperate gambit," one of the Supreme Elders said gravely. "If the lips perish, the teeth grow cold; this must be considered carefully. The Immortal, Demon, and Demonic Paths have been in a delicate balance until now. Even with occasional conflicts, it has never escalated to inter-sect wars."

"Hmm, junior brother makes a good point, but the sheer number of Demons is incomprehensible. If they open a passage in the mortal world, we might not be able to protect it."

The Sect Leader said, "That's why I brought this to you all for discussion. The opening of a Demon Passage would inevitably alter the environment with Demonic Qi. For cultivators, Demonic Qi can be resisted, but for mortals, contact with such pervasive Demonic Qi would corrupt them into frenzied Demonkin."

"At that point, even with heaven-defying methods, it would be difficult to reverse the situation."

Another Supreme Elder said, "It seems that the recent tribulations and ascensions of great powers in the Demon and Demonic Paths have given the Demons hope. With their vast numbers, stepping into the cultivation world would be akin to a locust swarm—unstoppable."

As they deliberated,

Lin Fan had already set out, following the trail of Demonic Qi to locate the passage.

In a mountain range,

a Demon Passage had fully opened. The dense Demonic Qi gushing out seemed almost sentient, madly flooding into the surrounding vegetation.

The once vibrant greenery darkened from the roots, turning ghastly and twisted in appearance.

It looked akin to the menacing flora found in demonic caverns.

Soon,

two figures emerged from the passage. At first glance, they seemed to resemble the Human Clan, but upon closer inspection, they were clearly Cockroach Demons—humanoid roaches walking upright.

At this moment, they were sneaking around, observing their surroundings.

Taking a deep breath.

"Wow! The air in the cultivation world is so refreshing!"

"Refreshing, my ass. It's no different from the Northern Desolation."

"The king sent us to scout the area, but I feel so uneasy."

"Uneasy, my ass. We've got millions of Demon brothers backing us up. What's there to be scared of?"

The two Cockroach Demons, acting utterly inexperienced, looked left and right. Though the environment had already been polluted by Demonic Qi, it was still an entirely new sight for them and quite fascinating.

These two Demons were not highly cultivated,

mere cannon fodder among the Demon army.

In the cultivation world, they wouldn't attract any attention, nor would any strong cultivator bother to suppress them—just two insignificant Imps unworthy of intervention.

When they learned they'd been assigned to scout the surroundings,

they felt both nervous and excited.

Afraid of being discovered and mercilessly crushed by Human Clan cultivators,

yet also intensely curious about everything in the cultivation world.

Born and raised in the Northern Desolation, their knowledge of the cultivation world came only from legends passed down by their ancestors,

or tales recounted by Demons who once fled from the cultivation world.

Suddenly,

an unexpected situation arose.

"Wait, I smell the presence of the Human Clan—strong and very close!"

"What? Don't scare me. We just got here; how could we encounter a Human Clan cultivator?"

"Very close… very close… huh, he's right there!"

One Cockroach Demon turned pale as he gazed at a figure not far from them.

Lin Fan, narrowing his eyes and furrowing his brow, muttered inwardly, "Are these two Demons brain-damaged? Or are they nearsighted? I've been standing here for a while now."

They had failed to notice him immediately,

instead wasting time with so much pointless chatter,

only now finally realizing his presence.

"What is a Human Clan cultivator doing here? Let me tell you, we've got millions of Demon brothers behind us. If you don't want to die, scram right now!" the Cockroach Demon threatened fiercely.

Lin Fan showed no interest in weak Demons.

"Too weak."

He didn't attack but instead unleashed his suppressive aura to crush them.

Bang!

The two Cockroach Demons were immediately pinned to the ground by the pressure, while Lin Fan continued forward. These two were simply too weak to even bother with.

But at that moment,

something unexpected caught Lin Fan's attention.

He paused and turned back. The two Demons weren't dead.

"Hmm?"

He frowned. Their cultivation was pathetically low, only in the Longevity Second Realm of Heavenly Destiny.

His suppressive aura earlier, though not at full strength, was enough to completely crush typical Golden Core Realm cultivators, leaving them dead on the spot.

Focusing intently, he examined them.

[Cockroach Demon: Longevity Second Realm of Heavenly Destiny.]

[Possible Drops: Second Grade Earth Spirit Root, Cockroach Breathing Technique, Bearer of Heaven and Earth (Innate), Mana: 256 years, Cockroach Leg, Cockroach Meat…]

[Note: Play dead…]

A weak existence, with drops so trivial they weren't even worth considering. In the past, they might have been somewhat enticing, but now, they held zero appeal.

Soon, he noticed the key issue.

Bearer of Heaven and Earth?

What kind of innate ability was that?

It was a peculiar one.

Recalling his biological studies from the past, Lin Fan remembered that cockroaches were referred to as Xiaoqiang—the undying cockroach.

Because cockroaches could carry more than 900 times their body weight. And if this ability applied to Demons as well, their limits would be immense. Rumor had it that cockroaches could compress their bodies to squeeze through even the smallest cracks.

Could this be similar?

He wasn't sure.

Meanwhile,

the two Cockroach Demons exchanged glances while lying on the ground.

"Play dead."

"Got it."

"Damn, why hasn't he left? Could he have noticed something?"

"Maybe he wants to roast cockroach meat."

The silence was deafening. Lin Fan mulled it over; the only way to confirm things was to investigate directly.

Whoosh!

A flash of light swept by, brushing over one Cockroach Demon. Sizzle… like the sound of fire burning. That Demon was instantly roasted to a crisp, its aroma wafting in the air.

The surviving Cockroach Demon was dumbfounded.

Damn it.

The methods of these Human Clan cultivators were cruel. They really were going to eat cockroach meat.

He dared not move a muscle; his heart trembled. Demons were not afraid of death, but encountering such a ruthless cultivator from the Human Clan, playing dead wasn't cowardly—it was essential for survival.

Nothing dropped.

Given Lin Fan's current strength, it was extremely difficult for weak Demons to yield any noteworthy drops, unless the heavens decided to show favor.

Suddenly,

he looked up at the sky, lost in thought.

The surviving Cockroach Demon watched in terror as the Human Clan cultivator gazed at the heavens, motionless. Was he plotting something?

Braising?

Deep frying?

As he pondered these possibilities,

a beam of light flashed toward him. He didn't even have time to scream before losing consciousness. In his final moments,

he realized,

it was roasting again.

Slaying the two Cockroach Demons, Lin Fan didn't expect much. He lifted his foot, ready to leave.

[Obtained Innate Divine Ability: Bearer of Heaven and Earth (Immortal Entry Level).]

[Bearer of Heaven and Earth (Immortal Entry Level): Innate Divine Ability of Cockroach Demons, capable of enduring 1,000 times their own pressure.]

Hmm?

Lin Fan froze, confused. He truly hadn't expected anything worthwhile to drop. Gazing up at the gray Heavenly Vault, he fell into deep thought.

Could it be that the heavens were favoring him?

That such a treasure would drop from two weak Demons was completely unexpected.

Moreover, he hadn't anticipated that this specific innate divine ability would be at the Immortal Entry Level.

Frightening.

It was truly terrifying.

This also served as a reminder that no Demon should ever be underestimated. Their innate divine abilities were often peculiar. Some great Demons possessed seemingly weak abilities, while others, appearing unimpressive, had astonishing divine gifts.

This innate ability was formidable. Against opponents of the same level, it might seem irrelevant.

But against ancient beings of tremendous power, it was invaluable.

It was common for great powers to use their own suppressive force to subdue weaker foes— like what Lin Fan had just done to the Cockroach Demons. But with such an ability, suppressing others with sheer force became a dream.

"Thank you."

Lin Fan glanced at the two slain Demons, chanting a quiet "Amitabha" to honor their passing. Though symbolic, it was the least he could do, having gained so much from them without any thought of gratitude.

Soon enough,

he stood at the edge of the Demon Passage. Thick Demonic Qi seeped out, filling the Heavenly Vault and blanketing the surrounding area entirely.

There was more than one Demon Passage.

Given the number of Demons, once they vacated the Northern Desolation and fully entered the cultivation world, chaos would undoubtedly ensue.

But for now, he chose not to think too far ahead.

Resolving the immediate issue took precedence.

Lin Fan lifted his foot and condensed mana, stomping down forcefully. With a crack, the pressured ground shattered as a fissure, like a giant dragon, tore into the Demon Passage.

The entire ground ruptured, as if the heavens and earth were crumbling—an awe-inspiring display. Any ordinary onlooker would be utterly dumbfounded.

Inside the Demon Passage,

the Demons had set up their camps.

Each team was led by a True Immortal Demon. Until they had scouted the surroundings near the surface of the passage, they refrained from advancing recklessly.

Suddenly,

the True Immortal Demon within this passage focused its attention on the distance, noticing the ground splitting open as if a great earth dragon roared toward them. Instantly enraged, it let out a furious roar, unleashing an immense power to clash with the onrushing force, resulting in a deafening explosion.

"Damn it!"

"We haven't even arrived yet, and Human Clan cultivators dare to trouble us?"

"I'll see who has the audacity to act so boldly!"