Chapter 1263: Model of Demonic Path

"Kill him!" Jiang Fan said coldly.

The enormous Mist Giant King suddenly moved, unleashing a kick. The immense power was undeniable; the air shrieked with a sharp crack. Space itself seemed to fluctuate and was on the verge of tearing apart.

The greedy six-aperture Nascent Soul demonic cultivator's expression changed dramatically, but thankfully, he had been wary. He opened his mouth and spat out a mist of blood, and then, enveloped by it, he disintegrated on the spot. It had to be said, demonic cultivators, accustomed to constant combat, had long developed life-saving techniques far superior to those in the other eight states.

However, he had underestimated the Giant King's kick. The six-aperture Nascent Soul demonic cultivator had just teleported a great distance. Before he could even catch his breath, the residual power of that kick pierced through the sky and struck him.

With a thud, he was instantly crushed into minced meat. His soul shot out in terror, fleeing into the void. How could Jiang Fan allow him to escape? A Soul Restraint Lock immediately brought him back. In mere moments, a six-aperture Nascent Soul demonic grand cultivator was crushed on the spot.

Demonic cultivators from both factions were terrified and ceased their fighting. They stared at Jiang Fan and his Giant King Corpse-Yin with wary expressions.

"Indeed, when speaking to demonic cultivators, fists are more effective than words," Jiang Fan thought. He then glared at the White Bone Demonic Sect, chastising them:

"You bunch of bullies who only fight among yourselves! If you love looting so much, why don't you go to the Celestial Realm and rob the ancient giants? Has the Pillar Connecting Heaven been capped? Or is someone stopping you from going up?"

Several nearby demonic cultivators were splattered with his spittle. Demonic cultivators were always unruly. One demonic cultivator, also a six-aperture Nascent Soul, said indignantly:

"Aren't you just flapping your lips? If you're so capable, why don't *you* go up? What right do you have to lecture us?"

The West Sea Crown Prince chuckled. Wasn't this his chance to perform as Jiang Fan's adopted son again? He strutted over to Jiang Fan, head held high, and declared, "You ignorant fools! Do you know who stands before you? The number one Heavenly Talent of Taicang Great State! Jiang Fan!"

"You ask what right he has? Then I'll tell you! He single-handedly infiltrated the Southern Celestial Realm and, amidst an army, took the head of the Spatial Giant King! He even snatched the Southern Celestial Realm's most beautiful woman right in front of a Five-Star Giant King! What you can do in the Great Barren State, he disdains to do. What you cannot do, he accomplishes with ease!"

"This is my godfather! The young supreme being of the Nine Provinces of Central Earth, Jiang Fan!"

Jiang Fan was so embarrassed he felt like curling his toes. Was it really necessary to exaggerate so much?

The six-aperture Nascent Soul demonic cultivator scoffed: "People from your Taicang Great State are good at nothing else, but they're number one at bragging! Killed a Giant King, snatched the most beautiful woman, indeed."

The West Sea Crown Prince was undeterred. As if he had been waiting for that very remark, he unhurriedly took out a small crystal and flicked it lightly with his finger. Several images projected from it. He hadn't wasted his days at the Imperial Astronomical Bureau. He'd charmed a few pretty girls from the bureau and secretly obtained several recordings of Jiang Fan's private moments, all of which were Jiang Fan's highlights in the Celestial Realm.

The most striking image was that of a Five-Star Giant King, standing on an ancient fierce beast, suspended in the nine heavens, looking down upon the earth—a truly shocking sight. The world-destroying aura emanating through the projection made everyone present tremble.

The West Sea Crown Prince retracted the projection and said unhurriedly: "Now, say it again. Does my godfather have the right to lecture you?"

*Gulp!*

The demonic cultivators' gazes towards Jiang Fan completely transformed. The young man before them had actually entered the Celestial Realm, faced a Five-Star Giant King alone, and returned! Demonic cultivators upheld the law of the jungle. That meant they revered strength!

The six-aperture Nascent Soul from the White Bone Demonic Cave said with a face full of adoration: "A word from Senior Jiang is worth ten years of fighting! Please accept my bow, Senior."

The other demonic cultivators also wore excited expressions. "Please accept my bow, Senior!" "Please accept my bow, Senior!"

The entire hall contained no less than a hundred demonic cultivators. Their uneven shouts actually created a rather awe-inspiring atmosphere. Jiang Fan was completely taken aback. It was his first time facing such widespread adoration, and he felt a little awkward. This group of demonic cultivators seemed somewhat redeemable.

The six-aperture Nascent Soul demonic cultivator, his face filled with excitement, shouted, "Fellow cultivators of the Great Barren State! Senior Jiang is right! What's the point of petty squabbles and looting in the Great Barren State? We should go up to the Celestial Realm and fight!"

Jiang Fan smiled. These youngsters were teachable; his guidance hadn't been in vain.

But the next moment, Jiang Fan's expression froze. "We must learn from Senior Jiang. Go up to the Celestial Realm and sleep with the most beautiful women there!"

Jiang Fan's eyes widened. "I told you to kill enemies, who taught you to sleep with women?! There's no hope for them! This bunch of demonic cultivators is beyond saving; all they think about is fighting and snatching women!"

With a dark expression, he said, "Do as you please." He flicked his sleeve and left the hall by himself.

The demonic cultivators, however, were brimming with excitement. "Senior Jiang has traveled thousands of miles to our Great Barren State; he must be here for something big! Fellow cultivators, let's follow Senior Jiang! Let's go see the world together!"

Outside the hall, demonic cultivators were still fighting everywhere. But before Jiang Fan could intervene, the demonic cultivators who had followed him out stepped forward to break up the fights.

"What are you fighting for?! White Bone Demonic Sect, follow me!"

"What's wrong, Senior Sister Chen?"

"See that black-clad young man walking in front?"

"I do. He's very fair-skinned and handsome. Are you asking me to help you capture him to be your thirty-sixth bandit chief husband?"

"Senior Sister has excellent taste; she only eats the finest rice!"

"Eat sh*t! That's Senior Jiang! He single-handedly ascended to the Celestial Realm and, amidst a vast army, took ten Giant Kings' heads! Notify our White Bone Demonic Sect brothers, stop fighting, and follow Senior Jiang to see the world."

Soon after.

"Stop fighting, stop fighting! Let's go see the world with Senior Jiang!"

"Who's Senior Jiang?"

"You don't know Senior Jiang? He massacred vast armies in the Celestial Realm and killed twenty Giant Kings!"

A little while later.

"Did you hear? Senior Jiang killed thirty Giant Kings?"

"I heard it was forty?"

When Jiang Fan arrived at the entrance of the Forbidden Demon Palace and stood before the Pillar Connecting Heaven, a dense crowd of demonic cultivators had already gathered behind him. Demonic energy surged from each of them, converging into a formidable, sky-rending aura, creating a truly spectacular sight. It could be seen from dozens of miles away!

Jiang Fan was somewhat speechless, but he couldn't be bothered with them. While the two Venerables from the White Bone Demonic Sect and the Forbidden Demon Palace were fighting to the death somewhere unknown, he'd better quickly grab the Pillar Connecting Heaven and leave. The delay due to the forbidden zone had made him completely miss his appointment with the Four-Crowned Asura King. If the other party mistakenly thought he had stood them up, he would have to make a trip to the Celestial Realm.

He took out his golden alms bowl and confirmed the location of the Four-Crowned Asura King's stronghold. Then, he picked up the Pillar Connecting Heaven and ascended into the sky.

"Ah? Senior Jiang moved the Pillar Connecting Heaven!"

"Damn it, the Pillar Connecting Heaven can actually be moved!"

"As expected of Senior Jiang, who killed a hundred Giant Kings! He's practically a deity!" The demonic cultivators let out exclamations like a mountain roaring and a tsunami surging.

Not far from the Forbidden Demon Palace, Venerable Compassionate Mirror, who had been silently meditating against a wall, slightly furrowed her delicate brows. She slowly opened her eyes:

"Did these demonic cultivators take the wrong medicine? They've been shouting and yelling ever since just now."