The Demon with Holy Radiance-Chapter 184 - 168: How to Deal With It? Eliminate That Guy

If there were many of these creatures called Original Spirits, wouldn't that make life in the Outer Continent incredibly difficult for Cultivators below the Zombie God Realm? Every step would be a struggle.

Fortunately, White Bird's final explanation did put Yang An at ease.

However, after hearing White Bird's explanation, Yang An still had many questions.

He understood the part about the Central Continent, the Outer Continent, and the lands outside the continent.

It was nothing more than two circles, a large one enclosing a smaller one, with a sea in between.

The small circle in the center was the Central Continent, and the large circle on the outside was the Outer Continent.

And Han State, where he was now, was just one of the small, scattered places outside the large circle, not considered part of the Outer Continent.

In other words, this area wasn't enveloped by the suppressive Power of Rules. So, even though it bordered the Outer Continent, it wasn't actually part of it.

'This feels familiar... Isn't this just like a city with its inner and outer ring roads?'

This raised a question for Yang An: if both the Outer Continent and the Central Continent were enveloped by the Power of Rules, suppressing everyone within, why didn't people just leave and live in the lands outside the continent?

'Is it just because the Outer Continent is bigger?'

Yang An quickly sent this question as a message.

He decided to clear up any confusion now, to avoid any surprises later on, or breaking some unknown rule or taboo after entering the Outer Continent.

And White Bird quickly gave him an answer.

"Because the Outer Continent possesses the most abundant and concentrated Heaven and Earth Mana for cultivation and absorption, far surpassing the lands outside the continent. For this reason alone, the vast majority of Cultivators would never choose to leave the Outer Continent.

Furthermore, many Forbidden Artifact Fragments are hidden within the Outer Continent, and one might even find a complete Forbidden Artifact. This is something the lands outside the continent absolutely do not have!

So even though there's a suppression from the Rules in the Outer Continent, when everyone is being suppressed, they're all on a level playing field. No one would be willing to abandon the opportunities they have a good chance of obtaining."

White Bird's explanation was very clear, and Yang An understood at once.

'That's true. Other than Cultivators above the Zombie God level and those unaffected Original Spirits...'

'...everyone below the Zombie God Realm is on the same level. The suppression from the Rules isn't targeted at individuals; it's the same for everyone.'

'Since it's the same for everyone, it's equivalent to there being no suppression at all!'

'If it were him, and he could find Forbidden Artifact Fragments in the Outer Continent that would let him ascend to the Zombie God Realm, he wouldn't leave either.'

"We Innate Flesh Mushrooms actually have a huge advantage over others, whether in the Outer Continent or the lands beyond it. After all, we can suppress the costs.

The reason the Workshop Master isn't letting everyone enter the Outer Continent right now is, one, because this is likely a critical moment, and two, because the Outer Continent is full of risks.

Due to the suppression from the Rules, the Zombie God Realm has become a great divide. The gap between those below and those above the Zombie God level becomes especially vast, not to mention there are also anomalies like the Original Spirits.

So, everyone, don't be hasty. The Workshop Master has his own arrangements. Once his plan succeeds and we break through to Corpse Transformation, it will be much more advantageous for us to enter the Outer Continent then."

Just then, a new message came through the Tree of Flesh and Blood.

However, the sender of this message wasn't White Bird, but Broken Hand.

He probably also had some understanding of the Outer Continent, and he sent this message to reassure the others.

After all, aside from White Bird, none of the Scripture Defector Association members had ever entered the Outer Continent, so they were surely fearful and worried about the Association eventually going there.

"It's a pity the container transport can't be used for the time being. Otherwise, we could have asked the Workshop Master to activate it so everyone could come experience the Outer Continent. The Yundan Country from before was just one of the lands outside the continent, after all."

White Bird's message read.

At this moment, Yang An remembered the other reason he had connected to the Tree of Flesh and Blood and hurriedly sent another message calling for the Workshop Master.

"URGENT URGENT URGENT! Workshop Master! There's something I might need your help with!"

Everyone: "..."

'This guy is getting desperate again. Where does he even learn to talk like that?'

It seemed Yang An's tactic was quite effective. Not long after he sent the message, a reply from the Workshop Master came through.

"What is it?"

"Workshop Master, if—and I'm just speaking hypothetically—if some old geezer from the Zombie God Realm planted a Technique in my body, maybe some kind of Power of Rules, that will kill me after a two-month deadline, what should I do?"

"..."

After a long moment, the Workshop Master's reply came.

"Then deal with that geezer before the deadline is up."

"..."

This time, it was Yang An's turn to be speechless.

'If I had that kind of strength, would I be at his mercy right now?'

"How about you make a move, honored elder, and help me take care of that guy?"

However, Yang An knew how to press an advantage. He immediately seized the opening and asked.

He also really wanted to know if the Workshop Master was strong enough to take the old geezer down.

Workshop Master: "If he's only in the Zombie God Realm, I can help you once, free of charge."

"Really?!"

Yang An was ecstatic.

"Of course. But you'll need to wait at least half a year.

The container transport is temporarily closed while it's in the process of fusing with a Forbidden Artifact Fragment. Even I cannot activate it.

Plus, I can't afford any distractions at the moment. I need to complete the task at hand as soon as possible. Half a year is a best-case scenario, assuming everything goes smoothly."

"..."

At least half a year, but the old geezer had only given Yang An two months. There wasn't enough time.

He could only lament his bad timing. 'Why didn't I think to ask the Workshop Master for help sooner?' Yang An was filled with regret.

"Is there no other way? For example, like last time, could you clear out the hidden danger in my body first?"

He immediately asked again.

"It's different. Before, it was just a restraint, and the bow I gave you happened to be the perfect counter for that type of method, so it was easily resolved.

But this is different. With your current Cultivation Level and strength, you have no way of removing it.

To contend with the Power of Rules, you must possess the Power of Rules."

The Workshop Master's reply was like a bucket of cold water dumped on his head.

After all, as far as the Workshop Master and the other Scripture Defector Association members were concerned, Yang An's strength was only at the Visceral Stone Realm. No one knew he had already broken through to Corpse Transformation.

But even at the Corpse Transformation realm, he would have no way to remove it. After all, only a Zombie God could fuse with Forbidden Artifact Fragments.

Yang An could only sigh helplessly and accept this fact.

But just at that moment, another message arrived from the Workshop Master.

"However, there is one other method that might work."

"What is it?"

'What is it? Just say it! Spit it all out at once!' Yang An was getting genuinely anxious now.

"Remember the Magical Artifact I gave you? There is a Technique hidden inside it that can help you block a single attack from a Zombie God in a moment of crisis.

When your two months are up and the affliction in your body erupts, you can try activating it. It might just save your life."

The Mora Buddha's Acupoint!

Yang An immediately thought of the Magical Artifact the Workshop Master had given him—the one that had transformed into an acupoint and now resided in his Dantian.

But listening to the Workshop Master's words, it felt like even he wasn't entirely sure if the Mora Buddha's Acupoint could truly block this technique.

'It sounds very unreliable.'

"And what if it can't block it?" Yang An asked, still worried.

"If it can't, then you can only accept your fate."

"..."

Fine. There was no other way. Yang An really could only accept his fate.

Still, he hadn't forgotten the Workshop Master's earlier words. Even if he had to wait at least half a year, it was a free intervention, at least.

'If I can really hold out that long, maybe I can wait for the Workshop Master to make his move and crush that old geezer!'

"Thank you, Workshop Master! Then it's a deal. I'll wait for you in the Outer Continent in half a year. Don't stand me up!"

"..."

Having learned what he wanted to know, Yang An thanked White Bird and then disconnected from the Tree of Flesh and Blood, his consciousness returning to reality.

After calming his emotions, Yang An stopped looking so glum. At least now he could see a glimmer of hope.

Whether it was completing the old geezer's command in two months or waiting half a year for the Workshop Master to intervene, both were sources of hope.

And if the worst happened, what if after entering the Outer Continent, his strength grew by leaps and bounds, and he could crush the old geezer with his own two hands?

The chances were next to none, but he still had to strive for that goal.

In truth, what Yang An really wanted was to one day resolve the predicament he faced with his own power.

After all, he was a man with a Golden Finger. If he couldn't become powerful even with an advantage over others, that would be a true failure!

When he reached that point, it would be equivalent to breaking through his Heart Demon. Perhaps he would then experience an even greater breakthrough and become much more powerful!

After settling his emotions, Yang An glanced at Wen Yin and Zhou Quan, who were still unconscious.

Time was short; he had to wake them up and get on the road.

He took out the Map of Si State from his Meat Burial Talisman and searched it, quickly finding the place the Workshop Master had mentioned: a location called the Witch Barrier.

They would head there next, and from there enter the Fusheng Domain in the Outer Continent.

After confirming the direction and location, Yang An put the Map away and helped Wen Yin up from the ground, preparing to wake her.

He shook Wen Yin, and she soon showed signs of waking.

Yang An followed up with a slap to Zhou Quan's face, and Zhou Quan also groggily opened his eyes.

Soon, both were awake, though they seemed bewildered by the current situation.

Yang An didn't waste any time, explaining the situation to them in a few short sentences.

When they learned that the Life Crane Sect was no more and all their senior brothers were dead,

Zhou Quan didn't have much of a reaction; after all, he was only a new disciple and wasn't familiar with his sect-mates.

Wen Yin, on the other hand, showed a flicker of grief, but it vanished as quickly as it appeared, hidden away.

"According to the elder's demand, we are to head to the Outer Continent. To get there, we must first go to Si State, to a place called the Witch Barrier. That's our entry point."

Having explained the destination to them, Yang An prepared to set off with the two of them.

But when Yang An finished speaking, he saw Wen Yin's expression change drastically.

"The Witch Barrier?"

She immediately looked at Yang An.

"Senior Brother, that's a Forbidden Land. Are you sure we can enter the Outer Continent from there?"