Demon God Chapter 11

Chapter 11 – Disturbance at the Dining Hall Translated by Udeze

 

Xiao Han walked and enjoyed the scenery in the garden for a while, after that he walked towards the house, opened the door and went inside.

The room inside the house was very spacious, with a cozy and relaxed atmosphere, neat and tidy, no single speck of dust could be seen anywhere. Several pots planted with beautiful bonsai gave off a refreshing fragrance and relaxing aroma.

There was also a big bed inside the room

Xiao Han quickly sat on the bed and felt the softness of it, “Hey, nice”, Xiao Han’s mood became quite good, he felt very comfortable and relaxed.

After a while, Xiao Han walked toward a wardrobe and opened it. There were piles of white-silver long robes for outer disciples to wear, and all kinds of robe sizes at that.

Xiao Han immediately took his tattered clothes off, and put on a robe that fit his size. The robe was made out of silk and high quality cotton, the knitting quality was also excellent. It was very light, and felt very comfortable to wear.

After changing clothes, Xiao Han looked completely different. There was no shadow of the previous walking target Xiao Han anymore. An aura of a high esteemed and well respected disciple from a great school was emanating from him instead.

Xiao Han sat back on the bed, took out his booklet, and read it with undisguised curiosity and interest on his face.

Xiao Han quickly got fascinated and deeply immersed in his reading.

Apparently, this place Xiao Han was now in was called the Zhenwu Mainland, lying in a vast, boundless world as if it was without end. Nobody knew how vast and large this mainland was.

Zhenwu mainland had countless unknown regions, which provided countless opportunities and dangers.

And the center of Zhenwu Mainland consisted of five large regions, named as East Region, West Region, South Region, North Region and Central Region respectively.

Up to this part, the book didn’t provide further description on the other regions but South Region.

The Cloud Rain Sect, of which Xiao Han now became an outer disciple, resided in the South Region.

South Region itself has 7 large empires, 27 medium kingdoms and numerous small kingdoms. And nobody had known how many people were living in the South Region.

Cloud Rain Sect resided in the territory of one of the 7 Empires in South Region, Feng Huo Empire. This empire alone has more than 10 billion population.

There are also four other Great Sects in the Feng Huo Empire territory aside from Cloud Rain Sect; Eight Desolate Palaces, Blazing Flame Sect, Famous Sword Villa and Medicine King Valley respectively. While the rest of the medium-sized and smaller sects were even too many to be counted and noted.

Generally speaking, this world only belonged to the strong where strength ruled over everything and the law of the jungle was the only law here.

The book also described the information about the demon race.

The demon race had existed since the beginning of this world, and one of the prominent races that was equal in strength to the human race.

The demon race and human race were natural enemy, since the demon race regarded the humans as prey, as the demons needed human’s brains to survive and multiply.

The most distinct and fearful ability of demon race was their ability to disguise themselves as humans when they became adult. After a humans brain was devoured by the demons, all his memories and abilities were also inherited by that demon who devoured his brain. With these memories and abilities, that demon could continue to mingle amongst other humans and wait for the opportunity to hunt again.

After reading this part, Xiao Han couldn’t help but remember the previous demon occurrence in that small town. A certain demon race disguised itself as the mayor’s daughter in law, and mingled among the people without being detected by anyone. Even a True Disciple, senior brother Fang had many difficulties to detect and kill that demon.

“The demons are really fearful… “ Xiao Han slightly trembled, feeling scared.

However, he quickly put all negative thoughts aside, and continued reading.

He began reading the scriptures described in the book.

 

Martial arts cultivation was divided into physical body tempering realms and spiritual body tempering realms

(T/N: it’s not Zhen Qi realm in cultivation level since the description was intended to explain that martial arts realms are divided into physical and spiritual—of which also the same with martial arts cultivation in RL)

Xiao Han gradually understood a lot of truth and knowledge as he voraciously continued reading.

He was especially interested in one part about the Body Purifying Realm he was about to begin practicing.

Originally, Body Purifying Realm could be achieved through a special breathing technique which was supported by medicinal pills that were intended to temper the cultivator’s internal organs. Forcing out all impurities within it as well as purifying the body and enhancing the metabolism and function of the internal organs. When the cultivator reached the highest level in Body Purifying Realm, all his internal organs would be strengthened and become more resilient, they would also become almost immune to all kinds of sicknesses and diseases. Greatly strengthening their physical body and having a vigorous strong vitality. The peak of Body Purifying Realm was be indicated by tidal waves sounds exuded from within the cultivator’s body.

Body Purifying Realm itself was divided into several stages, Initial, Basic, Intermediate and Peak.

The Initial stage in Body Refining Realm itself was quite simple, as it was also written in the book that the cultivator could achieve it by mastering the special breathing technique

Basic stage on the other hand could be measured by assessing a cultivator’s strength. The minimum threshold was for one’s strength to be equal to 5 dings (5000 jin=2500kg). The other indicator was that his voice was able to pass 3 li (1.5km) radius.

Intermediate stage minimum threshold was 10 dings, and the voice must be able to pass 5 li (2.5km) radius

One could be considered to have achieved the peak of Body Purifying Realm if he had at least 20 dings, and he could transmit his voice over 10 li (5km), killing a giant elephant in one strike and running faster than a leopard. It was said that the peak of Body Purifying Realm could be compared with 100 peak Body Refining Realm cultivators. The peak Body Purifying cultivator was also said to be able to jump for several zhangs (1 zhang=3.58m), pick flying leaves in the air, and casually kill a person with one light strike.

“Amazing, it’s really awesome!” Xiao Han looked and read again, while his tongue was licking his lip continuously, expressing his amazement. His fortuitous accident gave him the Golden Immortal Body cultivation technique to practice, and he had reached a foundation layer of 200 bone explosions which was equal to 5-6 dings, and he presumed that nobody from Body Refining Realm could be his opponents. But he immediately realized that his present strength in front of people who had reached the peak of Body Purifying Realm was far too weak.

“Above the Viscera Purifying layer, the Marrow Purifying layer and finally the Blood Transformation layer… that Xue Jianfeng was a top outer disciple when he had passed his Blood Transformation. I don’t know how powerful he is right now, and how many advanced martial arts techniques he had mastered…” Xiao Han continued thinking, “It seems the gap between me and him is growing further apart, but I, Xiao Han, have finally embarked on this martial path, from now on I must overcome all obstacles and difficulties that come before me, dedicating everything and move forward unceasingly”

Xiao Han’s heart and mind became more tranquil as he mentally tempered his willpower steadily.

He continued reading…

There was no notable explanation in the book about the Zhen Qi realm. Although there were some, but Xiao Han couldn’t grasp it completely; however he felt that it was still useful for him.

Advancing to Zhen Qi realm after fully tempering the physical body was a groundbreaking event for a cultivator. Breaking through the Zhen Qi realm could be said to be equal to transcending from the mortal world and entering sainthood, the cultivator would then have a longer lifespan and could overcame many natural laws such as aging.

The Zhen Qi cultivators could also utilize their divine eyes and sense to observe and scrutinize their own body. Be it their own internal organs or qi circulation within the bones and meridians, they could see it clearly just like seeing the lines on one’s own palm.

Reading through this part, Xiao Han couldn’t bear but mutter to himself, “There is a mysterious thing lying dormant within my heart, although this thing helped me fix my Golden Immortal Body technique, but I know nothing about it one bit. Moreover, I can’t just let people cut my heart and study it, it seems like I must advance to Zhen Qi realm if I want to know the answer!”

“I must advance to Zhen Qi Realm as fast as possible. I don’t want to taste the desperate feelings of having my life and fate being controlled by others again…” Xiao Han took a deep breath and closed the book.

As Xiao Han close the book, there was a sound of his residence’s courtyard gate being opened, and followed by Ah Chou’s clear voice afterward, “Xiao Han, come out, let’s go the dining hall and eat some meal”.

“Wait up, senior brother Ah Chou, I’m coming out now.” Xiao Han picked his things, shut the door and walked outside.

Seeing the sun disappear behind the western hills, it was now dusk. Ah Chou and Xiao Han walked out of the residence area toward the dining hall for outer disciples of this mountain peak.

“Senior brother Ah Chou, previously the chancellor told me that you have reached the peak of Body Purifying Realm, which is equal to having 20 dings power and voice transmission of over 10 li, are you really that powerful?” inquired Xiao Han.

Ah Chou laughed in a strange expression as he heard Xiao Han’s praise, “Hahaha, Xiao Han, my trivial cultivation is simply nothing, reaching the peak of Body Purifying layer is indeed very rare outside, but in our Cloud Rain Sect many have crossed over this level. Moreover, I know that I’m very stupid and I in comprehending martial art abilities, unlike other disciples. And please don’t praise me again Xiao Han, it feels like a bad joke. I… I… I can’t even beat some good talent outer disciples who have reached the middle stage of Body Purifying. I’m ashamed, really ashamed”. “Uh…” Xiao Han abruptly stopped his praise, lightly smiled and patted Ah Chou’s shoulder, “Senior brother Ah Chou, please don’t lose your heart, perhaps you’re a late bloomer type in cultivation.”

“Hey, hey, you could also say it like that.” Ah Chou laughed and said, “It’s OK Xiao Han, since we have arrived, let’s go inside and eat. And remember, behave yourself and don’t make any disturbances in the dining hall.”

“OK.” Xiao Han nodded.

The dining hall’s construction was like a palace, and it was located in a strategic place, the food aroma from the dining hall spread far and stirred people’s belly.

Xiao Han and Ah Chou walked together into the dining hall.

The dining hall interior was really grand. It could be seen from the dining tables and chairs that were made from precious eaglewood. Even if there were thousands outer disciples present and dining in the hall, the hall didn’t look like it was crowded at all.

Xiao Han set his eyes on the doors around the dining hall, they were really skillfully made, and since there was a rule not to make noise, many disciples having a meal could only talk with their peers in a low voice.

“Let’s go Xiao Han, follow me…” Ah Chou and Xiao Han took two plates made of precious jadeite and quickly chose and picked the food from the shelf.

“Hey, it is almost the same as a buffet on earth.” Xiao Han couldn’t help but recall his past life’s memory.

The dish was extremely sumptuous, Black Crow Chicken Soup, Crystal’s Pig Ham, Steamed Agate Fish, Simmer-fried Snow Leopard, and many other exquisite delicacies were being served, even medicinal herb soups were also there.

Xiao Han remembered his life as a walking target before, where would he have the chance to eat cuisines like these?

“Wow! Wonderful!” Xiao Han unceasingly put various dishes on his plate.

“What would you like to drink Xiao Han?” Ah Chou was standing next to the shelf full of wine as he asked Xiao Han

“Wine? Senior brother Ah Chou, is wine free?” Xiao Han quickly responded.

“Yes.” replied Ah Chou.

“Then get me one please! If it is free, why would I reject it?” Xiao Han swallowed his saliva quickly.

“Teehee. Look, senior sister Huang, he is the walking target who passed the test to become an outer disciple today.” A charming female disciple who was standing near Xiao Han talked to another female while pointing at him.

“Hmph…. once a servant, always a servant. Really has no class!” Another female disciple threw a cold glance over at Xiao Han and contemptuously snorted.

That sweet and pretty female covered her mouth and laughed in a low voice, “Senior sister, look at him, that ugly face is Ah Chou, never thought that he is with that walking target, if not, who would want to talk to him?”

Xiao Han ignored all the comments and contemptuous gazes and walked with Ah Chou looking for seat.

Most of the outer disciples present in the dining hall diverted their eyes toward Xiao Han, and whispered to each other with eyes full of ridicule and disdain.

“Xiao Han, we sit here.” Ah Chou found some seat that had been deserted, and sat down together with Xiao Han.

Xiao Han immediately gobbled up all the various dishes on his plate.

“Hey, hey, Xiao Han, eat slowly. Manners…Manners…” Ah Chou hastily reminded Xiao Han.

“Delicious… it’s delicious… I previously was a walking target, the only food I could eat everyday were only a bowl of rice and a porridge, and had never eaten this kind of food…” Xiao Han spoke and chewed at the same time, making his prompt reply sounded like mumble.

On the other corner of the dining hall…

A young man was calmly sitting on his chair with noble majestic looks, and holding a glass of wine. His eyes gazed coldly towards Xiao Han, nobody could find out what he was thinking from his facial expression.

Next to the young man, there was also three youths sitting. One among them looked angry and his face was full of resentment and hatred. He clenched his jaws and spoke to the young man, “Senior brother Yang Lei, that walking target is just like a dog, he unexpectedly had hit my cousin.”

Beside him, another young man frowned, “Linghu Song, wasn’t your cousin, Linghu Xuan, considered as an elite novice disciple that had crossed the threshold? A 16 years old youth with 130 bone explosions? How could he have been beaten by such a walking target?”

“His mother.” that ‘Linghu Song’ pounded the table, and his eyes contained fire.
“My younger cousin was a peerless talent from my family, he reached Muscle Strengthening layer at 8-years-old, 13 years old he reached Skin and Meridians Strengthening layer, at 14 years he started with Bone Explosion layer, and reached 130 bone explosions when he was 16. He is the most outstanding talent that will bring honor to our family, but nobody had ever thought that he would be severely injured and almost wasted by that walking target. Senior brother Yang Lei, we are senior brother Ling Feiyu’s trusted friends and have gone through ups and downs together. This time don’t stop me, I must kill him! Otherwise I swear that I’m not even worthy as a human anymore.”

The drinking Yang Lei was obviously the leader of these people, he put his wine glass down on the table as he said, “Linghu Song, you want to start a fight in this dining hall? How many times did I tell you not to break our Sect’s customs?”

Linghu Song’s expression was stiff and red at once, a large vein popped up on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth as a crackling sound was heard from his mouth. “Senior brother Yang Lei, you said that I must let him go? That’s impossible?”

“Relax Linghu Song, no need to get too tense over such a trivial walking target, it’s easy for us to pinch a nobody like him.” Yang Lei tapped the table with his finger and issued a command to another youth, “Wu Yan, you provoke that walking target, however remember that you must not start the fight, just work it out to get him to duel you on the arena, and kill him there”.

“Alright.” The youth called Wu Yan looked excited, he quickly stood and patted Linghu Song’s shoulders, ”Senior brother Linghu Song, don’t worry, that walking target is not worth your time, as long as he dares to have a duel on the ring, this junior brother will break all of his bones, hahaha.”

After finishing speaking, that Wu Yan took his plate and swaggeringly walked toward Xiao Han.

The outer disciples who ate in the dining hall felt something was going to happen and whispered to each other, excitedly waiting for some disturbance.

Xiao Han was enjoying and savoring his food and wine, when suddenly….

“Bang!”

A plate fell from above and directly hit the table where Xiao Han and Ah Chou were sitting.

Xiao Han lifted his eyes immediately and saw a brawny strong youth looking at him with an aggressive and arrogant face full of provocation.

“Wu Yan… You… you… what are you doing?” Ah Chou immediately shouted.

“This seat is mine, some low-life has no qualifications to sit here, get lost quickly.” Wu Yan’s eyes stared aggressively toward Xiao Han.

“What seat is yours? Don’t go too far in bullying others Wu Yan…” Ah Chou voice contained some hidden anger, but his eyes expressions told otherwise, as if dodging and fearing something. Looked strong and superior from outside but feeling inferior inside

“Ah Chou, shut the fuck up! Your skin is itching right?” Wu Yan only slightly glanced over at Ah Chou with the corner of his eyes, fully disdaining him. Then looked once again at Xiao Han as he was issuing a command like a general.

“Hey, you, walking target, didn’t you hear what I told you? Get lost immediately!”

Xiao Han had wiped his greasy mouth with his sleeve and slowly stood up…

Chapter end