When Jiang Ming entered the Cultivation Space to cultivate previously, regardless of how many decades passed inside the Cultivation Space, the outside world remained static.

But now...

Jiang Ming looked at the sun, and it was distinctly moving.

Moreover, more than a day had passed.

Was it because of...?

The Golden Core, or the Source Points?

Jiang Ming wielded his sword and headed north, transforming into a streak of sword light.

He did not initially seek out Wuu Quan.

Instead, he returned to the Peach Blossom Spring first.

Peach Tiger immediately sensed Jiang Ming’s arrival.

"Young Master Jiang." 𝑓𝘳𝘦𝑒𝑤𝑒𝘣𝘯ℴ𝘷𝘦𝓁.𝑐𝑜𝑚

Peach Tiger could feel that Jiang Ming’s aura had intensified once more, and yet, how much time had really passed?

Jiang Ming paused in surprise.

[Preached the Demon Cultivation Path, steps into Demon Dao; Demon Cultivators count: 59]

[Peach Blossom Spring faction detected as Demon Cultivator faction]

[Reward Source Points*0.08]

"What is this..."

Jiang Ming’s eyes narrowed slightly.

A way of obtaining Source Points?

A way beyond slaying Divine Buddhas?

"How long was I away?"

"It’s been half a year."

"Half a year?" Jiang Ming murmured.

"How goes the cultivation."

Jiang Ming landed atop the newly constructed Peach Blossom Pavilion at the heart of Peach Blossom Spring.

With a wave of his hand, Peach Tiger made branches grow from the ground, transforming into a table and chair.

"Thank you, Young Master, for imparting the teachings. This path truly feels like the genuine Great Dao!"

Old Peach Tiger’s face showed hints of joy.

Traces of subtle darkness flickered in Jiang Ming’s eyes.

The density of black essence had diminished considerably, yet it remained abundant.

Nevertheless, Demon Cultivators could cultivate normally under such circumstances.

Though their cultivation speed was still much slower compared to Demon Cultivators of the Jiuzhou Cultivation Realm, it was nonetheless a promising beginning.

At the same time, Peach Tiger’s energy intensity had weakened considerably, but it expelled a lot of the absorbed dark essence, giving off a semblance of a Great Demon’s demeanor.

The Demon Cultivation Path promotes Enlightenment, Demon Pill, Demon Body, Transformation, Gathering Spirit.

Demon Body corresponds to Golden Core, known as Great Demon.

"I will bestow the nine volumes of Demon Cultivation Techniques; you must cultivate earnestly."

As for Inherited Demon Blood, Jiang Ming certainly planned to carry it with him.

"Moreover, Young Master, the lady you brought previously was actually capable of cultivating one of the demon techniques..." Peach Tiger spoke with a slight tone of confusion.

"Oh?"

The lady Peach Tiger mentioned was naturally the one Jiang Ming brought back from the Gong Xiao Association.

Because she bore a significant resemblance to the Little White Deer who had once saved him.

Therefore, Jiang Ming didn’t kill her.

What was her name again?

After much recall, Jiang Ming managed to remember her name.

Lu Yang.

Led by Peach Tiger, Jiang Ming arrived in front of a wooden hut.

Through the window, one could see a young girl quietly sitting cross-legged on a wooden bed.

The girl wore an immaculate white dress, her jade-black hair simply tied.

Her skin was alabaster and clean, like white jade.

Apparently sensing Jiang Ming’s gaze, the girl opened her eyes and glanced over.

In a fluster, she tumbled beneath the bed.

After some time, she peeked out a small head, looking pitifully at Jiang Ming.

By now, Jiang Ming had already reached her.

"What... what do you want to do..."

Lu Yang’s voice was barely audible like that of an ant.

Jiang Ming extended his hand, grasping her wrist. His Divine Sense surged into her body, and in an instant, Lu Yang felt as if Jiang Ming could see everything within her.

For a moment, Lu Yang’s face flushed red like a boiled crab.

Yet at this moment, Jiang Ming felt both astonished and puzzled.

"How could it be possible?!"

Their eyes met.

Jiang Ming couldn’t see anything strange from Lu Yang’s gaze, only clarity.

However, this girl was actually a Transformation Demon Cultivator!

Transformation Demon Cultivator!

Demon Cultivators could attempt transformation in the Late-Stage Demon Pill.

The more complete the transformation, the closer to the Transformation Realm.

If one could fully transform into human form, it indicated stepping into the Transformation Realm, equivalent to Nascent Soul among the Human Race, known as Demon King!

But the girl before him showed no trace of Demon Power.

Her physical body seemed no more than that of a Heart Lamp Immortal Master.

Yet her body belonged to the Transformed Demon King.

How was that possible?

Jiang Ming couldn’t help recalling the Little White Deer he had once encountered.

No matter what, her cultivation speed was extremely fast.

Even surpassing Xiang Wuji’s reborn cultivation with the Heavenly Rejuvenation Technique.

In just half a year’s time, Lu Yang had condensed a Demon Pill, with her cultivation nearing Late-Stage Demon Pill.

Terrifying indeed.

Jiang Ming once again used True Essence and Divine Sense to scan her seven or eight times.

Lu Yang flushed, her body slightly limp, but Jiang Ming found no trace of anything unusual.

Nonetheless, Jiang Ming, having seen much in the world, quickly regained composure.

He simply patted Lu Yang’s shoulder, encouraging, "Cultivate well."

The young girl instinctively nodded.

So what if she was a Transformed Demon Cultivator; now, if it remained undetectable, it didn’t matter. As long as Jiang Ming’s cultivation reached a high enough level, all mysteries would eventually be unveiled.

Among the highest cultivations in the Peach Blossom Spring at present were the original strong ones, who converted their demonic cultivation into demon cultivation, naturally advancing swiftly.

Next was Lu Yang.

Perhaps among the Peach Blossom Demon’s folk, Tao Yao might have the highest demon cultivation talent, yet still fell short compared to Lu Yang.

"Perhaps this northern journey is a chance to seek out the Little Deer."

Jiang Ming contemplated briefly, altering the landscape outside Peach Blossom Spring to establish some simple land arrays.

Even Xiang Wuji knew only a little about the Array Dao.

Rather, this nature-aligned array establishment method was described within the Bai Ze Qi Observation Skill, which Jiang Ming exchanged for some knowledge.

But in terms of orthodox Array Dao, Jiang Ming wasn’t much knowledgeable.