Record of a Demon's Cultivation-Chapter 619: The Thousand-Zhang High Wall

Translator: Cinder Translations

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Liangyi Island is a ring-shaped landmass, with Four Symbols City situated in its eastern region.

To the east of Four Symbols City stretches an endless sea, while the west lies a massive lagoon encircled by the island.

The demon race, whose main force consists of aquatic beasts, would undoubtedly launch their assault from the east.

At the eastern beach of Four Symbols City, five Liangyi Sect cultivators in the Golden Core Stage stood in the air, facing the ocean.

Spread out twenty li apart from each other, they simultaneously activated hand seals, channeling their techniques into the seemingly ordinary sand below.

As the techniques took effect, the beach began to tremble, grains of sand bouncing wildly.

Suddenly, the hundred-li-long beach shook violently, and something massive started to emerge from beneath the sand.

A black stone wall, stretching a hundred li in length and one li in width, gradually surfaced.

TL/N: 1li = 500m = 0.5km = 0.31mi.

The wall continued to rise, and within a few breaths, it reached a towering height of a thousand zhang.

TL/N: 1-zhang = 3.33m.

A faint cyan glow shone over the wall, revealing a defensive formation had been activated.

This wall was the first line of defense for Four Symbols City, primarily designed to repel aquatic demon beasts. However, it offered limited protection against aerial demons.

If the wall were breached, Daoist Lan Yin would activate the city's defensive formation. Should the formation also fail, it would signal the abandonment of Four Symbols City.

At Daoist Lan Yin's command, Song Wen, second only to her in strength within Four Symbols City, was stationed at the central section of the wall.

To Song Wen's left was Zhu Yin, and to his right was Zi Yun.

The three were tasked with guarding a ten-li stretch each, while the other sections were defended by Liangyi Sect Golden Core cultivators.

Under Song Wen's command were ten Foundation Establishment cultivators and a varying number of Qi Condensation cultivators. Most of these were rogue cultivators forcibly conscripted by Liangyi Sect to assist in the defense.

As for Daoist Lan Yin, she positioned herself at the rear to intervene if any section of the wall faced collapse or if a Tier-4 demon beast appeared.

Song Wen hovered midair, the glow of the setting sun casting his shadow onto the parapet below.

The parapet atop the wall, about a li wide, was crowded with rogue cultivators. Some were anxious, others excited, while many felt a mix of both.

Some carefully inspected their talismans, some coated their weapons in poison, while others clutched various jars and vials containing all sorts of sinister substances—poisons, miasmas, and more.

For the Qi Condensation rogues, Liangyi Sect set minimal expectations. In the face of the first wave of demon attacks, they were only required to throw talismans, activate their weapons, and hurl their jars and vials.

Afterward, they could retreat, as staying longer might interfere with the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core cultivators.

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The sun slowly disappeared behind the clouds, and night fell.

"Ji Yin, do you think the demons will attack tonight?" Zhu Yin asked Song Wen.

"They definitely will. If they don't, they'll have to retreat to the open sea," Song Wen replied.

"Why are you so certain?" Zhu Yin pressed.

"The demons ventured deep into enemy territory, likely planning a surprise attack on Liangyi Sect, but they were discovered. If they delay their assault, news of their invasion will reach Wu Ji Sect and the Cui Clan, who will send reinforcements. When that happens, the demon army will face a three-sided attack. Even with their aquatic advantage, they'll be annihilated."

As he finished speaking, Song Wen's expression suddenly sharpened.

"They're here."

His voice, loud and clear, drew the attention of those nearby. They looked toward him but saw nothing.

"They're in the water, about 150 li away," Song Wen added.

"Why can't I detect anything?" Daoist Lan Yin asked from the rear, puzzled.

"In the deep sea, there are four giant fish, each over ten li in length. Their mouths are massive, and their bodies are covered in dense, dark scales," Song Wen explained.

He had observed these creatures using his Shadow Gu.

Song Wen released all six Shadow Gu, with two soaring high above and four diving deep into the sea.

Lan Yin's expression turned grim as she shouted, "Everyone, prepare! The demons are approaching!"

The creatures, known as Sea Swallowing Beasts, were massive and swift. They possessed a unique talent called Illusory Wave Shadows, allowing them to move silently and undetected underwater.

Due to their cavernous interiors, Sea Swallowing Beasts were often used as troop carriers by the demons.

Moments later, the sea about ten li away began to churn violently.

Waves rose higher and higher, resembling a galloping army of silver dragons surging toward the wall.

Standing atop the coast, the towering wall faced waves hundreds of zhang tall. These waves, like the claws of an awakened ancient sea beast, crashed ferociously against the wall.

The moment the waves struck, the earth and sky trembled.

The deafening sound was like the roar of an enraged deity.

Under the relentless impact of the waves, the wall shook violently. The cyan glow of the defensive formation flickered, seemingly on the verge of collapse.

Wave after wave slammed against the wall, spraying massive plumes of water that crashed onto the parapet above.

Some unfortunate rogue cultivators, unable to evade in time, were crushed into pulp by the waves.

Blood and flesh mixed with seawater rained down like a gruesome waterfall into the city below.

This gruesome scene threw the previously organized rogue cultivators into chaos, with some attempting to retreat.

"Maintain order! Any deserters will be executed without mercy!"

Daoist Lan Yin's voice, though powerful, was drowned out by the roar of the waves.

Fortunately, the Foundation Establishment cultivators understood her orders and began stopping the fleeing Qi Condensation cultivators.

The Golden Core cultivators unleashed their techniques to fend off the incoming waves.

Song Wen also deployed a peak third-tier corpse puppet and a ghost king.

The chaos on the parapet was finally brought under control.

If not, the human defenders might have crumbled even before the demon army appeared, disgracing Liangyi Sect.

(End of the Chapter)

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