Zhang Xianzhong's seventh adopted son, Zhang Dingtian, had already sensed something amiss and attempted to resist.

However, the drug took effect even faster.

In an instant, he turned and defected just like the filial Zhang Shao.

If it weren't for Zhang Shao's quick intervention, this young man with a body like a bloodthirsty ghost spider would have knelt down and loudly called him father.

After defiling this boy, another Seven Slaughter Stele Artifact Embryo was soon obtained, as well as another share of Xianzhong's Treasure Vault.

This share was even a bit larger than Zhang Shao's.

But this time, outside of Nanyang County, only about six days were spent before setting off again.

After all, Tao Qian had recovered to the Transcend Mortality Realm, and the speed of refining the Divine Treasure accelerated.

When the array was set up, he formally stepped into the Perfect Transcend Mortality, and his personal treasure bag once again widened.

This opportunistic method was indeed convenient.

Successfully pulling it off twice in a row, Tao Buddha's son began to replicate it without hesitation.

As a result, within the next half month, Zhang Xianzhong began to continuously lose his adopted sons.

Starting with Zhang Shao and Zhang Dingtian, Prince Zhao Zhang Baoshu, Ghost King Zhang Guibai, Whale King Zhang Ying, Greedy King Zhang Nengxiu, Corpse King Zhang Chunyang… a total of seven adopted sons, all were lost.

They were all fed the Peach Nightmare Elixir and converted into what were known as Peach Blossom Children.

After defecting to the Peach Blossom God Sect, not only did they collectively offer up Xianzhong's Treasure Vault, but nearly appeared the spectacular scene of all seven sons calling him father.

All of this, including the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, was kept in the dark from Zhang Xianzhong.

It was no wonder, really, as the Divination Worm possessed extraordinary power, and the broken Heavenly Dao of the Search God Realm was particularly suitable for the worm to spy on secrets and grow.

A month after entering the realm, the larvae had already molted several times.

It was estimated that when Tao Qian recovered his Perfect Ultimate Happiness cultivation power and retrieved his personal treasure bag, the larvae would officially enter the adult stage.

This day was soon approaching, having refined seven portions of Xianzhong's Treasure Vault, Tao Buddha's son had reached the Perfection of Cavernous Mystery.

With some more benefits, complete recovery was within reach.

Although the Heavenly Dao of the Search God Realm was like a "fool," in the past, it was unguarded, attracting numerous gods from All Heavens who mostly took advantage without offering anything in return, and rarely were there gods or demons willing to offer without demands, feeding It.

Now, a special case had emerged, and this Heavenly Dao also provided a spiritual response.

Urging Tao Buddha's son to continue refining and sacrificing spirits, and, in communications with the Divination Worm, even proactively offering guidance:

"That one called 'Seven Slaughter King Zhang Xianzhong' holds a larger treasure vault, aggregating relics of various gods and demons within Langya County. If you can offer it, all things lent will be returned, and certain conveniences in your subsequent actions may be afforded to you."

"My, the fool has learned to trade."

"Probably driven by desperation, even the originally selfless Heavenly Dao Origin thought of giving a backdoor to a Secret Demon Child like me."

"This deal deserves to be made."

Upon hearing the guidance from the Heavenly Dao, Tao Buddha's son smiled and said.

In truth, even without this spiritual response, he intended to go after Zhang Xianzhong.

No other reason, just path dependence.

All seven adopted sons were already bewitched, naturally missing was only a true adoptive father.

Once this "Seven Slaughter King" was captured, Langya County would logically fall into Tao Qian's hands, enough to become his first base station upon entering the realm.

...

On this day, having completely cleared the opposition within Langya County, uniting the entire county, Seven Slaughter King Zhang Xianzhong was determined to officially declare himself emperor, naming the country Dashun, or something like that.

The former Langya County City was renamed West Capital.

He planned that after the emperor's inauguration, his nearly one million Seven Slaughter Army would mobilize to sweep across the entire Liang Country and then devour several neighboring countries.

Such ambition was staggering.

However, what he followed was the insatiable Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva. If given the chance, not just a mere Liang Country, but the entire Ten Thousand Gods Continent, even the entire Search God Realm, if it could be devoured, it would surely be devoured, allowing him to smoothly ascend to the Realm of Tribulation Immortal and become the Seven Slaughter Buddha.

For the adoptive father's coronation ceremony, naturally, none of the seven adopted sons were absent, all being present.

In that hall, in front of all civil and military officials, the seven sons presented their grand gifts simultaneously:

"Adoptive father, this item is called 'Blood Pan Peach,' discovered by Shao from an alien species from the Outer Realm a few days ago. Only by watering it with the fresh blood of one hundred thousand people can a single fruit be produced. The sweet peach juice contained inside is actually the condensation of the killing intent of all living beings. Once consumed, adoptive father will surely close the gap with Bodhisattva, extraordinarily efficacious."

"Adoptive father, the peach presented by filial prince elder brother looks ordinary; just look at the treasure offered by Dingtian, this is called 'Killing Heart Bodhi,' an exotic treasure I obtained while clearing Putuo County. It is said to come from All Heavens Buddhism. Simply swallow it, and you can grasp the killing heart of Heavenly Dao, truly a good treasure specially prepared for adoptive father."

"Both brothers present food snacks, truly pathetic, adoptive father, take a look at mine, this volume of script is called 'Life and Death Exorcism Secret Talisman,' which was also a domain outer god item I acquired. Worn upon the body, it offers mysterious protection, able to eliminate all costs, committing no sins while enacting Heavenly Dao."

"Adoptive father, look at mine, previously after much effort I captured a ferocious beast from the Outer Realm, presented here especially, this beast is named 'Calamity Bird,' rumored to be an ancient strange beast, master of killing and war, having this beast as a pet would bring out the magnificence of adoptive father's Seven Slaughter King presence."

"What are these in comparison, all mere trivial toys, how could it be compared to the treasure I present, adoptive father take a look at this jade token, there's a big name to it, called 'Heavenly Dao Divine Token,' an ultimate exotic treasure for attaining enlightenment as god-demon, adoptive father only needs to inscribe name and grand wish, the divine token will provide guidance, having hopes of becoming a god."

"Adoptive father wants to prove himself among gods and demons; what's the use of that jade token? Better yet, offer this evil spirit that I present. Rumor has it that it is an offspring of an outer realm demon called the 'Daluo Ghost Slayer.' Adoptive father might devour it for a glimpse into the Great Dao of gods and demons."

"I know that adoptive father harbors great wishes, destined to resist the world's filth and realize the Great Dao of gods and demons. Just as it happened, during the expedition the other day, I accidentally captured a local god-demon, the 'Ruyi Book Immortal.' This god-demon possesses a method of manifesting the Dao; adoptive father can refine it and surely gain something."

...

For a moment, the grand hall was filled with voices of offering treasures.

The seven adoptive sons compared with each other; as always, none would let the others surpass them.

Yet this scene delighted Zhang Xianzhong sitting at the head, maintaining the façade of a human appearance. Just his face had some unusual changes.

His face was as red as ripe dates, covered with fleshy lumps, with a pair of crimson eyes hidden in narrow openings, half-closed and half-open. Occasionally flashing open, a chilling killing intent would appear briefly.

He received the most Source Qi infused by the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva, being both a spirit cultivator of gods and demons and the head of the Clan of Bodhisattvas.

He would entirely keep his eyes shut for the sake of all his subordinates.

If he opened them fully, revealing his true self, his heart's killing intention would become uncontrollable. The entire county would be wiped clean by him.

"Hahaha... Excellent, excellent."

"My children all possess great filial piety, which is worthy of my careful cultivation as a king."

"These gifts, the king likes very much. Present them to me; I'll taste the Pan Peach and Bodhi first. These exotic fruits from outer gods and demons will be the first I've eaten."

Zhang Xianzhong joyfully decreed, completely unaware of the ill intentions within the hearts of the seven adoptive sons.

In the past, this would have been impossible.

But now it's quite different. The large county has been enveloped by the 'Little Divination Worm,' which has grown over the days. Now, its body almost matches the county's size, with countless insect silk strands descending, frenetically spying on the hidden thoughts of all beings in the city, including Zhang Xianzhong while also casting spells to obscure and guide.

This causes Seven Slaughter King Zhang Xianzhong to be deceived, entirely unable to discern the truth:

Where are those treasures given by the seven sons anything good? They are clearly various demon-killing magic treasures scavenged from Tao Buddha's personal treasure bag, beginning with two bottles of Peach Nightmare Elixir, followed by a 'Secret Demon Extinguishing Buddha Talisman,' two transformed fierce beasts and evil spirits as 'Source Sea Demon Dog,' a 'Heavenly Dao Guilt Token,' and Tao Buddha himself.

Indeed, the so-called 'Ruyi Book Immortal' is actually Tao Buddha's true form.

This round of gifts can be deemed extremely vicious.

Tao Buddha aims for Zhang Xianzhong to first consume the Nightmare Elixir, then suffer a demon talisman attack, followed by a demon dog biting, and finally face the Heavenly Dao punishment of this world... culminating to his own intervention, completely subduing this Seven Slaughter King.

Zhang Xianzhong's Dao power is certainly stronger than that of the seven sons, and since he belongs to the direct lineage of the Seven Slaughter Bodhisattva as a clan member, easily subduing him with the Peach Nightmare Elixir is difficult.

Tao Buddha briefly pondered and decided to first launch a surprise attack, then push ahead forcefully.

Poor Seven Slaughter King remained oblivious to all this.

At this moment, he was still lavishly praising the commendable filial piety of the seven children.

Seeing the seven treasures before him, he immediately picked up the 'Blood Pan Peach,' tucked it into his mouth, juice splattering, the killing intent sweet... then ate that Killing Heart Bodhi, feeling the killing intention stir upon entering his gut, enlightening many insights... This completely dissolved the little alertness he had.

In the next moment, a sudden change occurred.

The so-called Sin Erasing Talisman exploded as soon as it was worn, with dense demon light directly shaving off half of Zhang Xianzhong's body.

This ambush instantly brought Zhang Xianzhong to full consciousness, his eyes completely opening, with killing intent skyward, a millionfold overlapping chanting "kill, kill, kill." Amidst the eruption of crimson blood light, the hall collapsed, revealing a horrifying giant exhibiting its Dharma Body true form.

Its appearance was strikingly like a Bodhisattva.

With a hundred heads and arms, each wielding various worldly killing weapons, beneath its seat stood a Corpse Mountain, with countless corpses and wailing resentful souls.

"Heaven gives everything to man, yet man gives nothing to heaven, kill kill kill kill..."

The familiar demon curse resounds.

The upheaval came again, this time involving the fierce beast and evil spirit, flashing with demon light, transforming back into the Source Sea Demon Dogs.

These are masters that fear nothing, not even with the divine Dharma body bestowed or being genuine gods and demons; the Source Sea Demon Dog will still bite undeterred.

With roars left and right, they simultaneously bit Zhang Xianzhong's Killing Body Bodhisattva Dharma Body.

The unimaginable enormous power pulled, rendering him immobile.

In the next instant, the Guilt Token erupted with divine light; this item also has a background, created by some ancestors of the Secret Demon Sect specifically for trapping evil demons of the same path.

It can communicate with the Heavenly Dao, actively seek sin removal, and call for divine punishment.

Secret Demon Cultivators earned the "best in internal battles" reputation in the demon path, largely from these bizarre treasures.

In other worlds, even if this token were used, it would at most summon thunder and stop.

But not in Search God Realm!

The Heavenly Dao of this realm, having been exploited without reciprocation numerous times, harbors great grievances against the foreign gods and demons.

Due to the self-rescue rules set, it cannot easily transgress, forced to endure.

Now given the chance, how could it not retaliate?

Remember, it's you actively requesting penance, seeking divine punishment.