Chapter 691: New and Old Cultivation Methods (Bonus Chapter, Seeking Subscriptions)
Chapter 691: New and Old Cultivation Methods (Bonus Chapter, Seeking Subscriptions)
Outside the Three Yin Mountain black market.
The External Avatar's Divine Consciousness noticed several shattered stones arranged in an irregular pattern.
Upon seeing this, although his expression subtly shifted, his steps did not falter in the slightest as he entered the black market.
He browsed through several shops, sold spirit items, and purchased various auxiliary materials. . .
It was not until several days later that he re-emerged from the black market, transforming into a streak of black light and arriving at a desolate mountain several hundred miles east of the market town.
“According to the information provided by Red Bull, it should be here. . . ”
The External Avatar extinguished his escape light and descended upon this barren, desolate wilderness, his Divine Consciousness sweeping over every inch.
Suddenly, as if discovering something, he lightly stepped forward, arriving before a stone pond.
The External Avatar's lips curled into a faint smirk. He formed a hand seal with one hand, and the Myriad Manifestations True Demon Body faintly appeared, unleashing a dense burst of demonic qi.
Splash!
The pond water erupted, and a black shadow shot out from within.
Its speed was astonishingly swift; it was about to soar into the sky and vanish.
Hiss!
Suddenly, a pitch-black giant python materialized out of thin air, opening its maw. With a mere inhale, an invisible force pulled the black shadow in, biting it firmly in its mouth.
Only then could one see that the black shadow was a bizarre, black and red avian creature, its body adorned with eerie, curse-mark-like patterns.
Seeing this, the External Avatar pulled out a bright yellow talisman paper from his storage ring, mumbling incantations continuously.
Hiss!
The pitch-black python chewed repeatedly, pulverizing the black and red bird into countless bloody fragments, which dripped out through the gaps between its fangs.
Plop!
A drop of dark red blood fell onto the blank talisman paper, surprisingly wriggling as if alive, then automatically spreading, transforming into strange demonic characters.
“Oh? ”
The External Avatar read a few lines, his expression gradually turning solemn.
This letter was, of course, written by Red-Demon Venerable.
When he had first released this woman, he had intended to rely on her to gather True Demonic Qi.
He hadn't expected to encounter Fang Xian Daoist, who had promptly provided all that was needed, allowing him to break through to the Return to Void realm in one fell swoop.
Naturally, he wouldn't tell a subordinate about such matters.
And as for preparing to break through to the Return to Void, it could have taken even several centuries.
Thus, the Red-haired Demon Venerable is likely still believed that the external Avatar was his original Divine Transformation cultivator self, and continued to communicate in accordance with their prior agreement.
Having released this woman, the External Avatar was no longer concerned with True Demonic Qi; instead, he was interested in the demonic race intelligence she had acquired, so he let her continue.
He had been contacted several times during this period, and he was quite satisfied with the intelligence.
“This time. . . she's finally found True Demonic Qi? ”
A cluster of Six Paths Demonic Flame appeared in the External Avatar's hand, instantly reducing the letter to ashes.
His expression was grave, devoid of even a trace of joy.
After all, finding True Demonic Qi also meant finding a Return to Void realm demon cultivator!
‘As a demon, it's definitely much easier for you to locate these hidden demonic spies than it would be for a human. . . ’
‘So, a Return to Void realm demon cultivator is lurking nearby? ’
The External Avatar was actually quite interested in the demonic race.
After all, he still had the hidden danger of the ‘Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts’ that needed to be resolved.
He had inquired about this cultivation method during this time, and it had long been explicitly forbidden for humans to practice.
According to records, every human demon cultivator who practiced it met a tragic end. . .
Furthermore, if it were exposed that he possessed the foundation of this demonic art, he would likely be blacklisted.
Thus, the External Avatar could only try to find a solution from the demonic race.
‘It seems there's hope now? ’
‘However, it might also be a trap. . . Fortunately, for my current self, traps hold no fear. . . ’
‘After all, I am merely an External Avatar. . . In a critical moment, I can even use the art of proxy combat. . . ’
...
Several days later.
In a desolate wilderness, a type of pitch-black shrub grew from the ground, its leaves like five-fingered palms.
The External Avatar arrived at this location according to the secret letter's contents, yet he saw no one.
Seeing this, a cold sneer immediately appeared on his face. He patted his storage ring, and a blood-red wooden token materialized.
This wooden token seemed to be dyed crimson with vital blood, and amidst the swirling mist upon it, a female figure could be discerned.
—It was none other than a portion of Red Lion's soul, which Fang Xi had collected!-It was none other than a portion of Red Lion's soul, which Fang Xi had collected!When he had taken this demon as a dog back then, how could he possibly fully trust this woman?
A hundred or eighty seals on her body would have been few.
Not to mention, after acquiring the Earth Immortal legacy and Long Qingzi's memories, he had used various secret arts to reinforce all the restrictions and seals. . .
Now, possessing Scarlet's soul and vital blood, as long as she was still nearby, even the most common tracking art could reveal her whereabouts!
The External Avatar sneered, sending a demonic light onto the blood-red wooden token, causing a wisp of demonic flame to ignite.
He had activated the restriction, tormenting Reddy's soul!
Whoosh!
A streak of crimson light snaked forth, revealing the figure of Crimson demon Venerable, with her long legs, fiery figure, and scantily clad armor: “Master, have mercy. . . ”
“Hmph, you still know I’m your master? What kind of servant makes their master wait? ”
“It is this servant’s fault. . . This servant truly deserves death for delaying so long in finding the True Demonic Qi! ”
Scarlet Demon Venerable's face was pale, evidently, the torment she had just endured was considered.
She also knew what kind of person Fang Xi was, and immediately took out a pitch-black crystal.
Inside the crystal, dense True Demonic Qi was rising and flowing in a liquid state. . .
Upon seeing this crystal of True Demonic Qi, the External Avatar's expression immediately softened. He put away the crystal, stopping the torment of Red Demon Venerable's soul.
“What you wrote in your letter, is it true or false? ”
The External Avatar starred at Red: Demon Venerable, suddenly asking.
“I wouldn’t dare. . . This servant knows that Master has been troubled by matters concerning the demonic art, so I specifically searched for relevant intelligence. ”
The Red Refining Demon Venerable said: “The'myriad Manifests True Demon Arts’ is a well-known cultivation method among the demonic race. Many demon cultivators, coveting its sharp secret arts, rapid progression, and relatively easy breakthroughs, choose to practice it. . . ”
“The demonic race. . . practices it? ”
Fang Xi’s expression turned cold: “You’re lying to me. . . Are the demons truly so foolish as to not know that cultivating it deeply will turn them into nourishment for that ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’? ”
“This. . . naturally, it happens. ”
The Red refining Demon Venerable bit her silver teeth and said: “This cultivation method was indeed painstakingly created by the'zizai Tianmo Wang' when his Grand Dao was not yet complete, specifically to break through the Void Ammonia bottle. . . Or rather, it was a Heavenly Demon legacy he acquired. Relying on this cultivation method, that Demon King indeed absorbed the wisdom of countless cultivators, successfully breaking through the Void Amalgamation bottleneck. . . ”
“And now, He has reached the peak of Void Amalgamation, desiring to break through to Mahayana. . . He has innovated upon the original demonic art. The old version of the demonic art had many unpredictable dangers when cultivated to the Divine Transformation stage, but the new version only incurs the ‘Heavenly Demon Core Seizure’ calamity when cultivated to Return to Void Perfected, on the verge of breaking through to Void Amalgamation! ”
Heavenly Demon Core Seizure, naturally, refers to that ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’ transforming into a Heavenly Demon and seizing the cultivators’ Dao Foundation!
Fang Xi understood the meaning as soon as he heard it.
Upon closer scrutiny, he felt it was highly plausible.
‘When the Zizai Tianmo Wang first created, or rather, disseminated the old version of the demonic art, he should have only been in the Return to Void realm. . . The ‘Heavenly Demon Core Seizure’ threshold he set was only up to Divine Transformation! ’
‘Because if one could cultivate the demonic art to Return to Void, they would be in the same realm, making it possible for them to retaliate! Thus, Return to Void was the red line; those who dared to cross it were destined to die! ’
‘But now, that ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’ is one of the six Demon Kings, at the peak of Void Amalgamation cultivation. . . A Divine Transformation Dao Foundation is long insufficient, so releasing a new version of the demonic art, raising the upper limit to Return to Void Perfected, is understandable. ’
‘After all, a Return to Void cultivator’s Dao Foundation is naturally better than a Divine Transformation cultivator’s. . . And this is also a red line; as long as they are Return to Void cultivators, that Zizai Tianmo Wang is confident he can suppress them. ’
‘This Zizai Tianmo Wang is even preparing to assault the Mahayana bottleneck. . . It’s clear this cultivation method has brought him immense benefits. ’
...
“So that means. . . ”
The External Avatar suddenly spoke: “That ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’ also cultivates the ‘Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts’. . . Did the Heavenly Demon legacy he obtained only include this single cultivation method? Isn’t he afraid of being overthrown by those below him, if they join forces? ”
“That ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’ indeed cultivates this very method. . . And he delights in propagating it, letting the demonic race, and even the yao race and human race, learn it. . . ”
Red-Demon Venerable's voice seemed a little dry: “This'zizai Tianmo Wang’ is a figure rarely seen in the demonic race in tens of millions of years. Since he began cultivating, his breakthroughs have been extremely fast, and he has even boasted, allowing numerous cultivators who have practiced the method to challenge him. . . If they are defeated, they must likewise offer up their entire cultivation base. . . ”
‘Indeed, the demonic race is full of lunatics. . . ’
Fang Xi listened, secretly clicking his tongue in amazement.
If it were him, he would definitely not spread his fundamental cultivation method, not even a simplified version!
Otherwise, if an enemy got hold of it, the repercussions would be endless.
Yet, this ‘Zizai Tianmo Wang’ did the opposite, encouraging others to learn it, to find its flaws. . . Using this to temper his own Dao heart and cultivation method. Truly, every successful person has their unique qualities!
The External Avatar sighed inwardly, then immediately asked: “Do you have the new version of the cultivation method? ”
“Yes! ”
Red-Demon Venerable immediately presented a blood-red jade slip: "According to the new method, there are no major problems at least until breaking through to Void Orgasm. . . Therefore, even though some demons know this cultivation method has pitfalls, they still covet its power, and many choose to learn it. . . After all, they might not even reach the Divine Transformation threshold in their entire lives, let alone the Return to Void or Void Amalgamation bottlenecks. . . ”
Fang Xi took the jade slip. His Divine Consciousness swept over it, and indeed, he saw page after page of cultivation methods and incantations.
Compared to the original ‘Myriad Manifestations True Demon Arts’, it was several times more complex, but it wasn't without discernible patterns.
For a cultivator who had cultivated this demonic art to the late Divine Transformation stage, the External Avatar merely glanced at it, yet he became somewhat engrossed.
‘It seems. . . it’s not fake. ’
‘Of course, regardless of whether it’s real or fake, I must still take it to the Kyushu world, verify it with various scientific methods, and then run it through the artificial Dantian to create a feasibility simulation report. . . ’
The second update will be a little late.
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