Chapter 7, You Have the Final Say
In hand is the sword, which is the Heart-Burning Sword of Severing the Meridians
The Holy Fairy cast a glance at Su Ti on the other side. Su Ti smiled and said, "At this point, there is nothing left to hide. Besides, we are counting on him to help us out of trouble after he advances to the fourth rank."
The Soul-Restraining Step is a unique lightness skill that locks onto the enemy's vital energy, and when combined with the Heart-Burning Finger, its power is further enhanced
By the light of the fire, he discovered that he had fallen into a mysterious palace beneath the ground
Ye Ziyin and Su Yi have both vanished. He saw that the surroundings were bronze walls carved with mysterious patterns. In front of him stood a stone platform, upon which there was a stone pillar, and on the pillar, there was indeed a round stone.
Shi Hao said: "In other words, the Daoist sect primarily relies on its own cultivation, while the demonic sect exchanges power from the demonic realm"
We have even mastered many obscure grimoires, which can utilize specific rituals to obtain resources that are fundamentally impossible to find in the mortal realm. Wealth and nobility, immortality, secret potions that can transform fairies into wanton women, and magical elixirs that can turn children into madmen—these are all available, provided you are willing to pay the necessary price
Shi Hao was taken aback and quickly bowed repeatedly to them, saying, "Ladies, it is entirely up to you, it is entirely up to you..." He completely dared not take on this responsibility
The corners of her mouth curled slightly, giving her a look of great satisfaction
In fact, as long as the conditions are sufficient, you can even exchange for anything from the demon realm, including history, knowledge, and various special forms of knowledge or magical creatures that do not belong to the mortal world
Shi Hao exclaimed, "Can I still come here again?"
Looking at her charming and unabashed smile, Shi Hao felt a slight chill run down his spine
However, the situation is quite different with the Demon Sect. Even if the ritual goes awry, there remains a significant chance of obtaining the desired source of magic, thereby greatly enhancing one's power. However, during that process, the cultivator's three souls and seven spirits may very well be devoured or replaced by the demons of the demon realm, leading to a state of madness and uncontrollable rage
She smiled and said, "But rest assured, our Evil Lotus Sect has specific partners in the Demon Realm, all of whom are shadow demons from the Third Heaven of the Demon World—Night Charm Heaven. Every step of the upgrading ritual is clear and precise, with no room for error.
Other things are relatively easy to discuss, but he has never even heard of the Great Cold Peony Fairy Bud, Water Moon Wonder Lotus, or Leaving Fire Heavenly Leaf
The method of alchemy was also written on the paper, but Master Hao had never attempted it before and was not very certain. Even if he were to find these materials, he was unsure whether he could truly refine a seventh-grade elixir.
For instance, the demonic essence I used to concoct the Ecstasy Powder this time was obtained by sacrificing a significant number of lives through an exceedingly complex ritual, drawn from the Fifth Day of the Demon Realm. As you have seen, even someone with the intellect of Ye Ziyan was unable to successfully resist after being affected by the demonic potion
Shi Haoming felt that he had spent many days in the Primordial Cave Heaven, and upon emerging, he was once again greeted by the familiar torrential rain and the familiar deep night
Shi Hao is aware that this is the "Jade Clear Stone" mentioned by the Saint Xuan Fairy
Since you are now cultivating both the demonic and the orthodox paths, perhaps you can utilize the two sets of foundations within you, which should be mutually exclusive, to accomplish some unexpected feats
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Su Xi couldn't help but laugh and said: "For example, you are currently at the eighth rank in the Demon Gate. According to our Evil Lotus Sect's practices, to advance to the seventh rank, you would need to sacrifice at least one hundred living souls. By 'living souls,' I mean the souls of those who have been killed and have not yet passed an hour. Would you be foolish enough to seek out your own relatives and kin to kill?"
The Fairy Shengxuan said softly: "Moreover, the passage of time in the Primordial Cave Heaven is completely different from that of the outside world. It is located at the beginning of Yin and Yang, beyond heaven and earth. You will understand this once you go outside."
"Not bad, you learn quite quickly!" After Shi Hao had mastered all of them, the Fire Charm Woman smiled and said, "It seems that you truly have a talent for martial arts, truly worthy of being our man"
As long as you follow the method I have taught you, step by step, and upgrade in an orderly manner, you need not worry about going astray.
Shi Hao said: "In other words, I must simultaneously enhance both types of cultivation methods, is that correct?"
Shi Hao said: "Since we are dealing with the shadow demons from the Demon Realm, what if they go back on their word after the sacrifices are made?"
It is important to understand that although we are part of the Demon Sect, our purpose is to utilize the Demon Realm to enhance our own strength, rather than to become demons. The saying goes, "The Way is one foot high, while the Demon is one yard high." If a person from the Dao Sect lacks sufficient comprehension or resources, they will be unable to make any further progress.
It serves as the medium to enter this primordial cave; as long as it is the night of the full moon, you will immerse your consciousness into the stone, and we will naturally be able to sense you and bring you here
A thunderbolt descends from the sky, dazzling and resplendent, as if it is bringing unprecedented change to this darkness
They exchanged a glance, and unexpectedly, both launched an all-out attack against each other. The icy chill clashed with the fiery light, and at that moment, although Shi Hao had already established a foundation as an eighth-grade martial artist, mastering both Dao and Demon, he still felt that the earth-shattering atmosphere made his scalp tingle
The stunning beauty of that moment illuminated the heavens and the earth
Su Xidao said: "The Daoist sect always claims that the demonic sect is the path of evil. Although I am also a member of the demonic sect, I must say... hee hee, this statement is indeed not wrong." She curled her lips, appearing somewhat pleased.
The enchanting woman cast a flirtatious glance at him and said, "My little wife and I are waiting for you here, so please do not let us down."
This is a wondrous impression, as if upon seeing it for the first time, one can feel that there is nothing else in the world that can be so perfectly rounded.
That stone is called Yuqing Stone. Every day, you need to expose it to sunlight for half an hour and to moonlight for half an hour. Even on rainy days, it is acceptable; as long as it is placed outdoors, it can naturally absorb the essence of the sun and moon
Shi Hao asked: "Are you late?"
As Shi Hao ran, he thought to himself: "Why is it still deep night outside, and why is it still pouring rain?"
However, if the foundation of your Daoist sect continues to rise while the foundation of the demonic sect stagnates, then the inner strength belonging to the Daoist sect will unreservedly destroy the demonic energy within you. In that case, you will undoubtedly die, and the reverse is also true. What, did your little wife not tell you this just now?
With a swift motion, a crack was torn open amidst the explosive aura. Both the Holy Xuan Fairy and the Fire Charm Woman shouted simultaneously: "Hurry!"
Shi Hao pondered the meaning of her words: "Is it not my own?"
She said: "The path of the Dao emphasizes the importance of inner peace and understanding, while the practice of the demonic sect is much simpler, relying on specific rituals to exchange power from the demonic realm. In the demonic realm, there are various heavens, and the demon lords of different demonic worlds have different needs, yet none are devoid of evil and cruelty.
The Holy Fairy coldly said: "Even if we are all his wives, you can only be a minor one."
Only two women were seen soaring into the sky, the Holy Fairy in flowing white garments, captivating and stunning, and the Fire Enchantress, charming and alluring, with an innate gracefulness.
The bronze hall beneath the ground began to tremble
Shi Hao flew out from the black and white crack, and in an instant, the light flashed and disappeared, leaving him in a realm of darkness
Shi Hao sighed and self-deprecatingly said, "If I cared, could I change anything?"
Therefore, the ceremony must not go wrong under any circumstances, and it must not be disturbed during the upgrading process. Once an error occurs, those dark spirits will seize the opportunity to gradually erode and replace your three souls and seven spirits. In the realm of magic, this is referred to as 'falling into demonic obsession'
More importantly
Shi Hao instinctively repeated, "Simple and direct, yet exceptionally dangerous"
Additionally, there is a unique secret technique known as 'Evil Shadow Disguise Technique', which can utilize magical powers to control and alter the muscles of the face, thereby allowing you to appropriately change your appearance, making it impossible for others to recognize you at a glance
It is unknown what the two women in the Primordial Cave Heaven have done, for he actually witnessed the jade-clear stone falling from the stone pillar
Su Xidao: "Incorrect! To be precise, the Daoist sect relies on its own cultivation... along with a vast amount of heavenly treasures and earthly riches. The higher one cultivates, the more resources are consumed. In other words, the Daoist sect utilizes a large amount of resources from the heavens and the earth to exchange for its own cultivation, while the demonic sect acquires resources through 'rituals' from the demonic realm beyond the heavens and the earth... In other words, the Daoist sect utilizes a large amount of resources from the heavens and the earth to exchange for its own cultivation, while the demonic sect acquires resources through 'rituals' from the demonic realm beyond the heavens and the earth..."
As for the ritual required for advancing to the seventh rank, in addition to one hundred souls, it is also necessary to have a place of extreme yin
The round stone is approximately the size of a pigeon egg, perfectly spherical.
Su Xi tilted her face slightly, resting her left elbow on the wooden handle, her delicate hand supporting her cheek
Su Xi smiled and said: "Do you now feel a bit reluctant to cultivate demonic skills? Unfortunately, it is already too late"
She began to teach Master Hao the ritual for advancing to the seventh rank, and also imparted to him some miscellaneous, perhaps useful, secret techniques of the demonic sect. These techniques were peculiar and yet astonishing.
In hand is a knife, then it is the Heart-Burning Blade of Severing Meridians
Well asked! Su Tui said, "Thus, the cultivation of the demonic sect is direct yet perilous. These shadow demons cannot enter the mortal realm on their own; they linger in the gray realm beyond heaven and earth, enduring extreme cold and torment. Once they have the opportunity, they will not hesitate to use your rituals to invade your body
With the fireworks in the palm of his hand, he stood at the front of the stage waiting. Before long, a soft crisp sound emerged from within the jade-clear stone
She chuckled softly and said, "The so-called cost is not your own."
Immediately following, there was a sense of frustration...! ... She herself could not withstand it either
Fire Charm Female Path: "Remember, you must reach the pinnacle of the Xuanmei skill before you begin to advance to the seventh rank. If the Xuanmei skill has not been cultivated to the extreme, rashly advancing to the next rank will prevent you from fully absorbing the magical essence required for the seventh rank.
The fire enchantress smiled and said, "That is not for you to decide"
As soon as one steps outside, a torrential rain pours down, and with a roar, lightning snakes across the sky, illuminating the night.
Su Xidao: "Indeed, you now possess the foundations of both the Immortal Ice Technique and the Mysterious Charm Skill. Whether you are willing or not, you are now dual-cultivating in the demonic path. More importantly, the Dao and the Demon cannot coexist; they have now achieved a balance within your body.
The main materials include one bud of the Great Cold Peony Immortal Bud, one stem of the Water Moon Wonder Lotus, and three leaves of the Fire Departure Celestial Leaf, while the auxiliary materials consist of three taels of Dragon Brain, two taels and seven qian of Northern Wild Chrysanthemum, and three taels of Ice Stone Rising... Master Hao recorded the immortal recipe written by the Saint Xuan Fairy
The fire enchantress tilted her face slightly to the side and asked, "Do you not care?"
The Fairy Shengxuan stood a yard away and said, "If there are still areas that you do not understand, you may come back in the future, and I will teach you."
Lightning streaked across the sky, heavy rain poured down, and thunder roared.
Once all the souls have been completely replaced, the cultivator's body remains, but in reality, he is already dead. What occupies his body is a completely authentic demon from the demon realm. This is akin to the Emperor Zhou from fifteen hundred years ago, who, in pursuit of immense power, ventured into the demonic path and ultimately became the 'flesh cauldron' for the descent of the demon king.
Unlike the "Xianli Six Styles," the Absolute Vein Burning Heart does not have specific techniques; rather, it consists of a multitude of luck-based skills. It is referred to as a method, but it can also be applied to swordplay and knife techniques.
Shi Hao quickly reached out his hand to borrow it. The jade-clear stone fell into his hand, appearing to be merely an ordinary grayish-white pebble. However, its perfectly round shape made it seem extraordinary just by looking at it.
Thereafter, Shi Hao began to learn the Heartburn Finger, Soul-chasing Locking Steps, and the Evil Shadow Disguise Technique from the Fire Charm Woman
Shi Hao's expression changed ... ? ... Why would anyone choose such a cultivation path?
The Holy Fairy glanced at Master Hao and gently said, "Take him outside!"
The Fire Charm Woman Xi Xi said: "That Jade Clear Stone, you must absolutely not lose it. If it is lost, one day when we go out, we will not spare you."
The fire enchantress chuckled, "Of course, nothing can change. By the way, since your little wife has taught you the Six Styles of Immortal Radiance, I shall not keep my secrets. I have a set of 'Heart-Burning Finger' and 'Soul-Chasing Locking Step' here, which perfectly complements the Xuanmei Technique.
He began to understand a bit why the Saintess would say, "Since we have had such a relationship, if he has entered the demonic path, I would rather kill him with my own hands"
Around the Saintly Fairy, a chilling aura emanates. Surrounding the Fire Demoness, a blazing light is released
The fire enchantress laughed and said: "Coward!"
Shi Hao did not dare to linger, unexpectedly employing the Soul-Chasing Steps, his figure resembling a shadowy specter, accompanied by a mysterious flame-like glow, swiftly darting away
Then, the two of them stared at Shi Hao together
Shi Hao turned around and saw the mysterious bronze hall collapse with a thunderous roar, as layers of earth and stone surged in, engulfing it completely
He took a deep breath, waved his hand, and to his astonishment, a flame appeared in the palm of his hand
In that case, there is a great possibility of becoming obsessed. Although many people experience an increase in their abilities after becoming obsessed, being eroded by dark forces will gradually cause you to no longer be yourself
In order to cultivate demonic powers, a large number of lives are sacrificed... Is this not a typical villain found in various novels?
Shi Hao smiled and said, "I understand!"
Su Xidao: "Indeed, once your foundation in the Dao reaches the seventh rank, the foundation of the demonic sect must also be elevated within three days; otherwise, the consequences will be severe, ranging from death to severe disability. Hehe!"
For instance, in the case of the Xuanmei Technique, it is currently because I have directly passed on part of the foundation to you that you have avoided much trouble. However, under normal circumstances, after establishing the foundation of the Xuanmei Technique, it is necessary to conduct a specific ritual using the corpses of nine men and six women to exchange for magical essence from the Night Charm of the Demon Realm. Only after absorbing the exchanged magical essence can one truly enter the ninth rank
The Fairy Shengxuan raised her eyebrows and snorted, "That is not for you to decide."
Shi Haoyun channeled his energy, and with a whoosh, he broke through the air towards the narrow rift in space that could only accommodate one person.
The Holy Fairy continued to look at Master Hao and said: "After you leave, you will find a small gray stone. That stone is round, perfectly round, and you will know it at a glance. It is placed on a pillar, and you should wait beside it until it falls on its own, then you can take it away.
She shrugged her shoulders and said, "Of course, just randomly find a village that no one cares about and slaughter it!"