Chapter 4: The Heart of the Dao and the Seeds of Demons

The four stages of refining qi, fetal breathing, rotating illumination, and avoiding grains are aimed at accumulating and nurturing qi, while the enlightenment stage is the formal transformation of the accumulated spiritual energy within the body into true primordial power. This step is not easy; my senior brother took 12 years to achieve it back in the day, which is already quite remarkable

"What foundational cultivation method are you using? It's so fast," Qi Ye asked curiously

Not bad, congratulations! Completing the foundation and consecration in two years, a genius, truly a genius! Seven Nights' eyes widened in disbelief, this is just too fast

The reason is simple; it is just that this technique is too peculiar. Other methods accumulate spiritual energy and connect the two bridges of heaven and earth, transitioning from the acquired to the innate. However, what about the "Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Method"? It emphasizes spiritual cultivation, advocating that I am both heaven and earth, and heaven and earth are me. If this is the case, why bother connecting the two bridges of heaven and earth? The question arises: without connecting the two bridges of heaven and earth, how can one enter the innate realm? This is the challenging aspect of the Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Method, and also its most miraculous feature. The question arises again: without connecting the two bridges of heaven and earth, how can one enter the innate realm? This is the challenging aspect of the Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Method, and also its most miraculous feature. Humans have seven emotions and six desires, using the Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Body, entering the Dao through emotions, first loving and then being hurt, experiencing great joy and great sorrow, and then using this to comprehend heaven and earth. Through the comprehension of heaven and earth, one can directly step into the innate realm without connecting the two bridges of heaven and earth, and form a vortex of spiritual energy within the heavenly spirit, wildly devouring external spiritual energy for personal use. Through this, one ultimately connects the two bridges of heaven and earth, going against the conventional path. After success, this vortex of spiritual energy still exists, proving extremely useful for future cultivation. Through the comprehension of heaven and earth, one can directly step into the innate realm without connecting the two bridges of heaven and earth, and form a vortex of spiritual energy within the heavenly spirit, wildly devouring external spiritual energy for personal use. Through this, one ultimately connects the two bridges of heaven and earth, going against the conventional path. After success, this vortex of spiritual energy still exists, proving extremely useful for future cultivation.

A pure essence of true energy surged from the crown of his head directly into his dantian, causing him to shout out in exhilaration

"Hehe, thank you, senior brother. Having good wine is enough." Yang Yifeng replied, blinking his eyes.

If he were to find out that Yang Yifeng only took two years, and that it was actually just these past few months that he completed the foundation, he would probably be astonished beyond belief.

Since Yang Yifeng obtained the Door Opening Spiritual Technique, he has built a thatched hut in the Demon Valley and settled there, as he had long since begun fasting. One day, while meditating in the hut and practicing the "Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Method," he discovered that his entire body’s meridians were filled with spiritual energy, preparing to break through the barrier in one go. He channeled all his spiritual power towards the Heavenly Spirit. At that moment, the spiritual energy surged in like a river flowing into the sea, pouring into the Heavenly Spirit. Yang Yifeng was intoxicated by the sensation of this spiritual energy flowing throughout his body and the pleasure of it being absorbed into the Heavenly Spirit. He paid no attention to what he was actually doing. This state of mind was akin to the Daoist concept of tranquility and non-action. The power of the Dragon Whisker Fruit within his body was finally reactivated, revealing that this Dao Heart Cultivating Demonic Method also had the function of unlocking a person's physical potential. No wonder practicing it after establishing a foundation would be much faster.

Oh, so that's how it is, Yang Yifeng nodded.

"The Heart of the Dao: The Great Method of Demon Cultivation" Yang Yifeng replied

"Haven't I already achieved fasting before? Isn't it just a matter of advancing a level in the books? What's so remarkable about that?" Yang Yifeng said dismissively

"Bang!" Yang Yifeng suddenly collapsed onto the bed, and the surroundings returned to normal.

Ah... so refreshing! Yang Yifeng climbed out of bed, felt around his body, and sensed that everything was fine. He stretched his waist.

Ah, truly, comparing people can be infuriating. This Demonic Path Foundation Establishment Technique is extraordinarily miraculous. I practiced it myself back in the day, but I completely failed to grasp its essence. In the history of our Demonic Sect, only three individuals have successfully mastered it, and you are the fourth, haha... I have truly found a super genius for the Demonic Sect! Establishing the foundation and achieving enlightenment in less than three years... You are undoubtedly the first in the history of the Demonic Sect. Congratulations, junior brother. Seven Night's tone revealed sincerity, devoid of any jealousy; perhaps this is the unique charm of Seven Night's personality. It is important to note that among practitioners of the Demonic Path, even a slight disagreement can lead to violence, and there is often suspicion and persecution even among masters and disciples, as well as among brothers. Within the Demonic Sect, you will never witness such behavior; perhaps this is the secret behind the Demonic Sect's unparalleled leadership in the Demonic Path for millennia, remaining unyielding through the ages.

"Senior brother, do you have any wine? That's great, come in, come in!" He welcomed Qiye inside, snatched a bottle of wine from Qiye's hand, opened the cap, sniffed it a couple of times, and started drinking: "Ah! Good wine, haha... Cheers!"

Ah! The Dao Heart Cultivation Demon Method? Is that the most difficult foundational secret technique of the Demon Sect from m.hetushu.com? Have you succeeded in practicing it?" Qi Ye's eyes widened in astonishment as he asked.

Yes, I succeeded. In fact, it wasn't difficult to practice at all, Yang Yifeng replied with a nod.

"Not bad, I just succeeded not long ago. Now I must have reached the period of enlightenment, right?" Yang Yifeng replied with a smile

"Come on, we won't return until we are completely drunk today," Qi Ye laughed heartily.

Qiye held another bottle of wine and began to drink as well. After a long while, he exhaled a breath of wine vapor and looked at Yang Yifeng in surprise: "Oh? Junior brother, have you successfully completed your foundation establishment? Have you fully transformed the spiritual energy within you into true essence?"

After 1 year, Yang Yifeng had thoroughly reviewed all the foundational and various cultivation methods of both the Dao and Demon sects. He discovered that the Dao sect's methods emphasized the accumulation of spiritual energy, characterized by a calm and peaceful nature, devoid of any dangers. However, progress was slow, requiring 50 years to complete. In contrast, the foundational methods of the Demon sect often relied on external objects, forcibly opening the two bridges of heaven and earth to devour spiritual energy. Progress was very rapid, but the risks were significant. After much consideration, Yang Yifeng chose a long-neglected technique, the "Dao Heart Cultivating Demon Method." This technique allowed for rapid advancement with almost no risk, yet it was extremely difficult to practice. According to the records of the Demon sect, this technique originated in ancient times and was practiced by the first generation leader of the Demon sect. However, apart from the first generation leader, only the third and thirteenth generation leaders among the talented individuals of the Demon sect succeeded in establishing their foundations with it, subsequently achieving rapid cultivation speed and becoming unmatched across the world. After that, no one else succeeded, and some even doubted its efficacy, ultimately failing throughout their lives and dying with regrets. For over a dozen generations, no one chose to practice this technique again.

"Is that enough? You really are inexperienced. Just step outside now, and any random cat or dog could easily take you down with a single paw." A voice suddenly rang out.

Who? Who is speaking? Get out here! Yang Yifeng was startled; the voice came too suddenly

Yang Yifeng couldn't help but think: "So this is true essence, huh? I can feel the liquid true essence in my body; it turns out that the flow of true essence feels so refreshing. Hmm, does this mean I can be considered a master now?" Yang Yifeng felt very pleased within.

This martial art technique seems to have been specifically prepared for Yang Yifeng, as he meets all the prerequisite conditions; all that remains is to practice the technique.

"Stop shouting and making a fuss; someone is coming. Deal with him first, then come back to ask me who I am," Yang Yifeng listened carefully but did not hear any voices. However, not long after, someone indeed arrived; it was Qiye. He came to find Yang Yifeng to inquire about his progress and to see if there was anything he did not understand, while also helping him resolve those issues. After all, he and Yang Yifeng hit it off immediately and he greatly admired Yang Yifeng; otherwise, he would not have taken him as his junior disciple. Therefore, he was quite attentive to this master and disciple relationship, and just after coming out of seclusion, he sought out Yang Yifeng.

Good, let's do it

Disciple, how are you? Are you getting used to it? I, your senior brother, have come to drink with you. Is there anything about your cultivation that you do not understand? Speak up and let me hear. I, your senior brother, will help guide you. Before he even reached the door, he heard the cheerful voice of Qiye. Yang Yifeng stood up and walked to the door.

At this moment, Yang Yifeng knew nothing. A colorful divine light emanated from him, similar to the seven-colored divine light in the Xuantian Void Realm. However, this time, the divine light did not merely flicker. The radiance continuously roamed around his body, and after an unknown period, the seven-colored divine light grew brighter and wider. At that moment, a miniature silver-white sword jumped out from Yang Yifeng's Tianling. From that sword, a voice emerged: "Ah—finally awake, it seems like it hasn't been long, this kid truly has potential. Last time, in order to suppress the spiritual power of the Dragon Whisker Fruit and conceal his aura, I almost lost all the power I had painstakingly accumulated. Even though I didn't lose it all, I still sacrificed several tens of thousands of years of hard work. The Void Ring is also in hand now; it seems he is indeed the chosen one. Yes, let's help him!" After speaking, the silver-white sword once again drilled back into Yang Yifeng's Tianling. At this moment, a tremendous suction force emerged from the Tianling, and the originally expanding seven-colored divine light became still, gradually flowing back into Yang Yifeng's Tianling.