New concept of the mysterious way to ascend to immortality

Chapter 120 Shadow Dao Seed and the World
With Commander Zuo, the super guinea pig, testing the law himself, he remained in seclusion in the 'shadow space' for two hours without dying.

Yuan Zhu gradually gained courage. He took two little white mice and two baskets of sealed magic insects, dragged [Shadow Dream Hole] into the private room, and began to test it further.

Inside the room, two ordinary death row prisoners were knocked unconscious and thrown into a corner. Yuan Zhu sat cross-legged on the floor, his chin propped up with one hand, staring blankly at the black disc suspended in mid-air.

Strictly speaking, the Shadow Dream Hole is always connected to one's spirit. There's no need to explore or grope; simply enter Tiger Demon form and you're ready to control it. It's like using one's own arm, at one's will.

But because it came too easily, he became wary and a little hesitant.

Xiao La Tiao then advised, "Boss, how about trying to throw someone into the Nightmare Layer and see what new nesting effects there are?"

"Do you think this is the River God? Throw an iron axe into the Nightmare Layer and I'll give you a golden axe in return? I've observed Commander Zuo's cultivation and figured out the feedback mechanism between the Shadow Dream Hole and the Nightmare Layer. It's between 10-20%. Throwing a living person in there is not much difference from dumping dead demon insects. Population is a vital resource. If you want to build a nest, you can wait for the next batch of 'second-hand zombie flower pots' from the Corpse Seed."

Commander Zuo's entire cultivation process in the 'Shadow Space' was monitored and recorded by the [Shadow Dream Hole]. This 'Shadow Dream Hole' was created by the Tiger Demon and, as such, inherited the [Digital Soul Program], which can be considered the location device of the [Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture].

At the same time, Zuo Fan did not remove the three-piece set of [Shadow Eggplant, Brain Eggplant, and Memory Bar] in his body. Therefore, his personal internal cultivation data, the transformation of Shadow True Qi, and the circulation of meridians and True Qi were also recorded.

Now that Yuan Zhu has activated the 'Tiger Demon Stance', he can download these data to the [Boss Template] through the 'Bluetooth Function' without having to touch the [Shadow Dream Hole]. In this way, a high-end and complex 'Source Qi Breathing Method' was copied and stolen by him.

Using his mind to quickly read the [Breathing Method], the Tiger Demon commented, "This Qi Refining System is quite interesting. It fits the basic requirements of the [Ghost Cultivation Method] I envisioned."

Although the two siblings also practiced the [breathing method] and cultivated their true qi and meridians, they were limited to the most basic parts and knew the results but not the reasons.

Zuo Fan was different. He was a high-ranking commander of Chancheng, and his strength had reached the threshold of the 'Heaven Realm'. However, due to his status and position, he was not qualified to pass through the 'Bridge between Heaven and Earth'. However, he knew a lot of information he should know.

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The core of the [Qi Refining System] is to use the insect eggs in the Dantian as [Tao seeds] to refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transform from mortals into immortals, and ascend to heaven (escape from the underground world).

From the insect eggs in the Dantian, a "meridian structure" develops, spreading throughout the body. Using their own life source, Qi, they carry the life information of the insects. Through breathing techniques, they inscribe the insect life map into their own [True Qi], allowing their "True Qi energy" to inherit insect characteristics (insect contamination), ultimately leading to metamorphosis ([Armor Casting]), optimizing their life levels and achieving immortality.

Therefore, the essence of refining Qi is a kind of "insect pollution".

The first stage, the Human Realm, begins with the Dao Seed (Egg) in the Dantian. Through the stimulation and energy of the cultivated True Qi, twelve meridians are generated. More advanced breathing techniques will add more hidden meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians.

Each meridian can be used to write "insect pollution" into the true qi, refining it into a unique [qi thread], allowing the human body to master the special properties of insects (spiritual essence) and be able to attack outside the body.

[Qi Si] can remove pollution such as 'immortal zombie whiskers, iron poison' internally, nourish the growth of meridians, and gain powerful strength; externally, it can erode and assimilate 'spiritual insects of the same species', remove the polluting energy of the spiritual insects, accelerate maturity and transformation, and plunder the spiritual insects' 'insect information (spiritual essence/spiritual essence)'.

Therefore, the act of "raising insects" is not only a means of making a living, but also a basic practice.

After fattening them up, they plunder the spiritual essence of insects of the same kind. This not only increases the proportion of insect spiritual essence in the "Qi Silk", but also accelerates the growth and maturity of the "Tao Seeds and Meridians", while strengthening the spiritual soul of the practitioners.

The sign of great success: the twelve meridians have traveled throughout the body, reaching full maturity. Silver lines appear on the flesh, like a natural tattoo.

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In the second stage, Earth Realm, the Insect Qi further stimulates the twelve meridians, continuously consuming this Qi to provide nutrients, transporting the Insect Spirit Essence, and transforming and multiplying new Acupoint structures. Each Acupoint opened fosters a new Qi thread, strengthening the soul.

Theoretically, each meridian can open 30 acupoints, which eventually constitute the number of Zhoutian and give birth to 360 Qi threads.

At this time, the cultivator is still a pure human being, but a huge amount of 'insect spiritual essence' has accumulated in his body, and his spirit has been sublimated and mutated. He can control the [Tao Seed System] more easily and deeply, and can even use 'hundreds of Qi threads' to weave a three-meter-wide insect nest barrier.

Furthermore, leveraging the 'insect spirit essence', he developed miraculous techniques such as Qi condensation, Qi silk control of insects, etc. Taking this a step further, combined with the increasingly popular 'magic arrays and magical instruments' of Insect City, he leapt from martial arts into the realm of fantasy.

The insect nest barrier evolves into a 'small portable magic circle' in minutes. Multiple strands of Qi can be refined into a magic weapon, which can become a flying sword a hundred steps away and activate various magical functions.

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In the final third stage [Heavenly Realm], Yuan Zhu only knew that he needed to let [True Qi] absorb a kind of 'power of pollution from outside the sky', and its attributes would undergo further qualitative changes (Innate Qi).

At the same time, he cast the [Insect Armor] and used it as an outer pupa to undergo the metamorphosis of the physical body.

Finally, it is necessary to combine the newly born [polluted true qi] and completely eliminate the possibility of the [Tao seeds (worm eggs)] in the body turning against the human body (reducing to a human cocoon) during the process of "metamorphosis".

He completely appropriated the [Tao Seed, Meridians, Acupoints, and True Qi] system, a transcendental pollution system shared by both humans and insects. During the process of metamorphosis, he completed the optimization and integration of a new life level, and in the process, perfectly repaired all defects such as broken limbs.

At this point, human cultivators completely refined the [Insect Pollution] and used it for their own benefit. They also created their own [Original Dao Seed], which they could split into more [Dao Seeds] to enlighten ordinary natives and create their own tribes, families, and insect cities.

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Now, Tiger Demon has obtained the complete [human-level and earth-level] Qi refining data through the cultivation data recorded in the [Shadow Dream Hole].

His [Ghost] is only one [Tao Seed] away from entering the 'Qi Refining System', and it will be able to replace 'spiritual energy' with [Shadow Pollution] and start the path of spiritual transformation.

The Tiger Demon swung his jade skull snake tail, eager to try, "Excellent! This is what I want! Now we can start the [Ghost's Youth Training Manual] plan!"

The snake's tail swam along the spine to the tiger demon's ear and asked curiously, "Boss, don't you want to experience it yourself?"

"Not interested. I don't want a parasite stuck in my body. This [Tao Seed. Meridian] needs to be modified."

Latiao: "I don't think it's necessary. Why not just devour a few existing cultivators, refine them into minions, and then extract the [Shadow Meridian]? Or perhaps cultivate our own [Shadow Dao Seed] and use it as the entry-level spiritual root of the [Shadow System]? And add it to the future [Anti-Law Menu]?"

The Tiger Demon nodded in agreement. "By the way, speaking of [Spiritual Roots], I remember you said that the [Great Wilderness Immortal Scripture] contained a total of seven [Demon Spiritual Roots]. I now possess one and a half, with five remaining uncontaminated and undecompressed. Does this thing bear any resemblance to the 'Insect Meridians'?"

Snake Tail shook his head: "Not at all! It's simply an overlap in terms. Just like the root plants of the Kunlun system are also called 'spiritual roots'; the three flowers gathering at the top of the head of the immortals are also called 'spiritual roots'."

"That's it."

Xiao La Tiao excitedly asked, "Now, should we devour these two mortals? Refine them into ghosts, and then extract the 'Tao Seed and Meridian'?" "No! Today's theme is still [Shadow Dream Hole]."

The Tiger Demon shook his head. He had just imported the training data stored in the Dream Hole into the [Boss Template]. Now, he planned to study this thing further.

"Because of its appearance, I can now use my [Mountain God Domain]. I researched this magical power yesterday. Unlike other magical powers that can be used directly, it is similar to [Ghost] and requires preheating beforehand to refine enough 'Human Pillars' before setting up and opening up the domain."

[Ghost] needs to devour and refine monsters before it can become a ghost for the tiger demon to drive.

Similarly, the Mountain Monarch's Domain doesn't simply occupy a mountain and become king. Territory must be marked, primitive formations arranged, and a 'territory' formed, further connecting the Yin and Yang realms.

Today, the Shadow Tiger Demon no longer bridges the Yin and Yang realms, but instead connects the real world with the shadow realm. The emergence of the Shadow Dream Hole has already helped it take a step forward. Now, all that's left is to refine the matching Human Pillar, and a Shadow Realm will be created within the underworld.

The traditional normal process is for the Tiger Demon to first select a location, then painstakingly refine the [Human Pillar] and lay out the domain. Then, he toils day and night to connect the two realms, constantly expending effort to consolidate, maintain, and strengthen the connection, ultimately solidifying the domain.

The existence of [Shadow Dream Hole] allowed him to skip the most crucial step, eliminating the need to worry about maintaining and consolidating the land. It was practically a free piece of land at the start, a huge bargain that made him so suspicious all day long.

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As for the specific method of refining a [Human Pillar], it is a different kind of "minion." It requires finding powerful sacrifices and natural treasures to refine the "minion/magic weapon."

The minimum number of combinations is 12, and it can be increased to 36 pillars, 72 pillars, 108 pillars...similar to Beijing's second, third, and fourth ring roads...further expanding the scope of the tiger's jurisdiction.

As for the content of the [magic array]?
Sorry, the previous [Tiger Demon] didn't understand at all. The deformed [Shadow Tiger Demon] didn't understand even more.

The [Boss Template] only tells it to randomly drive 12 [Human Pillars] into the ground to form a 'circle' and complete the enclosure.

Snake Tail tilted his head: "Tsk, you still have to rely on me to refine the ghost? Did you swallow them both?"

The Skeleton Snake Tail took a look at the unconscious prisoner in the corner, and was ready to dive into the shadow and swallow the two of them into its [Stomach].

The tiger demon quickly stopped his tail and said, "Wait a minute! I have a new plan."

La Tiao was puzzled: "Ah? Without my [Abdomen Qiankun], how can you refine the human pillar?"

"Depend on it!" The Tiger Demon pointed at the Shadow Dream Hole beside him and said, "Ever since I opened this Dream Hole, it has been constantly calling me, asking me to use it to quickly become stronger. Facts have proven that by dumping garbage into the Dream Hole, you can really become stronger quickly. Moreover, its function not only helps with cultivation, but also can act as a guest [Abstract Universe], using the power of the Dream Hole to accelerate the refining of ghost minions, provided there is enough fuel."

The tiger demon patted the two baskets of demon insects with his claws: "This is the fuel, and they are the materials! All I have to do is throw myself into it..."

The reason why Yuan Zhu was so enthusiastic about helping Commander Zuo practice was, firstly, to monitor and steal his 'cultivation data' (plan completed), and secondly, to let him explore the way for him and see if staying in the 'shadow space' for a long time to practice would cause attacks from the outside world (nightmare layer) (plan completed).

The fact that Commander Zuo had made it out alive proved that the Shadow Dream Hole's concealment and protection functions were not bad. Now, the Tiger Demon also planned to go in and give it a try.

It didn't want to establish a direct connection with the Shadow Dream Hole and use the nightmare's feedback to quickly become stronger. But it also didn't want to miss this opportunity and waste the feedback energy on Zuo Fan.

Therefore, the Tiger Demon decided to use the [Shadow Dream Hole] to quickly refine "Human Pillars and Minion Ghosts" to indirectly enhance the Tiger Demon's strength and establish his own power.

As long as the [Mountain Jun Law Domain] is built, he can continuously gain benefits from it through the [Dream Shadow Hole], and then invest it in himself to quickly become stronger. If the [Dream Shadow Hole] has hidden dangers, then it can also be free from cause and effect.

After understanding his boss's operation, Xiao La Tiao exclaimed: "Boss, you are so smart, let's get started."

The snake's tail held up a condemned prisoner, waiting for the tiger demon to open the dream hole. Then, the tiger demon manipulated the shadows to form two tentacles, dragging the two baskets of demon insects in. Then, with a leap, it transformed into a flat shadow and drilled in.

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After entering its own 'Shadow Dream Hole' in the form of a tiger demon for the first time, a large amount of information poured into its brain, causing it to freeze in place for a few seconds.

This time, it no longer needed to guess blindly, as it had already figured out the true origin of the Shadow Dream Hole: "Is that so?"

Snake Tail, who was waiting for the boss to make trouble, urged: "What do you mean, that's how it is? Boss, what did you suddenly realize?"

"I know what's going on with this [Shadow Dream Hole]. It came so easily because [Bubble World] was the one-sided benefactor. This world is kneeling and licking me!" said the Tiger Demon proudly.

"You're throwing yourself at me? Boss, you're truly a man of heaven. Even this bubble world can see your extraordinary qualities."

[Shadow Dream Hole] can be discussed from three perspectives: 'Dream Hole', 'Door', and 'Shadow Dimension and Bubble World'.

The 'Dream Hole' is a weak spot in the underground world. It can be a naturally existing 'world rift' that connects to nightmares; or it can be a 'heavenly realm monk' who forcibly breaks up the space and creates a hole to drain sewage out.

The Tiger Demon's true strength is unknown, but he possesses some "divine qualities" and can communicate with the Shadow Dimension. The Shadow Dimension is very close to the Nightmare Layer, so it is theoretically possible to shatter the void and penetrate the Dream Hole.

Therefore, the [Shadow Dream Hole] is indeed a spatial crack that was "pierced" by the Tiger Demon. It is a standard "Dream Hole".

The "Gate" is a unique realm in the spirit world, which the Tiger Demon learned from the "Bubble World." The "Gate" is a "passageway or exit" that breaks through the present world and connects to another special dimension when one's strength reaches a certain level.

The unique structure of its [Shadow Dream Hole] stems from the Tiger Demon's divine and demonic qualities within a lower-level bubble world, reaching the standard for opening a "door." Furthermore, it created its own [Shadow Door]. In addition to its basic "Dream Hole" properties, its [Shadow Dream Hole] also incorporates the Tiger Demon's [Door] template.

Different systems and practitioners possess different [Gates]. This [Shadow Dream Hole], which can be opened and closed and contains a built-in "resting space," is a [Gate] template unique to the Tiger Demon. If Yuan Zhu were even more powerful, he could also use [Holy Light] to open the gate in the bubble world. Then the [Gate (Holy Light)] would be a completely different scene.

Finally, there is the relationship between the 'shadow dimension and the bubble world'.

This bubble world was severely damaged, its space ruptured everywhere, and the dying world was also seeking to save itself. The team that arrived this time attracted the interest of the world will, and it focused its attention on the [Tiger Demon] with the greatest potential, possessing the potential of a god or demon.

After it infiltrated the shadow layer, the Bubble World constantly called on him to quickly break through the "Shadow Dimension" and proactively reduced the difficulty of [Opening the Heavenly Gate]. It also gave the [Shadow Dream Hole] as a bonus, helping the Tiger Demon to easily open the "Shadow Dream Hole".

Originally, I simply wanted to help the Tiger Demon open a 'Dream Hole' and introduce new variables. As for the ability to open and close, with its own space and filter membrane, it was entirely due to the unique characteristics of the Boss Template itself, which gave the 'Dream Hole' the characteristics of a 'door'.

(End of this chapter)