Demon Capital Slayer

Chapter 142 More Cultivation
People tend to have trouble sleeping when they think too much.

After an overly exciting day, Yu Jian found himself tossing and turning, unable to sleep.

He sat down on the edge of the veranda surrounding the sleeping quarters of the Pure Fire Court, casually draped in his seamless white robe.

These clothes have a smooth and cool feel, making them perfect for wearing as pajamas.

A few minutes earlier, when he saw the wooden bathtub filled with hot water, Yujian admitted that he was somewhat surprised.

He then realized that the courtyard was exceptionally clean, with not a speck of dust accumulated even after several days. Even the fallen leaves were neatly piled up in one corner of the courtyard, resembling some kind of natural and elegant decoration.

It's as if there's an unseen servant who meticulously cleans the entire courtyard when you leave.

Um, should we put some milk and biscuits in the corner? I remember the Irish doing that to thank the goblins for doing chores.

Yu Jian finally decided not to overthink it. This place is essentially still a normal world. Considering its nature is more like a dwelling, it's normal for some homes to have some of the magical little functions that are common in homes... right?

If you're really curious, just buy a home DV camcorder and set it up in your yard; you might just capture some amazing footage.

Forget it, let's not do anything unnecessary. When you don't understand how something works, it's a rational choice not to touch it.

Well, just like in the children's story "The Shoemaker and the Elf," let's buy some pretty little clothes and skirts and put them in the corner of the bedroom as a thank-you gift.

Thinking this, Yu Jian looked down at what he was holding in his hand.

The scroll that recorded "Immortal Techniques: Myriad Phenomena" earlier has been integrated into my sea of ​​consciousness and become part of my cultivation, and can be viewed at any time.

As for the scroll titled "All Rivers Gather at the Sea," it was a reward from a previous adventure in the world of the immortals.

In addition, the slinger is an image transformed from a 'shell', the revolver is the spoils of the victor, and the seamless white coat is a gift given by Akemi when she transformed into Chizuru; each has a clearly traceable origin.

As for this thing, Yu Jian came to a conclusion after a moment's thought.

Cultivators need to subdue the power of the Netherworld to obtain the imagery, and then combine it with their own experiences and will. The mortal world is a special product of the intersection and overlap of the two dimensions of the present world and the Netherworld, and the various spoils in it also have a similar method of composition.

Therefore, worldly equipment needs a physical carrier to be used.

"Mansenshukai" is a book related to ninjutsu, and I gained this knowledge mainly because I met Hattori Hanzo during my last adventure.

After briefly browsing through the contents, Yujian discovered that it mainly contained methods for ninjas to train their bodies. The details made him frown, because they were almost torture, but they were methods to stimulate one's potential to the extreme, at the cost of consuming lifespan and damaging some bodily functions.

This is of little value to Yujian. There are various safer training methods in swordsmanship schools. Besides, he had already raised his physical fitness to the limit in the dream of Shura, stepping on the corpses of his enemies. Later, he even surpassed this innate limit by absorbing the imagery of dragon slaying through the cultivation of immortal techniques.

So, aside from broadening one's knowledge, only the last recipe has any value.

The formula is called 'Red Glow', a highly adhesive flammable oil similar to 'Greek Fire', and it is also an essential material for ninjas to use in various fire-style techniques.

Incidentally, the Jonin who is most skilled in Fire Release techniques are called 'Fire Mage'.

Mitsurugi discovered that most ninjas were simply specially trained intelligence agents, and most of their ninjutsu was closer to escape techniques and survival skills, with very little connection to the underworld. However, elite individuals who could become Jonin were more or less involved in training-related content, such as using special magical artifacts to perform ninjutsu.

In other words, relying on this incomplete "Collection of Ten Thousand Rivers," it is possible to cultivate ninjas who have mastered some spiritual abilities and techniques.

Yu Jian suddenly realized that although the Sun Island was controlling the spread of cultivation methods out of consideration for maintaining order and protecting interests, those with sufficiently high spiritual aptitude could still obtain relevant methods, as well as various resources and magical artifacts needed for cultivation, by exploring the mortal world.

This made him think of terms like unorthodox sects, rogue cultivators, and heretical paths; although not accurate, they conveyed the general meaning.

The real underworld might be even more chaotic than we imagine...

If this situation continues to escalate, it's hard to say what the future will hold.

From this perspective, to truly embody one's own will and be 'sincere with oneself,' one indeed needs exceptional cultivation and swordsmanship...

Looking at the sky above the Pure Fire Court, which remained shrouded in twilight, Yu Jian put down the volume of "Ten Thousand Rivers Gathering the Seas" that he had roughly finished reading, and lay back on the clean, flat floor. There was a hard jade pillow that had appeared under his head at some point.

"Thank you."

Yu Jian murmured to himself, "There's probably some little elf who's good at housework hiding in this Pure Fire Garden, so I'll definitely have to say thank you." He closed his eyes, and darkness descended.

But this is not a rest, but the beginning of spiritual practice.

The very next second he drifted off to sleep, Yu Jian embarked on the Asura Path, a path of tempering his will through death and slaughter.

That was originally what he thought.

"Hey hey, can you hear me?"

In my dream, the first thing that appeared was a pair of deer antlers.

The antlers, like two pillars, pierced through the clouds and appeared before the sword.

Sitting on the golden lotus platform, the oversized Sister Deer bent down and greeted the dumbfounded white-haired boy.

At this moment, this senior figure from the cultivation world was tens of meters tall, and he was still sitting.

"Is this... a dream?" Yu Jian asked uncertainly.

"Yes, yes, yes, it's all just a dream, don't worry about the details." Sister Lu waved her hand, stirring up a gust of wind that also dispersed the wisps of white smoke swirling around her.

The smoke was filled with the scent of sandalwood, which reminded people of mosquito coils lit while enjoying the cool air in summer.

"Anyway, this is a note that all customers who visit the meadow shop recently will receive." A-Lu coughed lightly and put on a serious face, but the colorful flyer that fluttered from her palm made her efforts futile.

The paper listed various goods, with instructions on how much good deeds were required to qualify for their purchase—it was just like a discount flyer handed out by a supermarket.

Yu Jian quietly put away the receipt, thinking he might need it later.

Ah Lu pretended nothing had happened, coughed lightly, and continued:
"Brave young man, the intensity of the Netherworld tides is rising, and a major event is bound to occur within ten years. Even if there are no suitable temples or shrines around, you must remember what I asked you to convey before."

Yu Jian then realized that the other party had not invaded his dream, but had recorded a message in advance and left it on his body.

Speaking of which, why can't the ammunition pouches that Sister Lu gave us be brought into reality without needing a place to stay?

Just then, Yu Jian noticed that the other person was looking at him with his hands clasped together and his eyes shining.

“You are a kind and good child. You remind us of many younger generations. We feel we can’t just leave them behind.”

Sister Alu separated her palms together, then clenched her fingers into fists on both sides. Next, she bent her right arm and raised it to her chest, with her fingers naturally extended and her palm facing outward to form the Abhaya Mudra (gesture of reassurance).

"Kindness alone is not enough; one must also have the power to subdue external demons. In short, cultivate yourself more and attain enlightenment as soon as possible."

After saying that, she pointed her finger and sent her flying 108,000 miles away.

This strange dream then came to an end.

Things happened so fast that Yu Jian was completely dazed until he felt the falling sensation and suddenly opened his eyes.

He then found himself in a dream of Asura.

The difference lies in the sense of peace that fills the heart, as if a burden has been lifted, making one feel completely comfortable.

"Practice more, and attain enlightenment as soon as possible..." Yu Jian suddenly fell silent.

Why does it sound so much like "Study hard and make progress every day"?
Yu Jian couldn't help but smile, feeling a deep sense of nostalgia.

Afterwards, the kind-hearted child pulled out the murderous blade and began to slay monsters and demons without bloodshed or tears, leaving behind a mess.

It's decided! Tonight's goal is to find the lower shrine and challenge the Veiled Swordsman a hundred times!

(End of this chapter)