Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 2 Tree Demon Cultivation Method

According to the Great Wilderness Classic, the Great Wilderness is filled with countless ferocious beasts, and even experts in cultivation dare not venture there lightly.

"Why would I go into such a dangerous place? Wouldn't that be like a lamb entering a tiger's den?"

After tidying up the books, with nothing else to do, I settled down to practice the Lingxu Xuan Gong.

Although it's slow, progress will eventually come with consistent effort.

I dare not say about anything else, but at least they live longer than the people of Lingxu Cave.

After a day of practice, his skill level increased slightly.

I closed the library door and went back to my room to rest.

His residence was right next to the library; there was a small wooden hut there, reserved for the library's caretaker.

He slept fully clothed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

I don't know if it's because of the characteristics of the immortal tree, but he likes the feeling of sleeping, it's very comfortable.

Unfortunately, sleeping doesn't improve your skills.

The next morning, I got up and went to the library. There were already two baskets of paper placed at the entrance.

Li Changsheng carried the papers and began recording information.

It's all about who found what medicinal herbs today, and what their effects are.

"Um?"

When Li Changsheng was recording the tenth sheet of paper, he suddenly froze, captivated by its contents.

"The banyan tree spirit feeds on flesh and blood, awakens its intelligence, and bewitches passersby, killing them to extract its essence."

Above that is the cultivation method of the banyan tree spirit, and how to refine the essence of flesh and blood.

Li Changsheng fell into deep thought, wondering if he had taken the wrong path.

Plants need fertilizer to grow strong, so does this immortal tree spirit of mine.

In the past, he cultivated his qi by consuming elixirs, just like other cultivators.

What if we use the refining method?

"Wait a minute, why is Lingxu Cave Heaven starting to actively record these lesser demons' cultivation techniques?"

Li Changsheng was puzzled.

According to the records of this cultivation method, the banyan tree spirit should only be a demon at the sixth level of Qi Refining, which is just a minor demon compared to Lingxu Cave.

  

Previously, Lingxu Cave Heaven only recorded the properties of medicinal herbs and analyzed whether monsters could extract life essence.

Now they've started recording demon cultivation techniques. Could it be that they're going to change the techniques themselves?

"Forget it, these are not things that a lowly Taoist priest like me should be thinking about. I'll just focus on recording."

Li Changsheng continued to record and compile the notes into a book.

What a pity, the banyan tree spirit, also a tree demon...

Alright, I'll thank you anyway for bringing me the Tree Spirit Cultivation Method.

The records were written down on sheets of paper, and there were also some plant spirits. The reason they gained sentience was because they absorbed nourishment.

Some of these nutrients are the essence of flesh and blood, while others are treasures brimming with spiritual energy.

They each have their own methods for refining nutrients.

I feel sorry for myself, this tree spirit, I can't do anything, it's a disgrace to the tree spirit world.

Silently memorize all the plant spirits and the methods for refining nutrients.

All the information was compiled into a booklet, a secret manual of herbs and plants, and kept separately.

Unfortunately, he can't get any nutrients right now, so he'll have to wait until next month.

Lingxu Cave Heaven distributes cultivation supplies every month.

He was placed in the library, where he was essentially abandoned and given only one low-grade Qi Refining Pill per month.

These cultivation resources are linked to an individual's level. If he can cultivate to the fourth level of Qi Refining, he will receive a mid-grade Qi Refining Pill.

Reaching the seventh level of Qi Refining results in a high-grade Qi Refining Pill.

He has already taken this month's Qi-refining pills; he'll have to wait until next month.

Fortunately, there are only a few days left until next month, so there's no rush.

You can try the method of cultivating plants and trees tonight.

Plants and trees can become spirits by absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to strengthen themselves.

During the day, people could come to the library at any time, so he could focus on cultivating the Lingxu Xuan Gong.

A Taoist priest came looking for books, and Li Changsheng let him choose as he pleased, focusing on his cultivation.

After the Taoist priest left, he checked whether the items had been put back in their original positions. If they hadn't, he was responsible for putting them back.

A leisurely day has passed just like that.

Li Changsheng returned to the cabin, sat down cross-legged, and began to try out the banyan tree spirit's cultivation method.

With my mind at peace, I vaguely sensed a trace of spiritual energy from heaven and earth.

Both being tree spirits, their cultivation went very smoothly.

Strands of spiritual energy from heaven and earth entered his body and transformed into the spiritual power of the tree demon, almost twice as fast as cultivating the Spirit Void Profound Technique.

If I had been able to reach this speed back then, I would have been at least at the third level of Qi Refining.

"As expected, demons still need to cultivate demonic techniques."

Li Changsheng thought to himself.

However, after practicing the demon race's techniques, he felt that he had gained a unique aura.

Demon!

Fortunately, he could conceal his demonic aura and would not be detected without using his spiritual power.

As an immortal tree, its only advantage is that it's well hidden, right?

He didn't know why, despite being so weak, Lingxu Cave Heaven hadn't recognized him as a tree demon.

Perhaps the immortal tree has hidden characteristics.

Within the dantian, the tree demon's spiritual power and the Lingxu Profound Technique met.

The spiritual energy from two different cultivation methods is naturally difficult to merge and will collide.

Fortunately, the tree demon's spiritual power was very weak, and it was almost completely wiped out by the spiritual power of the Lingxu Xuan Gong.

Unless one cripples their own martial arts, it's impossible to cultivate the Tree Demon Technique!

Abandoning one's own Lingxu Xuan Gong?

If he were discovered, how would he explain it to Lingxu Cave Heaven?

"Tomorrow, I'll spend time in the library, reading carefully, and see if I can find a solution."

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment, then lay down to rest.

It's impossible to abandon one's own profound skills, and getting covered in demonic energy isn't a good idea either.

If it were Lingxu Cave Heaven, and they truly started with demon cultivation techniques, they could reap the benefits without lifting a finger.

If not, then you can find a solution yourself.

The immortal tree never lacks time!

One night passed.

Li Changsheng arrived at the library early, where several Taoist priests had just arrived with information to be recorded.

My daily work began, and it still revolved around information about medicinal herbs.

Halfway through recording, Li Changsheng saw another demon cultivation technique, but this time it belonged to a turtle demon.

The turtle demon is known for its longevity.

One tortoise can be passed down for three generations; even when a person dies, the tortoise remains!

Of course, an ordinary tortoise cannot send off three generations of cultivators.

However, the lifespan of turtle demons generally surpasses that of cultivators.

Unfortunately, the turtle demon's cultivation method was of little use to him.

It has to be someone of the same kind, like a tree spirit or a grass spirit.

However, for the sake of the path of demon cultivation, he kept it in mind, thinking that it might be useful in the future.

The turtle demon's breathing and energy cultivation method may not seem particularly special, but it is superior to ordinary people's cultivation techniques in terms of self-nourishment.

No wonder this turtle demon is so long-lived; it has a knack for maintaining health.

After recording these books, Li Changsheng began searching for the secret manuals of Lingxu Cave.

Although Lingxu Cave Heaven did not actively record the methods of demon cultivation in the past, there were still a few books that the disciples obtained after slaying demons and then casually tossed into the library.

Unfortunately, none of them are methods of cultivating plants.

As they were searching, Lu Changshou walked in, holding a book in his hand: "Eternal Life".

"Senior Brother Changshou," Li Changsheng hurried over and bowed respectfully, "What are your instructions, Senior Brother?"

"Learn these demonic languages ​​within three days." Lu Changshou handed him the book.

"Demon language?" Li Changsheng was taken aback, and asked in confusion, "Why would I need to learn that?"

Could it be that it has discovered it is a tree spirit?

But if they find out, shouldn't they just kill them?

"Some demons don't understand human language, and we don't have time to learn it. You're free every day, so we'll leave it to you."

Lu Changshou said, "Three days later, I will take you to interrogate the demon cultivator. You will benefit from that."

"Yes." Li Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief; as long as he wasn't discovered, that was fine.

Interrogating demon cultivators? Does this mean they're definitely going to target demon cultivators' techniques?

(End of this chapter)