Immortal Demonic Path

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"You've cultivated a world of leaves. How much difference is there between that and your own original self?" Li Changsheng couldn't help but ask.

"About one-tenth of my own."

Liu Wuyou pondered and said, "After all, it is just a world of leaves, which cannot compare to myself. Its limit is only one-tenth of mine."

one tenth……

That's terrifying!

If one cultivates through the Three Thousand Worlds, the ratio would be ten to one, or three hundred Liu Wuyous?

He believed that even those of the same level were invincible, let alone those who crossed major realms.

However, the resources required for this have also increased accordingly.

"Have you thought about how many resources it will require?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Countless, and I never even thought about it," Liu Wuyou said. "Just rob them. You taught me that the strong prey on the weak, it's the law of nature."

Li Changsheng's lips twitched: "But we are not strong enough yet."

"Yes, so we'll just have to be patient for now."

Liu Wuyou's voice turned icy: "The first step is to devour the Moon Gazing Demon King. Once I achieve my Golden Core, his death will be imminent!"

"Wangyue has also made progress, hasn't she?" Li Changsheng asked, frowning.

"Mid-stage Golden Core. Once I reach the Golden Core stage, I'm confident I can devour him." Liu Wuyou looked at him: "At that time, we'll be free of worries for the time being."

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"Ahem, what happens after you swallow Wangyue?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Let's start the war! I will be the Demon King then, and I will sweep away the rest of the Demon Kings."

Liu Wuyou said, "They will all become my nourishment!"

"Don't lose your mind. There's still the Northern Dragon Lord up there. Besides, how many demon kings can you kill?"

Li Changsheng said, "You've forgotten the Monster Survival Manual. When humans perceive you as dangerous, they will eliminate you, and the same goes for monsters."

"If the demon kings deem you a danger, they will unite and kill you."

Liu Wuyou was silent for a moment, then said, "My worries are growing."

"That's just how it is, unless you can let go of everything, focus on your cultivation, and suppress your desires," Li Changsheng said.

"Suppress your desires?" Liu Wuyou wondered.

"Although I haven't been reading Buddhist scriptures recently, I still know some of them. Buddhist scriptures emphasize the purification of the six senses, which means controlling one's own desires."

Li Changsheng said, "Do not be greedy, do not be angry, do not be deluded, and adhere to your original intention."

"I understand. It still comes down to this: if you're not strong enough, you have to be patient; if you're strong enough, you can turn it all into nourishment!" Liu Wuyou said.

Li Changsheng: "..."

Why do I feel like you're even more outrageous than a calf?

Or, how about we tell Liu Wuyou a story too?

This story should be fine!

"Let me tell you a story too," Li Changsheng said.

"Also? Who else did you tell this story to? What stories?"

"I've already told Niu Wendao about this, but let's not talk about him for now. Let me tell you about someone else, who should be considered the ancestor of the willow tree."

"Ancestors? Also monsters?"

"A very powerful monster. In ancient times, there was a willow tree that did not concern itself with worldly affairs and devoted itself to cultivation. It was extremely powerful, but was unknown."

"Nobody known? How did you know that?"

"I read it in a book. I read a lot of books. Later, there was a powerful being, who should also be a demon. When he fought with him, the willow tree took all of his magical artifacts and then returned them to him, continuing its secluded cultivation."

"And then?"

"Later, this powerful being sought out the willow tree again and they fought a magical battle. The willow tree won again. After that, the willow tree disdained to stay in the world and left to roam freely in the endless starry sky."

"I understand."

"Once you understand, you can achieve great power through secluded practice."

"No! Our ancestors were foolish. They should have turned that powerful demon into fertilizer the very first time. Otherwise, how could he have been driven out of the world?"

Li Changsheng: "??"

"Are you trying to tell me that we can't let the tiger return to the mountain, like we said before, we have to nip it in the bud?"

Li Changsheng fell silent. Why is it that your brain circuits are always different from mine?

"Perhaps, that willow tree has simply left this world to roam freely," Li Changsheng said. "The starry sky is vast, and the world is endless."

"You don't need to comfort me. My ancestor must have perished," Liu Wuyou said. "This is the consequence of letting a tiger return to the mountain. By the way, what was my ancestor's name?"

Li Changsheng hesitated for a moment, then said, "Hollow willow."

"Chang Sheng, I understand your good intentions. You're worried that I'll kill too many people and cause an attack."

Liu Wuyou said, "But you also said that my ancestor was quietly cultivating in seclusion. What was wrong with that? Yet they still got attacked."

Li Changsheng opened his mouth, but had no answer.

"You're right, Wuyou, eliminate all worries." Liu Wuyou said in a low voice, "We make humans feel threatened, and they will destroy us. Those beings that make me uneasy should all be turned into nourishment!"

Li Changsheng was reflecting on the life of the hollow willow tree; it all sounded like a legend.

But Liu Wuyou didn't believe it and firmly believed that the hollow willow had been killed.

I remember the principle of "cutting the weeds and eliminating the roots" very clearly, and I've also learned how to "let the tiger return to the mountain."

From now on, he will never tell stories to any more monster friends... no, not even human friends!

They're all a bit off, they always manage to find something different.

"When you asked the ox about the story of its ancestors, did you also tell it?" Liu Wuyou asked.

"Yes, it's the story of his ancestor, the Bull Demon King," Li Changsheng said.

"Could you tell me about it?" Liu Wuyou asked curiously.

Li Changsheng thought for a moment, and since things were already like this, he might as well tell the story again: "In ancient times, there was a bull demon..."

Liu Wuyou listened quietly, then couldn't help but scoff: "Niu Wendao's ancestor was truly pathetic. Once I've mastered the World Law, I'll help him settle accounts with that Rakshasa clan and wipe them out."

Li Changsheng: "..."

There shouldn't be any Rakshasa race in this world, right?

"Chang Sheng, I will teach you the Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique and the Five Elements Yuan Transformation Divine Power. Once I have mastered the World Law, I will pass it on to you as well."

Liu Wuyou swayed her branches and said, "Don't worry about the resources. I will save a portion for you in the future. When we each control the three thousand great worlds, there will be no worries in the world."

Li Changsheng feigned politeness, saying, "This is not quite right, after all, it's a cultivation method you created yourself."

"There's no need for formalities between us. Ever since I gained consciousness, you've been taking care of me."

Without hesitation, Liu Wuyou passed on his cultivation method and two great supernatural powers to Li Changsheng.

Faced with Liu Wuyou's complete lack of reservation, Li Changsheng felt ashamed.

He kept it all to himself!

But he had to keep it a secret; if he revealed his demonic form, Liu Wuyou would probably make him king.

"Once I've mastered the Golden Elixir, you can come and watch how I slay that toad!"

Liu Wuyou said in a deep voice, "This is the first step in our revenge!"

"Ahem, you can keep this essence of flesh and blood, and the wolf king's corpse." Li Changsheng thought for a moment, then hesitated to take anything for the first time.

Liu Wuyou was short of resources, so he stepped into the Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Pill.

"No need, it was meant for you anyway, I still have some," Liu Wuyou said.

"But……"

"Don't worry, I really have one." Liu Wuyou took out another blood cell, though it was much worse than the one she gave to Li Changsheng.

"Then I'll take this inferior one. The wolf king's corpse is yours," Li Changsheng said. "I've already reached the Golden Core stage. You can prepare it for me after you've achieved your Golden Core stage."

Liu Wuyou accepted the gift, deeply moved, and said, "We can share Wangyue's body; I cannot refuse."

"Okay, I won't refuse when the time comes," Li Changsheng said.

Li Changsheng left with the blood orb, leaving the Howling Moon Wolf King's corpse to Liu Wuyou.

Upon returning to Dragon Pool, Li Changsheng began refining the blood orb.

Although this blood cell is a bit inferior, it can still help him improve a lot.

The Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique was activated, and the abundant essence of blood and flesh was rapidly transformed into nutrients to nourish its growth.

This blood sphere also retains some of the cultivation levels of both demons and humans.

Liu Wuyou didn't care whether the corpse he stole was human or demon.

The reason why the human corpses were not moved in the past was because of the Lingxu Cave Heaven, but these things have nothing to do with the Lingxu Cave Heaven.

As the golden elixir circulated, six small saplings appeared and disappeared, absorbing nutrients.

Li Changsheng's physique was also growing rapidly, and an eerie crimson color once again permeated the tree trunk.

In just over half an hour, all the energy in the blood orb was refined.

His cultivation has improved significantly, but he is still some distance away from achieving the Golden Core transformation.

"The Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique is indeed terrifying, far more powerful than my own refining method."

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment and said, "But I still need to make some changes to make it perfectly compatible with the Longevity Dao Scripture."

Only what becomes your own can you truly master.

It possesses the Five Emperors Dao Sovereign Divine Power for offense, the Five Elements Transformation Divine Power for defense, and the Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique for refinement. Only in this way can it be perfect!

Li Changsheng once again went into seclusion to refine the Five Elements Transformation Technique and the Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique.

These two methods are relatively easy to modify.

Liu Wuyou had also given him the insights he had gained, and combined with his own cultivation of the Five Elements, it was naturally easy.

"The Five Elements Transformation Divine Power can neutralize an opponent's attack; it's a unique method of deflecting force."

Li Changsheng pondered, "The Yin-Yang principle should also work."

Tai Chi from a past life?

I do remember some of the physical appearance, but that's useless. What I need is an understanding of the principles of Yin and Yang.

He quickly stopped thinking about it and decided to focus on completing the transformation of the Five Elements method first.

Immersed in the principles of the Five Elements, he once again distanced himself from worldly affairs.

A month and a half later, Li Changsheng had corrected these two supernatural abilities.

Based on one's own world, refine everything about the opponent and neutralize their attacks.

He changed his name from Five Elements Spirit Transformation Technique to Five Elements Northern Darkness Divine Power. Although it had nothing to do with the Northern Darkness, it was good for misleading people.

The Five Elements Transformation Divine Power, renamed the Northern Darkness Divine Power.

There are some differences between it and Liu Wuyou's; at least it won't be easily recognizable. Any resemblance is purely coincidental.

Having fully mastered the two supernatural powers, Li Changsheng began to study the principles of Yin and Yang.

Of course, he didn't forget to feed the arowana.

"Tai Chi originates from Wuji, is the mechanism of movement and stillness, the mother of Yin and Yang. Yin cannot be separated from Yang, and Yang cannot be separated from Yin. Yin and Yang complement each other, and all are enlightened. When the mind is calm and the body is upright, Qi circulates, opening up the emptiness and fullness, unifying the inside and outside, turning softness into steel, and using both softness and hardness. Tai Chi Yin and Yang have both softness and hardness, and the combination of softness and hardness allows for free movement from stillness."

As Li Changsheng recalled the moves of Tai Chi, he practiced near the Dragon Pool while chanting the true meaning of Tai Chi.

That's all he remembers, but it gives him a direction to study slowly.

The most frightening thing on the long road of life is having no direction.

Li Changsheng practiced for half a month, but still didn't gain any real understanding.

"Fellow Daoist, what kind of supernatural power are you practicing?"

Qingyang arrived riding on a cloud, and upon hearing his words, exclaimed in surprise, "Tai Chi? Yin and Yang, what extraordinary thing have you comprehended, fellow Daoist?"

Li Changsheng stopped and sighed, "I haven't comprehended anything. I just remembered the Tai Chi principles recorded in a book."

"The Way of Tai Chi?" Qingyang said, "Tai Chi gives rise to Yin and Yang, Yin and Yang give rise to the Four Symbols, and the Four Symbols give rise to the Eight Trigrams. Fellow Daoist, you can comprehend the Way of Tai Chi. This book must be a profound method."

"It was just a chance encounter, Brother Qingyang. I've been struggling to understand it, and it just so happens that you've come."

Li Changsheng sat down cross-legged and said, "I only remember that the Taiwanese reporter, Wuji, is the source of all things, the opportunity for movement..."

He told Qingyang the words he remembered.

If you can't figure it out on your own, isn't there a Taoist genius here?

Upon hearing this, Qingyang frowned and asked, "That is indeed a profound truth, but is there a corresponding supernatural power?"

"I only remember a few moves."

Li Changsheng said, "It's a kind of boxing style called Tai Chi. I only remember a few moves."

"Named after Tai Chi?" Qingyang pondered. "If it can transform softness into steel, combine softness and hardness, and move freely from stillness, then it's better not to learn this style of boxing."

"Oh? Why not learn it at all?" Li Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"This fist technique embodies the true essence of Yin and Yang, where Yin represents softness and Yang represents strength."

Qingyang said, "Using both strength and gentleness, and combining yin and yang, one can transform gentleness into strength, and yin giving rise to yang. Similarly, extreme strength gives rise to gentleness, and extreme yang gives rise to yin."

"The way of Yin and Yang is not bound by form, but focuses on spirit; this is the way."

"Brother Dao, you are truly a great talent in the Daoist sect. I admire you greatly," Li Changsheng said, bowing.

"Fellow Daoist, you are new to Yin and Yang. With more time and practice, you will naturally understand all the principles."

Qingyang smiled slightly and said, "It has given me some inspiration. What you have taught me is the way of Yin and Yang generating each other, which is of great use to me. This time, I have once again benefited from your teachings."

"Brother Dao, what are you saying? Without the Five Emperors Daoist Scripture that you passed down, I would not have been able to achieve the Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Pill," Li Changsheng said.

"I haven't yet congratulated you on reaching the Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation stage and achieving the Golden Elixir Rejuvenation Pill."

Qingyang raised his hand, and a lotus seed flew out: "This can be given to you as a congratulatory gift. It can be planted in the Dragon Pool. It will sprout in three years, bloom in three years, mature in three years, and take nine years to grow."

"Is this a seed of a spiritual herb?" Li Changsheng asked in surprise.

"A seed for magical artifacts," Qingyang said. "This is a white lotus spiritual seed from the Tai Xuan lineage. If the lotus platform matures, you can harvest it and refine it into a magical artifact."

"This is far too valuable." Li Changsheng quickly became polite, "It must be a precious magical artifact. Fellow Daoist, you have achieved the Golden Core stage, and I have not offered any gifts."

"Fellow Daoist, please accept this. The Tai Chi theory will be of great help to this humble Daoist."

Qingyang smiled slightly, and the lotus seed flew into the Dragon Pool: "This can be considered a parting gift between us. When the white lotus matures, you can go to the Taixuan Temple in the capital to find me."

"Brother Dao is leaving?" Li Changsheng asked upon hearing this. "Is the matter of Tianshui City about to be resolved?"

"Now that this contest of magic is over, there should be a result. My master and I should also be leaving."

Qingyang sighed softly, "I have discussed the Dao with you many times, and we can be considered kindred spirits. Do you have any plans to enter the Tai Xuan realm?"

"This humble Daoist has extremely poor talent and cannot enter the Tai Xuan realm." Li Changsheng shook his head: "If the White Lotus is successfully formed in the future, this humble Daoist will visit you."

He dared not go to the capital.

If the Imperial Preceptor Xuanjizi were to suddenly decide to purify the world, he would be finished.

After Daoist Wuchen left, Tianshui City was at peace.

Why would he leave this safe and peaceful place to go to the capital and die?

"If you are unwilling, I will not force you. If I have time in the future, I will come to discuss the Dao with you again," Qingyang said.

Li Changsheng laughed and said, "Then this humble Taoist will wait for you to come and give me your guidance."

Qingyang came here to say goodbye to Li Changsheng.

Li Changsheng felt a little regretful. He had hoped that Qingyang could help him understand the path of cultivation, but Qingyang didn't have time to discuss the cultivation method with him.

However, learning that Daoist Wuchen was leaving was good news.

(End of this chapter)