Becoming a demon (part two)

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"What? Such a situation has actually occurred?" In the Palace of Purgatory Elder on the Floating Mountain, Purgatory Elder, Void Realm Great Expert, sat high on the cloud platform. Upon hearing the words of the Deity Transformation stage disciple below, his expression changed slightly.

A hundred years ago, in the battle with Zen Master Dazhi, he successfully seized the Heavenly Dragon Suppressing Evil Pagoda. However, the Buddhist power of this spiritual treasure was too strong, and it was a treasure left behind by Bodhidharma, the founder of Tianlong Temple. Elder Lianyu was unable to refine it, so he could only leave it at the bottom of the lake in the Shura Purgatory Map, hoping that it would never see the light of day again. However, he did not expect that this time, when he used the Shura Purgatory Map to test his disciples, something unexpected happened.

"Go and capture all the disciples inside. I want to take the Purgatory Map," Purgatory Elder said after a moment's thought.

"But the second assessment isn't over yet," the Deity Transformation stage disciple said cautiously, slightly taken aback.

"More than half of the month has passed. The disciples who are still alive should all be quite capable. If there are a lot of them, then we can begin the third assessment." With a wave of his hand, Purgatory Elder's words carried an undeniable air. The Deity Transformation Stage disciples nodded, not daring to ask any more questions, and left the Great Hall.

On the Ninth Layer of the Evil Suppressing Pagoda, Zhuge Xiang looked at the Demonic Blood of the Heart floating in front of him. Without hesitation, he raised his hand, grabbed the essence that emitted a dense Demonic Qi, and swallowed it.

So what if he transforms into a demonic sect? The Asura Sect is Demonic Sect by nature. Besides, for Zhuge Xiang, power is his pursuit. As for good and evil, he has no such concept in his mind.

Swallowing the Demonic Blood of the Heart directly was like igniting a self-heating Flame, exploding violently within his body. This pure and concentrated Demonic Qi was filled with a destructive and violent aura, far more aggressive than ordinary internal Qi Energy. Under the corrosive influence of this Demonic Qi and pure Demonic Qi, Zhuge Xiang's body began to change, and his internal Qi Energy was also being devoured, assimilated, and fused with this Demonic Qi...

Thump... thump... thump...

With his head down, Zhuge Xiang clenched his teeth so tightly that his gums bled from the force. The transformation of his body by the Demonic Blood truly required enduring inhuman pain. In his ears, Zhuge Xiang could even hear the powerful pounding of his own heart, deafeningly loud.

Flesh, bones, and hair rapidly changed under the influence of the Demonic Blood; the internal Qi Energy was devoured and assimilated by the Demonic Qi at an alarming rate, becoming increasingly powerful...

Lu Yuling watched Zhuge Xiang's changes intently without saying a word. Even Xiao Yue jumped off Zhuge Xiang's shoulder and looked at him seriously. If Zhuge Xiang truly entered the demonic path, he would definitely become stronger.

A person's strength is influenced by many factors, including cultivation level, Cultivation Technique Magic Artifact, techniques and Skill, bloodline, wisdom, Heavenly Timing and Favorable Terrain, and beliefs...

If Demonic Path Cultivator can completely immerse themselves in the demonic path and become Demon Person, even with low aptitude, the power of their bloodline will allow them to grow stronger rapidly.

The Demonic True Body is like the Innate Dao Body of the Righteous Path and the Bodhi Dharma Body of the Buddhist Sect. Its special physique, combined with corresponding Cultivation Technique, is enough to make up for any shortcomings in talent, and may even surpass them.

To completely change one's physique and evolve one's bloodline is harder than ascending to heaven. How could Void Realm powerhouse so easily offer their lifeblood to another?

"Ding! Level increased. Currently at the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. 1 Skill Point gained."

"Ding! Level increased. Currently at the Fifth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. 1 Skill Point gained."

"Ding! Level increased. Currently at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer. 1 Skill Point gained."

In his mind, the system's notifications kept ringing out. A full 5 million experience points directly pushed Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level from the Third Layer the Meridian Opening Realm Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer. In addition to the 1 Skill Point he had left, Zhuge Xiang now had a total of 4 Skill Point.

Not only did his cultivation level improve, but Zhuge Xiang's appearance also underwent a significant change. His originally well-proportioned body became robust, and his height increased by more than two feet, approaching nine feet. His body was covered with explosive muscles that arched high, as hard as iron, yet full of streamlined shape, giving the impression of a lithe cheetah, combining explosive power with beauty.

Perhaps due to the demonic influence, Zhuge Xiang's hair turned blood red and danced in the wind. A pair of dark brown horns grew out, incredibly hard. He looked down at his palms, where his fingernails gleamed with a cold light.

The Demon Person's body is the strongest magical Magic Artifact, and the sharpness of these claws is believed to be comparable to an eight-star weapon. With three consecutive advancements to the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, Zhuge Xiang felt stronger than ever before.

He opened his mouth, and bursts of profound Buddhist chants emanated from it. His body was enveloped in surging Demonic Qi, making him a quintessential demonic madman. Yet, his expression was solemn and dignified, his countenance imposing. This eerie feeling, however, also gave off a sense of naturalness.

"Very good. You have already mastered one diagram of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound. When you master the third diagram, when you reach minor success, you will be able to absorb the Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda into your body. Now it is time for you to leave. I look forward to the day when you have fully mastered Nine Diagrams of Heavenly Demon Zen Sound." Liao Wufa nodded in satisfaction as he watched Zhuge Xiang completely absorb the Demonic Blood. The wound on his chest had completely healed, but Liao Wufa's face was somewhat pale, obviously his efforts had taken a heavy toll on him.

The blood and sweat of Void Realm powerhouse only slightly improves Zhuge Xiang's cultivation. The majority of its effect is on transforming Zhuge Xiang's physique and bloodline. Otherwise, how much power does the blood and sweat of Void Realm powerhouse contain? If it were all used to transform Zhuge Xiang, it would surely push his cultivation directly to the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. It wouldn't be surprising if he could pass the Heavenly Tribulation and become Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator.

"Come again later? This Evil Suppressing Pagoda was left in a Heaven and Earth of the Lingbao of my Asura Sect elders. We left today, and who knows when we'll be able to come back in." Zhuge Xiang shook his head and said.

"What? Is that so?" Liao Wufa exclaimed in a low voice, his expression changing slightly. He was clearly unaware that the Evil Suppressing Pagoda had been taken into the Heaven and Earth by a powerful demonic cultivator. He had thought that the Evil Suppressing Pagoda had been abandoned in the wilderness after the death of the Great Wisdom Chan Master.

Without saying much, Zhuge Xiang walked to the mural on the Ninth Layer, studied the painting, and demonstrated it, making the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound even stronger.

Then Zhuge Xiang said to the dumbfounded Liao Wufa, "As you can see, the Nine Diagrams of Heavenly Demon Zen Sound can be learned very quickly. I have already learned two of them. After learning one more, I can take away the Evil Suppressing Pagoda. However, the Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters below have already broken free of their seal."

Zhuge Xiang learned the first Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram in a short time on the first floor. Lu Yuling and Xiao Yue were already used to it, but Liao Wufa, Void Realm powerhouse, was shocked by Zhuge Xiang. It was precisely because he knew so much and understood the difficulty of cultivating the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound that he was even more shocked.

With some difficulty, Liao Wufa shut his mouth and said, "With your current cultivation level, using your Demonic True Body to unleash the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound, I believe that no Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters below the Second Layer can stop you. The Sky-Slaying Sword has also been repaired somewhat. I will use all my strength to send you down on the sword."

As he spoke, Liao Wufa once again revealed his Demonic True Body, and the Sky-Slaying Sword emitted a strong Sword Light, directly enveloping Zhuge Xiang, Lu Yuling, and Xiao Yue, transforming them into a beam of Sword Light that flew down at high speed.

The Sword Light was incredibly fast. The nine Void Realm demons on the Eighth Layer had already broken free and were frantically attacking the Restriction Barrier between the seventh and eighth floors of the Evil Suppressing Pagoda, trying to escape but to no avail. Seeing the Sword Light sword light flying down from the Ninth Layer, the Corpse King, relying on his Zombie -like innate physical defense, roared and lunged at the Sky-Slaying Sword, trying to follow the Sword Light down. However, the Sky-Slaying Sword severed his hand, and before the Demon Monster and Asura King beside him could react, it continued flying down...

The Sword Light of the Sky-Slaying Sword dimmed and disappeared, directly sending Zhuge Xiang and the others to the Second Layer. Liao Wufa was no longer able to retract the sword.

Without wasting any time, Zhuge Xiang learned the second Heavenly Demon Zen Sound Diagram, shattered the Restriction Barrier between the Second Layer and First Layer, and rushed down.

The Restriction Barrier between the Evil Suppressing Pagoda weakened as you went down. The restrictions on the First Layer had already dissipated on their own, and all the Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters on the First Layer had broken free and escaped. The barrier between the Second Layer and First Layer was also on the verge of collapse and was directly shattered by Zhuge Xiang.

The Restriction Barrier leading to the Third Layer was about to completely collapse. Zhuge Xiang dared not waste any time. After escaping from the Evil Suppressing Pagoda, he began chanting the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound. Under the influence of the chanting, the huge Heavenly Dragon Town Evil Pagoda rapidly shrank, eventually transforming into a small, exquisite Treasure Pagoda the size of a palm. Zhuge Xiang held it in his hand and then placed it into his Bag Space.

Having retracted their Demonic True Body, the Underwater Passage had vanished. Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling quickly swam towards the surface of the lake. However, before they could even reach the surface, their Identity Jade Token suddenly lit up. Immediately, the two transformed into two beams of light and flew out of the Asura Purgatory Diagram.

Beams of light flew out, and nearly a hundred disciples who participated in the assessment, including Zhuge Xiang and Lu Yuling, emerged. Of the nearly three hundred disciples who went in, less than a hundred came out. These were all top talents in the Meridian Opening Realm. Such a high mortality rate Human Heart.

After the last disciple was captured from the Asura Purgatory Diagram, the painting, which had been floating in mid-air for more than twenty days, was retrieved, transformed into a stream of light, and returned to the Floating Mountain.

"First of all, congratulations. Because of some unforeseen events in the Asura Purgatory Diagram, all of you who survived the Second Layer of the assessment have passed. Now, go back and rest. The third and final selection assessment will begin tomorrow," the three examiners announced to Zhuge Xiang and the others, hovering in mid-air.

An unexpected turn of events? The Asura Purgatory Diagram is so vast that most people are unaware of the changes that have occurred at the Evil Suppressing Pagoda. They exchange bewildered glances, but since they have passed the Second Layer of the test, they naturally won't say anything more.

Those who had already found mid-grade Spirit Stone felt it was somewhat unfair that those who hadn't found any had also passed, but after thinking about it, they dared not speak out. Having mid-grade Spirit Stone in hand would attract the covetous eyes of many, and possessing such a treasure would be a crime.

An unexpected turn of events? Zhuge Xiang glanced at Lu Yuling. Lu Yuling was well aware that he had obtained the Evil Suppressing Pagoda and possessed Demonic True Body.

However, Zhuge Xiang quickly understood. Along the way, Lu Yuling Zhuge Xiang quite a few of his secrets, so one more wouldn't make a difference. He trusted her quite a bit, and besides, he already knew her secret, didn't he? Three Souls Reincarnation? Liao Wufa couldn't have been making baseless accusations. (To be continued...)