Demon Heart (Part One)

After mastering the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, Zhuge Xiang could feel his physical body becoming incredibly powerful. The sheer strength of his physical body alone made Zhuge Xiang feel as if he possessed limitless power...

After successfully cultivating the Second Layer, not only did the physical body's attack and defense increase by 15,000 points each, but there was also a bonus of 30,000 HP points. The gains from the Second Layer were three times that of the First Layer.

This means that, at this moment, Zhuge Xiang's Great Strength Bull Demon Technique has given him 20,000 points of attack and defense, as well as 40,000 points of HP.

Although Zhuge Xiang's current cultivation level is only at the First Layer of the Void Core Stage, with the addition of his physical strength, even without the support of equipment, Zhuge Xiang's strength is comparable to that of Golden Core Stage Cultivator. Moreover, good things come in pairs. After Zhuge Xiang successfully cultivated the Second Layer of the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, the cultivation conditions for the Fourth Layer of the Demon Luo Scripture were also met.

The Fourth Layer of the Demon Luo Scripture requires 50,000 HP. With Zhuge Xiang's improved cultivation and the additional 10,000 HP from the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, Zhuge Xiang already had nearly 40,000 HP. Now, with the additional 30,000 from the Second Layer, Zhuge Xiang's HP are approaching the 70,000 mark. Naturally, the cultivation requirements for the Fourth Layer of the Demon Luo Scripture have been met.

After consuming another Skill Point, Zhuge Xiang pushed the Demon Luo Scripture to the Fourth Layer. Zhuge Xiang's strength increased again. Not to mention equipment and Skill, the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique, the Demon Luo Scripture, and the Demonic True Body alone were enough to give Zhuge Xiang the strength to challenge opponents of higher levels.

"This... this guy..." Zhuge Xiang's Great Strength Bull Demon Technique and Demon Luo Scripture each increased by a level. Naturally, the aura emanating from his body also changed. The Scorpion Demon stared at Zhuge Xiang in horror.

Having been attacked by himself for so long, not only was he not defeated, but he actually broke through his own limitations?

The Demon Luo Scripture activated. Behind him was a demonic shadow, the Phantom Image of the fourth treasure, which was a cloak. Unfortunately, Zhuge Xiang's Phantom Cloak had already collapsed, so there was no medium for it to attach to. Although Zhuge Xiang's Demon Luo Scripture reached the Fourth Layer, the Phantom Image of the fourth treasure could not attach to it.

"What kind of Cultivation Technique is this? Getting hit actually increases his strength?" Not to mention the Scorpion Demon herself, even Zhu Wan'er stared wide-eyed at Zhuge Xiang in astonishment.

It was already astonishing that he hadn't been defeated after enduring the Scorpion Demon's attacks for so long, but what was unexpected was that his strength actually increased by a whole level after being beaten?

"Get out of my way!" Although his defensive equipment was almost completely destroyed, Zhuge Xiang's offensive equipment was largely undamaged. Zhuge Xiang was also eager to test the power of the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique. Without any fancy moves, he threw a punch at the Scorpion Demon.

This punch didn't cause any Heaven Collapsing Earth Shattering or Sun and Moon Lose Their Luster phenomena; it was just an ordinary punch. However, the power contained in this punch made even the Scorpion Demon change color in horror.

Bang!

Zhuge Xiang was faster than the Scorpion Demon, so the Scorpion Demon couldn't dodge this punch and could only raise her fist to take it head-on. The fists collided with tremendous force. Zhuge Xiang felt a great force coming at him, and his body swayed involuntarily. He then took half a step back before he could steady himself. As expected of Demon Monster known for its strength, this force was truly formidable.

However, in the head-on collision, although Zhuge Xiang took half a step back, the Scorpion Demon staggered back three steps. Raising her head, her eyes widened in undisguised horror as she stared at Zhuge Xiang. This guy, far from even Void Returning Stage, actually possessed strength that overpowered her? What kind of monster was this?!

"I'm really a monster..." Zhuge Xiang looked at his fists and smiled with satisfaction. It was naturally a good thing that he was strong. Moreover, neither the Demon Luo Scripture nor the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique was a simple Cultivation Technique.

The Demon Luo Scripture, hailed as one of the Three Great Divine Techniques of the Great Qin Empire, is believed to be a rare Cultivation Technique even in the entire Cultivation World.

The Great Strength Bull Demon Technique is even more extraordinary. It comes from the Great Sage of the Demon Realm. Although it is only the introductory Cultivation Technique of the Great Sage of the Demon Realm, it is far stronger than most Cultivation Technique in the Cultivation World, and even stronger than the Demon Luo Scripture.

With two Cultivation Technique combined, it was only natural that Zhuge Xiang possessed extraordinary strength. In terms of sheer power, Zhuge Xiang was comparable to Void Returning Stage powerhouses, a fact that Zhuge Xiang was quite satisfied with.

Although he is only at the Void Core Stage Realm, he believes he can still put up a fight against Void Returning Stage cultivators. As for Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters, with the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound suppressing them, Zhuge Xiang is even stronger.

"Alright, let's continue." Having successfully pushed the Great Strength Bull Demon Technique to the Second Layer and the Demon Luo Scripture to the Fourth Layer, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of continuing to fight the Scorpion Demon and spoke to Zhu Wan'er beside him.

"Oh, okay..." Zhu Wan'er, still surprised, nodded quickly after hearing Zhuge Xiang's words.

Although she felt frustrated by Zhuge Xiang's methods of subduing her, now that she saw even the Scorpion Demon couldn't do anything to him, and that Zhuge Xiang's strength had even increased, Zhu Wan'er unconsciously began to acknowledge Zhuge Xiang's power more.

As Zhuge Xiang and Zhu Wan'er continued their ascent to the upper levels of the Demon Sealing Tower, the Scorpion Demon opened her mouth as if to say something, but then found herself unable to utter a word.

Should he try to stop him? Did he even have the strength? Zhuge Xiang had allowed him to attack for so long, and he still hadn't been able to defeat him. What other options did he have? If he retaliated, the opponent's strength would be even greater than his own. How could he possibly win?

Zhuge Xiang's strength, power, and defensive capabilities made the Scorpion Demon back down. Therefore, no matter how much he admired Zhu Wan'er, he would not make another move. In Demon Cultivator, everything is based on strength. Demon Cultivator cultivators would never do anything that would be like throwing an egg against a rock; otherwise, they would have perished long ago on their long cultivation journey.

Although the Demon Sealing Tower is enormous, it doesn't have many floors. With Zhuge Xiang and Zhu Wan'er's speed, they could easily tour the entire Demon Sealing Tower in a short time. Although they would encounter a few Yaomo Ghosts and Monsters along the way, Zhuge Xiang's strength and the effects of the Heavenly Zhuge Xiang Heavenly Demon Zen Sound meant that no one would risk their life against him.

Therefore, after two days of trouble, Zhuge Xiang and Zhu Wan'er finally reached the top of the Demon Sealing Tower and found the Imperial Uncle Li Batian.

"You are the Imperial Uncle?" However, upon arriving before the Imperial Uncle and seeing his appearance, Zhuge Xiang was taken aback and asked in surprise.

Zhu Wan'er stared at Zhuge Xiang in astonishment. He actually knew Li Batian?

"You've come? As expected, the will of Heavenly Dao is clear, and there is a master in the dark..." Zhuge Xiang was surprised to see the Imperial Uncle, but the Imperial Uncle acted as if it were the most natural thing in the world, and said with a touch of emotion.

Looking at the Imperial Uncle, with his hunched back and cloudy eyes, he was almost indistinguishable from an ordinary old man. No ordinary person would mistake him for the Imperial Uncle; he looked exactly like any other old man.

"I never expected to see you here again. Oh, right, this is the Nine-Orifice Demon Heart I promised you last time," Zhuge Xiang said, his tone tinged with emotion.

Indeed, this Imperial Uncle Li Batian is none other than the Old Man Li whom Zhuge Xiang encountered when he entered the Great Tang Treasury to select treasures. Although Zhuge Xiang knew at the time that the Old Man Li was no ordinary person, he never expected that he was the Imperial Uncle of the Great Tang Dynasty, someone who once even had the opportunity to touch the Imperial Throne. After disappearing that day, they would meet again in this situation today.

"You actually recognize this as the Nine-Orifice Demon Heart. It's quite something that you've carried it with you for so long because of a promise..." The Imperial Uncle said with a mixture of admiration and emotion as he looked at the pitch-black Nine-Orifice Demon Heart in Zhuge Xiang's hand.

"In short, I've delivered it to you, so I've fulfilled my promise..." Zhuge Xiang said, secretly pleased.

Originally, Zhuge Xiang didn't know any suitable way to persuade the Imperial Uncle to come out of seclusion. Since the two had some relationship and he had helped him before, the chances of successfully persuading him to come out of seclusion would be greater.

"The Nine-Orifice Demon Heart, this is not something I need myself. In fact, it is something you need..." However, the Imperial Uncle did not reach out to take the Nine-Orifice Demon Heart offered by Zhuge Xiang. Instead, he shook his head and said to Zhuge Xiang.

"What do I need?" Zhuge Xiang asked, slightly taken aback, looking at the Imperial Uncle with some surprise.

"Indeed, with your temperament, you are actually very suitable for cultivating the demonic path. However, although you possess a demonic body, you lack Demon Heart, making you merely a shell. Only if you can fuse with this Demon Heart can you be considered to have truly embarked on the demonic path," the Imperial Uncle nodded and spoke to Zhuge Xiang.

"Demon Heart?" The words of the Imperial Uncle made Zhuge Xiang ponder in silence.

Zhuge Xiang, no longer a novice cultivator, naturally understood the importance of the demonic body and the Demon Heart. Back in the Asura Path, Zhuge Xiang's Demonic True Body could even deceive Wu Xuemei, except for the lack of Demon Heart.

A demonic body and Demon Heart are essential for entering the demonic path. When Zhuge Xiang was young, he received Liao Wufa's painstaking help and obtained a demonic body, but he never found Demon Heart.

On the one hand, Zhuge Xiang had never encountered Demon Heart; on the other hand, Zhuge Xiang had never considered the matter of Demon Heart and a demonic body.

Today, this Demon Heart is placed before Zhuge Xiang. Should he merge with it or not? Zhuge Xiang is undecided and doesn't know what to do.

Having acquired Demon Heart, Zhuge Xiang would fully enter the demonic path, inevitably leading to a significant increase in his strength. However, fully embracing the demonic path? Although Zhuge Xiang n't reject it, it was a crucial decision on his cultivation path, concerning the direction he would take in the future. Therefore, he needed to treat it with utmost care. (To be continued...)