Sister Sadako

Su Fan took out this "Ghost Path True Understanding," originally just intending to flip through it casually.

Who would have thought that he would end up reading until nightfall.

Actually, Su Fan had always been quite resistant to things from the Demonic Sect.

He believed there was no difference between Evil Cultivators and Demonic Cultivators.

It wasn't until he read this "Ghost Path True Understanding" that he understood there was indeed an essential difference between Demonic Cultivators and Evil Cultivators.

The cultivation methods of the Demonic Sect, just like those of the Immortal Sect, were orthodox lineages passed down from antiquity.

Even the Immortal Sect acknowledged this; the Immortal and Demonic paths were merely different routes.

The animosity between the Immortal Sect and the Demonic Sect was, in reality, a struggle for interests.

Don't be fooled by how the Demonic Sect would hire Evil Cultivators to wreak havoc within the Immortal Sect's territories during times of conflict.

However, the attitudes of both the Immortal and Demonic paths toward Evil Cultivators were actually consistent.

Although Demonic Sect cultivators were fierce and brutal, they rarely acted against mortals in the secular world, as mortals were the foundation of both paths.

Evil Cultivators, on the other hand, didn't care, often causing trouble in mortal kingdoms.

Therefore, whether it was the Immortal Sect or the Demonic Sect, they would severely crack down on any Evil Cultivator organizations within their spheres of influence.

The spiritual energy in this cultivation world also came in categories.

There was the basic Five Elements spiritual energy: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth, as well as aberrant energies like Wind, Lightning, Ice, and Yin.

For instance, Sword Cultivators mostly had Metal-element spiritual roots.

Demonic Cultivators who practiced Ghost Path cultivation methods also required aptitude, with the best being the Extreme Yin Body.

The Extreme Yin Body was the equivalent of a Heavenly Spiritual Root for Ghost Path cultivators.

They could cultivate Yin-element cultivation methods at lightning speed and were better at controlling Yin souls and ghosts, or casting more powerful Yin-element spells and secret techniques.

Of course, cultivators with ordinary spiritual roots could also practice the Ghost Path.

According to "Ghost Path True Understanding," ghosts, like cultivators, also had hierarchical divisions.

These were: Yin Soul, Wisp, Fierce Ghost, Ghost Soldier, Ghost General, and Ghost King.

A Yin Soul was the soul of a person who died with lingering attachments, or one that remained in the mortal world due to feng shui or geography.

After being subdued and refined by a Ghost Cultivator, they became Wisps, Fierce Ghosts, and Ghost Soldiers, corresponding to the third stage of Qi Refining.

Ghost Generals and Ghost Kings corresponded to the Foundation Establishment Stage and Golden Core Stage, respectively. As for higher levels, this book did not introduce them.

"Ghost Path True Understanding" was considered the introductory inheritance of the Ghost King Sect, containing cultivation methods for Qi Refining stage Ghost Path cultivators.

The book recorded a Ghost Path cultivation method, the "Netherworld Art," and over a dozen Qi Refining stage Ghost Path spells.

The cultivation method was fine, but the Ghost Path spells were worth studying.

Su Fan felt that raising a few ghosts would be quite useful.

They could be used for reconnaissance and guarding normally, and during combat, the "Evil Ghost Banner" could be used to ambush enemies.

Su Fan was very satisfied with the power of the "Evil Ghost Banner"; the scene in the basement just now still sent shivers down his spine.

He hadn't understood anything yet and had directly released a group of evil spirits.

He had almost scared himself to death.

Especially the female ghost in the black banner; judging by her aura, she should be at the Ghost Soldier level.

If cultivated properly, she would definitely be a great helper.

Su Fan decided to call her Sister Zhenzi.

As for the remaining Wisps and Fierce Ghosts, they could serve as cannon fodder in the future.

The two most basic introductory spells in "Ghost Path True Understanding" were "Ghost Taming Technique" and "Netherworld Ghost Contract."

"Ghost Taming Technique," as the name suggests, was a spell for controlling Yin entities.

"Netherworld Ghost Contract" was a spell cast on a subdued and refined ghost to mark it, turning it into the cultivator's ghost slave.

Once he mastered the "Ghost Taming Technique," Su Fan could freely summon Wisps and Fierce Ghosts from the "Evil Ghost Banner."

And with the "Netherworld Ghost Contract," he could directly sign Sister Zhen.

Ghost slaves bound by the ghost contract could communicate with the cultivator using their divine sense; the thought alone was thrilling.

"Ghost Taming Technique" was relatively simple and quick to learn.

"Netherworld Ghost Contract" was much more difficult; it took him quite some time to master it.

After learning the two spells, Su Fan excitedly returned to the basement and took out the "Evil Ghost Banner."

He cast the Ghost Taming Technique, and a cloud of black smoke billowed from the black banner, instantly transforming into a ghostly shadow that bared its fangs and claws before Su Fan.

Seeing the Wisp eager to pounce, he didn't indulge its behavior.

The Dao Seed within his body erupted, and a purple current shot out from his right hand, scaring the Wisp into trembling.

With a "whoosh," it immediately hid at the edge of the basement, squatting in the corner and drawing circles.

Hmph, you dare bare your fangs at me.

He cast the Ghost Taming Technique again, summoning the wisp before him and examining it closely.

It had a pale, ghastly face with its tongue sticking out, and a pair of eyes with no whites stared at Su Fan pitifully.

Its appearance was a bit lacking, too hideous.

Su Fan formed a hand seal and chanted an incantation, reaching his left hand towards the wisp.

The wisp crossed its arms, curling into a ball, as if begging, Don't come any closer.

He formed a hand seal with his left hand, muttering to himself, and then patted the wisp on the head.

With a "buzz,"

Su Fan felt something enter his mind, followed by a wave of fawning thoughts.

"You... what kind of thing are you..."

"Yada yada..."

"You look so hideous, can you change your appearance..."

"Yada yada..."

"Can't you just talk properly..."

"Yada yada..."

Communicating with this thing was like playing the lute to a cow.

He waved his hand, and the wisp instantly turned into a wisp of black smoke, darting back into the black banner as if granted a great pardon.

Su Fan wanted to summon Sister Zhen, but he hesitated.

That was a Ghost Soldier-level entity. If he really summoned it, wouldn't it just devour him?

But the thought of the Lightning Dao Seed within him gave him confidence.

Su Fan formed a hand seal and chanted an incantation. A dense black smoke billowed from the giant banner, instantly filling more than half of the basement.

A chilling aura permeated the surroundings.

The black smoke gradually condensed, revealing a female figure dressed in a white ancient gown.

"Hiss..."

Suddenly, a terrifying hiss shook Su Fan's mind.

The female ghost raised her arms, brandishing her two-foot-long fingernails, and lunged forward.

Waves of ghostly energy washed over him, a bone-chilling cold that quickly stiffened his limbs, freezing his entire body in an instant.

The Lightning Dao Seed within Su Fan erupted.

Countless purple currents flowed through his body, instantly expelling the icy aura.

He gathered the electric currents into his right fist and threw a punch.

"Ah..."

A piercing scream echoed in Su Fan's ears. The female ghost was sent flying by his punch, her ghostly form nearly dissipating.

A flash of electricity flickered beneath his feet, and he instantly appeared beside the female ghost, unleashing a barrage of punches and kicks.

All that was missing were the whip and candles.

He beat the female ghost until she screamed, her ghostly form trembling as if on the verge of annihilation.

Su Fan felt it was enough. He formed a hand seal with his left hand and slapped it onto the female ghost's head.

"Boom..."

An explosion sounded in his mind, and he faintly heard a plea.

Su Fan beckoned, and the female ghost instantly floated before him, her form significantly blurred.

"Dare to bare your fangs again, and I'll make you vanish..."

The female ghost trembled, and a resentful thought echoed in Su Fan's mind.

"Mm..."

Su Fan's excitement grew. She responded.

"Can't you change into a better-looking form..."

This time, the female ghost didn't respond. Instead, she transformed back into black smoke and then reappeared as a beautiful woman in ancient attire.

Su Fan found this acceptable. Although she still looked somewhat eerie, at least she was pleasing to the eye.

"Mm... From now on, you'll be called Sadako..."