Compassion? Kill Only, Don't Save! The Path of Asura!

[Year 1: You begin cultivating the Diamond Glazed Body. As Puzhao Temple's supreme ultimate art, this cultivation technique is itself an immensely profound Buddhist scripture, making it extremely obscure and difficult to understand.

You are completely ignorant of Buddhism, and your comprehension and aptitude are merely ordinary. Faced with this heavenly book of Buddhist Supreme Treasures, you struggle intensely but can never find the right method.]

[Year 3: In utter desperation, you decide to seek outside help.

You expend several hundred years of lifespan, awakening all your Soul Remnants, hoping to find answers from these individuals.

Unexpectedly, Huang Tianxing's remnant surprisingly volunteers, claiming to have extensive research in Buddhism.

It turns out that this Grand Elder of the Dragon Martial Hall was a Buddhist disciple in his youth, spending several years under the dim lamp and ancient Buddha.

However, the temptations of the mortal world eventually led him to break his vows of celibacy. He was expelled from the temple, after which he wandered the martial world and joined the Dragon Martial Hall.

Under Elder Huang's meticulous guidance, you begin to comprehend the true meaning of Buddhist teachings. The problems that once troubled you gradually become easily solvable...]

"Damn, this old lecher was actually a monk in his youth?"

Gu Cheng's lips twitched involuntarily as he looked at the record on the panel.

He could only say, truly worthy of the name "Elder Huang."

Perhaps because he was suppressed by the strict rules of Buddhism for too long in his youth, he indulged in brothels and music after returning to secular life, fully releasing his long-suppressed desires?

Gu Cheng shook his head, casting aside these pointless speculations.

After all, no matter what, this old man had been a great help this time.

[Year 63: Although Elder Huang was once a womanizing monk, his Buddhist attainments are quite remarkable.

Under his earnest teachings, your understanding of Buddhism progresses by leaps and bounds, making you a master in theory.]

[Year 81: You experience a sudden enlightenment, suddenly understanding the profound mysteries of this Buddhist scripture. The previously obscure texts are now crystal clear.

The true meaning of Buddhism flows into your heart, cleansing your soul. Your mind is clear and empty, and you become much more serene and peaceful.]

[Your Diamond Glazed Body breaks through the 'Beginner' realm.]

[Year 82: Upon seeing the complete form of this cultivation technique, you are eager to continue cultivating but encounter a massive obstacle.

The Diamond Glazed Body, as expected of a Buddhist ultimate art, has extremely stringent requirements for its cultivators.

It does not merely pursue physical strength but emphasizes "cultivating the heart before the body." Only by possessing a "heart of compassion" to save all sentient beings can one comprehend its true meaning.

However, you have slain demons and devils for years, your killing intent deeply ingrained in your bones. Even with considerable research into Buddhist teachings, your understanding remains superficial, and you possess no compassion in your heart.

Therefore, further cultivation of the Diamond Glazed Body becomes as difficult as ascending to heaven for you, and your cultivation path falls into a bottleneck.]

"It has this bizarre requirement?"

Gu Cheng's brows furrowed, his mood exceptionally complex.

Frankly speaking, the cultivation requirements of the Diamond Glazed Body are not harsh at all compared to other techniques and martial arts he has practiced.

Elder Huang, the born womanizer, is an exception.

Just considering the ordinary monks in Puzhao Temple, as long as they diligently cultivate and accumulate over time, they can naturally achieve this condition.

But for Gu Cheng, a cheat like him, this requirement is too demanding.

The lifespan required by his Life-Spending System is obtained through slaughter and plunder. How could he not have a heavy killing intent? How could he truly possess compassion?

Does he really have to shave his head, chant scriptures, meditate, and eat vegetarian meals every day?

"Tsk, am I just going to give up like this?"

Gu Cheng's expression flickered, and he glanced at his lifespan, which was in the five figures. He gritted his teeth fiercely:

"Forget it, you can't catch a tiger without entering its den. I'll keep spending!"

Since he had plenty of lifespan, he would spend thousands of years and see if he couldn't achieve something!

As his lifespan rapidly decreased, new changes finally appeared in the system panel's records...

[Year 848: Compassion? What is compassion?

Stopping killing with killing, using violence to counter violence—perhaps this is the only "compassion" in a chaotic world!

Combining your own insights into Buddhism with the experience of reversely cultivating the Blood Blade Scripture, you begin to re-examine this divine Buddhist technique.

Inspired by the insights gained from devouring Demon Cores previously, a bold idea gradually takes shape...]

[Year 1381: One thought can lead to Buddhahood, one thought can lead to demonhood!

On the long path of cultivation, you have lingered between life and death, struggled between good and evil.

Finally, you break through your limitations, understand your true heart, and forge a 'Path of the Asura' that belongs solely to you!

Years of insight and accumulation transform into countless flashes of inspiration, colliding and intertwining in your mind.

You completely integrate the profound meanings of the Diamond Glazed Body and the Blood Blade Scripture, discarding the dross and preserving the essence, ultimately creating a body-refining technique that shakes the past and present!]

[You have learned the cultivation technique: Undying Asura Body]

[Innate (Rare) · Undying Asura Body: Mastered]

[Remaining lifespan: 8,558 years]

"..."

BOOM—

An invisible surge of energy awakened within Gu Cheng's body, erupting with a deafening roar!

The bluestone beneath him instantly shattered into dust. However, the flying debris was repelled by the potent energy, not even the hem of his clothes getting soiled.

Gu Cheng landed gracefully, slowly opening his eyes. Within his deep, dark irises, his gaze was cold and emotionless, yet faintly imbued with a divine quality.

Despite the power within him being more ferocious and violent than before, his mind remained clear as still water, utterly undisturbed.

"This is... the 'Undying Asura Body'?"

Gu Cheng murmured to himself, a hint of awe in his voice.

As a cultivation technique formed by merging the 'Blood Scripture' and the 'Diamond Glazed Body', the 'Undying Asura Body' naturally retained all the characteristics of those two techniques.

With a thought, a tide of malevolent energy surged from his body, rapidly condensing into a four-foot-long blood-colored saber in his palm.

The saber was slender and imposing in its design. Its dark red blade was inscribed with golden patterns, exuding a chilling aura of slaughter.

Yet, amidst this killing intent, there was a faint trace of sacred solemnity, making this ferocious blade even more extraordinary. It was like a divine weapon wielded by an Asura god to punish the world, inspiring awe in all who beheld it.

Gu Cheng examined it for a moment before swinging the saber towards the distance.

SWISH—

A blood-colored saber energy roared out like a crimson dragon, instantly tearing through the air. It obliterated a large swathe of the forest ahead, leaving behind a deep gully that stretched for nearly a hundred meters!

"So strong!"

Gu Cheng's eyes lit up. It was truly the path of the Asura, which only slays and never redeems. The destructive power of this Asura Blood Saber was several times greater than before!

He admired the Asura Blood Saber in his hand with great affection, his heart filled with joy.

"Such a divine weapon and sharp tool, how can it not have a resounding name?"

Gu Cheng's gaze fell upon the golden patterns on the blade, which resembled the subjugation of all beings. His heart stirred, and he slowly said:

"Since that's the case... I shall call you 'Pagoda Slayer Saber'!"