After seven days of observation, Han Xiangming had clearly reached a more definite conclusion.
A demonic beast was not necessarily better suited to "cultivation" simply because its cultivation was higher or its physique stronger.
Those qualities were merely innate instincts.
What truly determined whether a demonic beast could continue cultivating was its spiritual awareness.
The rock lizard had a powerful physique and abundant blood and qi, but it was dull by nature, its intelligence undeveloped. It cultivated entirely through bodily instinct, and its shallow, numb spiritual sense struggled to perceive and resonate with a cultivation method's
profound mysteries.
The spirit-patterned rabbit possessed a little intelligence, so its performance was unremarkable. It could make some progress, but far too slowly.
Only the Azure-Feathered Sparrow possessed naturally lucid spiritual awareness and keen spiritual sense.
Although its innate gifts as a demonic beast were the weakest, it could resonate with the cultivation method to the fullest extent and reap immense benefits.
The only thing that made a difference was spiritual awareness.
Once he understood this, Han Xiangming began adjusting the focus of his experiments.
Of course, while conducting his unusual experiments in the Library Pavilion, Han Xiangming also continued attending to the task his master had entrusted to him.
That was to guide the cultivators of Myriad Immortal City in their cultivation.
"Fifth Junior Brother."
Han Xiangming raised his eyes slightly.
"You will preach the Dao in my place today."
"But, Third Senior Brother..."
Meng Yuntuo looked troubled.
"Before Master entered seclusion, he said you were to take full responsibility for teaching the disciples in the city..."
"Having you preach the Dao in my place is how I am taking responsibility."
Han Xiangming's expression did not change, remaining as cold and stern as ever.
"Didn't Master say that no one was to go