Like a Still Well Containing Deep Springs, Like a Heavenly Blade Slashing the Heart Ape! Demonic Cultivation Method!
The moment the words "Seeking to purchase Qi Cultivation High Level Refining techniques" were uttered, the room fell silent, and all eyes turned to Chen Dengming.
After a brief silence, the scene fell silent.
No one answered.
Daoist methods or Cultivation Method are not as simple as some Mnemonic and practice diagrams as mortal martial arts; they also involve the spiritual essence between Cultivation Method.
Some top-tier martial arts techniques in the mortal world are written in tadpole script or reliefs, imbued with the spiritual imagery of their creators, which can only be understood intuitively and cannot be explained in words.
If you can't grasp the essence of it, you'll find it difficult to learn.
The same applies to the cultivation methods and Cultivation Method in the Cultivation World. This makes the resource of "method" very precious. From large Immortal Sect Dao Gate to small Cultivation Family, they all firmly control their own "method" and rarely pass it on to outsiders, in order to consolidate their own position and maintain their core competitiveness.
The atmosphere was somber, and it seemed the conversation was about to end in silence.
Auctioneer Jin Mufeng hesitated for a moment, stared at Chen Dengming, and then pondered, "This fellow Daoist wishes to purchase high-level Daoist techniques of the metal and Wood Element, as well as Qi cultivation Cultivation Method with an effectiveness of more than 50%. It seems that he also possesses profound cultivation."
Since that's the case, I'd like to make a good connection. I can't trade you high-level Dao techniques or Cultivation Method, but our auction house does have a special Body Cultivation Method that might be able to help you with your bone-forging needs."
"Oh?" Chen Dengming's eyes lit up, and he responded using ventriloquism.
"What kind of Body Cultivation Method is it?"
"To be honest, this Body Cultivation Method is not something ordinary people can practice; its origin comes from the Western Region Devil Country."
The moment the words "Western Region Devil Country" were uttered, a slight commotion broke out in the room, and the eyes of many cultivators behind their masks changed.
Jin Mufeng continued, "As we all know, the Western Left Path are a gathering place for Devil Cultivator run rampant and monsters roam freely. Some Devil Cultivator even go against the grain and forcibly mate with Demon Beast to give birth to demonic children, who are extremely evil."
These children of demons not only possess the ability to cultivate Daoist arts, but also display astonishing Physical Body strength; they are natural-born Body Cultivation. The Body Cultivation technique I acquired at my auction house was created by a demon. If you require it, fellow Daoist, at least five Mid-grade Spirit Stones will suffice."
These words instantly shattered the previously subdued and solemn atmosphere, with many cultivators nearly bursting into laughter.
Are you trying to extort money from me?
Let's not even talk about whether a demon's Body Cultivation Method is even possible. What if someone who practices it becomes a demon? Even if it is possible, the risks are obviously not small, and it costs five Mid-grade Spirit Stones.
Chen Dengming laughed too, Zhu Xun.
Even Zhu Xun wouldn't be so easily extorted.
"Well, it seems I'm not destined for this Demon Beast Cultivation Method."
Jin Mufeng frowned and corrected, "It's not Demon Beast Cultivation Method, it's a demonic Body Cultivation Method!"
Some monks had already begun to rise and prepare to leave.
Chen Dengming was the same.
Jin Mufeng was helpless.
This last transaction finally brought out some rare items; they might be a bit lackluster, but at least it proved the auction house's strength.
If the deal falls through and doesn't go through, that's not a good omen and wouldn't be a satisfactory ending.
"Alright, fellow Daoist, please wait. I have another Cultivation Method here that complements this demonic Body Cultivation Technique Method. It's more than enough to achieve 50% effectiveness."
"If you are truly interested, I will offer eight Mid-grade Spirit Stone as a package deal. No bargaining. This transaction in the Dark Market will be considered a win-win situation, with everyone getting something from beginning to end."
"There are other Cultivation Method?"
Chen Dengming frowned and paused in his steps.
Some of the cultivators who were about to leave couldn't help but cast their gazes over, their expressions strange and astonished.
There's even a powerful accompanying cultivation Cultivation Method! Could it be that Qi Le Auction House has obtained some kind of inheritance from a demonic Daoist from the Western Regions?
After half a cup of tea.
Chen Dengming, looking wary, left the Dark Market through a separate passage.
While in the passage, he immediately directed the Golden Silkworm and Blood Centipede Spirit Gu to work with the Little Array Spirit to check the purchased items. Only after confirming that nothing had been tampered with did he leave the passage.
He secretly released the Blood Centipede Gu to follow behind him, keeping a distance as a lookout for counter-surveillance.
Then he quickly walked through the street, changed his clothes rapidly, and tore off the demon mask.
He squeezed into the bustling night market along the pre-prepared evacuation route, then quickly transformed back into a cold and unapproachable monk, tore off his Human Skin Mask, and leisurely entered a restaurant.
As it turns out, this cautious maneuver was truly a case of throwing a silver spoon in someone's eye.
No one coveted the Demonic Cultivation Method he had just acquired, or rather, even if someone were interested, they felt it was unnecessary.
The cultivators who received invitations to participate in the Dark Market were mostly shrewd individuals who had grown up in a cutthroat environment where the big fish preyed on the small fish.
Therefore, after each transaction, everyone was afraid that others would covet their meager earnings, so they would not dare to covet the obviously powerful Chen Dengming.
Jin Mufeng, didn't care at all whether Chen Dengming left the house with his left or right foot after buying the Cultivation Method.
There are no underhanded tactics or shady dealings involved; in short, it's not worth it.
"The novel's plot misled me a lot. I thought that after I bought the Cultivation Method, I would be targeted and double-crossed, but no one followed me the whole way."
"It seems either this Demonic Cultivation Method isn't very alluring, or the order in Jue Lin City is truly excellent."
Chen Dengming exited through the back door of the restaurant, confirmed with the Little Array Spirit that no one was following him, and safely returned to his residence in the city, secretly finding it amusing.
However, being cautious is never a bad thing, and we cannot let our guard down completely or become complacent just because of this incident.
Arriving at the entrance of his two-courtyard house, Chen Dengming made a hand seal and cast a spell. Instantly, the Formation Flag planted on the courtyard wall fluttered, and a burst of Spiritual Qi spread out.
With a creak, the courtyard gate opened, and a faint, fleeting light flashed by.
Unorthodox Left Path, the Western Region Devil Country, Demonic Cultivation Method —the names alone sounded sinister, and there was even a matching manual on Body Cultivation and bone forging, which made him very much looking forward to it.
If this Bone Forging Manual can solve the bone age problem, then he will have the opportunity to join a prestigious sect, and his future prospects will be completely different.
"Little Array Spirit, keep an eye on things."
"Daoist, fellow Daoist, you go ahead with your work. I'll keep watch."
Inside the room, Little Array Spirit floated out from the array plate to protect Chen Dengming.
Chen Dengming took out the Cultivation Method and the Bone Forging Chapter to examine them.
Both techniques were recorded on a silver-gray leather scroll.
Opening one of the scrolls, one sees only long stretches of strange, incomprehensible text filling the space, with only a few illustrations depicting strong, fierce men, exuding a rough and savage style.
"This is... the demonic script of the Western Regions 'Cultivation World?"
Chen Dengming was at his wit's end.
Even without mentioning the words, if he closed his eyes and used his spiritual sense to perceive the Cultivation Method conception of the words, he could already feel the special meaning between the lines that was enough to drive one mad with confusion.
With just a slight touch of spiritual awareness, one seemed to sense a strong, chaotic, and Sha Qi, and for no reason, one felt irritable, bloodthirsty, and wanted to kill.
"This Cultivation Method"
Chen Dengming frowned.
Humans and demons are destined to be apart.
In their quest for power, cultivators from the Western Region Devil Country succumbed to the temptation of mating with Demon Beast, giving birth to Devilish Son and creating Demonic Cultivation Method.
This Cultivation Method itself is not something that normal people can practice.
Chen Dengming then opened the Bone Forging Chapter to examine it. Its rugged, mysterious, and brutal style was almost identical to that of the Cultivation Method Chapter, except that the methods of cultivation were completely different.
In the section on Cultivation Method, you can see that the strong men in the illustrations are performing actions to guide Spiritual Qi into their bodies, focusing on qi cultivation.
The Bone Forging Chapter shows the burly man in the illustration using Spiritual Qi combined with liquids, medicines, and other materials to forge his bones.
Even if you can't learn it, you can still learn a thing or two from it, especially the Bone Forging Chapter. Some of the bone forging methods and principles in it should be valuable.
It seems I'll have to buy some books about the script used by demons and monsters in the Western Regions.
To do something well, you must first have the right tools.
Chen Dengming immediately went out of the house again to search for relevant books in some Daoist shops and bookstores in the city.
Three days later.
Bright Moon Workshop, Ming Family.
The entire Ming family suddenly became solemn and dignified on this day, with many Lineage members walking on tiptoe and not daring to breathe loudly.
Inside the luxurious VIP hall of the Ming family, the family head Ming Qieshang and solemnly received his fellow Senior Brother Yue Kun from the Moon Reflection Sect. Their laughter could be heard from a great distance.
"Senior Brother Yue, your presence is truly an honor to my humble abode. I never expected that you, who haven't descended the mountain for so many years, would come to Junior Brother. You should have told me beforehand, Junior Brother I could have prepared a banquet to welcome you."
"What? Can't I just make a surprise visit?" Yue Kun said with a smile, half-jokingly.
"How could that be? Senior Brother, you Junior Brother come anytime. I'll always be there to receive you. The Ming family has always kept its doors open for Senior Brother."
The two exchanged pleasantries with smiles for a while, but they both knew what the other truly felt.
Ming Qieshang inwardly groaned, never expecting that his Senior Brother would care so much about that disciple at the Qi Cultivation Fourth Level, actually coming all the way here in person for his sake.
Sure enough, after the two sat down, Yue Kun got straight to the point.
Ming Qieshang immediately recounted the entire story of Nangong Yun's disappearance and death, and then tentatively asked at the end.
"Senior Brother? Is this disciple perhaps related to you?"
Yue Kun snorted lightly and said with a faint smile, "He's not close to me, but he has some connection with the ancestor."
"What?" Ming Qieshang nearly lost his balance, somewhat astonished.
How did a Qi Cultivation Fourth Level cultivator become involved with Golden Core Ancestor?
"Where is Chen Dengming? You haven't found him yet? Can you confirm where he came from in Bright Moon Workshop? Does he have any close relatives with him?"
"This Senior Brother, this person is just Rogue Cultivator who rents a room in our Bright Moon Workshop. We won't investigate his past."
As for close friends, this person is all alone; he has no close dao companion, but he does have some friends, all of whom are neighbors.
Yue Kun suddenly lowered his eyelids slightly, picked up his teacup, blew on the tea, and said calmly, "It seems that the intelligence capabilities of your Ming family are still too weak."
I have some news, would you like to hear it?
"Senior Brother speak, Junior Brother. I am all ears!"
"If this Chen Dengming is indeed the person my disciple is looking for, then he comes from the southern border region."
The one who brought him to the southern border was none other than Eldest Miss Lüo of the Luo Family in the southern region, now Foundation Establishment True Inheritance of the Wonderful Sound Sect."
"Ah?"
Ming Qieshang was both surprised and astonished. "Senior Brother, are you saying that this person may have fled to seek refuge with the Luo Family?"
"Although the old man of the Luo Family is dead, Lüo Bing is no simple woman. Now she is a True Disciple of the Wonderful Sound Sect, not to mention she is the daughter-in-law of Old Ghost Luo. If she wants to protect Chen Dengming..."
"Why?"
Yue Kun shook his head, raised his hand, and laughed, "What? Junior Brother Ming has gotten used to a peaceful life these past few years, believing that harmony brings wealth, and you really don't want to offend anyone at all?"
"The Wonderful Sound Sect is not to be trifled with, but is my Moon Reflection Sect any easier to deal with?"
Ming Qieshang awkwardly, "That's not what I meant, Senior Brother, please don't misunderstand."
Yue Kun calmly said, "This happened here, so even if you don't give me an explanation, you have to give the ancestor an explanation."
Ming Qieshang sat upright, solemnly, and said, "This is inevitable."
Yue Kun, "You should come with me to the Luo Family to visit that Fairy Lüo Luo, explain the whole story, and ask her for the person back."
Despite saying this, Yue Kun also felt troubled.
He hadn't considered this connection between Chen Dengming and the Luo Family before, nor was it mentioned in the records.
He had visited his disciple Nangong Yun's residence before coming here, and only learned about it from the letters Nangong Yun had left behind.
If Chen Dengming was cultivated by the Luo Family or even the Wonderful Sound Sect, then it would be somewhat understandable that he could break through to the Qi Cultivation High Level so quickly.
But here's the question: if Chen Dengming's potential is lacking, why would the Wonderful Sound Sect or the Luo Family want to cultivate him?
If the Wonderful Sound Sect decides to cultivate him, is it because they also see Chen Dengming as an experimental subject on that path? If so, then it's not appropriate for him to interfere further.
However, none of these issues have been resolved yet, and he still needs to personally visit the Luo Family to gain a deeper understanding.
"Huffing and puffing..."
"Huff--"
Jue Lin City, in a certain mountain forest, surrounded and protected by Formation, a panting sound like that of a ferocious beast resounded like thunder.
In the darkness, a pair of Sha Qi eyes sent chills down one's spine. The intense Sha Qi enveloped the entire Formation, its oppressive force suffocating.
"Fellow Daoist, you've become so good, it's terrifying."
In a corner, Little Array Spirit hugged her knees and hid behind a tree, her beautiful eyes filled with worry, anxiety, and fear, trembling with fear.
'Buzz--'
Several Golden Silkworm Gu and Blood Centipede Gu hovered around, guarding Chen Dengming.
This is now the third day of Chen Dengming's research on the Demon Bone Forging Manual.
On the first day, he had already deciphered the Demonic Cultivation Method and bone-forging manuals using the demonic script he had purchased from the Western Regions.
Only then did they realize that Demonic Cultivation Method required combining the Blood Qi of malevolent demonic blood within the body with Spiritual Qi. The higher the level and quality of the demonic blood, the faster the cultivation speed and the more powerful it would be.
Those without demon blood cannot cultivate.
The Bone Forging Chapter requires additional hunting of Demon Beast, using the Spiritual Qi contained in Demon Beast blood combined with various materials to forge bones and strengthen the physique.
This cultivation method inspired Chen Dengming to immediately think of the two mortal martial arts he had learned in the past Heavenly Silkworm Demonic Art and the Indestructible Demonic Body.
These two Cultivation Method involve mixing spirit medicine with the blood of many ferocious beasts and soaking one's body in the mixture for cultivation, thereby strengthening the body.
Later, Chen Dengming learned the more refined and authentic Indestructible Vajra Zen Skill, and thus abandoned the practice of these two Cultivation Method.
Now, combining the Demon Bone Forging Chapter with a similar approach, and recalling those two mortal body-refining techniques, we can see that many of their profound principles actually share commonalities.
Not all cultivation Cultivation Method in the Cultivation World are necessarily more profound and mysterious than the peerless martial arts of the mortal world.
At least during the Qi Refining stage, it won't exceed that by too much.
After all, they are both the crystallization of human wisdom, but the difference in power level between the two sides is simply too great; they are not on the same level at all.
With the theoretical foundation of mortal martial arts as a reference, Chen Dengming understood and comprehended the Bone Forging Chapter with ease, and even quickly analyzed some of the factors that might be detrimental to him.
For example, absorbing the Spiritual Qi from the blood of Demon Beast to forge bones might make bones stronger and younger, increase bone density, and even renew bone marrow, allowing the body to undergo a complete transformation and become stronger, with many benefits.
However, the Sha Qi in the blood of Demon Beast will inevitably have negative effects, such as impacting mental health.
Chen Dengming had considered it very clearly: the highest realm of martial arts is the State of Mind of utmost emptiness, steadfast stillness, and Unity of Heaven and Man.
The highest level of State of Mind may not necessarily be the Unity of Heaven and Man, but it definitely has the threshold of utmost emptiness and steadfast stillness.
There is a huge gap in the power levels of the two systems.
However, the highest pursuit of spiritual realm and State of Mind may not necessarily be a great gap.
Human effort has its limits, but the mind's reach is boundless.
A State of Mind of extreme emptiness and tranquility may alleviate the attack of the Sha Qi suppressing the blood of Demon Beast.
Think clearly about the many key points involved.
On the third day, Chen Dengming went out to hunt and kill the Demon Beast.
Then, after finding a safe location in the wild, they set up a protective Formation, dug a pit, released the blood of Demon Beast, and entered the blood pit to begin their bone-forging cultivation.
This kind of cultivation is close to the demonic path, extremely strange and unusual. It is very common in the Western Region Devil Country, but very rare in the Eastern Region.
Chen Dengming chose to cultivate in the wild because he didn't want the strong smell of blood from cultivating in the spirit house to attract the attention of nearby cultivators.
Otherwise, if the patrols and guards of Jue Lin City were alerted, it would be quite troublesome.
At this time.
The Cultivation Method had already completed a Greater Celestial Circuit, and Chen Dengming felt an unbearable itching in his bones, so much so that he wanted to scratch his skin to directly scratch his bones, which was extremely difficult to endure.
Besides this, the intense Sha Qi and bloodlust also create a sense of irritability and bloodlust, impacting one's mind and spirit.
Such mental and Physical Body torment explains why many cultivators say that practicing Demonic Cultivation Method can easily Qi Deviation and even one's own transformation into a demon.
However, Chen Dengming was no ordinary person. As a cultivator, he had already carefully considered all the pros and cons.
In the past, he was able to refine Gu with blood, gain the opportunity for longevity, and comprehend the wondrous methods of immortal Gu.
Now it is even more so. With a firm mind and resilient character, after a period of patience, he gradually achieved a state of mental clarity and attained the ultimate state of emptiness, maintaining a state of profound stillness.
The person's spirit seemed to gradually transform into countless rising dots, constantly escalating and condensing in a space between illusion and reality. They could even see their own back, as if they had entered a state of spiritual separation between body and soul.
In this state, he felt slightly cold and weak, yet he could also feel the vastness of the surrounding world and the Life Force of nature, infinitely close to the Unity of Heaven and Man.
Such a state of mind and spirit—how many ordinary Qi Cultivation Cultivator in this world, or to put it more boldly, even Foundation Establishment cultivators, can possess it?
"Dao, fellow Daoist?"
The nearby Little Array Spirit stared in astonishment at Chen Dengming's figure, completely stunned.
Unexpectedly, Chen Dengming could also become like her. Does that mean she has finally been able to connect with fellow Daoists?
Just as he thought of this, Chen Dengming, who was floating over there, suddenly turned his head, his crystal-clear eyes looking at the Little Array Spirit, and smiled slightly.
"Oh!"
The Little Array Spirit cried out in surprise and immediately covered its eyes, but still peeked through its fingers at Chen Dengming's naked spirit body.
Chen Dengming was also startled, only then realizing his current state. A multitude of thoughts rushed in, almost breaking his state of perfect tranquility. He immediately steadied his mind.
Who cares about being exposed or not?
Maintaining the current status quo is still the most important thing.
If Little Array Spirit wants to see it, let her see it first. He can take a look later; it won't be a loss for him.
So open and honest, it floated for half an hour.
The Demon Beast blood in the pit was already half-congealed, extremely foul-smelling, and devoid of any Spiritual Qi.
With a thought, Chen Deng's spirit followed the thread of his Physical Body and pulled back into his body.
In an instant, a thousand kinds of pain erupted from every bone in my body, spread through my meridians Flesh and Blood, surged to my heart, and I felt as if I were being torn apart by pain.
"Wahaha--"
Chen Dengming cried out in pain, but in a flash he realized that it would damage his image in front of the Little Array Spirit, so he changed it to a painful laugh.
He suddenly stood up, spreading his arms wide, and his originally loose clothes were instantly stretched taut by his bulging muscles.
Rustling, rustling...
Powerful, ferocious Blood Qi surged through his body along with Spiritual Qi, veins under his skin coiled like earthworms and chains, and his bones and muscles crackled and popped in a series of loud noises.
"Crackling sound--"
He moved slowly, his spine twisting and turning like a giant python turning over, as if an astonishing force was bursting within his body, twisting his entire being into a rope.
The stone bricks paving the blood-soaked pit beneath his feet seemed unable to withstand the force and shattered and cracked.
"This energy... I feel my physical strength has increased so much, it's even stronger than ten Indestructible Vajra Zen Skill men stacked together!!"
Chen Dengming's eyes gleamed, and he slowly clenched his fist, his face radiating a powerful and imposing aura.
Suddenly raising his arms high, countless strands of Blood Qi Sha Qi emanated from his body, unleashing a barrage of energy like a catapult, powered by Innate Qi Skill.
With a loud 'thud'!
His clothes burst open instantly, accompanied by a tremendous burst of energy that shot out like countless sharp arrows, scattering the blood in the pit.
Whoosh whoosh whoosh--
Countless blood arrows blasted the trees in all directions, causing them to shake violently, their branches and leaves to shatter and fly about, and their trunks to burst open, riddled with holes.
Under the moonlight.
Chen Dengming emerged from the blood pit, revealing a robust, muscular physique with streamlined lines, exuding the explosive power of a cheetah.
Compared to his once robust body, riddled with sword and knife wounds, he now appears much stronger, as if his muscles are engorged with blood.
But as the refined Blood Sha Qi slowly subsided, it once again lay dormant deep within the bones.
The intense Sha Qi emanating from him subsided, and his body, which had appeared as if his muscles were engorged with blood, seemed to return to its original state. Although he was still robust and his muscles were bulging, he was no longer so terrifying.
"Fortunately, I was able to suppress the Sha Qi in the Demon Beast's blood with my State of Mind. It was a restless mind, but my will was like a heavenly blade, my heart like a deep well, and my will like a heavenly blade to slay the restless mind."
After the Blood Sha Qi energy forges the bones, this special demonic power will lie dormant when not in use, preventing the person from constantly exuding Sha Qi and attracting attention.
Chen Dengming breathed a sigh of relief, only to realize that he had no clothes on him. Immediately, under the watchful yet hesitant gaze of the Little Array Spirit, he took out a set of clothes from his Storage Bag, changed openly, and then walked towards the Little Array Spirit, humming softly.
"Still pretending you didn't see anything? What did you just see?"
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