Han Mo's Cultivation Journal (4)
The next morning, Han Mo rubbed his sore eyes and lay in bed processing all the information.
The food contained information about the profession of Daoist. This profession stimulates a seemingly unimportant organ within the body through a secret method, causing that organ to mutate and generate a semi-real, semi-fake thing called a spiritual root. Like a twisted artifact, it has the ability to absorb twisted power. After absorbing a certain amount of twisted power, the spiritual root can be fixed, allowing even non- Correctors to use twisted power.
Of course, the information refers to the distorted power refined by the spiritual root as spiritual power. Daoists can use spiritual power to perform various spells, such as attaching spiritual power to various parts of the body, so that people can see further, jump higher, and run faster. In addition, they can also use various props and materials to refine magical artifacts.
Although they cannot compare to the Correctors after their qualitative transformation, who wield various terrifying twisted powers and supernatural abilities, they are still different from ordinary people and possess their own extraordinary powers.
"And there should be more content after the Daoist's teachings, allowing one to catch up with or even surpass the Correctors..." Han Mo sensed the unfinished feeling behind the Spirit Forging Art. However, he was a smart man. If the Daoist's teachings only contained what they had so far, then the Daoist would become a guest of Correctors. But if there was more content afterward, then the Daoist might face elimination by the Correctors.
"So, the attacks here are basically targeting a so-called non-human race, Zombie." Han Mo's mind raced, recalling the recent rumors about Zombie. Judging from the various arrangements in the settlement, even the Correctors were extremely wary of Zombie. So even though they knew that the Daoists had some problems, at this time, the Correctors would still rely on the Daoists.
"Judging from all these arrangements, the person behind the scenes is very confident that the Daoist priests will be able to rival the Correctors in the later stages." Han Mo recalled the strange person he had met that day and gradually began to make a guess. The scene of those Correctors lords coming and going at the city gate also appeared in his mind. A true man should be like this, and he can be replaced.
"That person's setup couldn't have been done by just me. There must have been others who obtained the Daoist's knowledge. I just hope those people aren't too stupid and reveal something they shouldn't have!" After making up his mind, Han Mo immediately began cultivating.
In reality, he was overthinking it. Lu Li selected cultivators to inherit his legacy from people like Han Mo who were ruthless, ambitious, and cautious. Even if someone were to accidentally expose themselves, Lu Li would deal with it promptly.
The Spirit Forging Art given by Lu Li, in pursuit of speed, sacrificed efficiency, reducing lifespan by more than ten years after completing one set, but also increased the speed of condensing spiritual roots to the fastest. In just one morning, Han Mo had completed the condensation of his spiritual roots.
As soon as he extracted the spiritual root, Han Mo felt soreness and numbness all over his body. From the information in the Spirit Forging Art, he knew that the spiritual root was cleansing his body and restoring it to its original state after being damaged by the twisted power.
As time went by, the hidden pain and itching grew stronger. Han Mo gritted his teeth and focused his attention on other information. Among the food, besides the Spirit Forging Art, there were three different spellbooks: <Profound Yin Corpse Refinement Art>, <True Compendium of Magical Artifacts>, and <Arcane Dao of Spells>.
The Profound Yin Corpse Refinement Art provides a detailed introduction to Zombie and various methods to subdue Zombie. It records how to capture a Zombie, how to extract its blood diamond intact, how to control the Zombie using the blood diamond, and how to cultivate by using the Zombie. It also specifically mentions that Zombie controlled by the Corpse Refining Technique will 100% turn against Zombie kings and Zombie.
The following section on the True Compendium of Magical Artifacts details what ritual implements a Daoist priest should possess, such as a mirror engraved with runes, a coin sword made of bound coins, a peach wood sword, an ink line, a ritual robe, a whisk, glutinous rice, black dog blood, boy's urine, black donkey hooves, and other props, and also introduces the techniques for making talismans from yellow paper. However, there are too many and too complicated items to cover, requiring a lot of time to study.
The Arcane Dao of Spells are much more practical. At the beginning, there are some techniques for using spiritual power, followed by some simple spells, such as concealing one's own existence so that Zombie cannot detect one's presence. There are also many practical spells, but there is only one offensive spell, the exorcism spell, which can use spiritual power to cause some damage to Zombie. Apart from that, all the spells are auxiliary spells.
"So in the very beginning, Daoists were definitely defined as support roles, developing their abilities by fighting Zombie. Only when the Daoists have grown stronger will their true nature be revealed!" Han Mo's mind raced, ignoring the pain in his body.
"When the Twisted Artifact appeared, I was too young and had no chance to obtain it, so I couldn't become Correctors. This time, with the opportunity presented by the Daoist, I absolutely must seize it!" Han Mo gritted his teeth and thought, "Hmm? Is it already done?"
Han Mo felt a wave of relaxation wash over him, and some black substance seeped out of his pores. He felt an unprecedented sense of wonder in the world, and a warm sensation came from his lower right abdomen, making him feel drowsy.
After cleaning himself up a bit, Han Mo used the techniques from the Arcane Dao of Spells to gradually mobilize the refined, twisted power within his Appendix Spirit Root —the so-called spiritual energy.
The manipulation was not going smoothly; the spiritual energy was completely unruly, and he had to multitask, controlling the spiritual energy while paying attention to external movements, which was extremely difficult and consumed a lot of his mental energy.
After trying it for only a short time, Han Mo felt dizzy and couldn't hold on any longer. He briefly checked the area around his small nest, set up warning signs and traps, and then fell into a deep sleep.
Han Mo slept for a whole day. When he woke up, he felt refreshed. Remembering the contents of the Spirit Forging Art, he quickly closed his eyes and carefully sensed the spiritual root within his body. By stimulating it with his will, Han Mo felt some distorted power entering his body, but it was absorbed by the spiritual root before it could affect him, strengthening the spiritual power within and himself.
Feeling the saturation from his spiritual root, Han Mo stopped absorbing it, ate some food, and began studying the Arcane Dao of Spells. It wasn't until the next day that Han Mo realized he had finished all the food, and he had gained some understanding of magic, able to start using the simpler spells.
"Based on previous information, Zombie might have already infiltrated the area." Han Mo recalled the burly man he saw at the city gate that day, "It didn't matter if we didn't know before, but now we absolutely have to make some preparations."
"I need something to control the Zombie!"
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