After all these twists and turns, I seem to have returned to the study of biomimicry-to imitating the structure of demon cores.
Li Chen pondered the problem he had encountered.
Since Spiritglow Origin Crystals were creations devised through understanding the spiritual root aptitude that allowed demonic creatures to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, their structure should also resemble that of demon cores in some way.
Some higher-quality demon cores could even be connected directly to a Spirit-Gathering Formation and used as though the demons themselves were still alive.
But ordinary demons could not create primordial energy out of thin air either. The essence of the sun and moon alone could sustain grain avoidance, but it could not support the demands of normal cultivation and combat. Power like that, tantamount to conjuring something from nothing and wielding boundless magic power, could only be attained at a higher realm.
Ultimately, I still don't understand the inner core structure of high-rank true demons. Relying solely on the records in the Complete Book of the Puppet Master Order, I know how things are, but not why they are that way.
Is it really necessary to hunt down a high-rank true demon, use its form as a reference, and imitate its ability to absorb the essence of the sun and moon?
But Spiritglow Origin Crystals go beyond what demons are capable of. That approach might not be useful...
At this point, Li Chen could not help sighing. "If only a Grand Artisan could show me a way out of this maze. My thinking may have strayed into certain misconceptions, and I can't seem to turn the corner just yet."
"But as a rogue cultivator, where would I find an opportunity to receive a Grand Artisan's guidance so easily?"
There were two paths