Cao Youqian: Senior, I'm back again

Deep within the Demon Lake, Cao Youqian heard a voice from within his sea of consciousness. His legs went weak, and he almost collapsed to his knees. He quickly steadied his Dao heart, no longer looking directly at the enormous arm before him, and respectfully said, "Junior greets Senior."

"And who are you? And where is that little worm?"

The giant hand looked at the unfamiliar face before it and asked in confusion.

"Are you referring to that silly dragon, senior?"

After a brief moment of trembling, Cao Youqian regained his composure and said calmly, "I've already roasted and eaten it. Senior, you wouldn't be coming to cause me trouble because of that silly dragon, would you?"

"Young man, you're quite arrogant. Do you really think that just because I'm bound by these nine chains, I can't do anything to you?"

As the giant hand spoke, countless demonic lights emanated from its eyes and descended upon Cao Youqian.

Upon sensing the demonic light, Cao Youqian quickly activated his Faxiang. However, the demonic light did not destroy his Faxiang. Seeing this, Cao Youqian then withdrew his Faxiang form and allowed the demonic light to fall upon him.

Soon, a burning sensation came from his body. This was a feeling he had never experienced since he began cultivating the Chaos Body Refining Art. At this moment, he felt as if he had returned to the time when he was roasted by the earth fire.

Cao Youqian did not panic. Instead, he activated his internal energy technique and allowed the demonic light to temper his body.

The giant hand watched as the little guy before it gradually turned into a lump of charcoal, a look of smugness appearing in its eyes.

After a moment, the giant hand felt it had taught the boy a lesson enough, and then withdrew its demonic light, asking, "Boy, do you now know how powerful I am? I am an arm of an unparalleled Devil God. Even with ninety percent of my power sealed, I can still easily handle a junior like you."

Cao Youqian slowly opened his eyes, laughed and shouted, "Awesome! I haven't felt this good in a long time! Senior, can you do a few more? I think I can still take it!"

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The giant hand was bewildered by the boy's actions. He thought to himself, "Could this kid have some serious illness? A normal person would have fled and dispelled the demonic energy in their body long ago after being hit by his own demonic light a few times. This kid actually said it wasn't enough."

"As you wish."

Another wave of demonic light enveloped Cao Youqian, and a sizzling, burning smell emanated from him. Cao Youqian gritted his teeth and thought: Just a little more, a little more perseverance, and my Body Tempering will reach another level. You can't find such a wonderful cultivation method anywhere else.

A moment later, the giant hand looked at the young man before it, whose entire body was corrupted by demonic energy, and laughed, "Junior, from now on you are my demonic puppet. How does it feel?"

"Demonic puppet?"

Cao Youqian looked at the giant hand with a puzzled expression and said, "Senior, do you want to hear what you're saying?"

The giant hand wasn't angry. "Boy, don't be stubborn. My demonic energy has already clouded your meridians. Once it invades your internal organs, you will become a true Heavenly Devil Seed. At that time, only I can teach you the supreme cultivation method. If you want to become stronger, you must obediently listen to me."

"Senior, I'm afraid I'll have to disappoint you. Your demonic energy isn't that strong, but it's a rare item for me to Body Tempering. See you tomorrow."

After Cao Youqian finished speaking, he turned and ran, not giving the other party a chance to continue attacking, so as not to waste the sword Sword Qi left by his master.

The giant hand did not stop it. In its view, this kid would become Heavenly Devil Seed within seven days. As long as it nurtured him into a Saint-level Devil Creature, it would be able to break free from this cage.

Whoosh!!!

Cao Youqian suddenly leaped out of the Demon Lake. Thunder Qilin, who had been quietly waiting on the shore, looked at the demonic figure before him, who was shrouded in demonic energy and resembled a piece of charcoal, and instinctively shouted, "Where did this Devil Creature come from? Watch how I, the King, suppress you!"

"Stop fooling around, I don't want to hit you today."

Upon hearing Cao Youqian's voice, Thunder Qilin was instantly terrified, his jaw dropping. He stared at Cao Youqian with disbelief, asking in horror, "Brother Qian, how did you become tainted by misfortune? In our Qilin Clan, anyone tainted by misfortune is suppressed by our ancestor."

"It's just demonic energy, nothing to worry about. You go outside and protect me. By tomorrow morning, this demonic energy will be gone."

As he spoke, Cao Youqian sat cross-legged on the spot and began to use the surging demonic energy within his body to continue tempering his body.

"Brother Qian, are you really alright?"

Thunder Qilin was still somewhat skeptical of Cao Youqian's words. In its view, this ominous sign was not something that could be easily dispelled. Otherwise, their Qilin Clan would not be so wary. According to their ancestor, this ominous sign came from beyond the heavens and was beyond the capabilities of this world to handle.

"If you say less, I'll be fine."

Cao Youqian's voice carried a hint of impatience.

Upon hearing this, Thunder Qilin could only obediently turn and leave, silently mourning for Brother Qian in his heart.

A day passed in the blink of an eye. The next morning, Cao Youqian suddenly opened his eyes with an excited smile on his face. His physique had become a little stronger.

He stretched his limbs, originally intending to continue seeking that giant hand to temper his body, but remembering that Thunder Qilin was still outside protecting him, he headed outside.

"Holy shit!"

When Thunder Qilin saw Cao Youqian emerge unharmed, he immediately stole the man's catchphrase. "Brother Qian, are you really alright? How did you do that?"

Cao Youqian said, quite annoyed, "You call yourself a Thunder Qilin is the best counter to demonic energy? As long as your body is strong enough, you can naturally neutralize this demonic energy."

Thunder Qilin was completely convinced by Cao Youqian and said, "Brother Qian, I've never been convinced by anyone before, but you're the first person I've ever truly respected."

"Alright, let's not talk about that anymore. I'm going to continue playing with that Devil Lord. If Human Race come to visit, use this testing pearl to test their aptitude. If their blood can make this pearl emit light more than seven feet long, then they can become my disciples."

As Cao Youqian spoke, he took out a precious pearl from his storage ring and handed it to Thunder Qilin. He had not forgotten the purpose of his and his master's journey to this world; while he was cultivating, he still had to strengthen the Dao-Seeking Sect.

"What about the other races?"

Thunder Qilin asked with a puzzled look.

Cao Youqian thought for a moment. The Dao-Seeking Academy also had Great Sage like the Martial Uncle Golden Eagle. It wouldn't be wrong for their Dao-Seeking Sect to have one too, but they couldn't just accept anyone.

He began, "The other geniuses of the myriad races must pass my test before they can become my disciples."

"Alright, I will definitely complete the task you gave me, Brother Qian." Thunder Qilin agreed without hesitation this time.

After bidding farewell to Thunder Qilin, Cao Youqian headed towards the Demon Lake. In no time, he arrived in front of the giant hand and greeted it with a smile.

"Senior, I'm back again!"