Thunder Net

Sun Youcai knew this old friend and old rival all too well; he was a venomous snake in human skin.

However, for Zheng Qingbo, the two Sealed Holy Son were treated much less seriously.

"Two Golden Core died, and one Golden Core was damaged. Just make him compensate us; it's no big deal."

"We've already achieved mass production of Golden Core level modifications, haven't we? With money, what can't we manufacture?"

"Besides, we've already prepared a backup plan regarding the modification of Law Artifact. The more his subordinates modify, the stronger our power will become."

Sun Youcai stroked his chin. "That's true, but I still feel uneasy."

"In that case, why not give the quota and number of transformations to that Heavenly Blood Python? Firstly, it will sow discord between these two, and secondly, it will allow us to assess his background. If he has no connections, we can bring him into our inner circle. If he does have connections, such as those within the Heavenly Gate, we wouldn't mind cooperating with him."

The Blood Sea Holy Son suddenly came up with an unexpected idea.

"We're all people with the Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians. We might even be able to exchange relevant experiences and see which of the other's demonic veins is intact and which is damaged. The reason we can get along together is because we're all 'one of us.'"

Sun Youcai's heart fluttered.

Since Zheng Qingbo is a venomous snake, it's not impossible for him to cooperate with another python.

Especially since this python also possessed the same magical aptitude.

So, just one day later, Hu Mang, at the other party's secret invitation, came to the headquarters of the Demonic Machine Hall again, ostensibly to receive modifications to his magical Law Artifact.

Indeed, through the very same business dealings that Boss Zheng excels at, Zheng Family Garden and Demonic Machine Hall have once again resumed their normal cooperation.

Thus, after the corner war, the two minor disturbances were quickly quelled.

This is exactly the situation that Hu Mang wanted to see.

His personal interactions with Sun Youcai were something he was very interested in.

Both possess the Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians, and perhaps were even modified at the same time. Even if they didn't fall in love at first sight, they could be considered kindred spirits.

"So, you guys from the very beginning were actually the ones who fared the worst?"

Hu Mang was very interested in the local dialect.

According to the other party, after the Holy Son Cult was wiped out by the Heavenly Gate, most of the infants were rescued and had their Root Bone refined, while only a small number of infants were taken away overseas.

Aside from those with the best Root Bone who will be selected for the Immortal Dynasty, the rest of the less promising candidates will become ordinary members of the New Demonic Path, just like him, responsible for managing the Demonic Path industries in various places. For example, someone like him will be sent to Java to be in charge of the local Demonic Machine Hall industry.

Moreover, although the Holy Son Cult was destroyed, its demonic Root Bone- modifying technology was spread.

While the overseas demonic sects dared not experiment within the Heavenly Gate, they dared to continue experimenting in various overseas locations. These demonic talents were nurtured and trained, becoming part of the New Demonic Path sects.

The top-ranking Holy Sons of the New Demonic Path are mostly from overseas demonic paths, with higher status and stronger realms. They are even more powerful than these "modified predecessors," and many of them have completely unsealed their demonic bloodlines at a young age.

Hu Mang asked, "Then I wonder, Brother Sun, what is your ranking among these Sealed Holy Son?"

Sun Youcai gave an awkward laugh, "This is just an internal ranking, and it usually only includes the top 100 demonic geniuses."

So you mean, you, one of the first batch of modified contestants, couldn't even make it into the top 100?

Faced with Hu Mang's surprised and subtle gaze, Sun Youcai blushed and explained, "The top 100 are the most fiercely contested. Often, you've barely made it up before someone sneaks up on you and takes you down. Older folks like us know this, so we consciously lower our rankings to avoid joining this overseas demonic battlefield. Besides, not all demonic infants from the Heavenly Gate are useless, cough cough, as low-key as we are."

"For example, the five holy sons under the Destruction Kalpa Immortal, including the Big Dipper Holy Son the Big Dipper who has long held the top spot on the rankings, all originated from the Heavenly Gate."

Sun Youcai spoke with considerable pride.

Hu Mang's evaluation of his opponent changed from that of a fellow contestant to that of a charlatan in the demonic path.

That's right, who says there can't be slackers in the world of demonic cultivation?

"Actually, I have two friends with the Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians, but they don't operate around Java. Otherwise, if there's a chance, I'd introduce them to you."

Hu Mang also noticed that the other party kept mentioning "Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians" in every sentence. Although they were all the same type of demonic veins, there was no need for you to deliberately emphasize this point.

Or is there some special connection or complementarity between the Seven Absolutes Devil Meridians?

Unfortunately, during their second meeting, both sides were testing the waters and were unable to truly open up and make a deal.

However, Hu Mang could clearly sense that the other party was trying to win him over in various ways.

"Don't worry, brother. From now on, I will only cooperate with you in all transactions with Zheng Family Garden. No one else will work, not even Zheng Qingbo!" Sun Youcai, patting his chest.

"Also, I've prepared a gift for you, brother. If you need to explain things to your superiors, this will suffice."

Sun Youcai snapped his fingers, and soon his secretary handed him a box. Sun Youcai opened the box, and the next moment, a blood-red shadow appeared.

"Old Man Min?"

Unfortunately, the old man's eyes were vacant and unresponsive, offering no reply whatsoever.

"Old Fellow Min's Blood Shadow Great Technique has reached a very high level, making him very difficult to kill. Fortunately, a friend of mine also practices the Blood Shadow Great Technique, so he pointed out the weakness of my Old Devil Cultivation Method. The three Golden Core cultivators joined forces and finished him off."

"This old man's memories have been completely extracted and sent to higher-ups. However, if Brother Python has any expertise in brain repair, perhaps he could recover some of the Old Devil's fragmented memories through restoration."

Sun Youcai said something meaningful.

Are they mistaking me for someone from the Demonic Dao Committee?

Born into the Heavenly Gate, possessing demonic aptitude, self-awakening, and even "lurking" in Java for five years.

This certainly doesn't seem like something an ordinary person would do.

And the other party knew about his "background" but was still willing to befriend him. Was this guy thinking that having more friends meant having more options?

Moreover, the Blood Shadow Great Technique sounds somewhat familiar. The innate divine Divine Ability of the Flesh and Blood Golden Core seems to be called Blood Shadow Divine Light. Could it be that the demonic arts have been learned by those Sinful Dragons?

Hu Mang remained outwardly calm and continued to feign compliance with the other party, neither admitting nor denying the other party's probing.

If you say he's an official, he'll definitely deny it. But if you say he isn't, how come he has no connection with the Heavenly Gate authorities? Aren't the Underworld Bureau Advisors official advisors too?

Thus, through Sun Youcai's deliberate efforts to befriend them, the two had a pleasant conversation and parted ways.

Soon, everyone in Zheng Family Garden realized that Brother Mang had connections in the Demonic Machine Hall and could get better discounts and higher-level human magic Law Artifact in terms of Law Artifact modification, thus indirectly boosting his reputation once again.

Seven days later, in the ruins of Demon-Subduing City and the compound of government offices...

After the situation in Zheng Family Garden stabilized, Hu Mang immediately returned to Demon-Subduing City to attempt to form his core.

The night was thick and dark, and a layer of perpetually dark clouds shrouded the ruins of Demon-Subduing City, blocking out all moonlight and starlight; the crumbling walls of the compound stood silently in the darkness, like the decaying skeleton of a giant.

The Flower of Essence Flower of Qi within his body had fully bloomed, one silver and one gold flower slowly rotating and intertwining in the Crimson Palace, radiating a warm and stable light.

Then, the Golden Nature light grew brighter and brighter, even more dazzling because it absorbed the "pure natural Spiritual Qi" of the Azure Mysterious Realm.

Even influenced by this, the white essence light and the golden qi light, like two rivers, surged out of the Crimson Palace, rushed down along the meridians, and converged in the Dantian, emitting a series of deep, thunderous roars that echoed in his body, and even the bluestone slabs under his feet trembled slightly.

However, a moment later, Hu Mang frowned and withdrew his Law Power, and the bluestone slabs of the compound were covered with cracks.

"This is indeed troublesome. No wonder even with Boss Gu's talent, he's been stuck here for so long. The National Standard Golden Core is really troublesome."

Most core formations involve condensing Golden Nature; the stronger the Golden Nature, the better the effect and the higher the chance of core formation.

The problem is that if your Golden Nature is perfect, then theoretically it cannot solidify.

After all, the final step in forming the core is the word "formation".

It is self-sufficient and does not depend on external things.

In this situation, the formation of the Golden Core becomes mere empty talk.

According to Gu Yunshu's Golden Nature Notes, one must either create something from something or create nothing from nothing; one cannot create something from nothing, nor can one create nothing from something.

That sounds rather convoluted.

However, at least Hu Mang understood the point about "creating something from something else".

Now, the only thing we can count on is the "Golden Core Formation Method" developed by Old Xie.

I'll have to urge that old man again; it's been over ten days, why hasn't he gotten it out yet? Is he hopelessly addicted to fishing?

Hu Mang took out Spirit Pivot No. 1 and glanced at it. The "Heavenly King Group" was still quiet, and no other acquaintances had sent any messages during this period.

However, he's been getting along quite well with a pen pal lately.

The other party was very interested in the research on "Human Immortal Lightning Puppet".

So he took two more pictures of the "internal structure of the Lightning Puppet" to send to him when he returned to Heavenly Gate.

As is customary, he planned to continue plundering the Demon-Subduing City before returning to his position as the leader of his gang.

However, after taking two steps, he turned back, went out the door, and then turned back again.

Then he stared silently at the array's focal point in the center of the compound.

"I kept saying I felt like I'd forgotten something, but I couldn't remember what it was. It's like the eye is always blind to what's right under your nose."

"The Tribulation Eye is gone, the Land of Demon Subjugation is gone, the Immortals are gone, but the Thunder Net in this city remains!"

"How could I, a former Thunder God, forget something like this!"