Free Web NovelChapter 174: Chapter 164: False Accusation
Outside Yidu City.
A horse-drawn carriage headed into the distance.
A closer look would reveal that the driver’s eyes were dull and his body stiff. The horse and carriage, too, had an unreal quality.
The Skin Painting Technique!
The driver, the carriage, and even the horse pulling it were all transformations created by the Skin Painting Technique.
Inside the carriage.
Zhu Ju took out several storage items one by one. After a quick scan with his Divine Thought, he tossed them aside with a hint of disgust.
Most Loose Cultivator Magicians were dirt poor. Aside from some Spirit Jade and Magical Materials, they possessed no special Treasures. freёweɓnovel.com
Only two items, which could barely be considered Low Grade Spiritual Artifacts, were worth a second glance.
A few dozen Spirit Stones...
To him, in his current state, it was truly nothing.
RUSTLE, RUSTLE...
A pile of books and scrolls filled the carriage.
Zhu Ju stretched, settled into a comfortable reclining position, and casually picked up a book to flip through.
Magic!
Using the Divine Soul to commune with the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, one could manipulate it internally for transformation and project it externally for wondrous effects, achieving unbelievable feats.
Painted Skin, Mechanical Arts, Insect Extermination, Illusion Techniques, Restrictions...
Strange and multifarious, each one different from the next.
The core,
however, was the same.
"The Divine Soul!"
First, one must Nourish the Spirit and strengthen the soul, then generate Spiritual Light and sense the Ancestral Acupoint, and finally condense the Spiritual Light to open the Ancestral Acupoint and truly step onto the path of Cultivation.
The Ancestral Acupoint nurtures the Dharma Aspect.
The Dharma Aspect then devours the flesh and blood of living beings to transform the Physical Body, allowing one to advance to a True Man. This was the path of Cultivation in the Magic World.
Countless forms of Magic, book after book, and various Visualization Images surfaced in his mind, gradually clarifying the path of Cultivation in this world.
Zhu Ju stroked his chin, lost in thought.
’So, even True Men have different levels of strength.’
’For thousands of years, Cultivators in this world have come one after another. Who knows how many True Men have been born.’
’They are even divided into three stages.’
’Upon first becoming a True Man, the Physical Body’s mutation constantly affects the Divine Soul. At this time, the True Man must resist the mutation to prevent themselves from completely turning into a Demon. Thus, a True Man in this stage has time limits on their actions.’
’The vast majority of True Men remain in this stage until their death, forever tormented by the mutation.’
’The second stage!’
’Those with exceptional Talent and a resilient mind can withstand the Physical Body’s mutation, allowing their sanity to regain control.’
’A True Man at this stage is much stronger, as if they have been granted a second life. They are the top experts among True Men.’
’The third stage.’
’The Physical Body’s mutation reaches its end. The True Man has only two choices: become a Demon or die. There are no exceptions.’
’This is called...’
’The Celestial Human Three Declines!’
’Once they become a Demon, they instinctively devour humans, usually starting with their own blood relatives. Therefore, every True Man is a ticking time bomb to others, requiring constant vigilance.’
’It’s no wonder the Demon Catcher organization has been able to thrive for so long.’
Shaking his head, Zhu Ju picked up another book and began to read it carefully.
His Divine Soul Power was already at Mage Peak, so theoretically, he was fully capable of attempting to break through to the True Man Realm.
And according to the experiences of his predecessors, his strength would increase dramatically as a result.
However...
Turning into a Demon was out of the question, and becoming a Treasure Artifact True Man was of little use. Besides, his Visualization object was different from others.
It was his own left hand!
’In my situation, if I want to advance to the True Man Realm, what should I do?’
’Become a Demon?’
’My Visualization Image is not a Demon.’
’A Treasure?’
’It’s clearly a human hand.’
In all the countless years of this world, there had never been a case like this—at least, not in the records collected by the Situ Family.
He flexed his left hand, and a feeling of power and substance washed over him.
’Theoretically...’
’If I can advance to the True Man Realm, the power of my left hand will also be enhanced. A pity I don’t have a clue how to proceed.’
’If only I could experience firsthand the process of a few Great Mages advancing to the True Man Realm. That would surely provide some clues.’
Experience an advancement to the True Man Realm?
A True Man might not appear in Yidu for decades, and advancement was a matter of utmost importance. It was pointless to even think about it.
But...
There was one place where he might find a solution.
Tianzui City!
The headquarters of the Demon Catchers.
Zhu Ju lifted the carriage curtain and looked ahead. The road was long, and there was no telling how long this journey would take.
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The sun rose and set as the Ten Thousand Mountains once again entered a long, cold winter.
CLANG...
A melodious bell chimed, its sound echoing throughout Dragon Head Peak.
Hearing the bell, the Inner Sect Disciples all left their residences and gathered at the main hall on the summit.
In the center of the great hall.
Elder Fengg Wuju stood with his hands clasped behind his back.
Aside from Pei Jingque, who was in seclusion, all the Core True Inheritance disciples were present today, a rare sight.
Zhuang Loupan, who had Broken Seven Acupoints; Shen Youx, who had Broken Six Acupoints; and Si Yaoguang, whose actual Cultivation was unknown.
The state of these few disciples was a clear reflection of the Dragon Head Lineage’s decline.
A major branch of an Immortal Sect, holding one of the top Golden Core Inheritances in all of Dazhou, yet it had only these few successors.
It was inevitable that others would set their sights on them.
Today, however, everyone’s gaze was not on the Core True Disciples, but directed to one side.
"Allow me to make an introduction."
Fengg Wuju smiled and gestured with his hand.
"This is Fellow Daoist Liuu Zhengyuan from Wangfeng Valley. From now on, Fellow Daoist Liuu will be an Honored Guest Elder of our Dragon Head Lineage."
"Come!"
"Everyone, come and greet the Honored Guest Elder."
Honored Guest Elder?
A Dao Foundation Cultivator!
The sudden news left everyone looking astonished.
The Core True Inheritance disciples, however, had clearly known about this for some time. Hearing his words, they stepped forward, clasped their fists, and bowed.
"Greetings, Elder Liuu!"
The Inner Sect Disciples followed their lead.
"Greetings, Elder Liuu!"
"Good, good." Liuu Zhengyuan, dressed as a middle-aged Scholar with a few strands of white at his temples, smiled and nodded at the sight.
"Worthy of a Major Immortal Sect. Truly teeming with talent."
Er...
Fengg Wuju’s expression stiffened slightly.
Such praise would have been fitting for the Flying Phoenix or Celestial Sword lineages, or even for the Dragon Head disciples of a few decades ago.
