Finding the balance between soul power and demonic power isn't difficult, but he can't do it easily on his own right now. He needs Hong Linggui's assistance to calm the demonic power down a bit.
This is the main reason why he is able to stabilize now, but if he enters battle again, or if Hong Linggui's power is exhausted, this balance will be broken.
Perhaps... balancing this force is the way to improve the rating again?
Some thoughts flashed through Lin Feng's mind before settling into his thoughts.
However, the negative effects he had were also taking hold at this moment.
The 85% reduction in vital signs caused by the Dark Curse was also a significant help to him. It seemed that as long as he abandoned the concept of being human, he could break through his current predicament and gain the power to adapt to the restless demons.
The effects of evil arts, the corruption of demonic power, the interference of hellish monks... and the dark curse are all silently weakening the sensory feedback generated by these bodies.
Upon closer reflection, the Dark Curse is described as a blessing of immortality, and Nightmare Space is certainly not wrong in this regard.
Overall, he was like a nuclear bomb that could explode at any moment, or a demonic cultivator heading down the path of depravity... Lin Feng sighed helplessly in his heart. Even if he could see some changes, what did it matter? He had no idea how to take the next step.
Just as he was beginning to feel worried, a breathing sound from who-knows-where suddenly rang in his ears.
"who?!"
Lin Feng was alarmed. Si Zang was still in that strange state, and there was no one around. This voice was definitely not a hallucination.
"It's me." A slightly familiar voice appeared, and Ma Lingguan appeared before him like a phantom light, transforming into an ordinary scholar.
Lin Feng hurriedly stood up and was about to bow when the other party waved his hand, using a slight force to press Lin Feng's body down, and asked, "Do you know what the Dao is?"
Lin Feng's mind raced, and he immediately straightened his posture, tentatively answering, "The workings of heaven and earth...and all things?"
Ma Lingguan did not deny it, but asked again, "Then do you know what the Dharma is?"
Before Lin Feng could think, Ma Lingguan said again, "You have the Dao in your hands, but do you have the Dharma in your heart?"
"This..." Lin Feng's eyes showed surprise. In less than a second, he frantically suppressed the thoughts in his mind and began to think seriously.
The Dharma that Ma Lingguan spoke of was his own problem, the key to which he failed to understand.
"All things carry yin and embrace yang, and achieve harmony through the interaction of these energies... Although you understand the principle, you do not have the method in your heart, just like your body, which, though full of demonic nature, only has the form."
Ma Lingguan took a few steps and slightly touched the profound aura around Si Zang with his fingers, instantly making Si Zang's face show some relief.
On the other hand, Lin Feng felt a chill of horror run down his spine again from those words.
After forming a team with Sizang, he naturally learned a lot about the Dao. The word "Dao" represents a person's understanding and perception of the workings of all things, and a person's firm belief.
Ma Lingguan's advice directly addressed his core issue.
It was telling him to seek something more intrinsic, something he didn't have. In other words, it was his understanding of demonic power, his deep insight into demonic power, his summary of the natural operation of demonic power, and the method that would allow him to truly control demonic power at will!
Seeing that Lin Feng seemed to have understood, Ma Lingguan slowly said, "The Way clarifies the direction, the Law establishes the foundation, the Technique establishes the strategy, the Tool accomplishes the task, and the Power establishes the person."
Law!
This method does not necessarily involve the combination of Yin and Yang!
Unconsciously, Lin Feng's heart became calmer than ever before, even more so than with the blessing brought by the Mind Matrix. He even inexplicably sensed the coldness emanating from the demonic power and the dark curse itself.
Enlightenment, resonance, synchronization... countless words can describe Lin Feng's state at this moment. The spiritual eye in his heart shines brightly, like a dazzling star reflecting all the power existing within him.
"This is the malice left behind by Calzak..."
The Dark Curse's hostility towards him was fully revealed at this moment, roaring in his ear like a startled beast, and erupting completely.
Fortunately, it was discovered in time...
The Crimson Ghost appeared instantly, and the Black Magician's Tome effortlessly devoured it.
"But there's nothing in the demonic power..."
When his gaze turned to the demonic power that should have been even more worrisome, he found nothing he had expected... the seduction of Ozma, the god of chaos, his hatred for the world, and the potential for a sudden outburst of brutality.
Those factors that make demonic power a source of fear for the world.
Is this the perk of Nightmare Space? Or is it a potential benefit brought by that priest?
Lin Feng suddenly realized that without the potential trouble created by the god in the underground world, this path would naturally be much smoother.
In just a few seconds, the demonic power that resonated deeply with him suppressed the dark curse, and his withered flesh and blood regained some of its vitality, showing a bit of the texture of a living person.
Slowly exhaling a breath of warm air, Lin Feng emerged from this state with some regret, cupping his hands in thanks and saying, "Thank you, Ma Ling..."
Although the brief moment of enlightenment did not reveal the meaning of the word "Dharma," it temporarily resolved the immediate problem.
“No need, helping you is also helping myself.” Ma Lingguan’s eyes revealed a hint of curiosity, but he did not ask any further questions: “You should ask the Third-Rank Water Official of Lower Yuan, the Great Emperor of Dongyin, for your questions.”
"May the Water Official dispel your calamity!"
Si Zang's voice, now restored to its former vitality, suddenly interrupted Lin Feng's thoughts. He leaped up from the stone platform, suppressing his joy, and bowed, saying, "Si Zang, successor of the Divination Sect, greets Emperor Huaguang. Thank you for your help, Your Majesty."
Ma Lingguan smiled and glanced at him: "Also, teach him how to send me away."
"yes!"
Si Zang winked and chuckled, then immediately took out a very formal set of laws from his spatial ring and placed it in front of Lin Feng.
Once Ma Lingguan had completely left, Si Zang patted Lin Feng's shoulder forcefully: "I never expected this! If it weren't for the Ghost Lady learning half of the kung fu, I would really be done for here today. And we even got to hear Ma Lingguan preach in person. What a steal!"
"See? This is our true god, who has never forgotten us."
Lin Feng suddenly realized something, but he quickly asked, "What happened to you just now?"
"What could have happened? They've been targeted by those shamans and witches... They even tried to use Lu Yuan's voice to ambush Daoist Master just now." Speaking of this, Si Zang's expression immediately became serious: "With them joining forces like this, they'll probably be coming after us soon."
"Hehe, but this time they've really made them regret it. I understand now completely. Once we get past the Three Officials, this predicament will crumble on its own!"
"Is it simple?" Lin Feng asked, puzzled.
“It’s simple. We’ll set up the altar, invite the saints, present a petition, and appeal to the Heavenly Court to ask the Three Officials to help us out!” Si Zang patted his sleeves. “We have everything we need and enough time. We just need to find an open space.”
"Yes!" Lin Feng nodded. If the ominous situation could be broken, the pressure would naturally be much less. In addition, he also needed to make some preparations.
As he stepped out of the side room, Hong Linggui appeared before him, clutching several vengeful ghosts.
There are many ghosts in the Jiang family courtyard, and each one is filled with resentment. Some of them have even begun to emit red light, showing signs of transforming from ghosts into malevolent spirits. This is enough to show that there must be something even more ferocious beneath the Jiang family courtyard.
"Whatever, did you activate the rating mission?" Si Zang asked suddenly, his eyes stinging for a moment as he stepped out of the house, taking a deep breath.
Have you activated it?
Lin Feng's gaze swept around as he watched Hong Linggui collect the vengeful ghost into her magic book, while also noticing the few extra little ghosts that had appeared in Hong Linggui's courtyard.
"Ah, I don't know, but I sense some kind of change in you... I've also come up with an idea, but... this method isn't universally applicable, and it doesn't align with my principles." Si Zang sighed softly, his expression suddenly shifting, and he spoke with extreme seriousness: "Whatever, you see, this world's foundation is so strong, yet it can't be applied to other worlds. If I could find a better method, perhaps..."
"The principles of physics".
"The end of theology is science."
Lin Feng turned his gaze away and recited all the text marked on the descriptions of Si Zang's skills in one breath.
"Hehe, you understand me best!" Si Zang laughed heartily, rolled up his sleeves, and walked towards the Jiang family's courtyard, saying, "By the way, what I said before, 'All things carry yin and embrace yang, and harmony is achieved through the interaction of qi...' was something my master emphasized before, saying it was something to pay attention to when upgrading one's rating for the first time."
"Hmm." Lin Feng's eyes lit up, and he nodded heavily.
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