Chapter 398 Supernatural Powers, Intent, Loyal Heart, Deer Antler Pearl
"How exactly should one comprehend supernatural powers and their meaning?"
These whispered words were overheard by Brother Hei, who was already at the mid-stage of the Nascent Soul realm and had reached the threshold of comprehending the meaning of the Dharma.
Hearing this, I was also filled with emotion.
"Supernatural powers are like a key that can lead you into the gate of the Great Dao, the path of laws, to pry open the rules of heaven and earth with your will, from comprehension to application, and then to mastery... The road is long and arduous!"
"The beginning is only after the completion of cultivation. Even if they cultivate the same supernatural power, the path they eventually take will be different. For ordinary people, it is already extremely difficult to succeed in even one path."
Seeing this, Wang Yu became even more curious and asked again.
Is the understanding of the Dharma unique?
No.
Brother Hei shook his head and sighed.
"Although there are no restrictions, a person's energy is always limited. It's better to specialize in one thing than to try to do everything. Have you ever heard the story of the Pill King?"
By compiling the experiences of predecessors into anecdotes and selecting idioms from them, it is equivalent to a highly concentrated information compressed package. For those who understand, a few words can be analyzed to deduce tens of thousands of words of detailed information.
This is a cultural foundation that some lower-class races do not possess.
The story of the King of Dan is just like that.
The main story is about how he was obsessed with alchemy but neglected the hardships of cultivation. Although he achieved great success in alchemy, he was limited by his cultivation level and eventually died at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, unable to transform into a spirit.
He barely managed to extend his lifespan to two thousand years before finally passing away and entering the cycle of reincarnation.
Wang Yu couldn't help but think of the placement column.
If he specializes in one skill, he might become a master much faster. While developing in all aspects gives him an advantage in the early stages, it also gives him an absolute advantage in battles against opponents of the same realm.
However, he spent too little time cultivating, and in some aspects he was not as mature as those veteran Nascent Soul cultivators. Even after reading a large number of ancient books, he could not completely eliminate the disease.
As the saying goes, "Reading ten thousand books is not as good as traveling ten thousand miles."
True knowledge comes from practice.
Proverbs and sayings such as "You only learn from your mistakes" and "You learn something the first time" all illustrate the importance of experience. Some of the things that older people say also make sense.
Put it on him.
A balance needs to be sought between realm and combat power.
At present, it is difficult to make rapid progress in Nascent Soul cultivation as in the early stages. The accumulation of demonic energy and the process of strengthening the Nascent Soul are even more time-consuming and laborious. Even with the application of seven times the cultivation method, it will not be much faster.
It's different when used for cultivating supernatural powers. If one is determined to do something, one might be able to comprehend the essence of the law as quickly as possible and establish a real advantage in the Nascent Soul stage.
There aren't many options.
Aurora Escape Technique, Lesser Asura Killing Fist, Yellow Spring Great Handprint.
The ability to escape is based on speed, and it's not far from perfection. Even if the Nine Evil Sword Lord catches him, he might still be able to escape.
The latter two have already reached perfection and are the only three choices for comprehending the Dharma. In particular, Wang Yu also possesses the killing intent of an Asura, so comprehending the Dharma of Asura seems to be relatively simple for him.
As for the Yellow Springs Dharma, although the Earthly Wraith Puppet does not possess the power that only intelligent beings can comprehend, the Yellow Springs Demon Bone, as its core material, is the best teacher.
Wang Yu suspected that he might have possessed this power during his lifetime.
It's just that the puppet-making technique is flawed, or the puppets can't possess the intent of law... These kinds of limitations, but comprehending the traces of the Yellow Springs Law and supernatural powers within them can still be helpful to him.
certainly.
These thoughts and ideas will have to wait. The plan to break through to the first stage of the Nascent Soul stage cannot be changed, and many things must be done as soon as possible.
This made it easier for him to make other arrangements and plans later.
While the two were chatting, the battle in the arena was coming to an end, with the current Dragon Python King being brutally beaten to the point of having his bones shattered by the Vajra Ape King.
Although he paid the price of serious injury, it also proved his strength. The battle of the nine kings was much more brutal, exposing the dog-eat-dog nature of the demon race.
Anyone who has doubts and the courage may step into the ring and challenge.
Whoever wins will become one of the Nine Demon Kings of the North. The competition is based on ranking from highest to lowest, and most of the candidates have already been chosen. Whether or not to give face is a personal choice.
The series of battles between powerful cultivators delighted the demons, who cheered and applauded as if they were watching a spectacular monkey fight.
The only human high-ranking cultivator to appear among them.
That was the person from Huangquan Temple, whose Taoist name was said to be—[Dimingzi]!
It also possesses the Heavenly Water Spiritual Root. After cultivating the Yellow Springs Dao Technique, its spiritual root mutated and acquired the Yellow Springs attribute. It fought on behalf of the Evil Dragon Spider Clan, using the Yellow Springs Great River Divine Power.
He defeated his opponent, the Silverback Bear King, leaving him bankrupt on the spot and severely damaging even his natal demon treasure. It would take a hundred years to recover.
This ruthless man silenced all the demons in fear.
It wasn't out of fear of the person, but rather out of concern for their own magical treasures. After all, their family wasn't wealthy to begin with, and having a few handy magical treasures was already a huge price to pay.
How could they bear to perish in a contest of magic?
The Evil Dragon Spider's move to invite outside help from the Yellow Springs Temple was brilliant, but there were also those who didn't believe in such a thing, confident that their physical bodies were strong enough to defeat Di Mingzi without relying on magic weapons.
The result is self-evident.
Half of a human cultivator's abilities lie in their natal magic weapon. A person without a magic weapon is even considered incomplete, which shows the enhancement that artifacts bring to cultivators.
One side has it while the other doesn't.
The gap is so large that it is difficult to make up for it with racial talent, unless one has a heavenly bloodline and the aptitude to directly reach the God Transformation stage, in which case they might be able to compete.
However, it wasn't there. Di Mingzi had given the Evil Dragon Spider the title of the Sixth Demon King. Look at the beautiful woman who had transformed from the spider, her smile as mature and charming as a lotus flower.
Wang Yu did not hesitate to make malicious speculations about the relationship between the two.
Unexpectedly, Brother Hei pointed and whispered jealously from the side.
“Brother, please look. That Spider Lady is known for her beauty, yet she is now flirting with an old human. What a shameless hussy.”
Wang Yu was momentarily at a loss for words. His sister-in-law, the white cat, coughed lightly beside him and said with a hint of malice in her eyes, "Spiders are all heartless and ruthless. Look again, and you'll lose your eyes!"
Whether he was referring to the spider's viciousness or making a veiled criticism, Blackie quickly composed himself and began to offer a serious critique.
"Among the eight lower clans, the Dragon Python, the Vajra Ape, and the Giant Ant are considered to be in the strongest tier, while the Mountain-Splitting Beast, the Evil Dragon Spider, and the Shadow Hound are in the second tier."
"The nine demon kings have been chosen, and the treasure exchange is about to begin. Let's go down early and congratulate the Giant Ant Clan."
Obviously.
After some time of reflection, he decided not to pledge allegiance to the Holy Lord, but instead to express his desire to be close to the Nine Demon Kings, so as not to alienate them or directly get involved in a deeper struggle.
It's a fairly standard choice.
Wang Yu had no objection; he came here to participate in the treasure exchange event, and he felt deep regret whenever he thought of the Fragrance Appreciation Event that Luo Chen had destroyed.
This guy gave him his first Heavenly Spiritual Root.
However, it also ruined his hard work and opportunities. This feeling will be forever etched in his heart. A high-end and credible treasure exchange event is extremely precious in the environment of Chi Yuan.
It's really not easy to pull them together.
"well--"
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A moment later.
With the Four Kings' struggle for sainthood and the Nine Demon Kings' struggle coming to an end, the fourth-tier treasure exchange event, personally presided over by the newly appointed Holy Lord of the Northern Demon Clan, [Five-Colored Deer - Lu Ming], officially began.
He started by bringing out a coveted treasure that everyone coveted. In the newly renovated, luxurious open-air venue, everyone took their seats.
The Five-Colored King stood on the high platform and announced loudly.
"From this day forward, I shall be the Holy Lord of the Demon Clan of the Northern Broken Realm Mountains. All demons of the North shall obey my decrees and follow my commands."
The words had barely left his mouth.
The nine demon kings appeared behind him, releasing their auras to support the five-colored king. Seeing their leader's tacit approval, the demons also spoke in unison.
"We have met the Five-Colored Holy Lord!"
"We have met the Five-Colored Holy Lord!"
The immense roar shook the clouds in the sky. Such a united shout was truly awe-inspiring, not to mention that there were more than a hundred transformed demons among them.
These hundred races are the true core and seed of the demon race.
Birds and beasts, plants and rocks, fish and other creatures all belong to the demon race. Seeing this, Wang Yu was eager to try it out. Demon refining technique is an ancient secret method, specifically for refining demons.
I have a feeling that there are more secrets hidden inside, and it is definitely not an ordinary thing.
There should be potential beyond refining the Heavenly Demon, waiting for Wang Yu to discover.
After the uproar subsided.
The Five-Colored Holy Lord continued.
"The next treasure exchange meeting aims to exchange resources and turn useless things into helpful ones. Whether it's the demon race or foreign guests, everyone is part of this process."
"According to tradition, it will begin with this Holy Lord."
That's all.
Ignoring the pain, she plucked a bright green bead from the pair of large deer antlers on her head.
"This item is called the [Loyal Heart Deer Antler Pearl]. It is a talent that the Medicinal Horn Deer clan is born with, and it is also a materialized product of cultivation. It is even praised as a natural elixir."
The Five-Colored Saint Lord possessed astonishing cultivation, having already reached the Great Perfection of the Fourth Order. His cultivation could no longer advance, but his instinct to absorb the essence of heaven and earth remained in effect.
In this state, antler beads form on the deer's antlers.
It is a natural elixir, and only when the Medicinal Horned Deer is unable to improve its cultivation can it have the spare energy to condense this pearl.
The simplest effect is to bring the dead back to life and restore flesh to bones.
Even if the physical body is completely depleted, as long as the soul or nascent soul has not dissipated, the physical body can be reconstructed from the state of only remnants and the body can be restored.
Whether it's bone fragments, a drop of blood, or a single hair.
— Either is fine!
This is one of its effects, but it also has the remarkable effect of breaking down barriers and building anew, helping cultivators break through realm bottlenecks and thus advance further.
Ordinary medicinal deer antler beads would never have such miraculous effects, but the Five-Colored Holy Lord is different; his bloodline has undergone multiple evolutions.
From the horned deer to the single-colored deer, the three-colored deer, and the five-colored deer.
He had already reached the limit of the Earth-grade bloodline; the next step would be the Heaven-grade. The deer antler beads he produced were even more extraordinary, capable of affecting any living being below the fifth rank.
Its miraculous effects are evident; having it is like having an extra life, which is of great significance to Nascent Soul cultivators. For the Five-Colored Saint Lord, condensing such a medicinal bead is not a simple matter either.
It's absolutely perfect for the opening of a treasure exchange event.
Standing not far behind him, Tianpeng King and the others, though quite far apart, were secretly connected by their divine senses to exchange information, and they were filled with emotion.
"Brother Lu is indeed different. He is willing to throw out such a precious treasure for a good omen. These guys will probably fight tooth and nail for it."
"Indeed, I am not as good as him in this respect."
Lei Lin Wang remained silent, only touching the Qiankun Ring on his hand, determined to suppress him.
The position of Holy Lord was humbly bestowed upon him for the sake of the future of the Northern Demon Clan. It does not mean that he has backed down. He will still stand up for what is right and will not change his nature.
The appearance of this object indeed caused a stir.
Soon, a demon asked, "Holy Lord, what do you wish to exchange for such a good omen? If we possess it, we can retrieve it as soon as possible."
Lu Ming chuckled.
"Any treasure that catches my eye can be exchanged for it."
Having no requirements is the highest requirement.
The demons couldn't figure out Lu Ming's thoughts. If he really didn't want to change, he could just find an excuse to refuse.
This malicious speculation wasn't just from one person; even Wang Yu had this thought, but then he thought that if he really didn't want to exchange it, there was no need to bring it out.
Therefore, as long as a treasure of roughly the same value is offered, the Five-Colored Holy Lord will definitely exchange it, as this is his own way of celebrating his position as Holy Lord.
There's no reason to bring it out to make fun of everyone.
And so it was.
Before long, he transformed into a great demon and shouted at the top of his lungs, "Holy Lord, I have a fourth-tier material called [Taihe Silver Flowing Gold]. I wonder if I can exchange it for this pearl?"
The speaker was an ordinary demon king with bull horns on his head. Wang Yu was quite interested because Taihe Silver Flowing Gold was actually a top-grade material for making alchemy furnaces.
Wang Yu once entrusted the Blood-Eyed Demon Dragon to find a channel to help him forge a fourth-order alchemy furnace, but the project was unexpectedly interrupted due to the Fu Xiao incident. His third-order Starfall Cold Furnace could no longer keep up with his alchemy skills.
It's just that it can't hold us back. Logically speaking, it should have been replaced long ago, but now it's eager to make a move and wants to exchange it.
Seeing that his expression was strange, Brother Hei took the initiative to introduce him.
"This is the demon king of the Heavenly Horned Bull clan, known as the Golden Horned Demon King. Although his equipment is good, it is still not as valuable as this deer antler bead."
"During the subsequent rounds of presentations, my brother will have the opportunity to submit a bid."
As expected.
With the Five-Colored Holy Lord's refusal, the Golden Horned Demon King sat down regretfully. Then came more offers, some of which were elixirs obtained from the human race.
Wang Yu even saw the elixirs that he had refined.
—Heavenly Demon Divine Essence Pill!
If I remember correctly, it was made for Old Master Yu. I never expected it to appear here. The thing he's holding comes from the Blackwater Serpent Clan, not from the Nine Clans of the Northern Underground.
Distant relatives?
After making this conjecture, Wang Yu no longer hesitated. After the previous demon finished quoting the price, he decisively took out his trump card elixir from his inventory.
"One mid-grade Nascent Soul Pill can help Core Formation cultivators condense their Nascent Soul, and can also help demon cultivators condense their Demon Nascent Soul. Would the Holy Lord be willing to exchange it?"
On stage.
The Five-Colored Holy Lord revealed a meaningful smile. Nascent Soul Spiritual Objects are rare, and Nascent Soul Spiritual Pills are even rarer. This means that there is a master alchemist behind him who is proficient in this art.
Although the middle grade is a bit low, it is enough for some exceptionally talented individuals. After all, they are not far off to begin with, and taking the pill is just a more reliable way to accelerate the process.
What is an insurmountable barrier for ordinary people, they can cross with just a bamboo pole.
"That's interesting."
Wang Yu's human identity was quite conspicuous, which also sparked discussion among the Nascent Soul cultivators of the demon race. Many of them even developed greedy thoughts, which is only human nature.
Who wouldn't want to hold onto something good?
"One is not enough, three can be exchanged."
Wang Yu frowned slightly at the Five-Colored Holy Lord's offer; it seemed a bit too high.
Second update complete, 8,000 words updated today.
I won't be updating extra lately; I'm planning to save up some chapters to have a comfortable New Year.
We'll talk about adding more chapters after the New Year. I'll also take this opportunity to review the outline. In the early stages, we created a detailed outline with clear details in all aspects, so it was fast and comprehensive. After reaching the Nascent Soul stage, we only had a rough outline left.
I need some time to refine it. This volume is almost finished, and the next volume will end with the character reaching the Nascent Soul stage. If all goes well, after leaving the cage, I will continue to write about an even larger world.
Um!
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