After listening to Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier's "academic debate" about their respective world's cultivation systems, Zhang Shaozhong felt like his brain was a box filled with different types of gears, creaking and almost crashing.
The path of immortality is one of gradual progress and following the natural way, while the path of demonic power is one of absolute dominance and plundering for evolution. The two are diametrically opposed, yet both contain profound mysteries.
He looked down at himself, feeling the faint but real chaotic energy within his body, and an extremely urgent question welled up in his mind.
"Wait! You two big shots! Stop arguing!"
Zhang Shaozhong raised his hand, like a primary school student with a million questions in class, "What you're all talking about is too advanced, things like Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Demon Seed, and Heavenly Demon, it's all too far removed from my understanding. I just want to know!"
What's going on with me?
He pointed to his nose, looking completely bewildered: "My 'cultivation' is all thanks to the contract I signed with you (a soul contract). Then your two energies wandered around in my body and merged into this wisp of chaotic energy."
Then I was 'upgraded', my five senses were heightened, and I almost became a psychopath.
In the end, they resorted to 'retiring'!
I barely managed to adapt after completely giving up on treatment and adopting a "whatever" attitude.
Zhang Shaozhong found it increasingly absurd as he spoke, his expression contorted: "You all be the judge, is this what I call cultivation? Is there any precedent for this? What kind of path am I taking? What should I do in the future? I can't just keep slacking off, can I? What if one day this chaotic energy causes a big disturbance, and I just 'bang,' explode?"
He bombarded the two bigwigs with a barrage of questions.
Upon hearing this, Ling Qingxue and Ye Meier temporarily stopped their ideological debate and focused their attention on Zhang Shaozhong, this "living accident".
Their eyes held an unprecedented curiosity and curiosity.
Ye Meier stroked her chin, circled him twice, as if examining some rare and precious beast: "Now that you mention it... your situation is truly unprecedented! I've lived for so many years, seen countless fights and treasure hunts, even stolen cultivation, but this kind of passive fusion with chaotic energy due to a soul contract... I've never heard of it before!"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly, her clear, cold eyes flashing with thoughtful light: "The primordial energy is the origin of all things before the creation of heaven and earth. Ordinary cultivators, even immortal emperors and demon lords, find it difficult to control even a trace of it. Yet you, with your mortal body, have accidentally cultivated a trace of it... Though as small as dust, its quality is supreme. Such an opportunity can be described as defying the heavens."
Zhang Shaozhong's heart pounded with anxiety: "A heaven-defying opportunity? Or is it just heaven-defying bad luck? Tell me, what exactly is this?"
Ling Qingxue pondered for a moment and said, "If we're talking about learning from others... your situation is different from any known cultivation system. The Immortal Path requires spiritual roots to draw in Qi, while the Demonic Path requires a strong will. You have neither, but you are nourished by the primordial Qi through the contract. This path... cannot be replicated."
Night Enchantress chimed in, "That's right! You got it by exploiting a bug! It's not universally applicable! But..."
She abruptly changed the subject, her eyes gleaming with excitement, "Precisely because it's unique, it might just pave a new path! Think about it, the path of immortality is too slow, the path of demons is too dangerous, your 'laissez-faire' approach, although it sounds shameful, might actually align with some kind of 'governing by doing nothing' highest realm?"
Ling Qingxue surprisingly agreed with Ye Meier's point of view again: "Meier's words are not without reason. The Tao Te Ching says: 'The Tao always does nothing, yet nothing is left undone.' When you cannot actively absorb Qi, the chaotic Qi in your body circulates more smoothly and transforms your physical body more gently when your mind is relaxed. This may mean that 'not deliberately pursuing' and 'going with the flow' is the most suitable 'method' for your current state."
Zhang Shaozhong's mouth dropped open: "Huh? Am I really going to just stay stagnant forever? Is this what you call cultivation?"
"This is not laziness in the ordinary sense."
Ling Qingxue corrected, "Instead, don't act rashly or force it, let your body adapt to that wisp of primordial energy on its own. You can think of it as a passive, internal 'tempering' process. When your physical body and consciousness are strong enough to bear more chaotic energy, there may be new changes."
Ye Meier snapped her fingers: "Right! Just like making soup! If the heat is too high, it will burn, so you have to simmer it over a low flame! You are that pot of soup right now, and the chaotic energy is the fire. You can't control the heat yourself, so just don't put the lid on (don't be nervous), let it simmer on its own! When the time is right, maybe you can 'drink' it... uh, I mean, you can control it!"
Zhang Shaozhong was stunned by the metaphor of "chaotic soup," but upon closer reflection, it seemed to make perfect sense.
His previous suffering stemmed from his excessive desire to "control" and "understand" this change, which caused him mental and physical tension, ultimately exacerbating his discomfort.
And when he gave up resisting, his body did indeed automatically find its balance.
"And...what about after that?"
Zhang Shao pressed further, "Will this chaotic energy increase? Will I become a superman? Or... will it really explode?"
Ling Qingxue shook her head: "It's hard to predict. The chaotic energy is mysterious and unpredictable, and its growth pattern is beyond our comprehension. It may increase slowly as the contractual bond deepens, or it may stop there. As for the risks... if it grows too fast and your physical body and soul cannot withstand it, there is indeed a risk of collapse. But at present, its transformation seems to be gentle."
Ye Meier said nonchalantly, "What's there to be afraid of! There's always a way out! If we really can't hold on any longer, maybe we'll find a solution! Why think so much now? Let's just eat and drink as usual and not worry about anything! Maybe one day we'll level up while we're sleeping!"
Zhang Shaozhong: "..." This witch has a really big heart!
However, after this discussion, Zhang Shaozhong felt much more at ease.
Although my cultivation path is incredibly bizarre and my future is uncertain, I have at least figured out a few things:
1. He is unique; there is no homework for him to copy.
2. Current best strategy: Continue to "play it safe" and let the body adapt.
3. Key points: Maintain a relaxed mindset, avoid mental exhaustion, and trust in the body's self-regulating abilities.
4. Future Outlook: Take it one step at a time; there may be unexpected breakthroughs.
It feels like playing an open-world game without any guides, where you have to figure everything out on your own. It's full of uncertainty, but it's also quite exciting.
"All right,"
Zhang Shaozhong sighed, then looked eager to try it out. "It seems my 'Zhang Family's Chaotic Style of Laziness' has been set. From now on, I'll be responsible for eating well, drinking well, having fun, and serving you guys like a slave. As for cultivation... well, that's up to you two big shots to figure out!"
Ling Qingxue nodded slightly: "Good. An ordinary mind is the mind of the Way."
Ye Meier laughed heartily: "That's right! Come on, to celebrate you finding your own path of cultivation, let's order some late-night snacks! How about some crayfish?"
Zhang Shaozhong rolled his eyes and resignedly picked up his phone.
Well, it seems the first priority of this "laid-back cultivation" is to take good care of these two energy sources.
The days of cultivating both immortality and demonic power are becoming more and more promising!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
