Chapter 360: Soul Spirit Enslavement

Chapter 360: Soul Spirit Enslavement

2024-10-03

Lu Qing didn't directly explain the reason but instead found a cave, asking Wei Xinghe to keep an eye on Wei Zihao and the other Qingyun Sword Pavilion disciples.

He then instructed Xiao Li to secretly protect them from the shadows.

Only then did he summon the Fire Separation Cauldron, entering it with his consciousness.

"Little Lord," a voice called out.

Within the spirit tool's spatial dimension, Lu Qing appeared, and "Flame" materialized, still in its form with two horns on its head.

"Senior Flame, where is the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit?" Lu Qing asked.

"Here it is."

"Flame" waved his hand, and within the spatial dimension, a cage appeared, containing a wisp of black gas.

The black gas constantly shifted, occasionally revealing a screaming face.

It transformed from the wild-haired figure Lu Qing had seen before to the later monstrous form with a green face and fangs, and even other forms he had never witnessed.

However, as the spatial cage blocked all senses within, the Demon Cultivator's screams couldn't escape.

"Little Lord, this Demon Cultivator's origins are extraordinary. Despite not even reaching the Foundation Establishment Realm, its soul spirit is so refined.

Even after being separated from its body, it hasn't dissipated.

Such ability is something even a Golden Core Realm cultivator might not possess."

"Flame" stared at the trapped soul spirit in the cage, amazed.

In its tens of thousands of years of existence, this was the first time it had encountered such a situation.

"This Demon is indeed special."

Lu Qing nodded but didn't reveal any further information.

"Flame" had a thought and recalled the Demon Cultivator's previous words.

"Senior Flame, let's release it first."

"Flame" waved his hand, removing the spatial cage that trapped the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit.

As the cage disappeared, the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit immediately attempted to escape.

But soon, an overwhelmingly powerful binding force suppressed it, preventing any movement.

"Demon brat, don't struggle. In my space, you can't do anything," "Flame" said calmly as he saw the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit trying to break free.

The Demon Cultivator's soul spirit paused, sensing its inability to escape, and stopped struggling.

"Kid, I never expected you to control two spirit tools simultaneously.

If I'm not mistaken, I'm currently in the spatial dimension of a spirit tool.

That cloth bag you threw out to capture my body is also a spirit tool, right?"

The Demon Cultivator's soul spirit emitted waves of shock.

"Your guess is correct," Lu Qing acknowledged without denying.

"A mere Qi Condensation Realm cultivator controlling two spirit tools, your fortune is so dense that anyone would envy you.

However, as I mentioned before, sometimes, excessive fortune isn't necessarily a good thing.

Kid, do you know that you've sown deep seeds of calamity and may face an irreversible fate in the future!"

The Demon Cultivator, trapped in the cage, didn't seem panicked but instead warned Lu Qing.

"Oh? How will I face this irreversible fate?" Lu Qing asked.

"Kid, don't think I'm trying to scare you," the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit sent out a wave of energy. "The greater your fortune, the more blessings you'll receive from the world.

The more entangled you become with this world's Heavenly Dao, the heavier the cause and effect you'll bear.

You might not sense it now, but in the future, as your cultivation deepens and you reach the Primordial Spirit Realm, you'll discover that the cause and effect won't dissipate, making it nearly impossible to advance your cultivation further.

You'll forever be stuck in the Primordial Spirit Realm, unable to progress.

Moreover, some of the cause and effect will turn into heart demons during your Primordial Spirit Tribulation, devouring your soul spirit.

Then you'll understand what it means to be entangled by cause and effect, wishing for death!"

The Demon Cultivator's words became increasingly alarming, even causing "Flame" to feel a sense of shock.

He recalled the words spoken by the Flamefire Sect's Primordial Spirit powerhouses about the Primordial Spirit Realm, and his heart trembled.

However, Lu Qing remained calm, seemingly unaffected by the Demon Cultivator's words.

He merely asked, "Since you understand this so clearly, is there a way to resolve it?"

"How? Are you scared?"

Hearing these words, the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit relaxed a little.

But it didn't show this, instead speaking solemnly, "Finding a solution isn't difficult.

If you're willing to cooperate with me, I can teach you a method to avoid calamity.

Don't doubt my ability; since you know my origins, you should also know that with my previous identity, mastering such a method isn't hard."

"One of the 108 Demon Generals under the command of the Black Heaven Demon Sovereign in the Heavenly Origin Great World, your origins are indeed impressive."

Lu Qing's tone remained calm, "But do you think that I, knowing your background, would not understand the method to eliminate karma?"

His words shocked the Demon Cultivator's soul, causing even the thread of his soul to twist.

The Demon Cultivator couldn't help but blurt out, "Who exactly are you?"

The Demon Cultivator believed he had hidden his identity well, never revealing his true self to anyone.

So, he couldn't fathom how Lu Qing had uncovered his origins.

It was known that when he was being pursued by the righteous sects, he fled through the starry sky, and on the verge of his demise, he randomly chose a direction and used the Rebirth Great Technique.

Even he himself wasn't sure if he could successfully reincarnate.

In this life, after countless cycles of primordial reincarnation, it was only by chance that he broke free from the Embryo Enigma and awakened.

If he had reincarnated a few more times, his primordial essence would have been extinguished, and there would have been no chance of awakening.

After so many reincarnations, his appearance and soul essence had completely changed.

Logically, even the other Demon Generals who once served under the Demon Sovereign should have found it extremely difficult to recognize him.

How did Lu Qing see through his disguise?

And who exactly was he?

The Demon Cultivator was baffled, and Lu Qing showed no intention of explaining.

Instead, he said calmly, "Demon brat, don't waste your efforts. Your petty thoughts can't escape my scrutiny."

"I came here for one thing. If you release the Azure Cloud Sword Sect disciples under your control outside, I might spare you some pain."

"If you refuse, I'll refine your soul thread, erasing your true spirit and any chance of reincarnation."

"You came here for those ants?" The Demon Cultivator's soul was stunned.

He hadn't expected Lu Qing to come for such a trivial matter.

But soon, a glimmer of hope emerged in his heart.

He realized this might be his chance to escape.

"Not bad. So, will you agree or not?"

"If you want me to release them, I can, but you must swear a soul oath to let me go. Then I'll agree!"

As he spoke, the entire Spirit Tool Chamber fell silent.

Lu Qing stared at the Demon Cultivator's soul thread without saying a word.

Only when the Demon Cultivator's soul felt chilled to the core did Lu Qing slowly speak, "It seems I wasn't clear enough earlier. I meant that if you release them, I'll leave a trace of your true spirit, giving you a chance to reincarnate. If you refuse, I'll eradicate your true spirit too!"

"Impossible! Once the soul is destroyed, even if the true spirit remains, what use is it? Even if I reincarnate, it won't be me anymore.

If you don't give me a way out, we'll both perish! But I'll tell you this: if my soul is destroyed, those ants outside will also die with me!"

However, before the Demon Cultivator's soul wave could settle, countless flames appeared around him.

Lu Qing's cold words accompanied the flames, "What gave you the illusion that you have the right to negotiate with me? Or do you really think I'd be threatened by you for those ants?

Since you refuse, go and die!"

As he spoke, the flames surged towards the Demon Cultivator's soul, refining it.

As the flames drew near, strands of black energy rose from the Demon Cultivator's soul, being completely refined.

"Ahhhh!"

The Demon Cultivator's soul had not expected Lu Qing to be so ruthless, leaving no room for negotiation.

Feeling his demonic essence being refined, he knew that once it was exhausted, he would truly perish.

"Sir, let's talk this out!" The Demon Cultivator's soul screamed, "Refining me won't benefit you in any way. I know you're here for Wei Zihao, your friend's son.

If he dies, you won't be able to face your friend.

So, let's take a step back.

If you promise not to refine my soul, I'll open my heart and serve you as my master, becoming your slave!"

To survive, the Demon Cultivator was willing to do anything.

Even becoming Lu Qing's slave was better than death.

As long as he lived, there was still hope.

"Very well, then open up your soul and let me imprint the Soul Spirit Imprint!"

Lu Qing's voice was cold and merciless.

This time, the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit dared not hesitate for even a moment.

Because while he begged for mercy, Lu Qing showed no signs of easing up on the refinement of his soul spirit.

If he didn't make a decision soon, he feared that within a few breaths, he would completely perish.

The Demon Cultivator immediately opened up his soul completely, daring not to hold back in the slightest.

And just as his soul opened, almost instantly, a Soul Spirit Imprint descended from the heavens, striking the true spirit core of the Demon Cultivator in an instant.

At the same time, the raging spirit fire that had been refining his soul spirit also instantly dissipated.

It was as if it had never existed, and everything that had been released was just an illusion of the Demon Cultivator.

However, the Demon Cultivator's soul spirit knew that the previous experience was not an illusion.

Because in that short period of refinement, his soul essence had already dissipated by two-thirds.

Just a little more, and he would have truly been completely refined.

"I pay my respects to my master!"

Feeling the Soul Spirit Imprint on his true spirit core, the Demon Cultivator dared not delay and, disregarding the weakness of his soul spirit, bowed to Lu Qing.

With his true spirit imprinted, he had been completely enslaved by Lu Qing, and there was no longer any room for resistance.

"Very good, now go and release Wei Zihao and the others from the Charm Spells."

Lu Qing did not show any sympathy for the Demon Cultivator's weak soul spirit but directly gave the order.

The Demon Cultivator's heart sank, and he cautiously said, "I dare not deceive my master, but I am currently weak in soul spirit and have lost my physical body.

I am powerless to perform the spell, and I fear that for now, I cannot release Wei Zihao and the others from the Charm Spells."

"In other words, you were lying to me before?" Lu Qing said coldly.

The Demon Cultivator was shocked and quickly replied, "I did not intend to deceive my master, but I was desperate and had no choice but to resort to this last measure.

Rest assured, master, as soon as my soul spirit power recovers a little, I will release Wei Zihao and the others from the Charm Spells."

"Then how can you recover?" Lu Qing asked.

The Demon Cultivator hesitated for a moment before cautiously saying, "As long as I can absorb some of the Primordial Demon Qi, I should be able to recover quickly."

"We'll discuss this matter later. I'll decide after considering it further!

Besides this, is there no other way to remove the Charm Spells from them or at least temporarily stop them from absorbing their vitality?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Qing understood the Demon Cultivator's thoughts.

The one connected to the Demon Cultivator by the same root and origin was naturally his demonic body.

However, thinking of the Demon Cultivator's demonic body, Lu Qing did not want him to return to it just yet.

After all, this demon had a deep background and came from the mysterious Heavenly Origin Great World.

Although he was currently enslaved by Lu Qing's soul spirit, who knew if he had a secret technique to break free from enslavement?

Nothing in the world was absolute, and before having absolute certainty, Lu Qing did not want any unforeseen complications.

"I accept my master's reprimand!"

Although the Demon Cultivator's heart was filled with disappointment, he also knew that having just been enslaved, gaining Lu Qing's trust would not be easy.

So he did not show it and instead spoke in a humble manner, "If not completely removing the Charm Spells, but merely stopping their operation, it would be much simpler.

It only requires understanding the control of the spell, and I can teach it to my master right now."

After speaking, the Demon Cultivator sent a wave through the Soul Spirit Imprint on his true spirit to Lu Qing.

The Soul Spirit Enslavement Imprint was the key to connecting the two.

It allowed the enslaver and the enslaved to communicate through their souls at any time.

However, this connection only had a master-servant relationship.

The enslaved could not sense any movement from the master.

Even in soul communication, he could only transmit his thoughts in a pleading manner.

Whether the other party accepted it or not depended on the master's mood.

On the other hand, Lu Qing, as the master, had absolute control.

He could not only sense the Demon Cultivator's thoughts at any time but could also instantly control his mind, causing him to self-detonate his soul spirit.

Moreover, if the Demon Cultivator perished, it would have no effect on Lu Qing, but if Lu Qing died, the Demon Cultivator would also follow and perish.

This was the terrifying aspect of Soul Spirit Enslavement.

Unless absolutely necessary or truly without any other option, no cultivator would willingly accept such enslavement.

【A Heritage has been discovered. Do you wish to download and simulate it?】

As Lu Qing received the Demon Cultivator's thoughts, this message also appeared in his mind.

Without hesitation, he chose to simulate the download.

(End of Chapter)

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