Chapter 679: The Secret of the Demon
Chapter 679: The Secret of the Demon
Without delving into the realm of the Demon, one cannot completely eradicate it.
But if one delves into the realm of the Demon, they will eventually become a new Demon themselves.
This is the desperate situation faced by the inhabitants of this cosmos.
So far, the only known method to eradicate the Demon is to completely consume it.
The Demon is composed of boundless demonic energy, and consuming the Demon is akin to delving into it. While this can temporarily eradicate some Demons, the one who delves into the Demon will instead become an even more powerful Demon.
"Li Qing is thoroughly dead."
Lin Yuan watched silently, knowing that the Patriarch of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect did not leave a hand.
As the senior disciple of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, Li Qing must have left many life-saving measures behind. However, all these measures were left within the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, and when the Patriarch acted, they were eradicated along with Li Qing.
Li Qing was still in the initial stage of delving into the Demon and did not yet possess the ability to be unkillable. This was the reason why the Patriarch did not hesitate to eradicate Li Qing; prolonging it would have had more severe consequences.
Whoosh!
The Patriarch turned around, taking Lin Yuan back to the Grand Hall.
"This time, regarding Li Qing, it was all thanks to you."
The Patriarch, though melancholic, also knew that if Li Qing were allowed to delve further into the Demon, it would cause great loss to the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect.
Any one delving into the Demon believes they can resist the influence of demonic energy.
But in the end?
They become incomparably terrifying Demons, making the situation for cultivators in this Cosmos even more difficult.
"It was my duty."
Lin Yuan nodded.
He reported Li Qing's delving into the Demon to the Patriarch, mainly for his own private reasons.
If only he knew this matter, he would definitely become a thorn in Li Qing’s side.
He did this for his own protection.
"Whether it was your duty or not, it was a great service."
The Patriarch looked at Lin Yuan and said, "What reward do you desire?"
"Reward?"
Lin Yuan fell into deep thought and then said, "Patriarch, I was invaded by demonic energy. Even if I survived by chance, it will be difficult to fully recover. I wish to serve in the Azure Cloud Academy from now on."
"Very well."
The Patriarch nodded.
Surviving the invasion of demonic energy and the will of the mind, it was a miracle. It was normal to suffer severe hidden dangers. Regardless, Lin Yuan was a disciple of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, and he had timely reported Li Qing's delving into the Demon. The Patriarch naturally would not mistreat him.
"Alright, from now on, you will serve in the Azure Cloud Academy. You will be able to enter and exit any of its divisions." The Patriarch said.
"Many thanks, Patriarch."
Lin Yuan immediately responded.
The Azure Cloud Academy houses all the cultivation techniques and secret teachings that the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect has accumulated since its establishment, even including a large number of cultivation techniques and secret teachings from before the great changes in the Cosmos.
Lin Yuan’s ability to freely enter and exit the Azure Cloud Academy greatly benefits his understanding of this Cosmos. Understanding this Cosmos and comprehending its original cultivation system can also increase Lin Yuan's foundational accumulation.
"Oh, and there is something you need to be cautious about."
The Patriarch seemed to think of something and looked at Lin Yuan, "Regarding Li Qing’s delving into the Demon, do not spread this information."
He had suppressed Li Qing completely silently, without attracting any attention from other disciples or elders of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect.
"Understood."
Lin Yuan nodded.
Li Qing was the senior disciple of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, a leading figure among the younger generation. His delving into the Demon, if spread, would cause extremely negative impacts.
Lin Yuan left the Grand Hall and soon arrived at the Azure Cloud Academy.
The Azure Cloud Academy has eight divisions, housing a vast number of ancient texts and records.
For Azure Cloud Sacred Sect disciples to enter the Azure Cloud Academy and view its contents, there are many restrictions and conditions.
But as a caretaker of the Azure Cloud Academy, Lin Yuan naturally could freely browse through all its records.
"It seems you reported something important to the Patriarch." Elder Fang stood beside him, looking at Lin Yuan with some surprise.
To serve as a caretaker in the Azure Cloud Academy is not an easy task. The Azure Cloud Academy is located deep within the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, and unless the Demon breaches the mountain gate, there is no danger here. Serving here is leisurely and comfortable, with no low treatment.
Normally, the position of a caretaker in the Azure Cloud Academy would be reserved for disciples who have made great contributions to the Sect.
"Many thanks for saving my life, Elder Fang." Lin Yuan smiled.
"Your survival has nothing to do with me. I had almost given up on you at the time, hahaha."
Elder Fang did not hide the fact that surviving the invasion of demonic energy and the will of the mind, he had almost thought he had made a mistake.
"But what exactly did you report to the Patriarch? Can you tell me?" Elder Fang was slightly curious.
"Ask the Patriarch, and he will know." Lin Yuan smiled.
Regarding Li Qing’s delving into the Demon, the Patriarch had instructed not to spread this information. Lin Yuan naturally would not speak out of turn.
"Never mind, never mind."
"Probably, this matter has nothing to do with me."
Elder Fang shook his head. If it had anything to do with him, he should have known by now.
"Then you serve in the Azure Cloud Academy. If you get bored, you can find me to chat." Elder Fang finished speaking and turned to leave.
As an Elder of the Azure Cloud Sacred Sect, Elder Fang needed to treat the injuries of the Sect’s disciples, especially those related to the Demon.
"Qingyun Academy."
Lin Yuan entered the Qingyun Academy, immediately setting to work organizing the densely packed jade slips around him.
As he organized, he quickly skimmed through them.
Lin Yuan paid particular attention to the records before and after the Great Transformation.
"Before the Great Transformation, the cultivators in this world were divided into nine stages of Life Refinement, six stages of Longevity, three stages of Freedom, and one stage of Eternity."
Lin Yuan rapidly absorbed a vast amount of information.
According to the descriptions of the various levels, the nine stages of Life Refinement should correspond to the first to eleventh stages of the Chaotic Void. The six stages of Longevity, on the other hand, correspond to the twelfth stage of Dao Opening to the Chaotic stage.
The three stages of Freedom should be the division of the Great Sage levels, with the third stage of Freedom equivalent to the most powerful Celestial Sovereign and Invincible Great Sage levels.
As for the one stage of Eternity? It is estimated to belong to the thirteenth stage of Time Life.
"After the Great Transformation, terrifying 'Demons' appeared."
"The 'Demons' are divided into Demon Spirits, Great Demons, Origin Demons, and Demon gods."
"Each level of 'Demons' directly corresponds to the most powerful cultivators of that level, such as Demon Spirits being on par with the ninth stage of Life Refinement, Great Demons having near-perfect Chaotic stage strength, and Origin Demons? Their power ceiling is unknown, but every appearance brings the deepest despair to countless lives in this world."
Lin Yuan's thoughts churned.
"And the Demon God? They have never appeared, but at the beginning of the Great Transformation, when the cultivators of this world were at their peak, a Demon God once took action, directly transforming half of the most powerful cultivators."
"According to the speculations of later cultivators, the so-called Demon God is the source of the Great Transformation and the origin of all demonic auras in the world. The demonic auras originate from the breaths of the Demon God, and the countless demons are the products of the Demon God's aura."
Lin Yuan was increasingly shocked as he read through the records in the Qingyun Academy.
Demon God?
If compared by strength, isn't that equivalent to the one stage of Eternity? That is, the thirteenth stage of Time Life.
But how could a thirteenth stage Time Life become a 'Demon'?
Lin Yuan found it hard to believe.
After the Great Transformation, as cultivators continued to interact with the 'Demons,' they also gathered a lot of information about the 'Demons.'
All the 'Demons' acted on instinct, without emotions or self-awareness, like walking corpses.
This is also the reason why countless lives in this world still survive to thisday. Since the Demons lack the concept of thorough destruction, they only roam the world, attacking cultivators if they discover them, but continuing to wander if the cultivators escape.
However, as demonic auras spread, the number of Demons increased, and eventually, they would flood this world.
That day would be the end of all life.
"Demonic auras."
Lin Yuan raised his right hand, a deep aura swirling at his fingertips.
When he first awakened,, Lin Yuan forcibly expelled the demonic aura that was eroding him, deliberately leaving a trace.
At the time, he planned to study it thoroughly, as the demonic aura that could suppress his will for so long was not to be underestimated.
"This force."
Lin Yuan carefully observed, the deep aura at his fingertips continuously twisting, trying to erode further, but it was suppressed between his fingers.
"Not simple at all."
Lin Yuan's mind flickered, dissipating the demonic aura on his hand, falling into brief contemplation.
Based on his earlier observations, the so-called demonic aura should be an extremely advanced force, or even a rule.
This force, rule, due to its peculiar nature, was called 'Demon' by the life in this world.
"This world, being a source world, should have given birth to thirteenth stage Time Lives. But are they blocked by the Demon God?"
Lin Yuan pondered, the source world having a high level, not inferior to the Chaotic Void. Given enough time, the birth of Time Lives is very possible.
In the records of the Qingyun Academy, the one stage of Eternity above the three stages ofFreedom, correspond to the thirteenth stage of Time Life.
This means that this world does have Time Lives.
But now, the 'Demons' continue to ravage, and the Time Lives have never intervened.
"Demon God."
Lin Yuan silently thought. This is the known source of all demonic auras, and even he, facing such an existence, feels pressured.
"No wonder when I first entered the twelfth stage, wanting to explore the second source world, the Gate of Myriad Worlds warned me of the demonic aura's mental invasion. Even my twelfth stage mental will might not have been enough to resist it."
Lin Yuan mused to himself.
The mental invasion by the demonic aura could have severe consequences, could even affect his true self in other dimensions.
Different dimensions can be causally isolated, but the mental invasion involves memories, and as long as Lin Yuan remembers, he would be affected.
"Regardless of how terrifying the Demons are, the priority is to restore my strength."
Lin Yuan took a deep breath, no matter what danger he faced, strength was the foundation.
With Lin Yuan's capabilities, as long as he restored to his peak, as long as the Demon God did not intervene, this world should not pose too great a danger.
(End of Chapter)
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