The Demon with Holy Radiance Chapter 35
A SQUELCHING sound came from the viscous tissue clinging to the Scroll as it made contact with Yang An’s skin.
He fought back his disgust and pushed the filth aside, finally touching the Scroll itself.
At that very moment, an information box appeared before Yang An’s eyes, right on cue.
«Mystic Path Decoded»: [Partially Missing] [Covers up to the Third Understanding of Fake Food] Taken from the Earth Spirit Stele, passed down through the lineage of the Life Crane Sect. One Realm, Three Understandings; One Understanding, One Technique; Miaofa Entwined; Melt Dao Ascension.
Cultivation Cost: Merging three Techniques reveals True Illusion. Merging six reveals Cang Zhuo. Merging nine reveals the Mirrored Self. Merging twelve reveals Lower Hu... The Techniques are without limit, and so are the things you will see.
Status: Purification available!
To be honest, even after carefully reading the contents of the information box in such a short time, Yang An’s mind was still reeling.
Because he didn’t understand it!
However, the current situation didn’t allow him to ponder the matter, so he could only set it aside to investigate later.
He didn’t rush to use Purification on the Cultivation Technique. He needed to understand its specific details first; otherwise, once the cultivation cost disappeared, he would have no way of checking it again.
With a thought, the fanged mouth of the Meat Burial Talisman opened on Yang An’s right palm. He then had it swallow the Scroll for temporary storage.
’I have to say, having a Magical Artifact for storage is really convenient.’
After stowing the Cultivation Technique, Yang An looked to Elder Life Crane, awaiting his instructions.
Elder Life Crane then slowly began to speak about the Cultivation Technique.
"Before you begin practicing this Cultivation Technique, there are some things I, as your master, must make clear to you."
"To practice this method, you will need to prepare a sufficient number of Techniques. Each time you advance your Cultivation Realm, you will need to merge a Technique into yourself as a Dao of Destiny Technique. This will be the long staircase to your future Ascension, and also your support when you face a Fallen Tribulation!"
"I created the Lighting Technique myself. It is the most suitable Dao of Destiny Technique for the Fake Food First Understanding. After that, you’ll have to figure things out for yourself."
"Yes!"
Yang An nodded. Although Elder Life Crane had only given a brief explanation of the Cultivation Method—one that might have left another person completely baffled—by combining it with what he’d just seen in the information box, he was able to grasp the general meaning.
A theory formed in his mind as he connected this to the information from the box.
’So, according to Elder Life Crane, it seems that for every Cultivation Realm, the early, middle, and Late Stages each correspond to one of the "Understandings." A Great Realm would therefore have three Understandings.’
’And for every advancement to a new realm, whether it’s a Small Realm or a Great Realm, I’ll need to refine a Technique into a Dao of Destiny Technique.’
’This is for the sake of Ascension, as well as for Tribulation Crossing.’
’The first part is easy to understand. The ultimate goal of any Cultivator is to become an Immortal. But as for the second part... what exactly is this "tribulation"?’
’A Celestial Tribulation like in the novels?’
Yang An felt it wasn’t that simple!
Because he suddenly recalled that the cultivation cost for this Cultivation Technique came in distinct stages.
’Merging three, six, nine, twelve Techniques... everything is in stages of three. And each Great Realm just happens to be made up of three Small Realms.’
’So, if I’m not mistaken, the Fallen Tribulation Elder Life Crane mentioned must be referring to the Cultivation Technique’s cultivation cost.’
’A tribulation will descend every time I’m about to advance to a new Great Realm!’
At this thought, everything clicked into place for Yang An. But at the same time, he realized something terrifying.
’I still remember... when I first got the Lighting Technique, the info box said it was one of the *Life Crane Sect’s Thirteen Techniques*!’
’Since Elder Life Crane founded the Life Crane Sect, then these Thirteen Techniques must be the thirteen Techniques he has mastered. They’re very likely his own Dao of Destiny Techniques.’
’If these Thirteen Techniques mean Elder Life Crane has already passed the Thirteenth Understanding, then his Cultivation Level is...’
’The Resonance Stage isn’t a true realm; it’s just for testing compatibility with a Cultivation Technique. That means the Fake Food Realm is the true first step into cultivation.’
’Calculating based on One Realm, Three Understandings, and One Understanding, One Technique...’
’Three Techniques for Fake Food, six for Primal Feed, nine for Visceral Stone, twelve for Corpse Transformation... then the thirteenth Technique is...’
’Zombie God!!!’
HISS—
Yang An suddenly sucked in a cold breath, his very heart trembling.
’This kind-faced old man is actually a terrifying Great Power at the Zombie God Realm!!’
He had originally assumed that since Mother Divination True Master was at the Visceral Stone Realm, Elder Life Crane—whom she addressed with such reverence—was most likely at the Corpse Transformation Realm.
But now it seemed Elder Life Crane’s terrifying power was still far beyond his imagination.
’Thank goodness I didn’t do anything drastic like resisting earlier. Instead, I unexpectedly became this old man’s Direct Disciple. Truly, fortune relies on misfortune, and misfortune hides within fortune.’
In that single instant, no one knew that Yang An had processed so much information in his mind.
Seeing that Yang An seemed to have reached an understanding, Elder Life Crane nodded with gratification. "This child is teachable."
He was extremely satisfied with Yang An’s performance and talent.
The nearby He Tou’s eyes darted around, as if it had thought of something, and a covetous expression appeared on its face.
"Since this kid satisfies you, then the other eleven in the sect have become a bunch of wastes. Why don’t you let me...?"
"Hm?"
Before it could finish, Elder Life Crane’s kind expression instantly turned grim.
"Haha, you old coot, you really can’t take a joke."
He Tou immediately shrank its neck, knowing the old man was genuinely furious.
"Alright, alright! They’re all yours! All yours!"
it cried in a shrill voice, then fell silent and shrank back onto the elder’s shoulder.
Only then did Elder Life Crane ignore it and turn to Mother Divination True Master at his side.
KRAK!
With a soft crack, the surrounding darkness vanished. The group was back in the original cave, their positions unchanged.
Mother Divination True Master immediately understood and looked at Yang An, her smile blooming like a flower.
"Little Daoist Friend, please follow one of my Children in a moment. I will have them arrange a Quiet Chamber for you where you absolutely won’t be disturbed.
Furthermore, to congratulate Elder Life Crane and you, Little Daoist Friend, since I, Mother Divination, have had the good fortune to witness today’s events, I must naturally prepare a small gift for you."
"Later, Little Daoist Friend, you may take a tour of the Communal Feast. If you see anything you like, please feel free to take it. Consider it my welcome gift to you. As long as you are on my island, you may also command these Children as you wish."
Mother Divination True Master could naturally see how highly satisfied Elder Life Crane was with his new disciple.
Elder Life Crane was in high spirits, and Mother Divination knew that pleasing Yang An was an indirect way of pleasing the elder. This approach would be twice as effective with half the effort, so she was being extremely generous.
Although Elder Life Crane remained impassive and showed no reaction to this, Yang An was overjoyed.
He recalled Mother Divination True Master’s domineering attitude when he was first brought here; she was like a completely different person now.
This was naturally the effect of his new master’s revered status. Truly, every creature has its subjugator.
"Many thanks, Mother Divination True Master!"
Yang An thanked her sincerely.
’Since she told me to take whatever I like, I’ll have to find some time to take a proper look around later.’
’Even if I can’t go too overboard, I should at least do justice to Mother Divination True Master’s kind offer.’
’Now I don’t have to worry about scraping by anymore, nor will I have to be indebted to the Pan Shi Brothers and Sisters.’
Yang An’s mood soared.
Soon, under the close escort of several Glue Insect Children, he departed.