Chapter 119: The Nine Yin Demonic Primordial Technique
Shi Hao frowned, a sense of unease settling over him.
Seeing his troubled expression, Su Mei chuckled, “Why would you think, after all these years of rivalry, that she and I could coexist peacefully?
“Not only is she my master’s killer, but during that final battle, do you know how many of my Evil Lotus Sect disciples she slaughtered, and how many of her so-called ‘righteous’ followers I killed?
“I don’t care. For the Evil Lotus Sect, I am the true inheritor. As long as I live, the others don’t matter. But she will never let me go. And as long as she’s alive, even if I leave the Primordial Grotto Heaven, I’ll always be looking over my shoulder.
“So, no matter what, I have to eliminate her. Preferably permanently.”
She tilted her head, her chin resting on her wrist, “So, the question is, if only one of us can survive, whose side will you choose?”
Shi Hao opened his mouth, but no words came out.
Su Mei didn’t press him, but turned and called out, “Little Emerald, come here.”
A shy voice came from under the covers, “Master, but…”
Su Mei smiled, “He’s your Young Master. What are you shy about? Or have you grown so bold that you no longer respect your Young Master?”
“I… I wouldn’t dare…” The Emerald Beauty emerged from beneath the covers.
Su Mei said, “Lie down.”
Shi Hao watched as the naked doll, looking embarrassed, lay down on the table, covering its face with its small hands.
Although just a doll, it was strangely lifelike.
Su Mei picked up a small twig and pointed at the Emerald Beauty, “Listen carefully! If you want to save those two girls outside, you’ll need to use the Butterfly Flower Finger. They both cultivate Daoist internal energy, but they’ve been forcefully infused with demonic essence through the Dao Body Demonic Seed ritual.”
“First, you have to interrupt the ‘demonic trial.’ If you don’t, they’ll either die or sever their emotions. But interrupting the trial isn’t easy. It’s driven by the ritual, demonic energy invading their minds, creating illusions, tempting them to abandon their past.”
“You can’t directly access their minds, so you have to use the Butterfly Flower Finger to stimulate their bodies, overwhelm their senses, make them lose control, and completely submit to you.”
She narrowed her eyes, smiling, “The demonic trial severs emotions by inducing a state of ‘absolute rationality.’ Human nature is inherently selfish. In a state of absolute rationality, self-preservation becomes paramount. And through illusions, they create various dilemmas, forcing the victim to make choices that gradually erode their compassion and empathy, planting a demonic seed within their hearts.”
“But since these dilemmas are just illusions, carefully crafted ‘life choices,’ the manipulation is subtle and gradual. By using the Butterfly Flower Finger to overwhelm their senses with pleasure, you can temporarily disrupt the demonic trial.”
“And then, you can help them balance the demonic essence within their bodies, harmonizing it with their Daoist internal elixirs…”
Su Mei, using the Emerald Beauty as a visual aid, explained the process in detail.
Shi Hao was stunned… Is that even possible?
Su Mei smiled, “Little Emerald told me about those two girls. They both have good potential. But that Xiao Yan girl has little chance of surviving the demonic trial. It’s probably related to her background.”
“And although she cultivates Daoist internal energy, her methods are more akin to demonic techniques. In a way, she’s already close to dual cultivation. Saving her and restoring her to normal should be relatively easy.”
“But that Yuejiao girl… that’s more complicated.”
She looked at Shi Hao, her eyes seductive and alluring.
Shi Hao, feeling a twinge of guilt, asked, “What’s wrong?”
Su Mei chuckled, “You’ve broken her heart. According to Little Emerald, she has a high chance of passing the demonic trial. She doesn’t even need any prompting; she’s already desperate to sever her ties to her past, to the person she used to be. For a lovesick girl like her, love is everything. And you, you cruel man, broke her heart.”
“If you ask me, just let her become a demonic cultivator. Once she passes the trial, she has great potential. Hmm, of course, dual cultivation is also a possibility now. But in her current state, saving her will be very difficult.”
Shi Hao gritted his teeth, “I’ll try my best.”
Although it might be too late.
He didn’t want Du Yuejiao to become a heartless demonic witch.
Su Mei thought for a moment, “Even if that Yuejiao girl passes the trial, it’s still a pity. Little Emerald intended to choose one of them as her successor, regardless of who passed.
“But now, since she knows I’m still alive, and you’re my chosen disciple, she can’t pass on the true inheritance to them. So, even if Yuejiao survives the trial, she won’t receive the true teachings. If you can save her and help her achieve dual cultivation, it would be a blessing in disguise.”
“But it won’t be easy.”
Shi Hao whispered, “I know, but I’ll do it.”
Su Mei said, “Alright, I’ll teach you the technique. Whether you succeed or not is up to you.” She continued her explanation, using the small twig and the Emerald Beauty as visual aids.
Under her guidance, Shi Hao gradually understood the principles involved.
Even for Su Mei, this was new territory. She had never tried to interrupt a demonic trial before.
After finishing her explanation, she released the Emerald Beauty, which hurriedly put on its rainbow robe.
Su Mei said, “After rescuing those two girls, the more important task is your own advancement. The power you gained from the True Dragon energy is unstable. If you’re not careful, your foundation will collapse.
“If things go wrong, you can always use the Jade Clarity Stone to return to the Primordial Grotto Heaven, but you know the consequences.”
Shi Hao said, “Yes, I know.”
They had mentioned he could enter the Primordial Grotto Heaven at any time.
But due to the time distortion, entering during the full moon allowed him to spend three days inside, while only a moment passed outside.
But entering at other times could mean spending just a moment inside, while days, or even longer, passed outside.
If he failed to advance to the sixth rank, he would have to return here and rely on Ye Zi Yin and Su Mei’s help, which meant spending ten days or half a month here, while who knew how much time passed outside.
Su Mei continued, “And there’s also the matter of choosing your cultivation technique after reaching the sixth rank.
“I’ll have Little Emerald go with you. She knows all the Evil Lotus Sect’s techniques. And there are also the three parts of the Night Charm Demonic scriptures. Once they’re reunited, you can study them yourself.
“At the sixth rank, you’ll be considered mid-level and have access to more powerful techniques. But don’t try to learn too many at once. I have a recommendation for your cultivation method.”
Shi Hao said, “Please tell me, Master.”
Su Mei said, “I suggest you practice the Nine Yin Demonic Primordial Technique and its corresponding Nine Yin Demonic Transformations. Unlike the Unfettered Demon’s Boundless Art, which is a powerful technique even without the Violet Vortex Blade Technique,
“The Nine Yin Demonic Primordial Energy cultivated through this technique is practically useless in combat. Its sole purpose is to enable the Nine Yin Demonic Transformations.”
Shi Hao asked, “What kind of technique is this Nine Yin Demonic Transformations?”
Su Mei shook her head, “It’s not a martial art, but… tricks.”
Shi Hao asked, surprised, “Tricks?”
Su Mei smiled, “That’s right, tricks! It allows you to eat iron, shrink your bones, control minds, feign death… It’s not a fighting style but a collection of tricks and illusions for deceiving others.”
“Don’t underestimate these tricks. Used for nefarious purposes, you could… defile a young woman without her even realizing it, or kill someone in broad daylight and hide in plain sight, undetected.”
“Used for good, you could drink poisoned wine and survive, the poison secretly discarded, or steal a treasure and leave behind afterimages, buying you time to escape.”
“It’s called ‘Nine Transformations,’ but it’s essentially a collection of various tricks. Few in the Evil Lotus Sect practice it because our techniques are generally yang-oriented. Without the Demonic Lotus Heavenly Yin, you can only achieve a superficial understanding of the Nine Yin Demonic Transformations. Only with the Demonic Lotus Heavenly Yin can you truly master the Nine Yin Demonic Primordial Technique and unlock the full potential of the Nine Yin Demonic Transformations.”
She looked at Shi Hao and continued, “After reaching the mid-ranks, you can use your enhanced demonic foundation to further strengthen the Unfettered Demon’s Boundless Art and the Mysterious Charm Technique, while also learning other techniques. That should be more than enough for most battles at your level.
“Although the Nine Yin Demonic Transformations won’t directly increase your strength, it will give you versatility, allowing you to adapt to various situations and solve problems in unexpected ways.”
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