Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 54 - 52: Jade Demon Killing Blade, Iron Buddha Devil Banquet Begins

Seeking Immortal County, Chengyou Bookstore.

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Tao Qian sat cross-legged on the compartment bed, his eyes sparkling with spirit light, barely concealing his excitement.

Separated by the puppet body, Tao Qian heard two pieces of delightful information from Pan Hongniang's explanation.

First was about the numerous fragmented books in the Cultivation World lacking details on reducing costs, which were not valued by others, and Tao Qian, coincidentally, was not particularly concerned about those costs.

Second naturally was about the "Secret Demon Refining God Skill" from the Secret Demon Sect, which, in Tao Qian's view, was fate—he had previously cultivated the "Sacrifice Sword Skill" of the Secret Demon Sect, and now he stumbled upon a Refining God Skill, which was precisely what Tao Qian most lacked at the moment.

Although Tao Qian had transformed the Bo Dragon Driving Origin Qi into the Daoist Spirit Treasure Origin Qi, his sturdy physique forged by the Bo Dragon Bloodline remained unchanged; tearing apart tigers, leopards, or lower-ranked demons was not a problem at all.

But that was worth mentioning.

For the rest, godly and demonic attributes, or other auxiliary Magic Skills and Divine Skills.

Tao Qian was completely "lacking" in all.

After all, he was not only a loose cultivator but also a newcomer to the Cultivation World.

Having nothing to rely on and lacking everything was normal.

For this reason, Tao Qian needed to seize the opportunity that presented itself.

"Distinguishing cultivators between Daoist, Buddhist, Demon, and others mostly revolves around the Basic Method aside from sect-related factors."

"Although various schools typically prohibit cultivators from practicing methods from different sects unless it's not the Basic Method and highly compatible with one's disposition, then sectoral prohibitions wouldn't be so strict."

"Hence, there often emerge Great Cultivators who practice both Daoist and Buddhist Cultivation, or Dual Demon and Buddhist Cultivation."

"Similarly, many Great Cultivators create their own Cultivation Techniques, although the methods they refer to might not belong to their own sect; it's quite possible for a high Buddhist monk to develop a Demon Dao Technique."

"In any case, let's see if this Refining God Skill has any major problems? Can the costs be exempted?"

"Even if the main body cannot practice it, if the costs are smaller, perhaps this puppet body could practice it."

Tao Qian desperately needed the Refining God Skill, but he was not too hasty or reckless.

Still utilizing the puppet body for perception, the related information of the book immediately sorted itself into a wonderful format in Tao Qian's mind.

[The name: Secret Demon Refining God Skill.]

[Type: Alien Object.]

[Record: This volume comes from the 'All Heavens Secret Demon Scripture', a subsidiary volume for divine techniques, one of several dozen Refining God Techniques, also the most straightforwardly brutal and dangerous one. Back in the days when the Secret Demon Sect clashed with Daoist and Buddhist sects, quite a few Secret Demon Cultivators relied on this technique to refine their durable primordial spirits, brazenly withstanding attacks from such Divine Passage Skills of both Daoist and Buddhist sects. One Secret Demon Great Cultivator had even directly embarked his primordial spirit out of his body and shattered the 'Great Reincarnation Heavenly Dragon Zen Chanting Demonic Destruction Array' at Dharma Cakra Temple, which claimed to obliterate all divine souls, showing the formidable power of this method. Sadly, this volume is severely incomplete, only the Refining God part remains, lacking the Dissipation Method, making cultivation surely lethal.]

[Note 1: This technique uses "Outer Realm Demon" to refine one's own primordial spirit, intending to entice the demon to descend, but first requires sacrificing one's own primordial spirit as bait, making this method extremely dangerous. Any minor mistake during cultivation immediately results in demon invasion, losing both spirit and soul.]

[Note 2: Since this technique lacks the commentary to eliminate the costs, once it draws the demon to devour and refine, but without the power to remove the impure demon thoughts, the divine soul will surely mutate, becoming non-human within days and potentially violently expiring.]

[Note 3: This method can coexist with other Refining God Techniques, and if successful, can even benefit most Divine Skills related to the divine soul.]

[Note 4: Costs of demon invasion and impure demon thoughts can be exempted, but there is a limit; if greed overwhelms and consumes too many demons in one go, madness and mutation are inevitable.]

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At this moment, Tao Qian knew even without looking in the mirror that his face was displaying joy.

For most cultivators or demonic entities, this "Secret Demon Refining God Skill" was profoundly flawed.

Once practiced, death was certain.

But for Tao Qian, it wasn't so terrifying; he could exempt the two severe costs.

Even the restrictions of this technique weren't as stingy as the Sacrifice Sword Skill, which, once practiced, forbade cultivating a second type.

If the timing weren't inappropriate, Tao Qian would very much like to flip through the volume right now and see what the Refining God Technique looked like.

At the same time, Tao Qian also wanted to reflect a bit:

"There are far fewer Demon Sects in the Cultivation World compared to the Daoist and Buddhist sects. I don't know if it's just a coincidence, but every Demon Sect seems exceedingly formidable."

"For example, this Secret Demon Sect, according to the record, with the power of one sect, successively defied several major Daoist and Buddhist sects. Although it eventually perished, it could still be regarded as glorious in defeat."

Tao Qian reflected internally.

Meanwhile, the puppet body continued listening to Pan Hongniang's explanations.

To ease the tension between her and her lover, this immortal lady completely set aside her master's demeanor.

At a glance, she appeared like a knowledgeable yet naively charming young woman, showing off her knowledge to her lover.

If it weren't for the fierce scars on her face, the scene would be quite harmonious and beautiful.

"The Refining God Skill cannot be practiced, but the Demon Eye Shadowing Technique is something that Fei'er could possibly cultivate."

"This technique can develop a pair of 'Demon Eyes'; once the divine power is released, it can detect all movements within several miles. With deeper cultivation, this range can even be expanded."

"Tonight, perhaps because Bodhisattva and other Great Demons are in the temple, the Lan Demon Lady didn't dare make a move, which is why she didn't use the Demon Eyes, allowing me to ambush and slay her."

At this point, Pan Hongniang seemed to recall something.

She reached out to take the jade bracelet from Tao Qian's hand and casually touched him in the process.

Afterward, he used his Divine Thought to extract an Exotic Treasure from the bracelet.

It turned out to be a small, exquisitely fine jade flying knife, radiant green, and strikingly alluring—truly fashioned from the finest jade in this world.

However, on the blade of the flying knife, there inexplicably ran a bloodline that made one feel uneasy upon sight.

Pan Hongniang snapped her fingers, and the flying knife emitted a clear ring.

Yet within that pleasing sound lingered an almost bursting aura of terrifying slaughter.

"Indeed, its power is still acceptable."

"This is the 'Jade Demon Killing Blade,' a treasure of slaughter mentioned in the Jade Demon Scripture. The Lan Demon Lady spent over a decade refining it. She boasted greatly, claiming that once this blade was complete, it could transform at will and slaughter all living beings with its mystical powers. Unfortunately, it still lacks that touch of Cavernous Mystery Understanding and can only be considered among Magic Artifacts."

"However, among Magic Artifacts, this blade carries an extremely heavy aura of slaughter. I actually had my eye on this blade for a long time, intending to give it to you for self-defense."

"But I had never found a good excuse until now, and just in time. Fei'er, keep this blade well; if in the future you encounter tough enemies, throw out this blade. Even skilled practitioners in the Qi Refining Stage could accidentally meet their demise."

During the conversation, Pan Hongniang directly stuffed the jade flying knife into Tao Qian's hand.

Her small, fair hands then grabbed Tao Qian's, seemingly unwilling to let go.

A pink peach blossom miasma spread, and the atmosphere instantly became ambiguous again.

It seemed as if they were going to continue where they had left off before.

Having received the Cultivation Manual, Tao Qian was very happy.

Having received those stacks of alien items, along with this Jade Demon Killing Blade, Tao Qian was also very happy.

But thinking of having to offer up his body, even if it was only the body of a Puppet, Tao Qian immediately felt not so happy.

Deep inside, he furiously complained:

"That Filth Blood Pearl, though its effects are covert and not easily detected by Great Cultivators, the cost of shared sensations is too heavy. Although it has been weakened, it is not completely gone."

"If the Puppet Body is forced later, to be harvested again."

"Though my original body is unharmed, I will also be forced to endure all those sensations."

As these thoughts flashed through his mind, Tao Qian let the Puppet Body move as it wished, prompting new actions.

Tao Qian's body shivered slightly, seemingly fearful of Pan Hongniang's physical contact.

His originally affectionate face, after taking a deep breath, tightened with a hint of reluctance but still spoke firmly:

"Master, it's not that I disdain your current disfigured appearance, I have already made a decision."

"From today forth, I will completely seal my energy pathways. Until the day I step into the Qi Refining Stage, they shall not be opened again."

"Master, think about it. With my talent and abilities, why have I been stuck in the Energy-Introducing Realm for so many years? If this continues, even my junior brothers and sisters will surpass me."

"How can I face being the senior disciple then?"

"I admire you, Master, but please do not forget my cultivation matters."

"If Master really intends to hinder my Dao Path, letting me waste away in this initial stage until my lifespan is exhausted and I perish, then it would be better for Master to kill me now."

These harsh words immediately dispersed the romantic atmosphere.

Pan Hongniang instantly took two sharp jabs; one was about her temporarily ruined appearance, and the other, a reminder of her beloved Situ Fei's incessant harvesting.

If it were the usual cruel and decisive Nongyu Immortal,

Someone speaking to her in such a manner, even if it were her disciple, she would have immediately turned hostile and killed them.

But Situ Fei was different.

The Heart Demon of abnormal affection had merged into her soul through mutation, especially as she was also injured, which she could not restrain.

Perhaps she had also realized that now, in front of her lover, she was acting just like a blindly infatuated girl from the Mortal World.

But realizing it was useless, she couldn't control herself.

She had no choice but to withdraw her hands, reluctantly glancing at Tao Qian's disheveled body, somewhat unwillingly saying, "Alright... Master... Master agrees, so don't seek death anymore."

The conversation left the atmosphere somewhat awkward again.

Just at that moment,

Outside the house, throughout Iron Buddha Temple, suddenly rang the loud sound of gongs.

Along with the sound of the gongs came those little demons and monsters responsible for conveying messages, hopping about the mountains.

Passing by this courtyard was a Pig Demon covered in a yellowish miasma emitting foul smells, occasionally spouting excreta.

This creature, entirely unclothed, was seen springing here from afar, flapping its large ears, its corpulent body stark naked.

It opened its stinking mouth, tusks still hanging suspicious pieces of flesh, seemingly a leftover piece of scalp.

In a muffled tone, it shouted to the area:

"The banquet has begun, the banquet has begun, the lords have ordered: whoever misses the feast will be turned into the feast itself."