Heart Gu
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"EEEHHH!"
Galaxy and Yu Qingxuan's eyes nearly popped out of their faces upon hearing this news.
An Fairy!
Marrying a fairy?!
The Grand Elder, who holds the highest status and has heaps of concubines, not one of them is a Fairy.
Even the sect leader has never married, but if he wanted to marry a Fairy, there would be few chances.
But this boy who just joined the sect already has the possibility of marrying a Fairy.
All because of His Solar Celestial Root.
Galaxy Cluster almost broke his teeth due to the frustration he felt.
But Xiaoyao said calmly, "Be calm."
"Kai has not yet begun his cultivation path, so it is still too early to talk about marriage."
"If he manages to grow well, he will revitalize our sect and turn it into a holy land. At that time, huge possibilities will open up for us too."
"By then, you might be able to marry the holy fairy."
"Alright, go and start your training quickly!"
Galaxy immediately filled with adrenaline and shot off to a brothel.
Xiaoyao, watching his disciple depart, fixed his gaze on Yu Qingxuan, who remained static in place.
Seeing that his master finally paid attention to him, Yu Qingxuan spoke of his idea: "Master, Our greatest concern in Hehuan Sect is the lack of elite fighters," he finally commented. "We are busy with our own training and barely have time to strengthen our ranks."
"I am willing to assist in Jiang Ye's training," he offered, his expression serious but determined. "Only with his growth can we reach new heights as a sect."
Xiaoyao nodded in approval. "Then so it shall be," he said, handing Jiang Ye a small ring. "This ring contains essential tools for your training. Use it wisely and follow my guidance."
Upon receiving the ring, Jiang Ye felt a surge of gratitude towards his master. "Thank you, master," he murmured, admiring the object reverently. "I will do my utmost to meet the sect's expectations."
"Don't worry about anything else, just fully concentrate on your practice!"
"If you have any requests, the sect will definitely do its best to fulfill them."
Xiaoyao's green eyes flashed with a hopeful light as he saw Kai receive the ring.
"Kai... I hope you don't falter on the path."
In these realms, the concepts of sect and master-disciple are untouchable, something sacred.
He has dedicated his entire life to building and revitalizing the sect, but as time passes, his hopes of building a Sacred Land wither away. But everything has changed with Kai's arrival, a monstrous seed has arrived, and his hopes have returned as well.
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"Hey, little brother!"
"Do you have any questions about what I just explained?"
Yu Qingxuan settled on the stone pier in the courtyard, his serene face now a bit closer as he observed Kai.
Compared to the brash and bold Galaxy, he liked this younger brother more, calm and composed.
"Listen carefully, I'm going to briefly explain the jargon of the cultivation realms among immortals and demons."
Immortal cultivation is divided into four Realms: Qi Control, Pill Formation, Celestial Tribulation, and Ascension.
The same goes for the demonic path: Heart Gu, Sea of Bitterness, Chaos of Nightmares, and Immortality.
"Immortal cultivation and demonic cultivation... they're originally completely different cultivation systems," Yu Qingxuan said with that spark of longing in his eyes.
"Immortal cultivation was invented by Shennong, while demonic cultivation imitates demons. Different methods and paths, but the goal is the same: to live forever," he said, with a glint of madness in his ocean-blue eyes.
"Who wouldn't want to be eternal and immortal?!"
This brief speech made Kai's calm heart pound with shock.
"Elder Brother Yu, what are we waiting for?"
"It's time to get moving, little brother!"
With adrenaline coursing through his body, Kai hurriedly urged his brother on.
Seeing this, Yu Qingxuan gestured for him to calm down. "Don't get anxious, little brother. Cultivating demons is the most dangerous path, so you have to be careful when practicing. For those who cultivate immortality, only when they reach the third level of Celestial Tribulation will they be punished by the 'Heavens' with Divine Punishment... But on the demonic path, it's different... for every small realm, the 'Heavens' will punish.
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. Too late to regret?"
"….."
The echo of Yu Qingxuan's words resonated in Kai's mind as he tried to process the revelation. Each advancement on the demonic path not only meant power but also the burden of facing the 'Heavens' at every stage. A chill ran down his spine as the weight of that truth settled in his heart.
The courtyard suddenly seemed darker, as if the darkness from the depths of demonic cultivation was seeping through the corners of reality. Kai was overwhelmed by the magnitude of what he was about to face. How could he accept that every step forward would carry with it the risk of disaster and calamity?
However, amidst the uncertainty and fear, a determination surged from the depths of his being. He knew he couldn't let this paralyze him.
With a deep breath, Jiang Ye faced Yu Qingxuan with his amethyst eyes with determination. "I understand," he murmured, his voice barely a whisper in the tense air. Though trembling inside, he forced himself to accept the reality before him.
Acceptance didn't come easily, but he knew there was no other option. He couldn't afford to doubt at this moment in his journey. He had to trust in his own strength and in the guidance of his older brother to overcome the challenges that lay ahead.
Yu Qingxuan smiled approvingly and nodded, his eyes shining with intensity.
"The Four Abysses: Heart Gu, Sea of Bitterness, Chaos of Nightmares, and Immortality," he declared solemnly, his voice resonating with authority. "The latter three are still beyond your reach, so you don't need to worry about them for now."
"But the Heart Gu..." he continued, his tone grave and serious. "It's the most difficult realm for most of those who wish to follow the demonic path."
Yu Qingxuan delved into the heart of the matter, starting with the first level, the realm of mental poison.
"We, the followers of the Demonic Path, are called so because of the 'Demon' which refers to Inner Demons," he explained, his voice resonating with unyielding authority. "All living beings possess the so-called seven emotions and six pleasures, but depending on the path you follow, these can transform. Those who follow the Path of Immortality cut them off so as not to hinder their Cultivation, but we, on the Demonic Path, are guided by desires and carnal pleasures."
His gaze grew grave, conveying the seriousness of the warning. "It's good to do as you please, but once you lose consciousness of your actions... you'll become a slave to your desires, a mere shell unable to enter the cycle of reincarnation. That's why it's considered the most difficult realm on the Demonic Path."
Kai listened attentively to Yu Qingxuan's words, his expression serious and determined. "Yes, sir!" he responded firmly, showing his commitment to the dark and dangerous path he had chosen to follow.
With a determined expression on his face, Yu Qingxuan extended his palm, and a faint, fluctuating light, blood-red and as black as darkness itself, appeared in his hand, resembling the mysterious will-o'-the-wisp dancing in the night.
"Now I will teach you the method to enter the Heart Gu Realm," he announced solemnly, his voice resonating with an authority that brooked no argument. "Once you receive it, you must recite it mentally. It may be difficult and painful for you, but you must hold fast to your ideals and not let your demons dominate you."
Once he had finished speaking, Yu Qingxuan sent the floating light from his hands directly into Kai's mind.
Silently, Kai received the method, storing every thought and every word in the depths of his being. He sat in a lotus position on the ground, closing his eyes and concentrating as he silently recited the method imparted by his brother.
Kai's internal struggle was intense and harrowing. With his eyes closed and his mind focused on the method imparted by Yu Qingxuan, Kai plunged into a world of darkness and chaos, where inner demons lurked in the shadows of his consciousness.
At first, all was silent. Kai found himself floating in an endless void, but soon, whispers began to infiltrate his mind. They were whispering voices, hissing whispers that sowed doubts and fears in his heart. Kai's inner demons, embodiments of his darkest desires and deepest fears, began to attack him mercilessly.
Mental pains seized him, as if his mind were being torn apart by the storm of conflicting thoughts and turbulent emotions. Each whispered word, each dark memory, was like a dagger plunging into the depths of his being.
But Kai held fast to his ideals, to his goals, refusing to be consumed by the darkness that threatened to devour him. As the struggle continued, physical pains joined the mental ones, turning each breath into agony and each heartbeat into a piercing torment.
Yet, amid the chaos and suffering, one obsession persisted, a burning flame that could not be extinguished. It was the desire to live, to attain immortality, which burned within him like a torch in the darkest night. Despite the pain and despair, Kai clung to that obsession with all his might, letting it be his guide through the abyss of the mind.
And then, in a moment of sudden clarity, everything stopped. The pain vanished, the inner demons faded into nothingness, and Kai found himself alone in the darkness. In that instant, he understood what it truly meant to be free: to free oneself from the chains of one's own inner demons and reach a state of inner peace.
With renewed determination, Kai emerged from the darkness, his mind clear and his heart calm. He had passed the test, conquered his inner demons, and now, he was ready to face whatever came next. With steady steps, he advanced to the next level of his journey on the Demonic Path, ready to challenge the Heart Gu Realm with all he had.
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In an instant, the entire universe seemed to hold its breath, anticipating something momentous. An absolute silence enveloped the dimension, as if time itself had paused to observe what was about to unfold. And then, a primal fire emerged, a blazing column that ascended towards the sky with an unprecedented majesty.
It was a fire of pure white, a white that eclipsed all the colors of the world, making them seem insignificant in comparison. The column of fire continued to ascend endlessly, defying even the very Divine Punishment that would be expected in such moments. But it did not appear, as if the white fire deemed any celestial intervention unworthy of its power.
The fire pierced through the sect's protective formations, not breaking them, but passing through them as if they were mere illusions in its presence. And yet, it continued its ascent, challenging the limits of dimensionality itself. But just as it was about to touch the boundary, it disappeared, as if it had never been there in the first place.
It left behind a mysterious event, an enigma that only a few fortunate beings in all of existence would be able to comprehend. It was as if the white fire had revealed something beyond human understanding, something that defied the very laws of the universe. And as the column of fire faded into the horizon, it left behind an aura of mystery and wonder that would endure for generations.
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Trapped within the column of white fire, Kai felt his world crumbling around him. The blazing glow engulfed his body, consuming his black and white office attire until it was reduced to mere ashes that dissipated into the air like fleeting memories.
His eyes, once deep amethyst in color, transformed into intense violets, radiating an overwhelming energy that seemed to emerge from the very depths of the universe. They were like stars in the darkest night, flashing with a light of their own that defied all understanding.
The hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes that were once jet black now seemed to embody a black hole itself, absorbing any light that dared to approach them. No color could escape their dark aura, which enveloped his being with imposing intensity.
With his clothing reduced to ashes, Kai's skin was exposed to the world, revealing a crystalline beauty that seemed sculpted from jade. Every inch of his body seemed a masterpiece of nature, a manifestation of perfection in its purest form.
He felt naked and vulnerable, yet at the same time, he felt an overwhelming power coursing through every fiber of his being. Slowly, he opened his eyes.
"Elder brother Yu, have I entered the Heart Gu realm?" Kai asked, his words resonating with a mix of astonishment and anticipation as he observed his palm, feeling the profound change that had taken place within him. An unsettling crunch emanated from his bones as he closed his hand, as if he were undergoing a physical metamorphosis, a transformation that went beyond skin and muscles.
"Sigh—!"
The sigh escaped Yu Qingxuan's lips, his face reflecting a mixture of surprise and horror at what he had just witnessed. He stepped back two paces, shaking his head in disbelief, as a bitter smile curved his lips. "Haha, yes, yes, you have officially entered the Heart Gu realm..." he responded, his voice trembling as he tried to process what had just occurred.
What he had witnessed was beyond comprehension, beyond any logical explanation. He had heard nothing, only seen as a white column rose to infinity and beyond, defying all laws of known reality.
In the sepulchral silence that followed, Yu Qingxuan watched in disbelief as the column disappeared, leaving in its wake a psychological shadow that would haunt him in the days to come.
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