Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather Chapter 1392 - 885: Demon Cultivator Cultivation Technique (2)

A moment of contemplation passed, and Que Lingfei declared, "I desire mid-grade Demon Essence Pills!"

With a slight shake of his head, Yang Zhenshan replied, "I'm sorry, but I cannot yet refine mid-grade Demon Essence Pills."

It wasn't a matter of inability to refine them, but rather an inability to guarantee the pill formation rate for mid-grade Demon Essence Pills.

While he could ensure over a 70% pill formation rate for second-order low-grade Demon Essence Pills, success with mid-grade ones relied heavily on fortune. A fortunate attempt might yield a mid-grade Demon Essence Pill even from low-grade Demon Cores, whereas an unlucky one would prove fruitless, even with superior mid-grade Demon Cores.

"Very well, then grant me ten Demon Essence Pills for now!" Que Lingfei stated.

Yang Zhenshan's lips parted slightly in surprise; this person truly possessed substantial wealth.

"I currently have only three available, including the one you already possess!"

He actually had four Demon Essence Pills in his possession, but one possessed a Wood Attribute, which he intended to reserve for himself, leaving only three for sale.

"Are they all of the Wind Attribute?"

"No, one is Fire Attribute, and another is Water Attribute!" Yang Zhenshan produced two additional Demon Essence Pills.

The attributes of the Demon Clan are generally fixed, with a particular tribe typically exhibiting a single attribute, and only rarely producing one or two with mutated traits.

For instance, the Lark Clan predominantly displays the Wind Attribute.

While Wind Attribute Demon Essence Pills are most beneficial for them, they can still metabolize Demon Essence Pills of other elemental affinities.

"Alright then, I shall take these. Furthermore, reserve ten more for me, one each year for the next decade, if that arrangement is agreeable?" Que Lingfei inquired.

Yang Zhenshan blinked; today, he truly grasped the meaning of encountering an individual with deep pockets.

Each Demon Essence Pill necessitates the expenditure of four Demon Cores.

Yang Zhenshan was not astonished that Yun Xiao could produce nine Demon Cores, as it was likely a hoard Yun Xiao had accumulated over a considerable period.

However, Que Lingfei presented over fifty Demon Cores simultaneously; Yang Zhenshan’s gaze fell upon the Demon Cores scattered across the table, resembling Spirit Stones, and his mouth twitched involuntarily.

"How does Cangyu Mountain possess such an abundance of Demon Cores?" he couldn't help but question.

"Upon a demon's demise, the Demon Core does not dissipate immediately," Que Lingfei offered as an explanation.

Yang Zhenshan's comprehension dawned. If that were the case, he could readily understand Que Lingfei's immense collection of Demon Cores.

Given that a demon's Demon Core persists after death, over countless millennia, the number of second-order demon beasts that have existed on Cangyu Mountain is immeasurable; if all their Demon Cores were preserved, the total would undoubtedly be astronomical.

Beyond Cangyu Mountain, the Yunxiao Mountain Range also harbors numerous demon beast clans, and these communities would likewise possess a certain quantity of Demon Cores.

"In truth, within our Demon Clan, Demon Cores function akin to top-grade Spirit Stones and serve as a medium of exchange!" Que Lingfei added, further clarifying the situation.

"I comprehend!"

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, gathering all the Demon Cores from the table and transferring them into the Pill Hall's inventory.

He then inquired, "Immortal, I wish to procure some demon cultivation techniques; is such a transaction possible?"

"Demon cultivation techniques?" Que Lingfei asked, her gaze laced with surprise, "Pray tell, why do you seek demon cultivation techniques?"

"To facilitate the cultivation of the Mutant Beasts at my residence!" Yang Zhenshan stated candidly.

Que Lingfei's expression shifted to one of even greater peculiarity, "To enable Mutant Beasts to cultivate?"

"Is there an issue with this endeavor?" Yang Zhenshan felt a prickle of unease under her scrutiny. It was crucial to remember that she was a great demon of the second rank, top-grade, her power equivalent to a cultivator in the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and her speed far surpassed that of an ordinary late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.

In her presence, Yang Zhenshan felt compelled to maintain a high degree of vigilance.

"No, there is no issue; it is simply unexpected that you would be inclined to cultivate the Demon Clan!" Que Lingfei remarked.

Yang Zhenshan looked at her, perplexity evident in his expression.

A playful smile touched Que Lingfei's lips as she elaborated, "The resources required for the Demon Clan's cultivation are by no means lesser than those for Human Race cultivators. Consequently, Human Race factions are generally disinclined to invest in cultivating the Demon Clan."

Yang Zhenshan grasped her implication. Since the resources needed for cultivating demons were comparable to those for human cultivators, it was only natural that human factions would prioritize nurturing their own and hesitate to allocate resources towards the Demon Clan.

This, he surmised, was likely the reason he had been unable to locate any demon cultivation techniques. Human factions, not being inclined to cultivate demons, would naturally have no need for demon cultivation techniques, hence his inability to find any among them.

"Therefore, would it be possible for me to acquire demon cultivation techniques?"

Yang Zhenshan ultimately resolved to acquire demon cultivation techniques. Despite the considerable resources required for demon cultivation, he was determined to nurture them. This decision stemmed from the current reality in the Spirit Source Land, where cultivating demons proved to be more accessible than cultivating Immortals.

The Spirit Source Land now teemed with numerous second-order Mutant Beasts. With appropriate demon cultivation techniques, these beasts could achieve the rank of second-order demons within a mere ten to twenty years. This projected that, in just a few decades, the Spirit Source Land would be capable of producing over a dozen second-order demons, a formidable force equivalent to Foundation Establishment cultivators.

Regarding the resource demands of demon beasts, the Spirit Source Land was surprisingly well-equipped at present. Yang Jizhen and his ilk had not yet reached full maturity, making their resource consumption almost negligible for Yang Zhenshan. Furthermore, Martial Artists, when compared to Immortal Cultivators, consumed a comparatively lesser amount of resources.

Consequently, the Spirit Source Land currently possessed sufficient cultivation resources, rendering the support for over a dozen second-order Mutant Beasts a manageable feat. Moreover, the principle that power formed the bedrock of all things held true. Once the Spirit Source Land boasted more than a dozen second-order Mutant Beasts, its strength and standing would be elevated to an unprecedented level.

"Very well, I shall bestow upon you a demon cultivation technique!"

Que Lingfei promptly produced a Jade Scroll and presented it to Yang Zhenshan. A flicker of surprise crossed Yang Zhenshan’s face as he accepted the scroll and began to examine its contents.

"Taichu Transformation Skill!"

"Forge the body anew with the laws of heaven and earth, and solidify the Dao foundation with one’s true essence!"

"The Transformation Three Realms: Body Refinement, Mind Refinement, and Truth Refinement!"

"Upon gaining spiritual sentience, a demon must first shed its primal form, cultivating a human appearance and a magical physique."

As Yang Zhenshan perused the cultivation technique, a sense of enlightenment washed over him. This was the profound method by which demon beasts achieved Transformation.

The Body Refinement within the Transformation Three Realms differed fundamentally from the physical conditioning practiced by Martial Artists. It entailed the intricate process of refining the body’s meridians and acupoints, essentially mirroring the meridian pathways, acupoints, Dantian, and Qi Sea structures inherent to the Human Race. This particular cultivation methodology was entirely distinct from Immortal Cultivation techniques and was utterly unsuited for human practitioners.

"While diverse demon cultivation techniques exist, they all fundamentally center on the concept of Transformation. This is analogous to how Human Race Immortal cultivation techniques focus on milestones such as Foundation Establishment and the Golden Core!"

"However, beyond mere Transformation, demons also require bloodline cultivation. Our inherent attributes stem from our bloodlines, a distinct aspect from the cultivation techniques themselves!"

"Therefore, the cultivation techniques employed by our Demon Clan do not possess the same attribute disparities found in your Human Race techniques!"

"As for bloodline cultivation, you typically do not require a specific technique for it; once your cultivation progresses to a certain threshold, the method for cultivating bloodline power will become intuitively clear!"

Que Lingfei exhibited remarkable benevolence towards Yang Zhenshan, dedicating time to elucidate the nuanced distinctions between demon and Immortal cultivation techniques. This comprehensive explanation was delivered with great patience.

"So, does this imply that a singular demon cultivation technique can be adopted by any manner of demon beast?" Yang Zhenshan inquired.

Given the absence of attribute divergence and the sole focus on the Transformation aspect, it seemed logical that one technique would suffice across all demon beast species. Whether avian, terrestrial, aquatic, or even plant-based entities, the technique should theoretically be applicable to all.

"That is not an entirely inaccurate assessment, yet when it comes to Transformation, the accumulated ancestral experience holds greater significance than the cultivation technique itself," Que Lingfei elaborated.

Yang Zhenshan offered a subtle nod. He surmised that Que Lingfei’s apparent generosity in bestowing the technique was likely rooted in the understanding that its intrinsic content might not be of paramount importance to the demons. What truly mattered were the Transformation experiences meticulously passed down through generations of ancestors.

This revelation was not entirely surprising, as in numerous disciplines, practical experience often superseded formalized techniques. Take, for instance, Martial Artists undertaking Spirit Base activation and Golden Body forging; the underlying processes were remarkably similar across various Martial Arts techniques. Success hinged not solely on the technique but on the availability of experiential guidance from others, the quality of Spiritual Objects utilized, and the thoroughness of preparation.

Similarly, this principle resonated with the Foundation Establishment stage in Immortal cultivation, a fact underscored by the contemporary practice of Immortals consuming Foundation Establishment Pills—a method born from countless generations of accumulated ancestral wisdom and experience.

"My deepest gratitude, Immortal, for your most enlightening guidance!" Yang Zhenshan expressed, bowing deeply in token of his sincere appreciation.

He didn't press further for the Transformation experiences, recognizing that Que Lingfei was a blunt individual—or perhaps, more accurately, a blunt creature. Given her silence on the matter, it was probable that such knowledge was a closely guarded secret of Cangyu Mountain, not to be divulged.

With the cultivation technique now acquired, the Mutant Beasts within the Spirit Source Land were free to begin their training. Their ultimate success, however, would rest solely on their own capabilities.

Yang Zhenshan was prepared to offer guidance on the path of demon cultivation, but he would not provide unending support!

When it came to a choice between humans and demon beasts, his loyalty would always lie with humanity.

This was because demon beasts were perceived as foreign and external. The inhabitants of the Spirit Source Land, on the other hand, were either his direct descendants or individuals closely tied to the Yang family by blood or future bonds.

Consequently, all who resided within the Spirit Source Land were considered his own. Mutant Beasts, however, were a different matter; regardless of their potential, they could never truly be considered kin to Yang Zhenshan.

This would only change if, in some distant future, a member of the Yang family were to wed a demon beast!