Record of a Demon's Cultivation Chapter 1265: Corpse Luo Poisonous Fiend

Song Wen let out a helpless sigh, his form dissolving into a blur as he pierced through the lake's surface and made his escape once more.

While speeding away, he directed a sliver of his consciousness into his Sea of Consciousness.

Within the Sea of Consciousness, the divine souls of Jing Bei and Fu Kaiyu, held captive, suddenly perceived the presence of the one who had ended their lives.

"Just who are you? How is it that you possess knowledge of so many of the Divine Blood Gate's most confidential secrets?" Jing Bei demanded, his gaze locked onto Song Wen's gradually solidifying figure. "You have not only mastered the Blood Sea Seal, but you have also cultivated the Corpse King's Rebirth Art and the Nine Great Heavenly Thunder Secret Arts?"

Song Wen responded, "Given your current circumstances, what benefit would knowing that bring you?"

"Even in death, I am entitled to understanding," Jing Bei retorted, his eyes blazing with intensity as he fixed Song Wen with a glare. "You preserved our divine souls, presumably with the intention of extracting information. Answer my questions truthfully, and I shall reveal all you wish to know."

"Very well, then I shall grant you the clarity of understanding before your demise," Song Wen declared, his eyebrow arching subtly, a faint smile gracing his lips. "You inquire about my background, no doubt because you harbor resentment at perishing by the hand of a fellow disciple. However, you are mistaken—I am not affiliated with the Divine Blood Gate. I have merely eliminated numerous disciples from your core ranks and appropriated their secret arts."

"Are you speaking the truth?" Jing Bei inquired, his expression laced with skepticism.

"Do you truly believe I would utter falsehoods in this situation?" Song Wen countered.

Jing Bei scrutinized Song Wen for a considerable duration before finally speaking, his tone marked by a hint of exasperation, "It is your turn to pose a question."

"Do you possess the cultivation technique for the Body Integration Stage of the Corpse King's Rebirth Art?" Song Wen inquired.

This query was the paramount reason behind his elaborate efforts to dispatch Jing Bei, especially after discovering he was a core disciple of the Divine Blood Gate. Song Wen's own proficiency with the technique extended only to the Void Refinement Stage. Should he reach the Body Integration stage, he would find himself without a foundational cultivation method.

Nevertheless, Jing Bei's response served to extinguish Song Wen's burgeoning hopes.

"No. While I am indeed a core disciple of the Divine Blood Gate, the higher-level techniques of the Corpse King's Rebirth Art are not easily acquired. They demand a considerable sacrifice. As a cultivator at the Peak of Void Refinement, my primary objective is achieving Body Integration. Why would I expend resources procuring a technique I cannot yet utilize?"

Upon hearing this, Song Wen shook his head and shifted the topic of conversation.

"Then explain your audacious appearance in Great Tan City. To my knowledge, the members of the Six Fiends Hall are in hiding within the Primordial Qi Death Zone, too fearful to reveal themselves."

"It concerns the Turbid Spirit Realm," Jing Bei responded.

"The Turbid Spirit Realm?" Song Wen's brow furrowed, his face a mask of bewilderment. "The Turbid Spirit Realm falls under the control of the three major sects of the Southern Nether Region, and they have yet to permit any entry. What connection does your presence in Great Tan City have to this?"

Jing Bei elaborated, "Legend speaks of the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew being discoverable within the Turbid Spirit Realm. My objective in coming here was to seek it. For demonic cultivators such as myself, advancing to the Body Integration Stage presents a challenge several times greater than for orthodox cultivators. This Pure Origin Heavenly Dew is the ultimate divine treasure for overcoming the bottleneck of the Body Integration Stage."

A subtle glimmer of surprise flickered in Song Wen's eyes.

"Is the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew truly of such significance?"

"Undoubtedly," Jing Bei affirmed. "Across the entirety of this mystic realm, it is unlikely that another heavenly treasure exists that is more perfectly suited for a demonic cultivator's ascent to Body Integration. Alas, this item is as rare as it is precious. Upon hearing whispers of its existence, I felt compelled to seize this opportunity. However, the three great sects permit only their disciples and members of affiliated clans to enter the Turbid Spirit Realm. Consequently, I found it necessary to approach the Fu Clan, who maintain covert connections with the Six Fiends Hall, in the hope of infiltrating the Turbid Spirit Realm by assuming the persona of a Fu Clan member. My appearance in Great Tan City was merely a preliminary assessment, a test to ascertain if orthodox cultivators could detect my true identity. Should the situation prove unmanageable, I would have no recourse but to abandon my aspirations for the Turbid Spirit Realm. Otherwise, I would find myself ensnared like a turtle trapped in a jar."

Song Wen inwardly marveled at Jing Bei's sheer audacity. He also came to the realization that the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew held a far greater value and rarity than he had initially conceived.

"As a core disciple of the Divine Blood Gate, you intend to venture into the Turbid Spirit Realm alongside your sworn enemies, the orthodox cultivators. Did you not make any preparations for your own protection?" Song Wen inquired.

When Song Wen had dispatched Jing Bei earlier, he had only observed Jing Bei consuming a single medicinal pill, roughly the size of a chicken egg. No other defensive methods had been apparent.

Although that pill had temporarily endowed Jing Bei with the strength to surpass most cultivators at the Void Refinement Stage, the Turbid Spirit Realm restricts entry to only those at the Body Integration Stage. A mere 'half-step Body Integration' level of power would be woefully inadequate.

Jing Bei responded, "Naturally, I made preparations. The pill I consumed previously was known as the Profound Spirit Blood-Burning Pill. It not only elevates my cultivation base temporarily but also enables me to sacrifice my blood essence and flesh to manifest the Corpse Luo Poisonous Fiend. While the quantity of this fiend is minuscule and its existence fleeting, it suffices to annihilate the majority of cultivators at the Void Refinement Stage."

"Moreover, my storage ring houses a teleportation talisman and two sixth-tier Earth Evasion Talismans. If utilized judiciously, these could significantly enhance my prospects of evading pursuit from Body Integration Stage cultivators. Had it not been for your life-substitution technique, which misled me into believing you had perished and consequently lowered my defenses, allowing you to execute a successful surprise assault, you would never have managed to slay me," Jing Bei’s voice held a trace of deep-seated resentment.

Song Wen’s eyes instantly brightened slightly.

The more life-preserving assets Jing Bei possessed, the better—all of these treasures would now be his.

"How many Profound Spirit Blood-Burning Pills did you possess?" Song Wen questioned.

"Only the one I ingested," Jing Bei replied. "Consuming this pill carries severe repercussions; possessing additional ones would offer no benefit."

Subsequently, Song Wen solicited information concerning matters of body integration and the precise location of the Six Fiends Hall’s main headquarters. Following this, he activated the Sea of Consciousness Black Hole, utterly consuming both their divine souls.

Within a secluded pavilion nestled in Cloudstream Valley, Song Wen assumed a cross-legged posture upon the ground, his fingers caressing a blood-hued jade slip he held.

This very jade slip had been acquired from Jing Bei’s storage ring. It contained profound insights pertaining to the breakthrough of the Body Integration Stage, meticulously recorded by numerous predecessors of the Divine Blood Gate, encompassing both successful methodologies and cautionary accounts of failed attempts.

In comparison to the breakthrough insights previously imparted by Bai Wei, the contents of this jade slip held substantially greater worth for Song Wen.

After all, it detailed the breakthrough experiences of corpse cultivators, many of whom had diligently practiced the Corpse King’s Rebirth Art.

Through diligent and repeated study of the jade slip, Song Wen’s comprehension of the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew’s miraculous efficacy deepened progressively.

According to the jade slip, over ninety percent of the Divine Blood Gate members who ingested the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew achieved a successful breakthrough to the subsequent cultivation stage.

It was no wonder Jing Bei had been willing to gamble everything to enter the Turbid Spirit Realm.

"It appears I ought to pay Bai Wei a visit," Song Wen mused aloud to himself.

Bai Wei had previously cautioned him that if he desired entry into the Turbid Spirit Realm, he was required to notify her within a six-month timeframe, lest he miss the realm’s opportune opening.

Initially, he had harbored reservations about entering the Turbid Spirit Realm, but following the incident involving Jing Bei, his decision was finally solidified.

If even Jing Bei, a distinguished core disciple of the Divine Blood Gate, harbored fears of forfeiting the opportunity presented by the Turbid Spirit Realm, Song Wen, as a solitary cultivator blessed with an extended lifespan, could not be certain when he might next encounter the Pure Origin Heavenly Dew.

Furthermore, considering his sixth-grade spiritual root, he likely possessed the least auspicious innate talent among cultivators at his current level. To achieve a successful breakthrough, he absolutely required the most superior breakthrough spiritual object to compensate for his inherent deficiencies.

(End of the Chapter)

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