Martial Arts: I Have a Wilderness World

Chapter 590: Chapter 307: Su Wunian’s Choice (Part 3)

"Please excuse my reaction." After calming himself, Su Wunian gave a helpless smile and then asked, "According to what you said, devouring and Refining pure Demon Beast Cores won’t affect my Cultivation. Does this mean that if I consume this type of Demon Core long-term, I won’t have to worry about my mind being altered, and my path of Cultivation will also remain unaffected?"

This question was exactly what Cheng Zongyang had expected. He had previously told Su Ze about the difference between the two types of Demon Cores precisely to entice Su Wunian. Although the price was steep, they were an excellent choice for a Cultivator.

Cheng Zongyang said, "If you consume these specially processed Demon Cores long-term, it is indeed no different from normal Cultivation. But these Demon Cores are expensive. If you want to consume them long-term, the wealth required is no small sum. A Tier One Inner Core is worth fifteen thousand Spirit Stones, which is equivalent to one million five hundred thousand taels of Gold. As your Cultivation improves in the future, the prices of Tier Two and Tier Three Inner Cores will be even more unimaginable. Earning Spirit Stones in the Cultivation Immortality Realm is no easy task."

Su Wunian fell silent again. ’These Demon Cores are fifteen thousand Spirit Stones each. Even if I emptied the coffers and sold off the entire Su Family, I could only afford three or four of them.’

The price was simply exorbitant, far beyond what he could afford. This meant that he could only continue to consume unprocessed, raw Demon Cores. And if so, his future was bound to be grim.

"Isn’t there any other way?" Su Wunian asked, unwilling to give up.

Cheng Zongyang’s brow furrowed slightly. After a moment of thought, he said:

"It’s not that there are no other ways, they’re just extremely difficult. It’s said you could practice a Demon Race Cultivation Technique, but I don’t know the specifics. My guess is you’d end up as something neither human nor Demon.

"The other option is possession. Once you embark on the path of Qi Cultivation, your Yin Spirit combines with Primordial Qi within your Mud Ball Palace to form a Primordial Spirit. You can then use this Primordial Spirit to possess another’s body. However, it’s said that possession before reaching the Divinity Transformation Realm is extremely perilous, and you only get one chance. Once your Primordial Spirit leaves your Mud Ball Palace, you either succeed or you die. There’s no going back to the Mud Ball Palace to try again."

Su Wunian remained silent, his eyes flickering with conflict and indecision. After a long moment, he looked at Cheng Zongyang and asked in a grave tone, "What other problems are there?"

At this, Cheng Zongyang looked at Su Wunian with a playful glint in his eyes.

’The guy’s tempted. I wonder who his target for possession will be?’

’Actually, he didn’t even have to think to guess the first target.’

Cheng Zongyang said calmly, "Possession is an extremely dangerous method, and one scorned by the righteous path of the Dao. It requires finding a suitable target. This target must not only have a physical aptitude compatible with your Spirit Root’s Attributes, but they also must be in a weakened state to ensure success. Furthermore, you may encounter all sorts of dangers during the process of possession. These are the things you must be wary of."

"It needs to be compatible with my Spirit Root’s Attributes?" Su Wunian frowned.

Cheng Zongyang asked, "The booklet explained the theory of Spirit Roots, didn’t you read it? The Spirit Bone comes from a person’s body, while the Spirit Root comes from their Mud Ball Palace. What’s linked to the Mud Ball Palace is a person’s Yin Spirit. Whether or not the Yin Spirit possesses a Spirit Root determines if one can practice Cultivation Immortality. Your Spirit Root has three aptitudes, so you must find someone who also has Three Spirit Roots with the same Attributes."

A flicker of resolve flashed in Su Wunian’s eyes. He cupped his fists at Cheng Zongyang and said, "Thank you for your guidance, Mr. Cheng. I’ll take my leave now."

With that, he turned and left, his departing figure radiating determination and resolve.

Cheng Zongyang shook his head slightly. ’It seems my words have pushed him onto the path of possession.’

’The path of devouring Inner Cores would severely limit his future on the Dao. He has access to good Demon Cores that could help him advance, but his Spirit Stones are limited. His only real gamble is possession.’

’For some reason, he was reminded of Doctor Mo from the tales of mortal cultivation.’

’Who will be his target?’ Cheng Zongyang grew curious himself.