Chapter 375 - 23: Heaven-grade Sha Qi: Divine Fall Evil

Chapter 375: Chapter 23: Heaven-grade Sha Qi: Divine Fall Evil

The Celestial Sea King, Shen Jiuyuan, had personally passed through the trial of Refining Evil, so he was well aware of the constraints Cultivators faced. The physical body has its limits, meaning there is a fixed amount of Sha Qi a Cultivator can refine each day.

Furthermore, the higher the grade of the Sha Qi, the denser its substance and the more profound the rules and concepts it contained. This meant the difficulty of integrating it into one’s body would increase proportionally.

For this reason, when he offered to let Zhong Ming refine as much as he wished, the Celestial Sea King Shen Jiuyuan’s attitude was relaxed and carefree, even a bit casual. He simply didn’t believe he would need to expend many resources.

’During one’s first time Refining Evil, completely refining a single wisp is already impressive.’

Confident in this belief, Shen Jiuyuan paid the matter no mind. He brought Zhong Ming back to the courtyard of the Celestial Sea Prince Mansion in Immortal Martial City.

"Refining Evil is fraught with danger and tolerates no interruptions. Here, you can lower your guard and focus completely on your cultivation. I will watch over you!"

"Thank you, Lord Celestial Sea King."

"Hahaha, there’s no need for such ceremony. Though you may be of the Qinghe line, you are still one of my soldiers. Just work hard. I, Shen Jiuyuan, have never been stingy with my own."

As he finished speaking, he swiped a hand over his Storage Ring, and three lustrous white porcelain vials floated into his palm.

"These are the Sha Qi resources allocated to me by the Immortal Dynasty. All three vials are Heaven-grade: Dragon Vein Evil Qi, Mixed Element Evil Qi, and Divine Fall Evil."

"The Dragon Vein Evil Qi is extracted by the Immortal Dynasty from the depths of a Dragon Vein. It not only contains the Essence Qi of the land’s mountains and rivers, but it’s also infused with the providence of the Immortal Dynasty’s human dao. Its greatest strength is suppression. Whether it be the incense offerings empowering Evil Spirits or a Daoist’s Magic Technique, most of their potency will be suppressed by the human dao’s providence within this Sha Qi."

"The Mixed Element Evil Qi is forged by fusing and refining five types of origin Sha Qi based on the Five Elements. The Five Elements are the foundation of the world, so this Sha Qi can be used to manifest countless techniques, making its applications endless."

"As for the last one, the Divine Fall Evil..." At this, the Celestial Sea King’s expression grew much more solemn. "North of our Frost Moon Immortal Dynasty lies a forbidden land known as the Abyssal Pit. The space within is chaotic and its depths are immeasurable. It is rumored to be the place where an Ancient God fell in antiquity. This Divine Fall Evil was excavated from that very pit by the Cultivators of the Immortal Dynasty."

"This Sha Qi contains extreme resentment and conceals a sliver of a law fragment from an undying Divine Spirit."

"If you use this Sha Qi for Body Tempering, you have a chance to grant your physical body a touch of undying nature. And once you’ve fully integrated it, you can imbue your attacks with the Fallen God Thought."

"This is an extremely potent attack, especially against the Divine Soul. It can even overcome the Undying Nature of evil beings. It is truly one of the world’s foremost offensive powers."

The three types of Heaven-grade Sha Qi the Celestial Sea King introduced were all top-tier choices, and they perfectly matched Zhong Ming’s Roots. The Dragon Vein Evil Qi would synergize with his True Dragon Body, the Mixed Element Evil Qi could amplify the Four Seasons Dao he had comprehended, and as for the Divine Fall Evil, its very name was a testament to its high grade.

Since all three types of Sha Qi appealed to him, Zhong Ming didn’t make an immediate choice. Instead, he asked the Celestial Sea King a question. "Your Highness, of these three Heaven-grade Sha Qi, which type has the Immortal Dynasty allocated to you in the greatest quantity?"

"The greatest quantity?" Zhong Ming’s question made the Celestial Sea King raise an eyebrow, but he quickly had a flash of insight.

’He’s realized how difficult it is to obtain Heaven-grade Sha Qi, so he wants to pick the one I have the most of? ...A clever one, indeed.’

As he pondered this, the Celestial Sea King answered, "The one I have the largest supply of is the Divine Fall Evil."

The answer surprised Zhong Ming. He had assumed the Mixed Element Evil Qi, which could be created through fusion and refinement, or the Dragon Vein Evil Qi, produced by condensing the providence of the human dao, would be the most abundant.

Not to mention that the Divine Fall Evil was also exceptionally powerful.

But soon, a glint appeared in Zhong Ming’s eyes as a thought occurred to him. He raised an eyebrow and asked, "Is the Divine Fall Evil very difficult to refine?"

"Correct." The Celestial Sea King didn’t hide this fact. Seeing this as an investment in Zhong Ming, he laid out all of the Divine Fall Evil’s flaws and drawbacks. "Though the Divine Fall Evil is powerful, it is formed from the fusion of an Ancient God’s lingering thoughts at the moment of its death with Earth Vein Qi. It contains boundless resentment and may even be laced with the hatred and bitterness of the Divine Spirit as it perished."

"For that reason, integrating this type of Sha Qi is the most difficult. With the slightest misstep, the Refiner’s mind can be eroded by resentful souls, or their body can be twisted into a demonic form. Of course, the greater the risk, the greater the reward. Upon successful Refinement, its effects are also the best. The Fallen God Thought can warp the Divine Soul, but it can also temper both the Divine Soul and the body."

"Furthermore, rumors say that the Divine Fall Evil contains some of the mysteries of a Divine Spirit. If a Cultivator’s fortune and opportunity are good enough, they may be able to comprehend these mysteries."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ming’s last trace of hesitation vanished.

"I choose the Divine Fall Evil!"

Shen Jiuyuan didn’t comment on Zhong Ming’s choice. A true powerhouse should make their own decisions and be responsible for the consequences.

Besides, he had actually hoped Zhong Ming would choose this Sha Qi. The other two were relatively easy to refine and compatible with almost any Cultivation Technique, which meant his own supply was extremely limited. Even if he gave Zhong Ming his entire stock, it might not be enough for him to succeed in Cultivating Evil.

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Once Zhong Ming made his choice, Shen Jiuyuan raised his hand and opened one of the porcelain vials. He released a viscous, dark-red Sha Qi that was as thick as blood.

HUMMM!

The Sha Qi had only just manifested, not yet even entered Zhong Ming’s body, when a frenzied, incomparably vast, and chaotic Divine Thought descended violently upon his mind and soul.

"KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL! KILL!..."

The influence of the Divine Fall Evil made shrill roars explode in Zhong Ming’s sea of consciousness. Endless killing intent and overwhelming hatred surged through him, instantly turning his eyes crimson. He felt as if everything in the world was filth, and an impulse to slaughter it all churned within his heart.