"Catch well the cultivation technique I'm transmitting to you."
Before the words fell, the golden light at his fingertips shot like an arrow, piercing straight into Chen Sheng's forehead.
"Buzz——"
Chen Sheng only felt a warmth in his forehead, and a vast stream of information rushed into his sea of consciousness, impacting his awareness like a flood breaking a dam.
In the sea of consciousness, a cultivation technique named "Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy" slowly unfolded, the pages emitting a dark golden glow.
The recorded cultivation techniques were profound and obscure, the path from Qi Cultivation to Nascent Soul clear and distinct, yet each word carried a sense of ruthlessness.
But before he could savor the details of the technique, everything suddenly went black before his eyes, as if his sea of consciousness was shrouded in thick fog, and his consciousness instantly plunged into a semi-conscious chaotic state.
Chen Sheng understood in his heart: "It's here."
In the deep dimension connected by the Yin Yang Divine Soul, Chen Sheng's "main consciousness" hovered like an observer high in the air, quietly watching everything below.
Long before the spirit testing, he had already activated the talent of [Yin Yang Divine Soul], transferring all core memories about the "Hundred Generations Book", the Four Seas Grotto Heaven inheritance, and the Demon Race's body... to where the "Yin Soul" resided.
The "memories" exposed in the surface sea of consciousness were meticulously woven illusions.
There were memories of enduring humiliation and resentment as a child being bullied in the dojo, the secret joy and desire for power upon being found with a Celestial Grade Spiritual Root, and even jealousy when seeing other children receiving rewards...
These "memories" aligned perfectly with his superficial "timid and obedient" demeanor but added elements of the "Demon Heart" most valued by Demonic Cultivators, precisely catering to the scrutiny of the Emotionless True Monarch.
The power of the Divine Soul of the Emotionless True Monarch seeped into Chen Sheng's surface sea of consciousness like a fine web, every strand exceedingly cautious, fearing any damage to Chen Sheng.
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His power of the Divine Soul swept over each fragment of "memory", his brows occasionally furrowing—obviously displeased with the timidity reflected in the "memories".
Yet they slowly relaxed at times, especially upon seeing fragments of "jealousy" and "desire for power", a glint of satisfaction flashing in his cold gaze.
After half an hour, he finally withdrew his power of the Divine Soul and muttered to himself:
"Not bad, even at a young age, possesses traits of a Demon Heart, understands resentment, and understands striving. This is a good seedling for practicing my Path of Emotion Destruction. Whether you can completely become emotionless and reach the Dao depends on your fate."
His satisfaction was undisguised in his tone. The "Life-Annihilating" before him had the talent of a Celestial Grade Spiritual Root and a mentality fitting for the Demon Dao, making him the perfect object for cultivation.
After speaking, he raised his hand again, sending a gentle golden spirit light into Chen Sheng's forehead.
This spirit light contained no information; instead, it carried a warm energy that, like a clear spring, dispersed the fog in his sea of consciousness.
The darkness before Chen Sheng's eyes gradually receded, and his consciousness slowly awoke. He deliberately blinked, with a few traces of just-woken confusion, even slightly shaking his head, perfectly portraying the state of "being disturbed by an external force".
"What I transmitted to you just now is the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy'."
The Emotionless True Monarch sat back on the stone chair in the center of the quiet room, his tone slightly gentler than before:
"This is the supreme cultivation technique I created, refining a hundred classical works over a lifetime and a hundred years. Throughout the Path of Emotion Destruction, only we as master and disciple can cultivate it. First, browse through the first volume, and if there is anything you don't understand, I will explain it to you in detail."
"Yes, Master!"
Chen Sheng quickly and obediently nodded, his gaze returning to the "Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy" in his sea of consciousness.
He deliberately slowed his browsing speed. When he reached the Chapter on "Emotionless and Desireless", he even knitted his brows, displaying a confused expression, like a genuine child facing an obscure cultivation technique.
After half an hour, he raised his head and hesitantly spoke:
"Master, I don't understand something. The technique states 'to extinguish emotions first extinguish desire', but if even the desire to cultivate is extinguished, how can one advance in realms?"
Upon hearing this, a trace of approval flashed in the Emotionless True Monarch's eyes, clearly very pleased with the question. His body leaned slightly forward, patiently explaining:
"By 'extinguishing desire', it refers to extinguishing the mortal's greed, anger, and infatuation, not the pursuit of the Great Dao."
"You must remember, only by severing mortal emotions and desires can the heart mind be pure, unperturbed by external things. Only then can one cultivate faster. This is the true essence of 'extinguishing emotions'."
"Disciple understands! Thank you, Master, for your guidance!"
Chen Sheng feigned a look of sudden realization, nodding repeatedly, even showing a hint of admiration in his eyes. Over the next period, he continued to pose several similar "basic questions".
"How to distinguish 'mortal desires' from 'Dao desires', after extinguishing emotions, can one still..."
Each question perfectly demonstrated a "curious yet eager to learn" attitude.
The Emotionless True Monarch answered each question with great patience, sometimes quoting scriptures, speaking of his "insights" during his own cultivation.
Sometimes he picked up a jade scroll on the stone table, drawing the trajectory of the cultivation technique, akin to a meticulous teacher guiding his disciple.
Before long, the Emotionless True Monarch stood up and said to Chen Sheng:
"Alright, that's enough for today. Now, operate the cultivation technique, attempting to break through to the first layer of Qi Cultivation. Should you feel any discomfort, inform me immediately."
"Yes, Master!"
Chen Sheng respectfully responded, closed his eyes again, formed seals with his hands, and guided the spiritual energy according to the technique of the "Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy".
The Spirit Gathering Rune on the Cold Jade Meditation Mat instantly lit up, light cyan spiritual energy flooding into his body like a tide, flowing slowly along the trajectory recorded in the cultivation technique within his meridians.
The Emotionless True Monarch stood to the side, his gaze tightly monitoring the spiritual energy fluctuations around him, a trace of inconspicuous greed flashing in his eyes.
This body's absorption speed of spiritual energy was faster than he expected, truly worthy of a Celestial Grade Spiritual Root.
...
Meanwhile, in the womb of the Peacock Emperor on the Peng Demon Cliff of the Great Wilderness Demon Court, the embryo of Chen Sheng suddenly had a stir in his heart.
Through the connection of the Yin Yang Divine Soul, his consciousness clearly sensed the "Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy" in the human body's sea of consciousness, stirring a slight trace of mockery in his heart:
"Celestial Demon Emotionless, emotionless and ruthless, desireless and aimless, attempting to control all with 'emotionless' — what a grand ambition, but pity it stands too low, riddled with flaws!"
He had inherited from the Four Seas Wanderer, a Refining Void Great Power, deeply understanding the true essence of the "Great Dao"—the Four Seas Wanderer realized the Path of Void by observing the tides of the Four Seas, befriending the heavens and earth, taking everything as a teacher to achieve Void Refining.
But the Emotionless Daoist was merely a Loose Cultivator Nascent Soul, attempting to sever ties with the heavens and earth through "emotionless", ridiculous and utterly misguided.
"Truly a frog at the bottom of a well!"
Chen Sheng's consciousness sneered. Just with the first volume's content, he could already see through the essence of this cultivation technique.
Seemingly profound, in reality, it's a "Death Dao" forcing cultivators into a dead-end. Cultivating to a late stage, one either becomes a mindless killing machine or suffers a backlash from the technique, resulting in body explosion and death.
"However, this notion of 'Emotionless Demon Seed' is somewhat ingenious."
Chen Sheng's consciousness quickly captured the hidden threads within the technique.
The Emotionless Daoist intended to use him as a vessel for soul takeover and, using the "Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy" as a guide, plant an "Emotionless Demon Seed" within him. Once he mastered the cultivation, he would use the Demon Seed as a medium, transforming it into resources for his own realm breakthrough.
"What a cunning double strategy, no wonder the kind teacher facade."
Upon understanding this point, Chen Sheng's consciousness instead relaxed:
"In this way, my life is safe for the time being. The Emotionless Daoist needs me to cultivate the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy', needs me to grow into a 'qualified Demonic Embryo'. Before that, he certainly won't make a move on me."
A few days later, at dawn, two figures slowly walked along the mountain path of the Emotionless Dao Main Peak.
The man was dressed in a black Outer Sect Robe, his face resolute, with traces of weary travels between his brows. He was none other than Chen Sheng's father in this life, Wang Yue.
The woman beside him also wore a Daoist robe, which highlighted her gentle figure and soft features, she was his mother, Du Juan.
As soon as the two stepped into the main peak's area, they were led by a guiding disciple to the entrance of Chen Sheng's cultivation cave dwelling, clearly arranged by the Emotionless True Monarch in advance.
The doors of the cave dwelling slowly opened, and Chen Sheng stood at the entrance, gazing at these familiar yet unfamiliar figures.
Wang Yue's sternness and Du Juan's gentleness perfectly matched his imagined image of "parents" from his memories, as if the longing of the past two years had suddenly taken a tangible form in this moment.
Wang Yue stepped forward, lightly clapping his rough palm on Chen Sheng's shoulder, his tone carrying some strictness yet difficult to hide his concern:
"In these years in the Sect, have you been cultivating diligently?"
Du Juan pulled his hand, her palm warm and soft, smiling as she placed a crystal-like Spirit Fruit into his hand:
"Look at this child, you've grown so tall, surely you've been through a lot."
...
In the days that followed, Wang Yue and Du Juan quickly integrated into Chen Sheng's life.
Every morning before dawn, Wang Yue would stand in the cultivation field of the cave dwelling, ruler in hand, supervising Chen Sheng's Qi Cultivation.
Du Juan would prepare Spirit Porridge and Spirit Fruit in advance, so that after his morning practice, he could enjoy a warm breakfast.
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The strictness during cultivation and the tenderness in daily life complemented each other perfectly, making Chen Sheng feel as if he had truly returned to an ordinary family, experiencing a long-lost familial warmth.
That afternoon, in the cultivation field of the cave dwelling, Chen Sheng sat on a Cold Jade Meditation Mat, operating the Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy technique, pale green Spiritual Qi slowly circulating around him, forming a complete circulation along his meridians.
Wang Yue, holding a black ruler, stood beside him, his sharp gaze focused on the fluctuations of his breath, not missing even the slightest deviation.
As soon as Chen Sheng finished cultivating, Wang Yue immediately reminded him, lightly tapping the edge of the mat with the ruler, his tone strict but not harsh:
"You were able to join the Daoist Master's tutelage and were granted the title of Young Venerable. The Daoist Master has taught you everything selflessly. With your Celestial Grade Gold Spirit Root, if you do not cherish it, you would be squandering this opportunity and failing both your mother and me."
Chen Sheng gradually completed his practice, exhaling a breath of stale air, and stood up to bow respectfully to Wang Yue: "I understand, I will not waste my prime years."
At this moment, the curtain of the cave dwelling was gently lifted, and Du Juan walked in carrying a White Jade Disc with several purple Drunken Immortal Grapes and a bowl of warm Spirit Porridge placed on it.
She placed the tray on the stone table and walked up with a smile, gently ruffling Chen Sheng's hair:
"Cultivation requires balancing work and rest. Take a break and eat some Spirit Fruit to replenish your Spiritual Qi."
Chen Sheng obediently walked to the stone table, picked up a grape, and put it into his mouth, feeling the sweetness spreading on his tongue, filled with rich Spiritual Qi.
He deliberately nestled between Wang Yue and Du Juan, munching on the Spirit Fruit while sharing interesting stories from his cultivation, sometimes making Wang Yue nod and sometimes making Du Juan laugh.
This warm scene filled the cave dwelling with the atmosphere of "home," even the Spiritual Qi in the air seemed to become gentler.
"By the way," Wang Yue put down the ruler in his hand, suddenly said:
"The Daoist Master just sent someone to deliver a message, saying he'll come by later to check your cultivation progress and will also teach you the subsequent Chapters of the Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy, you must prepare well, do not make any mistakes in front of the Daoist Master."
Du Juan also paused her actions, looking towards him tenderly, eyes filled with expectation: "The Daoist Master is so attentive towards you, be sure to listen carefully."
"I understand."
Chen Sheng nodded in agreement, feeling ever more calm at heart.
Half an hour later, a series of footsteps could be heard outside the cave dwelling, and the Emotionless True Monarch, dressed in a purple Daoist Robe, slowly walked in.
Wang Yue and Du Juan immediately bowed in salute, their tones respectful: "Greetings to the Daoist Master!"
The Emotionless True Monarch waved his hand, smiling: "You two may leave, I wish to speak to my disciple alone."
They responded and retreated, leaving only Chen Sheng and the Emotionless True Monarch in the cave dwelling.
The Emotionless True Monarch walked up to him, revealing a smile like that of a benevolent teacher, his tone gentle:
"Mie Sheng, how has your cultivation been these past few days? Have you encountered any difficulties?"
He gestured for Chen Sheng to sit, personally pouring him a cup of Spirit Tea, then extended his hand, with his fingertips emitting a subtle golden light, gently pressing on his Dantian.
The golden light slowly seeped into his body, carefully examining his cultivation progress and the purity of his Spiritual Qi.
"Not bad, not bad!"
After a moment, the Emotionless True Monarch withdrew his hand and nodded with satisfaction:
"The Celestial Grade Spiritual Root truly lives up to its reputation. In just a few days, you have already stabilized at the first level of Qi Cultivation. Your cultivation speed far exceeds that of ordinary disciples."
Saying this, he took out a Jade Scroll from his Storage Pouch and handed it to Chen Sheng:
"This is the content of the second volume of the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy.' The techniques within are quite exquisite. Today, I shall explain them to you in detail."
For the next hour, the Emotionless True Monarch patiently explained the details of the Cultivation Technique, occasionally drawing diagrams to illustrate, sometimes personally demonstrating the path of Spiritual Qi flow, and even sharing his own 'insights' from when he practiced in his earlier days.
When he became enthusiastic in his explanation, he even sighed with feigned regret:
"To help lay a solid foundation for you, I have delayed my own cultivation progress for half a month. But seeing your rapid progress, it's all worth it."
Chen Sheng timely showed a moved expression, his eyes slightly reddening: "Thank you, Master, for your care. I will certainly cultivate diligently and live up to your expectations!"
Seeing this, the smile on Emotionless True Monarch's face grew even gentler. He gave a few more instructions on cultivation precautions before getting up to leave.
The moment the cave door closed, Chen Sheng maintained his moved expression as he picked up the Jade Scroll on the table and instantly saw through the 'Demon Planting' restriction hidden in the second volume.
Sitting cross-legged on the meditation mat, he sneered inwardly:
"This Emotionless Daoist is quite the puppet master!"
He had long noticed the anomaly within Wang Yue and Du Juan — their Divine Soul fluctuations were too steady, and there was a faint residual presence of the Puppetry Technique's restriction within their bodies.
It was clearly a scheme designed to tailor a dream for him by spying on his 'memory.'
As for Emotionless True Monarch, when he had just checked his cultivation, Chen Sheng clearly felt the other party's Power of the Divine Soul quietly eroding his consciousness, trying to deepen his dependency through 'teacher-student affection' and 'family warmth.'
"Binding me with emotional ties, teacher-student bonds, and when the time comes to turn on me, these 'feelings' will become the nourishment for the 'Demon Seed,' turning me into the perfect 'Demonic Embryo.'
Chen Sheng understood in his heart, the calculations of the Emotionless Daoist were deeper than he had imagined, like an impenetrable net.
From the illustrious status of a Young Venerable, the warmth of parents, to the facade of deep teacher-student affection, and then to the hidden 'Demon Planting' restriction in the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy,' one layer upon another, interlocking intricately.
If it were an ordinary cultivator, even one with the extraordinary talent of a Celestial Grade Spiritual Root, they would have long succumbed to this meticulously woven trap and become a 'Demonic Embryo' at the mercy of others, with no chance to turn the tables.
After all, who would have thought that seemingly gentle masters and affectionate parents were all tools of manipulation? Who could, under the watchful eyes of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, conceal their true intentions?
Compared to the harsh reality, those with an unsteady Dao Heart would rather enjoy the delights of an illusory dream even if they sensed a fraction of the truth!
However, Chen Sheng was different. He slowly closed his eyes, and the Mana in his Dantian began to flow like an awakening stream, following the Secret Technique in the 'Four Seas Void Transformation Atlas.'
Unlike the ruthless power of the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy,' this Mana carried the unique ethereal and profound quality of the Void, gently circulating within the Dantian, gradually evolving into pale blue Void Runes.
These runes, like living entities, each composed of countless intricate patterns, some resembling swirling nebulae, others like crisscrossing Void Rifts, radiated faint space fluctuations.
They spiraled within the Dantian for a moment, then, like ink spreading in water, silently seeped into Chen Sheng's limbs, bones, and meridian points, eventually disappearing without a trace, as if they had never existed.
The entire process was silent, not stirring even the slightest ripple in the surrounding Spiritual Qi. If someone were to examine his Dantian at this moment, they would only see the normal workings of the 'Celestial Demon Emotionless Strategy,' unlikely to discover this hidden Void mystery.
"From the moment I could practice openly, the initiative of this game began to subtly shift."
The Emotionless Daoist believed he could trap him in the Emotionless Dao sect, binding him with resources and warmth, to obediently become a 'Demonic Embryo.' Unbeknownst to him, this 'resource-rich' cultivation environment had become Chen Sheng's greatest aid in turning the tide.
With the cultivation experience of Nascent Soul Great Perfection from his previous life, it was like the most fertile soil, allowing him to fully understand every aspect of cultivation.
From the efficiency of Spiritual Qi absorption, the optimal path of meridian operation, to the crucial nodes of realm breakthroughs, he could precisely control and avoid all pitfalls.
In addition, the massive resources provided by the Emotionless Dao for the 'Young Venerable' — an endless supply of Spiritual Liquid and Spirit Fruit, the constant operation of Spirit Gathering Array, resources coveted by external cultivators, now became the nutrients for his rapid growth.
In such an environment, his cultivation progressed at more than double the speed of ordinary Celestial Grade Spiritual Root cultivators.
Yet on the surface, he deliberately suppressed his speed, displaying only the level of a typical Celestial Grade Spiritual Root cultivator, with his Spiritual Qi operations being methodical, as if indeed steadily progressing under the guidance of the Emotionless Daoist.
In the remaining time, he began to secretly accumulate — operating the 'Four Seas Void Transformation Atlas,' converting the excess Spiritual Qi into Void Power, to permeate his entire body.
Occasionally, during the intervals while the Emotionless Daoist was explaining the Cultivation Technique, he would take the opportunity to secretly observe the restrictions layout of the cave, seeking potential escape routes.
The most critical was that with the Secret Technique from the Tier Six 'Four Seas Void Transformation Atlas,' and his Void expertise far surpassing the Emotionless Daoist, he was completely unafraid of being probed by the latter.
No matter how the Emotionless Daoist personally inspected his physique every half a month, using the Power of the Divine Soul to scan his Dantian and meridians, they could hardly detect any anomaly.
Void Runes had long been integrated with his body and Divine Soul, leaving the Emotionless Daoist unable to detect this hidden power.
"To resent year after year, weaving golden threads for others' garments, let us see who has the superior skill!"