54: Breakthrough to the Ninth Level of Dharma Aspect

Just at this moment.

The surging Devilish Qi inside the secret chamber suddenly showed signs of receding.

A flash of surprise crossed Su Li's eyes. Subconsciously, she turned her head to glance at Cao Bu and asked, "What is going on?"

With her level of Cultivation, she could only vaguely perceive a peculiar devouring power hidden within Gu Chuyan's body, which was currently consuming the Heart Demon's will.

Rather than simple consumption, it was more like completely dismantling the Heart Demon's power and assimilating it for her own use.

If she truly succeeds, then from now on, Gu Chuyan will be the Demon, and the Demon will be her.

She will be able to retain her independent consciousness without becoming a Puppet of the Heart Demon.

One must know that among the Demon cultivators in the Demon State, eight or nine out of ten are beings whose own will has been consumed by the Heart Demon.

Those who can use their own will to suppress the Heart Demon are as rare as Phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

Such people are usually strong-willed, and once they mature, every one of them becomes a powerhouse capable of dominating a region.

That Demon cultivator Heavenly Emperor who once coveted Liu Ruyan relied on his own will to consume the Heart Demon, step by step, to reach the Peak.

It is worth mentioning that under normal circumstances, after one's own will consumes the Heart Demon, some of the Heart Demon's evil nature remains, infinitely amplifying the evil thoughts deep within a person's heart.

If Gu Chuyan becomes a Demon, her murderous intent toward Gu Yun will likely skyrocket a hundredfold.

This hatred will transform into the strongest driving force on her path of Cultivation.

But what left her completely puzzled was what kind of power in this world could actually turn around and consume the Heart Demon?

Even though she was knowledgeable and experienced, she had never encountered such a bizarre ability.

"It is because of a Cultivation Technique."

Cao Bu dropped this sentence indifferently, then turned and walked toward another secret chamber not far away, his tone carrying an unquestionable, evil intent: "We cannot let her become a Demon too easily; we must add some pressure."

A trace of interest flashed in Su Li's eyes, and she followed him with light steps.

The two soon arrived outside a secret chamber covered in Restrictions.

Inside the secret chamber.

When Xia Jingjing, Song Qianqian, and Qin Lingling saw their figures, a ray of surprised joy instantly erupted in their eyes.

The three women hurriedly gathered in front of the Restriction, saying excitedly, "Third Mistress! Steward Cao! Are you here to save us?"

Cao Bu nodded slowly, a smile as gentle as a spring breeze blooming on his face, though his tone held a hint of eeriness: "That's right, I am here to let you 'enjoy pleasure'."

As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand, opened the door to the secret chamber, and walked in.

Seeing this, the three women subconsciously took a step back in unison.

Cao Bu's gaze at this moment was so cold it lacked even a trace of warmth, causing a chill to rise from the depths of their hearts.

Thinking again of how their Cultivation was sealed, a strong sense of unease instantly swept over the three of them.

"St-Steward Cao, your eyes are so scary."

Xia Jingjing swallowed nervously, her voice trembling slightly.

Cao Bu rubbed his black jade thumb ring, his gaze landing on Xia Jingjing, his voice devoid of emotion: "Xia Jingjing, then let's start with you."

An hour later, Cao Bu walked out of the secret chamber with a calm expression.

"Another Breakthrough?" Su Li looked up at him, her tone carrying a hint of emotion.

Cao Bu nodded, his tone calm: "It's the ninth level of the Dharma Body Realm."

"Are you not going to move these two?"

Su Li looked toward Song Qianqian and Qin Lingling, who were curled up in the corner, shivering all over.

Hearing this, the two looked at Cao Bu with eyes filled with deep terror.

Cao Bu shook his head: "Wait for a while; let's stabilize the Cultivation first."

After speaking, he turned his head to look at the trembling Xia Jingjing deep inside the secret chamber and said in a deep voice: "Send her to Gu Chuyan's secret chamber."

Hearing this, Su Li stood up, a faint light gathering at her fingertips, and tapped gently.

A crack opened in the space beside Xia Jingjing, and a suction force instantly swept her body into it before the crack closed.

Seeing this scene with their own eyes, Song Qianqian and Qin Lingling were too scared to even breathe.

They no longer hoped for anything, only praying to survive.

Cao Bu and Su Li arrived at the secret chamber where Gu Chuyan was located.

Just as they approached, they saw Gu Chuyan's hands piercing directly through Xia Jingjing's abdomen.

Xia Jingjing's eyes widened, dying with deep resentment.

In just a few breaths, Xia Jingjing's flesh and vital Qi were completely devoured by the Heart Demon inside Gu Chuyan's body.

The Heart Demon's power surged instantly, turning around to suppress Gu Chuyan's will tightly.

Seeing this, Cao Bu nodded with satisfaction and turned to instruct Su Li: "Keep an eye on her during this time. If the Heart Demon fails, notify me immediately."

Su Li nodded in agreement, then suddenly changed the subject, a hint of craftiness in her eyes: "I lost, shouldn't you fulfill the wager?"

A faint smile appeared on Cao Bu's face as he pointed to a chair not far away: "Go there?"

Su Li was just about to speak, but before she could answer, Cao Bu had already picked her up and strode toward the chair.

Song Qianqian and Qin Lingling, locked in the secret chamber, heard strange noises.

The two subconsciously looked up.

The next second, their pupils constricted, and their faces were filled with disbelief.

That Gu Clan Third Mistress, who was usually high and mighty with an outstanding bearing, was now performing that hair-tying action with a familiarity that made one's heart tremble.