102: Chapter 102: Is another formidable enemy on the horizon?

A hundred years ago, the Dao Heart Seed Demon method was widely circulated in the Jianghu. No one knew it was bait deliberately released by the Demon Master for cultivating the Demon Seed.

Now, this Cultivation Technique has long been lost, leaving only legends.

Shi Feixuan never expected to hear this name from Su Rui's mouth today.

"Indeed. Back then, Dini, the founding Ancestral Master of the Quiet Temple of Compassion, realized the mysteries of Shattering the Void and refining Inner Elixirs while perusing the 'Heavenly Demon Strategy'. From this, she developed the cultivation methods of the Dao Fetus and the Death Gate."

A strange look flickered in Su Rui's eyes.

"If one were to look into it closely, the Quiet Temple of Compassion could actually be considered the ninth branch outside the two sects and six factions of the Demonic Path!"

"..."

Shi Feixuan found this claim difficult to accept for a moment.

"Are you surprised?"

A faint, indifferent smile played on Su Rui's lips.

"Yes, I truly didn't expect such an origin."

"The so-called Righteous Path and Demonic Path, in the end, depend on the person themselves."

Su Rui's tone carried a hint of emotion.

In this world, is there really such a thing as absolute good and evil?

Most of it is just a difference in stance and choice.

Of course, those who act cruelly and slaughter the innocent truly deserve to be eradicated.

Su Rui knew that if he truly encountered such people, he wouldn't stand idly by.

Wanwan's figure flashed through Shi Feixuan's mind, and she thought of the atrocities of certain Demonic Path Disciples she had heard of in the Great Tang, nodding in agreement.

"By the way, are the Great Tang and the Great Zhou Dynasty currently in a state of mutual confrontation?"

Su Rui suddenly raised a topic.

"Exactly. Empress of Great Zhou, Empress Wu, possesses extraordinary strength."

Su Rui nodded slightly upon hearing this.

Although he was somewhat confused about the timeline, he had long since grown accustomed to such things; having asked, he let it go.

"And you? How do you intend to choose?"

Su Rui handed the decision back to Shi Feixuan.

"The highest Realm of the 'Cihang Sword Canon' is the Lucid Sword Heart, and your talent happens to align with it.

However, it is ultimately just Mortal martial arts and has its limits."

He gave a reminder.

"This Disciple understands, but I still want to try.

I implore Master to teach me the 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' method. I want to walk the path our Ancestral Master took back then and see if it can truly lead to the Great Dao."

Su Rui nodded gently.

With a flick of his finger, he transmitted the core essence of the 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' technique to Shi Feixuan.

[Taught Disciple Shi Feixuan the 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' method, triggering a thousand-fold critical hit return. Congratulations to the Host for obtaining the 'Immortal Scripture']

It was actually a thousand-fold critical hit return!

Su Rui's heart jolted slightly, feeling quite surprised.

The 'Immortal Scripture'...

That was rumored to be one of the top Cultivation Techniques most suitable for the Human Race.

He didn't rush to accept it, but instead pondered quietly.

Shi Feixuan closed her eyes and focused. The complete 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' method appeared in her mind, even including various insights from predecessors' cultivation.

The key lay in the words 'Demon Seed.'

There were three paths to nurturing the Demon Seed.

Shi Feixuan naturally chose the most orthodox one.

She had originally studied the 'Cihang Sword Canon,' an orthodox mystic technique, and her Foundation was stable.

She had previously established her Dao Body and Dao Heart.

However, after her battle with Ximen Chuixue, her Dao Heart had been somewhat damaged.

But now that her state of mind had attained enlightenment, her Dao Heart was gradually being repaired.

Next, she could enter the second stage of cultivation.

"I assume you won't dabble in the Cauldron Dual Cultivation category."

Seeing her open her eyes, a profound mystic light flashing within them, Su Rui nodded slightly.

"If you take the orthodox path of seeding the demon, then converting the Dao Heart into a Demon Seed to achieve the harmony of Yin and Yang is key.

If any accident occurs, Master will also take action. Even if your Soul Flies Away and Spirit Scatters, I can still bring you back."

Su Rui's tone was calm yet held a hint of determination.

"..."

Li Hanyi and the others were speechless upon hearing this, not knowing how to respond.

Why did this sound a bit strange?

What did 'can bring you back even if your soul flies away and spirit scatters' mean?

"You don't need to be surprised. The difficulty and risk of reaching the Realm where Dao and Demonic Path merge and Yin and Yang harmonize are extremely high."

"This Disciple understands and will certainly be cautious."

Shi Feixuan heard the concern in Su Rui's words, her eyes filled with gratitude.

However, within that gratitude, there was also a hint of an indescribable emotion.

Looking at Su Rui, a strong impulse suddenly rose within her, wanting nothing more than to throw herself into his arms and hold him tightly.

She forcibly suppressed this impulse.

This was precisely the influence of the 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' method.

Su Rui had cultivated this method for a long time, and a Demon Seed had naturally formed. There was a secret attraction between the two.

Su Rui's cultivation was profound, so he could still steady his mind and remain unaffected.

Shi Feixuan's cultivation was still shallow, and having just planted the Demon Seed, she naturally found it difficult to resist this attraction.

While she was struggling to restrain herself, a deep insight regarding 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' suddenly appeared in her mind.

This was...

Shi Feixuan's heart jolted.

It turned out that if a practitioner of the Cihang Sword Canon and a practitioner of the 'Dao Heart Seed Demon' method engaged in Dual Cultivation, it would be of great benefit to both parties.

Her face instantly flushed red.

Within that insight, the Dual Cultivation insights and experiences left by predecessors were also recorded.

When had she ever been exposed to such things?

Her mind was instantly in turmoil, unable to find peace.

"Wake up!"

Su Rui suddenly spoke, his tone peaceful yet irresistible. He was using the Daoist 'Sudden Shout' technique.

A voice infused with will could both deter enemies and provide a sudden realization, clearing the Divine Sense.

Shi Feixuan snapped back to her senses.

Seeing her expression, Su Rui could roughly guess what she was thinking.

Li Hanyi looked at the strangely behaving Shi Feixuan, her heart tightening as an uneasy feeling quietly surfaced.

Was there going to be another formidable rival?

Li Hanyi was a bit anxious at the moment; she was simply too young.

The little fairy already had her own worries, only hoping she could grow up quickly.

"Is the Pavilion Master here?"

Suddenly, a voice came from outside the door, breaking the slightly heavy atmosphere in the room.

"Ah, it's my daddy!"

Upon hearing it, Sikong Qianluo jumped up joyfully and dashed into the front hall.

Su Rui also followed closely behind with several women.

The gates of the martial arts hall were already open.

Sikong Changfeng was pulled in by Sikong Qianluo. Upon seeing Su Rui, he immediately bowed respectfully.

He didn't dare to be the least bit negligent now.

Speaking of which, he could now be considered Su Rui's grand-Disciple!

Thinking of this, Sikong Changfeng had some complaints about his newly acknowledged Master, Li Changsheng.

This was simply too undignified.

"Greetings, Pavilion Master!"

"Is something the matter?" Su Rui asked with a slight hint of doubt.

Sikong Changfeng took out a wooden box from his robe and presented it with both hands.

Su Rui took the wooden box, opened it, and saw the documents inside.

"These are the land deeds for the surrounding area!" he explained.

"Land deeds? Why are you giving me these?" Su Rui didn't look closely, only asking in confusion.

"It's a thank-you gift," Sikong Changfeng said solemnly.

"Thanks to the Pavilion Master and the young ladies, the traces of the Demonic Cult were exposed."

Su Rui then understood.

"They were just looking for trouble," he said indifferently.

"Perhaps it's nothing to the Pavilion Master, but for Snow Moon City, it's of great significance," Sikong Changfeng said, inadvertently gently brushing off Sikong Qianluo, who was pulling on his sleeve.

"I will arrange for craftsmen to come later. Whatever style of building the Pavilion Master wants, just give the word."

Su Rui nodded. This was not just giving land, but also providing a construction crew.

"Then I shall accept it." He handed the wooden box to Li Hanyi, who was beside him.

"One more thing, the rewards for this time will be delivered later.

However, regarding the Great Chun Skill, I ask that the Pavilion Master does not spread the word."

Su Rui nodded slightly.

"I have my own discretion regarding the Great Chun Skill, but... could we change the thank-you gift?" he suddenly said.

Sikong Changfeng was taken aback and instinctively asked, "Change to what?"

"wind, flower, snow, moon." Su Rui said.

"That is the wine brewed by Baili Dongjun. I don't dare make that decision," Sikong Changfeng immediately shook his head.

A single cup of that wine was worth a year of hard cultivation, its quantity was rare, and Baili Dongjun cherished it like a treasure.

"Just go back and ask." Su Rui waved his hand, seemingly having no interest in the Great Chun Skill.

Sikong Changfeng glanced at Li Hanyi and the others with some confusion, finding that they all looked calm and didn't seem surprised.

"Oh, Daddy, Master's Sacred Heart Art can also make people live for a long time. If you don't die, you can live for several thousand years!" Sikong Qianluo shook her father's sleeve back and forth.

But this time, Sikong Changfeng had no intention of pushing her hand away.

Several thousand years?

What kind of Cultivation Technique was this?

Although the Great Chun Skill could rejuvenate someone once every thirty years, no one knew exactly how long one could live.

After all, Li Changfeng, who created this skill, was himself less than two hundred years old.

Sikong Changfeng left in a daze, clearly shocked by this news.

Although he had heard Su Rui mention some longevity techniques at the Jingwu Platform before.

But those were too ethereal and didn't sound real.

But this Sacred Heart Art was different.

Sikong Changfeng knew clearly that his daughter was now cultivating a method called the 'Sea-Absorbing Sacred Heart Curse,' which was a supreme technique within the Sacred Heart Art.

It could absorb and assimilate the Internal Energy of others.

It seemed somewhat demonic, yet also like a true Daoist transmission.

"Master, you scared my daddy." Sikong Qianluo stuck out her tongue sheepishly.

"In the future, when you travel the Jianghu, you must be more careful," Su Rui said solemnly. "The Sacred Heart Art has a huge attraction for people in the Jianghu, and even for those big figures in the imperial court.

For its sake, they might use any means possible.

Although I am currently peerless, you have not yet grown up, and I cannot protect you forever."

"This Disciple understands."

Hearing Su Rui's words, the women responded respectfully one after another.

"I don't know this Cultivation Technique!"

Yin Luoxia suddenly spoke, her tone seeming to carry a bit of complaint.

But seeing the smile in her eyes, it was more like she was acting spoiled, though it was a bit unpracticed.

"I'll give you a task. Go help me retrieve five hundred thousand taels of silver, and I'll teach you a Cultivation Technique that suits you!"

"Five hundred thousand taels?"