Refinement and Memories

Ugh, I woke up, and my head hurts. My head is being pounded repetitively by a hammer. My body is like on fire. Argh, something is drilling inside my head, I can't take it anymore and fainted.

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Ah, I finally woke up. I have no idea for how long a was unconscious. I still feel the pain, but it is bearable.

This place feels quite stuffy, and the stampede is probably over. I decided to get some fresh air.

I am looking around, and the damage caused by the wave is astonishing. Be it trees, rocks or even the ground are severely damaged.

I am quite lucky that they avoided my hiding place. Except for the rock wall, everything has turned into dust. The carcases look so horrible to watch. Nothing is left intact.

They are either scattered around or burned or turned into small pieces. I believe that this place will need a decade or two to recover. The damage from the stampede is horrifying.

My wound has closed. My scales and flesh have not properly regenerated yet, but it won't hinder my movement.

The remain is filling me with an enormous amount of qi. I believe that only a third got absorbed by me. Also, I can feel that something in my body is formulating. I can feel it, but not pinpoint its exact location. I can't even control it at the moment.

I feel so frustrated and excited at the same time. Something unordinary is happening to me! I am so looking forward to the results. I have been waiting for six years.

While feeling all giddy, I realized that my body is quite different from before. There are also some problems with my head too.

While moving to the nearest water source, I am filtering through my memories. I am surprised by my discovery.

How in mother pearl I got these!!! They don't belong to me! Completely unfamiliar set of memories are in my head. The source of qi can be explained, but not the memories.

It's against the law of nature! No matter how freakish this world is, this shouldn't be allowed! While throwing tantrum, I got near a river and took a look at myself.

I got surprised. I am not at least 3m long. A black colour is moving zigzag on my body. My scales got a metallic shine. They are probably harder than ever.

There are also two bulges on my back. Maybe, I will get a new pair of wings. I also found two small horns behind my eyes. How exciting this is! I look so amazing. I love my appearance.

Anyway, let's go back to my newly found memories. It's incomprehensive to me, but I love them. I learned an entirely new language instantly. The knowledge I was pursuing, I got immediately. How exhilarating.

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Hm, hm, hm. My comprehension abilities are devilish. I understood everything. The skeleton belonged to a magical beast, the rabbit is most likely a demon, and I am just a snake.

To be precise, I am a unique snake. I am one step away from becoming a demon. The only thing I am missing is a nucleus. My nucleus is just one step away from forming.

Thanks to the enormous amount of qi, I need only a year to become a demon. A year is also required to thoroughly digest the remains. Maybe, I will find another present.

Anyway, the magical beast's knowledge came from his bloodline. Because it reached only Stage 2 - Expert, it's knowledge is limited.

The magical beast was aware of 4 stages. At Stage 4, all non-human will gain a human form. With human form, it becomes easier for us to cultivate, but heavenly punishment is stronger for us in exchange.

I know that I am not a magical beast. A beast can cultivate from the very start. They are a mid-level or late-level Disciple from the very beginning they are born.

Neither, am I a ghost, after all, I have a corporal body. I can't be a demon too, because my nucleus has not to formed yet. I am just a snake with a human soul.

For a new type of demon to be born, Expert amount of qi is needed. I have already devoured the skeleton, so I need only to wait for a year. A year and I am finally a demon.

According to the memories, I don't need to actively search for a method to cultivate. Except for humans, who needs to them, we don't.

For magical beast, it's in their bloodline. For ghost and demon, they will know the basic structure, the moment they are born. Simply put, I will have the most fundamental method the moment I become a demon.

The only downside is, that it will last me only until Stage 3. To reach another stage, I will need to create my own. Every demons method is unique. It's impossible to use the methods of others. They can only inspire me in my creation.

Anyway, I need to find a safe place to hide for a year. How was it again? Oh, I know seclusion. I will enter the so-called seclusion. But I can't forget about food and water.

In summary, I need a safe place with a water source and rich on food. I also need to carrefully examine and comprehend the memories. Lastly, my body needs to completly absorb the qi and create my nucleus.

Okay, I got a plan so let's go. Yeah!!