Chapter 27: The First Transformation of the Divine Devil
At those words, Li Changsheng's heart shook.
The Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique could rival a Golden Core cultivator at its first layer?
The Tiannan Territory's strongest cultivators on the surface were Golden Core cultivators. If not for the threat of the mysterious Medicine King Sect, cultivating the first transformation of the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique would allow him to dominate the Tiannan Territory, wouldn't it?
"Senior, may I ask how I should address you?"
Li Changsheng bowed sincerely to the middle-aged man.
"I am merely the spirit of this secret realm's array. I don't deserve to be called 'senior,'" the middle-aged man shook his head. "From now on, you may call me Elder Su."
"Elder Su!"
"This place was originally a medicinal herb garden of the Vajra Sect. No one has entered it for a hundred thousand years. You can carve out a cave for yourself to cultivate in. If you encounter anything you don't understand, you can come to the center of the secret realm to find me."
After speaking, Elder Su's figure disappeared.
"It seems the Medicine King Sect is even more formidable than I imagined," Li Changsheng murmured. "I originally thought the Vajra Sect was at most a Nascent Soul sect, but now it seems even the inner disciples of the Vajra Sect likely had Nascent Soul cultivation, let alone their top-tier experts!"
"Yet even such a powerful sect as the Vajra Sect ended up like this. One can only imagine the strength of their opponents, the Medicine King Sect."
Li Changsheng sighed softly, muttering to himself, "I just want to cultivate in peace!"
...
Three days later.
Li Changsheng carved out a cave not far from the center of the secret realm and released Zhao San from a deserted cave, instructing him to create his own cave nearby to cultivate in.
Li Changsheng sat cross-legged in his newly carved cave.
"I still have five simulation opportunities. First, I'll convert the true energy from the Primordial Unity Technique to that of the Starry Sky Sword Technique."
The Primordial Unity Technique could only cultivate up to the early stage of Foundation Establishment, while the Starry Sky Sword Technique could reach the peak of Nascent Soul. The difference in strength was obvious.
"Begin the simulation!"
[Simulation begins.]
[At twenty years old, you diligently cultivate within the Vajra Sect's secret realm.]
[Three months later, you finally fully convert the true energy of the Primordial Unity Technique to that of the Starry Sky Sword Technique. You begin to diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique.]
[At twenty-one years old, you diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique, but progress is slow.]
[At twenty-five years old, you diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique, but progress is slow.]
...
[At one hundred and forty years old, you diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique, but progress is slow.]
[At one hundred and sixty years old, experts from the Medicine King Sect arrive. Elder Su dies in battle, the secret realm is shattered, and you die.]
...
Li Changsheng opened his eyes, filled with doubt.
'The Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique is too difficult to cultivate. After over a hundred years, I still couldn't even enter the first layer?'
'But then again, if it were easy to cultivate, wouldn't the Vajra Sect have been filled with Golden Core experts in the past?'
"Choose the second option!"
As Li Changsheng made his choice, a faint golden light flickered across his skin, and all the true energy in his body was converted to that of the Starry Sky Sword Technique.
"The Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique hasn't been mastered, so the improvement to my physical body isn't significant."
"However, the Starry Sky Sword Technique truly lives up to its reputation as a technique that can reach the Nascent Soul stage. The quality of my true energy has increased at least several times."
Li Changsheng formed a sword with his fingers and lightly slashed.
A faint golden sword beam shot out.
Boom!
The cave's gate was instantly split in two, but the golden sword beam continued its trajectory, leaving a long gash in the ground until it dissipated into nothingness a hundred meters away.
"The power of a casual slash is now several times stronger than before."
A look of satisfaction crossed Li Changsheng's face. Now, he finally had the strength to protect himself. In the Tiannan Territory, as long as he didn't encounter the few Golden Core cultivators, he could walk freely.
...
Just as Li Changsheng unleashed that sword strike, Elder Su, sitting mid-air, opened his eyes, revealing a puzzled expression. He muttered to himself,
"He actually converted all his true energy so quickly!"
"This kid clearly has mediocre talent, only excelling in body refinement. Yet he managed to cultivate the Golden Body Technique to the seventh layer at such a young age. Did I misjudge him?"
...
Li Changsheng, inside the cave, was unaware of Elder Su's thoughts. Even if he knew, he would only smile faintly.
His talent might be lacking, but he had an ace up his sleeve!
"Again!"
[Simulation begins!]
[At twenty years old, you diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique in the secret realm.]
[At thirty years old, you diligently cultivate the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique, but progress is slow.]
[... At one hundred and sixty years old, you die!]
...
[... At one hundred and ten years old, you successfully master the basics of the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique.]
[One month later, you choose to leave the secret realm and revisit the lands of the Qi Kingdom, but you find no old acquaintances.]
[At one hundred and fifteen years old, you choose to leave the Tiannan Territory. While crossing the Endless Desert, your caravan is attacked by a flock of Sand Eagles. You display body-refinement strength comparable to a Golden Core cultivator. However, among the Sand Eagles are four Sand Eagle Kings with Golden Core cultivation. You can only barely protect yourself and choose to leave the caravan, fleeing northward.]
[Three months later, you encounter a Nascent Soul stage demonic scorpion in the Endless Desert. You engage in a fierce battle but are stung by its tail and die!]
[Simulation ends. You may retain one of the following.]
[1. Cultivation level at 115 years old.]
[2. Combat experience at 115 years old.]
"Choose the second option!"
Without hesitation, Li Changsheng made his choice. The four simulations were all for the purpose of mastering the first transformation of the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique!
Boom!
As Li Changsheng made his choice, the energy of his blood and qi surged within him. His body visibly expanded, and his clothes burst apart as he transformed into a small giant three to four meters tall. The surging energy of his blood and qi caused dust to fly within the cave!
...
"How is this possible?!"
Elder Su, at the center of the secret realm, could no longer hide his astonishment. He muttered to himself, "He's only just begun cultivating, yet he's already mastered the first transformation of the Divine Devil Nine Transformations Technique!"
"Even in ancient times, no one in the Vajra Sect managed to master the first transformation in a single day!"
...
"It's happening again!"
"I always knew Manager Li was an old monster in disguise. He must have been injured and hiding in the marketplace."
"Judging by the commotion now, Senior Li's strength is likely almost fully recovered. He's at least at the peak of Foundation Establishment, possibly even a Golden Core expert. I, Old Zhao, must seize this opportunity!"
"If I can cling to Senior Li's coattails, I might even become a Foundation Establishment expert!"
Not far from Li Changsheng's cave, Zhao San stared at the powerful fluctuations emanating from the cave, muttering to himself.
...
It wasn't until half an hour later that the commotion in Li Changsheng's cave gradually settled down. His three-meter-tall body shrank back to its normal size, even becoming slightly shorter than his original height of 1.9 meters, now standing at around 1.8 meters.
Li Changsheng took out a set of clothes from his storage pouch and put them on. He formed a hand seal and cast a Water Mirror Technique.
Looking at the image of himself in the green robe within the water mirror, Li Changsheng nodded with satisfaction.
If he added a fairy sword to the mix, he would look like a young sword immortal!
Just as Li Changsheng was admiring himself, Elder Su's voice echoed in his ears:
"Li Changsheng, come to me!"