From Zhong Shenxiu's perspective, this world is coveted by numerous supreme beings, and its defense has cracks.

Periodically, it is polluted by these supreme beings, allowing a large influx of demons through the cracks—this is the truth behind the Heavenly Demon Tribulation!

In fact, the cultivators' resistance is not entirely successful.

At the very least, there are already many Great Evil Demons in this world.

Whenever they strike, even if it's not a full Heavenly Demon Tribulation, it is still a small one.

Moreover, the dangers of this world go far beyond that.

The abstruse Daoist texts, various cultivation techniques, scriptures, etc.—most of them have pitfalls!

Especially the texts of the unconventional paths, many point towards various Great Evil Demons in abyssal lineages, and even to supreme beings themselves.

When a cultivator practices these to the end, they're likely to transform into a demon, becoming traitors to humanity!

'As long as there is the temptation of power, falling for cultivators is nothing… Isn't this a blatant example?'

Zhong Shenxiu glanced at Cen Hongyue.

This young female practitioner was astonished by the news of the Heavenly Demon Tribulation, her expression dim: "No wonder my father never taught me cultivation and wanted me to live my life as an ordinary person."

Zhong Shenxiu didn't speak, nor did he inquire about this young girl's backstory.

He was just an emotionless translation machine, too lazy to listen to such intricate stories.

However, after getting paid, Zhong Shenxiu performed his work with quality and quantity, as long as it wasn't villains like Hei San and Hei Si.

On the last two pages of "Sea Country Travelogue," a Daoist technique was surprisingly recorded, named "Surging Wave Secret Hibernation Sword," an excellent swordsmanship technique of the unconventional paths, originating from the "Four Seas Strange Scripture"!

Its cultivation process requires cultivators to refine a unique seaweed from the ocean within their bodies, assisted by various Elixir Pills, ultimately refining it into a flying sword, which can be used as easily as one's own limbs to kill.

However, as one of the three hundred techniques from the "Four Seas Strange Scripture," it also has a price related to the sea.

Once a cultivator refines the Mystic Sea Flying Sword, they will feel the call of the sea periodically.

This call is initially mild and easily resisted but becomes increasingly strong, eventually becoming irresistible, compelling one to head to the sea, where only in the ocean can peace be found.

It is said that over time, as the cultivation deepens, the cultivator's body and appearance will gradually transform, growing gills and scales, becoming a sea race favored by Da Gun—the Merfolk!

Zhong Shenxiu did not withhold, explaining the cultivation incantation and even the taboos one by one.

"Is there truly a cultivation spell?"

Cen Hongyue was full of surprise upon hearing the spell, but her little face scrunched up upon hearing the cost: "Why must cultivating a flying sword come at such a terrible price?"

"In any matter of cultivation, one must pay a price; it's just a matter of degree…"

Zhong Shenxiu suddenly took some interest and asked indifferently, "Seeing this method makes you joyful, do you have a strong enemy?"

Cen Hongyue's small face tightened, her large eyes full of wariness.

"Even though the Surging Wave Secret Hibernation Sword is a quick method, even if you master it, you may not be able to seek revenge…"

Zhong Shenxiu slightly perceived the mind of this young female practitioner, knowing she must have an extremely powerful enemy, and couldn't help but smile.

"What else can I do?"

Cen Hongyue spoke desolately.

"This 'Sea Country Travelogue' is a family heirloom; we have settled our transaction!"

Zhong Shenxiu handed the written translation to Cen Hongyue: "But if you want revenge, perhaps you can listen to me a bit more... practicing techniques without cultivation is ultimately futile."

"I would love to obtain a fundamental cultivation technique, but not to mention the True Inheritance of Xuanmen Orthodox, even foundational methods of the unconventional paths are top-secret; even the Five Passes Sect may not have it…"

Cen Hongyue gritted her silver teeth.

"I do have a method here that I can pass to you."

Zhong Shenxiu smiled as though looking at a lab rat, swiftly writing an article of less than a thousand characters.

Cen Hongyue just read a few lines and felt every word was a pearl, seemingly containing infinite Daoist intent. Looking at the beginning, she couldn't help but recite aloud: "Doumu Scripture?"

"This scripture I obtained by accident… Cultivating this technique requires using the power of Taiyin Lunar Radiance at night to advance one's Daoist practice…"

Zhong Shenxiu elaborated eloquently: "As for the cost… it shouldn't be too large, just that the infusion of Taiyin's power might make you more feminine. Of course, if a man practices it, he might turn into a woman…"

"This technique is truly wicked!"

Cen Hongyue was greatly shocked.

"You are a woman, what is there to fear?" Zhong Shenxiu said, "To pursue the source in all cultivation techniques can result in twice the gain for half the effort! The Surging Wave Secret Hibernation Sword comes from the 'Four Seas Strange Scripture,' which in turn stems from the 'Heavenly Mother Scripture'… Therefore, to master the advanced techniques on the 'Four Seas Strange Scripture,' you need to draw close to the images and symbols within these scriptures…"

This was also an experiment by Zhong Shenxiu.

"So?" Cen Hongyue asked dumbfoundedly.

"So, if your physique transforms to resemble the 'Heavenly Mother,' practicing Daoist techniques like the 'Four Seas Strange Scripture' would surely progress by leaps and bounds, potentially even reducing the price payable…"

"This Doumu Scripture is what I found to complement the 'Four Seas Strange Scripture'… if you wish for revenge, take it."

Zhong Shenxiu smiled as he handed the spell to Cen Hongyue.

He wouldn't admit that most of this spell was deduced by him as a probe towards the Heavenly Elder.

In the Cultivation World, rashly practicing unknown techniques is extremely dangerous.

Only those with nowhere else to turn would do it.

And Cen Hongyue was just such a person!

The female practitioner bit her lip, her mind in turmoil, but ultimately couldn't resist the temptation and took the technique.

"If Hongyue can achieve great revenge, I will return to serve you, like a slave and servant to you, sir."

She then bowed deeply before departing.

Zhong Shenxiu watched as the figure of this woman disappeared, smiled, and tucked the paper documenting the secret lineage into his sleeve.

The actions of today were merely a spur-of-the-moment decision, casually placing a pawn.

A few hours later, as it grew late, he began to pack up his stall.

As he reached the entrance of the marketplace, an emaciated elder was already waiting there, an acquaintance of Zhong Shenxiu's—the Old Li from Tingchao Pavilion!

'After numerous probes, you finally couldn't resist?'

Zhong Shenxiu began to anticipate the arrival of the second test subject and greeted him: "Isn't this Mr. Li?"

"Master Fang's name for deciphering texts has long made its way to my ears. When I first saw you, sir, I knew you were no ordinary person…"

Old Li's face wrinkled as he smiled: "Our Pavilion Master has heard of your great talent and wishes to meet you, hoping you won't refuse…"

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