"Haha! To decipher the world's rare texts, what a great joy in life, prepare the ink and brushes!"

Zhong Shenxiu picked up the Sky Blue Secret Scripture, his expression seemed a bit dazed for a moment, then he shouted loudly.

"Please, go ahead!"

Old Li respectfully spread out the paper beside him, as tendrils hovering between reality and illusion fell, gripping the inkstone and began grinding the ink.

Zhong Shenxiu seemed to turn a blind eye, picked up a fine brush, dipped it in ink, and began to write:

"Taishang Three Primals, behead the Dao to see myself..."

"These three primals, the Spirit is not this Spirit, this fate is not fate, but the three fires of man..."

...

Just as he reached a crucial point, Zhong Shenxiu's pen suddenly stopped.

Numerous tendrils suddenly went berserk, lashing Old Li incessantly.

Old Li felt the pain of anticipation and urging but did not dare to voice it, he could only ask: "Master, are you exhausted? I have long prepared Clear Spirit Jade Dew to replenish your vitality and spirit..."

"No..."

Zhong Shenxiu said: "I am merely curious, where does this secret manuscript come from? I view this scripture as vast and orthodox, it must hail from the Xuanmen Orthodox, a true inheritance... does your pavilion truly intend to give it to me? Little do you know, any scripture of Daoist techniques is not as precious as a Dao technique classic."

What he had seen before, regardless of such skills as [Divine Dragon Skill], [Bird Transformation Skill], [Surging Wave Secret Hibernation Sword], were all merely techniques! Not the Great Dao!

What is a Dao technique classic?

One that can enhance cultivation realms, expound upon the Nine Realms of Cultivation, and culminate in the 'Daoist Great Saint', is the true path!

For instance, the [Doumu Scripture] that Zhong Shenxiu gave Cen Hongyue is a Dao technique classic, extremely precious, it frightened even the young female practitioner.

"Of course, it will be given."

Old Li babbled seriously.

In his heart, he thought this Master Fang Lang might soon be imprisoned forever on the Third Level of Tingchao Pavilion, becoming the aura nourishment for the demon of civilization.

"I wonder, from where does this scripture emanate?"

Zhong Shenxiu wrote a few more strokes and then stopped, seemingly asking casually.

"Fang Xian Dao!"

Old Li endured the pain of being lashed by tendrils and continued to answer.

"So that's how it is."

Zhong Shenxiu shook his head, showing off: "Indeed, Fang Xian Dao is worthy of the Xuanmen Orthodox. I observe this Dao technique scripture, its depiction of the Nine Realms of Cultivation is extraordinarily detailed, from the basics of consuming elixirs, drawing in spirit, Qi Refinement, and body transformation, to the final Ninth Realm Divine Transformation... it is substantial in its content. If one could cultivate it to great success, perhaps in the future, there is a hope of achieving the 'Daoist Great Saint', it is tremendously precious..."

The cultivators of this world believe there are nine realms in cultivation.

Above the nine realms, the Daoist factions call them Great Saints, and demons call them great fiends!

Old Li looked impatient, about to urge, but suddenly heard Zhong Shenxiu continue with another sentence: "Moreover, the cultivation method of the Xuanmen Orthodox is the most upright and peaceful, and the cost required is far less than the demonic ways... for example, cultivating this [Taishang Behead the Primals to See My Fate Scripture] involves very little cost and can be chosen by oneself..."

Pa! Pa!

In the void, countless tendrils struck Old Li's body, bending him over in pain, but knowing this was of utmost concern to the Pavilion Master, he dared not slack and hurriedly asked: "What is the cost?"

"To cultivate this secret scripture, one must face the calamity of 'Three Lacks and Six Deficiencies'!"

Zhong Shenxiu said indifferently: "Three Lacks refer to fortune, wealth, and longevity! Six Deficiencies mean widowhood, orphanhood, solitude, desolation, impairment, and illness!"

"To enter the practice of [Taishang Behead the Primals to See My Fate Scripture], one must first sacrifice to the 'fate' from the void, choosing one or several among the Three Lacks and Six Deficiencies, from then on bearing the fate of Three Lacks and Six Deficiencies, to practice this secret manuscript rapidly... but if one breaks the precept, the consequences... hehe, doesn't the Pavilion Master already know?"

He felt that the origin of this secret manuscript should be Time's Ouroboros.

Hence, to start practicing, one must sacrifice some of their existing fate to destiny, and upon violating it, the taboo and cost will be directly collected by fate.

To speak of it, whether in level or class, compared to it, the [Four Seas Strange Scripture] is just overly lacking, isn't it?

Crackle!

The floorboards shattered, and several scarlet tendrils surfaced from the void, with slippery and eerie patterns on them.

Information streams continuously surged toward Zhong Shenxiu's sea of consciousness: "You... can see me?!"

"Of course, I can see you, you've been grinding ink for me for half the day already."

Zhong Shenxiu's gaze seemed to penetrate through the attic, directly seeing the true form of the demon of civilization: "I see that you, this creature, have cultivated this secret manuscript improperly, ignorant of the taboos, and shockingly didn't sacrifice to fate first, resulting in going mad and turning into this, that's understandable, understandable indeed... who told you to read fewer books!"

"Give it to me!"

The demon of civilization seemed momentarily stunned, then emitted an aura of extreme anger: "Give it to me... translate the entire secret manual, and you shall be spared!"

Roar!

While speaking, that mass of crimson jellyfish had already floated, arriving at the second level.

Ordinary people would feel inexplicably confused and experience a mental impact just by witnessing its form.

Even average cultivators would have a torrent of useless knowledge forcelessly poured into their minds, rendering them mentally muddled.

"The Nine Realms of Cultivation, even after your transformation, you are merely comparable to cultivators of the sixth or seventh realm, who gives you the courage to conspire against me? Was it someone named Liang?"

Zhong Shenxiu slightly sidestepped, easily dodging Old Li's sneak attack.

This old fellow was now covered in black fur, his claws and fangs became incredibly sharp, unknown what secret technique he had utilized.

"Oh, and this servant... you thought you observed my strength through him? You didn't realize that what I let you see, were the things you wanted to see... you thought only you could alter perception?"

Zhong Shenxiu laughed lightly.

If Old Li had investigated thoroughly, even buying the two donkeys, Hei Si and Hei San, for research, he definitely wouldn't dare become an adversary.

Alas, I had also conducted reverse information manipulation, leading Old Li to misjudge my strength.

With Fang Lang's position, it was enough to blind Old Li, showing only what I wanted him to see.

Thus confidently, the trap was set to lure Zhong Shenxiu in.

'Well... this may reluctantly be considered entrapment by law enforcement, but I do it for justice, if this demon remains in Tingchao Pavilion, who knows how many lives it will harm!'

Zhong Shenxiu righteously snapped his fingers.

Snap!

With a crisp sound, Old Li's direction suddenly shifted, pouncing toward the demon of civilization, his hand turning into claws, exuding threads of black air, as if encountering an enemy who killed his father.

Bam!

The demon of civilization suddenly became ethereal, and the monster Old Li transformed into passed right through it, crashing into a wall.

Countless tendrils embedded into Old Li's back, and pustules surfaced on the tendrils.

Old Li's body immediately shriveled, dying beyond death.

"Very well, now... it's my turn."

Zhong Shenxiu smiled lightly, looking at the dataized demon of civilization, his silhouette flickered, already beside the opponent, his fingernails sharply elongated, grabbed a tendril.

[Data Port Connected!]

[Begin Modification!]

[Modification Permission Granted!]

"Master!"

The scarlet phantom jellyfish suddenly trembled, many tendrils retracting together, its hovering height decreasing until it lay at Zhong Shenxiu's feet.

It dared not meet Zhong Shenxiu's gaze!

As if, Zhong Shenxiu had already become its supreme master.

"Hmm! Although you're quite hideous, I'll reluctantly accept you as well."

Zhong Shenxiu nodded.

He did not rely on his body's power, merely using Fang Lang's Corpse Dissolution Immortal Position, coupled with the demon's negligence, easily establishing a connection and usurping the opponent's highest authority.

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