I Don't Agree to the Terms
Chapter 316 - 184: The Subconsciously Ignored Development Cognition

Chapter 316: Chapter 184: The Subconsciously Ignored Development Cognition

"This is the first time I’ve encountered such a thing myself; it’s indeed rare," Ning Jue observed the Heart Demon captured by Gu Shanhai and couldn’t help but marvel.

"Master, do you see any problems?" Xia Xingyi asked with some concern.

"I’m not sure either. After all, I’ve never seen someone in the Qi Refinement Realm undergo tribulation, let alone know how someone could capture their Heart Demon in the process," Ning Jue also looked slightly embarrassed; he was just a cultivator in the late stage of Spiritual Origin, not some top-tier big shot.

Gu Shanhai felt embarrassed upon hearing this. He had intended to see if there was a corresponding Divine Power to refine and assimilate the Heart Demon, but there simply wasn’t one.

Generally, when people encounter a Heart Demon, they immediately kill it.

Another reason is that Gu Shanhai’s power was exceptionally high, which allowed him to capture the Heart Demon. Otherwise, with the demon’s strength being equivalent to his own plus its unpredictable abilities, it could easily lead to disaster.

In the Xuanji Realm, the threat of internal demons is far greater than that of external tribulations.

"But it’s okay, I’ve already sent a message to my master. He’s on his way here. As a Heavenly Scenery Stage cultivator, he should know," Ning Jue could only look up the hierarchy for help at this point.

Otherwise, what else could he do? If his own master couldn’t handle it, he would ask his master to seek help from those in the Cave Soul Stage, Divine Phase Stage, and eventually, a solution would be found.

As for advising Gu Shanhai to just kill the Heart Demon and be done with it, that would be too wasteful. The current opportunity could be used to further contemplate and possibly comprehend a spell or Divine Power specifically for Inner Tribulation Demons, which would definitely take Chengyun Sect to the next level.

"This...isn’t that a bit too much?" Xia Xingyi hesitated, feeling like the situation was getting out of hand.

On the contrary, Gu Shanhai’s eyes lit up. This was a great opportunity.

He wasn’t like those protagonists who kept everything hidden and dared not show anything. The practices of their sects were different; his sect did not subscribe to the unwritten rule that "only dead geniuses are considered talents." Instead, talents needed to be cultivated and protected vigorously. The more unique he appeared, the more stable his position would be.

If he collaborated with Chengyun Sect to truly develop a spell against Inner Tribulation Demons, then anyone who targeted him would be opposing Chengyun Sect. If someone tried to kill him, Chengyun Sect would not only protect him but also stand up for him.

"Master, I think it’s a good thing. Since the Heart Demon is already captured, we might as well keep it for use," Gu Shanhai spoke up without any hesitation.

He understood what Xia Xingyi meant, which was just concern about delaying Gu Shanhai’s cultivation. But after his Qi seeds had successfully condensed, he had already begun leveling up automatically through the Circulation Vine.

As for being imprisoned by Chengyun Sect due to his uniqueness, that was simply out of the question. With such a special talent, he represented immense potential in their eyes, more valuable as a pillar of strength for the sect than as an imprisoned subject of study.

There was undoubtedly internal strife, but there were also many watchful eyes. If individuals with special potential were imprisoned for research at the first sign, Chengyun Sect would not have grown into such a large power.

"Rest assured, I won’t let you waste your time for nothing. If you succeed, at the very least, you’ll be given a mark of Heavenly Merit and a place among the true disciples." Another voice came in from the window.

"Master, you’ve arrived," Ning Jue greeted hurriedly, as the newcomer was his master, Jicheng.

"Mhmm, you’ve taken a good disciple; he’s even more talented than I am," Jicheng Daoist was very pleased with this.

"And what about me..." Gu Shanhai gestured to himself, wondering what he should do next.

"For now, come back to Chengyun Sect with me. It’s inconvenient to stay here. Qingli, this goes for you as well; break through to Purple Palace as soon as possible and absorb the Spirit Vein to achieve Spiritual Origin. It’s been so many years; how come there is still no movement?" Jicheng decided on the matter there and then.

Xia Xingyi heard this with some resignation. Achieving Purple Palace was manageable; after all, just absorbing Heaven and Earth treasures would do, but attaining Spiritual Origin required a Spirit Vein, which meant a starting point of at least decades.

It was natural that it couldn’t be accomplished in just three to five days; it was a long-term endeavor.

"Yes, Great Master..." Xia Xingyi could only agree helplessly.

He needed to reach Spirit Origin Stage to return to Chengyun Sect; otherwise, even if he did go back, he would have to return to his Five Elements Sect.

Laziness comes with a price.

Ning Jue had little to say. Mainly it was because his own disciple’s performance was indeed too poor; he was fortunate it was his disciple, otherwise, he would have killed him.

Additionally, with Gu Shanhai being so special, it was unsafe to leave him outside. It was better to bring him back to the sect for cultivation.

Once he was sent to tackle Spirit Origin Stage and absorb a Spirit Vein, he would also have the necessary power to defend himself.

’Tch... One after another, they’re all second- or third-generation cultivators.’ Gu Shanhai marveled to himself, no wonder there was a situation where small fry were followed by their seniors.

"Alright, don’t feel resentful. Isn’t it because you’re not motivated that you’re still just in the Foundation Establishment Stage? If you had made a little more effort to break through to Spirit Origin Stage, it wouldn’t have come to this. Think about how many years you’ve been out. Not only have you not advanced, but your disciple too... sigh." Even Jicheng’s expression was filled with resignation; he wanted to scold, but then he thought it was pointless.

But it was alright if he didn’t break through. Chengyun Sect could afford to keep such a lazy person. Cultivation consumes massive resources; being lazy does not. Besides, probably only Xia Xingyi was in such a state; the other disciples were all quite ambitious.

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