Swords emerge from Mount Hua, sweeping across the heavens from the world of Swordsman.

Yue Zhuoqun sat cross-legged, following the method of cultivating demonic energy in the Dao Heart, to gather his spirit and achieve a state of perfect unity.

Another segment was extracted from the pure innate true energy of the Supreme Longevity Cultivation Technique and condensed into a separate ball.

Everyone's thoughts are multifaceted, usually dominated by their primary personality, which shapes their style of action, character, and qualities.

However, under such dominance, there is always a side that is suppressed and not released.

It could be brutality, bloodlust, greed, or evil; it could also be cowardice, paranoia, or indecisiveness. These dark aspects of emotion are the best medium to ignite the seed of evil.

Yue Zhuoqun separated a trace of his dark emotions from his mental state and merged it with the true energy ball.

hum!

In an instant, the pure innate true energy burst forth with dark demonic light, emanating an eerie aura.

This ball of demonic light is the seed of demonic energy. It surged into the dantian, took hold, and grew by absorbing true energy.

Five days later, the demon seed was fully formed.

Yue Zhuoqun opened his eyes, and a strange light flashed and disappeared.

If someone familiar with him were here, they would notice a dramatic change in his demeanor.

Previously, elegance, etherealness, and nobility were a fusion of the qualities of a Taoist master and a human emperor.

Now, it has an added eeriness and complexity, as if shrouded in mystery.

It has a very special charm that attracts people to become obsessed and makes them want to explore it.

But when you actually get close, you get a sense of danger.

If I had to find a fitting adjective, it would be "evil emperor".

Yue Zhuoqun immersed his mind in the demonic seed, which was like a spiritual clone of himself. He could use it to capture the fluctuations of his own true energy and flesh, and even connect with the external energy. He could also clearly capture the fluctuations of the space within a radius of tens of meters, and his control over the power of heaven and earth became more and more adept.

Only after the demonic energy was contained did the emanating evil energy subside.

I composed myself, pushed open the door, and walked out of the room.

The next instant, Zhu Yuyan floated over, her eyes fixed on him as she scrutinized him, and asked in surprise, "You've mastered the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique?"

"It's just that the demonic seed has been refined; it doesn't count as complete cultivation."

Even so, the news still greatly impacted Zhu Yuyan, leaving her deeply disturbed.

After all, it had only been five days since Yue Zhuoqun obtained the secret manual!

The Demonic Sect has been passed down for hundreds of years, and among all the holy rulers throughout history, only Xiang Yutian has mastered it, which shows how difficult it is.

While I was deeply moved, I also felt a pang of envy.

"This volume is very unique. It not only contains methods of entering the demonic path through the Dao and entering the Dao through the demonic path, but also allows the demonic seed to be fully developed and merged with the Dao to shatter the void."

Because you lost your virginity too early, the Heavenly Demon Technique cannot break through the eighteenth level. If you master this technique, you can remove the shackles.

Zhu Yuyan's eyes lit up: "You're willing to pass on the secret manual to me?"

“Since you have truly submitted, it is only right that I pass on my secrets to you. After all, the stronger you are, the more you will help me.” Yue Zhuoqun smiled.

One cannot always rely on forceful methods to manage subordinates; a combination of kindness and strictness is the only way to achieve long-term success.

"However, your Heavenly Demon Great Art is inherently a demonic art, so the method of planting your own seed will not work. You can only choose to plant the seed of another's seed."

"Choose someone who has achieved great success in their cultivation to serve as their furnace?" Zhu Yuyan had some understanding of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Cultivation.

"That's right. Planting a demonic seed inside a furnace requires a demonic medium. The simplest demonic medium is dual cultivation, where one's own demonic energy and spirit are transferred into the furnace, where they transform into a demonic seed on their own. The more difficult demonic medium is to intercept and merge one's spiritual demonic thoughts with true energy, first transforming them into a seed rudimentary form, and then using special methods to inject them into the furnace."

Zhu Yuyan's face immediately froze.

Forget about letting her cultivate with a furnace or cauldron.

It sounds difficult to first condense a rudimentary form of a demon seed.

After all, intercepting the spirit is very dangerous; if you're not careful, your soul will be damaged and you'll become an idiot.

Even if they are lucky enough not to become an idiot, the dark side of their inner self will be magnified infinitely, replacing their dominant personality and turning them into an evil demon.

"Of course, you don't have to cultivate on your own if you wish."

I can use you as a furnace, planting a demonic seed within you, and then guiding your cultivation through the path of demonic cultivation; it will still achieve the same effect.

Zhu Yuyan's breath hitched, and her body tensed.

If you plant a demonic seed in your body, wouldn't that mean you have to engage in dual cultivation?

She no longer felt much resistance towards Yue Zhuoqun, but she still hesitated for a moment when asked to cultivate together with him.

……

I revised it four times but it still didn't pass, so I had no choice but to delete it and rewrite the chapter. I'm so frustrated.

Chapter 171 Two Dragons

Seeing Zhu Yuyan's reaction, Yue Zhuoqun knew what she was thinking about.

If one can plant a demonic seed within oneself, one can plant a demonic seed within another person without engaging in dual cultivation.

Despite this, Yue Zhuoqun did not offer any further explanation.

After all, who would choose a troublesome method when there's an easy way to sow seeds?

There is no such thing as a free lunch in the world.

To gain something, you always have to pay a price.

"I...I..." Zhu Yuyan blushed, unable to utter those shameful words.

Yue Zhuoqun didn't press her. He took out the manual of the Dao Heart Demon Seed Technique from his bosom and handed it to her: "You can study it on your own first. Whether you choose to accept my demon seed is your decision."

Don't be fooled by how easily Yue Zhuoqun condensed the demonic seed; he did it by using a scroll of proficiency to elevate his cultivation technique to the highest level of mastery.

Zhu Yuyan would have to study it alone, and it would take her more than ten years to make any progress. As for mastering it, she would have to find the Evil Emperor's Relic and absorb its essence.

Now that a shortcut is right in front of her, Zhu Yuyan may not be able to resist this desire.

During this time, Yue Zhuoqun took advantage of her quite a bit while training her, and her curves were measured by his hands many times.

In the Heavenly Demon Pool, they could get half an inch closer even through clothing.

Her resistance to Yue Zhuoqun had become negligible; what she couldn't let go of was her inner pride.

Once he realized that there was no hope of cultivating the Dao Heart and planting the Demon on his own, he would definitely choose to rely on Yue Zhuoqun.

However, she was clearly not giving up at this moment. After receiving the manual, she was overjoyed and became more and more grateful to Yue Zhuoqun.

"I'm leaving now. If you have no hope of comprehending it and are determined to accept the Demon Seed, then come to Xingyang to find me."

When Zhu Yuyan takes the initiative to seek him out for dual cultivation, it means that she has completely surrendered, both physically and mentally, and will no longer feel any resistance.

Zhu Yuyan nodded, this time without any burden: "I will do my best to integrate the Demonic Sect and collect the remaining Heavenly Demonic Secret Techniques."

……

After leaving the Yin Kui Sect, Yue Zhuoqun did not return to Xingyang directly.

Rumors circulated in the martial arts world that Shi Long, a master from Yangzhou who possessed the secret of immortality, had been killed by Yuwen Huaji, but the manual of the secret of immortality had been stolen by two scoundrels in Yangzhou.

Clearly, the main storyline has begun, and Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling have obtained the Longevity Formula.

Of the four great martial arts books, the Longevity Manual is the least like martial arts.

Legend has it that it was written in oracle bone script by Guang Chengzi, the teacher of the Yellow Emperor in ancient times. No one in that era could understand the meaning of oracle bone script.

Of course, there are also seven human-shaped diagrams of the operation of the techniques. However, these techniques are very different from internal energy cultivation. They are more like the cultivation path of Taoist longevity. If one does not understand the meaning of oracle bone script and practices with the mindset of martial arts, one will immediately experience a surge of blood and qi and be in danger of going into qi deviation.

Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling were also taught the first level of the Nine Profound Great Law, the Qi-inducing cultivation concept, by Fu Junzhuo. Without knowing the cultivation route, they accidentally mastered it by following the sixth and seventh diagrams of the Longevity Formula.

Even so, when they first started practicing, both of them went into a state of qi deviation, one feeling as if his body was on fire, and the other feeling as if his body was ice-cold. Fortunately, they had great luck and did not know martial arts, so they took this state as a natural part of practicing martial arts and thus unintentionally mastered it.

Yue Zhuoqun didn't understand oracle bone script, but he was well-versed in Taoist classics and had far more knowledge than others, so he could understand some things.

Even if one cannot fully comprehend it, one can secretly plant demonic seeds within Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, using them as training vessels. By capturing the fluctuations of their cultivation through the demonic seeds, one will surely gain insights through indirect means.

Therefore, he also longed for this extraordinary book.

After making some inquiries in the martial arts world, it was learned that Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling had been rescued by Fu Junzhuo, a female swordswoman from Goguryeo. Their last appearance was on the Yangtze River, when they were intercepted by Yuwen Huaji while riding on the ship of Song Shidao, a young master of the Song clan.

Fu Junzhuo and Yuwen Huaji fought to the death, both suffering heavy losses. Fu Junzhuo, along with Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling, fled into a valley along the Yangtze River.

At this moment, in a secluded valley with beautiful scenery, the three of them sat together.

Fu Junzhuo's face was deathly pale. She tenderly stroked Kou Zhong and Xu Ziling's heads and said weakly, "I was ordered by my master to go south to the Central Plains. I failed twice in my assassination attempts against Yang Guang. I never thought I would meet you two good sons before I die. It's just a pity that fate is cruel and I can't hold on any longer."

"Mother, you must hold on, you can't leave us both behind!" Kou and Xu cried out in unison.

They were orphans who grew up in Yangzhou. During the time they met Fu Junzhuo, they experienced being cared for for the first time and regarded Fu Junzhuo as their real mother.

"I used all my strength to severely injure Yuwen Huaji, and I also severed my own meridians. If I could cultivate the Nine Profound Great Art to the ninth level... no, as long as it's the eighth level, there's still a possibility of recovery. Unfortunately, I'm dull-witted, and under my master's guidance, I've only barely reached the seventh level. I really have no strength left to continue."

Fu Junzhuo smiled bitterly, carefully examining the two boys. "I can see that both of my sons will be extraordinary people in the future. Since I won't be by your side anymore, you must work hard and not disappoint me. Remember, the Yang Gong Treasure Vault is at Yuema Bridge in the capital..."

Before she could finish speaking, Fu Junzhuo's breath stopped, and she collapsed into the open space behind her.

"Mother~"

Kou and Xu shouted and lunged forward to embrace their only remaining family member in the world.