Immortal Dao is dead, I am the mastermind behind it all.

"The specific cultivation method of this 'Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique' is very different from what I expected."

Inside the cave, Shen Moyan pondered deeply.

This skill is at the Qi Gathering Realm, where it gathers demonic energy. However, since the Xuanhuang Emperor unified the mountains and seas and cleansed the four directions, there has long been no more demonic energy in this world.

Even if there is demonic energy, the Demon Suppression Division will arrive at your doorstep immediately.

Such a risky cultivation method? Must we just give up?

No, Shen Moyan had no intention of obediently working as a dog for the Holy Court.

Without demonic energy, the specific cultivation method of the Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique is more of a ritual than a cultivation method.

A cultivator's advancement in cultivation level requires initiating a major event.

The definition of a major event is very broad. For example, if you, as a commoner, kill the emperor and affect the natural change of dynasties, that would be considered a major event.

Those who cultivate this technique must remain in the spotlight and play a decisive role in events in order to please the Heavenly Demon.

That's right, go and please the [Heavenly Demon Path] to gain the favor of the [Great Path].

"The reason for doing this is that there exists something in this world called 'rhythm'."

"After accomplishing great things, according to the trajectory of one's life, a cultivator will generate a kind of 'charm'. If a celestial demon takes a liking to your 'charm', it will exchange it with you in exchange for something of equal value."

"The exchange can be cultivation level, magic weapon, supernatural power, or even memories."

Shen Moyan continued reading, following the explanation indicated on the bookmark.

It seems that the memories of the Heavenly Demon Eye that Ni Gaoyuan cultivated were all exchanged with him by the Heavenly Demon.

Memories obtained through soul searching are sometimes unreliable.

These things are not taught in the academy. The Holy Court deliberately concealed knowledge about [Rhyme] in order to limit the number of high-level cultivators.

Shen Moyan had been reading extensively at the academy this month and had learned some bits and pieces about "rhyme," but he hadn't thought about it in detail. Now, through the "Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique" which had been opened to access, he had finally glimpsed what this so-called "rhyme" really was.

Shen Moyan suddenly remembered the term "Heavenly Melody" that he had heard from Pharmacist Liang in his previous life at the Biyang Sword Sect.

"In this vast world of mountains and seas, the essence of cultivation techniques lies in [Rhythm]."

"The word 'yun' has different names in different eras. For example, before the collapse of the ancient immortal path, it was called 'immortal yun'."

"Those immortal traditions call [rhyme] [wonderful rhyme], while those beyond the world are called [heavenly wondrous rhyme]."

"The people of the Holy Court refer to [Rhyme] as [Dao Rhyme], which subtly aligns with the Origin Preaching Stele."

"Cultivators at the Transcendent Realm who wish to advance further must resonate with the Daoist principles and achieve the Purple Mansion."

Rhythm is a fundamental component of the laws of heaven and earth, manifesting outwardly in the world. All things can be considered "Taoist Rhythm," and the human body contains countless "Taoist Rhythms."

Shen Moyan's pupils suddenly contracted as he recalled what happened in Dongshan City.

The innate Dao body, in human form, is also a kind of "Daoist charm".

"They eat humans because the human form is rich in 'Taoist essence,' which is beneficial for spiritual cultivation?!"

He recalled Ni Gaoyuan's sentiments from back then.

The finest natural treasures all resemble human figures. In ancient times, when the path of immortality still existed, even the most precious medicinal herbs had to undergo tribulations to transform into human form, and the Great Elixir they refined also had human-like shapes.

Even famous mountains and strange rocks are valued for their human-like appearance, taking the shape of human eyes, mouth, ears, and nose, which is called spirituality...

"No! The 'Taoist essence' is unique and cannot simply disappear into thin air."

Shen Moyan suddenly stood up, remembering some information he had learned from the academy library.

"The essence of Tao is unique, and like energy, it has remained constant since its inception, only able to be transferred or transformed..."

Shen Moyan's mind cleared up instantly, and he shivered.

When people are eaten, it is a transfer of the Daoist essence.

The disappearance of the Daoist aura from a person is the transformation of that aura.

"The 'Daoist essence' that humans cultivate can be exchanged with celestial demons to obtain what they desire."

"That is the 'Daoist essence' being transformed into something else by the Heavenly Demon..."

Two words suddenly popped into Shen Moyan's mind, making him catch his breath.

"Demon Seed!"

The Daoist essence within a person was transformed into a demonic seed!

"Damn it, thank goodness I was cautious, otherwise I would have fallen into their trap again!"

But after a moment's thought, Shen Moyan suddenly overturned his previous idea.

"No, I can start over. I don't need to cultivate for one lifetime. I can accumulate over several lifetimes and unleash my power later."

Shen Moyan extended his thinking, no longer limiting himself to this set of routines.

"I could try to cultivate the Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique and then learn a series of supernatural powers from the Heavenly Demon."

He possesses what I have written, but can be repeated life after life.

If he had abandoned his cultivation that day and started over, the foundation he built and the spiritual veins he opened up would have been even more solid than they are now.

"The insights gained from supernatural skills won't disappear, so does that mean I can start taking advantage of the Heavenly Demon?"

Upon considering this, Shen Moyan couldn't help but grin.

"Compared to my countless lifetimes, what is this mere incomplete 'Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique'?"

He could have absorbed all the best techniques in the world and used them for his own purposes, then innovated and created his own unique path.

Just like what he did as the supreme martial arts master in the Great Qi martial arts world.

The furnace nourishes a hundred scriptures, and all rivers flow into the sea.

"Hahahaha! All the myriad things in this world are as I have written!"

Shen Moyan seemed to have found his direction in life again and burst into laughter.

Boom! —

Shen Moyan had barely been feeling smug when the entire cave began to tremble violently.

"What happened?"

He quickly changed his perspective and began to perceive Shen Yi, Shen Er, and Shen San in the outside world.

Before he could see the scene outside, the terrified cries of the students came from the academy outside the cave.

"The city's grand formation has gone out of control! A massive flood has broken out!!"

Amid the commotion, a familiar yet anxious voice echoed throughout the entire academy.

"Time is of the essence! To all the instructors and disciples still in the academy, the Azure Cloud Wings have already delivered supplies to your cave dwellings. Please fly to the nearest airship immediately!"

Is it Zhou Zhanpeng?

As soon as Shen Moyan stepped out of the cave, he received a magical artifact.

Azure Cloud Wings.

This was originally a magical gift given to graduates by the academy, symbolizing a smooth and successful career.

The Azure Cloud Wings are a pair of precious wings. When cultivators equip them on their backs, they can soar through the sky and travel tens of thousands of miles a day. They are protected by spiritual power or magic power, and even a True Person in the Purple Mansion Realm would have to put in a lot of effort to destroy them.

"What exactly happened?"

Shen Moyan heard a muffled groan through his Earth-Hearing Ear, which was omnipresent, echoing in every corner of Huidang County.

With this in mind, he instantly refined the Azure Cloud Wings and ordered the paper figures to quickly investigate what had happened in Kongsang County.

Suddenly, Shen Moyan's intuition gave him a frantic warning, and he, along with hundreds of millions of cultivators and mortals in Kongsang County, looked up simultaneously.

A ghastly white rift was torn open in the sky.

It wasn't that dark clouds were rolling in; rather, the entire sky had dimmed, as if a giant gray sponge, saturated with water, had finally collapsed under the weight.

Immediately, Shen Moyan heard a continuous rumbling sound, like muffled thunder, pressing down from the heavens.

It wasn't thunder, but the collapsing skeleton of the Milky Way cracking and roaring!

The six fireflies he had placed throughout Kongsang County were flying low and trembling.

Looking at the awe-inspiring scene in the sky, Shen Moyan couldn't help but recall that world-destroying sword strike.

It wasn't raindrops, but entire curtains of water, like millions of wild horses breaking free of their reins, carrying the chill and determination of the heavens, crashing vertically and fiercely onto the earth.

Shen Moyan remembered that this scene was recorded in the "Array Dao Atlas" of Yan Zhenjun.

The Great Array of Calamity - Azure Clouds Fall into the Vast Sea.