novelraw Chapter 17 – Is this guy out of his mind?
Chapter 17 – Is this guy out of his mind?
Mana is always the foundation for cultivators.
The stronger the mana, whether it's for wielding magical instruments or casting spells, it naturally surpasses others of the same level.
Ye Bufan has the Heavenly Dao Foundation, ten times stronger than a Lower Grade Foundation, unprecedented in history. Coupled with practicing the Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique, his mana is dozens of times more powerful than a Lower Grade Foundation!
What does this mean?
Even casually casting a small fireball is equivalent to someone else's top-tier spell!
The most crucial part is that the strength of mana will affect the quality of future Core Formation, even impacting Elemental Infant Formation. This is why people have been flocking to it for thousands of years.
However, the side effects of this technique are daunting, making people hesitant. The practice process is life-threatening, and it's extremely difficult to cultivate.
Even a genius with a Supreme Spiritual Root would probably kneel and beg for mercy.
"Side Effect Two: Practicing this technique, every time you advance a realm, you will attract cloud thunder, using thunder to refine mana, making it purer and stronger. As heavenly thunder restrains demonic energy, it's easy to be struck dead on the spot. Practice with extreme caution."
"......"
Ye Bufan looked at the two major side effects, speechless.
The legendary heavenly thunder tribulation is only experienced when advancing to the Elemental Infant, but this technique... starts getting struck by lightning at the Foundation Establishment.
No matter how small the power, it's not something a Foundation Establishment cultivator can withstand.
"This isn't a matter of nine deaths and one life, it's clearly ten deaths and no life."
Ye Bufan found it hard to imagine the mental state of the creator when they devised this.
Looking at the accompanying spells, they are indeed powerful.
"Celestial Calamity Demon Armor: Forms a protective armor on the body surface, difficult to break by those of the same level."
"True Demon Phantom: Creates three phantoms, possessing thirty percent of one's own strength. The higher the cultivation, the longer they last."
"Celestial Calamity True Demon Form: Condenses a form that towers to the sky, capable of splitting mountains, dividing seas, and slaying gods."
The first two are already spells that surpass other techniques, and the last one, with just a brief introduction, exudes an overwhelming sense of dominance.
The power is absolutely terrifying beyond measure.
"I wonder what reversing the side effects would be like."
Ye Bufan showed a joyful expression, deciding to focus on this technique.
Although there is no follow-up technique after the Elemental Infant, he can switch to another practice by then. This technique is attribute-less, making it easy to switch.
[Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique, Reverse Negative One: Merging with extreme demonic energy will be extremely pleasurable, nine lives and one death, and the practice is incredibly easy. Practice with caution.]
[Reverse Negative Two: Every time you advance a realm, you will attract cloud thunder, using thunder to refine cultivation, making mana purer and stronger. Heavenly thunder restrains demonic energy, but it's impossible to be struck dead. Practice with caution.]
"Heh! Now I'm safe and sound."
Ye Bufan smiled, turning the forbidden demonic technique into a safe cultivation method.
If the prodigies of the Heavenly Demon Sect who died under this technique knew, they might crawl out of their graves.
After making his choice, Ye Bufan didn't hesitate and turned to descend from the sixth floor.
Then, under the guidance of the False Core Elder, he selected two spells on the fifth floor.
Every core disciple has the right to obtain techniques and spells from the fifth floor and below for free.
Ye Bufan's two spells were the top-tier sword control technique "Demonic Light Sword Technique," which, of course, also had significant side effects, requiring the sacrifice of all one's essence.
The other was the speed spell "Ephemeral Shadow Technique."
It allows one to move like a ghost in battle, with no other side effects except for a slow cultivation speed, making it a normal spell.
"Young friend, are you sure about choosing these three?"
At the counter, the False Core Elder stared blankly at the three manuals in front of him.
Each one more sinister than the last...
The "Ephemeral Shadow Technique" is practiced by only a few in the Heavenly Demon Sect, but it's very difficult to even get started.
Some have practiced the "Demonic Light Sword Technique," but due to its side effects, they don't dare to step into the minor achievement stage.
As for the "Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique."
No one has dared to touch it for two hundred years; he's only heard rumors about it.
"The other two are enough for you to practice for decades, but the last 'Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique,' there's a ninety percent chance you'll die after practicing it."
The False Core Elder's mouth was dry, looking at Ye Bufan as if he were a madman.
What arrogance...
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Arrogance doesn't even begin to describe it.
Is this kid out of his mind?
Otherwise, why would he think he could master the "Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique"?
Historical records show that the hundreds of disciples who died miserably were all geniuses with extraordinary comprehension and spiritual roots!
"I'm of low aptitude, I don't dare to hope to master it, just want to experience it."
Ye Bufan said humbly.
The False Core Elder didn't believe him at all, categorizing Ye Bufan as someone with an "overly high opinion of himself."
After repeated persuasion, seeing Ye Bufan insist on choosing these three manuals, he reluctantly said, "Fine, within two months, these three manuals need to be returned. I hope... you'll be alive to return them by then."
Watching Ye Bufan leave, the False Core Elder shook his head, "Still too young, not knowing the immensity of heaven and earth."
"I've already warned him, if something happens, the ancestor shouldn't blame me, right?"
The False Core Elder paced back and forth, suddenly having a thought, and took out a sound transmission talisman from his storage bag.
After muttering a few words, the sound transmission talisman turned into smoke and drifted into the distance.
Soon, the talisman arrived at the most magnificent palace on Saint-Demon Peak.
"With his aptitude, even practicing top-tier techniques is a bit of a stretch, let alone the Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique... truly audacious!"
The Heavenly Demon Sect Leader crushed the talisman, revealing a look of surprise.
Hundreds of years ago, when he was a Saint, he chose a Core Formation technique. He only glanced at the Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique and immediately dismissed it.
You'd die just getting started, let alone reaching a profound level.
"Master, how could such an arrogant and brainless person be accepted as a disciple by the ancestor?"
The blue-clad youth beside him frowned.
As a candidate for the Saint, possessing a demonic spirit body, he was hailed as the greatest prodigy in the demonic path for hundreds of years. At just thirty, he already had one foot in the Golden Core stage.
His strength was unmatched, making him the foremost figure among the younger generation of both righteous and demonic paths.
Even with such brilliance, he hadn't caught the ancestor's eye.
Why Ye Bufan?
"The ancestor's thoughts are hard to fathom."
The Heavenly Demon Sect Leader gazed into the depths of Saint-Demon Peak.
If it were a Supreme Foundation with a Supreme Spiritual Root, accepting him as a disciple would be understandable, but Ye Bufan ultimately has a Lower Grade Spiritual Root.
Lower Grade Spiritual Roots make cultivation exceedingly slow, with few reaching Foundation Establishment.
Throughout history, none have broken through to the Golden Core.
"Perhaps the rarity of a Lower Grade Spiritual Root achieving a Supreme Foundation piqued the ancestor's interest."
The Heavenly Demon Sect Leader shook his head, no longer paying attention.
Instead, he sternly said, "Ye Bufan is just a fleeting bloom, soon to fade. He is not your rival for the Saint position, so don't waste your energy on him."
"Right now, you need to focus on refining the Ten Thousand Souls Banner quickly, preparing to enter the Sealed Demon Ruins."
In fact, Liu Wangchuan could have entered the Golden Core stage long ago, but he held back for the ruins.
"Rest assured, Master. With the help of the 'Spirit Supplement Pill' from the ruins, I will definitely form a six-turn Golden Core, maybe even seven!"
Liu Wangchuan bowed, eyes filled with desire and excitement.
Golden Core grades range from one to nine turns.
The higher the grade, the stronger the mana and foundation, and the greater the chance of breaking through to the Elemental Infant in the future.
A seven-turn Golden Core hasn't appeared in a thousand years.
Those who achieved it were peerless heroes who dominated the world thousands of years ago.
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On the other side, Ye Bufan returned to his courtyard and quickly sent Lv Luo to the market to buy some demonic energy.
Demonic energy, in essence, is a product of the transformation of resentment, killing intent, death energy, and so on.
It aids those practicing special demonic techniques.
Once Lv Luo returned with the purchase, he immediately began practicing the "Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique."
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