Chapter 1259: 16: Secrets of the Demon (Request Subscription)

Chapter 1259: Chapter 16: Secrets of the Demon (Request Subscription)

Without entering into the demonic, it is impossible to completely eradicate the demons.

But entering into the demonic, ultimately one will become a new ‘demon’.

This is the desperate situation faced by the lives in this world.

The only way explored so far to erase the demons is to devour them completely.

Yet the ‘demons’ are composed of endless Demonic Qi. Devouring them is tantamount to entering into the demonic. This can indeed temporarily eliminate some ‘demons’, but in the end, the one who enters into the demonic becomes an even more powerful ‘demon’.

“Li Qing is completely dead.”

Lin Yuan watched silently, knowing that the Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect did not hold back.

As the senior brother of the Qingyun Sect, Li Qing must have left behind many life-saving measures.

But these measures were all left in the Qingyun Sect, and the moment the Sect Leader made a move, he also erased Li Qing’s life-saving measures.

At present, Li Qing was only in the initial stage of entering the demonic and did not possess the ability to be immortal.

This is also the reason the Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect erased Li Qing without hesitation. Dragging it on would have more severe consequences.

Swish!

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect turned and took Lin Yuan back to the main hall.

“This time, regarding the matter of Li Qing, thanks to you.”

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect was saddened, but also knew, if Li Qing was allowed to continue entering the demonic, how much loss it would cause to the Qingyun Sect.

Any person who enters into the demonic would think they can resist the influence of the Demonic Qi before entering.

But in the end?

It only creates terrifying ‘demons’, making the situation of the cultivators in this world increasingly difficult.

“It’s what I should do.”

Lin Yuan nodded.

He reported the matter of Li Qing entering the demonic to the Sect Leader mainly for his own selfish reasons.

If he was the only one who knew about it, he would definitely become a thorn in Li Qing’s side.

He did it to protect himself.

“Regardless of whether you should or shouldn’t, it is a merit.”

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect looked at Lin Yuan and said, “What reward would you like?”

“Reward?”

Lin Yuan fell into thought, then said, “Sect Leader, I’ve been corrupted by Demonic Qi, and though I was lucky to survive, it is very difficult to fully recover. Next, I’d like to work in the Qingyun Institute.”

“Indeed.”

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect nodded.

Being affected by the Demonic Qi in mind and will? Surviving with his original strength was a miracle, and it was natural to have severe hidden dangers from it.

No matter what, Lin Yuan was a disciple of the Qingyun Sect, and he reported Li Qing’s entry into the demonic promptly. Naturally, the Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect would not treat him unfairly.

“Alright, from now on you will work in the Qingyun Institute, and you can enter and exit all the institutes of the Qingyun Institute freely.” Said the Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect.

“Thank you, Sect Leader.”

Lin Yuan immediately responded.

The Qingyun Institute holds all the secret transmissions of skills from the establishment of the Qingyun Sect and even numerous transmissions of skills from before significant changes in the world.

Lin Yuan being able to freely enter and exit the Qingyun Institute was greatly beneficial for understanding this world, and understanding this world and grasping its original cultivation system could likewise increase Lin Yuan’s foundation accumulation.

“By the way, there’s something you need to pay attention to.”

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect seemed to recall something and looked at Lin Yuan saying, “Regarding Li Qing’s demonic transformation, do not spread it.”

When he suppressed Li Qing just now, it was in complete silence, without alerting any disciples or elders of the Qingyun Sect.

“Understood.”

Lin Yuan nodded.

After all, Li Qing was the senior disciple of Qingyun Sect, considered a leader among the younger generation.

If the news of his demonic transformation spread, it would definitely cause a very negative impact.

…

Lin Yuan left the main hall and soon arrived at the Qingyun Institute.

The Qingyun Institute has eight sub-institutes, containing numerous books and ancient texts.

Disciples of the Qingyun Sect who wish to enter the Qingyun Institute to view them face many restrictions and conditions.

But as an officer of the Qingyun Institute, Lin Yuan can naturally browse everything contained therein freely.

“It seems what you reported to the Sect Leader was quite important.” Elder Fang stood nearby, somewhat surprised at Lin Yuan.

Becoming an officer at the Qingyun Institute is no easy matter. The Qingyun Institute is deep within the Qingyun Sect, unless the mountain gate is breached by demons, there would be no danger. Working here is leisurely and carefree, plus the treatment is not low.

Generally speaking, the position of officer at the Qingyun Institute is reserved for disciples who have made great contributions to the sect.

“Thank you, Elder Fang, for saving my life.” Lin Yuan laughed.

“You being alive has nothing to do with me, I almost gave up on you, hahaha.”

Elder Fang did not hide it. Under the corruption of Demonic Qi on the mind and consciousness, he himself almost thought he was mistaken when Lin Yuan survived against all odds.

“By the way, what exactly did you report to the Sect Leader? Can you tell me?” Elder Fang was slightly curious.

“Elder Fang, just ask the Sect Leader and you will know.” Lin Yuan said with a smile.

The Sect Leader of the Qingyun Sect had instructed that the matter of Li Qing’s demonic transformation should not be spread, so Lin Yuan naturally kept silent.

“Forget it, forget it.”

“I guess this matter has nothing to do with me.”

Elder Fang shook his head. If it had anything to do with him, he should have known by now.

“Then you stay at the Qingyun Institute. If you’re bored, you can come chat with me.” After saying this, Elder Fang turned and left.

As an elder of the Qingyun Sect, Elder Fang needed to handle the complex treatment of injuries sustained by disciples, especially those related to demons.

…

“Qingyun Institute.”

Lin Yuan walked into the Qingyun Institute, observing the densely packed jade slips stored around, and immediately began organizing them.

While organizing, he was also quickly browsing through them.

Lin Yuan focused on records from before and after the transformation of Heaven and Earth.

“Before the transformation of Heaven and Earth, cultivators in this realm were divided into nine realms of life refinement, six realms of longevity, three realms of freedom, and one realm of eternity.”

Lin Yuan quickly absorbed a large amount of information.

According to the descriptions of the powers divided by each level, the nine realms of life refinement should correspond to layers one to eleven of the Chaos Void.

And the six realms of longevity correspond to layers twelve to the Path Splitting Realm, up to the Chaos Realm.

Cultivators at this level had everlasting life, equivalent to breaking free from the constraints of the river of time.

As for the three realms of freedom, they should be a division at the level of the Great Saint, with the third realm of freedom equivalent to the level of the Strongest Venerable and Invincible Great Saint.

As for the one realm of eternity? Probably belongs to the thirteenth level of timeless lifeforms.

“After the transformation of Heaven and Earth, terrifying ‘Demons’ appeared.”

“‘Demons’ are divided into Demon Spirits, Great Demons, Source Demons, and Demon Gods.”

“Each level of ‘Demon’ is directly equivalent to the top-tier experts of the corresponding cultivator level. For example, a Demon Spirit can rival experts of the Ninth Realm of life refinement. Great Demons possess almost complete Chaos Realm strength. As for Source Demons? Their upper strength limit is unknown, but every appearance brings the deepest despair to countless lives in this realm.”

Lin Yuan’s mind whirled.

“And Demon Gods? They’ve never appeared, but at the beginning of the transformation of Heaven and Earth, when the cultivators of this realm were in their prime, there were instances of Demon Gods taking action, directly assimilating most of the most powerful cultivators.”

“According to the speculations of later cultivators, the so-called Demon God is the origin of the transformation of Heaven and Earth, and also the source of all demonic qi in the world. The so-called demonic qi comes from the breaths of the Demon God, an endless demonic presence, is the product of the Demon God’s essence.”

The more Lin Yuan read the records in the Qingyun Institute, the more shocked he felt.

Demon God?

If according to the power comparison, wouldn’t it be equivalent to the existence of the Eternal First Realm? That is, a thirteenth level timeless lifeform.

But how could a thirteenth level timeless lifeform fall into ‘Demon’?

Lin Yuan found it hard to believe.

After the transformation of Heaven and Earth, in the continuous contact between cultivators and ‘Demons’, much information about ‘Demons’ was obtained too.

All ‘Demons’ acted purely by instinct, with no likes or dislikes, no self, like soulless walking corpses.

This was also the reason why countless creatures in this realm have survived until now, because demons don’t have the concept of extermination; they simply wander freely in this world, attacking only when they find a cultivator. If the cultivator keeps away, they continue wandering.

And with the spread of demonic qi, the number of demons is increasing, and one day they will fill this realm.

That time will be the day of extinction for all living beings.

“Demonic qi…..”

Lin Yuan raised his right hand, a deep breath swirling at his fingertip.

Upon awakening, Lin Yuan forcibly expelled the demonic qi eroding his mind and will, intentionally leaving a trace of it.

At that time, he intended to study it well, after all, being able to suppress his mind and will for so long, this kind of demonic qi should not be underestimated.

“This power…”

Lin Yuan carefully observed the deep power at his fingertip, which constantly twisted, attempting to continue eroding Lin Yuan’s body, but was held under control at his fingertip.

“It’s not simple.”

Lin Yuan’s mind flickered, dismissing the demonic qi from his hand and fell into brief contemplation.

Based on his recent observations, the so-called demonic qi should be a highly advanced form of power.

Due to its bizarre nature, this power was called ‘Demon’ by the living beings of this realm.

“This realm… being a source realm, should have given birth to thirteenth level timeless lifeforms, but where are they? Have they been blocked by the Demon God?”

Lin Yuan pondered, as the source realm level is extremely high, rivaling the Chaos Void. As long as the ages passed long enough, the birth of some timeless lifeforms is very likely.

In the records collected in the Qingyun Institute, above the three realms of freedom, the Eternal First Realm corresponds to the thirteenth level timeless lifeforms.

It means that timeless lifeforms do exist in this realm.

But now, the ‘Demons’ still rampage, and the timeless lifeforms have not intervened.

“Demon God…”

Silently, Lin Yuan reflected in his heart, this is the known source of all demonic qi, even for him, facing such an existence is quite pressuring.

“No wonder, upon initially entering the twelfth layer, wishing to explore the second source realm, the Myriad Realms Gate issued a warning, as this kind of demonic qi erodes mind and will. With my mind and will at the twelfth layer back then, it truly might not have been able to withstand it.”

Lin Yuan pondered secretly.

The erosion of mind and will has severe consequences, potentially affecting the true self in other dimensions.

While different dimensions can isolate causal moves, the erosion of mind and will, involving memory, means that as long as Lin Yuan remembers, he will be impacted.

“Now, no matter how terrifying the demons are, it’s paramount to restore strength quickly.”

Lin Yuan exhaled lightly. Regardless of any danger faced, strength is the foundation.

With Lin Yuan’s methods, as long as he is restored to peak condition, in this realm, as long as the Demon God does not intervene, there should not be much danger.