Chapter 620 - 298: The Chaosheng True Inheritor

Chapter 620: Chapter 298: The Chaosheng True Inheritor

After stowing the Source Crystal Jade, Chen Cheng flipped through the Secret Manual for the Taotie Technique.

This Taotie Technique was not an orthodox cultivation method for Martial Artists of the Human Race; it was more like a Demon Cultivation Method that had been popular for a long time.

Demon Cultivation Methods simulated the cultivation of various Demon Beasts. They advocated for devouring flesh and blood and refining it into one’s own Qi Blood Power to strengthen one’s physique. Ultimately, this process would generate Demonic Power within the formidable physique.

The Human Race already fed on various wild animals and Demon Beasts, so Demon Cultivation Methods in themselves weren’t entirely reprehensible.

However, as Demon Cultivation Methods evolved, it was discovered that devouring the flesh and blood of Human Race Martial Artists was easier to absorb and refine.

Gradually, many Demon Cultivation Methods emerged that specialized in using Human Race Martial Artists as blood food.

Those who practiced these techniques would eventually transform into various kinds of Demons. They would become greedy, bloodthirsty, cold, and ruthless, even turning on their own kin, and they caused countless disasters.

Naturally, Demon Cultivation Methods were not tolerated by the world, and Demon Cultivators eventually became the reviled Demon Sect, hunted by all.

The Taotie Technique, however, drew upon the strengths of Demon Cultivation Methods. It advocated for continuously tempering the internal organs and expanding their capacity by devouring large quantities of Demon Beast Meat.

The more one ate, the greater the capacity of their organs, and the more abundant their Qi Blood Power became.

It was an extremely pure method of eating, one solely focused on increasing the capacity of the internal organs.

This method of eating was also very particular; one couldn’t just eat any Demon Beast Meat. In the initial stages, one had to consume large quantities of Tier Six Demon Beast Meat for it to have any effect.

As one’s Cultivation Progress advanced and organ capacity expanded, the requirements for further cultivation became stricter. One would need to eat Tier Seven, Tier Eight, or even High Tier Demon Beast Meat for the cultivation to remain effective.

’So it’s an alternative method for increasing Qi Blood Power. Interesting!’

Chen Cheng closed the Secret Manual, lost in thought.

Ke Dali was like a moving, human-shaped mountain of flesh, and the Qi Blood Power he exuded was terrifying.

Compared to Perfect Martial Artists of the Organ Refining Realm in their prime, like Xia Lingfeng and Jiang Botao, the abundance of Ke Dali’s Qi Blood Power was likely at least fifty percent greater.

This was undoubtedly a benefit of cultivating the Taotie Technique.

And to reach Ke Dali’s level, one would have to have eaten the meat of at least ten whole Tier Six Demon Beasts.

That was a terrifying number!

After all, a Tier Six Demon Beast had already generated Demonic Power. The might of this Demonic Power was on the same level as Demonic Qi or the Innate True Qi of an Innate Realm Expert.

Chen Cheng had previously witnessed Situ Mu unleash his Innate True Qi. Its might was equivalent to a Realm Power of 5,000, which was utterly terrifying.

An ordinary Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm would be no match even for a Tier Five Demon Beast on the verge of advancing to Tier Six, let alone an actual Tier Six Demon Beast.

That Corpse Demon from before had not yet fully advanced to a Tier Six Demon, and its Demonic Qi had not reached Perfection, yet it was still able to easily crush the combined forces of Jiang Huaijin and Qin Hongbin.

A true Tier Six Demon was obviously even more formidable. Since the strength of a Tier Six Demon Beast was comparable to that of a Tier Six Demon, it would be just as powerful.

Of course, a Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm had the boost from their Realm, as well as enhancements from various Pseudo-Spiritual Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts, so it was actually possible for them to defeat a Tier Six Demon Beast.

For example, the True Intent of Heaven and Earth Chen Cheng had cultivated now had a value of over 4,000. Combined with the boost of roughly 1,000 from his Pseudo-Spiritual Artifact, the Military Dao Combat Killing Hammer, he might even be able to smash a Tier Six Demon Beast to death with a single strike.

Ke Dali possessed the Yellow Tier Spiritual Artifact, the Mountain-Suppressing Xuanwu Armor. Combined with his Qi Blood Power that far surpassed that of an ordinary Perfect Martial Artist of the Organ Refining Realm, he could probably defeat a Tier Six Demon Beast as well.

The fact that he had eaten a full ten Tier Six Demon Beasts was truly astounding! Even if most of it was purchased meat, he must have killed some of them himself.

After all, a Demon Beast’s strength couldn’t be measured by its Tier alone. Among Tier Six Demon Beasts, some were surely weaker, while others were absurdly formidable.

Tier Six Demon Beasts had all developed Spiritual Wisdom and were extremely cunning; they wouldn’t rashly wander into the territory of the Human Race’s Martial Artists.

It wasn’t easy to get a taste of Tier Six Demon Beast Meat. In all his time in Linji City, Chen Cheng had yet to eat any.

In the Land of the North, if one wanted to eat Tier Six Demon Beast Meat, the only place to do so was the Border Region adjoining the Northern Plains.

’That Ke Dali fellow is so enthusiastic. Not only did he accompany me to the cave residence, but he’s also willing to go with me to the Border Region. I suspect he has his eye on some Tier Six Demon Beast Meat.’

’Perhaps he’s planning to groom me into a Gold Medal Boxer.’

’After all, I’m number thirty-one on the Earth List. With a few more years of cultivation, I’ll be more than capable of serving as his enforcer to hunt Demon Beasts together!’

’So it’s true, there’s no such thing as a free lunch! Ke Dali is being incredibly generous, but he’s just casting a long line to catch a big fish—grooming a workhorse!’

’The fact that he was willing to give me the Taotie Technique suggests he isn’t trying to hide his intentions, which is fairly transparent of him.’

’Still, you can never truly know what’s in someone’s heart. I need to learn more about this "enforcer" who’s so eager to partner up!’

At this thought, Chen Cheng put away the Secret Manual for the Taotie Technique and called out, "Come in."

"Yes." Meng Qin answered, pushing the door open and entering.

"You were at the Great Dao Sect before, so you must know Senior Brother Ke," Chen Cheng asked.

Meng Qin nodded and answered truthfully, "Senior Brother Ke is a True Disciple of Four Symbols Peak. Almost everyone in the Great Dao Sect knows of him."

"Mm." Chen Cheng nodded slightly. "Then tell me, what kind of person is this Senior Brother Ke?"

Meng Qin lowered her head, hesitating and stammering, clearly weighing how she should answer.

After all, she was only an Outer Disciple. Speaking recklessly about a True Disciple of the Sect could have severe consequences.

Chen Cheng smiled. "You don’t need to worry. Just treat this as a casual chat with me. Tell me things that are common knowledge."

"Yes." Meng Qin let out a huge sigh of relief, then collected her thoughts and said,

"Senior Brother Ke’s Martial Arts Power is immense. Rumor has it that even Li Xuanqi, the top True Disciple of the Sect, only managed to defeat him by half a move."

"Additionally, Senior Brother Ke is extremely popular and gets along very well with the other True Disciples. Whenever a predecessor’s cave residence is discovered, the other True Disciples of the Sect love to team up with him."