Chapter 597 578: A Method for Absorbing Primordial Demon Essence, A Well-trodden Path

For any Cultivation Technique, even a flawed one, Yang Chan could use his Potential Points to perfect it. This was because upgrading a technique would feed the relevant memories back into his mind, allowing him to know if someone had deliberately set a trap within it.

He had experienced this function before when practicing the *Emperor's Shocking Book*. However, he ultimately chose not to continue with the *Emperor's Shocking Book*, opting instead to follow the cultivation path of the Cyan Yuan Sect.

This was because the subsequent Cultivation Techniques could be obtained from the Merak Sacred Land, which was far more convenient than pursuing the *Emperor's World Book*. Another reason was that from the very beginning, his cultivation had followed the best path provided by the Cyan Yuan Sect.

Now, seeing a unique Cultivation Technique like *God and Demon in One Thought*, Yang Chan understood the benefits of the path he had chosen.

If he had chosen to practice the *Emperor's World Book*, it would have been difficult for him to take up *God and Demon in One Thought* now.

The prerequisite for this technique was to comprehend either Demon Intent or Divine Intent. It was best to start from the very beginning of one's cultivation journey, which naturally made one more suited to practicing *God and Demon in One Thought*.

The Black Dragon was naturally aware of this, which was why it had offered a special reminder. The process of practicing *God and Demon in One Thought* was exceedingly dangerous, and the difficulty of its cultivation was immense.

A mortal attempting to practice such a unique Cultivation Technique would very likely die of old age before ever succeeding.

What the Black Dragon didn't know, however, was that Yang Chan had Potential Points. No matter how difficult a Cultivation Technique was, he could just add points to master it. He could even use his proficiency panel, though that would be a bit slower.

The longer time commitment had no effect on Yang Chan whatsoever. His Lifespan already far exceeded that of a Blood Exchange Martial Saint; one could even say he had transformed into a Longevity Species.

As his Cultivation continued to advance and his Tai Chi Health Cultivation Skill and other Health Cultivation Techniques improved, his Lifespan would keep increasing, with no upper limit in sight.

Yet a unique Cultivation Technique like *God and Demon in One Thought* had an extremely high ceiling. Upon reaching Great Success, one could switch between god and demon, possessing the advantages of both.

Yang Chan didn't know why something like this would be hidden in front of the Elite Trial Array, but he was definitely going to take it.

He couldn't practice it now, but he could in the future.

"Can this Primordial Demon Essence be put back in the box?"

Yang Chan asked, looking at the Black Dragon.

Although the Primordial Demon Essence emanated an extreme malice, it was also a prerequisite for mastering *God and Demon in One Thought*. The malicious intent within might be a huge problem for others, but Yang Chan had a way around it.

'I could absorb it before dawn, and then after midnight, use my panel's ability to extract all this malicious intent. It might even provide me with a massive amount of Potential Points.'

'The benefits from the Power of Origin National Fate are still fresh in my mind, and this could very well be another treasure of that caliber.'

However, Yang Chan had no intention of absorbing it now. Neither his current location within the Secret Realm nor his present level of Cultivation was suitable.

His Cultivation was insufficient, and his physical body wasn't strong enough. He would be instantly overrun by the Primordial Demon Essence, leaving no time for his panel to react and extract it. 'That would be a real disaster.'

Yang Chan was a cautious man; he was in no hurry to begin this cultivation. He could put the item away now and take it out later when the time was right.

"Yes. This box is different from the trial reward boxes. It's specifically designed to seal this Primordial Demon Essence. It won't suddenly disappear!"

Hearing this, the Black Dragon nodded, assuming Yang Chan agreed with its assessment.

This reinforced its belief that its judgment had been correct.

"Good. In that case, put the Primordial Demon Essence back in the box."

With the Black Dragon's confirmation, Yang Chan didn't need to store the Primordial Demon Essence in his Profound Yin Hanging Bead. He could just leave it in its special box, which would prevent the Primordial Demonic Qi from destroying the numerous Spirit Medicines he had stored inside the bead.

He had obtained a great many Spirit Medicines in the Purple Void Secret Realm this time, including quite a few Top Level ones. He certainly didn't want his hard-earned harvest to be ruined; the loss would far outweigh any gain.

After all, he had spent a great deal of time and even taken some risks to acquire these Top Level Spirit Medicines.

In Yang Chan's eyes, these were all Potential Points, and he certainly didn't want them to be compromised.

"Alright!"

At Yang Chan's word, the Black Dragon's Soul Body took control of the box.

The pitch-black Primordial Demonic Qi began to converge before being sucked back into the box. The intense malice slowly dissipated along with it. As the final wisp of Primordial Demonic Qi vanished, the box returned to its normal state.

The key flew out of the box and landed to one side. Both items then changed their appearance again, looking completely different from one another.

Yang Chan stared for a moment, surprised by their innate ability to conceal themselves.

'These protective measures are truly unexpected.'

If not for a lucky guess, Yang Chan never would have thought this was the key to this particular box. He had only tried it on a whim, but it had actually worked.

Seeing this, Yang Chan stored both items away in his Profound Yin Hanging Bead.

He couldn't use them now, so he would take them out again when he could.

Yang Chan found an isolated spot inside the Profound Yin Hanging Bead to place the box and key.

Then, his gaze fell upon the two boxes to the side. These were the rewards from the Elite Trial Array. Opening them didn't require a special Pharmacist; they could be opened directly.

The Black Dragon had just demonstrated that these trial reward boxes were not dangerous.

"Black Dragon, go ahead and open these two boxes."

Although the first box had been proven safe, that didn't guarantee these two were also harmless. After all, each one was a separate item.

'What if this is just a tactic to make me lower my guard?'

With this thought, Yang Chan naturally entrusted the task of opening the boxes to the Black Dragon.

After all, the Black Dragon was familiar with the process, and most importantly, it couldn't die, making it the perfect candidate for unboxing.

The previous finds—the special key, the unique Cultivation Technique *God and Demon in One Thought*, and the Primordial Demon Essence—had all been excellent acquisitions for him.

This also served as indirect proof that the Black Dragon had good luck. That being the case, he naturally wanted to piggyback on it, since his own luck with draws was mediocre at best.

"Leave it to me!"

The Black Dragon readily took on the task. These boxes were completely harmless. Besides, it found opening them to be extremely entertaining.

Only someone who has opened a blind box can truly understand the fun. The moment it's opened, your heart pounds wildly and your expression grows tense. Only when the item inside is revealed is that emotion instantly released.

The whole process is both tense and thrilling, making it a fascinating experience for the one opening the box. Even onlookers' emotions will shift, and they can't help but watch with anticipation.

Their emotions rise and fall with the moment.

The Black Dragon's Soul Body controlled the Flying Claw, moving to open the second box.

Although it had already been proven that the boxes weren't dangerous, the Black Dragon had inherited Yang Chan's cautious nature and remained vigilant. After all, using an extra tool to open the boxes had no downside for it.

But if a dangerous item was truly hidden inside, it could escape at a moment's notice. It was now the Artifact Spirit of the Profound Yin Hanging Bead. In a sense, it was immortal, but it could still be weakened.

Re-forming after being dispersed from the Profound Yin Hanging Bead was a great drain on its Soul Body, requiring a large amount of Soul Power. Furthermore, its strength would be reduced. Therefore, the Black Dragon wanted to avoid such an experience, as it would still have a significant impact on it.

The Black Dragon was focused on recovering its strength and certainly didn't want to become weak again. Even with Taiyuan Qi, recovery would take a very long time. Experiencing something like that once was more than enough.

Experiencing it again would be extremely unpleasant, especially now. It had just confirmed the existence of the Dragon Race within the Purple Void Secret Realm, a discovery directly related to its original plans.

It wanted to use the Qi and Blood from a Dragon Body to nourish its Soul Body, increase its strength, and return to the Divine Acupoint Realm as quickly as possible. Naturally, it couldn't afford for anything to go wrong at a time like this.

Otherwise, its entire trip to the Purple Void Secret Realm would be for naught. Thus, at a time like this, it was better to be extra cautious.

Sometimes it felt Yang Chan was overly cautious, but when its own well-being was on the line, it had to admit that caution wasn't a bad thing. After all, caution led to success and helped one achieve their goals!