Moments later.
The cyan-clothed woman led the 21 new disciples to a huge, dark cave. Two servants guarded the entrance. When they saw the new arrivals, they immediately bowed respectfully. “Greetings, Lords, and Ladies.”
The servants were all mortals. They managed the daily chores in Archean Mountain, and they greeted all inner sect disciples respectfully.
“Follow me in,” said the cyan-clothed woman as she walked in.
Meng Chuan and the others entered the cave. They arrived inside the belly of the massive mountain. The cave’s walls were decorated with enormous iridescent pearls. Their misty glow illuminated the cave walls—that were carved into enormous bookshelves by the Godfiends. On the bookshelves were rows of books. There were over 10,000 books in the cavern.
After the cyan-clothed woman entered, she sat cross-legged on a boulder casually. She looked at Meng Chuan and company and smiled. “You can just address me as Aunt-Master Qingyu.”
“Aunt-Master Qingyu,” greeted Meng Chuan and company respectfully.
“Archean Mountain disciples need to become transcendent-grade Godfiends or high-grade Godfiends,” said the cyan-clothed woman with a smile. “You have just joined the sect. I believe all of you have great ambition, wishing to become a transcendent-grade Godfiend.”
Meng Chuan, Yan Jin, Li Ying, Jin Huan, and Yan Chitong’s eyes lit up.
They naturally wanted to become the strongest.
“There are 12 transcendent-grade Godfiend bodies. For example, Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body, Eon Sea Fiend Body, Azure Lotus Divine Body, etc.” The cyan-clothed woman smiled and shook her head. With a wave of her hand, books flew towards Meng Chuan and company from one of the bookshelves. “All of you can take a book. Read them carefully. All new disciples have read this book first.”
Meng Chuan caught the book.
The black book was made of very special material. On the cover were three words: “Godfiend Formula Compilation.”
“This Godfiend Formula Compilation gives a very detailed introduction to the 12 transcendent-grade Godfiend formulas and 27 high-grade Godfiend formulas. Read it first,” said the cyan-clothed woman. “There are many books regarding transcendent-grade and high-grade Godfiend formulas. They have been categorized. You can read them carefully. Think about which Godfiend formulas you want to choose carefully.
“After all, some Godfiends have extremely powerful vitality. Some are suitable for archers. Some are suitable for close combat, while others are suitable for silent assassinations. If one doesn’t succeed in one strike, one will be able to flee half a thousand kilometers away.
“The Godfiend formula you cultivate will become the path you take for your entire life. You have to consider your choice carefully. Once you have chosen a formula, you’ll have to cultivate using that formula for at least three years. Only if you fail to cultivate the formula will you be able to switch to a new Godfiend formula,” said the cyan-clothed woman. “Think carefully. Even if you spend half a month to consider your choice, it will still be worth it.”
Meng Chuan and company naturally understood the importance of choosing a Godfiend formula. All of them sat cross-legged and carefully read the book in their hands.
Meng Chuan immediately read the introductions regarding transcendent-grade Godfiend bodies.
They were: Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body, Great Strength Fiend Body, Samsara Divine Body, Azure Lotus Divine Body, Archean Divine Body, Phoenix Divine Body, Dragon Divine Body, Eon Sea Fiend Body, Lightning Devastator Fiend Body, Two World Divine Body, Black Sand Fiend Body, and Indestructible Divine Body. They were all extremely powerful and difficult to cultivate.
Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body was known as the strongest Godfiend body for one-on-one combat. Only mortals who cultivated the Wind Divine Body or Golden Body could cultivate it. They needed to achieve Sword Intent before finding thirteen different baneful auras. Thirteen Swordbanes would form from the thirteen different baneful auras once they have successfully fused with one’s Sword Intent. With the thirteen Swordbanes, one could begin cultivating the Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body.
However, the process of fusing Sword Intent with baneful aura was something many geniuses couldn’t withstand. The baneful aura would enter their brains, making it difficult for them to control themselves. All they could do was nullify the Swordbanes and switch to other Godfiend formulas.
Once someone mastered it, they would be skilled with domains. They could use the thirteen Swordbanes to kill enemies several kilometers away! They could also engage in melee combat as well. The thirteen Swordbanes could condense into one, and the sword’s power was inconceivable.
In a one-on-one fight, their opponent wouldn’t be able to touch them. They could attack from afar with the Swordbanes. The Thirteen Swordbane Fiend Body was also terrifying in melee combat. Thus it was indeed the strongest Godfiend body for one-on-one battles.
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Great Strength Fiend Body had the greatest strength amongst the transcendent-grade Fiend Bodies! When standing on the ground, one’s strength was unimaginable. One’s strength would be halved if they were in the air. Even at half strength, it was still the strongest among all the Godfiend bodies. From this, one could see how strong one would be on land.
Only those who cultivated the Golden Divine Body or the Earth Divine Body could cultivate it...
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Phoenix Divine Body was the most terrifying among transcendent-grade Godfiend bodies when it came to an all-out battle. By burning one’s lifeforce to use Phoenix’s Nirvana, its power stood atop all Godfiends. However, the price was immense. An expert with a Phoenix Divine Body wouldn’t use this technique unless they were in a dire situation.
This Godfiend body formula could only be cultivated by someone who had awakened a phoenix bloodline.
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The Dragon Divine Body was similar to the Phoenix Divine Body. It could only be cultivated by someone who had awakened a dragon god bloodline.
Godfiend Bodies which required bloodlines were limited to the Phoenix Divine Body and the Dragon Divine Body. Since bloodlines could be inherited, humans hoped for the Phoenix Divine Body Godfiends and Dragon Divine Body Godfiends to have more children.
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Every formula had stringent requirements that had to be met before one could begin cultivating them.
There are only two transcendent-grade formulas that are suitable for me—Lightning Devastator Fiend Body and Eon Sea Fiend Body. Meng Chuan flipped through the book in his hand. Eh, Lightning Devastator Fiend Body seems to have the same name as the Lightning Devastator Saber art. Could they be related?
Meng Chuan smiled and carefully read the descriptions regarding the two transcendent-grade Godfiend Bodies.
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The Lightning Devastator Fiend Body was the fastest amongst transcendent-grade Fiend bodies. They could release lightning and baneful auras from afar. They could also kill enemies in melee combat. Their strikes were as fast as lightning, making them a force to be reckoned.
By relying on speed, they could commit terrifying massacres.
The Lightning Devastator Fiend Body required mortals to cultivate the Lightning Divine Body. One also needed to reach the Realm of Intent. Once one was prepared enough, they would draw seven bolts of heavenly lightning into their body. They would then enter the Godfiend Blood Pool, use the heavenly lightning to refine their bodies—that were filled with baneful aura—and attain the Lightning Devastator Fiend Body. One required a robust foundation, Intent, and baneful aura—which was difficult to find—to cultivate the Lightning Devastator Fiend Body.
But that wasn’t all. The most dangerous thing was the baneful aura. If one couldn’t withstand the baneful aura, it would cause chaos in one’s mind. Furthermore, they had to challenge the Life-and-Death juncture whilst doing all this. If one’s body wasn’t strong enough, they would be blasted into smithereens by the seven bolts of lightning.
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Eon Sea Fiend Body. Meng Chuan looked at the other Godfiend body he could cultivate.
The Eon Sea Fiend Body was skilled with domains. With a wave of a hand, one could envelop a half-kilometer area. They would have plenty of Quintessential Essence and tremendous strength. They enjoyed high recovery speed and strong vitality. Even if one was injured, they could recover rapidly. Even severed arms and legs could be regenerated.
Only those who cultivated in the Water Divine Body or Lightning Divine Body during the mortal realms could cultivate it...
Oh? Meng Chuan frowned. The speed of the Eon Sea Fiend Body can only be considered ordinary?
The Eon Sea Fiend Body was very powerful.
It had control over a domain, immense strength and vitality, and endless Quintessential Essence. However, speed was not its forte.
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Eon Sea Fiend Body. Chu Yong’s eyes lit up as he read the book.
He had become famous across the world when he was young. He was the number one genius in the imperial capital.
Why was he so famous? It was partly because of his family clan. The Chu family was one of the top family clans in the Great Zhou Dynasty. The family clan had a Regis Godfiend.
Therefore, he had long learned some basic information about the twelve transcendent-grade Godfiend bodies.
I cultivated the Water Divine Body and began drawing upon some lightning to temper my body in preparation for the Eon Sea Fiend Body. Chu Yong’s eyes were filled with anticipation. Once I master the Eon Sea Fiend Body, my strength will be extremely great. My Quintessential Essence will be boundless, and I’ll be almost indestructible. I won’t be afraid of anyone in a direct battle. Even if there’s an internecine outcome, I’ll be up for the battle anytime.
He would quickly recover from any injuries. Even if his arms and legs were severed, it would only take some time for him to recover. As for the internecine outcome? Experts with Eon Sea Fiend Bodies enjoyed such battles the most because it was very difficult to kill them.
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The 21 disciples carefully read through the book. Apart from the geniuses from the top family clans who already knew a little about them, the disciples were learning about transcendent-grade Godfiend bodies for the first time, including Meng Chuan.
There are 27 high-grade Godfiend bodies. There are six that are suitable for me. Meng Chuan flipped through the pages. Among them, the Mirage Fiend Body, Sanguine Divine Body, and Myriad Poisons Fiend Body can be cultivated by everyone. There’s also the Wind Lightning Divine Body, Phantom Fiend Body, and Lightning Water Fiend Body that are suitable for me.
Time passed by quickly.
Meng Chuan and company went to the bookshelf to search for more detailed books. After sitting on the boulder for a while, the cyan-clothed woman silently left the cave.
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Eastcalm Prefecture.
The Meng family clan members were extremely excited as they flaunted Meng Chuan’s status as an Archean Mountain inner sect disciple. They even talked about how he came in first at the entrance examination. However, the other Godfiend family clans in Eastcalm Prefecture continued waiting. Only when the government officials announced the news did they believe it.
“An inner sect disciple of Archean Mountain? He even got first in the entrance examination?”
“He ranked first amongst all the geniuses of the Great Zhou Dynasty? This Meng Chuan is too amazing.”
“Will Meng Chuan become a Marquis Godfiend in the future? Our Eastcalm Prefecture hasn’t produced a Marquis Godfiend in thousands of years, right?”
The city was filled with discussions.
Meng Chuan had become Eastcalm Prefecture’s pride. Meng Chuan was native to the Eastcalm Prefecture, and the people from his hometown were naturally proud of his achievements.
Inside the Yun family estate.
Bam! Bam! Bam!
Yun Qingping—who was practicing her swordplay—heard porcelain shattering in her father’s study. She could not help but shake her head gently. After experiencing the demon invasion, Yun Qingping had matured a lot. She felt like her father was incomparably inferior to her First and Second Uncle. Since the engagement has been annulled, what was there to regret? What use is there regretting their actions now?
“Scram!” Yun Fu’an stormed out of the study angrily. He shouted at the servants outside the study and strode out.
In fact, Yun Fu’an didn’t feel regret. He felt embarrassed!
In Eastcalm Prefecture, all the other Godfiend family clans think of me as a joke. Yun Fu’an fumed. Man cannot always be fortunate. Who knows what will happen in the future? Perhaps when Meng Chuan becomes a Godfiend, he will perish together with a demon monarch?
Although he still tried his best to please the Meng family on the surface and worked hard to reestablish ties, Yun Fu’an still hoped that both the Meng family and Meng Chuan would fall one day.
Of course, he didn’t act on these thoughts.
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Discussions filled the entire city.
However, Fairy Meng’s yard in the Meng family ancestral mansion was very quiet.
Fairy Meng sat at a desk and wrote a letter.
Cough! Cough! Cough! Death colored Fairy Meng’s face. She coughed into her left hand—that was now covered in black and red bloodstains. Her face turned red from all the coughing, but she continued writing.
She finished writing the letter. It was addressed to Meng Chuan. After all, she would never be able to see him again.
I’m afraid my body won’t last past tonight. Fairy Meng looked outside. She could vaguely hear laughter in the ancestral mansion—the clansmen were extremely happy. I, Meng Yan, became a Godfiend and killed demon monarchs. I managed to see my descendant, Meng Chuan, become an inner sect disciple of Archean Mountain before I died. I have no regrets left.