Absolute Destiny Game
Chapter 378 - 21 Zi Ji and the Demon_3

Chapter 378: Chapter 21 Zi Ji and the Demon_3

This old fellow is quite cunning.

However, I’ve already spotted the clues and can prepare in advance.

"Senior Yuan, if someone really uses this method to refine demons, will they truly become a demon? Is it impossible for demons to become Immortal?"

"Of course, demons can become Immortal, they just can’t achieve it through Qi Refinement."

"Oh, why is that?"

"Have you ever heard the story of Zi Ji devouring humans?"

Xiao Jie said, "I have not heard of it."

Yuan Tianke then began to tell him the story.

"It is said that in ancient times, there was a person named Zi Ji who enjoyed roaming mountains and waters. Once, he encountered a demon and the two struck a chord with each other, and over time, they became good friends.

This demon friend of his greatly envied Zi Ji, saying if I were human, I could stay within human society, eat people whenever I wished, how wonderful that would be. As a demon, I can only wander in the wilderness and mountains.

Similarly, Zi Ji envied that demon, saying what’s so good about eating humans? If I became a demon, I could roam mountains and waters daily, seeing the beauty of the Nine States, how wonderful would that be.

Envious of each other, they sought help from an Immortal, who, upon hearing their request, used Immortal Law to exchange their souls.

The demon became Zi Ji, and Zi Ji became the demon.

Once the demon turned into Zi Ji, he planned to secretly find someone to eat, but the first person he came across was a beautiful woman. Upon seeing her, he suddenly lost his appetite for humans and instead fell in love. However, the beautiful woman paid him no mind, asking, ’You have no money or status; how could I commit myself to you?’

From then on, the demon was single-minded in seeking fame and profit, no longer thinking of eating humans.

But after Zi Ji became a demon, he initially wanted to roam and play in the mountains and waters, but soon grew bored with it and gradually developed a taste for eating humans.

Years later, when the two met again, the demon had become the local State Governor and had taken several concubines, while Zi Ji, for having eaten many people, had become a persona non grata, a demon everyone wanted to kill, eventually subdued by a Taoist summoned by the State Governor."

Xiao Jie pondered thoughtfully. It was his first time hearing this story, and it seemed to provoke some reflection.

Senior Yuan Tianke concluded, "Know that the characteristics and habits of humans and demons are largely determined by their bodies. Tigers eat meat, and sheep eat grass, not because they choose to but because it is their nature. Demons eat humans not out of inherent malice, but because such is their nature.

If a human becomes a demon, their body and mind will naturally become like a demon’s. By then, the very idea of Cultivation and Qi Refinement would seem laughable to you, becoming Immortal and finding the Dao, how can it compare to the joy of eating humans?"

Xiao Jie frowned slightly; such theories sounded bizarre, but on further reflection, they weren’t entirely implausible.

When he first underwent demonization, it was as if he had become a different person, his mind filled with the thought of eating humans.

Thinking about it now still gave him chills.

Although he had returned to normal now, with some Resistance, but if he continued to absorb the residual spirit fragments of demons, with enough accumulation, his disposition might subtly change—this morning when he ate breakfast, he wasn’t hungry, yet he still devoured a big platter of ribs.

This too was a sign.

The possibility Yuan Tianke described was not implausible.

"Is there no way to be saved? As I understand, even demons have their ways to enlightenment."

That Wolf Demon, Dong Lingzi, didn’t seem as frenzied and bloodthirsty as normal Wolf Demons; instead, he seemed quite calculating.

Yuan Tianke nodded and said, "You’re right. Demons can find the Dao, and there are even demons who have ascended to Immortality. However, such demons mostly reside in Canglin State; around here, we have none. The demons of Fengyin State like to eat humans, you see."

Xiao Jie pressed, "Why is that?"

"It’s said that, three thousand years ago, there was a Great Sage of the Demon Race in Canglin State, with boundless Mana, who almost wiped out and devoured all the human villages there. Then, an Immortal from the Immortal Palace of Gu Yun State came and fought the Great Sage with magic. Although the Immortal won, he did not kill the Great Sage but instead taught him three volumes of the Heavenly Book.

The Great Sage practiced the texts and Magic Skills from the Heavenly Book, which calmed his bloodthirsty and violent temperament. He received true enlightenment and later achieved Ascension to Immortality.

Afterward, he established many dojos and schools in Canglin State, constantly taking disciples and imparting the texts.

Hence, the demons of Canglin State all understood human nature, knew right from wrong, and stopped eating humans, even establishing cities and towns, quite extraordinary. I lived in Canglin State for some time, and it was indeed quite marvelous."

Xiao Jie thought this was very interesting.

"So if one cultivates the texts from the Heavenly Book, naturally one won’t be confused by the demon’s nature, and there might still be hope for Ascension to Immortality."

"Oh, why is it only ’might’? Senior Yuan is not entirely confident?"

Yuan Tianke shook his head, "In this world, how many things can we be entirely sure of? Demons and humans are different physiologically and psychologically. The texts can only change the psychological issues; the physiological changes are irreversible. Since Qi Refining Skill was created for humans, its Magic Skills are naturally designed for humans. If you change it to a demon, who knows what will result?

Of course, I’m just speculating; after all, the Ancient Qi Cultivation Techniques have long been lost. Who knows, maybe Qi Refining is universally applicable to both humans and demons."

Xiao Jie gained a clear understanding from this.

"Thank you, Senior Yuan, for resolving my doubts."

"Ha-ha, no need to be polite. It’s rare to have someone who wants to hear stories. Alright, I’ve said all I need to say; I still have my reading. If there’s nothing else, I’ll take my leave."

With that, he took a seat on his own and picked up a book to continue reading.

Xiao Jie didn’t want to disturb any further, so he made a bowing gesture and then walked out of the Guardian Room.

It looked like the road to Immortality was indeed fraught with adversity.

It was essential to get the texts from the Heavenly Book, whether or not he could become an Immortal, at the very least he should not turn into a human-eating demon.

It seemed a trip to Canglin State was in order. Fortunately, with An Ran as a native there, it wouldn’t be like going in blind.