Beast Tamer Ascension
Book 5: Chapter 34: Heavenly Demon Factions

Vol 5 Chapter 34: Heavenly Demon Factions

"So what if she is?"

Lin Jing had never heard that Sheng Kun's original body was female. There were no such rumors about her in the Cultivation Alliance of the Origin Realm either.

But it was indeed possible - starting as female, then repeatedly performing soul usurpation on male cultivators to obtain better physiques wasn't strange at all.

After all, that very Sheng Kun had arranged for him, a male cultivator, to take over this Limitless Immortal Physique.

What Mo Yu couldn't understand was - even if Sheng Kun was originally female, what did that have to do with scheming against him?

"Still don't get it? She's cutting off your immortal path."

The voice continued emanating from the woman sealed within the crystal.

"You truly know nothing about the Heavenly Demon Sect."

"But then again, you were taken in as a successor by Demon Emperor Tianchou from outside our realm."

"It was indeed correct not to rashly attempt soul usurpation on you." Mo Yu remarked. This Limitless Immortal Physique appeared to be completely sealed, yet was astonishingly aware of external events. Apparently ordinary conversations could still reach her.

Sheng Kun probably didn't realize her sealing of the Limitless Immortal Physique was imperfect.

Who knew what hidden cards this physique possessed? Attempting usurpation unprepared might lead to being counter-killed.

"Do you know the Heavenly Demon Sect is divided into many factions? Do you know how these factions are distinguished?"

"By the targets of soul usurpation!"

"Different usurpation targets gradually alter a Heavenly Demon cultivator's destiny."

"For example, one faction only possesses Demonic Beasts. After multiple usurpations, their destiny changes, allowing cultivation of the Heavenly Demon immortal technique 'Demon Beast Ascension Record'."

"Another faction only possesses fetuses in the womb. Upon meeting conditions, they can cultivate the 'Samsara Heavenly Demon Scripture'."

"Compared to techniques like the Five Heavenly Demon Styles, these immortal methods are the sect's true core, never taught to ordinary disciples."

"Most Heavenly Demon Sect prodigies don't even know this."

"For ordinary talents, the sect leadership doesn't care what they possess - that's their own opportunity. The leadership only categorizes them into different factions based on final usurpation results for specialized training."

"If you follow Sheng Kun's arranged path and use her provided methods, your destiny will naturally be categorized into her faction, limited to cultivating only their faction's Heavenly Demon immortal techniques. Did your master never tell you this?"

The Limitless Immortal continued: "Within the sect, Sacred Sons and Daughters aren't determined solely by talent or strength rankings. Each faction puts forward their strongest prodigy. It's about background."

"If you're branded as part of the 'Yin-Yang Faction', you'll never qualify for Sacred Son position. Sheng Kun will forever suppress you. Your future cultivation techniques will depend entirely on her master - the ancestral elder of the Yin-Yang Heavenly Demon faction. You'll ultimately become nothing but Sheng Kun's lackey."

"Moreover, only by becoming Sacred Son/Daughter can one receive the sect's ultimate training and potentially ascend to Royal Demon Bloodline!"

"Did your master never mention any of this?"

"Then again, your master Tianchou belongs to no faction - a lone wolf who probably disregards such matters. But with his power backing you, you could establish your own usurpation faction and become a Sacred Son-level disciple. Why submit beneath Sheng Kun?"

Mo Yu fell into contemplation. So that was Sheng Kun's scheme? How pedestrian.

"Ha. I have no interest in obtaining Royal Demon Bloodline or becoming Sacred Son. I only wish to quickly help my master recover. If her scheme is merely this trivial, then regrettably, I don't mind."

"Even if branded 'Yin-Yang Faction', so long as I gain Sheng Kun's support."

"Fool!" The Limitless Immortal seethed. "A demonic cultivator pretending at master-disciple affection? Tianchou never considered your immortal path - you're just a tool for her recovery. Once healed, your affairs won't concern her."

"She might even reclaim the demonic bloodline bestowed upon you after you complete her task!"

"How many master-disciple betrayals has the Heavenly Demon Sect seen?"

"Sheng Kun wants Tianchou's successor as her pawn. Tianchou only sees you as a recovery tool. Nobody considers your immortal path. If others won't, shouldn't you?"

"For now, your best option is to possess no one - or temporarily only possess same-sex cultivators without using Sheng Kun's 'bloodline enhancement method'."

"As an outsider, even if you reach the Heavenly Demon Realm's headquarters, you'll never be valued..." Her tone suddenly softened. "Cooperate with me instead. Leave the sect. My master is deputy leader of the Cultivation Alliance. I can swear heavenly oaths - free me, and I'll recommend you for high position in the Alliance..."

Mo Yu instantly reinforced the crystal's seals, cutting off all communication.

How did this Limitless Immortal know so much about internal Heavenly Demon affairs? Though if her master was indeed the Alliance's deputy leader, such knowledge wasn't impossible.

"Sheng Kun...Yin-Yang Faction...So possessing opposite-sex bodies while using her methods would lock my destiny into only cultivating Yin-Yang Heavenly Demon techniques?" Mo Yu pondered. This indeed restricted his future cultivation path.

"What do you two think?" He mentally asked Ice Soul Gu and Spell Elemental.

What opinion could they have? It mattered little. Mo Yu's identity was fake anyway. Tianchou's affairs would inevitably be exposed, making any Sacred Son position impossible. Following Sheng Kun's arrangements was the only way to gain her full trust and more resource investments to become her successor in the Origin Realm.

"Don't worry, I won't be swayed by this Limitless Immortal's temptations. My life was given by my master. My own immortal path and future aren't worth considering. Even if she reclaims this demonic bloodline, I'll stop at nothing to gather more Origin Sources to heal her - repaying her nurturing kindness."

Stepping into voidspace, Mo Yu departed to seek the Slaughter Immortal Physique, disregarding the immortal's words entirely. Watching this, Ice Soul Gu could only marvel at the Heart-Beguiling Pill's potency. What master did he have? Only its true self!