Chapter 744: Supreme Heart Demon Scripture, Heart Demon Seed
"Thunder Saint!"
Gazing at the spiritual puppet that had suddenly appeared before him, Mo Yu paused, then murmured in surprise.
This person was none other than the spiritual puppet Mo Yu had encountered outside the grand hall earlier—the true master of this Earth Sovereign secret realm, the Thunder Saint.
"I never imagined that after ten thousand years, someone would come here and awaken my lingering consciousness."
While Mo Yu was still in shock, the spiritual puppet—now more appropriately called the Thunder Saint—slowly raised his head. His gaze pierced through the void, locking directly onto Mo Yu, his eyes filled with majesty.
Evidently, from his words, it was Mo Yu's unintentional arrival that had stirred the Thunder Saint's final remnant of intelligence, allowing him to awaken and regain control of the spiritual puppet.
"Hm?"
However, just as the Thunder Saint's gaze fell upon Mo Yu, his expression shifted slightly. A trace of surprise emerged on his face.
"Such pure thunder power—you are a possessor of the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body?"
Hearing this, Mo Yu also blinked in astonishment. He hadn't expected his physique to elicit such surprise from this Perfected Earth Sovereign powerhouse.
But since the other had seen through it, Mo Yu pondered briefly before nodding openly and admitting it.
"To be honest with you, senior, my physique is indeed the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body. Do you recognize it?"
From the Thunder Saint's evident surprise, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body seemed far from ordinary. Mo Yu had his suspicions, after all—the might of the Heavenly Gang Dharma Body was well-known, so the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body must be no common constitution.
Moreover, the other was merely a spiritual puppet. Even if ill intent arose, with Mo Yu's current Upper Earth Sovereign strength, there was no need for concern.
"Hehe, how could I not know? The Heavenly Gang Dharma Body is a supreme battle physique that rivals the ancient races and true dragons or true phoenixes. In ancient times, it was renowned."
"Oh, it rivals the ancient races and true dragons or true phoenixes?" Hearing this, Mo Yu's expression shifted slightly, surprise flickering in his eyes.
The ancient races were clans that had existed since primordial times, with deep foundations and immense power. Later, the mother clan of Mu Chen, the son of the Great Thousand World's plane, was one of the five great ancient races, the Asura Ancient Clan.
The Asura Ancient Clan was extraordinary in strength, its depths unfathomable. Even super forces regarded it with great caution. Centered on the 'Great Asura Art' as its core cultivation method, its bloodline spiritual power possessed sealing properties, excelling in sealing techniques.
From the Asura Ancient Clan's power alone, one could gauge the might of these ancient races. As for true dragons and true phoenixes, there was no need to elaborate—they were supreme divine beasts, at the pinnacle of the beast races' pyramid.
Yet according to the Thunder Saint, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body was a formidable physique no less than the ancient races and true dragons or true phoenixes. How could this not surprise Mo Yu?
"Oh, you seem surprised by my words, but that's understandable. Your Heavenly Gang Thunder Body is imperfect—it seems to have formed postnatally, not innately, so its power is naturally somewhat diminished."
The Thunder Saint observed Mo Yu's expression and smiled faintly before speaking calmly.
"You even saw that…" Though the Thunder Saint had exposed his background, Mo Yu felt no embarrassment. Instead, he smiled lightly, his eyes glinting as he cupped his hands and chuckled.
"You speak truly, senior. My Heavenly Gang Thunder Body was not naturally formed. Might you have a way to perfect it? If so, I would be deeply grateful."
Mo Yu was adept at seizing opportunities. This Thunder Saint's familiarity with the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body suggested he knew something substantial, so Mo Yu didn't hesitate to ask.
For Mo Yu, the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body was his capital for dominating the Great Thousand World. If he could refine it to rival the ancient races and true dragons or true phoenixes, his combat prowess would surge once more.
"Hehe, you're straightforward. But the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body is a supreme battle physique—even I have no solution." The Thunder Saint shook his head.
Disappointment surfaced on Mo Yu's face. If even this Thunder Saint had no method, it seemed finding one would take time.
"However, though I lack a method, I can give you a lead. I see great potential in you. If you grow, you could become a pillar of the Great Thousand World, shielding it from the Outer Evil Clan's corruption."
As Mo Yu felt dejected, the Thunder Saint spoke again, his words laced with entrustment and hope.
"Oh, you have a lead?" Mo Yu's eyes brightened at the Thunder Saint's words, but upon hearing the request, he nodded immediately, cupping his hands solemnly.
"Rest assured, senior. As a denizen of the Great Thousand World, I will never allow the Outer Evil Clan to defile our home."
Hearing Mo Yu's assurance, the Thunder Saint nodded. Though he had slumbered long, upon awakening, he had learned of the secret realm's events, including Mo Yu's prior eradication of the Outer Evil remnants.
His exceptional talent combined with a spirit of guardianship made the Thunder Saint view Mo Yu favorably.
"Before I share that lead on perfecting the Heavenly Gang Thunder Body, consider the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture my gifts to you. I hope you'll accept them."
To Mo Yu's surprise, the Thunder Saint didn't reveal the lead immediately. Instead, he turned toward the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and the damaged stone stele.
"Oh…"
Mo Yu paused slightly, then seemed to recall something. He looked at the Thunder Saint thoughtfully. "If I remember correctly, the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and Supreme Heart Demon Scripture are signature techniques of the ancient Thunder Palace. How did you obtain them, senior?"
"Hehe, I'll address that doubt along with the lead shortly. For now, take the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and Supreme Heart Demon Scripture first." The Thunder Saint smiled faintly.
Though puzzled, Mo Yu nodded.
Even without the Thunder Saint's appearance, the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and Supreme Heart Demon Scripture were his targets. Moreover, Mo Yu suspected the Thunder Saint had deep ties to the ancient Thunder Palace.
Having him subdue the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and cultivate the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture might be… a test.
With that in mind, Mo Yu smiled faintly. His figure blurred, and with a whoosh, he appeared ghost-like above the invisible thunder serpent.
Hiss!
The invisible thunder serpent abruptly raised its head, its ferocious maw opening wide. But from its mouth came not a serpentine hiss, but a shrill, ghostly thunder wail!
The thunder sound spread, yet Mo Yu merely snorted coldly, shattering it.
He then waved his sleeve, and a powerful fluctuation enveloped the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder.
In an instant, the space around the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder exploded. Then, brilliant, tangible spiritual power seeped from the void, forming a true spiritual prison that bound it.
The prison flickered with thunder-like sheen, forged from spiritual power refined to utmost purity—indestructible, its quality far beyond what the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder could breach.
This technique marked an Earth Sovereign's prowess. Only at this realm could one distill the world's spiritual power to such purity, where every gesture surpassed ordinary force.
The Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder's expression shifted, erupting with vast thunder power. But its full assault merely struck the prison without a tremor.
The methods of an Upper Earth Sovereign clearly outmatched a half-step Earth Sovereign like the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder.
With that done, Mo Yu extended his palm, a pressure enveloping the invisible thunder serpent. Then, a strange force erupted, drawing it bit by bit toward his palm.
Boom! Boom!
At this moment, the invisible thunder serpent seemed to sense danger, struggling madly. A terrifying Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder burst forth, twisting the space violently.
Yet against Mo Yu's suppression, the struggle proved futile. Soon, the invisible thunder serpent dissolved into strands of formless thunder, sweeping outward before being absorbed into Mo Yu's body.
At the same time, after devouring the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder, Mo Yu closed his eyes slowly in the Thunder Saint's presence.
The Thunder Saint showed no reproach, instead revealing intrigued amusement.
Unclear how much time passed—perhaps five minutes, or a quarter-hour—Mo Yu slowly opened his eyes and extended his right hand.
On that hand, thunder spiritual power appeared transparent, yet within the transparency, formless thunder sounds quietly emanated.
Evidently, in less than a quarter-hour, Mo Yu had successfully subdued and fused the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder.
"Not bad…" The Thunder Saint, observing, couldn't help but show approval. Though Mo Yu's strength far exceeded the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder, subduing and refining it so swiftly demonstrated his masterful thunder techniques.
After praising briefly, the Thunder Saint turned toward the nearby damaged stone stele without further comment.
Mo Yu shared the intent, stepping forward to touch the stele with both hands, comprehending the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture's cultivation method within.
He coveted this art greatly. According to the original story, it was the Thunder God's Palace's foundational divine ability. The palace lord had relied on the 'heart demon state' of the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture to battle a Heaven Sovereign as a half-step Heaven Sovereign—a super powerhouse.
Even Mo Yu admired this feat. Though he could challenge Upper Earth Sovereigns as a Lower, it often involved coincidences.
In comparison, the gap between half-step Heaven Sovereign and true Heaven Sovereign was immense. Achieving that spoke to the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture's terror.
Its greatest strength lay in the heart demon state.
The heart demon state was an extremely fearsome condition. Once entered, all external disturbances were blocked, placing one in absolute control. Every strand of spiritual power and every ounce of physical strength would be utilized to the utmost.
In a sense, entering the heart demon state turned one into a pure instrument of battle, with combat prowess exploding accordingly.
Thus, the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture's renown was well-deserved.
After pondering, Mo Yu quickly calmed his mind. With his current strength and talent, he comprehended the stele's contents in mere moments.
Regrettably, the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture was incomplete.
Beyond that, Mo Yu gained a solid understanding of it. First, the 'heart demon state' divided into three levels: the minor heart demon state, the major heart demon state, and the most perfect consummate heart demon state.
The Thunder God's Palace lord had cultivated the heart demon state to consummation. Otherwise, he couldn't have contended with a true Heaven Sovereign using half-step strength.
From the current incomplete Supreme Heart Demon Scripture, even at its limit, one could only reach the major heart demon state. Achieving the consummate heart demon state likely required the complete version.
This gave Mo Yu ideas—perhaps he could visit the Thunder God's Palace to seek guidance?
"It's quite difficult to cultivate…"
Setting that thought aside, Mo Yu reflected on the ancient information swirling in his mind, his expression turning somewhat odd. From his comprehension, cultivating the heart demon state required perversely grueling training.
To cultivate the heart demon state, one must first form the heart demon seed.
This heart demon seed required repeated assaults on the heart with the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder, allowing its power to seep into the heart, gradually condensing at its core until successfully forming the heart demon seed.
To many, this cultivation method was tantamount to suicide.
No matter the approach, the heart remained the body's most vulnerable organ. Even minor damage could be fatal—who would dare assault it with something as domineering as the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder?
One misstep, and a single thunder sound could shatter the heart.
Ordinary people, even obtaining the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture, likely wouldn't dare cultivate it.
Even for Earth Sovereigns, whose vitality far exceeded mortals, the heart was a critical weakness. Moreover, the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder's power rivaled a half-step Earth Sovereign. A single error could gravely injure Mo Yu, or worse.
No wonder the Thunder Saint had urged him to subdue the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder and cultivate the Supreme Heart Demon Scripture—it was probably a test.
If Mo Yu had shown fear, that so-called lead would likely remain out of reach.
To this, Mo Yu merely smiled faintly. As the dignified Thunder Emperor, how could he fear this?
His silver eyes sharpened, then slowly closed. As Mo Yu's mind stirred, the spiritual power fused with the Netherworld Heart Demon Thunder surged through his meridians.
Finally, it transformed into a torrent, charging straight outward, lightning-fast toward his heart.
(END CHAPTER)
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