Chapter 332 Chu Feng: One Thought Between Immortal and Demon
Within the Miscellaneous Dao Institute, inside a small courtyard.
A luminous night pearl illuminated the room as brightly as day.
Chen Qianqian was wholly absorbed in reading the Dao Heart Demon-Seeding Grand Method. The first chapter: Entering the Dao—cultivating orthodox Dao methods, evolving the Dao Heart and Dao Body.
The second chapter: Seeding the Demon—condensing essence, energy, and spirit.
Unknowingly, Chen Qianqian finished reading over a dozen chapters of the method.
Yet doubt arose in her heart. It seemed master had never taught her any orthodox Dao methods, and this talk of demons felt strange.
Carrying her questions, she prepared to sleep, only to realize dawn had already arrived.
Thinking of how her master always slept until the sun was high, she decided to take a short nap before seeking him out.
By midday, Chen Qianqian skipped her way into the Chief's courtyard.
"Master."
Hearing her voice, Chu Feng turned his gaze toward the doorway, where Chen Qianqian bounded in cheerfully.
"You little girl, did you encounter a difficulty in cultivation and come to ask your master?"
Chen Qianqian nodded. "Master, last night I finished reading the whole method. I understood each character, but when read together, I could not comprehend it."
"So, you gained nothing at all?"
Chu Feng smiled and asked in return.
Chen Qianqian shrank her head immediately. "What master says is true."
"Step by step, then. Ask away."
Chu Feng was not angry. Over the years, this girl had indeed thought she had learned nothing.
"Master, you have never taught me any orthodox Dao methods. I do not have a Dao Body or Dao Heart, do I?"
She asked cautiously, stealing a glance at Chu Feng, afraid of being scolded.
Chu Feng said unhurriedly, "Who said I never taught you orthodox Dao methods? Over the years you've studied several chapters of the Tao Te Ching from me. For most people, comprehending just one chapter is already extraordinary."
Chen Qianqian's mouth formed an O-shape. "M-Master, did you not say you would only begin teaching me formal methods when I turned eighteen?"
"What, did you not reflect on them properly?"
Chu Feng's expression suddenly turned stern.
Chen Qianqian quickly said, "I did, master. I contemplated them earnestly and even learned a Great Dao character."
Chu Feng smiled. "Then it is simple. You only need to enter stillness, inscribe that Dao character in your heart, and your Dao Heart will naturally form."
"So simple?"
Chen Qianqian found it hard to believe.
"Simple?"
Chu Feng said seriously, "How many years have you studied?"
Chen Qianqian paused. "It has been seven or eight years."
"Exactly. Know that your senior brothers and sisters gained much in that time. For you, to comprehend even a single Dao character in seven or eight years is already quite good."
Chu Feng continued, "As for the second point—seeding the demon—for you, is that not effortless?"
Chen Qianqian instinctively pointed to her chest. "You mean awakening the Demon Heart?"
These years, while cultivating under Chu Feng, the Demon Heart within her seemed to slumber, never awakening even at the age of eighteen.
"Correct. Once the Dao Heart forms, the Demon Heart can awaken as well. When Dao Heart and Demon Heart intertwine, true yang spiritual power will be born. From there, the subsequent path of cultivation will flow naturally."
Chu Feng paused. "Unlike others who must search for demonic energy or various auxiliary methods, you require none. When your method reaches perfection, your body will naturally possess both the yang of the Dao and the yin of the Demon. You will command the Dao of Yin and Yang itself. Between immortal and demon lies only a single thought of yours."
"I see. This method truly is tailor-made for me. That way, I will not become the so-called Heavenly Demoness of the world."
As she said this, Chen Qianqian instinctively patted her chest.
Even on Miaomiao Mountain, whenever she remembered that she was born with a Demon Heart and destined to be the Heavenly Demoness, she still felt a faint anxiety.
After all, she did not want to harm anyone, nor did she wish for her master to be condemned by the world on her account.
Having taught so many disciples, how could Chu Feng not see through what this little girl was worrying about? Smiling, he said, "With your master here, nothing will happen to you. All you need to do is cultivate diligently."
"Yes."
Chen Qianqian nodded. "Then I will return to cultivate."
At the same time, within the Dean's courtyard, Great Sage Jiaoyang arrived after much inner struggle.
As a member of Wendao Academy, she naturally did not want to see the academy nurture a future demon. Yet after more than three years on Miaomiao Mountain, she had also grown fond of Qianqian and did not wish to see her dragged into trouble.
The Dean looked at her troubled face and said with a smile, "Little girl, you have come to see me because of last night's banquet, have you not?"
Great Sage Jiaoyang nodded. "Indeed. I do not understand why Brother Chu would pass such a dangerous cultivation method to that child Qianqian."
The Dean stroked his beard and said with a laugh, "From Dao to Demon, from Demon back to Dao, finally merging both paths to become a Demon Immortal—this technique is flawless. Xiao Feng is truly worthy of being our Wendao Academy's unparalleled sage. Only he could conceive such a perfect method.
Even this old man feels the urge to personally guide Qianqian in her cultivation. This girl's future, at the very least, is to become a Divine King."
"???"
Great Sage Jiaoyang looked at the Dean with a face full of question marks. "Are you well?"
The Dean naturally understood her concern and explained unhurriedly, "This matter must be told from Qianqian's origin…"
Hiss—
After listening, Great Sage Jiaoyang sharply drew in a breath. "No wonder you said Brother Chu would become a Great Sage. To take a born Demon Seed and cultivate her into a Demon Immortal—only he could achieve this."
The Dean nodded slightly. "Indeed. That boy always brings me surprises. Well, your doubts are answered. Do you have anything else you wish to ask?"
Great Sage Jiaoyang shook her head. "This disciple was presumptuous. I take my leave."
"Mm."
The Dean acknowledged lightly and did not stop her, returning to his study to enjoy his tea.
One month later.
On Miaomiao Mountain, a powerful aura suddenly erupted, startling everyone. One after another, people flew toward the source of the aura.
Before long, Chu Feng saw Bing Yan emerge from seclusion, having just broken through to the late stage of Nirvana.
"Yan'er, congratulations."
"Yes."
In front of so many disciples, Elder Bing did not show too much intimacy with Chu Feng.
She swept her gaze across the crowd and noticed a familiar figure was missing. She immediately asked, "Where is that little girl Qianqian?"
Chu Feng smiled. "The little girl is cultivating. But hearing such commotion, she will soon come out."
Before his words had even fallen, Elder Bing heard the sound of quick footsteps.
Looking toward the sound, she saw Chen Qianqian running over, cheeks flushed. At a glance, she could see something different about her.
"Husband, why do I sense Qianqian's body has changed?"
Chu Feng explained, "Did she not come of age last month? I passed her a cultivation method then. Now this little girl possesses both Dao Heart and Dao Body."
Hearing this, Elder Bing's expression did not show joy, but rather a trace of concern.
This subtle reaction naturally did not escape Chu Feng's eyes. He said softly, "This is not the place to talk. Once we return, I will explain everything to you slowly."
"Alright."
Elder Bing agreed, then joined everyone in returning to the courtyard…
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