In a hall within the Demon Spirit Lake, specifically for the rest of cultivators, Shi Yi sat quietly on a cushion.
Inside the hall, wisps of smoke curled upwards from an antique beast-ear incense burner, resembling a thin veil drifting in the air. With each breath, a peculiar fragrance entered the nose, making one feel relaxed and comfortable, as if in a fairyland.
This was a precious incense, and the smoke released after it was lit could relieve fatigue, allowing cultivators to be full of energy and refreshed.
Shi Yi was preparing for the important key moment of his fifth-year baptism, adjusting his own state.
His father, Shi Ziteng, was sitting across from him.
Looking at this familiar yet unfamiliar son, Shi Ziteng couldn't help but recall the thrilling scene in the hall just now.
The master of the Demon Spirit Lake, the Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider, were both Venerables, comparable to the emperors of ancient countries. They were among the most top-tier beings in the Desolate Domain. Ordinarily, in front of them, Shi Ziteng wouldn't even dare to breathe loudly, and he spoke every word with extreme caution.
Shi Yi, having just arrived here, dared to speak to them like that. Truly, he was a newborn calf not afraid of tigers, which made Shi Ziteng's heart skip a beat.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly. Shi Yi had successfully gained the attention of the two Venerables, who decided to bet on him.
Shi Ziteng couldn't help but sigh. Having talent was such a luxury. When a cultivator's talent reached Shi Yi's level, even supreme powerhouses like the Venerables would lower themselves to accommodate him.
"Yi'er, the Human Race body is inherently weaker than some other races, and has limited potential. Even with the Supreme Bone, you can at most approach, or perhaps equal, the Pure-blooded Creatures.
To lift a single arm and have it weigh 108,000 jin is too difficult, almost impossible. Your strengths lie in Runes, in rules, in comprehension, and in Treasure Techniques. Don't neglect these," Shi Ziteng said earnestly.
"Father, do you know why all the living beings in this world, when cultivating the Dao to its deepest point, must transform into a human form?" Shi Yi opened his eyes, didn't answer Shi Ziteng's words, and instead asked a question.
The latter was slightly stunned, taken aback by Shi Yi's sudden question. Thinking about it carefully, it was indeed the case; many strong beings of various races would transform into human-shaped creatures.
However, Shi Ziteng had never explored the answer to this question.
He shook his head helplessly.
Shi Yi spoke again, "Because in this world, some forms are naturally close to the Dao and are suitable for cultivation.
The human form is one of them. By cultivating with the form of a human, one can approach immortality.
And we of the Human Race are naturally in human form, possessing infinite potential, but it is difficult to develop. Once we excavate the endless potential hidden deep within the human body, what are Pure-blooded Creatures?"
Shi Ziteng heard this for the first time, even though it came from his five-year-old son. However, Shi Ziteng could sense that Shi Yi was not speaking nonsense.
"What you say does have some merit…" In the end, he could only say such words.
Soon, the hall became quiet again, with only the sound of Shi Yi's rhythmic breathing.
Half a month later, the Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider returned, bringing back all the supplementary medicines needed for Shi Yi's baptism, returning fully loaded.
This time, it had almost traveled all over the divine mountain, visiting many great clans and Pure-blooded Creatures to exchange for the precious medicinal materials and rare beast blood listed on the list.
For this, the Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider paid a huge price. To be exact, the Demon Spirit Lake bled profusely. After all, to exchange for those things, they needed equivalent items.
However, all of this didn't matter. The most important thing was to gather all the materials and not delay Shi Yi's five-year-old baptism.
The Old Golden Spider personally set out, standing in front of the Demon Spirit Lake's mountain gate to welcome the Azure Demon back.
"How is it?" It asked.
The Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider smiled and nodded, answering, "I didn't fail the mission."
Hearing this, the Old Golden Spider relaxed. They knew that the materials on the list were carefully selected by them, referencing many ancient formulas collected by the Demon Spirit Lake. If the Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider had failed to collect all the materials on this trip, they would have to find substitutes.
If they used substitutes, the efficacy of the great medicine would definitely be affected.
Fortunately, everything went smoothly, and all the materials on the list were gathered.
"Excellent, we will begin the alchemy immediately," the Old Golden Spider said.
The Azure Demon Black-Eyed Spider naturally had no objections; it also wanted to see just how far this batch of heaven-defying medicine could help Shi Yi go.
Soon, Shi Ziteng, with his eyes slightly closed, heard the Old Golden Spider's voice transmission.
"Ziteng, bring Yi'er to the Alchemy Hall."
Shi Ziteng's eyes snapped open; after waiting for half a month, it had finally arrived?
At this moment, Shi Yi was sitting upright, eyes closed, with a faint light flickering within. A thin layer of blood-colored aura swirled around his body.
He hadn't been wasting time during these fifteen days.
Under the Old Golden Spider's instructions, Shi Ziteng had brought him the Demon Spirit Lake's treasured Original Bone Books, rune explanations, and more, for Shi Yi to use in his cultivation.
These bone books and detailed explanations were far more profound and esoteric than those in the Martial King Manor. Shi Yi immersed himself in them, unable to pull himself away, and comprehended them for half a month.
During this time, with the help of his Double Pupils, Shi Yi's understanding of Bone Script and symbols became increasingly profound. He gradually grasped their essence, which was of great benefit to his cultivation in the Blood Transportation Realm.
Within his body, countless blood divine light underwent subtle changes. Whether it was transforming into a bell, a tripod, a spear... or a sword, they were all more exquisite and realistic than before.
Following this, Shi Yi's blood and qi power exploded, growing at a visible rate.
In just half a month, he had made tremendous progress, which surprised Shi Ziteng. He felt inferior.
Shi Ziteng sincerely sighed. This son of his was truly too monstrous. He was hailed as a genius and renowned in the imperial capital, but compared to Shi Yi, he was no different from a mortal.
"Yi'er, the Ancestor is calling for us. It's time for us to set off," Shi Ziteng said.
As his voice fell, Shi Yi nodded, stopped his Blood Transportation Realm cultivation, and rose from the futon.
Afterward, the father and son left the main hall and proceeded forward, passing through one palace after another until they arrived before a magnificent and majestic grand hall.
This was the Alchemy Hall of the Demon Spirit Lake, and the place where the young spiders of the clan established their foundation.
At this moment, there wasn't a single spider in front of the Alchemy Hall. They had all been dismissed by the Old Golden Spider. Shi Yi's five-year-old baptism, from a long-term perspective, concerned the future of the Demon Spirit Lake. Naturally, they couldn't be careless and had to eliminate all unfavorable factors.
Standing before the Alchemy Hall, a rich medicinal fragrance drifted through the void, mixed with a strong smell of blood.
Clearly, the Demon Spirit Lake wasn't a benevolent place. The number of creatures that had died in the Alchemy Hall, even if not piled up like a mountain, wasn't far off.
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