Redemption of a Born Demon

Everyone looked on doubtfully, but Zhou Qingchen was quick to act.

SWOOSH!!

She formed her fingers into a sword-like point and casually jabbed at the water bucket. She only used a fraction of her strength; for someone of her power, piercing a bucket of this material should have been effortless.

THWACK!!

However, to her surprise, when her finger-sword struck, the bucket remained completely unscathed.

"This is... The bucket’s durability has increased? Is this the effect of that Jade Energy? To think it could strengthen ordinary plastic by this much!"

Zhou Qingchen exclaimed in astonishment.

Hearing this, the others immediately tried for themselves and were all equally astonished.

"This is the most basic application of Biological Energy. By using it to cover an object, you can create an effect similar to a Biological Force Field, drastically increasing the object’s durability. Even a piece of tofu covered in it would become as hard as brick."

"Moreover, this power can be applied not only to external objects but also to oneself. In fact, because this Biological Energy originates from one’s own body, the effect on oneself is even stronger."

Yi Beidou continued. The Biological Energy covering the bucket receded, and his own body was swiftly covered in a multitude of Jade Silk Threads.

"This way, the weakness of a fragile, mortal body can be overcome to a certain extent, greatly narrowing the gap between us and the Ancient Ones who have fused with Earth Immortal Flesh and Blood. Even some of the previously damaging Forbidden Secret Techniques can now be used safely within controllable limits!"

"Getting straight to the essence, directly manipulating the Biological Energy within the body... A Martial Artist’s path, progressing step-by-step from fists and feet, to the internal organs, to Divine Intent, and then to a magnetic field, is a process of gaining control over oneself, overcoming physical limitations, and unearthing one’s essential power. This is our future path!"

Meng Qianyuan blurted out, a look of delighted surprise flashing in his eyes.

Ascension—mastering the Power of True Qi Magnetism and undergoing a qualitative change in one’s life essence—had always been the limit of the Martial Arts Dao, the pinnacle for mortals from ancient times to the present.

Although there was subsequent Cultivation after Ascension—such as consolidating the Dharma Body, Harmonizing True Qi, and generating one’s own brilliance—none of it broke free from the realm of Ascension itself. It couldn’t be called a qualitative transformation, but was merely a further exploration of the potential within that realm.

Even Yi Beidou himself was a case in point. His ability to overpower the Ancient Ones who had fused with Earth Immortal Flesh and Blood was due to several factors: the incredible bodily control granted by his mastery of the Free Heart Technique, the solid Martial Arts Dao foundation laid by the Celestial Demon Seven Techniques, and the immense innate potential of his Celestial Demon Body. It was all ultimately unleashed through the Secret Technique known as Celestial Demon Dissolution.

But now, with the mastery of Biological Energy, there seemed to be a precursor to another qualitative transformation. Perhaps this was the future of the Martial Arts Dao.

Everyone felt a surge of excitement. In any endeavor, the first step is always the most difficult. But now that Yi Beidou had taken it, it wouldn’t be too hard for the others to follow.

They were all geniuses at the pinnacle of their era.

’The path to the future?’

The words sent Yi Beidou’s mind racing.

He knew full well that he hadn’t discovered this path himself. It had been unearthed countless ages ago by the Earth Immortals; he had merely received their teachings through Synesthesia.

’But was the path the Earth Immortals took the correct one?’

’If it was correct, then why did I see that scene in my Synesthetic memories?’

’Several Earth Immortals had gathered. The Penglai Earth Immortal, moved by some deep feeling, had asked how one could become a True Immortal.’

’This proved their path ultimately led to a dead end. The fact that they all perished in the end, their dao dissipating without leaving these ancient legacies behind, also hinted at this truth.’

’This path... might not be the truly correct one after all.’

"Everyone, this is merely an experiment. It’s far too early to consider it the correct path. In essence, it remains within the framework of the Ascension realm. Our life essence has not changed; this is only a shift in how we apply energy. Moreover, my comprehension of this power is connected to the ancient Earth Immortals..."

Yi Beidou didn’t hide anything, telling everyone how he had come to comprehend the Jade Power.

"The legacy of the ancient Earth Immortals? I never would have thought they themselves believed their path might be wrong. But that seems plausible. Their disappearance and failure to leave behind any legacy serves as a kind of proof."

Ding Huiyuan said with a nod.

"I suspect there are even deeper secrets involved. We might find the answers in those Earth Immortal Ruins. Understanding the truth would surely help us deduce the path forward."

Huang Tianhu said.

"What I’m more interested in is how to control and extract Biological Energy."

Zhou Qingchen said, turning to Yi Beidou.

"My method is closely related to the Penglai Immortal Technique. This Divine Power has allowed me to master two types of magnetic abilities. One can stimulate cells to unleash their deeper potential, thereby greatly enhancing the body’s regenerative capabilities."

"The other magnetic ability can rapidly deplete a person’s Life Force, even causing their cells to break down into pus. The Life Force depleted by this magnetic field isn’t expelled from the body through normal metabolic channels; instead, it is extracted and dissipates into nature in the form of Biological Energy."

"When these two magnetic fields operate simultaneously, achieving a kind of Yin and Yang balance, it causes the body’s Biological Energy to dissipate on its own. At that point, as long as you can become aware of and perceive this energy and then guide it with your Essence, Qi, and Spirit, you will be able to use it effectively."

Yi Beidou explained. In the process, he was also summarizing the power he had so recently comprehended, giving himself an even clearer understanding of his own abilities.