What kind of peculiar was it, exactly?
Perhaps because he was a human cultivator, the inheritance was not some Beast God Ancient Scripture or the like, but instead something called the Human Desire Art.
Just the name alone invited all kinds of imagination.
Before he could examine its contents in detail, the Beast God’s remnant will dissipated completely, leaving no chance for further communication.
Recalling the final words the Beast God had spoken,
Was the Beast God not actually dead? Yet the divine soul remnant was clearly something left behind after death, and it had even spoken of being discarded after its usefulness had ended. No matter how one looked at it, the situation felt deeply strange.
If they were to meet again someday…
Shaking his head, Wang Yu stopped letting his thoughts wander. The level of the Beast God was still far beyond him, and overthinking it served no purpose.
As the fragmentary vision of the starry void faded away,
Wang Yu reappeared atop the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain. The bronze statue remained as before, though it bore many more traces of corrosion now. Clearly, the act of transmitting inheritance was not without cost, nor was it something that could be done indefinitely.
“The Human Desire Art…”
He casually found a clean spot to sit down and began comprehending its contents. This inheritance was both a cultivation method and a secret art. The path of human desire aligned closely with disciples of the Joyous Union lineage.
In other words, it was a dual cultivation technique.
Strange.
Through yin-yang union, it allowed one to release inner desires. If he cultivated it, it would increase the growth rate of demonic essence and also had remarkable effects in strengthening the physical body.
For the demon race, the effects were even more outrageous. It could purify one’s bloodline, achieving a return to ancestral origins, though it was not without limitations.
For peak bloodlines, the effect was almost negligible.
For example, If a demon with peak earth-grade bloodline cultivated the Human Desire Art, it would not help them break through to heaven-grade. Instead, it would only excavate more ancient inheritance techniques from within their bloodline.
But if a demon with low-tier earth-grade bloodline cultivated it, their bloodline grade could gradually be raised until reaching the level of peak earth-grade. This was what was known as purification.
It could not break through bloodline ranks, but for demon races born with deficiencies, it was an unparalleled method for improving bloodline.
As for why it was called the Human Desire Art, Wang Yu could not yet figure it out. As his thoughts drifted, he could not help thinking of Snowjade. Could it be that the Beast God had seen through the fact that he kept a female fox as a pet?
The problem was that Snowjade was only third-rank and could not even take human form.
“Cough, cough!”
One could not, and at the very least should not.
For the time being, he had no intention of imitating Emperor Bei Feng. That would be far too abstract. The upper limit of the Human Desire Art was still unclear. Perhaps it even had effects on the legendary heaven-grade bloodlines?
Judging from the Beast God’s tone, even Void Refinement realm experts were nothing more than minor figures in its eyes. It might very well have been a terrifying demon of Body Integration or even Mahayana realm.
It might even have possessed true spirit bloodline.
The Beast God had passed on something like this. Its value was both immense and ambiguous, depending entirely on the user. For someone without concepts like propriety or restraint,
if it were promoted among the northern demon races, it would likely give rise to many geniuses with peak earth-grade bloodlines. According to the demon race’s system, where bloodline equated to aptitude and potential, peak earth-grade bloodline meant a fourth-rank peak demon king.
The value was indeed enormous.
A short while later, Wang Yu memorized the Human Desire Art completely. For now, he had no intention of placing it into an Idle Slot. With matters at the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain concluded, he planned to head to the demon cat clan territory and enter seclusion for a period of cultivation.
At the same time, he would refine pills and accumulate resources for the Nascent Soul stage.
The demon race possessed abundant resources, but they were far too primitive, lacking suitable processing techniques. Since he held advanced monetization methods, it was only natural for him to extract considerable profits from them.
There was also the Dragon Python clan’s Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform. He had to obtain that item, no matter what.
Down the mountain!
Heart Beast Tower.
This time, it was not just Third Master. Nearly all the elderly demon cultivators residing in the Heart Beast Tower were lingering at the entrance, craning their necks in anticipation. When Wang Yu landed and withdrew his escape light, they all rushed over at once.
Their eyes burned with excitement as they asked,
“How did it go, how did it go?”
“Did the young friend obtain the Beast God inheritance? Hurry up and take it out for us old fellows to have a look.”
“No problem.”
Having signed the contract, Wang Yu naturally would not violate it. Moreover, he had indeed gained considerable benefits and shocking secrets from the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain. Sharing a portion of another party’s ancestral inheritance was only proper.
He recorded the Human Desire Art onto a blank divine sense jade slip. After some thought, he also added Six Senses All Veiled, mixing it into the inheritance as an accompanying secret technique before handing it over to the others.
The elderly figures immediately began studying it. Before long, they exchanged looks, staring at one another, each tugging at his beard or picking at his fingernails in hesitation.
“This… young friend, is this the entirety of the inheritance?”
“Of course. With the contract in place, even if I wanted to conceal something, I could not.”
“Yes, yes, that’s not what we meant.”
It was just that the Human Desire Art was perhaps a bit too special. Compared to the inheritances they had obtained in the past, it was simply worlds apart. Although its effect of enhancing bloodlines was utterly heaven-defying,
it required genuine yin-yang union to function. Moreover, the other party had to be human. If this spread, many demons would start keeping human male companions, or even deliberately seek out human cultivators as Dao companions.
The effect this would have on improving and strengthening relations between the two races was far too obvious, and it did not quite align with the “political correctness” of the northern demon clans.
For figures like the Five-Colored Holy Lord to sit at the table and share in the spoils, the primary issue to resolve was living space. Conflict with the human race was unavoidable.
Furthermore, they had no idea what the upper limit of this secret art was.
Subconsciously, they assumed it was meant for lower-grade, earth-rank bloodline demon clans. Its value was extraordinary, yet promoting it would also be troublesome.
The senior elders could not make up their minds. Wang Yu had no interest in waiting for their decision, so he took his leave directly.
There was still a large amount of business in the Demon Cat Clan territory awaiting his judgment.
There was no need to continue wasting time.
Thus, another ten days passed. Demon Cat Clan territory.
Inside a temporarily constructed palace, all nine Demon Kings were present. In addition, many second-tier clans had sent fourth-rank representatives to negotiate.
Due to concerns of status and the many affairs pressing down on him after just taking office, the Five-Colored Holy Lord had no time to attend. Instead, the Heavenly Roc King of the Upper Four Clans came at the invitation of the Two-Tailed Shadow Cat to preside over the meeting.
The Thunder Qilin King and the Fire Crow King had both sent trusted confidants as their representatives.
The Heavenly Roc King felt immensely pleased. Relaxed, he enjoyed the sight of the cat maidens dancing within the hall. Since he was responsible for overseeing fairness, he naturally was not worried that the Heavenly Roc Clan would be left out.
He would definitely take the largest share.
Watching the orange-haired beauties dancing endlessly, a trace of heat rose in his lower abdomen. He knew that these were Nascent Soul Demon Cats. Having them dance even once was already a show of respect.
Thus, he extinguished any thought of displaying the Heavenly Roc Dragon-Seizing technique.
Two months had passed. Could Alchemist Wang truly reach the summit of the Ancient Beast Ancestral God Mountain? Back in the day, he too had been young and hot-blooded when he challenged it, only to stop at the sixteenth level.
Speaking of devil, and devil arrives.
Wang Yu, whose aura had grown slightly stronger than before, transformed into a streak of blue light and landed swiftly at the center of the palace. He nodded toward the orange cat instructor clad in gauze, her hips swaying, then turned his gaze to the Heavenly Roc King seated at the head.
After cupping his hands in greeting, he said, “I have troubled all of you, friends, to wait for Wang for over two months.”
“Hahaha, no trouble at all.”
“Indeed, indeed. Alchemist Wang, were your gains from the god mountain satisfactory? In the past, many humans have challenged it, with rather poor results. If it did not go well, there is no need to be discouraged. Your talents truly lie in alchemy.”
“Heh.”
Wang Yu chuckled softly and did not respond further.
“Since everyone is present, let us speak directly about the matter of spirit pills. According to the rules of alchemists, the pill formulas and spirit herbs will be prepared by you all.”
“I will only be responsible for refining them. Success or failure will be at your own risk. As for compensation, I will charge one fourth-rank spirit material for each cauldron. What do you all think?”
They had not come early for nothing.
They had long since learned from the Demon Cat Clan about Wang Yu’s alchemy process. He had never once blown up a furnace. That meant there was guaranteed output. Even if the result was only low-grade, it would not be too great a loss.
At the very least, pills would be produced. From this alone, it was clear that Wang Yu’s alchemy attainments were absolutely not low. Under such conditions, higher compensation was acceptable.
Fourth-rank spirit materials were nothing to them.
“Then Alchemist Wang’s requirements are the same as at the treasure exchange meet?”
“Correct.
“Priority goes to yin- and ice-attribute spirit materials. After that, rare treasures that permanently increase comprehension, pill formulas, or items like the Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform that remain effective over long periods.”
As his words fell, the Heavenly Roc King seated at the head spoke.
“This king has nine taels of Enlightenment Tea Leaves. How many cauldrons does Alchemist Wang think that can open?”
Wang Yu thought briefly.
“Twelve cauldrons.”
“Hahahaha, good! Then this king will shamelessly take the first spot. This is the pill formula for the Azure Heaven Divine Wind Pill. When can refinement begin?”
Wang Yu frowned this time.
“Conservatively speaking, it will take at least three years of study before I can open the cauldrons. Fellow demon friends, the spiritual pills you wish to have refined should be limited to no more than three types.
“I currently know how to refine two fourth-rank cultivation pills suitable for demon race use: the Heavenly Demon Divine Essence Pill and the Sacred Abyss Demon Essense Pill. Their effects need no further explanation, I believe.
“If you choose these two pills, I can begin refining immediately. If you require special or uncommon pill types, then you will inevitably need to wait for a period of time.”
As soon as these words were spoken, the Heavenly Roc King was the first to find it hard to accept.
He immediately asked again.
“How long does Alchemist Wang plan to stay among the Demon Cat Clan?”
“About twenty years. Perhaps a little longer, perhaps a little shorter.”
The Heavenly Roc King’s eyes turned slightly.
“Then why not temporarily reside within the Heavenly Roc Clan territory? This land is under my direct control. I can guarantee Alchemist Wang the best treatment and environment.”
“There is no need for that, Demon King. I am more relaxed in a familiar environment.”
The fourth-rank representative of the Dragon Python Clan then spoke.
“Our clan possesses a damaged Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform. If we were to lend it to Fellow Daoist, could it shorten the time needed to comprehend new pill formulas?”
Wang Yu’s eyes lit up. This was exactly what he had been waiting for.
“Of course.
“At most a few months will be needed before I can open the cauldron and refine entirely new pills. However, the quality may decline slightly. If you are willing to wait a full year, I guarantee that each furnace will produce at least one high-grade pill.”
The Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform.
The surrounding demon kings exchanged glances.
It was clear that the Dragon Python Clan would likely move to the front of the queue. One after another, the others stated their own conditions. Those with sufficient background offered small treasures that could enhance comprehension.
Their queue position would be adjusted forward by Wang Yu.
Those without such foundations could only choose between the two cultivation pills Wang Yu already knew how to refine. If they chose neither, and also failed to provide any comprehension-enhancing treasure, then they could only take a brand-new pill formula and wait at the very end.
With demands coming from nearly a hundred demon king clans, even twenty years might not be enough to complete a single full cycle. Moreover, Wang Yu still had his own affairs. It was impossible for him to devote all his energy to the Dao of alchemy.
As a tool for acquiring resources, Wang Yu had always positioned alchemy very clearly.
“Then it’s settled like this.”
“Agreed.”
“That is only proper.”
With matters concluded, everyone returned to their respective clans to prepare materials. Some even built temporary residences along the outskirts of the Demon Cat Clan territory, clearly intending to stay long-term.
Even the Heavenly Roc King held similar thoughts. The Azure Heaven Divine Wind Pill was of enormous importance. He had to dispatch trusted subordinates to guard the area before he could feel at ease. Wang Yu’s safety during the pill refinement process was also the highest priority.
He did not trust other demon clans with this task. Only the powerful Heavenly Roc Clan was qualified.
And since the first pill to be refined was his, he paid even closer attention. He also needed to return and ask the Five-Colored Holy Lord what kind of pill he desired.
At that time, cutting into the queue would not be an issue.
Additionally, he planned to search through the clan treasury for treasures that enhanced comprehension. There might even be another damaged antique like the Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform.
With negotiations temporarily complete, before any pills were refined, Wang Yu had no need to worry about his personal safety.
At the same time, he began a private discussion with Brother Black.
First, he would continue refining several cauldrons of pills for the Demon Cat Clan, the kind that cut the queue, and still ahead of the Heavenly Roc King.
That was simply his style. If one had power and did not use it, once it expired, it would be useless. Demonic cultivators were just that free and unrestrained.
This was also because the northern demon clans were wealthy enough.
If he refined pills for the Blood Reversal Sect and demanded a single fourth-rank spiritual material as payment, it would be a miracle if he were not crippled on the spot. Such behavior would severely disrupt market pricing and would immediately draw the hostility of the Alchemy Hall.
The Demon Cat Clan accepted Wang Yu’s conditions without hesitation. It was not unrelated to their long-term exploitation by the Crimson Kite Demonic Domain and Taihu. By comparison, Wang Yu’s pricing was practically conscientious.
Otherwise, there would have been at least some bargaining, not immediate agreement.
A bunch of black-hearted maggots!
Wang Yu cursed righteously in his heart, while naturally accepting Brother Black’s thanks and also requesting another favor.
He asked that the orange cat instructors run errands for him, periodically traveling to Maple Prefecture to retrieve intelligence sent back by the “spies”.
Although he himself was in the northern demonic lands, his focus had always been on the Blood Reversal Sect, Maple Prefecture, and the righteous-demonic war. When he first got involved, it was to collect supreme-grade spirit stones through warfare.
To satisfy the cultivation needs of a Nascent Soul cultivator, resources were never excessive. War was, after all, the redistribution of resources. Now that he was thriving among the demon clans, he also intended to borrow the power of demon kings to eliminate the hidden danger of the Nine Evil Sword Lord. That would require more intelligence support and even friendlier relations.
Killing two birds with one stone. Shooting three birds with one arrow. And so on.
All of these described what he was currently doing. Every time he thought about it, he could not help jotting down another note in his little book.
That old Nine Evil demon really was inhuman.
Daring to scheme against and ambush a rising star like him.
Absolutely outrageous.
If he did not find a way to retaliate, then he would not be Wang Yu. The Moluo Horde could also serve as an intelligence channel. Brother Black acknowledged that Wang Yu had done great favors for the Demon Cat Clan.
Running errands was not something he would refuse.
After their discussion concluded, the small spiritual mountain Wang Yu had previously used for secluded cultivation was directly gifted to him, symbolizing the enduring friendship between the two sides.
Thus, one month later, the Heavenly Roc Clan representatives were the first to return, bringing numerous spiritual materials and comprehension-enhancing tea leaves. After completing the exchange, they obediently waited outside.
Next came the Dragon Python Clan, delivering the Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform.
The pill they wished to have refined was similar to the Flood Dragon Heart Ancestral Blood Pill that Old Yu had once wanted him to make. They were all bloodline-transformation type pills.
For demon clans possessing dragon bloodlines, the ultimate dream was always to transform into a true dragon. Compared to ordinary demon cultivators, they were actually easier to handle.
Wang Yu’s attainments in blood pill techniques were not low.
Refining a finished product posed no major problem. Moreover, possessing a Celestial Enlightenment Dao Platform that could be used continuously for twenty years meant he was about to step onto an entirely new fast track.
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