Above Weishan Mountain, deep in the dense woods.
"With morning dew as drink and scorching sun as food, it will remain immortal and incorruptible for hundreds of years, and it will have the potential to become a 'demon'."
Standing in front of a century-old locust tree, Xuan Jue, who had previously overlooked Mount Wei with the young girl, whispered softly.
"It's a pity that the fate of heaven and earth is not so easy to bear. If there are no other opportunities, you will not be able to truly transform into a demon even if you live for another hundred years."
As if he understood Xuan Jue's murmur, the century-old tree in front of him suddenly began to sway automatically in the absence of wind.
swish swish...
I saw that the thick branches of the century-old locust tree were slightly bent as if they were holding hands in a salute, and the whole tree seemed extremely respectful and awe-inspiring as if it were anthropomorphic.
Obviously, just as Xuan Jue said, this century-old locust tree has already become a spirit, but due to lack of opportunity, it cannot truly transform into a demon.
"Haha, you have learned quite a bit about the sour and rotten spirit of human scholars!"
Smiling, he reached out and patted the trunk of the century-old locust tree. Xuan Jue's stern face rarely showed such a wanton smile.
"Don't worry, although I hate humans, I have to admit that they are indeed very good 'teachers'."
"Now that you have gained enlightenment and wisdom, all you need is a 'nine-orificed body' before you can officially have an 'innate shape' like mine."
When he said this, Xuan Jue's voice couldn't help but pause, but his tone still maintained the same smile as before.
"If you want to have a true 'innate shape', there are only two ways to go."
"The first one is cannibalism. By constantly hunting humans to obtain and gain insight into their body structures, it will then take hundreds of years to slowly transform."
"However, considering that you are a spirit from a locust tree, you do not have the ability to actively prey on humans, and there are not so many humans for you to prey on in this deep mountain forest."
"So you have no choice but to take another path, which is to cultivate the Nine Aperture Qi Meridians on your own and transform into a demon."
Although they also possess the Nine Aperture Qi, compared to humans who are born with spiritual intelligence, the demons and monsters are more than a little bit behind.
swish swish...
The century-old locust tree obviously knew this, so there was a hint of pleading in the swaying sound.
If they are not desperate, who would be willing to give up their perfect "innate shape" and turn into monsters with certain physical defects?
To put it ten thousand steps back, even if it takes a hundred years to successfully transform little by little, wouldn't that mean that it lags behind the hundreds of years of practice of other monsters?
The world of monsters is not as peaceful as the human world. God knows what accidents will happen in the next hundred years?
"Don't be so impatient. Since I have found you, I will naturally be of use to you."
"It's just the 'Nine Aperture Qi Veins'. If you can complete my commission, let alone a human being, it won't be difficult even if you want to transform into other 'innate forms'."
The human form is only the most common and easiest "innate form" to obtain, but it is not the only creature in the world with an "innate form".
On the contrary, all creatures with nine orifices have the possibility of taking on the road of transcendence instead of nature.
In comparison, it's just that the human form has a higher chance of success, especially for a century-old locust tree that doesn't have any holes.
However, although the probability of human beings succeeding in cultivation and being innate instead of nurture is high, it is still far inferior to some races with extraordinary talents.
"Ever heard of 'dragons'?"
They are also creatures with nine orifices, and the legendary dragons have much more advanced acupoints than humans.
But just like the harsh conditions for human beings, the conditions for dragons are even more demanding. Often only snakes and fish with similar shapes have a chance.
After all, compared to the human beings who can be seen everywhere, the sparse dragons don't even have a standard for reference and imitation.
swish swish...
He immediately heard the subtext in Xuan Jue's words, and the sound of the century-old locust tree swaying seemed even more exciting.
If turning into human form is the pursuit of most monsters, then turning into dragon form is an elusive dream.
Once you successfully transform into a dragon, even if you do nothing with the century-old locust tree and give up cultivation completely, you will still be qualified to become a river god and water god enjoying a place of incense and have a life span of 500 years.
Not to mention, the locust tree is a monster with a long life span. It is not a problem to live for another thousand years after enjoying the incense.
"The nine sons of Longsheng are all different, and you have such an opportunity in front of you now."
"On the other side of this mountain, there is a mortal named 'Pei Wende'. He was born with the destiny of 'Earth Dragon'."
"If you can successfully absorb his essence and destiny, you will be qualified to transform into a dragon in the future and become one of the best demons in the world."
As he spoke, Xuan Jue's palm pressed against the tree body was already emitting the power of pure Yang as hot as the scorching sun, and it continuously poured into the trunk of the century-old locust tree.
——Pure Yang Secret Technique·Initiation!
Under Xuan Jue's forced initiation, the thick locust tree withered and changed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the entire tree also emitted a mournful cry similar to that of a living thing.
But the century-old tree did not resist the infusion of pure Yang power, because it knew that Xuan Jue was helping it transform.
With the rapid withering of branches and leaves, the main body of the tree trunk, like the placenta that breeds life, begins to give birth to a brand new life form that is different from trees.
It was a giant creature with a shape similar to that of a primate, with complete limbs and a short tail.
The jet-black hair all over his body stood upside down like steel needles. There was no agility of flesh and blood, replaced by a feeling as tall and strong as trees and rocks.
The most important thing is that with the birth of this demon monster, the corresponding knowledge and practice methods also appeared in its mind.
That is about the instinct and magical application of this body, and how to assimilate the essence and fate of the "earth dragon" with the help of the power of pure Yang and the evil energy of the earth veins.
"The Classic of Mountains and Seas - Hai Nei Jingjuan" says: There is a Gan giant in the south, with a human face and long arms, a black body with hair, and turned back heels."
"You smile when you see someone smiling, and cover their face with your lips, so you run away."
Whispering softly, Xuan Jue released the palm that was pressing on the opponent at the same time that the century-old locust tree transformed into a demon.
"The spirit of the trees, the ghosts of the mountains..."
"From today on, your name is Mandrill."
"As long as you can kill Pei Wende before Gengshen Night on July 15th, I will give you the complete 'Dragon Transformation Method' then."
—Recommendation ticket—/—Monthly ticket—
