Chapter 484: Chapter 404: The Complete Crown of Corruption and Black Apple!

"The so-called Inner Core Technique is a process where, after the spiritual power in one’s Dantian reaches its limit, it is solidified with the assistance of the Spiritual Root."

"In this process, the Spiritual Root will integrate into the solidified spiritual power and transform into a seed that breeds vitality, becoming the foundation of the Golden Core."

"When the seed formed by the Spiritual Root breaks out of its shell, it signifies the perfection of the Inner Core and the entry into the Nascent Soul Realm."

Xuan Haoran spoke eloquently, giving a brief introduction to the principles of the Golden Core Realm before getting to the main point:

"However, there are different levels of Inner Cores. On one hand, the level of the Spiritual Root will be a crucial determinant of the quality of the Golden Core, while on the other hand, the compatibility of the Golden Core’s own attributes with its owner is also important."

"For example, in my case, the attributes that match me are the path of future or destiny."

"I must absorb the essence of the corresponding Great Dao to condense the most suitable Golden Core for myself."

"Su Yuan, the same applies to you. You need to consider what Golden Core attribute suits you best and seek out the suitable essence of the Great Dao. Don’t rashly and randomly break through the realm."

"As for the consequences of recklessly breaking through the realm..."

Xuan Haoran pointed to Qin Jin, who was listening with a bewildered expression, and said:

"It’s like this kind of waste, a Golden Core with no attributes, becoming the weakest among Golden Core Cultivators, a joke."

Hearing the unashamed mockery in Xuan Haoran’s tone, Qin Jin opened her mouth, wanting to refute.

But, as someone from a humble background, her knowledge of the Golden Core Realm was so lacking that she could not effectively refute, and she reluctantly lowered her head.

Su Yuan listened intently, nodding thoughtfully.

A Golden Core suitable for one’s own attributes, huh.

He thought for a while, feeling that the techniques he currently uses most effectively are related to the Flesh and Blood Dao.

For instance, the Boundless Dao Seed or the Corruption Divine Kingdom.

However, just relying on the Flesh and Blood Dao seemed too limited and couldn’t encompass his entire power system, which made Su Yuan uncertain about which path really suited him.

Fortunately, this was not an urgent matter.

There was no rush to decide. He would wait until he had digested the gains from the Blood Sacrifice Ceremony first.

The Black Apple still hanging on the Senluo Spirit Root, and the unclaimed system rewards were factors that could influence his judgment.

"Thank you for the guidance, I will consider it carefully."

Su Yuan sincerely offered his thanks.

Xuan Haoran smiled and nodded:

"Once you decide, remember not to shut yourself away. Discuss it more with your master or Senior Wu Luo; perhaps our Blue Star Federation has the corresponding Great Dao essence in reserve."

"Hard to say."

As Su Yuan nodded, he silently added two words in his heart.

His path was more than likely strongly related to the Demon Dao, and it was very likely to be the most demonic of the Demon Dao, not accepted by the world. The Blue Star Federation might not truly possess such an evil essence of the Great Dao.

After the conversation, Su Yuan entered a quiet room inside the Yaksha under the pretext of seclusion to digest the results of the battle.

Then, he pulled up the task panel and claimed the task reward, ’Corruption Crown Refining Method.’

In the next second, a vast amount of knowledge rushed into Su Yuan’s mind like a tidal wave. Even though he had the Outer Pill Cultivation of the Golden Core Second Layer, he was dazed for a long time before he managed to barely digest it.

Because, within the Corruption Crown Refining Method, there was a tremendous amount of knowledge related to Artifact Refining.

After digesting this reward, it was as if Su Yuan had directly fast-tracked his learning of the Ancient Refining Method.

Of course, it was the Demon Dao’s version of the Ancient Refining Method.

At the same time, he also learned about the methods and materials needed to repair the Corruption Crown, as well as the effects of this Divinity Transformation Treasure during its complete period.

Let’s talk about the latter first.

Firstly, the complete Corruption Crown did not have a cooling time of ten years; as long as the owner wanted, it could be activated at any time.

Secondly, the complete Corruption Crown was not as evil as it is now, needing live sacrifice ceremonies to enhance the user’s cultivation or talent.

It could lock onto tens of millions, even hundreds of millions, or billions of sentient beings and subtly extract their blood and cultivation, directly elevating the user’s cultivation or talent.

The beings affected by the Corruption Crown would, at most, experience drowsiness, fatigue, or a ten percent reduction in cultivation speed, which were not particularly severe negative effects.

Compared to being drained to death directly, this approach was clearly merciful enough.

Of course... if you insisted on draining the target’s blood and cultivation, you could do so, and it would only be better than what the incomplete Corruption Crown could do.

Finally, the complete Corruption Crown could not only infuse cultivation or talent into the user but also directly grant these benefits to designated targets.

After carefully reading through the complete effects of the Corruption Crown, Su Yuan couldn’t help but marvel at the true power of the Divinity Transformation Treasure.

Perhaps calling it a Divinity Transformation Treasure was not appropriate; this thing should be called an ’Immortal Treasure.’

It exists at the same level as treasures like the Taixu Illusion Realm and Observing Heaven Mirror, which are enough to impact entire civilizations within the Blue Star Federation.

Su Yuan could imagine the scene of the Decaying Celestial Monarch wearing the Corruption Crown, walking over the land under his jurisdiction in ancient times.

This Celestial Monarch protected the countless living beings within his domain while also secretly gaining nourishment from them to strengthen himself.

Powerful, yet limited in its evilness.

"The thirty-six Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs of ancient times likely practiced their Demon Dao arts in this manner."

"I wonder if they continued to hold onto this belief after defecting."

Such thoughts flashed through Su Yuan’s mind, and then he quickly shook his head and focused on the matter at hand.

Though the complete Crown of Corruption was tempting, restoring it was incredibly difficult.

There are two methods for restoration.

The first: Suppress and kill three Nascent Soul cultivators, extract their flesh and Nascent Souls, and integrate them into the Crown of Corruption. Then, the Crown of Corruption will become active, regenerating its missing parts.

The second: Find the missing parts of the Crown of Corruption and use the pure blood of a Nascent Soul cultivator for adhesion.

Regardless of the method, it was clearly beyond Su Yuan’s capability.

Take Blood Soul True Monarch as an example, a Nascent Soul cultivator who ascended with a Mixed Spirit Root, his level among Nascent Soul True Monarchs was about equivalent to Qin Jin and Wei Chenghai among Golden Core cultivators.

Even if stronger, the strength was limited.

Yet, even so, Blood Soul True Monarch could easily unleash an attack akin to a hydrogen bomb explosion with over seventy percent of his mana poured into the Crown of Corruption, even while being restrained by it.

Moreover, apart from being downgraded by two minor realms, he suffered no substantial damage from a normal ceremony. 𝒻𝑟𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝑛𝘰𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝘤𝘰𝘮

In this battle, Su Yuan stood no chance, even after refining a Divine-Created Outer Pill and ascending to Golden Core Second Layer.

Now you’re telling me that to repair the Crown of Corruption, I would need to take down three cultivators of such caliber?

Are you kidding me?

But in the end, Su Yuan accepted this absurd repair requirement.

After all, it was an Immortal Treasure, and it’s reasonable to need a few Nascent Soul True Monarchs as sacrifices for restoration.

Besides, who says the repair work has to be done personally by him?

He is backed by the entire Blue Star Federation’s two hundred eighty-three Nascent Soul True Monarchs; a collective effort could overwhelm several Nascent Souls from other civilizations with ease.

He believed that as long as he released the news that the Crown of Corruption, once repaired, would be an Immortal Treasure, the Federation’s Nascent Soul experts would assist wholeheartedly.

After all, the Blue Star Federation had only so many Immortal Treasures, each being a strategic resource.

However, unless absolutely necessary, Su Yuan did not want to seek help from those unfamiliar Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

If they contributed too much, the ownership of the repaired Crown of Corruption could become uncertain.

He had a better choice in mind.

If he recalled correctly, in the Cold Plum World where he was about to serve, there were numerous factions, and several Demon Sect organizations no less powerful than the Blood God Sect were quite active.

When his master began to conquer the Cold Plum World, and conflicts arose with the local Demon Sects...

Demon Sect skirmishes, Nascent Souls dying violently, doesn’t that sound delightful?

By then, he and his master could restore an Immortal Treasure through their efforts, who could deserve the benefits?

"Hehe, I might turn the Cold Plum World upside down."

"Wherever I go, disaster follows. Truly, I am a sinful demon, keh keh keh."

Su Yuan chuckled self-deprecatingly, closed the system panel, and moved on to the next task.

He lifted his clothes, raised his hand, and probed his abdomen; his hand immediately immersed into his body.

Upon retrieving it, he had a deathly black apple in hand.

It was the evil-extreme divine fruit born from the fusion of all the golden apples previously borne by the Senluo Spirit Root, achieving an ultimate grade.

Su Yuan had a faint premonition that the divine technique contained within this black apple would be highly compatible with his own path.

Relying on the attributes of this technique, he might directly receive insights pertinent to his path.

"I can confirm that the technique within the black apple is a Unique Level one, but how does it compare to Nuo Yi’s Dragon Emperor True Body in strength?"

Su Yuan mumbled, worried that the appearance of the black apple might attract unnecessary attention, and immediately took a bite out of it.

The next second, the black apple melted upon contact, transforming into a jet-black thunderbolt, directly entering Su Yuan’s body.

The divine power it contained swiftly merged into every cell of Su Yuan, causing a certain genetic-level transformation.

Clearly, the black apple was restructuring Su Yuan’s body.

The process of restructuring was naturally painful, but fortunately, Su Yuan had the Demon Technique·Finger Body, which could directly store all negative sensations from his body.

He could release them later by finding a Demon Cultivator.

Hence, Su Yuan remained calm, waiting for the transformation to end.

After a full twelve hours, the transformation finally concluded, and Su Yuan completely adapted to the changes brought by the divine technique within the black apple, transforming it into an instinctual mastery.

"Demon Cloud Divine Thunder?"

Feeling the name of the divine technique bubbling in his mind, Su Yuan slightly raised his brow.

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