"Hi, two friends, where are you from?" an old man with grizzled hair and a hunched back greeted Han Shuo and Akley with a smile. Behind him, many villagers looked at the two of them in a friendly manner with smiles on their faces.
The worship of the three Calamity Church Overgods was still going on not far away. The ceremony didn't look particularly solemn and the villagers didn't look too serious either. They seemed very relaxed.
"We came from another continent and we don't know where we are. We are looking for a place and we hope you can help us," Han Shuo said with a smile as though he was chatting with an old friend. "Oh, so that's how it is.
No problem. Travellers from other material planes often pass by this place. Hehe, I can tell that you are believers of the three Calamity Overgods just by looking at you. We are more than happy to help you, "the old man said cheerfully as though he had encountered such things often. He wasn't surprised at all.
"Akley, you tell them," Han Shuo turned around and nodded at Akley.
Akley, who had been following behind Han Shuo, walked up to the old man and described the place he wanted to go. Everything Akley knew came from that ancient scroll. Everything recorded on the ancient scroll was a long time ago. Some of the locations on the scroll might have undergone some changes. The old man seemed rather puzzled and kept asking Akley for more details.
After a round of negotiation, the old man kept silent for a good while. Soon after, he came to a realization and said, "It's about half a month's journey south from here. There is an enclosed mountain range there. It is said that there is a small mountain called the Demon Peak in that mountain range. I don't know if that is the place you are looking for. According to your description, it seems to be there. You can go and take a look."
"Thank you," Akley replied in a muffled voice. He then turned to Han Shuo and said, "Let's go, it should be there!"
"Wait!" When Han Shuo turned to look at him in puzzlement, he explained, "You have just arrived on Elysium and might not be familiar with the situation here. On Elysium, there are all kinds of lifeforms other than humans. As I just said, that mountain range is a sealed-off territory. There are some alien races living there. The mountain range has been given to them. Without their permission, you will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble."
"I understand, we will be careful, thank you!" Han Shuo nodded with a smile and thanked him.
"You're welcome. Just be careful. They're also loyal to the three Main Gods, so they're under some restrictions. As long as you don't take the initiative to cause trouble, there shouldn't be any problems," the old man reminded them one last time.
Han Shuo expressed his understanding and left with Akley after thanking him once more.
"On Elysium, humans naturally occupy the dominant position. However, there are many other races as well. Some of them cultivate in the twelve fundamental energies, and some are born with innate divine powers. These alien races will generally pledge allegiance to the twelve Main Gods and serve them. Therefore, they are also protected by the Main Gods.
However, unlike humans, some of them don't like to live in human cities and will live in the mountains and lakes. They will only be summoned to join the battle when war is imminent. There should be such alien races living in that mountain range, "Akley explained to Han Shuo after leaving the village.
There were Soul Race clansmen even on Profound Continent, not to mention on Elysium, which was even more complicated. Back then, Grand Magus Claude of the Calamity Church had even summoned the three-eyed demon god Anstas. According to Han Shuo's understanding, the three-eyed demon god Anstas was obviously one of the leaders of those alien races.
With these experiences, Han Shuo understood the situation even without Akley's explanation.
"How can you be so sure that the Demon Mountain is our destination?" Han Shuo asked after thinking for a moment.
"I can't be sure, but that Demon Mountain is very suspicious. According to the description on the scroll, the mountain peak we are looking for looks like a demon baring its fangs and brandishing its claws. It looks very sinister. I described it to that old man and he immediately pointed out the Demon Mountain. I estimated that the direction should be correct. I believe that the Demon Mountain should be our target, "Akley explained to Han Shuo.
After hearing his words, Han Shuo agreed with his judgment. If the direction was correct, then the mountain peak with the name of the demon was most likely the target they were looking for.
The villagers said that it would take more than ten days to travel from here to the mountain range. Han Shuo and Akley were talking according to their standard. Han Shuo and Akley didn't even spend half the time. They arrived at the mountain range in just three days.
Along the way, Han Shuo and Akley came across many more villages. Ever since they left the wasteland, the number of humans had suddenly increased. Along the way, Han Shuo discovered two godhunters. They were well-concealed and both cultivated in the elemental energy of darkness. The two godhunters were just midgods and Han Shuo wouldn't be able to gain much from them. Therefore, he gave up on the idea of surrounding them and evading them in advance.
For some reason, ever since Han Shuo had the experience of devouring that old godhunter's divine energy of death, he somewhat enjoyed the process. The temptation of suddenly increasing his strength was like a drug that nibbled away at Han Shuo's willpower. Han Shuo had an irresistible urge – to seek out and absorb the divine energy of others of the same energy!
The urge was so strong that it was as though it was constantly reminding Han Shuo how fast and effective this method was. He couldn't help but think about it.
"Master, you can't go on like this. Your state of mind has been getting more and more chaotic lately!" Cauldron Spirit suddenly transmitted after they arrived at the mountain range.
"I understand. I know where the problem lies. But, but for the time being, I have yet to find a solution!" Han Shuo took a deep breath and transmitted to Cauldron Spirit.
"The temptation is indeed not small. But you should let nature take its course. Demonic arts cultivators will do the same thing. But if they recklessly kill others to increase their strength, they will fall into a disadvantageous position. Demonic arts cultivators who cultivate their demonic arts by killing others will find it harder and harder to control themselves. In the end, they will devolve into madness and deviate from the original intent of demonic arts cultivators. They will never be able to reach the supreme realm! "Cauldron Spirit explained to Han Shuo.
"What should I do?" Han Shuo trusted Cauldron Spirit's judgment and asked.
"This kind of desire is like a drug. It is twisted and not something you should have. It is completely different from the desires deep in your heart under normal circumstances! What you need to do is to control that desire and understand what you are really doing instead of thinking about how to increase your strength by killing others! "Cauldron Spirit solemnly reminded Han Shuo.
"I know what I should do!" Han Shuo was no fool. He thought for a moment and immediately understood. He said to Akley, "Don't enter that mountain range for now. You will need some time to recover from your injuries. That way, you will not be a burden to me!"
"Won't you be able to completely control me in my current state?" Akley was astounded.
"We are in a cooperative relationship. I don't want to completely control you, nor am I worried that you will turn against me at a critical moment. Therefore, what you need is time, a time that will allow you to fly again! " Han Shuo thought to himself, With the strength of my main body, a lowgod of destruction like you will surely die. Why would I need to worry about you?
"Alright, let's find a place and give me some time to recover," Han Shuo said. It was only at this moment that Akley's gaze towards Han Shuo was filled with trust. All along, Akley had been on guard against Han Shuo. He felt that the two of them were in a mutually beneficial relationship.
Han Shuo didn't really give Akley time out of kindness. It was because Han Shuo needed time more than Akley. Han Shuo needed time to overcome the greed and desire in his heart and stabilize his mind.
After finding a quiet cave, Han Shuo stuffed Akley into it and opened up another cave for himself.
After calming his mind, Han Shuo followed Cauldron Spirit's instructions and tried to overcome the increasingly intense greed and desire in the depths of his heart.
From Donna's explanation, Han Shuo learned that godhunters were a bunch of lunatics. Once they had the experience of absorbing the divine energy of another, they would no longer be able to control their desires. Just as Cauldron Spirit had said, they were like a bunch of drug addicts who constantly hunted their targets to satisfy the greed in their hearts. Very few could overcome that desire.
The reason why the Dominions of Overgods mercilessly slaughtered godhunters was because they knew that it was impossible for them to overcome that addiction and that they would continue to hunt their own kind. Therefore, they mercilessly slaughtered this bunch of hopeless people.
After having the experience of absorbing that old woman's divine energy, Han Shuo also experienced that wonderful feeling. He imagined that everything that others had painstakingly cultivated would flow into his body in a short period of time and become the driving force for his rapid improvement. To those gods who believed in the Calamity Church and were evil in nature, this was indeed a deep desire that they could not get rid of.
Inside the cave, Han Shuo opened up his heart and used his tenacious willpower to support him. He emptied his mind and tried his best to resist those thoughts that would pop up from time to time.
The process of cultivating demonic arts was a battle against one's self. Ever since Han Shuo started cultivating demonic arts, he had been constantly challenging the limits of his endurance and enduring all kinds of inhuman pain. His willpower was unimaginable to most people. Every time a demonic arts cultivator underwent a rebirth, they would undergo a nirvanic rebirth. The process was often accompanied by excruciating pain. The fact that Han Shuo was able to endure it time and time again was a testament to his tenacity.
Inside the cave, Han Shuo used his extraordinary willpower to resist the outbursts of the twisted desires. Sometimes, his body would tremble, and sometimes, he would beat his chest and stamp his feet. It was only later that he gradually calmed down with his inhuman willpower.
Five days later, Han Shuo had completely calmed down. His state of mind was as calm as still water. He had successfully overcome the abnormal desires.
"Congratulations, Master. I can sense that you have made some breakthroughs in the Omen Realm! Also, I want to tell you that you can still use demonic arts to devour the energy of others in the future because you can now completely control that abnormal desire. It will no longer tempt you from the depths of your heart. You have once again defeated yourself! "
"I understand!" Han Shuo cheerfully stood up. His entire body was relaxed.
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