Since ancient times, various books and legends had described demons as terrifying and powerful, but that wasn't the case.
If a mortal's obsession was too strong, they could also become a demon. But to say how powerful it was, it depended on the person's own strength. If it was a mortal, then it was a mortal demon. Similarly, Hu Yuzhen's demon was her original strength, the peak of the fifth step.
However, according to the museum, demons weren't as simple as they seemed. If their obsession was too strong, they would be unable to extricate themselves from it and would often do crazy and terrifying things.
To slay a demon was to sever their obsession.
With a plan in mind, Lin Jin asked, "Miss Hu, in your opinion, what is a Dharma body?"
Lin Jin began to guide her.
Hu Yuzhen had obviously studied this question before. Without a second thought, she blurted out, "A Dharma body is obviously a body made of mana. One would shed their mortal body and change their spirit bones. Supernatural powers would be formed naturally, mana would be endless, and the physical body would be indestructible …"
The tigress's explanation was clear and logical. Lin Jin could tell that she had been trying her best to find a Dharma body all these years but to no avail.
She was not to be blamed for not trying hard enough, and it was not that she was unlucky either. It was just that not everyone and not every demon could succeed in attaining Dharmakaya.
In other words, a Dharma body was only one possibility on the path of cultivation. It wasn't the only possibility.
Lin Jin had no idea who told her that a Dharma body was her only chance to break through her bottleneck. But Lin Jin was sure that wasn't the case. Whether it was intentional or not, the person who said that had pointed her to the wrong path was equivalent to harming Hu Yuzhen. To use an idiom to describe it, it was' misleading the students'.
Even with the Museum of Deadly Beasts, Lin Jin couldn't help Hu Yuzhen condense a Dharma body now.
A Dharma body was something that could only be chanced upon. If one came across it, they would. If not, waiting for thousands of years would be useless.
Hu Yuzhen clearly belonged to this category.
To put it bluntly, it was impossible for Hu Yuzhen to cultivate a Dharma body.
She wasn't cut out for it.
At least, the Museum of Deadly Beasts didn't mention anything about it. As for whether Xiao Huo could condense a Dharma body, Lin Jin didn't think it was possible. If it was possible, the museum would surely explain it.
However, he couldn't tell her that directly. Breaking someone's hope was like cutting off their path. Although she had become a demon now, she could still be saved if her obsession was broken. If he really told her the truth, this tigress would definitely fall into madness immediately. At that time, the demon seed would be so deep that it would drown her intelligence and she would really become an evil demon that only knew how to kill.
At that time, what he would have to sever would not be her obsession, but her physical body and soul.
At this, Lin Jin decided to stall for time and see if he could slowly resolve the problem. Of course, he could just ignore it, but since the Demon Slaying Hall had appeared in the museum, it was meant for him to sever Hu Yuzhen's obsession and turn her into a demon. If he didn't seize this opportunity, he might miss out on a great opportunity.
"Xiao Huo, come here." Lin Jin waved at Xiao Huo and the latter hopped over nimbly. His body was enveloped in a halo of light. Under the night sky, Lin Jin could see a trace of him, but when he looked again, it seemed to have disappeared.
This was the wonder of the Dharmakaya.
At the sight of Xiao Huo, Hu Yuzhen's eyes lit up.
Lin Jin said, "My pet beast has condensed a Yin Yang Dharmakaya."
"Yin Yang Dharmakaya?" Hu Yuzhen was so excited that her breathing quickened. She pricked up her ears, knowing that this expert was going to give her some pointers.
"That's right. The Yin Yang Dharmakaya is a combination of extreme Yin and pure Yang. Using mana to achieve a balance, the Dharmakaya is formed. However, while the Dharmakaya is amazing, condensing it isn't easy. If you want to condense a Dharmakaya, you won't be able to do it in a short period of time." Lin Jin was telling her not to rush and to take her time.
Hu Yuzhen stared at Xiao Huo's Dharmakaya in envy. At Lin Jin's words, she quickly nodded. "I know what you're saying, Sir. I've been traveling all over the world for years but to no avail. I know that condensing a Dharmakaya isn't suitable, but I believe that with your guidance, Sir, I will have hope of condensing a Dharmakaya."
Having said that, she was about to kowtow to Lin Jin.
Lin Jin quickly stopped her.
"If Sir can teach me how to condense a Dharmakaya, you will be my second parent. When I condense a Dharmakaya, I will obey your every command without fail." Hu Yuzhen insisted on bowing.
Lin Jin didn't stop her this time. Although he didn't give this tigress the method to condense a Dharmakaya, if he succeeded in slaying her demon, he would have saved her. Slaying her demon and breaking her obsession would make it easier for this tigress to evolve. Hence, it wasn't a big deal for Lin Jin to accept her bow first.
At this time, it was already past the third watch period.
Suddenly, Lin Jin sensed something. Looking up, he saw a bright moon hanging overhead. The gentle night breeze had stopped and in the next instant, the atmosphere around them changed. An invisible aura rippled out of the mansion and white fog rose from the ground. Lin Jin could clearly see a vortex in the center of the fog as if it was connected to another place. Just like when the Visitation Hall opened, a door appeared out of nowhere and the world inside was transformed.
This phenomenon was difficult for most people to notice, not even White Ape Zombie Cthulhu. Only Xiao Huo stared at the white fog vortex and growled.
The next instant, a man walked out of the vortex.
This man had the head of a lion and the body of a human. He was clad in jade scale armor and wielded a seven-foot cloud hammer in one hand. He looked majestic. Upon coming out, his lion eyes scanned the area, clearly surprised.
"Why are there only a few people here?"
He seemed to think that there should be a lot of people here.
It was a lion monster.
Lin Jin was curious. Where did this lion monster come from? Even he couldn't figure out what this skill was. Moreover, the white fog beneath the monster's feet seemed to be a form of concealment. At the very least, White Ape and Zombie Cthulhu didn't notice the lion monster's presence.
When Hu Yuzhen saw the lion monster, she stepped forward and said, "General Lion, Yuzhen greets you."
Having said that, she bowed.
"Oh, it's you!" The lion monster glanced at Hu Yuzhen, clearly recognizing her.
After saying that, he seemed to have thought of something and immediately flew into a rage. "That's right, I clearly sent someone to spread the news that there would be news of the Beastmaster Fourth Scroll here. There should have been people coming. Now that I don't see anyone, let me ask you, was it you, the audacious tiger demon, who ate them all?"
He was actually denouncing Lin Jin.
Hu Yuzhen frowned. "General Lion, don't accuse an innocent person. I ate two blind guys but I didn't touch the others. They were cowards and ran away in fear."
"How dare you be so stubborn!" The Lion Demon raised the Golden Hammer in his hand, and suddenly, a monstrous aura surged out, "Last time, I spared your life and let you leave. I didn't expect you to come again this time, and you even scared the mortals away. How am I going to explain this when I return? Today, I must teach you a lesson. "
Having said that, he swung his hammer.
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