Chapter 105: The Old Man in the Shadows
When cultivators begin to cultivated Heaven and Earth energy, their dantian and meridians adapt to the cultivation method they practice. If a cultivator follows the orthodox path, their energy will be shaped accordingly. If they practice demonic cultivation, their energy will be molded into demonic energy, and so on.
This is fundamental knowledge and an absolute rule in the world of cultivation. What if you want to switch from orthodox to demonic cultivation? You would need to completely rebuild your dantian and meridians to accommodate the new energy.
Such an endeavor requires immense resources and an iron will because destroying your own cultivation means erasing a lifetime of hard work. Moreover, losing your cultivation can lead to death, as without it, your body’s natural lifespan will quickly catch up, slowly deteriorating without the energy to sustain its functions.
And what about wielding two types of energy at once, for example, both orthodox and demonic? The answer is simple: it’s impossible. The two opposing energies would turn your body into a battlefield, resulting either in crippling injuries or death before you even realize your mistake.
If someone somehow managed to wield both types of energy, it would overturn everything known about cultivation, the very principles passed down since ancient times. And that’s exactly what they witnessed in Aldrian as he demonstrated two different energies in each of his hands.
His left hand held the Heavenly Demon’s energy, while his right radiated his usual golden energy. The sight shattered their understanding of cultivation, leaving them on the brink of madness. How in the world had Aldrian accomplished such a feat?!
Sect Master Ryu Hyuk-Jae’s eyes nearly bulged from their sockets as he witnessed the absurdity of the situation. He couldn’t begin to explain how Aldrian was able to wield two different energies. After seeing Aldrian comprehend the Heavenly Demon’s scripture and unleash demonic energy, Ryu had assumed that Aldrian had fully embraced the path of a demonic cultivator.
Following their meeting in the Thorny Flower Garden, Ryu was convinced that Aldrian would forsake his orthodox cultivation, as he’d agreed to his "plea."
"This man is willing to abandon his cultivation to fulfill the destiny of the Heavenly Demon’s scripture. What an honorable man!" Ryu had thought at the time. He was prepared to wholeheartedly support Aldrian, a man seemingly ready to give his all to the Heavenly Demon.