Demon Cultivator in Abyssal Era

"It seems that the trial of a [Heroic Spirit] is a hurdle for any creature."

The [Heroic Spirit] trial for humans is unimaginably difficult. In all the years of Abyss invasion, only over five hundred people have achieved a [Heroic Spirit] status. The same reasoning likely applies to refining a Ghost King.

"This isn’t something that can be overcome merely by accumulation. Even if I refine a hundred High-tier Ghost Generals, none may advance to become a Ghost King!"

With this thought, Chu Xiu quickly checked his own soul.

As he had expected, only a corrupt Awakened at the General level theoretically has the potential to break through to a High-tier Ghost General, although it requires a vast amount of flesh energy.

The soul of Kinnara, who is equivalent to a top-tier Spirit at the King level, also has its potential cap at a High-tier Ghost General!

"No wonder this method serves as the foundational inheritance of the General tier. Its true function is to break the potential limits of ghosts and forcefully advance them!"

Understanding this point, the gloom in Chu Xiu’s heart instantly dissipated.

However, he currently has only a single High-tier Ghost General, so refining a Ghost King is far from his reach. Therefore, Chu Xiu set aside this method for the time being and began to examine the other two inheritances.

[Demon Energy Transformation (Innate Divine Demon): The preliminary inheritance of Celestial Demon Incarnation, can manipulate Demon Energy Transformation against enemies. Creatures formed by Demon Energy Transformation possess "Physical Resistance," "Demonic Energy Invasion," "Transformation," and other traits, augmented by injecting Golden Embryo Origin Energy.]

[Note: Once you possess a Divine-Demonic Foundation, the power of Demon Energy Transformation greatly increases, unlocking the Sixth Layer.]

[Four Symbols Yin Yang Furnace (Duo Bao Demon Venerable): The foundational equipment for artifact refining, divided into nine grades, it can add the Power of the Four Symbols to refined items and has the ability to confine and refine enemies.]

[Note: Unlocks the third Chapter of "Purifying the Primordial Qi" at General Level 4, enhancing refining ability with the Eight Desolates Nether Fire Array, and unlocks "Artifact Refining Atlas" at General Level 7.]

After a detailed examination, Chu Xiu quickly understood.

"The so-called Demon Energy Transformation is similar to the Celestial Demon Hand in the Mortal tier inheritance, as it can solidify demon energy into a form to attack."

"However, its shape is not limited to the arm’s form. It’s similar to the black smoke of the Celestial Human Body, and even if divided, it wouldn’t be damaged but could instead split into two parts to continue fighting."

"Moreover, the trait of [Transformation] makes this divine technique more versatile, allowing it to turn into black smoke to corrode enemies like a Celestial Human, or [Harden] into armor or a shield for protection."

There’s no doubt, this is an exceedingly powerful divine technique.

Especially as it serves as the foundational inheritance of the strong divine technique Celestial Demon Incarnation, it is a must to fully develop it.

As for the other inheritance of Duo Bao Demon Venerable, it made Chu Xiu thoughtful.

This is another inheritance that cannot be used in combat. Not only is it not useful in combat, but it also seems worthless on its own.

Chu Xiu doesn’t even have an artifact refining atlas of General-tier equipment; what use is a furnace?

Only by integrating the two inheritances post-General tier, can he qualify to refine artifacts!

However, after pondering for a while, he quickly figured it out.

"The strength of Duo Bao Demon Venerable’s lineage lies in using various artifacts to battle! In the later stages, as long as the number of artifacts is sufficient, one could certainly handle any situation with no weaknesses, like a Hexagon Warrior!"

"But refining artifacts is extremely difficult!"

Upon receiving the inheritance, Chu Xiu gained a basic understanding of artifact refining.

Most Qi Refining Cultivators use talisman artifacts, and only some sect disciples use Dharma Artifacts. The more potent Spiritual Artifacts are typically in the hands of Foundation Establishment Cultivators.

As for artifacts, they are mostly the formidable weapons coveted by Golden Core Cultivators!

"Duo Bao Demon Venerable is essentially an Artifact Refiner profession that demands significant energy investment in refining, naturally leading to a deficiency in combat aspects."

"Hence, before refining an artifact, it certainly cannot match the combat strength of the other two inheritances!"

Chu Xiu speculated that the mindset of the Demon Dao predecessors who set up this inheritance was this: initially use some easily refined, cost-effective Dharma Artifacts and Spiritual Artifacts to gain a certain combat strength to get through the early stages while getting familiar with the refining process.

Once you have a certain level of self-protection, concentrate on studying artifact refining.

And once you can refine an artifact, it could be described as shooting to the top and instantly entering a phase of strength.

"It seems this is an inheritance that may not aid me much in the short term, but it is something I absolutely cannot abandon."

In fact, all three inheritances at the General tier seem to be laying groundwork for the future. Supreme Demon Lord is for refining a Ghost King, and Innate Divine Demon is for cultivating Celestial Demon Incarnation.

Although no immediate benefits are apparent, Chu Xiu is confident this investment will undoubtedly yield extraordinary returns.

Chu Xiu looked at the "price" of the two inheritances.

Unlocking either requires 18,000 Cause and Effect Points, and the cost for upgrades is naturally even more.

But it’s okay; completing this mission will bring him a large number of Cause and Effect Points, enough to meet his short-term cultivation needs.

After pondering in place for a while, he called Liang Zhan and others to unify their statements, advising them to downplay their strength.

Once everyone settles down in the Corpse Demon World, the government will certainly inquire about the trial details. Chu Xiu doesn’t wish to reveal too much strength; maintaining the current talent level is sufficient.

Of course, it doesn’t matter even if the truth slips out; it’s just a casual move he’s making.

Having done all this, Chu Xiu began to leave, preparing to return to the Awakening Space to settle the trial rewards.