Chapter 142
Within the heart of the lava cavern, Shen Sheng and Zhao Qiongman had donned the black robes of the Black God Sect, officially becoming its members.
The sect placed little guard over them. After all, they had no way to escape, especially since Zhao Qiongman was tasked with participating in the construction of an important array for the sect’s branch.
If Zhao Qiongman dared to slack off or intentionally delay the progress of the array, the Black God Sect’s cultivators would immediately punish Shen Sheng. This left Zhao Qiongman with no room for error or defiance in her daily tasks.
During their time in the Black God Sect, Shen Sheng and Zhao Qiongman came to understand the full extent of the sect’s plans.
The Black God Sect sought to fuse mortals with demonic beasts.
If successful, mortals could gain the strength of demonic beasts and use them as spiritual roots for cultivation. It was somewhat similar to the “spiritual root grafting” practiced by the mortal aristocracy.
However, “spiritual root grafting” came at an immense cost. True spiritual roots that could be grafted were exceedingly rare. The so-called “spiritual roots” were not true roots but were instead treasures of heaven and earth capable of absorbing spiritual energy. These treasures were implanted into mortals, serving as makeshift spiritual roots.
Moreover, the vast majority of mortals who underwent this grafting had extremely limited cultivation potential. Few ever reached the Cave Mansion Realm, and breaking through to the Golden Core Realm was virtually impossible.
Typically, those who underwent spiritual root grafting were feudal lords of the great human dynasties or renowned warriors seeking to extend their lifespans. They didn’t aim to become true cultivators but merely desired to live longer.