Chapter 610: Silver Needle Heartlock and Stone Bridge Zen
A murderous intent surged in Chenyan’s eyes, so overwhelming it shook the hall.
Dongyang Bo, unfazed, spoke coldly.
"Once one cultivates the Sutra of the Profound Jade Cauldron, the act of energy extraction breeds heart devils. The more one extracts, the more powerful those heart devils become. They would be deep-rooted and nearly impossible to purge."
"Some have gathered secret arts in an attempt to eliminate these heart devils, but all efforts have proven futile. The heart devils always find a way to return."
"Most who’ve practiced this art have failed. Before they even sense the opportunity for a breakthrough, they’re already overwhelmed by their growing heart devils and end up perishing under backlash."
"Even those who manage to grasp a trace of breakthrough potential and form a Spiritual Infant often can’t withstand the tribulations of the heart devils and fall during the heavenly tribulation."
"Only a rare few succeed. They're the ones with outstanding talent, some not inferior to you, Lady Chenyan. They used the evil art only once and reached the Spiritual Infant Realm."
"But even with such talent, they likely could’ve reached that level without resorting to evil methods. Using this art only sowed latent dangers, shattering their hearts of Dao and binding them with relentless heart devils."
"That’s precisely why those with poor aptitude can’t use it, and those with great aptitude don’t dare to. In the end, this art became a forbidden art."
"But this isn’t even the most terrifying flaw of the Sutra of the Profound Jade Cauldron."
Dongyang Bo paused, then glanced at Qin Sang.
"The process of energy extraction is essentially a clash of wills and hearts of Dao between both parties, unrelated to cultivation level. This process leads to three possible outcomes."