Sacrificial Artifact System: From Bell-ringer to the Ancestral Patriarch of the Sect novel Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Chapter 52 Monsters and Demons

"Master, what exactly is this?"

Li Qian, seeing his master’s serious expression, immediately realized that this black stone was certainly not ordinary.

"Have you ever heard of demons?"

Zhou Buping did not directly answer but asked instead.

"Eh... no."

Li Qian shook his head immediately.

He had read many books and was somewhat informed about this world.

However, the level he could access was very limited.

"It’s quite normal for you not to know. In fact, the vast majority of martial artists, even some ordinary sect martial artists with innate abilities, may not be aware..."

Zhou Buping nodded and said, "A long time ago, terrible demons existed on this land. They preyed on humans and other creatures for sustenance until human martial arts developed to a certain extent and finally the demons were driven out."

"Master, is this black stone related to demons?"

Li Qian asked curiously.

"Yes, if I am not mistaken, this object is a demon stone, formed from the essence of a demon after their death. Of course, there’s another theory that once demons achieve a certain level of strength, such stones will form within their bodies."

Zhou Buping nodded, "It is said that these demon stones have strong polluting properties. Once swallowed by a creature, it is easy to cause mutation, and... over time, the creature that swallowed it may completely absorb the essence of the demon stone and transform into a real demon. It’s said that real demons... can only be contested by martial artists above the Celestial Level."

"So this demon stone is so dangerous? I thought it was some kind of treasure."

Li Qian was very surprised.

Fortunately, he had promptly killed the Earth Dragon Exotic Insect; otherwise, its transformation into a demon would have been a disaster.

Only martial artists above the Celestial Level could deal with it, indicating how powerful real demons must be.

"Hehe, this demon stone, for ordinary martial artists, even those with innate abilities, is very dangerous... But you alone need not fear."

Zhou Buping then said with a laugh, "I’ve read in an ancient tome that once you’ve achieved a Perfect Body, you can resist the demon stone and even absorb its essence to further strengthen your Perfect Body. You have already cultivated the Pure Sword Body which contains the impermeable property, so presumably it’s possible for you as well."

"Master, can the Pure Sword Body progress even further?"

Li Qian was quite surprised. _{ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm}

After achieving the Pure Sword Body, he had tried to continue cultivating... but could not progress further, as if he had reached the pinnacle of physical potential.

"This matter, I am unsure about. However, the ancient tome does mention that using the demon stone can indeed push the Perfect Body to greater strength."

Zhou Buping hesitated for a moment, then cautioned, "Li Qian, don’t be too hasty to try, wait until your cultivation realm is stronger before attempting it. That way, it will be more certain."

The demon stone could mutate living beings step by step, even turning them into demons... The risk is too great.

Even with Li Qian’s Pure Sword Body, caution is necessary.

"Master, don’t worry, if I’m not completely sure, I won’t try it."

Li Qian said, nodding his head.

He cherished his own body greatly.

Even if the Pure Sword Body could not progress further, as long as he could steadily improve his cultivation realm, it would suffice.

There’s no need to take such a big risk.

"Mm."

Zhou Buping knew that his disciple had a steady personality and that he needn’t worry too much.

After finishing the conversation, Zhou Buping placed his hands behind his back and leisurely walked out of the bell tower, heading down the mountain to take a stroll and digest the information.

Li Qian looked at the black stone in his hand, not expecting it to have such a significant origin.

Demon stone.

Demons...

According to what his master said, demons are now nearly extinct, and if they appear, they are quickly eradicated...

Eventually, Li Qian wrapped the black stone in a thick layer of wax paper, neatly sealed it, and placed it in a wooden box, hiding it in a cellar.

This demon stone, capable of mutating lifeforms, needed to be stored with particular care.

He wasn’t in a hurry to study the black stone.

After all, he was about to break through to the late stage of the Innate True Qi Realm soon.

Wouldn’t it be safer to study the black stone when reaching the True Essence Realm, or even the True Pill Realm?

Li Qian suddenly looked toward a quiet child sitting still with messy hair, taking the child for a bath.

"Wait, it’s a girl?"

He suddenly froze.