nyslfriends Chapter 1968 Achieved, the Great Oath of the Inner Demon!
Chapter 1968 Achieved, the Great Oath of the Inner Demon!
Even if it were him...
It is absolutely impossible to hand over such a precious treasure to the other party so easily based on just a few words.
If the other party is completely unprepared and doesn't seek any guarantees, he will become wary and suspect that the other party is plotting something.
therefore.
Without the slightest hesitation, Sha Minghong nodded gracefully, his voice steady and deep:
"This is exactly what should have happened, and it is perfectly reasonable."
"I hereby swear by my own Dao heart, and make a great oath against my inner demons, that I will never interfere in the affairs of this world in this lifetime."
"We won't make enemies of you, and we'll never settle scores later, how about that?"
The Great Oath of Inner Demons binds to the cultivator's Dao Heart Source...
Once broken, one's inner demons will devour one's Dao, one's Dao foundation will crumble, and one's cultivation will be completely ruined. It is the most stringent and unforgivable oath in the cultivation world.
This is sufficient proof of their sincerity.
Upon seeing this!
Cheng Buzheng's brows relaxed, and a genuine expression of gratitude appeared on his face. He bowed slightly and said:
"Then I thank you for your kindness, senior!"
Just as Shark Minghong was preparing to swear an oath against his inner demons...
suddenly!
A clear and steady voice suddenly pierced the void, interrupting his actions.
"Please wait, senior!"
The one who spoke was Cheng Buzheng.
Before he finished speaking, he lightly curled his five fingers, deftly turned his wrist, and a simple and warm blue jade talisman appeared out of thin air as his fingertips shimmered.
The surface of the jade talisman was engraved with dense, obscure runes, the patterns of which flowed with dark and profound spiritual power, shimmering faintly.
next moment,
The jade talisman broke free from the restraints of the fingertips, transforming into a slender and swift stream of light. It broke through the floating gale and hovered steadily in front of Shark Minghong, trembling gently.
"Senior, please take a look at this jade talisman first."
Cheng Buzheng spoke in a calm and neither humble nor arrogant tone.
Sha Minghong lowered his eyes and looked at the cyan jade slip floating in front of him, a trace of suspicion flashing in his deep eyes.
Having lived for countless years and witnessed the schemes and thoughts of cultivators throughout the world, he truly could not fathom the intentions of this young Nightmare Clan member who had risen from the lower realm.
Even though he was already willing to make the supreme oath to the demons, the other party still wanted to create unnecessary complications.
He thought to himself:
Fine!
Let me see what tricks this Nightmare Clan brat is up to.
The thought vanished in an instant.
He raised his hand and grasped the jade slip firmly in his hand. He then spread out his divine sense and probed directly into the jade slip to carefully read its contents.
In the blink of an eye, Sha Minghong's relaxed brows suddenly furrowed.
A deep displeasure settled between his brows.
The previously restrained aura around him began to stir subtly.
On the jade slip, hundreds of rules and regulations were clearly listed, each word cold and imposing, representing the ultimate constraint.
It almost completely severed all his ties with this world.
His expression held a hint of impatience and anger:
The first rule in the jade slip is that the coordinates of this realm and all related information must not be revealed to any living being; the secrets of this realm must be strictly guarded.
I can understand this; it's a matter of self-preservation.
However, this clause prohibits the recording, engraving, or retention of any information about this boundary in any form.
That's a bit too cautious and meticulous.
There is also this rule: One must not use any indirect means, such as possessing another's body, reincarnation of a true spirit, divine thought returning to the body, or the creation of an avatar, to intrude into, spy on, or control this realm...
That's far too harsh!
This completely and without any room for maneuver, severing all my future indirect control over this world!
After thoroughly reading through the hundreds of strict and detailed rules and regulations within the jade slip, Sha Minghong raised his hand to withdraw his divine sense, casually suspending the jade slip in front of him. His vast aura, tinged with obvious displeasure, rang out in a deep voice:
"Young friend, I have cultivated for tens of thousands of years, and my word is as good as gold."
He adhered to the principles of Tao throughout his life and never broke his word.
The rules and regulations you've set are all designed to protect you.
To question my Daoist cultivation is tantamount to insulting me!
Faced with Shark Minghong's questioning, which concealed his anger, Cheng Buzheng's expression remained unchanged. He gently shook his head, his tone humble yet his stance firm:
"Since my birth, I have lived alone in the lower realm, cultivating diligently all the way to where I am today. I have gained a firm foothold by being cautious and taking each step with care."
"If I had acted arrogantly and carelessly, I would already be dead and forgotten by now."
The seniors will also have no chance to meet the juniors here.
His gaze was clear, and he looked directly at the other person.
"Besides!"
This realm carries the future path of the younger generation; it is the foundation upon which I will attain enlightenment, ascend, and break through shackles in the future.
Excessive caution is always necessary.
The younger generation has no intention whatsoever of insulting the seniors.
It's merely a self-preservation habit developed through years of cultivation; I hope you will understand, senior.
While outwardly humble, Cheng Buzheng was inwardly calculating, his thoughts shifting rapidly:
It seems we will have to pay a painful price today.
These regulations are extremely restrictive, layer upon layer of constraints, completely binding powerful cultivators...
For a respected and renowned figure like Shar Minghong, this was indeed a complete loss of face.
Ordinary strongmen, unless their lives are in danger or they are fighting for their path, value their own dignity and honor the most.
It's normal for the other party to be displeased that I'm now taking precautions at every turn.
Only by showing sufficient sincerity and offering valuable gifts can you give the other party a way out, facilitate the transaction, and solidify the contract.
However, ordinary rare and precious materials are simply not worthy of the attention of such powerful beings from the upper realms.
This is also insufficient to compensate for the loss of face.
"The [Yuanji Diagram] would be suitable, but this incomplete spiritual treasure has long been broken."
Even the fragments of this treasure were refined into various rare spiritual materials.
'【Spirit Pearl Space】?'
This treasure is also suitable.
Unfortunately, this treasure had already been dismantled and melted down, transforming into the fundamental basis of the divine power [Ten Directions Devouring Void Domain], so it was naturally impossible to retrieve.
Even if I wanted to take it, I couldn't.
'【Tree of the Spirit Eye】?'
No!
This treasure is the cornerstone of the internal space.
Once transplanted, the value of the internal space will be greatly reduced, directly degenerating into a spiritually impervious space.
At that time, it will be impossible to grow medicinal herbs, and it can only be used as a large storage space.
That's such a waste! Absolutely not!
'···'
As his thoughts raced, Cheng Buzheng's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had thought of an excellent bargaining chip.
With a slight thought, spiritual light surged within his dantian, and a dazzling bolt of lightning suddenly pierced through his meridians and burst forth from his body.
A deafening roar echoed through the void, as purple-gold arcs of electricity leaped wildly, tearing through layers of gale-force winds.
In the blink of an eye, a thunder dragon with sharp scales and claws, and a powerful physique, hovered in mid-air.
The dragon's body was engulfed in blazing lightning flames.
Lightning flashed and roared incessantly.
The overwhelming pressure of heaven and earth spread out in all directions.
This is precisely one of Cheng Buzheng's most precious treasures, the Heavenly Spirit Fire!
That is, [Thunder Dragon Heavenly Fire].
This fire is fierce and domineering, possessing both purifying and spell-breaking abilities.
It was not only an excellent aid to his daily alchemy, weapon crafting, and tempering of spiritual treasures.
Its killing power is also extremely impressive.
It is enough to break through enemy spells and suppress them in battle. It is one of his top five trump cards, which he has always cherished and rarely reveals to others.
now!
He gazed at the thunderous, roaring dragon of heavenly fire churning in mid-air...
A hint of reluctance flashed across Cheng Buzheng's eyes, but his expression remained sincere as he cupped his hands and spoke:
“Senior, this is the spiritual fire of heaven and earth that I use for cultivation. It is a small gift to express my gratitude.”
As soon as he finished speaking,
His expression suddenly hardened, the gentleness in his eyes vanished, replaced by an unyielding firmness, and his tone shifted sharply:
"However, all the rules on the jade slip concern the very foundation of my cultivation path."
There is absolutely no room for negotiation or compromise.
Sha Minghong stared silently at the imposing Thunder Dragon Heavenly Fire in mid-air, then looked at Cheng Buzheng's stubborn and determined expression, and had completely seen through the other party's bottom line.
He remained silent for a moment, the agitated pressure emanating from him slowly subsiding, and finally let out a soft sigh:
"Very well, I will grant your request, young friend."
His gaze swept over the churning purple-gold lightning and flames, and he casually waved his hand:
"Although this Heavenly Fire is a spiritual fire of heaven and earth and is quite valuable, it is of little use to me."
Young friend, you should take it back yourself.
For Yu Shaminghong...
While the spiritual fire of heaven and earth is precious, it is far less important than renewing goodwill with Cheng Buzheng.
Previously, he had fought and schemed against the Nightmare Clan child in the Forbidden Sea.
And then there was the subsequent attack and murder...
That was a real and deep-seated hatred between them and the Nightmare Clan child.
Although the Nightmare Clan child had clearly stated in previous conversations that as long as he made a great oath against his inner demons, all past karma would be settled.
but!
His grudges with the Nightmare Clan children over the years have become far too heavy.
Even if the other party agrees to settle the karmic debt...
The Nightmare Clan child couldn't help but feel somewhat displeased.
This is a hidden danger!
If this child's potential stops at the Void Refinement Realm...
There's no need to worry about that.
But now he has seen through the Nightmare Clan boy's profound foundation, and naturally knows that this child has boundless potential.
The future is limitless.
Most importantly, they simply cannot completely suppress or eliminate them.
Since we cannot eliminate future troubles, it's better to take the opportunity to reconcile and settle our scores.
They even became friends and formed bonds.
This concession, this refusal to accept the other party's valuable treasure, is his way of extending goodwill.
And also take the opportunity to do the other party a favor.
In this way...
This will also help avoid a potential future problem.
It might even turn into an opportunity; who knows?
same!
Cheng Buzheng is a very perceptive person!
He instantly understood Shark Minghong's deeper considerations.
Naturally, they understood this deliberately released goodwill.
He nodded slightly, his gaze earnest:
"The senior has a broad mind."
Let's wipe the slate clean of all past grievances and entanglements, and settle things amicably. What do you say?
Upon hearing this, a gentle glint flashed in Sha Minghong's eyes, and he readily agreed.
"good."
Immediately.
Cheng Buzheng no longer hesitated, and a thought struck him.
The Thunder Dragon Heavenly Fire, which had been circling and roaring in mid-air, suddenly withdrew all its power. All the lightning in the sky receded, transforming into a slender and refined purple-gold bolt of lightning, which instantly disappeared into his body without a trace.
The void was silent, and the fierce wind gradually subsided.
Under Cheng Buzheng's focused gaze...
Sha Minghong stood solemnly in the void, his Dao heart clear and pure, drawing upon the mysterious laws, and loudly swore an oath:
"I take the Dao Heart as my guarantee and the inner demons as my bond..."
The solemn and weighty vows resounded throughout heaven and earth.
In an instant,
The mysterious laws of Heaven were stirred, and a vast, boundless, and immeasurable pressure of Heaven descended from the nine heavens, enveloping the entire void.
An invisible force solidified and took shape, firmly binding Sha Minghong's mind.
Sensing the fully formed inner demon's great oath...
Cheng Buzheng's tense mind gradually relaxed, and his heart, which had been hanging in suspense, finally settled down.
He knew perfectly well that there was no such thing as absolute certainty in this world.
Even the Great Vow of Inner Demons can be forcibly circumvented by supreme beings at an incredible cost.
However, this method comes at an extremely high price, enough to deter any cultivator from attempting it.
The meager resources of a mere corner of the lower realm are simply not worth risking one's own path and incurring endless costs to break one's oath, even for a top power like Sha Minghong.
Moreover, the other party had just taken the initiative to show goodwill and had already revealed their intention to befriend them.
This transaction is now secure.
A moment later...
As Sha Minghong uttered his final vow, the immense power emanating from the heavens slowly faded away and vanished without a trace.
Then, without the slightest hesitation, Cheng Buzheng raised his hand and waved it in the air.
In mid-air, the previously hidden and murmuring [Wanxiang Qingyuan River] suddenly surged.
The river water was crystal clear, shimmering in the sunlight, and the sound of flowing water was melodious.
Enveloped in pure and abundant primordial spiritual energy, it transformed into a vast, shimmering rainbow of water, hurtling straight toward Sha Minghong.
Sha Minghong lowered his eyes, gazing at the undulating ripples of the spirit river before him, and casually waved his hand...
A magnificent ray of light swept out, steadily enveloping the entire Wanxiang Qingyuan River.
A flash of light, and it transformed into a stream of light that disappeared into his wide sleeves.
Having collected the treasures, he raised his eyes and looked calmly at Cheng Buzheng, who stood in the void not far away.
"Now that the transaction has been successfully completed, I have no more trivial matters to worry about in this world."
To avoid causing you any apprehension, young friend, I will not linger in this realm any longer.
Having his thoughts exposed by the other party's words, Cheng Buzheng coughed lightly, a slight embarrassment flashing across his face.
He was indeed on high alert, wanting the other party to leave the area immediately, but he didn't expect this old monster to see through him at a glance and frankly reveal his thoughts.
There was a moment of awkwardness.
Seeing this, Sha Minghong nodded slightly, then slowly spoke:
"How about this, young friend, you escort me on my way?"
Seemingly sensing Cheng Buzheng's hesitation, he immediately added:
"If you are busy with your affairs, there is no need to accompany me in person. Just send an avatar to see me off."
Since we have nothing else to do along the way, I can have a long chat with you, young friend, and answer your questions.
Upon hearing this,
Cheng Buzheng was suddenly overjoyed, and a secret expectation flashed in his eyes.
Born into this realm, he knew nothing of the upper realm's structure, cultivation laws, or the secrets of heaven and earth.
Ascending to the Spirit Realm in the future will inevitably be fraught with difficulties.
Now, to receive guidance from this veteran master of the upper realm, and to uncover the common knowledge and hidden secrets of cultivation in the upper realm...
That would be of immense benefit to him after he ascends to the spirit world.
Its value is immeasurable.
He would naturally not miss such a heaven-sent opportunity.
Immediately.
Cheng Buzheng immediately cupped his hands and solemnly replied:
"Then thank you very much for your guidance, senior."
"Let's go."
Sha Minghong uttered those words calmly...
Its figure suddenly transformed into a dazzling and magnificent streak of light across the sky, tearing through the clouds, traversing thousands of miles of sky, and speeding towards the outside world.
at the same time,
Cheng Buzheng's Dharma body followed closely behind, transforming into a slender stream of light, and went away together with the other person's figure.
In the void where he stood, Cheng Buzheng stood quietly, watching the two streaks of light disappear completely into the horizon until they vanished without a trace.
He slowly withdrew his gaze, and layers of mysterious and obscure spatial patterns appeared beneath his feet, with spiritual light flowing around them.
next moment,
He lightly touched the air with his toes, his body merging into the vast space and disappearing without a trace.
The entire world returned to complete tranquility.
...(End of this chapter)