I'm modifying myself into the ultimate demon.

Chapter 75 Modifying Bloodlines, Preserving the Divine Red Lantern Goddess
Chen Mo was naturally unaware of the content of the conversation between Guo Ziyu and Guo Songyang.

After carrying the large box back to the west wing, he took a cold shower, changed into clean clothes, and then sat down to review the exorcism that night.

There were a few points that puzzled him:

First: Why was the incense of the Red Lantern Goddess able to be lit in the ancestral hall before, but the red candle of the Red Lantern Goddess cannot be lit tonight?
Is it because I recently absorbed demonic energy, which strengthened my demonic blood?
Although this explanation made sense, Chen Mo instinctively felt that the problem might lie with Li Yuanlong.

Something was wrong with the ritual Li Yuanlong performed for himself at the Chen Family Ancestral Hall last time.

Second: That ghost baby... wasn't the yellow-robed baby I saw. Could it be that there's more than one baby in Qinghe Town? If so, a ghost baby has already appeared in Qinghe Town, so the yellow-robed baby is most likely in Qinghe Town.

Third: When I asked Guo Songyang for the toolbox earlier, Guo Songyang didn't agree, but instead looked at Guo Ziyu's attitude. Although this can be interpreted as Guo Ziyu being the leader of tonight's operation, and Guo Songyang respecting Guo Ziyu's opinion in this matter.

But Chen Mo still felt that Guo Songyang's respect for Guo Ziyu was a bit excessive. It gave the impression that... Guo Ziyu was the hidden mastermind?
"This Fortune and Misfortune Manor... seems a bit off. I need to be more cautious in my future actions. Ultimately, I need to have enough strength to calmly deal with all kinds of crises. My priority should be to improve my strength as soon as possible."

"I obtained 380 points of original essence tonight, which allows me to activate the modification function. I should immediately change my constitution to a Yin-Yang constitution. In this way, I will be naturally compatible with the Mingyu Gong, and my cultivation will progress by leaps and bounds. I can also completely eliminate the hidden dangers of Yin-Yang imbalance."

With this in mind, Chen Mo brought up the panel, glanced at the information on the Mingyu Skill, and focused his gaze on the last part:
[Consuming 330 points of Original Essence allows you to modify your constitution to a Yin-Yang constitution.]

[Should we make changes?]

A thought immediately arose:

Revise!

The moment the thought crossed Chen Mo's mind, he immediately felt a buzzing and exploding sound in his brain. Then, an invisible force poured into his entire body, spreading throughout his limbs and bones, causing his body to churn violently.

It feels...like a programmer frantically modifying code.

The pain of the modification process was beyond Chen Mo's imagination. He had to grit his teeth and count the seconds, enduring it every second.

After an unknown amount of time, Chen Mo felt the pain in his body disappear.

[Your constitution has been successfully modified to a Yin-Yang constitution. From now on, you are naturally compatible with the Mingyu Gong, and your cultivation will progress by leaps and bounds without any obstacles.]

"Let me try to make some changes."

Chen Mo activated the Mingyu Gong.

Wow!

The true energy within the body burst forth like a torrent, flowing along the Chong meridian and the twelve regular meridians, circulating throughout the limbs and bones.

It is powerful and continuous.

It feels...incredibly comfortable!

Chen Mo had to be very careful when practicing his internal energy, for fear of losing his balance of yin and yang and going into qi deviation.

Now that I can circulate my true energy, I no longer need to worry about the imbalance of Yin and Yang, and I can fully unleash my potential.

She was completely different from before.

"The Mingyu Technique has been passed down for many years, with both strengths and weaknesses. Countless generations of masters have been unable to find a solution to the hidden danger of the Yin-Yang imbalance, but I have managed to do it... This modification function is truly amazing!"

"Previously, I could barely complete the circulation of the Chong Meridian, but because of the imbalance of Yin and Yang, the circulation process was not smooth. Now that I have the Yin-Yang constitution, I should be able to quickly step into the realm of the second level of martial arts master."

Suppressing his joy, Chen Mo entered a state of tranquility and circulated his true energy into his Chong meridian according to the Mingyu Gong method.

With a "whoosh," surging true energy poured in. In just a moment, it smoothly circulated through the meridians.

The entire process was seamless, and he entered the second level of martial arts mastery in one go.

"This feels so smooth, as if the Mingyu Technique was tailor-made for me... After the second stage of the Chongmai, the third stage is the Daimai. Let me try circulating the Daimai..."

……

The next morning.

Chen Mo got up early and went to the courtyard to meditate.

Having experienced last night's breakthrough, Chen Mo tasted the benefits of the Yin-Yang constitution and became even more dedicated to his training.

As the sun rose, Guo Ziyu came out from the backyard and observed Chen Mo's cultivation progress. She was greatly surprised: yesterday Chen Mo was not very familiar with the circulation of the Chong Meridian, but now he has begun to cultivate the Dai Meridian... This speed of progress is much greater than before, which is really outrageous.

Guo Ziyu had seen many geniuses and prodigies, but someone as unreasonable as Chen Mo was a first for her.

In fact, Chen Mo had already reached the level of a third-level martial artist, but he had only revealed the second level of the belt meridian.

Chen Mo intentionally showed this to Guo Ziyu, in order to... of course, increase Guo Ziyu's appreciation and thus obtain the Spirit Preservation Technique...

Chen Mo sensed someone approaching and was overjoyed. He immediately stopped his practice, stood up, and cupped his hands in greeting: "Miss Ziyu."

Guo Ziyu recovered her senses and said, "Congratulations, Young Master Mo, on mastering the second level of the Qi Refining Meridian so quickly. At this rate, you'll be able to enter the third level of the Belt Meridian in just a few months. At that time, you'll be considered one of the best among all the disciples in the entire village."

Seeing that Guo Ziyu admired him, Chen Mo didn't mince words, "In this chaotic world of demons and monsters, true internal martial arts skills are probably not enough to protect oneself. However, last time, Miss Ziyu used the Preservation of Spirit Technique to cure Chen Rong'an, and the process was extremely miraculous. I wonder if you could teach me the Preservation of Spirit Technique?"

Before coming to Black Mountain Village, Chen Mo was eager to learn the true internal martial arts.

But once they arrived in the village and came into contact with more evil spirits and magic methods, they realized that the method of preserving the spirit was the true way to subdue evil spirits and survive in a chaotic world.

It naturally became on my mind.

Guo Ziyu hesitated for a moment, then said, "The Spirit Preservation Technique is the most treasured skill of each incense master. In principle, you need to make a significant contribution to the village and become the incense master's personal disciple before you have the opportunity to learn the Spirit Preservation Technique. But our incense master doesn't care too much about these things. In addition, you have entered the second level of martial arts master, so it is indeed time for you to learn the Spirit Preservation Technique. It won't hurt for me to tell you about it."

Chen Mo was overjoyed and said, "Please tell me in detail, Miss Ziyu."

Guo Ziyu explained in detail: "The method of preserving the spirit is the core method of our Red Lanterns. Although the general principles of the method of preserving the spirit are the same, the way each person preserves their spirit is different, which leads to differences in the method of preserving the spirit that each person has mastered."

The so-called "preserving the spirit" refers to visualizing the various spirits and scenes inside and outside the body in a state of tranquility. "Preserving" means preserving one's spirit; "visualizing" means visualizing one's body.

The practice of "preserving the spirit" is not only a method for communicating with deities and spirits, but also a primary means of connecting and linking elements such as talismans, incantations, hand gestures, and steps within the secret rituals of fasting and offering. By practicing the method of preserving the spirit, we can communicate with the Red Lantern Goddess, and even borrow her power to exorcise evil spirits and strengthen ourselves. The Red Lantern Clan's long-standing prosperity in Honghe County is inextricably linked to the practice of preserving the spirit.

Chen Mo was increasingly surprised as he listened, and suddenly felt that this method of preserving the spirit was extremely miraculous, as if it were opening a bridge to a new world.

"Could such a miraculous method of preserving the spirit have been created by the Red Lantern Goddess?"

Guo Ziyu shook her head, “That’s not it. The history of the method of preserving the spirit can be traced back to many years ago. In ancient times, shamans used the art of spirit writing to summon ghosts to possess people and ask about the past and future of immortals. However, the one that truly wrote down the concept of the method of preserving the spirit and put it into a system was the Taoist classic Taiping Jing.”

Chen Mo was greatly surprised. There was a Taoist sect and the Taiping Jing in this world?

However, upon closer reflection, it seems reasonable. After all, the writing system, pronunciation, culture, and customs of this world are very similar to those of the previous world. It seems there is some connection between the two worlds, so it's not surprising that this world possesses the "Taiping Jing" (Scripture of Great Peace).

Guo Ziyu continued, "This scripture, under the guise of a dialogue between the Celestial Master and the Six True Men, expounds the original doctrines and techniques of preserving the spirit. Its aim is to achieve world peace by following the laws of Heaven and conforming to Yin and Yang and the Five Elements. It extensively describes the ways of self-cultivation, ethical principles, methods of preserving the spirit, as well as techniques for longevity, immortality, healing, health preservation, and divination. In the early years after its creation, because Taoism had not yet risen to prominence, the *Taiping Jing* was criticized as containing much witchcraft and superstition, promoting ghosts and evil, and propagating calamities; it was classified as heresy. However, the *Taiping Jing* also formed its own system, representing the common people's opposition to the rulers' bullying of the weak and their ideal of a utopian society, thus it circulated widely among the people in its early stages. It was even used by leaders of various Taoist sects to organize and incite peasant uprisings."

Later, with the rise of Taoism, the Celestial Master's Mansion became the ancestral home of the Zhengyi sect of Taoism. The method of preserving the spirit was an important means of communicating with the gods in the Celestial Master's Mansion, a channel to report to the Heavenly Court, and also the source of the power of the divine generals to subdue demons and evil spirits.

In this way, the method of preserving the spirit became the orthodox method revered by cultivators throughout the land. Our Red Lantern Goddess, too, picked up on this idea and promoted the method of preserving the spirit in Honghe County.

Chen Mo hadn't expected Guo Ziyu's explanation of the Preservation of Spirit Method to be so insightful and comprehensive, showing a perspective that encompassed all living beings. It was clear that this woman was no ordinary manager of incense.

"I wonder if our Red Lantern Guardian's method of preserving the spirit has any oral instructions or mental techniques?"

Guo Ziyu said, "Of course there is. Our Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Method is a simplified version of the Spirit Preservation Method from the Celestial Master's Mansion, which is called the Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Method. It involves visualizing the image of the Red Lantern Goddess within the body. After three processes of visualization, contemplation, and spirit preservation, one finally reaches the state of inner illumination. This inner illumination allows the Red Lantern Goddess's magical power to shine into the body, thereby achieving a state of spiritual communication."

Hearing this, Chen Mo was filled with anticipation and said, "Last time, Miss Ziyu used her inner light to borrow the magic power of the Red Lantern Goddess and cured Chen Rong'an's madness?"

Guo Ziyu did not hide anything, "I used the method of preserving the spirit, but I did not reach the level of inner illumination. Inner illumination is more terrifying than preserving the spirit."

Chen Mo cupped his hands and said, "Please teach me the Red Lantern Divine Preservation Method, Miss Ziyu."

Guo Ziyu thought to herself: You've worshipped the wrong evil god and haven't joined the Red Lantern Goddess's ranks. Even if I teach you the Red Lantern Divine Preservation Method, you won't be able to master it.

She initially wanted to state the facts, but upon further reflection, she felt it was unnecessary.

Giving him divine guidance is an immense favor.

If the matter is made clear and the other party is persuaded to give up the idea of ​​cultivating the Spirit Preservation Method, then this divine grace will be lost.

Anyway, he'll eventually find out he can't master it once he hits a wall. Thinking of this, Guo Ziyu said, "Very well, you're a meticulous person, and your internal martial arts are progressing quickly. If I don't give you the method to preserve your spirit, you'll feel like I'm hindering your progress. Come with me."

Chen Mo followed Guo Ziyu to a room in the backyard. Guo Ziyu took out a parchment scroll from a drawer and said solemnly, "Young Master Mo, this Red Lantern Preservation of Spirit Method is extremely important. If it is given to you, it means that you will become the future manager of Fortune and Misfortune Manor. The only son of the innkeeper, Guo Ziyang, has grown up in the manor since childhood and has made many contributions to the manor, but he has never been able to come into contact with the Red Lantern Preservation of Spirit Method. Do you know the significance of this?"

After Guo Ziyu said that, Chen Mo suddenly felt a greater sense of responsibility on his shoulders.

However, Chen Mo, having lived two lives, was not pedantic.

What about future managers... that's all in the future.

For now, let's obtain the method of preserving the spirit first.

"I know the significance of it."

Guo Ziyu nodded, then handed the parchment scroll to Chen Mo. "I've given you the Preservation of Spirit Method. From now on, you'll have to think more about the estate. As for whether you can master it or not, that depends entirely on your own destiny."

"Thank you, Miss Ziyu." Chen Mo respectfully accepted the sheepskin scroll and solemnly expressed his gratitude.

Guo Ziyu waved her hand, "The method of preserving the spirit emphasizes inner visualization. Everyone's thoughts are different, so the appearance of the Red Lantern Goddess that is visualized will also be different. I can't give you any guidance on this. Just practice according to the instructions."

……

Chen Mo returned to the west wing, closed the door, and opened the parchment scroll.

It depicts the image of the Red Lantern Goddess, a very beautiful woman dressed in a golden robe, her body radiating a golden glow.

Next to it are the corresponding incantations and practice methods for the Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Method.

Chen Mo glanced at it briefly and figured it was about visualizing the image of the Red Lantern Goddess. Slowly... this image would be imprinted deep in his mind, and eventually he would receive the Red Lantern Goddess's blessing and reach a state of inner illumination.

However, it mentions a crucial point: only those who have burned the blood incense of the Red Lantern Goddess can be considered to have become her disciples and begin practicing the Red Lantern Divine Preservation Method.

Chen Mo remembered that when he was in the ancestral hall, under Li Yuanlong's guidance, he lit incense for the Red Lantern Goddess.

Although I don't know why I couldn't light the red candles last night, I did burn blood incense, so I should be able to cultivate.

Chen Mo suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind and opened the control panel.

A box appeared, containing six black bars.

"There are six black bars, I wonder if it can be read..."

Subtitles appeared quickly.

[A readable item has been detected.]

[Current number of reads: 2]

[Read?]

Chen Mo had an idea:

Read.

As a wave of dizziness washed over me, lines of subtitles appeared next to the box.

【Name: Red Lantern Divine Preservation Method】

[Type: Spirit Refinement Technique]

[Characteristic: Visualizing the Red Lantern Goddess allows one to retain her essence within oneself, strengthening one's spirit. However, one will also be observed and monitored by the Red Lantern Goddess; once the spiritual essence is successfully stored, it is extremely difficult to escape her control.]

[Introduction: The powerful Red Lantern Goddess possesses extraordinary magical powers. If one cultivates her inner light, she can gain immense power, capable of slaying demons and monsters.]

[Note: You possess the blood of a demon curse, which conflicts with the Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Technique. The Red Lantern Goddess detests this blood of a demon curse, making it impossible to ignite her blood incense and red candles, nor to directly cultivate the Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Technique.]

[Hint: Consuming 50 points of Original Essence allows you to modify your bloodline aura and conceal your ghost blood, thus deceiving the Red Lantern Goddess's discerning eyes.]

After reading all the information, Chen Mo felt completely depressed.

Is it because he has ghost blood in his body, which makes the Red Lantern Goddess hate him and unable to light the Red Lantern Goddess's blood incense?
"Then what was the blood incense I lit at the Chen Clan Ancestral Hall before?"

Soon, Chen Mo came up with an answer: not only was the ritual performed by Li Yuanlong in the Chen family ancestral hall problematic, but the blood incense he gave later was also problematic.

Following this line of thought, Chen Mo pondered further: If Li Yuanlong has a problem, then the red-veiled statue in the Chen family ancestral hall... also has a problem?
"Perhaps the blood incense that Li Yuanlong gave me back then wasn't meant to be offered to the Red Lantern Goddess at all..."

"Could that image... not be the Red Lantern Goddess?"

"If that's the case... then Li Yuanlong's ritual for me wasn't actually to cure my madness at all?"

"If all the above guesses are correct, what exactly did that bastard Li Yuanlong do to me?"

Thinking hard.

My scalp is tingling and my spine is chilling!
The problem for Grandma Li's family is still unresolved.

Now, an even more terrifying Li Yuanlong has emerged.

A strong sense of oppression made it hard for Chen Mo to breathe.

What's more terrifying than a crisis is the unknown crisis.

call!
Chen Mo took a deep breath, "Luckily I didn't join Li Yuanlong's Shoulu Manor, otherwise I'd probably be screwed over... In that case, I should thank that guy Yuanzhu for targeting me so much..."

"Fortunately, I didn't show anything unusual when I joined the Fortune and Misfortune Manor, only attributing the problem to the pillar's targeting. Li Yuanlong shouldn't suspect me. If Li Yuanlong comes looking for me next time, I'll have to pretend I don't know anything and see what he's up to. After all, Li Yuanlong is incredibly strong, and I don't yet have the strength to go toe-to-toe with him. I need to be careful in everything I do."

"What I need to do now is to become stronger as quickly as possible! Only with sufficient strength can I face the unknown terrors!"

Without sufficient strength to rely on, one is ultimately just a drifting duckweed on the vast ocean, a plaything for others.

Fortunately, after modifying my Yin-Yang constitution, I still had 50 points of original essence left.

Chen Mo immediately had an idea:
"Modify bloodline aura, conceal ghost blood!"

hum!
After a moment of dizziness, the aura of his bloodline seemed to undergo some kind of peculiar change. There was a faint, invisible force concealing the aura of the ghost blood.

There was no particular pain throughout the process.

Changing one's aura is no big deal for a cheat system.

[Successfully modified bloodline aura, concealing ghost blood; now you can begin cultivating the Red Lantern Spirit Preservation Technique.]

"I'll try cultivating the Spirit Preservation Method."

Chen Mo sat down cross-legged, opened the parchment scroll, stared at the image of the Red Lantern Goddess inside, and began to meditate according to the incantation.

"All gods rise and fall with the rise and fall of man... The method of preserving the spirit is divided into visualization, contemplation, spirit preservation, and inner illumination... The level of the incense master should be at the level of spirit preservation, and I need to enter the state of spirit preservation as soon as possible."

According to Guo Ziyu, the cultivation of the Spirit Preservation Technique is extremely difficult. But for some reason, only a short while later, a detailed image of the Red Lantern Goddess appeared in Chen Mo's mind.

Even with my eyes closed, the golden image remained lingering in my mind, solidified and growing ever clearer...

The mental panel kept refreshing.

[Contemplation: Introduction]

[Contemplation: Great Achievement]

[Contemplation: An Introduction]

[Contemplation: Great Achievement]

[Preserving the Spirit: Beginner (You can start storing the image of the Red Lantern Goddess in your mind)]

[Should we begin storing the image of the Red Lantern Goddess?]

(End of this chapter)