After I stopped trying, a rich woman trained me into a demon emperor.

Chapter 67 Half Buddha, Half Demon, Two-Faced Spirit Void!

Zhou Ran sat cross-legged on the edge of the cave.

He held in his hands the blood-red seven-leaf fire spirit mushroom.

Within his mind, Ye Futian's voice rang out with barely concealed excitement.

"Young man, this Ganoderma lucidum is at least a thousand years old!"

If you cooperate with me in teaching you the 'alchemy technique'...

With the addition of a few auxiliary ingredients, it's enough to refine a batch of 'Foundation Building Pills'!

"Once you successfully establish your foundation, your cultivation will skyrocket, and you'll be able to roam freely across this earth!"

Zhou Ran's eyes flickered slightly, but he asked calmly on the surface.

What supplementary medications are needed?

"It's very simple."

In his mind's eye, Ye Futian counted the treasures on his fingers as if they were his own.

"Centennial ginseng, millennium-old he shou wu, purple lingzhi, cold marrow jade..."

He became more and more enthusiastic as he spoke, and even began to describe the placement of the alchemy furnace, the control of the fire, and the incantations needed to be applied when forming the elixir.

Zhou Ran did not answer.

He looked down at the Ganoderma lucidum in his hand, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

Ye Futian's words were impeccable, and he even took the initiative to back down.

But the more this was the case, the more vigilant Zhou Ran became.

This old devil is definitely not a kind person.

From initially treating him as a cultivation vessel, to later actively imparting his cultivation techniques, and now considering his needs in every way...

This change came too quickly.

Zhou Ran never believed that there was any kindness in the world without a reason.

Moreover, the other party is a powerful figure in the demonic path who has lived for countless years and is known for his cunning and ruthlessness.

The more attentive and meticulous Ye Futian was, the more it proved that he had grand ambitions.

"Thank you for your guidance, Master."

Zhou Ran's tone remained respectful.

The next moment, under Ye Futian's astonished gaze.

He suddenly opened his mouth and stuffed the priceless seven-leaf fire lingzhi into it!

"You brat, how dare you?!"

"What are you doing?!"

Ye Futian's roar of shock and rage exploded in his mind.

"Swallow it raw?"

Are you crazy?!

This Ganoderma lucidum has such potent medicinal properties; it's simply a waste!

Zhou Ran turned a deaf ear.

The seven-leaf fire spirit mushroom melts instantly upon entering the mouth, transforming into a stream of scalding magma that rushes down the throat and into the dantian!

boom!

The demonic energy within his dantian instantly surged, colliding fiercely with the medicinal power of the Fire Spirit Mushroom.

Two completely different energies clashed within the body, causing excruciating, tearing pain in the meridians.

Zhou Ran's skin turned red at a visible speed, veins bulged on his forehead, and sweat poured down his face.

"Zhou Ran!"

Lin Qingxue exclaimed in surprise and tried to step forward, but Miao Yingying grabbed her arm.

Don't go over there!

He's breaking through; any external interference now will ruin him!

Although Miao Yingying was also worried, she had witnessed too many dangers when corpse drivers broke through, and knew that at this moment, Zhou Ran could only rely on himself.

Zhou Ran gritted his teeth and frantically circulated the Yin-Yang Technique.

Although this old fellow has ulterior motives, his skill is genuine.

Within his dantian, the previously saturated demonic energy was re-condensed.

The barrier at the peak of the seventh level of Qi Condensation appeared with its first crack under the impact of the medicinal power.

Click!

The cracks are getting bigger and bigger.

boom!

A powerful aura erupted from Zhou Ran's body.

The eighth level of Qi Condensation!

Zhou Ran opened his eyes, a purplish-gold hue flowing through them.

At this moment, the demonic energy within his body was more than twice as pure as before, and his meridians had also been widened by the medicinal power.

Most importantly, the "fire spirit power" contained in the fire spirit mushroom had been completely integrated into his true energy.

From now on, every attack he launches will make the Demon Flame even stronger!

"call--"

"you……"

Within his mind, Ye Futian's voice sounded strange.

He paused, his tone turning somber:

"Don't you trust me?"

Zhou Ran wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said calmly:

"Master is overthinking it."

This place is too dangerous; every bit of strength you have increases your chances of survival.

"Refining pills takes too much time; I can't wait."

"Is that so?"

Ye Futian sneered and said nothing more.

But Zhou Ran could sense that the old devil's emotions had become much more volatile.

There was indeed a problem.

I suspect that the Foundation Establishment Elixir formula he taught himself was not well-intentioned.

In short, Zhou Ran made up his mind to improve his cultivation level as soon as possible.

Only by growing stronger with each passing year will the probability of that old scoundrel possessing another's body decrease!

Once we leave this Soul-Suppressing Temple, we need to find a way to completely refine Ye Futian's remnant soul and turn him into a true tool.

Otherwise, this time bomb will cause a major problem sooner or later.

"Zhou Ran, are you alright?"

Lin Qingxue walked over quickly, her grayish-white eyes filled with worry.

"fine."

Zhou Ran stood up and stretched his limbs, his bones cracking and popping.

"Let's go, it's time to meet that drought demon."

The voice just fell.

The entire cave suddenly began to shake violently!

Countless pebbles fell from above, and huge cracks appeared in the ground.

"earthquake?!"

Miao Yingying exclaimed in surprise and quickly released her natal Gu worm to protect herself.

"wrong!"

Lin Qingxue's Insightful Eyes suddenly shone with a blinding white light, staring intently into the dark depths of the cave.

"Something...is awake!"

"How terrifying... such terrifying resentment!"

"And...Buddha's light?!"

Why is there a halo of Buddha's light?!

Zhou Ran frowned.

Has the drought demon awakened?

No, the drought demon is an extremely yang and fierce creature, it's impossible for it to have Buddha's light.

Could it be that golden Arhat statue?

But that Arhat had clearly passed away a thousand years ago, with only a wisp of obsession remaining. How could he suddenly awaken?

"It's not a drought demon."

Lin Qingxue bit her lip, and two lines of bloody tears flowed from her eyes.

"That aura... it's that Taoist priest from before!"

He's not dead!

"He ate the corpse of that ancient monk!"

What?!

Zhou Ran's pupils shrank to pinpoints.

"Walk!"

Without hesitation, Zhou Ran grabbed Lin Qingxue and Miao Yingying's wrists and ran wildly in the direction they had come from.

But it was too late.

The passage ahead collapsed with a deafening roar, and countless boulders completely blocked the way out!

At the same time, a strange laugh came from deep within the cave.

The laughter was sometimes manic, sometimes compassionate, sometimes resentful, and sometimes peaceful.

It was as if two completely different people were speaking at the same time.

Deep within the cave, a figure slowly emerged.

Its left half of its body was that of the Taoist Lingxu. Its skin was charred and cracked, and its left arm had turned into bare white bones, emitting a pungent stench of corpse and resentment.

Its right half of its body was actually the majestic and dignified form of that golden Arhat!

His skin was a pale gold color, and he was surrounded by halos of Buddha's light.

The strangest thing is its face.

Facing him was the grotesque and twisted face of Lingxu Daoist, his eyes filled with madness and greed.

And at the back of his head was the golden Arhat with a compassionate smile.

Two voices came out of the monster's mouth at the same time.

One was ruthless and vicious, the other compassionate and merciful; their relationship was bizarre to the extreme.

Zhou Ran!

I could have become an immortal, but you've driven me to this dead end!

"donor……"

Behind his head, that compassionate face wore a smile.

"Put down the butcher's knife and become a Buddha on the spot."