harleyscars Chapter 308 Opportunity
Chapter 308 Opportunity
On Baozi Mountain, Shang Yun lives alone in his small house.
Inside the room, Shang Yun sat cross-legged on a futon, surrounded by a faint golden light, like a sacred protective shield, which shone brightly in the sunlight streaming in from the window. He breathed evenly, immersed in a profound state of cultivation, his expression serene.
Suddenly, Shang Yun opened his eyes, a sharp glint flashing in them, and his brows furrowed into a deep frown.
"What on earth is going on?" Shang Yun wondered in surprise. An unprecedented eerie aura, like a ghost lurking in the darkness, quietly crept into the small house and then quickly spread.
This aura, carrying with it various negative emotions such as anger, greed, and despair, is like a series of sharp blades that, upon entering the body, pierce straight towards the brain, attempting to control his consciousness.
Fortunately, Shang Yun had cultivated for many years and had a solid foundation. The Prajna True Qi in his body instantly started to circulate automatically, quickly surrounding this strange aura.
Under the purification of Prajna True Qi, this aura was miraculously assimilated and absorbed, as if it were born to be the perfect nourishment for Prajna True Qi.
Filled with doubt, Shang Yun anxiously chanted in his mind: "9527!"
A mechanical voice clearly rang in Shang Yun's mind.
"Host, I am here."
Shang Yun asked impatiently, "9527, what exactly is my situation? What is this energy? Why is it filled with so many negative emotions, yet it seems to have no effect on me?"
9527 quickly responded: "This is demonic energy."
"Demonic energy?" Shang Yun muttered to himself, his tone filled with disbelief and surprise.
9527 continued, “That’s right. The system just scanned the environment around the host, and the air is filled with pure demonic energy unique to the demon race. This demonic energy carries all sorts of negative emotions, and once any creature inhales it, the dark side hidden within its body will be completely activated. What’s even more terrifying is that creatures corrupted by demonic energy, no matter how docile or gentle they were before, will become extremely irritable, bloodthirsty, and cruel. They will use every means to attack those creatures that have not yet been corrupted by demonic energy, and will eventually become complete puppets of the demon race.”
Shang Yun pressed further, "Completely reduced to a demonic puppet? Then how come I'm alright?"
"If the host's cultivation level was insufficient before, and the purity of the Prajna True Qi was inadequate, it would indeed be unable to purify these demonic energies. However, now that the host has cultivated to the Golden Body Arhat realm, the Arhat Golden Body is one of the purest and most immaculate bodies in the human world. Moreover, the Prajna True Qi cultivated by the host is a dual cultivation of internal and external aspects, so it has not been corrupted by demonic energy. Not only that, the Prajna True Qi can also completely purify demonic energy, accumulating a large amount of merit for the host, thereby greatly enhancing the host's strength."
Upon hearing this, Shang Yun couldn't help but smile slightly, revealing a hint of amusement: "I never expected that the demonic energy that strikes fear into the hearts of the world would become my nourishment. Truly, when opportunity knocks, there's no stopping it! I had just broken through my bottleneck and my strength was about to increase rapidly when this opportunity arrived."
However, the smile didn't linger on Shang Yun's face for long. He suddenly became serious, as if he had thought of something extremely important: "However, this demonic energy is nourishment for me, but for others, it is deadly poison."
"Yes, host. Once an ordinary person is corrupted by demonic energy, they will become a puppet of the demon race. Moreover, the longer they are corrupted, the more their humanity will be gradually worn away, eventually losing themselves completely and becoming a puppet that only knows how to kill."
“Completely reduced to the demon race… So this demonic energy must have been released by the demon race. Who exactly is controlling all of this behind the scenes?” Shang Yun asked after a moment of deep thought, his gaze profound.
9527 reassured, "Host, there's no need to worry. Even if someone completely falls into demonic possession, with your abilities, you can still save them. However, if the demonic energy erodes them for too long, it may damage their sanity. Therefore, host..."
Shang Yun had already grasped the unspoken meaning of 9527. He said earnestly, "9527, you must know that both Buddha and demon are paths, and whether one becomes a demon or a Buddha depends on one's own heart. Although I yearn to increase my strength, and the protagonist group's strength is about to experience a rocket-like increase, my cultivation speed is indeed lagging behind. But if it were to gain greater merit and stronger power by watching all living beings on Earth become demonized, turning the world into a purgatory, and then suddenly appearing to save humanity, that would contradict my original intention of cultivation, and I would absolutely not do such a thing."
"Yes, host. This approach is extremely risky and could very well cause the demonic influence that was just purified from your body to resurface."
Shang Yun nodded gently, without saying anything more. He slowly closed his eyes and began to silently recite the Heart Sutra.
As the scriptures were recited, a powerful and peaceful aura emanated from his body, as if it could dispel all the darkness in the world.
Immediately afterwards, Shang Yun activated his Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear, and in an instant, all the sights and sounds on Earth flooded into his perception like a surging tide.
In the remote northwestern desert, a fierce wind, carrying demonic energy, formed a black sandstorm that blotted out the sky and raged wildly. Wherever it went, the once docile birds and beasts were instantly transformed by the demonic energy. They let out mournful howls, their eyes turned bloodshot, and they tore and attacked each other without any regard for their own safety.
An antelope that used to be a herbivore was now exuding an eerie black aura, its horns becoming incredibly sharp. It charged madly at a nearby hare, ripping it open and splattering blood everywhere.
In the bustling city, demonic energy roams the streets and alleys like a ghost.
People are invaded by demonic energy in their sleep, and painful and ferocious expressions appear on their faces.
The neighbors, who were originally on good terms, are now fighting like enemies.
Under the influence of demonic energy, a mother raised a kitchen knife against her young child, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
In the tranquil village, the eyes of the elderly and children gradually became vacant under the influence of demonic energy.
The once warm and cozy home was now shrouded in fear, and chaos reigned.
A yellow dog that usually guards the house suddenly became unusually ferocious, lunging at passing villagers and tearing at their bodies.
The horrific scenes reported by his Heavenly Eye and Heavenly Ear caused Shang Yun's pupils to shrink sharply, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "It has already come to this! I had only just sensed the existence of demonic energy, but I never imagined that this demonic energy would turn the earth into a living hell."
Shang Yun frowned, his gaze fixed intently on the distance. He sensed the demonic energy still spreading outwards at an alarming rate and muttered to himself, "I wonder how Gohan and the others are doing now..."
When Shang Yun's senses enveloped Goku's residence, he found it empty. Shang Yun's expression grew increasingly grave, and an ominous premonition welled up within him: "Strange! Where could Chi-Chi and Gohan have gone? Could they have gone to Kame-no-Shoku Island...?"
Filled with doubt, Shang Yun didn't dare to delay for a moment and immediately shifted his senses to Turtle Immortal Island in the sea.