Seizing Destiny From Heavens Hands

Chapter 239: The Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra and the Theory of Developing a Heavenly-Grade Primordial Soul

Dragon Snake Mountain.

Shen Mo had no idea that his casual actions had once again caused a subtle shift in Ye Yan's state of mind.

At the moment, he sat cross-legged on his bed, carefully examining a dried, withered branch in his hand.

The Remains of the Sky-Draping Tendril.

That was the name displayed on his life panel.

However, Shen Mo truly had no idea what the Sky-Draping Tendril was.

If he didn't know, then he would simply find out himself.

This item could not be revealed to anyone, or it would inevitably attract the covetous eyes of the demon clans.

To investigate, he had a stack of over a dozen books by his side.

These books, which recorded the history of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation, had been exchanged from the Jade Cauldron Sect's library using his contribution points.

Each book had cost one Ding-level contribution point—quite expensive.

As he flipped through one of the volumes, Shen Mo suddenly murmured to himself,

"Sky-Draping Tendril—a name associated with an ancient demonic beast."

"It thrived in the clouds, its body stretching for thousands of miles, resembling a mass of dark clouds. Each time its tendrils descended, they could annihilate an entire city."

Shen Mo was slightly astonished.

To think such terrifying demonic beasts existed in ancient times!

He continued to browse through the books.

While reading A History of the Demon Clans, he stumbled upon another mention of the Sky-Draping Tendril.

"The first Demon Emperor of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation was a demon who cultivated from a green vine."

"The demon clans referred to him by various titles: the Green Vine Emperor, the Green Vine Exalted, and the Vine Ancestor."

"When the Green Vine Demon Emperor awakened the Sky-Draping Tendril bloodline, later generations of demons also began to refer to the Green Vine Demon Emperor as the Sky-Draping Tendril."

Shen Mo's eyes revealed a flicker of understanding.

So this dried branch was likely a fragment of the Green Vine Demon Emperor's remains.

"No wonder those spies were so desperate to take it back."

"This item contains an immense amount of wood-elemental spiritual energy. Even after thousands of years, its potency remains undiminished."

"If the current Demon Emperor were to obtain it, it would undoubtedly benefit them immensely."

After pondering for a moment, Shen Mo took out an ancient tome.

It was the Heaven-tier high-grade technique, Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra.

His current cultivation method, Flame Hell Destruction Manual, could only take him to the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, offering no path to develop a Primordial Soul.

But this Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra, painstakingly authored by Inferno Master himself, was the continuation of the Flame Hell Destruction Manual.

It contained Inferno Master's conjectures on how to develop a Heavenly-grade Primordial Soul.

What's more, one of the required materials mentioned in this conjecture was none other than the Sky-Draping Tendril!

Shen Mo flipped open the title page of the Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra.

It was as if Inferno Master's voice resonated in his mind:

"I created both the Flame Hell Destruction Manual and the Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra, two Heaven-tier techniques, yet I myself have only reached an Earth-grade Primordial Soul."

"During my lifetime, I had the fortune of studying the Imperial Nine-Dragon Supreme Art of the Jing Kingdom's royal family, as well as three Heaven-tier techniques of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation. Unfortunately, all four methods could only develop Earth-grade Primordial Souls."

"Even the Imperial Nine-Dragon Supreme Art produces merely a pseudo-Heavenly grade Primordial Soul, not a true Heavenly-grade one."

"When I ventured to the Demon-Suppressing Sea and observed the Divine Thunder, I had a sudden realization. It was then that I formed the conjecture for developing a Heavenly-grade Primordial Soul."

"To achieve this, three treasures are required."

"First, an item capable of breaking through the Nascent Soul stage. The Empty Spring of the Jing Kingdom's royal family and the Soul Abyss Spike of the Ten Thousand Demon Nation are ideal."

"Second, a material to nourish the Primordial Soul. The remains of the first Green Vine Demon Emperor, also known as the Sky-Draping Tendril, are optimal. Other options include the Longevity Peach and the Celestial Creation Flower."

"These two are commonly referenced in most techniques, so I won't elaborate further."

"Third, an item that connects the physical body and the Primordial Soul.

"Most techniques, including the Imperial Nine-Dragon Supreme Art, follow the principle of stitching the body and soul together, uniting them into one.

"However, upon observing the Divine Thunder in the Demon-Suppressing Sea, I speculated that strong external elements, such as Divine Thunder or Eternal Flame, could achieve the same effect through tempering."

"In my theory, the Divine Thunder of the Demon-Suppressing Sea is ideal, followed by Dragon-Shaped Lightning Flame, and lastly natural lightning."

"This is all I can say. These are merely conjectures. Divine Thunder wields immense power—future practitioners must proceed with caution."

Shen Mo read every word on the title page carefully, his eyes gleaming with resolve.

Inferno Master had laid a clear path for him.

The rest would depend on his choices moving forward.

Shen Mo closed the Divine Thunder Demon-Suppressing Sutra and carefully placed the Sky-Draping Tendril remains into a jade box, storing it in the deepest part of his spatial ring.

Of the three treasures required to develop a Heavenly-grade Primordial Soul, he already possessed one.

The other two didn't seem far out of his reach either.

"Time to rest for today. Tomorrow, I'll go find that old flood dragon."

With that thought, Shen Mo closed his eyes and began meditating, quietly cultivating.

The next day.

The sun broke through the layered clouds, and the morning glow illuminated the eastern sky.

In Dragon Snake Mountain, the chatter of birds and beasts echoed through the forests, creating a vibrant and thriving scene.

Shen Mo's first task of the day was to head underground in Dragon Snake Mountain to check on the Flame Dragon egg.

To his surprise, he detected a faint heartbeat within the egg.

"It seems the nutrients I've provided were overly abundant, causing its hatching time to accelerate."

"With the heartbeat now present... it might emerge from its shell in at most two years."

Satisfied, Shen Mo nodded. After inspecting the formation protecting the area, he swiftly left.

Back on the surface, he gave a few instructions to Mei Haihe and Huang Bayi, directing them to grind medicinal herbs following his methods. Their task was to prepare potions for the Green-Eyed Python to purify its bloodline.

Once they began their work, Shen Mo set off directly for the Jade Cauldron Sect's main gate.

With a swoosh, Shen Mo's speed was incredible.

In just the time it took to drink a cup of tea, he had arrived at the sect's gate and descended onto the martial arts training grounds.

The stewards and disciples passing by noticed the three small cauldrons on his chest emblem, quickly bowing in respect.

The sharper ones recognized Shen Mo's youthful appearance and immediately connected him to the recently distinguished Elder Shen, who had made significant contributions.

Their respect for Shen Mo deepened, and they lowered their heads even further, not daring to show any hint of disrespect.

To their greetings, Shen Mo responded with a slight nod but didn't say much, heading straight for a nearby valley.

Along the way, he encountered several elders with one or two cauldrons on their emblems. These elders smiled warmly and greeted him.

The reason was obvious.

Shen Mo had sold them valuable blood essence roots during their time in the Blood Vine Valley.

These roots were rare treasures that many couldn't even purchase when they wanted to.

Having acquired them from Shen Mo, and seeing his bright prospects, it was only natural to greet him warmly.

After all, it would be foolish to snub someone who might prove crucial in the future.

Those who had reached such a high cultivation level were not short on wisdom. Understanding social niceties was second nature.

In return, Shen Mo responded to their smiles and greetings with warmth and politeness, maintaining harmonious interactions.

Soon, the number of cultivators around him dwindled.

Ahead lay a secluded valley.

At the valley's entrance stood two drowsy Foundation Establishment stewards acting as guards.

A closer look revealed heavy dark circles under their eyes, suggesting they hadn't rested well.

Shen Mo didn't bother asking why they looked so drained.

The answer came in the form of an earth-shattering dragon roar from within the valley.

"Roar! Roar! Roar!"

The airwaves surged, scattering bamboo leaves in all directions.

The roar carried uncontrollable fury and agitation, a sound that would have terrified any mortal to death on the spot.

The two stewards, however, skillfully covered their ears, showing the experience of having endured this countless times before.

Shen Mo's approach immediately put them on alert.

"Which elder are you? This is the resting place of the Sect Protector. Without a token, no one may enter," one of them said.

Despite their exhaustion, their Foundation Establishment cultivation ensured they were diligent in their duties, stepping forward to block Shen Mo's path.

Shen Mo retrieved the token given to him by Wan Mu Chun and waved it in front of them.

Their expressions shifted to reverence as they promptly stepped aside to clear the way.

This token had only ever been seen in the hands of the sect leader and Ye Yan.

Today, Shen Mo became the third holder of this token.

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