Chapter 379 - 24: Success in Cultivating Evil! Zhong Ming: Who Can Kill Me

Chapter 379: Chapter 24: Success in Cultivating Evil! Zhong Ming: Who Can Kill Me

The final step, Wind Fiend Unity, required one’s Cultivation Technique to break through to the Master or even Grandmaster level. This would take even more time and fortuitous opportunities.

Therefore, in the Celestial Sea King’s original estimation, Zhong Ming would need at least thirty years to become a Golden Core Daoist and be qualified to stand on equal footing with him.

That was too long, and accidents were more likely to happen.

So, back then, the Celestial Sea King didn’t feel that Zhong Ming was an indispensable choice.

But Zhong Ming’s actions just now had shattered his worldview.

It didn’t take three to five years, or even three to five months. In just a single day, he had succeeded in Cultivating Evil.

This was enough to make Shen Jiuyuan question his own existence.

’Is he even human!’

In his extreme shock, the Celestial Sea King realized he could not give up on Zhong Ming.

’For a monster like him, Cultivating Evil, Gang Condensation, and then Wind Fiend Unity... he would likely only need three to five years to complete it all.’

’If it takes three to five years, he can be of great help to me.’

’Besides, with such rapid improvement, the Golden Core realm will definitely not be his limit... In ten years at most, he’ll be able to surpass me...’

As the Celestial Sea King’s thoughts reached this point, he was shamefully tempted.

On the other side, Shen Wanshang was also tempted.

She had her pride and cared deeply about her reputation, so under normal circumstances, she would have been unwilling to compete with Ji Qingyue and Ji Qinglian for a husband.

But Zhong Ming was no ordinary person.

To succeed at Cultivating Evil in a single day... a Zhong Ming like this possessed a Talent that surpassed everyone in the history of the Frost Moon Immortal Dynasty. He was truly one of a kind, unmatched through the ages!

’As long as he doesn’t perish prematurely, he has a chance to become the number one figure in the Frost Moon Immortal Dynasty.’

Shen Wanshang had her pride, but the title of "First Lady" was far more attractive to her, not to mention:

’Zhong Ming might even be able to attain the Dao and achieve immortality... When one person attains the Dao, even their chickens and dogs ascend to heaven...’

Thinking of the supreme glory and benefits of following Zhong Ming, without any further persuasion needed from Shen Jiuyuan, the look in her eyes as she gazed at Zhong Ming became as gentle as water.

BUZZ!

Zhong Ming had no mind to comprehend the outside world. At this moment, his entire body and mind were focused on cultivation.

The forbidden Demon Star Tai Sui, along with his terrifying adaptive evolution, meant that after Zhong Ming swallowed ten bottles of Divine Fall Evil, his physical body had already completely adapted to this type of Sha Qi.

Now, this Sha Qi could no longer harm him. Instead, it became nourishment for his body’s evolution.

This adaptation, coupled with the continuous supply from the Celestial Sea King, allowed Zhong Ming to have his fill.

Finally, after the time it takes for six incense sticks to burn, Zhong Ming’s body was completely satisfied. He had thoroughly completed the Cultivating Evil stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm.

BOOM!

The moment he succeeded in Cultivating Evil, Zhong Ming’s first sensation was one of weight. He then discovered that his body felt as heavy as a great mountain—impossibly heavy and impossibly solid.

’My defense has increased by at least thirty times. Paired with my adaptive evolution, the Undying Nature of Demon Star Tai Sui, the force-redirecting ability of Dao Rhyme - Flow of Water, and Sun Wheel: Time Ruins Reverse Flow... Am I... invincible?’

When this thought appeared in Zhong Ming’s mind, his first feeling was that he was being too arrogant.

But after some careful consideration, he realized that among those of the same realm, he could indeed be considered invincible.

’Even someone at Wind Fiend Unity can’t kill me. The only ones who can deal with me are Golden Core cultivators!’

...

Being invincible in his realm right after Cultivating Evil was a shocking thought for Zhong Ming, but on second thought, it was reasonable.

After all, he had achieved Breaking the Norms in four aspects and forged a Supreme Dao Foundation. If someone like him couldn’t even fight across realms, then all his previous cultivation and the resources he consumed would have been for nothing.

’I’ve worked so hard in my cultivation, so what’s wrong with being a little invincible?’

Just as Zhong Ming’s confidence was swelling limitlessly, a calm voice sounded in his ear: "Young friend Zhong Ming, congratulations on successfully Cultivating Evil."

The voice brought Zhong Ming back to his senses, and he quickly thanked the Celestial Sea King: "Thank you, Prince, for making this possible."

Zhong Ming was no ungrateful wolf. He knew very well that the Celestial Sea King’s help was a major reason he was able to succeed in Cultivating Evil. If not for his continuous supply of Sha Qi, it would have been impossible for him to succeed so quickly.

Because of this, Zhong Ming owed him a favor—a huge one.

"Hahaha... you’re too kind." Zhong Ming’s sincere thanks made the Celestial Sea King laugh.

He had gritted his teeth and supplied so much Sha Qi, wasn’t it precisely for this outcome?

Of course, he wouldn’t voice his inner thoughts. "The resources allocated to me by the court are meant to be used by geniuses like you. Your using them is not a waste."

After him, Shen Wanshang also spoke gently, "Exactly, Young Master Zhong Ming. You don’t need to have any reservations. The world’s resources are meant for the worthy."

"With your Talent, Young Master Zhong Ming, you are the worthiest person in the world."

And what made Shen Jiuyuan unsure whether to lament his daughter siding with an outsider or celebrate her cleverness was what happened next. After reassuring Zhong Ming, Shen Wanshang turned to him and said, "Father, as the saying goes, if you’re going to do a good deed, see it through to the end. Since you’ve already given him the Sha Qi, why not also allocate the Gang Qi that Foundation Establishment Cultivators need to Young Master Zhong Ming?"

"In this era where a great calamity is approaching, we should concentrate our resources and prioritize supplying them to peerless geniuses like Young Master Zhong Ming... He is the light of humanity."

...It wasn’t just Shen Jiuyuan who felt his dear daughter was a bit ruthless; Zhong Ming was also surprised that Shen Wanshang, who had been hostile to him just a moment ago, was now asking the Celestial Sea King for resources on his behalf.

But since this was a good thing for him, Zhong Ming naturally wouldn’t stop her. Instead, he looked at the Celestial Sea King with a bit of embarrassment and even more anticipation.

...This scene left the Celestial Sea King speechless. He shook his head. "Don’t get your hopes up. I don’t have any Gang Qi resources on hand."

Fearing a misunderstanding, he explained, "Although I am a Military Commander of the Celestial Patrol, the Celestial Patrol is ultimately an organization led by the court and jointly formed by the various powers of the Four Continents. It is not my private army, and I cannot distribute resources as I please."

At this, he sighed with a hint of resignation. "Even the Sha Qi, I can’t just distribute it freely... When I told you to absorb as much as you wanted, I was thinking that for your first Refinement, you would only be able to absorb a single wisp, or a bottle at most. I never expected you to absorb so much."

"Sigh... in three days at most, a memorial to impeach me will probably be presented to His Majesty."

Seeing the Celestial Sea King frown and press his forehead, looking like he had a massive headache, Zhong Ming’s expression grew even more awkward.

"My apologies, Prince. I didn’t think it through. I... is there anything I can do?"

"For now, no. Just focus on your cultivation." Waving his hand, Shen Jiuyuan’s face revealed a trace of domineering air. "You don’t need to worry either. Although you absorbed the Sha Qi, I was the one who willingly released it. If I were truly worried about the consequences, I wouldn’t have let you have it in the first place."

"A few words of reprimand from His Majesty are nothing compared to your cultivation."

"Also, don’t worry too much about the Gang Qi issue... While I don’t have full authority, as a Military Commander, I still have some say. In three days, when we go to the Celestial Cloud Kingdom, as long as your performance isn’t too poor, I will give you all the Heaven-grade Gang Qi allocated by the court."

"Thank you, Military Commander. When we get to the Celestial Cloud Kingdom, you may command me as you see fit."

At this, the smile on Shen Jiuyuan’s face grew even wider. "Speaking of which, I do have one thing to ask of you."

As he said this, Shen Jiuyuan pushed Shen Wanshang to Zhong Ming’s side.

"Wanshang is the daughter I value most. The Celestial Cloud Kingdom is a dangerous place. When the time comes, I’ll need you to look after her a bit, young friend."

"Please rest assured, Military Commander. This subordinate will protect Miss Wanshang with my life."

...

And so, on the very first day the Celestial Sea King arrived in Immortal Martial City, Zhong Ming succeeded in Cultivating Evil.

Moreover, when he returned to the Immortal Martial Daoist School, Shen Wanshang followed him closely, matching his every step.

And her docile and gentle demeanor left many people in Immortal Martial City utterly stunned.

The siblings Ji Hao and Ji Yao were among them.

Her eyes wide with disbelief, Ji Yao exclaimed, "Am I seeing things? Shen Wanshang is such a proud person, and she has the Celestial Sea King backing her. How could she be following Zhong Ming around too?!"