Devouring Heaven Creation Technique, Gluttony Forges the Primordial Spirit!

Chapter 95 Devouring Heaven Creation Technique, Gluttony Forges the Primordial Spirit!

Half a day later, in the main hall, Lan He sat cross-legged with his eyes slightly closed, his aura fluctuating.

The devouring array continued to operate frantically, its terrifying suction force surging in from all directions, attempting to draw all the Yuan energy and blood from his body. However, at this moment, the energy that had been drawn away began to swirl and circle within three feet of him, no longer flowing away, but instead subtly forming a strange resonance with him.

Lan He's brow furrowed, his mind completely immersed in the vast ocean of the stone tablet's legacy.

The runes on the stone tablet seemed to come alive, transforming into profound trajectories that flowed, intertwined, and recombine in his mind. Each recombination deepened his understanding of the Dao of Devouring.

The way of gluttony is to devour the heavens and the earth.

It is not a simple act of plunder, but a fundamental principle of the universe: all things are born from the universe and return to the universe, and devouring is the ultimate manifestation of this return.

Lan He already possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and his understanding of the Dao of Devouring far surpassed that of ordinary people. Now, as he comprehends this Taotie inheritance, the two corroborate each other, and many previously vague understandings suddenly become clear.

Time slips away, bit by bit.

After an unknown amount of time, Lanhe suddenly opened his eyes.

Those eyes were now incredibly deep, as if containing two dark vortexes capable of swallowing any gaze that fell upon them. He slowly raised his hand, and a ball of black light quietly emerged in his palm. Though the light was faint, it emanated a chilling aura.

The surrounding devouring array was still operating, but the suction forces surging towards him disappeared without a trace when they reached within three feet of him.

Even without relying on the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, he was already able to resist the devouring effect of this magic array with the cultivation technique he had just comprehended.

Lan He's lips curled into a slight smile. Just then, a vast amount of information suddenly flooded into his mind.

The Heaven-Devouring Creation Technique.

Originating from the ancient Taotie, this technique was created by the founder of the Taotie sect after observing the ancient ferocious beast Taotie devouring the heavens and the earth. This method emphasizes using the body as a cauldron and the mind as a guide to absorb all things and transform them for one's own use. Upon reaching mastery, one can absorb the primordial energy of heaven and earth, devour the attacks of opponents, and even refine all things in the world for one's own use.

This is a true martial art.

Lan He carefully pondered the essential principles of the technique that flooded his mind, and gradually understood. Although the Devouring Creation Technique and the Devouring Ancestral Symbol he possessed both belonged to the path of devouring, they each had their own merits.

The Ancestral Symbol is a supreme treasure born of heaven and earth, possessing unparalleled dominance; while this cultivation technique is the comprehension and application of the Devouring Dao by the ancient sages of the human race, which is more in line with the human body and can be used as easily as one's own limbs.

Without further hesitation, he subtly began to practice according to the instructions.

The internal energy flowed slowly, running along a brand new meridian path. At first, it was a bit awkward, but as the cultivation technique circulated, those meridians seemed to be awakened, and began to actively absorb the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy).

hum!

The stone tablet in front of him suddenly responded, emitting a faint light. The light grew stronger and brighter, eventually transforming into a soft pillar of light that enveloped Lan He entirely.

Lanhe offered no resistance.

He could sense that the light was not malicious; on the contrary, it carried a gentle, guiding force, as if inviting him to go somewhere.

Letting the light envelop him, Lanhe slowly closed his eyes.

The next moment, a flash of light, and his figure disappeared from the hall.

When Lanhe opened his eyes again, he found himself in a void.

The place was deserted, with only one figure silently hovering in front of it.

It was an old man dressed in black robes, his face aged, yet his aura was as deep as an abyss. He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Lan He, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

"After countless years, someone has finally come here."

The old man's voice was aged and distant, as if it had spanned thousands of years.

Lan He was slightly taken aback, then cupped his hands and said, "May I ask who you are, senior?"

"I am the founder of the Taotie Sect. You may call me—the Taotie Ancestor."

The old man in black spoke slowly, his tone tinged with regret and a hint of disappointment: "Back then, when I founded the Taotie Sect, I left my self-created Devouring Creation Technique here as a sect-protecting legacy. I then discovered the traces of the demons and rushed to the battlefield to slay them. But I never imagined that future generations would be so foolish. After so many years, very few have been able to enter this place."

He shook his head and sighed, "It's just about comprehending a martial art, not about making them create one themselves, yet it takes so long."

Upon hearing this, Lan He's face showed a hint of embarrassment.

He comprehended the Devouring Creation Technique much faster than ordinary people because he possessed the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, but it still took him a full three days. In the eyes of this ancestor, he probably couldn't be considered a genius.

The Gluttonous Ancestor sized up Lan He, his brows furrowing slightly: "Has my Gluttonous Sect fallen? How come only a Nirvana Realm junior has entered, not even a Reincarnation Realm cultivator?"

Lan He was taken aback, and asked in surprise, "Senior, isn't this martial art something that only those in the Nirvana Realm can learn?"

The Gluttonous Ancestor remained silent for a moment, his expression becoming somewhat subtle.

"The Devouring Heaven Creation Technique is the most precious inheritance of our Gluttonous Sect, and only the sect leader has ever been qualified to practice it."

He spoke slowly, his tone carrying a complex meaning, "And the sect leaders of my Gluttonous Sect throughout the ages have all been at least at the Reincarnation Realm."

Lanhe suddenly realized.

No wonder he said the trials of the Taotie Sect were so abnormal, that it only took an incense stick's time to comprehend a Heavenly Martial Art.

What kind of existence is the Heavenly Martial Arts? It is a supreme martial art that is enough to establish a sect. Ordinary Nirvana Realm cultivators may not even be able to comprehend a fraction of it in their entire lives. In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, let alone comprehend it, they probably wouldn't even be able to memorize the incantation.

It turns out that this martial art was not originally designed for Nirvana Realm cultivators; the terrifying one-incense-stick-time limit was aimed at sect leader candidates in the Reincarnation Realm.

He, a junior at the Nirvana Realm, endured the trials that only those at the Reincarnation Realm could withstand, and even comprehended this martial art within three days.

The Gluttonous Ancestor's gaze towards Lan He gradually became subtle, and then he asked with some doubt, "Logically speaking, a junior like you, who has just activated your inheritance, should have been completely devoured by the Reincarnation Realm formation I set up. How could you have persisted until now?"

Lan He pondered for a moment, then tentatively explained, "Perhaps—the formation has fallen into disrepair over the years? I feel that although the devouring power is terrifying, its strength is only roughly equivalent to the Life Profound Realm level."

"Only equivalent to the Life Profound Realm?"

The Gluttonous Ancestor raised an eyebrow, a playful look appearing on his face. "Even if you're only at the Life Profound Realm, it's not something a junior like you in the Nirvana Realm can withstand. That formation was personally set up by me; even if its power has dissipated, it's not so weak that even a Nirvana Realm cultivator could easily deal with it."

His eyes narrowed slightly, his gaze sweeping over Lan He like a sharp sword. After a moment, he suddenly realized something, a look of understanding flashing in his eyes.

"The Devouring Ancestral Symbol—and the Ancient Universe Array?"

He paused, carefully sensed it for a moment, then shook his head, his tone carrying a precise judgment: "No, it's not the complete Qiankun Ancient Formation, is it just a diagram?"

Upon hearing this, Lan He cupped his hands slightly and said respectfully, "Senior has keen insight. This junior has indeed only obtained the array diagram and has not yet found the complete ancient array."

Lan He wasn't surprised at all that the Gluttonous Ancestor could see through his possession of the Devouring Ancestral Symbol and the Qiankun Ancient Array. According to what the ancestor had said before his death, he was at least a powerful being in the Reincarnation Realm. Although it was unknown how many reincarnation tribulations he had passed through, his insight and perception were something that a junior in the Nirvana Realm could not possibly conceal.

At that level, one can discern truth from falsehood in an instant, and one's hidden methods are completely exposed to others.

The Gluttonous Ancestor smiled slightly, looked him up and down, and his appreciation grew stronger.

For a junior in the Nirvana Realm to possess a supreme treasure like the Devouring Ancestral Symbol, and to master the array diagram of the Qiankun Ancient Array, and to withstand the test of the Reincarnation Realm array, such an opportunity and perseverance is truly rare.

"Young man, tell me what's the situation outside? Is the Earthly Fiend Alliance still around? And how is my Gluttonous Sect doing?"

The Gluttonous Ancestor seemed to have thought of something, a hint of reminiscence flashed in his eyes, and his tone carried a touch of anticipation.

He's been gone for so long, so long that he can't even remember the years. He rushed off to the battlefield to slay demons, and once he left, he never came back.

Lan He paused for a moment, then recounted what he knew truthfully.

He recounted the ancient feud between the Earthly Fiends Alliance and the Heavenly Gang Alliance, how the two sides fought for many years, and how they ultimately suffered heavy losses.

It is also said that when the alien demons attacked, the Taotie Sect was destroyed in the great war that swept across the entire Tianxuan Continent, and its lineage was cut off. Now only this one ruin remains.

After listening, the Gluttonous Ancestor remained silent for a long time, a complex expression appearing on his face. He suddenly sighed heavily, his tone full of disappointment and frustration.

"A bunch of idiots!"

He shook his head and sighed, a hint of sorrow in his eyes, his voice low and somber: "The Otherworldly Demons are the greatest threat to the Tianxuan Continent, the true enemy that will destroy the world! Yet they only cared about fighting amongst themselves, needlessly wasting their strength. If they had joined forces to fight back then, how could things have come to this, how could things have come to this—"

Upon hearing this, Lan He was also filled with emotion. Although he had not personally experienced that ancient war, he could feel the devastation from what he had seen and heard along the way. Countless traditions were severed, countless powerful figures perished, leaving behind only these broken ruins and endless regrets.

He looked at the Gluttonous Ancestor and gently comforted him, "Senior, there's no need to be too sad. Although the Tianxuan Continent was severely weakened after that great battle, it ultimately held on. Now, all the major sects are joining forces, constantly on guard against the return of the alien demons. What you didn't finish back then, your descendants are still carrying on."

The Gluttonous Ancestor raised his head, looked at the young junior in front of him, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.

"You young man, you certainly know how to talk."

He gave a wry smile and waved his hand. "Enough, enough. There's no point in dwelling on the past. It's fate that you've come here and are willing to listen to this old man's ramblings."

He paused, his gaze becoming profound once more: "Since you are fortunate enough to receive my inheritance, and the Taotie Sect has been destroyed, then I will give you the item I obtained back then."

Lan He was slightly taken aback, and asked curiously, "May I ask, senior, what is it?"

The Gluttonous Ancestor chuckled, a smile tinged with mystery and smugness. He raised his hand, his five fingers probing into the void as if pulling on something heavy.

"Back then, when I was traveling around the world, by sheer chance, I encountered an incredible opportunity."

He suddenly pulled!

He forcibly pulled a massive phantom out of the void!

The moment the phantom appeared, the entire space seemed to tremble. An overwhelming aura of malevolence erupted, making it almost impossible for Lan He to breathe.

The phantom was entirely black, shaped like a colossal beast, crouching in mid-air, seemingly roaring towards the sky. Its head was ferocious and terrifying, its gaping maw revealing sharp teeth that appeared capable of devouring the heavens and earth. A pair of cold, eerie eyes gazed down, and even though it was merely a phantom, the oppressive aura emanating from it, belonging to an ancient ferocious beast, still sent shivers down one's spine.

Lan He stared intently, and his pupils suddenly contracted.

That was a glutton!

The true leader of the Four Fiends of antiquity, a terrifying being that is said to devour everything!

"This—this is—"

Lan He's voice trembled slightly. He had thought that obtaining the Devouring Heaven Creation Technique was already an incredible stroke of luck, but he never expected that the Gluttonous Ancestor would have such a thing hidden away!

Seeing Lan He's shocked expression, the Gluttonous Ancestor's smile deepened. He patted the enormous phantom, his tone tinged with smugness: "How about it? My gift, isn't it impressive enough?"

"Back then, I wanted to observe this beast creating its techniques and study its method of devouring up close. The beast refused and fought me. I then killed it directly, extracted its primordial spirit, and sealed it away until now."

He looked at the illusory figure with a touch of emotion in his eyes: "Although so many years have passed, this Taotie Yuanling is already extremely weak, but for cultivators who cultivate the Devouring Heaven Creation Technique, it is still a rare tonic."

"I observe that you have already reached the peak of the Sixth Nirvana Realm. By absorbing this primordial spirit, you should be able to forge a foundation for a first-rate primordial spirit, and it is even possible that you could directly nurture a primordial spirit that only a Profound Realm expert can condense!"

Upon hearing this, a hint of excitement flashed in Lan He's eyes.

He was no longer the novice cultivator he once was, and naturally understood what this meant.

It should be understood that ordinary Nirvana Realm cultivators only begin to generate primordial spirit power after entering the seventh stage. Even at the peak of the Nirvana Realm, the primordial spirit power gradually strengthens, but without special encounters, it is still difficult to truly condense the primordial spirit.

Most people can only condense their primordial spirit into a physical form by taking advantage of the fusion of vital energy and primordial power after entering the Life Profound Realm.

Once the primordial spirit is condensed, it means breaking free from the shackles of the physical body. Even if the physical body is destroyed in the future, as long as the primordial spirit remains, there is a possibility of rebuilding the physical body and making a comeback.

If one could devour this gluttonous spirit and condense their primordial spirit ahead of time, it would be equivalent to possessing abilities that only a Life Profound Realm expert could master. Not only would their combat power greatly increase, but they might even gain an extra life.

This opportunity is, for me now, no less valuable than the Heaven-Devouring Creation Technique, a martial arts-level skill!

Lan He took a deep breath and solemnly bowed to the Gluttonous Ancestor: "Thank you for your kindness, Ancestor!"