376: Asura Path!

Actually, looking at it from another perspective, being utilized by the Heavenly Dao isn't entirely a bad thing.

At the very least, it shows that he is favored by Heaven and Earth, and is favored by Luck in the dark.

In future actions, he will inevitably have the blessing of Heavenly Fortune upon himself. While it might not mean everything goes his way, it should at least allow him to seek Luck and avoid calamity to a certain extent.

For a Cultivator struggling in the sea of bitterness, this can already be considered a great fortune.

As a person, one must learn to be content!

Moreover, thinking carefully about this matter, it isn't entirely without benefit.

He immediately recalled the unique cultivation system of the Heavenly Secret Master as explained by the Old Ancestor Zhuge Xuanji in Zhuge Mingyi's memories.

That was to design and trigger the 'Three Tribulations and Five Calamities' of others, thereby accumulating fortune and nourishing one's own path!

Since it was highly likely that he was a component of Yun Chenzi's 'Human Tribulation', wouldn't it be quite suitable to fully utilize Yun Chenzi as a testing ground and source of resources for his own cultivation of the Great Dao of Karma and accumulation of 'fortune'?

However... Lu Ming rubbed his chin, feeling that there was a small problem.

He and Yun Chenzi had no grievances or enmity!

Lu Ming considered himself to still have a bit of a conscience when it came to acting against innocent people.

But then his eyes darted around, and he immediately found a reasonable solution.

"In that case, if I let him passively develop a grudge against me, won't he then become my enemy?"

When dealing with enemies, there was naturally no need to be soft-hearted; no amount of scheming would be considered excessive!

A closed logical loop, perfectly self-consistent!

Lu Ming successfully convinced himself and no longer felt any psychological burden.

He pulled his attention back to reality, looked at Murong Jingyang, and continued asking.

"Most of what you just said concerned Yun Chenzi. What is unusual about Duan Tianxiong?"

After all, this was someone who could draw three Golden Cores into the fray for him, with two of them even being at Golden Core Perfection fighting a duel. He must have some extraordinary qualities.

Since they were already on the subject, Lu Ming asked in passing.

However, Murong Jingyang had already reported most of the intelligence he knew. Hearing this, he pondered for a moment before adding,

"Replying to the Lord, regarding Duan Tianxiong's recent situation, my knowledge is indeed limited. I have only heard that he seems to have been taken back to the Qingming Immortal Sect by Yun Chenzi for protection, the specific details are unknown.

However, it is certain that this Duan Tianxiong is indeed a key pawn carefully nurtured by Yun Chenzi."

He paused, his voice lowering a bit, revealing a trace of solemnity.

"According to reports, Duan Tianxiong carries some ancient inheritance of the Asura Clan and Cultivates an extremely pure and overbearing 'Extreme Yin Blood Method'. Coupled with his special Physique, he is a natural 'Extreme Yin Body'."

"Such a person has an extraordinary natural affinity and attraction for supreme yin treasures like the 'xuan yin jade marrow', and can even actively sense their presence within a certain range.

Yun Chenzi's nurturing of him is very likely for the purpose of using him as bait in the Xuanling Secret Realm to fish for that 'xuan yin jade marrow'!"

"So that's how it is..."

Lu Ming nodded. He didn't feel any aversion to Yun Chenzi's method of making the best use of things and squeezing every bit of value out of a tool; instead, he felt a sense of appreciation that 'great minds think alike'.

The mindset of a capitalist is always similar.

"Wait!"

As if a certain keyword had suddenly been triggered, a bolt of thunder exploded in Lu Ming's mind!

His eyes instantly widened, and his tone suddenly rose.

"What did you just say? Asura Path!"

Murong Jingyang seemed to be startled by the Lord's sudden and violent reaction. He hurriedly lowered his head and bowed, his respectful tone carrying a hint of fear.

"Replying to the Lord, the rumors did indeed mention it as such."

"However, this is only a version circulating privately. It's hard to tell truth from falsehood, and as for whether it is specific or reliable, I... I truly find it difficult to judge!"

However, Lu Ming could no longer hear his subsequent explanation.

In his mind, the words 'Asura Path' echoed repeatedly like a demonic sound, stirring up stormy waves!

The reason was simple.

The fundamental Cultivation Technique he practiced was precisely that overbearing and treacherous technique based on plundering life force: the 'Asura Tribulation Prison Scripture'!

The origin of this technique could be traced back to the founding emperor of the Ji Clan Immortal Dynasty in years past.

It was said to have been obtained by chance, but the specific source had long since vanished into the dust of history, and later records were vague and unclear.

Simply because the characteristics of the technique were too heterodox and incompatible with the majestic orthodox methods of the Ji Clan Immortal Dynasty, and since its Legacy seemed to stop at the third-tier Golden Core level without subsequent Nascent Soul chapters,

it had always been shelved and sealed deep within the imperial secret treasury.

It wasn't until Ji Ruge felt his Lifespan was nearing its end and his path was hopeless that he entertained the thought of taking a risk. He secretly took out this scripture, intending to use its heterodox properties to prolong his life and fight for a slim chance of survival.

Only then did this long-dormant Demonic Technique see the light of day again!

Ultimately, however, it fell into Lu Ming's hands through a series of accidents.

After Lu Ming obtained this technique, he felt it was incomparably compatible with himself, so he made it his primary Cultivation Technique.

Over the years, it wasn't that he hadn't tried to search for the subsequent Legacy of the 'Asura Tribulation Prison Scripture', but there had been no news whatsoever.

Never mind clues; even the name 'Asura Path' seemed to be a taboo topic in the Profound Spirit Domain. No one mentioned it at all, and related records were a complete blank.

So the question was, why would Murong Jingyang, a pyramid-scheme-leader-like Late Golden Core Stage Cultivator, know this name?

Lu Ming's gaze became as sharp as a blade, locking onto Murong Jingyang.

At the same time, a surging Late Golden Core Stage Spiritual Pressure descended like a mountain!

However, even facing the sudden pressure, Murong Jingyang's face showed no sign of resistance or resentment, aside from the initial shock and fear.

His body simply retreated several steps uncontrollably before he managed to steady himself, but he lowered his head even further, his posture becoming increasingly submissive.

Seeing this reaction, Lu Ming also realized he had lost his composure a bit.

With a slight thought, the terrifying Spiritual Pressure enveloping the hall receded rapidly like a tide, returning things to normal.

His voice also became indifferent again, showing no emotion.

"Speak. Where did you hear about the 'Asura Path', and how much do you know?"

Seeing that the Lord did not mean to blame him, Murong Jingyang felt slightly more at ease and hurriedly organized his thoughts to answer.

"Replying to the Lord, I am not the only one who knows of this. In fact, information about the 'Asura Path' was spread along with those rumors about Yun Chenzi.

Nowadays, in the circles of well-informed Cultivators in the Northern Border, there are likely many people who know of this."

Lu Ming frowned slightly, not very satisfied with this answer.

"Then tell me, what specifically was mentioned about the 'Asura Path' in those rumors? Are there any special characteristics?"

A look of confusion appeared on Murong Jingyang's face. He thought for a moment before saying,

"The rumors only mentioned that the inheritance Duan Tianxiong Cultivates is the 'Asura Path', saying its technique is extremely yin and heterodox. Aside from that, there seem to be no more specific descriptions."