Chapter 864 Kael (Person Name) Succumbs to Demonic Cultivation, 3 Paths United

The 2 gathered the treasures within the ancient immortal's cave abode before preparing to depart.

Although this ancient immortal abode was magnificent, it was built upon the spiritual veins beneath the Tianshan Mountains. Unless an ultra-long-distance teleportation formation could be established to connect the 2 locations, it would be impossible to fully claim this place...

Before parting, Eldrin gazed at the ancient immortal cave abode and said, "Within this cave abode lies a Grade 6, top-tier spirit vein. It would be truly regrettable to abandon it completely."

"Coincidentally, I have exactly 3 Grade-6 Void Gems (Spiritual Object). I plan to wait until the spiritual veins beneath Spirit Isle Lake (Location) undergo ascension, then deploy a cross-continental teleportation array here."

"Good."

Lila (Person Name) also nodded in agreement. The Celestial Mountain Immortal Abode was a treasured cultivation ground for her. If she could establish a teleportation formation here, she would be able to practice cultivation at this location frequently in the future.

With that said, the 2 set off toward the Eastern Wastelands (Location).

As they passed by the Drifting Snow Palace, they utilized its teleportation array to arrive at the Long River Holy Land.

As he arrived at the Long River Holy Land, Eldrin’s brow furrowed slightly, revealing a trace of solemnity.

Within the Long River Holy Land, he actually sensed a surge of overwhelming demonic aura.

"The situation seems off."

Eldrin frowned slightly, exchanged a glance with Lila, and said, "Let's go take a look first."

The 2 ascended into the heavens, traversing 10 1000 miles of void with effortless grace as they strolled, arriving at the source of the demonic aura.

But within the vast currents of the Eastern Desolation’s ancestral river, a figure clad in black robes sat in meditation, allowing the endless torrents to wash over his body, yet unable to suppress the overwhelming demonic aura that swept through heaven and earth.

Lila's expression shifted repeatedly before she finally drew a deep breath and said, "Hadn't Elder Cousin Kael's demonic nature long been eradicated, to the extent that his Demonic Heart was nearly purified completely?"

"How can there still be such overwhelming demonic nature?"

Beside Kael, Daoist Haoyuan continuously channeled his spiritual power, frantically suppressing the demonic nature raging within him.

Seeing Eldrin and his companion arrive, he immediately cried out, "Brother Eldrin, he has fallen into demonic madness! Lend me your aid at once!"

Excellent!

Eldrin’s voice faded as he took a single step forward, unleashing a surge of boundless primordial power.

His magical power far surpassed that of Daoist Haoyuan, effortlessly suppressing the demonic nature within Kael (Person Name).

Daoist Haoyuan breathed a sigh of relief, then shook his head with a bitter smile. "Brother Kael's demonic nature has resurfaced. The demonic seed within him has likely taken deep root."

For hundreds of years, the waters of the Eastern Barren Ancestral River had ceaselessly scoured him, yet instead of cleansing the demonic nature within, they tempered an indestructible demon heart.

At this point, a look of utter astonishment appeared on Daoist Haoyuan's face.

Since time immemorial, those capable of tempering the Indestructible Demon Heart have always been true seeds of the Demon God.

Such beings, upon attaining great enlightenment, could ascend to immortality in a single thought; yet should they succumb to darkness, they might directly ascend to the realm of eternal demonic divinity.

This filled Daoist Haoyuan with both shock and dread—shock at Kael’s unshakable Dao Heart, and dread that he might become the next Outer Realm Demon God, bringing catastrophic calamity upon the Violet World.

At this thought, a trace of killing intent flashed through Daoist Haoyuan's heart.

Eldrin took in the entire scene. Without hesitation, he pressed a hand onto Daoist Haoyuan’s shoulder and subtly shook his head.

"Rest assured, should that day ever come, I will bear the burden!"

Eldrin spoke with an air of detachment, then turned his gaze to Kael. From his robes, he produced a gourd filled with golden purified water.

This is the supreme Buddhist treasure, ‘Buddha’s Light Purifying Water,’ obtained by Eldrin (Person Name) during his visit to the Western Pole’s Serene Spirit Temple in the past.

I had thought this Buddha Light Purifying Water would be used during the Demonic Abyss Cataclysm, never expecting it would now be employed on Kael (Person Name).

"Upon careful reflection, perhaps today's events were already foreseen in the calculations of that divine monk who transcended the heavenly tribulation."

A thought flashed through his mind, and Eldrin sprinkled the shimmering golden "Buddha's Light Purifying Water" over Kael's body.

As the golden Buddhist water sprinkled down, a sizzling sound erupted from Kael's body, and a plume of black smoke rose before dissipating into nothingness. The world-shaking demonic nature within him was finally suppressed.

It was at this very moment that Kael finally regained his senses from his Qi Deviation.

He opened his eyes, then gazed at Eldrin and gave a slight nod. "Once again, it was you who saved me," he said softly.

"Demonic nature is easy to vanquish, yet the demonic heart remains ever elusive..."

"Originally, the cleansing waters of this long river were the finest method to temper and extinguish a demon heart. Yet unexpectedly, far from eradicating your demonic nature, it has instead aided you in cultivating the Indestructible Demon Heart."

Eldrin spoke in a measured tone, his eyes profound like an abyss. After gazing at Kael for a long while, he ultimately left the decision to Kael himself.

"Have you decided how you will walk the path ahead?"

Demonic Heart…

Kael frowned, but his expression relaxed moments later.

Clad in a black robe, he sat cross-legged in serene stillness. His dark hair cascaded down his shoulders, and upon his handsome features rested an aura of sacred malevolence.

He extended a finger, gazing at the single drop of Buddha's Light Purification Water upon it, from which tendrils of black mist were being evaporated by its sacred radiance.

Feeling the piercing pain in his fingertips and the loathing and revulsion rising from the depths of his heart, a faint smile graced his lips.

His smile was like a celestial being banished from the heavens lifting his gaze, like a peerless demon monarch curling the corner of his lips, or like the blossoming of the red spider lily blooming in the deepest reaches of the netherworld.

He said, "I wish to visit the Western Serenity Temple to witness the solemn grandeur of Buddhist teachings."

"Very well."

Eldrin asked no further questions, simply rising to his feet. "I'll take you there."

The 2 of them arrived at the Central Ancestral Domain via a teleportation array. Without regard for his mana expenditure, Eldrin tore through the void, and it wasn't long before they reached the Western Extremity Eternal Sands Domain.

Before the Serene Spirit Temple, Eldrin stood shoulder to shoulder with Kael, gazing upon the majestic Buddhist sanctuary before finally breaking his silence.

In the annalsards of the Violet Realm, there were those who attained the Dao through cultivating both immortal and demonic paths, beings half-immortal and half-Buddhist who achieved enlightenment, and even demonic Buddhas who ascended to higher realms. Yet never had there been 1 who cultivated all 3 paths simultaneously and achieved ascension.

"You wish to cultivate the Buddhist, Daoist, and Demonic paths simultaneously. You must understand this road may very well be a dead end."

"The demon heart endures, immortal and demonic paths converge…"

Kael murmured to himself, then after a long while shook his head and said, "The path of cultivation has always been as difficult as scaling the heavens. If 1 were to abandon it merely because it seems unattainable, then why embark on this journey at all?"

"Excellent. Over these years, you have finally comprehended your own path."

Eldrin (Person Name) rarely smiled, yet a faint glimmer of amusement lit his eyes as he remarked, "Legend has it that those who cultivate both immortal and demonic paths, if they can obtain it, will most likely ascend to the Celestial Immortal Realm in time."

"If you can establish foundations in the immortal, demonic, and Buddhist paths to ascend, your potential may truly become limitless in the future."

Kael nodded, knowing full well that Eldrin spoke the truth.

As the saying goes, among the 3 1000 great paths, each and every 1 can lead to enlightenment.

Nothing is absolute, and the path of the 9 Heavens Immortals and Demons offers different choices to tread.

Between heaven and earth, aside from the 3 orthodox immortal paths of 'Ascension Through Physical Cultivation,' 'Comprehension of Natural Laws,' and 'Attainment of Dao Fruit,' there exist several lesser-known avenues.

Like those who cultivate both immortal and demonic paths, the 'Immortal-Demon Dao Fruit' they comprehend is incomparably powerful, ranking as a supreme-grade existence even among all Transcendent Dao Fruits.