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In the realm of magic, there have indeed been instances of exceptional talent. Especially within the Black Magic Clan, remarkable individuals have emerged. Once, a senior expert from the Black Magic Clan reached the pinnacle of cultivation at the age of three hundred, attaining the rank of Demon Emperor. However, that individual mysteriously vanished, disappearing without a trace, leaving behind a fleeting legacy that has been celebrated for millennia.
Yet, someone as peculiar as Wei Chen had never been seen before.
The higher-ups of the Black Magic Clan stared intently at Wei Chen, trying to glean something from his expression. Could such formidable talent truly exist in this world?
If given a few more years, wouldn’t he become a top-tier Demon Emperor?
On one hand, the leaders of the Black Magic Clan saw hope for their clan’s prosperity and the imminent birth of a new Demon Emperor; on the other hand, they secretly worried if there was something strange about Wei Chen. They were concerned that his future cultivation might suddenly stagnate.
Throughout the history of the Black Magic Clan, many had reached the peak of Holy Demon Realm by around a hundred years of age. However, few managed to become experts above the thirtieth level; most remained stuck at the pinnacle of Holy Demon Realm at level twenty-two for their entire lives.
Such individuals were referred to as suffering from the Holy Demon Curse.
This meant they would remain in the Holy Demon Realm for life, striving endlessly yet unable to progress even an inch.
The predecessors in the realm of magic had painstakingly researched this phenomenon but ultimately could not find a reason or understand why it occurred.
The Holy Demon Curse was terrifying; no one wished to see their family members afflicted by it. Even if one possessed ordinary talent and could not even reach Holy Demon Realm, they still hoped to avoid encountering someone cursed.
Once afflicted by the Holy Demon Curse, the eventual outcome was often bleak.
In Warrior's Thirty-Six Levels, the first twenty-two stages were cultivated rapidly; however, after that point, progress could halt for years. What would become of such individuals?
In most cases, it led to suicide…
Thinking about this left the members of the Black Magic Clan feeling anything but joyful.
“Demon Emperor, Lord Muen, have you thought about the Holy Demon Curse?”
A high-ranking member said with a worried expression.
Upon hearing this, both the Dark Mage and Muen's faces changed dramatically!
No one had reminded them; they hadn't considered that aspect until now. Suddenly, they realized how terrifying the Holy Demon Curse was!
What were the odds of it affecting one of their own?
The other high-ranking members of the Black Magic Clan also wore grim expressions.
The Holy Demon Curse was truly horrifying.
But the more they thought about it, the more they felt that Wei Chen was very likely afflicted by the Holy Demon Curse, and that he had been deeply cursed. It was only because of this that he was able to progress so quickly in his cultivation…
The Dark Mage looked at Wei Chen with a very serious expression and asked, “Child, do you feel anything unusual in your body?”
“No, everything is normal.”
Wei Chen shook his head.
The Dark Mage continued, “Not even a little bit unusual?”
“No.”
“This is bad, this is bad! The Holy Demon Curse has no warning signs at all! You’ve been cultivating so quickly without feeling anything; it’s very likely that you are indeed afflicted by the Holy Demon Curse.”
Dark Mage was frustrated. How could it be that his grandson, whom he had finally found, had fallen victim to the Holy Demon Curse?
Wei Chen frowned and asked, "Grandpa, I don't understand. What exactly are you worried about?"
"I'm worried about you! I'm worried that your strength will stagnate. Under the Holy Demon Curse, once you reach the peak of the Holy Demon Realm, you will never be able to advance further."
"What is the Holy Demon Curse?" Wei Chen inquired.
After explaining, Dark Mage noticed that Wei Chen was speechless. How could such a Strange thing happen to him?
"Grandpa, can't you think positively?" Wei Chen looked at Dark Mage with disdain, feeling utterly helpless.
Black Demon Clan said, "Alright, we'll give you some time. If you can cultivate to the Twenty-Third Level within a month, we will all feel at ease. If not, our fears may very well come true."
"That's easy."
Wei Chen nodded in agreement.
...
A few hours later, Dark Mage and Wei Chen were alone in a room discussing matters.
With Wei Chen reaching the peak of the Holy Demon Realm, the members of the Black Magic Clan were worried about the possibility of the Holy Demon Curse. They had set a deadline for him to reach the Twenty-Third Level within a month.
Given his previous performance, a month should be sufficient.
Moreover, there was only one step from the peak of the Holy Demon Realm to the Twenty-Third Level.
They wanted Wei Chen to break through in just one month, and it was merely that one step.
But what exactly was the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm?
Wei Chen had no idea; he didn’t understand anything about the cultivation methods.
The Dark Mage called him over specifically to clarify what the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm truly was.
“Child, you know why I asked you here, right?” The Dark Mage looked at Wei Chen and asked lightly.
Wei Chen replied, “I know.”
“Good. Now, in the coming month, this is your great opportunity to prove yourself. If you succeed, your status in the Black Magic Clan will soar, earning you the respect of everyone. With your talent, given some time—even a short period—you could become a Thirty-Sixth Level Demon Emperor. But if you fail to prove yourself, countless people will lose confidence in you and think you’ve fallen victim to the Holy Demon Curse,” the Dark Mage said seriously.
Wei Chen nodded and smiled, “Grandfather, don’t worry. I understand what I need to do.”
The Dark Mage looked deeply at Wei Chen and sighed softly, “Child, all I ask is for you to stay safely within the Black Magic Clan. You don’t need to do anything else; just being able to expand our Dark Magic Clan and leave behind some descendants would be your greatest contribution. I’ve assigned Romance as your personal maid; why aren’t you making any effort?”
“Grandfather, without feelings, how can I put in any effort?” Wei Chen replied helplessly. Romance was merely a tool for continuing the bloodline!
After hearing the Dark Mage's words, Wei Chen felt even less inclined to have any relationship with the four girls from Romance.
Doing so would be unfair to them.
Even though the four girls from Romance were eager to win Wei Chen's favor, he didn’t want that kind of arrangement.
The Dark Mage chuckled bitterly, “Isn’t that just how it is between men and women? What need is there for feelings?”
"Grandpa, since it's so simple for you, let me ask you this: what about back in your day? Wasn't it the same? If it was that easy, why didn't you put in more effort back then?"
Wei Chen looked at the Dark Mage with a strange expression, thinking to himself, could this old man still manage to... go back and try harder now?
The Dark Mage was left speechless by Wei Chen's question, unable to explain himself.
It's easy to say things lightly, but when it comes time to actually do them, it's not so simple.
He was also the kind of person who couldn't do anything without emotions. The most serious issue was that in the Black Magic Clan's royal family, for many generations, they had only sought out one woman...
Compared to that, Wei Chen having so many women could be considered a winner in life.
As if recalling some unpleasant memories, the Dark Mage sighed and said, "Child, matters of women are the most troublesome. You have quite a few women; in that Soul World, there are several as well. You need to manage their relationships well; otherwise, it will be unbearable. Alternatively, you could adopt the customs of the Demon Realm and establish a hierarchy among them; that would make things much simpler."
"Forget it. I could never manage something like establishing a hierarchy in my lifetime."
Wei Chen looked helplessly at the Dark Mage and continued, "Grandpa, are you here to discuss my offspring or the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm?"
"The Black Demon Clan: Of course it's about the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm. Let's get back on track."
The Dark Mage paused for a moment and said, "In the Demon Realm, after reaching the twelve Magic Realms, your body's meridians and acupoints are already opened to their limits. With conventional cultivation methods, further progress is impossible. Once you reach the peak of the Holy Demon Realm, becoming stronger relies no longer on physical cultivation but on a kind of understanding. This understanding is referred to as the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm."
"Each time you comprehend one of the Seven Emotions and Six Desires, your strength will increase tenfold, and your internal magical power will also increase tenfold. This is purely an increase in magical power without opening new meridians or acupoints. You must already know that all your meridians and acupoints have been opened; recklessly trying to open any hidden ones will yield no benefits. Our predecessors have explored this many times; the remaining cultivation realm is still just the Seven Emotions and Six Desires Realm."
"The other meridians and acupoints can theoretically be opened to continue enhancing combat power, but without suitable methods, the outcomes are often disastrous. Like our predecessors who took risks trying to find alternative paths ended up exploding their bodies."
"What I want to tell you is not to let your cleverness lead you astray in the end. That approach will be counterproductive."
The Dark Mage earnestly advised Wei Chen, hoping he would not stray onto the wrong path.
Wei Chen nodded and said, "I won't act recklessly."
The meridians and acupoints within the human body are of utmost importance; once something goes awry, it can completely destroy the entire body. The cultivation methods currently in circulation and the Warrior Realm have undergone hundreds of years of scrutiny. Throughout these millions of years, many predecessors have attempted new paths, but all have failed.
Wei Chen himself would only consider trying those things after he had no desires or needs, to carve out a cultivation method that belonged to him. Otherwise, he wouldn't even think about it. For him now, engaging in self-destructive behavior was not an option.
Cultivation is not limited to a single method or rigid adherence to rules. In the beginning, the establishment of cultivation methods was precisely the result of predecessors stepping forward one step at a time. Some succeeded and left behind valuable experiences, while others failed and perished, also leaving behind precious lessons.
These experiences inform future practitioners about what is safe to explore and what should be avoided.
Wei Chen did not want to be a pioneer; at least for now, he was not inclined to take on that role.
What he did not realize was that after condensing the Time Martial Soul and Spatial Martial Soul within him, he had already embarked on a new path. He did not wish to be a pioneer; he had inadvertently become one.
"Child," the Dark Mage continued, "the realm of Seven Emotions and Six Desires comes after the Holy Demon Realm. The seven emotions and six desires are human instincts. Cultivating through these thirteen realms is about honing one's instincts and relies on comprehension. The Holy Demon Curse refers to those who may cultivate smoothly in the Magic Realm but struggle when it comes time for deeper understanding; they find themselves unable to progress."
Hearing this, Wei Chen pointed to his head with a smile and said, "Grandpa, do I look like someone who struggles with understanding?"
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