C8 Beast Spirit Technique

The moon shone brightly in a cloudless sky, promising fair weather for the following day.

Beneath the moonlight, a squirrel sat cross-legged, silently drawing in the spiritual energy of the world around it while it digested the Snake Saliva Fruit within its body. This squirrel was none other than Qin Biao, who, despite his confinement, remained undeterred in his cultivation.

Yun Siyu watched Qin Biao's meditative state and couldn't help but comment, "White Snow, to have reached such a level of cultivation, do you really just absorb the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in this manner?"

Qin Biao roused himself from his trance and nodded, choosing to remain silent.

Yun Siyu let out a sigh and presented a jade slip to Qin Biao. "This jade slip contains fundamental knowledge for Demonic Beast cultivation. Given that you were raised in the wild, I assume you're unfamiliar with it."

Qin Biao gave Yun Siyu a puzzled look, scratching his head in confusion. His reaction was not out of gratitude or embarrassment; he genuinely didn't know how to utilize the jade slip.

"Oh, I forgot, you don't know how to read a jade slip..." Yun Siyu said with an embarrassed chuckle. She always had a tendency to be forgetful.

Taking the jade slip in hand, Yun Siyu infused it with a bit of her mana before gently pressing it to Qin Biao's forehead.

Duan Hao, observing from the side, felt a pang of envy at the kindness Yun Siyu showed Qin Biao. With a huff, he remarked disdainfully, "A beast will always be a beast. No matter how much it cultivates, it can never surpass a human."

Qin Biao merely cast a brief glance at Duan Hao, opting not to stoop to his level. After all, revenge is a dish best served cold.

For now, Qin Biao's priority was to focus on mastering the cultivation technique Siyu had given him. Once the knowledge was assimilated, Siyu began her own cultivation practice. As she activated her technique, an ice blue aura enveloped her, chilling the air significantly.

Duan Hao shivered and wrapped his clothes more tightly around himself. Qin Biao, however, was unaffected. His mind felt as though it was overflowing with new information, causing a throbbing pain. But this discomfort was fleeting, and once it subsided, he experienced an inexplicable sense of exhilaration.

After a thorough examination, Qin Biao realized he had gained not only the fundamental knowledge of Demonic Beast cultivation from the jade slip but also a basic Demonic Beast cultivation technique—the Beast Spirit Technique. Such techniques are exceedingly rare, and even the most common one is considered incredibly valuable.

Qin Biao's look towards Yun Siyu shifted from one of dependency to one tinged with gratitude. Human cultivators undergo a process of refining essence into qi, qi into spirit, spirit back into the void, and the void into unity with the Dao. Their progression is categorized into stages: Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Infant, Divinity, Integration, Hollow, Great Perfection, and Tribulation.

Beyond the Tribulation stage, the realms are unknown; it is said that cultivators who surpass it can live as long as the heavens and earth and ascend to the Immortal Realm.

Beast cultivation is less intricate. Demonic Beasts refine their bodies by absorbing the essence of heaven and earth. They are not classified by realms but by strength. If a distinction must be made, it starts with the Shape Transforming stage. Before this transformation, they are merely beasts, with a distinction only between Demonic Beasts and Spirit Beasts.

Post-transformation, a beast becomes a true demon. A partially transformed demon, known as a half-demon, is already on par with a Golden Core-level cultivator. A true demon can battle a Nascent Infant, and beyond that are the ranks of Great Demon, Demon General, Demon King, Great Demon King, and Demon Emperor.

While human cultivators rely on their spiritual roots and physique, Demonic Beasts depend solely on their Bloodline Power. Those with potent bloodlines cultivate more swiftly and possess formidable innate abilities. For example, a Kun Peng at the Demon King level can effortlessly annihilate an ordinary Demonic Beast.

Qin Biao may not possess such formidable Bloodline Power, but his soul is significantly stronger than that of other beasts. Should he find a technique for Soul Refining, he might just carve out a unique path for himself.

After familiarizing himself with the foundational knowledge of the cultivation realm, Qin Biao delved into studying a basic cultivation technique. This technique was designed to help Demonic Beasts better absorb spiritual force to refine their bodies, yet it was not considered a particularly profound method.

Upon completing his study, Qin Biao realized that his previous cultivation methods were akin to squandering heavenly treasures, essentially wasting an immense amount of spiritual energy.

Now equipped with the new cultivation technique, Qin Biao's approach was no longer passive. Instead of merely absorbing the moonlight that fell upon him, he actively engaged the technique, drawing the surrounding moonlight to converge upon him.

Bathed in the moonlight, Qin Biao's pristine white fur shone with a luster reminiscent of white jade, giving him an almost sacred appearance.

The shift in the atmosphere roused Yun Siyu and Duan Hao from their meditative states. Yun Siyu had witnessed many Demonic Beasts in cultivation, typically enshrouded in dark Qi or even exuding a bloody scent. None, however, bore the serene aura that Qin Biao did.

A memory sparked in Yun Siyu's mind about a species mentioned in ancient texts—the Moonlight Rat. This breed, much like Qin Biao, cultivated through moonlight. The texts claimed that a Moonlight Rat at the pinnacle of its cultivation could harness Moonlight Power from a thousand miles around.

During the Ancient Era, the Moonlight Rat lineage experienced a period of splendor. However, their unique gifts incited envy and resentment, leading to their eventual decline. The specifics of these gifts were not detailed in the records.

Given the vast gulf of time separating the present from this ancient race, even the surviving texts might be based on hearsay.

As Qin Biao activated the Beast Spirit Technique, he felt an intimate connection with the moonlight, sensing everything within its reach. The influx of spiritual force now felt like a mighty river rushing into a narrow channel, uncomfortably stretching the meridians throughout his body.

Moreover, the power from the python's inner core and the Snake Saliva Fruit he had consumed began to emerge. The two forces, one internal and one external, one robust and one gentle, cleansed Qin Biao's body in unison.

The spiritual force was overwhelming. Even after fortifying Qin Biao's body, a significant surplus remained. Without his control, it threatened to escape through his pores.

Qin Biao was not about to let such a waste occur. He fervently operated the Beast Spirit Technique, guiding the spiritual force to repeatedly cleanse his body. Simultaneously, he channeled the energy toward the dantian, located three inches below his navel.

It was common knowledge that a human's mana resided in this spot. Qin Biao was uncertain whether a Demonic Beast possessed a dantian, but he saw no harm in testing the theory.