Chapter 866: The Primal Core Formation Diagram
Chapter 866: The Primal Core Formation Diagram
Kent sat there quietly, looking at Bhaal with eyes that held many questions.
Bhaal could see that, but he was more focused on Kent’s expression than taking the initiative to answer the questions he was already aware of.
Kent took five minutes to compile the questions and decided to ask them all at once.
"First of all, what would I gain from learning the Primal Core Formation Diagram?
Second, wouldn’t learning this new technique conflict with the cultivation technique I am currently using? And lastly, would I become a bloodthirsty maniac like you?"
"Bloodthirsty maniac... Hahahaha," Bhaal laughed sarcastically, making Kent wonder if all powerful people are this annoying.
While he was busy looking for answers, the bastard was having fun, showing no initiative to address his questions.
If he could, he would just smack him silly, making him aware that there is a time for everything.
"Listen to me, Kent. There is no such thing as a bloodthirsty maniac in life. If anything, there are those of us who have seen past the intent to kill and made it ours.
Those you see aimlessly slaughtering people aren’t bloodthirsty; they are just consumed by rage. To know the difference: a bloodthirsty maniac is just an evil term for primal predators.
Those of us who have already transcended the realm of killing understand the difference."
’Tch, you think I will believe something this ridiculous? As the saying goes, once a killer, always a killer,’ Kent said inwardly with a smirk, knowing Bhaal would hear everything he thought.
As expected, Bhaal did hear his thoughts and laughed.
"You wouldn’t understand now, but one day, you will come to understand the true intent behind killing, and when you do, you will know that not all kills hold meaning. You will know when to kill and when to walk away.
You will also come to learn the true meaning behind killing, and lastly, what lies beyond the realm of killing.
So, to answer your question, you need this diagram because it is the only way for you to become your true self.
You are the Primordial Chaos Dragon. You hold the most potent bloodline in the universe, which naturally makes you the strongest.
But with your current body and strength, survival—even in a high world—will be a miracle. So you need a new body, and to that, you must start with the fundamental components.
You are not yet at the stage where you will awaken your Spirit Root, so the first thing for you is the Core. You need a core that aligns with your nature.
As a dragon, you are a beast who stands at the peak of the best race.
You are at the apex, Kent, and so you must claim that primal nature of yours because, believe it or not, your blood makes you a danger, and when people find out—which they will—you will need to represent what you stand for.
You have been through thirteen rebirths and thirteen deaths already, so spiritually, you are already a True Primordial. But strength-wise, you are lacking, so you need a core worthy of your name.
Immortals and gods are supposed to tremble when they stand before you. Your name is supposed to shake the heart of the heavens and cause the Celestials to go to their knees for you.
As for the second question, you don’t have to worry about this new technique conflicting with your true technique.
If there’s one thing I know about us True Primordials, it’s that our cultivation techniques can adapt to whatever technique we learn, making us even stronger.
So instead of worrying, you should be happy, for you will not only be learning a new technique, but it will make your true cultivation technique several times stronger.
Aside from that, it will allow you to learn all the other techniques I have left out there. You already have the Claw Art and the Primal Body Tempering Art. Building your core with this technique will bring you closer to learning them.
Lastly, without forming your core using this method, you wouldn’t be able to learn the other five techniques from the True Primordials waiting for you out there.
And trust me, without them, you will come out as an ordinary person regardless of how strong you have become.
So, Kent, this is your path now, and while you are capable now, know that as a True Primordial, you are not even half your true strength yet."
Kent nodded, not so surprised to hear that.
"Then how does this new method work? The method I planned on using requires a large amount of treasure containing spiritual qi. So, how can I cultivate the new technique?"
"Also very simple. You just have to kill powerful beasts, extract their cores, and absorb them."
Kent nodded again, knowing it was indeed simple. However, he also knew things weren’t going to be as simple as Bhaal made it sound.
"The stronger the beast core you absorb, the more powerful your core will become.
Now, I know you are weak and lacking, so killing Spirit Lords and above might be a challenge. However, I recommend you take on Spirit Lords and above, using their cores to strengthen your own core.
It will even be good if you can kill Heavenly Ascension stage beasts or even Empyreans."
Kent could only look at the madman before him and shake his head.
Inasmuch as he would love to say he has the means to kill Spirit Lords and above, he knew the moment their strength level is above level 5, the battle wouldn’t be an easy one.
Now, to think this madman wanted him to kill Heavenly Ascension stage and perhaps even Empyrean stage beasts, Kent just didn’t know what to say at this point.
He continued to look at Bhaal, who held a smug smile on his face.
"Listen, Kent, the Primal Core Formation Diagram will not only help you become powerful, but it also has many added advantages that you can exploit.
One such benefit is the ability to take on the form of any beast you want. I, for example, am a Panther; however, the Claw Art in your possession shows its true might when a dragon uses it.
I created it while in my dragon form. You are a dragon, so it will come naturally to you.
But there is more, and when you learn this method and form your core, you will know them all. For now, relax and learn it first. Trust me, you will thank me later."
"Fine, I will learn it. But one last question. How many cores do I need to absorb before I can form mine if I were to use the core from Spirit Lord beasts?"
"You will need about ten to form the foundation, which, when compared to the ordinary cultivator, will be a complete formation.
Then you will go ahead and create the Nine Core Gates. That too will need a lot of cores, but you are a True Primordial, so I have high hopes for you.
The Core Gates are just channels that connect to the natural source of energy and help you absorb energy from the universe.
Ordinary cultivators only have seven, and they call it the Seven Refinement Process. But you will go through nine, and each is comparable to a complete refinement of the ordinary folk.
With just one Core Gate, you can be likened to someone who has completely refined their core seven times. This means that after forming nine core gates, your strength will be several times more formidable.
You can ascend to a high world after forming one Core Gate, but before reaching the Immortal stage, you must form all nine Core Gates."
Kent nodded and then asked one last question. Soon, his body moved on the outside, and then he opened his eyes, locking gaze with Adina, who held a worried expression.