Chapter 112 - Will of Divine Desolation
In the Grand Wasteland, the dark and ominous Yin Mountains stretched endlessly, as chilling winds sliced through them. Atop one of these grim mountains littered with bones stood a figure!
With waist-length hair as white as snow, this individual possessed strikingly delicate features, an enigmatic face, and thin, blood-red lips. For a moment, it was hard to determine their gender.
They wore a flowing robe that swirled around them, their bare feet stepping lightly on the skulls beneath. Their eerie and captivating eyes fixated on the lonely moon above. Behind them, three snow-white fox tails fluttered.
"Moon Fairy!" An unexpectedly warm, soft voice broke the eerie silence.
The silver-haired figure turned, spotting a misty white fog rising from the base of the mountain. Within moments, the fog solidified, revealing a young woman. Her skin was pale as fresh snow, her body slender and graceful. Her face held a playful allure, her waist was as flexible as a serpent's, truly a beauty to behold.
"Ling'er." Moon Fairy's lips twitched upwards, his gaze intensifying, "What's the news?"
Pouting in a charming fashion, Ling'er replied, "My father watches too closely. I failed!"
"Failed? Oh." Moon Fairy's expression cooled, and he began to turn away.
"Wait!" Ling'er reached out, grabbing his arm. With a mischievous giggle, she said, "Just pulling your leg! I got it."
"Show me." Moon Fairy cast a fleeting glance at her, secretly thinking, Nice lanterns, extra points for that slender waist...
She complied, producing a black jade box from her possession. Snake patterns writhed on the box's surface, creating an eerie appearance. A blazing aura emanated from within, pushing away the cold gloom and bringing heat to the haunted mountain.
Both Moon Fairy and Ling'er soon broke into a gentle sweat. The young woman's face flushed, giving her a uniquely charming appearance.
"I had to sneak this out." Ling'er carefully placed the jade box in his hand. "Once you're done, we need to return it. If my father finds out, he'll kill me!"
"And giving it to me outright wasn't an option?" Moon Fairy mused.
"That's out of the question! It's my father's most treasured possession." Ling'er pouted.
"I'll head back to my cave to cultivate then," Moon Fairy said.
"I'll stand guard at the entrance for you." Ling'er nodded enthusiastically.
"Good girl." Moon Fairy pinched her cheek affectionately, "If my cultivation succeeds, I'll reward you later, my little danger noodle."
"Hey!" Ling'er shot him a sultry glance, "How can you call me a noodle?"
Moon Fairy chuckled, his face revealing a playful smirk. Without another word, he disappeared into a nearby cave in the mountain.
Once inside, Moon Fairy eagerly placed the jade box on a boulder.
"Blue Star! Hurry, we've got the Desolate Essence!" He shouted into the void, looking every bit the madman.
Though no one replied, he appeared to be deep in listening. Soon, a smile of relief formed on his lips. "Good, I've got it. Just the initial stage, should be easy enough." He then sat cross-legged, his long silvery hair cascading down, and his enchanting eyes fixed on the jade box before him.
"This is the Star grade Desolate Essence, known as the Bone Phosphor Flame. It's the only one in the entire Sword Realm and has been passed down through several generations of Demon Lords..."
It was an absolute treasure!
"Demons refine their flesh with the hope of reaching the ultimate state, the Immortal Demon. And this Desolate Essence birthed by the Grand Wasteland are crucial for refining the body. Without this Star grade Bone Phosphor Flame, the Grand Wasteland wouldn't have produced so many age-old Demon Lords!" Moon Fairy chuckled, his cold eyes gleaming. "Too bad, from today onward, it'll be gone."
Taking a deep breath, Moon Fairy opened the jade box.
HUM! Inside, a blazing white flame burned fiercely, illuminating the dim cave like daylight and causing the temperature to soar. The moss on the walls withered and charred instantly, transforming the cave into a furnace.
"Worthy of a Star grade Desolate Essence!"
"Now, let's see if this ultimate treasure of the Grand Wasteland, the Star grade Desolate Essence, can elevate my Demon Core quickly, shatter it in one step to enter the Sovereign Physique Realm, and forge the initial stage of the Divine Desolation Physique."
The Will of Divine Desolation formed an abyss-like maw on his Demon Core, biting the Desolate Essence flame and drawing it atop.
HUM! The two kept merging, and Moon Fairy's Demon Core expanded. Finally, in a moment of crescendo, the core shattered, its demonic power surging throughout, filling every sinew, tissue, and bone. The three-tailed demon fox's body emitted crackling sounds, signaling the inception of the Divine Desolation Physique...
WHOOSH! The demon fox was suddenly enshrouded in even more ferocious white flames. However, unlike before, its flesh wasn't charred but reborn. Under the blazing inferno, strands of gleaming silver fur regrew, and it transformed back into a beautiful fox.
Subsequently, it morphed into its human form.
Moon Fairy's waist-length silver hair billowed out like a majestic curtain. When he opened his eyes, they had transformed to a piercing silver, with twin orbs of pale, intense flames dancing within. Silver luminescent patterns, reminiscent of otherworldly tongues of Bone Phosphor Flames, coursed over his entire body. Even his features sharpened, adopting an otherworldly, enchanting allure...
"It's done." A sly smile crept upon Moon Fairy's lips. "Onto the second path!"
He rose gracefully, and although his frame appeared slender, a power surged from within him, reminiscent of ancient, formidable beasts. His demonic power now seemed to meld seamlessly with his very flesh.
WHOOSH! White mist spiraled around him, and within this mist, numerous illusions took on a more tangible form.
"Even my demon magic has improved!" Moon Fairy mused. The transformation was, indeed, profound. "Worthy of the Will of Divine Desolation, worthy of the Divine Desolation Demon God, worthy of the Creator Immortal!"
Unlike his main body and the Primordial Void Technique, the Will of Divine Desolation focused on refining the physique. There was no Dantian restriction; he simply needed to continually fortify his body through the wasteland's influence.
Though this approach was somewhat limiting in the types of techniques available, its initial growth stages were undoubtedly simpler.
"Most importantly, I can transfer the Divine Desolate Physique to my main body at any time," Moon Fairy muttered. This was crucial. The Creator Immortal was, after all, unified.
"With over 18,000,000 Spirit Stones supporting my main body, after meditating for a single day, I've already broken through two stages, reaching the Establishment Origin Core Realm! My combat power seems to be nearing the peak of the Sea of Swords. I wonder, if my main body were to duel with this body double, who would win?" Moon Fairy mused curiously.
"My current Divine Desolation Physique's demon magic might be stronger, but it probably can't withstand my main body's hundred-layer Sword Aura and Sword Soul." At this thought, Moon Fairy chuckled, murmuring to himself, "It's sort of like having my left hand fighting the right. There's likely no clear answer."
Confronting oneself? How would that even work? Punching yourself in the face?
With a deep exhale, Moon Fairy adjusted his posture and slowly raised his gaze to the endless demon mountains beyond his cavern dwelling.
"The Grand Wasteland Pact?" He chuckled to himself. Slipping into a roomy robe, his silvery hair, luminous as moonbeams, cascaded down his back. Barefoot, he made his way toward the entrance of his cavern.
The world outside was deep in the throes of midnight.
A lithe young girl, snake-like in her flexibility, was dozing against a rock by the cavern's entrance.
"Ling'er," Moon Fairy called out gently.
Stirring with a murmur, the girl, Ling'er, lifted her drowsy head. Catching sight of him, her eyes lit up. "You seem... different somehow."
"Different how?" His gaze was icy as he watched her.
"Even more handsome! Did you use one of your demon magic on me again?" she teased with playful, flirty eyes. Standing, she moved closer, her face flushed. "I stole the Bone Phosphor Flame for you. You said you'd reward me..."
"Come inside," he beckoned, taking her hand and leading her back into the cave. Ling'er's heart raced in response.
Inside the cavern, Moon Fairy turned and pulled her into an embrace. With a blush painting her cheeks, Ling'er whispered, "You know, I've decided. If my father still refuses, I'll elope with you!"
"Why does he refuse?" he asked, his tone chilly.
"He says snakes and foxes don't mix; we're not of the same kind. So annoying!" she pouted.
"He has a point," Moon Fairy murmured, bending down so that their faces were barely an inch apart. His hands found her waist. "Ling'er, do you truly care for me?"
"I do! You're so much more handsome than those crude brutes, and you're funny... and a little bad," Ling'er confessed with a shy smile.
"Is that so?" His voice dropped an octave. "Well, tonight, let's see just how bad I can be."