Longevity Hacker: When Every Curse Becomes a Blessing-Chapter 16 – Saint Candidate Chen Guangli, Sealed Demon Ruins

"Oh? What's so special about it?"
Ye Bufan was overjoyed in his heart, but his face remained calm.
Chu Zixue was at odds with him, wishing he would die on the spot to avoid being a future threat to her.
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And the technique she recommended was likely a deadly one.
How convenient.
Ye Bufan just needed such a technique!
"The Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique collects the Supreme Yin Supreme Calamity Qi of heaven and earth, integrating it into the Dao Platform. The more the Calamity Qi, the stronger the mana, even twice as powerful as others at the same level."
"It also includes several extremely powerful spells, all with immense power."
Chu Zixue whispered seductively in Ye Bufan's ear, blowing a breath.
But in her heart, she was sneering.
This technique was indeed the top technique of the Heavenly Demon Sect, but what does it mean for the mana to be twice as powerful as others at the same level?
Even the most top-tier techniques are only sixty percent stronger than others at the same level.
Unfortunately.
Over the past two thousand years, more than a hundred practitioners have mostly died from the Calamity Qi invading their bodies. The luckier ones had their minds disturbed and turned into lunatics.
This forbidden technique, where death is almost certain, Ye Bufan dares to practice.
He won't last three days before dying!
"Twice as powerful as others at the same level? Hiss!"
Ye Bufan's eyes lit up, planning to go to the Scripture Repository.
"Might as well get some forbidden spells."
Ye Bufan thought to himself, he needed to strengthen his life-saving cards, lest he couldn't even resist in front of someone like Chu Zixue, who was at the peak of Foundation Establishment.
He also planned to practice some escape techniques since he felt he was running too slow when being chased before.
If others heard his thoughts, they would probably be shocked.
Not to mention someone at the first level of Foundation Establishment, even those in the later stages couldn't escape safely from Chu Zixue's hands.
Let alone resist.
The gap between each level is like a chasm, and even the most talented find it hard to cross.
"In half a year, the Sealed Demon Ruins will open. Does Junior Brother plan to go in and seek opportunities?"
"It's said there are treasures inside that can increase the chances of Core Formation, even Nascent Soul Formation."
Chu Zixue's eyes flashed, her words kind and persuasive.
She didn't believe Ye Bufan would practice such a forbidden technique.
However, the opening of the Sealed Demon Ruins was a grand event in the Zhao Kingdom, and those qualified to enter were all elites of both righteous and demonic paths. As a disciple of the Ancient Matriarch, Ye Bufan naturally had the qualification.
Of course, only Foundation Establishment cultivators could enter.
If a Golden Core cultivator entered, it would surely cause great trouble.
"With my weak mana, I dare not venture into dangerous places."
Ye Bufan immediately replied.
What a joke, he was only at the first level of Foundation Establishment now. Going in would be courting death.
Moreover, so many people were watching him.
Even if he went in, he would have to first become invincible at the Foundation Establishment stage and then disguise himself with several layers of identities.
"As a demon cultivator, one should face challenges head-on, fear no danger, and seek wealth in peril."
"Junior Brother is too timid, I'm afraid there's no hope for Golden Core."
Chu Zixue pouted, disappointed, and left.
Ye Bufan directly ignored her mockery.
After she left, he had Lv Luo clean the room.
Once everything was in order, he set out early the next morning, leaving Demon Sword Peak and heading towards Saint-Demon Peak.
There.
Was where the Scripture Repository was located.
And also where the most talented of the Heavenly Demon Sect gathered.
Moments later.
Ye Bufan stood in front of a pavilion that looked like black jade.
"The Scripture Repository has six floors. The first three floors are for Qi Refining techniques and spells."
"The fourth floor is for techniques above Foundation Establishment, of all qualities. The fifth floor is for top-tier techniques."
"The sixth floor is the core of the Heavenly Demon Sect, containing secrets not passed on."
A man in a green robe approached, looking like a scholar, and explained to Ye Bufan.
"And you are?"
Ye Bufan narrowed his eyes slightly.
He seemed gentle and polite, but always gave him a sense of insincerity.
"Chen Guangli, a disciple of Saint-Demon Peak, here to exchange some texts at the Scripture Repository. As the first disciple of the Matriarch, Brother Ye has unlimited potential. When you become a Saint, I might have to rely on you."
Chen Guangli bowed and smiled.
Ye Bufan instantly understood.
The positions of Saint and Saintess in the Heavenly Demon Sect were currently vacant, and all the talented individuals were eagerly eyeing them.
Chu Zixue, an untouched beauty, was willing to find an old man like him as a furnace cauldron just for the position of Saintess, which spoke volumes.
And he was now a core disciple.
Although he had no competitive edge in cultivation compared to those Saint candidates, he was still a disciple of the Matriarch.
If the Ancient Matriarch insisted on making Ye Bufan the Saint, those Saint candidates could only watch helplessly.
"My cultivation is weak, I have no intention of competing for the position of Saint."
Ye Bufan feigned helplessness.
It was obvious that this person had been watching him for a long time and was here to test him.
And he indeed had no interest in the position of Saint. Although there were many benefits, that position was too conspicuous, and the righteous path would try every means to kill him.
He just wanted to use the system to develop steadily.
"Farewell, Senior Brother."
Ye Bufan said a few perfunctory words and then walked into the Scripture Repository.
"No intention... Who wouldn't be interested in the position of Saint?"
Chen Guangli stared at Ye Bufan's back, his expression gradually turning cold.
He was one of the three Saint candidates in the Heavenly Demon Sect, and the sudden appearance of the Matriarch's first disciple made him feel threatened.
"Senior Brother, he's the Matriarch's first disciple, you can't kill him."
At this moment, a young man in black approached, worried.
His senior brother was notoriously ruthless.
A year ago, a fellow disciple had emerged as a dark horse with the potential to become a Saint candidate, but within a few days, he vanished without a trace.
"The Matriarch's disciple is indeed troublesome, but if he stands in my way... even if I can't kill him, I'll make sure he's bedridden for decades."
Chen Guangli sneered, unconcerned, and then also entered the Scripture Repository.
He had learned that Ye Bufan would be coming here, and coincidentally, he also needed to exchange some texts, so he waited for him outside the Scripture Repository.
He wanted to see what this guy was capable of to earn the Matriarch's favor.
Seeing him in person, aside from being good-looking, he seemed ordinary in other aspects.
His cultivation was indeed weak.
After he left, Ye Bufan, who had already entered the Scripture Repository, suddenly emerged from a corner.
"Make me bedridden for decades? A demon cultivator is indeed a demon cultivator, with a heart as black as coal."
Ye Bufan suppressed his aura, his expression grim.
Although he had anticipated that being the Matriarch's disciple would bring trouble, it was still unpleasant.
"Find a chance to disguise as Zhang San and eliminate the threat early."
Ye Bufan pondered how to perfectly break his legs without leaving a trace.
Once the legs are broken.
Surely he wouldn't come looking for trouble, right?
"First, I need to improve my cultivation, or else everything is futile."
Ye Bufan quickly entered the Scripture Repository.
"A newcomer? You can only choose techniques and spells below the fourth floor, and..."
The elder of the Scripture Repository was meditating inside. Hearing the commotion, he opened his eyes and spoke coldly.
Before he finished speaking, a silver token was placed on the counter.
"So, it's the Matriarch's disciple. I've heard about you. I'll take you to the sixth floor."
The elder, with a complexion as dark as charcoal, immediately showed a friendly smile upon seeing the silver token and led Ye Bufan all the way up.
This scene left many disciples of the Heavenly Demon Sect astonished.
The elder of the Scripture Repository, a False Core cultivator, was usually indifferent to them, so it was incredible to see him fawning over a disciple.
"This is the sixth floor. The techniques are in the deepest part. Please help yourself, young friend."
The dark-skinned elder took out a small flag, waved it, and a light curtain appeared in front of them.
Ye Bufan nodded and walked straight in.
The sixth floor was vast, with various jade racks filled with books.
"Detailed Map of the Qingyu Cultivation Realm."
"Secret Ancient History of the Heavenly Demon Sect."
Ye Bufan flipped through a few books, uninterested, and moved to the sandalwood rack in the deepest part.
"Heavenly Demon Formless Technique: Top-tier technique, mana is ever-changing, can mimic the magical powers of any technique, with strong attacks, requires top-level comprehension."
"Yin-Yang Harmony Scripture: Top-tier technique, a dual cultivation treasure, the higher the spiritual root level of the other half, the faster the cultivation. Side effect: Extremely damaging to the kidneys, prone to death from exhaustion..."
"Heavenly Demon Blood God Technique: Top-tier technique, devours others' blood, refines it into one's own mana, enhances mana, and accelerates cultivation improvement."
The more Ye Bufan read, the more he frowned.
These techniques were each more powerful than the last, but many involved harming living beings.
He wasn't a good person, but he wasn't a villain who killed indiscriminately either.
"Celestial Calamity True Demonic Technique, forbidden technique, level unknown, collects Supreme Yin Supreme Calamity Qi of heaven and earth, integrates into the Dao Platform, the more the Calamity Qi, the stronger the mana, can surpass others at the same level by up to twice."
"Includes Foundation Establishment and Core Formation chapters, with spells and magical powers far more lethal than those of the same level."
"Side effect: Integrating the Supreme Calamity Qi will be excruciating, a near-death experience, and extremely difficult to cultivate, practice with caution."