The relics of Dragon Five Island were not located on the surface but underground. Unlike the Renewal Demon Clan who worshipped the Sun, the Primordial Demon Clan revered the Earth—or more precisely, the planet itself. Based on the available data, the important relics of the ancient Primordial Demon Clan were all underground, and their structures resembled inverted regular tetrahedrons. Generally, their buildings were topless, bearing some resemblance to Ancient Greek theaters or the Roman Colosseum—only triangular in shape. Perhaps the triangle held a different significance in their culture.

The relics on the Dragon Flow Islands might have been built to seal away the strange force or cataclysmic phenomenon known as the "Eternal True Color" and thus were established in the dark depths of the underground. Those ancient Demon Beasts hoped to rely on the planet's powerful strength to forever seal those things.

Ten million years was enough time for the terrain here to undergo many changes. However, perhaps due to the presence of Holy Dragon Abyss, the tectonic plate of the West Sea was forcibly anchored. The Cultivators of Mountain River City believed that it was because the Dragon Clan bit down on the planet's largest crustal plate that the other plates had no choice but to halt east of the West Sea plate. The tidal forces pushing west caused two plates to constantly pressurize each other, forming the Kunlun Mountain Range that stretched across Shenzhou. The many islands of the Far Sea were the results of the tectonic plates of the West and East Seas drifting apart and the crustal magma continuously emerging at the ocean's surface. Therefore, the geological changes of this island slowed. Only a few volcanic eruptions had buried the entrance to the sealed area but had not altered the earth's veins here.

Perhaps this had been the Primordial Demon Clan's initial goal.

The entrance discovered by the Ancient Method Practitioner was located in the middle of a massive granite block, tens of meters high and with sides a hundred feet long. Erosion had caused a tiny crack to appear on this enormous stone cap, and beneath that crack was the entrance, concealed by the Illusion Technique.

Wang Qi had taken care of two lookout Golden Core Cultivators with the Heart Demon Curse before they realized he was there. He now leaned calmly against the rock wall, not worried in the least, for he knew that panic and despair were spreading in that dark tunnel below.

Eh, and also nausea, was spreading.

He just needed to wait a bit longer, until that Divine Separation Stage Cultivator also succumbed, then he could confidently go down and collect his winnings.

In this regard, he was very patient.

But some things were making Wang Qi somewhat anxious.

He looked at his own palm, then guiltily glanced over at Mao Zimiao, who, after learning that she had to wait outside for a while—until Wang Qi's disgusting Suggestion Technique had fully taken effect—had run off to collect biological specimens.

Zhen Chan's voice echoed in Wang Qi's mind: "If those guys underground who are ensnared by the trap see you still here pining away, would they be shocked enough to drop dead?"

"Shut up." Wang Qi snapped the ring shut and stuffed it emotionlessly into his Storage Bag.

Even when facing Transformation Dragons or reborn Immortals, he had never wavered, but at that moment just a while ago, he suddenly felt a pang of guilt.

...

"It looked like you were enjoying yourself! When I'm not around, don't you dare go flirting with others!"

...

"Damn it, to think of this kind of thing at a time like this..." Just then, the fierce look in Chen Youjia's eyes flashed through his mind. Wang Qi now only wanted to hit his head against the ground: "I really didn't mean it that way..."

Although regressed parts were similar to secondary sex characteristics for Half-demons, and touching them casually was considered lewd, but... when he and Mao Zimiao had first met, he was only thirteen or fourteen years old. Teenage boys might occasionally lift a girl's skirt or stealthily untie the knot on a girl's necklace... That's normal, right?

Secondary sex characteristics are unrelated to reproduction, not sensitive areas—after all, no man gets excited from having his Adam's apple touched. Pulling someone's ear is at most equivalent to a crude joke between close friends of different sexes, right?

"Oh? Do you really think so?" Zhen Chan's voice carried an unheard slyness and prurience: "Want to know what that girl did when you were comprehending the Dragon Clan's True Intent?"

"Enough..." Wang Qi said: "You know I didn't mean it."

"It wouldn't matter even if you did. Rest assured, this old man will definitely not tell that girl Chen Youjia," Zhen Chan said: "I've also studied the values of your Modern Cultivators when it comes to Refining the Heart. You wanted to try something, right? Spoiling the purity of a few girls is also an experience."

"Not 'a few,' that's not my personality, okay." Wang Qi muttered low: "Base physiological interests..."

The two fell silent for a while. Zhen Chan then said to Wang Qi: "Actually, the so-called 'Red Dust Heart Refining' should ultimately be about the distinction between 'regret' and 'no regrets.' Your Modern Cultivators are different from our times. With sufficient Talent, within twenty years, you advance from Golden Core to Nascent Soul, aiming for Longevity. This leaves you with not enough time to adapt to the change in the Essence of Life. And too many comfortable days lead you too much idle speculation, easily putting yourselves into difficult situations. Red Dust Heart Refining is to let you experience all sorts, from the 'exhilaration' and 'regrets' to grasp the sense of 'no regrets on this path.' You must carefully think about all problems, follow your true heart, and ask yourself if you will regret your actions."

"Old man..." Wang Qi suddenly felt moved. No matter what, the old man in the ring was indeed the person in the cosmos who had known him the longest. About ten years ago, this old fellow was just like a real family member. Although a bit useless, he was still trying his best to help him.

Unexpectedly, Zhen Chan suddenly burst into laughter: "But... I really didn't expect that of all the people in eighty thousand years, all the victims of plagues, Gu Curses, and deadly poisons combined wouldn't compare to you, yet you're still worried about such things..."

Both the Heart Demon Curse and Divine Plague Curse Technique possessed the potential to wipe out entire ecosystems regardless of Cultivation or Realm, capable of instantly exterminating all ordinary life in a mountain, river, or city. Such Poison Skills of Absolute Skills were nothing to scoff at in front of Wang Qi. The Heart Demon Curse might lack instant lethality, but the Divine Plague Curse included malicious types that could snatch someone else's Mana control rights and then self-destruct.

Wang Qi waved his hand dismissively: "Forget it, becoming malicious just because one practices Poison Skills is the quintessential example of being captured by Power..."

"The old man isn't saying you're not vicious, it's just that with such a malicious mind, you still have such a tender appearance," Zhen Chan said. "Eating shit... only you could think of something like that!"

"I've also created a 'Tyrant' that tempts casters to unleash their destructive desires, but in this situation, 'eat shit!' is still more useful," Wang Qi snorted. "Am I the kind of person who ignores reason just for my own twisted pleasure?"

Zhen Chan was puzzled, "If your goal is to undermine the enemy's will... wouldn't eating people or killing one's own people be better than eating shit?"

Wang Qi retorted, "Is there any shortage of leaders on the Demon Path who relished eating human flesh throughout history?"

For someone who doesn't mind killing people, eating human flesh isn't really too outrageous, at most it's just descending into the Shura Demon Path. By the standards of Earth's laws, if all Ancient Method Practitioners were killed, there might be a few unjust cases, but if half were killed, there would still be a lot of fish that slipped through the net.

Moreover, Emperor's Extreme Split Sky Dao is already of the Left Path, the Extreme Path and such—turning to the Demon Path doesn't really affect one's heart much.

Besides, there's a huge disparity in individual strength among cultivators, playing Resident Evil just ain't gonna cut it. A Nascent Soul Stage ghoul wants to infect a Divine Separation Stage Cultivator? Unless there are thousands upon thousands, forget about it. Don't think Wang Qi can just inject a Heart Demon Curse into his opponent during a fight; that only works because they don't know he's capable of that. Seeing a former comrade suddenly turn into a ghoul and bite at you, what fool wouldn't know to isolate mana and guard against the curse within?

Compared to that, eating shit is a much more effective way to break an enemy's spirit! Can a person who feeds on shit and urine still take pride in their scholarly achievements, still claim to be unbreakable and unafraid, still have the face to rule the world?

What's more, there are two hostages inside! The Heart Demon Curse can distinguish between Ancient Method Practitioners and Modern Cultivators, but the destructive desires triggered by the Divine Plague Curse Technique won't. Eating shit is a peaceful form of the Divine Plague, so it's better!

If Ai Changyuan and Wu Shiqin weren't caught among them, and if there were no Charm Friends among the Divine Separation Stage Cultivators inside, Wang Qi wouldn't mind using the Divine Plague 'Tyrant' to eliminate the enemies in the shortest time possible.

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Just as Wang Qi had anticipated, panic was spreading underground.

The first to notice the odd behavior of Han Tao was a Golden Core Cultivator from the Heavenly Book Tower. When he realized that a Nascent Soul Old Monster was staring at his butt, a chill filled his heart.

Of course, despair followed. Because a Golden Core Cultivator could never influence a Nascent Soul Cultivator, no matter what.

Completely unguarded and with a trace of darkness in his heart, the Golden Core Cultivator was unknowingly affected by the pervasive Five Plague Overall Curse emanating from Han Tao.

Luckily, at this point, Han Tao could barely keep his sanity. Trembling, he forced himself to seek help from the only Divine Separation Cultivator with great determination.

Along the way, he rested his eyes on the backsides of at least twenty Golden Core Cultivators. As he had no remaining sanity to control his actions, he stared without any concealment.

Those being watched were terrified, and the onlookers became nauseated. In the process, more Golden Core Cultivators fell prey without realizing it.

And when he reached the depths of the ruins, the inner desires finally erupted completely.

"No... don't... no no no!" Han Tao screamed internally. But that desire was just too honest.

Wang Qi didn't lie to Mao Zimiao. This move was indeed named "Thought Steel Seal," and it was indeed developed with Chen Feng. However, this move is also a form of the Divine Plague Curse Technique. It's a computer virus within the thinking domain that keeps replicating itself, hogging system resources.

In other words, the desire "to eat shit" was growing stronger, while Han Tao's ability to think was gradually weakening.

He could no longer control himself.

"No... no way. I absolutely can't eat shit!"

He wept bitterly, then like a ghost, he crawled on the ground, incessantly gnawing at the dirt.

Such a malicious technique...

But, but I still possess the final shred of dignity of a person of righteous skills! No matter what I say, I won't go back to eating shit!

Since the craving can't be quelled, I'll satisfy it in other ways!

In the presence of numerous Golden Core Cultivators, an unapproachable Nascent Soul Old Monster suddenly prostrated on the ground, greedily ingesting dirt. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to cast your recommendation and monthly votes on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)