Achieving Demon Godhood from Unlocking Talents

Curious yet wary, Lu Chao hesitated for a moment before flipping it open.

Soon, his eyes narrowed.

He finally understood the methods the old man in black had used.

[Mage: A practitioner of the Magic Path whose Life Energy has broken through the hundred-point mark!]

[Method of cultivating the Magic Path: Through a Meditation Skill, one can absorb the free-floating molecules in the air, draw them into the body, and convert them into Magic Power!]

[Magic: Hand of Magic Power, Body-Softening Skill, Muscle Expansion Skill, Basic Illusion Skill, Fireball Technique...]

The lines of text appeared before Lu Chao’s eyes, written in the familiar language of Earth Star.

As he read the contents of the first page, a look of astonishment slowly crept into his eyes.

’A Superpower Path for Magic?’

It was a Superpower Path that used Magic Power to cast Magic, even manipulating elemental forces to create immense destructive power.

It was in no way inferior to the other three paths: Martial Arts, cybernetic modification, and awakened abilities.

’In fact,’ he thought, ’the old man in black’s Fireball Technique, Body-Softening Skill, and illusion skills were all extremely tricky to handle. He was no weaker than a Martial Arts practitioner of the same level.’

’Low-tier Mages need to chant to make the air vibrate and communicate with the natural elements. This allows their Magic Power to resonate with reality, enabling them to cast Magic.’

’No wonder those people always uttered strange syllables. So that’s why...’

As Lu Chao continued to flip through the yellowed tome, he felt his worldview expanding.

It was clearly a manual of cultivation secrets for the Magic Path, analogous to the Golden Stone Fighting Skill’s role in the Martial Arts path.

And it was incredibly comprehensive.

It not only detailed a Meditation Skill, but also included various magical abilities—the equivalent of a fighter’s killing blows, Martial Skills, and Secret Techniques.

Lu Chao’s eyes lit up at this, but he soon shook his head.

According to the [Life Energy Development Theory], a person could only cultivate a single Superpower Path.

For instance, Martial Arts Power already existed within his body.

If he tried to add another type of power, it would inevitably lead to an energy conflict that would cause a backlash.

Moreover, the book stated that cultivating Magic required a corresponding innate talent, much like the aptitude needed for Martial Arts. The requirements were even stricter, meaning not just anyone could attempt it.

’No wonder the two men in masks used such a hodgepodge of techniques. They were more like martial artists.’

’It seems they lacked the so-called "magical talent" and only managed to grasp a few similar abilities through the "blessing" of the Demon God.’

Deep in thought, Lu Chao soon considered another point.

The skills used by the old man in black were undoubtedly true Magic, far more refined than the clumsy attempts of the two masked men. He clearly possessed the necessary talent.

’But why did he still need to believe in the Demon God?’

’Could it be...’

A chill ran down Lu Chao’s spine as a shocking theory formed in his mind.

’Is there something wrong with this book of Magic?’

’Or perhaps, the Meditation Skill itself is flawed.’

’Anyone who tries to cultivate using it will be implanted with a "seed of corruption," turning them into a believer of the Demon God?’

The more he thought about it, the more plausible it seemed. He subconsciously wanted to throw the book away.

But...

Looking at the numerous techniques and explanations recorded within, Lu Chao quickly suppressed the urge.

’The Demon God may be powerful, but if it could truly influence the world so easily, it wouldn’t need to resort to such means.’

He figured that as long as he read it cautiously and didn’t actually practice any of the skills, he should be able to avoid the danger for the most part.

After all, the book contained a wealth of knowledge that had truly broadened his horizons. It would be a real shame to just discard it.

With that, he made up his mind.

Maintaining a cautious, observational mindset, Lu Chao continued to read.

Although he couldn’t practice Magic himself, Lu Chao learned a great deal of Superpower Knowledge from the book.

He took special note of the various types of Magic, particularly those that affected the mind, such as the Blinding Skill, Transformation Skill, mental interference, and demonic whispers. He committed them to memory, a silent warning to himself.

’In fact,’ he thought, ’if it weren’t for the [Fixed Star Observation Method], I might have fallen for his tricks tonight and been seriously injured by that old man in black.’

"Hm?"

His eyes lit up. Lu Chao turned a page and stared at the new entry in the book.

[Stamina Recovery Potion], [Magic Power Growth Potion], [Middle-and-Junior-Level Healing Potion]...

’The book actually contains several junior- and intermediate-level potion formulas?’

Lu Chao was pleasantly surprised.

The value of junior- and intermediate-level potion formulas was no less than that of a Martial Skill or Secret Technique. They were incredibly difficult to buy on the open market. Even exchanging contribution points for them at the Patrol Department required a great deal of effort and gradual accumulation over time.

Now, this was a godsend. It was exactly what he needed, saving him the time he would have spent accumulating contribution points.

’Is there a catch?’

But his surprise was quickly followed by a pang of caution.

’If the book itself is dangerous, the potion formulas might be, too.’

He considered this, but didn’t immediately dismiss the possibility.

He thought of his own talent: [Plunder and Grow].

His intuition allowed him to sense whether food or resources were safe to consume just by being near them.

His experience with the Magic Power crystals had already proven this.

’No point in turning down a free opportunity. I can always run some tests later.’

A glint appeared in his eyes as a plan formed.

’If the potions I make turn out to be problematic, I can decide what to do then. It won’t be too late.’

With that thought, he continued to read.

For a while, the only sound in the room was the soft rustle of turning pages.

Half an hour later, he reached the last few pages of the book.

[The Demon God: An unknown, mighty existence.]

[Faith in the Demon God can grant a magical blessing, allowing one to grow faster than an ordinary person. It may even grant the opportunity to shatter one’s potential and break through to a higher realm.]

[Those without magical talent can also receive the Demon God’s blessing. They may be granted the bloodline power of special, higher-dimensional beings—such as demons, evil spirits, or ghosts—and thereby gain the talent to cast Magic...]

As the lines of text registered, Lu Chao finally understood why his intuition had detected traces of Elemental Demon bloodline in the old Mage and the other members of the God-Worshiping Church.

’So their magical abilities were all obtained in exchange for their faith in the Demon God.’

’But are true Mages the same?’

A sense of dread washed over Lu Chao, but he remained skeptical.

He even wondered, ’Do the higher-ups in the Alliance Country even know about the existence of Mages and their Superpower Path?’

As he pondered, his gaze drifted further down the page.

His eyes locked onto the text. He had finally found the information he was looking for.

[Sacrificial Seed: A special offering to please the Demon God.]

[After a Caster presides over a blood sacrifice ritual, they can pray to the Demon God, who will then select the next target for blood sacrifice within a certain radius.]

[This target is designated as a Sacrificial Seed. The Caster will be able to sense the target’s location over a long period. This connection is only broken upon the death of either the target or the Caster.]

After reading this, Lu Chao’s greatest worry finally vanished.

So, he was the so-called Sacrificial Seed. That was why the God-Worshiping Church had tracked him down so many times.

’In that case, they must have performed a blood sacrifice ritual back on Factory Street.’

’And that’s how they targeted me.’

Lu Chao’s brow smoothed out as all of his questions were answered.

Moreover, based on the information about Mages, the old man in black must have been the Caster behind everything. With his death, the threat against him had vanished into thin air.

"Phew!"

Finally letting out a sigh of relief, Lu Chao sat down and slowly closed the book.

His long-held assumptions were shattered. There was another Superpower Path: the path of Magic.

Chanting, meditating, casting Magic, refining Magic Power... even inscribing special magical scrolls to seal Magic inside, ready to be released instantly at a critical moment.

’Good thing that old geezer didn’t seem to have any scrolls on him, or at least wasn’t carrying any.’

’Otherwise, tonight would have been much more difficult.’

Shaking his head, Lu Chao finally put the book down.

The book was a treasure, but it was ultimately incompatible with him. He could only use it as a reference to broaden his horizons and, perhaps, make use of the potion formulas inside.

He calmed himself, his thoughts gradually clearing.

Lu Chao’s gaze shifted to the other item.

It was a black sphere, covered in several intersecting golden patterns that looked like rings.

He shouldn’t have paid it much mind.

But when he touched it...

He felt a strange, inexplicable sensation.

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