Ascension of The Unholy Immortal

For what it's worth, the second floor holds a vast collection of soul cultivation techniques, surpassing even the number of spirit cultivation techniques available.

The reason for this disparity is likely due to the fact that the soul cultivation system is more widely practiced and prioritized across the Yin Region, which is approximately twice the size of the Yang Region.

It is interesting to note that there was a time when soul cultivation was the predominant system even in the Yang Region. However, the reason for the current absence of soul cultivators in the Yang Region remains a mystery to most individuals in the lower domain. According to a recorded rumor in the historical annals, the lower domain used to be one realm without any distinction between the Yang and Yin Regions.

Suddenly, a great catastrophe occurred, which resulted in the separation of the stars into Yang and Yin counterparts. The Yang Stars moved to the Northern side, while the Yin Stars relocated to the Southern side. As a consequence, soul cultivators in the Yang Region faced immense difficulty in progressing their cultivation. Even if they were able to make any advancements, the progress was negligible at best. Consequently, they had no choice but to migrate to the Southern Side, now known as the Yin Region.

Despite the migration of soul cultivators to the Yin Region, there remains a small group in the Yang Region who refuse to give up on their cultivation nor migrate to the Yin Region. Led by a Person called Xiang, they formed an underground society known as the "Yang Rebellion."

Xiang firmly believes that the division of the stars and the subsequent decline in soul cultivation in the Yang Region was not simply a natural occurrence, but instead an intentional act by a powerful entity seeking complete dominance and control over the lower domain.

Over the years, the uprising known as the Yang Rebellion underwent many transformations, Eventually evolving into the Heaven End Pavilion, which has emerged as one of the foremost factions in the region. While the true purpose and members of the Pavilion remain largely unknown, many speculate that their objective is to revive the soul cultivation system throughout the Yang Region and reunite the two regions again.

As a result, the Heaven End Pavilion has garnered significant animosity from numerous factions in the Yang Region. Some have even gone so far as to declare that eliminating the Pavilion should be the top priority for all cultivators in the region. Although not many have undertaken this call to action, the idea persists and its presence is felt within the community.

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Despite the myriad of available soul cultivation techniques, the vast majority of them are deemed mundane and lacking true power. It is highly probable that the most powerful techniques are closely guarded by the prominent factions in the Yin Region.

After an extensive and unproductive search, he was unable to find any soul cultivation techniques specifically focused on the Void or Space. Consequently, he was compelled to revise his plans and settle for the next best alternative.

After tirelessly searching, he finally stumbled upon three techniques that piqued his interest.

The first technique, known as the Soulfire Incantation, is a fire element-based method. This ancient soul cultivation technique explores the profound connection between fire and the soul. The teachings of the Soulfire Incantation empower cultivators to kindle the dormant flames within their souls, empowering them to wield soulfire as a formidable offensive and defensive force.

By harmonizing with the fiery essence of their soul, practitioners of the Soulfire Incantation can unleash scorching waves of soulfire, reducing adversaries to ashes and purging impurities from their own souls. This technique amplifies the cultivator's control over their soul's energy, enabling them to manipulate and shape the essence of soulfire according to their will.

"Although intriguing," Liang chuckled, shaking his head. "This technique focuses primarily on fire cultivation, which may divert my progress in the void dao. Nonetheless, its offensive capabilities are truly remarkable."

Turning his attention to the second technique, named the Shadow Essence Veil, Liang couldn't help but feel a sense of familiarity. This technique delves into the Shadow and Dark Dao, exploring the profound connection between shadows and the soul. It is a soul cultivation technique that allows cultivators to tap into the dark essence contained within their soul, unlocking its hidden potential.

By merging their soul's energy with the shadow and darkness Qi, practitioners of the Shadow Essence Veil gain the ability to envelop themselves in ethereal shadows, granting them heightened stealth and perception. With mastery over this technique, cultivators gain the power to manipulate and command darkness as they please, using it to their advantage in both offense and defense.

"This technique resembles my Shadow of Oblivion Sword Manual," Liang pondered, his mind filled with countless ideas and possibilities. "It would perfectly complement it, and if I could integrate the two, it wouldn't hinder my cultivation of the void dao since the Shadow of Oblivion Sword is also based on the Void and Shadow Daos."

With his gaze fixed on the last technique, Liang couldn't help but feel that it held the most potential among the three.

The Unholy Soul Refining Scripture - an ancient and forbidden cultivation scripture shrouded in mystery and legends.

At its core, this scripture revolves around the absorption and accumulation of the pure soul energy and the sin Qi to fuel the cultivation.

Throughout the ages, it has remained veiled in secrecy, Its origins date back to a time before the lower domain separation.

This enigmatic technique is surrounded by tales of dark rituals, sacrificial offerings, and the manipulation of other cultivators' essence, their very souls. It is rumored that this scripture contains instructions on extracting and refining the souls of living beings, harnessing their energies to unleash unimaginable power. However, the utilization of such a technique exacts a great toll. Practitioners are said to risk being consumed by the Sin Qi they absorb, undergoing a malevolent transformation into Sin Devils.

Given its malevolent nature and the grave dangers associated with its practice, the Unholy Soul Refining Scripture was abandoned even during a time when soul cultivation was extremely challenging in the Yang Region. No records exist of any powerful cultivator successfully mastering this technique, as the odds of falling prey to becoming a Sin Devil were nine out of ten.

Sin Devils are mindless being even more than demon beasts, characterized by their distorted physical form, twisted by the malevolent energies they have absorbed. Their features become horrifyingly dark and grotesque, reflecting the sin and corruption that permeates their very being. Sin Devils lose touch with their sanity, consumed by their insatiable hunger for more Sin Qi. They become remorseless beings, heedlessly spreading chaos and destruction.

Liang's laughter resonated through the air, his mischievous smile growing wider. "Sin Devils! Nine out of ten chances, huh?" he exclaimed.

As the echoes of his laughter faded.

"Could this be that what they describe as destiny?" he mused, releasing a gentle chuckle.