Twisted Dreams-Chapter 81 - 53: The Daoist with Powerful Mana

The rich Desire Power from Zhang Xiaoyi drifted towards the Tree of Human Essence, converging in the Desire Magic Jar hidden within its canopy by Li Yang.

Li Yang poured the potion from the Desire Magic Jar down the trunk of the Tree of Human Essence, leaving only a small portion.

Mysterious information surged into the mind of the Tree of Human Essence.

[Hell Sorcerer]

[New Talent Acquired: Fire Spell]

[Fire Spell: Consumes Spiritual Power, summons and controls extraordinary flames!]

[New Talent Acquired: Water Spell]

[Water Spell: Consumes Spiritual Power, summons and controls extraordinary water!]

Due to the Tier Two status of the Tree of Human Essence, it immediately acquired two talents after consuming the [Hell Sorcerer’s Desire Potion].

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Currently, only the Tree of Human Essence can consume multiple portions of the Desire Potion in the world.

Ordinary people can only consume a full portion of the [Desire Potion].

A full portion equates to one jar.

This jar can contain various [Desire Potions], but the quantity must not exceed this limit.

For instance:

Someone can consume a quarter of [Enchanting Demon Desire Potion], a quarter of [Shadow Demon Desire Potion], a quarter of [Fallen Angel Desire Potion], and a quarter of [Black Witch’s Desire Potion].

This constitutes a full portion.

Human souls have limited strength; exceeding this limit would cause the soul to burst. Even strong souls can succumb to inner demons.

The Tree of Human Essence is an anomaly.

It possesses a hundred souls, its soul strength frighteningly formidable.

Theoretically, the Tree of Human Essence can consume a hundred portions of [Desire Potions].

Upon discovering he possessed the [Hell Sorcerer’s Desire Potion], Li Yang immediately decided to bestow this portion upon the Tree of Human Essence.

The fruits of the Tree of Human Essence will eventually create extraordinary individuals with a sliver of the power of a [Hell Sorcerer].

Some people who consume the fruits of the Tree of Human Essence will use weak Fire Elemental Power, or Water Elemental Power, Wind Elemental Power, among others.

On the surface, the Tree of Human Essence, which unlocks the Extraordinary Era, should possess the ability to create a diverse array of extraordinary individuals.

With the Spiritual Energy Revival, numerous humans achieve extraordinary feats, continuously providing Spiritual Power for Li Yang. The Tree of Human Essence’s ability plays a crucial role in this.

...

The Tree of Human Essence solemnly proclaimed:

"With your Heart Demon vanquished, I shall assist you in realizing the Heaven and Earth Dao Technique!"

Once the Tree of Human Essence had spoken, Li Yang transformed a small portion of the Desire Potion in the jar into droplets of rain, which fell upon Zhang Xiaoyi under the cover of night.

Zhang Xiaoyi bathed in the sweet rain, and his body began to transform.

The black pupils in his eyes disappeared, leaving only the whites.

Arcs of lightning flickered within his eyes.

A bright red scale materialized in the center of his forehead.

This is part of the Demon Body belonging to a [Hell Sorcerer].

A mysterious piece of information surfaced in Zhang Xiaoyi’s mind.

[Awakened Talent: Thunder Spell!]

[Thunder Spell: Consumes Spiritual Power, summons and controls extraordinary thunder!]

Zhang Xiaoyi stared blankly at his hands.

After consuming the ’Immortal Peach,’ some strange energy inexplicably appeared in his brain.

He could sense the presence of the power but didn’t know how to wield it.

Zhang Xiaoyi attempted to mobilize the energy in his brain, using the [Thunder Spell].

The arcs of lightning entwined around his fingers stood out in the night.

Crackling, resembling coiling white serpents.

Zhang Xiaoyi’s eyes were filled with shock:

"This, this...

Legend has it that the Spiritual Power needed for condensing a Golden Core isn’t within the Dantian, but within the brain!

As it turns out, the legendary Spiritual Power and Mana are called Spiritual Power!

I-I can wield magic now!

I’ve become a true cultivator!"

His throat moved rapidly, and he stared incredulously at the Tree of Human Essence, muttering:

"I’ve experienced enlightenment!

Enlightenment beneath Buddha’s Bodhi Tree isn’t merely a myth!

This is real!

You, you are the legendary Enlightenment Tree!

I have reached enlightenment!"

Zhang Xiaoyi mistook the extraordinary abilities granted by the [Desire Potion] for enlightenment, considering it the mythical realization of Dao.

He suddenly bowed his head to the ground, exclaiming:

"Disciple Zhang Xiaoyi, deeply grateful for the enlightenment bestowed by Master Bodhi!

From now on, I shall spread the Daoist Technique, punish evil, promote good, and shall not disappoint the transformative grace granted by Master Bodhi!"

When Zhang Xiaoyi lifted his head again, the Tree of Human Essence had vanished.

Filled with tears, he cried out towards the location of the Shu Mountain Daoist Temple:

"Master! Disciple has realized Dao! Disciple has realized Dao!

Master, legends are true, the legends are true!

The Enlightenment Tree is real, and perhaps the Celestial Court and Underworld are real too!

Wait for me, Master! When I have succeeded in my cultivation, I will surely traverse the Yellow Springs Road to bring you back to the mortal world!"

After shouting, Zhang Xiaoyi bowed deeply towards the Shu Mountain Daoist Temple.

He rose, his eyes flashing with electricity, revealing a hint of determination:

"Now, let your disciple claim back our Shu Mountain!"

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One week later, at Taiping Mountain.

The authorities had put much effort into publicizing today’s Daoist Technique exchange conference.

Not only were TV stations coming for interviews, but smaller streaming companies were also there to record programs.

"Hello everyone, I’m Lele, welcome to my show~"

Lele flashed a sweet smile at the camera.

Lele is a streamer for Da Jun Media Culture Co., Ltd., and for an event like the Daoist Technique exchange conference, Zhu Dajun’s company couldn’t miss out on the excitement.

The female streamer was still the same, but the photographer had changed.

Last time she encountered a ghost while streaming in a cemetery, the photographer had fled overnight.

The reason Lele insisted on streaming the Daoist Technique exchange conference was connected to the ghost encounter.

She firmly believed that if ghosts existed, there must be Daoists who catch them.

The Daoist Technique exchange conference gathered famous celestial masters from everywhere; surely she could find some distinguished and enlightened individuals.

What truly happened that night was something she dearly wished to uncover.

Maintaining her smile, Lele continued:

"Today’s theme for our livestream is, finding a true celestial master!

As you all know, those fortune-telling Daoists we normally see on the overpass are all fake.

Today, we’re attending the Daoist Technique exchange conference to see if we can find a genuine master!"

After introducing a bunch of opening remarks, Lele led the photographer into Qingfeng Daoist Temple.

Today, there was an event at Qingfeng Daoist Temple, and any Daoist wearing a robe could enter the temple and visit for free, in line with the theme of gathering Daoist Techniques from around the world.

With people coming and going, besides tourists, there were Daoists wearing robes.

Lele had never seen so many Daoists in her life.

After a while, an elderly gentleman in a purple Daoist robe walked over, supported by two disciples.

Grinning, the elder in the purple robe bowed to Lele:

"Is this Da Jun Media?

I am the 32nd-generation sect leader of Qingfeng Temple, Dao name: Void."

In truth, one might forsake the face of South Sea TV Station, but definitely not Da Jun Media.

Everyone knows who the boss behind Da Jun Media really is.

Lele asked curiously:

"Master Void, greetings, I’m Lele.

Isn’t Qingfeng Temple a new establishment?

Why has it been passed down for over thirty generations?"