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Chapter 91: The Heavenly Demon’s Scripture
The term Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon was new to Aldrian, but he quickly connected it to the cultivation technique used by Baek Ji-Min.
"If the cultivation technique she used is one of the Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon, then the others must be the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture in the Piercing Heaven Sect. And the last one..." Aldrian looked at the pavilion leader of the Black Dragon Pavilion.
"The last one must be in the Black Dragon Pavilion."
He was genuinely curious about what those three scriptures signified within their respective sects. They must have known the dangers of cultivating such techniques, yet they still allowed their chosen disciples to practice them. It seemed he was missing some vital information.
"I’m sorry if I’ve confused you," Ryu Hyuk-Jae said to Aldrian. "But as you’ve just heard, it’s one of the most guarded secrets in our demonic cult. Only a few of the highest-ranking demons know of its existence. The Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon, as the name suggests, are three scriptures created by the Heavenly Demon himself."
"The Heavenly Demon’s Scripture, the Heavenly Demon’s Flower Scripture, and the Heavenly Demon’s Black Dragon Scripture—these are the ultimate cultivation techniques of demonic cultivation, the very foundation of our three great sects. Now, if you’re wondering how we obtained these scriptures..." He paused for a moment before continuing.
"Aldrian, did you know there are other continents besides ours?"
Aldrian didn’t seem surprised and simply nodded. Yes, he knew they weren’t alone in the world. According to historical records, there were other continents that had somehow never made contact with the Barisan continent for millions of years.
Many didn’t understand why, but suddenly, the energy and seas surrounding Barisan had become chaotic, making them impossible to cross even for cultivators at the Peak Emperor stage.
"The truth that’s been forgotten by many is that many the ancestors of the cultivators on this continent came from another continent. For the three great sects, our power here is more like a branch of our main power in that other land."
"The Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon were brought to this continent by our ancestors. As for their purpose in coming here, even our records are blurry. But there is a connection to something inside the Everlasting Silent Forest."
Aldrian was astonished by this sudden revelation. The Everlasting Silent Forest had been brought up again? What had happened so long ago?
"Anyway, back to the topic. The Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon hold immense value as the foundation of our three great sects. Our ancestors, who founded these sects, were the very first ones able to comprehend and cultivate this technique. They then passed the scriptures to the sects, allowing them to preserve the technique and train talented demonic cultivators to become their successors once they were gone."
"But why wait until they’re gone? Here’s another thing about the Three Scriptures, they can only be cultivated by one person at a time."
Aldrian was stunned. A cultivation technique that only one person could practice?
"Yes, you heard that right. The Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon can only be cultivated by one person at a time. We don’t know why, but once someone comprehends and cultivates one of the scriptures, no one else can cultivate it. It’s as if the technique seals itself with something like karma. I don’t know exactly what it is, but anyone who tries to comprehend it afterward will never succeed—and if they force it, it can even cause a inner demon."
Aldrian was truly enlightened by this new information, but Ryu Hyuk-Jae wasn’t finished yet.
"After all this time, out of the Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon, only the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture remains unresolved, without a successor since the creation of the three great sects. While the other two already have successors even in this era, the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture in the Piercing Heaven Sect has yet to find its destined practitioner. The only one who ever comprehended it was the founder of the Piercing Heaven Sect, said to be the sole disciple of the Heavenly Demon."
Aldrian was astounded. To create a cultivation technique so difficult that only one person could cultivate it—and that person being the Heavenly Demon’s own disciple? What could the Heavenly Demon have been thinking? What kind of purpose required such a limitation?
"Wait... the weight of his name, the weight of destiny... Is that why it can only be comprehended by one person? Is this cultivation technique too overwhelming for others to grasp at the same time, leaving it only to those chosen by the Three Heavenly Demon Scriptures themselves?"
"Why must someone comprehend it at all?" Aldrian asked. "Isn’t the weight of destiny for comprehending the Three Heavenly Demon Scriptures immense? Why not cultivate other demonic techniques that don’t carry the burden of the Heavenly Demon’s name? Why walk such a dangerous path, one that can bring destruction not only to the bearer of that destiny but also to their power?"
Ryu Hyuk-Jae smiled as he listened to Aldrian’s question.
"Why do you ask? To continue the legacy of the Heavenly Demon. To ensure his scriptures are never forgotten. To remind future generations that the Heavenly Demon will always be with us, the demonic cultivators, and to give us hope—hope that the Heavenly Demon has never abandoned us, even though we’ve never seen him."
"In this uncertain era, the Three Scriptures of the Heavenly Demon are both our ultimate trump card and the ’unknown’ pill we gladly take without knowing the outcome. At the end of the road, if the bearer of this destiny can pass the tests of the world, they will emerge more powerful than ever, elevating the demonic cult to even greater heights!" Ryu Hyuk-Jae said with a crazed expression.
The others in the room remained silent, but Aldrian could sense the pride in each of their eyes, the pride of demonic cultivators.
"The demonic ’cult,’ huh? No wonder they take pride when the orthodox sects call them a demonic cult. Their level of faith in the Heavenly Demon may vary, but in the end, they all revere and worship him," Aldrian thought.
"I understand," Aldrian said. "But why are you telling me this history lesson about the Heavenly Demon’s scriptures? And what was that about ’finding the right person to comprehend the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture’ earlier?"
Ryu Hyuk-Jae wore a puzzled expression.
"Do you still not get it? I’m telling you this because you are the one destined to comprehend the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture," he said, pointing at Aldrian.
Aldrian was left speechless, unable to comprehend this man’s way of thinking. He sighed and pressed his forehead.
"Hold on. Why are you dragging me into your demonic cult business? And why should I be the one to comprehend the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture? Doesn’t that mean I’ll have to bear the destiny of the Heavenly Demon’s name for nothing? I don’t gain anything from this."
"You don’t want to? The power you’ll gain from the scripture will be immense. And finally, the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture will have a successor. You’ll also have my unquestioning support," Ryu Hyuk-Jae responded.
"I’m not tempted by power. Just imagining a future full of endless struggles after comprehending the scripture already gives me a headache." And he also had his own cultivation and domain power.
"Is that so? Then what if I told you that the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture will not affect you in regard to being the destiny bearer? In other words, even if you comprehend it, you will not be affected by the destiny tied to the Heavenly Demon’s name."
The others in the room were shocked by his words. What was he talking about? It was common knowledge, passed down through generations, that anyone bearing the Heavenly Demon’s name in any aspect of their life had to prove their worth first. That was the rule—the karma associated with the Heavenly Demon’s name. And now, he was claiming there was a way to bypass it?
"What are you talking about?" Aldrian asked, his confusion evident.
"That’s exactly what I’m saying. You won’t be affected by the destiny that comes with the Heavenly Demon’s name. You won’t have to endure what the destiny bearer would normally face. As for how... I can’t explain that right now, but please hear me out." Suddenly, Ryu Hyuk-Jae’s expression turned serious, more so than at any point since the meeting had begun.
"I have no ill intentions toward you. Everything I’ve done is because of my unwavering faith in the Heavenly Demon. If the Heavenly Demon’s Scripture has revealed that you are the chosen one, then I will gladly hand it over to you. You will gain great benefits from the scripture without the misfortune that befalls a destiny bearer."
"All of this is true. Not a single word I’ve spoken is false. The karma of the Heavenly Demon that binds me will serve as witness. If any of my words are lies, may a inner demon torment me for eternity."
"Ryu Hyuk-Jae!" Kang Doo-Hoon and Baek Ha-Yoon shouted. The others tried to stop him, but it was too late. After Ryu Hyuk-Jae finished his oath, only the moment of truth remained—whether what he had said about the destiny bearer was true or not.
Ryu Hyuk-Jae gazed intently at Aldrian, ignoring the reactions of his colleagues. Aldrian met his eyes, searching for even the slightest flicker of doubt or hesitation. But all he saw was unwavering conviction and blind faith—something that, in its own way, left him in awe. He closed his eyes and sighed.
"Fine."
