Chapter 389: The Theory of Transformation
“No wonder, no wonder he lives deep within this beast mountain range, yet nothing ever happens to him.”
“No wonder the ferocious beast Qiongqi is so terrified of him.”
Everything suddenly became clear. Lin Feng recalled the other’s words—he had been here for several hundred years, even a thousand years, which was why he was so lonely.
Indeed, beasts lived much longer than humans; they could survive for far longer. Especially the beast before him, who had transformed into human form—how could he not feel loneliness and solitude?
Those cluttered tables and chairs and the incomplete chess manual were perhaps his longing for humanity. He wanted to enter the human world and live a human life.
The cave dwelling trembled incessantly. Soon, the demonic man’s face returned to normal, and the cave’s shaking stopped, as if nothing had happened. His demonic pupils fixed on Lin Feng, carrying a faint, indifferent smile. But that smile made Lin Feng feel extremely uncomfortable.
It was said that among beasts, only Heavenly Demons could transform, taking on human bodies and speaking human language.
The beast before Lin Feng could do this, so this beast was a Heavenly Demon. A beast of this level, if it entered the human world and set foot in Snow Moon, would be enough to topple the entire kingdom.
Only a powerful existence at the Heavenly Martial Realm could contend with him.
What Lin Feng didn’t quite understand was why the other said he would soon be able to enter the human world, but couldn’t now.
His gaze gradually calmed, and Lin Feng forced himself to regain composure. He asked, “Senior Demon, since you have already transformed into human form, if you wish to enter the human world, you could do so at any time, couldn’t you? Why keep me here?”
Lin Feng had no time to stay here. He had to leave.
As for demons, he held no prejudice. The beasts of this world were different from the livestock and wild animals of before; they truly possessed their own intelligence. Moreover, once they had truly transformed, Lin Feng didn’t see any difference between demons and humans. Although beasts were violent and bloodthirsty, the people of this world were no less cold and bloodthirsty.
“Because I am still a demon now. If seen by your human experts, they would stop at nothing to hunt me down, making me their mount or pet beast, and it would never end.” The Heavenly Demon spoke slowly, causing Lin Feng’s gaze to freeze. Indeed, if a powerful Heavenly Demon entered the human world, how could it not attract those even stronger to hunt and seize it? The human world was vast and boundless, never lacking in experts.
“But Senior said you could go out in a while. Why is that?” Lin Feng asked, puzzled.
Hearing Lin Feng’s words, the Heavenly Demon smiled again, an exceptionally demonic smile. His gaze swept over the Qiongqi on the ground, and the Qiongqi shivered, shrinking its body, not daring to move. It knew how irritable this creature could be.
“Do you really want to know?” The Heavenly Demon’s gaze shifted back to Lin Feng, the smile at the corners of his eyes growing more demonic.
Lin Feng didn’t understand what he meant but nodded slightly.
“Heh, telling you won’t hurt. I’ve long grown tired of the life of a beast. Now, I’m about to gain a human body and become a true human.” The demonic man’s eyes gleamed with a sharp light, and he said hoarsely, “Shedding the beast’s body to become a true human—a complete, thorough human.”
“Hmm?” Lin Feng frowned. Become a true human? Beasts were demons; they could transform into human form, but could they become a complete human?
“Honored guest, you still don’t understand, do you? Humans are always the masters of the continent, the spirit of all things. Although we beasts have greater combat power than humans, humans, with their unparalleled comprehension, always produce extraordinary talents stronger than beasts. Human potential has no limit, while beasts are already predetermined. At the moment of birth, their talent is fixed; afterward, they can only rely on luck.”
Lin Feng listened quietly. This was the first time he had heard such a statement because he had never truly encountered it before. Indeed, as the other said, humans were the spirit of all things. In the world, there were some incredibly powerful beasts born with unparalleled, terrifying talent. But across the vast continent, humans never lacked geniuses. Thus, no matter how strong beasts were, there were always more talented humans to suppress them. That was why the continent was dominated by humans, not beasts.
Beasts had their talent fixed at birth, relying on luck afterward, while human potential had no limit, no boundary—as long as you could unlock it.
“However, heaven always leaves a sliver of hope. When we beasts step into the Heavenly Demon realm, we face a choice: transformation—transforming into human form.”
“There are two ways to transform. First, retain the beast’s body, able to shift back at any time. The original form remains a beast, merely wearing a human shell. Even the aura you emit will be that of a beast. Second, complete transformation—shedding the beast’s body to become a human, a true human. You lose your former demonic talent but gain human spirituality.”
A look of shock flashed in Lin Feng’s eyes. Transformation had two forms: one as a demon, one as a human.
He had never heard that a beast could completely become a human.
Clearly, the beast standing across from him had chosen the second form of transformation. He wanted to become a thorough human.
“Is Senior currently in the transformation period?” Lin Feng asked. The Heavenly Demon nodded. Indeed, he was in the transformation period now.
“With Senior’s Heavenly Demon realm, even if you entered a small country in the human world, no one could do anything to you, right?” Lin Feng probed.
The Heavenly Demon paused, stared at Lin Feng with a demonic smile, and then said, “You’re very clever. But even if I tell you, what can you do? The first type of transformation is easy—any beast can do it. But the second type, during the transformation period, the beast’s cultivation is sealed. That means right now, I don’t have the power of a Heavenly Demon. Moreover, this transformation isn’t guaranteed to succeed. If it fails, my cultivation will drop significantly. In fact, this is a gamble—a demon’s gamble.”
“As I thought,” Lin Feng muttered to himself. Choosing the second type of transformation meant that during the transformation period, the beast’s cultivation was sealed and would decline. During this time, there would be no progress at all. And if the transformation failed, cultivation would drop even further. It wasn’t just humans who took risks; demons did too.
“Then how can one increase the chances of successful transformation?” Lin Feng’s eyes flickered as he pondered, then asked.
“By interacting more with humans,” the Heavenly Demon answered directly, making Lin Feng’s heart tremble.
“So, Senior intends to keep me by your side?”
“Yes. During my transformation period, you will stay by my side, chat with me—how wonderful.” The Heavenly Demon’s voice turned hoarse again, filled with sinister intent.
Lin Feng fell silent. The Heavenly Demon had revealed these secrets to him, which meant the other would never let him leave even a step. If he left, could he bring human experts to hunt him down?
Lin Feng didn’t beg the Heavenly Demon either. He knew it would be useless. This seemingly calm humanoid beast still carried the evil and bloodthirst of a demon, revealed in casual gestures. If he truly angered this Heavenly Demon, the other might tear him apart.
At this moment, Lin Feng only wanted to know one thing: after the Heavenly Demon’s cultivation was sealed during the transformation period, how much combat power did he still have?
“The ferocious beast Qiongqi is already that strong. This Heavenly Demon can make Qiongqi as docile as a cat and has told me everything, even about his sealed cultivation. Clearly, he is very powerful and speaks without fear. I must not act rashly.” Lin Feng muttered to himself, reminding himself.
“Is there anything else you want to ask? I can tell you everything.” The Heavenly Demon’s voice was hoarse, the smile in his eyes growing more sinister. The demonic red once again appeared on his face.
“No,” Lin Feng shook his head. There was one more question he wanted to ask, but he could almost guess the answer, so it was better not to ask.
“No?” The Heavenly Demon smiled, leaning his face close to Lin Feng’s, and said wickedly, “Don’t you also want to know if I will kill you after I successfully transform?”
Lin Feng’s pupils contracted. What a clever beast. He had indeed wanted to ask, but did he need to?
“I’ll tell you now: yes. Once I successfully transform, all humans and beasts who know I was a demon must die. I will become a complete human—a thorough human.” The Heavenly Demon raised his head, his eyes slightly closed, his hoarse voice tinged with longing. After his transformation, everyone and every beast who knew his past would die.
PS: Sigh, why is it that every Monday, the recommendation votes are so few... Flowers, please give me strength. Today’s increase is too small; the chrysanthemums are blooming, waiting for others to burst in.
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