My Golden Core is a Star, do you call this cultivating?

Chapter 105: The Way of the Human-Demon

“Is transformation… difficult?” In the past, for Qi Yuan, transformation was indeed difficult while he was comprehending.

But now, he had comprehended the Way of the Human-Demon.

The complete cultivation system was in his mind.

With just a snap of his fingers, he could transform.

“You can transform?” The canary, Xue Yan, whose appearance was as pure as jade, had never seen blood transformation.

According to the legends of Jiupan Mountain, only spirits and monsters could transform.

Blood… what was that?
“Don't transform and become an ugly creature again. I've gotten used to your ugliness over twenty-seven years. If you change to another ugly form, it will take me another twenty-seven years to get used to it,” Xue Yan said, troubled.

Qi Yuan was too lazy to talk to this chatterbox of a little girl.

He immediately performed the transformation technique from the Way of the Human-Demon.

In an instant, a blood mist appeared, and the spiritual energy in the surroundings converged towards him, forming a humanoid shape.

In about ten breaths, Qi Yuan appeared in a blood-red robe, extraordinarily handsome.

On his forehead, there was a red mark, looking rather demonic.

Now, he looked the same as before.

Just more demonic and more handsome.

Xue Yan stared at Qi Yuan, her snowy complexion blushing: “Barely acceptable, just about matching me.”

Qi Yuan felt his body: “Indeed, having a body feels more comfortable.”

After saying this, he sat down again, looking at the Gate of Myriad Forms in the distance.

Xue Yan stood aside, her golden dress unmoved by the wind, angrily saying, “Is that gate more attractive than me?”

Seeing the blood pearl transform, she had thought about celebrating personally.

But after transforming, Qi Yuan just looked at the gate again.

Like a block of wood.

Qi Yuan didn’t answer, he continued to gaze at the Gate of Myriad Forms in the sky.

His mutated abilities and the Way of the Human-Demon were increasing rapidly.

A month later, a small wooden hut appeared near Qi Yuan.

Xue Yan, hands on her slender waist, shouted at Qi Yuan, “This is a feng shui treasure land. I moved here not to be your neighbor, so don’t get any ideas!”

“Is it possible that you moved here, and I didn't even know?” Qi Yuan glanced at Xue Yan, who had put on makeup again today, her cheeks like peach blossoms, very charming.

“Hmph! Being your neighbor is a blessing you've cultivated over a hundred years!” Xue Yan said indignantly, returning to her hut, her small chest rising and falling in anger.

However, she would glance outside from time to time, in case her childhood friend disappeared again someday.

Time flowed, and Qi Yuan sat on the stone, comprehending the Gate of Myriad Forms.

Every day, Xue Yan would come to chat with him about trivial matters.

Qi Yuan also learned that there were many other spirits and monsters like Xue Yan on Jiupan Mountain.

Most had transformed, but not all transformations were complete.

For example, Qi Yuan saw a spirit with a long nose like an elephant.

He remembered scenes from television, where male spirits often retained many monster features, while female spirits mostly transformed into human forms, keeping only small monster traits.

Previously, Qi Yuan thought it was just TV fiction, never imagining Jiupan Mountain would be like this.

“Blood Pearl, something urgent! I need your help!” One day, Xue Yan ran over in a hurry, pulling his hand.

“What’s wrong?” Qi Yuan let Xue Yan pull him along.

Anyway, it didn’t affect his comprehension.

“Let’s go, I'll explain on the way!” Xue Yan dragged Qi Yuan down the mountain.

Soon, Xue Yan's small hand was sweaty with anxiety, “They are fighting!”

Qi Yuan soon reached the foot of the mountain.

There, several monsters were arguing, surrounded by onlookers.

The reason for the argument was simple: a love triangle.

A male dog and a female rabbit were originally a couple, but the female rabbit cheated, and the heartbroken male dog got together with a female dog.

Recently, the female rabbit had a baby.

Building a nest doesn’t require a house, does it?
Rabbits use their fur to build nests, keeping some animal habits.

She was reluctant to use her own fur because it was painful, so she ripped the male dog’s fur every night.

Now, they were arguing.

The male dog’s eyes were red: “I loved you so much, but you cheated.”

The female rabbit was angry: “You said you didn’t mind my past when you pursued me. After catching me, you changed?
And you, you flirted with him while I was still with him. We hadn't broken up yet, and you slept with him, you little bitch!”

The female dog retorted: “If you hadn't cheated, would he have done this?
I’ve always been generous, not mentioning the past.

But you, you gave birth and didn’t want to use your fur for the nest, so you took his.

You have maternal love but no quality.”

The male dog accused the female rabbit of cheating.

The female rabbit accused the female dog of being the third party.

The female dog accused the female rabbit of ruining her ex.

They argued fiercely, and onlookers tried to mediate.

Xue Yan was anxious: “What should we do?”

Qi Yuan was speechless: “If I knew it was such a big deal, I should’ve called more people.
Buddha, Sun Wukong, Thanos, Iron Man, Bald Qiang, all of them would have solved this.”

With so many great beings, could the argument continue?
It might even be the most valuable argument in history.

Xue Yan gave Qi Yuan a white look: “They are so chaotic, whose fault is it?”

“Go up and slap them all, then leave. The matter should be resolved.” Qi Yuan said, “But you don’t have a mental illness certificate, so you can’t.”

To act as a judge, you need a mental illness certificate, otherwise, you could end up in jail.

“The argument is almost over, let’s go back.” Qi Yuan said, disinterested.

“Let’s watch a bit more, we rarely come down the mountain.” Xue Yan tightly held Qi Yuan's hand.

【You have comprehended the Gate of Myriad Forms, Charm +5.】

“Alright.” Qi Yuan continued to watch.

At this moment, the three arguing became more agitated.

The onlookers said, “Don’t get excited.”

They said this while backing away.

Qi Yuan sensed something was wrong: “What happens if they get excited?”

Before Xue Yan could answer, Qi Yuan knew.

The female dog became more agitated, her face turning ferocious.

A crack appeared on her face, blood oozing out.

The crack widened, and her body grew, a terrifying monster tearing through her skin, crawling out from her body.

The terrifying monster, with a hideous face and slimy body, exuded a frightening aura.

The onlookers turned pale and fled in fear.

The male dog saw his partner transform and felt terror.

In an instant, he too transformed into a terrifying monster.

Finally, the female rabbit also turned into a terrifying monster.

The three monsters charged at the crowd.

“Ah, Heart Demons have been born!”

“Run, it’s Heart Demons!”

“I shouldn’t have meddled, we’re doomed!”

“Stay calm…”

Xue Yan, pale, gripped Qi Yuan's hand: “Let’s go!”

Qi Yuan's face turned cold: “Demons?”

The three terrifying monsters resembled the little demons Qi Yuan had been fighting.

Or rather, they were demons.

Qi Yuan had killed over ten thousand demons.

He could confidently say, no one understood demons better than him.

He glanced at Xue Yan, giving her a reassuring look.

He held her hand, his other hand forming a sword gesture.

“Die!”

The three terrifying demons sensed Qi Yuan’s aura and roared, charging at him.

A putrid smell filled the air.

A flash of blood-red sword light.

Slash.

In a flash of lightning-fast blood light, the three powerful demons were sliced apart, turning to nothing.

The fleeing monsters stopped, looking at Qi Yuan as if he were a god.

So cool!

Stars shone in Xue Yan’s eyes.

“Blood Pearl, you're so strong, you killed three Heart Demons instantly!” Xue Yan was thrilled.

Her childhood friend was this strong?

“A minor matter.” Qi Yuan asked, “Why did they suddenly transform?”

He had some guesses.

Xue Yan quickly explained: “Because… they were arguing, getting agitated, and the Heart Demons emerged, killing everything they saw!”

She glanced at the torn clothes on the ground, her eyes showing a faint sadness.

“Emotional agitation causes Heart Demons to emerge?” Qi Yuan was surprised.

How could creatures survive in such a world?

But thinking about it, the beings on Jiupan Mountain seemed exceptionally friendly, with no fights, making sense.

However, he thought of something.

Emotional agitation wasn’t limited to arguments; many situations could cause it.

If… a demon suddenly appeared, it would be horrifying.

“This must be before the Southern-Northern Decision.” Qi Yuan was almost certain.

This world seemed even crazier than the Southern-Northern Decision’s world.

Anyone could turn into a monster suddenly.

Xue Yan’s faint sadness quickly faded.

Living in this world, she was used to managing her emotions to avoid getting too agitated.

“Blood Pearl, you're so strong, help me with something?” Xue Yan’s eyes sparkled, giving Qi Yuan a bad feeling.

“What is it?”

“Do you think I’m beautiful?” Xue Yan lifted her golden dress, showing off.

“Beautiful, extraordinarily beautiful, the rarest in the world!” Qi Yuan praised.

Xue Yan gave Qi Yuan a white look.

She felt he was being sarcastic.

But she didn’t mind, as she was asking for help.

“This year, the White Fox Bai Hu was named the top beauty of the Eighteen Mountains. Why? I’m the real top beauty!” Xue Yan said.

“Don’t get agitated.” Qi Yuan said.

He feared the next moment Xue Yan would turn into a demon.

Xue Yan smiled sweetly: “You can fly, right? Take me around the Eighteen Mountains. I want everyone to know I’m the top beauty!”

Qi Yuan was speechless: “Xue Yan, your competitive spirit is too strong.”

“It’s not competition, it’s revealing the truth!”

“Your face is thicker than mine.”

“How so?”

“Don’t you think if we fly around like that, people will think we’re crazy?

Sounds so stupid!”

Qi Yuan wanted to refuse.

He respected those with mental issues but didn’t want to be seen as crazy himself.

He wanted to be known as a proud swordsman!
“Blood Pearl giegie…” Xue Yan clung to Qi Yuan’s arm, pleading.

Qi Yuan gave in immediately: “Alright, alright, I’ll go, okay?”

Who could refuse a girl calling him “giegie”?

...

At night, Qi Yuan returned to his usual place.

Today, he took Xue Yan around the Eighteen Mountains.

He announced that Xue Yan was the top beauty of the Eighteen Mountains.

Anyone who disagreed was subdued by Qi Yuan.

Now, Qi Yuan just wanted to stay here and avoid people.

In contrast, Xue Yan was smug, in a great mood.

She even wanted to do it again.

“Blood Pearl, did you see the White Fox today? Is she less pretty than me?” Xue Yan looked at Qi Yuan expectantly.

Qi Yuan recalled the White Fox Bai Hu’s appearance.

In terms of looks, Xue Yan was indeed superior.

But looking at the ordinary Xue Yan, he understood why Bai Hu was the top beauty.

“Want the truth or a lie?” Qi Yuan asked.

Xue Yan glared: “A lie.”

“She’s beautiful.” Qi Yuan lied.

Xue Yan pouted: “Both the lie and the truth are her, right?”

“The truth is you.”

“You're lying.”

“I never lie.”

“You just lied!”

...

Twenty years later.

Qi Yuan sat on a green stone.

The Way of the Human-Demon had reached 999999.

Terrifying.

He looked at the Gate of Myriad Forms in the sky, thoughtful.

“Heart Demons, born of heaven and earth, nourished by nature, like shadows following form.”

“Tempt with power, disturb with emotions, entrap with greed… all such, sins.”

Qi Yuan felt deeply, his voice growing louder.

“If you seek me by form, by sound, you walk the wrong path.”

“See no sun, no moon, no stars, seek no immortals or demons, humans shall entrap demons!”

His voice, vast as spring thunder, like dragon roars, echoed across Jiupan Mountain and beyond.

Wherever it reached, a strange fragrance spread, refreshing the mind.

All spirits and monsters who heard Qi Yuan’s voice stood dazed, deep in thought.

Some spirits bowed, as if receiving supreme teachings.

“Who is preaching?”

“Which master?”

“Jiupan Mountain, quickly!”

“Such wondrous teachings, related to Heart Demons!”

All spirits were shocked. Even humans who heard it were overjoyed, rushing to Jiupan Mountain.

A day passed.

Qi Yuan sat like a deity, speaking profound words.

On Jiupan Mountain, flowers bloomed, birds sang, auspicious clouds appeared.

Countless animals, spirits, and even powerful human cultivators sat quietly at the mountain’s base, listening intently.

They were deeply moved, sometimes pondering, sometimes enlightened.

They were immersed in Qi Yuan’s teachings.

On Jiupan Mountain, dead trees sprouted, everything was harmonious, all beings gazed at Qi Yuan in reverence.

Only Xue Yan, a few meters away, looked at Qi Yuan with pride.