Facing the Abyss as a Demon Cultivator

Staring at the character panel before him, Chu Xiu couldn't help but widen his eyes slightly.

The initial items were easy to understand. The rank indicated Chu Xiu's current level, with the first five ranks being taught at school: F, D, C, B, and A, each divided into 9 levels.

Physique likely represented a composite rating of attributes such as strength, endurance, and agility. Spirit measured the strength of the soul, and Energy Level was the total amount of extraordinary energy used to release skills.

A healthy adult male's average value for these attributes was 1.0. Chu Xiu's Physique and Energy Level were weak, but his Spirit, perhaps due to the fusion of two souls, was much stronger than average.

But these weren't the main focus; Chu Xiu had a good grasp of his physical condition.

What mattered were his Talent and Profession! Heir of the Demonic Path! Perfect Refinement! Taking a deep breath, Chu Xiu focused his thoughts on these two items, and more detailed information appeared.

[Heir of the Demonic Path]

[Grade: MAX]

[Current Rank: Holy Sect Trial Apprentice]

[Rank Bonus: None]

[Description: You possess a complete set of demonic path inheritance. As your level increases, you will unlock various divine abilities, secret arts, and demonic artifacts.]

[Evaluation: Your soul accidentally obtained the long-lost inheritance of the "Boundless Holy Dao Sect" while traversing through the turbulent flow of time and space.]

[Even among demonic cultivators known for their ruthlessness and depravity, the Boundless Holy Dao Sect is the most feared.]

[As an heir of the Holy Sect, your sole mission is to kill! Kill! Kill! Kill! Kill!]

[Slaughter all living beings you encounter, use their flesh as nourishment, their bones as steps, and pave your way to the divine altar!]

[Restore the glory of the Holy Sect, and make the Abyssal worlds bow before you!]

Reading the text before him, Chu Xiu was somewhat stunned. A MAX-grade Profession? Previously, he had only heard of the highest grade being SSS!

Suppressing his inner excitement, Chu Xiu hurriedly checked the abilities granted by his Profession.

However, after reading them, he felt a tinge of disappointment.

Currently, only two inheritances were unlocked.

[Boundless Reincarnation Technique]

[Grade: MAX]

[Description: The core cultivation method of the Holy Sect. The heavier the slaughter, the faster the cultivation speed. However, excessive killing may cause the practitioner to lose their sanity and even incur divine punishment.]

[Evaluation: The foundational method of the Boundless Holy Dao Sect, an extremely extreme technique even among demonic cultivators.]

[At the moment the practitioner kills their first living being, they will be entangled by the karma of slaughter, inevitably sliding towards the abyss, without exception.]

[Powerful forces always come with corresponding costs.]

[Datafied. The specific progress of cultivation will be presented in the form of levels and experience.]

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[Bone Refinement: Melee Weapon]

[Rank: F]

[Quality: Basic]

[Description: Use the flesh, blood, and soul of a corpse to nourish the bones, refining them into powerful bone weapons.]

[Evaluation: A third-rate demonic technique, despised even by low-ranking disciples.]

[However, for a weakling like you, it is an appropriate first step on your path of demonic cultivation.]

[Come on! Abandon the constraints of mundane morality and manipulate the corpses of the dead to your heart’s content!]

[The next inheritance will be unlocked at F-rank Level 1.]

After reading the two inheritances, Chu Xiu’s expression darkened.

A core cultivation method with such significant side effects!

He didn’t want to become a mindless killing machine!

Moreover, the inheritance secret arts were also repulsive.

The thought of handling rotten corpses while enduring their stench made him frown deeply.

However, Chu Xiu wasn’t a delicate person and quickly accepted the reality.

“Regardless, I must survive this trial first.”

“No matter how disgusting or difficult the process, I must persevere!”

“I’ll deal with future issues later! If the side effects of the Boundless Reincarnation Technique are too severe, I’ll avoid entering the Abyss in the future and live as an ordinary person!”

With this thought, Chu Xiu calmed himself.

“Besides, I still have a Talent to check…”

Holding onto his last hope, he examined his Talent.

[Perfect Refinement]

[Grade: SSS]

[Description: As long as you have the appropriate materials and blueprints, you can perfectly refine them into the corresponding equipment.]

[Evaluation: Influenced by the "Boundless Book," your Talent has changed.]

[Thanks to the Abyss datafying everything, you no longer need to arduously learn artifact refining knowledge, practice refining techniques daily, or even use refining tools to perfectly refine materials.]

[Moreover, your body is also a type of material, isn’t it?]

[Such a powerful and mysterious ability! It touches upon the realm of rules!]

[Praise the Abyss!]

No knowledge, skills, or tools needed to directly refine materials perfectly?

Seeing the detailed description, Chu Xiu’s eyes widened slightly.

This Talent perfectly complemented his Profession as an Heir of the Demonic Path!

Previously, he worried about whether he, a novice with no cultivation knowledge, could learn demonic cultivation techniques. But with the [Perfect Refinement] Talent, he didn’t need to worry about these.

“However, both my Talent and Profession seem to be growth-oriented and don’t provide me with powerful combat abilities in the early stages.”

After careful consideration, Chu Xiu quickly determined his next course of action.

“This trial should still prioritize caution, but that doesn’t mean I’ll hide like a turtle. I need to seize every opportunity to arm myself and enhance my ability to deal with danger.”

With a plan in mind, he quickly devised his action strategy.

The primary task was to find useful items, then gradually explore the surroundings, gather food and supplies, and choose a suitable place as a base to build a "safe house."

In short, ensuring his safety was the top priority.

He checked the equipment his parents had bought for him.

[Worn Cotton Clothing]

[Rank: F]

[Quality: Trash]

[Attributes: Protection (0.4), Insulation (1.2), Weight 1.6 kg]

[Evaluation: Offers near-zero protection but provides some insulation.]

A piece of trash equipment, but at least it kept him from being naked.

Next, he crouched down, moving lightly, trying to make no sound as he explored the room he was in.

The bedroom was small, with only a bed, a desk, and a wardrobe, which contained old children's clothes that had lost their color, hanging like rags.

The bedroom door was ajar, and Chu Xiu peeked through the gap to see an empty living room.

He cautiously pushed the door open, the rusty hinges squeaking loudly in the silence, making Chu Xiu’s heart leap.

Fortunately, it seemed he was the only living being in this apartment. The living room remained silent, unaffected by the noise.

Relieved, Chu Xiu quickened his search.

The living room offered little of use. The decayed table board might serve as a shield, and the kitchen had a few knives, but the handles were nearly detached, and the rusty blades looked unreliable for even killing a chicken.

"This starting point isn’t great," Chu Xiu frowned slightly.

Now, only one bedroom remained unexplored in the apartment.

The door had been destroyed, with wooden fragments scattered around.

Not expecting much, Chu Xiu stepped in, but his eyes suddenly widened, his body frozen.

In the center of the bedroom lay a dried corpse, seemingly of a seven- or eight-year-old child, with a large hole in its back as if pierced by a spear-like weapon.

Nearby, against a wall, was a woman’s corpse with a shattered skull and blood splatters on the wall.

A scene played out in Chu Xiu’s mind.

A desperate mother and child hid in the locked bedroom. A mutated creature broke in with brute force, killing the mother who rushed to protect her child. The child couldn’t escape the same fate.

Chu Xiu sighed softly, whispering, “Rest in peace, you two. Forgive my intrusion.”

He wasn’t superstitious but respected the dead.

With that, Chu Xiu took a deep breath, stepped forward, and gently pressed his right hand on the child’s body.

[Bone Refinement], activate!