Soul Land: I Fabricated Future Videos

Chapter 124: The Plague God!

In the video, Dugu Bo finally couldn't resist the temptation and asked, "Is this Plague God Physique easy to cultivate?"

It was obvious that Sun Zhongjing's talk of self generated spirit rings and increasing their age was far too enticing. No spirit master could resist the idea of strengthening their rings, let alone obtaining a ten thousand year ring! That was the ultimate dream for all spirit masters.

Sun Zhongjing looked momentarily puzzled by the question, as if wondering why Dugu Bo would ask something so obvious.

Realizing his own foolishness, Dugu Bo immediately regretted his words.

"Easy to cultivate?" What a stupid question!

Absorbing countless viruses into the body… it was obvious that this technique had to be extremely dangerous!

"As I said before," Sun Zhongjing began, "the cultivation of the Plague God Physique is a constant cycle of infection, suffering, and recovery."

"In this case, 'poison' does not only refer to traditional toxins but rather any harmful agent that affects the body. This includes infectious diseases and various other afflictions, all of which I classify under the term 'virus.'"

"The cultivation process involves repeatedly infecting oneself with new viruses, adapting, and developing immunity. Over time, one becomes completely resistant to those viruses. However, in order to further strengthen the 'Plague Magic' within, it is necessary to continuously absorb new, more potent viruses and combine them with the old ones, creating even deadlier strains."

"As you can imagine, every time you infect yourself with a new virus, it becomes a life or death test. If you survive, you grow stronger. If you fail… well, you die. There is no second chance."

Cold sweat poured down Dugu Bo's forehead.

Every single cultivation session was a battle against death itself!

And considering how each new virus would merge with the old ones, becoming even deadlier, there was no telling when a cultivator would finally succumb.

Just how many different viruses had Sun Zhongjing endured to reach his current level?

Dugu Bo couldn't help but voice his thoughts.

Sun Zhongjing simply smiled and said casually, "I lost count long ago. Throughout my life, I have healed countless people. Every time I encountered a new, unknown virus, I would absorb it into my body for study. Over time, the Plague Magic within me grew stronger and stronger."

His tone was calm, but Dugu Bo felt chills run down his spine.

The process of refining the Plague God Physique was beyond terrifying. Just the thought of harboring countless deadly viruses in his own body made him shudder!

He suddenly realized why Sun Zhongjing had been able to swallow his poison bead without a second thought.

Compared to the legion of viruses in his body, Dugu Bo's so called "peerless poison" was utterly insignificant! It was likely that his toxin had been instantly devoured by the Plague Magic before it could even take effect.

"Earlier, when you used the soundwave poison technique, was that an application of your internal Plague Magic?" Dugu Bo asked.

He now understood that Sun Zhongjing could theoretically wipe out an entire continent if he wanted to. He was like a living embodiment of a plague deity! No wonder it was called the Plague God Physique.

Sun Zhongjing shook his head. "No, that was just a poisoning technique. The method itself is separate from the power behind it."

He didn't bother explaining any further Dugu Bo wouldn't be able to learn it anyway, and it was better to maintain some mystery.

"Now that I have explained the secrets of the Plague God Physique," Sun Zhongjing said, "have you decided? Do you want to learn it?"

Dugu Bo hesitated.

Moments ago, he had been completely captivated by the idea of self generating spirit rings and strengthening them.

But now?

Just thinking about voluntarily infecting himself with countless new diseases made his skin crawl.

With a forced smile, he said, "Senior, I think using a spirit bone to store the toxins should be sufficient. If the process takes extra time, I'll just work harder to compensate."

Sun Zhongjing sighed. "You really think the only problem with using a spirit bone is wasted time?"

Dugu Bo was startled.

"Isn't it?"

Even in reality, Dugu Bo watching this unfold was just as confused. Using a spirit bone as a container for his toxins seemed flawless. At worst, he would just need to spend extra time purging the toxins after every battle.

But compared to the sheer insanity of the Plague God Physique, that was a minor inconvenience.

Sun Zhongjing shook his head.

"All containers have a limit including spirit bones. At first, you might think you have solved the problem. But over time, the stored toxins will accumulate. Eventually, when the spirit bone reaches its limit…"

Dugu Bo's face darkened.

"…The toxins will overflow!"

"And when that happens, the entire buildup of poison will be released all at once into your body."

His heart sank.

Such a massive toxin dumping into his body…

He wouldn't survive.

"Senior… aside from the Plague God Physique… is there any other way?" Dugu Bo asked bitterly.

He knew the Plague God Physique was powerful. But he also knew he would never survive the process. He had no confidence in overcoming so many deadly diseases.

If there was another option, he wanted it.

"Of course," Sun Zhongjing replied calmly.

Dugu Bo froze.

"...Wait, you mean there actually is another way?"

"Yes."

Sun Zhongjing nodded. "Aside from the Plague God Physique, I have one more method the Poison Core Technique."

"This technique will allow you to permanently store your poison without the risk of overflow."

"Even more, once you fully form the poison core, the toxins will no longer be a burden but rather a source of power, enhancing your poison abilities to a new level."

Dugu Bo's expression was utterly indescribable.

Inside, his mind was screaming:

 YOU COULDN'T HAVE SAID THIS EARLIER?!

The video ended.

Reality.

Dugu Bo stared at the black screen.

Then, his face twisted in frustration.

"ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!"

Just when he was about to learn the Poison Core Technique, the video cut off?!

Was this some kind of sick joke?!

(End of Chapter)

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