Tales of demons and gods: Ultimate Villain

"As a great villain, how could I not have a legion of powerful underlings to execute my will?" 

Shen Fei mused, his lips curling into a smirk. His crimson eyes gleamed with disdain as he pondered, 'All of my lackeys are weaklings. Most are unranked, a few barely scrape the bronze level, and only one has managed to reach silver. Pathetic.'

The Demon Devouring Technique was a fearsome method, allowing its user to consume live demon beasts and their spirits to rapidly increase in strength. However, it was a deeply flawed technique. 

While devouring demon beasts or their spirits, the user couldn't absorb the entirety of their energy. What little was absorbed was impure, volatile, and corrosive, contaminating the mind with madness.

In most cases, those who practiced the technique ended up exploding, their bodies unable to handle the unrefined energy. If the technique were truly perfect, the Dark Guild would have long been overflowing with powerful Demon Spiritualists.

A slow, wicked smile spread across Shen Fei's face. "But that flaw doesn't apply to me," he murmured, his voice laced with confidence. "With my unparalleled talent, the more I use this technique, the more I refine it. Slowly but surely, I will purge its defects. In time, it will evolve into an even greater power—one that no one else can wield but me."

His fingers drummed against the wooden surface beside him as he continued, "Once perfected, this technique will allow my subordinates to grow stronger at an accelerated rate, regardless of their low talent. I will raise an army of warriors, and even the most useless ones will become formidable under my rule."

A shadow flickered across his gaze as he whispered to himself, "As for me, every impurity I absorb will be purified by my Supreme Body Forging Technique and Cultivation Technique. Exploding? Laughable. My body is already at the peak of a Gold-ranked fighter, honed to perfection through relentless training. Nothing can shake my foundation."

Shen Fei shook his head, brushing away unnecessary thoughts. 'Enough thinking. It's time to test my power.'

He strode toward the far corner of the dimly lit chamber, where iron cages rattled softly. Inside them, demon beasts whimpered, their instincts screaming at the danger that loomed before them.

His gaze locked onto a particular cage. With a metallic clang, he unlatched it and reached inside, grasping a Snow Rabbit by its ears. The small creature trembled violently, its blood-red eyes darting around in fear. Its soft white fur bristled as it kicked its legs helplessly.

Shen Fei's lips curled. "Struggle all you want. It makes no difference."

With a flick of his wrist, he shut the cage behind him and held the trembling beast firmly. Taking a deep breath, he activated the Demon Devouring Technique.

At first, nothing happened. The Snow Rabbit continued to squirm in his grasp.

"Tsk." Shen Fei frowned but did not relent. He pushed more energy into the technique, his body emitting a faint dark aura. The air around him crackled with a sinister force.

The second attempt failed.

The third.

The fourth.

His expression darkened. 'Is this all the great Demon Devouring Technique amounts to?'

Then, on the fifth attempt, something shifted.

"Squeak."

A guttural shriek tore from the Snow Rabbit's throat as its tiny body convulsed violently. Its fur began to wither before his very eyes, shrinking and shriveling as though the very essence of life was being stripped away.

Its once-bright eyes turned bloodshot, filled with terror. It flailed frantically in his grasp, trying to escape, but the more it resisted, the faster it was drained.

Its squeals grew weaker.

Its flesh, blood, and soul force were being siphoned at an alarming rate.

Within moments, all that remained was a dried husk—its body twisted and brittle, resembling a mummy drained of all vitality.

Shen Fei exhaled slowly, feeling the influx of energy coursing through him. His body absorbed the Snow Rabbit's flesh, blood, and soul force, integrating them into his own being.

Yet, the sensation was… off.

The blood and flesh he absorbed were tainted, volatile, and impure. Instead of strengthening his body, it introduced instability, as if foreign toxins were trying to disrupt his foundation.

But Shen Fei did not panic.

A deep hum resonated from within as his Supreme Body Forging Technique activated instinctively. His body trembled slightly as it began refining the absorbed impurities. Within seconds, all the contaminants were burned away, leaving behind only a minuscule amount of purified energy.

A scoff escaped his lips. "Hmph. That's all?"

The energy was laughably small, barely making a dent in his cultivation. Snow Rabbits were too weak, mere Bronze-ranked creatures. They were not worthy prey.

As for the impure soul force he absorbed, it was transported into his Soul Realm, hovering like a foreign entity, unable to merge with his already dense and refined soul energy. However, as his cultivation technique completed a single revolution, the chaotic energy was gradually refined into a single pure strand, seamlessly integrating with his Soul Realm.

Shen Fei clenched his fist, feeling the faint increase in strength. It was insignificant compared to his vast power, but the process had worked.

A slow smirk spread across his face.

"This is only the beginning."

His crimson eyes gleamed with a dangerous light as he turned his gaze toward the remaining cages, where countless demon beasts whimpered in fear.

"It's time to refine this technique further. Let's see how far I can push it."

He stepped forward, shadows stretching around him as he reached for the next victim.

After attempting the Demon Devouring Technique on the next Snow Rabbit, it failed at first but succeeded on the second try. Undeterred, Shen Fei continued using the rabbits as experimental materials, refining his technique with each attempt.

After just five successful tries, his success rate skyrocketed to one hundred percent. From then on, he absorbed numerous Snow Rabbits in a single attempt, his mastery over the technique growing sharper. As he continued absorbing more and more rabbits, his Demon Devouring Technique gradually evolved under the influence of his talent—God Rewards Hard Work.

By the time he had devoured over two hundred rabbits, the technique had improved significantly. Not only had the success rate been perfected, but the impurities absorbed were also decreasing with each use. 

The technique was now evolving toward a stage where all flesh, blood, and soul force would be directly converted into purified essence before being absorbed into his body.

Though the purified essence wasn't as pure and dense as his own soul force, it was already superior to that of most Glory City cultivators, who relied on trashy cultivation techniques to generate weak, diluted energy.

"This level of refinement should be sufficient for my underlings," Shen Fei muttered, a calculating glint in his eyes. "But let's push it even further before handing it over to them. I can't have them being weaker than Nie Li's companions, who will receive top-grade divine-ranked techniques from him."

His lips curled into a smirk. "Of course, I will eventually create tailor-made cultivation techniques for my lackeys—ones that rival even Nie Li's methods. But until then, this shortcut will do just fine."

With that decision made, he resumed his experiments, mercilessly taking the lives of the remaining Snow Rabbits to refine his technique further.

Two hours passed in a blur.

By the time he was done, his Demon Devouring Technique had reached an unprecedented level, producing essence and soul force of a quality higher than all known techniques in Glory City.

Although it had yet to match the purity and density of his own, that was inevitable—his soul force was constantly evolving, growing purer with each revolution of his cultivation technique.

Just as he was about to continue experimenting on the last few rabbits, his divine sense, which he always kept active to enhance its proficiency, detected movement outside. His gaze sharpened as he saw Shen Xiu stepping out of her room and making her way toward his chamber.

His eyes flicked toward the floor, where the remains of countless Snow Rabbits lay scattered like grotesque husks. The slightest touch would turn them to dust, making the room unsightly and filthy.

His expression darkened.

"Guards," Shen Fei called out, his voice calm yet commanding.

The patrolling guards outside immediately straightened at his call. One of them stepped forward and knocked before receiving permission to enter. At the same time, a passing maid was summoned inside.

Shen Fei gave them both a cold glance before issuing his orders.

"Clean it all up and dispose of the remains," he instructed the guard. Then, turning to the maid, he added, "Light my favorite scented incense after the room is cleaned."

The moment his stern gaze swept over them, they moved with haste. The guards swiftly gathered the desiccated husks of the Snow Rabbits, stuffing them into sacks before carrying them out. Meanwhile, the maid carefully wiped down every surface, ensuring no trace of his experiments remained. Finally, she lit a fragrant incense stick beneath the table, filling the room with a soothing aroma.

Once their tasks were complete, they bowed and left the room in silence. The guards carried the sacks of Snow Rabbit remains out of the mansion to dispose of them properly.

As they walked, one of the newly recruited guards glanced at his more experienced counterpart, curiosity shining in his eyes.

"What do you think the young master is doing with all those Snow Rabbits?" he whispered.

The maid beside him shot him a strange look—one filled with pity.

The Guard Captain, a veteran of the Shen Family, turned to the recruit and scolded him sharply.

"Don't ask questions you shouldn't," he warned, his voice low and threatening. "Unless you want to end up like those rabbits."

The recruit paled instantly, quickly bowing his head. He dared not utter another word.

Meanwhile, back in his chamber, Shen Fei calmly sat on his bed, waiting.

The door creaked open.

Shen Xiu stepped inside, her entire body wrapped in a shawl. Though she tried to conceal herself, the thin fabric did little to hide the seductive curves beneath. She quietly shut the door behind her, locking it before turning to face him.

"Aah!" she gasped, startled to find Shen Fei sitting on his bed, staring at her with a playful smirk.

Her brows furrowed. "Why is it so dark in here?" she muttered, stepping closer.

Then, her expression turned serious. She stopped in front of him, arms crossed.

"Tell me now," she demanded. "What's your secret? How have you been increasing your strength so fast?"

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