LRAB Chapter 51 The Demon King's Thoughts
Chapter 51 The Demon King's Thoughts
The core area of the Starry Sky Forest, on the shore of the Lake of Life.
Thanks to the Demon King's careful guidance with his soul power, the lakeside is no longer the pristine place it once was.
Ancient tree branches intertwine to form a natural dome and viewing platform, while blue-purple and warm-gold flower seas bloom alternately in a mysterious rhythm, and bell-shaped flowers on vines sway gently in the wind, making a soft and pleasant tinkling sound.
Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting soft veils of light that paint a flowing tapestry of light and shadow on the ground.
Huo Yutong was sitting cross-legged amidst this picturesque scenery, casting necromancy.
In front of her were dozens of cleaned fish bones.
As she chanted softly, the pristine white fish bones stood up one after another, sometimes forming a strict square formation, and sometimes transforming into triangular arrowheads, moving with extraordinary agility.
"Yu Tong, Yu Tong!" Di Qiu opened her ruby-like eyes wide, completely mesmerized.
"Could these bones be arranged to resemble me?"
"I'll give it a try." Huo Yutong concentrated her mind, and with a slight thought, the fishbone army began to clumsily gather and deform, trying to outline the general shape of Di Qiu, but in the end, it was difficult to express his charm, and it looked somewhat incongruous.
Electrox, standing to the side, laughed and said, "Rain Eye, manipulating inanimate objects is easy in form but difficult in spirit."
You don't need to be fixated on the precise location of every bone. Instead, use your mental energy to outline the overall image, guiding them to naturally converge and form a cohesive whole, just like painting, where the idea precedes the brushstroke.
Just as Huo Yutong was trying as instructed, and the fishbone formation gradually came to life, a refreshing fragrance of grass and trees quietly filled the air.
"Lord Electrolux, excuse me for disturbing you," the voice of the Demon King rang out.
Several emerald green vines reached out like nimble snakes, their ends wrapped around a few vibrant fruits, gently offered to Di Qiu and Huo Yutong.
"This is a newly ripened 'Wood Spirit Fruit,' which is beneficial to nourishing your soul power."
"Thank you, Uncle King of Ten Thousand Demons!" Di Qiu happily accepted it.
Huo Yutong also thanked her politely, as she could feel the pure life energy contained in the fruit pulp.
The Demon King turned to Electrolux, his tone unusually solemn and earnest:
"Your Excellency pioneered the art of soul manipulation, and your mastery of the soul is truly admirable. Today, I humbly request your guidance, as it concerns the very foundation of our plant-based race."
He pointed to the flowers and plants around him that bloomed in accordance with the laws, but had not yet developed complete intelligence:
"Our plant-type soul beasts are nourished by the essence of heaven and earth and have long lifespans. However, the path to awakening their intelligence is far more difficult and lengthy than that of animal-type soul beasts."
It often takes thousands or even tens of thousands of years of accumulation before a sliver of consciousness emerges. Do you, sir, possess any other method that could accelerate this process?
Electrolux fell silent for a moment, then spoke: "King of Ten Thousand Demons, your question touches upon the core of life's evolution. The paths to soul awakening for plants and animals are inherently different."
"Animals are active, and in the process of hunting, socializing, and surviving, their consciousness is constantly stimulated by external factors and impacted by internal desires, so they are easily awakened."
Plants are silent, their roots deeply embedded in the earth; their life form is closer to 'existence' itself than 'action.' Their souls are like seeds buried deep in the ground, requiring different 'keys' to awaken them.
Electrolux drifted closer to a flower swaying in the wind, emitting a soft blue glow.
"In my opinion, we might start with 'perception' and 'resonance'."
"Perception? Resonance?" The Demon King pondered, recalling the human impressionist paintings that Di Tian had recently displayed, whose capture of light and shadow and the sense of life had deeply moved him.
"Exactly." Electrolux nodded. "Plants may be still, but they are not without knowledge or feeling. They can sense the temperature of the sun, the nourishment of the rain, the touch of the wind, and even the emotional fluctuations of the surrounding creatures."
Accelerating the development of spiritual intelligence may enhance its perception of external beauty and emotions, and guide it to generate an inner impulse for expression.
He looked at the King of Ten Thousand Demons and said, "You were deeply moved by human paintings and had the idea of creating them. This in itself is proof that your soul is active."
Why not extend this method to others? You can use your own spiritual power as a guide, no longer merely leading them to grow, but continuously and gently sharing the 'art' you perceive—whether it's the rhythm of colors, the interplay of light and shadow, or the mood of a certain emotion—with those of your people on the verge of awakening.
"For example, under the moonlight, use your power to simulate the shimmering scene in the painting, so that they can 'see' the natural beauty that is usually indescribable."
Or, in the wind and rain, guide them to experience the balance between resilience and flexibility.
You can even try to transform simple emotions, such as tranquility, joy, and anticipation, into pure energy fluctuations and resonate with them.
"This continuous 'spiritual nourishment,' which transcends the needs of survival, is like a symphony that awakens a sleeping soul."
When a plant begins to absorb sunlight and rain not merely to grow, but also to "appreciate" the moonlight and "experience" the whisper of the wind, the seeds of its soul have already begun to sprout.
The Demon King listened intently, as if a completely new path was unfolding before him.
Electrolux's method is not about forcibly instilling knowledge, but about guiding and resonating with it, which is more in line with the nature of his plant-type soul beasts.
The Demon King bowed deeply, "Hearing your words surpasses a thousand years of contemplation. Lord Electrox, this kindness will be forever etched in the hearts of my plant-based race."
I'll go try it now, starting from around my main body, to construct a 'Spirit Awakening Domain'!
Watching the Demon King hurriedly depart, his figure full of energy, Huo Yutong and Di Qiu exchanged a smile.
Time flowed by quietly, and Huo Yutong's mastery of necromancy grew ever more profound.
With Di Tian's permission, she obtained several complete skeletons of naturally deceased soul beasts for more complex magic practice.
Guided by her spiritual power, these powerful bones moved with increasing fluidity, faintly revealing a hint of their former majesty.
Moreover, these skeletons can also be stored in the undead demiplane, and Di Tian and other beasts have all been inside to see them.
"Electra." On this day, the Red King strode in with steady steps. His middle, most composed head spoke in human language, while his other two heads each carried a plump pheasant and a fresh river fish.
"Your conversation with the Demon King some time ago was very beneficial to him."
Upon seeing this, Huo Yutong quickly stepped forward to thank them and accepted the ingredients—tonight's menu immediately became more abundant, with roast chicken and a pot of delicious fish soup to be made.
"To be honest, I've come here today with a favor to ask."
The central head of the Red King continued speaking, while the two heads on either side stopped examining the ingredients and turned to Electrolux, all six eyes reflecting the same concern.
"As you can see, I have three heads. Although we are one, we often disagree on many things and have endless internal arguments, which is really exhausting."
The three of them chimed in, each adding their own words, their tone filled with helplessness.
There are even extreme cases within their race where three heads, due to ideological differences, engage in fierce infighting and even attack each other, ultimately leading to the demise of their main body.
If a way to coordinate can be found, not only will he benefit, but the entire Cerberus clan will undergo a transformation.