Chapter 1857: Transformation Method, Consciousness Fragments

Xia Duo was clearly unable to be satisfied with such a perfunctory answer, but he did not point it out on the spot; instead, he followed the other party's words and continued to ask:

"Then how can one control the bloodline?"

"Do you intend to transform into a Demon Descendant?" Gulite asked.

"That is not out of the question. Tell me first how you managed it, and if I want to transform into a Demon Descendant, what methods are there?"

Although Xia Duo's answer was somewhat ambiguous, Gulite still felt a surge of hope; after all, Xia Duo had just shown sympathy and even identification with Demon Descendants, so how could he not be tempted by what was said now?

Transforming a high-level Mage into a Demon Descendant would definitely have a huge impact on the current situation of the Demon Descendant Elves, and a very positive one at that.

Of course, for Gulite himself, once the Elf currently disguised as Ougesi transformed into a Demon Descendant, at least his own safety would be guaranteed for the time being.

Thinking of this, Gulite decided to reveal a real secret to the other party: "To transform into a Demon Descendant, there are currently two main ways. One is to drink Demon Blood while undergoing a Transformation Ritual. This method is relatively safe, but I am afraid it would be difficult for you to accept."

While transformation through a ritual is indeed safe, that safety is held in the hands of the ritual's officiant. Although the Demon Descendants hope to gain more of their own kind, the Transformation Ritual is an absolute secret and clearly cannot be easily handed over to the Elf before him.

Gulite was aware of this, so what he truly recommended was the second way: "There is another way, which is for you to research it yourself. We will provide some materials; as long as you grasp the basics, you can transform Magic Energy yourself, and afterwards, you can gradually acquire the Demon Bloodline through Magic Energy Infection."

"This method has hidden dangers, right?"

"Yes. Even ritual transformation cannot guarantee absolute safety, but the second way is indeed more dangerous. Directly contacting demonic power makes it easier to fall."

Gulite first affirmed the risks of the second way, but then changed his tone and said, "For a Spellcaster, power is not the key; Knowledge is. Choosing the second way is the true shortcut to controlling the bloodline."

"Didn't you just ask me how to control the Demon Bloodline? I can tell you clearly: it is through researching Magic Energy!"

Magic Energy?

Combining this with his experiences in the Main Plane, Xia Duo roughly understood that the path of the Demon Descendants was actually built upon this special Magic Energy Magic System.

Even if they are not Elves, other races can acquire the Demon Bloodline as long as they study Magic Energy intensively and then undergo Magic Energy Infection, and it is in a relatively stable state.

After pondering for a moment, Xia Duo asked Gulite again: "Then can the first transformation method not directly control the bloodline?"

"It cannot, but it is very close. The main thing is that the Magic Energy attribute obtained through ritual transformation is the same as that of the ritual's officiant, and the resulting bloodline is also relatively stable. Under normal circumstances, as long as you don't take action, your Demon Descendant identity will not be exposed."

"I see!"

Xia Duo understood immediately; transformation through a ritual was likely a trap. Back in the Main Plane, he had already roughly guessed the pros and cons of the Magic Energy Magic System.

Among them, the Magic Energy attribute is considered the most important secret of the Demon Descendants. Once it is figured out by an enemy, the Spells they cast will no longer possess the attribute of natural encryption.

And now that Gulite said the Magic Energy from a ritual transformation is the same as the officiant's, it meant that the officiant could basically manipulate the new Demon Descendant with ease.

As for a new Demon Descendant at the level of a high-level Mage, I am afraid those Demon Descendant Mages who have mastered the ritual would not dare to transform them easily; otherwise, wouldn't that be equivalent to handing over their own secrets?

Even if they were to transform them, there is no way to know how many backdoors would be hidden during the process. Perhaps it is called a Demon Descendant transformation, but in reality, it is a puppet transformation!

"Then can you tell me how to transform Magic Energy now?"

At this point, Xia Duo finally asked this most critical question.

Yet regarding this question, Gulite appeared very hesitant: "My lord, to transform Magic Energy, one must coordinate with the Abyssal Aura. If you don't have it, there is no way to transform."

"I'm not saying I want to transform right now. You tell me the method first, and I will naturally have a way to verify it!"

"This—"

Gulite still did not yield and found a new excuse: "This is Evereska's territory. It is not very safe to talk here, and the transformation method is hard to explain clearly in a few words. It is best if I demonstrate it myself. For now, let's leave this place first!"

"This is no fun!"

Xia Duo could see that the other party had made up his mind and could not help but let out a long sigh. In fact, he could understand how such a core secret could be easily revealed to someone of unknown identity!

But understanding did not mean accepting.

With almost no hesitation, Xia Duo immediately cast a mental Spell on Gulite. In fact, this should have been his first choice, but Ougesi should have already used mental Spells on him long ago.

If mental Spells were effective, I am afraid it would not have waited for him to use them.

This is different from an Illusion. The key to an Illusion lies in deceiving Perception; it is difficult to directly penetrate the target's inner heart. As long as the target does not want to speak, can an Illusion force them? It can only be an inducement at most!

A double combo of Stun and Command; if it were an ordinary target, these means would be enough, but Gulite was clearly not an ordinary target. Xia Duo even felt that the other party was not affected in the slightest.

"What are you doing? Could it be that you were lying to me just now?" Gulite said angrily.

Xia Duo shook his head, his Perception withdrawing from the mental realm, and he even temporarily dispelled the Illusion. Gulite's little Projection of a Projection returned to its most original state—becoming an insignificant shadow beside the imprisoned conscious Projection.

Afterwards, Xia Duo used a Mind Link to forcibly connect with the other party, but the moment they touched, Xia Duo received a large amount of information from the link.

But this information was some kind of fixed feedback from Gulite regarding mental Spells. This guy had likely received training in this area, and the vast majority of the information provided was various kinds of unbearable cursing.

There was almost nothing truly useful.

Xia Duo could not even induce the other party's Subconscious Information via Subconscious Information; this point alone made Xia Duo more certain that the other party had indeed received training in this area.

"Sigh—"

Gulite's Xiling Liliang was not strong, but he possessed both subconscious and conscious layers. His resistance to external influence was far greater than the twisted Phantoms whose Xiling Liliang could already be manifested.

Xia Duo let out a long sigh, knowing that even he would find it difficult to break the other party's mental defenses. Now, he could only use a bit of violent force to completely crush the other party's consciousness and see if he could obtain some useful information from the fragments of his consciousness.

—Judgment!

This is a true mental attack Spell. Unlike the previous Stun, Command, or Mind Link, even Gulite's true consciousness would fall into a long slumber after receiving this blow.

Just a tiny Projection of a Projection was shattered almost instantly.

But at the same time as it shattered, Xia Duo received a large amount of the other party's Subconscious Information through the information channel created by the Mind Link.