If Old Devil had not been suppressed and unleashed "Verbal Condemnation of the World," Eric Bennett would have been instantly killed. But now, Old Devil can only use the most minor and insignificant tongue-lashing power within "Verbal Condemnation of the World," which Eric Bennett easily resists.

Sure enough, Old Devil spoke with great enthusiasm, and one after another, green glowing runes spilled continuously from his cracked lips, swirling around Eric Bennett in the air, pushing this power to its limit—yet Eric Bennett remained completely unmoved.

In fact, at this moment, Eric Bennett had already calmed his mind, quietly contemplating the path of his future cultivation.

In his previous life, all his cultivation relied on "Drought Demon Blood Burn," and since he himself was a fire-element spiritual body, all his techniques were of the fire element.

However, when he first entered the path of cultivation, he joined a bottom-tier sect, and the introductory techniques were absolute trash, causing him to take many detours later on.

This time, Eric Bennett was full of confidence and would never repeat the mistakes of the past.

What Eric Bennett relied on was the supreme demonic scripture, "The Vast Scripture." Back then, after killing seven powerful demonic cultivators in a row, he obtained "The Vast Scripture." After reading it carefully, he closed the book with a long sigh: If only he had cultivated this scripture from the very beginning, he would probably have been able to fully unleash the power of "Drought Demon Blood Burn" by now.

Now, he just happened to have such an opportunity to start cultivating "The Vast Scripture" from scratch, so Eric Bennett did not hesitate at all and immediately chose this ancient demonic classic from among the many techniques he was familiar with.

Eric Bennett's understanding of "The Vast Scripture" was profound. He had read this classic over and over countless times. With the perspective of the Southern Wasteland Emperor from his previous life, he naturally saw things differently from ordinary novice cultivators. He could perceive many more subtle and deeper aspects. These insights were truly at a commanding level, as if a peerless master were guiding Eric Bennett's cultivation, making everything twice as effective with half the effort.

But as soon as Eric Bennett began cultivating, he sensed something was wrong. Forcing himself to focus, he tried to sense spiritual energy entering his acupoints, but he could never find the right way. When he pushed himself too hard, the meridians and acupoints all over his body felt as if they were being torn apart in excruciating pain!

Eric Bennett simply refused to give in. "The Vast Scripture" was of immense significance to him. If he could lay a solid foundation in this life, then later find the reason and revive the Drought Demon Blood Burn, he, Eric Bennett, would still be the number one demonic cultivator in the world, and might even become the top figure in the entire cultivation world!

Yet, he encountered difficulties right from the start.

Eric Bennett had once been an emperor—how could he give up so easily? Ignoring the tearing pain in his meridians and the burning sensation in his acupoints, Eric Bennett gritted his teeth and persisted, continuing to sense the spiritual energy.

The spiritual energy of heaven and earth around him, under Eric Bennett's perception, once again entered his body through his pores. However, this time, the pain suddenly intensified, as if his whole body was engulfed in raging flames. With a miserable scream, Eric Bennett collapsed to the ground, his clothes soaked with sweat, wracked with agony, unable to move for a while.

That Old Devil thought it was his own preaching that had worked, and was instantly invigorated. His lips moved even faster, speaking at a breakneck pace. The green glowing runes danced wildly around Luo Tian, like a swarm of bees whose hive had been disturbed!

Eric Bennett stared at the oddly shaped talisman in the stone cave for a long time before finally recovering. Still unwilling to give up, he struggled to get up and sat down again. This time, he prepared thoroughly, calmed his mind, adjusted his state to the best possible, and began his second attempt at cultivation.

This time was only slightly smoother, but he still couldn't even pass the most basic stage of "Qi Sense." Cultivation is divided into various realms, and the most basic level is to temper one's own body. This stage is called "Treasure Mountain," a homophone for "Treasure Body," meaning to nurture and refine oneself as a treasure. Only after reaching a certain level can one continue to cultivate and defy the heavens to become an immortal.

The Treasure Mountain realm is divided into three stages: Qi Sense, Opening the Acupoints, and Unity with the True.

Qi Sense is the most basic ability to sense the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. If you can't even pass this stage, talking about cultivation is just empty words.

Eric Bennett once again roared and collapsed to the ground. Old Devil was overjoyed, his lips moving rapidly, unleashing the tongue-lashing power within "Verbal Condemnation of the World" to the fullest: "Why resist? You're struggling so hard now, constantly bullied by others—what do you have left to hold on to? Join me, and within thirty years, you'll be famous throughout the world, your sword dominating all directions, villains fleeing before you, heroes welcoming you—what a glorious life..."

Unfortunately, Eric Bennett disappointed Old Devil once again. He struggled to sit up, caught his breath, and began his third attempt.

Old Devil's veins bulged with rage. Even when facing Jack Turner, who was once hailed as the number one genius in the cultivation world, he had never had such a hard time. He had thought this kid had no cultivation and could be persuaded with just a few words, giving him a month of peace and quiet. He never expected to run into such a tough nut—one even the old ancestor himself couldn't crack!

At this moment, Eric Bennett was completely immersed in cultivation, naturally unaware that the Old Devil before him—who made the entire righteous path wary—was now trembling with anger, unable to understand why his world-renowned talisman, "Verbal Condemnation of the World," was useless against this brat.