As Qin Sang's cultivation progressed, his understanding of the Sutra of the Profound Jade Cauldron deepened as well.0

Cultivating this art carried great risks in itself, and the consequences of having one’s energy extracted were far more severe than what the sect leader had made light of. It wasn’t merely a few lingering threads of affection to worry about.0

Once one had their energy extracted, even if no imprint of the primordial spirit was left behind, feelings would take root deeply, becoming impossible to sever. In the future, whether one tried to break through or even during routine cultivation, these threads of emotion would continue to interfere.0

This influence was subtle, ever-present, and truly terrifying.0

Just when a breakthrough was imminent, it would manifest as heart devils, striking suddenly. The disturbance would shatter the cultivator's state of mind, causing all previous efforts to go to waste. Unless someone possessed extraordinary...1