However, even so, Wu Tian could not absorb all the energy within the demon core.
The reason was simple: although the Holy Dragon possessed the ability to purify demonic energy and convert it into spiritual or immortal energy, a significant amount of energy was lost during this purification process.
If calculated by proportion, one hundred units of demonic energy could at most yield ten units of usable energy. Otherwise, such an ability would be far too overpowered.
The strength of a Level Three demonic creature, when converted to human cultivation levels, was roughly equivalent to a newly ascended immortal, also known as the Minor Immortal Realm.
For Wu Tian's current cultivation level, even absorbing ten percent would be immensely beneficial.
Wu Tian gazed at the demon core in his hand, took a deep breath, and then swallowed it.
The moment it entered his mouth, Wu Tian felt an extremely pungent taste, as if a ball of raging fire had slid down his esophagus, igniting his stomach.
Upon entering his body, the demonic energy began to spread rapidly.
In an instant, demonic energy coursed through all of Wu Tian's meridians.
The sensation was unbearable, like ten thousand ants crawling within him, driving him to the brink of madness.
He quickly circulated his spiritual energy, attempting to suppress the discomfort.
At this point, anyone else, even if they had reached the Minor Immortal realm, would have been unable to withstand the internal erosion and would have exploded, dying.
But Wu Tian was different. From the Holy Dragon's memories, he had already obtained the method to purify the demon core.
Thus, with a single thought, his golden spiritual energy immediately bound the demon core like chains.
The demon core struggled within his body but could not break free from this restraint.
Gradually, Wu Tian's brow began to furrow.
As time passed, his brow furrowed deeper and deeper.
Although he had successfully contained the demon core, it did not mean everything was settled. In other words, this was merely the first step.
The demon core possessed its own consciousness, and it was currently struggling desperately, trying to break free from Wu Tian's restraint.
All Wu Tian could do was to unify his mind and do his best to suppress it.
Only after it was completely subdued could its energy be absorbed.
And during this process, not even the slightest mistake could be made.
If he were to accidentally allow the demon core to break free, it would be a devastating blow to him.
Wu Tian directed all his spiritual energy towards the demon core, and within his consciousness, a different scene appeared.
He saw the Blood Demon appear before him.
The Blood Demon, with a ferocious expression, roared at him, speaking with immense hatred:
"You actually intend to absorb my energy. Is killing me not enough!"
The voice was deafening, and as it directly impacted his mind,
He even felt his head buzz, and a trickle of blood began to flow from his seven orifices.
But he was not one to show weakness easily. He coldly replied:
"You have committed countless evils and lost all conscience. You have already been executed!"
"If you were not killed, then where would fairness lie!"
The Blood Demon angrily retorted, "Stop with your useless nonsense. We are the Demon Race! The supreme Demon Race!"
"You, a mere human, dare to absorb my noble energy. You are not qualified!"
Wu Tian sneered, "Even now, you still want to be stubborn with me?"
"You should have collapsed completely. You are merely a wisp of consciousness now. How can you say such things?"
"No matter how powerful you were in life, you ultimately fell into my hands. Therefore, you are the one unqualified to confront me!"
The Blood Demon roared, "Nonsense! With your meager spiritual cultivation, how could you kill me!"
"I did not lose to you. I lost to the Holy Dragon!"
"In my eyes, you are as insignificant as an ant!"
"I truly regret it. I should have killed you directly back then!"
"Otherwise, how could I have ended up like this!"
Wu Tian said coldly, "If you want to complain to me, I advise you to save it."
"I will definitely devour your power. So, you had better give up struggling!"
The Blood Demon roared, "You want to devour my power? That is absolutely impossible!"
"Even if I only have consciousness left, I will not let you succeed!"
"I will completely destroy your consciousness here, and then I will possess your body and be resurrected!"
Wu Tian's expression was indifferent, "Resurrected? You truly have a wild imagination. You will not have this chance! Damned thing, disappear now!"
"There is justice in this world, and justice will never tolerate your existence!"
The Blood Demon shrieked hysterically, "Shut up! You insignificant bug, I will crush you today!"
After uttering these words, the Blood Demon transformed into a mass of disgusting flesh and charged towards Wu Tian!
Although this was only within the world of consciousness, the Blood Demon's attack could not cause any external damage.
However, if he were to break through Wu Tian's consciousness, Wu Tian's absorption process would essentially be declared a failure.
At that point, the demonic energy would attack his body, and Wu Tian's body would truly be completely occupied by the Blood Demon!
Facing such a forceful attack, Wu Tian's expression remained very indifferent.
He said heavily, "If I could kill you once, I can kill you a second time!"
"And this time, you will disappear completely!"
"Holy Dragon Thunderclap Break!"
Wu Tian roared this phrase with a voice that seemed to tear his vocal cords. The Thunderclap Sword appeared in his hand, and he then thrust it sharply towards the Blood Demon!
In an instant, lightning surged from the tip of the sword. However, this bolt of lightning was different from the usual Thunderclap Break. Within the lightning, golden light spiraled, and it even contained the Holy Dragon's might!
Seeing this, the Blood Demon's voice became distorted.
He roared in terror, "How can this be! How can this be! How can you still use the Holy Dragon's power!"
Wu Tian roared in anger, "There's still much you don't know! Disappear completely now!"
"Roar!"
Wu Tian let out an explosive roar and then pushed the Thunderclap Sword forward fiercely!
The lightning instantly engulfed the flesh that the Blood Demon had transformed into, and with an incredibly piercing scream, the mass of flesh began to tremble violently.
Boom! Boom!
Suddenly, with several earth-shattering roars, the flesh actually exploded!