Fire Virtue Immortal Clan

Chapter 202 Poisonous Swamp Immortal City Minor Transformation Technique (Please Subscribe!)
"It's nothing. If Fellow Daoist Lu can't get over that mental hurdle, once the beast infestation in the Burning Flame Mountains is over, we'll head to the Poison Swamp Immortal City together. There, we're sure to get enough Lesser Transformation Pills to cultivate the Lesser Transformation Technique!" Shi Ningyu said with a smile.

After Lu Cheng'an told Shi Ningyu about the minor supernatural ability of the Minor Transformation Technique, Shi Ningyu understood Lu Cheng'an's concerns.

Shi Ningyu's thoughts were different from Lu Cheng'an's; she did not share Lu Cheng'an's concerns.

She can attack innocent cultivators and then refine them into Lesser Transformation Pills for practicing the Lesser Transformation Technique.

If Lu Cheng'an is unwilling to do so, she will naturally follow his wishes.

The Poison Swamp Immortal City is located in the Myriad Poison Swamp, at the border of the Qingzhou Immortal Cultivation World and the Hezhou Immortal Cultivation World.

The environment of the Ten Thousand Poison Swamp is extremely harsh, with dense swamps and a dense atmosphere of highly toxic miasma.

Some highly toxic miasma is so potent that even Golden Core cultivators cannot withstand it.

However, the spiritual energy inside the Ten Thousand Poison Swamp is extremely rich, and it is home to a large number of monsters that contain deadly poison.

However, in this very immortal land, there is a city built by human cultivators, and this city is the Poison Swamp Immortal City.

The Poison Swamp Immortal City was built by a cultivator at the peak of the Golden Core realm, nicknamed the Thousand Poisons True Man.

The Thousand Poisons True Man received part of the inheritance from the Ten Thousand Poisons Elder, who was a Nascent Soul cultivator.

The central area of ​​the Ten Thousand Poisons Swamp evolved from a separate residence left behind by the Old Man of Ten Thousand Poisons.

The Thousand Poisons Immortal built the Poison Swamp Immortal City with this separate residence as its center.

Relying on the power of the Poison Swamp Immortal City, even Nascent Soul cultivators could not break through its defenses in the Myriad Poison Swamp.

Master Qiandu was a notorious evil cultivator. He poisoned the Golden Core cultivators of the Suspended Mirror Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley, which led to the pursuit of these two Nascent Soul sects, forcing him to hide in the Ten Thousand Poison Swamp for refuge.

Poison Swamp Immortal City was originally a refuge for the Thousand Poison Master, but it has slowly evolved into a place for various dark transactions.

Even cultivators from the Suspended Mirror Sect and the Medicine Immortal Valley, who originally had a grudge against Master Qiandu, would enter the Poison Swamp Immortal City to trade.

This brought immense wealth to Master Qiandu. To maintain this wealth, Master Qiandu established various rules in Poison Swamp Immortal City, such as prohibiting fighting within the city.

Of course, once he leaves the Poison Swamp Immortal City, True Person Thousand Poisons won't interfere.

"There's no need to rush into cultivating the Minor Transformation Technique. The Nascent Soul cultivators of the Ancient Desolate Sect certainly won't attack us in the short term."

"However, we still need to conceal our strength a bit. You absolutely cannot kill that Azure Flame Lion!" Shi Ningyu said in a deep voice.

"Thank you, Fellow Daoist Shi, I know what to do!"

After Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu finished their conversation, they put away the communication jade plate and waited for the arrival of Master Chunqiu.

The main purpose of Master Chunqiu's visit to the Lu family this time was to hand over the sect's rewards to Lu Cheng'an, and at the same time, to have cultivators from the Tianyan Sect and other sects assist Lu Cheng'an in doing everything possible to kill the Azure Flame Fire Lion.

Chongxu and Longshi, both Golden Core cultivators, were extremely shocked after learning of the Ancient Desolate Sect's plans.

The Azure Flame Lion is different from the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow; it is a powerful demonic beast in the mid-stage of the third tier.

Although Lu Cheng'an was very strong, his strength was comparable to that of the Azure Flame Fire Lion, making it virtually impossible for him to kill the Azure Flame Fire Lion.

Furthermore, the Azure Flame Lion is the offspring of the Azure Lion Demon King, and there is a high probability that it possesses a life-saving item.

Master Chunqiu ignored Lu Cheng'an and the others' thoughts. After telling Lu Cheng'an and the others about the five third-tier talismans and the meaning of the Ancient Desolate Sect, he left Chiyan Mountain directly.

After Master Chunqiu left, Chongxu and Longshi, two Golden Core cultivators who had grudges against Lu Cheng'an, took the initiative to go to Lu Cheng'an for the first time.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, what should we do next? That Azure Flame Lion is a mid-stage third-tier demonic beast. Relying on the third-tier talisman bestowed by the Ancient Desolate Sect, are you confident that you can kill the Azure Flame Lion?" True Person Chongxu asked in a deep voice.

The orders from the Ancient Desolate Sect were not only directed at Lu Cheng'an, but also indicated that they would fully cooperate with Lu Cheng'an's actions.

If the Azure Flame Lion is not killed, the Ancient Desolate Sect will punish them.

The Ancient Desolate Sect did not specify what the punishment would be, but it certainly wouldn't be anything good.

At the same time, both Chongxu Zhenren and Longshi Zhenren were extremely worried. They feared that killing the Azure Flame Lion would attract the attention of the Azure Lion Demon King, a late-stage fourth-order demon king.

Because the Azure Flame Lion is the offspring of the Azure Lion Demon King.

In short, they are now in a dilemma!
"The Azure Flame Lion is the offspring of the Azure Lion Demon King of the Hong'e Mountains. His own strength is already extremely formidable, and you have all seen the Azure Flame Lion in action!"
"To be honest, even with the third-tier talisman bestowed upon me by the Ancient Desolate Sect, I have no confidence that I can kill the Azure Flame Lion!" Lu Cheng'an sighed softly.

He naturally didn't tell Chongxu and the other two the truth. If he and Shi Ningyu joined forces and relied on the five third-tier talismans bestowed by the Ancient Desolate Sect, they would have an 80% chance of killing the Azure Flame Lion.

However, he and Shi Ningyu had already agreed that they would conceal their strength and not kill the Azure Flame Lion.

He certainly wouldn't reveal his true situation to Chongxu and the other two.

Chongxu and Longshi exchanged a glance. They didn't think Lu Chengan was lying, because they didn't believe Lu Chengan had the strength to kill the Azure Flame Lion.

"Master Chunqiu has clearly expressed the Ancient Desolate Sect's intention: if we fail to kill the Azure Flame Lion, we will be punished by the Ancient Desolate Sect!" Master Chongxu said in a deep voice.

"I have no choice but to accept the punishment if the Ancient Desolate Sect decides to punish me!" Lu Cheng'an said helplessly.

Seeing Lu Cheng'an's attitude, Chongxu and Longshi felt a surge of anger.

However, their strength was far inferior to Lu Cheng'an's, so they dared not do anything to him and could only return home feeling extremely frustrated.

After Chongxu and the other two left, Lu Cheng'an did not waste any time and began to comprehend the cultivation method of the Lesser Transformation Technique.

The Minor Transformation Technique is a minor supernatural power, and a special type of minor supernatural power at that.

This minor divine ability is quite difficult to cultivate. Lu Cheng'an plans to study it in advance. If he successfully obtains the Heavenly Illusion Qi, he will be able to directly refine the Heavenly Illusion Qi and cultivate this minor divine ability to the basics.

Besides the Minor Transformation Technique, Lu Cheng'an also needs to cultivate a series of supernatural abilities and techniques, including the Earth Flame Myriad Manifestations Body, the Myriad Flames Burning Heaven Palm, the Star Flame Concealment Technique, the Returning Fire to Heaven Technique, the True Word Spirit Suppression Technique, the Flowing Fire Myriad Swords Technique, the Great Sun Soul Refining Technique, and the Great Sun Golden Flame. Among these supernatural abilities and techniques, only the Earth Flame Myriad Manifestations Body, the Myriad Flames Burning Heaven Palm, the Star Flame Concealment Technique, and the Flowing Fire Myriad Swords Technique—minor worldly supernatural abilities—require external assistance for cultivation. The Returning Fire to Heaven Technique, however, does not require external assistance for cultivation.

After thoroughly understanding the Lesser Transformation Technique, Lu Cheng'an planned to begin practicing the Lesser Divine Power of Returning Fire to Heaven.

If he successfully cultivates this minor supernatural ability, he can recover from the injuries he sustained from the Azure Flame Lion in a very short time.

While Lu Cheng'an was cultivating diligently in his cave, thanks to the deliberate propaganda of the Desolate Ancient Sect, almost all the Golden Core cultivators within the sect's territory knew of Lu Cheng'an and Shi Ningyu's existence, because the two of them had joined forces to suppress a third-tier early-stage demonic beast from the Hong'e Mountains.

This is the first Tier 3 demon beast lost since the demon beasts of the Hong'e Mountains entered the territory of the Ancient Desolate Sect.

Lu Cheng'an carefully considered the matter in his mind, but instead of directly comprehending the Lesser Transformation Technique, he took out the Golden Prison Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron, which was sealed in the Azure Sky Palace.

The Golden Prison Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron also possesses sealing power, but after Lu Cheng'an left the Taiyuan Demon-Controlling Soul Talisman in the soul of the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow, he no longer activated the sealing power of the Golden Prison Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron.

Therefore, after he took the Golden Prison Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron out of the Azure Sky Palace in his sea of ​​consciousness, the Purple Flame Firebird, which had been sealed inside the Golden Prison Heaven-Suppressing Cauldron, immediately flew out of it.

The Purple Flame Firebird glared at Lu Cheng'an with resentment in its eyes. Its fiery red wings were slightly spread, and wisps of purple flames kept emerging from its wings, as if it was about to unleash the Heaven-Burning Demon Art at any moment to attack Lu Cheng'an.

However, the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow clearly remembered the pain that came from the soul, so although it now wished it could devour Lu Cheng'an directly, it dared not attack Lu Cheng'an directly.

The Purple Flame Fire Sparrow carefully examined his soul, but found nothing, which made him feel somewhat discouraged.

However, he was certain that Lu Cheng'an had left a means to control him in his soul!
"I'm going to tame you and make you my mount. Don't even think about resisting. You should have already witnessed my methods. I have the ability to make you wish you were dead!"

After glancing at the Purple Flame Firebird, Lu Cheng'an continued, "You will now transform into human form and enter a side room of the cave to cultivate. You are not allowed to leave the area of ​​this cave without my permission."

This bottle contains three Thousand-Fire Golden Mushroom Pills, which can rapidly improve your cultivation. Now, you should focus on your cultivation in a side room of your cave!

With a slight thought, Lu Cheng'an took out a jade bottle from his storage ring.

This jade bottle contains the Thousand Fire Golden Mushroom Pill, a relatively common third-grade low-level pill. Its main function is to assist cultivators in the early stages of the Golden Core realm in their cultivation.

The Thousand Flame Golden Ganoderma Pill was purchased by Lu Cheng'an from Shi Ningyu and was intended as a special reward for the Purple Flame Firebird.

As Lu Cheng'an spoke, he subtly activated the power of the Taiyuan Yiyan Konghun Secret Incantation, and at that moment, the talisman that had been fused with the divine soul of the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow appeared.

Lu Cheng'an did not activate the power of the talisman. The Purple Flame Fire Sparrow only sensed the presence of the talisman, but was not harmed in any way.

The Purple Flame Fire Sparrow's mind stirred slightly, and upon thinking of the power of this talisman, its body couldn't help but tremble.

The talisman caused him too much harm, leaving a shadow in his heart.

Therefore, the Purple Flame Firebird did not linger for too long. Although it still hated Lu Cheng'an to the core, it quickly transformed into human form as Lu Cheng'an had instructed.

A purple light emanated from the Purple Flame Firebird's body. When the purple light dissipated, the Purple Flame Firebird's huge body disappeared, and a tall and slender young man in purple robes appeared in front of Lu Cheng'an.

The young man in purple was exceptionally handsome, with a mysterious purple pattern between his brows. He was the transformed form of the Purple Flame Firebird.

Lu Cheng'an did not ask the Purple Flame Firebird for any information. After handing the bottle of Thousand Fire Golden Ganoderma Pill to the Purple Flame Firebird, he sent him to a side room in the cave to cultivate.

The spiritual energy in the side chamber of the cave was also extremely rich. With the addition of the Thousand Fire Golden Ganoderma Pill, if the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow could calm down and cultivate, his cultivation level would improve rapidly.

Lu Cheng'an was not worried about the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow's cultivation breaking through to the mid-stage of the third rank, because the Taiyuan Demon Control Soul Secret Spell controlled the soul of the demon beast.

Unless the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow's soul power surpasses that of Lu Cheng'an, even if his cultivation breaks through to the mid-stage of the third rank, he will not be able to escape Lu Cheng'an's control.

The Purple Flame Firebird is very talented. He has no backing in the Hong'e Mountains and has gone through countless dangers to get to where he is today.

He has now adjusted. Since Lu Cheng'an told him to work hard to improve his strength, he will do as Lu Cheng'an says.

Sooner or later, his strength will surpass Lu Cheng'an's, and he will break free from Lu Cheng'an's control.

"Unfortunately, the Ancient Desolate Sect has taken notice of us, so we can't use the Purple Flame Firebird as a means of transportation for the time being!"

Lu Cheng'an sighed softly. He used the Taiyuan Demon Control Soul Secret Spell to control the Purple Flame Firebird not only because he wanted to subdue the Purple Flame Firebird as his mount, but also because he wanted the Purple Flame Firebird's formidable combat power.

The Purple Flame Fire Sparrow is even stronger than the Dragon Lion True Man. If he could be used by Lu Cheng'an, the overall strength of the Lu family would be greatly enhanced.

However, Lu Cheng'an no longer intends to let the Purple Flame Firebird appear in public, in order to avoid bringing trouble to himself and the Lu family.

After arranging the Purple Flame Firebird, Lu Cheng'an entered the cave and began to study the cultivation method of the Minor Transformation Technique.

Time passed slowly, and half a month went by in the blink of an eye.

At this time, the demonic beasts such as the Azure Flame Lion in the Burning Flame Mountains did not make any move, but True Person Chunqiu arrived at the Red Smoke Mountain where the Lu family was located from the Desolate Ancient Sect.

"Fellow Daoist Lu, you have truly surprised me. Not only did you block the attack of the Azure Flame Lion, but you also killed the Purple Flame Lion!"

Master Chunqiu sighed softly; he had never imagined that Lu Cheng'an possessed such formidable strength.

The Azure Flame Lion is quite famous among the third-tier demonic beasts of the Hong'e Mountains. Even he was not entirely confident in suppressing the Azure Flame Lion.

This means that Lu Cheng'an already has the ability to contend with him, and Lu Cheng'an's cultivation has only recently broken through to the Golden Core realm.

Given more time, he might not be a match for Lu Cheng'an!
"This is all thanks to the help of fellow Daoists Chongxu and others; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to suppress and kill the Purple Flame Fire Sparrow!"

Lu Cheng'an chuckled softly and said, "Was the message you sent earlier, Fellow Daoist Zhang, true? Does your sect's Nascent Soul True Monarch really want me and True Man Chongxu to suppress and kill the Azure Flame Lion?"

After asking the question, Lu Cheng'an's face showed deep worry.

"These are five third-tier talismans bestowed upon Fellow Daoist Lu by the sect's Nascent Soul Ancestor. These two are high-grade third-tier Azure Ring Divine Sword Talismans, and these three are mid-grade third-tier Yellow Sand Bone-Cracking Talismans. Fellow Daoist Lu possesses formidable strength; with the aid of these five third-tier talismans, you will surely be able to slay the Azure Flame Fire Lion!"

(End of this chapter)