Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 155 The Supernatural Powers of the Guhuoniao

as predicted.

The process of forging the new weapon went very smoothly. Breaking through the realm allowed Gu Qing's spiritual consciousness to advance by leaps and bounds. While he didn't break through to the fifth level of the Divine Refining Technique, he did reach its peak.

Eleven months later.

After a brief period of seclusion, Gu Qing had a three-story pavilion spinning in front of him amidst crimson flames. The pavilion was small and exquisite, with its own courtyard.

"I'll call you Qingyunlou."

The breath control technique draws the energy into the middle dantian, where it is nourished by the power of the Fiery Dragon, maintaining it at its peak condition at all times.

Gu Qing now possesses six spiritual artifacts within his Qi Sea.

Crimson Cloud Tower, Golden Stone Treasure Bottle, Demon-Slaying Sword, Demon-Slaying Sword, Corpse Bone Fan, Azure Cloud Tower.

Spiritual artifacts are inherently associated with seventh-rank True Persons.

His wealth is considerable, far surpassing that of others of the same level, and he possesses almost all the necessary functions, except for the auxiliary tool for concealment.

The newly refined Qingyun Tower cannot be hidden while moving, and is mostly used as a cave dwelling. In this respect, the Senluo Treasure Canopy can no longer keep up.

Gu Qing pondered whether or not to practice the Heavenly Shuttle Secret Technique.

This technique comes from Huang Li's family heirloom. Its grade is unknown, but it is definitely the highest level he knows. When it is perfected, it can deceive the Heavenly Dao and prolong the time when the Longevity Tribulation will arrive.

However, this technique is forbidden, and its cultivation and use would harm one's own fortune. This is the real reason why he has never learned it.

The alternative method is the weapon-refining technique it contains, [Heavenly Shuttle Treasure Gauze], whose material, "Heavenly Silkworm Silk," is only produced by the Heavenly Silkworm Clan of the Demon Race.

Huang Li's ancestor, Huang Xuyu, disappeared after venturing deep into the demon realm, and he has most likely perished.

The method for refining the Heavenly Shuttle Treasure Silk was something Gu Qing received as a reward when he handed over the Maple Leaf Treasure. It was actually a gift from Huang Li to thank him for his guidance.

"It would be best to go to the territory of the Heavenly Silkworm Clan. If I can refine the Heavenly Shuttle Treasure Silk, it will be enough for me until I ascend to immortality."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment before pushing open the door to the underground fire chamber.

Preparing to leave Tianlao Pass, he knew that the Heavenly Silkworm Clan was located far behind the Demon Clan's territory. He needed to make some preparations, as venturing too far would easily lead to his demise, even with his current cultivation level. He couldn't be careless.

Just as I arrived at my lodging, I saw the Ubume sneaking around the door, looking suspiciously inside.

His hunched back and stooped posture looked somewhat comical.

Gu Qing frowned and silently appeared behind the Guhuoniao, her voice cold and abrupt.

"what are you doing?"

"?!!"

The Guhuoniao was startled and immediately squatted down on the ground, so frightened that it lost its voice.

At this moment, Gu Qing realized that her belly was round and plump, as if she were ten months pregnant.

"~(？)"

"you………"

"No, I didn't, don't talk nonsense."

Before Gu Qing could speak, Gu Huo Niao, realizing what was happening, immediately denied it three times and covered it with her clothes to prevent him from seeing.

Gu Qingcai didn't care about all that. He reached out and pressed lightly, and felt himself touching the hard outer shell.

With my mind wandering, I quickly realized that it was an egg.

"Bird egg?"

"Oh dear, I already said no."

A blush crept onto the bewitching face of the Guhuoniao. Now that things had come to this, she no longer concealed the truth and stammered.

"During the three years you were in seclusion, the Tianlao Pass was embroiled in a bloody battle every day, which generated a large amount of resentment, evil spirits, blood, yin, and malevolent energy."

"The massive deaths on the battlefield, coupled with the dark power accumulated in the Rift Valley, are extremely beneficial to the Ghost Bird Clan. I dared not go to the battlefield to absorb and refine it, so I went down to the Rift Valley." "I also met some Ghost Birds who were ignorant of their own wisdom. I don't know when this egg was preserved, but it still has a faint vitality, so I thought I would hatch it."

"It was also a harvest from the edge of the Abyss Weak Water."

After listening to the explanation from the Guhuoniao, Gu Qing seemed to be deep in thought.

Within the Rift Valley lies the Weak Water River, stretching eight thousand kilometers, so treacherous that even a feather cannot cross it. Its origins trace back to the accumulated spirits of countless unjustly killed warriors on the battlefield.

It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call it a dead end.

Ordinary people would surely die if they fell into it, but the Guhuoniao is an exception. It is a kind of Yin spirit. If it weren't for the fact that the Rift Valley is filled with a large number of unwise and violent Yin spirits affected by evil energy, the Rift Valley would be a holy place for cultivation for ghosts!

Even so, the Guhuoniao also "befriended" some ghosts with weak spirituality.

This is her supernatural power.

Depending on the concentration of bloodline, the Guhuoniao can awaken roughly three types of bloodline supernatural powers.

One type is called Ghost Mist Rain. Once unleashed, it can cover a large area with ghost mist, blocking the power of divine sense. The raindrops contain a large number of curses, weakening the victim in every aspect, making it of considerable strategic value.

The two are called "ghost mother seeking her child," which have an extremely strong ability to conceive and sense offspring of spirits. Ghosts are the remnants of living beings after death and do not have the ability to reproduce. The same applies to the top-ranking Youjun.

The Guhuoniao is an exception. Not only can it bear offspring, but it can also act as a surrogate mother for other ghosts, which is outrageous. Therefore, among all the ghosts, the Guhuoniao is also the "queen" of many ghost kings and ghost emperors!
The third one is called the Netherworld Sword, which is mainly used for attack and destruction! Its effect is similar to Gu Qing's Ghost-Slaying Sword. It is a material formed from supernatural power, and its power increases dramatically as one's cultivation level improves.

But even among the Guhuoniao clan, none of them have awakened this ability.

Gu Qing's won't either.

Currently, she has only awakened the supernatural power of "Ghost Mother Seeking Child," and bringing this giant egg is simply her nature.

After a moment's hesitation, Gu Qing asked again.

"What kind of monster's egg is this?"

"This... I don't know... but it should hatch. I can feel that the little one's will and vitality have not been extinguished."

With a determined expression, Guhuoniao took the giant egg out from under her clothes.

in the sun.

This giant oval egg, the size of a basketball, is covered with a layer of bluish-black scales. It doesn't look like a bird's egg, but rather like a type of scale. It has been corroded by yin energy for many years and is covered with ghostly patterns, indicating that it has undergone a deep mutation.

She is ready to hatch it.

They came to Gu Qing hoping to obtain some life-saving treasures to help her. The Ghost Mother's Child-Seeking Divine Power is not omnipotent, and she is powerless to help with recovery.

"That's it~"

Gu Qing felt that this thing had some snake-like blood, but he didn't really have many treasures he could support.

"Try a fire marrow bracelet."

Gu Qing took the crimson beads off his wrist. These were low-grade spiritual artifacts, and their marrow-cleansing and bone-strengthening effects, which subtly improved aptitude, were themselves a kind of enhancement to the very essence of a living being.

The giant egg, having just emerged from the abyss, was already extremely weak and unsuitable for consuming highly nourishing substances; the Fire Marrow Bracelet would be just right.

"Thank you."

"We are master and servant, there's no need for such formality. Once you've recovered enough, remember to return it to me."

After a slight teasing, the Guhuoniao nodded repeatedly and prepared to incubate its eggs.

Seeing this, Gu Qing quickly called out to her.

"Wait, I will be leaving Tianlao Pass soon to explore the demon realm and search for treasures. It's not convenient for you to stay here. Come with me."

"Then this egg..."

"rest assured."

(End of this chapter)