Immortality begins with becoming a master weapon refiner

Chapter 190 Swiftly Reach the Heavenly Phoenix Tomb!
Refining weapons, studying magic, and cultivating the soul.

After deducing the demonic magic, Gu Qing proceeded step by step, beginning his cultivation by taking the Mind-Stabilizing Pill, which truly lived up to its reputation as a pill for repairing the soul.

When the soul can withstand more malevolent energy.

Gu Qing also applied the Taotie Refining Technique to this stage of cultivation, greatly increasing the speed of refining evil spirits.

Within a few years, his physical strength reached a point of minor accomplishment.

The physical body was baptized by the evil energy, greatly increasing its strength. Three of the seven souls were also solidified, like a star ring around a star, rising from the physical body to the vicinity of the Niwan Palace, accompanying the life soul.

Without exception, due to the Demon Soul Fiend, Gu Qing's soul was pitch black, like a piece of charcoal.

"Once the seven souls are all solidified and ascend into the Niwan Palace, the second step will be complete."

"At that time, the soul and spirit will unite, and the demonic soul will be refined three times, thus obtaining a divine power of earthly evil, which is also the innate means of the nascent nascent soul."

The calming pill is extremely effective, but the quantity is too small. If it could be doubled, Gu Qing could complete the cultivation of his body in three years. Now it will probably take another five or six years.

At first glance, this speed seems similar to the speed of perfecting one's life soul, both taking about ten years.

But ten years ago, Gu Qing wasn't nearly as busy as she is now.

The time was too scattered. The time spent on refining evil spirits was probably less than half of what it was in the previous ten years, but the speed was about the same.

Once he has updated all his magical artifacts, he will have time.

This day.

Leopard suddenly sent a message, the contents of which surprised Gu Qing.

It was news of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tomb.

Gu Qing hadn't expected that Hu Meiniang would achieve so much in just a few years.

After a moment's hesitation, he immediately reported to the Crocodile Demon of the Abyss.

If not now, when? However, he didn't have much desire to explore the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tomb. It was the window of opportunity for his cultivation to improve rapidly, and he had more resources than he could use.

There's no need to risk exploring another ancient tomb.

With the risks outweighing the benefits, Gu Qing's desire to explore the secluded place naturally faded.

He then sent another message to Leopard.

He was instructed to inform the Golden-Backed Eagle Clan of the news of the appearance of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tomb, and also to send a copy to the Red-Clothed Lady and the Dragon Scale Wolf King.

Gu Qing even sent a portion to Si Ji from the Ten Thousand Snake Nest. This Cold Dawn Snake Demon was quite lucky; she was the only one who survived that secret realm exploration.

Having risen in status in Tianlin City, sending such intelligence now will surely get it to the Demon King She Tianchou.

This way.

If they all take the bait, when the Golden-backed Eagle King arrives, they'll likely be ganged up on and beaten, and it would be best if they died here.

Gu Qing made malicious speculations.

He immediately set off, leaving the Demon Realm to lay low for a while and return once the commotion at the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tomb subsided.

In this way, he captured many powerful demons and imprisoned them in the Crimson Sky Tower, using their bodies as containers to store demonic souls, so that he could continue to refine demonic energy in the Dragon Control Pass.

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Three days later, Chenxing Crocodile Demon Lin Yuan was the first to arrive at Yinshi Demon Market, where he summoned Hu Meiniang, Bao Chong, and others.

"Where is Mo Xuan?"

Hu Meiniang's face turned pale, and she said in a low voice.

"He's not in now……"

"Not here? Didn't I tell you to..." Lin Yuan paused, then looked at Bao Chong beside him and asked with a smile.

"Where is your master? He has performed a great service this time, why hasn't he come to see me?"

Leopard Chong said honestly.

"Lord Mo Xuan has encountered a problem in his cultivation. Fearing that his enemies will come knocking, he has left the secret realm to recuperate and will not return for at least three years."

"..." Lin Yuan was speechless and immediately said.

“One day from now, our Crocodile King will arrive at the Demon Market. We will welcome him with the highest honors. You will be in charge of this matter, Meiniang.”

"As ordered."

"Leopard Chong, I keep my word. Since Mo Xuan has rendered meritorious service, the reward will remain the same regardless of whether he is here or not."

"This is the unique treasure of my Chenxing Crocodile Clan, the Zhou Tian Star Bloodstone, a near-sixth-grade treasure. It is of great benefit to the physical body. You are responsible for handing it over to him."

"Yes!"

Leopard's eyes lit up, and he carefully put away the bloodstone that shimmered with starlight.

Hu Meiniang was filled with jealousy and resentment. It was clearly her discovery, but those inferior two-headed lions reported it to Mo Xuan first. This kind of behavior of stealing the fruits of others' labor was despicable to demons.

"Your Highness, isn't the Starblood Stone too precious...?"

Lin Yuan glared at Hu Meiniang, gestured for Bao Chong to step back, and then said angrily.

"My actions are beyond your control."

"That Mo Xuan is cunning and profit-driven by nature. Although the information has been found, who knows if he sold it to others or hid any information?"

"The connection between the Star Bloodstone and the Star Crocodile is very deep. As long as Leopard Chong hands it over to Mo Xuan, I will have a way to find him."

Hu Meiniang immediately knelt down, not daring to underestimate Lin Yuan because of his mere seventh-rank lower cultivation level.

"Meiniang knows she was wrong."

One day later.

The Emperor of the Stars has arrived. Although he calls himself an emperor, he is actually still a demon king in strength, and is driven by nine mixed-feathered eagle demons.

This behavior is no less than that of a mortal emperor who, in a royal court, wears a sword and shoes in the palace, enters the court without hastening his steps, is praised without bowing, is granted the Nine Bestowments, wears a crown with nine tassels, and is given the authority to command troops.

He was utterly disloyal, practically branding the title of rebel king on his forehead.

The imposing presence of a sixth-rank, supreme demon king was so great that nearly half of the demon market's lords sensed this powerful figure's arrival.

The red-clad figure and the wolf king, who were standing nearby, were nearly scared to death.

Originally, he planned to ask Mo Xuan again, but now that he saw it, wow, the news that the Demon King had come and the tomb had appeared must be true. So he immediately formed alliances and sent people to spread the news in various demon markets.

This process was naturally discovered by the demon king's clan.

When She Tianchou, the demon king of the Ten Thousand Snake Nest, arrived, all the demon kings of the demon realm gathered at the small Yin Corpse Demon Market. With Gu Qing's reminder, Bao Chong had the caravan leave this turbulent place early on.

The local demon market leaders were bullied terribly, and the local bullies were suffocated by the out-of-town dragons. Almost all of their wealth was squandered by the demon kings.

This situation made the Chenxing Crocodile Clan extremely resentful.

When the Golden-backed Eagle clan arrived, conflict naturally ensued. Their demand for the Demonic Profound from the Eagle King left the Eagle King completely bewildered. Who the hell is this? He doesn't recognize them.

In short, the conflict continues and the number of people involved is increasing.

The allure of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Tomb far exceeded Gu Qing's expectations. Even the true royal family, the Sky-Piercing Eagle Clan, dispatched three demon kings to participate.

What is a celestial demon?

Those who are ranked in the fourth grade and can ascend to the upper realm are called Heavenly Demons!

What is a phoenix?
The ancient Phoenix clan was born with auspiciousness and profound blessings. The males were called Feng and the females Huang, and together they were known as the Phoenix, which was also regarded as a divine beast by the human race.

It is called the Heavenly Demon Phoenix because this phoenix once served as a demon emperor, but unfortunately failed to pass the ascension tribulation and perished here. It was buried here by the Phoenix Clan at that time, hoping that it would be reborn one day.

The tomb is of great value.

Gu Qing heard people discussing this news even at Yulong Pass, and it seemed that even the founder of Baiyue Mountain would get involved.

He could only be thankful that no greed had gotten the better of him and he hadn't waited there.

Otherwise, we'll be stuck in a bind.

The tumultuous Phoenix Tomb, a place of fluctuating exchange rates, ended unexpectedly quickly.

It was speedrun by someone in just one year!

(End of this chapter)