Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 113 Mysterious Supernatural Powers

There were more than twenty bottles.

Sufficient to support the complete transformation!

As he gathered his essence and blood together, Lin Changheng looked at his fingers, which had grown new skin and flesh. This was the repairing effect of the [Self-Healing Technique - Clarity].

It's a pity there was no follow-up, otherwise the effect would have been really good.

After another sigh, Lin Changheng's expression turned solemn as he gritted his teeth and plunged his hand into the demonic blood essence that was scattering purple lightning.

"Absorb! Transform!"

With a "hum," the Yuan Ding reacted, and with a slight tremor, it drained all the essence blood, leaving only a thin layer of water stains and the thunderous energy still jumping haphazardly in the basin.

"Ok?"

Lin Changheng wanted to take another look at the remaining Thunderous Power in the basin, but his mind was already drawn into his sea of ​​consciousness, facing the Yuan Ding.

Instantly, the Dao Fruit was conceived and became full.

【Lantern Grass Essence Seed - Fivefold】

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Biochemical Life: 10/10]

……

[With essence and blood fully absorbed, the transformation is complete!]

【Lantern Grass Essence Fruit - Supreme】

[Can be refined into the bloodline of mountain and marsh spirits, bestowing upon them divine powers: the true meaning of "Glory and Life"]

The next moment, the scene before my eyes changed drastically.

The sound of a great bell resounded continuously in my ears.

An endless, desolate land, withered and barren, unfolded before Lin Changheng's eyes.

The desolation and decay were no different from before; the fertile soil crumbled, and a vast expanse of withered yellow, like dust and ashes, filled the sky. Yet, it was not from the same perspective as before.

Rather, it is an extremely high perspective, both in terms of height and dimension!

Lin Changheng didn't need to think too much. Having experienced it before, he knew that he had transformed into an unknown, withered giant tree, rooted in this desolate place.

By slightly lowering my head, I could indeed see the withered branches spread out like arms, and countless cracks spreading across the bark, like a dried-up riverbed or lifeless blood vessels.

Only in the heart of the tree, a faint hint of green lingers, preserving the last rays of light.

Lin Changheng knew that "his" roots were deeply embedded in the earth, as if he had merged with this desolate world. The wind swept in from the end of the wasteland, carrying the smell of decay, forming a violent whirlwind, but it could not extinguish this bit of green light.

Lin Changheng had a sudden thought and slightly touched the greenery.

"boom--!"

Suddenly, that faint green light burst forth like wildfire, and countless streams of emerald light surged upwards along the roots of the giant tree!

The entire giant tree seemed to awaken from a long slumber, its branches stretching out, and its withered yellow leaves visibly shed their deathly stillness, returning to their verdant green!
The barren earth trembled, the parched riverbeds were hit by torrential rain, countless tiny cracks sprouted tender green shoots, and the withered dust was swept away by the breath of new life. A silent roar seemed to echo between heaven and earth.

"Rong Sheng!"

Three breaths later, the world crumbled like fragile glass.

Everything collapsed in an instant, turning into countless fragments, torn and devoured by some invisible force. Lin Changheng's consciousness was abruptly pulled away, as if he were falling from a great height, and the scene before him faded rapidly like a fleeting shadow.

"Refine the true meaning of the [Glory Life] divine power!"

A green, mottled Dao Fruit rippled within the Yuan Cauldron, carrying a strong sense of vitality, before gently falling into Lin Changheng's soul.

Instantly, a refreshing feeling, like drinking ice-cold beverage on a summer day, arises spontaneously.

Then close your eyes and perceive carefully.

"Hiss... Is this my lifespan?"

He had already reached a lifespan of 143 years thanks to the life-extending bonus brought by the [Fivefold Essence of Lantern Grass], and now it has increased significantly again.

It has been 173 years.

It skyrocketed for thirty years.

It's less than eighty years shorter than the two hundred and fifty years of lifespan of a Foundation Establishment cultivator!

Looking at himself in the mirror, Lin Changheng clearly felt that he looked several years younger, almost as if he had "rejuvenated." But this was only a passive effect; as for an active one... he would have to test it out.

Then, he noticed a pot of ornamental spiritual herbs on the windowsill that had withered and lost its vitality and had not yet been replaced. He used his magic power to point at it, and the spiritual herbs immediately began to tremble slightly, as if a new life was brewing.

Before Lin Changheng could even show a hint of joy as he unleashed his newly acquired supernatural power, he felt a significant amount of his magical energy being drained away, as if a floodgate had been opened.

He immediately gritted his teeth and continued to pour in his magic power, and saw that the vitality on the spiritual herb became three times more intense.

As time slowly passed, the leaves of the spiritual herb finally unfurled, the withered yellow edges faded, and a touch of green reappeared.

Lin Changheng's face gradually turned pale, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Buzz!"

Just when he was about to give up, finally, a tender sprout emerged and grew and thrived at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"Done?"

"Is this the true effect of the [Rong Sheng] supernatural power? It can revive withered spiritual plants and turn the weak into the strong?"

A look of deep surprise immediately appeared on Lin Changheng's face. He gently stroked the new sprout of the spiritual herb, as if he were lost in thought.

This seemingly simple "resurrection of dead trees" was more costly, stronger, and more miraculous than he had imagined!

Reversing the cycle of rise and fall!

However, due to the limitation of his own magical power, which is only at the Qi Refining stage, the speed, frequency, and intensity of [Rong Sheng] are all limited.

……

With a heart full of excitement, Lin Changheng immediately calmed himself down, sat down to meditate, and circulated his internal energy to restore his power.

The next day.

Lin Changheng looked at the [Thunder Fiend] in the basin again, sensing the destructive power within it, and couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement.

If used to fight enemies, it would surely be terrifying.

A thought flashed through his mind, a flicker of excitement, but he quickly calmed down.

Uncontrollable and unrefinable!
His current strength is not enough to do that.

"I'm afraid only by reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, or by finding a master craftsman, can it be refined into a one-time consumable magic weapon to unleash its power..."

Lin Changheng could only suppress his thoughts for the time being, put it back into its original container, sealed it tightly, and put it away for later use.

……

After dealing with Lei Sha, Lin Changheng did not forget to continue to extract the essence blood of the [Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox].

Two hundred portions of essence blood were instantly depleted.

【Flame-Tailed Spirit Fox Treasure Seed - Fourth Level】

[Spirit Stealing: 2/100]

[Can continue refining the demon race's innate talent: Disguise and Teleportation]

Lin Changheng directly chose to refine it and also obtained the [Illusory Appearance and Transformation Technique - Ascension].

This change is no longer a physical alteration, but rather a preliminary step involving [illusion].

It was somewhat similar to the faint white light that Xu Hanji used to conceal his face, but this strange method was even more imperceptible; it was not white light, but a tangible face.

Even a second-stage early-stage divine sense would not be able to distinguish it if it were to be quickly scanned.

They will be deceived.

Unless one investigates carefully and keeps a close watch on things for a long time, it is possible to glean even a little bit of the truth.

If we go a step further, could we even deceive the divine sense of those in the early or even middle stages of the second tier?
That way, Lin Changheng would be even safer when he's out and about.

Just then, there was a sudden knocking sound at the door.

"What's the matter?"

"Reporting to the chief, someone from the clan has arrived."

It was a guy's voice that came through.

　I had a family dinner party today and drank a couple too many glasses... I'm a little dizzy, and my efficiency has plummeted.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)