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

Chapter 281 Successive Bloodlettings, the Effects of Various Techniques

Then, Lin Changheng began to carefully comprehend the effects of his newly acquired [Earth Control Demon Technique].

Then, he made an astonishing discovery: at this moment, he felt an unprecedented and intimate connection with the earth beneath his feet.

With a slight thought, the soil and sand within a ten-foot radius around him seemed to become an extension of his body, giving rise to a sense of control as if it were his own arm.

Lin Changheng waved his hand to set up an isolation array so as not to disturb Mo Zhaoli's cultivation before he began to try it out.

He focused his mind directly on a half-person-high bluish-brown rock in front of him inside the cave.

An amazing scene happened!

As his internal magical power was slightly depleted, the rock silently softened and deformed, like a tamed lump of mud. With his will, it instantly shaped into a rock shield with sharp edges and a thickness of half a foot, which floated in front of him. The shield surface flowed with a thick, earthy yellow spiritual light, radiating a solid defensive power.

"Condensing stone into a shield, ready to be unleashed at a thought!" A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Changheng's eyes. This was not achieved by brute force, but by directly altering the shape and structure of the rock—a true marvel of creation.

If the previous [Earth Control Technique] was a preliminary, conventional change, a limited simulation of magic, then the current change can be described as massive.

The effects are extremely profound!

His thoughts shifted again.

"Chi chi chi——"

Three sharp spikes, each as thick as a child's right arm and with pointed tips, suddenly burst forth from the ground in front of him, carrying a chilling killing intent. If an enemy were on them, they would be ripped apart in an instant.

Lin Changheng had already been able to do this, but his power was less than half of what it is now.

This is not over yet!

He pointed his fingers like a pen and sketched on the rock wall to the side. The hard rock wall seemed to be sculpted by an invisible chisel, and stone dust fell down, revealing a well-preserved cave several feet deep, large enough for a person to hide in.

"It's not just about attack and defense; it can also easily alter the terrain and create cave dwellings..."

The more Lin Changheng comprehended the technique, the more shaken he became. This [Earth Control Demon Technique] seemed simple, yet its uses were boundless. Whether in terms of its unpredictability in battle or its convenience in daily cultivation, it far exceeded his previous expectations.

But what Lin Changheng cared about more was not that, but...

Weakening, or even counter-controlling, the enemy's earthen methods!

Because this is the true combat support, it can truly catch the opponent off guard.

After all, who could have imagined that their own earth-based attack spells would turn against them, or that their own earth-based defensive spells would reveal a weakness and "betray" them?

He immediately took out a mid-grade second-tier talisman and activated it.

Instantly, five terrifying rock spears materialized in mid-air and pierced through the air.

The next moment, Lin Changheng deliberately severed the connection with it, directly using the [Earth Control Demon Technique] to envelop it, forcibly controlling it and abruptly changing its direction.

"Chichichichi...!"

The direction of the rock spear suddenly changed drastically, as if an invisible hand of law had grabbed it in mid-air, twisted it, and then shot it out again.

At this moment, Lin Changheng's eyes lit up.

While it was certainly gratifying to be able to control the formation of second-tier mid-grade talismans, Lin Changheng felt that he still had the capacity to spare!
This also means that this is not the limit of the [Earth Control Demon Spell]!

The Black-Armored Earth Turtle's bloodline power is still extremely strong. Even among Xuanling level beings, there's a difference in their foundation!

At this moment, Lin Changheng also gained a deeper understanding of demonic magic and supernatural powers.

His supernatural powers are limitless.

They are like a path leading to the mountaintop, with clouds and mist swirling ahead, offering boundless scenery and limitless potential.

The power of supernatural abilities increases continuously as a cultivator's realm and cultivation deepen, with virtually no upper limit. However, while the path exists, climbing it requires one's own strength.

With his current Foundation Establishment stage "human strength," trying to activate the "supernatural power" that contains the essence of heaven and earth and is endowed with the wonders of the laws is like a child wielding a giant axe. Although he knows its benefits, he cannot unleash its full power. The "limitation" of his own magical power and divine soul temporarily restricts the development of the "infinite" potential of the supernatural power.

On the other hand, demonic arts, such as the newly acquired [Earth Control Demonic Arts] or the [Breath Concealment Demonic Arts], are rooted in bloodline, and are innate powers imprinted in the origin of bloodline.

It's more like a weapon that's naturally suited to you; you can use it skillfully as soon as you get your hands on it, without needing much comprehension, and it can unleash extremely strong real-time combat power, greatly supplementing your current combat methods.

However, the quality of this "weapon" was largely determined by its bloodline origin from the very beginning. Unless the bloodline origin undergoes some kind of astonishing transformation and sublimation, the power of this kind of demonic art will eventually have its limits, focusing more on practicality in the "present" than on growth in the "future".

"Supernatural powers have unlimited potential, but they must be based on cultivation and climb with high aspirations; demonic arts can produce immediate results, but they are limited by the level of bloodline and one must pay attention to the ground."

Lin Changheng understood immediately.
"For me, it is not a matter of choosing one over the other, but rather of using both. I will use my supernatural powers to build a ladder to heaven in order to seek immortality; and I will use demonic arts to protect my body on the path of cultivation and to help me overcome countless tribulations."

Having grasped this point, his understanding of the Dao became even clearer.

Whether it's supernatural powers or demonic arts, they are ultimately protective techniques. The true essence lies in improving one's own realm and in seeking the vast Dao.

Feeling satisfied, Lin Changheng couldn't help but look ahead: "Now I have mastered three of the true meanings of supernatural powers: controlling fire, bringing glory, and carrying mountains..."

"I wonder when I will be able to obtain the fourth one?"

After that, Lin Changheng quietly took out the [Lava Fire Crystal] and began to absorb and refine it.

Not only has his magical power increased, but more importantly, the [Crimson Sky Profound Flame] has been continuously upgraded, becoming significantly more powerful. Its accumulation progress has already exceeded 90%, and it continues to move forward.

……

Time passes again.

Four days passed in the blink of an eye.

Mo Zhaoli and Lin Changheng were nearing the end of their cleaning operation, and their storage bags were already bulging.

Lin Changheng, in particular, had five storage bags hanging from his waist under his robe.

Besides a large amount of monster materials, there are also many spiritual materials and minerals inside.

Eventually, the two had to give up some low-value monster meat to clear space and make room for other things.

This day.

"Boom!"

"Roar!"

After a violent burst of magical energy and the dying howls of the monsters, the forest was left in ruins.

On the right, a giant [Azure Banyan Blood Python], as thick as a water bucket and eight or nine zhang long, with broken scales, lay twisted and limp by the swamp. Its massive head had been pierced by a huge rock spear, which entered through the eye socket and pinned it to the ground.

Crimson flesh and shattered bones were faintly visible between the rock crevices, while the surrounding ground was covered with golden light and violent burn marks, indicating the intensity of the battle and the clash of attributes that had just taken place.

They were already dead beyond any doubt.

Meanwhile, on the other side, a smaller [Azure Blood Python] was also surrounded by two figures, one in green and one in white, and its massive body was covered in wounds.

The blood python's emerald scales were shattered in many places, and its blood stained the grass beneath it red. It angrily swung its massive tail, snapping the surrounding trees in half, but it could never truly hit its annoying, fly-like opponent in green robes.

It opened its mouth and spewed out a foul-smelling poisonous mist, but the mist was dispersed by the strong wind created by the female cultivator's magic with a wave of her sleeve.

Lin Changheng moved with the speed of the wind, not engaging the incredibly powerful demonic python in a direct confrontation. His true form moved swiftly, his palms flashing as he unleashed a barrage of spiritual weapons and fire lines formed from the Crimson Sky Profound Flame, precisely targeting the python's relatively vulnerable parts and the wounds previously inflicted by Mo Zhaoli's golden light. This secondary attack forced the python to constantly twist and dodge, becoming increasingly agitated.

Mo Zhaoli stood a little further away, a short-bladed spiritual weapon hovering in front of her, her fingers clasped together, her expression focused.

The blade trembled, splitting into three solid golden beams of light. As if possessing a spirit, they intertwined and weaved in the air, constantly attacking the serpent's vital points such as its seven inches and jaw from various tricky angles.

The two, one close and one far, used various methods to harass and burn the wound, while the other used metal techniques to attack directly at the vital points, their cooperation was seamless.

The Azure Banyan Blood Python, despite its brute strength and deadly poison, was completely suppressed. Its massive body became a burden, leaving it only able to passively endure the attacks. The wounds on its body increased, and its aura visibly weakened.

A hint of madness flashed in its emerald vertical pupils. It swung its giant tail violently, like a steel whip, at Mo Zhaoli, who was constantly releasing golden light, in an attempt to break the stalemate!

"Watch out!" Lin Changheng warned, already making his move. He didn't try to block the powerful python's tail head-on; instead, he flashed forward, closing in on the tail's path, and pressed his hands lightly against the ground—

[Earth Control Demon Spell]!
"boom!"

A thick earthen wall instantly rose from the ground in front of the python's tail!

"Bang!" The python's tail slammed heavily against the earthen wall, shattering it to pieces, but its momentum was also slowed down, and its speed was greatly reduced.

In that instant, Mo Zhaoli's eyes turned cold, he seized the opportunity, and pointed!
"Zheng!"

The three suspended golden lights merged into one, and Mo Zhaoli's face paled slightly. Then, the merged golden light transformed into an incredibly condensed golden thread that seemed capable of cutting through light. At a speed several times faster than before, it pierced directly through the head of the Azure Banyan Blood Python, which had paused slightly due to the attack being blocked!

"laugh!"

Golden threads emerged from behind the blood python's head, bringing with them a clump of red and white matter.

The enormous body of the Azure Banyan Blood Python suddenly stiffened, then crashed to the ground, twitched a few times, and then fell silent.

"Li'er, your 'Borrowing the Golden Light' technique has been honed to a whole new level. It is now capable of breaking through defenses and killing late-stage second-tier demonic beasts."

Lin Changheng immediately praised it.

This time, Lin Changheng did not use his full strength; he merely harassed and delayed, mainly to create conditions for Mo Zhaoli to hone his new techniques.

In actual combat, the progress is also extremely gratifying.

"Thank you so much, Brother Lin, for your help with this journey..."

Mo Zhaoli understood even more deeply and bowed gracefully.

"You're welcome."

Lin Changheng shook his head and was about to go forward to harvest the materials when Mo Zhaoli also walked to the side with his blade, preparing to collect the corpse of another Green Banyan Blood Python.

At this moment——

"Who?"

Lin Changheng, who had just finished collecting the essence blood, was about to bend down and peel off the scales when suddenly a yellowish-brown light rippled beneath his feet, and his entire figure vanished into the earth.

The next instant, almost at the same moment—

"Shh!"

A faint yet sharp sound of air being cut rang out, and a dark nail, about three inches long and gleaming with a cold blue light, pierced the ground where Lin Changheng had just stood with astonishing speed, embedding itself deeply into the soil and rocks, leaving only a barely perceptible hole.

The chilling spiritual energy attached to the nail caused a small patch of white frost to instantly form on the surrounding ground.

If Lin Changheng had reacted even a fraction slower, he would probably have been directly pierced into his body by this vicious hidden weapon, with unimaginable consequences.

Elsewhere, Mo Zhaoli sensed something and was immediately startled. He scanned the area with his divine sense and was relieved to find that Lin Changheng was unharmed. At the same time, he stopped what he was doing, became fully alert, and prepared for battle.

The light on the ground rippled slightly again, and Lin Changheng's figure reappeared, as if he had been swallowed up by the earth, standing side by side with Mo Zhaoli, half-protecting him behind him.

However, at this moment, Lin Changheng's face was extremely ugly, like an unyielding frost, and his eyes were sharp as he stared intently at a certain spot in the forest.

If it weren't for the secret technique of "Soul Identification by Wind" that Wu Jiu had taught him, Lin Changheng would have been three points slower to notice it. By the time it got close, it would have been even more dangerous, and there might not have been enough time or space for him to dodge.

Mo Zhaoli's gaze followed Lin Changheng's, but there was no one or anything there, only a bare tree branch. His divine sense swept over it and found nothing.

Could this be some kind of hiding technique? Mo Zhaoli's heart sank immediately, which meant that this person's cultivation level was probably higher than hers.

She had doubted everything, including her own eyesight, her divine sense, and even her own cultivation level, but she never doubted Brother Lin's judgment.

"Tsk tsk tsk, what remarkable spiritual insight!"

A charming voice, tinged with a hint of mockery, suddenly came from the woods.

Lin Changheng's lips curled into a cold smile, and Mo Zhaoli's expression also changed slightly as he recognized the voice!
Sounds very familiar!

Then a figure in colorful clothes appeared, with golden light flowing around her, and the reflection slowly faded away like a mirror, revealing her true form.

Her skirt fluttered in the breeze; it was Ye Qingwu. She smiled as she looked down at the two corpses of the blood pythons, her gaze lingering especially on Mo Zhaoli before finally settling on Lin Changheng, who had nimbly dodged her attack.

"It seems I've arrived just in time."

Ye Qingwu gently stroked the strands of hair that fell to her chest, her eyes sparkling. "These two complete blood python corpses are excellent materials for crafting wooden puppets. I've been searching for them for a long time. I wonder if you two would be willing to part with them?"

Although she was asking a question, her tone carried an air of absolute authority, and the subtle fluctuations of magical power emanating from her body made no attempt to conceal her focus on the two of them.

Moreover, this woman concealed her presence and launched a sneak attack to kill Lin Changheng. Now she's acting all high and mighty and aggressive, which is truly outrageous!
Upon hearing this, Lin Changheng couldn't help but reveal a cold smile, as if he hadn't heard it. He didn't even turn his head, but simply pointed his fingers like a sword and pointed at the seven-inch spot of the Azure Banyan Blood Python from a distance, and a stream of pure magic power shot out.

"puff!"

The python corpse shuddered violently, and six drops of strange, dark green blood, faintly shimmering with demonic energy, were forcibly forced from its heart and floated up. Lin Changheng flicked his sleeve and safely stored them in a specially made jade bottle.

This is precisely the [Netherworld Essence Blood]!
The second type of demonic beast with the bloodline of the Netherworld that Lin Changheng encountered here was particularly difficult to find and obtain. This item was crucial for his rebirth as the [Azure Mist Toad Treasure Seed], so he naturally had to collect it immediately and not allow it to be lost.

"you!"

Upon seeing this, Ye Qingwu, the woman in colorful clothes, instantly turned her charming face ashen, and a cold glint flashed in her eyes.

She never expected that, despite her already formidable presence as a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, Lin Changheng would dare to disregard her and take one of the most important spoils of war on his own!

Either they're mentally unstable, or... they have something to rely on.

When she arrived, the two Azure Banyan Blood Pythons had just died. She didn't notice that both of the monsters were late-stage second-tier monsters, and subconsciously thought that the two of them could at most kill one late-stage second-tier monster together.

But we still didn't let our guard down.

"Fine! Very well!" Ye Qingwu appeared furious but laughed coldly, her voice icy and sharp, feigning ignorance, but in reality, she was extremely calm, searching for an opportunity to kill. "It seems Fellow Daoist Lin has made up his mind not to give me face!"

"Senior Sister Ye came to my assigned mission area, attempting to steal our spoils, and then accused us of being disrespectful? Is there any logic to such a thing in the world, or even within the Holy Sect?"

Mo Zhaoli immediately flashed in front of Lin Changheng, her spiritual weapon flying up and her aura locking onto him. Her cold eyes swept over the female cultivator opposite her without flinching.

Cold words were also spoken at the same time.

The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point, and a major battle was about to erupt!
Seeing the slender figure blocking his way, Lin Changheng did not step forward, choosing instead to protect Mo Zhaoli behind him; nor did he stand shoulder to shoulder with her to face the woman in colorful clothes.

At this moment, he quietly took out the jade bottle of essence blood that he had just put away, concealed it in his hanging sleeve, and directly inserted his fingers into the bottle to touch the essence blood.

"Transform for me!"

As soon as he uttered the command, the Yuan Ding responded and reacted.

He actually chose this moment to directly try a new transformation, further enhancing his strength.

【Azure Mist Toad Treasure Seed - Fifth Level】

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Biochemical Life: 10/10]

……

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

【Azure Mist Toad True Core - Supreme】

[Can be refined into a demonic technique that reverts to ancestral form by incorporating demonic beast bloodline: Hallucination]

Lin Changheng then immediately chose to refine it.

The blue and turquoise dual-colored core suddenly solidified, like a pulsating, mystical divine object, its surface swirling with obscure demonic patterns. With a thought, Lin Changheng felt the core drift down as if it possessed a spirit, directly merging into his body—

"boom!"

In an instant, Lin Changheng felt his sea of ​​consciousness violently shake, as if an invisible stone had been thrown in, rippling out layers of confused and distorted waves!

An invisible current of energy swirled around his fingers, transforming into a deep, ever-changing blue-green hue, as if containing two constantly flowing and intertwining seas of mist.

A wondrous change is quietly taking place.

……

Ye Qingwu's colorful clothes fluttered without wind, and an aura far more dangerous and eerie than before had already spread out.

But when she saw this scene, Mo Zhaoli stepped forward to protect the green-robed cultivator, but the male cultivator actually hid behind Mo Zhaoli with a clear conscience, which made her smile sarcastically.

At the same time, she directly transmitted her voice to Mo Zhaoli, her voice carrying a seductive and provocative quality:

"Junior Sister Mo, you really look so affectionate and righteous. It's just a pity that you protect him so much, yet he only dares to hide behind you like a coward, not even having the courage to face me. Tsk tsk, I really feel sorry for you. How can such a cowardly man who relies on the protection of a woman be worthy of your heartfelt treatment? It's better to see it clearly as soon as possible, so as not to suffer more heartache in the future."

Her words were like the spitting of a venomous snake, striking at the weaknesses in people's hearts, attempting to sow seeds of doubt and discontent in Mo Zhaoli's mind.

At the same time, a strange crimson light quietly rose in her eyes, dreamlike and ethereal, and silently enveloped Mo Zhaoli.

However, upon hearing this, Mo Zhaoli's gentle face remained completely unmoved, not even a flicker in her eyes. The spiritual weapon floating in front of her remained as steady as a rock, pointing directly at Ye Qingwu, and her aura of coldness intensified.

Far from being provoked, she responded in kind, her voice cold and firm, clearly reaching Ye Qingwu's ears:

"Senior Sister Ye, put away your seductive tricks. Your charms are useless against me. I know Brother Lin better than you do. He's not moving now for a reason. As for you, your scheming and attempts to sow discord only make you look more ridiculous and... guilty."

Mo Zhaoli emphasized the last two words, his tone carrying undisguised sarcasm.

Ye Qingwu's mocking smile froze instantly, and a look of disbelief and subsequent rage flashed in her eyes.

She hadn't expected that Mo Zhaoli's trust in this person would be so unwavering, even to the point of allowing no room for doubt! Her provocation was like a pebble thrown into a deep pool; it didn't even cause a ripple, but instead brought shame upon herself!
"Fine! Fine! Since you're so stubborn, then don't blame your senior sister for being ruthless!" Ye Qingwu's scheme failed, and she was ridiculed. Her killing intent was no longer concealed and erupted completely!
This is the best opportunity; she must make a move, no matter what!
Regardless of the effort she put into this plan, the more important thing is that this incident served as a wake-up call. Even if Mo Zhaoli is foolish, she will definitely be more careful, either staying at home or using her opportunity directly.

That would truly be a complete waste of effort, and she absolutely could not allow it.

Moreover, at this moment, she has the advantage of timing and location, and everything is developing according to plan. She has no reason to back down, and she cannot avoid the struggle for the path!

But little did she know that the biggest variable was already quietly included!
……

At this moment, the blue-green aura emanating from Lin Changheng's hidden palm, which had been seemingly hiding behind Mo Zhaoli, had dissipated.

Lin Changheng then slowly stepped forward and stood side by side with Mo Zhaoli.

Facing Ye Qingwu, his face remained calm, but a deep killing intent lurked in his eyes. He spoke softly:
"If Fellow Daoist Ye wants my prey, you are welcome to come and take it yourself."

"boom!"

Before Lin Changheng could finish speaking, Ye Qingwu had already made her move, unleashing the power of a late-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator!
The woman's slender fingers moved rapidly in front of her, leaving behind trails of condensed, pale green spiritual light that instantly formed a distorted and sinister totem!

"hiss--!"

The totem writhed like a living creature, emitting a teeth-grinding hiss, and suddenly three giant pythons, completely transformed from poisonous spirits, emerged from the void! These three venomous pythons were translucent, shimmering with three different eerie lusters: emerald green, dark purple, and crimson, corresponding to three completely different poisonous attributes: "bone-corroding," "soul-eating," and "blood-burning"!
They had no physical form, and their flight paths were unpredictable, like three deadly ghosts rushing straight at the two of them!

"Poison Spirit Transformation!" Mo Zhaoli's expression changed slightly as he recognized this as an extremely profound technique within the [Gu Refining] art among the Hundred Arts, which had little effect on ordinary defenses.

She had encountered this before when she first slaughtered demonic cultivators near the Immortal City, and her group of Ziji Sect cultivators suffered a great loss. She never expected that the second time they would encounter each other, it would be at the hands of Ye Qingwu!

He directly informed Lin Changheng telepathically, fearing that he might suffer losses if he used conventional methods to deal with the situation.

"I see."

Lin Changheng raised an eyebrow, revealing great interest, "The Way of Gu Refining..."

Besides the four core arts of alchemy, array formation, weapon crafting, and talisman making, various other arts are now emerging, slowly revealing a glimpse of the vast and mysterious world of cultivation.

Without changing his expression, he patted his storage bag, and a skull emitting a foul black aura flew out. The ghostly flames in its empty eyes suddenly leaped up, and it opened its mouth to spit at the three venomous pythons!

Instantly, thick, dark green, poisonous smoke swept away.

The ghastly green toxic smoke collided violently with the three venomous pythons, producing a hissing, corrosive sound.

The three brightly colored venomous pythons writhed violently in the poisonous smoke, their forms becoming blurred and dim. The toxic energy they contained was constantly neutralized and eroded by the poisonous smoke of the Thousand Poison Skull, and their forward momentum was immediately hindered.

"efficient!"

At this moment, Mo Zhaoli also made her move. She formed a hand seal and struck her own short-bladed spiritual weapon with a palm strike, which was none other than the "Borrowing Blade Golden Light" technique.

The short-bladed magical weapon emitted wisps of golden light, which no longer dispersed but condensed into an extremely solid golden pillar of light, attempting to intercept one of the venomous pythons.

Like the light of dawn, it shot with unparalleled precision towards the most sinister and purplish-red Soul-Eating Poisonous Python among them!
"puff--!"

The golden beam of light pierced through the "body" of the Soul-Eating Serpent without any obstruction. The serpent let out a silent wail, and its massive spiritual body was instantly torn apart and shredded from the inside by the incomparably sharp Gengjin sword energy, turning into specks of purple poisonous spiritual light that dissipated!
However, Ye Qingwu's lips curled into a cold smile. How could her magic be so simple?
With a surge of magical power, she pointed out in succession, and the other two venomous pythons suddenly intertwined and merged, simultaneously absorbing the scattered venomous spirit points and transforming into a three-colored venomous dragon that was larger, more colorful, and had a more dangerous aura!
The venomous dragon let out a silent roar, then suddenly opened its mouth and spat out not venom, but rings of visible, space-distorting poisonous waves!

Wherever this poisonous wave passed, the vegetation withered and turned to black ash instantly, and even the air emitted a "sizzling" corrosive sound. The range was extremely wide, instantly enveloping Lin Changheng and Mo Zhaoli.

Mo Zhaoli unleashed all his spells and talismans, but to no avail.

As the terrifying poisonous wave distorting the space was about to engulf the two of them, with the scene of grass and trees turning to ash and spiritual light dimming right before their eyes, Ye Qingwu's lips curled into a cruel smile of determination.

At this critical moment!
Sudden--

"Buzz!"

A dark golden flame suddenly appeared in front of Lin Changheng!

The flame started as a tiny point, but it instantly swelled and transformed into a raging sea of ​​dark golden fire. It did not have an eerie feel; on the contrary, it carried an indescribable majestic and vast pure yang aura!

Like ocean waves, surging in all directions.

"call!"

The dark golden sea of ​​fire collided violently with the strange poisonous waves.

There was no earth-shattering explosion, only a more absolute melting, like ice and snow melting under the blazing sun!

"Zizzi-"

The terrifying poisonous wave, powerful enough to corrode metal and extinguish spiritual light, crashed into this dark golden sea of ​​fire. It was like snow thrown into a scorching hot iron, rapidly fading and dissipating at a speed visible to the naked eye. All the negative energy contained within, such as venom, corrosion, and curses, was burned, purified, and completely worn away by the supreme yang and strength, the power to dispel evil and impurity contained in the dark golden flames!

In the blink of an eye, the eerie poisonous waves that had once blotted out the sky had vanished without a trace.

The sea of ​​fire then slowly receded and disappeared back into Lin Changheng's body, as if it had never existed.

The room fell into a deathly silence.

Only the surrounding vegetation, turned to black ash by the edge of the poisonous wave, testified to the terror of that attack.

Ye Qingwu's smile froze completely, replaced by utter shock and disbelief. She stared intently at Lin Changheng, exclaiming in disbelief, "This... what kind of fire technique is this?! How can it break my Poison Spirit Killing Move?!"

Her signature move, which she relied on to make her famous, even involved sacrificing a poisonous Gu she had painstakingly cultivated, was now neutralized so easily by her opponent! This was a skill that no ordinary mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator could possess!

Lin Changheng did not answer her, nor did he give her any chance to catch her breath. The emerald-green aura between his fingers was generated again and quickly enveloped her.

A hallucinogenic spell cast using wood energy!
I just obtained the [Hallucinogenic Demonic Art] through transformation!
"Buzz!"

Ye Qingwu's mind was already in turmoil, and now that she was caught off guard, she had fallen into an illusion!

It is woven from her own fears.

She let out a scream of alarm and anger, her body flashing with colorful light as she frantically waved her arms, releasing bursts of magical power to attack the non-existent illusions around her. She was like a madwoman, completely losing her perception and defense against the real world!
"It's now!"

Lin Changheng's eyes flashed with cold light. How could he miss such a golden opportunity? He pointed his fingers like a brush, and his blood and spirit surged wildly within his body. The Crimson Sky Profound Flame rose up, and the Fire Poison Demon Art attached itself to it, rapidly outlining in the void!
A complex, dark golden curse mark, shaped like a roaring fire demon, instantly materialized.

It's an improved version of the [Divine Blood Curse Seal]!
"go with!"

Lin Changheng flicked his finger, and the dark gold curse seal transformed into a stream of light. Taking advantage of Ye Qingwu's lack of vigilance in the illusion, it accurately entered her ancestral aperture between her eyebrows and directly imprinted itself on her sea of ​​consciousness and soul!
"Ugh—!"

Ye Qingwu's body stiffened abruptly, letting out an extremely shrill scream as she briefly broke free from the illusion, but her eyes were immediately filled with endless fear and despair.

She clearly felt that a curse seal containing terrifying binding and destructive will had been deeply planted in the depths of her soul, like the strongest shackles.

(End of this chapter)