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

Chapter 302 The Turbid Fiend Seed, A Brand New Demonic Technique

Chapter 302 Ten Types of Turbid Evil, A Brand New Demonic Technique

Hearing this, Lin Changheng couldn't help but chuckle.

It takes almost no brainpower to know that the "creation" and dissemination of this information must have been instructed and arranged by Bai Hengwan.

Without the approval of the core leadership of the Immortal City, the matter of the fake Core Demon Cultivator could not be spread to the outside world, and the cultivators involved would voluntarily keep silent, as this was a matter of principle.

Moreover, the actions of "Li Feiyu" have been clearly embellished, or even fabricated and reconstructed out of thin air.

Because Lin Changheng remained detached from the battlefield from beginning to end.

I did nothing except help Bai Hengwan remove the curse mark from her body after the war...

Since Bai Hengwan had made this arrangement, and it wouldn't cause him any obvious harm, Lin Changheng naturally accepted it.

……

After bidding farewell to Bai Hengwan, Lin Changheng left Immortal City directly.

I have no intention of staying any longer.

On the one hand, it's difficult to avenge Yang Zhenchuan's grudge now, at least not within the Immortal City, under the very nose of Qinglan Sanren.

This is asking for trouble; you absolutely must not put yourself in danger.

Besides, a gentleman takes revenge even after ten years. If he really can't get revenge, Lin Changheng doesn't mind using his long lifespan to drag this girl out of life until she dies, and then taking advantage of her old age and weakness, he might even dance on her grave.

In the dog-eat-dog world of cultivators, living a long life is a great advantage, and those who seek revenge may not necessarily make it to the end.

But what Lin Changheng wanted was the final result.

On the other hand, Lin Changheng's old neighbor in the outer lake cave was also surrounded by the newly transferred Immortal City Law Enforcement Team on the day the fake Core Demon Cultivator was exposed and fled. In the face of disbelief, shock and anger, and preparation for a desperate fight, the Law Enforcement Team joined forces and directly killed him.

Before he died, blood seeped from his throat, and he made hoarse noises, as if he were about to say something, seemingly about to confess.

As a result, one of the law enforcement team leaders, a square-faced man with eyebrows that met in a straight line, directly unleashed a throwing knife. A dazzling blade of light flashed, instantly severing the man's head. The blade's energy exploded at the same time, shattering into countless fragments that scattered in all directions.

The words that the demonic cultivator was about to utter were abruptly blocked from his throat, leaving no room for further discussion.

Even their souls were scattered.

"Demonic cultivators are wicked and evil, hated by both heaven and man. They spread heresies and mislead the masses. They should be killed without hesitation!"

Words of righteous indignation and hatred of evil, uttered by the person in power, echoed dully in this place.

In an instant, the law enforcement team cultivators present stared blankly at the headless corpse gushing blood from the severed wound, their expressions varied, their eyes flashing, clearly each with their own thoughts.

Isn't this obviously... murder to cover it up?

But things had come to this point, and the demonic cultivator was dead. There was no point in saying anything more. The people present were not stupid, and no one spoke again. The place fell into a silence so deep you could hear a pin drop.

It's obvious that other true disciples are countering this move.

……

It is worth mentioning that Lin Changheng subtly inquired with Bai Hengwan again and learned that Master Kong was still in seclusion.

"It's been many years, hasn't it?"

Lin Changheng looked surprised.

Bai Hengwan smiled slightly and revealed some information about Core Formation: "Compared to the Foundation Establishment process, which only takes a short time, about a year at most, Core Formation takes at least three or four years, and sometimes more than ten years."

Lin Changheng's understanding of this was basically blank, and he looked at Bai Hengwan with eyes full of curiosity.

This is the difference in foundation.

Bai Hengwan was generous with her generosity, allowing Lin Changheng to learn about it.

There are two main points.

Firstly, Foundation Building involves transforming magical power from a gaseous state to a liquid state, while Core Formation requires compressing and condensing this vast, ocean-like liquid magical power to its extreme, removing impurities and retaining the essence, ultimately condensing it into a solid "elixir".

This process is like forcibly compressing a lake into a pill; its difficulty is dozens, even hundreds of times greater than that of Foundation Establishment.

The time required will naturally be longer.

Secondly, the preliminary preparations and subsequent consolidation also need to be refined and polished more meticulously.

This requires not only the accumulation of quantity, but also a qualitative leap. It is a profound test of a cultivator's foundation, perseverance, comprehension, and temperament, and requires adjustments to be made to the best possible level.

This process will certainly take a long time!

Lin Changheng thoughtfully expressed his gratitude.

……

When Lin Changheng returned to the Jade Belt Lake Dojo after his successful mission,

Before he could even get intimate with his concubines or the three spirit beasts, he received two pieces of news.

Lin Changheng was initially delighted, but then surprised.

The good news is that Deng Changsheng has finally returned.

Previously, when another beast tide occurred in the Qingxia Temple area, Lin Changheng asked him to "return to his old ways" and collect enough essence blood of the [Turbid Bloodline] demon beasts for him.

And it specifically states that "fire element" is required!
Restrictions were imposed.

This is also the last one that is still vacant among Lin Changheng's ten [Turbid Sha Seed Positions].

The reason for this requirement is that there are many demonic beasts involved in the beast tide, offering a wider variety of choices. Moreover, after seizing the spirit, one can focus on enhancing the spiritual essence of his fire-type spiritual root.

If one were to seize five more spiritual levels, the fire elemental root would increase from fifty-four strands to fifty-nine strands!

If one can raise their fire spirit root to seventy-one strands, which is the level of an earth spirit root, before they are ready to form their core, the difficulty of forming their core will be greatly reduced.

It comes with a built-in success rate bonus.

If you can prepare the [Dust-Clearing Pill] and [Returning to Truth Pill] by then, advancing to the Core Formation stage will be much easier, and there will be a greater chance of forming a "Golden Core," or at least a "True Core."

Previously, Lin Changheng's goal for Core Formation was merely to achieve the "True Core." Now, with the advancement of his cultivation and the increase in his strength, he has discovered that his goals, or rather his appetite, have grown considerably.

Once one reaches the Golden Core stage, not only will they have greater strength and confidence among other Core Formation cultivators, but it is also said to be beneficial for their future breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage.

But now, Lin Changheng's key issue lies in how to break through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

He was very clear in his mind that he was not overly ambitious and focused on the present.

This is what it means to be both grounded and have your eyes on the stars.

……

What surprised Lin Changheng was a letter sent by Mo Zhaoli.

It was sent three months ago.

After receiving the letter, Yan Mingyi simply kept it without opening it.

It wasn't that she wasn't afraid of the urgent matter hidden within, but rather... even if she knew there was an urgent matter, there was nothing she could do, because she didn't know where Lin Changheng had gone.

Since I can't get in touch with them, I'll just leave them alone.

Lin Changheng unlocked the letter's seal, quickly scanned the greetings, and instantly grasped the core point.

That is... this woman is going to the Jin Kingdom's front line; she's on the next batch of expeditionary lists.

They were in a later batch than Ye Qingwu, who was under his control; the other party would also be setting off within six months.

During this time, Mo Zhaoli and Ye Qingwu's relationship also became closer, and they exchanged more information.

After all, one side is Lin Changheng's childhood sweetheart, and the other side is a "prisoner" whose life hangs in his hands. Since they can no longer fight, they can only try to cooperate.

"Ye Qingwu has been delayed for so long before setting off, so Li'er should also have some buffer time before being included on the list."

Although Lin Changheng was somewhat taken aback, he quickly realized this.

He immediately used the [Divine Blood Curse Demon Seal Technique] to examine the only extending and connected line, and found that the direction of this line had indeed changed, extending continuously towards the south.

Ye Qingwu actually set off and went to war.

Mo Zhaoli's letter didn't say much else, probably because at a critical moment and under special circumstances, he had some concerns and couldn't reveal the information, so Lin Changheng could only deduce other information on his own.

After all, the Jin Dynasty was once stronger than the Song Dynasty, but internal strife caused by internal disintegration weakened its overall strength.

Furthermore, during the fight against the enemy, the cultivators of the various forces in the Jin Kingdom could not be completely focused on the enemy. After all, the person standing next to them might be a former enemy from not long ago, so how could they be at ease?
Under these circumstances, the first wave of attacks by the State of Song would naturally be successful and would yield considerable results.

However, the subsequent high pressure from external enemies will inevitably make the Jin Kingdom's forces and cultivators more united. At this time, the decisive battle will begin.

The casualties of the Song Dynasty's army of cultivators will only begin to become apparent at this time.

Almost seven years have passed since the initial stages of the Song-Jin War.

Even if the war in the cultivation world is slow-paced, the siege should have been underway for several years.

This is the time for carnage on the battlefield!
The battles to come will be even more difficult, and the breakthrough tasks undertaken by cultivators will be even more arduous.

Ye Qingwu will be the first to bear the brunt, and Mo Zhaoli will also face the subsequent war situation.

"At that time, we will need to provide Li'er with some elixirs and self-protection measures."

Lin Changheng thought to himself.

Because Mo Zhaoli mentioned her intention to visit at the end of her letter, Lin Changheng immediately wrote back to Mo Zhaoli, expressing his hope that she would come to meet him as soon as possible.

……

After handing the letter to Yan Mingyi for mailing, Lin Changheng focused his attention on Deng Changsheng's matter.

Where is he now?

"Fellow Daoist Deng has now settled in a newly built market town fifty miles away from Jade Belt Lake, awaiting her husband's summons at any time."

Yan Mingyi put the letter away and gently massaged Lin Changheng's shoulders.

“Send him a letter and ask him to come and meet me.”

Lin Changheng gently stroked Yan Mingyi's fair and delicate hand and smiled.

"Alright. I'll go right away..."

Just as Yan Mingyi was about to do something, a gentle yet irresistible magical force suddenly appeared, enveloping her light body in a broad and solid embrace.

"Yeah~"

She let out a short gasp, instinctively reaching out to brace herself against Lin Changheng's chest. Raising her head to meet his deep, smiling eyes, two blushes rose on her cheeks, her gaze softening instantly, tinged with a hint of coquettishness.

“Husband…it’s broad daylight, and we have important business to attend to.”

Lin Changheng looked down at the beautiful woman in his arms, her charming appearance conveying both joy and anger. The faint fragrance emanating from her lingered in his nostrils. He wrapped his arms around her slender waist and chuckled:
"The message was sent in a short while, what's the rush? We haven't seen each other for so long, doesn't Mingyi want to spend a little more time with her husband?"

His voice was deep and slightly teasing. His warm breath brushed against Yan Mingyi's sensitive ear, making her body go weak. Her initial symbolic resistance vanished, and she pressed her cheek against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat. Her voice was barely audible as she said, "I do... of course I do."

"Hahaha……"

Lin Changheng laughed heartily, clearly in a very good mood.

"Husband..." Her unfinished words disappeared between their pressed lips, turning into a muffled sob.

Lin Changheng lowered his head to hold those two soft breasts, his fingertips deftly untying the silk sash around his waist. His outer robe slipped down like clouds and piled up at his feet.

The sunlight outside the window was subtly obscured by a gentle magical touch, making the indoor light hazy.

Yan Mingyi raised her long neck, like a swan raising its head, but he sealed her with a kiss, leaving only soft nasal sounds rising and falling in the quiet air.

The curtains had fallen at some point, concealing the spring scenery in the room, leaving only vague glimpses of intertwined figures, like vines entwined.

The calming incense on the table seemed to have taken on a different kind of ambiguous warmth, its smoke swirling and lingering. Occasionally, suppressed moans and heavy breaths escaped from outside the tent, accompanied by subtle, blush-inducing sounds, only to be quickly swallowed up by deeper kisses.

As the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, Yan Mingyi lay languidly against Lin Changheng's chest, her black hair damp with sweat, her eyes filled with seductive allure, not wanting to move a single finger.

Lin Changheng stroked her smooth back, his fingertips idly tracing the ends of her hair.

"My husband's health is even more amazing than it was decades ago..." Yan Mingyi's voice was hoarse and languid after the event, still not recovered from the shock.

Lin Changheng chuckled softly. With ample lifespan and a physical body nearing the peak of the second-tier body refinement stage, he was incredibly robust. Even if he were to double his age or have ten more men, let alone now that he was a hundred years old, his virility would still be undiminished.

This is his confidence and strength!
……

Early the next morning.

Deng Changsheng then came to the island to visit.

"I have met the Lord!"

"Chang Sheng, you've worked hard."

Lin Changheng smiled and affectionately pulled Deng Changsheng, who was now more composed and reserved and was bowing, inside.

But a glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he discovered that Deng Changsheng's magical power hidden in the shadows was completely different.

Previously, he was only at the early stage of Foundation Establishment, but now he has not only broken through to the middle stage of Foundation Establishment, but also seems to be at least at the fifth level of Foundation Establishment.

He's almost catching up with Lin Changheng's cultivation progress.

The opponent's spiritual root is obviously not very high, and the time of Foundation Establishment is much later than that of Lin Changheng. Now, he has the potential to catch up and surpass him.

This made Lin Changheng's eyelids twitch.

Moreover, it should be related to the ten years that Deng Changsheng disappeared before.

During that reunion, although Deng Changsheng behaved normally in all aspects, Lin Changheng had a strange feeling about him.

There was a certain opportunity, but Lin Changheng did not investigate it.

The rapid progress in the Foundation Establishment stage is mostly due to this fortunate opportunity.

Many thoughts flashed through Lin Changheng's mind, but he did not show them on the surface.

Those who can reach the Foundation Establishment stage by rogue cultivators have more or less some fortuitous encounters. Lin Changheng himself has had a great adventure, so he wouldn't covet the opportunities of his subordinates who do his work and run errands. This is his bottom line.

Excessive greed and indulgence in desires can easily invite disaster and lead to self-destruction. One must not develop habits that distort judgment.

Of course, if the other party has impure intentions and is courting death, that's a different story.

...Deng Changsheng was completely unaware of this.

But I habitually called out to him silently in my heart, but there was no response. It was strange, but I dared not show it.

"Many years have passed since then. I wonder how the mission went?"

After exchanging pleasantries, Lin Changheng went straight to the point.

"Fortunately, I live up to my fate!"

Deng Changsheng spoke up, "This matter could have been handled quite easily, but the Song-Jin War also affected Qingxia Temple. My friend's backer was actually sent to the battlefield, which made things much more complicated."

"And because what the master needs is the essence blood of a 'fire-type turbid evil beast,' the difficulty has increased by three points."

"Fortunately, their foundation was still intact. My friend's cultivation and status steadily improved, and he gained a certain degree of influence within the temple. In the end, the transaction was successful."

Deng Changsheng explained the key points quickly, concisely, and accurately, and his attitude satisfied Lin Changheng.

"Please take a look, my lord." With that, Deng Changsheng took out another batch of sealed essence blood, which was packed in several boxes. It was all the same kind of crimson essence blood, a total of two thousand!
"I see."

Lin Changheng nodded, reached out and summoned the essence blood, scanned it with his divine sense, and nodded in satisfaction, "Not bad."

This means that Lin Changheng can seize the spirit and complete the transformation in one go!
For the first time, he pushed his talent to the finish line in one go!

"What kind of demonic beast's essence blood is this? Do you have any relevant information?"

This relates to Lin Changheng's choice of the Treasure Seed talent.

"It's called the [Exploding Azure Lion]! It's a [Turbid Fiend Beast] that's rarely seen in normal times. It likes hot and humid places, which are difficult for human cultivators to enter. This time, the beast tide has actually brought out a large number of this beast's clan... According to the Beast Taming Master, this beast is also a relatively prominent one among the [Turbid Fiend Bloodline]."

Having already prepared, Deng Changsheng handed a jade slip to Lin Changheng in response.

“Excellent!”

The reason why Lin Changheng favored Deng Changsheng was because he was reliable and didn't cause Lin any trouble.

Lin Changheng was naturally generous, taking out a brand-new second-tier mid-grade captured spiritual weapon and some second-tier mid-grade pills as a reward.

"Thank you, Lord!"

Deng Changsheng's eyes lit up with delight, and he immediately accepted the gift.

The Lord is far too generous!

He hasn't been in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage for very long, and he only has one second-tier mid-grade spiritual weapon, which he obtained after a lot of effort. Now that he has obtained another one from the master, how could he not be happy?
Besides, there are also these second-tier mid-grade pills!

As far as the outside world is concerned, everyone knows that the quality of the pills refined by Master Lin is extremely high. They are comparable to hard currency!
They were highly sought-after items when bartering among cultivators.

"hiss!"

The next moment after his initial joy, Deng Changsheng froze, his pupils dilating. The spiritual weapon and the pill were both mid-grade second-tier... This was clearly a reward for a mid-Foundation Establishment cultivator! So, the cultivation level I've been carefully hiding... the master has already seen through it?

Countless thoughts raced through his mind in an instant, including trepidation and a hint of embarrassment at being seen through.

"My lord, my cultivation level... I didn't mean to hide it from you..." Deng Changsheng was quite straightforward, scratching his head and smiling sheepishly, as if he wanted to explain something, but before he could finish speaking, Lin Changheng waved his hand with a smile, easily stopping him from saying anything more.

"Everyone has their own opportunities,"

Lin Changheng spoke calmly, without a trace of blame. His gaze was deep and unfathomable, as if he could see through people's hearts yet encompass all things.
"Being cautious and keeping some trump cards up your sleeve is the norm and a way to survive in the cultivation world. I only value whether you work diligently for me and your future worth. As for your secrets, as long as they don't harm my interests, they remain your own secrets."

He paused, tapping his fingertips lightly on the armrest of his chair, and continued, "Now that you have reached the mid-Foundation Establishment stage, these rewards are perfect for you and will enable you to serve me better. I hope you will make good use of them and not disappoint my expectations."

Upon hearing this, Deng Changsheng felt a sense of relief, followed by a complex mix of emotions—gratitude for being trusted, and a profound awe of his lord. He bowed deeply, his tone becoming much more solemn: "Changsheng understands! I will certainly not fail my lord's high expectations!"

Lin Changheng nodded slightly and said no more. While it's important to use both kindness and strictness to manage subordinates, a moderate degree of tolerance and respect for personal privacy can sometimes be more effective in winning people's hearts.

Deng Changsheng concealed his cultivation level simply to hide it and protect himself. Now that he has been exposed and given matching resources, there is no need to worry that he will not honestly contribute his efforts and serve him.

……

After being left on the island for a meal, Deng Changsheng respectfully bid farewell to Lin Changheng and left.

After flying for about ten miles, he couldn't help but call out a few times in his heart.

"Senior, senior!"

After a full three breaths of silence, a slightly weak and impatient old voice quietly resounded in his heart: "I'm here! I'm not dead yet!"

"Hehe, I was just worried about you, senior!"

Deng Changsheng chuckled, not taking it to heart. He had clearly figured out the old voice's personality, or rather, the two had a very good relationship!

"Uh..." The old voice was taken aback upon hearing this, and was immediately rendered speechless by Deng Changsheng's shamelessness. After a moment of silence, it said, "However, there's something strange about your master. I even suspect that he's aware of my presence..."

"That's why they dared not speak or respond, not even daring to let out a wisp of divine thought, their souls contracted, almost self-sealing! Otherwise, they might be clearly suspected of being exposed..."

Deng Changsheng was taken aback and asked incredulously, "Senior, is what you say true?"

He only knew that his master had always treated him well, but he never expected that even this mysterious and knowledgeable senior remnant soul would be so frightened and avoid him!

"However, when I used the [Hibernation Technique] taught by you to conceal my cultivation, my master saw through it with ease..." Since the senior said that his soul was contracted and almost self-sealed, he must not know what happened outside just now, so he quickly mentioned it.

"Is that so? That also confirms this point. My intuition was indeed warning me frantically!"

The aged voice immediately became certain, "Your master... he has something on him that is extremely terrifying. His perception of souls and spirits is unbelievably sharp! If I hadn't exhausted all my remaining strength to completely hibernate and simulate an inanimate object, he would probably have already noticed us. If that had happened, our lives would have been in his hands!"

"But my cultivation has already reached the fifth level of Foundation Establishment, which is not far from the master's level. I also have the methods and secret techniques taught by my senior, and my senior's divine soul can also help me. If we really fight, I may not only die, right?"

Deng Changsheng was quite confident and somewhat skeptical of the tunnel.

"Hehe, kid, you think too highly of yourself. If we really tried, we'd probably have already chosen our graves."

The aged voice sneered disdainfully, "I encouraged you earlier to let you know the gap and advantages between you and other cultivators, so that you would not underestimate yourself, not to make you blindly confident and lose your awe of certain beings!"

Upon hearing this, Deng Changsheng froze in mid-air, a cold sweat instantly breaking out on his back.

The Lord actually had something hidden?!

Isn't he just a kind-hearted alchemist?

The image of that unassuming, smiling figure in a green robe flashed through my mind—was he really that terrifying? Even a senior like myself would describe him that way?!
"Yes, yes...it was my recklessness!" Deng Changsheng quickly apologized, not daring to disbelieve, and his respect for Lin Changheng deepened even more!
"It's alright, at least it was a close call."

The old man glanced at Deng Changsheng, who was willing to admit his mistake, and sighed, "However, your master has been so generous; you can follow him wholeheartedly. From now on, you must be even more cautious and not reveal any weakness. In his presence, unless it is a matter of life and death, you must never communicate with me again!"

……

At this moment, Lin Changheng, who had watched Deng Changsheng leave, turned back.

They went straight to the secluded chamber.

He had no intention of investigating Deng Changsheng's secrets, but the essence blood of the turbid demon beast, the [Exploding Flame Azure Lion], was already making him restless.

"A relatively outstanding type of turbid blood essence... then let me see the mystery within you!"

Take two drops first, to begin the process of extracting the spirit.

[Explosive Azure Lion Treasure Seed - Spirit-Seizing and Transformation in Progress]

[Spirit Stealing: 1/100]

[Effect: Bloodline of a turbid demon beast, naturally endowed with fire element, possessing innate talents of flame manipulation, explosive fire, and thunderous roar; upon successful spirit-seizing, one can choose to refine one of these.]

"The innate talents of this beast that Yuan Ding was able to extract are [Explosive Flame], [Flame Manipulation], and [Roar]..."

According to the information on the jade slip provided by Deng Changsheng, it was quickly determined what these three talents referred to.

The [Explosive Flame] talent should be the core talent of this [Explosive Flame Azure Lion] build, since it's named after it.

This talent is not the ordinary use of fire, but rather a powerful ability to highly compress fire-based spiritual energy in a very short time and then detonate it instantly, producing a violent, wide-ranging explosion.

It is an offensive talent, an unorthodox method.

It can be said that [Explosive Flame] pursues the ultimate instantaneous destructive power. With one strike, the flames explode, burning gold and corroding iron, with astonishing power.

If one can successfully seize and master the spirit, it will be an extremely powerful trump card, whether used to create devastating blows against enemies or to forcibly break through obstacles in specific environments.

"But it doesn't seem to work much for me..."

Lin Changheng rested his chin on his hand, pondering carefully.

His [Fire Control Divine Power] essence can achieve this, and he has been using it for a long time. Compressing the [Fireball Technique] is a sure-kill move he often used to attack and kill careless and unvigilant cultivators when he had fewer methods.

The current [Explosive Flame] is obviously included, there may be some differences, but there is no need to adopt or master it for the sake of these differences.

That's such a huge loss!

……

Having decisively abandoned the first talent, Lin Changheng continued to look at [Nongyan].

This talent focuses more on the exquisite manipulation and transformation of fire.

Those who master [Flame Manipulation] can condense flames at will, transforming them into various weapons, beast forms, chains, and even shields, offering endless variations and combining offense and defense.

It represents a deeper understanding and mastery of fire, allowing the owner to be more flexible and unpredictable in battle.

While it shares some similarities with the true meaning of the "Fire Control Divine Power," it is more different in many ways.

If the focus of [Fire Control] is the enhancement of "quantity" and "force", then the core is the "command", "drive", and "release" of the energy of the flame.

【Playing with Flames】, on the other hand, focuses on “quality” and “skill”. It is more about “understanding” and “guiding” the flame, perceiving the flame’s spirituality and inner rules at a deeper level, communicating and resonating with it, and thus guiding it to exhibit different characteristics.

"If we obtain [Flame Manipulation], it can fill a gap, and it can be interconnected and complementary with [Fire Control]."

A hint of anticipation flashed in Lin Changheng's eyes.

……

As for [Roar], it is a powerful talent that leans towards sonic and soul attacks.

The roar of the Azure Lion was not merely a sound wave that could injure its enemy; it could also resonate with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, directly impacting the opponent's soul and consciousness.

At best, it causes dizziness and disordered magical power, making it impossible to concentrate and cast spells quickly; at worst, it can directly shatter the soul and destroy the sea of consciousness, but the conditions are quite harsh.

However, for cultivators whose souls are relatively fragile, the [Roar] is undoubtedly an extremely deadly threat.

"[Explosive Flame] governs destruction, [Flame Manipulation] emphasizes control, [Roar] attacks the soul..."

Lin Changheng tapped the jade slip lightly with his fingertips, lost in thought.

These three talents each have their own strengths and are all very powerful. The [Explosive Flame] talent is duplicated and can be eliminated directly. The main choice is between [Flame Manipulation] and [Roar].

After much deliberation, Lin Changheng decided to choose [Nongyan].

As a cultivator who primarily practices fire magic, most of his techniques, spells, and the [unorthodox], [demonic], and [supernatural] abilities derived from the exploitation of spiritual energy are related to fire.

Furthermore, there's also the Tier 3 [Dark Blazing Profound Flame] available!
"Choosing [Flame Dance] will enable a synergy effect, resulting in even greater benefits!"

Lin Changheng's eyes narrowed, and he made a decision.

As for [Roar], there is currently [Hallucination Magic] in the ecological niche that can temporarily replace it, and there may be better similar talents in the future.

Having prepared himself mentally, Lin Changheng immediately began seizing spirits on a large scale.

Without saying a word, he communicated with the Yuan Ding to seize its spirit.

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Explosive Blue Lion Treasure Seed·1st Level]

……

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Explosive Blue Lion Treasure Seed·Second Level]

……

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Explosive Green Lion Treasure·Fifth Level]

Having successfully seized the spiritual essences one after another, and with each seed solidifying, Lin Changheng activated his will, and the five seeds were extracted into his soul and body.

[Can continue refining the demon race's innate talent: Flame Manipulation]

Lin Changheng naturally chose to refine it!

[Already mastered: Flame Manipulation Technique - Advanced Level]

……

"Ouch...that feels so good!"

Lin Changheng immediately felt a sense of comfort as his soul was cleansed, like sinking into a hot spring in winter, and he felt somewhat ethereal.

Next came the perception of the [Flame Manipulation Technique].

He began to feel that his control over fire had improved in a different way.

More flexible and spontaneous!
"Continue the transformation!"

Lin Changheng's spirits lifted, and he took out the remaining fire-elemental Xuanling essence blood from his body and directly transformed it.

With a "buzz"—

[Explosive Green Lion Treasure·Fifth Level]