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

Chapter 86 Netherworld Demon Blood (First Subscription Check-in, Requesting First Subscription or 2)

Next, Lin Changheng cast three more [Rocket Talismans], and then used the "True Meaning of Fire Control Divine Power" to forcibly combine and stack their power, which is theoretically the minimum power of a high-grade spell.

It was fired.

"Eliminate!"

Lin Changheng locked onto it directly and suddenly activated the [Fire-Repelling Demonic Technique]. With a "whoosh," the [Rocket Talisman], with its power tripled, hummed and vanished in mid-air.

Lin Changheng's eyes immediately lit up.

But then, a feeling of emptiness and fatigue came from within.

It was caused by the excessive consumption of magical power and the excessive concentration of mental energy in an instant.

Therefore, he draws the following basic conclusion:
The [Fire-Repelling Demonic Technique] can directly repel high-grade fire-type spells, but it consumes a great deal of mana and mental energy. With his current strength, he can only repel a maximum of two high-grade fire-type spells in a row.

If you have too much, you'll easily run out of mana and be unable to protect yourself.

Repelling mid-grade fire spells is relatively easy; even doubling the number wouldn't be a problem.

After the initial phase of the experiment came to an end, faint voices could be heard in the distance.

Lin Changheng immediately flashed away, his body transforming into a streak of earthy yellow light as he disappeared underground.

Then, finding a secluded spot, they went straight into the neighborhood.

Walking through the neighborhood, the crowds were even denser than before, with a visible sense of congestion and noise, all because the long-awaited grand auction was just around the corner.

Just three days later.

Lin Changheng also bought a seat, intending to broaden his horizons, since a Foundation Establishment spiritual object had appeared.

……

time flies.

The auction lasted for two full days.

The auction venue remained the same, still the same grand hall, but the number of seats inside had doubled, making it quite crowded.

Lin Changheng truly witnessed what a lively scene looked like.

It was a bidding frenzy.

The female cultivator who hosted the auction last time has now become a more experienced old man, who stirred up the atmosphere in the room with just a few words at the beginning.

Driven by this atmosphere, there were almost no unsold items, and many items fetched astonishing prices.

"This is getting out of hand..."

The influence of the environment on people is undeniable. Lin Changheng tried his best to restrain himself, making a small purchase of a mid-grade wood-type pill formula and a high-grade fire-type pill formula before stopping and no longer making offers.

In addition, it was also because he had no urgent need for it.

Aside from demon blood, I just haven't encountered it yet.

But the next day.

The Foundation Establishment spirit item, to be presented as the grand finale, created a somewhat oppressive atmosphere in the arena.

Lin Changheng leaned back in his chair, watching the clearly restrained fluctuations in the bids like an outsider.

Many people and forces intend to save their strength for the final, grand finale.

Until the old man took out a brocade box.

Lin Changheng suddenly sat up, squinting as he looked ahead.

Inside was a blue feather, slightly damaged on the left side, and next to it was a drop of perfectly round, pale blue blood essence, sealed within a piece of ice crystal.

"This is?"

Lin Changheng had been dealing with essence and blood for many years and had noticed the extraordinary nature of these two substances.

No, it should be attributed to the extraordinary nature of its owner.

Then, the old man chuckled and explained, "As you all see, this is a piece of lost feather and a drop of essence blood! It belongs to a rather rare unknown demon bird from the depths of the wilderness, which was accidentally obtained by a pioneering fellow and consigned here for auction."

"Even the professional appraisers at this auction cannot distinguish them. However, out of a sense of responsibility to all fellow Daoists, the host has gone to great lengths to invite a senior member of the Sun family, a renowned family of beast tamers, to identify and differentiate them..."

Upon hearing this, many people in the audience couldn't help but chuckle. Clearly, the old man's words were both an explanation and an attempt to establish his image—that their auction was professional, responsible, and attentive. This well-timed advice was well-received and accepted without being offensive, demonstrating the old man's considerable skill.

"After much investigation, although its name is still unknown, it has been confirmed that it is the essence blood of a late-stage second-tier demon bird, or even a turbid core demon bird, and is the [Nether Void Bloodline], belonging to the wind element."

"If you intend to refine fan-shaped spiritual weapons, adding this feather will greatly enhance their power. As for the essence blood, it is extremely refined and can be used to refine pills of the second rank or higher."

As soon as the old man finished speaking, some people in the room showed a hint of interest.

"A turbid pill demonic bird? [Netherworld Bloodline]?"

Lin Changheng's eyes flashed repeatedly beneath his bamboo hat.

He has also gained a deeper understanding of monsters and spirit beasts through his recent study of "A Study of Wild Monsters and Spirit Beasts".

The [Netherworld Bloodline] is a level four bloodline, one level higher than the [Mysterious Spirit Bloodline].

All filth, impurity, evil spirits, the dark void...

The [Netherworld Bloodline] is something he currently has difficulty accessing, and because of its high level, it is not sold by any of the shops in the Desolate Ruins Market that deal with beast taming and monster materials.

Lin Changheng immediately felt an urge to take a picture and see for himself.

As for the [Turbid Pill Demon Bird], the "pill" refers to the "demon pill".

They belong to the same realm as the pseudo-core cultivators of the human race.

In the first and second stages, demonic beasts do not have demon cores in their bodies, only demon cores.

It is bound by his demonic power.

Essence and blood are the condensation of the essence of flesh and blood, the origin of the demon race, and the bloodline of ancestors.

However, the two also influence and promote each other, making their relationship extremely complex.

When a demon beast approaches the third rank, its demon core will transform into a demon pill.

In reality, there is no distinction between superior and inferior demon cores; rather, it is human cultivators who forcibly differentiate them by comparing them to the differences in human core formation.

Human beings can form three types of cores: false core, true core, and golden core.

Demon cores are divided into turbid cores, clear cores, and celestial cores.

One-to-one correspondence.

Among them, some are formed by chance encounters, forced improvement, or breakthroughs despite insufficient accumulation. The resulting demon cores are of mixed quality and flaws, and are called turbid core demon beasts.

Its strength is still enough to crush late-stage second-tier monsters.

However, it was overwhelmed by the Qingdan demon beast and could not be matched.

"If the price is right, you can also try bidding."

Lin Changheng made a decision.

……

"As requested by the fellow Daoist who provided the auction, the two items will be auctioned together this time, and the essence blood and demon feather will not be auctioned separately."

"Starting price is two hundred low-grade spirit stones, with each bid increasing by no less than ten stones."

"Now, please submit your bids."

The old man swept his gaze across the room and announced with a smile.

But the guests sitting below hesitated.

Nobody's stupid; this is a very obvious tactic of bundling auctions.

When one item is popular and has a wider audience, while another item is rarely sought after, this method of bundling and auctioning is often chosen to sell the latter.

After all, demon feathers are suitable for weapon crafting, while essence blood is used for alchemy. Of course, essence blood can also be used for body refinement, but if that's the case, this single drop is far from enough.

It can be said that their uses are quite different.

If you happen to buy one item while you're at it, it will likely just end up gathering dust.

Moreover, the main auction items, including Foundation Establishment spiritual treasures, have not yet been revealed. Is it worthwhile to spend spirit stones to bid on half a useless item at this point? This question is sharply raised before everyone.

(End of this chapter)