Primordial Era: Elixir of Qi Transforms into Form, Controlling the Pharmacology of the World

Chapter 132 Re-entering the Blood Sea, the Development of the Ghost Clan

Not long after entering the Blood Sea, they encountered the Asura Clan and the Ghost Clan.

The Asura clan members showed Ling Dan the utmost respect: "The Asura clan pays respects to Ancestor Ling Dan."

"The demons pay homage to the Father God!" The demons also paid their respects.

Ling Dan looked at the members of the two clans, sensing the auras they exuded, and couldn't help but ask, "Which generation of Asura and Ghost Clan are you?"

"Ancestor Ling Dan—most of the Asuras here are eighteenth generation." The Asura member didn't hide anything and answered instantly.

The demons were the same: "Father God, we are the nineteenth generation of demons."

"Eighteen generations, nineteen generations? How long has it been since your two races were born, and you've already multiplied so quickly?" Ling Dan was also puzzled upon hearing this. In truth, there are countless races in the primordial world, but the speed of reproduction is ultimately limited.

Apart from humans, other races need countless years to reproduce even one generation. Not to mention, it would take eighteen or nineteen generations.

Of course, the reproduction of both the Asura and the Ghost race is quite unique. The Asura race relies on the Asura Pool for reproduction. The Asura Pool is created by the intertwining of Asura fortune with the birth of the Asura race. The Asura race reproduces by infusing the essence of male and female Asuras into the Asura Pool. If their essences blend, a new Asura can be born.

The same applies to the ghost race. At the moment of their birth, the intertwining of energies allowed them to learn the method of reproduction. They infused the primordial ghost energy of both female and male ghosts into the Ghost Transformation Pool. Then, they added remnant souls or human souls. The primordial ghost energy fused and intertwined, transforming the remnant souls or human souls into newborn ghosts.

The reproduction of the Ghost Clan and the Asura Clan seems unusual. In reality, it is also the result of the fusion of Yin and Yang. Therefore, the two clans cannot reproduce simply by wanting to. If the timing is wrong, the opportunity is not right, the cultivation levels of both sides are too high, or for various other reasons, even if they inject their essence blood or primordial ghost energy, it will be difficult to conceive offspring.

But now, how long have the Asura and Ghost races been around, yet they've already spawned so many generations?

The Asura clan member pondered, "Ancestor Ling Dan—I don't know why our race has multiplied so quickly."

In fact, the entire Asura clan has already reached its thirty-sixth generation. The sheer number of Asuras is already terrifying.

The ghost clan member nodded in agreement: "Father God, the ghost clan also reproduces very quickly. They have now reached the 108th generation. In terms of numbers, they far surpass the Asura clan."

"Thirty-six generations, one hundred and eight generations. This reproduction rate is almost on par with the human race! Strange—" Ling Dan pondered for a moment, some changes appearing in her mind. She deduced a few things, but still couldn't come up with an answer: "Never mind, I'll go check out the Underworld first!"

Ling Dan didn't think much of it and was about to fly towards the Ghost Clan's Netherworld Land.

The remaining Asura and Ghost clan members were also seen off.

Blood Sea, Underworld, Ghost City.

As Ling Dan approached, countless ghosts within the Ghost City sensed his presence. At the heart of the Ghost City, Qian You, the first ghost created by Ling Dan, also arrived outside the Netherworld to greet him.

As the fortune fluctuated, Qianyou led the many ghosts to kneel down: "Qianyou—and the ghosts pay homage to the Father God—"

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan descended into the Netherworld and saw Qian You, as well as countless kneeling ghosts.

The demons before him were undoubtedly the core of the demon race. Each of them was filled with ghostly energy, yet also carried a trace of life force, as if they had been resurrected. Ling Dan knew that this was a phenomenon that only occurred after they had cultivated to a certain level.

The cultivation method of the Ghost Clan involves absorbing Yin energy to refine the soul. From a fragmented soul, the three souls and six spirits are gradually restored, eventually transforming into a complete human soul, known as the Realm of the Human Soul!

After achieving the realm of the human soul, one continues to draw upon the Yin energy and the filthy energy to evolve a special kind of energy. This energy is known as: Ghostly Energy Attack!

Absorbing ghostly energy, one gradually grows stronger. Eventually, one can merge with the earth, or draw upon the earth's energy, gradually solidifying the ethereal and drifting soul. This realm is known as the Realm of the Earth Soul.

To cultivate to the Earth Soul Realm involves absorbing the energy of the sun and the energy of impurity—allowing oneself to achieve a harmonious balance of Yin and Yang, and to be reborn from the brink of death. It involves drawing upon a sliver of creation to grant oneself life. This sliver of life can gradually multiply and reshape the physical body. Therefore, this realm is known as the Heavenly Soul Realm.

After condensing life and propagating creation, the physical body is gradually reshaped. Once the physical body is completely reshaped, the spirit and flesh can merge, and the Dao fruit can be proliferated. This is also known as the Realm of Life and Soul!

Therefore, all the ghosts before us possess a trace of creation. It is evident that they are at least at the Heavenly Soul Realm.

Qianyou, the first member of the Ghost Clan, has now solidified her physical body and stepped into the realm of the Soul. She has also condensed her own Dao Fruit, thus reaching the Dao Fruit realm.

This growth rate is absolutely astounding. Even Ling Dan was somewhat shocked by the current state of the Ghost Clan. It's important to remember that Ling Dan created the Ghost Clan unintentionally, without much thought. Who could have predicted that the Ghost Clan would grow so rapidly?

Ling Dan was very satisfied. Looking at the many ghosts, she nodded and said, "Get up, all of you. I am very pleased with the growth of your ghost race. Cultivate diligently in the future and strive to become even stronger."

"We thank our Father God!" the many demons shouted in unison.

Ling Dan nodded and, led by a group of ghosts, entered the ghost city.

Inside the ghost town, there is a temple.

This temple is dedicated to Ling Dan.

Ling Dan gazed at the temple, feeling the intense faith, and paid no attention to anything else.

"Qingyou—you've done a great job, enabling the Ghost Clan to develop so rapidly." Ling Dan looked at Qianyou.

Qianyou shook her head respectfully and said, "Father God—the reason why the Ghost Clan has developed so rapidly is also thanks to the assistance of the Human Clan. Over the years, any human who has fallen, as long as they can retain their soul, will be sent by the Human Clan to the Ghost Clan. Relying on the human soul, they will be transformed into Ghosts."

The human soul and the ghost soul seem to share the same origin, transforming extremely quickly and rapidly. Therefore, a large number of ghosts were born in a short period, leading to the current 108 generations. In terms of sheer numbers, the ghost race is countless. With continued development, the number of ghosts will only increase.

Ling Dan's eyes flickered: "Although the Ghost Clan's reproduction relies entirely on the Ghost Transformation Pool, this pool's water ultimately has its limits. But with reproduction happening so rapidly now, are there no limitations?"

"No. Father God—actually, Qianyou also finds it strange that the ghost race has multiplied so quickly. But as the ghost race multiplies, the amount of filth in the world also increases. It seems that the number of ghosts is related to the amount of filth. The more filth in the world, the faster the ghost race multiplies. As a result, the number of ghosts is now extremely large." Qianyou said slowly.

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan connected with the Ghost Clan's fortune and pondered for a moment. In the darkness, she felt that what Qian You said was quite right.

"If the reproduction rate of the ghost race is linked to the amount of filth, that would be interesting," Ling Dan murmured, clearly aware that this matter was not simple.

The more filth there is, the faster the ghost race multiplies. It's as if the speed of a race's reproduction is controlled by heaven and earth.

Qianyou nodded in agreement: "The Asura race is the same. It seems that the more bloodthirsty energy there is in the world, the faster they reproduce. However, the Asura race can hardly catch up with the Ghost race. After all, it is difficult for humans to transform into Asuras. Of course, if Father God feels that there are too many Ghosts, Qianyou can try to adjust the numbers."

"There's no need for that. It's a good thing that the number of ghosts has increased. After all, they can purify more of the impurities of heaven and earth. The more they purify, the more merit they can gain!" Ling Dan said casually, knowing that ghosts could gain a lot of merit.

With Ling Dan's cultivation level, she will inevitably rise against the tide and reach the Primordial Chaos Realm sooner or later. Merit, this intangible foundation, is something the more the better.

Qianyou nodded: "Father God, rest assured, the entire Ghost Clan will surely accumulate endless merit!"

"When it comes to accumulating merit, take your time." Ling Dan didn't think much of it and didn't dwell on such matters. She even asked, "Has the Ghost Clan encountered any dangers in its development so far?"

Qian You's icy expression also carried a hint of grievance: "Father God—since you created the Ghost Clan, you haven't paid much attention to them. Now, the Ghost Clan has developed so rapidly, and their racial fortune is increasing. Qian You doesn't possess any fortune-related items, so the Ghost Clan's fortune is faintly dissipating and difficult to control."

Besides, the Ghost Clan, despite its apparent development into a cultivation system, possesses very few magical abilities and techniques suitable for combat. In contrast, the Asura Clan's cultivation methods and magical abilities are quite comprehensive. Therefore, Father God, could you—”

Ling Dan felt somewhat embarrassed, realizing he hadn't shown enough concern for the Ghost Clan. To be honest, since creating the Ghost Clan, he hadn't paid them much attention, simply letting them develop on their own. Who knew the Ghost Clan would be so capable, developing so rapidly even without Ling Dan's support?

Ling Dan pondered for a moment, then said, "Don't worry, I will solve the problem of the Ghost Clan. I have quite a few items of destiny, but it seems that this is the only one suitable for the Ghost Clan: the Supreme Spiritual Treasure - Twelfth-Grade Pure World White Lotus!"

Speaking of this treasure, it has been with me for many years and is also the object from which I purified my incarnation. However, since I created the "Great Method of Transformation into Others," the incarnations of the pills I once refined have become of little use.

Very well, this Pure World White Lotus will remain within the Ghost Clan. It will be used to suppress the Ghost Clan's fortune. In the future, the Ghost Clan can also rely on the Pure World White Lotus's purifying divine light to refine their own ghostly energy, making themselves increasingly pure and powerful.

In addition, I will purify my avatar and refine it into the Pure World White Lotus. In the future, if any danger arises, I will be able to control the Pure World White Lotus to awaken my avatar and fight the enemy.

After a moment's thought, Ling Dan took out a pure white lotus.

Although the Pure World White Lotus is undoubtedly a genuine treasure among countless others, in terms of rank, it is on par with the Karmic Fire Red Lotus of the Styx River.

However, Ling Dan possesses numerous treasures, and the Pure World White Lotus in his possession is of little use. It basically gathers dust in Qingyun. Rather than that, it would be better to hand it over to the Ghost Clan.

Furthermore, the Ghost Clan was also a race created by Ling Dan, bringing him many benefits.

Ling Dan took out the Pure World White Lotus, and the divine light it emitted seemed to purify all the filth in the place.

Qianyou gazed intently, carefully accepting the Pure World White Lotus. The ghostly energy she had cultivated over the years was gradually tempered and purified by the light of the Pure World White Lotus.

While ghostly energy certainly contains impurities, it is intertwined with Yin energy, transforming into a unique form of energy. Even the purifying divine light cannot completely purify it. On the contrary, the purification process actually refines the ghostly energy.

Qianyou accepted the Pure White Lotus, her voice trembling with emotion: "Thank you, Father God!"

"It's alright. A small treasure can't compare to the Ghost Clan's achievements over the years." Ling Dan smiled, looking at Qian You with admiration, then flicked his sleeve: "Take this too. The Naihe Bridge and the Yellow Springs Water—placing them in the Underworld will bring many benefits to the Ghost Clan."

Furthermore, you are in charge of managing the Ghost Clan, and are therefore considered its patriarch. Today, I bestow upon you several protective treasures. These are the superior-grade spiritual treasure, the Tai Su Sword, and the superior-grade spiritual treasure, the Tai Yin Pagoda. One for offense, one for defense; I entrust them to you for protection.”

Ling Dan didn't think much of it and handed over a few treasures to Qian You.

Qianyou accepted the numerous treasures with utmost respect: "Thank you, Father God!"

A little while later, Ling Dan and Qian You chatted for a long time.

When the topic turned to the many buried bodies, Qianyou felt a little embarrassed: "Father God—the bodies you left behind. Some turned into skeletons, some into corpses, they didn't change much at all."

Upon hearing this, Ling Dan's eyes showed a thoughtful expression: "Come on, let's take a look!"

"Yes, Father God!" Qianyou said, following Lingdan to the Ghost City.

Behind the ghost town lies a cemetery.

This cemetery is known as the Cemetery of Gods and Demons!

This place holds the remains of countless cultivators. Among them are the Fighting Saint Ape, the Thunder Clan, the Wolf Ancestor, and other primordial alien species.