Demon Taming: Start by synthesizing a Lantern Ghost with Divine and Demonic Talents

Chapter 153, Part 152: Star Soul Bone, the Beginning of the Behind-the-Scenes Flow

A familiar ancient stone hall, with an unidentified statue in front of me.

He is watching you!

Li Chunfeng ignored it.

Now that he has returned, he naturally knows nothing about what happened in the Realm of All Spirits afterward.

"This was a huge success."

"The Abyss Tribulation is a calamity for others, but for me it feels like an opportunity."

Today, Li Chunfeng's attitude towards Yuan Jie has completely changed. He not only does not reject Yuan Jie, but also secretly yearns for that kind of adventurous life.

But he didn't forget that all of this was brought about by his strength.

You have completed this trial!

[Your rewards are being calculated based on your performance during the tribulation!]

Images and texts appeared directly in the dense abyss energy in the void before them, also revealing the various experiences of this tribulation. Scene after scene flowed past them as if the river of time had flowed backward.

Main Quest: Slay the Abyss Demons.

[Tier 1 Demon: 129554/1000]

[Second-Tier Demon: 26899/1000]

[Third-Tier Demon: 3578/100]

[Fourth-Tier Demon: 19/10]

[Tier 5 Demon: 1]

[Settlement complete. You have received your fourth God-like rating and are now escaping the Abyss!]

Such a performance far exceeds the "godlike" evaluation.

In Li Chunfeng's mind, the evaluations and rewards given by Yuan Jie in the past few times were still quite fair. He wondered what kind of reward would be given this time.
As the spatial rift swallowed him up again, when he opened his eyes again, he was back in Yuan City.

You have received 30000 Heavenly Coins.

You have obtained one Bloodline Transformation Crystal (Earth Rank)

You have obtained one Spell Advancement Stone (Earth Rank)

You have obtained two Talent Advancement Stone Fragments (Divine Power)

[Settlement complete. You have received your fourth Godlike rating, resulting in an upgrade in your privileges within Yuan City and an additional 1000 points for your Godlike Challenge victory!]

A surge of aura erupted suddenly, and a massive God Tribulation Ranking appeared above his head.

Fortunately, he was prepared; this was his private stone house.

However, on the external leaderboard for the "Godlike Tribulation" ranking, the four small sword symbols are clearly visible. Coupled with the sudden increase of one thousand points at the top of the leaderboard, it is obvious to anyone with eyes that this should be another "Godlike Tribulation" rating.

In an instant, his position at the top became even more secure, and he was beginning to show signs of becoming the overlord of Yuancheng.

After this journey through the Realm of Ten Thousand Spirits, Li Chunfeng no longer regarded those Abyss Tribulations as illusory journeys through the old world; at least this time it was definitely not.

That means that every moment, countless worlds are facing various apocalyptic crises.

The top strength in the Realm of All Spirits is not considered high.

If the Earthly Realm is the top world among the Middle Thousand Worlds, then the Myriad Spirits Realm is still in the ranks of the Lesser Thousand Worlds, but it is infinitely close to the Middle Thousand Worlds.

It won't be easy for the demons to completely conquer the land.

Li Chunfeng checked the extra gains he had made in the Realm of Ten Thousand Spirits.

Thanks to the final battle, the Balrog has the most magic cores.

There are tens of thousands of first-tier Flame Demon Cores, which, like the second-tier Flame Giant Demon Cores, belong to the Fire and Demon attributes.

The third-tier Flame Rock Demon and the fourth-tier Sky-Burning Rock Demon now have the Rock attribute.

Demons, fire, rocks...

They all share a common core talent: Demonic Flame.

If Lu Yun'er were to purify all those magic cores one by one, she definitely wouldn't do it, so Li Chunfeng simply synthesized them in advance.

In the end, they obtained two brand-new magic cores, one containing a low-grade Earth-rank magic flame talent, and the other containing a high-grade Earth-rank magic flame talent.

Other items, such as the heart of the troll mountain man, were synthesized, but the quantity was too small, resulting in only a large number of Xuan-level magic seeds.

However, the techniques such as 'Power', 'Regeneration', and 'Crushing' are particularly attractive to cultivators or martial artists with the Earth element.

Li Chunfeng attached great importance to the transparent magic core of the Nightmare Demon, and eventually synthesized it into a brand new transparent magic core.

[Nightmare Inner Demon, Demon Core. Void (Upper-grade Profound Rank), Nightmare Soul Suppression (Middle-grade Profound Rank), Possession (Lower-grade Profound Rank), Mind Control (Lower-grade Profound Rank), Mask of Heartlessness (Lower-grade Profound Rank).]

All of these laws provide substantial subsidies for lighting.

However, Li Chunfeng was not sure whether he could successfully refine it.

Because these types of magic clearly all possess the characteristics of the original demon, and there are also differences in their elemental attributes.

Especially the 'Void' and 'Heartless Mask'. The former, the Void Body, is a natural spell of the Nightmare Demon, capable of even deceiving his spiritual power. The Heartless Mask further shields the fluctuations of spiritual power, and when combined with the Void, it can truly achieve the effect of Void invisibility.

However, in the research of the Earthly Realm, there is actually a way to increase the success rate of refining those that cannot be refined due to differences in zodiac signs, by analyzing and adding auxiliary materials.

Li Chunfeng has only been in school for a short time and has not yet been exposed to this kind of advanced knowledge.

Li Chunfeng also kept all the Blood Demon Blood Crystals.

Mosquito Taoist was not afraid of demonic energy and had a special fondness for the Blood Demon, so he let her refine it slowly on her own.

Besides these, the most valuable items are undoubtedly the two fifth-tier soul crystals and the magic core.

Rushing into refining it will most likely fail, causing the rune seed to dissipate.

Even in synthesis, some auxiliary items are needed to increase the success rate, commonly known as "padding".

He hasn't figured out how to use it yet.

After returning to Canyon City, Li Chunfeng told several friends that he had safely survived the four tribulations. Su Bai had already disposed of all the spoils of war and gained more than 30 million merit points.

Li Chunfeng then handed him a large number of demon soldiers, demon armor, and many resources from the Myriad Spirits Realm (the Demon General had snatched many treasures from the Spirit Race within his fingernails).

Su Bai was well-informed and experienced. Leaving aside these demonic soldiers and armor, the war between the Earthly Realm and the Ghost Realm consumed enormous resources. The government had large furnaces that could cleanse the demonic energy within, allowing for the reforging of reliable soldiers, divine weapons, and divine armor. The Sky Patrol Bureau also had channels within its ranks that he could help with.

The other resources are obviously extremely useful to the Eldar.

There are quite a few spirit races in the Earthly Realm. If they are brought back to the Earthly Realm for sale, their value will be even higher if they are promoted properly.

Li Chunfeng listened to his advice. In any case, the Earth-rank magic core was going to be handed over to Jia Fu for help anyway. He wondered if Jia Fu would be willing to take over the "disposal of stolen goods" as well.

Li Chunfeng didn't take a single one of those tens of millions of merit points with him. He immediately transferred them to his account in the mission hall and restarted the acquisition mission.

Unfortunately, the landlady still hasn't returned. He still wants the White Cloud Spirit to communicate with the Somersault Cloud.

Song Zhijie has already moved on to other cities, striving to become a Grandmaster of the Dan realm, and it's a pity we didn't get to meet him.

After finishing his business, Su Bai gave him a phone number before leaving.

"This is the number of Lord Cang Liao, the garrison commander of the Sky Patrol Bureau stationed in the Ghost Realm. You have most likely caught his eye. Remember to call him before you leave."

Li Chunfeng's eyes lit up. "Brother Su, what kind of position and benefits would the Sky Patrol Division offer me?"

Su Bai was somewhat envious. "The salary is secondary; the important thing is the position. This is the first time I've seen a high-ranking official like the Garrison Commander personally invite a newcomer to join the Bureau. It's clear that the higher-ups value you highly. Each promotion within the Bureau grants the power to manage countless people, so don't miss the opportunity to climb the ranks. Perhaps it won't be long before we become colleagues. If you successfully join the Bureau, I will also have the credit for recommending you."

"Alright, thank you, Brother Su."

In the Sky Patrol Bureau, even the trainee inspectors are of the ninth rank, and the lowest-ranking official is an eighth-rank official.

The official system within the Sky Patrol Bureau is independent, with each official having their own responsibilities, and the pyramid effect is particularly evident.

The trainee inspector already enjoys the treatment of a ninth-rank official. The eighth-rank "inspector captain" and the eighth-rank "inspector" are just basic administrative positions in the department, while the seventh-rank "flag bearer" and the seventh-rank "commander" are already in the ranks of commanders.

Su Bai was the commander of the Flying Bear Camp, in charge of all the affairs of the camp.

Above them are the sixth-rank "Deputy Sword Masters" and the sixth-rank "Sword Masters." In wartime, if a Yuan Shen warship suffers severe damage, the commander can directly take over the warship's main guns.

During the last great battle in the Ghost Realm, the main cannons on the Yuan Shen warship left a deep impression on Li Chunfeng.

At that time, he was still weak, and the Primordial Spirit Warship was an invincible divine weapon. In the boundless darkness, those divine lights were like heaven-reaching swords, cleaving through the stagnant black tide. Each strike could severely injure a sixth-tier cultivator.

The next level up is the fifth-rank 'Deputy Commander of the Formation,' and then the fifth-rank Commander of the Formation. In wartime, they have the authority to directly bypass the local commander and take control of the formation. In modern warfare, the role of formations is becoming increasingly important, so one can imagine the immense power one wields to control them.

The garrison commander was the chief official in charge of guarding a region, and was a fourth-rank official who expanded the territory.

The real power holders.

This kind of department, which connects directly to the celestial court, would be considered a "celestial official" if placed in a local area.

Although there are many inconveniences within the system, the advantages are even more obvious. Li Chunfeng needs to expand his channels and earn more money.

Li Chunfeng then dialed the number... wait, it's not in service?
I heard a notification tone indicating that the number was not in service.

Just as he was wondering what was going on, his phone received a video call from an unknown number.

After a slight hesitation, the call was connected.

A screen of light appeared before them, revealing the image of a stern, slightly thin, and dignified middle-aged man.

"Li Chunfeng?"

"…Yes."

"I am Cang Liao, the garrison commander of the Sky Patrol Division of Ghost Realm City. Now that you have called me, you should understand what you are doing. So I solemnly ask you, are you willing to join the Sky Patrol Division and protect the safety of the Earthly Realm?"

For some reason, even though they were on the phone and there was a great distance between them, Li Chunfeng's heart started pounding wildly when Cang Liao said those words. He realized he couldn't say something against his conscience.

Just then, the central light in the small interior space shone brightly, as if to resist the question posed to the heart.

Li Chunfeng decisively suppressed the Heart Lamp. Even if he could resist it, he felt it was better to follow his heart at this moment.

He solemnly replied, "I do."

"Alright, you're about to enter the review stage. Your position is candidate for deputy sword master, and specific tasks will not be assigned for now. You can familiarize yourself with the role first, or take on missions to earn merit points. Someone will liaise with you regarding your job assignment. Do you have any further questions?"

Deputy Sword Master, Rank Six.

Wouldn't that be even higher than Su Bai?

His expectation was simply to be the same as Su Bai's: to serve as the commander of the first battalion.

Su Bai has a family background that supports him, while he is a commoner with nothing.

The benefits for a sixth-rank official are given out for free every year; they are incredibly generous.

Li Chunfeng even felt a sense of unreality.

It's like they've already found jobs for themselves after graduation, even though the semester has just started, and are just waiting to be appointed as officials after graduation.

This is a rare find! "Thank you, Commander. I would like to ask how long my review period is?"

"The entire first level of the Abyss Tribulation will be your probationary period. Only after you pass the ten Abyss Tribulations of the first level will you be assigned some work. If the work assignment conflicts with your studies, you have the right to refuse. However, in wartime, you cannot refuse. Do you have any further questions?"

"No more. You have treated me as a national hero, and I will repay you as a national hero."

Cang Liao smiled and said, "...Welcome to the Sky Patrol Division."

"Thank you, sir."

If you do not abandon me... cough cough.

He almost blurted out one more sentence.

Unfortunately, the screen flickered and the other party had already hung up.

Expressing loyalty appropriately to your superiors can bring many benefits.

He was clearly ready, both mentally and physically, to become a civil servant.

When Li Chunfeng later told Su Bai the news, the Su family's prodigy was immediately filled with envy and lost all enthusiasm for helping him sell equipment.

Li Chunfeng laughed heartily and left the Ghost Realm.

The fifth calamity is still five months away, and conservatively speaking, his probationary period will last at least two more years.

That's enough for him to adapt to politics.

This period is naturally reserved for him to improve his skills and knowledge. Otherwise, even if he is promoted to the position of array master, if he does not understand array formations, wouldn't it be like an amateur instructing an expert?

Return to Kunlun Academy and find your mentor to cancel your leave.

Li Chunfeng's life returned to its previous monotonous routine.

Every day was spent running between Fish Dragon Island, Flying Goose Snow Pavilion, and various classrooms, diligently earning credits.

While learning swordsmanship from Shen Que, he also formally enrolled in the Array Dao Academy and began to systematically study array Dao knowledge.

A month later, he had already imprinted all the star soul bones into the incomplete jade disc, but after many days of trying to comprehend it, he was still unable to get started.

This caused Li, who considered himself a genius, to feel a little frustrated.

"It seems that luck is something that can't be saved after all."

However, these insights were not in vain; at least the progress bar for [Derivation of the Law] was reduced considerably.

[Derived Method]!
The fortune was quickly depleted like a tidal wave.

Another two months passed in a flash.

The first-year classes at the Array Dao Academy were held in a small, celestial space filled with floating meteorites.

This is a large class, taught by a master of formations, and there are quite a few people in the classroom, easily over a hundred.

Li Chunfeng sat on a meteorite near the edge, listening to his mentor explain the composition of the formation while breaking it down and demonstrating it to everyone.

"The array eye is the core of the array and the control center of the entire array. It is usually composed of specific runes, items, or positions, and its placement requires precise positioning. The function of the array diagram is to describe the array's structure and characteristics. It shows key factors such as the position of the runes, the connection method, and the flow path of spiritual energy... array runes... spiritual energy channels... spatial structure..."

"The Spirit Gathering Array and the Mind Purification Array are arrays we commonly use in our cultivation. These two arrays contain a total of ninety-six basic array symbols. The main task of this lesson is to first master the first-order arrays of these two arrays and successfully set them up. Now, everyone, imprint the ninety-six basic array symbols with your divine soul thoughts, use the surrounding meteorite fragments as array eyes, and try your best to set up these two arrays."

The students below immediately erupted in a noisy clamor.

The teacher's expectations were clearly too high.

With so many array symbols, it is not an easy task to visualize and master them in a short period of time.

Let alone formation?
It was just ninety-six basic array symbols. Li Chunfeng glanced at them and had already used his divine soul to evolve them all in his small inner world.

With a thought, the ninety-six meteorite fragments, brimming with spiritual energy, that were floating around were grasped from afar, and the divine soul thoughts were sent into each meteorite, and then the formation was set up.

Li Chunfeng's movements were fluid and graceful, but he seemed somewhat distracted.

He thought to himself, "I'm not learning formations to set up deadly formations with formation symbols and diagrams, but to set up formations using the lantern ghost's clones. These are not what I want."

Thinking this, he immediately took out his tablet and began searching for formations that met his needs in advance, based on the formation teaching materials.

In the future, you can choose which classes to attend.

"The Yin-Yang Array uses the two energies of Yin and Yang as its core. Through the balance and transformation of Yin and Yang, it forms a powerful energy field. This array can harmonize Yin and Yang, enabling those within the array to achieve a state of unity between the inner and outer worlds."

Lacking the two energies of Yin and Yang, it should be discarded.

"The Three Powers Heaven and Earth Formation uses Heaven, Earth, and Humanity as its foundation. Through the harmonious unity of Heaven, Earth, and Humanity, it aims to achieve a transcendent state..."

Li Chunfeng had a sudden thought: Could the clone of Randeng replace the three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Man?

You can give it a try.

He glanced at the incomplete jade disc and the [Derivation Method] of the Star Soul Bone; it was nearing its end.

A lot of luck has been used up, but it is estimated that there will still be more than three thousand remaining.

If none of these formations meet the lantern ghost's requirements, he'll have to resort to the old method: learn more basic formation knowledge and then use [Derivation Method] to deduce them.

While lost in thought, the formation was quickly set up.

With the successful setup of the first-order Spirit Gathering Array and the Mind Purifying Array, the surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth clearly began to gather, and a sense of coolness washed over me.

The commotion drew the attention of the surrounding students.

"Who is it? They got everything set up so quickly."

Upon seeing that it was Li Chunfeng, he withdrew his gaze.

"Are you looking at the Three Talents Heaven and Earth Formation?"

A voice suddenly came from behind him, interrupting his thoughts.

(End of this chapter)