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

Chapter 16: Metamorphosis (Please add to your favorites and continue reading)

Two days later.

As night fell, Li Chunfeng was catching lantern ghosts at the edge of the canyon and hunting bone spirits along the way.

I received a text message from Lu Yun'er; her ordeal is about to begin, and she'll be going in soon.

Li Chunfeng sent a blessing, but after waiting for a long time, he received no response.

He arrived at the edge of the canyon, gazing at the vast sea of ​​clouds, and was momentarily lost in thought.

"What will my Abyss Tribulation look like?"

"Click, click~"

A cloud of ghostly mist drifted closer from afar.

Four heads, we can take them!
With a wave of his hand, eight Black Iron-level Bone Spirit Warriors appeared behind him.

His tall stature and metallic bones gave me a strong sense of security when I stood behind him.

With superior numbers, he has more room to maneuver. By calmly encircling and defeating them one by one, his bone spirit warriors will only multiply as the battle progresses.

No matter what.

'Throne of the Night' is only a first-tier divine power. The level of the undead warriors summoned cannot exceed the user's own major realm, and the number that can be enslaved is ten.

Thus, the weaker ones were eliminated, and ten Black Iron Level 9 and Level 10 Bone Spirit Warriors were finally selected.

The benefits of continuously hunting Black Iron Bone Spirits are indeed far greater than those of catching low-level Lantern Ghosts in the Burial Mound.

In the small inner world today, 860 black lotus buds take root on the Heavenly Pool. Inside the largest black lotus bud at the center, the Corpse Dog Soul lies coiled, fast asleep.

On the last day before the Abyss Calamity, a light rain fell in Canyon City.

Li Chunfeng did not leave the city. Instead, he sat quietly in the teahouse downstairs from the inn where he was staying. He ordered a pot of tea, savored it attentively, and listened to the wind and rain.

In my past life, I was exhausted from running around; in this life, I am exhausted from just trying to survive.

Both lifetimes have been spent in such a rush; he can no longer remember the last time he drank tea.

It must be a very distant memory.

After a busy month, I finally have time to fully examine myself.

[Burning Lamp]: Ghost Level 8 → Evil Spirit Level 1 (Tier 2)

【talent】:
1. Soul Devouring (Mid-grade Yellow Rank)

II. Heart Lamp (Lower Earth Rank)

[Spell]:
灵魂火弹（玄阶9级）、幻影分身（黄阶1级）、念力护盾（黄阶5级）、念力拳头（黄阶5级）、烽火狼烟（灵阶6级）
Despite his best efforts, Li Chunfeng managed to get Ran Deng to advance in rank before the Abyss Calamity arrived.

His natal demon pet's level officially surpassed his by one major realm.

If Li Chunfeng were to feed back to his master, his spiritual power would immediately surge, but he stopped this feeding back.

Because if one's cultivation level is insufficient, a surge in spiritual power that one is unable to control may not necessarily be a good thing.

Fortunately, last night he managed to capture a few rank-1 Lantern Ghosts with the 'Phantom Clone' spell, and successfully upgraded the 'Phantom Clone' spell from Spirit Rank 9 to Yellow Rank 1.

Huang Jie's 'Phantom Clone' can suddenly reach a terrifying number of clones.

However, the clone's strength did not increase much, only reaching about 27 or 80% of the original body, less than 30%.

He couldn't help but chuckle as he recalled the scene of trying it out last night.

I was initially drawn to the Lantern Ghost's 'Soul Devouring' talent, but in the end, I discovered that 'Phantom Clone' was actually the strongest ability.

As his natal demon pet's spell level increased, Li Chunfeng faced a new problem.

He discovered that acquired magic is different from innate talent; innate magic consumes very little energy when used.

Even a 'Heart Lamp' that has reached the Earth Rank consumes very little spiritual power.

Acquired spells are different; once their rank reaches Yellow Rank or above, their consumption increases dramatically.

A level 9 Xuan-rank 'Soul Fireball' consumes 5 strands of soul power when fired at full power.

If Li Chunfeng, at the second level of the Divine Realm, didn't lack soul power, a normal cultivator at the second level of the Divine Realm would only have about two hundred strands of divine soul power, and probably wouldn't be able to release more than a few fireballs.

The best spells for cultivators at the Divine Realm level are those at the Human or Spirit level.

Beyond the Spirit Rank, which includes Yellow, Profound, Earth, and Heaven, there is another category called the Treasure Rank. It wasn't originally intended for early-stage cultivators.

Therefore, he must control the subsequent soul fusion process; otherwise, if the spell's level is too high, it will also become a burden on him. During combat, rashly releasing power that he cannot control is also extremely dangerous.

It's like a 'phantom clone'.

When used at the Spirit Rank, it consumes at most a dozen or so strands of soul power, which is already quite a lot.

After entering the Yellow Rank 1, each spell requires 168 strands of soul power. Ordinary cultivators at the second level of the Divine Realm can only cast a spell once before their soul power is exhausted.

Fortunately, the Yellow Rank technique lived up to its reputation.

Even if it's just 'phantom clones', it's still worth it for him to have painstakingly captured tens of thousands of lantern ghosts.

With a slight thought, the incomplete jade disc came into view.

Several lines of ancient golden characters gleamed brightly:
I. [The Black Lotus Sutra of a Turbid World - Level 1: 2 (856/2000)]

Characteristics: Refining the Divine Soul, Gathering the Seven Spirits, Developing Mental Power, Forming a Soul Seed, Undying Soul
II. [Psychic Shield: Human-rank spell, Level 3 (189/3000)]

Features: Protective, capable of withstanding an impact of 300 jin (approximately 150 kg).

3. [Void Handprint: Human-Rank Spell, Level 3 (158/3000)]

Characteristics: The user's telekinetic energy can be transformed into a giant handprint in the void, which can be used to capture, defend against, and attack enemies.
IV. [Meditation Mantra: Level 6 (89/6000)]

Features: Purifies the mind and body, eliminates distracting thoughts, and allows for a better appreciation of nature.

5. [Earth Eclipse: Level 3 (2989/3000)]

Characteristics: To understand the mysteries of heaven and earth and to appreciate the charm of nature.

6. [Mind's Eye: Cannot be upgraded]

7. [Throne of the Night: Innate Divine Power, Tier 1]

8. [Bull Demon's Mighty Fist: Level 10 Perfection, the Power of the Bull Demon]

……

"Young man, you seem to be enjoying yourself today. Would you like to have some tea?"

It was the innkeeper's wife who, seeing him sitting alone in the pavilion with the tea on the table having gone cold, brought him a pot of green tea.

Li Chunfeng smiled and said, "Thank you."

The proprietress looked to be only in her early thirties, in the prime of her life, exuding charm and elegance. But those who could open a shop in Canyon City were no ordinary people. "Canyon City has an absolutely beautiful environment. I was initially attracted here to open this shop. However, everyone in the city is busy and never has a moment to spare. There are very few people who can calm down and quietly enjoy a cup of tea. It's rare to find someone as young as you who can find the peace of mind to do so."

Li Chunfeng said, "I'm also the kind of person who can't sit still, but it just so happens to be raining today, so I'm taking a short break."

Whether it is a state of mind or not, I can tell for myself.

The proprietress smiled and personally poured tea for him. Her hand gripped the teapot handle, gently swirling it to pour the tea into the cup before her. The tea flowed from the spout, releasing a faint steam and a delicate fragrance. Her movements were gentle and elegant, as if performing a ritual, inspiring a sense of solemnity and reverence.

After brewing, the tea buds, with their green veins, resemble pieces of jade dancing in the air.

“Look at this water; if your heart is not at peace, the water will keep rippling.”

Li Chunfeng looked down and saw that although the tea leaves were swirling in the cup, the water surface was perfectly still, which was truly amazing.

This proprietress is truly extraordinary.

Just then, he felt a strong call from the Abyss.

The surface of the tea immediately wrinkled, and ripples spread out, even rolling a green leaf out of the cup.

The proprietress glanced at him. "Why is your heart in turmoil again?"

Li Chunfeng took a deep breath and silently recited a calming mantra.

The tea in the cup magically calmed down again. After each tea leaf settled to the bottom, Li Chunfeng raised the cup and drank it. He immediately felt a lingering fragrance on his lips and teeth, and an endless aftertaste.

"Good tea! What's its name?"

"The tea plant itself has no name; it was just a plant that was occasionally discovered in the depths of a deep canyon."

"Thank you for the fine tea, but I can't savor it properly now. Once I've completed my tribulation, I'll definitely have a good taste of it."

After saying that, Li Chunfeng cupped his hands in greeting, and in the landlady's astonished gaze, he decisively responded to the summons. His figure disappeared silently from the landlady's sight.

(End of this chapter)