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

Chapter 191: The Star-Devouring Technique, the Dragon Horned Spirit Clan
After the abyss monster died, the entire forest fell silent.

Li Chunfeng was in no hurry to collect the spoils. With so many clones scattered around in the sky, no one would dare to come out and take advantage of the situation at this time.

With a snap of his fingers, the 'Dawn Halo' rose from behind his head, enveloping him in its light. Combined with the powerful self-healing ability of 'Endless Life', it began to heal his injuries.

While he had just dealt a heavy blow to the abyss behemoth, he himself had also suffered considerable injuries.

His body was covered in injuries, and his internal meridians and blood circulation were in complete disarray. Even his indestructible golden bones trembled and developed many tiny cracks.

Although the abyssal behemoth's head had been smashed by his punch, it still possessed the strength to fight back. If it had reacted in time and launched a counterattack, Li Chunfeng would have been in trouble.

However, the giant monster was so terrified that it chose to escape with its soul. The soul of a third-tier giant monster was naturally incredibly powerful, but it just so happened to encounter a Heaven-tier Soul Devourer, which was practically a dessert delivered to its doorstep. Li Chunfeng, of course, gladly accepted it.

Through this battle, Li Chunfeng gained a clearer understanding of his own strength.

With his current abilities, he doesn't even need to look at fourth-tier enemies; he can just slaughter them indiscriminately. He'll handle the slaughtering, while Ran Deng will handle the indiscriminate killing.

Fifth-tier enemies are manageable, but some special fifth-tier enemies can be quite difficult to defeat.

If Li Chunfeng were to upgrade his undead minions, perhaps even Tier 5 minions could be used to wreak havoc.

In the Earthly Realm, a third-tier abyssal behemoth corresponds to the fifth to sixth tier. The behemoth's divine soul power is above that of the fifth tier, but its strength lies more in its physical body. Even if ten sixth-tier True Martial Realm experts ganged up on it, they might not be able to defeat a third-tier abyssal behemoth.

However, he still has the ability to fight against some special sixth-tier opponents!
Therefore, Li Chunfeng now possesses the combat power of a sixth-tier expert.

With sixth-tier combat power, one might not be able to roam freely in the Spirit Realm, but aside from some major powers, in less populated areas, one would be a king or tyrant.

After clarifying his own abilities, Li Chunfeng had even more confidence in his journey to the Spirit Realm.

In particular, he has recently mastered a killer move called "Starry Sky Fist Intent"!

This move only has the power of a single punch, which is equivalent to killing a thousand enemies while losing eight hundred of your own, but its power is undeniable and is enough to rank it among the top of all his current techniques.

With this trump card up his sleeve, Li Chunfeng became even more fascinated by the abyss monsters. He could even take on the role of a monster hunter in the future, chasing after monsters everywhere.

At the same time, this punch gave Li Chunfeng more ideas.

He already has quite a few methods, and it seems that the various spells are all of a high level. However, he actually spends very little time on spells and has not been able to delve into many of them. This undoubtedly wastes a lot of the potential of some spells.

Simply following the instructions and releasing skills according to the runes may be easy, but wouldn't that just be like releasing skills in an online game?
It's a waste of talent.

He decided that he would dedicate more time to studying his various magical arts in the future.

Under the healing power of the Dawn Aura, Li Chunfeng's injuries recovered quickly. After he was fully healed, his soul power also recovered by 20% under the 'revival' characteristic of the Black-faced Divine Embryo.

He then activated the "Star Soul Bone - Azure Heaven" technique once more, guiding the starlight to fall.

A dazzling pillar of starlight descended from the sky, enveloping him. Li Chunfeng seized upon the previous sensation, vibrated his bone apertures, and devoured all the starlight.

The cultivation progress of the Star Soul Bone is more than ten times faster than usual.

He had only just grasped the basics.

This is not due to his ability; it only proves that the rank of 'Star Devourer' far surpasses that of 'Star Soul Bone'.

To verify his conjecture, Li Chunfeng immersed his senses into the incomplete jade disc and discovered that the long progress bar following 'Devouring Stars' in the [Evolution of Laws] section had now shortened considerably.

[Devouring Stars: The Secret Codex of Star Beast Evolution, the Divine Demon Heavenly Gang Technique!]

Based on past progress bars for the [Derivation Method], this progress bar will require at least several hundred thousand strands of Qi to complete the derivation.

He currently possesses only a mere four thousand strands of Qi.

A thought suddenly arose in his mind: if he could directly cultivate the Divine Demon Heavenly Gang Technique, it would certainly be extremely exhilarating. But how long would it take to collect hundreds of thousands of strands of Qi?

"Relying on your own understanding?"

It's not that he thinks too highly of himself; who is he to be qualified to comprehend the techniques of such beings?

The fact that he could gain some insight when using the 'Starry Sky Fist Intent' was due to a combination of favorable timing, location, and personal circumstances, as well as the accumulated understanding from his many experiences during his trip to the Starry Sky Secret Realm. He has always had a very clear understanding of himself.

So... could we break down the "Ghost Devouring Manual" into smaller parts?

The moment this thought crossed my mind, several progress bars immediately appeared on the [Derivation Method], and the Derivation Method entries also underwent new changes.

"what!"

"Devouring Stars": Mortal Rank, Body Refinement Method of Devouring Star Radiance.

"Devouring Stars": Human Rank, Devouring Starfall Body Refinement Technique.

"Devouring Stars": Spirit Rank, a body-refining technique that devours planets.

"Devouring Stars": Yellow Rank, a body-refining technique that devours stars.

"Devouring Stars": Mysterious Rank, Body Refining Method for Devouring Nebula.

"Devouring Stars": Earth Rank, Body Refinement Method for Devouring Star Rivers.

"Devouring Stars": Heavenly Rank, Body Refining Method of Devouring the Star Sea.

"Devouring Stars": Earthly Fiend Devouring Stars Transformation into Daytime Body Refinement Method.

"Devouring Stars": The Divine Technique of the Heavenly Stars.

"Devouring Stars": The Divine Demon Heavenly Gang Technique.

"It actually works!"

"...But now that's good, the cultivation methods have been refined, allowing for gradual improvement. However, when all these methods are combined, the amount of Qi required has doubled?"

"Is this what they call installment payments with doubled interest?!"

Li Chunfeng hesitated for a long time, wondering whether he should fall into this trap.

The value of good fortune is undeniable, and he has never been wealthy.

Once you fall into the trap of "Ghost of the Stars," you might end up like a lantern ghost.

But just thinking about the brilliance of that punch—which shattered the head of a third-tier abyssal behemoth with a single blow—Li Chunfeng knew he couldn't resist such temptation.

I might as well just close my eyes and stop comparing prices after I've spent the money.

Live in the moment.

He immediately selected the [Derivation] quest for the 'Mortal Rank - Devouring Starlight Body Refinement Technique'.

Li Chunfeng then flew down into the valley, drew his Heavenly Capital Sword, and split the massive body of the Abyss Giant Monster in two, taking out a third-tier Abyss Giant Monster crystal core. The crystal core contained many treasures, which was undoubtedly another windfall.

They won't even let the giant's corpse go; the Supreme Pill Dao Company will offer a high price to buy it.

However, the countless demonic beasts below the valley had all been reduced to ashes in the battle, just like the snow-covered path of ashes at the valley's entrance. Perhaps many years later, a patch of enchanting spider lilies will grow in this valley.

Li Chunfeng gleaned quite a few demon cores from the ashes.

Then, he coiled up his clone, somersaulted into the sky, and instantly landed on a desolate mountain.

Under a large tree, a gaunt, black-robed elder of the Spirit Clan, leaning on a cane, seemed to have anticipated this and respectfully bowed to Li Chunfeng.

Li Chunfeng secretly practiced his sword incantation while carefully examining the man. The man's aura was not weak, and judging from the strength of his soul, he was no less than Li Chunfeng. However, he was old and the signs of aging in his soul could not be concealed.

After a long silence, Li Chunfeng spoke: "Your ability to conceal your aura is extraordinary. You've deliberately revealed your presence this time because you're looking for me?"

The old man said respectfully, "I am Jiao Xuan, the spirit shaman of the Dragon Horn Tribe, paying my respects to the Spirit Lord. Congratulations on your successful slaying of the Abyss Giant."

Xingling also emerged from the somersault cloud. Upon hearing the old man introduce himself as a spirit shaman of the Dragon Horn Tribe, he immediately showed a look of surprise.

Li Chunfeng observed Xing Ling's expression and asked calmly, "Why do you call me Spirit Venerable?"

Jiao Xuan glanced at the Star Spirit girl with some surprise, his expression becoming even more respectful as he said, "Only the Spirit Lords of the various tribes could slay a third-tier Abyss Behemoth. Abyss Behemoths are endless scourges, hated by heaven and earth. You slew the Abyss Behemoth and are revered by all spirits! Jiao Xuan addresses you as Spirit Lord to show his heartfelt respect."

"No need for that. We've only just met, and you're already putting such a huge accusation on me. I can't accept that. Just tell me, what do you want with me?"

Jiao Xuan stopped beating around the bush and said, "Yes. I dare to invite you to settle in my Dragon Horn Tribe and serve as a Spirit Shaman. I humbly request that you guide the Dragon Horn Tribe out of the wasteland and find a new place to live."

Li Chunfeng was immediately surprised, as the spirit shaman belonged to the top of the power structure in a tribe.

In some small tribes, the shaman's status surpasses that of all leaders, possessing authority akin to that of an ancestor.

"This old man just met me and he wants me to be a spirit medium. What does that mean?"

Li Chunfeng pondered this in his heart. Then Jiao Xuan continued, "To be honest, I am the only spirit shaman in the tribe. The tribe has been unable to find a new successor, and I know my lifespan is nearing its end. Once I die, the Dragon Horn Tribe may face the extinction of its lineage, and perhaps even the calamity of extinction. Fortunately, Heaven allowed me to travel on a whim, and I unexpectedly met you here, sir. This is the guidance of the Dragon God, protecting the Dragon Horn Tribe and ensuring its continued existence. Seeing that your race is a rare spirit race, I have dared to invite you to join my Dragon Horn Tribe."

Li Chunfeng's face darkened. He had been exposed as a rare member of the Spirit Race!
At the same time, he asked with some curiosity, "What's so special about your Dragon Horn Tribe that makes you feel you can invite me to join?"

Jiao Xuan said, "Although my Dragon Horn tribe cannot find a single successor to the Spirit Shaman right now, our civilization is ancient, and our bloodline originates from the Panlong God! You, sir, possess bloodlines similar to ours."

As he spoke, he lifted his black robe, revealing a pair of dragon horns on his head.

The dragon horns that Li Chunfeng transformed into after his demonic transformation bear a striking resemblance to them.

Xingling could clearly see that Li Chunfeng didn't know much about the Dragon Horn Clan. Coupled with his behavior during their journey together, she discovered that although Li Chunfeng was powerful, he knew very little about even the basic knowledge of the Desolate Region. Sometimes she even wondered if Li Chunfeng was some rare, hidden gem of a race who was just burying himself in cultivation in some corner.

He then took the initiative to introduce them, saying through telepathy, "Senior brother, it is said that the Dragon Horn Tribe is a descendant of the Panlong God. In this desolate region, there has always been a legend of the Dragon God saving the world. Among the six tribes of the Dragon God, the other tribes are powerful tribes that guard their respective areas in the desolate region, but the Dragon Horn Tribe has always been elusive and rarely seen. The tribes in the desolate region thought that the Dragon Horn Tribe had long been extinct, but they never expected that a branch would still exist in this area."

Upon hearing this, Li Chunfeng nodded inwardly, his face remaining impassive. He stroked his chin and said, "To entrust your entire clan to someone you've only met once, aren't you afraid of entrusting them to the wrong person?"

Jiao Xuan said, “My lord, you may not know this, but my sudden impulse was not accidental. When I was desperate, I made up my mind to burn the dragon horn. After the divination revealed the result, I was guided here by the divine dragon. Moreover, my lord is accompanied by the princess of the Star Spirit Clan. This is the will of the Dragon God, the will of Heaven! I am willing to follow the will of the Dragon God.”

Xingling opened her mouth, as if she had thought of something.

He glanced at Li Chunfeng, then at the Dragon Horn Clan Spirit Shaman, and was speechless.

Li Chunfeng was completely bewildered by all the divination and prophecy. Was Xingling a princess of the Star Spirit Clan? And what was the significance of me being accompanied by a Star Spirit? Why was he making such a fuss?
He was, after all, a fake Spirit Race member; it was impossible for him to immediately claim that he didn't understand.

What if it's common knowledge? Wouldn't that expose his undercover identity the moment he opens his mouth? He could ask Xing Ling many common-sense questions without a care, but it would be better to be more cautious with this old man.

Moreover, he doesn't believe in the idea of ​​a windfall.

Perhaps the heavy price will only become apparent after taking over the Dragonhorn Eldar.

However, he did not explicitly refuse: "Transmit your information about your Dragonhorn Clan to me, and I need to consider it."

"Yes."

Jiao Xuan was overjoyed. He took out a crystal, imprinted the memory on his forehead, and respectfully handed it to Li Chunfeng.

"Go back and wait. Until we meet again!"

After Li Chunfeng received the crystal, his somersault cloud transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the distance.

A rumbling voice came from behind, "Jiao Xuan is in the clan, welcoming Your Excellency!"

Li Chunfeng turned his head and glanced at the old man who was respectfully seeing him off, seemingly lost in thought.

He returned to the valley, not dwelling on what had just happened.

Having found a place, he began to devote himself to refining the giant's soul.

As the refining process deepens, some wondrous things are happening. The abyssal soul essence is cleansing the Black Lotus Divine Embryo.

The divine embryo was as if it were being burned by turbid fire, which was burning away the impurities of the divine embryo in round and round, and the progress of the sixth refinement was also accelerating significantly.

【Black Lotus Sutra of a Turbid World - Triple Level: Level 6 (4888/6000)】

After completely refining and devouring the soul of the entire abyssal monster, Li Chunfeng's divine embryo had completed the sixth refinement and entered the seventh refinement. Moreover, the seventh mark was becoming increasingly clear. After the complete refinement, the seventh refinement was also more than half completed.

【Black Lotus Sutra of a Turbid World - Triple Level: Level 7 (5452/7000)】

At the same time, their luck also increased again after a long time.

This time, the amount of luck increased by more than 1,200, which is more than double the reward (more than 500) when refining the soul of the third-tier giant monster last time.

After all, the Spirit Realm is being severely corrupted by the Abyss Monster, and slaying the Abyss Monster is in accordance with the justice of Heaven.

If Heaven were to be more magnanimous, it would also align with the natural order of a world in the process of an apocalypse.

At the same time, the [Evolved Method] Mortal-level "Star Devouring" Body Refining Method has also been deduced and completed.

A stream of mysterious inherited information flooded into his mind.

After he fully accepted the inheritance, he had also mastered the mortal-level "Star Devouring - Star Radiance Body Refining Method".

This [Evolution of the Law] only consumed three hundred strands of luck, leaving more than four thousand nine hundred strands of luck remaining.

It was still daytime, and a bright sun hung high in the sky overhead.

Li Chunfeng was eager to try out the effects of the technique, so he immediately activated the profound technique of "Devouring Stars - Starlight Body Refining Method".

half an hour.

A scorching beam of starlight fell upon him, and Li Chunfeng felt a sharp pain as smoke began to rise from his body; he was almost burned alive.

He quickly stopped the exercise.

Its powerful regenerative ability of 'continuous life' begins to heal itself, and the dead skin on its body is also peeling off, with a new layer of tender skin growing back.

Li Chunfeng pondered that the mortal-level Star Devouring Technique was still unable to refine stellar energy. This was a situation he had never encountered before while cultivating the Star Soul Bone.

To cultivate under the scorching sun and absorb the stellar energy of stars to refine one's body, one must at least reach the Yellow Rank in cultivation techniques.

In the earlier stages, it was even inferior to the "Star Soul Bone".

At most, it can only play a supporting role.

Li Chunfeng simply continued with the Human Rank, Spirit Rank, and other cultivation methods following the [Evolutionary Method].

At the same time, he was also asking Xingling about some rumors about the Dragonhorn Tribe and the Star Spirit Clan.

Xingling claims she is not a princess, but is mistaken for one because of the six stars between her eyebrows. This is her destiny, not her status as a princess.

As for why having a Star Spirit by his side would be mistaken for a divine dragon's decree, which only strengthened the old man's belief, Star Feather remained tight-lipped, her face flushed with embarrassment. No matter how he asked, she wouldn't say a word.

Seeing her expression, Li Chunfeng's forehead creased with dismay.

I suspected that the rumor was probably not a good thing, or even some kind of superstitious nonsense, maybe even a trick like a princess marrying a dragon warrior.

Such stories can only be considered children's fairy tales in the Earthly Realm, meant to amuse children.

Unexpectedly, there are beings in the Spirit Realm who have such unwavering faith.

This demonstrates the backwardness of information in the Spirit Realm.

And Xingling is still a baby, isn't that just awful?

He felt a greater obligation to help the backward world move towards a new, noble social system.

This thought became even stronger after he reviewed the tribal information that Jiao Xuan had proactively provided.

Surprisingly, the Dragon Horn Tribe was not weak at all.

There are few spirit shamans, but many spirit warriors. The powerful dragon-horned warriors in the clan are not to be underestimated, and some of their leaders have even reached the fifth rank.

This is a powerful race, much stronger than the Spirithorn race he had previously discovered.

"Such a powerful spirit tribe, if we could use it for our purposes, would be a great achievement."

Although he had made a decision, Li Chunfeng did not immediately go to the Dragon Horn Tribe; necessary reconnaissance was still required.

Half a month later.

The "Star Devouring Technique" has been deduced to the Yellow Rank, the Star Devouring Body Refinement Method.

At the Human Rank, it consumes five hundred strands of Qi Luck.

At the Spirit Rank, one thousand strands of luck are consumed.

At the Yellow Rank, another three thousand strands of luck will be consumed.

At this point, Li Chunfeng's luck had dwindled to just over four hundred strands.

Fortunately, Huang Jie's "Star Devouring - Stellar Body Refining Method" is extremely efficient, even surpassing the star-drawing effect of "Star Soul Bone".

Li Chunfeng's progress in body refinement has greatly improved.

He has reached the pinnacle of the Blood Refining Realm and can break through this barrier at any time to enter a new Body Refining Realm.

(End of this chapter)