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

Chapter 2 Returning Alive
With a thought, a fragmented jade disc came into his perception.

Several lines of ancient golden characters on the jade disc were shining brightly.

1. [Twelve-Story Tower Visualization Method: Level 6 (5500/6000)]

Perfect characteristics: opening the divine aperture and generating the power of thought.

II. [Meditation Mantra: Level 5 (4989/5000)]

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

3. [Bull Demon's Mighty Fist: Level 10 (8458/10000)]

Perfect Characteristic: Bull Demon Power.

IV. [Earth Eclipse: Level 3 (2875/3000)]

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

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

Characteristics: Consuming a small amount of divine soul power, it can detect the hidden information of all things. The amount of information detected is related to the strength and level of the divine soul.

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

Characteristics: Can contract with undead races, or summon undead warriors from the corpses of recently deceased beings to fight for them. The level of the undead warriors cannot exceed the user's own major realm. First-tier authority, can enslave up to ten.

……

Both "Mind's Eye" and "Throne of the Night" are superpowers he awakened during the apocalypse in his previous life, and they were the only things that allowed him to survive until the world was destroyed. Unexpectedly, they were also brought with him along with his soul.

As the end of the world approached, the origin of the Blue Planet sensed the danger and tried to save itself. Various superpower fruits and rare treasures sprang up on the planet like mushrooms after rain, and countless creatures awakened superpowers to fight against the darkness. Unfortunately, it was too late.

The first four abilities belong to the predecessor.

The only skill he could boast of was the "Bull Demon Mighty Fist," which was close to perfection. No wonder Zhou Si would take the initiative to spar with him.

The "Twelve-Story Visualization Method" was issued by the Celestial Court of Zhuxia to newcomers for enlightenment and spiritual awakening. This method is one of the most effective classics for spiritual awakening, refined by generations of wise men and sages. Its function is only to open the spiritual aperture and develop mental power.

I'm sixteen years old, and my visualization technique is only at level 6.

The predecessor had absolutely no chance of enlightenment on his own.

The ability to open the divine aperture was entirely due to Li Chunfeng's use of the last of his spiritual power from his previous life, aided by the incomplete jade disc.

Fortunately, they arrived at the perfect time. If they had arrived two days later, their divine senses would have solidified, and even the Jade Tablet would have been powerless to help.

Now that the divine aperture has been opened, this technique can finally come to an end.

As if in response to his thoughts, the data for the "Twelve-Story Visualization Method" slowly disappeared from the jade disc. However, the remnants of his past cultivation and his inner insights remained settled in his heart.

into the night.

A flying boat, over twenty feet long, silently docked in the academy square.

Before leaving, Hu Yifei reluctantly handed Li Chunfeng a flying sword shaped like a hairpin and about the length of a palm. "This is the flying sword my father used, the Cicada Flying Sword. I don't know if I'll ever have the chance to open my divine aperture again in this lifetime, so the Cicada Flying Sword..."

"You gave it to me?"

Li Chunfeng's eyes lit up, and he practically snatched it from his hands.

Hu Yifei's face twitched, and he shouted urgently, "You wish! It's a loan for you. You dog, don't lose it. Give it back to me when you come back. I'll need it when I open my divine aperture in the future."

"Tch!"

Li Chunfeng curled his lip.

Both were orphans, and over the years, they had long since digested most of what their fathers had left them. At least Hu Yifei still had a flying sword, while he had nothing. He also knew that this flying sword was Hu Yifei's most precious possession, and he wouldn't even let anyone touch it.

Li Chunfeng already had the Blood Pattern Flying Needle given to him by the academy, so he didn't need another flying sword of the same quality and planned to return it.

【The Cicada Flying Sword: A mid-grade spiritual weapon, containing six spiritual restrictions and possessing a three-foot-long sword aura.】

Suddenly, his mind's eye saw a message floating above the flying sword. He immediately withdrew his hand: "I'm sorry, I underestimated you."

Then let's curse Hu Yifei so that he never opens his divine aperture in this lifetime.

"Cough cough~"

Li Chunfeng said in a gruff voice, "After I leave, you stay home and take good care of our belongings. Also, remember to sign in and do your daily tasks for my 'Primordial World' account. Don't let me find out that you've been secretly selling my equipment. Dad will check when he gets back."

Hu Yifei was initially quite annoyed about lending out his family heirloom, but his eyes lit up immediately when he heard the account number.

"...Also, play fewer games and spend more time meditating and cultivating. You need to put in the effort in martial arts, but don't be too focused. You'll be sixteen soon. Recent research by experts from the Great Zen Temple's Imperial Academy shows that excessive physical strength and blood circulation during youth can increase the difficulty of opening the divine apertures."

Like an old father worried that his son would not study properly and only play when he was home alone, he patiently gave Hu Yifei instructions.

Hu Yifei scoffed: "Nonsense! That's discriminatory. Which expert would dare say that? Aren't they afraid of getting a beating from a martial artist? Are you still coming or not? Going to train isn't like you can't come back. Stop nagging. The teachers are still waiting outside."

Li Chunfeng was speechless, and took one last look at the home where he had lived for five years.

Having nothing to take with him, he waved and went out.

He couldn't bear to see farewells, whether in his past life or this one. His decision to go to the Ghost Realm was made on short notice; even his classmates didn't know, and only a handful of people came to see him off.

The journey to the Ghost Realm is long and arduous. Using conventional transportation would be too time-consuming, and airplanes and trains cannot cross borders. Therefore, the only means of transportation this time is a large flying boat.

The flying boats of the various Xia dynasties were all large magical artifacts built in imitation of the celestial treasure Nuwa's Star Chariot. Not only were they incredibly fast, but they also possessed the ability to travel between realms.

If Li Chunfeng hadn't been facing his first tribulation and his aptitude for the Nine Apertures wasn't decent, he wouldn't have received the treatment of being personally picked up by a flying boat.

"Teacher Yan."

The middle-aged man walking towards us had a look of satisfaction on his face. The students he was teaching were quite special; most of them were war orphans. It could be said that he had raised these children from their mischievous and unruly years.

Li Chunfeng was an unexpected surprise in this cohort.

Because of his age, he was already considered unlikely to be enlightened, but who knew that this guy would be the last to have an epiphany.

Although the Celestial Court has many secret techniques that increase the chances of enlightenment, and there are also medicines that can greatly increase the chances of enlightenment, the proportion of cultivators is still not high, and so far it can only barely reach the level of "one in a hundred".

The research topic of "how to increase the chances of enlightenment" has always been one of the most popular topics in the Celestial Court.

"A sudden enlightenment at the age of sixteen?"

Whether this has happened historically is unclear, but some teachers are already preparing to start a new research project: "Does experiencing strong emotional and psychological stimulation and physical trauma increase the chances of enlightenment?"

If Li Chunfeng doesn't leave soon, he'll eventually be dragged into being a guinea pig.

Yan Liguang patted the boy's shoulder, which was now as tall as his own, and said earnestly, "This time when you go out, you can't be as naughty as you are in the academy. I have an old classmate in Ghost Realm City, and I've already contacted him through various channels. I'll send you the information; you can ask him for help when you get there. Remember, when you're out in the world, you must be careful with your words and actions."

Li Chunfeng felt a warmth in his heart and nodded earnestly, saying, "Thank you, teacher. I will."

Teacher Yan has a nickname in the class: "Yan the Skinflint".

They had been punished by "Yan the Skinflint" countless times, and being beaten up in martial arts class was commonplace. But all the torment of the past had transformed into the most precious memories of growth at this moment of parting, flowing like a warm current through their hearts.

"This is a bottle of Tiger Demon Bone Strengthening Pills and 10,000 Dao Points. Consider it a personal donation from your teacher. Please take it."

“Teacher Yan…” Li Chunfeng was shocked and couldn’t believe it.

Yan Liguang sighed and said, "Whether you're practicing martial arts or cultivating your spirit, you can't do without resources. Those students who truly aim for the Dao Academy and the Imperial Academy have long since begun cultivating both body and mind, achieving remarkable results. You've already awakened to the truth and have exceptional talent, and you still have a year to consolidate your cultivation. If you catch up in martial arts next year and improve your academic performance, you still have a chance to be admitted to the Dao Academy or even one of the three Imperial Academies. Don't be playful and forget about cultivation."

"Remember, come back alive!"

At this moment, Li Chunfeng's existing impression of Yan Bapi was completely overturned.

Perhaps in the past, his actions were truly unworthy of the teachers' earnest devotion to him.

Li Chunfeng squeezed the pill tightly, but still accepted it.

After giving him another round of instructions, he finally boarded the flying boat.

(End of this chapter)