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

Chapter 214, Part 213: Journey Through the Great Wilderness, The Mysterious Merchant

Huang Shang of the Ten Thousand Serpent Clan had been blasted into charcoal by the Taiyi Divine Thunder, but he was not yet dead. However, the thunder serpent's head had been torn off, and it was beyond dead.

Taiyi descended from the sky, his scales slightly injured, but they were healing at a visible speed.

As it landed, it transformed back into a child, its dragon horns becoming even more distinct.

In his left palm, he held a miniature purple-green Tai Chi symbol, within which lightning and green wood coexisted, exuding a rich vitality and death power. These were two completely opposing laws, arising and decaying in his palm, as if he were holding a small universe in his hand.

"Surrender or die!"

Taiyi imitated Li Chunfeng's posture and threatened him.

However, his childish voice sounded completely intimidating.

But Huang Shang had been completely defeated by him. Despite being a newly promoted fifth-tier player, he still won a complete victory against a sixth-tier player. Huang Shang was utterly despondent.

"This is a true prodigy."

A faint wisp of primordial spirit rose from the charred corpse. Randeng's eyes lit up, and he flew over again, sniffing like a puppy.

Huang Shang was on high alert, and said, "I am willing to surrender!"

Seeing his disheveled appearance, Wen Jie, who had surrendered even earlier, felt a surge of pleasure. However, he quickly realized that this thought was not right. After all, Xiang Jiu, who had traveled with him through the desolate region, was already dead. As fellow surrendered generals, what was there to be happy about? He immediately lost interest.

Li Chunfeng walked over and said, "Relax your mind!"

The 'Death Soul Curse Mark' is deeply imprinted into the core of the three souls.

Wenjie's spirit walked over and stood with Huang Shang. The two looked at each other and then lowered their heads, like defeated roosters.

Huang Shang is doing relatively well. Although his body is charred, he still has a glimmer of hope. With proper treatment, he will recover in a while.

At least the physical body still exists.

Wenjie's body had already been blasted into a pulp and burned to ashes, and his primordial spirit had also suffered severe damage from the soul cannon. How difficult it would be to rebuild his physical body.

There is only one path left to take—to possess another body and rebuild one's life.

However, judging from his nonchalant attitude, the toad clan must have other ways to revive.

Mosquito Taoist happily flew down from above Li Chunfeng's head, opened his mouth and sucked the scattered Moonlight Spirit Elephant corpses into dried corpses.

Then it pounced on the toad, sucking the huge toad corpse until it was covered in toad skin.

Even though this little mosquito demon didn't have a strong aura, it still gave Wen Jie and Huang Shang a creepy feeling.

A vicious insect!

A vicious insect!

If it is allowed to develop, the entire wasteland might become its prey.

There was also a giant purple lightning snake, which Mosquito Taoist stopped after sucking a mouthful of its blood.

He then let out a burp.

After drinking her fill, she started to feel sleepy and snuggled up to Li Chunfeng's face, wanting a hug.

Li Chunfeng took her into his soul.

At this moment, Lin Shan and the others flew back, and they had obviously also seen the battle just now, and they were all extremely shocked.

Those were three sixth-tier king-level beings, who would be considered Spirit King Venerables even in a large tribe.

They lost so quickly.

Looking at the situation on the field, it is clear that some people have already been suppressed, and the rest have chosen to surrender.

"Are these still the same Divine Embryo Realm cultivators who entered the Spirit Control Realm in the same batch as them?"

The locals might not know Li Chunfeng's specifics, but they knew him inside and out. Even though Li Chunfeng was already at the Yin God Realm, fighting a Spirit King level being at the Yin God Realm level meant fighting across two major realms. Even just being able to exchange a few blows with a Spirit King was already astonishing.

But Li Chunfeng had already defeated all three of them single-handedly?!

For a moment, their eyes were filled with awe as they looked at Li Chunfeng.

"Greetings, Your Excellency! Congratulations on successfully transcending your tribulation!"

Li Chunfeng flicked his sleeve and declared, "Prepare to welcome our clansmen back!"

"Yes."

Soon, a cloud flew back from the horizon, and as it unfolded, figures emerged from it, their faces still showing excitement.

This isn't an escape from robbery; it's a spring outing.

The entire tribe returned to its lively state.

into the night.

The sky was pitch black. A few days ago, a crescent moon could still be seen, but today it was completely invisible.

It was dark and oppressive.

Li Chunfeng felt the temperature drop sharply and thought to himself: Is this the snow season? It's really cold.

This was the first snowfall since he took over the tribe, and he remembered that he had to fulfill his responsibilities as a shaman, so he summoned Kai Xuan, Jiao Xuan, and Lin Shan.

"It might snow tonight. Are all the preparations for the start of the snow season in the tribe complete?"

Kai Xuan remained as respectful as ever, but his inner admiration and respect had reached a new level. Today, he was the one who had taken the prisoners into custody, and upon learning of the witch's remarkable feat of defeating three sixth-tier Spirit Kings single-handedly, his sense of pride soared to its peak.

"Witch! The tribe's meat reserves are ten times that of previous years. During the tribe's exploration, we discovered the Black Flame Firestone Mine in the Black Flame Tribe's territory. The ore reserves inside are enough for the tribe to use freely, enough to burn for a million years without running out. We also have plenty of blankets and various living supplies. This snow season, the tribe will definitely be very warm and comfortable."

Li Chunfeng nodded.

The exploration team was naturally organized by cultivators from the Earthly Realm.

The Black Flame Firestone vein is located beneath the fire pit of the former Black Flame Tribe. It is a second-tier ore. Just a few stones can be lit and burn for several days, providing ample heat to a room. It is smokeless, non-toxic, and a pure, green, pollution-free, and highly efficient energy source.

Leaving them in the desolate tribes to be burned as coal is a huge waste of their potential. Even in the mortal realm, they would be an excellent strategic resource for alchemy, artifact crafting, and energy.

The discovered mineral vein is extremely rich in reserves. Just as Kai Xuan said, it's enough for them to burn freely for a million years without running out.

However, the mining technology in the Great Wilderness is backward, so even if they have mineral veins, the Dragon Horn Tribe cannot mine much with their methods.

But these are not problems.

Once Li Chunfeng successfully sets up the Star Guiding Array, he can attract more elites from the dimensional world to descend.

At that time, any mining technology and equipment will be readily available.

Who knows, maybe this Mr. Li can also play the role of an energy tycoon and make a small fortune.

Jiao Xuan also said, "The slaves of the Black Flame Tribe should be grateful for our mercy this winter. They never dreamed that as slaves they could live in spacious, bright, and warm houses. More and more Black Smoke Totem Warriors are choosing to come to us. The sacrifices after the snow season will surely make the tribe's braziers burn brightly again."

"Very good."

Li Chunfeng turned to Lin Shan, "Do you have anything to report?"

“Witch. During your last tribulation, a powerful aura appeared on the banks of the Falling Dragon River. Perhaps it was the legendary dragon turtle.”

Li Chunfeng was somewhat surprised, "It went ashore?"

"No, it didn't. It just gazed into the distance and made no further move. The dragon's horns are about to expand, but having such a powerful neighbor lurking around is ultimately not a good thing. Should we take preventative measures?"

Li Chunfeng pondered for a while. He had already obtained some information about the Luolong River Dragon Turtle from Qi Huaxuexia. It seemed that this dragon turtle had never come ashore.

Legend has it that there is a water palace beneath the Luolong River, or even the legendary Dragon Palace, but no one has ever found it.

The Luolong River covers such a vast area, and its flow extends infinitely, encircling countless tribes. To claim it as adjacent to the Dragon Horn River would be somewhat arrogant. However, since it has actively sought to witness the tribulation, we must be wary.

Li Chunfeng had few options and could only keep the matter to himself.

Once the Star Guiding Array is set up, the rear will be open, and with a powerful backer, we can then address this matter.

"In that case, let's not stay home this snow season. The warriors must intensify their daily training. At the same time, we should accelerate the recruitment of totem warriors from the Black Flame Tribe. I will personally take charge of the outer perimeter security and reconnaissance. This time, we have only captured three Spirit Kings, which is just the vanguard of the enemy tribe. There will definitely be another battle later, and no one can relax."

"Yes," they answered in unison. "And also, Lin Shan, starting tomorrow, focus all efforts on constructing the Star Guiding Array!"

"Yes!"

Jiao Xuan didn't know anything about the Star Guiding Array, and since the shaman hadn't told him, he wisely chose to ignore it.

"Snowing!"

Just then, a child's joyful cry suddenly came from down the mountain.

Li Chunfeng walked out of the cave, and the three of them followed behind him, all looking up at the horizon.

At first, there were only one or two flakes, but before long, a dark, oppressive snowstorm filled the sky.

The biting wind howled like a vengeful ghost.

The entire tribe was shrouded in darkness, and everyone kept their doors and windows tightly shut, preparing for hibernation.

Jiao Xuan sighed, "This year's first snowfall is exceptionally fierce! Even a large tribe couldn't withstand such harsh weather."

Despite the cold wind, Kai Xuan's powerful physique made him feel no chill at all; being next to him felt like being by a warm stove.

Lin Shan felt the chill brought by the wind and snow, and was somewhat surprised.

His spiritual cultivation was at the Divine Embryo Realm, and his physical cultivation was at the third-tier Refining Organs Realm. Even with his physique, he could still feel the chill invading him. Previously, when he was in charge of the tribe's construction, he had heard many people talk about how terrifying the snow season was, but he thought it was just because of the Dragon Horn. This group of people was experiencing the snow season for the first time, and they realized that the snow season truly lived up to its reputation.

With such heavy snow, the entire area will be covered in snow overnight.

With a wave of his hand, Li Chunfeng sent countless lanterns flying out of the Immortal Cave, which then flew to the doorways of various houses and hung under their eaves.

More lantern ghosts flew in all directions, into the wilderness, and into the distant mountains.

Then they wander around in one place, gradually fading into obscurity.

tonight.

Every household was brightly lit.

A lantern appeared at the door of every household, and the same was true on all the streets, illuminating every corner with its warm light.

People who were preparing to go to sleep suddenly saw a bright light outside their windows, and several of them couldn't resist pushing open their doors to go out out of curiosity.

The light of the heart lamp shines down, making one feel warm and radiant.

The cold wind didn't seem so terrifying anymore.

Some mischievous children even sneaked out of their homes.

Because humanoid cartoon features would occasionally appear on the lanterns, the children would chase after the lantern ghosts and run around outside. They all recognized them as the shaman's spirit pets and were particularly fond of the lantern ghosts.

The laughter quickly spread throughout the entire tribe.

Everyone opened their doors and came out to see the lantern ghost. Laughter and cheerful voices filled the air; for the first time, the night was so peaceful.

On such a terrifyingly cold night, they dared to let the children play outside.

Even the Black Flame Tribe, a slave race, showed longing upon seeing this scene.

Dragonhorn did not treat these Black Flame slaves harshly; even the houses they now lived in were the same type as those in the Dragonhorn tribe. In fact, compared to the comfortable environment here, the stone caves they had previously lived in the Black Flame tribe were practically barren land.

The house is spacious and clean, with all kinds of living facilities. You can even have running water directly in the house, without having to go to the river to fetch water. You can even take a hot bath by lighting the Black Flame Stone.

Everything changed this snow season.

Li Chunfeng and Randeng merged their thoughts, and in their perception, a three-dimensional map suddenly lit up, with large areas of the map illuminated.

It's even getting wider and wider.

'An inextinguishable flame in the heart,' 'reflecting the vast universe,' 'the smoke of war and chaos.'

Earthly Fiend Divine Power - Phantom Clone: ​​The clone can remain for a long time, which is equivalent to having a 4th-tier army of tens of millions.

He just wanted to know, who dares to invade?

After the three left, the Immortal Cave returned to silence.

The lamp flew out from above Li Chunfeng's head, and with one mouth, it spat out the primordial spirit of the toad Wenjie.

While Wenjie was inside Randeng's stomach, he was terrified every second, fearing that the other party would break his promise and refine him. This kind of imprisonment was an extreme form of psychological terror for him.

Upon seeing Li Chunfeng again, his worries remained undiminished, and his heart was still in suspense.

Li Chunfeng asked calmly, "Where are the things?"

Wen Jie paused for a moment, but ultimately dared not hold back, saying, "Please wait a moment, Your Excellency."

Hama Wenjie silently recited a divine incantation, summoning his personal warehouse that he had carried with him wherever he went.

A building resembling a pavilion, suspended in the void.

It bears some resemblance to the wooden building on the toad's back.

Li Chunfeng glanced at it casually, then couldn't take his eyes off it.

No wonder it's called a "portable warehouse," it really is like a mobile supermarket.

The collection is vast and diverse, including many rare and valuable items.

This includes several rare herbs and minerals containing the power of stars, which are even comparable to the Purple Iris Star Soul Flower that he purchased at great expense.

It truly is a treasure trove!
He looked at Hama Wenjie, his eyes shining.

If you encounter other Toad Spirits in the future, a surprise attack will definitely bring you huge profits.

As if seeing through his thoughts, Wen Jie became much more frank: "Your Excellency, our Toad Immortal Clan is able to travel safely through the Great Wilderness because we have something to rely on. This personal storage is one of the greatest treasures for those who 'travel through the Great Wilderness.' It cannot be plundered by outsiders unless it is taken by the individual's own will. If you don't believe me, you can feel the void."

Li Chunfeng didn't need any reminder to realize that this portable warehouse was not as simple as creating a pocket space.

At least his power could not penetrate that void.

He seemed to be deep in thought. "Wandering the Great Wilderness is a profession?"

"Yes, Your Excellency. The Toad Immortal Clan follows the will of the ancient Treasure-Gathering God, traversing the Great Wilderness and bringing trade to every corner of the world. Those who travel the Great Wilderness are divine messengers under the Treasure-Gathering God, constantly responding to the God's will."

Li Chunfeng knew that the spirit race's sacrificial deities in this realm all had divine backgrounds to varying degrees.

The God of Wealth and Fortune—just hearing the name makes one feel like they have a bright future.

However, there are too many gods in the Spirit Realm, and the vast majority of them have already perished or are barely surviving, relying on the help of their tribesmen to accumulate fortune and wait for the opportunity of rebirth.

As far as he knew, the Dragon God, the sacred deity of their Dragon Horn tribe, was also in a bad situation.

Most importantly, these gods didn't have time for nirvana.

Initially, the Nine Dragons Boundary-Asking Instrument, the earliest instrument to observe this world in the Earthly Realm, predicted that there was a 55% probability that this world was in a state of doomsday, and a 45% probability that it was in the beginning of chaos.

Although half of the guess was wrong, the current confirmation proves that the situation in the Spirit Realm is dire.

This world is being targeted by so many abyssal behemoths, there must be something that attracts them. Abyssal behemoths usually invade worlds little by little, and once they have invaded enough, they will bloom like stars across the land.

As time goes on, there will only be more and more abyssal monsters.

Seeing Li Chunfeng's mocking expression, Wenjie thought to himself, "The people of the countryside may not know the prestige of the ancient God of Treasure Gathering. I've told him so much, but he doesn't know how to show respect. What should I do?"

Gritting his teeth, he offered a condition: "Sir, if you are willing to let me leave, I can use all the wealth I have accumulated in my life to exchange for a Great Wilderness Travel Token as a gift to you!"

"Hey, traveling the Great Wilderness isn't exclusive to your Toad Clan, is it?" The teasing voice made his heart tighten.

Wen Jie forced a smile and said, "The divine power of the Treasure-Summoning God pervades all the heavens and myriad realms. The Dao he controls is currency and trade. As long as a trade occurs, it will please the God. A trade is only considered a trade if it happens with other people, so it is naturally not exclusive to my clan. However, in the Spirit Control World, apart from my clan, only a few important figures who have made great contributions to our clan have been given the Great Wilderness Travel Token. My Great Wilderness Travel Token is only level two. If those level three or even level four elders of my clan were to arrive, it would ultimately... be terrible."

"What is the Great Wilderness Travel Token? Is it your life's work, currency or these resources, and how do you exchange it?"

Wen Jie breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing his question. "The Great Wilderness Travel Token allows you to take up the post of Great Wilderness Traveler. There is no stable currency system in the Wilderness, but under the Way of Trade, there will be a volume assessment. When the volume of trade reaches a certain level, you can exchange it for Heavenly Dao Coins, and then exchange them for what you need in the warehouse of the Treasure-Summoning Heavenly God."

what?
Heavenly Coins?!
Li Chunfeng instantly perked up.

(End of this chapter)