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

Chapter 239, Part 238: The True Man
For several days.

Li Chunfeng devoted himself to cultivating the "Star Devouring Manual" every night.

Rather than focusing on refining the body and opening up more acupoints, it's more accurate to say that the focus is on adjusting one's state and awaiting the deduction results of the twelve-grade Black Lotus Method of the "Black Lotus Scripture of the Turbid World".

Half a month later, nearly half of the 129,600 acupoints in Li Chunfeng's body had been opened.

The twelve-tiered Black Lotus Method of the "Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World" has not yet been successfully developed, but the fourth soul aperture, which I hadn't paid much attention to, has naturally opened up.

The first three soul apertures were used to form contracts with three natal demonic pets.

They all have great potential.

Randeng and Taiyi are developing very smoothly, only Mosquito Taoist is a little slower.

However, Mosquito Taoist's potential is even greater than that of his two elder brothers.

Once Li Chunfeng finishes this busy period, it will be easy for him to truly develop the business.

It all depends on Li Chunfeng's choice.

Having these three natal demonic pets already occupied a lot of his energy, which is why he didn't pay much attention to the fourth soul aperture.

Now that the soul aperture has been opened, the selection of the fourth natal demon pet should naturally be put on the agenda.

a few days later.

The Twelve-Petal Black Lotus Technique was finally successfully deduced, and it entered his mind like a sudden enlightenment from the incomplete jade disc.

"In a person's life, blood and spirit are yang, and soul and spirit are yin. However, when the soul and spirit unite, and the spirit interacts with the body, yin and yang transform and complement each other, which is a wonderfully mysterious way."

"In martial arts cultivation, the yin of the soul merges with the physical body, achieving a unity of spirit and flesh, greatly increasing cultivation—this is using yin to supplement yang. However, those who cultivate the soul are unaware that the yang of the blood, after transformation, can replenish the weakness of the soul… Body refinement and qi cultivation, complementing the yin and yang of the soul, is the supreme path…"

Unexpectedly, the Twelve-Petal Black Lotus Technique derived from the [Evolutionary Method] contains a method to solve the problem of the unity of spirit and body.

[The Black Lotus Sutra of a Turbid World: Nine Levels, Twelve Grades of Black Lotus Technique!]

Current realm: Fourth level of perfection, tenth grade black lotus thought.

Li Chunfeng only took a small sip, but he felt he had benefited greatly.

Martial arts and the way of the soul, once you reach a high level, are actually somewhat incompatible.

The key lies in the unity of spirit and body. Once the soul enters the void realm, a choice must be made.

The highest level of martial arts cultivation is the unity of spirit and body, which means that the spirit and will are completely integrated with the physical body.

Once one chooses to delve deeply into the path of martial arts body refinement, the higher one's cultivation level, the more difficult it becomes for the spirit and flesh to separate from the body. The higher one's cultivation level, the sharper one's hearing and eyesight become, possessing the ability to sense things before they even begin, and achieving a state of perfect harmony of mind and spirit. This is truly using the yin of the spirit to replenish the yang of the blood and soul.

The cultivation of the spirit and soul will become extremely slow, even weakened, and gradually merge into the masculine physique.

However, in the cultivation of the soul, there was no precedent for using the yang energy of blood to supplement the yin energy of the soul.

If there's anything even remotely related, it's the Qi Refining and Spirit Transformation technique in the Qi Refining path.

This is the next stage after the Golden Core realm: the Nascent Soul realm.

However, it is not about using the yang energy of blood and spirit to replenish the yin energy of the soul, but rather about using qi to nurture the spirit.

While receiving the inheritance of the Twelfth Grade Black Lotus Technique, Li Chunfeng pondered, "Yin and Yang are, after all, a cycle, endlessly regenerating. Since the union of spirit and flesh is to supplement Yang with Yin, then there must be a way to supplement Yin with Yang. This cycle theory involves the subtle relationship between the human body and soul."

The cultivation theory of the Twelve-Grade Black Lotus Method is profound and extensive. Leaving aside other cultivation methods of the soul, just looking at the explanation of the complementarity of Yin and Yang and the way of body, soul, spirit, and spirit, one can know that this way is extraordinary.

The Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World truly deserves its reputation as one of the six great classic texts of Kunlun.

Regardless of whether others' understanding of the Black Lotus Dharma contains this theory, it does not diminish the status of the Black Lotus Sutra as one of the Six Sutras!

Without further hesitation, Li Chunfeng immediately decided to take that step.

This time, the tribulation cannot be conducted in the Dragon Horn Mountains. If things go wrong, the entire mountain range could be destroyed.

With a somersault, Li Chunfeng arrived at the shore of a beautiful landscape resembling a thousand islands.

They chose to settle on a nearby mountain and watched the busy scene of people rushing about in the Crab Spirit Tribe in the distance.

Hopefully, their sacred crab general is strong enough to protect the entire tribe during the heavenly calamity.

Are you sure you want to undergo your tribulation here?

The immortal boy, with his hands behind his back, spoke in an old-fashioned manner.

Li Chunfeng said calmly, "There is no more suitable place than here."

"The spiritual energy of heaven and earth is abundant, and we have no powerful enemies near or far. We can overcome this tribulation, take down the Crab Spirit Tribe, and then establish our third Star Gate base. Once the encirclement is complete, the entire lower reaches of the Falling Dragon River will be trapped. As for the other spirit tribes, we can't fight them one by one, can we? We should unite the forces we can, use both kindness and force, and eventually they will all fall under our control. I believe the Celestial Court is extremely adept at this kind of thing, isn't it?"

"Hmph, you should try to get through this tribulation first. Don't underestimate the power of the Void Realm Tribulation. Since ancient times, the might of the heavens has been the most unpredictable. Even with the Myriad Tribulations Pearl, you can't be careless."

"General, rest assured, I would not have taken that step if I were not absolutely certain."

The immortal boy's expression softened slightly. "I will set up a few grand formations for you, which may help you withstand a few more heavenly tribulations. Let your dragon assist me."

"Yes."

Taiyi was summoned.

"Little Dragon, take this Daoist master for a spin around." His immortal avatar was too heavy; even a Divine Embryo Realm cultivator could hardly carry him, and even the Somersault Cloud said he was too heavy.

Taiyi knew this fellow was heavy-handed and didn't want to do it. But when he looked up and saw his master's respectful appearance, he had no choice but to lower his head, transform into a dragon, and carry the immortal boy.

Li Chunfeng secretly gave him a thought: "Be clever. The general has a lot of treasures in his hands. See if you can get some benefits out of him."

Taiyi's dragon eyes lit up immediately, and his gaze towards the human immortal boy was shining, as if to say, "Old Deng, just wait for the gold coins to explode."

With a flicker, he vanished.

Li Chunfeng smiled; the feeling of facing the Human Immortal Child was completely different from that of facing the old Taoist Zhang Jingyi.

The methods of creating clones used by people like Qi Huaxuexia and Zhang Jingyi are completely different from his.

The Immortal Child and the Taoist Zhang Jingyi seem to share the same soul, but they differ in both spirit and personality. In fact, the Immortal Child possesses independent thought.

This method of creating clones...

It can only be said that everyone has different ideas. Anyway, Li Chunfeng would not touch any of his own independent-thinking selves, no matter how capable they were.

Opening his left hand, a Myriad Tribulations Pearl appeared in his palm.

He began the ritual.

Within the small inner world, the Yin spirit sits cross-legged atop the twelve-petaled black lotus, floating and sinking.

All the thoughts and ideas of the soul were transforming towards the idea of ​​the twelfth-grade black lotus.

A few days later, Li Chunfeng stood on the mountaintop, brewed a pot of tea, gazed into the distance, feeling triumphant and in high spirits.

The immortal child also finished setting up the great formation.

We are just waiting for the right time.

On this day, the weather was fine and the sun was just rising. Li Chunfeng suddenly felt a premonition, so he slowly put down his teacup and stepped into the chosen tribulation formation.

With a flick of his wrist, Dean Jiang Wei's innate array plate appeared above his head.

Li Chunfeng continuously cast spells, activating the array that the Human Immortal Child had set up on the outer perimeter.

The first formation is the Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces Grand Formation, one of the Taoist formations. It is arranged according to the rules of the Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces, with endless variations, reversing Yin and Yang. When it comes to the way of the Eight Trigrams and Nine Palaces, the Longhu Mountain Taoist Palace is naturally an expert.

The second formation is the Seven Stars Reversal Formation. Based on the layout of the Big Dipper, the complete version even possesses the power to transform space and time, capable of moving mountains and overturning seas.

The third formation is the sixth-order Mind-Cleansing Formation. It enhances the cultivator's concentration, allows their aura to connect with heaven and earth, and clears away distracting thoughts and inner demons.

The fourth formation, the sixth-order Qi Gathering Formation, mobilizes the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming it into its own power.

Li Chunfeng was already somewhat confused by the fifth formation. This was the Fortune and Auspiciousness Formation, which was said to guide the flow of spiritual energy in heaven and earth, bringing endless good fortune to those within the formation.

Li Chunfeng felt the care and concern of Master Zhang.

With such thorough preparations, what is there to fear?
He slowly concentrated his divine soul, using the powerful yang energy of the True Martial Realm blood essence to surge towards the innate sacred embryo yin spirit.

Boom!

This Yin spirit seemed to have received a tremendous tonic, and it trembled and expanded violently once more. Its entire head and brow seemed about to explode.

An invisible force descended from the heavens and earth, layer upon layer, ignoring all defensive measures, and fell directly into the inner world of the space between the eyebrows.

This is due to the rules of cultivation in the universe.

The path between life and death has been opened!

There was no turning back from there.

The Yin spirit, which could leave the body at any time in the past, is now trapped in a solid little inner world.

All the branches of the Bodhi Soul Tree were like a net, completely enveloping the entire inner landscape, preventing even a single thought from escaping. It forcefully restrained the expansion of the divine soul, and with each expansion and vibration, the inner landscape seemed to grow stronger with each encounter, remaining steadfast and unbreakable.

Moreover, Li Chunfeng activated the masculine energy of his entire body, which nourished his soul and also his ancestral aperture.

The soul is powerful and yearns to break free, but the inner landscape is solid, binding the soul. Just as the tide rises, but the boat cannot be submerged, the soul, no matter how powerful, cannot break through the ever-strengthening inner landscape.

It has a sense of "the devil is always one step ahead of the saint."

This is the barrier between life and death. If this barrier cannot be broken, the longer it goes on, the more awkward the Yin spirit will be.

If a cultivator who has broken through the barrier of life and death still hesitates and cautiously explores and cultivates at this stage, stopping whenever they encounter a risk, this is itself a fear of life and death. How can they break through the barrier of life and death? Without the courage to hear the Dao in the morning and die in the evening, how can they break through it?
"A dragon soaring too high will regret it; fullness cannot last long." Once one cannot go too far, the yin spirit will quickly wither, and that is when true danger arises.

As the sage said, "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening!"
Li Chunfeng's accumulation of power in the Yin God Realm was far too great; a mere barrier could not contain him at all.

After he grasped the true essence of the barrier between life and death,

The thought was unprecedentedly concentrated: "If I hear the Way in the morning, I can die content in the evening"—these six words transformed into an unbreakable conviction.

Waves of masculine energy surged to his brow like a tide.

Li Chunfeng could even feel that as his physical body's blood and qi circulated violently, the Chaotic Ancient Fist intent of the True Martial Realm also flowed into his soul.

The divine soul expanded once again!

The celestial child in the distance quietly watched the changes in the heavenly tribulation, his youthful brows furrowed with seriousness, his ten fingers constantly calculating.

But with the celestial secrets in such disarray, even if he shook his fingers like he had Parkinson's, he could only deduce the violent and malevolent intent.

A pure and elegant figure suddenly appeared behind him, looking ahead with a similarly solemn expression. "Has it begun?"

"Ah."

The Human Immortal Child said, "The situation is not good. The tribulation clouds are expanding too fast. The Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation is probably underestimated."

"hold head high!"

Taiyi suddenly called out. He sensed his master's call and was eager to return to help his master through this difficult time.

The immortal child patted Taiyi's head, and a purple-green Taiji mark appeared between his eyebrows. Purple represented Taiyi Divine Thunder, and green represented the evergreen Yi Wood.

"Go, Little Dragon. I only had you carry me for a few days because I saw that you possess the divine power of Tai Chi, which allows you to move freely and smoothly. Seeing that you have served me diligently, I will give you a seed of Dragon-Tiger Tai Chi. Once you comprehend it, your understanding of the true meaning of Tai Chi will reach a higher level."

"Yes, thank you, General."

Taiyi knew he had gained a great benefit and was overjoyed, but now that his master was in danger, he was eager to return home.

He immediately transformed into a streak of light and rushed into the tribulation clouds without hesitation.

Not only Taiyi, but also Randeng and Mosquito Daoist had long since merged with him, and the slaves in the Dragon Horn Tribe who had been marked with the Death Soul Curse also suddenly felt a sense of relief. It was as if some shackles had suddenly been loosened.

At this moment, Li Chunfeng's Yin spirit thought was pure and focused, even absorbing the Chaotic Ancient Fist intent of his physical body, and naturally all thoughts from the outside world were also drawn back into himself.

Including thoughts about one's natal demon pet.

A sudden, intense gust of cold wind erupted, accompanied by a surge of powerful thoughts.

The Yin spirit transformed into a giant with three heads and six arms, and unleashed a powerful punch into the sky.

"Kacha!"

The barrier between life and death shattered instantly.

at the same time.

In the Crab Spirit Tribe, the Spirit Shaman was in seclusion when a powerful surge of spiritual energy suddenly jolted him awake. It was as if an impending catastrophe was about to befall him, filling him with dread.

He hurriedly left his secluded retreat and, without even asking around, clearly saw a distant mountain shrouded in clouds.

The dense, dark clouds gathered rapidly, their interior pitch black, and the thunderous roar of the heavens made one's eyelids twitch wildly.

In the blink of an eye, the thunderclouds had expanded rapidly outwards to a distance of several thousand feet.

"not good!"

"Damn it! Those are tribulation clouds!"

"Who is undergoing tribulation next to my tribe?"

He wanted to use his divine sense to perceive it, but he was frightened by the terrifying lightning tribulation and hesitated, not daring to touch it.

That thought just now was incredibly powerful... Could it be... someone undergoing the tribulation of a fifth-tier Spirit General? How could a fifth-tier Heavenly Tribulation be so powerful?!
"Damn it, how utterly inconsiderate. This person is either an enemy of my Crab Spirit or a born scourge."

"Wait, something's not right. This calamity is far too powerful... Could it be that the most heinous criminals are about to be annihilated by the might of Heaven?"

He immediately felt relieved.

However, seeing the calamity clouds expand further, he hurriedly set up the formation, called upon the gods for protection, and ordered the tribesmen to quickly take cover and flee.

……

Li Chunfeng shattered the barrier between life and death with a single punch, achieving the status of a True Person in the Void Realm.

The Yin spirit, which was originally gathered with Yin energy, now had a vast and warm wind.

The tenth-grade black lotus thought rapidly transformed into the twelfth grade.

After all his thoughts were transformed into the twelve-petaled black lotus thought, Li Chunfeng's soul finally reached its peak.

He felt that his spiritual power was now ten times stronger than before.

With the strength of his original Yin God Realm evolved mental power, he could easily wrap up a boulder weighing tens of millions of kilograms (mental power, not the Void Handprint). Now that he has broken through the barrier of life and death, his strength is even more immeasurable.

With just a thought, the Crab Spirit Tribe no longer held any secrets for him.

He also "saw" a powerful, five-colored thought rushing out from a tributary of the Luolong River downstream, rapidly heading towards the tribe.

Is it a sacrifice to the gods?

So the Water Palace was hidden here.

This sacrificial offering is indeed powerful, possessing the strength of a seventh-tier deity.

They were also surrounded by shrimp soldiers, crab generals, sailors, and Taoist priests.

At this moment, Li Chunfeng did not feel that this seventh-order sacrificial god was particularly powerful!

But he had no time to deal with it.

Looking up at the sky, a powerful thought rippled through the clouds.

This powerful thought caused many clouds to surge and churn. Under the influence of this powerful thought, the tribulation clouds constantly changed and condensed.

Various phantoms vaguely appeared, including a majestic azure dragon, an inextinguishable lamp of the heart shining in the dark wasteland, a six-winged black mosquito devouring a sea of ​​blood, and even a phantom with three heads and six arms that stood tall and seemed to be resisting the might of the heavens.

Having broken through the barrier between life and death, the Heavenly Tribulation finally took shape.

It was the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation, and it seemed that something else was hidden within it.

"Then come on!"

Li Chunfeng laughed heartily, and with a flick of his body, he broke free of the formation and soared into the clouds above.

Such boldness even drew the attention of the immortal boy and Qi Huaxuexia.

They are closely monitoring the calamity clouds.

Thunder rumbled through the dark clouds, each rumble shaking heaven and earth, intimidating evil spirits, and carrying an endless force of resistance.

As soon as Li Chunfeng soared into the clouds, he felt an immense pressure piercing through the air, threatening to shatter his soul. Then, the first lightning tribulation struck, transforming into countless whips that lashed fiercely at Li Chunfeng.

The ripples from the Heavenly Gang's mental energy shield also lashed at his own soul, like sharp knives eroding his thoughts.

"Even being torn to pieces wouldn't be this bad!"

Li Chunfeng felt the intensity of the Nine-Nine Heavenly Tribulation and said that it lived up to its reputation.

The next step after the Void Step Realm is the Divine Transformation Realm, also known as the Dharma Aspect Realm.

Only when one reaches the Tribulation Realm does their soul have the courage to undergo the tribulation of lightning.

It's still a long way off before the calamity occurs.

Fortunately, he still had a physical body to protect him; otherwise, if his ethereal soul had left his body, he would have been destroyed in the lightning tribulation in one round.

Thus, within the inner realm, the twelve-petaled black lotus flickered and enveloped the divine soul.

Boom boom boom!
Li Chunfeng braved the lightning tribulation and continued upwards.

The psychic shield at the Heavenly Gang level is not just for protection. As the psychic power rolls, it peels away the lightning tribulation like unraveling an onion, then shatters it with a pure Chaotic Ancient Fist intent, transforming it into the essence of the lightning tribulation to nourish the physical body.

Despite immense pressure and the agonizing pain of his thoughts crumbling, Li Chunfeng stubbornly resisted the might of heaven.

For every zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) that goes up, the pressure of the lightning tribulation increases by one fen (approximately 3.3 meters).

In Li Chunfeng's perception, there was blinding lightning in all directions!
And high in the sky, clusters of brilliant light were constantly writhing and exploding.

At the same time, Li Chunfeng sensed the immense collision of Yin and Yang energies within heaven and earth, generating lightning. Some wondrous things were constantly being born and dying within the lightning tribulation.

Time passes quickly.

Li Chunfeng forcefully charged three thousand feet into the tribulation clouds, enduring the Second Nine Heavenly Tribulation. He was just one step away from seeing the true face of the tribulation lightning and feeling the true power of heavenly might.

However, once he reached a height of three thousand feet, he was met with a powerful surge of celestial energy that, as if it were a tangible substance, blocked his advance.

His actions also caused the lightning to fall even faster.

"boom!"

The tribulation lightning of the Three Nines had grown to the thickness of a bucket, carrying the fierce energy of heaven and earth and boundless heavenly might as it fell, finally blasting Li Chunfeng off the clouds.

(End of this chapter)