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

Chapter 247, Section 246: The Five Heavenly Demons
Tianji let out a desperate howl, his misery surpassing even that of Wan Caishen just now.

The longer these veteran Nascent Soul cultivators live, the more they develop the habit of sleeping amidst piles of treasure like dragons. Even though these things are of little use to them anymore, and much of them are the public property of the sects and forces they founded, they remain stingy, wishing they could grab all the treasures for themselves.

It's better now.

Li Chunfeng benefited greatly from this.

After Tianji let out a howl, he quickly discovered what Li Chunfeng had left behind.

At first glance, it's a bit confusing, "What is this?"

Upon closer reflection, a sudden realization struck me, and my heart began to pound wildly.

"Beyond the Nascent Soul stage?!"

The more I looked, the more convinced I became. After recalling the soul cultivation method I had just received from the God of Wealth, I had no more doubts.

"He's a sophisticated thief."

Tianji had been trapped at the Nascent Soul stage for a thousand years, his desire to break through to the Void Refinement stage long since extinguished. But now, it has been rekindled, and his excitement is beyond words.

He pondered to himself, "If I were to exchange my life savings for a chance to break through to the Void Refinement Realm, would it be a bad deal?"

The final result was, "No loss!"

That's not a theft, it's a business!
An absurd thought even popped into his mind: "I wonder if this seasoned veteran will ever return? If I accumulate even more wealth and leave it here, and he comes back to take what he wants, will he leave behind an even greater legacy?"

Tianji wasn't the only one with this idea.

The God of Wealth also came to his senses and was no longer saddened by the loss of the Kunpeng's precious blood and his life savings.

Things have taken an unpredictable turn.

Li Chunfeng emphasized fairness and impartiality, ensuring that no one was left behind.

If you're going to rob someone, rob the strongest one.

Those poor, struggling cultivators, even if there were ten thousand of them, wouldn't have the same bulging pockets as one of the top cultivators in the pyramid. There's absolutely no need for them to waste their time.

Having faced numerous trials and tribulations before, this was the easiest one yet.

"My current realm, not to mention the path of Qi Refining, my soul is comparable to the seventh level, and even my martial arts have reached the sixth level of True Martial, condensing the martial arts divine power Dharma Image. Placed in the first level of Abyss Tribulation, it can be said to be unprecedented, a complete dimensional reduction attack!"

This was also the first time Li Chunfeng had experienced the exhilarating feeling of being overwhelmed by a higher realm.

In the competition among cultivators, the faster one moves, the faster one moves. It's best to avoid fighting unprepared battles and to always overwhelm others with your cultivation level.

What does it mean to overcome the strong with the weak, to throw a punch at the stronger one?
Those are just excuses people make for themselves when they feel inferior to others.

Since ancient times, contests have always been a matter of one side standing and the other lying down. Only the standing one can reason and is right no matter what they say, while the loser is wrong no matter what they say.

of course.

Mentally, we must despise the enemy and dare to fight no matter what.

However, in actual practice, the goal is to use strength to attack weakness. If you can't even find the enemy's weaknesses and don't know your own strengths, then what's the point of fighting?

The Wan Gui Immortal Island Alliance is powerful, possessing not only this island but also several other large islands, whose size is no smaller than Wan Gui Island.

Afterwards, Li Chunfeng repeatedly visited many islands of the Wan Gui Island Alliance, plundering all the important figures on these islands.

We're all in the same boat; if we're going to be brothers, let's be brothers for life.

After this heist, the entire Immortal Island Alliance of Wan Gui Hai City was in an uproar, with wanted posters for the thief plastered everywhere. Many robbers were arrested, but the mastermind was nowhere to be found.

Those big shots know this is futile, and they might even be secretly pleased.

a few days later.

Thunder roared, gales howled, and waves blotted out the sky.

A magnificent treasure ship, braving the boundless tsunami of natural disaster, surges toward the Ruins ahead.

"The entrance to the Guixu Continent is just ahead. Due to numerous spatial rifts, our Wan Gui Merchant Ship can only take you this far. Based on past experience, we will enter the Wind Valley period in a quarter of an hour. Please prepare to disembark as soon as possible. Our merchant ship will return here in three months. If you wish to return then, please prepare in advance." An old man's voice echoed throughout the entire ship.

Many people flew out and looked at the awe-inspiring natural disaster outside. It didn't look like the progress was about to hit a low point at all. They couldn't help but tremble.

Only those who have done their homework know that this is the normal state of Guixu.

They went to great lengths to travel here on the treasure ship of the Wan Gui Trading Company, all for the sake of taking a gamble in the Guixu.

Li Chunfeng's sharp eyes looked into the distance. Through layers of wind and mist, he could vaguely see countless spatial rifts, which were ferociously devouring everything around them, including the seawater and all the creatures that came near.

Therefore, the rumor that Guixu swallowed the seawater of Guixu is not false.

At that moment, someone on the deck rang a bronze bell, drawing everyone's attention.

"This old man is Wu Wang. Greetings to all fellow Daoists. Perhaps some of you recognize me and are about to enter the Ruins of Return. I would like to take this opportunity to make a deal with you all."

Someone chimed in, "Old Daoist Wuwang, I know you. A Golden Core cultivator from Blazing Fire Island, skilled in weapon crafting. What do you wish to trade?"

The old Taoist priest Wuwang had a good appearance, with an air of otherworldly wisdom, white hair and a youthful face, and a friendly smile. "There's no rush for the transaction."

"As we all know, Guixu is a battlefield left over from the ancient war between gods and demons. There are many places in it that connect to other small worlds. It is even inhabited by many celestial demons. It is said that the depths of Guixu are connected to the outer realms. Perhaps by entering it, one can reach extraterrestrial stars like the battlefield of celestial demons."

"However, you must not go too deep into it, otherwise you will never be able to return once you reach the outer realms."

The burly man who had spoken earlier seemed impatient and said, "Everyone knows these things. What exactly are you trying to say?"

"I've been rambling on for so long because I want to promote my new magic weapon, the Heavenly Demon Banner! With this banner, ordinary Heavenly Demons won't dare to approach. It can also capture and seal Heavenly Demons on this banner, using them to drive the formation, making it incredibly powerful. The environment of Guixu is harsh, and no one can guarantee what they might encounter. Having this Heavenly Demon Banner by your side might just save your life in a critical moment."

As he spoke, he stretched out his hand and floated several flags in front of him for everyone to see, showing no fear of being embezzled.

"Everyone is welcome to take a look. If you think my Heavenly Demon Banner is worth it, you can also make an offer. Even if a deal falls through, we can still be on good terms."

People around watched silently, and not many were tempted.

The burly man was the first to take a Heavenly Demon Flag and examine it. He immediately let out a hissing sound of surprise, "It can actually subdue Heavenly Demons! How much is this magic weapon? I, Wu, want one!"

"Haha, this old man's asking price is not high. A first-tier magic treasure array flag is only 30,000 high-grade source stones. If you don't have enough high-grade source stones, you can exchange it for other items of equal value."

"It's just a Tier 1 magic array flag, yet you dare to ask for 30,000 high-grade source stones. Isn't that price too high?"

“Fellow Daoist, you are mistaken. If this were within Wan Gui Island, I certainly wouldn’t be asking for this price, but this is outside the Gui Xu gate. Moreover, the Heavenly Demon Banner has a special function; although it is a magic weapon, it is very easy to refine. Its effect is particularly obvious in Gui Xu. Fellow Daoist can consider the pros and cons for themselves.”

The burly man thought for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said, "Fine, I'll take one. I'll go with your price."

As he spoke, he tossed out a storage bag.

The old Taoist priest Wuwang immediately thanked him and then transmitted his voice to inform him of the method for controlling the array flags.

So a deal was made.

With the strong man taking the lead, others quickly followed suit.

Li Chunfeng watched them sing and dance with great interest.

Perhaps the Heavenly Demon Banner is truly remarkable, or perhaps they are worried that once they enter the Void, they will never return. What use would wealth be then? Converting it into strength is the most important thing.

Soon only the last Heavenly Demon Banner remained.

The old Daoist Wuwang had made a fortune and shouted happily, "There's only one third-tier Heavenly Demon Banner left. Is any fellow Daoist interested?"

"Tap~"

At that moment, a clear sound of footsteps approached. Before the person even appeared, a powerful pressure swept over them.

"It's a Nascent Soul cultivator," someone muttered.

A Nascent Soul cultivator stepped out of the treasure ship, and the surrounding people automatically made way for him. "Let this old man take a look."

Just as he was about to grab the Heavenly Demon Banner, the banner suddenly flew to the other side and fell into Li Chunfeng's hands.

The arena suddenly fell silent. Who was this person who dared to snatch something from a Nascent Soul cultivator?

The Nascent Soul cultivator couldn't see through Li Chunfeng's true strength and immediately dared not make a move.

"Your Mightiness……"

"I want it! I'll exchange it for a fourth-tier weapon-refining cauldron, is that acceptable?" Li Chunfeng said with a smile, ignoring the Nascent Soul cultivator who was about to be robbed.

As he spoke, he casually pulled out a magical cauldron.

I wonder which unlucky guy's cave it came from.

"The Cauldron of the King of Myriad Laws!" someone exclaimed in surprise. "This is the cauldron that made the King of Myriad Laws famous!"

"Some time ago, the islands were robbed, and the gods were chasing the thieves..."

As he spoke, his voice grew softer and softer.

Many people secretly glanced in the direction of the person in charge of Wan Gui Merchant Ship, but the person in charge kept his eyes down and remained obedient.

Even the Nascent Soul cultivators dared not speak.

The old Taoist priest Wuwang was startled, swallowed hard, looked at the Nascent Soul, then at Li Chunfeng, and finally greed prevailed. "Thank you... thank you, senior!"

Li Chunfeng casually waved his hand, handing the Myriad Laws King Cauldron to the old Taoist.

Wu Wang quickly informed Li Chunfeng of the control method.

It’s really simple.

With a thought, Li Chunfeng easily refined the Heavenly Demon Banner.

This is the fastest-refined third-tier magic weapon.

"I am new to Guixu and do not know much about it. If anyone can provide a map of Guixu, I will be very grateful."

Another silence fell over the room.

Li Chunfeng's face darkened. "No?"

"senior."

A Golden Core cultivator in the corner gritted his teeth and stepped forward, respectfully holding a leather scroll in both hands. He said, "I have inherited a map of the Ruins of Return from my great-grandfather. It contains a vast amount of information, including the cave dwellings and ruins of ancient masters. I am willing to offer it to you, senior. I hope you can take care of me in the Ruins of Return."

Li Chunfeng beckoned, and the parchment scroll fell into his hand.

"I dare to accept, do you dare to take it? Fate must be in your own hands." Then he flicked out a magical flying sword, which landed in the Golden Core cultivator's hand.

"Thank you so much, senior!"

"The waves are at their lowest point! Please hurry!" shouted the person in charge of the treasure ship.

Li Chunfeng leaped into the air and was the first to fall into the waves.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief, and when they looked at the Golden Core, they couldn't help but show envy.

It's just a map of Guixu; everyone has a few of those. The only question is, what kind of map does this supposedly master thief want?

I didn't expect the requirements to be so low.

Guixu, an endless expanse.

Li Chunfeng carefully compared the parchment scroll and found that it was quite detailed, no wonder he dared to speak up to make the transaction.

His spatial perception became increasingly sensitive after entering this place, and he could "see" many spatial rifts, some of which appeared on the only way, making them impossible to guard against.

If the path within the void is blocked and there is no way to detect the spatial rift, then the only option is to risk one's life to fill it in order to discover the correct path.

He flew forward, and gradually, the world became colder and colder, with icebergs standing tall, some of which were hundreds of feet high, majestic and magnificent.

Suddenly, Li Chunfeng sensed something, and he vanished into the void, traveling an unknown distance, until he arrived at a hidden cave.

It was a gigantic skeleton, over a thousand feet long, of unknown origin.

His soul sensed a strong demonic aura. Upon closer inspection, he discovered a large, pitch-black cave beneath the skeleton, its depths unknown.

This pitch-black cave is quite large, big enough to contain a small town. It is terrifyingly dark, as if someone used boundless magic to pierce through the world and lead to another world.

Li Chunfeng knew that this was the true Return to Emptiness, a spacetime breached by the ancient war between gods and demons in this world.

Perhaps it really can lead to a mysterious place beyond our borders.

Li Chunfeng rode his somersault cloud and flew inside. As soon as he entered, he felt his senses constantly being distorted. In the darkness, instead of the cold seawater, there was a passage leading to another world.

With Li Chunfeng's spatial mastery, he easily broke free from the constraints of the passage.

Suddenly, a desolate and decaying world came into view.

Everywhere was shrouded in a hazy, gray mist. There were no flowers, trees, or people, only chaotic vortexes forming large bubbles. Occasionally, a bubble would expand and burst open, releasing even more hazy mist. This mist seemed to possess a strong demonic quality, constantly changing and coalescing into various grotesque faces.

One after another, the celestial demons went in and out of the chaotic bubble, absorbing demonic energy and making countless sounds of communication.

And above the sky, there were black holes everywhere.

Besides, you can see twinkling stars; Li Chunfeng fell from one of these black holes.

Every now and then, celestial demons would fly out from those black holes, grabbing various creatures in their hands and throwing them into the chaotic vortex.

Bang! A celestial demon grabbed a colossal sea whale and threw it into the chaotic vortex. The sea whale was immediately swallowed up, and then a large bubble swelled up and burst open with a bang. Blood-red mist shot out from the bubble, and many celestial demons immediately rushed up and sucked all of this blood-red mist in. Afterward, their bodies seemed to have become much stronger.

It is like a millstone of flesh and blood, a filthy place created by the blood and flesh of silent living beings.

Most of them are sea creatures.

Are they sacrificing all the creatures of the Guixu Sea to nourish this chaotic vortex?

'Cunning!'

[A basic demon nest, capable of nurturing five celestial demons!]

Li Chunfeng concealed his aura and walked through the demon's lair.

These celestial demons are so numerous that they cannot be counted, and they come in many different kinds with varying abilities.

Because his cultivation level was slightly lower, Li Chunfeng did not discover a Heavenly Demon whose strength exceeded that of a Demon General (fifth rank).

They were also unable to detect Li Chunfeng's infiltration.

He reached out and grabbed a slightly unusual demon with a claw, which was silently seized by the void handprint.

[Five Heavenly Demons: Belongs to the Heavenly Demon category, Level 9 (Tier 1) Demonic Soldier. Innately possesses the ability to fly using the Five Elements, their bodies can shift between reality and illusion at will, and they possess immense strength.]

[Talent: Void (High-Grade Yellow Rank)] The Heavenly Demon's body is half-solid and half-void, allowing for effortless transformation between solid and void, and possessing the ability to act through physical forms.

[Talent: Five Elements Escape Technique (High-Grade Yellow Rank), naturally possesses the ability to escape using the five elements. Swift and unpredictable in stealth, easily traversing earth, rocks, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, lava, and glaciers.]

[Talent: Heavenly Demon Power (High-Grade Yellow), possessing immense strength, comparable to a dragon or elephant.]

[Spell Seed: ...]

"what?"

This demon?
(End of this chapter)