Immortality and Cultivation: Starting with Harvesting the Talents of Demonic Beasts

Chapter 45 The Divine Power of Transformation (Please read further or 2 times)

After drinking several cups of spiritual tea to calm my mind,
Lin Changheng took a deep breath and focused his mind again. His consciousness remained unchanged, and the terrifying images did not reappear.

However, the mouth of the cauldron was quite different. The original location of the crimson treasure seed was replaced by an illusory Dao fruit, which floated up and down.

[Fire Crow Treasure Seed - Fifth Level]

[Spirit Stealing: 1/100]

[Biochemical Life: 0/10]

[Effect: Miscellaneous demon beast bloodline, naturally possessing fire element, with perfected spirit absorption and transformation into the Dao, can be refined into the true meaning of the bloodline's ancestral divine power "Fire Control"]

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"Will the next one that takes shape be a Dao Fruit? Or will it no longer be a Treasure Seed?"

Lin Changheng noticed this first; the objects inside the cauldron were in completely different shapes.

Previously it was the "seed," now it is the "fruit," a clear distinction.

With a thought, he continued watching. The "Spirit Stealing" continued as usual, which he naturally knew.

But the "transformation" that followed made his pupils shrink.

"Finally appeared..."

Lin Changheng thought to himself.

But then he was immediately confused again: "If Soul Stealing is about taking the 'Fire Crow Essence Blood,' then what is needed for Transformation?"

The problem remains the same: there are no instructions, and Lin Changheng has to figure it out on his own.

After pondering for a moment without finding a clue, Lin Changheng finally focused his attention on the last point: "utility".

The first half of the sentence was normal, but the second half surprised and delighted him.

"Bloodline reversion! Divine power [Fire Control]!"

Could it be... that giant firebird I vaguely saw just now was the ancient being whose bloodline of the Fire Crow had returned to its ancestral origins?

What kind of bloodline power is that? It's absolutely terrifying.

Looking back now, Lin Changheng still feels a chill run down his spine. He felt so insignificant in comparison.

Then came the excitement! The ultimate excitement!

The more terrified I was back then, the more excited I am now.

"Could it be that I, at the mere Qi Refining stage, can actually touch upon such a divine power? Even if it's just the true meaning of the divine power..."

Lin Changheng was filled with excitement. He walked slowly around the courtyard, enjoying the night breeze to calm his mind.

After calming down completely, Lin Changheng also noticed something was wrong.

I think I've misunderstood.

If the [Yuan Ding] can truly grant him the innate divine power of the Flame Giant Bird through the treasure seed, that would be excellent.

But based on his understanding of Yuanding over the years, it is often a matter of giving back a portion of one's essence and blood.

It cannot provide gains beyond the limits, let alone create something from nothing.

It plays a greater role in transformation or cultivation.

Therefore, it is highly unlikely that a fire crow with mixed bloodlines could obtain such earth-shattering and awe-inspiring true supernatural powers.

Even if he did have it, how could he possibly use his Qi Refining stage magic power and body?

It's like an ant wielding a magic cudgel, trying to scoop up an endless sea with a ladle... utterly unrealistic.

"However, it is still possible to awaken the deep-seated power within through this ancient bloodline that has been passed down and continued, and to grasp a trace or even a part of the true meaning and essence of supernatural powers, which will benefit one immensely."

Once Lin Changheng understood it, he felt a sense of clarity and refreshment.

Although he has always been down-to-earth and unwilling to aim too high, he still can't help but dream that in the future, he might be able to stand in front of that nameless firebird, use its essence and blood for his own purposes, and transform its essence and blood into supernatural powers!
Immediately, he began to think about his future plans, the most important of which was undoubtedly to find out what [Transformation] required.

Since "Spirit Stealing" involves extracting essence and blood, "Transformation" might be of the same lineage, so we will focus on trying to extract the essence and blood of demonic beasts.

"Yes, fire elemental first."

After pondering for a while, Lin Changheng had a preliminary idea in mind. If all else failed, he would have to resort to the process of elimination, a slow but effective method.

He was also mentally prepared that the aforementioned exploration process was no less arduous than fishing in troubled waters; some would see immediate results and succeed on their first try, while others might take several years.

However, he has enough patience.

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It is worth mentioning that Lin Changheng's wood spirit root also regenerated a wisp of spiritual energy due to the [Azure Wood Serpent Treasure Seed] reaching the fourth level.

This means that his wood spirit root has become eleven strands of spiritual energy, officially entering the category of low-grade spirit roots.

From then on, the cultivation of wood-based techniques and spells will be far more efficient than before, achieving twice the results with half the effort.

As for Lin Changheng's five elemental spiritual roots, two of them have already transformed into low-grade spiritual roots, and the other is a fire spiritual root with fourteen strands of spiritual energy!

It is close to half of the spiritual essence required for a mid-grade spiritual root.

The speed is undeniably fast.

……

As for the past year, in the standoff outside the desolate valley, the balance of power has slowly begun to tilt towards the Xu family.

The most crucial reason for breaking the deadlock is that
The Xu family leadership was well-managed, and the Xu family members were united in their efforts, fighting bravely on the battlefield and receiving full support from the rear.

Several fierce battles were fought, with each side winning and losing.

Undeterred, the will of the Xu family's leadership was implemented throughout the clan, and no one questioned it.

After a major defeat, some members of the Chen family who had previously failed in their power struggles and had been lying low harbored resentment and launched attacks, taking advantage of the situation to vie for power and profit.

The storm was stirred up, and the leadership fell apart.

Although the Chen family's higher-ups realized the situation relatively quickly and resolved the conflict in less than a month by reaching a consensus and suppressing those vying for power, the negative impact was difficult to eliminate in a short time, leading to a rapid decline in their fortunes.

The Xu family now has a significant advantage.

However, at this moment, the Xu family's top management was not as relaxed as expected, nor did they appear confident of victory.

At the high-level meeting, everyone frowned.

According to reliable sources, the Chen family has been secretly seeking refuge in various places, and has finally moved a Foundation Establishment family called the Qiu family of Feiyun Valley, which may intervene and exert pressure.

Long before, the alchemist Mo, having received news of Mo Zhaoli, had already warned his clan, and the Chen family sought support from the upper sects and aristocratic families everywhere.

However, the Chen family encountered setbacks everywhere and never succeeded, only becoming a laughing stock, so they didn't pay much attention to it.

As a result, the Chen family went downhill all the way from a sect to a noble family and then to a senior Foundation Establishment family, and now they have even come to the attention of a newly established Foundation Establishment family.

From the Xu family's perspective, the Chen family has completely lost their minds. When looking for a backer, people would look for someone of a higher level. Someone who is only slightly higher is simply digging their own grave.

Because the resource needs of the two companies will largely overlap.

Resources can be easily seized, leaving nothing of value.

This will severely limit the Chen family's room for development.

Even so, the Chen family still went ahead "without hesitation".

The negative effects of this operation have not yet manifested in the Chen family, but the Xu family is now being put on the spot.

Even newly established Foundation Establishment families are difficult for the Xu family to deal with.

If handled poorly, all the advantages gained at great cost over the years could vanish in an instant.

This is unacceptable to the Xu family no matter what.

……

Of course, this is something that higher-ups need to consider.
For the recruited immortal seedlings and ordinary members of the Xu family, all they hoped for was for the war to end quickly.

In this protracted battle, Lin Changheng and two of his close friends from the Immortal Seedlings were never seen again, trapped in the battle, with only their ashes returned.

Facing the two cold, gray jars, Fu Gui grieved, Feng Xian sighed softly, and Lin Changheng remained silent. He could vaguely see…

When we first met, we had just embarked on the path to immortality; we were just young men, full of vigor and ambition.
More than ten years later, they became close friends, drinking and talking at length.
Now only two empty glasses of wine remain, cold on the table, with no one left to drink with...

(End of this chapter)