I am a late bloomer in the world of cultivating immortals

Thinking of this, Wei Tu immediately began to activate the Soul Cauldron inscribed with the words 'Mist Ghost', and at the same time, he slowly absorbed the three Soul Pills of the Mist Ghost clan in the box.

The next moment, his soul hidden in his sea of ​​consciousness suddenly became like mist, and in the blink of an eye, it turned into several wisps of gray mist, which floated and wandered around in his sea of ​​consciousness.

If outsiders were to witness this, they would be greatly shocked, because no normal cultivator would dare to use such a method of 'splitting the soul' lightly, except for severing the tail to escape... Even ghost cultivators who specialize in the soul path would not dare to do such a thing.

There's no other reason than that if there's even the slightest mistake, at best the soul will be severely injured, and at worst the soul will shatter, leading to death.

But for Wei Tu, this scene was nothing out of the ordinary; his expression remained calm, as if he were doing something trivial.

And this was precisely the supernatural secret technique he obtained by refining the soul pill of the Mist Ghost Clan—the Mist Transformation Secret Technique.

This technique is an innate supernatural ability possessed by cultivators of the Mist Ghost Clan. Using this technique is as commonplace as eating a meal, without the slightest difficulty.

Among the Mist Demon clan, the ultimate form of this technique is the "Blood Demon Parasitic Evil Technique" secretly passed down by their clan leader... which can create a "Blood Demon Soul Split" and control a second body across realms.

Now that Wei Tu has mastered the 'Blood Demon Evil Technique,' he can indirectly learn this innate divine ability of the Mist Demon Clan through the 'Seven Eyes Technique of the Nether Cauldron.' It may seem like a redundant move, but it is not.

A thousand years ago, he learned the 'Blood Demon Evil Technique' and refined his own 'Blood Demon Split Soul'. In reality, he took Pei Hong's shortcut—he took the 'Blood Demon Split Soul' planted by Xue Qiongyu, his fiancée and the furnace she used.

In essence, he did not truly master the 'Blood Demon Evil Technique' secretly passed down by the Mist Demon Clan; he merely obtained a 'Blood Demon Soul Split' of his own by chance, much like picking up a spiritual treasure.

Therefore, when facing the Heavenly Crane Ancestor at the 'Precious Sun Divine Pagoda', after destroying that 'Blood Demon Soul Split', he could no longer restore it...

Now that he has mastered the Mist Ghost Clan's innate divine ability—the Mist Transformation Secret Technique—although it may be difficult for him to refine his own 'Blood Ghost Soul Split' again, fundamentally, he now possesses the aptitude and possibility to condense the next 'Blood Ghost Soul Split'.

In addition, although this secret technique is not as powerful as the innate supernatural abilities of other ghost races in combat, it has a considerable effect in resisting the damage to the soul suffered by cultivators.

Of course, under normal circumstances, it is also considered a white elephant.

—In a situation where one's soul has been damaged to the point of death, one's life is probably in grave danger. What great use can such a weak resistance or reduction of the 'soul injury' be?
For this reason, when he was at the Nascent Soul and Void Refinement stages, Wei Tu preferred to search for other Ghost Clan Soul Pills rather than refine the easily obtainable Mist Ghost Clan Soul Pills, thus destroying his 'Seven Eyes Technique of the Nether Cauldron'.

But now, the situation is quite different.

With the blessing of three seventh-tier soul pills from the Mist Ghost Clan, even if he couldn't master this 'Mist Transformation Secret Technique' as well as a proper Mist Ghost Clan cultivator, it wouldn't be difficult for him to grasp it to a considerable degree.

Furthermore, he is not lacking in formidable methods of combat in battles against opponents of the same level, and this pair of defensive divine abilities of the 'divine soul' almost completely compensates for the weakest link in his physical body.

soon.

Under these days of arduous cultivation.

Before ten years had passed, the soul power of the three 'seventh-order soul pills' of the Mist Ghost clan in the box began to gradually weaken, turning gray and cracked.

Until a soft 'crack' sounded, it completely disintegrated and shattered into dust.

At this moment, Wei Tu, with his eyes tightly closed, seemed to have reached the peak of his spiritual aura, emitting a terrifying aura.

In the sea of ​​consciousness, the misty yet not misty divine soul began to recombine and solidify, gradually revealing a jade-like luster. At the same time, dense black runes also gradually appeared on the surface of the divine soul, and more and more of them appeared...

This is the supreme secret technique of another Mist Ghost clan that Wei Tu cultivated—the "Primordial Demon Body".

This secret technique, named after the 'ghost body', is naturally not just a method that can increase a cultivator's soul power.

The term 'Yuanmo' also carries a special significance among the Mist Demon clan.

The legendary 'Primordial Demon' is the ultimate evolution of the Mist Ghost clan's bloodline. It is a high-level true spirit and a high-level ghost clan, equivalent to 'True Dragon' and 'Heavenly Phoenix'.

The 'Primordial Demon Body' named after this technique, once mastered, is exceptionally domineering. It can not only help cultivators reach the 'Great Ascension' realm, but also directly devour and refine the souls of cultivators...

"The peak of the seventh rank... I've finally reached it, but it's a pity that I'm half a step short, unable to break through the 'half-step Mahayana' of the Soul Path."

Months later, after seeing that the dense black runes in his sea of ​​consciousness had finally been completely erased, Wei Tu opened his eyes, a hint of regret on his face.

This time, he had planned to break through his soul power and directly reach the half-step Mahayana level of soul power.

Unfortunately, that half step seemed like an insurmountable chasm, impossible to cross no matter what.

And he could easily understand the reason for this.

—It is an insurmountable difference between immortals and mortals!
Although he was only halfway to Mahayana, and had not yet reached the realm of immortals and become a Mahayana immortal, he had already acquired some of the abilities and methods of an immortal!

In the entire spirit realm, while those at the "half-step Mahayana" level are not as rare as Mahayana immortals, they are still few and far between.

A being like the Heavenly Crane Ancestor, who is at the "half-step Mahayana" level, could even be ranked alongside the two Mahayana immortals among the Eight Fiends Sea Clan as one of the "Eight Fiends".

"Half a step is ultimately just half a step, not a true Mahayana immortal... It's mostly reserved for cultivators who have failed to break through to Mahayana. If you fail this time, there will be a next time. Next time, you can directly advance to Mahayana at the 'Peak of Integration' realm..."

Wei Tu's eyes flickered slightly. He raised his hand and grabbed the 'Leopard Glow Pills' placed on the table. He took one out and directly inserted it into his dantian, beginning to slowly refine it.

But it wasn't long after he began refining it.

Suddenly, a 'combined pressure' also came from the adjacent closed cultivation room and rushed to him.

"Qiong Yu has broken through to the Fusion Stage?"

Wei Tu looked surprised; his breakthrough speed was faster than he had imagined.

Of course, this is normal. Although Xue Qiongyu has only been at the 'Half-Step Integration' stage for a short time since she came from Wanling Immortal City, the spiritual items she used to break through to the Integration stage were all extraordinary.

Whether it's the 'Five Essence Pills' he personally refined, or the 'Superior Spirit Crystals' used to refine magical power... every treasure is something that is hard to find in the outside world.

Even the three major hegemonic clans and the ten major spirit clans treat their own direct descendants with no more than this.

"Very well, there's no rush." ​​Wei Tu shook his head inwardly, flicked his sleeves and flew out of the secluded cultivation room. After letting out a cold snort, he immediately released his powerful divine sense to intimidate the group of cultivators in the 'Corpse Immortal Ancient City' who were trying to spy on the situation here.

"Combined cultivation?"

"Is this the cave dwelling for a cultivator undergoing a major cultivation session?"

Instantly, under this intimidating presence, the surrounding cultivators who intended to investigate the area withdrew their divine senses like a tide, daring not to pry into the area even slightly.

With immortals absent, the entire spirit realm is dominated by cultivators at the Integration Stage and those on the verge of Mahayana.

The "Great Cultivators of the Integration Realm" who can come to this "Ancient City of Corpse Immortals" are all powerful figures from various races with astonishing backgrounds.

They are the most untouchable force in this area.

However, at the same time these divine senses withdrew, a series of visiting cards arrived like snowflakes, flying to the entrance of Wei Tu's cave.

Among them were, of course, many fellow cultivators who wanted to use this opportunity to find out Wei Tu's identity.

Of course, this doesn't mean these cultivators have ulterior motives; rather, networking is simply one of the essential daily lessons for these powerful individuals.

However, concealing one's identity and hiding one's true nature are not uncommon in this combined cultivation process.

After all, how could a cultivator who has lived for many years not have some grudges and feuds in the martial world?

Therefore, Wei Tu was not flustered at all when he saw these invitations. He raised an eyebrow slightly and replied to each one with his divine sense, politely declining them.

It was just very quick.

When he saw the contents of one of the visiting cards, he couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

The letter, besides expressing a desire to get to know this 'unseen' Grandmaster cultivator, also inquired whether he possessed any 'Demon Lord's Remains' available for trade.

It is not uncommon here to discuss deals at length in visiting letters.

However, the item being traded is the 'remains of the Demon Lord'... which is extremely rare in the Spirit Realm.

The reason is simple: such spiritual materials are considered treasures to low-level ancient demons, but to spiritual cultivators, they are useless and worthless.

Almost no one was willing to offer a high price to buy it.

"The Bat King? It's him?" Wei Tu raised an eyebrow, grabbed the visiting card with his large hand, and carefully examined the signature on the card. His face immediately showed a hint of surprise.

The Spirit Realm is vast and boundless. Besides the 'Three Tyrants and Ten Spirits' system, there are countless other Nascent Soul cultivators, and even some rogue cultivators who rarely appear in the Spirit Realm...

This 'Strange Bat King' is a benchmark figure among the many rogue cultivators in the Spirit Realm. Although his fame is not as great as that of the Six Divine Lords of the Integration Stage, his strength is not inferior in the eyes of the world.

"If it were this cultivator, there might actually be a chance of acquiring these 'Demon Lord's Remains'..."

Wei Tu thought to himself.

Unlike other cultivators who have reached the Integration Stage, the Bat King, being a rogue cultivator, has no powerful backing and cannot directly demand things from his ancestor like other cultivators from major clans... Therefore, such transactions have become one of his few channels for obtaining resources.

Secondly, this cultivator is also a legendary figure who, according to legend, attempted to break through to the Mahayana realm using the method of "cultivating both immortality and demonic arts".

Excellent! The idea of ​​cultivating both immortals and demons is not limited to the 'Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor'. There are many cultivators in the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm who have tried this.

However, he did not succeed as successfully as the Seven Treasures Demon Ancestor.

"Perhaps we could make some contact." Wei Tu's eyes flickered slightly, a hint of interest stirring within him.

The spiritual items listed in this letter of invitation for exchanging the 'Demon Lord's Remains' did not contain any treasures that particularly interested him, but the renowned name of the 'Strange Bat King' meant that what he needed could be discussed with this cultivator.

He also did not forget that he still had not collected the "Pure Bright Grass" needed to refine the "Eternal Flame Ointment".

—The Longevity Lamp, powered by the 'Eternal Flame Ointment,' is not the 'secret weapon' he urgently needs today, since it can be easily replaced by the 'Owl Demon Ghost'... but having another powerful weapon is always a good thing.

Ironically, as a cultivator who had returned from traveling in the 'Ancient Demon Realm', the one treasure he had no shortage of was the 'Demon Lord's Remains' that the 'Strange Bat King' wanted to exchange for.

If he could exchange this idle item for 'Pure Bright Grass', it would naturally be a great thing for him.

Thinking of this, Wei Tu no longer hesitated. With a thought, he wrote down the 'Pure Bright Grass' he needed to exchange on the 'visiting letter' and then sent it to the Strange Bat King's cave, which was not far from him.

"Is what you say true, fellow Daoist? Do you really possess the 'Demon Lord's Remains'?" Soon after receiving the reply, the Strange Bat King extended his divine sense from his cave and connected with Wei Tu's divine sense from afar, asking in a surprised tone.

It is true that the great clans of the spirit realm are not lacking in 'Demon Lord's Remains' seized from the ancient demon realm, but... not lacking does not mean that there are so many of these items that they can be freely exchanged with outsiders.

After all, hundreds of thousands of years have passed since the great war between the Spirit Realm and the Ancient Demon Realm.

This long period of time was enough to erase most of the 'gifts' left behind by the ancient demon realm in the spirit realm.

"Although I do not possess this item, I can easily request it from the Ancestor... At least, it should not be difficult to exchange it. However, does Fellow Daoist Yi Fu possess the 'Purifying Grass' that I require?"

Wei Tu asked in a deep voice.

The Pure Bright Grass is not particularly precious, but its value lies in its rarity, which is why he has never been able to find this spiritual herb in the 'Ten Thousand Spirits Immortal City' of the Heavenly Demon Realm and the Spirit Realm.

This inquiry to the Strange Bat King is a chance to try one's luck with the cultivation body, given its long cultivation history and considerable strength in the cultivation world... it is highly likely that the king knows the whereabouts of this herb.

"The Pure Bright Grass is no ordinary spiritual herb. Its growth conditions are extremely demanding. It must either grow in a spiritually pure and clean place or in a yin and evil place..."

"However, with my abilities, I happen to know who has ever possessed this spiritual herb... But before exchanging it, I must also check whether the 'Demon Lord's Remains' in your possession is genuine. Otherwise, if I obtain this 'Purifying Grass' but you do not have the 'Demon Lord's Remains,' wouldn't I have lost my money and treasures for nothing..."

Upon hearing this, the Bat King hesitated for a moment before slowly uttering a few words.

“Fellow Daoist Yi Fu need not worry about this.”

“My concubine is currently breaking through the Integration stage, and has not yet passed the Integration Heavenly Tribulation… Based on this point in time, it will take at least ten years. During this time, I cannot go anywhere else… This time should also be enough for you to retrieve this ‘Pure Brightness Grass’ for exchange.”

"Does Fellow Daoist Yi Fu think that I would play games with you?" Wei Tu snorted coldly, not backing down too much in the discussion, as if this 'Pure Bright Grass' was just something he could discard at will and was not precious.

"A concubine?" Upon hearing this, the Bat King's voice was filled with surprise, as if he hadn't expected that one of Wei Tu's concubines would have the opportunity to break through to the Integration Realm.

"Very well, let's set a ten-year timeframe. Ten years from now, I will produce the 'Purifying Grass,' and you, fellow Daoist, will hand over at least half of the 'Demon Lord's Remains'..."

After a short while, seemingly sensing Wei Tu's firm stance, the Strange Bat King didn't press the matter further. After a moment's thought, he readily agreed.

"However, if you happen to obtain the 'Demon Lord's Remains' during your leisure time, please use this secret technique to refine them, so that I can examine them more easily..."

As soon as these words were spoken, a dark red jade slip flew out of the Strange Bat King's cave and landed at the entrance of Wei Tu's cave.

The moment the jade slip landed, a streak of azure light suddenly flew out from the Strange Bat King's cave. Within a few breaths, it disappeared from the sky above the 'Corpse Immortal Ancient City' without a trace.

"It went so smoothly?" This scene surprised Wei Tu quite a bit, and he was secretly amazed.

But given his caution and prudence, he didn't think he had given anything away. He frowned slightly, then put his worries aside.

However, just as he conceived this idea and acquired the dark red jade slip, he couldn't help but let out a soft "Eh," his eyebrows slightly raised. (End of Chapter)