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

Chapter 248, Part 247: Contract with the Heavenly Demon, Fourth Brother Returns to His Position
Li Chunfeng carefully examined the attributes of the Heavenly Demon.

I'm actually a little tempted.

With such powerful attributes, I wonder if it could be used as a destined demon pet?
In all the myriad realms, the demon race is also a major race. Demons are not only born in the Ruins of Return; in other worlds, demons exist as invaders, which shows the potential of the demon race.

However, the decision to appoint Li Chunfeng as his three natal demon pets was made after repeated deliberation and investigation. Even though the Five Directions Heavenly Demon has good attributes, more samples are needed.

So he rolled up the Heavenly Demon Banner, wrapped the Five Directions Heavenly Demon into the banner, and suppressed it.

He moved through the demon's lair like a ghost, capturing several celestial demons every now and then.

The demonic lair here is vast, constantly eroding and expanding, corrupting this world and turning living beings into chaotic swamps of flesh and blood. Perhaps this is the method by which the demons invade the world. They continuously reproduce and give birth to new demons, and when the time is right, they will launch a massive attack, ultimately turning this place into a base for the Heavenly Demons.

This stroll took up most of the day.

Li Chunfeng didn't know when he would be teleported away. His time was running out, yet he remained hesitant until he finally made up his mind after capturing another Heavenly Demon.

[The Five Beyond-the-Heavens Demon: Third-Order Demon General. A manifestation of the inner demons of a human cultivator at the Upper Five Realms of Qi Refining.]

[Talent: Heavenly Demon Six Desires Tribulation. It draws upon boundless desires, causing all living beings to fall into tribulation. For each Qi-refining being's cultivation is ruined, one gains a portion of Heavenly Merit.]

[Talent: The Magic of Other-Transformation.]

[Talent: Heavenly Demon Escape, invisible and formless, leaving no trace or mark, utterly elusive.]

……

This was actually an otherworldly demon manifested from a demon within one's own heart.

You should know that the tribulation of inner demons is a great calamity that people fear in cultivation.

Li Chunfeng had also encountered this, although it didn't cause him much trouble, he knew how formidable it was.

Li Chunfeng vaguely remembered a passage in a Taoist book that said: "The Taoist Ancestor once said: The enemy of the Great Dao is me, the human race, the heart, and all living beings, which is to say, the number one demon in the human world."

But to dare to tame a celestial demon as one's natal pet, outsiders would probably think he's crazy.

Li Chunfeng looked at his fourth soul aperture, took a deep breath, and his powerful soul began to condense a pure gold soul contract, which was deeply imprinted into the depths of the demon core of the Outer Heaven.

When the demon from beyond the five directions saw the divine soul imprint enter, it thought it had encountered a good thing and invaded along the mark.

However, it underestimated Li. How could someone who had just mastered the Dao of Souls be so easily invaded? It touched him once and was assimilated, and then an unstoppable soul contract penetrated into him.

half an hour.

The Heavenly Demon opened its pitch-black eyes and had already transformed into the shape of Li.

I didn't expect it to be this easy.

Li Chunfeng breathed a sigh of relief. Even if they were Heavenly Demons, they were no different from other demon races.

Finally, the fourth destined demon pet has returned to its rightful place.

The originally surging demonic energy also subsided completely, returning to the form of little boys with long demonic horns, bald heads, and pitch-black bodies.

The little guy was staring at Li Chunfeng with wide, dark eyes, full of curiosity.

"He seems to have a low IQ?"

Li Chunfeng frowned. The demon race values ​​bloodlines, and the demon nests placed in the Ruins of Return cannot cultivate high-level demons.

But it doesn't matter. His several natal divine pets were all like this at the beginning, some even less so than him.

What name should I give it?

After thinking about it, I decided to call it "Demon Child".

As he delved into the broken jade disc, the detailed attributes of the Heavenly Demon were fully revealed before his eyes.

[Demon Child]: One of the Five Beyond-the-Heavens Demon Generals, Level 9 (Tier 3)
【talent】:
1. Five Elements Mystic Escape Technique (High-Grade Mystic): Possesses the ability to escape through the five elements. Allows for swift concealment, unpredictable appearances and disappearances, and effortless passage through earth, rocks, mountains, rivers, lakes, seas, lava, and glaciers.

Second: Emptiness (Upper Grade of Profound): Half solid and half ethereal, the body can change between solid and ethereal at will, and possesses the ability to pass through physical entities.

Third: Heavenly Demon Claw (High-grade Profound Rank), possessing immense power, capable of tearing apart the soul.

Fourth: The Six Desires Heavenly Demon Tribulation (Upper-Grade Profound Rank), which draws upon boundless six desires, causing all living beings to fall into calamity. For each Qi-refining being whose cultivation is ruined, one can gain a share of Heavenly Merit.

Fifth: Heavenly Demon Escape (Upper-grade Profound Rank), without shadow or form, without trace or mark, and elusive.

Six: The Great Demonic Art of Transformation (Triple). It can transform into all things, can transform into freedom, can transform all things into time, and can transform into all the strongest beings throughout history.

Its talent is indeed very strong. It is only a third-tier demon with a not particularly deep bloodline, yet it has inherited so many talents.

However, Li Chunfeng also discovered a problem.

The core of the demon race lies in their bloodline and the laws of demonic cultivation.

He can use the method of soul fusion to improve his talent level, but his bloodline seems to be unable to be improved through this method.

There is a tradition among the demons of heaven that they devour each other; hopefully, absorbing more demonic energy will allow them to break through their current limitations.

"Merge, transform!"

The demon child transformed into a wisp of black smoke and disappeared into Li Chunfeng's brow.

A strange, incomparably cold sensation suddenly surged through Li Chunfeng's body...

Gravity seemed to have lost all effect. He felt light as a feather, and without making any effort, he inexplicably lifted three feet off the ground and floated into the air.

This ability to fly seems to be something one is born with, something one is naturally born with.

Instead of using his divine soul power to fly away, he used his own abilities to fly.

He looked at himself; his skin had turned dark, and many purplish-black runes appeared all over his body. Even his hair was bald, and two demonic horns had appeared.

The hands transformed into pitch-black demonic claws, the nails gleaming with a metallic sheen.

His entire body was brimming with demonic energy; those unaware of his true nature would only mistake him for a demon.

Even if a real demon were face to face, it would be impossible to distinguish them.

Because in his current state, he is a true demon.

I tested the flight speed.

"Hey~"

His figure vanished instantly, then flew back in a flash.

Its speed is decent, ranking among the top in the Divine Embryo Realm.

The Heavenly Demon's ability to fly is a natural talent, not a magical technique. Therefore, it doesn't consume demonic energy; its current flight consumes physical strength. If it were to use the Five Directions Mystic Escape Technique, its flight speed would be even greater.

Li Chunfeng previously used cloud escape and sword escape techniques. Other escape techniques also resulted in varying rates of soul power loss depending on the speed.

If the acceleration attribute of the magic weapon is used, the consumption of soul power will increase again.

The transformation of the Heavenly Demon, which involved flight, now consumed physical strength, thus linking it to his powerful martial arts physique.

More energy reserves.

Even if he encounters a magic ban again, he doesn't need to worry about not being able to cast spells.

Moreover, Demon Child is only at the third tier. If he is properly trained in the future, it is not an exaggeration to say that his speed will surpass Somersault Cloud.

In addition, the Heavenly Demon Escape Technique is unpredictable and can be activated suddenly. Within a short distance, it can accelerate rapidly, move like lightning, and move like a ghost. It is adept at fighting, ambushing, and escaping.

Traveling a long distance...

cough!

It's still more comfortable to ride the somersault cloud.

Li Chunfeng casually waved his hand again, unleashing the 'Heavenly Demon Claw'!
A sharp and sinister force burst forth, carving five deep furrows in the ground.

The force was truly considerable, and the martial arts physique of the sixth realm was also perfectly enhanced.

"This demon!"

"So that's exactly what it means to not be human!"

"My physique after this transformation is quite strong and powerful, but these claws are too rough and ugly. They're nothing like my original delicate, smooth, and fair skin. This dark color isn't aesthetically pleasing at all..."

Li Chunfeng, having gained an advantage, was still acting innocent.

He then happily tried out the 'Heavenly Demon Escape' technique.

In my perception, space seemed to cease to exist, and countless chaotic thoughts drifted around me. All sorts of greed, fear, and desire were exceptionally clear at this moment.

Those were the thoughts of other cultivators who entered the Ruins of Return.

So it turns out that the Heavenly Demon Escape is actually a method of entering other people's soul acupoints. "This is... too terrifying!" If one does not have a means to protect their soul when entering a soul acupoint, they will truly be at the mercy of the Heavenly Demon.

No wonder it is described as "invisible, without trace, and elusive".

The "Six Desires Heavenly Demon Tribulation" is even more dangerous, as it is a rule of the demonic path.

The devil is always one step ahead of the saint.

Where there is Tao, there will be demonic interference.

Once a cultivator undergoes tribulation, he will receive a mission assigned by the Heavenly Dao.

Go and help that Qi cultivator overcome the Six Desires Heavenly Demon Tribulation.

If you succeed, Heaven will also bestow upon you a reward for your labor—Heavenly Merit.

If you fail, you'll either be eliminated or slink away in disgrace.

They too will suffer calamity and punishment.

It gave him the feeling that he was working for the will of Heaven.

Are celestial demons also part of the rules governing the operation of the Heavenly Dao?

This is a rare experience.

As soon as he tried the 'Six Desires Heavenly Demon Tribulation', he immediately floated into the air, the void disappeared before his eyes, and in its place were the passageways to the void that looked like honeycomb briquettes.

Passing through the passage, one arrives in the Six Desires Demon Realm.

There are endless demons roaming around here.

A powerful aura emanates from within, dominating a demonic palace.

Li Chunfeng was deeply shocked; he had somehow stumbled upon the lair of the Heavenly Demon.

Now, even if he leaves Guixu, he won't have to worry about the resources of the Heavenly Demons.

Just as he was about to linger a little longer, he felt a certain attraction coming from below.

In the midst of chaos, suddenly a series of passages appeared, each one drawing him in with an unfamiliar aura—the Qi cultivators of the Guixu Sea were practicing.

Li Chunfeng understood that he had been given a chance to work.

Sensing a particularly powerful aura, they followed the passage down.

Along with him, more than a dozen celestial demons also went inside.

This is an old man who has just survived the Nascent Soul stage. He is now awaiting the tribulation of inner demons, sitting upright with a calming incense burning. A protective mirror for the soul hangs high above his head, emitting a terrifying light that deters evil spirits.

The preparations were very thorough.

If nothing unexpected happens, his Nascent Soul Tribulation should pass.

how...

The surrounding demonic companions whispered amongst themselves, emanating a powerful aura of calamity that corroded the old man.

The old man's originally calm face suddenly twitched and gradually became distorted.

Clearly, they were bewitched by the illusion.

As long as he becomes trapped in it and cannot extricate himself, the calamity will naturally befall him, and his Nascent Soul will fail.

A calming fragrance seeped into his consciousness, and his ferocious expression suddenly shifted. He extricated himself from the situation, and with a look of lingering fear, he put a pill into his mouth, then actively activated the bright mirror above his head.

Chi chi chi~
Several invading demons screamed in agony, instantly burned, their bodies emitting white smoke, and were forced to escape from his soul.

The old man's face gradually became peaceful.

Their mission failed; a mere third-tier Heavenly Demon trying to harass a Nascent Soul cultivator was hardly going to succeed.

Li Chunfeng didn't stand on ceremony. He opened his mouth and swallowed several demons into his stomach. After chewing a few times, he activated the "Heavenly Demon Transformation Technique" to transform the demons into pure demonic energy to nourish himself.

"You guys can't do it, it's my turn."

Mr. Li looked at the old man with pity, saying, "Unfortunately, you've run into me."

The old man had just survived the tribulations of the six desires, experiencing various temptations such as wine, women, wealth, and power, but he withstood them all. "My heart is firm in the pursuit of the Dao. How can mere external things stop me?"

Suddenly, he saw a ray of light.

This light was so pure, like the first light ever born in the world.

This light is so primal and eternal, revealing the rules of life and containing immense power.

Such a close ray of light, even a single glance at it, can greatly benefit one in the realm of light.

Perhaps one can comprehend a divine power of the Way of Light.

Behind the light lay a realm resembling a celestial one. The light was so dazzling that it resembled a gateway in the sky, as if opening this gateway would completely open the gates of the celestial realm to him.

The old man unconsciously became immersed in it; who could resist the display of "Tao Fruit"?

His body gradually rose into the air, soaring higher and higher.

With eyes wide open, it flew upwards with all its might.

Finally, he saw clearly what was behind that light and was somewhat taken aback.

It was not a door, but a light source like a candle, flickering in the void, as if it might go out at any moment, yet it always shone brightly and eternally.

This light shines directly into the heart.

The old man finally realized something was wrong. Why was there such a glimmer of light in his mind?
"Ah~"

A sigh suddenly resounded throughout the entire world.

The old man was startled and finally remembered what he was doing. "Yes, I am undergoing the Nascent Soul Tribulation."

Looking down, his physical body was perched on the ground, while his soul had already left his body and flown high into the sky.

"not good!"

He was about to return to his body.

If we can return now, it's not too late.

Because there is a "thread" that tightly connects his soul and his body.

That was his life's cultivation and insights, an indelible mark.

The light in my heart suddenly went out, and the world went dark.

A huge, pitch-black mouth appeared.

With just a gentle inhale, his soul, like a kite with a broken string, flew rapidly backward, eventually falling into darkness and completely losing consciousness.

The body meditating in the cave suddenly slumped down, its head hanging low, and it lost its breath.

Li Chunfeng swallowed the old man's soul.

mission completed.

He immediately felt the pulling force, and the honeycomb-like passage reappeared, trying to summon him back.

As Li Chunfeng was leaving, he glanced around and discovered that it was a desolate, uninhabited wasteland.

Clearly, the old man had carefully chosen his cave dwelling for his tribulation.

Perhaps many years later, future generations will discover this place during their explorations, open the cave, and obtain the legacy of an old Taoist who failed to transcend tribulation.

But it was no longer related to Li Chunfeng.

He returned to the demon's lair.

A seven-colored ray of light, invisible to outsiders, descended upon them, bestowing merit from heaven.

The broken jade disc vibrated, suppressing the merit.

Li Chunfeng glanced at it and his merits increased by 10.

Very good!

Who would have thought that being favored by the Heavenly Demon would bring such an opportunity?

Working for the Heavenly Dao is not bad!

(End of this chapter)