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

Chapter 4 The Black Lotus Sutra in a Turbid World

Unlike the Mountain and Sea Realm, the Earthly Realm has already extended its reach into the Ghost Realm and established a firm foothold.

Therefore, the location of Guifang City was also built within Guifang Realm.

This place is not only a place to live, but it also transforms into a strategic fortress in the event of war. A coalition of hundreds of tribes also lives here, and the city boasts a diverse range of architectural styles. Surrounded by mountains and rivers, and forests, there is also an underwater city for the use of the sea people.

Hundreds of massive magical warships floated above the huge plaza.

These warships are all made up of countless magical artifacts. They are the highest crystallization of all the arts of cultivation in the Earthly Realm, including materials, mechanisms, puppets, weapon refining, formations, etc. Each one is a huge project!
Although it does not reach the Spirit Rank or Treasure Rank, it possesses countless magical restrictions and is controlled and manipulated by high-level cultivators with powerful primordial spirit mental energy. It is also known as a primordial spirit magic weapon and is the most powerful national treasure of the various Xia states.

As Li Chunfeng looked around, a tall figure blocked his way, exuding an aura of golden fire. Even from a distance, one could feel the powerful energy and heat emanating from his body.

Just as he was about to walk around him, the burly man spoke up, "Li Chunfeng?"

The man was tall and imposing, with a claw mark marring his face on the left cheek. Coupled with his expressionless demeanor, strangers would keep several meters away from him.

Upon seeing this person, Li Chunfeng, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, called out, "Teacher Song?"

The man nodded. “No need to call me teacher. My name is Song Zhijie, you can just call me Lao Song. Yan Liguang and I have been classmates and friends for many years. Come with me, you can stay at my place for free for the next month, or you can stay in a hotel on your own. If you don’t understand anything, you can ask me directly, or you can search online yourself. The Ghost Realm cannot connect to the Earth Realm’s network, but we have our own intranet here. Let’s establish a communication method first.”

"Okay, Uncle Song."

Knowing that his time was limited, Li Chunfeng didn't engage in much small talk. He simply addressed anyone of Teacher Yan's generation as "Uncle," and then began to actively inquire about all the basic information about Guifangjie City.

Song Zhijie is a man of few words, but he answers every question concisely and to the point.

Flying was prohibited within the city, and cultivators were also forbidden from summoning their demonic pets in public places. The two took public transportation back to their residence. Song Zhijie ran an equipment repair shop in Ghost Realm City; he was also a weapon blacksmith, which explained the strong metallic aura emanating from him.

Song Zhijie's cooking skills seem to be quite good; he's already getting business as soon as he got home.

Li Chunfeng didn't disturb him and went online to look up information.

The official website of Ghost Square City was bustling with activity, filled with information and comprehensive details about Ghost Square City, as well as an official forum for discussion and questions. Li Chunfeng browsed the internet for a while, downloaded a few software programs, and soon gained a general understanding of Ghost Square City.

The next day, following the navigation, I arrived at the official Zhuxia office and received my 'newcomer gift pack'.

The various Xia states provide substantial support to their own cultivators, offering a free welfare package containing five items upon successful enlightenment. Online, this is jokingly referred to as a 'newbie gift pack'.

Firstly, one can choose any fundamental practice method to cultivate at the National Library.

This is also the only chance for newcomers to obtain advanced cultivation techniques for free. If they miss this opportunity, they will have to spend a huge amount of cultivation points to exchange for them if they want to learn them again.

Li Chunfeng had already made his choice of the fundamental cultivation method for the future and submitted an application. Now the cultivation method has been transferred to the Ghost Realm City, and he is just waiting to receive it.

He chose the "Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World," one of the "Six Classics of Heaven" from Kunlun Academy.

It couldn't possibly be the complete version; it only contains the first three levels of the technique.

The complete "Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World" is mysterious and unpredictable, and is a supreme cultivation technique for the soul that directly points to the Great Dao of Yang Shen.

But techniques are just techniques; the actual practice depends on the individual.

The Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World is not suitable for everyone to cultivate. Otherwise, with the cultivation method still available, and so many years having passed, how many people have actually achieved the Yang God status?

If a cultivator discovers that a particular cultivation method is unsuitable, they can still switch methods before reaching the third level. However, the time, resources, and mental effort wasted in this process are not something everyone can afford. Starting over might also mean facing the depletion of one's lifespan, making it a losing proposition.

Therefore, the choice of exercise method must be made with caution.

Li Chunfeng chose the "Black Lotus Scripture of the Turbid World" from the Yang Shen Dao as his first cultivation technique, which was related to his talent.

Everyone's innate abilities are more or less imbued with some supernatural qualities, which are mostly reflected in their talents and endowments.

The Throne of the Night is a natural talent and a manifestation of one's innate abilities and endowments.

Li Chunfeng's aptitude naturally leaned towards darkness and yin, which was quite compatible with the "Black Lotus Sutra of the Turbid World." After his identity was verified, Li Chunfeng, under the guidance of the staff, swore an oath against revealing the secret techniques to outsiders before the teachings were imparted to him.

A jade tablet was used to infuse magic on the spot.

He pressed the jade tablet tightly to his forehead, silently channeling his spiritual power, and instantly sank into darkness. After an unknown amount of time, a faint golden light emerged from the darkness, and countless scriptures were deeply imprinted within his divine aperture.

I've heard that profound martial arts manuals are written in the Heaven and Earth Erosion Script, and this is clearly a translated version of the text.

In the middle of the text is a black lotus with twenty-four petals floating in the void, about to bloom.

The world has both light and darkness. If the sun represents the source of light, then the black lotus represents pure blackness. If we reverse our perception of the world, then the black lotus is also a black sun, constantly emitting black light.

Bathed in this darkness, it felt completely different from the darkness I had seen when the flying boat crossed boundaries before.

His spirit gradually became peaceful and serene, as if returning to the womb, and nothing could shake him. His divine aperture was like a black hole, drawing in the infinite spiritual energy of heaven and earth, and his divine soul was also growing rapidly.

Li Chunfeng was so engrossed in it that he was reluctant to leave for a long time.

He was awakened by a sudden, shattering sound.

The Jade Eye Slip completed its mission and shattered on the spot.

Li Chunfeng felt lost and disappointed.

With a thought, the jade disc shone brightly, and ancient golden characters flickered:

【Black Lotus Sutra of a Turbid World - Level 1: 1 (1/1000)】

【Characteristics: Refining the Divine Soul, Gathering the Seven Spirits, Developing Mental Power, Forming a Soul Seed, Undying Soul】

The other four items in the gift pack are: Sumeru Mustard Seed Ring (Nine Directions), one Yellow-level Talent Monster Egg (optional), and two Basic Soul and Spiritual Power Spell Seeds (optional).

As for the Blood-Patterned Flying Needles, they were a reward from the Mountain and Sea Academy for their own genius—in case he died during the first Abyss Tribulation.

After all, the city of Shanhaijie was relatively wealthy due to the great victory it had won a few years ago.

The academy is also very generous to its own children.

Unfortunately, Li Chunfeng's strength was insufficient to fully unleash the power of the Bloodstained Flying Needles.

The same goes for Hu Yifei's family heirloom flying sword; none of them are usable by him at this stage.

As everyone knows, a cultivator who has just opened their divine aperture is a synonym for a complete novice.

Li Chunfeng's spiritual power can currently only control objects weighing less than one kilogram, and the range is within three zhang around his body.

With that kind of strength, what do you think it can do?
The Okane Needle cannot even pierce the enemy's skin.

To attempt the Abyss Tribulation with such limited strength would be tantamount to suicide.

Fortunately, in the early stages of a Soul Cultivator, most of their strength is maintained through their demonic pets.

Once you form a contract with a natal demon pet, you can share its talents, and in crucial moments, you can even fuse with it, using demonic power and gaining the ability to cast spells. Furthermore, it can enhance your own strength…

However, cultivators of the Divine Soul have limited soul apertures, and they are extremely careful in selecting each natal demonic pet they contract. And the first natal demonic pet is always the most important.

Generally speaking, the best monsters to provide for new players to form contracts with are monster cubs or even monster eggs. Raising them from a young age makes them less likely to turn against their master after the contract is formed. As the monster and its master grow together, they can develop a deeper understanding of each other, leading to better cooperation in the future.

Therefore, the higher the bloodline aptitude of a demon beast, the better, and it is also advisable to have a gentle temperament.

(End of this chapter)