I, the Chaos Entity, joined the chat group at the start.

The path of the ancient gods does not cultivate supernatural powers but only magic. Relying on their powerful physical bodies, they roam the starry sky and leave behind a glorious reputation.

Wang Lin immediately used the Ancient God Technique to condense an ancient god avatar using the core secrets of the legacy.

In this life, because Wang Lin's physical body was not destroyed, the self that cultivated magic was the true self, while the body of the ancient god became an avatar.

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Chapter 410 The Ten Billion Soul Banner, Wang Lin, Forever Alone

Cave dwelling.

Two and a half years later, Wang Lin successfully used the Ancient God Technique to condense an Ancient God clone. The first condensation of the clone was equivalent to the reconstruction of his physical body, and he naturally became a one-star Ancient God.

Although it is a one-star ancient god, its physical strength is enough to fight against those in the Core Formation stage. The ancient god's strength is currently not as good as the original body, but its potential is limitless.

In ancient times, the ancient gods, along with the ancient demons and ancient immortals, were collectively known as the Ancient Race. They fed on stars and did not need the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to cultivate. As long as they continuously devoured and refined their bodies, they could grow. The physical bodies of adult ancient gods were comparable to a cultivation planet.

If one reaches the level of eight or nine stars, their physical body is comparable to that of a star system, and their power is boundless.

Looking at the ancient god avatar before him, Wang Lin's eyes showed a thoughtful expression. Ancient god cultivation is different from that of cultivators. It requires devouring the power of star cores. Moreover, once exposed, it will inevitably be hunted down by countless cultivators. At least, the Vermilion Bird Star does not allow the existence of ancient gods.

“Fellow Daoist Luo Feng’s world has countless stars, and Luo Feng is already a Galactic Lord. If I could send my Ancient God avatar there to devour stars, I would definitely be able to quickly increase my strength. However, the length of time this avatar can stay is a problem.”

As the Lord of the Galaxy, Luo Feng owns the entire galaxy, which contains countless planets, making it an absolutely perfect holy land for cultivating the path of the ancient gods.

But since this is Luo Feng's world, as an outsider, Wang Lin doesn't have much time to stay.

"Forget it, let's try the lottery first and see what we can get this time."

Wang Lin then spent 5,000 points to participate in the lucky draw.

Having received the inheritance of the ancient god and completed the mission, Wang Lin was rewarded with 10,000 points. Combined with the points he earned from previous missions, he now has around 30,000 points.

"Ding, five draws, requiring 5,000 points, do you want to start?" The chat group voice came through.

"Mm." Wang Lin nodded.

"Ding, successfully consumed 5,000 points, start the lottery."

"Ding! Successful lottery draw! You have obtained the magic treasure, the Ten Billion Soul Banner!"

"Ding! Successful lottery draw! You have obtained the Five Elements Escape Technique!"

"Ding! Thank you for the lucky draw! Keep it up!"

"Ding! Successful lottery draw! You have obtained one hundred drops of royal ancient god's essence blood!"

"Ding! Thank you for the lucky draw! Keep it up!"

"Five draws, two of which ended in failure, but the rewards for the draws seem pretty good."

A hundred drops of ancient god's essence blood—that's simply too incredible!

Wang Lin only sensed the domineering power contained in a single drop of royal blood essence. Even Nascent Soul and Nascent Soul experts were insignificant in the face of this power and were instantly annihilated.

In the darkness, he sensed a colossal figure, towering amidst the vast sea of ​​stars, within the bloodline of royalty.

It was an ancient god, not the ancient god Tu Si, but its aura was stronger than Tu Si's.

Tu Si is an eight-star ancient god, equivalent to a third-step cultivator. This figure has an even stronger aura and is very likely the legendary peak nine-star ancient god!

Wang Lin immediately had his Ancient God clone begin fusing the hundred drops of Ancient God essence blood. If it absorbed all of them, it would be guaranteed to reach the level of a three-star or even four-star Ancient God in a short period of time!

He took out a Ten Billion Soul Banner, which was entirely purple-gold in color, about three zhang tall, and felt icy to the touch. It also emitted a faint black mist, clearly indicating that it was not a righteous magic weapon.

"Holy crap, a billion-soul banner! Wang Lin, where did you steal that from?" Situ Nan inside the Heavenly Inverse Pearl was utterly astonished.

“Situ, do you recognize this banner?” Wang Lin asked.

“Of course I recognize it. This Ten Billion Soul Banner is a sacred artifact of the Soul Refining Sect, a fifth-level cultivation country on Vermilion Bird Star. When I perished, I remember that the sect leader of the Soul Refining Sect was only in the late stage of the Infant Transformation realm, but with this treasure, he was able to contend with someone in the late stage of the Ascending Realm. Although he would still be killed in the end, it was still quite remarkable,” Situ Nan explained.

Wang Lin was shocked; he had actually drawn a really good item. He then checked the introduction of the Ten Billion Soul Banner.

The Ten Billion Soul Banner can change size and contains thirty-seven main souls and ten billion soul fragments. The soul fragments can be fused together, allowing it to fight across realms. It is also equipped with three techniques: Soul Refining, Soul Extraction, and Spirit Locking.

A matching secret technique appeared in Wang Lin's mind. In a sense, this billion soul banner was similar to an ancient god. Ancient gods grew stronger by devouring stars, while this soul banner could grow stronger by constantly devouring souls. The greater the strength of the soul in life, the greater the power of the soul banner.

However, when Wang Lin probed into it with his divine sense, he found that the Ten Billion Soul Banner was empty inside, without any souls. Clearly, to unleash the power of this treasure, it was necessary to capture souls.

"Situ, I'm about to reach the Nascent Soul stage. Do you have any good suggestions?" Wang Lin asked.

"I'll say it again: find a mortal kingdom and become its emperor. Didn't you want to be the top scholar in the imperial examination back then? Now's the perfect time."

Being an emperor is wonderful; you can have a harem of three thousand, enjoy yourself to the fullest, and it will help you cultivate your Daoist heart.

"Then, transforming into a spirit will naturally follow," Situ Nan said.

“…” Wang Lin.

Seeing that Wang Lin remained unmoved, Situ Nan stopped teasing him and said, "Your spiritual root is poor, but fortunately your comprehension is extremely high, and your mind is like a demon. However, if you want to become a god, you must return to your original nature, unless you cultivate the Path of Ruthlessness and sever all emotions and desires. But it seems impossible for you. What is hindering your transformation into a god is your murderous heart. In the past two hundred years, you have killed too much. You need to cleanse yourself of your impurities and remove your evil aura before you can truly become a god."

"To wash away the lead oxide!" Wang Lin suddenly realized.

He left his cultivation cave and came outside, only to find Li Muwan watering flowers, which looked beautiful and charming in the soft sunlight.

When Li Muwan saw Wang Lin emerge from seclusion, she immediately beamed and walked over, picking up the spiritual fruit she had just grown.

"Senior brother, I grew these, please try them." Li Muwan looked expectant.

Wang Lin hesitated for a moment, but still took out a red fruit and bit into it. It was sweet and juicy.

"How is it, Senior Brother?" Li Muwan asked.

"It's delicious!" Wang Lin praised.

"I'm glad you like it, Senior Brother." Li Muwan was overjoyed.

But the next second, Wang Lin's words made her turn pale.

“Junior Sister Li, it was my fault for bringing you into the Demonic Sea back then. Now that my matter has been resolved, why don’t I take you back to Luohe Sect?” Wang Lin said.

"...This idiot, destined to be single forever, he's as solid as a block of wood," Situ Nan grumbled.

Despite their years of companionship and frequent separations, Wang Lin had left a deep imprint on Li Muwan's heart.

In particular, the experience of Wang Lin leading her to kill many evil cultivators in the Demon Cultivation Sea was etched in her heart.

Li Muwan lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes, but she still forced herself to control her emotions.

"Wang Lin, can't you see that this girl is interested in you? She doesn't want to leave, why are you kicking her out?" Situ Nan shouted, exasperated.

“I know, Situ. But the path of cultivation is extremely dangerous, and it’s not suitable for you to stay by my side,” Wang Lin said.

"Damn it, you coward! What, do you think you can't even protect a woman? Wang Lin, don't even mention being my disciple, you've really disappointed me!" Situ Nan cursed.

“…” Wang Lin.

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Chapter 411 Red Butterfly, The Peril of the Corpse Immortal Emperor

"Junior Sister Li, if you don't want to go back, you can stay."

Perhaps it was Situ Nan's words that had an effect, because Wang Lin spoke up to persuade Li Muwan to stay.

Hearing this, Li Muwan was delighted and nodded slightly.

"That's more like it!" Situ Nan smiled with relief. Fortunately, Wang Lin wasn't completely hopeless. Why didn't he seize the opportunity when his chance for marriage was right in front of him?

For the next period of time, Wang Lin and Li Muwan lived in this cave, and their relationship was delicate.

Wang Lin was cultivating the ancient god's path in preparation for becoming a mortal, while Li Muwan devoted herself to studying acupuncture and alchemy.

Seeing that Li Muwan liked alchemy, Wang Lin went to the auction house in the inner city of the Demon Cultivation Sea alone, bought many pill formulas, and also exchanged pill formulas with some cultivation families.

Of course, some families are unwilling to part with their precious elixir formulas.

Under Situ Nan's instigation, Wang Lin had no choice but to take it voluntarily.

For a time, the people of the Demon Cultivation Sea were in a state of panic, especially the alchemy families and sects, who were afraid that Wang Lin would come to "take them away".

Li Muwan acquired many pill formulas, including a rare fifth-grade pill formula, which was considered the most valuable treasure of a cultivation sect.

Because of Danfang, the relationship between the two underwent some subtle changes, and they were just one step away from breaking through the final barrier.

"Ding, the Great Dao quest has been triggered. Defeat the Snowfield Kingdom's Heavenly Pride Red Butterfly. Quest complete. You have earned 5,000 points."

On this day, Wang Lin heard the voice of the Dadao chat group again.

After receiving this mission, Wang Lin gathered information about the Snow Country and the Red Butterfly. Upon learning the news, he was greatly surprised.

This Red Butterfly is indeed a prodigy, a top genius of the Snow Region Kingdom. She was born less than a hundred years ago and has already reached the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul Realm, which is simply terrifying.

Such talent astonished even Situ Nan.

A hundred years to achieve the Great Perfection of the Divine Transformation—such talent would have made one an immortal in ancient times.

It took Wang Lin about two hundred years to cultivate to the Great Perfection of the Nascent Soul stage, during which time he also received help from the chat group and the Heavenly Reversal Pearl.

“Wang Lin, with your current cultivation level, it’s almost impossible for you to defeat this Red Butterfly. Moreover, I can’t use my primordial spirit power to help you with this. If you win by trickery, it won’t be good for your Dao heart,” Situ Nan said.

“I understand. I won’t use your power to defeat this Red Butterfly. I still have time. Once I successfully transform into a mortal, I will fight her at the same level,” Wang Lin said.

Besides this, Wang Lin also has the trump card of the Ancient God Avatar, but this trump card cannot be easily revealed.

Because once exposed, they will be hunted down by the entire cultivation alliance.

“Okay, but before you do that, I think you should marry Li Muwan. Your relationship is pretty much over,” Situ Nan said.

“…” Wang Lin.

……

The Great Way Chat Group.

Wang Lin: "Brother Luo Feng, I have a favor to ask!"

Then, Wang Lin contacted the cosmic bully Luo Feng in the chat group.

Luo Feng: "Brother Wang Lin, what is it? Please speak freely."

Wang Lin: "This is how it happened..."

Wang Lin recounted the story of the ancient gods, explaining that Luo Feng's world was indeed helpful for cultivating the path of the ancient gods, and without any problems.

Han Li of the Seven Mysteries Sect: "The Way of the Ancient Gods! Brother Wang, it seems you have obtained a great opportunity."

Fang Yuan: "A race that cultivates by devouring stars is truly terrifying."

Chen Nan: "!!"

Qian Renxue: "Impressive, formidable."

Angel Yan: "!!!"

Huo Linfei: "666!"

Corpse Immortal Emperor: "Interesting!"

My favorite drink is animal milk: "Eating planets, not a bad idea."

The Heaven-Mending Saintess: "?!!"

Luo Feng: "That's no problem. There are hundreds of millions of planets in my Milky Way alone, let alone the entire Black Dragon Mountain Empire."

Eastern Wilderness God King: "But we may not be able to stay for too long."

Wang Lin: "That's not a problem. I can spend more points to try and save more time."

Wang Lin could actually cultivate on his own star, but he wanted to cultivate the path of the ancient god quickly.

If he were to unleash his devouring power, a star would be completely consumed in no time. If this were on Vermilion Bird Star, Wang Lin would be targeted and besieged by cultivators before he could devour anything for long.

……

Devouring the universe.

銀河系。

Luo Feng appeared out of thin air, and Wang Lin followed immediately out of the teleportation portal.

In this world, there is no spiritual energy of heaven and earth, but Wang Lin can sense another kind of violent energy.

However, cultivating the path of the ancient gods does not require the spiritual energy of heaven and earth; it only requires the continuous transformation of the physical body.