I established the Eternal Immortal Clan by taming beasts.

In the days that followed, the Zhou family seemed to suddenly tone down their arrogance and became unusually low-key.

The newly opened establishments attempted to bring down Baiweizhai, while the newly opened taverns, due to dismal business, quietly closed down one after another.

They never tried to suppress the Lin family in any other way.

It was as if they had completely forgotten the previous supply disruption and attempts to win them over; in fact, they were much more polite in situations where they interacted with the Lin family.

This shift is obvious to anyone with a discerning eye.

It seems the Zhou family is afraid.

They feared that this would completely push the Lin family to the opposite side, or even push them towards the Zhao family.

After all, the conflict between the Zhou and Zhao families has never stopped in recent years, with constant minor frictions, resulting in considerable losses for both sides.

If, at this critical juncture, the Lin family, whom they considered an "easy target" and originally intended to use as a "shield," were to completely turn against them due to the issue of cutting off supplies.

If they were to form some kind of tacit understanding or alliance with the Zhao family, it would undoubtedly be adding insult to injury for the Zhou family, or even a fatal blow.

This clearly contradicts their initial calculations.

"If only I had known this would happen, I wouldn't have done it in the first place." Lin Che felt no emotion after learning about the Zhou family's recent situation.

The Zhou family's retreat was within his expectations; this was, after all, a contest based on strength.

Since the other party has seen through the situation and chosen to lie low for the time being, the Lin family is naturally happy to have some peace and quiet.

It just so happens that the spirit beasts that Lin Che is preparing to sell still need a period of breeding.

Thus, the Lin family entered another period of stable development.

The clan's affairs were well-organized, the spirit beast garden was operating smoothly, and Baiweizhai's business remained booming.

Lin Che then devoted most of his energy to another important matter concerning his own path.

Find a suitable earth-attribute spirit beast to cultivate the "Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter".

However, things did not go smoothly.

He personally explored all known areas around Chuyang City where rare spirit beasts might exist.

They even made a special trip to the more prosperous Burning Bone City, which had more abundant resources and information.

Despite inquiries and offers of rewards through various channels, nothing was found.

Earth-attribute spirit beasts that meet the criteria of "sufficient potential" and "pure bloodline" seem to be extremely rare in this region, and it will be difficult to find them in the short term.

Since we cannot find an ideal earth-attribute spirit beast for the time being.

He then decided to begin his cultivation immediately and not wait any longer.

First, establish blood pacts with the existing four elemental spirit beasts and leave your mark. Then, when you find a suitable earth spirit beast in the future, you can complete the pact and start the path of body tempering a day earlier.

……

The Azure Mystery Realm, a volcanic crater in the Western Regions.

The scorching heat distorted the air, and the subterranean fire flowed slowly deep beneath our feet, emitting a low rumble.

Lin Che first arrived at the place where the Yaren Beast slept and carefully examined it.

Seeing that it was still enveloped by a dense mass of golden evil energy and the spiritual light of various metal ores, its aura was steady and deep, clearly still in the critical stage of absorption and integration, and its state was stable.

He nodded slightly and gave a few instructions to the fierce tiger guarding the side, telling it to continue to watch over the tiger carefully.

Then, Lin Che sat cross-legged on a flat volcanic rock platform, a little distance away from them but still able to feel the abundant fire elemental energy.

The rock was warm, but it couldn't hurt him in the slightest.

He closed his eyes, focused his mind, cleared his mind of distractions, and began to regulate his breathing to bring himself to his optimal state.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his gaze clear.

Before them, the dark red jade slip containing the "Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter" floated silently.

Lin Che's consciousness once again sank into it.

He carefully deduced the general outline and initial steps of the first stage, "The Five Spirits Awaken and the Foundation of the Dao is Established," in his mind until he understood every detail.

"The five elements rotate, mutually generating and mutually restraining each other, which is the fundamental law that constructs the heavens and the earth and gives rise to all things."

"Only by forging one's Dao body with this supreme method can one achieve a flawless foundation and boundless potential, enabling one to bear higher levels of power in the future." Lin Che's understanding deepened.

The core of this first realm is to find five spirit beasts that belong to the five elements and have sufficient potential.

Using the secret "Five Elements Blood Pact Seal," they established a "Primordial Blood Pact" that was far more profound than ordinary contracts.

Through the power of this blood pact, the cultivator's corresponding five elements—heart, liver, spleen, lungs, and kidneys—are initially awakened and activated.

And the potential of the related trunk system, laying the foundation for the most crucial, self-sustaining power of the Five Elements.

Once a blood pact is formed, it signifies a true bond of shared destiny and intertwined fortunes, far exceeding the scope of ordinary spirit beast contracts.

Therefore, the choice of spirit beast is crucial.

It's not just about their own growth ceiling.

This directly determines the foundational quality, characteristic bias, and even growth rate of Lin Che's future "Five Saints Paying Homage to the Origin Undying Body".

"Fire is the beginning of civilization, dispelling darkness and evil spirits, and representing the most intense vitality and energy."

"The heart belongs to fire, governs blood vessels, and controls the life force of the whole body. Let us begin with the fire of the heart."

Having made up his mind, Lin Che raised his head and looked at the crimson-gold figure that had been quietly accompanying him not far away.

"Sparrow, I'm about to begin." Lin Che's voice was calm but with a hint of solemnity.

The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow let out a clear cry, flapped its wings and flew closer, landing on the rock platform opposite him. It held its head high, its molten gold pupils filled with trust and determination.

The two had already formed the closest spiritual bond, their minds and spirits were in perfect harmony, and they understood each other perfectly.

At this moment, establishing a deeper primordial blood pact using the "Five Elements Blood Pact Seal" is absolutely effortless, provided both parties are completely voluntary and have no conflicts.

Lin Che nodded slightly, his expression turning solemn.

He raised his right hand, pointing his fingers like a sword, his mind highly focused.

A convergence of inspiration at the fingertips.

Without hesitation, he forced out a drop of life essence from his fingertip, separating it from a wisp of condensed primordial divine soul power, and the two merged together.

Fingertips began to move slowly in the air, tracing a path.

As he moved his fingertips, intricate and ancient runes, seemingly containing the secrets of the birth of flames at the beginning of time, condensed in the air.

These runes are not static, but interconnected and flowing, emanating a profound and unpredictable rhythm of the Great Dao.

Gradually, a three-dimensional, complex, and constantly slightly rotating crimson-gold seal core was constructed in the air.

This is the "Li Huo Blood Pact" that belongs exclusively to the fire element among the "Five Elements Blood Pact Seals".

As soon as the seal was formed, extraordinary phenomena occurred!

The dense fire elemental energy around them seemed to be drawn by an invisible hand, surging wildly toward the seal.

Visible ripples of intense heat spread through the air, even producing a slight crackling sound.

The underground fire in the crater below seemed to sense something, flowing more actively, with faint flames shining through the rock layers.

"Contract!"

Lin Che's eyes were sharp as lightning. He gave a low shout and pushed his wrist lightly.

The fully formed and radiant "Blood Pact of the Blazing Fire" transformed into a streak of crimson-gold light, as fast as lightning, yet carrying a strange gentleness, directly imprinting itself on the brow of the Blazing Heaven Sacred Sparrow.

The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow neither dodged nor avoided, but instead raised its head slightly, completely opening its mind.

The crimson gold seal disappeared without any hindrance into the space between its eyebrows.

In an instant, the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow burst forth with an dazzling crimson-gold radiance that was impossible to look at directly!

Each of its magnificent feathers seemed to transform into a burning flame, shimmering with light, and the noble crest on its head shone even brighter, like a real crown of flames being ignited!

A pure, noble, and incomparably intense power, seemingly originating from the bloodline of an ancient phoenix, was completely activated and awakened by the "Blood Pact Seal of the Blazing Fire".

It surged forth from its body, flowing towards Lin Che along the invisible bond of contract.

At the same time, Lin Che's body suddenly trembled!

"Ugh!" he groaned.

I felt an indescribable torrent of heat, like molten lava erupting from the Earth's core.

Yet it was strangely enveloped in a sacred and vibrant life force, which surged into his body through the newly established bridge of the contract that penetrated deep into the soul!

The target of this force was extremely clear—it was aimed directly into his chest cavity.

Where that vibrant, beating heart is!

"The heart belongs to the fire element, which strengthens the entire body's circulatory system and vital energy center!"

The intense pain and burning sensation spread instantly, but Lin Che maintained a sliver of clarity in his mind.

He endured the discomfort caused by the intense heat washing over his meridians and immediately began to circulate his energy to the fullest extent according to the key points of the first stage of the "Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter".

The pure and incomparably refined fire elemental power originating from the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow, under his active guidance and the restraint of his cultivation technique, did not run rampant like a wild horse.

Instead, it transformed into countless fine, needle-like, and warm, dawn-like threads of fire.

They began a meticulous, profound, and transformative process of refining and modifying his entire vascular network, especially his heart.

At this moment, under the continuous infusion and tempering of the source of the fire, Lin Che's heart beat more steadily and powerfully.

"Thump! Thump! Thump!"

Each heartbeat was like a deep, heavy war drum resounding in the chest, and the pumped blood seemed to carry faint golden specks.

As the temperature subtly rises, the circulation speed throughout the vascular network also increases significantly.

His blood was being continuously purified and strengthened under the influence and tempering of the fire energy, and the color of his blood faintly shimmered with a very faint but real crimson-gold glow.

The tempering process is undoubtedly painful and lengthy.

Lin Che's skin was as red as a branding iron, steaming with heat, and the sweat that had just seeped out was instantly evaporated into white vapor.

But he gritted his teeth, focused his mind on the clear spot in his spiritual center, and used his strong willpower to precisely guide every bit of the fire elemental essence that flowed in, perfectly integrating it into his own bloodline system.

In mid-air, the Burning Sky Sacred Sparrow also hovered, its eyes closed, its body surrounded by a flowing, ever-changing crimson-gold light.

The primordial blood pact is a two-way bridge.

While it was contributing its own bloodline essence to Lin Che.

Through the contract, she also received the refined and purified fire elemental aura from Lin Che, which was tempered and purified by his cultivation techniques, and was more in line with the human body's Dao essence, as well as the nourishment brought by the contract's laws themselves.

In this wondrous cycle, the bloodline of the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow itself seemed to become more active and pure.

That thin phoenix bloodline showed signs of being further stimulated and purified, bringing a sense of comfort and elevation from the very source of life.

"This is the effect of this secret technique on the spirit beasts' reciprocal nourishment!"

Even amidst his pain, Lin Che realized this, and his heart was filled with excitement.

The advancement of the bloodline of the Burning Heaven Sacred Sparrow is slow because the resources required are too rare and precious.

This "Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter" has arrived just in time!

Through the dual nourishment during daily cultivation, the concentration and potential of the spirit beast's bloodline can be subtly enhanced, which can be said to have solved a major problem for him!

……

After an unknown amount of time, the surging tide of spiritual energy in the volcanic area finally subsided, and the intense radiance gradually diminished.

Lin Che slowly opened his eyes. In the depths of his originally clear eyes, a cluster of crimson-gold flames seemed to flash and disappear, making them appear even more profound.

He exhaled a long breath of stale air, which was surprisingly hot and left faint scorch marks on the rock platform in front of him.

He immediately looked inward at himself.

The heart is as strong as a furnace, with a hidden sound of wind and thunder in its beat, and each contraction and expansion is full of tremendous power.

The blood vessels throughout the body are unobstructed, wide and resilient, and the blood flows with a faint warmth and vigorous vitality, as if it contains infinite life force and explosive potential.

Beneath the skin of his chest, a faint crimson-gold spiritual pattern, shaped like a vermilion bird spreading its wings, quietly emerged, flickered a few times, and then slowly disappeared beneath his flesh, as if it had become part of his body.

Fire Blood Pact, complete!

"Ugh—!"

The Heavenly Sacred Sparrow beside it also opened its eyes at the right time, letting out a clear and incomparably pleasant long cry, its voice full of comfort and vitality.

"It feels so good! Warm and cozy, like sleeping in the sun! I want to do this kind of practice more often!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Che smiled with relief and warmth, and gently stroked its smooth, fiery feathers.

They felt a stronger, almost merging, connection between their souls than ever before.

"Don't worry, in addition to daily cultivation, the body-tempering exercises in this 'Five Saints Blood Pact Spirit Forging Secret Chapter' will be a daily compulsory course for you, me, and other partners in the future."

The fire in my heart has been ignited, lighting the first lamp among the five elements.

Next, the next step is to find and contract with the four elemental spirit beasts of metal, wood, water, and earth.

By gradually awakening the liver, lungs, kidneys, and spleen, and ultimately achieving a small cycle of the five elements, one can complete the cultivation of the first realm of the secret technique.