Become a true immortal by emulating all demons.

Chapter 117 The Path to Golden Core, Peerless Young Master

"If Brother Yao doesn't mind, how about we temporarily take the left peak as Devouring Moon Mountain?"

Among the demons, their status is determined by their ranking.

If they belong to different demon lords, then they are counted according to the demon lord.

After this battle, even if Lin Shu can't be ranked among the top ten demon generals, he should be close to it.

Although the Azure Nether Demon General was very powerful, he was ranked only twenty-seventh because he did not want to get involved in the fighting.

In other words, although she clearly has the cultivation level of the late Core Formation stage, in the eyes of outsiders, she is protected by the infamous reputation of the Moon Devouring Demon Banner, and therefore needs to address her as "Brother Demon".

"You're not planning to leave?"

Lin Shu was slightly puzzled and looked up at Yongzhou Pass.

Strangely enough, the red clouds in the sky are gathering and becoming thicker, seemingly much denser than yesterday.

The lesser demons were unaware of the situation and were preoccupied with setting up the Demon Mountain.

Old Master Xu clearly knew about this calamity, so how could the more powerful Azure Nether Demon General not know?

"Walk?"

The beautiful woman paused for a moment, then smiled helplessly, "I have my family with me, so it doesn't seem like it will be easy for me to travel."

This place is mountainous and located on the border of Yongzhou. Merchants come and go in an endless stream, yet it can still accommodate tens of thousands of refugees and provide them with food, clothing and other necessities.

Whether going to Da Shun or heading to Yongzhou.

Given her status as a demon general, it would be difficult for her to occupy a similar territory again.

"And leaving like this, I feel a little sorry for the Cloud Dragon Demon Lord." The beautiful woman put away her smile and sighed softly.

"Is this matter related to the Demon Lord?"

Lin Shu frowned slightly, and quickly guessed the origin of the tribulation clouds.

Could it be that the great demon who was severely injured by the Mountain God Mirror has greatly increased his cultivation after traveling outside and is planning to return to take revenge?

"To be precise, it's related to the Qi family and the Demon King Yuanyuan."

The golden bear walked over, marveling at the monster with admiration in its eyes.

Previously, although he pretended to be calm, he was actually panicking and even felt that he was very likely to die here today.

In the end, he witnessed the birth of a ferocious demon.

"Could you elaborate?"

Upon hearing the name Yuan Yuan, Lin Shu couldn't help but think of the two glaring names at the very top of the Demon-Slaying Manual.

He turned around and looked at me politely.

The previous act of charity had already foreshadowed the other party's fate.

He's quite a loyal demon general, willing to risk his life for a few jars of spirit wine.

"This isn't exactly a secret."

"Our demon king, for some unknown reason, has committed an extremely terrifying act."

Even after decades, Jin Xiong still paused with a look of fear on his face: "He... he attacked the immortals."

As if worried that the Moon-Devouring Demon General might misunderstand, the burly man quickly explained, "Not a descendant of immortals, but the true form of the Night Wanderer from the Qi family!"

The biggest difference between a half-life immortal and a wandering immortal is whether or not they are recognized by heaven and earth.

The Yu family has a mountain god, while the Qi family has a night-roaming god.

Upon hearing this, Lin Shu looked surprised: "I seem to have heard someone say that a half-life immortal is immortal and indestructible."

That's why it's terrifying.

Jin Xiong smiled bitterly, "Immortals cannot be killed, so the outcome was that our Demon King was severely injured and his fate remains unknown. The Night Wanderer sits high in the temple, and Young Master Qi still governs Yongzhou."

"Who is Young Master Qi? Doesn't he have a name?"

For some reason, when Lin Shu heard those three words, a strange sense of unease suddenly welled up inside her.

"This is both a name and an honorific title. He is called Young Master Qi. All the immortals in Yongzhou, including the Yu family, who also came from a family that has been immortals for half their lives, must address him as Young Master when they meet him."

Jin Xiong clicked his tongue: "Besides that half-life immortal, the next one in the Qi family is Him. His magic power has reached the Nascent Soul realm, which is unfathomable. However, he is unrestrained and rebellious, and once tried to forcibly marry the Demon King Su Xin. But he has been much quieter in recent years."

The immortal descendant who heads the Demon Slaying Division is brazenly going to marry a Nascent Soul Demon King.

It sounds absurd just from hearing it.

However, the other party is still a noble immortal, while an ordinary cultivator, if he comes into contact with a demon, may fall into the form of a demon.

I've gone off on a tangent.

Jin Xiong waved his hand: "Now that the Demon King Yuanyuan has disappeared, the demons are facing even greater difficulties. That's why we need to occupy a piece of land to provide a way out for the demons."

"By order of the Demon King, the Cloud Dragon Demon Lord has set his sights on Yongzhou Pass, intending to seize the border by taking advantage of the Zhao family of the Great Shun Dynasty!"

"March 15th is the time when the formation near the Mountain God Mirror is at its weakest, and the Zhao family plans to make their move on that day."

"..."

Lin Shu was still pondering the Qi family's affairs.

Upon hearing this, he slowly raised his head: "Sixteen days left?"

"good."

Excitement gleamed in Jin Xiong's eyes.

To survive such a dire situation today, thanks to the rescue of the Moon-Eating Demon General, proves that I must have some good fortune.

Perhaps they can survive this great battle.

He dared not even dream of becoming a Demon Lord, but he could try to break through to the late stage of Core Formation.

"I see"

Lin Shu let out a soft breath.

I've heard too much news today; I need to find a quiet place to sort out my thoughts.

……

Say goodbye to everyone.

Lin Shu arrived at the tranquil Zuofeng Thatched Cottage.

He sat cross-legged on the futon, focused his mind and calmed his breath, which gradually became long and deep.

The Filthy Moon Wolf Lord lay prostrate beside him, clearly sensing his master's unease.

"call."

Lin Shu glanced sideways at the ferocious-looking ghost wolf.

He suddenly remembered Yu Xin's strange expression when he left Blackwater City, and the "Young Master" she called out to him.

After hearing Jin Xiong's explanation, he felt a strange sense of unease.

Thinking back to when I was feeding the wolf, I could never feel where its limits were.

Lin Shu already had a rather bold guess in her mind.

"It seems to be more difficult than I thought."

He reached out and touched his seemingly normal chest, feeling the emptiness within, a hint of emotion flashing in his eyes.

No wonder, the Spirit Root can restore the physical body, but cannot rebuild the heart.

There are probably some unseen limitations still remaining within myself.

To completely resolve this problem, we'll definitely have to make a trip to Yongzhou.

"But if it really is the work of the number one person below the immortals, relying on just a little chick is far from enough to be safe."

"We need to prepare another way out."

Even if Yu Sheng reveals his adult form, he is still a long way from being a true prodigy of the immortal sects.

At most, she could only provide herself with an identity to walk the world, but it would be difficult for her to compete with the geniuses of other half-life immortal families.

Moreover, judging from Jin Xiong's words, that Young Master Qi is not as simple as a prodigy.

The other party holds the power of the Demon Slayer Division and acts without restraint, making him more like the pillar of the Qi family.

"If I really cause trouble and am forced to flee..."

Lin Shu gazed into the distance beyond the thatched hut, her eyes landing on Yongzhou Pass.

Given Young Master Qi's status, neither the imperial court nor any other immortal sect would dare to take him in.

Although the Demon King Yuanyuan was seriously injured, the other party's actions proved one thing.

There is still a group in this world that is unwilling to be enslaved by the immortals, and even the immortals themselves cannot subdue them.

However, to integrate into this group, one must inevitably show the corresponding sincerity.

"Let me think about it some more."

Lin Shu gathered her thoughts.

With his current strength, if he wants to survive this calamity, he must find the right position.

To stay or to leave.

If you want to leave, where should you go?

If I were to stay, what could I possibly do?

These are all things that need to be carefully considered.

"..."

He waved his sleeve and released that wisp of azure phoenix-like immortal energy.

The thousand taels of silver transformed into jade light and poured into it.

At the same time, Lin Shu closed his eyes slightly, and his divine sense returned to the Blood Sea Mountain Mansion.

Nine crimson dragons surged upwards from the Dao Marrow Spirit Sea, connecting to the immortal palace.

After digesting the information about the inner method, he also gained some understanding of the Core Formation Realm.

Inside the immortal abode at this moment.

The crimson energy surged and transformed into the shape of a pill, which is the initial stage of the Core Formation.

Once it solidifies into a substantial form, it marks the beginning of the intermediate stage.

When the surface of the pill is flawless and full of vitality, it is the late stage of pill formation.

This path seems simple, without any bottlenecks. As long as you have enough foundation, you can reach the end with just a little patience.

If one can consume enough spiritual items, this process can be accelerated even more rapidly.

Actually it is not.

The real secret lies in the nine long dragons outside.

The methods of forming the elixir are different from those of immortality.

The grade of a celestial technique indicates the level of power it can unleash; even the most unique body-tempering techniques fall within the category of celestial techniques.

The proficiency level of internal techniques already covers the early, middle, and late stages of Core Formation.

Its upgrade in grade brings about other changes.

This phenomenon of nine dragons is called "Guiding the Nine Streams," and it is the effect of the middle-level third-grade internal magic.

The lower three ranks of inner magic do not exhibit any unusual phenomena.

However, if one enters the upper three ranks, the extraordinary phenomenon can be further advanced and called "Gathering All Rivers".

If one builds a foundation with the essence of the Dao and attains the highest level of internal cultivation, there is a chance that one will see the legendary "Starry Sky".

Only when more Daoist marrow rivers connect to the Immortal Abode can there be enough spiritual power to refine the Golden Elixir.

Those who draw from the Nine Streams can prove the Three-Turn Solidifying True Elixir.

By obtaining this golden elixir, one can shed the mortal body, stabilize one's spirituality with the elixir, and extend one's lifespan by eight hundred years.

It is considered the easiest path to the Golden Core stage.

Those who can absorb all rivers have the opportunity to obtain the Six-Turn Dragon-Tiger Elixir, which will add 1,200 years to their lifespan.

This was also Lin Shu's initial goal.

He didn't really care about the length of his life.

After all, he had lived two lives, but only for about twenty years. A thousand years was too long for him to grasp the concept of a thousand years.

However, the Dragon Tiger Treasure Pill greatly enhances combat ability, making it far superior to the Three-Turn Solidifying True Pill.

But after thinking about it carefully, Lin Shu was a little stunned.

When Kan and Li meet, dragons and tigers are subdued, which is called the Dragon and Tiger Elixir.

These two represent kidney water and heart fire, respectively.

However... I have no heart.

A cultivator's five internal organs correspond to the five elements; if the fire element is lacking, it is difficult to attain the Great Dao.

"Either accept your fate and obtain the Three-Turn Solidifying Spirit True Pill, or..."

Lin Shu pressed her chest, her expression gradually turning strange.

Above the Dragon-Tiger Treasure Pill, there is also the ethereal Nine-Turn Purple Heaven Golden Pill.

The conditions for obtaining this elixir are extremely stringent.

The strange phenomenon "Yuxingdou" is manageable; as long as one performs good deeds, one can always deduce a first-grade internal technique.

The problem is that even if this extraordinary phenomenon is formed, the probability of successfully forming the pill is still slim, and each of the nine refinements is more dangerous than the last.

"Did you do this on purpose?"

Lin Shu glanced at the Lord of the Filthy Moon Wolf. He had a feeling that it wasn't so simple for the Qi family to take his heart.

It's as if the path of cultivation has been deliberately severed.

Even if you are truly exceptionally talented and have many extraordinary encounters.

In the end, he could only be confined to the third-stage Solidifying Spirit True Pill, unable to take another step forward.

Above the Golden Core stage is the Nascent Soul stage.

That happens to be the realm that Young Master Qi is at.

"Aww..."

The Lord of the Filthy Moon let out an innocent whimper, indicating that he had nothing to do with that damned Young Master Qi.

Lin Shu withdrew her gaze and refocused on her inner vision.

The nine dragons grew thicker and stronger, signifying an improvement in the level of internal magic.

According to the calculation that it takes 300 taels of silver to break through the barrier of the Immortal Technique with evil money, if there is no external assistance, it takes about 900 taels of merit to break through each level of the middle three-grade inner technique.

[Fifth Grade Core Formation. Azure Phoenix Nascent Soul Palace: Minor Success]

Within the immortal abode, the Qi spheres ceased to circulate and materialized at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Its surface is mottled and dull, still exuding a sense of ordinariness.

"call."

Having squandered so much magical power, I'm already somewhat numb.

Upon breaking through to the mid-stage of Core Formation, Lin Shu quickly adapted to the increased spiritual power within his body.

"If you want to participate in this calamity, slow and steady good deeds will not be of any use."

"We need to go for something tougher."

Lin Shu was no longer concerned with killing intent or being disturbed.

Jin Xiong's few words put a lot of pressure on him.

It's like having a long knife held to your neck for no reason. At that moment, who cares about the consequences? Of course, you just punch it first.

"Come here, isn't this your favorite thing?"

Lin Shu pulled the Filthy Moon Wolf Lord over directly, and a large amount of evil silver instantly turned into a surge of black light and fell down.

Only after experiencing the slow process of doing good deeds can the horror of ill-gotten gains be truly highlighted.

Three hundred taels for a first-grade item, cheap and cost-effective.

Originally a sixth-grade Core Formation cultivator, Taiyin Blood Illumination broke through two grades in the blink of an eye, reaching the threshold of the upper third grade.

"hiss."

Feeling the stinging pain in her mind, Lin Shu was instead provoked into a rage.

With the "Guardian of Origin" spiritual root protecting one's mind, it's better to have a short, sharp pain than a long, drawn-out one.

After realizing that breaking through the barrier would require a thousand taels of silver.

He casually took out the golden lion statue as well, and the black silver ingots transformed into two long rivers that surged simultaneously.

Each received 1,600 taels, not a penny less.

[Chapter 3 of Core Formation. Taiyin Blood Illumination: Perfected]

[Chapter 3 of Core Formation. Mad Lion Blood Burning Technique: Perfected]

"..."

Inside the quiet thatched cottage.

A man and a wolf, both figures curled up on the ground and began to convulse.

"Aww!"

"Don't scream, hiss!"

"Aww..."

"hiss."

After an unknown amount of time, the wails and gasps gradually ceased.

The giant, dark wolf lay limp on the ground, its tongue lolling out.

His body swelled up again, his limbs became even thicker than before, and the aura emanating from his body had reached the late stage of Core Formation!

It never imagined that one day it would be able to eat its fill of ill-gotten gains.

Lin Shu lay on the ground, soaking wet. Crimson sweat flowed from between his black armor, the result of extremely concentrated blood energy.

He stared blankly at the rooftop, feeling the terrifying force surging through his body, and finally felt a little more at ease.

The two techniques, both at the highest level of the Core Formation stage, encompass the soul and body, and also allow one to ride the wind and patrol the mountains, appearing and disappearing without a trace.

As long as you don't encounter someone at the Golden Core stage, it should be enough to protect yourself, right?

"Stop yelling."

Lin Shu reached out and tore off her arm armor, then sat up, panting heavily.

No, I really can't come here again.

If this trend continues, he is truly worried that, under the "protection" of the Guardian Spirit Root, he will calmly watch this body descend into madness driven by restlessness.

He looked at the remaining one hundred taels of silver, pondered for a moment, and then suddenly turned his gaze to the black iron arm armor in his hand.

"This is a good thing."

The items from the Demon Slayer Bureau and the magical artifacts crafted by cultivators are fundamentally different.

It prioritizes practicality but lacks a certain spirituality.

Take this Xuanjia armor for example; its texture is clearly as solid as a magic weapon, and its effects are astonishing.

However, it doesn't even qualify as a magic weapon, as it cannot be infused with spiritual power, making it extremely vulnerable in the face of the Ink Dragon Sword.

"Want to give it a try?"

Lin Shu pondered for a moment.

A hundred taels of silver isn't much; it's not even enough to upgrade the current lowest-grade Netherfrost Thunder.

I'm not afraid of damaging the Xuanjia armor; I have several other pieces outside.

With that thought in mind, he put his arm armor back on and casually pressed the evil silver into it.

In an instant, a faint light spread across the surface of the black armor like ripples.

It seems to actually work?

A look of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he quickly poured even more ill-gotten gains into the scheme.

Under the shroud of black light, the armor suddenly twisted, its outline becoming sharper, as if cold bone spurs were protruding, and black mist surged, covering the weak joints.

It went from being majestic and domineering at the beginning to becoming much more ferocious and menacing!

Lin Shu put in the last piece of bad silver.

Just then, the entire set of Xuan armor suddenly transformed into a stream of light and quickly faded away, turning into a pitch-black thumb ring that looked like it was cast from Xuan iron, which landed in his palm.

"what?"

He was slightly taken aback and tried to infuse his spiritual energy.

The next moment, the ring disintegrated into black light, which quickly covered his body and materialized again into a ferocious demonic armor.

It has clearly transformed from an ordinary object into a true magical artifact.

"That's much more convenient."

Lin Shu put away the demon armor and put the ring on her hand.

What to do next depends on the specific situation on Yu Sheng's side.

But with my current abilities, I'll be much more comfortable with whichever choice I make.