Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 24 Niu Wendao Sweeps Through the Disciples of the Three Major Families

Li Changsheng used the money Nie Qiu gave him to find a blacksmith shop nearby and rent it.

He had a lot of crafting materials in his storage bag, and began to craft simple magical artifacts.

Ignore appearance, focus only on speed, even a lump of iron will do.

Three days later, he branded the stone finger runes onto an iron plate.

The iron plate is more durable; it's made of low-grade materials, but when combined with the stone finger runes, it's comparable to a mid-grade plate.

It's almost a whole rank upgrade!

If the runes on just the little finger of the stone man can be upgraded by one rank, how powerful must the runes all over the stone man's body be?

No wonder the ancient demons were all geniuses; their bloodlines were terrifying.

The ox asked, "Will you also awaken a body covered in runes in the future?"

How powerful will it be then?

Shaking his head to clear his mind, Li Changsheng circulated his spiritual power, channeling it into the iron plate.

The runes lit up, and an ancient aura emanated from them, amplifying his spiritual power.

  

Li Changsheng's vision blurred, and he seemed to see an ancient, majestic stone figure.

The stone figure roared to the sky, letting out a deafening howl that shook the entire world.

Lines intertwined, and the spiritual energy within the stone figure surged and boiled under the influence of the runes. The little finger of the stone figure's left hand shone with dazzling light.

A heavy aura spread out, and the stone figure's little finger slowly fell, smashing a huge crater into the ground like a mountain.

Li Changsheng carefully comprehended the characteristics of the runes: solid, heavy, and imbued with spiritual power.

"The stone golem can condense runes; I wonder if they can be used on me?"

Li Changsheng pondered and said, "These runes can also be used to refine weapons. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them a higher-level formation."

Since he began following Nie Qiu in weapon forging, he had been pondering this matter but had yet to put it into practice.

The appearance of the Stone Golem Rune gave him hope.

Generally, the imprinting formations used in weapon crafting are based on human cultivators and require changes to the materials to create magical artifacts suitable for the circulation of spiritual energy.

He himself doesn't need to change; what needs to be changed are the formations and runes, making them suitable for him.

"However, although I can't do that now, it will allow me to forge even better treasures."

Li Changsheng pondered for a moment.

Since I'm just idling around anyway, I might as well reforge some magical artifacts.

If it weren't for the fact that it's a high-grade magic artifact, it would be too much of a waste of time. He really wanted to try whether the stone finger runes could improve the quality of a high-grade magic artifact.

If it can be improved, wouldn't a high-grade Qi-refining magic weapon become a low-grade Foundation Establishment magic weapon?

Calm your mind and concentrate on crafting the magical artifact.

Melting the previous mid-grade magic sword will waste some materials, but if it can improve the grade, the waste is worthwhile.

He spends his days at the blacksmith's shop, returning at noon and in the evening to deliver meals and vegetables, and practicing meditation at night.

His hard work, on the contrary, inspired Liu Qingyue.

As for Liu Xian, he still couldn't stand it; after cultivating for a few days, he would go out and play for a day.

Although Liu Xian was having fun, he promised not to cause trouble and no longer thought about seeking the Ox to ask about the Dao. He just strolled around and exchanged ideas with cultivators.

Liu Qing secretly followed him for several days, and only after confirming that Liu Xian was indeed like that did he feel relieved.

When Liu Qingyue got tired of cultivating, she would go out for a day to relax, since cultivating all the time was indeed tedious and boring.

Li Changsheng was immersed in weapon crafting and cultivation, studying the stone finger runes.

The mid-grade magic artifact has been successfully upgraded to a high-grade magic artifact.

The inferior grade has been transformed into the middle grade.

Each sword became sturdy and heavy. Even cultivators of the same level would find it heavy to hold, but they could still wield it.

Before, when using ordinary wood or stone, I didn't feel much of a difference, but now that I've switched to a ritual implement, the sense of weight and solidity is much more apparent.

He spent a month at the blacksmith's shop, completing the modifications to all the low- to mid-grade magic swords he had brought.

That day, Li Changsheng returned to Qingliu Courtyard in the evening.

As soon as I entered, I heard Liu Xian excitedly talking about Niu Wendao:

"Niu Wendao is truly formidable! He single-handedly defeated the young disciples of three major families to obtain the spiritual medicine!"

Li Changsheng's heart skipped a beat. Why couldn't this guy be more low-key?

Although Lingxu Cave Heaven is behind them, the sect leader is from Changchun. If something really serious happens, it's not certain that Guan Niu Wen Dao will take responsibility.

Those three major families, who have occupied Zhongyang City for many years, also have their pride.

This cow's question could very well get it into trouble.

"Brother Li is back?"

When Liu Xian saw him return, he quickly said, "Let me tell you, Niu Wendao is really impressive. His family is used to being domineering and arrogant. Whenever they encounter resources outside, they basically take them all."

"Sometimes, even after we've got the elixirs, they still kill us and steal them. This time, Niu Wendao has done a great thing."

"Yes, I heard that Niu Wendao swept through those disciples with a single iron rod."

Liu Qingyue said excitedly, "Later, people from the three major families came to help, wanting to join forces to deal with him. Niu Wendao swept through a group with one blow, killing more than a dozen people, scaring them into fleeing in panic."

"Impressive," Li Changsheng echoed in praise.

Liu Qing said, "These things can be said at home, but not outside. The three major families in Zhongyang City are too powerful."

"Grandpa, we understand," Liu Qingyue and Liu Xian quickly replied.

Li Changsheng got up to bring Nie Qiu his meal. After they came out, they were still talking about Niu Wendao.

"What happened after Niu Wendao killed them?" Li Changsheng asked.

"Of course we went back to the city, but we don't know where we'll stay. Some say it's Qianlin Inn, while others say we'll be treated to a banquet by the city lord."

Liu Xian said.

"The city lord is hosting a banquet?" Li Changsheng raised an eyebrow.

"The city lord has been fighting with the three major families for many years. Now that Niu Wendao has come out, he naturally wants to win him over and leverage his strength."

Liu Qingnian was young and insightful: "If we can use Niu Wendao to drag Lingxu Cave Heaven down with us, then the three major families will be no threat."

"Senior's insight is profound," Li Changsheng said. "Then, Senior, what do you think Niu Wendao will choose?"

"I don't know." Liu Qing shook his head and said, "I'm not asking you, but the best way is to go along with the city lord's wishes, join forces with the city lord, and deal with the three major families."

"I'm afraid Niu Wendao is young and naive, and he'll be taken advantage of. I'm also afraid he'll think he's clever and see through the city lord's attempts to win him over, thus offending the city lord as well."

"Grandpa, Lingxu Cave will protect him," Liu Xian said.

Liu Qing shook his head and sighed, "The battle in Lingxu Cave Heaven is probably fierce as well."

Li Changsheng didn't say anything more and went back to his room to rest.

Changchun and Niu Wendao are like oil and water, and have become enemies. Apart from his own master, Niu Wendao may not be able to invite any elders or experts.

As Liu Qing said, he looked at the ox and asked how to choose.

Having offended three major families and killed more than a dozen, this matter is unlikely to be resolved peacefully.

"Baiyuquan?" Li Changsheng murmured.

He remembered Niu Wendao's words: Bai Yuquan wanted Niu Wendao to become the senior disciple and compete for the position of sect leader.

The more talented Niu Wendao was, the more radiant he, the elder, felt as he defeated Changchun in the Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament.

Unfortunately, this Elder Bai was not as insightful as Liu Qing.

I don't want to think about it anymore. I'll start paying attention from tomorrow. If there's nothing he can do, there's nothing he can do either.

(End of this chapter)