Immortal Demonic Path

Chapter 25 Imprinting Ancient Demon Runes

Li Changsheng focused on his cultivation, refining his body.

Without Qi and Blood Pills and flesh and blood nourishment, the body refining speed slowed down.

He estimated the progress; if things continued this way, it would take another two months to reach the peak of the seventh level of body refinement.

As for Qi Refining, it's still some distance from the mid-stage of the eighth level of Qi Refining.

When daytime arrived, after leaving Qingliu Courtyard, he did not go to the blacksmith shop again, but instead wandered around the taverns and inns in the city, keeping an eye out for news from Niu Wendao.

Niu Wendao has become a topic of conversation among cultivators in Zhongyang City, to the point that everyone knows about him.

Last night, Niu Wen went to the city lord's mansion, but he seemed very unhappy after he came out.

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng's heart skipped a beat. Had Niu Wendao offended the city lord as well?

What's this ox relying on, or has its brain been eaten clean by mosquitoes?

As for the exact location of Niu Wendao, that remains unknown.

Some say he's in the city, others say Niu Wendao left Zhongyang City overnight, and nobody knows exactly where he is.

Li Changsheng went to several locations in the city but failed to find any disciples of Lingxu Cave Heaven, so he had no choice but to return to Qingliu Courtyard.

  

Back at Aoyagi-in, Ryuken received similar news.

Liu Qingyue began to cultivate diligently again, having come to understand the importance of cultivation.

I'm going back to my room to cultivate. I'll continue studying the Stone Finger Runes tomorrow.

Nie Qiu is very busy every day and cannot ask for advice at the moment.

The research has reached this point, which is to figure out how to modify the runes and formations to suit oneself.

He felt it was somewhat similar to custom-made magical artifacts, understanding the cultivator's energy circulation routes in order to create artifacts suitable for the cultivator.

In this case, the practitioner himself has not changed; only the ritual implements have changed.

These ancient demonic runes are condensed on the ancient demon's body, and the ancient demon cannot alter the flow of spiritual energy.

However, by studying the Stone Golem Runes, it is clear that the Stone Golem Ancient Demon itself is definitely no weaker than ordinary magical artifacts!

Suppress your thoughts and focus on your practice.

The next day, he got up in the morning to continue his cultivation. After delivering lunch, he made an excuse to go to the blacksmith's shop, but actually went out to keep an eye on Niu Wendao's news.

Niu Wendao disappeared without a trace, along with those around him, as if they had vanished into thin air.

No one knew where Niu Wendao had gone, and the three major families were sending people to search everywhere.

Some speculate that he may have returned to Lingxu Cave Heaven, while others speculate that he offended the city lord and was secretly murdered by him.

Li Changsheng didn't believe in assassination attempts; it was more likely that he was assassinated by Changchun.

Niu Wendao is, after all, the number one genius of Lingxu Cave Heaven. At this point, these people still don't dare to kill him.

Even if Niu Wendao is caught and punished, whether he can be killed in the end still depends on Lingxu Cave Heaven.

Li Changsheng had been keeping an eye on things for half a month, but hadn't heard anything from Niu Wendao, so he could only go back and focus on his cultivation.

The ox should be alright; otherwise, Elder Bai Yuquan wouldn't have remained silent for half a month.

He calmed his mind and focused on his cultivation, while also bringing food to Nie Qiu.

Nie Qiugang put down the materials in his hand and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "This kind of strange stone is really difficult to refine."

Li Changsheng said, "Senior brother's skills are superb. An ordinary weapon refiner probably wouldn't be able to handle these three rare stones."

"Thanks to the Wind and Cloud Refinement technique, which is extraordinary, otherwise, I really wouldn't know where to begin with this strange stone."

After Nie Qiu finished speaking, he continued, "I heard you mention before that you rented a blacksmith shop outside. I wonder if you're having any difficulties?"

Upon hearing this, Li Changsheng said, "I've encountered some difficulties. I'll ask you for guidance when we return to the sect after you finish forging the magic sword, Senior Brother."

"Although," Nie Qiu waved his hand and said, "a mere Qi Refining Realm level of weapon crafting knowledge shouldn't take much effort."

"That's right, I'm thinking about how to create a magical artifact tailored to a person's individual needs."

Li Changsheng said, "I also want to have a magic weapon custom-made for myself, but I don't know how to change the forging method and the array imprint?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Qiu laughed and said, "I thought it was some kind of difficult problem. The difficulty in crafting a magic weapon is that the materials must be suitable for the user."

"Materials?" Li Changsheng asked, puzzled.

"Indeed, ordinary magical artifacts can be used by anyone, but these three strange stones each have their own attributes and require suitable cultivators."

Nie Qiu said, "Tailor-made magical artifacts almost always involve finding unique stones suitable for cultivators."

"What about the formation?" Li Changsheng asked.

He himself is the material; there is no need to search for anything else.

"What questions do you have about the formation?"

Nie Qiu took out a magic sword, a long saber, and a crafted magic fan: "These three magic artifacts are all different, but the formation itself has never changed."

Li Changsheng's mind jolted, and he suddenly understood. He bowed and said, "Thank you for your explanation, Senior Brother. I understand now."

Whether it's swords, spears, halberds, or wood and stone, the formation remains a formation, unchanged.

The only difference is that the location of the branding array is different for different bodies.

All you need to do is follow your own instincts and imprint the array on yourself!

"Why are you being so polite with me? If you have any questions in the future, feel free to ask me," Nie Qiu said with a wave of his hand and a smile.

Li Changsheng left the secret chamber and returned to his room to cultivate his inner energy and study himself.

Not long after, he took out the stone finger and began to study it, recalling the stone figure he had sensed earlier.

As the stone golem fought, runes lit up all over its body.

Should one brand their entire body, or just a part of themselves?

As for the issue of replacing the formation with a better one in the future, he is not worried.

If the branding array can be replaced directly, that would be best; otherwise, destroy it.

At worst, you'll be in pain for a while and suffer some injuries, but with endless vitality, you'll recover in no time.

He focused on his spiritual practice and self-study, his body swaying, covered with countless vein-like blood vessels.

Li Changsheng secluded himself for cultivation, only leaving his room when it was time to deliver meals.

Liu Qing and his two grandchildren did not disturb him.

Liu Qing cooked, Liu Qingyue cultivated, and Liu Xian cultivated for a few more days before going out to relax for a day.

The cultivation method was circulated repeatedly, and the body-refining method was also circulated accordingly.

He is well aware of his own situation, but he still needs to be cautious.

Seven days passed before Li Changsheng began to use his spiritual power to create rune pathways within his body.

He wants to brand the stone finger runes!

Although the stone finger runes were incomplete, they were the best for him at the Qi Refining Realm.

Even the artifact formations are far inferior to the stone finger runes.

That sense of weight and solidity was exactly what he needed!

Of course, the Xuanjin Formation is also indispensable, making one's whole body as sharp as a magic sword!

As the stone finger runes were imprinted, the blood vessels on the tree trunk seemed to come alive, crisscrossing and intertwining.

A solid and heavy aura emanated from the main body.

Stone finger runes, successfully imprinted!

Next came the Xuanjin Sword Formation, where bloodstone intertwined once more, spiritual energy flowed, and a sharp aura emanated, as if a magic sword had taken shape!

His palms transformed into tree branches, and his legs into roots. A slightly ancient aura permeated the air, as if an ancient demon had been resurrected!

Fortunately, the aura quickly subsided without disturbing the grandfather and grandson.

Li Changsheng was immersed in cultivation, his spiritual energy flowing through his body, and he felt as if his strength had increased several times over.

Every gesture he made was filled with terrifying distance; his palms moved like mountains, as if he had transformed into that ancient stone demon!

Of course, he couldn't become the Stone Demon Ancient Monster; he merely imprinted the other's runes on his body.

(End of this chapter)