Immortal Demonic Path

Is Chapter 34 a poorly developed ancient demon?

Hedging your bets on both sides is a normal practice.

Most disciples would do this, so as not to offend anyone.

Li Changsheng went into seclusion with the Qi Refining Pill. With this bottle of pills, he should be able to advance to the late stage of the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Once a pill is refined, its medicinal power is rapidly transformed into pure spiritual energy.

Let's not rush to forge the magical artifacts; we'll do that after we've improved them.

Nie Qiu also went into seclusion to cultivate and digest the five True Essence Pills.

As time passed, Li Changsheng refined the elixir and successfully entered the late stage of the eighth level of Qi Refining.

Nie Qiu refined the True Essence Pill and went to participate in the Weapon Vein Competition.

Li Changsheng continued to refine magical artifacts in exchange for elixirs.

Instead of going out, he started researching new spiritual practices.

Ancient demon runes are formed from cultivation methods and the great Dao that one has come to understand.

He lacked the inheritance of an ancient demon, but by combining stone finger runes and formations, he could barely be considered half an ancient demon.

He was wondering if he could combine cultivation techniques with formations and runes.

If he could, he would be considered an ancient demon without bloodline.

Li Changsheng focused on his secluded cultivation, taking a fasting pill when he was hungry, and rarely went out except to change his pills.

As for Han Jiuyuan, it's impossible for him to come here to cause trouble. He's probably still discussing with Changchun how to deal with Niu Duzi.

  

While the competition for the best medical skills was in full swing, Li Changsheng stayed at home, focusing on his own research.

He is currently researching Lingxu Xuan Gong, cultivation methods for plant and flower demons, and various formations.

If the stone finger runes can be used, then the cultivation methods of other demon cultivators should also be usable, they just haven't found the right methods.

After a month, there was no progress, but Li Changsheng was not disappointed, as this was a long-term endeavor.

He recalled the various secret manuals and insights he had recorded in the library, including the Three Swords of Spirit Cloud, which were elusive and elusive, and matched the Illusion Sword Technique.

The illusory swords are a blend of illusion and reality. Combined with the three swords of the Spirit Cloud, the illusory swords are layered upon each other, making the real killing swords even more mysterious.

In addition, with the imprint of the illusion array on his own, he has gained a new understanding and insight into these two sword techniques.

He remembered the cultivation method of the flower demon, who could bewitch minds, especially with the fragrance of flowers.

The scent of flowers can transport one into a dreamlike state.

Li Changsheng has no floral fragrance, but he has an illusion array.

The flower demon's cultivation method is well-suited for integration with array formations and illusions. He plans to use the flower demon's cultivation method to improve his own Lingxu Xuan Gong.

The stone golem's thick and sturdy defense requires earth-attribute techniques.

Tree spirits actually have an advantage when it comes to earth-type attributes, after all, which tree spirit doesn't grow from the ground?

He has an innate affinity for the earth.

With the help of some rat demon cultivation methods in mind, and after some reference, one can also achieve something.

The Rat Demon is a natural-born burrowing expert and a master of underground escape.

It's the Xuanjin Formation, which is quite difficult. He doesn't have any demon cultivation methods related to the metal element in his mind.

The only way to learn is to slowly study the cultivation techniques in the library.

Li Changsheng was immersed in the study of illusion arrays and stone finger runes.

A surge of spiritual energy emanated from his body, distorting the surrounding air.

The next moment, the distorted air transformed into figures: Nie Qiu, Lu Changshou, Niu Wendao, and himself...

People and plants that I had seen before all appeared in the illusion.

In the blink of an eye, these figures, plants, and trees all transformed into magical swords, radiating sharp sword energy.

He was alone in the room, so he focused on his cultivation.

As time passed, another profound aura emanated from him. He sat motionless, like a mountain, giving people a sense of unshakeable strength.

Stone Finger Runes!

The two auras intertwined and permeated the air, and the Lingxu Xuan Gong within his body also changed accordingly, with spiritual power rapidly circulating, condensing, and becoming stronger.

After repeated cycles of circulation, array patterns appeared all over his body, and the spiritual energy in his dantian became more abundant and powerful.

He continued practicing the cultivation method for two hours before stopping.

Opening his eyes, he felt the spiritual energy in his dantian, which was almost half again as abundant as before.

"This is only the first modification, yet the spiritual power has increased so much. How abundant must the spiritual power stored in this ancient demon be?"

Li Changsheng thought of Niu Wendao.

That calf was a true ancient demon; I was merely imitating its path.

However, upon closer examination, the ancient demon's spiritual power was indeed much more abundant; otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to sustain the consumption.

Even though he was half an ancient demon, he couldn't withstand the drain on his body from the array formation.

Those ancient demons, having inherited complete runes, need more power and naturally store more spiritual energy.

"This improvement in two and a half months is quite good."

Li Changsheng was very satisfied with the results of this seclusion. He couldn't figure out anything else for the time being.

With more spiritual energy, weapon crafting became much faster.

He also forged a superior magic sword for himself, using stone finger runes, illusion arrays, and profound metal arrays, which even low-grade foundation-building magic weapons could not cut through.

Unless he encounters a magical artifact crafted from a rare stone, or an ancient demon genius like Niu Wendao, he should be hard-pressed to find any rivals at the Qi Refining Realm.

Of course, this is in a one-on-one situation.

He can't compare to guys like Niu Wendao, who can take on a whole group at once.

Is he, now, an underdeveloped ancient demon?

One day, I will be comparable to, or even surpass, the ancient demons!

Li Changsheng silently set himself a small goal: to catch up with the Ancient Demon Bull Daoist, but only at the same level.

Trying to catch up to their level is out of the question; we can't compare.

Stop thinking about these things and focus on crafting magical artifacts to exchange for Qi and Blood Pills, then return to refine your body.

Days passed, and the contest of physical examinations came to an end.

Nie Qiu returned with a smile on his face; he had successfully broken into the top five.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother," Li Changsheng said, offering his congratulations.

"It's not something to be happy about. The real joy will come after we defeat both factions," Nie Qiu said.

"With your skills, senior brother, it goes without saying."

Li Changsheng poured him a glass of water and asked, "Has the date for the competition been set?"

Nie Qiu nodded and said, "It's settled. The arena will be set up outside Zhongyang City in half a month."

"Then I'll cheer for my senior brother," Li Changsheng said with a smile.

"Okay." Nie Qiu smiled and said, "Who knows, you might run into Liu Qing and the other two. You must have gotten quite familiar with them during that time."

"Not bad." Li Changsheng nodded and said, "They should have all made considerable progress since entering the Azure Profound Cave Heaven."

"The Azure Profound Cave Heaven has a kind of Profound Spirit Liquid that can aid in cultivation, even better than a high-grade Qi Refining Pill."

Nie Qiu said, "Unfortunately, the production is extremely limited. You can ask them if they can get some; you can trade them for magical artifacts."

"Alright." Li Changsheng nodded and said, "But they have just entered Qingxuan Cave Heaven, so it's unlikely. Besides, Qingxuan Cave Heaven also has weapon refiners."

Qingxuan Cave Heaven is also a sect. How could a sect not have its own weapon refiners?

"Let's ask around. Liu Qing is also at the Foundation Establishment stage. Qingxuan Cave Heaven will probably give him some face."

Nie Qiu said, "As for weapon refiners, Qingxuan Cave Heaven is no match for the Wind and Cloud Extreme Refinement of our weapon lineage."

"Then our Qi Meridian is guaranteed to win this time, isn't it?" Li Changsheng said.

"If nothing unexpected happens, we should win," Nie Qiu said. "The Wind and Cloud Extreme Refinement is a unique skill in this area."

"I really hope to reach the Foundation Establishment stage soon so I can witness the Extreme Refinement Method of Wind and Cloud," Li Changsheng said.

"That day will come," Nie Qiu said with a smile.

(End of this chapter)