Seeking Immortality in a Bizarre World-Chapter 445 - 440: Spirit-Dissolving Radiance, Refining Yanmo_1
The second Mystic Treasured Light he chose was the Spirit-Dispersing Radiance. ๐๐๐ฎ๐๐๐๐๐ท๐๐ฟ๐๐ต.๐๐๐
The Spirit-Dispersing Radiance could accelerate the dissipation of a cultivatorโs Spiritual Power, increasing the consumption of spells and Divine Skills manifold. He did not wish for the Dusk Treasured Light to appear and transform cultivators of higher realms into mortals, causing them to fall back to the mortal coil. Simply by accelerating the consumption of other cultivatorsโ Spiritual Power, once dragged into a protracted battle, he would inherently stand on invincible ground.
The Lingbao Sect possessed a vast, ocean-like collection of methods for refining Magical Treasures. The many exceptional geniuses who created strange and unique Magical Treasures also expanded Jia Renโs understanding and perspectives. Not everyone was confined to the past; there were always cultivators who dared to take risks and innovate.
One extremely unpopular Magical Treasure was called the Spirit-Transformation Blade. An Artifact Refiner, upon witnessing how Spirit-Dissolving Powder caused cultivators to exhaust their Spiritual Power and lose their combat abilities, immediately had the idea to create a Magical Treasure based on the powder. Thus, he created the Spirit-Transformation Blade. This Magical Treasure could not be considered a success, nor a failure; its effectiveness was simply mediocre. Unlike poisons like Spirit-Dissolving Powder, which erupt internally and are difficult to resist, affecting from the outside was much more difficult. The Spirit-Transformation Bladeโs effect of dissipating a targetโs Spiritual Power was too weak. In a battle between two cultivators, a slight misstep could result in a corpse on the street; who had the chance to slowly erode Spiritual Power?
The intention was to transform the Spirit-Transformation Blade into a Spirit-Transformation Pearl. Alas, the Artifact Refiner died when it was only half-transformed, and his dao path came to an end. Members of the Lingbao Sect also attempted to improve it, but their artifact refining and innovation skills were insufficient, leading to failure. For Lingbao Sect Cultivators, Magical Treasures were merely transitional; not many Artifact Refiners were willing to spend too much time on them. Over time, the Spirit-Transformation Blade was relegated to the shelf.
Jia Ren keenly felt that the Spirit-Dissolving Radiance derived from the Spirit-Transformation Blade would even surpass the Spirit-Dispersing Radiance. Unlike the Spirit-Dispersing Radiance, where cultivators could use Elixirs to replenish consumed Spiritual Power and extend the duration, the Spirit-Dissolving Radianceโs effect impacted oneself. It not only dissipated oneโs existing Spiritual Power but also preemptively dissolved ingested Elixirs and Spiritual Energy before they could be converted into oneโs own Spiritual Power.
In the following period, Jia Ren devoted himself to remodeling the Spirit-Transformation Blade, creating a domain-type Spirit-Transformation effect. Furthermore, the Spirit-Transformation effects also had to merge with the Soul-Extinction Radiance. A Mystic Treasure Grade Radiance possessed two different effects: one was the Soul-Extinction Radiance, which enhanced the Extinguishing Spirit Zone, and the second was the Spirit-Transformation effect he desired. Unlike creating anew, and with previous examples to follow, the difficulty of remodeling was not too high. Even so, it was not a simple task.
ใThree years laterใ
Within Abode No. 29 of the Yi Character, dozens of different Magical Treasures lay discarded to the side, each unique in appearance. They were the Spirit-Transformation Pagoda, Spirit-Transformation Bell, and Spirit-Transformation Pearl, among others. Different materials and combinations were used, all striving to maximize their effects. Jia Renโs Refining Level was superb; none were failures, each possessing its own characteristics. The Spirit-Transformation Pagoda operated in a manner similar to a burst of Demon-Suppressing Rosy Light, actively influencing cultivators within a certain area. The Spirit-Transformation Bell, for example, used sound waves to dissipate a cultivatorโs Spiritual Power, its effect manifesting as ringing. The Spirit-Transformation Pearl, on the other hand, had a continuous domain effect, constantly affecting cultivators within range and eroding their Spiritual Power. In terms of erosion ability, the effects of the Spirit-Transformation Pagoda and Spirit-Transformation Bell were roughly equal, while the Spirit-Transformation Pearl was the weakest. Its only advantage was its long-term, stable, and enduring presence.
Without hesitation, Jia Ren decisively chose the Spirit-Transformation Pearl. If the power was insufficient, he could compensate with quantity; the Dusk Treasured Light must be maintained over a long duration. Next was to raise the Proficiency Level of the Spirit-Transformation Pearl, send it into the Demon-Sealing Tower to enhance its power, and after confirming the finished product, absorb the Treasured Light again.
My โlazing aroundโ time is over. Jia Ren immediately began refining the Heavenly Fire God Cover, successfully completing its fabrication.
ใTen years flew by in a blink of an eye.ใ
Jia Renโs absorption of the Treasured Light for the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique was complete, reaching the perfection of the fourth layer. By then, the Extinguishing Spirit Zone could be maximized to cover seven hundred miles, and within that range, the effect of the Spirit-Dissolving Radiance would also be active. The Extinguishing Spirit Zone spread slowly from the inside out, its influence gradually expanding to form the full Extinguishing Spirit Zone. The closer one was to Jia Ren, the stronger the Spirit-Dissolving Radianceโs effect; beyond this effective area, its power would gradually decrease. The current result was satisfying. This was still only the effect of the fourth layer. What about the fifth layer? The area affected by the Soul-Extinction Radiance and the Spirit-Dissolving Radiance would be further improved.
After reaching the fifth layer of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, he would consider using a Spiritual Treasure as a core to construct the third type of Treasured Light: a Mystic Treasure Grade Radiance. A newly created Treasured Light could have up to three different effects. Soul-Extinction Radiance and Spirit-Dissolving Radiance must be included, and on this basis, a completely new effect must be added. The difficulty of refining a Spiritual Treasure increased exponentially.
Letโs put this matter aside for now. When my skills in refining Spiritual Treasures gradually mature, it will not be too late to refine a suitable Spiritual Treasure.
The higher the quality of the Spiritual Treasure, the more powerful the Treasured Light. The better the effect of the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, the stronger the Treasured Light produced. With the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique reaching the perfection of the fourth layer, the Treasured Light gradually seeped into his flesh and skin, causing him to glow with a lustrous light. His physique was just a step away from a Defensive Lingbao.
Not bad, my hard work has not been wasted.
Each refinement of the Heavenly Fire God Cover brought significant improvement, with astonishing progression. Should Jia Ren fully commit to refining a Spiritual Treasure, it would undoubtedly cause an uproar within the Lingbao Sect. This was simply because his Refining Level was so extraordinary that even the Refiner Hall Master of the Lingbao Sect perhaps did not possess his profound expertise with the Heavenly Fire God Cover.
Jia Ren made his way out of the Refining Palace and let out a long sigh.
When will this war end...
As Jia Ren walked along the streets, he could overhear Inner Sect Disciples of the Lingbao Sect whispering in hushed tones. Nowadays, the atmosphere within the Sect had changed significantly. The Tongtian Tower, once a place for sharpening skills and trials, was now neglected. Few wished to become True Disciples at this time, and becoming a True Disciple of the Heterodox Lineage was even more undesirable. Since the start of the war, Jia Ren might just be the last True Disciple of the Heterodox Lineage.
The conflict between the Shimo Sect and the Lingbao Sect had been raging for decades. Combatants of the Void Refining Level and above refrained from taking action, leaving both sides fully engaged in a battle of talent reserves and core strength. To date, both Sects had suffered significant losses of talent. The Lingbao Sect, with its deep roots, attracted large numbers of top-tier disciples each year, possessing a talent pool that the Shimo Sect could not match. The greatest loss had been suffered by the Heterodox Lineage, which had seen its talents wither away. The Demon Sect was ruthlessly competitive, and the number of its disciples was far less than that of the Lingbao Sect.
"Decades have passed with no one challenging the tower, and few are willing to join the battle. The High-level Elders of the Lingbao Sect have spoken. Starting today, the resources of the Tongtian Tower are canceled, replaced by battles among the disciples for ranking."
"Excel in performance, and you may catch the eye of the High-level Elders of the Lingbao Sect and be taken as a disciple."
Jia Ren listened quietly to the conversation between the Lingbao Sectโs Inner Sect Disciples, his heart slightly stirred. He had heard similar rumors decades ago, yet the Sectโs regulations remained unchanged. I wonder if this rumor is true or false.
On his way to his Cave, he heard more such conversations. This time, the commotion isnโt minor; itโs likely true.
Jia Ren shook his head; even if this matter was true, it had nothing to do with a Spirit-level Refiner.
Returning to his Cave, Jia Ren entered the Mountain and Sea Pearl and summoned the Flame Demon Nine Sons with a wave of his hand. The Flame Demon Nine Sons stared at Jia Ren, their eyes flickering with a fierce light, looking as if they were ready to turn on their master at any moment. They were a pack of ungrateful wretches that could never be truly tamed. Even after years of subjugation, they still bore the attitude of biting at any moment.
Jia Renโs body was as luminescent as jade, shining with Treasured Light, as four beams of this light rose from his form. Two beams of light were dark grey, emanating a deathly, solemn aura. The other two were grey; wherever they passed, Spiritual Power dissolved, creating an Extinguishing Spirit Zone. The demonic flames of the Flame Demon Nine Sons dimmed at a visible rate, resembling dying embers under a setting sun, gradually extinguishing. Their demonic aura also vanished at an astonishing speed, as if erased by an unknown force. The Flame Demon Nine Sons vaguely sensed that Jia Ren was the source of all this, and the fierce light in their eyes rapidly receded.
Jia Ren waited until the demonic flames and aura on the Flame Demon Nine Sons had dissipated, then clenched his fists and unleashed a brutal beating on them.
Still thinking of biting the hand that feeds you? One day without discipline, and you plot to dismantle the roof?
The Flame Demon Nine Sons were used as punching bags, powerless to resist. His body, primarily used for enhancing defense and rarely for close combat, finally had a chance to be unleashed. After the beating, the bodies of the Flame Demon Nine Sons did not recover, still appearing battered and bruised. They possessed nearly Immortal Physiques, capable of fully recovering even after self-destruction, but now... that ability was completely ineffective.
At this moment, the Flame Demon Nine Sons finally realized the danger they were in.
"Next time anyone dares to bare their teeth at me or entertain thoughts of turning on me, I will send you on your way."
The four beams of Treasured Light gradually faded, and the dispersed Spiritual Energy slowly returned. The demonic aura inside the Flame Demon Nine Sons did not recover; they still appeared in a sorry state. They adopted a submissive posture, their previous unruliness gone.
I still prefer your previous appearance. Please return to it.
Jia Ren was greatly relieved to see the Flame Demon Nine Sons finally submit.
Now I can finally cultivate Yama Heavenly Child!
If he hadnโt fully subdued the Flame Demon Nine Sons and rashly used the Yama Heavenly Child Divine Skill, he would inevitably suffer a backlash. Jia Ren had focused his energy on refining Spiritual Treasures and practicing the Treasure Light Body Refining Technique, so he hadnโt devoted much attention to this Divine Skill. Only today had the Flame Demon Nine Sons finally submitted.
This Great Divine Power needs certain modifications and optimizations; otherwise, it tends to contaminate Spiritual Power.
Demon Cultivators of the Shimo Sect used demonic power, whereas Cultivators used Spiritual Power. Once Yama Heavenly Child was wielded, one would become one with the demons, sharing demonic power. At that point, his own power would inevitably be contaminated by the demonic energy of the Flame Demon Nine Sons. It wouldnโt be a problem in the short term, but over time, it would definitely affect his Spiritual Power and foundation.
The Flame Demon Nine Sons have had their demonic power completely drained. This is a good opportunity to purify them and rid them of their demonic nature.
Even the Demon Sectโs Spiritual Treasures can be purified into conventional Spiritual Treasures, so it shouldnโt be an issue for the Flame Demon Nine Sons... Whether it succeeds or fails, it must be tried.
Jia Ren went to the Spirit Law Pavilionโs stall and spent a high price to purchase Purifying Spirit Liquid before hurrying back to his Cave. He poured the Purifying Spirit Liquid over the Flame Demon Nine Sons, then used the beginner-level Spirit-Cleansing Secret Art to accelerate the removal of the demonic aura and impurities from their bodies.
ใThree months passed in a blink of an eye.ใ
Much of the ferocious aura of the Flame Demon Nine Sons was stripped away, and they no longer displayed their former savagery. After the cleansing was complete, their demonic aura vanished. Their overall presence diminished significantly, and they were no longer at their peak state.
Jia Ren wasnโt too concerned. Once this Divine Skill was cultivated to a Technique-Nearing-Dao Level, the authentic Yama Heavenly Child would pale in comparison.
