Chapter 204 - 170: The Third Dao Fruit! New Divine Abilities
Chapter 204: Chapter 170: The Third Dao Fruit! New Divine Abilities
Even though Lin Changheng had been prepared, his entire body was still rigid, his very breath frozen by the terrifying pressure.
He instinctively wanted to retreat but found his feet had sunk deep into the ground, pinning him in place.
"So strong!"
"What is this True Spirit?!"
Back in the small courtyard room, Lin Changheng’s eyes flew open. He staggered back several steps, his back slamming hard against the wall.
He gasped for breath, cold sweat soaking his clothes. The violent thumping of his heart was loud in his ears.
Such terrifying pressure was impossible to completely ignore, even with forewarning and the protection of a Third Layer [Celestial Gift of Clear Heart].
"A Golden Giant Ape!"
Lin Changheng, who had been obsessed with monkeys since his previous life and had always preferred them to celestial fairies, found his mind completely captivated by the image of the giant ape. An incredible longing bloomed within him.
’If I ever get the chance, I have to meet it!’
...
He turned his attention back to the Primordial Cauldron, where a Dao Fruit bobbed within.
[Mountain-moving Ape Treasure Seed·Fifth Layer]
[Spirit Stealing: 12/100]
[Metamorphosis: 0/10]
[Utility: Possesses Muddy Evil Bloodline and innate Earth Attribute. Upon Perfect Spirit Stealing and Life Nurturing Dao, one can refine the True Intent of the ancestral bloodline Divine Ability: "Carrying Mountain."]
...
"The True Intent of the Carrying Mountain Divine Abilities!"
This was the third Divine Power True Intent Lin Changheng had encountered, and also the third Dao Fruit!
Ancient Cloud: Carrying mountains, chasing the sun!
Just as the name implied, it granted infinite strength. It was the ability to carry, move, and even throw mountains with one’s physical body—a truly incredible Great Divine Ability!
’I have to complete the Metamorphosis as soon as possible! I need to fill ten progress points with Earth Element[Profound Spirit Bloodline]Essence Blood. It’ll take twenty portions of Tier One Essence Blood, or just ten portions of Tier Two!’
’Once I master the True Intent of this[Carrying Mountain Divine Abilities], its power will be limited by my physical body, but its potential will be limitless. It will grow stronger and unleash more power as my Realm increases!’
’At that point, I’ll have another major pillar of support!’
At the same time, Lin Changheng’s Earth Spirit Root gained two more wisps, bringing it to a total of fifteen wisps of Spiritual Charm!
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Next, Lin Changheng took out another type of Essence Blood.
It was a type he had never seen before, brimming with a green glow. It was also a [Muddy Evil Essence Blood]!
Of Lin Changheng’s ten [Muddy Evil] Species Positions, he had only completed Metamorphosis for four: the [Lantern Grass Essence], the [Red Sky Crane], the [Flame-tailed Spirit Fox Treasure Seed], and the [Fire-tailed Golden Rat]. The [Mountain-moving Ape] was still waiting.
That left five empty Species Positions available for Spirit Stealing.
According to Xu Xujun, this creature was called the [Jade Horned Snake]. It was skilled at Concealment, extremely timid, and not very strong.
However, its skin could be used to make talisman paper, its blood mixed into Talismanic Ink, and its horn carved into an inkstone. These materials were exceptionally effective for creating Talismans like the [Concealment Talisman], [Concealing Breath Talisman], and [Concealment Talisman].
Consequently, there were specialized Demon Hunting Cultivators who hunted these snakes to sell as Demon Beast Materials. While the success rate wasn’t high, and they often returned empty-handed, the hunts were safe and the materials fetched a high price.
The box contained over two hundred and twenty portions of the beast’s Essence Blood.
The magnificent scene Lin Changheng had just witnessed had raised his standards. He felt none of his usual excitement as he prepared for the Spirit Stealing of this blood.
SWOOSH!
[Jade Horned Snake Treasure Seed·Spirit Stealing Metamorphosis]
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
[Utility: Possesses Muddy Evil Bloodline and innate Wood Attribute. Carries the Lifebound Talents: Essence Gathering, Concealing Breath, Metamorphosis. Upon Spirit Stealing Success, one talent may be chosen and refined.]
Then, as Lin Changheng watched, a cyan radiance flickered at the Tripod Mouth. A solid, emerald-green Treasure Seed appeared, looking as if a long, jade-horned snake were coiled around it. Instantly, it split into three phantom Treasure Seeds.
[Jade Horned Snake Treasure Seed·First Layer]
[Choose one Demon Race Lifebound Talent to refine: Essence Gathering, Concealing Breath, Metamorphosis]
With the Spirit Stealing successful, Lin Changheng didn’t make a rash decision. Instead, he took out the *Study of the Wild Demonic Spirit Beasts* he had obtained from the Liu Family and began to look through it.
He wasn’t entirely clear on the two talents, [Essence Gathering] and [Metamorphosis].
He vaguely recalled having seen something about them while researching before.
A quick search confirmed his memory was correct.
The book did indeed contain a record of such a Demon Beast.
This meant that the *Study of the Wild Demonic Spirit Beasts* was quite comprehensive regarding the Demon Beasts of this region.
It was just less applicable in the region around Floating Immortal City.
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With a single glance, Lin Changheng understood.
While the text didn’t explicitly mention the [Essence Gathering] talent, it did note something interesting.
The snake often appeared in open, mountainous areas at dawn, during the transition from night to day. It would raise its single Horn and face east toward the rising sun.
It was suspected of absorbing the world’s essence and the nascent Purple Qi during this transition, using it for Cultivation.
This was also the primary time for Cultivators to hunt and kill the snake.
Therefore, he deduced that [Essence Gathering] likely involved using its jade Horn to absorb the essence of the sun and moon, which it would then convert into Cultivation.
But Lin Changheng didn’t have a horn...
’What a pity.’
He didn’t dare to take the gamble.
[Concealing Breath], needless to say, was the core ability for its Hidden Form and Concealment, the key to the snake’s survival.
As for [Metamorphosis], the *Study of the Wild Demonic Spirit Beasts* clearly stated that when the snake faced a fatal attack, it could instantly shed its skin, which would transform into a wooden Puppet to die in its place while its true body escaped into the vegetation.
After some deliberation, Lin Changheng quickly made his decision.
[Concealing Breath]!
It was a perfect choice, as his Perfection Level "Qi Concealing Skill" was becoming insufficient.
It needed an upgrade.
His mind reached out and touched the Treasure Seed representing [Concealing Breath]. Immediately, a profound and mysterious energy—the very essence and Dao-charm from the two abandoned choices—flowed out of them and poured into the one he had chosen.
He plucked it from the void.
[Acquired: Concealing Breath Technique: Peeping Path]
In that instant, an extremely subtle change coursed through his body.
Lin Changheng felt the aura around him suddenly collapse inward. His Magical Power fluctuations quieted like a receding tide, and even his breathing seemed to fall into a secret, silent rhythm with the environment.