Chapter 242 - 187: Another Demon Technique, a Profound Spirit Channel
Chapter 242: Chapter 187: Another Demon Technique, a Profound Spirit Channel
The moment the Metamorphosis began, Lin Changheng noticed that the Primordial Cauldron in his Sea of Consciousness was completely calm and tranquil.
’It must be the Demon Metamorphosis Technique.’
And just as he expected—
[Poison Fire Bull Treasure Seed·Fifth Layer]
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
[Metamorphosis: 10/10]
...
[Essence Blood Full. Metamorphosis Success!]
[Poison Fire Bull True Core: Supreme]
[Can be refined into the Demon Beast Bloodline Ancestor Demon Technique: Poison Fire]
"Refine it!"
Lin Changheng closed his eyes, experiencing the True Core entering his body through his Divine Soul. Moments later, he opened them. "It’s really improved again," he murmured. "This wisp of Fire Poison Qi has transformed. It’s reached Tier Two Middle Grade..."
During Magical Combat, I can secretly mix the Fire Poison into my flames. As long as it causes some damage, the Fire Poison will penetrate the flesh, cling to the bone, and seep into the body.
If I just stall for a bit after that and wait for the Fire Poison to erupt, I might even be able to kill a weaker Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator.
The core premise for this to work is that my Red Sky Profound Flame, enhanced by the True Intent of my Fire Manipulation Divine Abilities, has a high enough chance of breaking through a Middle Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator’s defenses.
If I can’t break their defenses, then no matter how potent the Fire Poison is, it’s useless—like a plant without soil. It’s all just empty talk.
But if I do break through, its full power will be unleashed.
Lin Changheng had no qualms about this. Winning was all that mattered; survival was the Righteous Dao! Whether it was a direct, overwhelming assault or poisoning someone from the shadows, any effective method was a good method.
...
Half a month later, Chef Zeng paid another visit.
Lin Changheng hadn’t seen the man in a long time. When he saw him now, he found the man was absolutely beaming.
Moreover, Lin Changheng detected an unstable yet undeniably powerful aura coming from him, and his eyes widened in surprise.
’Hiss... Has he reached Foundation Establishment?’
This conclusion was so shocking that Lin Changheng couldn’t help but lose his composure.
But according to the perception of his Rongsheng Divine Abilities’ True Intent, this man was no younger than himself, meaning he would have been at least seventy when he reached Foundation Establishment.
That was seventy years of age.
Lin Changheng himself had only just reached Foundation Establishment at the sixty-year mark, which was still within the realm of reason. This man, however, had clearly shattered such common knowledge!
Common knowledge was common knowledge for a reason—it was rarely ever broken.
To break it meant there was something extraordinary involved, most likely an uncommon fortuitous opportunity.
’And did that Masterpiece Foundation Establishment Pill he had refined for the Huang Family end up in this man’s hands? If so, then he is truly a capable person.’
A glint flashed in his eyes as Lin Changheng smiled. "Brother Zeng, it’s been a while. You look more vigorous than ever."
"Hahaha, Younger Brother Lin, you flatter me! Compared to your own ageless face and enduring youth, what does this amount to?"
Chef Zeng was clearly in an excellent mood.
"It’s just a matter of taking a few Solid Face Pills regularly. If Brother Zeng needs some, it wouldn’t be a problem for me to gift you a few."
Lin Changheng replied with a smile.
"Do you really mean that?"
Chef Zeng looked pleasantly surprised, then said earnestly, "To be honest, I don’t care much about this old face of mine—a few more wrinkles makes no difference. My wife, on the other hand, is quite concerned about such things. If Younger Brother Lin can help me win a smile from her, I will surely not forget this kindness."
"It’s not that serious. Though the materials for this pill are hard to find and it’s rarely seen on the market, I happen to have some on hand. Please, gift them to your wife. After all, she was a great help to me when I became a Tributor for the Huang Family."
Even as he spoke, Lin Changheng made sure to point out the pill’s rarity. Even when giving a gift, one had to lay the proper groundwork.
Then, with a flick of his sleeve, Lin Changheng sent a Jade Bottle floating over. Chef Zeng caught it and put it away gleefully.
"Younger Brother Lin, you are a man of principle!"
Chef Zeng couldn’t help but sigh with admiration. Then, his expression turned serious as he got to the purpose of his visit. "We were so caught up in pleasantries, I almost forgot there’s something important I need to inform you about, Younger Brother Lin."
"Please, go on."
"It’s like this..."
Chef Zeng began to explain his purpose for coming.
It mainly involved two matters.
First, he was here on behalf of the family to deliver an invitation.
He was inviting Lin Changheng to the clan’s Foundation Establishment Celebration.
And it was a Foundation Establishment Celebration for *two* Foundation Establishment Cultivators!
Lin Changheng was stunned. ’Two?’
’One of them is Chef Zeng, I can clearly sense that. But another one? Who is the other one?’
’That would explain it. It would have been difficult to give that Masterpiece Foundation Establishment Pill to a Son-in-Law. No matter how close, obedient, or valued a Son-in-Law is, there’s a natural distinction between him and a true clan member.’
’After all, he has a different surname. He’s an outsider.’
’When it comes to lining up for a Foundation Establishment Pill, he would have to wait his turn at the very back!’
’So, Chef Zeng must have schemed to get a Foundation Establishment Pill from another source, and combined with that fortuitous opportunity of his, he managed to break through.’
’But he kept it hidden all this time, only revealing it to the clan after he had fully digested his opportunity or stabilized his power.’
’All to secure a promotion in status, treatment, and resources!’
’It just so happened that another Huang Family prospect also broke through, so they decided to hold a joint celebration for both. An event like this would be enough to cause a stir in the local Cultivation Realm and would significantly boost the Huang Family’s reputation.’
...
"Two people reached Foundation Establishment? Might I ask which two Fellow Daoists they are?"
"To add two new Foundation Establishment Cultivators at once... adding them to the previous five makes seven. With such a foundation, the clan is truly on the path to becoming a true Noble Family."
Lin Changheng’s voice was filled with endless admiration.
"As it happens, this humble brother is one of them." Chef Zeng chuckled, clearly feeling that success was pointless if you couldn’t flaunt it. He then added, "The other person is named Huang Qingshan. He’s one of the clan’s Foundation Establishment Seeds, and he successfully reached Foundation Establishment thanks to that Masterpiece Foundation Establishment Pill you refined, Younger Brother Lin."
"As for the clan, we have two old Foundation Establishment Ancestors who are nearing the end of their lives. So, having seven Foundation Establishment Cultivators at once won’t last long, but it’s a window of opportunity for development that we must seize. In the long run, the number of Foundation Establishment Cultivators has more or less reached a dynamic equilibrium. Otherwise, if those two pass on and there’s a gap with no one to replace them, things would be dire."