Chapter 329 - 226: Metamorphosis Success, Xu Family News
Chapter 329: Chapter 226: Metamorphosis Success, Xu Family News
Lin Changheng continued to introspect.
That invisible "filter" grew denser. Mysterious, flame-like patterns seemed to flicker in and out of existence within it, and his resistance to Fire Element Power was undergoing a fundamental transformation.
It was no longer a simple weakening of power. Instead, it was beginning to take on the rudimentary forms of Guiding and Transformation. A minuscule portion of the impacting Fire Spiritual Power could even be dispelled by this Talent barrier, converted into harmless Spiritual Qi and dissipated.
As the final Red Treasure Seed settled within his body, Lin Changheng’s perception of external flames grew sharper, yet he still felt separated from them by a safe distance.
With a thought, he retrieved the Tier Two Lower Grade Fire Element Talisman drawn by Tantai Feiyue. He rubbed it between his hands and unleashed it upon himself!
HISSS!
A powerful Flaming Spear materialized in midair, reversed direction, and shot toward him like a bolt of lightning.
Lin Changheng slowly extended a hand to meet it, palm-first.
WHOOSH!
The Fire Spear was savage.
The wreathing flames remained fierce and scorching, but his skin felt only a pleasant warmth, with no searing pain whatsoever.
The power of the flame was held at bay, unable to penetrate his flesh or cause any harm.
If he had to face the dying, fiery breath of that Tier Two Early Stage Red-Training Demon Snake from the Wilderness now, he wouldn’t even need to counter with an Abnormal Technique. Relying solely on his Fifth Layer Fire-Resistant Demon Talent, he could withstand it with his physical body and suffer little damage.
’Not bad.’
Lin Changheng was satisfied.
With this level of Fire Resistance, he could be much more composed during Magical Combat. He could even take a Low Tier Magic head-on to launch a surprise counterattack.
Soon, the Essence Blood of the Three-legged Fire Raccoon was completely drained.
The space within the Primordial Cauldron’s mouth had changed drastically. Where the Red Treasure Seed had once been, an illusory True Core now floated, bobbing gently.
[Three-legged Fire Raccoon Treasure Seed · Fifth Layer]
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
[Metamorphosis: 0/10]
[Utility: A Muddy Evil Demon Beast Bloodline with an Innate Fire Attribute. With Perfect Spirit Stealing and Life Nurturing Dao, it can be refined into the atavistic Demon Talent: Fire Resistance.]
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’Excellent.’
Lin Changheng didn’t stop. With a flip of his hand, he took out twenty portions of Profound Spirit Level, Tier One Red-eyed Fire Demon Essence Blood that he had previously accumulated. He still had one hundred and twenty-eight more portions on hand!
He could proceed directly to Metamorphosis!
All in one go!
[Three-legged Fire Raccoon Treasure Seed · Fifth Layer]
[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]
[Metamorphosis: 10/10]
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[Essence Blood Full, Metamorphosis Success!]
[Three-legged Fire Raccoon True Core · Supreme]
[Can be refined into the atavistic Demon Talent: Fire Resistance]
Within the Primordial Cauldron, a deep-red True Core the size of an infant’s fist formed in an instant.
HUUU...
Lin Changheng let out a soft breath and focused on the changes brought by the True Core’s integration into his body, contemplating how it differed from the earlier Fire Resistance Technique - Transformation.
The Fire Resistance Technique - Transformation he had just refined was more like a fire-repelling graft onto his body; the emphasis was on "repulsion."
Now, however, the integration of the Three-legged Fire Raccoon True Core · Supreme brought about a more instinctual kind of metamorphosis, one that originated from the very depths of his bloodline!
The moment the True Core settled into his body, it began to slowly rotate like a miniature star. A scorching yet incredibly compatible bloodline power emanated from it, seeping silently like warm water into every inch of his flesh, his meridians, and even the depths of his bone marrow.
This change wasn’t accompanied by intense pain, but was instead a subtle, deep-level process of optimization and reforging.
Far more thorough!
He could feel his skin and meridians growing tougher and more resistant to fire. As his pores opened and closed, they naturally resonated with the world’s Fire Spirit Qi, repelling the harmful and violent Fire Fiend and preventing it from drawing near.
This resistance no longer required him to consciously circulate his energy to maintain it; it was a passive effect that had become as innate and natural as breathing.
If the Fire Resistance Technique - Transformation was like putting on an invisible, High Level Fire-Resistant Magic Robe, then refining this atavistic Demon Talent was like causing his very Essence of Life to undergo a minor leap, a special kind of "completion." It made him affine with and resistant to flames at the most fundamental level.
When facing Flame Techniques, he now had the ability to both Guide and Transform them.
He could even... absorb them, then directly utilize and unleash them as his own attacks!
Furthermore, with his physical fortitude and the Fire-Resistant Demon Talent, he might even be able to completely ignore Fire Technique attacks from cultivators at or below the Middle Stage of Foundation Establishment.
As for Fire Technique attacks from Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivators, he could significantly weaken their power, rendering them non-fatal.
This ability would improve even further after he broke through to the Sixth Layer of the *Evergreen Body of the Ancient Wood*!
Lin Changheng knew this with a quiet certainty.
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’With this Metamorphosis complete, I’ve now finished evolving eight of my Muddy Evil Essence Blood-level Treasure Seeds. After I transform two more, I will have completely freed up all ten of those Species Positions.’
’At that point, I’ll have fifteen Species Positions available for Profound Spirit Essence Blood-level Treasure Seeds!’
Lin Changheng was satisfied with his progress. It wasn’t fast, but it was steady. Most importantly, his Lifespan was long, far exceeding that of other Cultivators at his Realm.
He could take his time refining his powers, eventually even embodying the state of Ten Thousand Laws on Body.
His Fire Element Spiritual Charm had also increased by another five wisps, reaching a total of forty-nine!
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It was worth noting that advancing through Small Realms within the Foundation Establishment Stage did not bring about a significant increase in Lifespan. That only occurred when breaking through a major Realm, which triggered a fundamental transformation in both one’s Magical Power and Essence of Life.
However, the increase in Magical Power from advancing through Small Realms could slow the aging process. It suppressed the degradation of one’s Qi and Blood and the atrophy of bodily functions, making one appear to be in better condition and thus giving the impression of a longer Lifespan.
Once the Spirit Stealing Metamorphosis was complete, Lin Changheng felt the sense of assurance that had been expended during the process begin to coalesce within him once more.