Translator: AnubisTL
After returning to his cave abode, Li Qing let out a long sigh of relief. He sat down cross-legged, focusing his mind to comprehend the changes he had undergone upon entering the divine transformation realm.
Several days later, three heavenly spirit fires manifested around Li Qing as he activated the Crimson Blaze Heaven-Burning Art.
Buzz!
Li Qing attempted to meditate and cultivate for a while, but he discovered that no matter how he circulated his energy and regulated his breathing, his cultivation remained completely stagnant, showing no signs of progress.
"The Primordial Energy of Heaven and Earth is far too thin. The great dao of the human realm is truly unsuitable for cultivation in the divine transformation realm."
"Reaching the late divine transformation realm before ascension is utterly impossible. No wonder those divine transformation great powers all choose to seal themselves."
Having reached this realm, Li Qing had essentially reached the pinnacle of the human realm's dao path. Even with a lifespan exceeding ten thousand years, he saw no hope of advancing to the late divine transformation realm.
"Now that I've broken through to the divine transformation realm, I should start considering finding another heavenly spirit fire."
The Crimson Blaze Heaven-Burning Art allows its practitioner to absorb an additional heavenly spirit fire with each realm advancement, using it to aid cultivation and enhance the power of their daoist arts.
Having subdued three heavenly spirit fires was already an extraordinary stroke of fortune, and it was one of the reasons his cultivation had advanced so rapidly.
"Including the information from the Flame Domain, I now have leads on four spirit fires. I just don't know if I'll be able to obtain them."
"I'll explore them one by one after the Divine Transformation Realm Grand Ceremony. Now that I fear nothing in the human realm, nothing should be able to stop me."
With that, Li Qing's figure vanished from the cave abode in an instant, appearing outside the mountain gate with a mere thought.
He strode leisurely into an immortal mansion adjacent to the mountain gate.
He still remembered the demon spirit of the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast within the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion. Now he intended to fulfill their bargain and obtain the secret technique to restore his spiritual root from the beast.
Within a formation inside the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion, a trapped ferocious beast slowly opened its eyes. Its gaze, filled with baleful qi, locked fiercely onto Li Qing's figure.
"It's only been a few years, yet you've already reached the divine transformation realm—and in this spiritually barren cultivation environment!"
"Your aptitude and the fortune you carry are truly extraordinary," the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast remarked.
In its perception, it had only dozed off for a brief moment, yet Li Qing had already broken through from the nascent soul realm to the divine transformation realm.
Such rapid cultivation speed was astonishing even by its standards.
Li Qing shook his head and chuckled softly. "I've had some fortunate encounters, but I nearly lost my life. If not for sheer luck, I wouldn't be standing here today."
The Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast neither refuted nor delved further into this explanation.
"Enough. Now that you've reached the divine transformation realm, have you considered the deal I proposed?"
"The method to restore your spiritual root is in my hands. Release me, and I'll reveal the secret technique in full."
Li Qing paused briefly before replying, "I can release you, but you must agree to one condition: after your release, you must not indiscriminately harm the innocent or endanger living beings!"
The Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast immediately agreed.
"Heh, I'm not that bored. Once I regain my freedom, I'll seize the body of a demon beast, live out my days normally, and enter the cycle of reincarnation like anyone else."
Like the human race, both demon spirits and divine souls that are completely extinguished are unable to enter the six paths of reincarnation. Though the truth of this claim remains uncertain, many cultivators still believe it.
This belief is particularly strong among cultivators with profound dao cultivation. Their long lifespans have allowed them to experience much of the world and uncover many of its hidden secrets—perhaps even witnessing two strikingly similar flowers.
"Very well, I agree to this trade," Li Qing said calmly. "Reveal the secret technique to me now."
Without further ado, the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast transmitted half of the secret technique to Li Qing.
The Miraculous Object Root-Planting Technique allows one to refine a naturally occurring spiritual object of the five elements and implant it within their body for nourishing. Over time, this spiritual object will gradually transform into a spiritual root.
This technique cannot be used to implant spiritual roots in mortals without cultivation. Attempting to do so would overwhelm their bodies, causing them to be drained of their essence blood and die instantly.
Only those with cultivation reaching the divine transformation realm can safely practice this technique.
To complete his water spiritual root, Li Qing needed to gather a water-attribute spiritual object of the highest possible quality.
With only half of the secret technique revealed, obtaining the remaining portion naturally required releasing the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast.
After confirming the spell's effectiveness, Li Qing tapped his fingers repeatedly in the void, dismantling the layers of restrictions within the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion. Finally, he completely released the grand formation that had imprisoned the beast.
Boom!
A torrent of overwhelming demon qi erupted as the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast broke free from its invisible shackles and slowly stepped out of the formation.
Its eyes locked onto Li Qing outside the formation, burning with ferocious intent.
Li Qing remained utterly calm, his face betraying no trace of fear. He spoke calmly, "Where's the remaining half of the scripture?"
"You're a man of your word. Since you've kept your promise, I won't go back on mine either."
With that, the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast transmitted the remaining half of the secret technique to Li Qing.
After receiving the secret technique, Li Qing closed his eyes, focusing his mind to comprehend it. He meticulously studied and analyzed it.
Though he couldn't yet confirm its effectiveness, he felt confident there would be no issues. According to the spell, refining a spiritual object and implanting a spiritual root should succeed.
Moreover, he and the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast had no real animosity. The beast had no reason to harm him.
"Good. You may leave now. Remember your promise," Li Qing said, opening his eyes and nodding.
Upon hearing these words, the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast offered no further argument. Its slightly ethereal form shot skyward and vanished in an instant.
The creature was merely a demon spirit, and it had been trapped within the Heavenly Wonder Immortal Mansion for countless years. Even if it possessed some residual power, it posed no threat to Li Qing.
Li Qing's divine soul strength far surpassed that of cultivators at his level. Even if the beast possessed heaven-reaching techniques, Li Qing could easily subdue it with his divine sense alone, without relying on his mana.
Watching the Violet Extreme Spirit-Devouring Beast's silhouette disappear beyond the horizon, Li Qing remained silent for a moment before returning to his cave abode.
(End of the Chapter)
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