Longevity Chronicles-Chapter 61 - 59: Tao Qian Fishing for Demons, Primordial Spirit Greatly Increases

Tiger Worry Gully, within a concealed cave.

Tao Qian cast a cold glance at the collapsing Heavenly Demon from the Outer Realm and then ignored it, channeling the robust Spirit Treasure Source Qi within him to absorb the "Innate Dao Seed" into his body.

Before long, tranquility returned to the cave, and the dazzling light had completely disappeared.

Yet, if any other creature had been in this place at that moment, they would have felt an indescribable wonder.

Even though nothing could be seen, one would feel that this cave was a blessed place, a Daoist Secret Realm, where simply being there could calm one's mind and spirit, and allow for the understanding of profound mysteries.

It was very much like the peculiar idea that "a mountain is not high; if an immortal resides in it, it becomes spiritually significant."

Tao Qian himself also felt this way, and perhaps even more profoundly.

The effects of the Dao Seed subtly began to reveal themselves.

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After the Dao Seed entered his body, the speed of absorbing and refining Source Qi would increase, aiding his understanding of various techniques, Divine Skills, and Exotic Skills, and even increasing the frequency of sudden insights... Essentially, it was a type of support Divine Skill that immensely increased the efficiency and speed of a cultivator's practice, overshadowing other cultivators.

"Excellent Divine Skill!"

Tao Qian rejoiced inwardly, unable to help but exclaim.

While the Dao Seed's effects might not seem earth-shattering at first, even the newly cultivating Tao Qian knew that it was indeed among the top-tier Divine Skills.

In cultivation, besides the cost, talent was of utmost importance.

What defines a genius?

A cultivation speed and innate abilities that are superior to others make one a genius.

Although Tao Qian's natural talent might not match those who were born as Cultivation Seeds, with this Dao Seed within him, he was almost on par.

His first complete recitation of the spell enabled him to enter the Destiny Defining Fetus Stage, and he had acquired such a top-tier Daoist Divine Skill, naturally bringing a gleeful expression to Tao Qian's face.

Then, Tao Qian recalled the easily defeated Outer Realm Heavenly Demon and its words before death.

Reflecting on it, he thought: "The Great Book did indeed mention that the Innate Dao Seed has its own spiritual allure, which is fatally attractive to beings like Outer Realm Heavenly Demons. If so, I cannot return to Seeking Immortal County for the next three days. I must stay here and resolve this trouble."

With this thought, Tao Qian's brow slightly furrowed.

Outer Realm Heavenly Demons were a broad category, with various levels among them.

Like the one that had just attempted to provoke Tao Qian into making arrogant statements, only possessing the ability to "Seize Body", was among the lowest level.

Above this, the stronger the Heavenly Demons, the more skills and Divine Powers they possessed.

Legend even has it that there exist "Demon Lords" and "Demon Gods," which are extremely terrifying. Even true immortals could find themselves in trouble if they were careless during cultivation and these beings invaded them, potentially leading to death and their Dao disappearing into the demon.

"With my current Cultivation at the Energy-Introducing Realm, my cultivation experience isn't deeply interwoven with the Chaos Abyss, so I don't need to worry about attracting high-level demons; at most, some slightly more decent demons from a small part of the Demon Realm might notice me."

"Using the Nine True Spirit Sound can kill inferior and low-grade Heavenly Demons, but if there are too many or slightly higher level demons appear, then I would also be inadequate."

"Three days' time, it's uncertain whether such a scene won't appear."

In contemplation, Tao Qian recalled the mockery from the low-level demon right before its death.

Saying Tao Qian was an unprotected wild cultivator who would meet with disaster.

To a certain extent, this was correct.

For wild cultivators like Tao Qian, most ended up in dire straits, just like the senior "Seeking Immortal Hermit" Wu Ming.

Either they had no resources for cultivation or they mispracticed some Technique and died tragically.

But Tao Qian was different.

Unsure of what he had thought of next, a smile of willingness emerged on Tao Qian's face, and he mentally declared:

"Regardless of what kind of techniques other cultivators practice, they worry about how to pay the price, how to negate the cost."

"Since I am possessed of an Abnormal Soul, which exempts me from a major part of the cost, hence my rapid progress from a beheaded man to this state, now I have settled the Destiny Defining Fetus, and also obtained the Dao Seed, why should I look back and hesitate to move forward?"

The previous arrogant words were induced by the inferior demon, but this sentence was inspired by Tao Qian's own Dao Heart.

Once his mind was set, Tao Qian immediately dispersed his Divine Soul.

Soon, within the remote Iron Buddha Mountain, the Puppet Body sitting in the quiet room woke up, directly took out a scroll from the incense bag, and then began to read it meticulously.

Needless to say, it was the "Secret Demon Refining God Skill".

This technique came from the Demon Path's Great Book and was a top-notch Refining Divine Technical.

And this technique was based on "Refining Outer Realm Demons to Benefit One's Own Divine Soul," which could not be more suitable for the current Tao Qian.

After reviewing the Magic Skill's gates through the eyes of the Puppet Body several times, Tao Qian sat tall on the platform.

His spirit quickly immersed within, pulling the Spirit Treasure Source Qi surging up like a reverse-flowing Tianhe, all entering the top aperture of Tao Qian's Heavenly Gate, leading to a tedious process of gradual improvement.

Under Tao Qian's patient control, when about seventy to eighty percent of the Spirit Treasure Source Qi was consumed, he finally crafted a special Secret Acupoint Platform.

From initial appearances, this Secret Acupoint Platform was unobstructed and unsealed, with only Tao Qian's Divine Soul residing within.

If, during cultivation, one became utterly absorbed and had an interaction with the Chaos Abyss, it would certainly attract the invasion of Outer Realm Evil Demons.

These intangible and incorporeal demons, if they could devour a cultivator's spirit and seize the body, would immediately have the opportunity to seek the path of cultivation, and naturally, they could not refuse.

How could they predict?

This Secret Acupoint was a lethal trap.

As soon as a demon descended, the Spirit Platform would instantly close at will, cutting off the demon's interaction with the Outer Realm. In a blink, it would strip the demon of eighty to ninety percent of its abilities.

The cultivator then used the secret technique to devour and refine, enhancing his own divine soul.

"First, set a trap, then bait it, and finally, close the door and beat the dog... If one is not careful, one might get eaten by the prey instead. No wonder they say it's the simplest and most brutal, yet also the most dangerous Refining God technique."

Tao Qian evaluated this method as he sat on his spirit platform.

Afterwards, he stopped pondering and, having silently counted the time, began to cultivate the Spirit Treasure method once again.

Three days, for someone of his cultivation, passing without food or drink was not a problem.

Having obtained the Dao Seed and then cultivating the Basic Method, Tao Qian immediately felt a difference.

The spells he previously chanted and found obscure and difficult, now seemed to clear up with just a thought. He almost completed another full recitation had he not carelessly mispronounced a word in the final stage.

Even though he failed, this cultivation session significantly replenished the severely depleted Spirit Treasure Source Qi within Tao Qian's body, gradually filling it up again.

"The Innate Dao Seed is indeed extraordinary."

Tao Qian exclaimed in admiration and then fully immersed himself in the third cultivation session.

Time began to pass quickly.

During the process, Tao Qian completed another full recitation, boosting his Spirit Treasure Source Qi greatly.

Several hours later, another boost occurred, and his divine soul also gained benefits.

If an outsider were to observe, they would surely think Tao Qian had entered a rarely attainable state of cultivation, so terrifyingly efficient was his progress.

Just as he was about to become stronger,

suddenly, behind the divine soul of Tao Qian, sitting on the spirit platform, three differently shaped shadows abruptly appeared.

One was a blood shadow, one a shadow of insects, and one a shadow resembling black mist.

Appearing in conjunction, they each deployed their techniques.

In an instant, the scenery before Tao Qian shifted, infinite wails and howls surged towards him, and looking at his body, it was rotting in the blink of an eye, teeming with maggots crawling in and out, and countless resentful souls and evil ghosts swooped towards him, as if trying to drag him into the Infinite Prison... All these illusions, however, made Tao Qian laugh uncontrollably.

"I see you've held back for so long, I thought you might have some shocking techniques."

"This is it?"

With those Heart Execution Words spoken, Tao Qian immediately shut the gates.

The connection to the Outer Realm was severed, the illusions mostly dissipated, and Tao Qian suddenly rose to his feet, forming a Dharma Seal with his hands, then his body performed Instantaneous Movement and appeared in front of the three Outer Realm Heaven Demons, striking each with the Dharma Seal.

"Pop, pop, pop" went the three sounds, and these demons, slightly stronger than the previous one, were all done for.

Their strange bodies transformed into fist-sized black and red light orbs, continuous shrieks inside, demonic thoughts churning, yet also emitting a strange fragrance.

Tao Qian picked up one orb, without hesitation, and threw it straight into his mouth.

It dissolved upon entering!

The moment Tao Qian's divine soul swallowed it, it fused instantly with it. Besides feeling his divine soul strengthen explosively, he also sensed the crazed, twisted demonic thoughts within.

As he was about to be contaminated, that familiar shiver came.

Almost like a physiological release, Tao Qian watched the demonic thoughts transform into wisps of breath that were expelled with a sizzling sound.

Seeing his own Abnormal Soul indeed take effect, exempting him from the cost.

Tao Qian could no longer hold back, laughing heartily. He swallowed the other two light orbs and, accompanied by two shivers, his Primordial Spirit grew much stronger again.

Such was the pleasure of the feeling, Tao Qian didn't even rest but immediately re-opened the gates and sat back on the spirit platform to continue cultivating the Spirit Treasure Root Skill.

Sure enough, not long after.

Two more demons were hooked, and this time Tao Qian even omitted the initial enticing efforts.

As soon as the prey fell into the trap, his "Secret Demon Seal" hammered down, the Primordial Spirit devouring and refining, shivering off the impurities and demonic thoughts.

And so it went, round and round.

Time truly began to pass quickly.

Two days after achieving nothing for a continuous hour, Tao Qian finally realized: the prey had become wary.

It's no wonder, though the Outer Realm is vast and demons are endless.

But with one area repeatedly compromised, the inferior demons of the Outer Realm would inevitably recognize the danger.

After all, in this world, countless cultivators possess the technique of "Refining Demons."

Especially those from the Demon Path who sometimes purposely cast spells to lure Outer Realm Heaven Demons to descend, capturing and killing them to create magical treasures and divine skills.

Those not-so-smart but gradually wary demons, perhaps just recognized it as such.

Tao Qian counted the days and pondered for a moment, then suddenly had an idea.

The Primordial Spirit still seated on the spirit platform, then acted upon a thought.

Suddenly, from nowhere, a grain of Spiritual Light Seed burst forth, falling straight into Tao Qian's arms.

The cultivator's Primordial Spirit, cradling the Innate Dao Seed.

Inside this Secret Acupoint Platform, the scent was now utterly enticing.

"Now that I've already used my own Primordial Spirit as bait, why not go a little further."

"This is the last day, all demons do not miss out."

Muttering this, Tao Qian, now extremely proficient in the Secret Demon Seal, habitually feigned a shiver, then like an old hunter or skilled fisherman, patiently began to wait.