novelapdf #286 - Think differently
#286 - Think differently
The Old Devil整理了一下思绪，继续道： “This immortal energy is indeed the energy of the Immortal Realm, similar to the spiritual energy of the Human Realm and the Spirit Realm.
For cultivators in the Tribulation Transcending Stage, immortal energy is indispensable.
Once ascending to the Immortal Realm, one must use immortal energy to transform the magical power in their body into immortal power. This process is called transformation, also known as a Pseudo Immortal.
Therefore, before reaching the Tribulation Transcending Stage, never try to obtain immortal energy. Once contaminated, you will definitely explode and die.”
“As for the Nine Profound Battle Iron, it is a special ore from the Immortal Realm, containing Nine Profound Battle Iron.
This battle iron can be used to forge immortal artifacts, and its preciousness is self-evident.
Even old monsters in the Tribulation Transcending Stage would have to spend countless years, and rely on the power of formations and supreme heavenly fire to cut it into small pieces.
The piece you have is so large; it is truly priceless.”
A trace of greed flashed in the Old Devil’s eyes, but it was immediately suppressed by Li Chengfeng’s cold gaze.
He hurriedly continued, “Fellow Daoist, if you can help me improve my strength and restore me to the Tribulation Transcending Stage,
I will definitely help you refine this piece of Nine Profound Immortal Iron into your Natal Magic Treasure. In this way, we can each get what we need, wouldn’t that be wonderful?”
Li Chengfeng sneered and said, “When you reach the Tribulation Transcending Stage, the first thing you will do is kill me.
You would still help me refine a Natal Magic Treasure? Now that I know their uses and preciousness, I naturally understand the stakes involved. You don’t need to worry about the rest.”
Although Li Chengfeng was happy to obtain these two treasures, he also felt depressed.
He now needs to cultivate and improve his strength, but unfortunately, he cannot use the immortal energy and Nine Profound Battle Iron for the time being. It's like guarding a mountain of gold and silver but not being able to spend it, which is extremely painful.
Li Chengfeng’s thoughts raced as he recalled the scene at Mount Ten Thousand Demons. The sudden palm strike brought countless meteorites, among which was mixed this piece of Nine Profound Battle Iron.
He understood that the power of that palm must have come from the Immortal Realm, and the mighty power contained in the palm print was immortal power.
This made him realize that the demons of Mount Ten Thousand Demons challenged the Immortal Realm and were ultimately ruthlessly suppressed, and the Nine Profound Immortal Iron was directly knocked down from the Immortal Realm to the Human Realm.
Li Chengfeng looked at the Nine Profound Battle Iron in his hand, and a strong thought surged in his heart.
He recalled a famous saying on Blue Star—go against the grain.
He realized that one must look at problems from different angles. Just as the Old Devil said, immortal energy is extremely precious and cannot be touched by cultivators below the Tribulation Transcending Stage, and the Nine Profound Battle Iron cannot be cut and refined by those below the Tribulation Transcending Stage.
However, Li Chengfeng decided to change his approach.
He looked at the Old Devil and asked, “Old thing, according to your statement, I can’t use this Nine Profound Battle Iron at all, right?”
The Old Devil nodded and said affirmatively, “Absolutely cannot be used.
This Nine Profound Battle Iron is also an extremely precious item in the Immortal Realm. Ordinary large sects cannot afford it.
Only some true Tongtian Spiritual Treasures would use this kind of Nine Profound Battle Iron.
So, I say, Fellow Daoist, since you have obtained such an opportunity, but your strength is too low, and you guard the treasure mountain every day but cannot use it. That kind of feeling, I, the Old Devil, feel sad for you.”
Li Chengfeng smiled slightly, his eyes flashing with the light of wisdom. He said, “If this piece of immortal iron can willingly split into the shape I want, I only need to inscribe a formation to refine it, wouldn’t that be done?”
The Old Devil laughed loudly and mocked, “That’s simply wishful thinking! How is that possible?
Although it is precious, it is just a piece of profound iron. It has no wisdom or life. How could it split into a shape according to your idea?”
Li Chengfeng looked at the Old Devil with a smile and said slowly, “Old Devil, I still vividly remember the ancient aura and intelligence of the seal at Mount Ten Thousand Demons.
Since you mentioned it, you must have your methods. If you can tell me the method to make a seal give birth to intelligence, I will definitely not be stingy.
Now, I propose a deal. I will give you two hundred mouthfuls of ghost energy, and you will explain the method in detail.”
The Old Devil’s eyes lit up when he heard this, but then he pretended to be dissatisfied and said, “Fellow Daoist Li, you are too stingy, right?
You want to exchange such a secret technique from me for two hundred mouthfuls of ghost energy? At least let me restore my strength to the Qi Refining Stage.”
Li Chengfeng remained unmoved and said with a faint smile, “One hundred and fifty mouthfuls of ghost energy. Old Devil, you must understand that I set the rules.
If you don’t know how to appreciate favors, maybe I will just destroy you directly. What use is a useless remnant soul to me?”
The Old Devil panicked when he heard this and hurriedly said, “Okay, okay, okay, Fellow Daoist Li, I will tell you now.
In fact, this method is indeed rare in the Human Realm, but it is commonplace in the Devil Realm.
Through enlightenment, even ordinary wild beasts can awaken their intelligence.
To make a seal or object give birth to intelligence, it must first have a certain spirituality.
This Nine Profound Battle Iron has been in the Human Realm for so many years, it should already have a certain spirituality.
Next, I can inject a trace of my remnant soul into the Nine Profound Battle Iron and use secret methods to consecrate it.
In this way, I can guide the Nine Profound Immortal Iron to split into the shape you want.
At the same time, during the splitting process, I can also absorb some immortal energy to help me restore my strength.
After the splitting is completed, I can detach myself from the immortal iron, and my strength should be able to reach the Foundation Establishment Stage.
In this way, we can each get what we need, what do you think?”
Li Chengfeng remained unmoved and said calmly, “Old Devil, I naturally know your methods.
But I don’t need to fight wits with you. I only need your secret method.
You should teach me the secret method now, otherwise my patience will run out.”
The Old Devil looked at Li Chengfeng’s firm eyes and knew that he could no longer delay, so he had to agree with a smile, “Okay, Fellow Daoist Li, I will teach you the secret method now. I hope our transaction can be completed smoothly.”
He immediately began to continuously impart the secret method to Li Chengfeng.
The Old Devil knew that if he delayed or kept anything back, he might not only lose these one hundred and fifty mouthfuls of ghost energy, but also suffer Li Chengfeng’s punishment.
Xie Long Xie Yu, who was watching from the side, sneered and mocked, “What a spineless waste.
You are an old monster in the Tribulation Transcending Stage, but you are being ordered around by a Foundation Establishment Stage kid. It’s simply laughable.”
The Old Devil snorted coldly in response, “What do you know? The longer you live, the more you want to live.
I have gone through countless hardships to cultivate to the Tribulation Transcending Stage, how could I give up easily? As long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will not give up.
Moreover, I believe that Fellow Daoist Li is a trustworthy person. When he achieves supreme magical power and reaches the Tribulation Transcending Stage in the future, how would he remember a small character like me?”
Li Chengfeng ignored their quarrel and focused on deducing the secret method taught by the Old Devil.
Soon, his eyes lit up, and he had a new idea. He laughed loudly and said, “Old Devil, your secret method is indeed feasible.
I discovered that after this extraterrestrial meteorite was separated, it actually had a resisting emotion.
As long as there is emotion, it actually already has intelligence, but it does not have autonomous consciousness.”
“Haha, from the same root and origin, as long as I guide it to give birth to intelligence, I can achieve my goal,” Li Chengfeng continued.
The Old Devil was also helpless after hearing this. He did not expect that Li Chengfeng would have such unique ideas and methods.
This method was indeed something he had not thought of, because his thinking had become rigid, but Li Chengfeng could always look at problems from different angles.
“Fellow Daoist Li is indeed extraordinary, I admire you,” the Old Devil sighed.
Li Chengfeng did not respond to the Old Devil’s praise, but continued to immerse himself in the deduction. He knew that he was not far from success.