On the fifth floor of the Demon-Sealing Tower, the appearance of the Eye Bizarre had changed; its pupils displayed a mix of black and green. The newborn Green Pupil Eye Bizarre possessed the abilities of both the Eye Bizarre and the Green Pupil Bizarre, and its strange powers were also enhanced. The increase in power after the fusion was astonishing. It was as if this was a restoration of the true strength of the Bizarre Demons.

Were the Bizarre Demons I encountered before incomplete, not in their peak state? The changes in the Eye Bizarre astonished Jia Ren, and he became even more vigilant. He couldn't imagine how powerful a Bizarre Demon could be at its peak. He became even more wary of the Bizarre Demons.

"Let's call you the Green Pupil Eye Bizarre!"

Although the number of Bizarre Demons had decreased by one, there was no sign of irritation on Jia Ren's face. As the Bizarre Demons grew stronger, they produced more Wicked Flame, so there was no loss. He wasn't worried that the Bizarre Demons could break the seal of the Demon-Sealing Tower. On the contrary, with space freed up in the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure, more Bizarre Demons could be accommodated. This was a great thing!

Next, he would collect blood and flesh from the Bizarre Demons to research the corresponding Bizarre Objects. Without Bizarre Objects to neutralize them, it would be impossible to use the Bizarre Demons to refine Bizarre Talismans and Mysterious Instruments.

The first research priority was the Longevity Bizarre. Many Insect External Incarnations were sacrificed. To collect the blood of the Longevity Bizarre, the lifespan limit of the Sound Seizing Demon Mosquitoes had to be reduced. The Bizarre Garden provided the blood of the Longevity Bizarre at full capacity, and any medicinal material could be used. All efforts were put into nurturing Bizarre Objects compatible with the Longevity Bizarre.

His original body wasn't idle either; he used Sacrificial Fire to enhance the power of both the Demon-Sealing Tower and the Xuan Gui Shield. The Insect External Incarnations had already gone out to purchase materials for crafting Talisman Treasures. To prevent the crafting of Talisman Treasures from causing the Magical Treasures to degrade from God Transformation Level, it was natural to enhance their power.

Jia Ren spent a great deal of time cultivating and the rest of his time researching Bizarre Objects and the crafting of Talisman Treasures. Every day was very fulfilling. Refining the Demon-Sealing Tower and the Xuan Gui Shield wasn't difficult; it consumed the power of the Magical Treasures to turn them into Talisman Treasures. As a combination of talisman and artifact, these Talisman Treasures harnessed the power of the Magical Treasures and sealed it within a Talisman. Talisman crafting and Artifact Refining were Jia Ren's strong suits, far exceeding the standards of a Grandmaster Level.

He didn't take long to successfully refine the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman, which at its best could exert half of the Demon-Sealing Tower's power. The depletion of the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman was staggering. An ordinary Divine Transformation Cultivator would need at least a hundred years of nurturing to restore the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure to its original state. This highlighted the great cost Wang Fugui must have paid for giving him a Divine Coin Talisman.

For Jia Ren, restoring the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure's vitality was not difficult. The Demon-Sealing Tower contained twenty-three Bizarre Demons capable of producing Wicked Flame. Their constant transformation into Sacrificial Fire enhanced the power of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure. Their strengths varied, and the amount of Sacrificial Fire produced each day differed.

The Longevity Bizarre provided the most Wicked Flame, but unfortunately, it also took the longest time for the flame to kill it—about three days for a single kill. Its death would generate an effect equivalent to a thousand days of refinement for a Late Golden Core Stage cultivator (four times the effect for an Early Golden Core Stage, and one-third for an Early Nascent Soul Stage). However, its actual conversion efficiency was still less than that of the weakest Misleading Bizarre.

The White Candle bizarre died the most frequently each day, producing an impressive amount of Wicked Flame. In a single day, it could provide an effect roughly equivalent to thirty years of refinement for a Late Golden Core Stage cultivator. The effects of the other Bizarre Demons varied greatly but were far inferior to the White Candle bizarre, collectively providing roughly two hundred and seventy-six years' worth of Late Golden Core Stage refinement time per day. Converted to Early Golden Core Stage efficiency, this was nearly equivalent to over eleven hundred years of refinement in a single day.

This refinement efficiency was terrifying; the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure could regain the vitality lost from crafting Talisman Treasures in just fifteen days. The speed was abnormal! In one month, two Deity Transformation Level Talismans could be crafted without the Magical Treasure itself being affected.

After that, life gradually stabilized. He simultaneously practiced his Cultivation Method, Body Refinement, and soul strengthening; none could be neglected. Cultivation Level was crucial. Without a sufficient Realm, it was impossible to wield the full power of his Magical Treasures and Spells, no matter how strong they were. Jia Ren had previously suffered from having a Cultivation Level that was too weak, rendering him unable to freely use his Magical Treasures. Cultivation was paramount; everything else had to take a backseat. Next in priority was improving several frequently used Divine Skills, as well as refining Elixirs and Talismans.

「Three years passed in the blink of an eye.」

Jia Ren had altogether crafted four Demon Sealing Tower Talismans and eight Black Tortoise Shield Talismans. The Demon Sealing Tower Talisman was used less frequently. After suppressing a target, the target could be sent into the actual Demon-Sealing Tower. Four Demon Sealing Tower Talismans were enough for him to handle problems on his own. The Xuan Gui Shield was used slightly more often. Eight Black Tortoise Shield Talismans would be sufficient for his own use for a long time.

For the next two years, all Sacrificial Fire produced by the Demon Sealing Tower Talismans was supplied to the Demon-Sealing Tower itself. Jia Ren regarded the Demon-Sealing Tower itself as a precious treasure not to be used lightly. Normally, using the Demon Sealing Tower Talisman was sufficient to solve problems. As the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure grew stronger, the power of the Wicked Flame increased as well. The efficiency of burning Bizarre Demons increased, and more Sacrificial Fire was produced daily. This formed a positive cycle. With improved efficiency, he could boost other Magical Treasures, or it wouldn't be too late to convert the Corpse-Ritual Fire to supply the Yaksha. This was the way to maximize benefits.

The only downside was that as the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure grew stronger, his Dantian found it harder to bear, which would affect his cultivation. Under normal circumstances, the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure wouldn't be stored in his Dantian. Usually, it was carried by an Insect External Incarnation. Thus, the burden wouldn't be personally borne by his original body. The limit Jia Ren aimed for was that of a Divine Transformation-grade Magic Treasure. Advancing the Magical Treasure any further, a mere Golden Core Cultivator like me might indeed have his Dantian blown apart by the Magical Treasure...

Haven't I found a suitable Spirit Grass for the Longevity Bizarre yet? Magical Beasts won't work either?! For three years, his Insect External Incarnations had expended considerable effort, continuously experimenting with mutating Bizarre Objects using the flesh and blood of the Longevity Bizarre. Without exception, all had ended in failure. All Spiritual Medicines used in the experiments withered, and the test subject Magical Beasts died when their lifespans ran out. Not a single one managed to mutate successfully.

Is there truly no Spiritual Medicine or treasure in the world suitable for the Longevity Bizarre? No, there must be! I just haven't discovered it yet. Jia Ren reflected on past experiments with medicinal materials; suitable targets had been found for all other Bizarre Demons. Even the Corpse-eating Bizarre, which he had considered giving up on, had mutated into a Corpse-Eating Bizarre Dog. This had also granted him the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill, which could be considered a divine elixir. The Longevity Bizarre will be no exception; there must be Spiritual Medicines and treasures suitable for it. Such treasures are rare and likely outside the range of the Spiritual Medicines I currently possess.

The Longevity Bizarre... it reduces lifespan. So, could the compatible Spiritual Medicine be one that *increases* lifespan?! Jia Ren frowned and pondered deeply, speculating about the possibilities. This was the most likely candidate for a perfect match. Lifespan-extending treasures were rare and scarce. Elixirs were the first to be ruled out; the focus instead was placed on Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that could extend lifespan. Lifespan-extending treasures were rare items, few in number. The most common included Longevity Fruits, Heavenly Ginseng, and Fleeting Beauty... These were relatively easier-to-find lifespan-extending treasures. Beyond these were legendary divine objects and worldly wonders, such as the Longevity Creation Fruit.

These things won't be easy to find... Once acquired, Longevity Fruits and Heavenly Ginseng were not easily circulated; most were used for Alchemy. These items were extremely difficult to find. Locating a Longevity Fruit Tree and inducing its mutation was no easy task. However, it was, after all, a direction for research. The abilities of the Longevity Bizarre were too strong; no matter what, he had to create Longevity Gui Talismans.

While research into the Longevity Bizarre ran into trouble and made no headway, progress was made with several other Bizarre Demons. The White Candle bizarre was the simplest to resolve. He soon discovered the Candle Fruit Spiritual Medicine, making its mutation a breeze. It transformed into the White Candle Bizarre Fruit, becoming a usable Bizarre Object. Next, Jia Ren used the White Candle Bizarre Fruit and the White Candle bizarre as raw materials. Without much effort, he produced a suitable Mysterious Instrument: The Bizarre White Candle!

Experiments showed that when burned, it released a special, bizarre fragrance. Any creature that came into contact with the Bizarre White Candle's fragrance would undergo a degree of waxification; prolonged exposure could even transform them into wax figures. In such a state, damage caused by flames became exceedingly terrifying. This was especially true for Wicked Flame, whose power underwent a qualitative change, becoming extremely lethal when used in conjunction with the candle.

Could this be considered an unconventional treasure for enhancing flame damage? The Bizarre White Candle was an unexpectedly delightful find; its effects far exceeded expectations. This item was highly practical and incredibly powerful, undoubtedly a pyromaniac's dream.

The second item researched was the Soul Control Bell Bizarre. This research took quite some time, but ultimately the challenge was overcome. The Soul Control Bell Bizarre caused a material called Sonic Gold to mutate into Soul Control Bell Gold, a substance whose color closely resembled the material of the Soul Control Bell Bizarre itself. Using this Soul Control Bell Gold, combined with material from the Soul Control Bell Bizarre, Jia Ren crafted a one-to-one imitation. Its name was the Soul Control Bizarre Bell, thus distinguishing it from the genuine article. The Soul Control Bizarre Bell inherited the Bizarre Demon's soul-controlling ability. Any target within the range of its eerie bell chimes would be affected and forcibly controlled. The Mysterious Instrument's effect was astonishing. As long as there were no Evil-warding Treasures to counter it, its offensive power was terrifying.

The third research target was the Green Forbidden Bracelet Bizarre. This project encountered a bottleneck, and he had not yet found suitable material for mutation. For the time being, it was not possible to replicate it.

Finally, there was the fourth research target, the Tracing Bizarre. The Tracing Bizarre manifested as a pair of transparent footprints. Once it locked onto a target, it would follow the path the target had taken, effectively tracking their past movements. It was an infallible tool for pursuing enemies. Ordinary Cultivators might try to hide by concealing their breath, erasing their tracks, or obscuring their Divine Soul, among other methods. Without corresponding tracking methods, such targets would indeed be untraceable. The Tracing Bizarre was different. Its tracking method defied conventional logic; as long as it had 'stepped' on a target's footprint and locked onto them, it would inevitably reach their current location. This tracking ability was almost unnaturally effective! Once locked on by it, escape was impossible. This was also the reason Jia Ren prioritized the Tracing Bizarre. As long as he could create a treasure like the Tracing Bizarre Talisman, he could use it to find a person's remains even if they had died. No matter how exquisite an enemy's disguise techniques were, without a specific counter-treasure, they could not escape his grasp.

The research on the Tracing Bizarre did not take long. Unexpectedly, a Spirit Grass called Path-Seeking Grass was found to be compatible, and it successfully mutated. This grass mutated into Tracing Bizarre Grass. Each blade of green grass bore a human-like footprint, giving it an incredibly bizarre appearance. The Tracing Bizarre Talisman had been successfully crafted just yesterday, becoming a trump card for tracking.

My luck is good! Next, I'll research the Shadow Bizarre. The Shadow Bizarre wasn't particularly strong, but its ability to merge into shadows and continuously shift between them was highly enticing.

Before Jia Ren could proceed with further experiments, the Tongluo Sound Disc vibrated incessantly. Wang Fugui's voice followed suit, "The Profound Realm Key has found a buyer."

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