Chapter 114: Chapter 114: Natal Demon Fire

Inside the Primordial Cauldron, a mist was rising. A new, illusory Red Treasure Seed was being generated through Spirit Stealing.

Information immediately and naturally flowed into Lin Changheng’s mind:

[Red Sky Crane Treasure Species · In Spirit Stealing Metamorphosis]

[Spirit Stealing: 100/100]

[Utility: Muddy Evil Demon Beast Bloodline, Innate Fire Attribute...]

As the cyan glow at the Tripod Mouth ebbed and flowed, the Red Treasure Seed, on the verge of solidifying, silently split into three illusory Treasure Seeds.

[Red Sky Crane Treasure Species · First Layer]

[Choose one to Refine into a Demon Race’s Lifebound Talent: Red Sky Demon Fire, Red Feather Cloud Walk, Violent Iron Claw]

Lin Changheng’s pupils contracted. It was because of the [Red Sky Demon Fire]!

This was an extremely powerful Exotic Flame, the innate Spiritual Fire of this particular Demon Beast!

It could melt gold, break iron, and scorch the earth, causing immense damage.

It could also be used to spew flames for Alchemy and Artifact Refining!

Many families and Cultivators, due to geographical limitations or tight funds, were unable to install Earth Fire. Instead, they would purchase Demon Beasts like the [Red Sky Crane] and rely on its Demon Fire.

Lin Changheng had discovered this when he was cross-referencing the *Study of the Wild Demonic Spirit Beasts*.

Excitement had filled his heart at the time.

His current Alchemy process required him to be in a fixed location, confined to the Alchemy Room, which was quite inconvenient.

Even though the Xu Clan had rewarded him with an Upper Grade Elixir Furnace Magical Artifact last time, it had just been gathering dust in his Storage Bag due to the lack of an Anomalous Fire Seed.

Now, with this Demon Beast’s Spiritual Fire, the problem could be solved.

For this reason, Lin Changheng had even made a special trip to the Sun Family’s Xuanlin Residence to inquire indirectly, and he had received a definitive answer.

And more details.

An ordinary [Red Sky Crane] had limited strength, and its Demon Fire lacked the intensity and duration for Alchemy and Artifact Refining. Only a Tier One Late Stage Demon Bird of this species could be used for such purposes.

That was why the Sun Family would heavily invest in cultivating their more outstanding [Red Sky Crane] breeds, selling them live at a higher price. Those with insufficient potential were simply turned into various Demon Beast Materials; otherwise, the resources spent on forcefully raising them would not be proportional to the returns.

But this didn’t affect Lin Changheng, because he was extracting the Talent itself.

As for the other options, [Red Feather Cloud Walk] was a Void Escape Talent. Combined with flapping wings, one could easily whistle across a hundred miles.

[Violent Iron Claw] made one’s Sharp Claws like steel hooks. A single swipe could tear open the flesh of even thick-hided terrestrial Demon Beasts, leaving a row of bloody holes as they were snatched into the sky as prey.

"Refine the [Red Sky Demon Fire] into me!"

Lin Changheng made his choice almost without a second thought.

The other two options immediately withered. All of their essence and aura flowed into the Treasure Seed representing [Red Sky Demon Fire], which began to swell and strengthen.

Reaching out a "hand" to pluck it, the Treasure Seed, which seemed to contain a glimmer of fire within, drifted into his body.

Instantly—

[Refined: Red Sky Demon Fire · First Layer]

[Utility: Possess the Demon Bird’s lifebound Exotic Fire, Dantian has undergone initial fire adaptation.]

’My body was already modified for [Fire Extinguishing] by the [Earth Fire Lizard Treasure Species]. Now with the ’Dantian’s fire adaptation,’ my stacked resistance to flames is extraordinary.’

Lin Changheng didn’t care whether it would have a major use or not; the fact was that his body had become stronger and more durable.

That was enough.

’Where is the [Red Sky Demon Fire]?’

Lin Changheng immediately used Introspection.

His "gaze" sank into his Dantian. There, amidst the gaseous Magical Power that swirled like smoke and mist, a strange, crimson flame flickered in the very center.

Looking closely, he could vaguely make out a Fire Seed within the light of the flame.

The Fire Seed was no bigger than a grain of rice, yet it swayed gracefully like a living thing. As its shape shifted, it faintly took on the form of a crane, and a faint demonic cry could be heard.

’This is the [Red Sky Demon Fire]?’

With a thought from Lin Changheng, he extended a slender finger. The Fire Seed in his Dantian trembled, and a wisp of flame flickered to life, dancing gently on his fingertip.

Intense heat slowly radiated outwards. If Lin Changheng didn’t have the [Fire Extinguishing Demon Technique] active, cloaking and insulating him, he probably would have broken out in a sweat.

’It’s a lot weaker than Earth Fire, but it’s more than enough. Besides, it can be upgraded further.’

Lin Changheng smiled in satisfaction.

He also noticed that [Red Sky Demon Fire] was followed by "First Layer," which meant it could be enhanced later.

’By the Fifth Layer, it should be no weaker than Earth Fire, right? And it would be a personal, portable ’Earth Fire’!’

This was terrifying. In the Cultivation Realm, only Core Formation Cultivators could generate the first wisp of internal fire, which became Pill Fire.

It was born alongside their Inner Core and was extremely powerful. It could be used to breathe fire against enemies or to aid in Alchemy and Artifact Refining.

Beyond that, very few Human Race Cultivators ever mastered an Exotic Fire. The most fundamental reason was that flames were dangerous, and they could only be housed inside the Dantian.

The Dantian was the very foundation of a Cultivator. If any uncontrollable incident occurred—if the power went haywire or leaked, impacting the Dantian—the consequences would be unimaginable.

In a light case, the Dantian would be damaged and their Cultivation crippled, forcing them to bid farewell to the Immortal Dao forever. In a severe case, the Exotic Fire would consume them, burning them alive until they were nothing but a pile of ash.

Therefore, no one dared to attempt it lightly.

But Lin Changheng was different. With the [Red Sky Crane Treasure Species] integrated into him, the Talent was transplanted and internalized, leaving no hidden dangers.

More importantly, there was synergy!

Lin Changheng now possessed two Treasure Seeds strongly related to Fire Magic, granting him the True Intent of [Fire Manipulation Divine Abilities] and the [Fire Extinguishing Demon Technique].

He could both enhance the [Red Sky Demon Fire] and, when necessary, dispel it, allowing for diverse combat tactics.

WHOOSH~

With a thought, a massive Fireball appeared in his hand, formed from the [Red Sky Demon Fire] as its base and enhanced by the True Intent of his [Fire Manipulation Divine Abilities].

The flames billowed and sparks flew. It was like a miniature volcano on the verge of erupting, its power astonishing. A moment of carelessness could easily set the building on fire, so Lin Changheng immediately surrounded it with a Fire Extinguishing barrier to contain it.

But this level of power...

’I’m afraid even someone at the Ninth Layer of Qi Cultivation couldn’t block this easily, could they?’

Lin Changheng murmured to himself, unable to contain his overwhelming joy.

Now, at nearly forty-seven years old, he finally had a bit of confidence in the Cultivation Realm.

Currently, Lin Changheng still focused on refining Middle Grade Elixirs, supplementing them with Upper Grade Elixirs.

He could now reliably refine three Upper Grade Pills in a single batch without producing any Wasted Pills, but it took nearly twice as long as refining Middle Grade Pills. In terms of value versus time, it wasn’t cost-effective.

Therefore, after refining enough Upper Grade Elixirs for his own use and to cover his share, Lin Changheng spent the rest of his time refining Middle Grade Pills.

At the same time, he continued to deduce the Upper Grade Alchemy Dao, hoping to increase the number of Upper Grade Pills per batch as soon as possible.

It would be best if he could quickly produce Masterpiece Pills!

After all, a single Upper Grade Masterpiece pill was worth around thirty Lower Grade Spirit Stones. That was one and a half times the price of an Upper Grade Genuine Pill, which sold for twenty, and three times the price of a Middle Grade Masterpiece pill!

At that rate, his personal savings would accumulate much faster.

Right now, he was in desperate need of Spirit Stones. He had to cover the cost of Demon Beast Essence Blood, and he also needed to start preparing to acquire a Foundation Establishment Pill or a Foundation Establishment Spiritual Object.

The deficit was absurdly large.

Thus, he decided to use his disguise ability again and visit a reputable Artifact shop in the market to try and sell off the stolen goods he had accumulated.

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