Plans for Returning to the Eight Kingdoms, Changes in Heaven-in-a-Pot! The Might of the [Demon-Binding Rope], and Turmoil Across the Land!

But on second thought, Lin Changheng realized that reaching the Nascent Soul middle stage meant rising a level above the early stage. Strength, identity, status, social connections-all were beyond comparison.

The resources, cultivation arts, and treasures one could access and obtain would also improve markedly.

It was perfectly normal to possess means of protecting the soul.

Thus, he still needed to keep strengthening this [Northwind's Ten Thousand Cries Otherworldly Art] and transform it as soon as possible. Only by sharpening his own "spear" could he improve his chances of piercing the opponent's "shield"!

"Come on, more Spirit Seizure!"

Lin Changheng absorbed all forty remaining masses of [Wind-Piercing Beast] essence blood in one go.

The Origin Cauldron trembled slightly, and a dusky blue-green light gathered once more where the treasure seed had departed:

[Wind-Piercing Beast Treasure Seed · Fifth Layer]

[Spirit Seizure: 80/100]

[Transformation: 0/10]

[Effects: Blazing origin demon beast bloodline, innate wind affinity. Upon completing Spirit Seizure, Transformation Nurturing the Dao allows integration into the Bloodline-Reversion Demonic Art "Northwind's Ten Thousand Cries."]

"No unusual manifestation. It's a true core-"

Lin Chang watched the illusory true core slowly condense within the blue-green radiance at the cauldron's mouth. An enormous bird's silhouette seemed to spread its wings upon it, crying shrilly.

His heart remained quite calm.

As long as I keep climbing, the chances of a divine ability Dao fruit appearing will only increase. When that happens, why would I worry about having no divine abilities to use?!

I'll probably have more than I can use!

There was no need to fret over momentary "gains and losses."

With that thought, Lin Changheng suppressed the habitual impulse he had developed over the years, since he likewise lacked a suitable environment or enemy on which to test [Northwind's Ten Thousand Cries Otherworldly