Azure Cloud Cave Abode
Lin Xu entered a state of Thought Overclocking, disassembling, analyzing, and reconstructing the entire cultivation technique. Gradually, a completely new chapter of the cultivation technique emerged.
The "Lamp Kindling Spirit Transformation Chapter: Tiger Sha Troop Refining Art" uses Daoist true fire as a catalyst to refine Yin Fiends for one's own use. It can both command Yin soldiers as guardian deities and condense the Yin Fiends to forge one's own natal magic treasure.
The flame of the Glazed Lamp in his hand flickered, Spirit Kindling light condensed into Dharma Seed, which fell toward the black tiger demon's brow.
"Relax your mind!" Lin Xu instructed.
The tiger demon dared not hesitate, and quickly relaxed his mind, letting the Spirit Kindling enter his brow.
Deep within the Black Tiger Demon's sea of consciousness, Spirit Kindling shone, illuminating what was once a dark and gloomy space.
The Sha Qi and violence that filled his consciousness were purified and integrated layer by layer by the luminous light, forming a pale red magical power.
This magical power, like morning dew meeting the rising sun, quietly evaporated, emerging from the Divine Aperture and flowing along the meridians and acupoints of the demon's body.
The dark, Sha Qi and chaotic demonic power along the way were completely cleansed and transformed, condensing into a light red Weapon Sha True Qi that flowed through the body's meridians.
The Black Tiger Demon groaned, and the chilling demonic power that had been corroding his flesh and blood was instantly melted away by the newly generated Weapon Sha True Qi.
The wound on his chest healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, and even the pierced internal organs gradually Regeneration.
The black tiger demon stared blankly at the changes in its demonic body. The true meaning of the cultivation technique flowing in its sea of consciousness poured out like a clear river, never ceasing.
The originally chaotic demonic power was condensed into one under the control of the Weapon Sha True Qi, and the already powerful physical body became even more resilient under the tempering of the new True Qi. Some hidden defects and hidden dangers were also quietly made up for under the cleansing of the True Qi.
Feeling the Dharma Seed taking root and sprouting in the Black Tiger Demon's sea of consciousness, Lin Xu finally lowered his guard. The flame of the Glazed Lamp swayed gently, reflecting a hint of relaxation in his eyes.
At this point, the battle concerning the ownership of the miniature Spirit Vein finally came to an end.
Although the process was somewhat unexpected for Lin Xu, the result did not deviate from his expectations.
Now, this low hill is under his control!
A quick glance at the battlefield revealed a large number of dried corpses scattered on the ground due to the presence of the Red-Robed Ghosts —the remaining husks of the demon soldiers.
Weapons and broken armor gleamed coldly in the sunlight, collected and piled up by the paper figures.
Several wooden crates containing spoils were opened, revealing a dozen Spirit Stone and pills emitting a hazy spiritual light.
Lin Xu put away the Spirit Stone and pills, and his gaze fell on the cave halfway up the mountain.
A Territory Panel appeared before their eyes. The original [Demon Nest], written in a messy and arrogant style, had quietly transformed into [Cave Abode]. The ancient charm flowed, as if engraved, and the strokes revealed a touch of Daoist elegance.
Looking at his name in the territory ownership section, Lin Xu smiled, "This is the first territory that truly belongs to me."
He noticed that, in addition to the data displayed on the panel, he could also start new construction projects at any time based on the situation within his territory.
Furthermore, the territory can be upgraded once the upgrade conditions are met.
In contrast, Peach Tree Village belongs to Xuanwei Monastery, and he is only the acting lord, so it is impossible for him to upgrade the village.
This is truly your own Spirit Realm territory. The most obvious sign of this is the activation of [Source Fire] in the territory section. This is a special resource that only heroes and lords can actively use.
This is the remaining Source Fire resources after deducting the 30 Source Fire needed to protect him.
"But am I not Spirit Realm Lord yet?" He looked at his personal panel, where a new identity had appeared: [Lord of the Nameless Low Mountain], but the legendary Lord Template was nowhere to be seen. "What am I missing?"
After the great battle ended, Lin Xu arranged for the ghost soldiers who had participated in the battle to patrol and recuperate. After the supply train cleared the battlefield, it used oxcarts to transport the spoils of war and collected supplies to the cave.
He then entered the cave to survey the territory that now belonged to him.
The cave was damp and cold inside, with black spots of Yao Qi remaining on the stone walls. The water on the ground reflected the faint light, revealing his serene face.
Lin Xu raised his hand and summoned the Glazed Lamp Flame. The flame illuminated the depths, revealing messy grass nests and gnawed beast bones, which were originally the dwellings of demon soldiers.
He walked slowly forward, his fingertips tracing the rock face. The candlelight quietly seeped into the crevices, and the charred marks faded at a visible speed, revealing the original rock layers.
A moment later, the cave was completely transformed, no longer bearing any trace of the demon's lair, but instead filled with a faint spiritual aura.
The interface of the Cave Dwelling system trembled slightly, and the [Auxiliary Building: Dwelling Cave (Upgradeable)] appeared.
After passing through the main cave where the demon soldiers reside, several deep branch veins are distributed around it. According to the panel description, these branch veins lead to areas such as warehouses and mines.
Lin Xu arrived at the deepest part of the cave, where the Spirit Vein of the cave was located. The spiritual Spiritual Qi was dense and misty, manifesting as a milky white halo that could be seen with the naked eye, filling this quiet room of more than ten cubic meters.
What was originally the core of the Black Tiger Demon's lair now belongs to him.
Lin Xu glanced at it and was delighted to see a bronze treasure chest emitting a faint glow.
"As expected, defeating the BOSS drops a treasure chest—a classic game mechanic!" He reached out and touched it, and the treasure chest opened with a click, revealing a screen of light:
[Obtained "Spirit Spring Vein-Guiding Talisman" x1, Jade Soul Pill Formula x1, Spirit Paper Workshop x1, Source Fire x20]
The Jade Soul Pill is a primary elixir specifically for Soul Refining. It is made primarily from jade, with auxiliary ingredients such as spirit sand, cinnabar, and polygonatum. It can accelerate Soul Refining cultivation and has remarkable effects on the states of Soul Leaving the Body and Night Wandering.
The Spirit Paper Workshop is an architectural blueprint, using spirit wood and spirit bamboo as the main materials to produce spirit paper.
Spirit paper has many uses; it can be used to make skill books, talismans, paper puppets, and more.
The Spirit Spring Vein-Guiding Talisman can draw upon underground spiritual springs, transforming impurities into clarity, forming the territory's "Spirit Spring" structure, providing a continuous water source for the territory.
With his Source Fire replenished to 102 points, Lin Xu looked at the [Underground Spiritual Spring] building in his territory, which had been activated, indicating that construction could begin.
There are two ways to construct territory buildings: one is to consume Source Fire to directly condense and form them, and the other is to gradually construct them by consuming time and materials.
Before obtaining the Spirit Spring Vein-Guiding Talisman, constructing an underground spirit spring required 50 points of Source Fire, but now it only requires 20 points of Source Fire.
Lin Xu chose to use 20 points of Source Fire and place them into the "Spirit Spring Vein-Guiding Talisman" to directly condense an underground spirit spring. As the light screen flashed, the sound of gurgling water came from deep within the rock strata.
As the light flowed, fine cracks appeared on the ground, extending deep like roots. About half an incense stick later, a clear spring emerged from the center of the main cave floor, where a crack in the stone floor formed a circular groove. Clear spring water gushed out, surrounded by rising white mist.
System notification: "Underground Spirit Spring" has been completed, producing 3 units of pure spiritual water daily, which can be used to irrigate spiritual fields and cultivate spiritual herbs.
Lin Xu gazed at the reflection on the water, already having a plan in mind.
With the spiritual spring now complete, the next step is to cultivate the spiritual fields and mine the mineral veins, truly developing this place into a foundation that can be both offensively and defensively viable.