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Seeing Fang Lin Kong safe and sound, Lin Yu and Ye Lisha couldn't contain their joy.
However, Fang Lin Kong's clothes were tattered and burned, clearly indicating he had been through a fierce battle. Lin Yu asked with concern, "We saw a red light soaring into the sky from here, so we came to check it out. I didn't expect it to be you again, getting into trouble. So tell me! What monster did you take down this time?"
Fang Lin Kong chuckled and recounted the thrilling battle he had just experienced. Without needing embellishment, Lin Yu gasped in surprise as she listened. When she heard that Fang Lin Kong had used the Armor-Piercing Curse Bullet to defeat Flora Dam at a critical moment, both Lin Yu and Ye Lisha realized that in such a short span of time, Fang Lin Kong had gone from life to death and back again.
They took the spoils of Fang Lin Kong's battle. Lin Yu tried to infuse pure energy into the Horn, and suddenly a thin flame shot out from its tip, spitting out a short tongue of fire about seven or eight centimeters long.
"Yay! It's a Jedi lightsaber! Fang Lin Kong! This belongs to me now."
Just as Lin Yu was about to claim it, she felt an intense heat erupting from the Horn. It burned her hand painfully, causing her to drop it onto the ground.
Once the Horn left Lin Yu's grasp, it lost its source of energy, and the flame it had emitted immediately vanished. Ye Lisha noticed Lin Yu shaking her hand vigorously in discomfort and took out a bottle of potion to carefully apply it for her.
Although the high temperature released from the Horn was sudden, Lin Yu's Eight-Nine Yuan Skill provided exceptional protection. After Ye Lisha applied the potion, Lin Yu's pain subsided.
Ye Lisha curiously poked at the Horn and said to Fang Lin Kong, "I've heard some rumors about Flora Dam before. This Unicorn Horn seals the soul of that beast; it's not just a weapon but can also summon the Flame Bull at will. However, Lin Yu, this beast has extremely high loyalty and won't submit to anyone else. Therefore, aside from its tamer, no one can use Flora Dam's Horn as a weapon. Unless your strength can suppress Flora Dam's backlash, but if you have that kind of power, any weapon would be better than one that might rebel at any moment."
After hearing Ye Lisha's words, Lin Yu gracefully abandoned her intention to pick up the Horn.
In truth, she didn't genuinely want it; it was just that girls often couldn't resist picking up something novel.
Fang Lin Kong kicked the Horn on the ground with his foot, sending it flying into his palm. Then he asked Ye Lisha, "What else do you know? The Monster Compendium doesn't seem to have this information!"
Ye Lisha smiled and replied, "The Monster Compendium doesn't just record creatures from here; in fact, this compendium documents all monsters encountered by practitioners or beasts on Earth. However, the publisher is very strict and only includes entries with detailed information. Most unverifiable rumors are not included. I've seen some information about Flora Dam on certain special websites; there are even some unverified spells related to summoning techniques."
Fang Lin Kong spread his hands and said, "If it's unverified, then let's forget it! Even if I could summon it, would I ride the Fire Bull recklessly? Besides, I have no way to rely on luck to defeat that beast a second time!"
At this point, Fang Lin Kong noticed that the Eerie Dark Phantom was not following them and casually asked, "What about that silly horse? Have you released it? Why isn't it here?"
Lin Yu replied angrily, "Ye Lisha is messing with us. She saw you weren't back yet and sealed the Eerie Dark Phantom. Just now she said there's no way to get past the Gorge!"
Fang Lin Kong chuckled in confusion, shrugged his shoulders, and asked, "So should we eat first or go past the Gorge and then talk?"
Ye Lisha took the lead toward the Gorge and tossed back a remark. "Since you all lack enthusiasm, let's go past the Gorge and rest! I'm not interested anymore!"
Lin Yu cheerfully caught up with Ye Lisha, chatting away, and soon the two girls were laughing and hugging each other.
The Gorge wasn't very deep, and although it seemed long, there were many broken sections. The three were wary of potential dangers within the Gorge and didn't linger too long before turning up a cliff at one of the breaks.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Ye Lisha said to Fang Lin Kong, "I wasn't hiding my knowledge of sealing beast techniques at first. It's just that my spiritual energy hasn't recovered here, so I wasn't sure if I could use such advanced spells. That's why I didn't mention it earlier!"
Fang Lin Kong nodded in understanding and casually asked Ye Lisha if the White Dragon Deer could also be sealed.
Ye Lisha nodded and replied, "To seal a magical beast, you need a sealing vessel—either a weapon or a magical artifact. My Psycho Pistol can barely seal an Eerie Dark Phantom, but I was prepared for it back then, so you don't need to worry."
Fang Lin Kong sighed deeply; he truly felt his knowledge was limited.
After passing through the Gorge, the three walked a short distance and soon arrived at the White Dragon Pool according to the map from the Monster Compendium.
Suddenly, upon seeing the picturesque lake, Fang Lin Kong felt a rush of joy.
Of course, there are beautiful lakes on Earth. Fang Lin Kong had seen such natural beauty during his travels. However, no matter how stunning a natural lake might be, none could compare to the vibrant ecosystem of this particular lake.
The crescent-shaped lake had clear and clean water. Besides some waterfowl, the gentle creatures along the shore strolled leisurely.
"Look! You can see fish over there, but they look so damn strange!"
Fang Lin Kong couldn't help but curse, earning a light smack on the head from Ye Lisha. She whispered, "You idiot, why not use the detector? That's a White Dragon Deer!"
After Ye Lisha's comment, Fang Lin Kong focused and carefully observed until he finally saw what the Monster Compendium described as a creature that could run faster than the latest sports cars.
The photo in the compendium was clear, yet it couldn't fully capture the beauty of this beast.
The most beautiful deer on land is undoubtedly the spotted deer. However, the spots on the White Dragon Deer were even more vibrant than those of the spotted deer. Its snow-white antlers formed nearly perfect forks, and on its similarly colored fur were faint crimson spots that resembled blooming exotic flowers. With long and powerful limbs, from its forehead to its back flowed a long, light golden mane. The White Dragon Deer gliding through the water moved with a grace surpassing that of fish and an elegance unmatched by any living being.
Lin Yu spoke softly, "Why do we have to kill these magical beasts? This exam isn't interesting at all!"
Fang Lin Kong shrugged; such profound philosophical questions were like playing music to a cow for him. He wouldn't abandon his exam just because of the innocence of magical beasts, but neither would he get caught up in endless bloodshed. There are countless unreasonable things in the world, and only a madman would try to make sense of it all. Although every madman with such thoughts harbored good intentions, all they did was drag everyone into some foolish ideology. Of course, it’s also possible that it’s not certain individuals who are mad, but rather that the world itself has gone mad—who can say for sure?
Ye Lisha patted Lin Yu on the shoulder and said, "You should know that the history of the Demon Hunting Team isn't glorious. It includes drowning innocent girls only to pull them up dead ten minutes later—pure girls who either died or turned out to be witches with magical powers; burning Bruno for overturning the geocentric theory; forcing Michelangelo, then the most talented sculptor, to decorate tombs for the Medici Family in search of refuge; launching the Crusades... You should know that fifty years ago, the Demon Hunting Team still had orders to kill all non-humans. The International Demon Alliance formed by Yuan Qian Kun has fought countless times against the Demon Hunting Team just to secure normal lives for magical creatures. Even so, every year many magical beings go missing without reason. Of course, even more ordinary humans go missing without explanation! I have no intention of exonerating those creatures!"
"So, you could say that being a Demon Hunter involves bloody training to slay demons."
Fang Lin Kong interjected with a cheeky grin directed at Lin Yu.
The three of them did not dare to act recklessly. Feeling somewhat fatigued from their journey, they left the White Dragon Pool and set up a tent on a slightly elevated patch of ground. Ye Lisha and Lin Yu boiled a pot of water, while Fang Lin Kong refrained from causing any bloodshed here, fearing it would incite chaos among the local magical beasts. The three of them made instant noodles and brewed some cola to satisfy their hunger.
During the meal, Fang Lin Kong said, "The magical beasts here live so comfortably that they must rarely be disturbed. We need to lure the White Dragon Deer out in order to sedate it. Otherwise, if chaos ensues, the density of magical beasts around the White Dragon Pool is unmatched elsewhere. A stampede of so many low-level beasts would be terrifying."
Ye Lisha seemed more interested in the scenery than in hunting the White Dragon Deer. She had bought a panda digital camera at some point and was continuously photographing the landscape of the White Dragon Pool.
Lin Yu also appeared quite content, holding a steaming cup of cola while sitting on the picnic blanket. Dressed in white cowboy pants and a light-colored shirt with rolled-up sleeves, he exuded youthful energy.
Noticing that no one was paying attention to him, Fang Lin Kong stretched and went for a walk.
Reflecting on his battle with Flora Dam, Fang Lin Kong felt acutely aware of his shortcomings in cultivation. It was then that he realized how painstakingly thoughtful Future Seer’s arrangements had been. First, with the top treasure from the Dark World, he opened up his spiritual power, laying a solid foundation. Then came the unexpected adventure in Fengshan Village, which ensured he would never lack powerful offensive capabilities. Additionally, it transformed his physical body, paving the way for future cultivation.
As a result, in battles of any level, his offensive methods could be diversified. Coupled with the formidable defensive power of super treasures, he felt invulnerable to any combat damage.
But now...
Fang Lin Kong silently examined his internal state. In order to absorb energy quickly back then, he had shaped his Silver Flame with numerous flaws. While its efficiency in absorbing energy was somewhat higher than usual, its attack and defense capabilities were nearly negligible. In battles against opponents of similar levels, these shortcomings were manageable; however, when facing enemies significantly stronger than himself, his defenses felt as flimsy as paper.
Moreover, since regaining a certain level of spiritual energy, Fang Lin Kong discovered that his rate of converting natural energy was now comparable to absorbing biological energy. This meant that although he had taken shortcuts in the initial stages, he had ended up taking detours during his growth phase.
"What kind of path is truly the perfect way to cultivate? Am I really unable to measure up to Future Seer's arrangements?"
Fang Lin Kong clenched his fists. When he opened his palm, a swirl of silver flames flickered in his hand. In just a breath's time, the flames shifted from silver-white to golden holy flames before transforming into gentle mist, clear water currents, eerie Black Flames, and dazzling electric currents... His emotions mirrored the ever-changing nature of his spiritual energy—unstable and fluctuating.
On Fang Lin Kong's back where he had once been injured, an eerie dark red glow began to reappear due to the fluctuations in his spiritual energy... Sensing an inner restlessness, Fang Lin Kong suddenly jolted. He had never experienced such unease since beginning his training. The Frodham's Horn tucked away in his pocket suddenly emitted a brilliant red light and its temperature soared alarmingly high. Since Fang Lin Kong's clothing was merely made of cotton and silk fabric, it could not withstand such fiery magical intensity; thus, Frodham's Horn burned through his pocket and fell to the ground.
Fang Lin Kong reached out to pick it up, the intense heat radiating from the Flame Demon Horn forcing him to channel his inner energy for protection before he could grasp the unruly horn.
"Strange! What’s going on? Why do I feel like my body is heating up too?"
Fang Lin Kong pressed his hand against his back and was shocked to find it burning hot.
Although Flora Dam had been defeated by Fang Lin Kong's Armor-Piercing Curse Bullet, the Minotaur's final strike had still impacted Fang Lin Kong's back. In the heat of battle, he had been oblivious to this fiery magic that had naturally settled within him.
In a rush, Fang Lin Kong altered the properties of the spiritual energy within him, inadvertently triggering the dormant flame magic inside. This caused Frodham's Horn to resonate with the flame magic in his body, resulting in an unusual phenomenon.
If it were anyone else, such internal and external attacks would have cooked them alive in mere moments, leaving them charred on the outside and tender on the inside. However, Fang Lin Kong's subtle precision with Plant Control was honed under the direct guidance of Future Seer. He walked a fine line, striving to suppress the heat emanating from Frodham's Horn while gently guiding the surging energy within him, attempting to dissipate it completely.
The energy of a level ninety-eight fire-type magical beast was astonishing. Even a Seven Star Demon Hunter might struggle to contain such a creature.
The fire attribute demon energy within Fang Lin Kong surged like a raging beast, clashing wildly within his meridians. If not for Fang Lin Kong's extraordinary constitution, this turmoil could have cost him his life.
As the chaotic fire demon energy reached its peak, flames erupted from Fang Lin Kong's body. Surrounded by blazing fire, he glared fiercely, completely oblivious to the serpentine flames ravaging the grass nearby.
All of Fang Lin Kong's spiritual energy was focused on restraining Frodham's Horn's magic. He could only slowly guide the fire demon energy within him. Although this fire attribute demon power was formidable, it was ultimately without a source; without its original master’s Plant Control and continuous supply of demon energy, it weakened under Fang Lin Kong's careful management. With each cycle of operation, he diminished its strength bit by bit. After seven or eight rounds of weakening, Fang Lin Kong was able to fully control this demon power. Once he regained his composure, he could switch energy properties at an astonishing speed; in just a few breaths, his body was completely purified.
With no corresponding fire demon energy left to respond, Frodham's Horn gradually calmed down. However, this rebellion from the Flame Demon Horn ignited Fang Lin Kong's anger. Gritting his teeth, he infused his spiritual power into it.
"You damned old bull! Since you refuse to behave, I'll just refine you instead. This is my first time refining an artifact; consider yourself lucky!"
Fang Lin Kong was unwilling to let such a troublesome powerful magical artifact continue causing chaos. Therefore, the first thing he needed to do was erase Flora Dam's soul imprint. Originally a high-level magical beast, it was now sealed by Fang Lin Kong and unable to resist.
Refining tools is the foremost branch of the Daoist Sect's mystical arts, flourishing far more than alchemy, Qi refinement, talismans, or sword control.
The materials for tool refining are diverse, ranging from low-grade talisman paper, Bamboo Tablets, and even Clay Altar Jars. Common materials include peach wood, Refined Iron, Mulberry, and even human bones, which are frequently used in the refining process. In fact, using rare materials from nature is quite rare.
When it comes to the techniques of tool refining, most rely on the True Fire spiritual flame of the Daoist Sect for purification. If one possesses a high-quality cauldron, the resulting magical treasures will be exceptionally remarkable. The legendary Ancient Nine Tripods and Eight Furnaces are considered the ultimate treasures for tool refining.
Speaking of materials, Frodham's Horn, while high-grade, is not particularly extraordinary. Parts of a magical beast's body cannot compare to ancient primordial gold or the essence of the five elements. The power of this Flame Demon Horn largely derives from the soul of Flora Dam. Fang Lin Kong attempted to erase the soul imprint of this magical beast, effectively lowering the refining grade of Frodham's Horn.
Sensing Fang Lin Kong's intentions, the magical beast Flora Dam gathered its fiery energy and desperately resisted Fang Lin Kong's spiritual force.
At this moment, Fang Lin Kong became more cunning. Each time he infused a portion of spiritual energy and Flora Dam resisted, he would immediately withdraw. When Flora Dam's demonic energy surged into his body, he would sever the connection with the Flame Demon Horn and gradually dissipate the invading fiery demonic power within himself. After repeating this several times, the magical beast gradually fell into despair, condensing its fiery demonic power into a tight ball and refusing to budge.
This was precisely the outcome Fang Lin Kong desired. With the Soul Fusion Experience from the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate, he possessed a profound understanding of the top-tier techniques for crafting Demonic Artifacts. During his first attempt at tool refining in his life, he unconsciously walked down a path of demonic arts.
Generally speaking, the ritual for crafting a Demonic Artifact begins by sealing a powerful Yuan Shen and then engraving a formation to absorb and capture souls. This results in a powerful Evil Path Artifact.
Frodham's Horn already contained a strong magical beast soul; thus, Fang Lin Kong did not need to worry about its main soul. As for sinister formations, what could surpass those on the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate? Fang Lin Kong imitated five powerful formations. First, using Flora Dam as an energy center, he designed a transformation formation that converted its fiery demonic power into an even stronger Black Flame. Next, he added a Yinji Formation that continuously absorbed foreign energy and fed it back to Flora Dam. Finally, he created an enhancement formation to amplify and condense the Black Flame. The remaining two formations were modified by Fang Lin Kong for fun; they allowed this weapon to lower its grade twice while producing Three Yang True Fire and Extreme Flame—the former being red with anti-evil properties and the latter being blazing white with mixed light attributes.
Fang Lin Kong's method of refining tools was not without concern; such intense fiery spiritual power made nearby creatures feel uneasy. Deep within the White Dragon Pool, a powerful and strange life form was awakened from its slumber...
(To be continued)
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