← 我的模拟长生路

第四百四十八章 烘炉造玄鸟

Not just for the enjoyment, but to better align with his identity as a master investor among cultivators.

After all, possessing the ability to double capital every two years and still living in the Heavenly Xuan Mirror alongside ordinary cultivators seemed somewhat incongruous.

Though he could explain it by saying he was naturally reclusive, considering the potential promotional effect of purchasing a cave dwelling on Thousand Immortals Island shortly after joining the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, Li Fan decided to buy one.

However, his search led him to give up in disappointment. Not only did he need to meet the internal permission levels within the alliance, but he also required a permit from the Administration Hall of Thousand Immortals Island to purchase a cave dwelling there.

This permit was usually granted only to cultivators who made special contributions to the local Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance. There were rumored to be private channels for purchasing it as well, though Li Fan wasn't sure if they were real.

"Let's just stick with staying in the Heavenly Xuan Mirror."

Li Fan discarded his thoughts and took out the Thought-Insight Pill given by Chen Ying earlier. He swallowed it whole and began to carefully ponder the changes within him. The effects of this pill resembled those of Enlightenment Pills, but were more focused on aiding in comprehending techniques, deriving secrets, and advancing cultivation stages.

This Thought-Insight Pill only showed its effect when Li Fan wanted to break through his current stage.

"Equivalent to a low-tiered version of the Enlightenment Pill."

"The Enlightenment Pill is hard to come by within the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, but this Thought-Insight Pill isn't bad either."

To avoid wasting time, Li Fan focused on the pill's effects and began cultivating.

After an unknown amount of time, Li Fan was awakened by a strange sense.

The restriction preventing him from entering the Realm of Fallen Fairies had vanished, allowing him to return there once more.

"Seems like I'm more immersed this time. Just feeling like I closed my eyes for a moment and so much time has passed."

"Surely there's something to it."

"Such talent, hoping he can survive this ordeal."

With these thoughts, Li Fan set up the necessary rituals.

"Honored Xuanhuang of the Profound Life!"

He whispered as he descended into the Realm of Fallen Fairies.

Surrounded by an unknown liquid and darkness, Li Fan found himself back in his embryonic form, the Heavenly Mandated Phoenix. He felt exhausted and weak.

Struggling to maintain consciousness, Li Fan absorbed the surrounding fluid, pondering strategies.

"From Ye Feipeng's experience in the previous life, the Art of Forging Life Furnace can also be beneficial for creatures like demons."

"Though my body is too fragile now, forcefully invoking the hidden power might cause backlash."

"But with Xu Ke by my side, it shouldn't be a problem."

"For now, I'll give it a try. If it fails, I'll just start over."

Li Fan made up his mind and focused his intent like a massive hammer, striking his body.

"Wha—?"

Intense heat surged from within him, as if burning everything away. His consciousness was almost dissolved when he heard Xu Ke's faint cry of alarm before falling silent.

After an indeterminate amount of time, Li Fan gradually regained consciousness.

Checking himself, he found that he had become much stronger than before. The hidden power he had mobilized was constantly manifesting and transforming the Phoenix's body.

Red light, like flames, flickered in the surrounding dark space.

"Good job, Xu Ke."

Li Fan greedily consumed several mouthfuls of the substance, feeling his spirits rejuvenated.

"What is this?"

The taste reminded him of a certain fruit given to the Heavenly Mandated Phoenix by Xu Ke during their previous life.

"A great tonic, Xu Ke, you've really outdone yourself. No wonder you're favored by fate."

Feeling reassured, Li Fan completely digested the substance and felt his body at its peak.

Focusing again on his hidden power, he began to forcefully cultivate.

"What's happening?"

Before losing consciousness, Li Fan seemed to hear Xu Ke's desperate cry for help as he revived the near-dead Heavenly Mandated Phoenix.

With Xu Ke's miraculous luck, Li Fan repeatedly forced himself to practice the Art of Forging Life Furnace seven times until all the surrounding liquid was absorbed.

Emitting a loud call, Li Fan broke out of his eggshell.

Swallowing the broken shell, he saw Xu Ke staring in shock. Li Fan settled on his head and said, "We're done for now."

"Didn't finish the Spirit Communication part of the Art of Controlling Beasts, how did it come out?"

"Now I've messed up its training?"

Xu Ke looked dejected as he muttered to himself.

Li Fan gave him a claw, indicating hunger.

Xu Ke cried out and led Li Fan into the forest to find food.

While cultivating the Art of Forging Life Furnace, Li Fan sensed his connection with Xu Ke. A cool energy flowed through his body, responding to Xu Ke's presence. Without cultivating the Art of Forging Life Furnace, he would have never noticed this subtle interaction.

This cool energy made him feel a sense of kinship towards Xu Ke, but their bond was still forming due to Li Fan's earlier independent emergence from the egg.

"Is this what controlling beasts is like?"

Li Fan pondered as he gave Xu Ke another claw.

Absorbing Xu Ke's aura, Li Fan felt his spirit rejuvenated. With both the Art of Forging Life Furnace and the Art of Profound Will aiding him, despite being a newborn, Li Fan's strength surged.

Moreover, due to his enhanced soul will from practicing against the Dao in the previous life, he was less influenced by the Phoenix's temperament.

Over a month later, taking advantage of Xu Ke's distraction, Li Fan tested his skills on wild beasts. Ordinary Spirit Gathering stage demons were no longer a match for him.

One day, as usual, Xu Ke led Li Fan to search for food when they were suddenly intercepted by Song Yang, who had long coveted the Heavenly Mandated Phoenix.

Li Fan sensed the black two-headed snake's gaze and sneered. A faint aura of killing intent condensed and attacked it.

The black two-headed snake trembled violently and curled up in fear.

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