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Chapter 180: The Mutated Demon Puppet
The beast horde in the Lei Rock Mountain Range was immense. Even with the combined might of hundreds of human kingdoms, it was all they could do to hold the line. Amid this brutal clash between humans and beasts, Lin Langtian focused his time on hunting half-step Nirvana beasts, yielding significant results.
Thanks to the distraction of the beast horde and guidance from Aunt Ling, Lin Langtian managed to locate and slay thirty half-step Nirvana beasts within just three hours. These powerful beasts roamed around the fringes of the battle, conveniently avoiding the heart of the conflict where the fiercest clashes took place—perfect prey for Lin Langtian. Under his crushing power, each beast fell after a brief struggle, their Nirvana crystals ending up in his hands.
As the intense skirmish raged in the mountains, few could have imagined a lone figure slipping through the shadows, harvesting these half-step Nirvana beasts as effortlessly as reaping grain.
The battle continued through the night, but as dawn approached and the darkness faded, the fight began to subside. Perched on a large tree, Lin Langtian looked down at the retreating beasts, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. With a flick of his wrist, he produced the thirty crimson Nirvana crystals, each about the size of a fist, floating in front of him.
Just as Lin Langtian was preparing to refine these crystals, a shadowy figure appeared. A powerful, sinister energy filled the air—the aura of his Demon Puppet.
In the midst of this massive beast horde, even Lin Langtian found himself stretched thin, so he had summoned the Demon Puppet to assist in hunting down strong beasts. But as he wondered why the Demon Puppet had returned so late, it presented him with five powerful deep-red Nirvana crystals.
"These are… Nirvana-stage beast crystals!"
Amazed, Lin Langtian noted that the crystals weren't from half-step Nirvana beasts but from actual Nirvana-stage creatures.
"It appears your Demon Puppet has started to mutate," Aunt Ling's voice echoed in his mind. "After absorbing demonic energy for nearly a year within the Mirror World, it has now reached the power level of a dual-level Nirvana stage."
"Dual Nirvana stage?"
Surprised, Lin Langtian sensed the surge of power within the Demon Puppet, his eyes lighting up with excitement. Initially, he had doubted whether the Puppet could absorb demonic energy to grow stronger, but now it was clear—the Puppet could indeed gain strength by consuming the Mirror World's demonic energy!
Unlike spiritual puppets crafted by symbol masters, which couldn't cultivate, the Demon Puppet was somehow capable of tapping into the potent energy of the Mirror World, evolving over time.
"Could it be... something unique about the demonic energy?" Lin Langtian pondered. He had a hunch that the Mirror World's energy held unique properties, possibly enabling this strange evolution in the Demon Puppet.
"Well, no need to overthink it. First, let's absorb these Nirvana crystals," Lin Langtian murmured. Though the Puppet's mutation remained a mystery, it was ultimately a boon—a self-evolving Demon Puppet would become a powerful asset in the trials ahead.
Taking a deep breath, he clenched his hands, and a swirl of black energy formed around his palms. He wrapped all thirty half-step Nirvana crystals and the five Nirvana-stage crystals within the black vortex, his Devouring Symbol's power surging like a tide.
As his Devouring Symbol enveloped the crystals, the potent Nirvana energy within them began to rapidly break down, transforming into a hot, pure energy that streamed into his Dantian, filling his Nirvana Qi Reserve.
Crack!
Waves of intense Nirvana energy pulsed through his body, causing his bones to emit faint crackling sounds as they strengthened. This energy was more abundant than any Lin Langtian had absorbed since entering the Ancient Battlefield.
The black vortex rotated steadily, grinding down the crystals within it and extracting their Nirvana essence. For an ordinary person, absorbing even a single beast crystal would take considerable time. But thanks to his Devouring Symbol, Lin Langtian condensed the process to a fraction of the usual duration.
Continuous waves of Nirvana energy poured from the black vortex into his Dantian, where the energy reserve glowed a vibrant crimson. The Demon Puppet stood nearby like a vigilant sentinel, obliterating any beasts that dared approach, protecting Lin Langtian from all outside interference.
This absorption session lasted for about an hour. By the time dawn's first light touched the forest, Lin Langtian's eyes finally opened.
Swish!
A gleam of light shot from his gaze, cutting through the lingering darkness with its sharpness.
Phew!
He exhaled deeply, a plume of white breath escaping his lips. Although his outward aura had not visibly increased, he now carried an unfathomable depth.
"Not surprising that Nirvana-stage beast crystals contain such potent Nirvana energy," Lin Langtian mused, gazing at his Dantian, where the Nirvana Qi Reserve now gleamed with an almost liquid density.
If he had absorbed these thirty half-step and five Nirvana-stage crystals before learning the "Energy-Sealing Cultivation Technique," Lin Langtian might have broken through to Nirvana stage instantly. But now he felt no rush, as he knew the value of building a deeper reserve.
The cultivation technique focused on accumulating strength for an eventual explosive surge in power. The more he suppressed his growth now, the greater his breakthrough would be later.
With the present strength he commanded, Lin Langtian was willing to wait. He was eager to see how powerful he would become once he unleashed the full potential of his Nirvana Qi Reserve.
(End of Chapter)
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