"Hahaha~"
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul suddenly burst into laughter. "You don't need to be so nervous. I haven't made a move in many years. Now, I just want to escape this cage."
"As long as you can help me, I am willing to offer a generous gift."
The Yellow Face Demon Beast Cultivator asked, "What kind of generous gift?"
"Five Top-Grade Spirit Stones, plus some small knowledge on advancing to Deity Transformation."
As he spoke, he looked at Jin Yuan. His Divine Sense was powerful, and he could see through Jin Yuan's Realm at a glance, which was the highest among everyone present.
After hearing this, everyone's thoughts began to diverge.
The White Face Demon Beast Cultivator and the others coveted the Top-Grade Spirit Stones. Compared to these, the death of five or six level Demon Beasts was insignificant.
Jin Yuan was slightly interested in the knowledge of advancing to Deity Transformation.
In fact, he himself had the Legacy of Fire Crow Taoist, which could lead directly to Deity Transformation, but the conditions were difficult and highly related to the concentration of his Bloodline.
If there were other methods to advance, he would not give up.
As for Li Feiyu, he needed both the Top-Grade Spirit Stones and the small knowledge of Deity Transformation.
However, he felt that the Ancient Devil Divided Soul couldn't possibly have Top-Grade Spirit Stones. If it had five, with their help, it might even be able to recover its Deity Transformation strength.
These Top-Grade Spirit Stones should have been left by the Immortal Cave owner, and perhaps they were key to the Formation.
Li Feiyu smiled. "Senior, this gift is indeed not small, but if you want our help, you must first show some sincerity. How about you first tell us about Deity Transformation related knowledge?"
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul glanced at Li Feiyu, a black light lit up in his pupils, and then he showed a look of surprise.
"Fellow Daoist is quite unique. You actually have Five Spiritual Roots Aptitude. Among human Cultivators, there are some with Five Spiritual Roots who can reach such a Realm in the Upper Realm, but their numbers are not many. Tsk tsk, I didn't expect such a character to appear in the Lower Realm."
"It seems Fellow Daoist brought them in, right?"
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul's smile grew even wider, becoming increasingly friendly towards Li Feiyu.
"Since Fellow Daoist has spoken, then I naturally have to give you Face."
"To advance to Deity Transformation, it is related to Spiritual Qi concentration, Cultivation Technique, and Spiritual Root."
"However, places in the Mortal Realm that can reach the Spiritual Qi concentration required to impact Deity Transformation should be very few, but if Top-Grade Spirit Stones are used, the success rate can be significantly increased."
"In terms of Cultivation Techniques, any Cultivation Technique that can lead directly to Deity Transformation will be helpful for impacting Deity Transformation after Cultivating. Most of them will contain secret arts that can improve the Breakthrough of the Deity Transformation Bottleneck."
Li Feiyu nodded. The Taiyin True Scripture did lead directly to Deity Transformation, and it indeed contained relevant secret arts, but they were quite difficult.
Among the Cultivation Techniques he Cultivated, only the Inferno Apex Meridian Art was like this. Cultivation Techniques like the Azure Wood Green Thunder Art could only reach the Nascent Soul Late Stage.
The number of people who reached Deity Transformation in the Mortal Realm was not many, and many did not leave behind Cultivation Technique Legacy. Therefore, there were few Cultivation Techniques that led directly to Deity Transformation, and each one was incredibly precious.
"The third related factor is the Spiritual Root. Fellow Daoist is very lucky; having complete Five Element Spiritual Roots will be somewhat helpful for impacting Deity Transformation. Although the help is not great, it is very crucial for Realms above Deity Transformation."
"Besides Five Element Spiritual Roots, if a person has Heavenly Spiritual Root Aptitude, it is also helpful for impacting Deity Transformation."
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul smiled. "A single form of help might be limited, but if all three conditions are met, then the chance of successfully impacting Deity Transformation is not small."
"Top-Grade Spirit Stones, huh?"
Li Feiyu murmured softly. He had one he obtained from the Taiyin Cave. The Bi Ling Island in the Outer Star Sea had a Top-Grade Spirit Stone vein, which could roughly yield two or three.
After thinking for a moment, Li Feiyu decided that once this matter was resolved, he would go to Bi Ling Island to retrieve the Top-Grade Spirit Stones there.
"Thank you, Ancient Devil Senior, for clarifying. Then, where are the Top-Grade Spirit Stones?"
"Follow me."
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul's lips curved slightly. He led everyone to a stone chamber.
"This stone chamber has a Restriction specifically targeting me. You, without Devilish Qi, will not be affected by it."
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul looked at Li Feiyu a few more times, very interested in him.
Everyone entered the stone chamber. The space inside was not small, and in the center was a circular Formation. The Formation patterns were unusually complex.
Around it were five evenly distributed grooves, in which five Spirit Stones were embedded, belonging to the Five Element.
As for the center, a miniature five-colored mountain floated up and down.
"There really are Top-Grade Spirit Stones." The Yellow Face Demon Beast Cultivator's eyes filled with joy. "There are five of us, so just one for each."
Li Feiyu said, "Are you sure you want to move these?"
"I think you can also tell what this is, and what role these Top-Grade Spirit Stones play in it."
The Black Face Demon Beast Cultivator said, "Even if taking the Top-Grade Spirit Stones causes the Grand Formation to collapse, what does it matter? Top-Grade Spirit Stones are rare and hard to come by!"
"I don't want to miss them."
Li Feiyu sneered. It seemed they had forgotten what they had said earlier.
"Fellow Daoist Bai, what do you say?"
The White Face Demon Beast Cultivator's expression was a bit awkward. It was false to say he wasn't tempted by the Top-Grade Spirit Stones.
"Fellow Daoist Li, actually, it shouldn't be a problem to take them, right?"
"In any case, whether we take them or not, we are all preparing to kill that Ancient Devil Divided Soul. In that case, there shouldn't be any difference, right?"
"Whether there's a difference or not is not up to you to decide."
Li Feiyu said coldly, "What if the existence of this Formation not only trapped the Ancient Devil Divided Soul but also suppressed his strength to a certain extent?"
"Have you considered what strength of Ancient Devil Divided Soul we would Face if we broke the Grand Formation?"
"Li does not wish to put himself in danger because of this."
Li Feiyu's gaze was like lightning, sweeping over them one by one. "If you don't listen to my advice, then figure out how to break the Formation yourselves. I will not accompany you."
The three Demon Beast Cultivators looked at each other. Although they really wanted to take the Spirit Stones now, based on their Formation attainments, it was impossible to break it.
The White Face Demon Beast Cultivator said, "Then let's do as Fellow Daoist Li says."
Li Feiyu thought for a moment. "This Grand Formation is complex. I need to observe it for a period of time. You go out and feign compliance with the Ancient Devil Divided Soul, buy me some time, and you can also explore other parts of this palace."
Their eyes lit up, and they nodded in agreement.
Jin Yuan and Li Feiyu exchanged glances, understanding his meaning, and then left the central chamber with the other Demon Beast Cultivators.
Seeing them come out so quickly, the Ancient Devil Divided Soul asked in confusion, "Are you not taking those Spirit Stones? And why don't I see that human Cultivator?"
Jin Yuan smiled slightly. "The Spirit Stones are protected by a Grand Formation and are difficult to take. Fellow Daoist Li is currently studying it. We plan to wander around the palace. Can Fellow Daoist act as our guide?"
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul raised an eyebrow and readily agreed, "No problem."
Time flew by.
In the central chamber, Li Feiyu compared it to the Inverted Five Elements Formation and found that the two were completely different.
The Inverted Five Elements Formation was primarily an illusion and trapping Formation, while this Grand Formation focused more on defense and imprisonment. It seemed to have added anti-devil Formations, which could be called the Five Element Devil-Suppressing Grand Formation.
This Formation emphasized the cycle of the Five Element, causing the defensive power to increase exponentially.
Because anti-devil Formations were added, it would have a certain suppressive effect on beings with Devilish Qi within the Grand Formation.
"It is indeed exquisite!"
"If I absorb the essence of it and the Inverted Five Elements Formation and integrate them into the Great Five Elements Sword Formation diagram, then the Great Five Elements Sword Formation should be able to be perfected."
Exhaling a long breath, Li Feiyu stood up and muttered to himself, "More than a month has passed. I wonder what's happening outside."
The entire palace had a Divine Sense-Suppressing Grand Formation, which could prevent Divine Sense from spreading out to probe.
However, for someone like Li Feiyu, whose Divine Sense was comparable to the Nascent Soul Late Stage, his Divine Sense could still extend for a certain distance.
But it was only a few tens of meters.
Li Feiyu didn't know what was happening outside. Facing the unfathomable Ancient Devil Divided Soul, he felt that one Late Stage Transformed Beast, plus two Mid Stage Transformed Beasts and one Early Stage Transformed Beast Demon Beast Cultivator, even if they couldn't defeat him, they should be able to contend.
However, because he wasn't certain, he was very careful when opening the stone chamber door.
His internal magical power surged, silently operating the Blazing Sun Dharma Body.
Rumble rumble rumble ~
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The stone door opened, and after Li Feiyu stepped out, there was no one outside. However, under his Divine Sense probe, at a corner not far away, the Yellow Face and Black Face Demon Beast Cultivators were walking towards him.
They had injuries on their bodies, but they didn't look serious.
Li Feiyu walked towards them. When they saw Li Feiyu, they all greeted him, "Fellow Daoist Li, you've come out of seclusion. How is your Formation research?"
Li Feiyu's heart skipped a beat. They didn't ask about the Spirit Stones, but about the Formation first?
When did they become so concerned about Formations? Are they afraid that I broke the Formation and took the Spirit Stones?
"Some progress. Where are the others? Why don't I see Fellow Daoist Jin Yuan?"
The two Demon Beast Cultivators continued to walk towards Li Feiyu. Li Feiyu felt something was wrong. Nascent Soul Late Stage Cultivators, unless they had a good relationship, generally wouldn't approach casually.
After all, if the opponent launched a surprise attack, being too close would make it impossible to dodge.
Moreover, the opponents were Demon Beast Cultivators, who were inherently not very friendly towards human Cultivators.
A cold light flashed in Li Feiyu's eyes. He raised a hand, and suddenly two white lines shot out from his sleeve. As the white lines appeared, the temperature in the surrounding air instantly dropped sharply.
The two Demon Beast Cultivators also didn't expect Li Feiyu to act like this. The white lines hit their bodies, and immediately, ice spread, trying to freeze them.
However, the two Demon Beast Cultivators were not to be trifled with.
One glowed blue, and the other glowed gold, resisting the spread of the ice.
Roar roar roar ~
As they let out beast roars from their throats, their entire bodies glowed brightly, and all the ice was immediately dispelled.
But what followed were two golden arcs of lightning, as thick as a baby's arm, descending onto the heads of the two Demon Beast Cultivators, causing them to tremble.
Li Feiyu deliberately controlled the power of the Evil-warding Divine Thunder. Otherwise, with his Evil-warding Divine Thunder, even if it couldn't instantly kill a Transformed Beast Demon Beast Cultivator, it would definitely be able to severely injure them.
"Fellow Daoist Li, why did you attack us?" The Yellow Face Demon Beast Cultivator angrily asked.
Li Feiyu said coldly, "I'll just ask one question: Where is Fellow Daoist Jin Yuan?"
"Fellow Daoist Jin Yuan… Hmm, why am I here? I remember clearly that I was with the others, chatting and drinking tea with the Ancient Devil Divided Soul, and delaying time."
The Black Face Demon Beast Cultivator also looked puzzled.
Li Feiyu's heart turned cold. Something had indeed happened!
"If I'm not mistaken, you two were controlled by that Ancient Devil Divided Soul using some unknown method."
"Hahaha~ Fellow Daoist Li is indeed extraordinary. Among the few, only you impress me. Fellow Daoist Jin Yuan is half so."
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul's voice came from afar.
The other two Demon Beast Cultivators were greatly alarmed when they heard Li Feiyu's words. They, Transformed Beast Demon Beast Cultivators, were actually controlled?
"This is impossible!"
And the Ancient Devil Divided Soul's words made them tremble uncontrollably.
"Fellow Daoist Li, that guy is too terrifying. Please take us away. After we leave, I can give you half of all my collections."
"He is simply not someone we can deal with!"
"Do you think it's that easy to leave once you're in?"
"If we leave, he won't stop us? Are you two confident you can block him and buy me time?"
Li Feiyu's Face was filled with disdain. "Either help, or you can leave as you please. But if you get controlled again next time, I won't show mercy!"
The Yellow Face Demon Beast Cultivator and the Black Face Demon Beast Cultivator both looked bitter. They felt that they couldn't afford to offend either of these two.
Compared to being controlled for all eternity, they would rather trust Li Feiyu once.
The reason Li Feiyu didn't kill them was simply that he regarded them as temporary helpers.
After all, they were Transformed Beast Demon Beast Cultivators and would definitely be able to help. As for being controlled, Li Feiyu believed there must be something special about it.
If a Transformed Beast Demon Beast Cultivator could be easily controlled by Divine Sense, even a Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator couldn't do it.
"Let's go to the main hall and see."
Li Feiyu led the two to the main hall. Besides everything else from before, there was a flame shield wrapped in scorching golden flames at the edge of the hall.
Those flames were Sun True Fire, definitely created by Jin Yuan.
Li Feiyu could feel its terrifying power.
The Crimson Crow appeared, and Li Feiyu sent it to check on Jin Yuan's situation.
Seeing Li Feiyu and the others appear, the Ancient Devil Divided Soul did nothing, allowing them to act.
"Fellow Daoist Li, how about we sit down and talk?"
Li Feiyu said, "How about Your Excellency first explains what's going on here?"
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul smiled slightly. "It's simple. They wanted to attack me, so I struck first."
He flipped his palm, and a fist-sized inner core floated, shimmering with a blue luster.
The Yellow Face Demon Beast Cultivator's Face changed. "That's Brother Bai's inner core. You killed him?!"
"How can you say it was me? You two clearly killed him."
As his voice fell, memories instantly flooded the two Demon Beast Cultivators' minds, and then they each let out a roar of rage!
"It was you, you killed him! It was you who confused our minds!"
The three of them were good friends, advancing and retreating together for several hundred years. Now, having personally killed him, made it difficult for them to accept for a time.
Li Feiyu frowned. Demon Beast Cultivators didn't pay much attention to cultivating their minds and were often too emotional.
Even if they could be used as helpers, they were not very qualified ones.
At the same time, the Sun True Fire in the corner dispersed with a roar. Jin Yuan glanced at the scene and came to Li Feiyu's side with the Crimson Crow.
"Fellow Daoist Li, you've finally come out."
"Fellow Daoist Jin Yuan, are you alright?"
"I'm fine. I have a Legacy secret art to protect myself, which he can't break with his current strength. That's why I was lucky enough to survive until now."
The Ancient Devil Divided Soul said, "Have you decided, Fellow Daoist Li? To talk or to fight?"
Li Feiyu sneered, "With the Devil-Suppressing Grand Formation present, Your Excellency still possesses such strength. Once I really break the Formation or take you out, then we will be even less of a match for you."
"At that time, won't we be fish on your chopping board, to be slaughtered at your will!"
"Haha, if Fellow Daoist Li is worried about that, I can make a vow. As long as Fellow Daoist takes me away, I will definitely not make things difficult for Fellow Daoist."
Li Feiyu feigned contemplation, but in reality, he was signaling the others to prepare to attack.
"Forget it. Your Excellency is an Ancient Devil from the Upper Realm. Who knows if you have a secret art to circumvent… Attack!"
Jin Yuan, the Crimson Crow, and the other two Demon Beast Cultivators all rushed forward.
The Ancient Devil sneered, "You refuse a toast and prefer a forfeit!"
"Heavenly Devil Illusionary Mirage!"
A cloud of colorful mist was released from the Ancient Devil's body, instantly spreading out.
As soon as Li Feiyu's Divine Sense touched these mists, he felt dizzy. His expression was solemn. He transmitted a message to the others to protect themselves and absolutely not to touch this colorful mist, as it would cause hallucinations.
"Hmph, do you think my Heavenly Devil Illusionary Mirage is that simple?"
The Crimson Crow transmitted, "Master, these mists will erode magical power."
"Then ignite the Sun True Fire!"
Golden flames ignited, and the confusion around the Crimson Crow was immediately burned away. Jin Yuan also followed suit.
Li Feiyu thought for a moment, spread his ten fingers, and streaks of golden lightning arcs appeared, imbued with Evil-warding power.
The Evil-warding Divine Thunder weaved back and forth in the colorful mist, emitting sizzling sounds wherever it passed.
A moment later, the mist was completely dispelled.
"Evil-warding Divine Thunder!"
"So you used the Evil-warding Divine Thunder just now to free those two fools from control!"