112: Chapter 112 Refining the Treasure Ring, Terrifyingly Powerful

[The beast tide lasted for a full three months.]

[During these three months, Chu Sheng lived more productively than anyone else.]

[Collecting demons by day, refining by night, and occasionally taking time to stroll to the front lines to use the Beast Taming Heart Sutra to interfere with a few Great Yao, creating opportunities for Xia Nihuang.]

[The Yao Beasts in the demon refining pot piled up more and more, and his cultivation base shot up rapidly.]

[His True Firmament Realm was completely stabilized.]

[What he was most proud of were the three great generals under his command—]

[The Blazing Lion, its entire body as red as flame, could roar to death a whole field of Essence Gathering Realm Cultivators with one shout.]

[This fellow was defiant at first, but after being taught a lesson several times by Chu Sheng with the demon refining pot, it was completely tamed. Now it follows Chu Sheng all day wagging its tail, looking just like an oversized lapdog.]

[The White Ape, two zhang tall, wields a black iron staff; one strike can shatter a small mountain.]

[Its IQ isn't low; it knows following Chu Sheng means having meat to eat, and it is now Chu Sheng's number one enforcer.]

[The Black Tortoise, its shell is ridiculously thick; even one of Xia Nihuang's palm strikes couldn't shatter it.]

[This fellow was assigned by Chu Sheng to guard the entrance of the Immortal Cave; anyone who comes must pass its test first.]

["Not bad, not bad." Chu Sheng looked at his army of Yao Beasts, smiling so hard his mouth wouldn't close.]

[The Blazing Lion leaned over and rubbed its head against his leg.]

[Chu Sheng patted its head.]

["Good boy, I'll give you an extra meal later."]

[The sky suddenly darkened.]

[A massive Golden-Winged Great Crow dived down from the clouds, its golden feathers shimmering in the sunlight, its wingspan reaching a full hundred zhang!]

[Spirit Sea Realm!]

[Spirit Spring!]

["Holy crap! This thing actually came out!"]

[He turned around, wanting to run.]

[But Xia Nihuang was faster than him.]

[A crimson figure soared into the sky, five fires seven birds fan in hand, the aura of a High Grade earth rank magic treasure instantly erupting!]

["Vile beast! Die!"]

[Chu Sheng: "? Good thing my real name is Chu Sheng."]

[The Golden-Winged Great Crow let out a shrill cry, flapped its wings, and countless golden feather arrows shot down like a rainstorm!]

[Xia Nihuang waved the feather fan, and seven-colored flames turned into a towering sea of fire, colliding with the golden feather arrows!]

["Boom—!"]

[The heavens collapsed and the earth split!]

[Chu Sheng was knocked to the ground by the aftershock. When he climbed up to look, the two were already fighting up in the clouds.]

["Old Grandfather," he sent a voice transmission, "should I run?"]

[Old Grandfather said leisurely:]

["Run for what? Go up and help!"]

[Chu Sheng was stunned.]

["Me? A True Firmament, fighting a Spirit Sea Realm? You haven't gone mad, have you?"]

[Old Grandfather chuckled.]

["Who told you to fight it head-on? Use the Beast Taming Heart Sutra to interfere with it!"]

[Chu Sheng's eyes lit up.]

["Brilliant!"]

[He stealthily moved to the edge of the battlefield, formed a hand seal, recited the incantation, and the power of the Beast Taming Heart Sutra silently entwined around the Golden-Winged Great Crow.]

[The Great Crow was currently locked in combat with Xia Nihuang when its mind suddenly faltered, its movements slowing by half a beat.]

[Xia Nihuang seized the opportunity, waving the five fires seven birds fan with all her might. The seven-colored flames transformed into a fire dragon, slamming fiercely into the Golden-Winged Great Crow's chest!]

["Screech—!"]

[The Golden-Winged Great Crow let out a miserable cry, golden feathers scattered across the sky, and its body wobbled as it fell.]

[But it was a Spirit Sea Realm after all; it didn't panic in the face of danger, flapped its wings, forcefully stabilized its form, and turned to flee.]

[It glanced back at Chu Sheng, its golden vertical pupils full of hatred.]

[Then it turned into a streak of golden light and disappeared into the horizon.]

["Am I being remembered by it?"]

[Old Grandfather said leisurely:]

["Nonsense. You backstabbed it once, how could it not remember you?"]

[Chu Sheng gave a bitter smile.]

["Now I'm in trouble."]

[The Blue Ox led the remnants to retreat.]

[That was a giant ox with a completely blue body, in the True Transformation Realm Realm, its aura as deep as an abyss. Before it left, it also glanced back at Chu Sheng.]

[That gaze was even more terrifying than the Golden-Winged Great Crow's.]

[Calm, profound, as if it were carving Chu Sheng's image into its very bones.]

[Then, leading the remaining Yao Beasts, it disappeared into the depths of the Liuyun Mountain Range.]

[Chu Sheng felt his heart hair stand on end from that gaze.]

["Old Grandfather, this ox... seems even more dangerous."]

[Old Grandfather nodded.]

["The Golden-Winged Great Crow is a brute, but this ox is a strategist. If you're remembered by a brute, you can still run; if you're remembered by a strategist, you won't even be able to escape."]

[Chu Sheng fell silent.]

[The beast tide temporarily receded, and Chu Sheng returned to the Immortal Cave to begin taking stock.]

[The Blazing Lion crouched at the door, wagging its tail.]

[The White Ape held the black iron staff, looking honest and simple.]

[The Black Tortoise lay at the cave entrance, motionless, like a rock.]

[Chu Sheng pulled out that phoenix ring from his robe.]

[Low Grade heaven artifact, a relic of the Phoenix Immortal.]

["Old Grandfather, how do I refine this thing?"]

[Old Grandfather floated out, looking at the ring, a complex look flashing in his eyes.]

["Are you sure you want to refine it now?"]

[Chu Sheng nodded.]

["Refine early, enjoy early."]

[Old Grandfather was silent for a moment.]

["Fine. This seat will act as your Protector."]

[Chu Sheng sat cross-legged, fully activating the Duobao Heavenly Venerable.]

[The phoenix ring began to glow.]

[On the night of the seventh day, the flames receded, and the phoenix ring sat quietly on the ring finger of Chu Sheng's right hand.]

[First it was a faint glow, then it grew brighter and brighter, finally turning into a ball of scorching fire that enveloped Chu Sheng entirely!]

[Old Grandfather's eyes widened.]

["This... it directly recognized him as master?!"]

[The refining speed of the Duobao Heavenly Venerable was absurdly fast.]

[A heaven rank magic treasure that originally required months or even years to refine only took seven days in Chu Sheng's hands!]

[Chu Sheng opened his eyes.]

[The mysterious ring on his left hand, the phoenix ring on his right hand.]

["Refreshing!" He stood up, feeling the extra power within his body.]

[Information about the phoenix ring flooded into his mind—]

[Flame Mastery: Release Phoenix Flame, which can burn evil, melt armor, and refine artifacts, carrying burn and armor-piercing effects; increases low-level fire resistance, capable of withstanding ordinary flames and spiritual arts.]

[Nirvana Rebirth: Triggers a Phoenix Blood Sacrifice once when near death, instantly restoring a large amount of Qi, blood, and spiritual energy, after which the ring shatters.]

[Sumeru Storage: Independent space with constant temperature and humidity, can store inanimate objects; automatically expands as the master's Realm increases.]

[Phoenix Blood Nourishment: Continuously restores spiritual energy, compatible with fire-system Cultivation Techniques, moderately increases cultivation speed, and can nourish fire-system Magic Treasures and pill fires.]

[Chu Sheng's eyes went straight.]

["Holy crap! This ring is way too strong!"]

[He tried to activate the Phoenix Flame, and a ball of golden fire popped out of his palm with a "whoosh," the temperature terrifyingly high.]

[The Blazing Lion shrank back in fear.]

[The black iron staff in the White Ape's hand began to turn red.]

[The Black Tortoise directly pulled its head into its shell.]

[Chu Sheng satisfiedly withdrew the fire.]

["Good stuff, truly good stuff."]

[Old Grandfather floated to the side, his gaze toward him becoming more and more complex.]

["Fellow Daoist..." he spoke, his voice trembling slightly, "how long did it take you to refine that heaven rank magic treasure just now?"]

[Chu Sheng thought for a moment.]

["Seven days, I guess."]

[Old Grandfather fell silent.]

[After a long time, he said leisurely:]

["Back when this seat was at the True Transformation Realm Realm, refining an earth rank magic treasure took three months."]

[Chu Sheng blinked.]

["Oh."]

[Old Grandfather fell silent again.]

[He began to imagine wildly.]

[Refining a heaven rank magic treasure in seven days, what kind of Prodigy is this?]

[Just how many secrets does this kid have on him?]

["Fellow Daoist," he asked cautiously, "which power do you belong to?"]

[Chu Sheng laughed.]

["Old Grandfather, you're overthinking it. I'm just an ordinary Cultivator."]

[Old Grandfather looked at the mysterious ring on his left hand, the phoenix ring on his right hand, and the immortal slaying gourd and demon refining pot at his waist...]

["Ordinary Cultivator?" His mouth twitched.]

["Keep it low-key, low-key."]

Chu Sheng watched this scene, laughing so hard he slapped his thigh.

"The attributes of this phoenix ring are simply Heaven-Defying. Flame Mastery, Nirvana Rebirth, Sumeru Storage, Phoenix Blood Nourishment... four functions, each more practical than the last."

He looked at the screen.

"Especially Nirvana Rebirth, it's equivalent to having an extra life. Although it shatters after use, it can save your life at a critical moment."

"However, as a low-grade earth artifact, the demon refining pot is starting to feel more and more inadequate."

"But the phoenix ring makes up for it."

"Now with the mysterious ring on my left hand, the phoenix ring on my right, and the immortal slaying gourd hanging at my waist, I'm practically a mobile treasure vault."

"I feel like I'm terrifyingly strong."

[Far away, deep in the Liuyun Mountain Range.]

[The Golden-Winged Great Crow landed on a mountain peak, its golden feathers in disarray, with a deep scorch mark on its chest.]

[The Blue Ox stood beside it, its gaze profound.]

["That human..." The Golden-Winged Great Crow gnashed its teeth, "this seat will kill him!"]

[The Blue Ox shook its head.]

["No rush. There's something strange about that person; being able to interfere with your mind from the outside means he's no ordinary fellow."]

[It raised its head, looking toward the Yan Yue Sect.]

["This seat has remembered his aura. Wait for an opportunity, then strike."]

[The Golden-Winged Great Crow nodded.]

["Good."]

[The figures of the two Great Yao gradually disappeared into the clouds and mist.]

[In the distance, Chu Sheng sneezed.]

["Who's talking about me?"]

[He rubbed his nose and continued to study the phoenix ring.]