Cultivation Starts from Farming-Chapter 630 - 307: Transformation Schemes; Pill City Alliance

Chapter 630: Chapter 307: Transformation Schemes; Pill City Alliance

"Master, you’ve worked hard, please have some tea."

A crimson spiritual light suddenly flashed, and the figure of the Water Lake Mouse quietly appeared at Xu Ping’s side.

At this moment, it had been settled at the peak of the Third Rank for many years, its aura as deep as a dark pool, and its demonic power as weighty as a mountain.

However, when facing Xu Ping, it retracted all its imposing manner, its eyes full of ingratiating appeal, and respectfully held up a cup of spirit tea exuding a delicate fragrance with both hands.

"Hmm."

Xu Ping took the teacup, sipped it lightly, a meaningful smile curved at the corner of his lips, "So attentive lately, are you worried I won’t prepare the shape-shifting items for you?"

The Water Lake Mouse’s smile froze immediately upon hearing this, as if its mind had been read by its master.

But this cunning demon beast quickly regained its composure and immediately presented an utterly loyal demeanor.

"Master, please be discerning!"

Its expression was earnest, and its voice resonated firmly, "The loyalty of this little mouse to the master is as enduring as the sun and moon crossing the sky, rivers flowing to the sea, how dare it have a second thought?"

"The reason the little mouse serves diligently day and night is truly because the master’s grace is as heavy as a mountain, and the nurturing grace is beyond repayment..."

Listening to this excessively flattering speech, Xu Ping couldn’t help but get goosebumps.

To think that a demon beast could utter such slick words, it was truly astonishing, one wonders who taught it these skills.

"Alright, alright."

Xu Ping waved his hand lightly to stop its continued show of loyalty, instead moving to the main topic,

"For a demon beast’s shape-shifting three trials: the Broken Demon Pill condenses the Nascent Demon, I can prepare the mysterious soul Demon Core for you."

"But as for the Thunder Tribulation and Heart Demon Tribulation, are you confident?"

Upon hearing the crucial matter of shape-shifting, the Water Lake Mouse instantly retracted all its flattering expressions, its demeanor becoming solemn and grave.

Shape-shifting is a critical turning point of life and death for any demon beast, allowing no slight negligence.

"Replying to Master,"

it pondered for a moment, its voice low and truthful, "This little mouse’s hide is thick, so it has some confidence against the Thunder Tribulation."

Saying this, it hesitated, a trace of worry flashing in its eyes, "As for the final Heart Demon Tribulation... this little mouse indeed lacks full confidence."

These words were indeed sincere.

The shape-shifting of a demon beast requires overcoming three hurdles.

Firstly, the Broken Demon Pill condensing the Nascent Demon requires the assistance of a mysterious soul Demon Core like this Spirit Pill.

Secondly, the Thunder Tribulation, given the robust physique of the Water Lake Mouse, as long as it’s not particularly terrifying, should be endurable.

And lastly, the hardest of all, is the Heart Demon Tribulation.

Though the heart demon tribulation for demon beasts in shape-shifting may be slightly weaker than the tribulation cultivators face when breaking through to Nascent Soul,

the divine soul and willpower of demon beasts are generally weaker than that of cultivators.

This creates an awkward situation — although the tribulation is weaker, the ability to endure it is also weaker, so the probability of passing is not necessarily higher.

"Items to assist in passing the Heart Demon Tribulation, where should I find them for you?"

Xu Ping sighed lightly, his slender fingers gently stroking the Water Lake Mouse’s head, showing some contemplation in his eyes.

Among the three crucial stages to Nascent Soul, treasures for resisting the heart demon are undoubtedly the most precious and hardest to find.

Unfortunately, the ingredients for the Ten Thousand Tribulation Pill are nowhere to be found at the moment, otherwise, it could be refined and given to the Water Lake Mouse.

This way, it would be foolproof.

"Master, how about this little mouse gives it a try?"

The Water Lake Mouse grit its teeth resolutely, rare determination flickering in its eyes, replacing its usual flattery and cunning.

It raised its head, looking directly into Xu Ping’s eyes, its voice carrying a hint of rare solemnity and determination.

"The little mouse has followed the master for many years, and has harvested abundant opportunities, its divine soul and willpower are stronger than ordinary demon beasts, perhaps it can pass the Heart Demon Tribulation!"

These words were not merely for show or pretense.

Over the years, by following Xu Ping closely, it indeed gained many opportunities.

Not only did its cultivation elevate rapidly, but its divine soul was also strengthened to an exceptional degree under the nourishment of various heavenly materials and treasures.

In terms of the toughness of its divine soul and the strength of its will, it indeed far surpassed many demon beasts of the same rank.

"There’s no need to rush."

But Xu Ping shook his head, declining the suggestion.

"Your lifespan is long, there’s no need to rush."

"If you attempt recklessly and it ends in failure, damaging your foundation is a minor issue, but injuring your life is a high probability."

"Moreover, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons has cultivated so many Fourth Rank Demon Monarchs, perhaps there are special skills..."

Xu Ping had already made up his mind, he planned to ask True Monarch Lan Ling.

Even if the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons doesn’t have any, there’s no need to rush.

With the Water Lake Mouse’s lifespan, living for one or two thousand years is entirely feasible, providing ample time to slowly seek opportunities.

If rash actions lead to its failure in breaking through, the loss would be too great.

"But this matter is not urgent, let’s wait until the unrest over Yunqing Zhenren’s injury calms down!"

After reassuring the Water Lake Mouse with these words, Xu Ping stood up and returned to the secret chamber.

Currently, the Valley of Ten Thousand Demons is in a state of high tension due to the injury of Yunqing Zhenren; asking True Monarch Lan Ling about the demon beast’s shape-shifting at this time is evidently inappropriate.

...

In the secret chamber.

Xu Ping sat cross-legged, his posture upright like a pine, and his aura as steady as an abyss.

With a gentle flip of his palm, a jade slip appeared out of thin air in his hand.

"After spending more than a year, even with my current divine sense strength, I still haven’t penetrated the threshold of the Thousand Mechanism Skill!"

Xu Ping gazed at the jade slip in his hand, shaking his head in helplessness.

This difficulty might be related to him starting directly from the third level.

Ordinary practitioners progress step by step, like climbing a ladder, grounding themselves gradually to adapt to the characteristics of the cultivation technique.

However, due to his impenetrable divine sense foundation, he skipped the first two levels, directly going for the essence of the third level.

It’s akin to a common person learning swordsmanship, not starting with basic sword moves but directly practicing the most profound Sword Intent.