Chapter 1191: World-Transforming Pearl and Nine Changes of Gale

The last two waves of lightning strikes were indeed as Han Li had expected. After he used the silver shield to block the majority of their power, they were finally withstood by the Tianlan beast using its Demon Core without any danger.

When the last wave of lightning vanished, the dark clouds in the sky were as eerie as when they had arrived. In the blink of an eye, sunlight sprayed from the clouds, the dark clouds dissipated, and the sky became cloudless.

The Tianlan beast in the formation was now wrapped tightly in layer after layer of gray-white demon aura, condensing into a giant silk cocoon, its surface still wriggling slightly.

Seeing this, Han Li's expression remained unchanged.

After undergoing the tribulation, this beast was now reshaping its body and transforming into a human form. This kind of change is generally not controlled by the demon beast itself, but happens like a human birth, with the form—ugly or handsome—determined by the transformation process itself. Of course, it also has a certain relationship with the species it belongs to.

After all, demon beasts like the fox type, if they can transform, are generally handsome men or beautiful women, while some demon beasts that are ugly by nature naturally won't look any better when they transform into human form.

Han Li suddenly remembered something and turned his head to look into the distance. He saw that the giant earthworm's corpse had long since been devoured completely by the Gold-Devouring Insects, truly leaving not a single bone behind. At this moment, the insect swarm was hovering in the low air at the original spot, humming.

Han Li did not think much, let out a long whistle, and the golden insect cloud shot toward him. In the blink of an eye, the Gold-Devouring Insects were stored in his spirit beast bag.

Then, he sat cross-legged on the side, closed his eyes, and waited quietly for the Tianlan beast in the formation to finish its transformation.

As a result, Han Li sat like this for a full day and night.

When he opened his eyes again with a shift in expression, a muffled "pu-chi" sound suddenly came from the giant demon cocoon, and a fair, tender arm broke through the surface of the cocoon. Then, the familiar voice of the child came from within:

"Finally, the great task is accomplished. Fellow Daoist Han, thank you for your hard work."

Han Li smiled upon hearing this and stood up slowly...

A few days later, Han Li returned silently to the Mother-Son Peak of the Cloud Dream Mountains. He was now in the secret chamber of his cave dwelling, playing with the golden giant horn in his hand, with the gourd and other three magic tools placed before him. Floating in the air opposite him was a giant green cauldron a foot tall, and on the cauldron sat a yellow-clothed child with red lips and white teeth, shaking his head as he read a beast-skin book.

This person was naturally the Tianlan beast that could transform into human form. Its appearance was not exactly the same as the phantom it had condensed earlier, but it was seven or eight parts similar.

Thinking about it carefully, it didn't seem strange. This beast's main body in the Spirit World had already undergone a transformation once, so it naturally knew what it would look like after transforming. Therefore, the phantom it had condensed earlier and its appearance after transformation were somewhat similar.

Han Li stroked the uneven texture on the golden horn with his finger for a while, then suddenly spoke:

"I have already tried it; this horn can absorb most types of spiritual power into itself and release them. The only flaw is that the amount of spiritual power it can absorb at once is limited, and the speed of absorption is somewhat slow."

"Oh, as expected of the material of a mutated demon beast, it actually possesses a rare spirit-absorbing talent. Materials with such miraculous effects are things that countless cultivators in the Spirit World would break their heads to obtain. It is an excellent material for refining defensive treasures; many famous defensive spirit treasures contain this type of material." The child put down the beast-skin book, raised his small face, and gave Han Li a brilliant smile.

"Defensive magic treasure, can it be used to refine battle armor?" Han Li asked with a flicker of movement in his heart.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist is truly clever! If this object can be combined with the Fire Spirit Threads in your hand, it can indeed refine a rare battle armor. Even if it's not a spirit treasure, I imagine it wouldn't be far off. However, if you listen to my advice, it would be better not to do so." The child said with a serious expression.

"Why? I am currently in need of a good battle armor for protection." Han Li's eyes flashed with confusion.

"If Fellow Daoist only wants to grow old in the human world and prioritize safety, refining battle armor is naturally the best choice. If you still want to pass through a space node and ascend to the Spirit World, hehe, it would be better to keep this object to refine another treasure." The child said with an unchanging expression.

"What kind of treasure can be refined with it?" Han Li asked curiously.

"Naturally, the World-Transforming Pearl? Only this thing can be of great help to you in passing through a space node." The child replied without hesitation.

"World-Transforming Pearl? If I remember correctly, when your split soul descended to the human world, you used something called a World-Transforming Stone. What is the relationship between the two? Or are they the same thing?" After a moment of silence, Han Li asked with a hint of surprise.

"The names are so similar, so they are indeed related. The World-Transforming Stone is a consumable heavenly treasure unique to the Spirit World, while the World-Transforming Pearl is a treasure refined later that can be used multiple times. Although their functions are similar, the difference in their power is like heaven and earth. To be more specific, the power of the World-Transforming Pearl is probably only one percent of the former." The child thought for a moment and replied earnestly.

"One percent?" Han Li was speechless upon hearing this ratio.

"Fellow Daoist, don't underestimate the function of the World-Transforming Pearl because of this. You must know that the World-Transforming Stone is a rare treasure that even Demon Kings in the Spirit World don't have many of. It is one of the three great boundary-breaking treasures, as famous as the Inverse Star Disk. Although the World-Transforming Pearl cannot be compared to the former two, it is also famous for breaking through some spatial restrictions. Because it requires spirit-absorbing materials to be refined, the quantity is also extremely rare. When I was in the Spirit World, I once curiously entered a space node. Although I returned immediately, the terror of the spatial storms and boundary-crossing power within still makes me shudder. Even if you cultivate the Destruction Dharma Eye to the extreme, the possibility of passing through is still minimal. Otherwise, there would be no telling how many cultivators from various races would have stolen their way into the Spirit World from the lower world. Without the World-Transforming Pearl, don't harbor any hope of luck; it's a one-way trip. I originally intended to remind you of this matter after you reached the Spirit Transformation stage, but since you have obtained spirit-absorbing materials now, I'm mentioning it in passing." The child said with a cold laugh.

"It seems this World-Transforming Pearl must be refined." Han Li stroked his nose, revealing a bitter smile.

"Hehe, if you didn't already possess the Destruction Dharma Eye, I wouldn't even bother mentioning this treasure. With both, you have a slim chance of passing through the space node. I will give you the refining method for this pearl; I consider it repaying the favor of you gifting me the Cold Marrow earlier." The child said indifferently.

"Fellow Daoist is truly clear about grievances and favors. But I am also somewhat curious. I once saw an eighth-level turtle demon undergoing the tribulation; the tribulation it experienced seemed different from Fellow Daoist Tianlan's. Your tribulation seemed more powerful by more than just a little bit." Han Li changed the subject, mentioning the tribulation earlier.

"What's strange about that? We demon beasts belong to different races, so the tribulations we experience are mostly different. The more legendary the Heavenly Spirit Beast, the more difficult the tribulation. It is rumored that spirit beasts of the level of True Dragon or Spirit Phoenix must experience thirteen waves of lightning strikes when undergoing the Transformation Tribulation. I only experienced eleven, which is already quite good." The child did not hide anything and replied frankly.

"So that's how it is!" Han Li was somewhat enlightened.

"This demon race cultivation technique of yours, 'Nine Changes of Gale,' is somewhat interesting. But what is your intention in showing it to this old man? Could it be that Fellow Daoist is interested in our demon race's cultivation techniques?" The child raised the beast-skin book in his hand, stared at Han Li, and asked with a smile that wasn't quite a smile.

It turned out that the book in the child's hand was the beast-skin book Han Li had obtained from Xiao Cui'er and her grandfather years ago. It recorded a nameless breath-restraining incantation and another demon race cultivation technique written in demon script. After Han Li learned the demon script, he discovered that this cultivation technique, called "Nine Changes of Gale," was powerful but prepared specifically for demon cultivators of the demon bird type. Unless one was born with wings and the strong body of the demon race, it was impossible to cultivate or perform.

But now, for some reason, Han Li had handed this cultivation technique to the child to study.

"Nothing! The power of the 'Nine Changes of Gale' cultivation technique is not small, and since I possess the Wind-Thunder Wings, I am lacking a set of special magic techniques specifically matched to it. This cultivation technique is mostly based on movement and transformation, which is just right for me to cultivate now. If I discard it, it would be a pity. Fellow Daoist Tianlan is also a demon cultivator; I imagine that with some slight modifications, making it suitable for me to cultivate shouldn't be a big problem. In exchange, I can let you study the remnant page of the Golden Que Jade Book first. This thing is good, but too profound; I cannot attend to it for the time being." Han Li said slowly.

"For demon cultivators in your human world, this cultivation technique is a rare set of movement incantations. For you, who possess the Wind-Thunder Wings, it is indeed very well-matched. But there is a problem with it, which you should be very clear about. To perform the divine abilities within, one must have the strong body of our demon race as a foundation. Although you have cultivated some body-refining magic techniques and your body is far stronger than ordinary cultivators, you are still somewhat lacking in the degree required to cultivate this magic technique." The child frowned and pointed out the crux of the matter.

"If it's only a little bit lacking, I am not unable to overcome it. I once obtained a set of 'Ming Wang Jue' from the Buddhist sect. Every layer cultivated can make the body much stronger than before. I have already cultivated it to the second layer. I imagine that once I cultivate it to the third layer, it should be enough to satisfy the requirements of 'Nine Changes of Gale'." Han Li pondered for a moment and replied, as if he had already thought deeply about this matter.

"Ming Wang Jue, a Buddhist cultivation technique?" The child's expression startled, revealing a look of surprise.

"Why, is there something wrong with Buddhist cultivation techniques?" Han Li raised his brows.

"How many layers is this magic technique of yours divided into?" The child asked in return.

"Seven layers." Han Li was puzzled, but replied honestly.

"That's a coincidence. I happen to know a set of body-refining magic techniques from the Buddhist sect, which is also divided into seven layers!" The child suddenly smiled eerily.

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