Chapter 457: Spirit Beast Shell Spirits (Combined Chapter, Requesting Everything)

Watching the Wind Element Demon Cores scattered across the floor, the Griffin's originally dull eyes gained a bit of luster. As if it had been starving for days, it hurriedly picked up a Wind Element Demon Core, lifted its neck, and impatiently swallowed the core.

Chirp~

The next moment, the Wind Element Demon Core was gradually digested, turning into streams of Wind Element energy. As if experiencing sweet rain after a long drought, the Griffin narrowed its eyes, revealing a look of enjoyment.

This situation did not last long; once the Wind Element energy vanished, that uncomfortable feeling returned to its body.

Due to the Bloodline Metamorphosis, the Griffin urgently needed a large amount of Wind Element energy to replenish its long-standing physical deficit.

The Griffin had no choice but to swallow one Wind Element Demon Core after another to alleviate the hollow feeling in its heart.

Repeating this process, the Griffin became increasingly anxious, and regardless of the fact that the previously swallowed Wind Element Demon Cores had not been fully digested, it kept swallowing them one after another.

Throughout the entire process, Li Zhangsheng merely watched from the side.

It took about half an hour, and after swallowing dozens of Low-tier Wind Element Demon Cores, the Griffin finally stopped its movements and fell into a deep sleep.

The Griffin's belly rose and fell as the large amount of Wind Element energy accumulated in its body was continuously digested, constantly stimulating the blood within and strengthening its Bloodline power.

As long as there is enough energy of the same element to sustain it, the Bloodline Metamorphosis will become very gentle, slowly nourishing the Spirit Beast bloodline, and there is absolutely no possibility of failure.

However, to complete the Bloodline Metamorphosis, a certain amount of waiting time is required.

The Griffin possesses the Imperial Griffin bloodline, and based on Li Zhangsheng's experience, it would take at most one or two days to complete the Bloodline Metamorphosis.

Under the influence of his Mental Power, the remaining Wind Element Demon Cores on the ground flew automatically into the small bag in Li Zhangsheng's hand, though he still left some Wind Element Demon Cores behind to avoid the possibility of the Griffin needing to continue devouring them.

After settling the Griffin, Li Zhangsheng prepared to purify the bloodlines.

Ever since completing the Book of Bloodlines, Li Zhangsheng had been constantly studying, and now he had initially mastered the techniques within.

According to Li Zhangsheng's understanding, he was temporarily unable to stabilize a 20% purification rate; it would likely fluctuate between 15% and 20%. To stabilize at 20%, he would need a large amount of practice to thoroughly master these techniques.

Li Zhangsheng arrived at his laboratory, which contained a large amount of professional experimental equipment. He took out two barrels of Red Flame Flying Dragon blood; he intended to start purifying from the Exotic Beast bloodlines.

During this period, many of the Spirit Beast corpses Li Zhangsheng had harvested were related to Cai Yangqian.

After opening the Breath Concealment Restriction, Li Zhangsheng began to enter the purification process.

Practicing the newly mastered techniques for the first time caused his movements to be somewhat unfamiliar, and time errors were inevitable, leading to a drop in the purification rate—this was also an unavoidable matter.

It took about half an hour, and Li Zhangsheng stopped his movements. Before him were nearly two bowls of viscous blood, with wisps of blood aura floating and condensing into a miniature Red Dragon phantom; this was the Red Dragon Essence Blood.

"16.4%!"

Li Zhangsheng scanned with his Mental Power and determined the purification rate.

Without hesitation, Li Zhangsheng continued to take out blood containing Quasi-God Bloodline to continue purifying the Spirit Essence.

It took over three hours, and Li Zhangsheng finally finished purifying most of the stored flesh and blood, including some Divine Beast Essence Blood.

Due to the lack of Advanced Dissolving Agent, some Spirit Essence containing more than two types of high-level bloodlines still had the final step left unprocessed.

There was no help for this; only by obtaining an Advanced Demon Heart could the final step be completed.

At this moment, Li Zhangsheng prepared to purify the White Tiger bloodline of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger.

He already possessed more than half a jar of White Tiger bloodline; as long as he could purify the Spirit Essence of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger, it was possible to fill the Jade Ceramic Jar, and Aixi would have the possibility of advancing further.

Li Zhangsheng waved his hand, and the corpse of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger, which had been divided into several parts, appeared on the laboratory bench.

Due to the importance of the White Tiger bloodline, Li Zhangsheng did not waste anything, even sweeping up the blood-stained soil.

Although it also possessed a Concentrated Grade White Tiger bloodline, the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger was inferior to the Savage Winged Tiger, and the content of the purified White Tiger Spirit Essence might not be as high as the latter.

Soon, Li Zhangsheng processed the corpse of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger, pulling off all the fur, claws, and teeth, leaving only a pile of flesh, internal organs, and bones, as well as three large barrels of blood.

The next moment, Li Zhangsheng began to activate the Smelting Restriction. This was a special restriction recorded in the *Book of Bloodlines Part One*, which could preserve the Bloodline Imprint in the blood as much as possible during the purification process.

Previously, Li Zhangsheng used techniques from Academy books for this, but every time he refined, he would lose quite a few Bloodline Imprints.

As Li Zhangsheng's Mental Power moved, the Smelting Restriction immediately began to operate.

A burst of hazy blood-colored radiance emerged, wrapping around the corpse of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger, followed by a large number of Fire Element energy light spots that swarmed into the corpse.

The corpse of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger flickered with tiny specks of light, accompanied by a golden-red liquid.

Ten minutes later, the corpse of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger disappeared. The effect of the Smelting Restriction was not only far superior to the techniques in the Academy books, but the time spent smelting was also significantly faster.

Under the influence of his Mental Power, this pool of golden-red liquid fell into an empty barrel, amounting to about one and a half barrels.

Previously, Li Zhangsheng had also refined Spirit Beast corpses of similar size, but the liquid refined was often less than one barrel; this was the gap between the two techniques.

The Breath Concealment Restriction began to operate, and Li Zhangsheng started to process the golden-red blood of the Thunder Cloud Storm Tiger to begin the next step of purification.

In addition to the Smelting Restriction, the *Book of Bloodlines Part One* also recorded the Melting Potion. This potion could refine blood into Spirit Essence; not only were there fewer steps than before, but it could also activate the activity of the Bloodline Imprint in the blood, providing help for the next step of extraction.

By the time most of the steps were completed, the original four and a half barrels of blood were reduced to less than one barrel of viscous Blood Essence, with the water and impurities inside already cleared.

After the cleaning was finished, the Blood Essence began to emit tiny specks of golden radiance, looking quite extraordinary.

The subsequent steps were naturally to dissolve the excess Bloodline Imprints until only the White Tiger Bloodline Imprint remained.

However, when Li Zhangsheng took the Vision Potion and saw the Bloodline Imprints within the Blood Essence, his expression held a bit of regret.

"A total of 9 types of Bloodline Imprints; besides the White Tiger bloodline, there are actually two more high-level Bloodline Imprints."

High-level bloodlines also represent Quasi-God Bloodlines, only that these two high-level bloodlines had not yet been activated.

"Obtaining an Advanced Demon Heart is a matter of urgency!"

Li Zhangsheng shook his head, preparing to first clear away those mid-to-low-level Bloodline Imprints.

Without hesitation, Li Zhangsheng poured two vials of Primary Dissolving Agent into the Blood Essence, and a special energy wrapped up all the low-level Bloodline Imprints.

The structure of these Bloodline Imprints began to collapse and dissolve, eventually turning into solid sediment that fell to the bottom of the barrel.

The next moment, Li Zhangsheng poured in another vial of Intermediate Dissolving Agent, and the viscous Blood Essence began to bubble, emitting wisps of gray-black gas.

In this way, less than 1/5 of a barrel of Blood Essence remained. If he were to remove the two high-level Bloodline Imprints as well, he could probably obtain two bowls of White Tiger Spirit Essence.

Li Zhangsheng put away this partially processed Blood Essence, having no intention to continue purifying it.

In his Space Ring, except for the barrel of fresh blood from Di Zhuo, everything else had been fully purified, including the Behemoth corpse from Cai Yangqian.

That Behemoth corpse contributed a full two large bowls of Blood Essence, and the Behemoth Spirit Essence Li Zhangsheng had collected had already reached half a jar.

Di Zhuo's blood is too precious for Li Zhangsheng to waste; he plans to leave it for now and wait until he has collected a certain amount.

At this moment, Li Zhangsheng takes out a Jade Ceramic Jar, which already contains half a jar of viscous Spirit Essence.

This is Basalt Essence Blood, and Li Zhangsheng intends to collect a full jar as soon as possible to cultivate the Xuanji Nine Transformations.

The Basalt is one of the Four Spirits of Heaven; among all Top-tier Divine Beasts, its defensive power definitely ranks at the forefront, and it also possesses powerful water-controlling abilities.

If he could transform into a Basalt, Li Zhangsheng's self-preservation ability would definitely increase by a large margin, and he would simultaneously possess formidable combat power.

After putting away the Basalt Essence Blood, Li Zhangsheng returns to his bedroom, preparing for his daily routine of cultivation.

At the same time, he also prepares to test the efficacy of the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell.

With a movement of his mind, Li Zhangsheng wraps a wisp of Mental Power around the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell.

Once the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell is refined, it can be stored in the Consciousness Sea; from then on, with just a thought, it can be summoned or retracted at will—this is the convenience of a Strange Treasure.

Among them, the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform also belongs to the category of Strange Treasures, only its grade is higher, reaching the Heaven and Earth Rare Treasure grade.

Dong, dong, dong~

During the refining process, the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell moves without wind, hovering slightly and emitting a crisp, melodious bell sound that echoes continuously in the bedroom.

Its bell sound is quite wondrous; Li Zhangsheng's previously somewhat restless heart calms down involuntarily, allowing him to enter a state of cultivation directly.

Not long after, Li Zhangsheng finishes the preliminary refining of the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell.

At this moment, with a thought from Li Zhangsheng, the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform in his Consciousness Sea emerges automatically and begins to spin rapidly; its volume expands quickly, transforming into a white lotus platform over a meter wide, blooming with three petals and emitting sparkling light.

The main material of the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform is the Three-Petal Star Lotus, and its refining technique is quite peculiar, possessing the ability to change size.

Li Zhangsheng lands on the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform, with the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell hovering above his head, continuously emitting crisp and melodious bell sounds.

Within a few breaths, Li Zhangsheng begins to cultivate, and is immediately submerged in the rich starlight.

……

When dawn is about to break, Li Zhangsheng finally ends his cultivation; his eyes flicker with excitement, and he is very satisfied with the auxiliary cultivation effect of the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell.

Although the Clear Heart and Stabilizing Spirit Bell cannot increase cultivation efficiency like the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform, it can increase cultivation time by about thirty percent; if paired with the Third-Grade Star Palace Lotus Platform, the cultivation effect is even better.

"It will probably take less than four months to reach the 4th Rank Peak!"

Li Zhangsheng's eyes are full of smiles; if his Demon Pets continue to improve during this period, his cultivation speed can continue to increase.

Even though he has not slept all night, Li Zhangsheng still has no intention of resting; even if he does not sleep for two or three days, it will still have no effect on him.

While washing up, Li Zhangsheng's expression shifts slightly, and he immediately goes to the Griffin, only to find that the Griffin has absorbed enough energy and is at a critical juncture of Bloodline Metamorphosis.

The Griffin keeps its eyes tightly shut, but its expression is painful, and Wind Element energy symbolizing lightness emerges on its body surface, gradually wrapping around it.

During this process, Li Zhangsheng can only watch quietly, standing with his arms crossed without moving.

Soon, the Griffin emits Jianhua Bai Guang, and its body size begins to grow at a speed visible to the naked eye, with changes beginning to appear in some parts.

By the time the Griffin completes its evolution, its eyes are sharp and spirited, its wingspan has reached over six meters, and its whole body faintly emits a cyan light, looking quite majestic.

Immediately, Li Zhangsheng uses the Temporary Contract Mark to check its data.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Elite Griffin (Mature Stage)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Mid-level 6th Rank

【Spirit Beast Race】: High-level War General

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Superior Quality

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: Royal Griffin (Sparse)

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Wind

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Thunder

In this Bloodline Metamorphosis, the Griffin evolved into an Elite Griffin, and its quality was raised from Mid-grade to Superior Quality, which greatly increased its potential and strength.

Seeing the quality of the Elite Griffin, Li Zhangsheng reveals a slight look of joy, but the joy is not intense; even if the Elite Griffin's quality has been raised to Superior Quality, it still does not meet his contract requirements and can only be used to exchange for resources.

Li Zhangsheng prepares to hand it back to the auction house to serve as the finale lot for next month's small auction.

After leaving the courtyard, Li Zhangsheng arrives at the Market District located in the northwest of the Academy; he comes to the Market District and the Peng City Trading Center every so often, mainly to search for Spirit Beasts or Spirit Beast corpses that meet his standards.

As for the larger Ye City Trading Market, he has to give it up because it is not very convenient to travel back and forth.

Whether it is the Yuanling Academy Market District or the Peng City Trading Market, these two places often have some Spirit Beasts or Spirit Beast corpses that meet Li Zhangsheng's standards, which can be said to be one of the main channels for Li Zhangsheng to obtain Blood Essence.

In the Market District, Li Zhangsheng goes to the Spirit Beast trading area with ease; as long as it is related to Spirit Beasts, everything is concentrated here for sale.

"Flesh and blood of an Ancestral Light Bird, bought!"

"Red Li Bird, bought!"

……

Li Zhangsheng strolls through the Spirit Beast trading area while purchasing Spirit Beasts or corpses that meet his requirements.

In just half an hour, he finishes browsing most of the Spirit Beast trading area.

Unfortunately, there are no Spirit Beasts or corpses with White Tiger or Xuanwu Bloodline among them.

Li Zhangsheng continues his search, and just as he is about to reach the end, he sees quite a few people gathered in front, looking quite lively.

He subconsciously projects his Mental Power to explore and discovers that a Clam Spirit is being sold there.

The shell of this Clam Spirit is a full meter in circumference; the shell is forcibly opened, revealing the panicked appearance of the Clam Spirit.

This is a beautiful female Clam Spirit; this type of humanoid Spirit Beast looks similar to humans, and like elves and mermaids, they are famous for their handsome men and beautiful women.

"Huh!"

If it were just a Clam Spirit, Li Zhangsheng would not be very surprised, but there are two points of light on her body.

One point of light symbolizes the quality of the Clam Spirit, and the other symbolizes a treasure, and it is quite bright.

(End of this chapter)