Chapter 245

The cultivation of the earth-origin fire went quite smoothly; in these four months, aside from encountering that long-armed monster a few more times, Yan Buji also conveniently finished condensing the killing qi armor.

Under the Flood Dragon Suppressing Disk, a bright yellow flame streaked with blood flew into Yan Buji's hand; after putting away the disk, Yan Buji began refining the earth-origin fire on the spot.

Because his own essence blood was within it, the refinement encountered little obstruction, so it merged into his dantian and circulated together with the Swallowing Flame Technique.

Another three years passed.

Yan Buji finished changing his cultivation method, then pushed the new Five Elements Technique to the third layer, basically restoring his previous strength.

However, unlike before, the Five Elements Technique now had a better foundation and greater room for development. Moreover, when he later sought other techniques to break through his realm, his choices became more varied.

"I can specifically look for three techniques to assist my current core Wind Thunder Five Elements Technique in breaking through, and I can also choose Five Elements‑type techniques without forcing different attributes."

Since subsequent breakthroughs only require two techniques, Yan Buji thought there was no need to add unnecessary trouble; his current Wind Thunder Five Elements Technique was enough for him to practice, and he just needed to find two auxiliary techniques.

For example, techniques specializing in slaughter, defense, or speed within the Five Elements category can greatly boost his combat power, and integrating them into the Wind Thunder Five Elements Technique will not cause mana synchronization issues.

Up to now, another ten years have passed.

Yan Buji calculated that he is now seventy‑one years old.

He's really an old thing.

He felt the wrinkles on his cheeks like dry tree bark, his eye sockets and nose bridge sunken. Even without looking, his hair had all turned white; although nourished by mana, the problem of lifespan remains the greatest obstacle for cultivators.

As his body grew increasingly frail, Yan Buji felt a growing sense of urgency; the purpose of cultivation is still longevity, so to pursue the highest realm, one must first live long enough to reach it, right?

"My cultivation path has only just begun." Yan Buji chuckled.

His martial dao cultivation shows signs of decline, but Yan Buji does not focus on martial dao; for now he does not want to waste time on a dead end.

Even though he now has three layers of the Blood Heaven Ascension Degree, and combining it with the previously obtained Blazing Fury Technique could possibly reach the peak of Martial Dao Qi Refining, it is still not enough to make Yan Buji waste time on it.

"I should go find the materials for my Accumulation Armor and that spirit bird's corpse." Yan Buji said with a smile.

Eastern Rakshasa Clan

This was originally a native race of the Youming Realm, although Buddhists also call it a ghost‑like race, but it is actually not.

The Rakshasa clan and the Asura clan are the same; before humans had even begun to grow on the earth, they already had their own culture and society within the Youming Realm.

However, as humanity developed and martial cultivation flourished, ancient martial warriors, led by numerous martial sages, surged into the Youming Realm, nearly exterminating the Rakshasa and Asura clans; they finally survived only by reluctantly accepting human rule.

Thereafter, the Rakshasa and Asura clans split; those who believed in the original race fled to the wilds of the Youming Realm, refusing to join those who submitted to humanity, gradually forming today's Eastern Rakshasa Clan and Asura Clan.

To distinguish themselves from traitors, the Eastern Rakshasa Clan styled themselves as the Eastern Divine Tribe, adding an "East" prefix before Rakshasa; the Asura Clan's name remained unchanged, but under the influence of Buddhist powers, the entire Asura Clan was nearly converted by the Buddha, after which most of the Asura resisted; the Buddha pitied them yet resented their "excessive greed, anger, and ignorance," giving rise to the name Asura.

But long ago, the Youming Realm erupted in great chaos, causing its upper‑echelon forces to be nearly wiped out, losing half its territory, which included the present‑day Eastern Rakshasa Clan and Asura Clan.

The Eastern Rakshasa Clan's base lies in the east of the Youming Realm; here the Rakshasa basically gather in tribes, and powerful Rakshasa can have three wives and four concubines, regardless of gender.

This differs from the Asura Clan, which seems cursed, having split into several large tribes that constantly war with each other, occasionally even attacking the Eastern Rakshasa side.

However, when they come over it is usually to seek aid, but in the process of begging, a few Asura tribes end up fighting among themselves.

The helpless Rakshasa truly have no good way to deal with these battle‑mad foes; judging solely by combat strength, the fractured Asura Clan is hardly anything.

But if they provoke them into uniting, the Eastern Rakshasa Clan may not necessarily be able to defeat them.

Fortunately, each Eastern Rakshasa tribe has at least one existence equivalent to a human Nascent Soul cultivator, and the current Eastern Rakshasa king has even reached a realm once possessed only by the Ten Palace Yama Kings, surpassing the Spirit God stage!

Therefore the Asura Clan also dares not provoke them lightly; both sides maintain contact without alliance, coexisting in this vast new Youming Realm where no humans exist.

Correct, the Youming territory where the Eastern Rakshasa Clan resides is two‑thirds of the land that split from the original Youming Realm, and they also call it their new homeland, the new Youming Realm.

However, humanity's influence on the two races is profound, extending to social structure and resource allocation; although they still rely on traditional hunting as their main livelihood, the large tribes of the Eastern Rakshasa now also engage in raising soul beasts, crafting Accumulation Devices, refining spirit pills, and even setting up formations and drawing talismans—various cultivation pursuits.

Of course, experts are few; one could say that even a first‑tier human Alchemist who came to the Eastern Rakshasa would receive better treatment, because their basic education and learned experience far surpass that of these self‑taught practitioners.

"Lady Pusuoluo, this isn't right—sharp‑clawed beasts are now hard to catch, and the mining excavation speed can't keep up with supply!" A female Rakshasa holding a document frowned anxiously at the taller female Rakshasa before her.

This Rakshasa is stunningly beautiful; even without makeup, her exotic charm is genuinely rare.

However, among the Rakshasa, this is still considered ordinary.

Pusuoluo, as chief of the Dragon Scale Mine tribe, has nearly three thousand Rakshasa living here, which counts as a medium‑sized tribe among the Eastern Rakshasa.

Relying on the output of their Dragon Scale Mine, they can supply the entire Eastern Rakshasa's demand for dragon scale ore, whether exchanging for cultivation resources or food—everything depends on this mine.

Seeing the output dwindle, it turned out the subterranean sharp‑clawed beasts could no longer be caught; without such excellent miners, their tribe would inevitably be affected.

"Check!"

"If you can't find it, come to my room today!"

The Rakshasa before her turned pale; being female, she also feared Lady Pusuoluo, the chief who devours both men and women.