474: Chapter 64: Becoming an Immortal or Becoming a Demon?

474: Chapter 64: Becoming an Immortal or Becoming a Demon?

Xiao Jie had Big Orange act as his protector while he began the process of refining Spiritual Energy in earnest.

He was filled with anticipation for the three Legendary Traits to come.

The further he progressed in his Qi Refining Skill, the more powerful it became.

The first three traits were just average, but “bulletproof” was really useful.

He could charge in and out of a crowd of monsters seven times without difficulty.

Without the “bulletproof” Talent, he would have been in danger during last night’s attack by so many Little Demons.

He was curious to see what surprising effects the later unlocked Legendary Traits would have.

Opening the Immortal Transformation Gourd, Xiao Jie began dropping Monster Inner Cores into it, one by one, then started refining them.

The gourd emitted strange spiritual light: at times emerald green, at times golden yellow, sometimes crimson red, seemingly changing according to the attributes of the demons being refined, with each light radiating distinctively.

While refining, Xiao Jie began to absorb Spiritual Energy.

Both the refining and Qi Cultivation processes were long, but they didn’t have to be done rigidly.

As Spiritual Energy continuously poured into his orifices, Xiao Jie saw his character undergoing unusual changes.

His skin became smooth and as white as jade, spotless, and the features of his adult male face gradually became more delicate and handsome.

Huh, was this making him younger?

He couldn’t help but touch his own face.

Changes in the game needed a moment before projecting into reality.

Looking at the extraordinary young man on the screen, he also began to anticipate it in his heart.

As the saying goes – “One wishes to buy cassia flowers and drink wine, yet in the end, nothing is like the joys of youth.”

Xiao Jie, who had been beaten down by society, felt his once numb and cold heart vibrant with life again.

This was not only the satisfaction of gaining power but also the joy of reclaiming his youthful years.

[System Notification: Your Ancient Qi Cultivation Technique has been upgraded, you have successfully opened the Fifth Realm – Heavenly Human Realm.

Legendary Trait [Immortality] unlocked.]

[System Notification: Due to the Talent ‘Spiritual Enlightenment,’ your comprehension has increased by 1 point.]

[System Notification: Due to the Talent ‘Demon Spirit Manifestation,’ your Constitution has increased by 3 points, your Agility by 2 points, your Spirit by 2 points, your Perception by 2 points, and your Demonization Index has increased, now at 49%.]

Xiao Jie felt a surge of joy.

The rewards from upgrading his Qi Cultivation Skill were indeed considerable, not only unlocking Legendary Traits but also a substantial attribute enhancement due to his Profession’s Talent.

As the required number of Demon Cores increased for each level, so did the additional attributes obtained.

This upgrade alone had awarded a total of 9 attribute points, nearly the effect of two levels at once.

Of course, the allocation of these reward points was completely random, not as cost-effective as assigning them himself.

However, one couldn’t demand too much from freely gained reward points.

Xiao Jie looked up the description of Immortality.

[Immortality (Legendary Trait)

Passive Effect: For every level your Qi Cultivation Skill increases, your Life Span doubles by a percentage.

Current Life Span: 31/2432.

Skill Description: Legend has it that Ancient Qi Refiners cultivated their minds and nurtured their natures, absorbing nature’s spiritual energy to achieve eternal life, sharing the same lifespan as heaven and earth, shining with the sun and the moon.

Although the words may be exaggerated, ultimately they are not without merit.]

Damn, over two thousand years old, awesome!

Unfortunately, this was just beautiful on paper.

Without becoming a Cheng Xian, eventually, it all amounted to nothing.

If one did become a Cheng Xian, then whether it’s over two thousand years old or just over two hundred wouldn’t make much of a difference.

Speaking of which, wasn’t I only 28?

Why does it say 31?

Right, it must have included the three years spent at Wangliu River.

Elated, Xiao Jie continued refining.

Of course, he didn’t forget to run through the three Heavenly Books once each.

As Spiritual Energy flowed into him, Xiao Jie’s character underwent another change, this time it was his body shape.

His originally fit and well-proportioned figure now undulated slightly; his muscles seemed firmer, but upon closer inspection, they didn’t seem to have changed much.

[System Notification: Your Ancient Qi Cultivation Technique has been upgraded, you have successfully opened the Sixth Realm – Barbaric Realm.

Legendary Trait [Tiger Body Dragon Shape] unlocked.]

[System Notification: Due to the Talent ‘Spiritual Enlightenment’, your comprehension has increased by 1 point.]

[System Notification: Due to the Talent ‘Demon Spirit Manifestation’, your endurance has increased by 3 points, your Constitution by 4 points, your Agility by 2 points, your Strength by 2 points, and your Demonization Index has increased, now at 73%.]

This time, he was given a total of 11 attribute points.

Now to look at the new Legendary Trait.

[Tiger Body Dragon Shape (Legendary Trait)

Passive Effect: For every level your Qi Refining Skill increases, all Basic Attributes +1.

Basic Toughness +10.

Current Bonus: All Basic Attributes +6.

Basic Toughness +60.

Trait Description: Ancient Qi Refiners in search of places rich with Spiritual Energy had to delve into dangerous terrains, often battling, suppressing, and killing various demons.

Subduing tigers and dragons, through these long battles, their bodies became fierce, their qi coalesced and dispersed, with the physical prowess of dragon’s vitality and tiger’s ferocity, an iron bone’s might.]

Honestly, this Legendary Trait was a bit “unremarkable,” not because it wasn’t strong, but because it was rather straightforward, simply enhancing attributes, plus it added some Basic Toughness, not bad either.

Xiao Jie, as usual, exercised each of the three Heavenly Books in turn.

By the time he had practiced the three Heavenly Books once, his physical body in reality had also changed.

Both Immortality and Tiger Body Dragon Shape had taken effect.

Touching his body, his skin was smooth and fair while his muscles were tough as steel.

Throwing punches and kicks, he generated powerful blasts of wind.

Spiritual Energy flowed through his meridians, connecting to his sea of qi, making his body feel extremely light yet profoundly strong.

After moving around the room, Xiao Jie felt more formidable than ever before.