Food System in Cultivation World-Chapter 478 - 444

The karmic fire roared atop the small hillside.

The flames blossomed, resembling a purgatorial red lotus from the Netherworld.

Chen Ping lay on the ground, watching in a daze.

In the light of the fire, nine Lady Mengs struggled and howled, attempting to escape, yet not a single one could truly get away—

Yes, there were indeed nine Lady Mengs.

Including the one whose neck was snapped by Chen Xu, whose skin was torn off.

At that time, the headless body of Lady Meng fell on the ground, seeming already dead.

Chen Ping also believed she was dead, but didn’t expect that she was merely feigning death.

Just as Chen Xu waved his hand to release the intense flames, the headless body at the center of the fire, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, suddenly leaped up like a bolt of lightning.

But the headless body didn’t flee directly, instead, it suddenly charged toward Chen Xu.

It turns out this monster was unwilling to let go, preparing for one last effort, using its remaining body to exchange for Chen Xu’s life.

Yet it didn’t anticipate the ferocity of the sea of flames ahead.

The headless creature accelerated its charge, only to crash head-on into a heavy petal of fiery lotus.

Such was the heat of the flames, that just one confrontation was enough to soften the creature’s torso, its limbs started to change color and melt like iron falling into magma.

"Ah!" The monster screamed mournfully.

All the Lady Mengs issued voices of disbelief together:

"Impossible! I’ve devoured forty-nine people, already immune to water and fire, how could I still fear burning? What kind of flames are these?"

"Why do your flames bear the scent of the Netherworld? Could this... could this be the legendary karmic fire?"

"You are a living mortal; how can you possibly control karmic fire?"

"Ah... I’m not willing!"

The nine Lady Mengs, one headless corpse melted directly in the fire.

The remaining eight scurried around madly like headless flies amidst the roaring flames.

Chaotic shouts erupted from within:

"I’m not willing... karmic fire hidden in the Netherworld, you are a person of the mortal world, why do you know how to wield karmic fire?

Heaven wants to annihilate me, but it is not my fault!"

"Dear husband..." Amidst a cacophony of faintly mournful voices was another plaintive call.

"Dear husband, why do you so despise me? I am your sister-in-law..."

Outside the light, Chen Ping once deaf in both ears, seemed to hear this sentence, causing his Qi Blood to surge, a metallic taste rushing up his throat.

He spat out a mouthful of blood, suddenly clearing his ear channels which had seemed shrouded in darkness.

Finally, Chen Ping witnessed the remaining eight Lady Mengs all engulfed by the flames.

Among them, a Lady Meng maintaining her beautiful female form suddenly turned to look at Chen Ping, calling out sorrowfully amid the roaring inferno:

"Chen Lang, ultimately, you and I are destined not to be husband and wife in this lifetime.

In the next life, the next life... ah!"

She never got to complete the last sentence.

The fierce fire licked at her body, eliciting a miserable scream.

In the end, whether beauty or skeleton, she was eventually burnt into ashes alongside all her myriad incarnations in the blazing flames.

Once feared to be nearly invincible amidst the murmurs of the small mouse and Wei Yuan, these spirit creatures amounted to no more than a matter of igniting them with a flame when faced by Chen Xu.

Chen Ping lay on the ground, his chest aching intensely.

He clutched at his chest, gasping heavily for breath, momentarily unsure of the cause of his pain.

Just like that... is everything over?

Yes, it’s over.

At the very moment all the Lady Mengs were incinerated into ashes, the Food Cauldron Celestial Book beside Chen Xu flipped open, new prompts appeared:

[You have exterminated spirit creatures with karmic fire, creatures generated from the condensing of worldly evils, dispersing them, destroying their corporeal form, capturing the Spiritual Materials—a segment of "Whispers in the Wind."]

[Whispers in the Wind: A segment of chaotic language from the world, listening upon opening.

This segment of "Whispers in the Wind" originates from long ago, infused with many chaotic energies within the world.

Upon listening, add seasonal snow, flood dragon bone, ink pool water, roast with Spirit Roasting Eight Techniques for nine days, obtaining a drop of wishful jade dew.

Upon consumption, randomly acquire a brand new Divine Power.]

[You have unlocked new Spiritual Materials, received rewards, Fireworks Value +1000]

...

The prompts conclude here.

A series of explanations, both fresh and strange.

Even Chen Xu, having traveled to the Xuantian Star Realm, thought himself experienced, but he couldn’t have anticipated there being Spiritual Materials such as "Whispers in the Wind" in the world.

Had the timing not been inappropriate now, he would certainly have taken it out and attempted to listen to this segment of "Whispers in the Wind" immediately.

Yet Chen Xu harbored some vague apprehensions.

His killing of the Lady Mengs seemed easy and decisive, but in truth, it employed quite the deliberate strategies.

Especially the karmic fire red lotus at the climax.

If not for Chen Xu reaching Level 4 in Fire Control Skill, his wielding of karmic fire far surpassing what it was at Level 3, relying on ordinary spiritual fire to burn the likes of Lady Mengs, such spirit creatures, would be nearly impossible.

Now that the spirit creatures are deceased, aftercare remains to be done.

Chen Xu waved his sleeve to collect the ashes of the Lady Mengs into the Fire and Smoke Kitchen.

This item came with an entry:

[Ashes of spirit creatures burned to death by karmic fire, contain the dust tribulation energy from the four corners of the world, an excellent Spiritual Material, eligible for Sixth Grade.

Roasting with Spirit Roasting Eight Techniques, taken with cold spiritual spring water, can heal Divine Soul injuries.

Max healing for Nascent Soul Early Stage, not for mortal use.

Note, do not consume excessively, excessive consumption harms Qi.]

Compared to that segment of "Whispers in the Wind," these spirit creature ashes seem even more practical.

They can actually treat injuries of the Divine Soul!

This is the first time Chen Xu has seen Spiritual Materials capable of treating Divine Soul injuries.

During his time in the Xuantian Star Realm, he also learned that two types of Spiritual Materials are the rarest in the world.

One enhances Daoist Body awakening, and the other treats Divine Soul injuries.

As the saying goes, saving the body is easy, saving the soul is hard.

Such is the case.

Chen Xu carefully stored the spirit creature ashes, then stepped toward Chen Ping.

Chen Ping was still half-lying on the ground, the ache in his chest, unbearably intense.

He slightly raised his upper body, looking at Chen Xu with a complicated gaze.

The two brothers exchanged looks, one slaying demons under the moonlight as if composing poetry, the spirit creatures dead, yet he remained unsullied.

The other sprawled in embarrassment, unable to even stand.

Chen Ping suddenly felt a sense of self-abasement and shame, about to uncontrollably lower his head.

Yet suddenly heard two cheers nearby: "Zi Zi!"

"Brother Chen!"

And then saw two small figures shoot out like arrows from beside him.

One of them moved faster, suddenly leaping onto Chen Xu’s shoulder, exclaiming in joy:

"Scholar, you’re amazing, what does it matter how strong the spirit creature is?"

"Brother Chen!"

And then saw two small figures shoot out like arrows from beside him.

One of them moved faster, suddenly leaping onto Chen Xu’s shoulder, exclaiming in joy:

"Scholar, you’re amazing, what does it matter how strong the spirit creature is?"