Chapter 845 - 833: Soul Nourishing Lamp

White Bird Lake.

Two Moonlight Trees have been added in front of the wooden house.

Chen Mu lies on the rocking chair under the left-side tree, staring at the clusters of Moon Beet Pearls above his head as if lost in thought.

More than half a month has passed since the celestial phenomenon, and the panic caused by the sudden change did not last long.

Maybe they were scared by the Black Wind Demon too many times before, and everyone developed a strong heart. Just the next day, people in White Bird City went back to eating and drinking as if nothing had happened, their mindsets remarkably unaffected.

As for the reason behind the phenomenon…

"Divine power is really useful," Chen Mu couldn't help but sigh.

After half a year of cultivation, with the aid of divine power, the Yin Spirit Heavenly Demon body rapidly transformed.

At the moment, countless silver tendril-like patterns spread out from the nine orifices within his body. These patterns intertwined, forming a massive network covering the entire body, resembling a human nervous system.

Not only that, but the Yin Spirit Divine Fetus saw a great increase in vitality, and the colorless Seven Emotions Flame surrounding it also rose several times.

And the biggest change had to be the Enchanting God Qi Mechanism.

If it weren't for the diffusion of this Qi, causing the entire city to fall into a stupor, Chen Mu would have almost forgotten that the Bewitching Divine Power was the earliest awakened ability of the Cloud Mirage Heavenly Demon body.

This divine skill appeared even earlier than the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed, but it could at most cause temporary confusion, a laughable divine skill. Yet now, when fully urged, it can knock out tens of thousands of people in the city.

"The Cloud Mirage Heavenly Demon is not entirely useless," Chen Mu chuckled gleefully.

The changes are not limited to this.

With a thought, the Clouds Holding the Moon phenomenon appeared behind him again.

Following this, the cloud and moon transformed into a silvery-black smoke and dissipated.

Immediately, a massive black dragon, nearly a hundred meters long, appeared silently in mid-air.

The gigantic dragon head was as high as two or three stories, with massive scarlet eyes, cold as ice.

The previous Candle Dragon Dharma Form was a combined secret technique formed by the Five Ghosts Possession Technique, Mountain-Carrying Scripture, and Five Dragon Dharma Body.

But the black dragon before him was conjured from the Clouds Holding the Moon phenomenon.

It has the form of the Candle Dragon Dharma Aspect and possesses all the powers of the Candle Dragon Dharma Form. If Chen Mu applies the original Candle Dragon Dharma Aspect, the black dragon's power can still be doubled!

Most importantly, the black dragon before him possesses a spirituality that the Candle Dragon Dharma Aspect lacks.

It's not a lifeless object born from secret techniques, but a living divine skill that can grow stronger alongside Chen Mu!

"This is great, it's truly a Dragon Taming Divine Power now."

Previously, when he used the Candle Dragon Dharma Form, it was always mistaken by the local people of White Bird City as a Dragon Taming Divine Power. Now, with the transformation of the Yin Spirit Divine Fetus, the original misunderstanding has become a reality.

This is before even becoming a Yin God, and there's already such a significant change.

If he becomes a Yin God…

"I need to continue stimulating desires and emotions to refine more divine power!"

...

"I think you just want us dead!"

In front of the straw hut, upon hearing Chen Mu inquire if there were more exciting activities, Xu Gui couldn't help but roll his eyes.

At this moment, his eyes were dark blue, his face pale, and he looked thinner.

Looking at Xu Gui's appearance, Chen Mu couldn't help but awkwardly rub his nose.

It's not just Xu Gui; actually, everyone in White Bird City is somewhat depleted.

The Seven Emotions Curse can stimulate desires and emotions, but flourishing emotions consume Vital Energy. After more than half a year of this influence, the people in White Bird City are somewhat lacking in Vital Energy.

"Indeed, we cannot exhaust everything," Chen Mu sighed.

"Moreover, it's best to find a way to replenish these people." He thought thoughtfully.

"It's a pity this isn't the Netherworld, hence the Dew Harvesting Spell can't be used. Otherwise, with Netherworld Jade Dew replenishing them, they wouldn't be afraid of this slight depletion in Vital Energy."

After being here for over a year, Chen Mu already confirmed that the people within White Bird City are Yin Spirits. And for Yin Spirits, Netherworld Jade Dew makes the best supplement.

Chen Mu looked up at the two Moonlight Trees in front of the gate.

"If only I could hasten their maturation," he thought.

At Mist Ridge, after maturing, Moon Beet Pearls are called Longevity Rice, containing vital energy within. Consuming large amounts can strengthen the foundation and replenish Vital Energy.

He can artificially produce Longevity Rice, but relying on the Exotic Beast Blood and Flesh within the Bottomless Pool.

Although he has stored quite a bit before, it's ultimately limited. It's not enough for nurturing the hundreds of thousands of Ghosts in the Five Ghosts Bag, let alone nearly a million Yin Spirits in White Bird City.

"Moonlight Trees planted within Mist Ridge mature in three years. Planted inside the Divine Soldier Barrier, no matter how long they grow, they only yield Moon Beet Pearls."

"So, does the Mist of Confusion contain vital energy similar to Jade Dew?" Chen Mu wondered.

If he could decipher this mystery, it might be possible to hasten the maturation of Moon Beet Pearls on a large scale.

But this obviously isn't something that can be done overnight.

"Hmm… perhaps using the Soul-Calming Stake would be simpler and more feasible." Chen Mu's mind suddenly moved.

People of White Bird City are all Yin Spirits, essentially Ghosts.

The Soul-Calming Stake, a special magic artifact from the Thousand Mountains Sutra, can transform Heavenly Star Essence into Netherworld Jade Dew, perfectly suitable for nourishing Ghosts.

Years ago, when Chen Mu was trapped in Heavenly River Cave Heaven, he once used the Soul-Calming Stake array to nourish Ghosts. The tens of thousands of Ghosts in the Five Ghosts Bag were mostly nurtured at that time.

"If it can absorb and transform Heavenly Star Essence, then Earth Spirit Vital Energy should work as well," Chen Mu was somewhat unsure.

He immediately pulled out a Soul-Calming Stake to begin testing.

Back then, in Heavenly River Cave Heaven, he refined quite a few, and most of them are still in the Five Ghosts Bag.

Extracting a piece of White Jade Coin, Chen Mu pointed a finger, drawing out Earth Spirit Vital Energy from within.

Then he used Qi Forbidden Hundred Miles to gather the vitality, enveloping it around the Soul-Calming Stake.

Chen Mu then watched the Soul-Calming Stake attentively without blinking.

Moments later.

A barely detectable mist emerged around the Soul-Calming Stake, resembling invisible steam.

With just a glance, Chen Mu confirmed that despite some differences, in essence, it was indeed Netherworld Jade Dew.

"Indeed, the Soul-Calming Stake can transform Earth Spirit Vital Energy into Netherworld Jade Dew."

Chen Mu had an idea.

...

Several days later.

White Bird Lake, on the veranda in front of the wooden house.

Chen Mu sat on a low couch.

A white silk lantern floated before him, with a few silver patterns resembling lightning scars on it.

At this moment, an undetectable gentle mist floated slowly around the lantern, resembling a small-capacity humidifier.

What's produced isn't mist, but extremely subtle Netherworld Jade Dew vapor.

"It's done."

Chen Mu was quite pleased.

The white silk lantern before him was a special magic artifact he developed to manufacture Netherworld Jade Dew.

The lantern's original design was derived from the Soul-Attracting Lamp, a special lighting tool from the Netherworld.

Chen Mu inscribed the Yama True Ghost Pattern onto the lantern skin; this ghost pattern is the core secret of the Soul-Calming Stake, capable of converting yuan qi into Netherworld Jade Dew.

Then he installed a mini version of the Exquisite Jade Plate as the base underneath, utilizing the Linglong Celestial Secret Spell within to steal heavenly secrets, manufacturing Earth Spirit Transformed Yuan Qi.

As the vitality rises and enters the lantern, before it dissipates, it gets absorbed by the Yama True Ghost Pattern on the skin, consequently transforming into Netherworld Jade Dew.

"Now it can't be called the Soul-Attracting Lamp, it should be called the Soul Nourishing Lamp."

Chen Mu looked around, getting more satisfied.

White Bird City is not small; to replenish the vitality of the entire city, hundreds or even thousands of lanterns may not be enough.

"This is not a small project."

"I can't do all the work myself." Chen Mu squinted.

This was meant to be a benefit for everyone in the city, so how could he work alone? Moreover, he is just one person; working diligently all day can't produce many Soul Nourishing Lamps.

"It's time for the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to show its strength," Chen Mu's eyes turned, having an idea.

By picking out some people, and using the Heavenly Demon Spirit Seed to transfer the Yama True Ghost Pattern and the Soul-Attracting Lamp practice, he can let them forge the main body of the Soul Nourishing Lamps.

Then, all he needs to do is craft the base of the Exquisite Jade Plate.

"That's the plan!"