As for the Phoenix of Immortality…
The Phoenix of Immortality is definitely a promising ability for the future, with its potential to evolve into a golden-tier ability, and among golden-tier abilities, it ranks in the upper echelon.
Although Bai Ye never possessed it in his previous life, his feelings towards it were even more profound than those he had for the abilities he did possess, because Bai Ye had been thoroughly defeated by other chosen ones who wielded the Phoenix of Immortality.
What makes a person memorable? Nothing quite beats a good thrashing.
But, "promising for the future"…
That's the future!
In the present, the Phoenix of Immortality is actually quite ordinary, merely capable of releasing fire attacks with mediocre power.
The same applies to the Five Spirit Curses. As the Five Spirit Disc gathers more spiritual energy, the Five Spirit Curses will undoubtedly become stronger, but for now, they are still considered relatively basic Taoist magic, useful but not exceptionally powerful.
Therefore, Bai Ye set his sights on returning to the Xianxia region. Whether it's Taoist magic or sword techniques, they are all quite formidable, and he could also pick up some Taoist talismans, as his current supply is running low.
Secondly, the Wuxia region is not entirely unacceptable. Martial arts can be understood as combat techniques, a form of combat method. Moreover, some peerless martial arts are unimaginably powerful; Bai Ye had seen golden-tier martial arts in his previous life.
Of course, something like the Sunflower Manual is out of the question; Bai Ye has no intention of a permanent sacrifice.
After this consideration, Bai Ye's goal is clear: to enhance his combat methods!
However, improving combat methods doesn't necessarily require going to the Xianxia or Wuxia regions. The current area is most likely a Fantasy region, and what does a Fantasy region offer?
Magic!
Sword skills!
These are also combat methods, so there's no need to specifically travel to the Xianxia or Wuxia regions. Bai Ye feels he can explore this area first.
Bai Ye thought as he moved forward. Suddenly…
A rustling sound came from the bushes beside him, causing Bai Ye to stop.
Is something there?
"If this is a Fantasy region…" Bai Ye mused, stroking his chin, "there are usually very terrifying magical beasts, right?"
As Bai Ye was thinking, a wild boar suddenly charged out from the side bushes.
The boar was at least one and a half meters tall, incredibly massive, with tusks half a meter long, and six eyes on each side, emitting a crimson glow.
Bai Ye chuckled. Speak of the devil, and he shall appear.
"Perfect timing!" Bai Ye declared. "Let's test out a new weapon on you!"
Bai Ye reached behind him, retrieved the sword sheath containing the Seven-Colored Rainbow, and slammed it fiercely onto the ground.
The sound of mechanisms whirring filled the air, and then the side of the sword sheath sprang open, revealing a fan-shaped sword rack, lined with seven-colored flying swords.
"Go!"
Bai Ye casually flicked the hilt of a crimson sword. The crimson sword shot forward, transforming into a streak of crimson sword light, heading straight for the six-eyed wild boar!
*Poof!*
The sword light was incredibly fast. The six-eyed wild boar didn't even have a chance to react before a gash was opened on its back by the sword light. The pain caused the six-eyed wild boar to yelp continuously.
However, such an injury was clearly only superficial for the six-eyed wild boar. After a momentary pause, the wild boar, with white mist rising from its nostrils, prepared to charge at Bai Ye again.
But…
Bai Ye reached out again, flicking two more swords. Immediately, the orange and yellow swords shot forward simultaneously, transforming into orange and yellow sword lights.
*Boom, boom!*
The two sword lights struck the ground, hitting the earth in front of the three-eyed boar, and then a rumbling sound erupted.
A section of the ground was literally blown apart by the sword light, and a violent impact propagated outwards.
The boar, weighing at least a ton, could not withstand the impact and was instantly sent flying, crashing heavily onto the ground.
Bai Ye lightly stroked the sword hilts with his fingertips.
This time, the green, cyan, blue, and purple flying swords all shot forward simultaneously, transforming into sword lights of different colors.
Bai Ye quickly formed sword seals, commanding the Seven-Colored Rainbow.
"Seven Rainbows Pierce the Heavens!"
Bai Ye let out a soft cry, completed the sword seal, and pointed forward. The seven sword lights of the Seven-Colored Rainbow instantly formed a single line in the air.
The seven colors continuously intertwined, and soon, the seven-colored radiance coiled together, forming a magnificent, multicolored rainbow arc, several zhang in length. It swept across the sky before piercing downwards.
The six-eyed wild boar had just managed to get back on its feet when the multicolored rainbow arc arrived beside it.
*Poof!*
The rainbow arc struck the six-eyed wild boar's body, directly creating a bloody hole in it. It then passed through its body, piercing the boar's entire form.
The six-eyed wild boar's body froze for several seconds, and then…
With a *bang*, it collapsed completely, large amounts of blood flowing out from its body.
Five Spirit Disc, Spiritual Gathering (1000/1000)
"You have completed Spiritual Gathering cultivation. Your Strength, Speed, Stamina, and Spirit stats have increased by 5 points."
"You have completed Spiritual Gathering cultivation. Your Five Spirit Curses have been enhanced."
"As your Five Spirit Curses have been enhanced, Fire Curse has evolved into Pure Garment Curse."
As the six-eyed wild boar fell, Bai Ye discovered that the Spiritual Gathering for the Five Spirit Disc was complete!
It wasn't entirely unexpected. He had fought his way through Iron-Blooded Warriors and Aliens, and had eliminated many people in hidden forbidden zones, especially the latter. Combat between chosen ones clearly yields more spiritual energy, accelerating the Spiritual Gathering process.
After completing Spiritual Gathering once more, all attributes except Intelligence increased by 5 points, which made Bai Ye very happy, but…
"Damn it!" Bai Ye cursed. "What the heck is this Pure Garment Curse?"
Pure Garment Curse: Burns the body with intense flames, capable of neutralizing all poisons, warding off evil, and rendering poisoning and evil effects invalid.
While it was good that the Fire Curse had evolved, both the Wind Curse evolving into Warm Mist and the Fire Curse evolving into Pure Garment Curse had lost their offensive capabilities.
As for the Pure Garment Curse's ability to expel poisoning and evil, it wasn't entirely useless, but from another perspective, if one isn't poisoned or afflicted by evil, it's completely useless, with obvious limitations.
If he had the Pure Garment Curse back in the Death Amusement Park, it would have been extremely effective, but he couldn't possibly seek out such places just because he had the Pure Garment Curse, could he?
Although those mysterious regions did have their share of good things, Bai Ye had already obtained the spiritual body he desired most.
"Only Earth Curse and Water Curse remain…" Bai Ye said speechlessly. "Will they also evolve into effect-based Taoist magic? So, as I keep using them, the only Taoist magic I can use for combat will be the Thunderous Flash?"
Bai Ye felt utterly dejected. This evolution felt like a reverse evolution. It wasn't that it was useless, but in terms of practicality, it was definitely a weakening of Bai Ye's current combat power.
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