Chapter 772: Start the Furnace, Refine Xiao Huo Part 2

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Mr. Lin, refine whatever you want immediately. The activation of this Heaven & Earth Furnace might attract unexpected situations so its best to hurry in case something changes, Tianzun said gravely.

Lin Jin didnt know what Tianzun meant by changes but he didnt seem to be joking. Lin Jin immediately responded by feeding Xiao Huo a Golden Tian Luo Pill and then having him jump into the furnace.

He had placed the Purple Thunder Needle inside Xiao Huos body, so after Xiao Huo was inside, Lin Jin could work on his body from outside. With the help of the Golden Tian Luo Pill and Heaven & Earth Furnace, Xiao Huo had a high chance of advancing to Rank 8.

Xiao Huo was just as excited. He transformed into a ball of flame and entered the furnace.

Lin Jin sat down cross-legged, closing his eyes. He began working the Body-Recast Psyche-Refining Needle.

He had fulfilled the basic requirements stated by the museum for Xiao Huos evolution. He even had the Heaven & Earth Furnace to supplement the process so he was confident in succeeding.

The Heaven & Earth Furnace operated at full strength in a stunning display. Like a burning sun right before their eyes, it dazzled and seared.

All clouds around it had been forced back, rolling away like tidal waves.

The immortals who came along with Lin Jin couldnt bear the heat so they had their pet beasts help them endure it. Those who couldnt endure it backed away. Even after retreating more than a thousand feet away, they still kept going.

Only Lin Jin and Tianzun remain leisured.

It became obvious that differences still existed between them even if they all had mortal bodies.

Lin Jin was able to spare some attention now so he asked Tianzun about the changes out of extreme curiosity.

Tianzun was just about to speak when he saw a massive cloud rushing over speedily, soon arriving where they were in just a few seconds.

This is what you wanted to ask about, Tianzun answered solemnly, indicating the arrival of an enemy.

Lin Jin observed the black rolling clouds to see a human silhouette standing on it. The man was clad in black robes, exuding a mysterious aura as a malicious glint flashed in his eyes.

He wasnt a human or a monster, nor was he an immortal.

He looked rather familiar.

Lin Jin turned to look at Tianzun, then back at that incoming enemy. Both of them looked exactly the same.

There must be a story here.

But now wasnt the time to ask about that. The Black Tianzun was now charging toward the Heaven & Earth Furnace.

Dont let him enter the furnace! Tianzun called. Without needing him to mention it, Lin Jin knew they mustnt let this person enter the furnace. No one should.

Xiao Huo was in a critical state now, about to advance to Rank 8, so how could Lin Jin let anyone disturb him?

Lin Jin would fight whoever came to cause trouble.

Issuing a mental command, the hybrid beast sped over to hold off Black Tianzun.

The hybrid beast was the strongest Rank 6 beast, making it the strongest half immortal. It could hold its ground even against a profound immortal without having anything to fear.

And yet, it was defeated in an instant by Black Tianzun.

This Black Tianzun was obviously strong.

Fortunately, this wasnt all Lin Jin could do.

The Clear Wind Sword flew over, joining the hybrid beast in engaging Black Tianzun.

Just to be safe, Lin Jin unleashed his blood ghost clone, carrying ghost worms to join the fray. It then became a three-versus-one fight.

Tianzun didnt stay idle. He took out a chess piece that had the word soldier carved on it.

Go!

Tianzun tossed out the soldier chess piece and it gleamed in the air. When it fell, the chess piece transformed into a nine-feet-tall soldier wearing golden armor and brandishing a long sword.

This soldier was made by magic, a manifestation of a spell. Despite being only a spell, this golden-armored soldier was quite strong. In Lin Jins opinion, it was definitely stronger than most half immortals.

With four against one, they could now achieve a certain balance.

Lin Jin could see that Black Tianzun wasnt overwhelmingly powerful either so he relaxed slightly. However, there must be a reason why the enemy looked exactly like Tianzun.

Tianzun, this is Lin Jin inquired.

Tianzun looked passive as always. One time, when I was crafting pills, I accidentally let my mind stray and ended up ruining a batch of pills. After deep contemplation for seven days, I realized that I was being influenced by an inner demon so I forced it out to slay it. Only, despite its weak cultivation, it had an indestructible body so even I couldnt eliminate it. After that, every time I crafted pills, this inner demon would come to give me trouble due to resentment. It has been more than a thousand years since I restarted the furnace. I thought he wouldnt come anymore, but it seems like I was wrong.

He paused and then added, But you dont have to worry. Its only a small issue. I used to be able to squish it to death with just one finger.

That, in turn, made Lin Jin more concerned.

Then, what about now?

Now? Tianzun seemed stunned. Of course I cant do that now. Im only a mortal. I may still have some tricks up my sleeve but I cant do much to him anymore. To be honest, Im quite baffled that this thing hasnt been swallowed up by the immortal devouring beast. It really is mysterious.

Lin Jin now understood why Tianzun hadnt activated the furnace for two thousand years. He even put it out, so it seemed like this was the reason.

Although Tianzun showed no traces of guilt, even looking quite calm, Lin Jin had a feeling he had just been tricked.

How was this mysterious? The immortal devouring beasts target was immortals. This inner demon wasnt an immortal, so naturally the immortal devouring beast wouldnt pay it any mind.

Also, Tianzun was still an immortal back then with cultivation superior to the immortal emperors. An inner demon that even he couldnt kill proved just how indestructible this inner demon was.

To put it simply, Tianzun couldnt do anything to this inner demon even at the peak of his strength. He could only chase it away, again and again, continuously killing it. Still, the inner demon continued to return with Tianzun having no means of getting rid of it permanently. Now that Tianzun was a mortal, he couldnt do much to this inner demon anymore.

It was no wonder he mentioned that something might occur.

Still, even if he had been tricked by Tianzun, Lin Jin would just submit to this fate. He couldnt possibly leave now or surrender. Xiao Huo had reached a crucial state, so forget one inner demon, Lin Jin would fend off even a hundred inner demons.

Since we cant kill it, lets not try. Well just stun it for now. After knowing what to do, Lin Jin flipped his hand and the Demon Slayer of the Museum of Deadly Beasts appeared.

He rarely used this item. It was used to slay a few demons in the past and then used to seal the headless zombie, that was born of an obsession, in Shu Xiaolous painting realm. This blades main use was to deal with demons.

Tianzuns inner demon may be powerful. It even had an indestructible body, but Lin Jin didnt plan on killing it.. Just as he said, he only wanted to stun it until after Xiao Huos evolution was complete.