Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 923 - 463: Third-Layer Divinity Transformation, Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman (Part 2)

In the distance, he quickly spotted an endless chain of mountains stretching out.

Towering peaks rose within them, each soaring to heights of at least tens or hundreds of thousands of meters.

These mountains were blanketed in snow and frost too, though a few unusual frozen trees managed to grow there.

Without question, any vegetation thriving in this extreme icy realm was far from ordinary.

Not much later, Jiang Fan located a concealed cavern amid one of the peaks.

He promptly stepped into the cavern.

With the odd sunlight no longer beaming down directly, a sense of warmth washed over him right away.

At the very least, his soul no longer felt like it was turning to ice.

"Master, this spot is really too strange."

"There could be some horrifying threats lurking."

Ten Thousand Transformations Immortal Cauldron warned.

The brutal conditions alone here could wipe out a Divinity Transformation Cultivator.

One can easily picture just how deadly this area truly is.

It might even harbor some fearsome otherworldly creatures.

"We'll stay concealed here for now."

"The conditions around this place remain unknown."

"It's wiser to push forward with cultivation first."

Jiang Fan had no intention of diving into risks right away, yet he felt no fear of facing lethal threats either.

Should any real peril arise, the alert from destiny's power would definitely kick in.

Up to this point, though, no such warning from destiny had triggered.

Thus, things would stay exciting but far from deadly for the time being.

On top of that, his cultivation had already hit the peak of Second-Layer Divinity Transformation.

Just a single step separated him from Third-Layer Divinity Transformation.

He aimed to enter secluded cultivation briefly to shatter that barrier.

Three days passed.

Within the Exquisite Tower world.

Boom~~

Jiang Fan positioned himself cross-legged on the floor, drawing in vast amounts of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi around his form, which then morphed into Primordial Magical Power.

Through the Mixed Element Talisman Scripture, enormous primordial magical power flowed repeatedly throughout his frame.

Right then, both his magical power and Primordial Spirit Power inside had climbed to their utmost limits.

Bang!

Suddenly, a jolt rocked Jiang Fan's entire body as the overwhelming magical power smashed past the barrier.

Third-Layer Divinity Transformation!

Undeniably, he had shattered the limit of Second-Layer Divinity Transformation, rising to Third-Layer Divinity Transformation.

For him, this breakthrough felt entirely natural.

Particularly after the Heavenly Dao's earlier gifts had propelled his cultivation straight to the peak of Second-Layer Divinity Transformation.

Hence, reaching Third-Layer Divinity Transformation came fast and easy, nothing particularly remarkable.

"A thousand uses of a single mind, so this is Third-Layer Divinity Transformation?"

A sharp glint flashed in Jiang Fan's gaze.

He understood that upon stepping into Third-Layer Divinity Transformation, his primordial spirit's strength had surged dramatically, shifting from a mere hundred uses of a single mind to a full thousand.

Now, he could divide into a thousand separate forms, handling diverse tasks all at once.

This marked a complete transformation from his prior state.

Such a skill would dramatically boost the pace at which he absorbed all sorts of knowledge.

"This Origin Energy holds potential for more refinement ahead."

"Even a small amount refined might lead to a rapid push into Fourth-Layer Divinity Transformation soon."

Jiang Fan tightened his grip into a fist.

He detected the deep dark golden energy nestled in his sea of consciousness, and as the Mixed Element Talisman Scripture activated, strands of Origin Energy flowed into him, strengthening both his Primordial Spirit and magical power.

It resembled swallowing a millennium-old spiritual herb, its effects potent and pure, free of any drawbacks.

This stemmed from the Heavenly Dao's gift bestowed on him before.

Evidently, even pushing to the peak of Divinity Transformation wouldn't fully deplete this Origin Energy.

Such a massive gain came from wiping out the Cyan Stone Demon Cave.

No telling how many years of grueling effort it spared him.

"The next move is to inscribe a fresh Life Talisman."

Jiang Fan stroked his chin.

He had already settled on the title for this new Life Talisman: Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman.

This talisman originated from the Immortal Artifact known as Heaven-Stealing Claw in the Immortal Realm.

It had to be acknowledged as a celebrated Immortal Artifact there, brimming with astonishing might.

For starters, its offensive strength could target the foe's Qi with devastating force. It struck like an enormous razor-edged blade, its might fierce enough to rip open the void and inflict severe harm on adversaries.

Additionally, it shattered barrier formations. When deployed, the Heaven-Stealing Claw pierced through multiple seals, allowing the wielder to seize guarded treasures or secrets, with a knack for fooling the heavens and slipping past defenses. Enemies often remained clueless as their vaults were emptied of every valuable.

Naturally, it offered other remarkable functions too.

Yet at the beginner stage, only these two powers stood out.

Advancing the proficiency would amplify the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman's overall strength.

Boom~~

All at once, Jiang Fan settled cross-legged on the ground, spending a hefty chunk of Luck Points to start grasping the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman.

After surviving the disaster at the Cyan Stone Demon Cave, he gained a complete billion Luck Points, making this expenditure feel trivial, barely a ripple in the vast sea.

Instantly, his deep understandings of the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman plunged into the core of his sea of consciousness, pulling him into a profound state of realization.

......

Time raced by.

An entire month slipped away in a flash.

Jiang Fan seamlessly fused the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman into his Primordial Spirit, securing yet another Life Talisman from the Immortal Realm.

Were anyone able to glimpse his Primordial Spirit, they would behold a dark claw manifesting upon it, etched with myriad enigmatic runes that appeared to hold boundless secrets.

Whoosh!

In that instant, Jiang Fan's intent stirred, and he promptly invoked the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman.

A shadowy claw materialized over his palm, blending seamlessly into the emptiness.

With a mere shift in thought, this claw could emerge anywhere inside the span of his divine sense.

And with a light swipe, it carried the force to shred the void itself.

It evoked the talon of a sacred beast, radiating immense destructive force.

"So this is the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman?"

"I figured it was mainly a support talisman, yet its offensive might turns out to be shockingly fierce too."

"And it attacks without a sound or trace."

"Enemies often don't even notice before a single claw ends them—truly formidable."

Jiang Fan felt deeply stirred.

He swiftly grasped the awesome edge of the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman. Activating it felt like wielding the Heaven-Stealing Claw itself, which could flash before an opponent and slay with one strike.

At that blistering pace, foes had no chance to respond.

Indeed, in the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Artifact Heaven-Stealing Claw gained fame through ambushes, seldom clashing directly.

Innumerable Immortals had perished beneath the Heaven-Stealing Claw.

Mastering this Immortal Realm Talisman handed him yet another hidden ace.

With that in mind, Jiang Fan's intent shifted, and he promptly summoned his Virtual Panel.

[Name: Jiang Fan]

[Life Chart: Great Blessings Equal to Heaven, Attribute: A Great Calamity Survived, Great Blessings Follow]

[Lifespan: 150,000 years]

[Spirit Root: Celestial Spirit Root]

[Luck Points: 1.2 billion]

[Wealth: 100 billion Spirit Stones]

[Cultivation Technique: Soaring Snake Technique, Divinity Transformation Chapter (Tier Five Early Stage)]

[Cultivation Technique: Mixed Element Talisman Scripture, Fifth Layer]

[Innate Divine Techniques: Emperor’s Gaze, Shrinking Earth into Inches, Palm Wind, Water Control, Soul Devourer, Seeing Me as Heaven]

[Life Talismans: Heaven-Suppressing Ring Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Covering Wheel Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Destroying Sword Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Dominating Blade Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Transforming Staff Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Dependent Spear Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Reaching Bridge Talisman (Entry Level), Heavenly Glory Bracelet Talisman (Entry Level), Celestial Respect Crown Talisman (Entry Level), Celestial-Fighting Axe Talisman (Entry Level), Celestial-Filling Furnace Talisman (Entry Level), Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman (Entry Level)]

[Realm: Third-Layer Divinity Transformation (55%)]

[Profession: Tier Five Low Grade Talisman Master (99%)]

Glancing at this information, Jiang Fan's eyes narrowed in surprise; he hadn't anticipated his cultivation progressing so rapidly, already at 55% completion.

Keep in mind, over this month he had scarcely focused on regular practice, devoting most efforts to etching the Heaven-Stealing Claw Talisman.

Nevertheless, even a touch of Origin Energy refinement had sent his cultivation soaring ahead.

By rough estimate, in just one or two more months, he could challenge the breakthrough to Fourth-Layer Divinity Transformation.

"It's even quicker than during the Nascent Soul Stage."

Jiang Fan found himself at a loss for words.

Yet this truly highlighted the value of resources. The Void Realm, scarred by catastrophe, had been utterly destitute—how could it rival the thriving Spirit Ruins Realm?

Even a modest supply of resources could propel a Divinity Transformation Cultivator forward at breakneck speed.

Had the Void Realm possessed such abundance, he wouldn't have lingered so long in the Nascent Soul Stage.