Chapter 240: Chapter 139: Unfathomable Depths

The moment Cyan Pine True Monarch glanced over,

the entire body of the puppet Master Han instantly stiffened, and the Divine Soul froze in an instant.

Meanwhile, ten thousand miles away, Li Jizhou sensed an unusual feeling in his Knowledge Sea.

“Soul Sealing and Source Tracking?” Li Jizhou was instantly shocked, immediately trying to sever the connection to the puppet avatar’s Divine Soul.

“Friend, wait, I mean no harm!” However, just at this moment, Cyan Pine True Monarch’s voice suddenly echoed in Li Jizhou’s Knowledge Sea.

Li Jizhou realized the obscure source-tracking feeling had vanished, and the other party had clearly stopped tracking.

It was merely through the puppet that Li Jizhou was being transmitted to.

“Haha, friend, Ziyu has long told me of your heroic achievements together with the four of you. I’m quite comforted and bear goodwill towards you.

Just now, I accidentally discovered such a puppet’s peculiarity and my curiosity got out of control, leading me to subconsciously explore it. Please forgive me, rest assured, I shall not probe further!

Never did I expect that the person of low strength but highly noble spirit in Ziyu’s mouth was actually a strong figure like you… hahaha, truly fascinating, a pleasure to meet you.” Cyan Pine True Monarch laughed heartily.

Li Jizhou paused slightly, sensing from Cyan Pine True Monarch’s transmission that he was being regarded as a high person of equivalent status.

This was not surprising, after all, this puppet avatar was vastly superior compared to the one Alchemist Xue had used back then.

Alchemist Xue could only manipulate it by his side, utilizing it as a decoy at most, as advanced misdirection, without fulfilling its fundamental substitute-for-life function.

But once with Li Jizhou, the puppet’s inherent Tier Four quality, coupled with Li Jizhou’s Tier Three Advanced Puppet Master knowledge, and fusion with the Late Stage of Core Formation Divine Soul, using lifespan as the cost, blood and Divine Soul as the lead, forging a Heaven-Deceiving Secret Contract.

Especially nourishing the Divine Soul with the power of concentration within the annual rings, sharing aura, magical power, Divine Soul with the main body, reaching half its effect.

As for the ultimate effect of the puppet avatar, which is literally substituting the main body for death once,

such an effect is feared to require achieving Nascent Soul.

However, the current manifestation of the puppet avatar already essentially resembles its ultimate effect.

Unless facing a seasoned Nascent Soul True Monarch, others couldn’t discern its origin, appearing completely as an independent entity.

Thus, Cyan Pine True Monarch taking the puppet handler as a peer is justifiable.

“I request True Monarch’s confidentiality.” After pondering, Li Jizhou transmitted.

“Rest assured, friend, naturally so, anticipating the day to discuss Dao with you holding the pieces!” With these words, after a moment without response, Cyan Pine True Monarch proactively severed the transmission.

After this incident, Li Jizhou felt somewhat fearful.

Fortunately, the encounter was with the Wuxiang Sect Leader, a fellow Daoist, otherwise, if it were those Nascent Soul monsters of the Merchant Alliance seeing through the disguise, it risked exposing his true self.

“Nascent Soul True Monarch… unfathomable! Absolutely cannot take it lightly!”

That night, Master Han bid farewell to Yu Ziyu, claiming recent insights that might lead to breaking through to the Middle Stage of Core Formation, thus temporarily secluding himself.

Then, taking advantage of Alliance Leader Yu and several high figures deliberating the grand matters of eradicating evil and safeguarding Dao, quietly departed.

Traveling south, finally in a dense forest, he burrowed into a decayed old tree, dispersing his aura, transforming into wood resembling the dead tree, losing all vitality.

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Three months later in Qingyin Valley.

Currently, the western region of Yan Kingdom is fully under the control of the Righteous Army.

Noteworthy is that Wuxiang Sect has also joined the Righteous Army, following Yu Ziyu’s lead.

Now, Qingyin Valley is temporarily the main base of the Righteous Army.

In the secret chamber,

a woman in a scarlet dress, impossibly beautiful yet carrying substantial hostility, stood with her back to Yu Ziyu.

“Master, Master Han should still be in seclusion, unable to contact him.” Yu Ziyu said respectfully.

The Sect Leader’s face was cold, but her tone was gentle: “No worries, no need for extra attention, Master Han has done enough, keep him in mind is sufficient.”

“Disciple obeys!”

“Alright, rest here for a few days, then peacefully retreat and strive for the Middle Stage of Golden Core. The upcoming matters are too dangerous; the Merchant Alliance and Demon Sect will surely spare no effort to cut you down. Leave it to me.” With these words, the Sect Leader turned and headed out, her figure and appearance suddenly transforming into Yu Ziyu’s likeness.

Yu Ziyu smiled knowingly: “Thank you, Master!”

She truly was exhausted.

Moreover, the bottleneck at the Middle Stage of Golden Core had already loosened, ready to break through.

With these words, Yu Ziyu’s figure transformed into an ordinary early-stage Core Formation male cultivator.

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Originally intending to save some Spirit Stones until the Righteous Army’s rear stabilized before venturing to find a place for cultivation, Li Jizhou had now resolved to cultivate in the cave.

Only upon exhausting the accumulated Middle Grade Spirit Stones would he venture out.

During the following three years, with Guagua having recruited numerous Tier Two Demon Beasts as subordinates, among them was a Spirit Beast adept at treasure hunting.

Many natural treasures from a thousand-mile radius were returned.

However, they were primarily Tier Two, Tier Three ones were scarce, and materials for crafting another Quasi-Fourth Tier Puppet to merge with the Half-step Golden Core Wolf King Demon Pill were even rarer.

Reluctantly, Li Jizhou instructed Guagua to further expand the territory.

Especially digging deeper inwards.

The inner parts contained many Great Demons akin to the Giant Ape of Tier Three Late Stage.

To preempt any mishaps, Li Jizhou kept a Celestial Thunder Puppet by his side, sending out all other cards to bolster Guagua’s momentum.

Therefore, in the Purple Vine Mountain Range, leaning towards Yan Kingdom, the days of the frog leading puppets in an ostentatious manner commenced.

Another five years passed quickly, another Tier Three Advanced Puppet was successfully crafted, and it perfectly merged with the Wolf King Demon Pill.

The innate divine abilities of the Half-step Golden Core were indeed exceptional, this puppet perfectly inherited its swift talent.

Its speed exceeded even that of the Wolf King.

Thus, Guagua’s power further grew.

With puppet refining complete, Li Jizhou devoted himself entirely to cultivation, temporarily without the need for Bai Yi’s alchemy or artifact refining, so he released him to follow Guagua in his adventures, enjoying unparalleled freedom.

Eight years passed, this segment of the Purple Vine Mountain Range was dominantly occupied by Guagua.

Meanwhile, Yan Kingdom underwent earth-shattering changes.

Three years ago, Alliance Leader Yu led the Righteous Army with a strong push from the western side of Yan Kingdom, completely driving the Merchant Alliance’s forces to the eastern region nearing Yan Kingdom’s central axis.

The eighteen Immortal Cities once controlled by the Merchant Alliance in the western part of Yan Kingdom are now entirely under the Righteous Army’s control.

In the subsequent five years, with overwhelming force, they captured the central part of Yan Kingdom, forcing the Merchant Alliance entirely back to their headquarters at the third major fourth-tier Spirit Vein.

The three fourth-tier Spirit Veins of Yan Kingdom are all located in the northern part, with Profound Celestial Sect near the west, Carefree Palace nearing the central axis, and the Merchant Alliance leaning towards the east.

Now, the Merchant Alliance is entrenched at their headquarters, with no other cultivation forces in the eastern area, all having fled long ago.

Even cities like Liuyun City and Fenghuo Immortal City in the southern region have been seized by the Righteous Army.

Nonetheless, the Righteous Army remains vigilant, as so far, the Merchant Alliance no longer conceals, with major forces of the Demon Sect crossing Wei Kingdom joining the Merchant Alliance’s main army.

In a recent battle, the mysterious techniques of the Nine Demon Sects emerged, taking advantage of the Righteous Army.

Moreover, the nine so-called Demon Gods of the Demon Dao Nine Sects, whose powers are all above Nascent Soul, wield Demon Skills of uncanny nature, defying common principles.

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