Gou Dao Changsheng: Starting from the Reincarnation of a Demon Cultivator

Chapter 691 Each with their own thoughts, wondrous methods and supernatural powers are achieved.
'This puppetry inheritance is wrong!' Fang Yi thought to himself, puzzled.

[The Divine Craftsmanship and Edict of the Spiritual Treasure Book]?
Do not!
It is the "Ghostly Axe Puppet Manual" passed down by the Divine Craftsman Ancestor!
Although it is unknown why the legacy of the Divine Craftsman Ancestor, the "Ghost Axe Puppet Manual," is referred to by Chen Ang as the "Divine Craftsmanship Puppet Spirit Treasure Book" of the Ghost Axe Ancestor.
However, the "Ghostly Puppet Manual" was of greater help to him.

As for the two puppetry masters, Ghost Axe and Divine Craftsman, why is their inheritance registered under each other's names?
Even with Fang Yi's temperament, his heart twitched slightly when he learned of this secret.

The Divine Craftsman Ancestor was also a lawless individual. When he left behind his legacy, he did something earth-shattering and had to lay low for a while.

Cultivating the Puppet Path consumes a tremendous amount of spiritual resources; this was true for both the Ghost Axe Heavenly Lord and the Divine Craftsman Ancestor.
Some rare spiritual objects can only be obtained through extraordinary opportunities, and only fragments of them may be found in ancient sects with long and distinguished lineages.

Both belong to the ten ancient schools.

She visited them one by one under the pretext of making amends for the losses caused by the Heavenly Lord of Ghostly Axe.

The Hundred Talented Men of the Mortal World were presented as a gift to the proud daughter of heaven who had been offended by the Heavenly Lord of Ghostly Axe.
The Green Emperor Palace was one thing, but the marital intimacy was another.

The sect leader's partner, Lady Yunhan, purchased three perfect replicas of the sect leader of the Azure Emperor Palace in his youth.

The Immortal Maiden, the direct descendant of the Supreme Lord of Wuzhuang Temple
Legend has it that twelve handsome young men were acquired, some with sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, some gentle and refined, and others with captivating charm.
For some reason, all twelve puppet figures bear a striking resemblance to those on the Wuzhuang Temple platform.
The True Spirit Hall's fifth-tier Divine Beast Lord, the Nine-Tailed Spirit Fox, also purchased seven Qingqiu Fox Puppets, customizing their fur color and temperament.
There is also the Yin-Yang Path, where the Old Ancestor of Sorrowful Wind emerges from seclusion to find his beloved pet in his arms, holding his own body bound by dark ropes and bearing ink stains.
How did Fang Yi find out?
The only difference is that the Ghostly Craftsmanship Pavilion has a unique lineage.
The fact that this sect, ranked among the top ten ancient sects, survived annihilation is enough to demonstrate the profound depth of its puppetry tradition.
Fang Yi suppressed his excitement, but his face showed a look of exhilaration, which Chen Ang noticed.

As divine consciousness continued to fall into it.

"Buzz!"

The jade slip trembled, its gilded light flowing, and characters were outlined in the void, black and white lines depicting intricate array patterns.

【Crimson Flame Gilded Puppet Array.】

【Yi Wood Summoning Puppet Formation.】

【Precious Gold Slaying Puppet Formation.】

The first thing that catches the eye is the thirty-six methods for creating second-tier puppets, categorized by the five elements, along with matching puppet formations.

"Boom!"

Thunder roared, a chilling aura filled the air, and wind, thunder, and ice swirled around the alien-attribute puppets.

【Purple Thunder Soaring Eagle】.
【Mystic Ice Snow Toad】.
[The Serpent Holding the Wind and Treading on Clouds].
Fang Yi scanned the jade slip with his divine sense and continued to activate it.

With his third-tier top-grade skill and near-fourth-tier puppetry accumulation, he could master these second-tier puppet formations with a little calculation.

Golden spiritual patterns continued to emerge, and the puppet's magical techniques flowed continuously, its rank constantly improving.

Second-tier, low-grade [Crimson Flame Gilded Puppet Array]

Second-tier, mid-grade [Yi Wood Summoning Puppet Array].

Second-tier superior grade [Precious Gold Sharp-Eyed Puppet Array].

Quasi-Tier 3 [Earth-based Wood-nurturing Puppet Method]

"Wow!"

The jade slip glowed with spiritual light, and the first chapter of the third-tier inheritance was imprinted in Fang Yi's eyes.

【Small Sod Method】

Fang Yi was overjoyed, his eyes shining brightly as he imprinted each spirit pattern into his soul.

'Given his humble origins, he's only from a minor sect, and this is just an ordinary third-tier spell—one that requires spiritual resources to craft, not even a minor divine ability—yet he's so excited.'

Chen Ang wore a yellow robe, his eyes concealing a deep sense of disdain.

In the Puppet Dao inheritance, the Lesser Soo-di Technique is just an ordinary third-tier spell.

Within the Qingmu Palace's lineage, there are twenty-seven lineages that are no less powerful than this method of searching and spying.

Even the most sublime and wondrous techniques have five lineages.

But he didn't give any of them!
'The old man has finally lowered his guard a bit.'

Fang Yi's face was flushed, and he was still excited, but his heart was like an ancient, cold pool, calm and still.

He has demonstrated his abilities in alchemy, lifespan, and combat.
Although he held back a trick, the "Life, Death, Withering and Flourishing Sutra" only reveals the path of "Flourishing" while concealing the essence of "Withering".

In Chen Ang's eyes, the pill was a second-grade golden pill, not a first-grade golden pill.

However, defeating the six-armed demonic puppet was enough to keep Chen Ang on guard.

Fang Yi never underestimated any cultivator, especially Chen Ang, the self-proclaimed Grandmaster of the Azure Wood Palace who had reached the peak of the Core Formation stage.
Regardless of whether the title of the leader of Qingmu Palace is genuine or not.
With only the cultivation of the Core Formation Perfection and the transformation of his body into a formation spirit, he is far beyond the reach of ordinary Great True Persons.

In his previous life, Fang Yi also cultivated to the point of perfecting the Core Formation, acquiring the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit, and began his second transformation, moving closer to becoming a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

He knew very well that this kind of old monster was terrifying.

No precautions should be left unchecked.
Chen Ang coveted his body and wanted to refine it into a living puppet cauldron to possess him.

Fang Yi certainly valued Chen Ang, this thousand-year-old ghost.

As long as he can retain the vital energy of a Great True Person, Chen Ang's Golden Core will remain intact and his foundation will still be intact.

Refining it into the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner is enough to bring the Yin-Yang Dao of the Withering and Flourishing Minor Grotto Heaven to minor perfection, making the banner a top-grade magic treasure.
As for the Void Realm's Withered and Flourishing Banner, it requires a withered and flourishing wood-type spiritual object, and refining it with precious seals is extremely difficult.

Fang Yi's eyes reflected the powerful aura of the Azure Sky Spirit Tree, which stood tall and majestic like a canopy.

Quasi-fourth-tier spirit wood.
A thousand years of accumulated heritage
This wasn't something that had been prepared long ago.
Now, it all comes down to who has the better methods.

The jade slip shimmered with spiritual light, and the gilded characters danced like dragons and phoenixes, evolving once again into a third-order puppet array inheritance.

Tier 3, Low Grade: [Yi Wood Azure Spirit Puppet Array]
The inheritance suddenly leaped from the lower grade of the third rank to the upper grade of the third rank.

Tier 3, High-Grade [Yin Huai Soul-Slaying Puppet Array].
"Oh!"

The jade slip's spiritual light dimmed, the inheritance abruptly ended, and Fang Yi's face showed anticipation.

"Master, it seems that the inheritance of the [Divine Craftsmanship Puppet Spirit Treasure Book] is incomplete?"

Are there only two Tier 3 Puppet Arrays in the Wood Path: the Tier 3 Low-Grade [Yi Wood Azure Spirit Puppet Array] and the Tier 3 High-Grade [Yin Locust Soul-Slaying Puppet Array]?
Although I am a True Person of the Wood Path, my foundation lies in the Path of Wood's Flourishing, which is the Path of Life.
This [Yin Huai Soul-Slaying Puppet Array], although it is a high-grade third-tier array, is incompatible with my foundation.

Chen Ang sighed slightly and said helplessly, "It's not that I'm unwilling to pass on my legacy to you."

Rather, the inheritance of the [Divine Craftsmanship Puppet Manual] obtained from the sect was incomplete to begin with; it only contained two third-tier wood-attribute puppet arrays.

He paused slightly, a chill running through him.

Knowing that Fang Yi cultivated the [Wood Glory] path, he took out the third-tier low-grade [Yi Wood Azure Spirit Puppet Array] and the third-tier high-grade [Yin Locust Soul-Slaying Puppet Array].

The third-tier low-grade [Yi Wood Azure Spirit Puppet Array] is a legacy used during the refining of the six-armed demonic puppet.

He used his accumulated knowledge of puppetry to forcibly elevate it to the middle grade of the third rank.

Compared to other products of the same level that have undergone rigorous testing, it also has considerable flaws.

Otherwise, Fang Yi would not have been able to defeat the mid-grade third-tier six-armed demonic puppet.

even so,

Even before the battle at Fatai revealed his true strength, he was unwilling to give this puppet formation to Fang Yi.

A Golden Core cultivator who follows the [Wood Glory] path, when combined with the [Yi Wood Azure Spirit Puppet Array], can increase their combat power by another 30%.

As for the third-tier superior-grade [Yinhuai Soul-Slaying Puppet Array], it belongs to the [Wood Withering] path and is countered by the [Wood Flourishing] path.

Despite its astonishing power, even a Golden Core cultivator of the [Wood Withering] Dao would find it difficult to refine the Yin Huai Soul-Slaying Puppet Array, given Fang Yi's demonstrated talent in puppetry.

This inheritance, seemingly incredibly powerful, is merely bait.
"The inheritance of the [Divine Craftsmanship Puppet Spirit Treasure Book] has already been chosen. Even I am bound by the inheritance array and have no authority to bestow another inheritance."

The sect also possesses a manual on the art of wooden puppetry, the "Great Wooden Puppet Scripture."

Chen Ang knew he couldn't arouse Fang Yi's suspicion, so he pondered for a moment, feeling troubled.

"Fang Yi, once you advance to the mid-stage of Core Formation, you can come to the cave for a second assessment."

After receiving the highest evaluation, under the decree of the True Lord, whether it is the [Wooden Demon Great Puppet Scripture] or the Azure Spirit Wood of the Azure Sky.

You can take all of it with you.

Fang Yi casually took down the jade slip, his face showing disappointment. After a long while, he forced himself to cheer up and took out a multicolored spirit stone from his storage bag. He spoke.

"The puppet array is difficult to cultivate. I wish to cultivate the Lesser Earth-Searching Technique, but the Great Cloud Spiritual Object is hard to find."

The disciple has no opportunity to obtain the third-tier spiritual items required for the Lesser Earthly Method, whether it be Wind-Hearing Stone, Thousand-Mile Jade, or Thunder-Ringing Iron.

If the inherited treasures contain spiritual objects related to sound and form, may this disciple exchange spirit stones for the corresponding spiritual objects?

Chen Ang raised an eyebrow, his disdain growing even stronger. The Little Suo Di True Method was nothing special.

It also requires the refinement of spiritual objects through the principles of sound and form, which consumes almost the same amount of resources as minor supernatural powers, but its wonderful effects are far inferior.

But he did not refuse.

Through repeated schemes, Fang Yi had fallen into his grasp, and he also had a near-fourth-tier spiritual object and the Puppet Dao inheritance as bait.

He was not afraid that Fang Yi would never return.

Thus, Fang Yi's cultivation of a third-tier method of searching for forms and clues will be of considerable benefit to his later collection of spiritual objects and the refining of the [Living Puppet].

After a moment's thought, Chen Ang waved his sleeve, and eighty percent of the multicolored spirit stones disappeared.

"The Wind-Sounding Stone and the Thunder-Ringing Iron are two spiritual objects with many uses. They can be used to refine wind and thunder-related magical treasures, but none of them have been preserved in the lineage of Daoist traditions."

However, the Thousand-Mile Jade, used to refine a sound-transmitting treasure, has very few uses; a third-grade piece, though, is still preserved in the cave.

"I am grateful for the help of the Sect Leader!" Fang Yi bowed respectfully, his face showing a hint of greed hidden in his eyes.

"Fang Yi, you have inherited the sect's tradition and must bring glory to the Green Wood Palace in the future."

"If I can help, I will do my utmost to assist you."

Chen Ang looked regretful. "Unfortunately, although your combat skills are outstanding, you are still a bit short of being rated as the best."

The cave contains many spiritual items, which can only be exchanged for spirit stones.

"I am already content to receive this inheritance." Fang Yi's heart tightened slightly. This old monster was still trying to probe his strength.

Even now, I'm still not at ease.

"As for the highest evaluation!" he said passionately, his eyes blazing.

"Once my cultivation advances further and I reach the mid-stage of Core Formation, I will definitely win this title!"
"At that time, I hope the Sect Leader will not hold back!"

"Haha, what ambition!"

Chen Ang sneered inwardly. He would not hold back at all. If he did not cripple Fang Yi, how could he lay enough traps?

As for the supreme lineage?

It was originally a fictitious entity, a power of the array spirit.

He sent out a beam of spiritual light, which fell into the depths of the cave. Enveloped in azure mist, a secret vault covered with magical restrictions appeared.

As each spirit stone fell into the secret vault.

"boom!"

The law forbids circulation, and a gray jade ore flew out from the secret vault, enveloped by auspicious clouds.

Tier 3, Mid-grade Spiritual Item: Thousand Mile Jade.

Fang Yi's face was full of joy, and he did not try to hide it at all. He grabbed the Thousand Mile Jade with his five fingers.

"Oh!"

The azure flames transformed into a furnace, continuously refining and tempering the Thousand Mile Jade, while auspicious azure clouds lifted Fang Yi up.

His hands moved in different directions, forming hand seals that were then cast into the Thousand Mile Stone.

Seemingly without difference, the power of withering and flourishing was revealed, a surging vitality flowed, grass and trees spread, and ancient trees grew.

The aura of the Azure Spirit Wood was several degrees higher than that of the Azure Sky.
'As expected of a Wood-based Golden Core capable of prolonging life, its surging vitality is top-tier even among Wood-based Golden Cores.'

Chen Ang was overjoyed and looked at Fang Yi as if he were planting a seedling, hoping it would grow strong and healthy.

'【Mu Rong】One way.

After a thousand years of arduous waiting, I have finally gotten what I've been waiting for.
Unfortunately, he was too easily swayed and set his sights on an ordinary third-tier spell.

Fang Yi felt a chill in his heart, and spiritual runes appeared one after another in his soul.

Little Search Naive Method!
The secret teachings of the Divine Craftsmanship Pavilion obtained in a previous life.

【Xiao Suodi True Method】is a third-tier spell, not just a third-tier spell.

However, if combined with the [Minor Search Innocent Method], it becomes a top-tier secret technique that allows one to see all the trigrams of the Nine Provinces.

The ultimate supernatural power to search the heavens and the earth!
Otherwise, the Lesser True Method of Suodi would not require the refining of spiritual objects like the Lesser Supernatural Powers of Wonderful Methods.

Within his soul, the two secret techniques were constantly linked, with gilded spiritual light flowing around them.

As the Thousand Mile Jade was refined, countless spiritual runes descended with eight-pointed spiritual light.

Seeing that his figure had dissipated, Chen Ang led him back into the secret place, summoned the Inkstone Mirror, and used the technique of capturing images.

It then fell into a deep sleep.

He survived to this day as a remnant of the array spirit, but he did pay a price.
Three days later.

At the entrance to the cave, vitality and spiritual light converge, transforming into an umbrella that isolates heaven and earth.

Fang Yi, dressed in a blue robe, felt a simple, ancient mark swirling within his soul, and was satisfied.

Third-tier spiritual artifact, puppetry inheritance, the Heaven-Searching and Earth-Cleaving Great Divine Power, and advancement of the natal magic weapon.
Although Chen Ang harbored ill intentions, the benefits he gained were enough for a Core Formation cultivator to fight to the death.

After that, we returned to the mountain gate, retrieved the Corpse Pattern Iron, and completely refined Chi Yin's natal treasure.
At that time, I will join forces with Chiyin, and we will be able to seize enough opportunities in the subsequent grand scheme of things.

Xu Qingshe lagged half a step behind Fang Yi, turning the bronze ring on his index finger.

Seeing that the spirit of the formation ignored him and showed concern for Fang Yi, he had to admit it.

In terms of the Nascent Soul Dao, he was indeed a step behind Fang Yi, but he was not discouraged, and a wildfire seemed to burn within his soul.

With the assistance of the [Heaven and Earth Furnace Technique], there is more than one cultivator who has been surpassed in the past.

In the path to Nascent Soul, Fang Yi is only one step ahead; he will catch up naturally.

"Fang Yi, after you leave the cave, cultivate diligently."

"Do not disgrace the dignity of the Azure Wood Palace."

Chen Ang, dressed in a yellow robe, spoke earnestly and repeatedly warned Fang Yi that the world of cultivation was dangerous.

Fang Yi's expression was solemn as he resolutely declared, "This disciple has diligently cultivated and will never betray the lineage of the Azure Wood Palace."

"That's not necessary. In the Great Cloud Immortal Cultivation World, there are also Great True Persons who cultivate."

Although the Wood Dao Golden Core has a profound foundation, your cultivation level is only at the early stage of Core Formation.

It was able to defeat the six-armed demonic puppet of the third rank mid-grade because of the binding of the Dharma Platform.

In other places, the cultivator could simply flee, and the power of your Spirit Spore Domain would be at least reduced.

Chen Ang advised Fang Yi not to act impulsively.

He cannot easily give away the cauldron he has carefully nurtured.

"If we encounter a threat, our lives are the most important thing!"

Fang Yi nodded in agreement, hesitated for a moment, and then spoke.

"Master, I have another request."

(End of this chapter)