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

Chapter 743 Refining the Human Puppet, Using Changsun as Bait to Lure Youtai
"Skin!"

"Skin!"

With her five fingers outstretched, she spoke urgently.

Fang Yi's gaze fell on the limp human skin on the ground, its veins bulging, and his lips twitched slightly.

"You like the human skin I've peeled off."

The consciousness of a True Immortal who has reached the Core Formation stage undergoes a transformation. Yan Youtai is skilled in divination and astronomical calculations and adept at detecting the flow of Qi.

Moreover, Zhang Hengyi and that person from Tianji Peak must be secretly watching.

Fang Yi suffered a lot in order to deceive everyone.

With a slow, deliberate grasp of his five fingers, he held the blood-tinged human skin in his hand. Feeling the warm, smooth texture of his own skin, he sighed with emotion.

"In my past life, I was always skinning people to sneak into a sect."

I never imagined that in this life I would be the one to skin myself alive and cover up the truth for the corpse-making process.

The combination of the [Moon Demon Skin Transformation Technique] and the [Blood Sea Soul Refining Scripture], a secret technique of the soul path, along with a carefully refined Netherworld Corpse, creates a powerful and effective method.

As expected, the deception was successfully concealed, and no one noticed.

"Pong!"

A wisp of true fire appeared in his hand, igniting the human skin, and a hazy, yin aura rose up.

In an instant, the scarlet talisman on the human skin, mixed with the red yin energy, was completely erased.

Chi Yin stared wide-eyed, filled with reluctance, as she pitifully watched Fang Yi put away his beloved fur.

“My skin. My skin.” He looked at Fang Yi with a wronged expression.

“This is my skin.”

Fang Yi shook his head slightly, wondering who Chi Yin resembled with this peculiar habit.

Seeing that Chi Yin was sullen, he comforted him.

"Although the [Moon Demon Skin Transformation Technique] is profound, my body refinement cultivation is only at the quasi-third level."

Even if the skin is refined into essence blood, living flesh, and bone marrow, it is still only a quasi-third-tier spiritual item.
The next time you use it, you not only need to peel off the old skin and replenish its essence, but you also need to continue to nurture and refine it on a daily basis.
In order to devour Changsun Jie, I began refining this hide as soon as I returned to Xuanyang Mountain.

Fang Yi rolled up the painted skin, activated the Void Realm Withering and Flourishing Banner, and took it into the small cave.

"Oh!"

The azure and yellow spiritual light flowed and transformed into a cauldron, continuously nourishing the life force within the human skin.

Chi Yin snorted, wrinkled his nose slightly, and transformed into a gray beam of light, disappearing into the Withered and Flourishing Small Cave Heaven.

In the center of the Corpse-Slaying Land, on a sticky pool of flesh and blood, a precious lotus blooms, surrounded by scarlet spiritual light.

Chi Yin sat with his chin resting on his hand, staring longingly at the human skin that was constantly rolling in the cauldron in the air, muttering to himself.

"Fine leather, fine leather, my master's fine leather."

Feeling the beauty of the cave, Fang Yi shook his head slightly. Once Sheng Bo'an delivered the [Crimson Essence Transformation Method], he could start planning to advance his body cultivation to the third level.

The process of refining the painted skin doesn't need to be so complicated; the quality of the skin peeled off is still quite ordinary.

He swept his divine sense across the pool, watching the Soul Nourishing Pool gradually clear, the muddy flesh and blood pool decreasing, and the black coffins that had covered the mountain of corpses becoming few in number. He murmured.

"The cultivation of the Crimson Yin has consumed a lot of corpses, and the training of human talent at Sudu Mountain has not yet yielded any results."

The precious pearls in the Soul-Nourishing Pool were all given to the Green Snake. The Blood Spring Coffin was also a major consumer of materials.

The sky above the Withered Glory Cave was vast and empty; if things continued like this, we wouldn't be able to support the corpse refinement.

Fang Yi pinched the bridge of his nose. Without the three spiritual items of corpse, blood, and soul, Chi Yin could not cultivate to his full potential.

Even Changsun Jie's sacrificial refining was quite troublesome.

Although he had prepared three spiritual items in advance—corpse, blood, and soul—he reserved them according to the standards for mid-grade true pills.

Unexpectedly, Changsun Jie, who thought he had only managed to forge a mid-grade True Core, suddenly had extraordinary luck and stepped into the high-grade True Core realm.

With such magical power and quality, the True Pill has undergone another transformation, and the prepared spiritual items are insufficient to refine the human puppet.

"It's not that it's impossible to refine, but we lack the spiritual materials and the rare talent, making it difficult to refine to perfection."
"I cannot unleash the full potential of my puppetry skills."

Fang Yi took out a three-foot-long spirit coffin from his sleeve and placed it on the ground. The dark and gloomy spirit coffin instantly grew to more than ten feet long.

He gently stroked the coffin, feeling the pure elixir essence of Changsun Jie within, surrounded by purple and gray energies, evolving the path of fortune and misfortune.

"Talented individuals are rare. Who knows when we'll encounter another spirit body forming its core related to the Dao of Fortune and Misfortune?"

Fang Yi's eyes showed reluctance; having cultivated for two lifetimes, he genuinely loved the way of puppetry.

Otherwise, he would have had difficulty cultivating the art of puppetry to the peak of the third rank, barely touching the threshold of the fourth rank.

"We must not waste such precious resources. Let's begin with a preliminary refinement, and then proceed with the trip to Qingkong Cliff."

A dark light appeared in Fang Yi's eyes as he gazed in the direction of [Azure Sky Cliff], murmuring to himself.

"A True Core Formation cultivator lacks sufficient blood and qi, making them inferior to a third-tier demon king and unable to refine a third-tier blood-path spiritual object."

I hope Qingkong Cliff won't disappoint me; a single resident immortal cannot satisfy my appetite."

"Enough. If it's impossible, I truly lack the opportunity. A wise person knows when to yield."

The Azure Lotus Banner was raised, and the Five Poison Cauldron emitted spiritual light, isolating the Xuan Bird Pavilion from the outside world.

Fang Yi reluctantly stroked the cold coffin, and said helplessly.

I can only
It can only allow withered souls and yin bones to reappear in the world and slaughter cultivators from all directions.

"With enough of these, we can surely gather a blood-path spiritual item to refine the human puppet."

"Sigh, the blood and energy of demonic beasts are still abundant, and they are easier to obtain materials from."

Unfortunately, Lu Xiaozi has broken through to the third rank, comparable to a Core Formation Grandmaster, making it difficult to attack even with Jiu Shang's help.
Otherwise, killing a third-tier demon king would be enough to make Changsun Jie's efforts worthwhile.

"My resources are still too meager. Compared to the Nether Spring Sect, the Great Cloud Sect has more ruthless characters, but its resources are not as abundant, and it needs to carefully cultivate its talents."

"Pong!"

Fang Yi exhaled a burst of withered and flourishing elixir fire, which entangled itself in the ancient, simple cauldron with three legs and two handles.

"disease!"

The Void Realm's Withering and Flourishing Banner fluttered, and rays of spiritual light enveloped numerous spiritual objects such as Blood Soul Jade, Nether Marrow Bone, and Soul Nourishing Pearl as they fell.

Fang Yi's expression was solemn, and his ten fingers, like boneless serpents, continuously cast out streaks of ghostly light puppet seals.

"The Secret Technique of the Living Puppet"

"Oh!"

The long, cold black coffin cracked open, its coffin boards covered in corpse patterns, falling in all directions like a blooming lotus.

Changsun Jie slowly regained consciousness, opened his sleepy eyes, and shivered as he faced the yin energy from all directions.

"Fang Yi!"

His eyes were bloodshot, the veins in his neck were twisted like earthworms, and the blood vessels on his forehead were bulging.

"So many Blood Soul Dao spiritual items, what are you doing here?"

Changsun Jie felt a chill in his heart and said in disbelief.

"An evil puppet technique?!"

"You want to turn me into a puppet to scheme against Yan Youtai and Xiao Yan?"

A thunderbolt struck his heart, and Changsun Jie saw a glimmer of hope, begging for mercy.

"master!

Even though you are both Core Formation cultivators, and your foundation is profound, you cannot forcibly refine me.

Once a True Immortal has achieved a transformation in their soul and spirit, their essence, energy, and spirit become one. Even Tian Quezi would not have the ability to extract their soul.

"Why don't you spare my life? I'm willing to release my soul and dantian so you can place a restriction on me."

"You want me to place the restriction?"

Fang Yi smiled faintly, his hands constantly forming hand seals, and the Blood Soul Jade in the Five Poison Cauldron transformed into a cloud of mist.

With a flick of his fingertip, a drop of jewel-like blood essence fell.

"Buzz!"

The mist swirled and extended like tentacles, merging into Changsun Jie's physical body.

Strange, scarlet tattoos spread across the skin.

Intense pain penetrated to the bone marrow; Changsun Jie's face was contorted in agony, his eyes bulged, and tears of blood streamed down his face.

He suppressed his pain and resentment, and tried his best to persuade her.

“My lord, it was wrong of me to scheme against you. I humbly accept the punishment.”

Even seasoned puppet masters find it difficult to refine a Core Formation cultivator into a puppet.

No matter how outstanding your talent in the Puppet Dao is, if you are specializing in the Dao of Spiritual Healing, you can only reach the lowest level of the third rank.

Although he had crossed the threshold of becoming a master puppeteer, he was ultimately only a low-grade third-tier puppeteer.

Changsun Jie felt his essence blood being constantly mixed with some inexplicable energy, gradually losing control. His heart darkened, and he continued to persuade him, "If you and I cooperate, both will benefit. Why drain the pond to catch the fish?"

"If there are any mistakes in the puppet making, Yan Youtai is no ordinary person. If he discovers anything amiss, all your hard work could be wasted."

What you say makes sense.

Senior Brother Tianque, a great True Person, is proficient in the Dao of Heavenly Secrets, but his accumulation of Soul Dao is insufficient, making it difficult for him to form a True Person through Soul Searching and Core Formation.

Cultivators are divided into those who practice spiritual healing, and even those with exceptional talent can only reach the third rank in the art of puppetry at most.

Fang Yi slowed his movements slightly, and the mist formed by the Blood Soul Jade changed more slowly.

"However, Fellow Daoist Changsun has broken his promise before, how can I trust you again?"

"Plant a soul-binding restriction." Changsun Jie felt the erosion of his essence blood slowing down and spoke with difficulty.

"By imprinting a divine soul restriction upon me, I will be subject to your control."

"not enough."

With a wave of his sleeve, Fang Yi sent the Nether Bone and Soul Nourishing Pearl into the Five Poisons Cauldron, where they gradually softened under the scorching heat of the Withering and Flourishing True Fire.

"Make amends for my losses first, then we can discuss other things."

"Fang Yi, you have no intention of sparing my life."

Changsun Jie, who had been looking humble, suddenly became calm. He gave Fang Yi a deep look and sneered.

"If you want to spare my life, wouldn't it be more profitable to make me your slave after you've placed a spell on me?"
Ah, the victor is king, the loser is villain.

On the path of cultivation, I admit defeat to you.

His gaze swept over the many spiritual objects, and he said leisurely.

"Killing your fellow disciples, taking a risky path, where can you possibly go?"

"I will be waiting for you in the netherworld!"

After saying this, Changsun Jie completely shut down his six senses, locked his divine thoughts, and preserved his primordial unity.

Since there is no way to survive, there is no need to be so humble as to cause Fang Yi any trouble or hindrance.

He was overjoyed!

"He is flexible and adaptable; he is indeed a person with a firm belief in the Dao."

Fang Yi nodded slightly; he always admired those who sought the Dao on the rugged path to immortality.

"Unfortunately, they are my enemies."

"Buzz!"

The Blood Soul Jade, the Netherworld Bone, and the Soul Nourishing Pearl, when combined, transformed into a misty spiritual light that continuously cleansed and nourished Changsun Jie's physical body.

Feel the blood and bones of Changsun Jie gradually being tainted, and the puppet runes spreading.

Only his divine soul remained, condensed into a precious pearl, stubbornly resisting in the sea of ​​consciousness.

“If you were an ordinary third-tier puppeteer, you would be helpless.”

but."

Fang Yi's magical power flowed, and the Three Lives Stone in his soul shone brightly with black and white light. The Corpse God, with his white hair flowing down his shoulders and his withered face, smiled and his eyes shone with a ghostly light.

With one step, she merged her soul with Fang Yi's.

The third level of Dan
Fourth level of Dan
Fifth level of Dan
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His spiritual cultivation paused slightly at the sixth level of Core Formation, and then, as if water had flowed into a channel, he stepped into the seventh level of Core Formation, advancing to the level of a Great True Person.

A surge of divine soul power flowed into Changsun Jie's sea of ​​consciousness, and he murmured in disbelief.

"The Great True Person realm?!"

Immediately, the Soul Nourishing Pearl rushed into his soul, causing him to completely lose consciousness.

Inside the Xuan Niao Pavilion.

Ancient and eerie chants rose and fell, while the puppet-like spiritual patterns eroded the area like venomous snakes.

His soul, bones, and blood were constantly being corrupted, seeping into Fang Yi's vital energy.

Half a month later.

Click~
The sandalwood door of the Xuan Niao Pavilion, which had been closed for a long time, opened, and Fang Yi slowly stepped out, looking at the stern of the Earth Phoenix Ship.

"Fang Yi, have you finished refining the medicine?"

A crimson aura swirled around Xiao Changce, who landed in front of the Xuan Niao Pavilion with a look of delight.

After Yan Youtai's attack, Fang Yi went into seclusion, losing his leader, which inevitably made many cultivators uneasy.

As for the other cultivators, there is a distinction between high and low status. Even someone like Du Qingman, a first-rate pseudo-core cultivator who is proficient in talismanic arts, can only benefit from the sidelines.

"The elixir is about 80% complete, almost done."

Fang Yi wore a blue lotus crown and a robe that symbolized mountains and rivers transforming into the moon, his presence as serene as a deep pool and a majestic mountain.

His mere words calmed the many cultivators whose minds were in turmoil and worry due to Yan Youtai's attack.

"coming!"

Fang Yi waved his sleeve, and a beam of spiritual light shot out, causing the Earth Phoenix Ship to tremble slightly and stop moving forward.

Immediately, the vitality in his sleeves gathered and transformed into a rainbow bridge, extending towards the stern of the ship.

"This is?"

Xiao Changce narrowed his eyes slightly, lost in thought, and his burning divine sense probed out along the rainbow bridge.

"The Seven Commandments?"
Wait, there's someone else?
Is it a fake elixir?

"This aura... is it... that of Changsun Jie?!"
He didn't fail at condensing his core, so how could he have condensed a fake core in just a few years?

Fang Yi frowned slightly and said in a low voice.

"Let's wait until Changsun Jie arrives and see what he has to say."

In the blink of an eye, a small silver-white beast activated its demonic power, and a jade-colored escape light enveloped an old cultivator with white hair and beard, constantly approaching.

In less than ten breaths, the two landed on the Rainbow Bridge.

Changsun Jie's face was withered, and he wore a plain white robe, but his aura was completely fake.

"I've met the master!"

His eyes widened in astonishment as he stared at Xiao Changce.

"Is this Master Xiao?"

Xiao Changce nodded slightly, his guard easing slightly. It was normal that Changsun Jie didn't recognize him, given his discreet movements.

Fang Yi nodded slightly, observing Changsun Jie's aura.

"Is the life force damaged?"
Why do you have to do this?

"Alright, let's enter the Mysterious Bird Pavilion first. We're nearing Azure Sky Cliff; we should discuss how to make our move."

Xiao Changce nodded slightly and followed Fang Yi into the Xuan Niao Pavilion.

Changsun Jie ultimately condensed a fake elixir, and even if he had doubts, he could not interrogate him in public.

after that.

The cultivators, including Du Qingman, Liang Qu, and Li Heng, were either pseudo-core cultivators or those with nascent cores.

As a high-ranking member of the Earth Phoenix Ship, he was also at the core of the attack on Azure Sky Cliff and entered the Mysterious Bird Pavilion.

In one corner of the ship, a gray-robed monk, his brows slightly furrowed, slowly walked back to his room.

An ancient map unfolds, revealing a gray, restrictive barrier that isolates the inside from the outside.

He carefully took out a jade talisman and poured his magic power into it.

Beyond the barrier, shrouded in a dim, yellowish light, a small, silver-white beast frowned slightly, then began to diligently record.

"The master instructed that even if this spy is exposed, he can still use him on our side."

Thousands of miles away, the Tianlu Mingxiao Tower, surrounded by white mystical light, continued to advance amidst the fierce winds.

Yan Youtai held the constantly vibrating jade talisman, deciphered it with the secret inscription, and breathed a sigh of relief.

A look of joy appeared on his face.

Fang Yi had little suspicion when Changsun Jie entered the Earth Phoenix Flying Boat.
"Excellent! [Bai Yangze], I want it! [Qingkong Cliff] should also get a share!"

Yan Youtai knew perfectly well what was going on.

After the battles at Qingkong Cliff and Baiyangze, which touched upon their fundamental interests, Biyue Pavilion was bound to be enraged.

Afterwards, bloody battles raged on, and even Core Formation cultivators were not immune to danger. Every bit of accumulation brought a greater chance of survival.

This will provide more assistance on your future journey.

"Fortunately, Changsun Jie has reached the Core Formation stage, and with the help of the Five Extremes Peak Steward as a hidden agent, Fang Yi's chances of success have increased by at least 30%."

Otherwise, even if they joined forces with Xiao Yan, Fang Yi would still be extremely difficult to deal with.

(End of this chapter)