Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 358 Two Species Talents. (Third Update!)

Inside the cave, Zheng Que's eyes were slightly closed. The spiritual energy within his body circulated like the ebb and flow of the tide, swift and agile. The spiritual energy entering his body was like a long river, far surpassing what the [Seed of Life Technique] could provide.

Furthermore, the [Transformation Scripture] is extremely efficient at absorbing spiritual energy. Especially in this Spirit Sea Cave, Zheng Que cultivated for a period of time and did not absorb much Yin energy.

However, in terms of cultivation speed alone, the [Transformation Scripture] seems to be somewhat inferior to the [Yin Yang Harmony Secret Record] given by the Ghost Bride...

After cultivating for an hour, a black, vine-like pattern gradually appeared on Zheng Que's arm.

At the same time, the strength of his physical body also improved significantly, but he still did not enter the underworld.

Zheng Que continued his cultivation, and the spiritual power within his body gradually increased.

Time passed, and the sky gradually darkened.

As dusk enveloped him, Zheng Que finally sensed something, opened his eyes, and was greeted by a dilapidated palace.

On the mottled long table in front of him lay the Book of Life and Death and a gavel.

Looking at the sparse black energy between his brows, Zheng Que sighed. This [Transformation Scripture] can be used for foundation building or to restore spiritual power during battles, but if he wants to enter the Underworld, he can no longer cultivate this technique.

Its absorption efficiency of yin energy is too low, which wastes a lot of his time!

While pondering, Zheng Que first turned to the third page of the Book of Life and Death.

He has survived this ordeal, but has not yet formally bestowed titles and rewards upon the Ghost Bride and Mu Xian Gu.

Now that I'm safe, I should naturally fulfill my promise as the lord of the underworld...

"The strange and mysterious fall of the Iron Tree Prison in this calamity was mainly due to Mu Xiangu's intervention."

"Although I improved Mu Xiangu's cultivation last time, the name of that 'weird' was not fully recorded at that time, so Mu Xiangu did not absorb much Yin energy."

"As for that [Nine Netherworld Treasure], the Ghost Bride contributed even more..."

"However, in the end, it wasn't the Ghost Bride who resolved the issue of the [Nine Netherworld Treasures], but I, the Lord of the Underworld, who did."

"Whoever I summon first will get the lion's share of the Yin energy from the [Nine Nether Treasures]."

"And that 'strange' yin energy mostly belongs to Mu Xian Gu..."

After a quick thought, Zheng Que decided to summon the ghost bride again this time, otherwise she would not get any yin energy in the end.

In contrast, Mu Xiangu has the "weird" Yin energy of the [Iron Tree Prison] as a safety net, so there's not much to worry about.

Therefore, Zheng Que immediately spoke to the Book of Life and Death: "Luofu Rain!"

The next moment, mist rose from the hall, revealing a figure in a phoenix coronet and embroidered robe.

The ghost bride realized she had entered the underworld and immediately bowed respectfully to the steps of the palace.

Before she could even offer her greetings, Zheng Que had already opened his palm, which bore the character "令" (command), and pointed it at the figure below.

Yin energy swept in from all directions, surrounding the ghost bride and rapidly increasing her cultivation level.

The Yin energy within the Ghost Bride surged dramatically, reaching the peak of the first level of the [Iron Tree Prison] in the blink of an eye, and she was about to break through to the second level of the [Iron Tree Prison].

Looking at this scene, Zheng Que suddenly had a very strange feeling. He looked up at the top of the ghost bride's head and it seemed that he could see the total amount of yin energy that could be allocated to the ghost bride.

If the Ghost Bride were to absorb all of the swirling, pillar-like yin energy surrounding her, her cultivation would reach the peak of the second level of the Iron Tree Prison, but she wouldn't be able to break through to the third level...

Realizing this, Zheng Que made no move, quietly watching the people below. Soon, the ghost bride's cultivation successfully broke through to the second level of the [Iron Tree Prison], and Yin energy was still being poured into her body.

After some time, the Ghost Bride's cultivation was about to reach the peak of the second level of the Iron Tree Prison, but the speed at which her Yin energy increased clearly began to decline, and the Yin energy pillars surrounding her also began to dissipate.

After confirming that his guess was completely correct, Zheng Que once again opened his palm to the ghost bride with the character "令" (command).

The next moment, the yin energy surrounding the ghost bride dissipated instantly, and the growth of her yin energy came to an abrupt halt. Her cultivation level was only a little bit away from the peak of the second level of the [Iron Tree Prison].

Zheng Que nodded, immediately understanding. He could now not only see the total amount of Yin energy allocated to ghosts, but also control the amount of Yin energy allocated to them, preventing the ghosts' cultivation from increasing too much at once, which would make it difficult to reward them next time...

Just then, the ghost bride's voice came from below the hall: "This humble servant thanks Your Excellency for your kindness!"

"I will never forget your kindness, sir. I will go through fire and water for you no matter what you command..."

"I wish I could serve you day and night..."

"Your Excellency's judgment is astute and your rewards and punishments are just; I am deeply grateful..."

Zheng Que snapped out of his daze and said calmly, "You may leave."

As soon as she finished speaking, the fog suddenly swelled up, engulfing the ghost bride's figure.

After bestowing honors upon the ghost bride, Zheng Que looked at the Book of Life and Death again and called out, "Mu Xian Gu."

Soon, a figure in a yellow blouse and green skirt appeared below the hall.

Mu Xiangu still retained the appearance of Fu Qingge from the Heavenly Artifact Sect. Her hair was tied up in a reverse bun with long hairpins inserted, making her look sharp as a sword and beautiful as a peach blossom.

Upon his appearance, he immediately knelt down and kowtowed in respect.

Zheng Que nodded slightly as he looked at her. The moment his gaze fell upon Mu Xian Gu, a piece of information immediately appeared in his mind...

"Species Talents: [Skin Disguise], [Natural Talent in Drawing Bones]".

"Ghostly Skills: [Soul-Eating Ink Soldier], [Peeling Bag], [Refining into Skin], [Bone-Eating Nest Occupation], [Painting a False Image], [Depicting Ghosts as Lifelike]..."

"Yin Techniques: [Enlighten the Dragon Guest], [Soul Embroiderer], [Ink Stains Heaven and Earth]..."

"Underworld official: Underworld official".

"Powers: [Soul Recognition], [Netherworld Control], [Return to the Underworld]".

Two species-specific talents?

Zheng Que was slightly taken aback. After scanning the other party's methods, he quickly understood... The reason why Mu Xiangu was able to disguise himself as a living person and avoid the detection of the city's [Burning Sound Detection Array] was because of his [Disguise] talent.

In addition, the other party had several methods that he had never seen the other party use before, but they were all extraordinary.

One is "Refining and Transforming into Skin," which can turn living people or ghosts into shadow puppets. These shadow puppets can be used by both ghosts and living people.

After a cultivator dons a shadow puppet, their appearance and aura can be disguised as other people, or even as ghosts!

If a ghost wears a shadow puppet, it can conceal its presence, change its appearance, and pretend to be a living person!

However, if Mu Xiangu wasn't nearby, and without the other party's [shadow disguise] to conceal it, this disguise would be easily exposed. His newly cultivated [Insight-Seeing Technique] would be able to see through this disguise...

One is "Bone-Eating Occupying Nest," which can directly inherit the methods used in shadow puppetry!
The other party had been living in the Yaji in Baozhen Valley of Yaotai Mountain. Their real purpose was to turn the "strangeness" of the Yaji into their own shadow puppet.
(End of this chapter)