Cultivating Immortality from the Book of Life and Death

Chapter 581 [Demon Soul Substitute Puppet] (First Update!)

Zheng Que waited a moment and, seeing that the rotting ghost servant he was controlling was functioning normally, finally felt relieved.

It seems that although "Deceit in the Belly" has broken through to the [Iron Tree Prison] level, he is still under his control under the effect of [Yin God Devouring Resentment].

Thinking of this, he did not immediately use his own body to swallow the "monster in his belly," but continued to control the body of the rotting ghost servant and walked outside.

Step, step, step...

In the spacious mansion of the lord, the footsteps of the ghost servants echoed quietly.

Zheng Que led him to the original cultivation room, which was in a mess. Xue Shuangzi had already left, but the rope artifact mixed with gold threads was still lying on the ground.

This rope ritual implement has a peculiar effect; anyone who touches it risks being bound.

Therefore, after Zheng Que used the "Heart-to-Heart Ghost Hand" to untie it, he had not touched it since.

But now, he has used the [Demon Soul Substitute Puppet] technique. Even if his whole body is bound by this golden rope, his main body will not be affected in any way. At most, this rotting ghost servant will be bound by this rope artifact.

Thinking this, Zheng Que made the body reach out and grab the rope artifact on the ground.

To his surprise, the rope artifact was unusually docile at this moment, and did not make a sound until it was picked up by the rotting ghost servant's body.

It's as if this magical artifact has lost its effect.

Zheng Que did not hesitate and immediately used his true essence to activate the magic artifact. However, the rope remained silent, as if it were just an ordinary rope, without any reaction.

Seeing this, Zheng Que frowned slightly. After a moment's thought, he put away the rope and then turned and left the manor.

The market town is currently deserted as there are no other cultivators interacting with it.

The blood mist of Xuetong Pass was blocked by the formation, and the market was clearly visible. However, when looking beyond the layers of houses, the sky above was a pale crimson like dusk, or like bloodstains that were gradually drying. The dim sky hung high, blurring the scene outside the formation.

Zheng Que glanced around and, finding nothing amiss, headed straight out of the market. He planned to find an Iron Tree Prison ghost to test his current strength.

However, he had only taken a few steps when he was stopped by a figure with a high bun and wide sleeves.

The newcomer wore an antique and elegant dress, and her bright eyes shone like cold stars; it was none other than Shu Yunying.

Shu Yunying's expression was very strange. She stared at Zheng Que for a moment, then suddenly her whole body was filled with murderous intent. She coldly asked, "Who are you?!"

"How come there's a soothing aura about him?"

Ok?
Zheng Que was stunned. The technique [Demon Soul Substitute Puppet] could allow the ghost servant to perfectly disguise himself. How could Shu Yunying have seen through his identity as soon as he stepped out?

Thinking of this, he was about to explain when Shu Yunying lost her patience and threw a punch at him.

boom!
Caught off guard, Zheng Que was immediately struck squarely in the face by the opponent's punch.

However, this was the soul of the rotting ghost servant, so he felt no pain at all, only that the rotting ghost servant had been knocked back a step.

Seeing that Shu Yunying was about to continue, Zheng Li immediately explained, "Shu Yunying, this is one of my techniques..."

Before she could finish speaking, a gigantic ghostly hand rose up behind Shu Yunying, the [Little Sky-Supporting Hand] blocking out the light, and came directly at her.

boom! ! !
The giant ghostly hand slammed into the ground where Zheng Que had just stood, shattering the thick bricks and stones. In an instant, sand and stones flew everywhere, and a series of runes appeared on the walls on both sides, flashing rapidly.

Zheng Que's figure appeared in the distance. He used the [Yin Shen You] technique to easily dodge Shu Yunying's attack.

However, Shu Yunying showed no sign of stopping. Her body surged with yin energy, and a gray-black mist rippled like a tide, instantly condensing into eight identical giant ghost hands that reached out to grab Zheng Que from all directions. Zheng Que was immediately bewildered and took action to counter.

Boom boom boom...

The battle lasted only a dozen breaths before Zheng Que, relying on [Yin Shen You] and [Tong Xin Gui Shou], successfully pinned Shu Yunying to the ground.

"I am Zheng Que!"

"This is one of my magical techniques."

How did you spot the flaw in me?

Zheng Que pressed down on Shu Yunying with both hands while quickly explaining and asking questions.

However, Shu Yunying stared straight at him, showing no intention of communicating whatsoever. Even though her body was restrained by Zheng Que and she couldn't move, a strange smile appeared on her lips, and she occasionally let out eerie laughter...

"Hehe...hehehe..."

"Hee hee hee hee hee hee……"

This is Shu Yunying's [Soul-Capturing Chant], a mental attack!
Zheng Que frowned, about to say something more, when a thick hemp rope suddenly appeared around his neck. The rope tightened immediately, hoisting him upwards.

This is Qing Li's move!
Qingli is here too?

Zheng Que immediately reached out and grabbed the rope around his neck. He activated the [Heart-to-Heart Ghost Hand], and with a terrifying force mixed with yin energy and true essence, he ripped the rope off.

Whoosh!
In an instant, Zheng Que appeared outside a shop a dozen feet away.

However, just as he escaped his predicament, a thick fog suddenly filled the air around him. This fog resembled a peach orchard in full bloom in spring, a beautiful pink expanse that emitted wisps of sweet fragrance, completely blocking his view in all directions.

At the same moment, identical suspension ropes fell from mid-air.

These ropes, so densely packed, almost filled the entire sky above the market, seemingly urging him to hang himself.

The once empty street has now been filled with figures holding black and red umbrellas. No matter the angle from which they are viewed, only a slender and graceful back can be seen, with no clear view of their faces.

Zheng Que's neck also began to twist uncontrollably backward.

Shu Yunying, Qingli, Niannu, Xue Shuangzi, and Kulan... his five female ghost servants are all attacking him now!

The [Demon Soul Substitute] technique has such a poor disguise effect?

Just as Zheng Que was about to dispel the spell on the spot, countless embroidery threads suddenly appeared in mid-air. These threads were as fine as cow hair, with a gorgeous luster. They crisscrossed like a fine net, or like endless drizzle, shooting down.

Whoosh...

The embroidery thread weaved through the void, piercing into the surrounding buildings and the ground as if nothing were there, instantly weaving into a barrier that separated the five female ghosts and all the methods they used from Zheng Que.

This is Luo Fuyu's "Thousand Needle Embroidery Soul"!
Immediately afterwards, Luo Fuyu's indifferent voice echoed from the end of the long street: "Stop!"

"Zheng Que is fine."

"We are currently in the training room of the sect leader's mansion."

“This ‘fierce spirit’ that looks just like him is a puppet he controls.”

(End of this chapter)