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Chapter 511 Puppet Master (Seeking Monthly Tickets)
Li Yunjing clenched his fist, his eyes flashing with determination, and carefully put the "Five Dragon Wheels" into his body to continue protecting his internal organs.

At this moment, Li Yunjing looked towards the place where Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao were in seclusion for cultivation.

All three were engaged in normal Qi cultivation, showing no signs of breaking through their cultivation level or developing supernatural abilities.

"Forget it! I'd better take advantage of this time to refine some more 'puppet mechanical beasts'!"

Li Yunjing thought for a moment and decided not to disturb everyone.

There was no reply from the teacher; they were clearly still fighting in the "Nascent Soul Realm" training ground.

He still has plenty of time!

With this in mind, Li Yunjing calmed down again, took out the materials for refining second- and third-tier "puppet mechanical beasts", and prepared to refine them.

This time, he no longer refined first-tier "puppet mechanical beasts," but directly refined second-tier ones. Once he had a certain number, he would try to break through to the third tier.

The materials piled up like mountains were dumped in the center of the cave. Black iron, refined copper, spirit wood... all kinds of spiritual materials were glowing with a faint light. Hundreds of second and third-order crystal clear demon cores were scattered around, like dazzling stars.

After thinking for a moment, Li Yunjing took out a piece of "Millennial Cold Iron". This iron contained a bone-chilling coldness and was an excellent material for refining puppet skeletons.

The "Samadhi Fire" ignited from the fingertips, instantly enveloping the cold iron. Under the high-temperature tempering, the cold iron emitted a piercing hiss, and the impurities on the surface evaporated and dissipated like black mist.

Li Yunjing focused intently, allowing the cold iron to continuously reshape itself during the melting process.

As the cold iron turned into liquid, he quickly threw a second-tier ice-attribute demon core into it.

When the demon core encountered the fire, it unleashed a powerful burst of icy cold energy, colliding with the "Samadhi True Fire." The temperature inside the cave plummeted, and a layer of frost instantly formed on the ground.

If it weren't for the restrictions set up, the cultivation of Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao would have been disturbed.

Li Yunjing dared not slack off in the slightest. He quickly formed hand seals and chanted, "Use the spirit as the guide, use the power as the contract, shape my puppet!"

As the incantation was completed, the liquid cold iron and the demon core began to fuse, gradually forming a skeleton that emitted an icy blue light.

Immediately afterwards, he took out the spirit wood, which he had obtained from the treasure vault of the Nangong family, and which contained a rich life force.

Nourished by spiritual energy, the spirit tree automatically grew into the shape of limbs and torso, which Li Yunjing then perfectly assembled with the skeleton.

At this moment, Li Yunjing took out the "Jade Flower Heavenly Brush" and kept writing mysterious runes, integrating them into various parts of the puppet's body to strengthen its structure.

The crucial moment has arrived; Li Yunjing must infuse the puppet with intelligence.

He took out several jade slips, which contained the puppet control techniques he had carefully researched.

When the jade transformed into a stream of light and entered the puppet's brow, the puppet's eyes suddenly lit up with a ghostly blue light, and it began to move its limbs on its own.

The next moment, Li Yunjing sent a wisp of divine sense into the jade slip, merging it into the body of the "puppet mechanical beast".

"Buzz!"

The spiritual energy inside the cave fluctuated violently, and the array patterns on the "puppet mechanical beast" lit up. Its movements became more fluid and natural, and it could even make simple judgments based on its surroundings.

"Not bad! At least it has the combat power of a peak second-tier player!"

Li Yunjing finally revealed a satisfied smile.

This second-tier "puppet mechanical beast" not only possesses powerful ice-type attack capabilities, but also has a certain degree of autonomy, far surpassing ordinary second-tier puppets.

With the successful creation of the first puppet, Li Yunjing's confidence soared, and he began mass production.

As he refined the ingredients, he adjusted the proportions and refining techniques based on his experience.

A month later, Li Yunjing had already crafted one hundred and twenty peak-level second-tier "puppet mechanical beasts".

Besides using these "puppet mechanical beasts" in their own dojo, some slots are also reserved for the "Star Moon Trading Company," and finally, some are also prepared for the women of the company to use for self-defense.

Having created such a large army of "puppet mechanical beasts," Li Yunjing's "puppetry skills" have become even more proficient, and he has gained a deeper understanding of the third tier.

He decided to try to break through to the third level.

This time, Li Yunjing took out even more precious materials.

A piece of meteorite iron containing the power of thunder and a third-tier thunder-attribute demon core.

The process of refining a third-tier "puppet mechanical beast" was several times more difficult than imagined, and the violent power contained in the lightning-attribute demon core was even more difficult to control.

Li Yunjing used almost all of his mental energy to suppress the raging energy.

"puff……"

Seeing that the normal refining process seemed to be difficult, Li Yunjing bit his tongue and spat out a mouthful of blood essence, which landed on the "puppet mechanical beast".

He will use the power of blood sacrifice to complete the refining!
"town!"

Despite his weakness, Li Yunjing formed another hand seal and shouted loudly.

The moment the essence blood seeped into the core of the puppet, the meteorite iron skeleton emitted a roar like a dragon's cry, and fine cracks appeared on its surface, as if it would collapse at any moment.

Li Yunjing's face was ashen, but he stared intently at the puppet's brow.

The array patterns there were twisting at a speed visible to the naked eye, and the violent power within the demon core, like a caged beast breaking free, shattered the injected divine sense.

"Give me the fusion!"

Li Yunjing placed his palms on the puppet's chest, and his magical power poured out like a flood.

Even the "bronze bell" flew out and suddenly hovered above the head of the "puppet mechanical beast". The bell mouth was turned upside down, and the sound waves turned into solid chains, forcibly compressing the violent lightning attribute power.

The "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace" was also thrown out by Li Yunjing. The furnace lid opened with a bang, taking the "puppet mechanical beast" into the furnace.

"Boom!"

Inside the alchemy furnace, the restrictions erupted, suppressing the "puppet mechanical beast." Taking advantage of the opportunity, Li Yunjing threw a set of array plates covered with ancient runes into the "Myriad Paths Glazed Furnace," embedding it into the back of the "puppet mechanical beast."

The moment the array plate transformed into a stream of light and disappeared into the creature, all the chaotic forces were suddenly drawn together and began to circulate in an orderly manner along the meridians within the "puppet mechanical beast."

"It's done!"

Li Yunjing finally showed a look of joy.

Inside the alchemy furnace, the lightning around the "puppet mechanical beast" suddenly subsided, transforming into a layer of flowing purple lightning armor.

It slowly opened its eyes, its pupils swirling with eerie lightning.

This third-tier "puppet mechanical beast" is of the lowest grade of the third tier, and can compete with a cultivator at the first level of the Golden Core Realm.

"Alright! While I still have plenty of materials, I'll continue to refine a few more different types of Tier 3 'Puppet Mechanical Beasts'!"

Li Yunjing took a short breath and put away the first Tier 3 "Puppet Mechanical Beast".

Li Yunjing's "Puppet Technique" has been upgraded to the third-tier Grandmaster level, and he has become more experienced in refining third-tier "Puppet Mechanical Beasts".

The subsequent refining process lasted for three months. Li Yunjing failed many times before finally refining five third-tier "puppet mechanical beasts".

At this point, Li Yunjing no longer had all the materials needed to refine the third-tier "Puppet Mechanical Beast," making it difficult to continue the process.

However, this already satisfied Li Yunjing quite a bit.

With at least six more "puppet mechanical beasts," each of his women could have one, plus one extra, which they could keep for themselves or give to others.

In short, having six "puppet mechanical beasts" was a great help to Li Yunjing.

It's equivalent to having six more Golden Core cultivators as helpers.

"call……"

With a long sigh of relief, Li Yunjing finally finished refining the "Puppet Mechanical Beast".

He has been hiding in the cave for more than five months, and it has been half a year since the "Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm" opened.

With many magical treasures repaired and renewed, Li Yunjing's strength increased significantly, and his courage also grew considerably.

Having grown bolder, Li Yunjing could no longer tolerate his current life.

He once again had the idea of ​​leaving this place and returning to "Shenxiao Pass".

Thinking of this, Li Yunjing used a special telepathic technique to awaken the three of them.

When the three opened their eyes, they saw Li Yunjing standing to the side, looking at them. They immediately understood that Li Yunjing's cultivation had ended.

"I plan to return to the sect ahead of schedule to begin preparing the materials for the 'Five Dragon Wheel'."

Li Yunjing said solemnly, "Let's go back early! We won't wait for my teacher!"

"Wouldn't it be too dangerous to go back now?"

Yu Yunyi looked at Li Yunjing with concern and asked, "Those who covet the 'bronze bell' might still be watching from the shadows."

"Don't worry, I have my own sense of discretion."

Li Yunjing revealed a confident smile: "Besides, I also want to take this opportunity to test whether the sect has any hidden enemies."

"Old Li, your strength has improved again?" Fu Chao couldn't help but ask.

"No! But I've crafted a few Tier 3 'Puppet Mechanical Beasts,' one for each of you!"

Without hesitation, Li Yunjing took out the "puppet mechanical beast" he had crafted and threw it in front of the three people.

The moment Yu Yunyi's fingertips touched the "puppet mechanical beast" gleaming with lightning, she jerked her hand back as if struck by an electric current.

She stared incredulously at the third-tier "puppet mechanical beast" hovering in front of her. Its purple lightning armor, flowing all over its body, shone brightly in the dim light of the cave, and the lightning pattern on the puppet's forehead flickered with the rhythm of its breathing.

"This...this is really a third-tier 'puppet mechanical beast'?"

Her voice trembled, her gaze shifting back and forth between Li Yunjing and the puppet. "I once saw a record in the sect's records that making a third-tier 'puppet mechanical beast' requires fusing a high-level demon core with rare and precious materials, and the success rate is less than 20%..."

“Yun Jing, this ‘puppet mechanical beast’ clearly has intelligence and can operate autonomously. Even the peak second-tier puppets that my master crafted cannot achieve such agility!”

Lu Ruoxi unconsciously squatted down and carefully examined the intricate array patterns on the joints of the "puppet mechanical beast." The silver bell at her waist jingled with her movements.

She reached out to touch the puppet's arm, but was stopped half a foot away by an invisible barrier of lightning, which startled her so much that her pupils shrank.

"Old Li, your 'puppetry' skills have improved so much now?"

Fu Chao, trembling, gestured back and forth on the "puppet mechanical beast," asking, "You really became a puppet master?"

His voice grew louder and louder, the last few words almost shouted out, the echoes reverberating in the cave.

The three of them looked up at Li Yunjing simultaneously, their eyes filled with shock and awe.

"Master of Puppetry!"

These four words sent a tremendous shock through Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao, almost stirring their very souls.

In the world of cultivation, those who reach the master level in any of the various arts of immortal cultivation are renowned figures.

"This is the technique for controlling the puppet. If you encounter danger on the way, just crush the jade slip."

Li Yunjing simply smiled and waved his hand, then took out three more jade slips and tossed them to them.

"Remember, do not reveal the true strength of the 'Puppet Mechanical Beast' unless absolutely necessary."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the three of them, and gave them earnest instructions.

The third-tier "Puppet Mechanical Beast" is enough to serve as a trump card and can effectively protect the safety of the three.

If the rumors spread widely, others will target it, and the "puppet mechanical beast" will be much less effective.

This thing isn't a real cultivator after all.

"We understand!"

Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao carefully put the jade slip into their pockets, their gazes falling once again on the "puppet mechanical beast": "Truly amazing, simply ingenious."

"Heh! You can put these 'puppet mechanical beasts' away!"

Li Yunjing gave the instructions with a smile.

"it is good!"

Yu Yunyi looked at the jade slip and obtained the method to control the "Puppet Mechanical Beast". A moment later, under her control, the "Puppet Mechanical Beast" suddenly let out a low cry, and its body was filled with bright lightning. It turned into a stream of light and disappeared into her "storage ring".

Seeing this, Fu Chao and Lü Ruoxi also tried, and the "puppet mechanical beast" also entered their "storage rings", leaving only a residual image in the air.

"Alright, pack up, let's set off immediately."

Outside the cave, dusk was falling as Li Yunjing and his three companions emerged from the cave where they had lived for several months.

The four of them rode in the "Azure Cloud Boat" and flew for a day and a night.

Along the way, Li Yunjing controlled the "Qingyun Boat," while Yu Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao each found a room and quietly cultivated.

With Li Yunjing here, they don't need to worry about anything.

The "Azure Cloud Boat" swept over the peaks of the "Endless Mountain Range," and Li Yunjing sat cross-legged at the bow, his eyes blazing as he surveyed the surging sea of ​​clouds below.

As Li Yunjing got further and further away from the "Heavenly Ruins Secret Realm", he became more and more relaxed.

The bronze bell floated above his head, its patterns occasionally emitting a faint light and a "dong dong dong" sound, reflecting the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuations in every detail.

"when……"

Suddenly, the bronze bell emitted a clear and melodious sound, and the distant horizon glowed with an eerie blood-red light.

This is an ancient bell issuing a warning!

"dangerous?"

Li Yunjing suddenly raised his hand, and the "Qingyun Boat" instantly turned around.

A dark shadow, carrying a foul stench, swept past the ship's side, the resulting shockwave causing the vessel to rock violently.
Upon hearing the sound, Yunyi, Lü Ruoxi, and Fu Chao rushed out of the room. The dense "Spirit-Eating Ants" surged like a black tide, devouring everything in their path.

These gregarious spirit insects are everywhere, in the sky and on the ground.

"Soul-devouring ant swarm!"

Fu Chao's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly took out the talisman.

"No need to intervene!"

Li Yunjing raised his hand to stop him, made a hand seal with his fingertips, and struck the "ancient bronze bell". With a "clang", a golden sound wave swept in all directions.

Wherever the sound waves passed, the ant colony was struck as if by a heavy blow, turning into dust in large swaths, falling to the ground like sand.

However, even more "Spirit-Eating Ants" surged toward the "Azure Cloud Boat" as if in a frenzy.

"This is not the way to go!"

Lu Ruoxi looked tense. "Let's retreat! There's no need to fight these spirit insects."

"It's alright! Don't worry!"

Li Yunjing remained calm. After breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, he had confidence in facing any difficulty.

"Dangdangdang..."

The ancient bronze bell resonated, its sound waves sweeping across everything.

Even a third-tier "Soul-Devouring Ant King" would be on the verge of collapse when facing the "Bronze Ancient Bell"!
This fifth-tier magic weapon is terrifyingly powerful!
With such a treasure on his person, Li Yunjing became much bolder.

He didn't possess the prowess of Hui Chen, who could single-handedly defeat dozens of Golden Core cultivators, but against the "Spirit Devouring Ants," most of whom were at the first or second rank, he was still utterly crushed.

Soon, a clear passage appeared in the black sky, amidst the dense swarm of "Spirit-Eating Ants," allowing the "Azure Cloud Boat" to accelerate and break free from the encirclement of the insect swarm.

However, before the "Azure Cloud Boat" had flown far, a black lightning bolt suddenly struck from the sky.

"what?"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted sharply as he steered the "Azure Cloud Boat" to resist with all his might. The enormous impact still caused the "Azure Cloud Boat" to shake violently.

Fortunately, it was a lightning-attribute attack; otherwise, the "Azure Cloud Boat" would have been at risk of disintegrating.

"It's Thunder Eagle King!"

Lu Ruoxi exclaimed in surprise, only to see a giant eagle with a wingspan of a hundred feet circling in the air, its sharp claws gleaming coldly, its eyes full of ferocity.

As the eagle's beak opened, thunder and lightning intertwined, and the roar was deafening.

Streaks of lightning shot towards Li Yunjing and his group.

"They're really courting death! A demonic beast actually dares to attack the disciples of the 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect' with the power of lightning!"

Li Yunjing roared, and the "Bronze Ancient Bell" floated above the "Azure Cloud Boat." The patterns on the bell body lit up with dazzling golden light, forming a huge golden sound wave barrier.

The lightning bolts spewed by the Thunder Eagle King struck the barrier, unleashing a deafening roar. The sound waves collided with the lightning, exploding into a dazzling energy storm in the air.

"Five Elements Divine Thunder!"

Li Yunjing flicked his hand and unleashed three bolts of lightning, shooting towards "Thunder Eagle King".

Immediately afterwards, Li Yunjing gave "Thunder Eagle King" no chance to dodge, and once again condensed a huge ball of lightning, which slammed down on "Thunder Eagle King's" head.

At the same time, Li Yunjing flew out, wielding the "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword," and engaged in a head-on battle with the "Thunder Eagle King."

The triple attack, each wave stronger than the last, was overwhelming, giving "Thunder Eagle King" absolutely no room to dodge, determined to fight head-on to decide the victor.

The Thunder Eagle King had never been provoked like this before. It flapped its wings violently, creating a hurricane that carried lightning. It met lightning with lightning, blocking the attack of the Five Elements Divine Thunder.

However, immediately afterward, Li Yunjing unleashed his second "Yin Yang Divine Thunder," which blazed with lightning and surged instantly, breaking free from the hurricane's restraints and exploding in front of the "Thunder Eagle King."

This strike was extremely powerful.

(End of this chapter)