Talent level increased by one, a transcendent Star Wizard

With Xia Jian's return, the entire manor suddenly became lively.

Compared to before Xia Jian left, Phyllis is now doing very well in Cherlan City.

Relying on the powerful lord's backing, Phyllis not only secured a viscount title for his son, but also expanded his elixir business, making it a leader in the elixir industry in the surrounding cities.

Johnny was no less impressive. He improved his bad habits considerably and even married a viscount's daughter, reaching the pinnacle of his life at a young age.

As for Leia, influenced by Xia Jian, she did nothing but cultivate, hoping that Xia Jian would come back to pick her up one day. She would only occasionally attend some noble gatherings under the 'coercion' of Phyllis.

Thanks to Phyllis's generous family fortune and the various pills left behind by Xia Jian, Leia has now become a mid-level knight, and even her mental strength is approaching the peak level of an apprentice.

Through tireless efforts, his basic swordsmanship also reached an astonishing level 10, faster than Xia Jian had anticipated.

According to Xia Jian's calculations, Leia's knightly talent was not good, and it would be difficult for her to reach level 10 in basic swordsmanship. Obviously, Leia did not slack off after he left.

Lord Jocelyn, who is also Xia Jian's father-in-law, rushed over after learning that Xia Jian had returned.

Upon learning that Shiber had not returned, a look of desolation appeared on the old father's face.

Xia Jian was too embarrassed to tell her that she and Xi Bei'er had gotten separated, so she could only say that Xi Bei'er was pregnant and couldn't travel long distances, and that she would bring Xi Bei'er back with her next time. This was how she managed to fool Jocelyn for a short while.

In fact, Xia Jian didn't even know whether Xibeier had gone to the southern part of the Southern Alliance Domain.

This trip back wasn't just to pick up Leia; I also wanted to visit Sibel along the way.

Of course, these are all secondary.

The main problem was that his strength had improved too quickly, but he had no one to confide in, which made Xia Jian feel very depressed. He desperately wanted to find a like-minded partner to show off to.

Hiber was the unlucky... well... lucky one chosen by Natsumi.

Comparisons with peers and fellow villagers often provide greater motivation, and Xia Jian also wanted to spur on Xi Bei'er so that she wouldn't slack off in her studies as a wizard.

It has to be said that just thinking about it makes Xia Jian feel incredibly cool, and this is a fantasy moment for most people.

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half a month later.

The manor's basement.

In the dark room, a runic array was carved on the floor, and a bronze statue was placed in the center.

After much research, Xia Jian has finally figured out the details of the lion-headed, human-bodied, deer-shaped statue.

Calling it a remnant god is an exaggeration; at most, it's a wisp of a god's obsession, not even a remnant soul.

After the last battle at Muli Mountain City, the little power it had recovered was long gone, and the statue is now in a semi-dormant state.

However, since it was related to the gods, that obsession was incredibly strong, and Xia Jian was helpless against it for the time being.

Fortunately, while examining Mu Shuang's notes and drafts, Xia Jian discovered a very interesting formation: the Puli Separation Formation.

The Prili Separation Array is mainly used to process certain special materials and can decompose certain types of spiritual energy.

Xia Jian's spirit could not shake the lingering will of the god, and he could not bear the cost of using the Soul Splitting Technique.

He hasn't recovered from the last battle, and the excessive consumption of soul power has even affected Xia Jian's cultivation talent. His current cultivation speed is at least 10% lower than before.

Xia Jian no longer dares to use the Soul Splitting Technique, because this type of spell weakens one's own soul resistance, and if it doesn't recover, the price will only increase over time.

In comparison, the cost of the Soul Absorption Forbidden Technique is much lower, and there are also backup recovery methods.

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Looking at the bronze statue in the center of the formation, Xia Jian immediately activated the Puli Separation Formation.

Yellow light shone on the bronze statue, and strands of colorful energy were slowly extracted by the array.

"Damn mortals, blasphemy against the gods will surely be punished!"

Just then, a strange, angry shout rang in Xia Jian's mind.

"Laughable. If you were a god, I might be a little afraid of you, but right now you're just a wisp of remnant spirit. How dare someone like you act so arrogantly in front of me? Are all gods brainless creatures like you?"

Xia Jian almost burst out laughing upon hearing this, speaking in a sarcastic tone like a venomous woman.

Gods, huh? If you had Mu Yan's strength, you could just pack your bags and leave.

You think you can scare him with just a wisp of a will? Do you really think he's someone who can be easily frightened?

"Mortal, how about we make a deal? If you help me find some followers, I will surely help you become a god once I regain my divine position!"

Seemingly having grasped the current situation, the bronze statue began to entice Natsumi.

But Xia Jian didn't take it to heart.

Looking at the entire history of wizarding, it's probably impossible to find a single good example.

Gods like to deceive mortals. The combined credit of a group of gods probably wouldn't even cover the cost of a single shared bicycle. How could such a ridiculous character be fooled?

"How about this: I'll become a god first and then help you become a god. You help me become a god first, and then I'll help you regain your divine position, okay?"

Xia Jian smiled slightly and teased.

"Mortal, don't be ungrateful. If you persist in your ways, I won't hesitate to perish with you!"

Seeing that Xia Jian remained unmoved, the brass statue began to threaten him.

Xia Jian remained silent, focusing solely on increasing the speed at which the formation operated.

Looking at the colorful energy floating above the formation, Xia Jian's eyes were filled with greed. He knew that his spring was about to arrive.

"Mortal, I know a place where a godhood is hidden. If you are willing to spare me, I will tell you the location of the godhood."

The bronze statue began to show weakness, speaking in a low voice.

Xia Jian curled his lip indifferently.

He hates people who make demands the most.

Instead of searching for some fictitious deity, it's better to focus on what's readily available.

Besides, is it so easy to obtain a divine status?

Mu Shuang has been planning for so long and only managed to get one. What if she gets nothing in the end? She also has to risk being tricked by the bronze statue.

After all, gods are top-notch experts at possession, and he didn't want to end up benefiting from this lingering remnant.

"Mortal, shouldn't you be careful...?"

The bronze statue seemed to want to say something, but Xia Jian directly blocked his spiritual senses and silently continued to refine the remnants of the god.

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The resilience of the divine remnant was far beyond imagination. Even with the help of the formation, it still took Xia Jian two days to completely refine it.

By this time, the brass statue had lost its luster and its surface was pitted and uneven, like a piece of rotten, withered wood.

Above the formation, a cloud of colorful mist floated.

Xia Jian stared at the colorful mist with shining eyes.

If he's not mistaken, this should be the kind of energy that forms a 'skill point'.

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