Proving Immortality Starting with Hextech Runes

After some thought, Chen Xu realized...

Even without these benefits, I would still find a way to resolve this initial sainthood seal.

Or perhaps fulfill the mission of rebuilding the First Holy Sect and unifying the Southern River.

After all, Chen Xu was very satisfied with the [Blessing of Abundance] carried by this clone and was unwilling to let it be destroyed.

At this moment, the First Holy Spear was already bound to Chen Xu's clone.

It can be considered as having become the gray-haired clone's natal magic weapon ahead of time, and it can be controlled as easily as an extension of one's own limb.

With a thought, the First Saint Spear transformed into a streak of black light and instantly entered his body, where it was nourished by his own essence and blood.

Then, he took a deep breath, suppressed his thoughts, and focused his gaze on the last item on the stone platform.

It was a black bell the size of a fist, its surface covered with dark gold patterns, exuding an obscure aura.

This was the purpose of Chen Xuchu's trip to the relics of the Holy Emperor.

Named Ni Yuan Zhong, its core power lies in the word "Ni" (reverse).

It can forcibly reverse the operation of some restrictions and formations, including the Imprisoning Spirit Sealing Restriction on Qing Yi's body.

At that time, when Qingyi uses the Blood Sacrifice Spirit-Seizing Array to seize Chen Xu's clone at Hansong Gate.

With this treasure, one can reverse the Imprisoning Spirit Sealing and Blood Sacrifice Spirit-Seizing Array.

At that time, the imprisoning spirit seal will transform from a cage of confinement, suppression, and absorption into a violent breach.

With the restrictions and formations operating in reverse, Qingyi's cultivation and soul would be frantically drained outwards.

Then, he died by Chen Xu's sword...

In fact, even if Qing Yi successfully possessed that clone, he was destined to die.

Because the clones created by the [disposable training dummy] have a limited lifespan.

When the time comes, no matter whose consciousness it contains, it will be completely annihilated by the power of the rules, without any resistance.

But Chen Xu was worried that if Qing Yi possessed that clone, his memories would be leaked.

For Chen Xu, this was tantamount to a catastrophe.

The fish emperor's meatballs were something I was forced to eat because I had no other choice and couldn't move my body.

Moreover, once the clone's duration was up, Chen Xu's consciousness detached from the clone and returned to his original body.

There's no need to worry about any secrets being discovered.

……

At this moment, in the cave dwelling of Mo Fu Peak at Han Song Gate, Chen Xu walked out of the cultivation room.

Because... he was a little hungry. After all, even clones need to eat.

This clone formed from the [training dummy] is in the same cultivation level as the original body; both are cultivators in the Qi Refining stage.

Only when cultivators reach the Foundation Establishment stage can they replenish their energy through the spiritual energy of heaven and earth and no longer need to eat.

Even though Chen Xu had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, he still needed to eat.

After all, if one is cultivating immortality but cannot enjoy life as well as mortals, what is the point of cultivating immortality?

Moreover, with Little Gold, the spiritual chef, around, eating is not just about satisfying one's appetite, but also helps with cultivation.

But now...

Chen Xu glanced at Xiao Jin, who was lurking underwater, and frowned slightly.

In the spring water, several Yellow Dragon Pills had already dissolved, but Little Gold still sank listlessly to the bottom, looking utterly dejected.

"Little Jin?"

Chen Xu walked to the spring, squatted down, and asked softly, "Are you alright?"

"I'll let you out more often from now on, okay?"

In fact, he had considered putting Xiao Jin into his Beast Taming Ring and then sending it to the Meteorite Sea through the storage space he shared with his clone.

However, Chen Xu didn't know how to explain it to Xiao Jin.

Secondly, the Meteor Sea is all seawater, and Little Gold, a freshwater spirit beast, might not be able to adapt to it.

Most importantly, Chen Xu did not want either Xiao Jin or Shu Changsheng to know that he had such a core secret as having a clone.

If they were to fall into the hands of a powerful being and have their souls searched and their spirits extracted, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although the one currently inside the Cold Pine Sect is a clone created from a [one-time training dummy], its appearance, aura, and techniques are identical to the original.

Furthermore, they still maintain a soul imprint connection with Xiao Jin and the others, so they are not afraid of giving themselves away.

Upon hearing Chen Xu's voice, Little Gold wagged its tail slightly and exhaled a string of bubbles: "Gurgle..."

"I failed to break through... I'm so tired..."

"The breakthrough failed?" A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Xu's eyes.

Little Jin, this slippery eel, has actually reached the threshold of Foundation Establishment?

Then Chen Xu reached into the spring water, scooped up Xiao Jin, and gently inserted a wisp of spiritual energy into Xiao Jin's body.

After carefully sensing for a moment, his tense expression relaxed slightly.

Xiao Jin's spiritual energy was somewhat stagnant, and his blood and qi were also somewhat deficient, which was obviously a backlash from his failed attempt to break through to the Foundation Establishment stage.

Fortunately, the backlash was not severe and did not damage the foundation.

Take some medicine to nourish your meridians and rest for a while, and you should be fine.

He carefully placed Xiao Jin back into the spirit spring pool, and looking at its still listless appearance, he fell into thought.

For low-bloodline demon beasts like Xiao Jin and Shu Changsheng, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage on their own is just as difficult as for cultivators with four or five spiritual roots.

For demonic beasts with better bloodlines, such as the Twin-Tailed Cloud Fox, breaking through to the Foundation Establishment stage is effortless and a natural progression.

However, the cubs of rare monsters are hard to find, and their prices are exorbitant.

Therefore, there was once a brilliant beast tamer and alchemist who created the Demon Essence Pill to solve the problem of ordinary spirit pets' foundation building.

This Demon Essence Pill can greatly stimulate the potential deep within the bloodline of demon beasts, helping them to condense their demonic foundation and break through barriers.

However, this pill is even rarer than the Foundation Establishment Pill, and it is rarely seen on the market.

Chen Xu pondered where to find information about the Demon Essence Pill and how to get a few for Xiao Jin and Shu Changsheng.

After all, he was on the verge of reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, and Xiao Jin and Shu Changsheng were important helpers to him.

Their cultivation levels also need to be improved as soon as possible.

Just as he was pondering, Qingling's familiar voice came from outside the cave:

"Senior Brother Chen!!"

Chen Xu's thoughts were interrupted. He frowned, then smiled and opened the cave's protective barrier.

Because Qingyi, that old man, had ulterior motives towards him, Chen Xu also became somewhat wary of this junior sister.

However, Chen Xu did not reject Qing Ling; she had always treated him quite well.

Chen Xu could also sense that the other person's mind was very pure.

But... after I kill Qingyi, how am I supposed to face Qingling?

Thinking of this, Chen Xu felt a sense of trouble. He even wished that the other party, like Qing Yi, wanted to harm him.

This makes the process much simpler.

……

Outside the door, Qingling stood gracefully, holding an exquisite wooden box in her hands.

Her face beamed with a bright smile, tinged with a hint of self-satisfaction:

"Senior brother! Look what good stuff I brought you!"

"It's a youth-preserving pill! Amazing, right?"

"The old patriarch of the Yan family took this pill, which is why he has maintained his youthful appearance."

Upon hearing this, Chen Xu was also somewhat surprised: "Where did you get it?"

When Chen Xu asked, Qingling proudly shook the wooden box in her hand: "Hehe, of course it's the Dark Pavilion!"

"A few months ago, the Dark Pavilion held an auction and sold five Youth Preservation Pills at once! I bought them all!"

Chen Xu knew about the auction three months ago, but he was busy acquiring spiritual herbs and farming loot at the time and did not participate.

At this moment, Qingling handed the wooden box forward, and the lid opened slightly.

A pill the size of a longan, pure white in color, lay quietly inside; it was the Youth Preservation Pill.