Mortal: Li Feiyu, who came from the realm of a supreme being

Li Feiyu didn't have Han Li's strong ability to time things, and after some questioning, he learned that there were still more than three months until the Double Saints Festival on Kui Xing Island.

Furthermore, Han Li wasn't very proactive in replying to the Thousand-Mile Talisman; the last time he replied was twelve years ago. Since this thing is essentially more like a message board, sending messages repeatedly is useless if the other party doesn't reply.

He then instructed Yuan Yao and Yan Li to stake out Han Li and Qu Hun in Tiandu Street, just like in the original story.

Li Feiyu himself stayed at the inn and focused on his research on martial arts techniques, mainly those related to Han Yunshu.

The Nuwa's Heaven-Mending Technique is a creation-level cultivation method extracted from the Demon Emperor's Canon. It also involves the fundamental laws and principles of the real world. Moreover, Li Feiyu has no ability to modify this level of cultivation method.

However, by adding many variables to the cultivation process based on certain characteristics, the original method can be disrupted, which should reduce the connection.

Furthermore, the current real world has undergone an epochal change, and it is no longer the epoch when the Demon Emperor ascended to the other shore. Although it is still a cultivation method related to the Great Dao, the connection will be weaker.

Therefore, the Nascent Soul Heaven-Mending Method is of paramount importance, and it is actually similar to his method of filling the inner world by devouring the eight paths.

However, the Eight Paths evolved into a complete set of Dao and Dharma, while the Nascent Soul Mending Heaven Method does not need to be so complicated. It mainly starts from the Dao of "creation" to allow the inner and outer worlds to connect and merge.

"The so-called 'one tree cannot support the whole tree'. What I seek in the 'Myriad Paths of the Universe' is the ultimate 'image of life,' which has something in common with the 'Nuwa Mending the Sky Technique,' but the foundations are different, and the paths we seek are not the same."

"The Nuwa's Heaven-Mending Technique emphasizes 'origin of creation,' and its foundation lies in creation and mending. For the Heaven-Mending Technique to be perfected, the required nascent soul must contain a complete image of 'creation.' And complete creation cannot be fully described by a single wood-attribute vitality; it requires a more stable and inclusive foundation."

"Therefore, the ideal state should be a 'Three-Element Nascent Soul' constructed from the three elemental attributes of wood, water, and earth. Wood represents growth and is the 'symbol' of burgeoning life; earth represents sustenance and is the 'foundation' of the continuation of life; water represents nurturing and is the 'source' of the cycle of life. Only when the three are combined can a complete path of creation be constructed that supports the self-sufficiency of the inner world and is sufficient to make up for any deficiencies in its laws."

"In this way, by incorporating the three spiritual roots of the nascent soul, which contains the complete image of creation, into the inner world, it can best match the true meaning of creation in the Nuwa's Heaven-Mending Technique, and achieve the perfect fusion and completion of the inner and outer worlds."

"It is safe to cultivate to the Dharma body using this method. I myself have not cultivated to the level of Celestial Immortal or higher, so we can not consider it for the time being."

After clarifying Han Yunshu's cultivation strategy, Li Feiyu felt much more relaxed.

But then a problem arose, because there were two other people waiting for him to write down their cultivation methods!

It was quite easy for him to take Yuan Yao and Yan Li as concubines during this period, as the cultivation resources for the Qi Refining stage were negligible. However, both of them had low natural talent, and their sect's cultivation techniques were rubbish. Even with resources poured into their cultivation, they were destined not to go far.

Li Feiyu must personally tailor cultivation techniques for the two of them so that they can unleash their full potential and achieve the Great Dao.

Fortunately, this world doesn't have the "no regrets after the initial stage" setting, so cultivation techniques can be changed at any time, and there won't be any hidden dangers from practicing casually now.

And so, more than three months later, the two women finally caught the man on Tiandu Street.

When Han Li saw Li Feiyu on the rooftop of the inn, he asked somewhat warily, "Li Feiyu, you weren't waiting for me here again, were you?"

"Who do you think you are? You expect your brother Fei to wait for you? You're dreaming." Li Feiyu pouted. "It just so happens that the Double Happiness Festival is approaching, and Yuan Yao and Yanli happen to like traveling, so I asked them to keep an eye on you."

"Is something wrong?" Han Li was even more worried.

Li Feiyu readily admitted, "It is a small matter, it's just that... have you had any Soul Refining Iron over the years? Give me some high-quality one."

Upon hearing this, Han Li replied solemnly, "What are you thinking? How could I possibly use such an evil technique that violates the laws of nature so casually?"

Given his personality, it's unlikely he'd actively capture someone to refine soul iron, but if he encounters a cultivator who has turned the tables and kills them, refining some iron along the way would be quite convenient.

Moreover, Soul Iron has enormous potential as a material, and Han Li would not abandon its development just because he wants to use living souls to refine iron; at most, he would do it secretly.

Li Feiyu took out an array plate and immediately set up a top-level isolation array. He said seriously, "I really need it. You must have some. Give me some."

Han Li looked troubled: "Feiyu, Soul Iron is not easy to refine..."

Li Feiyu sighed helplessly, stretched out her hand as if asking for something, and Han Li immediately took out a cultivation manual.

"Could you check if there's anything wrong with this?"

"An avatar?" Although Li Feiyu knew what this was, he still carefully examined the technique and then showed a strange expression.

Han Li immediately tensed up: "What's wrong?"

"You've already practiced it, so why are you so nervous now?" Li Feiyu rolled her eyes at him and explained, "This is just an incomplete scroll, the technique is not complete. This external avatar technique should have many other supporting spells and supernatural abilities. Moreover, if someone has cultivated the complete technique, or if there is someone more advanced in this field than you, they can take away your control over the external avatar."

Upon hearing this, Han Li couldn't help but frown and ask, "Is there any way to remedy this?"

Li Feiyu deliberately said, "Why are you so nervous? You picked up this martial arts technique from who-knows-where, and by some coincidence, you just happened to run into someone who can counter it?"

"It really is a hidden danger..." Han Li stared intently at Li Feiyu.

Li Feiyu looked at Qu Hun's face and felt a slight stirring in her heart.

Ultimately, it was because he traveled through time too late; everything had already happened by the time he woke up. Otherwise, he would have tried to save Zhang Tie.

Zhang Tie's soul has already been scattered, and his physical body, which has now become Qu Hun, is the last proof that the honest and simple boy still exists. He also does not want Qu Hun to be taken away by Xuan Gu in the future.

"Alright, I'll fix this flaw for you." Li Feiyu sighed slightly, her heart softening after all.

Before Han Li could express his gratitude, he spoke again: "I need Soul Iron. I only need ten catties this time, but after you form your Core, you need to give me five hundred catties of high-grade Soul Iron."

"Five hundred jin? Are you an iron-eating beast?" Han Li immediately exclaimed in surprise.

Soul Iron is difficult to forge to begin with, and five hundred catties of Soul Iron is asking him to slaughter a city? What kind of demonic behavior is this? Five hundred catties of Soul Iron is even enough for him to make high-level puppets that can cast complex spells—this is also the result of his research over the past twenty years.

Soul Iron can indeed circulate and transmit magical power like meridians. Puppets made primarily of Soul Iron may be able to cast complex spells. However, this research is time-consuming, and he doesn't have enough time and energy to devote to it yet.

Therefore, he plans to delve deeper into this field after he has reached the Core Formation stage.

Li Feiyu's demand for 500 jin of Soul Iron wasn't purely to make things difficult. Now that he had clearly defined his path to the Outer Realm, it was time for him to consider reforging his own exclusive weapon.

Using Soul Iron as the main material, and combining it with the rare and precious materials of this world, I believe we can forge a suitable weapon.

Using Soul Iron as the main material, there is a possibility that it can be directly reforged and sublimated into a divine artifact after the Dharma Body is created.

"Five hundred catties is too much. Refining Soul City Iron is not easy, and I need it myself..."

"What if you advance to the Outer Realm a hundred years from now, with the inner and outer worlds merging together? Would it be difficult to unleash the 'Blazing Fire Seal' on Kui Xing City and destroy hundreds of pounds of Soul Iron?" Li Feiyu asked with a smile.

Han Li's expression changed, and he cursed, "Get lost! You're making it sound like I'm some kind of great demon."

Then he continued, "I know you probably want Soul Iron to forge weapons, right? I can only promise to provide the materials as much as possible. The 'Burning Ascension Technique' is a martial art, and with my current martial arts level, it's really not fast to practice... By the way, you're the one who taught me martial arts, why don't you practice it yourself?"

"Okay, just provide the materials." Li Feiyu nodded, reluctantly accepting.

Anyway, his weapon would consume at least a hundred catties, so five hundred was just a figure of speech. It was good that Han Li agreed.

He didn't answer why he didn't practice it himself... because during the outdoor phase of the "Burning Ascension Technique," the extreme Yang gives rise to Yin, splitting into a strange Yin body. Just like Duanmu Xianlong's Yin body, known as the Rain Whale Turtle.

Normally it's fine, but once the Yin body dies, it will damage the foundation of the main body's cultivation. Anyway, Han Li doesn't plan to pursue the external realm of martial arts, so there's no need to tell him this.

Han Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, took out a piece of soul iron that was not much bigger than his palm, and said, "This is the only piece I have. It was made by refining ten level-four demonic beasts."

Li Feiyu weighed it in his hand and was not very satisfied with either the quality or the weight.

However, it's better than nothing.

Li Feiyu rolled his eyes and said, "By the way, give me some Yellow Dragon Pills, Qi Harmony Pills, True Essence Pills, and Gathering Essence Pills and such."

"These are all cultivation pills. Didn't you say that pills damage the foundation of martial arts? What do you need these for?"

"The two female cultivators who brought you to me today are my newly acquired concubines. I'm just preparing cultivation materials for them," Li Feiyu said matter-of-factly. "Besides, what does my use of pills to refine my magical power have to do with my martial arts foundation? I can eat them myself too."

"Damn it, you're keeping a woman and asking me for money? Are you alright?" Han Li was stunned.

Li Feiyu, however, said nonchalantly, "Who told us to be best brothers since childhood? You still have the little green bottle, making some cultivation pills is a piece of cake, isn't it? Hurry up, or your brother Fei will look down on you."

"You're asking me for money to support your woman, and you still look down on me? Get lost!" Han Li immediately protested.

Li Feiyu immediately stopped smiling and sighed, "Well, since that's the case, I'll have to go earn spirit stones myself to prepare the resources for them. I just don't know how difficult it is to earn spirit stones, or if I'll have time to revise the cultivation technique... If Qu Hun's body is controlled and taken away one day, I'll be held responsible..."

Han Li's face darkened. He pointed at Li Feiyu, tapped her index finger a few times, and gritted his teeth, saying, "Fine, I'll give it to you!"

Li Feiyu grinned and snatched the medicine bottles from Han Li while he was counting them: "Not bad, not bad, your brother Fei and your wives will remember this favor."

"Hey Li! If you try to steal my things again, don't blame me for turning on you!" Han Li's face showed anger, and there was a hint of a break between them.

"Oh, you want to spar with me?" Li Feiyu stood up, twisted his waist and turned his neck, then beckoned with his hand and said, "Come on, I promise I won't hit your face."

"..." Han Li's face darkened even more, and after a long pause, he finally managed to utter, "Childish!"

Han Li naturally wouldn't actually fight Li Feiyu. He knew in his heart that no matter how "carefree" the other party seemed, he had no chance of winning in the face of such an absolute difference in strength.

Although on the surface, Li Feiyu's behavior, such as easily taking in concubines, seems careless and seems to be incompatible with the "rigor" emphasized by the mainstream of the cultivation world, such as caution, asceticism, and detachment from desires.

But from another perspective, in the cultivation world, strength ultimately reigns supreme. Since Li Feiyu possesses formidable strength far exceeding that of his peers and even capable of challenging opponents of higher levels, he naturally has the confidence and qualification to define his own rules of conduct and lifestyle.