Dark Immortal Cultivation

Zhang Qing gradually got used to life in Qing'anji.

Compared to those precarious days in Xiaoshiji, this place is undoubtedly much more peaceful.

Although strange occurrences did happen in the dead of night, they were mostly harmless, with only the loss of a few talismans.

Most of the time, he cultivated peacefully.

Then, they would patrol the outer hall of the Changfeng Meeting once every three days to complete their fixed tasks.

No dangers or troubles were encountered during this period.

Zhang Qing once felt that this kind of life was very good and very suitable for him.

But the dwindling amount of talisman coins in his storage bag reminded him that he couldn't afford to live off his savings!

The outer disciples of the Changfeng Society do not receive a salary. Participating in night patrols is considered voluntary labor. Only when they are assigned to other tasks will they receive a reward.

But he wasn't eligible for those kinds of tasks yet.

Because Zhang Qing is currently still in the probationary period.

He was also very diligent in his daily cultivation, and in order to meet the needs of his Qi cultivation, he would eat several kilograms of ferocious beast meat every day.

The talisman money naturally flowed out in a rush.

I need to figure out a way to make money!

Zhang Qing was thinking to himself as his gaze fell on the wooden puppet.

Having completed the refinement of this wondrous object, Zhang Qing practiced the "Puppet Mastery Technique" every day, and his control over it became increasingly proficient.

After his [Divine Soul] and [Spellcasting] attributes were simultaneously upgraded to 2.0, he vaguely sensed that the time was ripe for "Possessing the Divine".

However, Zhang Qing did not rush to make a move.

Because "imbuing the spirit" is an extremely important step in controlling the puppet, failure will backfire on oneself.

It caused damage to the soul!

Although it is not life-threatening, the emotional trauma is difficult to heal, and the cost is quite high.

Therefore, we must be extremely cautious.

Today, Zhang Qing has finally made up his mind!

Staring at the wooden puppet standing on the table, his eyes gleamed with a sharp light—a sign of fully activating his inner energy.

"Duh!"

The next moment, Zhang Qing spoke the truth and suddenly raised his hand to thrust out a sword finger.

It hit the wooden puppet right on the head!

The instant his fingertips touched the target, Zhang Qing, following the methods in "The Art of Puppet Control," materialized his own mind and consciousness into an invisible sharp needle, instantly piercing it.

Distracted into a puppet!

The wooden puppet suddenly leaped high into the air, its limbs flailing wildly and making cracking noises, before crashing back onto the table.

Zhang Qing's head went blank for a moment, his consciousness went completely blank.

It took him a moment to come to his senses.

He couldn't help but let out a muffled groan.

pain!

Zhang Qing felt as if a piece of his soul had been forcibly torn away.

He clutched his head, his face turning deathly pale with pain.

I almost burst into tears!

Zhang Qing never expected that this "spirit possession" would bring such great pain!

Actually, suffering a little is nothing.

What I fear most is enduring hardship only to fail in the end!

After taking a few deep breaths, the pain in my head gradually disappeared, and a very strange feeling welled up in my heart.

Zhang Qing's gaze returned to the wooden puppet on the table.

Whoops!

The wooden puppet lying on the table suddenly stood up and turned its head to "meet" him.

Although this wooden puppet clearly had no eyes, Zhang Qing sensed that it was waiting for his command.

Like an extremely loyal servant!

This strange object, which originally had no spirit, has now acquired a soul.

That was Zhang Qing's consciousness residing within its body!

The "spirit transfer" was successful.

A sense of joy welled up in Zhang Qing's heart.

With a thought, the wooden puppet on the table immediately responded, bending its knees and leaping high into the air.

Immediately afterwards, the wooden puppet jumped to the ground, rolled and ran rapidly, and then climbed up the table leg.

It's even more agile than before!

Zhang Qing closed his eyes, and his consciousness entered the wooden puppet along an invisible string.

Something amazing happened.

Despite being unable to see, he somehow "saw" the scene inside the room.

It was as if the scene outside was being reflected into Zhang Qing's mind through the wooden puppet!

The wooden puppet kept running and jumping.

The images in my mind changed accordingly.

However, these images are as if viewed through frosted glass, hazy and unclear.

Most importantly, Zhang Qing no longer needs to rely on his spiritual sense to control the wooden puppet.

A single thought, and it's as easy as using your own arm!

The wonder of this "spirit possession" truly broadened his horizons.

Like a big boy who has just received a new and exciting toy, Zhang Qing was having a great time playing with it.

He only regained consciousness when he became mentally exhausted.

This kind of spiritual manipulation is extremely mentally taxing!

Zhang Qing opened his eyes.

The wooden puppet stood on the table in front of him.

Not moving at all.

But Zhang Qing knew that it had acquired true spirituality.

The soul I gave myself!

Zhang Qing couldn't help but reach out and gently grasp the wooden puppet, his fingertips brushing across its smooth surface until they touched a scar.

Next time I get "powerful energy", I'll try to see if I can fix it.

he thought to himself.

This strange object is quite extraordinary.

Although Zhang Qing completed the "imbuing the spirit," he was far from uncovering the true secrets of the wooden puppet.

It should be noted that "Spiritual Assumption" is only one of the twelve techniques in "Puppet Mastery".

It seems that only by mastering all the techniques can one unleash the full power of this wondrous object!

Currently, Zhang Qing can remotely control wooden puppets by using the "spirit possession" method.

Make them your eyes and ears, to scout out dangers, monitor the enemy, and guard the perimeter...

Wooden puppets are not living beings, so if they are hidden properly, they are difficult to detect.

Absolutely top-notch scouts!

"after…"

Zhang Qing thought for a moment and said, "I'll call you Little Puppet."

The wooden puppet did not answer.

But Zhang Qing felt...

It likes the name!

Zhang Qing smiled slightly and suddenly tossed it into the air.

The wooden puppet somersaulted in the air and landed steadily on the table.

It twisted its head and then stopped moving.

Zhang Qing let out a long sigh, as exhaustion overwhelmed him like a tidal wave.

He lay down on the bed and quickly fell into a deep sleep.

Zhang Qing had a dream.

A very, very long dream.

He dreamed that he had become a gigantic wooden figure with a body stronger than metal, incredibly thick limbs, immense strength, and invulnerability to swords and spears.

He was also equipped with a large shield and a greatsword.

With every move, they swept away all enemies in their path.

Although he was conscious.

However, they are subject to invisible control and cannot move freely at all.

They were reduced to killing machines.

In the midst of fierce battles, he sustained more and more wounds, and the heart beating deep within his chest gradually stiffened and failed.

Despite this, he remained strong and fierce.

Winning victory after victory.

Until one day, he encountered an unprecedentedly powerful enemy.

As soon as the battle began, hundreds of sharp sword beams swept down from the sky, instantly engulfing him completely!

At this moment, Zhang Qing felt liberated.

And freedom.

The next moment, Zhang Qing suddenly woke up with a start.

He instinctively sat up and then heard Si Chen's hooting outside.

Cough cough~

Its daybreak.

At this moment, Zhang Qing realized that he was covered in sweat.

He turned his head to look.

The little puppet stood quietly on the table, like a loyal guardian!