I run a Taoist temple in a bizarre world.

Chapter 110 [An External Body]

Chapter 109 [An External Body]

The information pops up on the panel in front of you.

Chi Le opened his hand, and a wisp of mist with a "viscous" and flowing texture appeared in his palm.

There weren't many strange tactile sensations.

Even its weight is negligible.

Chi Le could only feel a constant chill flowing down from between his fingers.

It's like having a small, leaky water ball floating in your palm, with water constantly flowing from between your fingers to the ground.

"This is... [Exclusive Awakening Mist]?"

Looking at the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] in his hand, which looked almost identical to the [Awakening Mist] he had obtained from killing the [Wolf in the Forest] at the beginning, he saw it.

Chi Le sighed.

"This is practically no different from the [Awakening Mist] used on Chen Cheng—"

"But—at least I got it."

Put the hard-won [Exclusive Awakening Mist] back into the inventory of Qingshan Temple.

Chi Le originally wanted to summon the [Mountain Gate] and return to Qingshan Temple.

But then I thought again, inside Qingshan Temple, my own temple keeper was still guarding the entrance.

Opening the mountain gate now is like risking getting hit by two freshly made ice flowers.

I abandoned the idea of directly summoning the [Mountain Gate].

Chi Le first used his authority as the abbot to convey the idea that he no longer needed to guard the entrance to Chen Cheng's mind.

After waiting for a while, they finally summoned the [Mountain Gate].

"Guanzhu!"

As soon as Chi Le returned to Qingshan Temple, Chen Cheng's voice reached his ears.

"How did I do just now?"

Chen Cheng stood up abruptly from the chair in the right side hall and jogged over to Chi Le.

She tiptoed closer to Chi Le's face, her big eyes blinking rapidly.

She seemed to be expecting praise from Chi Le.

"Well done."

Chi Le patted her head as encouragement.

Leaving aside the time in Heliu Town when he was almost accidentally injured.

In tonight's operation to eliminate the shadowy figure.

At a crucial moment, he successfully restrained a second-tier evil spirit—a dark shadow—for several seconds with his unranked strength.

Chen Cheng's performance certainly deserves recognition.

"You've had a hard night, go and get some rest."

"Uh-huh!"

With his hands folded over his head, covering the spot where Chi Le had patted him, Chen Cheng chuckled foolishly as he watched Chi Le walk toward the Right Side Hall.

We arrived at the Right Side Hall.

Chi Le did not sit on the futon, but instead sat on the chair that Chen Cheng had brought out earlier.

The recovery function provided by the Right Side Hall nourished Chi Le's spirit.

He relaxed completely, and his tense nerves slowly eased.

Reflecting on tonight's ambush operation.

The first hunt for a malevolent spirit with second-tier strength.

Chi Le showed considerable respect to [Shadow].

They mobilized all available combat power in the entire Qingshan Temple.

The three immortals and gods, the temple keeper who had not yet entered the ranks, and even the abbot who had no extraordinary abilities, all had to personally step in and act as bait.

Out of concern for the [Shadow] and to maximize the success rate of its kill.

Chi Le did not devise a particularly complex plan to ambush and kill the "Shadow".

It can even be said to be very simple.

After all, the simpler the plan, the less likely it is to fail due to unexpected circumstances.

This will increase the success rate of the plan.

Because there is no clear understanding of the specific strength of the [Shadow].

At the very beginning of their contact with the Shadow, Chi Le had the Land God of Changxi Village and the Soul-Guiding Spirit Soldier, both of whom were only at the first level, test the Shadow's strength.

While we're at it, let's see if we can unlock any other abilities of the humanoid shadowy figures.

This is to reduce unforeseen circumstances during subsequent encirclement and suppression operations.

It was pretty much what Chi Le had predicted.

The strength displayed by the [shadow] was not within the first tier, but it was not too far beyond that either.

It has been determined that the [Shadow]'s strength is roughly in the second tier.

Then everything will be much easier.

On Chi Le's side, there is the [Water Divider and River Stabilizer] with second-tier strength.

He is the only one who can fight against and kill the Shadow.

However, the advantages and disadvantages of the [Water Dividing and River Stabilizing General] are obvious.

It possesses considerable defensive capabilities, and its offensive capabilities are even more formidable.

In comparison, its speed is extremely slow.

So slow that even a low-ranking demon, who is not good at speed, can reach a relatively safe place away from the attack's killing range before the sleeve attack lands.

Coincidentally, during the probing by the two immortals, the [shadow] was not slow.

To fully unleash the devastating power of the "Water Dividing and River Stabilizing General" skill.

The actions of the "shadow" need to be restrained, or rather, controlled.

This task will be completed by the [Land God of Changxi Village], the [Soul-Guiding Spirit Soldiers], and Chen Cheng.

Spikes, ice, mind control.

Even if the [Shadow] possesses second-tier strength.

These control methods originate from the first order, or even from non-first order.

But under the dual control of body and mind.

It can still give [Shadow] a control effect of less than two seconds.

This is the perfect time for the [Water Divider and River Stabilizer] to make his move!

The question is how to ensure that the two immortals and Chen Cheng can successfully control the "shadow".

It's about Chi Le, who acted as the decoy.

This simple plan carries a certain risk for Chi Le.

He was wearing the [Toad's Shell], which could indeed significantly reduce physical damage from Tier 2 and below.

However, the Shadow is a genuine evil spirit that leans towards mental attacks.

One can glean some insight from the sound waves that contain the impact of spiritual power.

【Toad Treasure Molt】When facing attacks of mental power, it is no different from the ordinary clothes it is wearing.

Not to mention that [Toad's Molt] only significantly reduces damage, not completely negates it.

Chi Le's physical condition is actually that of an ordinary person, or even weaker than that of an ordinary person.

Even a slight reduction in power from a second-tier evil spirit would be enough to give him a serious injury.

Fortunately, when facing the "shadow," we followed the plan, and although there were some twists and turns, the overall result was good.

[Shadow] successfully defeated, [Exclusive Awakening Mist Cluster] successfully obtained!

With the help of the Right Side Hall, Chi Le's condition was adjusted to its best.

He entered the main hall.

Take out the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] from your inventory.

Watching the ever-changing patterns of mist flowing across the surface of the "mist cloud".

Chi Le recalled the first time she met Zhang Guanghai, and how he taught He Xiaoxiao to absorb the [Awakening Mist].

And the method of containing the [Awakening Mist] taught by the instructors at the training camp.

"I remember it was like this—"

Chi Le sat cross-legged on a futon in front of the statue of the immortal.

Place your hands, one on top of the other, in front of your navel.

Hold the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] firmly in your palm, making a lotus-like gesture.

He did not rush to contain the "mist" according to the method he had learned.

Instead, slow down your breathing, clear your mind of distractions, and bring yourself into a state that is most suitable for containing the [exclusive awakening mist].

"Calm down—take a deep breath—"

Chi Le murmured aloud.

Inside the main hall, Chi Le could always easily gather his thoughts and clear his mind.

Successfully, Chi Le completely emptied her mind and reached a wonderful state she had never experienced before.

And the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] floating in his hand also underwent a change.

The previously slowly flowing mist patterns on the surface have come to a standstill.

It felt like someone had pressed the pause button.

The moment the "fog" stopped flowing, Chi Le felt his hand sink.

The feeling of lightness and lightness, as if nothing were there, disappeared.

The sudden heaviness in his palm almost pulled Chi Le out of his serene, blank state.

Fortunately, Chi Le quickly regained her composure, which prevented any further negative impact.

Continuing to maintain a state of blankness, Chi Le began to let her imagination run wild in her mind.

"The fog flowed and melted away like ice cream about to melt—"

In his imagination, the irregular "fog" began to wriggle.

The outermost layer of mist began to flow again, as if it had actually begun to melt, and started to slowly flow downwards.

Tick tock!

After waiting for a long time, just as Chi Le was struggling to maintain a state of emptiness and was about to lose control.

He heard the sound of water droplets falling.

At the same time, he felt the sensation of a "water droplet" being smashed open in his palm.

Immediately afterwards, the watery feeling on my palm disappeared.

It's like a "water droplet" falling into the palm of your hand evaporating and turning into gas.

If Chi Le opened his eyes at this moment, he could see it.

The "water droplets" he felt dripping from his palm were formed by the "melting" of the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] he was holding.

Shortly after the "water droplet" landed on his palm, it rose again as a light gray mist.

Finally, it seeped into his body through the pores of his palms and forearms.

To avoid snapping out of her dazed state, Chi Le didn't open her eyes.

I don't know if it's because I've temporarily lost my sight, which makes my sense of touch particularly acute at this moment.

He could sense the changes in the "water droplets".

He could clearly feel the strange sensation of the gas formed by the "water droplets" entering his palm and the pores of his forearm.

He could clearly sense even the slightest decrease in the weight he was holding in his palm.

Chi Le knows.

The changes he is now perceiving are all based on the premise that the "mist" in his palm has changed.

The [Exclusive Awakening Mist] is being contained within itself!

The gray mist formed from this drop of "water" did not only remain on the palm, but also near the forearm.

After penetrating the pores, it begins to travel rapidly throughout his body along specific routes.

Their head down and rushing forward looks just like those oxen and horses who are about to be late and are frantically rushing to work.

However, rather than saying that the gray fog was rushing on its way, it seemed more like it was searching for something.

As time goes by.

The changes occurring in Chi Le's palm became increasingly intense.

Water droplets continuously fell from the fog.

One after another, it was like rain.

Fortunately, after the "water droplet" hit his palm, it quickly turned into gray mist and then entered Chi Le's pores.

This prevented the water from pooling in Chi Le's palm and forming a puddle.

Even though the "fog cloud" has melted so quickly, it shows no sign of being satisfied with the status quo.

On the contrary, they might find it too time-consuming to first turn into "water droplets" and then evaporate into ash.

Thud—

A small, irregular, grayish-smoky solid called a "fog block" broke off from the "fog cloud".

It fell into Chi Le's palm.

Instead of melting into water droplets, the "fog block" sublimated directly into gray fog.

The gray fog contained in the "fog block" is far more than a few drops of "water".

The moment after the "fog block" sublimates and turns into gray fog.

Chi Le's entire chest area was completely shrouded in gray mist.

Drilling in—to be precise, the gray mist had forcefully entered Chi Le's body through the pores of his skin at an astonishing speed.

The few wisps of gray mist that had been searching for something instantly grew larger, like a rushing stream, flowing through Chi Le's body.

This "stream" has flowed all over Chi Le's body, finally stopping at the center of his forehead.

No matter how the "stream" washes away the current, it still wants to flow into this final area.

It was as if there was a huge rock blocking the way near the center of the forehead.

Faced with a massive boulder that they could not break through no matter what they tried, they could only be stopped from advancing any further.

The "stream" formed by the gathering of gray fog seemed to have heard a warning.

"The current area is not yet unlocked. Please come back to explore it later." This message conveyed a sense of helplessness.

Chi Le had a premonition.

As long as the "stream" formed by the gray fog breaks through this invisible barrier.

Then he succeeded.

You will then truly gain extraordinary abilities!

Fortunately, the "stream" is not yet the limit of gray mist that the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] can turn into.

Above his palm, a large portion of the "mist" was still floating, dissolving.

Time flows slowly by.

At this moment, it is in Chi Le's palm.

The last small patch of "fog" condensed into the last drop of "water".

Tick tock!

The water droplet hits the palm of the hand, instantly turning into tiny droplets that scatter and splash in all directions.

Gray mist swirled and rose.

It floated towards Chi Le's brow.

Within his body, the tiny "streams" formed from the gray mist had transformed into a roaring, surging river!

The "river" is constantly washing away the invisible barrier between the eyebrows.

Each scour carries immense force, as if it wants to break through and shatter everything in its path.

To pave a broad and prosperous road.

However, the invisible barrier between the eyebrows seemed to be an unchanging, stubborn presence that could not be moved by any means.

It still stands blocking the way in front of the surging "river".

Resist its constant erosion.

However, the constant erosion by the "rivers" is not entirely without effect.

Chi Le could sense that layer of solid, seemingly unbreakable "boulder".

There are already signs that it wants to be broken open.

But the fragile, invisible barrier cannot be destroyed by the "river".

It's incredibly firm.

This extreme state of balance ended when the last drop of "water" fell into the palm of the hand, turned into gray mist and disappeared into the body, eventually merging with the "river".

The accumulated quantitative changes of the [Exclusive Awakening Mist] eventually led to a qualitative change.

Without any hindrance, the invisible barrier was instantly broken through.

Countless gray mists surged into the space between his eyebrows.

In just a moment, Chi Le's brow was filled with all the gray mist.

Naturally, the gray fog was not absorbed by Chi Le's body.

What truly contained the massive amount of gray fog was his mental space.

At this moment, within Chi Le's mental space, the gray mist was frantically converging towards a single point.

The gray fog kept gathering and solidifying.

It's like a star forming here.

All the gray fog compressed into a tiny, singularity-like, rounded entity in a short time.

The dots slowly rotated.

Chi Le was about to take a closer look.