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Chapter 859 - 69: Entering Shenxu [Vote for Monthly Tickets!]

Chapter 859: Chapter 69: Entering Shenxu [Vote for Monthly Tickets!]

Although Xie Wumming appeared somewhat unreliable, as soon as he had set up the Formation Spiritual Medicine and picked up a thin blade shimmering with silver light, his expression suddenly became serious. His eyes shone with a stern light, his fingers and bones protruding prominently, as a surge of Spiritual Sense coalesced within him.

The so-called grandmaster’s poise.

In the midst of the formation, a Bronze Couldron was placed. Xie Wumming sequentially put in the materials prepared by Immortal Qi Jing, many of which were extremely difficult to acquire. Xie Wumming also couldn’t help but admire their rarity.

However, for a cultivator of Immortal Qi Jing’s caliber, the only truly unattainable items would be Divine Artifacts.

The Couldron contained a purple-blue liquid, gently refined over a subtle flame. As most of the materials were added, miraculous changes began to occur within the Couldron. The colorful materials, after being simmered over a low flame, astonishingly turned into a white, thick consistency, starting to take the shape of a skeletal framework.

"Do you have any height requirements?" Xie Wumming turned his head to look at Chen Erniu.

The Sword Emperor from the Western Sea smiled embarrassingly, "Naturally, it would be better to be taller."

"Don’t worry, we’ve taken the money and will surely make the outcome as satisfactory as possible," Xie Wumming patted his chest, "Just tell me how you want it adjusted."

Jiang Tiankuo and Chen Erniu gathered around the large Couldron, watching as Xie Wumming shaped the form bit by bit with a small knife.

Immortal Qi Jing, watching the soul of the Sword Emperor, furrowed his brows, "In my opinion, you must stretch the height a bit—yes, primarily make the legs longer. Your average proportions are too unremarkable..."

"Small head, right, what do you need such a big head for if it’s not filled with much wisdom?"

"Maximize the slim face, every bit less of that big dark face is beneficial, what’s the use of having so much? Skin color we can adjust later, that’s not urgent."

"Chisel down the jawline, look at your face shape, now look at mine. I’m not criticizing you, but Old Chen... you’ve come too late for this body reconstruction; otherwise, your whole life would’ve been different."

"What’s the use of a man being so handsome..." Chen Erniu scratched his head sheepishly.

"Heh, that’s what you think you don’t understand," Immortal Qi Jing looked at him with a smile, "Without a handsome appearance, you shall never know how wonderful life can be."

"Hmm." Xie Wumming picked at his goatee and nodded, "I’d know."

"..." The room suddenly became silent.

After all, he was the lead surgeon, and no one dared to voice disagreement at that moment. But since everyone has a conscience, no one could utter a word of affirmation either.

After a long pause, it was Immortal Qi Jing who finally spoke, "I don’t know whether you were handsome in your youth, Old Xie, but having been married to Yi Niang, you must have been quite the impressive figure back then."

This prompted silence from Xie Wumming, who after a long struggle managed to say, "The past is unbearable to recall."

Once the skeleton took shape, Xie Wumming added new materials to assemble the flesh and blood vessels. This was the most technically demanding part because Chen Erniu currently possessed a Seventh Realm Half Stage Cultivation and would definitely aim to reach Tianyuan in the future. The stronger the Qi Sea Meridians he could craft for Chen Erniu, the more robust his foundation would be.

If the technique was subpar, there might be blockages in the Qi Sea or narrow meridians, causing his Cultivation to regress rather than advance after the body reconstruction; but if the technique was outstanding, it might result in a foundation even better than his original physical body.

All this pressure rested on Xie Wumming’s shoulders.

Sweat beads began to form on his forehead, but three gentle breezes swept across, whisking away the droplets.

This process continued for an entire day, and it wasn’t until the next day at dawn that he finally completed this most difficult process of opening up the meridians.

"Phew..." Xie Wumming let out a long breath, "At last it’s finished, the task has been fulfilled."

"Xie Sir has worked hard," the Sword Emperor from the Western Sea felt its difficulty, and also expressed his thanks.

"What do you mean hard work when we’ve been paid so much?" Immortal Qi Jing appeared unconcerned, pointing to the Couldron and urging, "Don’t dawdle. Let’s hurry it up. The most important step is not to be forgotten. Make sure to extend, thicken, and enlarge this part!"

...

The next evening, a group of people had already appeared at the northwestern edge. There was a deep ravine ahead, naturally dividing the Nine States Continent from the wild land on the opposite side. Covered by thick clouds of smoke and dust, it was impossible to see the scenery on the other side clearly.

Immortal Qi Jing looked at Chu Liang and said, "Once we cross this boundary valley, we will be entering the Shenxu Land, a place full of dangers. Do you really want to go with us?"

Chu Liang glanced at Jiang Yuebai and turned his head to answer, "Yes."

The reason he came to join Immortal Qi Jing was partly because he was worried about Jiang Yuebai’s safety and wanted to accompany her on the journey; on the other hand, staying in Shu Mountain might not be safe for him either.

The reminder from Lu Cang a few days ago had left him restless, always feeling as though it harbingered some kind of crisis.

Be wary of Penglai...

Ever since the Demonic Clan’s plundering, he had been staying on Shu Mountain. Could Penglai really be so bold as to strike at Shu Mountain to kill him? That would be no different from declaring all-out war.

But if it wasn’t necessary, why would Lu Cang give such a warning? Shenxu Temple should strictly forbid affecting matters of the Mortal Realm.

After some contemplation, he made a decision. He left his clone active on Shu Mountain while his true body quietly accompanied Jiang Yuebai to Immortal Qi Jing’s side, essentially having an Eighth Realm cultivator along for protection, capable of always shielding the heavens’ secrets and preventing others from finding his true body.

However, Immortal Qi Jing intended to enter the Sword Domain Heavenly Palace, an Ancient Secret Realm within the Shenxu Land. Over the long years, few who entered have come out, adding to the danger.

But Chu Liang always felt a bit more at ease with this arrangement—perhaps it was not unrelated to having Senior Sister Jiang by his side.

Having both a clone and the true body active simultaneously consumes more Spiritual Power the higher the cultivation level and the greater the distance between them, especially when using Divine Skills, as the loss of spiritual power is rapid. So even an Eighth Realm cultivator wouldn’t let their true body and clone be active at the same time for long, typically only sending out the clone for tasks while the true body lies dormant.

But Chu Liang didn’t care about this; just buying more Storage Spirit Jade Runes was enough. By constantly replenishing the clone’s spiritual power with the runes, he could create the illusion that the clone was his true body. Rather than hiding purely, Chu Liang wanted to lay out bait and see just how far Penglai would go.

Could they really be so desperate?

But even Master Wen Yuan would call the rate at which these Storage Spirit Jade Runes consume spiritual power prodigal.

But isn’t this what Spirit Stone Coins are for, to be spent at times like this?

If this trip to the Sword Domain Heavenly Palace really yields that Divine Artifact, then after Immortal Qi Jing rescues his wife, he would surely draw close to Shu Mountain. It would be as if Shu Mountain had a Divine Artifact at its disposal at any time.

Then Chu Liang would feel a little more at ease.

Immortal Qi Jing, seeing his unwavering demeanor, didn’t say more but turned around and looked at Chen Erniu.

The Western Sea Sword Emperor, who had newly regained his physical body, had skin smooth as jade and a distinguished posture. Although one could tell it was him, he now seemed much more handsome than before; this rebirth had truly enhanced him considerably.

Looking at Jiang Tiankuo, Chen Erniu didn’t hesitate to say, "I’m fine, let’s set off."

Upon hearing these words, Immortal Qi Jing turned to the front. Beyond that curtain of clouds and fog lay the Shenxu Forbidden Land, vaster than the Nine States Continent. He formed a seal with his right hand and pushed forward.

Boom—

A tremendous rush of smoke and dust ripped open a gap that gradually widened into two pillars of hurricane, with an empty gateway between them, barely discernable with a transparent barrier.

Immortal Qi Jing shouted sharply, "Let’s go!"

The Western Sea Sword Emperor made the first move, hefting the Dustless Sword and sweeping it forward lightly. In an instant, his sword cut through the sky, clanking as it pierced the barrier, and a wind carrying the scent of ancient times surged fiercely outward.

Chu Liang and Jiang Yuebai, the two juniors, hand in hand, were the first to dash into this forbidden land of mortals.

Shenxu!