Puppet Crown Prince Plan

Shisui sat on the outer side of the roof of the Core Research Building, looking down at the research base shrouded in thick fog.

After quickly absorbing and digesting a Heaven Realm cultivator, Shisui's cultivation level jumped two realms, reaching the Earth Realm Eighth Realm.

The Psychic Energy expended on the way here, as well as the energy depleted in the battle with the Heaven Realm, has been replenished.

Therefore, he now has ample power to control all the researchers in the entire base.

After advancing to the Eighth Realm, Shisui was stuck due to the bottomless drain on Psychic Energy consumed during the advancement.

Seeing that his remaining Psychic Energy was insufficient to advance to the First Realm, he had no intention of forcibly using Flesh Crystals or the Snow Spirit body to push through.

Since there are many places that need energy right now, it's better to have enough backup energy in case of emergencies.

He hadn't forgotten that a Heaven Realm Second Realm was already waiting outside the door.

After killing this one, there's nothing urgent to do afterwards, and maybe we can savor it slowly.

Just as I was thinking this, "Click click click..."

I sensed that the gates of the ice cave were slowly opening, welcoming in a fleet equipped with a large number of weapons.

Beneath the seawater lake, the fleet is navigating through a dark passage constructed of ice.

With only the faint glow of the Psychic Energy Shield, the massive amount of Feather Powder in the seawater went unnoticed.

The Feather Powder transformed into a nearly transparent color, barely visible to the Shisui, the instant it approached the fleet.

Concealment and surprise are the advantages of Feather Powder, Shisui could not possibly overlook strengthening this quality during its [Metamorphosis].

At this moment, even if the Heaven Realm came, they might not be able to detect the surrounding Feather Powder in a short time.

Shisui, however, will not let them live to the moment they discover the Feather Powder.

One after another, colossal metal behemoths slowly emerged from the passageway onto the surface of the water.

From the perspective of the Second Prince's fleet, the entire base was bathed in soft light, and many researchers were waiting for them at the dock.

The fleet slowly docked, and the researchers, who had become living puppets, stepped forward to wait for the hatch to open, respectfully welcoming the Second Prince's arrival.

Yuan Yuan inside the container, was carried off the ship by his personal guards when he heard the researcher who quickly approached him say something.

"Your Highness, we respectfully welcome you."

The researcher's face then revealed a somewhat formulaic, obsequious smile, which made Yuan Yuan feel uncomfortable.

Therefore, he had no interest in communicating with this person any further, and after giving a casual reply, he planned to discuss matters with the person in charge here.

"I'm sorry, Your Highness."

It was the same researcher; his expression shifted to one of deep apology.

"The head of this institute is currently in seclusion due to an important experiment."

As if afraid of being blamed by Yuan Yuan, he added in a low voice, "It's related to the reconstruction of the body."

Yuan Yuan understood immediately.

He nodded. "Then take us to our temporary accommodations first."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Upon receiving the order, the researcher immediately led the group quickly toward the island.

The guards carrying the second prince did not walk at the front, but were surrounded by many soldiers in the center.

Beside him stood an elderly man with jet-black hair.

The old man gently bent down and used a wisp of Psychic Energy to send a message to the second prince, who was in his soul form.

"The researcher just now behaved somewhat strangely; please be careful, Your Highness."

Yuan Yuan's soul form within the container flicked its dragon tail, indicating that it understood.

But he didn't care.

He actually sensed a strange stiffness emanating from the researcher.

But when he heard that the person in charge was not there, he came to his conclusion.

This is because they're afraid of not being able to provide adequate hospitality; they're nervous.

That's alright then.

After mentally rehearsing the scenario, Yuan Yuan convinced himself.

Little did he know, the Feather Powder had already breached the outer wall of the container and invaded his soul.

As for how the tiny Feather Powder, which carried little Spatial Energy, got in, that's a question for the [Survival in Desperate Situations] inside.

After taking Yuan Yuan to temporary accommodations, the researcher left under the pretext of preparing materials for the construction of the Second Prince's physical body.

Before leaving, he hinted that someone would come to pick up the second prince and take him to the Laboratory in about an hour.

After Yuan Yuan said he knew, he immediately had the door closed.

"Bang!"

The gates to the Second Research Institute base, constructed of ice walls, were Shisui shut.

Meanwhile, in Chongming City, all sorts of true and false news were circulating in the streets and alleys.

Today there's an official report of a major victory at the front, followed immediately by rumors of a tense situation at the front, urging people not to join the army.

Someone added fuel to the fire, and in the rumors, the eldest prince was portrayed as a "great philanthropist" who stayed behind to oversee the rear and cared deeply for the people.

This inexplicable rumor almost baffled even the eldest prince himself.

Amidst the cacophony of noise within Chongming City, the Guan Family fell silent.

This wasn't because something had happened to the Guan Family, but because Guan Xiangming, the head of the housekeeper's family, had set off for the front lines.

After coordinating the deployment of troops in the rear, he was to go to Mao City to take over from the Third Prince who was stationed there.

The third prince returned to Chongming City to participate in the clan's trials.

Using this as an excuse, Guan Xiangming successfully ingratiated himself with the Third Prince Faction's faction.

Furthermore, since this is a handover of duties, it shouldn't cause any rift with the Second Prince Faction.

Win-win!

Even after boarding the warship, Guan Xiangming's mind was still racing, but his expression remained unchanged.

Back to the Second Research Institute.

"Knock knock!"

"Enter."

After staying in the temporary accommodation for a while, someone knocked on the door.

The researcher who entered didn't waste any words and immediately stated his position.

"The person in charge has finished the experiment and is out. You can go to the Laboratory to prepare for the preliminary work on body reconstruction."

Upon receiving Yuan Yuan's gaze, the guards immediately stepped forward, picked up the container, and prepared to follow the researcher to the Laboratory.

However, before leaving, the researchers stated that the Psychic Energy fluctuations of powerful beings from the Heaven Realm might affect the experimental results.

He suggested that Ze Lao could protect the Second Prince from a more distant location.

Ze Lao frowned, about to reprimand the researcher.

Yuan Yuan gently channeled a wisp of Psychic Energy and transmitted his voice, "Ze Lao, please calm down. You can wait for me here."

"It's alright, this area is all within the range of your Divine Sense, isn't it?"

After listening, Ze Lao didn't say anything more.

He stayed behind, his Divine Sense following the Second Prince, but he still couldn't detect the anomaly in the air.

This clearly shows that he is of mediocre talent.

No wonder he's stuck at the Heaven Realm Second Realm, unable to make any progress even at this age.

The Second Prince must have promised him something that could improve his cultivation level or aptitude to have hired him as a bodyguard.

Shisui stood Core Research Building.

He sensed the other party's Psychic Energy through the Feather Powder; it was slightly more than that of the person in charge here.

However, the person in charge here is also responsible for maintaining the operation of the array within the ice wall on a regular basis.

Having only slightly more Psychic Energy than the person in charge is enough to prove his mediocrity.

However, no matter what, he is still a Heaven Realm.

"Tsk, I hope it doesn't taste too bad."

He murmured softly, and Shisui sensed the aura of [Survival in Desperate Situations].

Then, he looked up and saw the Second Prince's spirit being escorted towards him.

At this moment, disguised as the head of the research institute, Shisui jogged forward and respectfully bowed.

"Welcome. The materials and preliminary work are basically ready. You can start immediately after you go in."

There was no unusual emotion in his Shisui eyes, and his fake exterior was covered with a polite, faint smile.

Beneath that false shell constructed of Rc Cells, a strong mix of malice and curiosity lingered.

Next, he will act as the Second Prince's assistant in reshaping his physical body, while secretly harboring his own agenda.

After the soul and body merged, Yuan Yuan was made into a living puppet controlled by [Survival in Desperate Situations].

After that, as long as this puppet enters that so-called trial...

He would then have the opportunity to become a puppet ruler with the position of Crown Prince.