Hushan Enters the Demon Marshes, Storms Stir in South Pass Circuit

[Divine Ability: External Incarnation]

[Rank: Great Divine Ability]

[Evolving Method: Twenty Enhancements]

[Note: This technique is enhanced from the "Soul-Thought Generation Method." It uses a powerful magical Law Artifact (Immortal Artifact, Spirit Treasure) or the body of a strange insect or beast as its core, and refines it with one's own divine thoughts as a Law Artifact, ultimately creating a second self, called an 'External Incarnation.' The Divine Ability abilities and Law Power possessed by the External Incarnation. It may be stronger or weaker than the original body. It can be cultivated independently. The cultivation speed and the ultimate limit reached will vary depending on the grade of the magical Law Artifact (Immortal Artifact, Spirit Treasure) and the potential of the strange insect or beast.]

Before his previous life ended, Lu Qingfeng used all his experience points to strengthen his four Divine Ability and the "Mortal-World Longevity Method," one of which was "External Incarnation."

After being enhanced to the Great Divine Ability, the External Incarnation is undoubtedly even more mysterious.

"'Luofuzi' is a Law Artifact in its original form, and cannot be used to cultivate any Cultivation Method or Divine Ability. It can only improve its cultivation level by refining the layers of restrictions within its original form. Only True Essence and Law Power must be cultivated step by step. Although it is relatively slow, once it is completely refined, it will eventually reach the level of Mahayana True Immortal."

"Upon its completion, it possessed the Law Power the peak Core Formation stage. However, after forty years of refinement and cultivation, it remains at the peak Core Formation stage, far from the Primordial Spirit Realm. As for the Mahayana stage, who knows when it will be reached?"

Given time, this avatar of 'Luofuzi' will eventually reach the Mahayana True Immortal Realm. However, if the main body of the Law Artifact cannot be upgraded to Immortal Artifact, even after countless lifetimes, the highest it can reach is only the Mahayana True Immortal Realm.

Even if Lu Qingfeng ascends to the Earth Immortal Realm in the future and becomes Earth Immortal or Celestial Immortal, 'Luofuzi' can only stay at the Mahayana True Immortal Realm.

'Hunshan' is slightly different.

'Hunshan's' true form is the Celestial Pivot Battle Ape, and its physical body remains. However, compared to an eighth-tier Law Artifact, its physical body is certainly inferior. It is only External Incarnation that it can cultivate Cultivation Method and Divine Ability, making it superior in terms of immense potential.

However, compared to Luofuzi, who is a certainty of becoming Mahayana True Immortal, Hunshan's future achievements are full of uncertainty. Moreover, without top-notch Cultivation Method and Divine Ability, he cannot compare with Luofuzi's eighth-order Law Artifact body and the various powers contained within the Law Artifact.

For example, 'Luofuzi', once mastered, is invincible in the Core Formation.

As for the 'Hunshan' in front of him, its divine soul was destroyed, and Lu Qingfeng cultivated Second Primordial Spirit to External Incarnation. Inevitably, its strength was reduced to only the initial stage of Core Formation. It still needs further cultivation before it can be put to use.

"Luofuzi".

"Hunshan".

Lu Qingfeng and 'Hunshan' sat facing each other, each focused on two things at once. The former was deep in thought, while the latter's aura flowed, and he was already practicing the "Yellow Robe True Formula," familiarizing himself with his new physical body and improving his cultivation strength.

In his previous life, he advanced to the Primordial Spirit, and his mastery of 'External Incarnation' and his ability to multitask greatly increased.

Although the original body and the incarnation are one thought and one mind, they are each busy with their own affairs and do not interfere with each other.

"Both of these External Incarnation will require more resources for 'Luofuzi' to improve his strength and for 'Hunshan' to cultivate."

"However, as far as I am concerned, he is ostensibly a fourth-rank deity, and he can recruit 'Luofuzi' soon, so his strength is by no means weak. It will not be difficult to obtain cultivation resources for his main body and two clones."

Having two clones undoubtedly gives you a lot more room to maneuver.

"I severed ties with Luofuzi and recruited him into my ranks through the Mirror Stone. From now on, he will handle all the battles, thus concealing my true strength."

Whether it was Luofuzi's attack on the Heavenly Jade Great Monster and his subsequent arrival at Snow Eagle Mountain, or Lu Qingfeng's three visits to Snow Eagle Mountain as the 'Yuan Lake Water Lord,' it was all something Lu Qingfeng had planned long ago.

This was all to lay the groundwork.

He calculated that he would meet Lan Feihu and Yuan Bi when he was undergoing his Tribulation Transcendence. After the Tribulation Transcendence, he used the two generals to openly recruit Luofuzi into his ranks at a cost.

The steps are interconnected.

Ao Lie was pleasantly surprised.

In this way, some people might suspect Luofuzi's identity as a "Rogue Cultivator from the South Sea," but it would be difficult to associate him with Lu Qingfeng.

That's enough.

As for 'Hunshan'.

"Hunshan's true form is the Celestial Pivot Battle Ape, belonging to the Demon Race, and is of the demon lineage."

"One may enter the Demon Marshes."

There are two considerations involved—

Firstly, Lu Qingfeng has gained momentum with Yuan Lake and Min River, and sooner or later he will encounter Demon Marshes to the south. Only by infiltrating their territory can he understand both himself and his enemy.

Secondly, the Demon Marshes is far more chaotic than the Qi Kingdom, allowing for a rapid replenishment of the 'Dutian Dark Nether Strategies'.

Lu Qingfeng waved his sleeve, Dutian Dark Nether Strategies landed in the air.

This Law Artifact was originally crafted at the sixth rank.

Currently, in the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies, more than half of the 3,600 Dark Nether Yin Soldiers are still missing, Dutian Ghost Generals is one who was created after refining the soul of the Heavenly Jade Great Monster.

In Yuan Lake, and even in the Min River and Qi Kingdom, the laws governing Human Path and Divine Path are strictly enforced, so Lu Qingfeng dared not act rashly lest he get burned.

Furthermore, Luofuzi is Lu Qingfeng's chosen strongest subordinate, so he cannot be attacked lightly.

Now that the second clone, 'Hunshan,' has been refined, I can finally act freely.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh!"

With a wave of his sleeves, Lu Qingfeng transferred the training provisions and supplies escorted by Ao Lie Lu Qingfeng into the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies. The Dutian Creation Pool began to operate with a roar, transforming into Dutian Qi, continuously enhancing the only Dutian Ghost Generals and the three hundred Dark Nether Yin Soldiers within.

They withheld a small portion of the rations and pay.

Finally, they managed to elevate one of the Dutian Ghost Generals and three hundred Dark Nether Yin Soldiers to their maximum potential.

Dutian Dark Nether Strategies descended, Hunshan, who was sitting cross-legged below, opened his eyes and reached out to take it. Lu Qingfeng reached out and tore through the void, taking out the Two-Qi Ring, the Great Possession Ring, the Demon-Subduing Golden Ring, and the Evil-Banishing Immortal Robe, which Hunshan then put away.

All four Law Artifacts are of the sixth rank.

Lu Qingfeng possesses a method of 'enhancement,' allowing him to forge sixth- Fifth-Rank Dharma Artifact using materials typically used by ordinary weapon refiners for fifth-tier Law Artifact. With Yuan Lake at his disposal and the Min River Dragon Palace behind him, materials for forging sixth-tier Law Artifact are hard to find, but materials for forging Fifth-Rank Dharma Artifact are not difficult to obtain.

He has four sixth-tier Law Artifact in hand.

The Two-Qi Ring escaped, the Great Possession Ring confronted the enemy, the Demon-Subduing Golden Ring trapped the enemy, Evil-Banishing Immortal Robe defended against the enemy.

It takes care of every aspect and has no shortcomings.

Furthermore, with the Dutian Dark Nether Strategies enhancing his strength, and the unique advantages of his original body, the Celestial Pivot Battle Ape, even though this Hunshan clone's cultivation is currently only at the initial stage of Core Formation and not yet stable.

However, it would be difficult for cultivators at the Immortal Dao Core Formation Stage or the Third Realm of the Nature-Life Dao to injure Hunshan. To kill Hunshan, it would be impossible unless cultivators at the Primordial Spirit True One or the Fourth Realm of the Nature-Life Dao intervened.

"Let's go to the Demon Marshes."

Hunshan silently emerged from the water palace and Yuan Lake, heading straight for the Demon Marshes to the south.

There are very few experts in the Third Realm of Yuan Lake, and no one has discovered it.

Seventy thousand li west of Yuan Lake, there are several towering peaks with steep cliffs standing opposite each other and extremely deep ravines that are difficult for ordinary people to reach.

It is called the Three Mountains Valley.

The Spiritual Qi was mediocre, and no cultivators came to settle there.

This day.

Three streaks of light flashed across the sky, landing between the mountain peaks and revealing three figures.

One was dressed in white, one in a black robe, and one in a yellow shirt; all were young men, each with a different temperament.

Bai Ziyue, dressed in white with a wisp of sword intent flowing between his brows, looked around and then at the small sword in his hand, and said, "Following the guidance of the Sword Token, this is the location of the Sword Venerable Tianxin's inheritance cave abode."

On the side.

Zhu Xuanji's black robe fluttered in the wind, giving her a somewhat effeminate appearance. Her fingers kept calculating, and she nodded slightly, saying, "High Antiquity Immortal Qin period, South Pass Circuit was the seat of the Immortal Qin Jimo Commandery. Sword Venerable Tianxin once served as the governor of Jimo Commandery, so it is reasonable for him to establish the place of inheritance here."

"Looks like we came to the right place!"

Gongyang Yu, dressed in a burly yellow robe, bared his throat in delight.

Zhu Xuanji looked west and frowned, saying, "This place is located in South Pass Circuit, and Yuan Lake is not far to the west."

"This place is sparsely populated, and the South Pass Circuit is nothing to worry about."

Bai Ziyue also looked westward, his expression slightly serious. "A hundred years ago, there was a god in Yuan Lake, Divine Domain extended for 100,000 miles. Opening the cave abode will likely cause quite a stir. The experts in the South Pass Circuit may not be able to catch up, but we must be wary of the Yuan Lake Water God."

The two talked.

Gongyang Yu in a yellow robe and with a burly build, sneered, "The Yuan Lake Water God is quite talented, but he's a coward. He's been hiding in Yuan Lake for a hundred years, what's there to be afraid of?"

"The Yuan Lake Water God is not a threat. Apart from the three thousand Min River Water Army, the Yuan Lake Water Palace has no other troops worth mentioning. However, recently, a sword cultivator named 'Luofuzi' has joined the Yuan Lake Water God's ranks. This man killed the Heavenly Jade Great Monster, who was quite famous in the South Pass Circuit, with a single sword strike. He should not be underestimated."

Zhu Xuanji squinted, his face delicate yet radiating a cold light.

Obviously.

Zhu Xuanji was quite familiar with the situation at Yuan Lake.

Bai Ziyue's face was as sharp as a knife, and he said coldly, "The Sword Token can sense the location of Sword Venerable Tianxin's cave abode, which means that the formation inside and outside the cave abode must be loose, and it may show signs of movement at any time. We can't worry about anything else right now. We can only take advantage of the time difference and leave before the Yuan Lake Water God and the experts from the South Pass Circuit arrive."

The tiny sword in Bai Ziyue's hand trembled.

"Absolutely! Absolutely!"

"Don't delay."

Gongyang Yu urged impatiently, his voice booming.

"Then let's begin."

Zhu Xuanji didn't hesitate. He and Bai Ziyue immediately released their trembling miniature swords and vanished into the mountain stream. Seeing this, Gongyang Yu also quickly released his miniature sword.

Call out!

Call out!

Call out!

Three swords fly together, sensing each other's energy.

Between the mountain peaks and in the precipitous valleys, a wisp of sword intent rose.

It was weak at first.

In an instant, it soared into the sky, transforming into countless Sword-Ray, which formed a portal that illuminated all directions.

"Quick!"

The three were overjoyed and dared not delay. They leaped into the air and rushed into the doorway.

After they entered, the door remained hanging high.

A flash of sword light appeared.

The sword intent Sky-Piercing.

Centered on this place.

Thousands of miles, tens of thousands of miles, hundreds of thousands of miles away, all the experts of the Third Realm and the gods of the fourth and fifth ranks felt the sensation.

The first and most formidable South Pass Circuit South-Guarding Pass.

Suddenly, divine light shone through the city, revealing a deity whose face and form were obscured, its aura overwhelming the heavens. A golden road stretched endlessly across the Divine Domain, leading to the Three Mountains Valley.

At the same time.

Another burst of Qi and Blood rippled through the city, and a figure soared into the sky, disappearing in an instant amidst wind and thunder.

Awe-Inspiring Righteous Qi arose, as if a magnificent sound resounded, and together with the former two, they exited South-Guarding Pass.

Looking out from South-Guarding Pass towards the Wangnan Mountain, an eerie aura arose, and a whisk appeared, transforming into a sword light that shot straight into the sky.

Besides these four energy channels.

Throughout the South Pass Circuit, divine light soared into the sky, Qi and Blood roared, and the void rippled.

In the South Pass Circuit, neither ordinary people nor cultivators at the first level of the Nature-Life Dao could sense it, just as usual.

Only upon reaching the second realm can one sense terrifying auras, filled with inexplicable horror and uncertainty.

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