Temptation (2)

The moment the airflow entered his mind, Zhang Rongfang clearly felt his brain become clear.

It was as if all the accumulated waste in the brain was being rapidly eliminated by this wisp of air.

A lot of sweat began to seep from his forehead and hairline.

Most importantly, his health points began to increase again.

It gradually increased from 212 to 216.

"I used three points, added four, and still made a profit. Let's do it again."

Zhang Rongfang now wealthy and powerful, and he wanted to see what was so special about the Civilian Skill in this world that allowed one to become Spirit General by worshipping Worship God in the late stage of the Refining Spirit. Immediately, he added another plus sign.

Three more attribute points disappeared.

The same cycle began again, but this time, the light air currents splitting from the Nascent Soul were much stronger.

Streams of air began to weave something within his brain, like real silk threads.

At first, the woven material was just a thin circle, and Zhang Rongfang didn't know what it was.

That thing looked like a piece of transparent cloth.

After Civilian Skill entered the mid-stage of Refining Spirit.

All reactions and changes cease, and memories also rush into ending.

Health points increased from 216 to 220. I made a little more money.

Without hesitation, Zhang Rongfang clicked the plus sign again.

The Free Attribute Points also vanished in an instant, leaving only one.

Civilian Skill finally got his wish and jumped to the late stage of Refining Spirit.

In other words, Zhang Rongfang had been with the Great Dao Sect for many years and had a thorough understanding of the Supreme Bright Void Skill Civilian Skill, so there were no obstacles to his advancement.

In addition, as long as the conditions for cultivation are met, Civilian Skill can be improved through persistent and meticulous practice.

That's why he was able to improve so quickly and without any obstacles.

As one enters the later stages of Refining Spirit.

Life jumps to 224. A large number of cultivation memories flood into the mind.

The previously pure energy expanded once more, and after surging into the brain marrow, it quickly joined the weaving process.

Gradually, as time went by...

Zhang Rongfang sat cross-legged in the cabin, oblivious to the passage of time.

The sky outside the window gradually changed from bright to dim, and then from dim to gray-white.

Finally.

Zhang Rongfang slowly opened his eyes.

He exhaled a long, even breath, which carried a strange, foul odor.

It was as if he had expelled all the impurities from his lungs in one breath.

"That feeling."

Zhang Rongfang's expression was somewhat solemn.

Reaching the late stage of Refining Spirit signifies reaching almost the pinnacle of all Civilian Skill in the world.

He originally thought that "Civilian Skill" was a technique that could regulate the body, mobilize and transport the body's Essence, Qi, and Spirit, and achieve the goal of strengthening the body and prolonging life.

But at this very moment.

He had a vague feeling that something was wrong.

The pure energy generated from Refining Spirit wove a spherical net within his brain.

The net was slowly absorbing the surrounding blood and energy, rotating gently, and emitting a subtle pulse rhythm, just like a heart.

The whole process is clear and concise.

First, the Nascent Soul in the chest and abdomen is refined to produce pure energy.

Secondly, the pure energy enters the brain marrow and combines with the blood and qi, as if it is condensing and nurturing something.

"What exactly is this thing?" Zhang Rongfang frowned and slowly opened his eyes.

If Blood Flesh Completion is a talent ability he gained by improving his Attribute Points, then...

So, the brain tennis ball at this moment is a process that one must go through to become Spirit General in this world.

In other words, this sphere may very well be the key to determining whether an ordinary person can become Spirit General through Worship God.

A faint hissing sound suddenly reached Zhang Rongfang's ears.

His expression shifted slightly, and he suddenly stood up, his bright eyes seemingly gleaming as he scanned his surroundings.

'Blood, offer me. Blood, offer me.'

A muffled voice, like a murmur, entered his ears.

"No, it's not my ears!" Zhang Rongfang suddenly closed his eyes and realized that the sound coming from the tennis ball that he had just created in his mind was actually the ball itself! The ball was vibrating slightly, and it was through this vibration that the indistinct sound was transmitted.

"What is this!?" Zhang Rongfang's gaze suddenly fell on the Blood God Statue, which was wrapped in cloth and placed in the corner of the room.

The thing remained motionless, but a faint dark red fluorescence emanated from its surroundings.

The light eerily didn't shine on the surrounding objects; it seemed to shine only in Zhang Rongfang's eyes.

Just then, the tooltip in the Attribute Panel changed again.

' Intuition Warning: Something Strange Being is trying to communicate with you. You can choose whether or not to connect with it.'

Your instincts tell you that such a link might bring danger or benefit; you need to make a choice.

Zhang Rongfang fell silent.

He observed the sphere in his mind that was constantly vibrating and making sounds, and fell into deep thought.

He could vaguely guess how the Spirit General came to be. So communicating with Gods and Buddhas was something that could only be done after reaching the late stage of Refining Spirit?

He was very curious.

But at the same time, they are also very wary.

After establishing a communication link, he might be able to truly understand some of the secrets surrounding the mysterious Spirit General Gods and Buddhas, and spirits.

But he wasn't sure just how powerful the Blood God would be once the link was established.

In case it takes a long time.

Zhang Rongfang then began to use his Civilian Skill.

The circulation of the Supreme Bright Void Skill quickly suppressed the tremors in the brain Round Ball.

The strange voice of the Blood God was quickly suppressed and disappeared.

Everything returned to normal.

Standing up, Zhang Rongfang stepped forward and took out the Blood God Statue.

At this moment, the Blood God's five eyes seemed to come alive. Although they were still, they gave him the feeling that they were watching him all the time.

For some reason, Zhang Rongfang could see a hint of joy and kindness in those five eyes.

"It seems that the exploration of Gods and Buddhas needs to be put on the agenda. But where should I begin in this regard?"

He wrapped the statue up again and put it back in his luggage.

Now, this Statue has become a tool for him to communicate and Worship God at any time.

Once Worship God, given his current level of Civilian Skill, as Master Yue said, he will surely become Spirit General.

The allure of being able to instantly ascend to the ranks of the world's strongest by simply Worship God was so tempting that Zhang Rongfang took a deep breath.

'If I possessed the strength of Spirit General, who could possibly trouble or force me? At that time, my words would be the rules, the standard!'

And now such an opportunity is right in front of him.

All it took was... Bang! He crushed the water glass in his hand. His chest heaved violently, and his breathing became rapid.

"Even No God Worshipping, I can still get to that point! Don't interfere with me!!"

He suddenly closed his eyes and frantically circulated his Supreme Bright Void Skill.

Soon, that strong urge to Worship God quickly dissipated in his heart.

More than ten minutes later, Zhang Rongfang came out of the cabin, went to the deck, looked at the distant sea view, and relaxed his tense mood.

'Is this the influence of the subconscious? It's really powerful; I almost fell for it right after starting.'

It seems I'll have to be extremely careful from now on.

***"Shangguan Feihe!!"

On a large ship, also far from Qingchuan Port.

A strong old monk with white eyebrows that reached his chin couldn't help but make a handprint on his bronze staff.

Behind him were about a dozen wounded Western Sect masters.

From Shangguan Feihe killing Ming Consort Hengyu to mobilizing troops to attack them and the True One Sect simultaneously.

The entire process will take no more than three days.

In three days, their forces in Ze Province were decimated.

If it weren't for some experts from the Western Sect who ultimately relied on the Spirit Vein Self-Destruct to continuously hinder and buy time, they would have been able to achieve their goals.

It seems that none of them might be able to escape Qingchuan! Kong Chi had never seen anyone turn on him so quickly!

Heng Yu had previously sent a message saying that Shangguan Feihe was wavering and that they would soon be able to persuade him.

But then, in the blink of an eye... Even if you disagree, don't be so extreme! Even if a deal falls through, maintain good relations! But this guy went all out and killed you!!

"Master, are we really going to go back in such a sorry state? If the other branches of the True Buddha Temple see us like this, our status within the temple will be affected!" a Dark-Skinned Monk said in a deep voice.

"So what!? Can you beat Shangguan Feihe!?" Kong Chi retorted coldly.

"That old fellow is only a few years older than us. If we were his age, we would be no less than him!" the monk said unwillingly.

"Then wait twenty years before you go and fight him!" Kong Chi said coldly.

The monk was speechless.

"Shangguan Feihe is a martial arts prodigy of the Jade Void Palace. His knowledge is diverse and extensive, and he possesses three great skills."

He also incorporated the Confucian Sect classic "Pure Heart Exchange Jade" into his own art, creating the terrifying martial art "Heart Seeking Illusion Art Technique." Through interference with the five senses, he could induce illusions and delusions in his enemies, thereby controlling them completely.

Such martial arts are naturally ineffective in group battles, but they are absolutely ineffective in assassination."Kong Chi recalled everything that had happened before and felt a chill run down his spine.

"Master, we can't defeat Shangguan Feihe, but if we go back like this, we will surely be severely punished. Since the outcome is already decided, why not try to atone for our crimes through meritorious service?"

A tall, thin monk wearing black glasses said softly from the side.

"Oh? What kind of atonement method is this?" Kong Chi squinted at the other person, sensing the hidden meaning in his words.

"Someone deliberately leaked information to us. It's Zhang Ying, the Guardian who caused the mysterious disappearance of several experts and even grandmasters of our Western Sect in Citong, right near us."

Now is the perfect time to change identities, quietly leave Hong Kong, and act alone. If we happen to arrest him on our way back, as a Daozi of the Great Dao Sect, Zhang Ying is involved in so many major cases in Ci Tong Port. His value is self-evident, and you all understand.

These words not only moved Kong Chi.

The other monks were also tempted.

"This is not right. This Zhang Ying is quite strange. So many people from our Western Sect went to investigate, and they all disappeared inexplicably. Once or twice might be a coincidence, but three or four times, that's not a coincidence, it's inevitable," the dark-skinned, burly monk said worriedly.

"Of course. But where are we? We're at sea! That Zhang Ying has secretly changed his identity, thinking no one knows who he is. We can destroy his ships directly with artillery fire from afar! He'll definitely react then."

We can then take the opportunity to observe. If he displays too much power and things become unmanageable, we can turn around and run away.

If everything before was truly just a coincidence, and the real mastermind is someone else, then we can also bring them back and let them atone for their crimes!

The Spectacled Monk smiled slightly. A hint of disdain flickered in his eyes behind the lenses.

"Great idea!" Kong Chi clapped his hands. "The worst thing at sea is a shipwreck, so he will definitely use his real strength to protect the ship. At that time, we'll know whether it's a tiger or a cat once it comes out."

"That's right," the Spectacled Monk said with a smile.

"Do you know the exact location?" Kong Chi continued.

"I don't know, but I do know he's heading to Jiuzhou Port. Ships going in that direction will definitely stop at Liao Zhou Port to resupply and unload cargo. We just need to find him there and then leave the port to make our move!" the Spectacled Monk explained.

"Speaking of which, who leaked the information to us?" Kong Chi asked.

"The other party did not reveal their identity inside the Jade Void Palace, but they should be Shang Family," the Spectacled Monk said calmly.

As for whether a message was actually sent, he said yes, so it was. As for how the Shang Family learned of Zhang Ying's whereabouts, and whether it was truly the Shang Family, who cares?