Ten more days passed. Three puppets, each gleaming with cold metallic light, their bodies as deep and dark as black iron and their muscles as lifelike as a real person's, appeared before Xiao Jin.
Xiao Jin flicked his finger. Three drops of Essence Blood shot toward the three puppets and landed on their brows, transforming into faint blood seals and creating a feeling of spiritual connection between Xiao Jin and the puppets.
Only after finishing all this did he shake his head in dissatisfaction.
He had used countless precious natural treasures, tempered them with the Reincarnation Nirvana Flame, and even fused in the remnant souls of the Three Great Dragon Kings, yet he had still only managed to temper the three puppets to the Four-Star Dou Saint Early Stage.
Compared to their strength in life, they had only advanced by a minor stage.
This clearly failed to meet Xiao Jin's requirements.
Although three Four-Star Dou Saints were three times as numerous, if one calculated their actual combat strength, even combined, they were no match for North King from the original story.
The gap between Dou Saints was tremendous. Without special trump cards, a single minor stage was enough to create an overwhelming advantage.
According to Xiao Jin's estimate, the three Four-Star Dou Saint Early Stage puppets should be able to defeat a Four-Star Dou Saint Middle Stage if they joined forces, but they absolutely could not defeat a Four-Star Dou Saint Late Stage expert.
He took a jade bottle from his Storage Ring and gently shook it.
The golden-red liquid inside swayed back and forth, radiating a heart-pounding energy.
"Fortunately, I still have the Dragon Emperor Essence Blood that girl gave me. I hope this stuff can bring me a pleasant surprise."
He applied a little force with his palm,