Qin Heng's Purpose

"Grandpa Guang Ling, I have no use for this Heart Separation Control method!" Qin Heng said, deliberately putting on a reluctant expression.

"Take it when I tell you to take it. Hurry up and swear!" Guang Ling Douluo said sternly.

"I, Qian Feng, swear upon my Martial Soul, Illusion Pupil, that I will never divulge the Heart Separation Control method. Should I break this oath, my Illusion Pupil Martial Soul shall shatter."

When "Xue Qinghe" heard Qin Heng introduce himself, he nearly lost his composure. It was one thing for the little bastard's Martial Soul to be fake, but even his name was fake. The oath had no binding force at all. Ning Fengzhi, wise his entire life, had truly fallen flat on his face this time.

After hearing Qin Heng's oath, Ning Fengzhi frowned and thought, His surname is Qian? Does that mean this child is from the Qian Family? Did his Martial Soul mutate from the Angel Martial Soul?

From that hurried glance just now, all I could sense was a spiritual attribute. This Illusion Pupil most likely has other hidden attributes. I should arrange for the spies in Spirit City to investigate it as thoroughly as possible later.

With that thought, Ning Fengzhi no longer hesitated and directly handed the Heart Separation Control method to Qin Heng.

Qin Heng accepted the Heart Separation Control method, did not even glance at it, and casually stored it in his Storage Soul Tool.

Witnessing this, Ning Fengzhi was completely relieved. The child's attitude made it clear that he was not interested in Heart Separation Control, and he had sworn not to spread it. This matter had been settled without much cost at all.

Guang Ling Douluo snorted coldly, withdrew his Soul Power pressure, and recalled his Martial Soul.

Then, at Ye Renxin's invitation, everyone entered Ye Mansion.

Ye Renxin's stance was very clear throughout: he firmly stood on "Xue Qinghe's" side. Whether it was Ning Fengzhi's attempts to win him over or Guang Ling Douluo's, he rejected them without hesitation.

Ning Fengzhi had already guessed that Ye Renxin was supporting "Xue Qinghe." Now, his suspicion had merely been confirmed, and he was not disappointed. "Xue Qinghe" was his disciple, so Ye Renxin could be considered half one of his own. At the very least, he did not need to worry about Ye Renxin defecting to Spirit Hall.

Guang Ling Douluo put on an unhappy look and left after not staying long.

After leaving Ye Mansion, Guang Ling Douluo directly wrapped Qin Heng in Soul Power and flew with him toward the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"Kid Qin, what do you want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Heart Separation Control method for?" Guang Ling Douluo asked curiously.

"Grandpa Guang Ling, did you forget? My Soul Bone skill, Illusion Body, is a clone skill. If I learn the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's clone control method, it'll be much more convenient to operate."

Guang Ling Douluo nodded, accepting the explanation.

In truth, Qin Heng had another idea. He wanted to create an alternate identity that could help him do certain things later and flesh out his persona.

For one thing, Qin Heng needed an excuse to study Soul Beasts and practical combat knowledge.

But Qin Heng's current persona was that he had once become a god. If his true body went to study such things, would that not expose him?

So, after obtaining the Illusion Body Soul Bone skill, Qin Heng had been considering whether he could have a clone travel the continent and study in his place.

Meanwhile, his true body could remain at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, or return to Spirit Hall and focus on raising his Soul Power Level.

Once this idea emerged, Qin Heng could no longer restrain himself. It just so happened that he ran into Ning Fengzhi, which was why he extorted the Heart Separation Control method from him.

After the two returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Qin Heng immediately threw himself into testing Illusion Body's Soul Power.

He first tried whether Illusion Body could independently circulate the Pure Yang Infinite Skill to restore its depleted Soul Power. After confirming that it could, he tried having Illusion Body summon the Asura Armor and use the armor's Soul Skills.

When the Asura Armor activated its Third Soul Skill, Qin Heng could clearly sense that Illusion Body's depleted spiritual power was also slowly recovering.

In other words, as long as Illusion Body did not suffer fatal damage, it could exist for a long time.

However, Illusion Body's Soul Power and spiritual power could only recover; they could not increase. Whatever Soul Power Level and spiritual strength Qin Heng had when he created Illusion Body, that was what it would remain afterward.

Also, when Qin Heng's true body wore the Asura Armor, Illusion Body could not summon it. But when Illusion Body wore the Asura Armor, Qin Heng's true body could directly summon the armor.

After Illusion Body dispersed, everything it had experienced, all the knowledge it had learned, and all its experience would instantly synchronize with Qin Heng.

"It seems that this Illusion Body has an effect similar to the Shadow Clone in Naruto."

After confirming that his idea was feasible, Qin Heng began diligently cultivating the Heart Separation Control method.

Before he knew it, another two months had passed.

Over these two months, Qin Heng devoted all his energy to cultivating Heart Separation Control. Now, he could simultaneously control both his true body and Illusion Body to do anything.

Afterward, Qin Heng found an excuse and sent Illusion Body out. Guang Ling Douluo did not suspect anything, and Illusion Body easily left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

After leaving the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Illusion Body directly summoned the Asura Armor and merged with it, then used its Second Soul Skill to swiftly arrive outside Heaven Dou City.

After thinking for a moment, he entered Heaven Dou City, hired a carriage, and headed for Suotuo City.

He chose Suotuo City as his base for two reasons. First, the city was the southern gateway and an important military stronghold of the Heaven Dou Empire, known as the "Barak Granary." Its streets were lined with shops, and it had a Soul Fighting Arena, an Auction House, and, most importantly to Qin Heng, beginner and intermediate Soul Master Academies.

Second, his true body would definitely come here later to obtain a Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Ring when Tang San came to study at Shrek. Before that, he needed to scout the place in advance.

A month later, the carriage stopped three li outside Suotuo City. "Qin Heng" readily paid the fare—those in quotation marks from now on were clones—and jumped down from the carriage.

After confirming that the driver had gone far away, "Qin Heng's" appearance changed. He went from looking like a twelve- or thirteen-year-old youth to a six- or seven-year-old child, and his features changed drastically as well. Even if "Qin Heng" stood before Guang Ling Douluo now, Guang Ling Douluo would not recognize him.

Illusion Body could alter its appearance and height because it was composed entirely of pure Soul Power and spiritual power. Put simply, it was all a matter of Soul Power control.

Illusion Body's Soul Power Level was currently around level thirty-one or thirty-two, while its spiritual power was comparable to that of most Soul Saints. With the Asura Armor equipped, it was enough to handle most Soul Kings, and a Soul King was already considered a major figure in Suotuo City.

Then, "Qin Heng" paid the entrance fee and entered Suotuo City. After making inquiries, he learned that the Suotuo City Martial Soul Branch was located in the southern district.

"Qin Heng" made his way to the Martial Soul Branch Hall, then approached a guard with a cautious expression. "Un... Uncle, my father and I missed this year's Martial Soul awakening because we moved. Could I ask a Lord Soul Master to help awaken my Martial Soul?"