Qin Heng's Objective

"Grandpa Guang Ling, this Heart Separation Control technique is useless to me!" Qin Heng said, deliberately putting on a reluctant expression.

"If I tell you to take it, you take it. Why aren't you swearing the oath yet?" Guang Ling Douluo said with a stern face.

"I, Qian Feng, swear by my Martial Soul, Illusion Pupil, that I will never leak the Heart Separation Control technique. Should I break this oath, may my Illusion Pupil Martial Soul shatter."

"Xue Qinghe" nearly lost his composure upon hearing Qin Heng's self-reference. It was one thing that the little brat's Martial Soul was fake, but even his name was fabricated; this oath held absolutely no binding power. Ning Fengzhi, wise for his entire life, had truly been completely played this time.

After hearing Qin Heng's oath, Ning Fengzhi frowned and thought to himself, The surname Qian? Does that mean this child is from the Qian family? Is his Martial Soul a mutation of the Angel Martial Soul?

From that brief glance earlier, I could only sense spiritual attributes. It seems this Illusion Pupil most likely possesses other hidden attributes. I should arrange for spies within Martial Soul City to investigate further when possible!

Thinking this, Ning Fengzhi did not hesitate any longer and handed the Heart Separation Control technique directly to Qin Heng.

Qin Heng took the Heart Separation Control technique and, without even glancing at it, casually tucked it into his storage Soul Tool.

Witnessing this, Ning Fengzhi felt completely at ease. Judging by the child's attitude, it was clear he had no interest in the Heart Separation Control technique, and having sworn an oath not to spread it, he had effectively resolved the matter without paying any real price.

Guang Ling Douluo let out a cold snort, withdrew his soul power pressure, and retracted his Martial Soul.

Subsequently, the group followed Ye Renxin's invitation and arrived at the Ye Mansion.

Throughout the visit, Ye Renxin's stance was clear: he stood firmly on the side of "Xue Qinghe." Whether it was Ning Fengzhi's attempts at solicitation or Guang Ling Douluo's, he rejected them without hesitation.

Ning Fengzhi had already guessed that Ye Renxin supported "Xue Qinghe," so seeing his conjecture confirmed did not disappoint him. "Xue Qinghe" was his disciple, and with that connection, Ye Renxin could be considered half an ally; at the very least, there was no need to worry about Ye Renxin defecting to Martial Soul Hall.

Guang Ling Douluo, meanwhile, feigned annoyance and left shortly after.

After leaving the Ye Mansion, Guang Ling Douluo directly enveloped Qin Heng in his soul power and flew with him toward the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

"Little Qin, why do you want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Heart Separation Control technique?" Guang Ling Douluo asked curiously.

"Grandpa Guang Ling, have you forgotten? My soul bone skill, Illusion Body, is a cloning ability. If I learn the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's method of controlling clones, it will be much more convenient to operate."

Guang Ling Douluo nodded, accepting this explanation.

In reality, Qin Heng had other ideas. He wanted to create a persona—a "mask"—that could help him handle certain tasks later on and flesh out his background.

If nothing else, Qin Heng needed an excuse to study soul beasts and practical combat knowledge.

However, Qin Heng's current persona was that of a god who had descended; if he used his true body to learn these things, wouldn't he be exposing himself?

Therefore, after obtaining the Illusion Body soul bone skill, Qin Heng had been wondering if a clone could replace him in traveling and studying across the continent.

His true body could then remain at the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, or return to Martial Soul Hall, to focus on raising his soul power level.

Once this idea surfaced, Qin Heng could no longer resist it, and happening upon Ning Fengzhi provided the perfect opportunity to extort the Heart Separation Control technique.

After the two returned to the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, Qin Heng immediately threw himself into experimenting with the Illusion Body's soul power.

He first tested whether the Illusion Body could independently circulate the Pure Yang Infinite Skill to recover consumed soul power. After confirming it could, he tried having the Illusion Body summon the Asura Armor and use its soul skills.

When the Asura Armor activated its third soul skill, Qin Heng could clearly perceive that the mental energy consumed by the Illusion Body was also slowly recovering.

In other words, as long as the Illusion Body did not suffer fatal damage, it could exist indefinitely.

However, the Illusion Body's soul power and mental energy could only recover; they could not grow. Whatever the soul power level and mental strength were when Qin Heng split the clone, they would remain the same thereafter.

Furthermore, if Qin Heng's true body wore the Asura Armor, the Illusion Body could not summon it, but when the Illusion Body wore the Asura Armor, Qin Heng's true body could still summon the armor directly.

Once the Illusion Body dissipated, the things it experienced, the knowledge it learned, and its experiences would be instantly synchronized to Qin Heng.

In this way, this Illusion Body is quite similar to the Shadow Clone technique from Naruto.

After confirming his plan was feasible, Qin Heng began to diligently practice the Heart Separation Control technique.

Unknowingly, another two months passed.

During these two months, Qin Heng poured all his energy into practicing the Heart Separation Control technique, and he was now able to simultaneously manipulate his true body and the Illusion Body to do anything.

Afterward, Qin Heng found an excuse to send the Illusion Body out. Guang Ling Douluo had no suspicions, and the Illusion Body left the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well just like that.

After leaving the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well, the Illusion Body immediately summoned the Asura Armor to merge with it and used its second soul skill to quickly arrive outside Heaven Dou City.

After some thought, he entered Heaven Dou City and hired a carriage to head toward Suotuo City.

He chose to settle in Suotuo City for two reasons: first, because this city was the southern gateway of the Heaven Dou Empire, a vital military town known as the "Barak Granary," filled with shops, a Soul Fighting Arena, an Auction House, and the primary and intermediate Soul Master Academies that Qin Heng needed most.

Second, because his true body would definitely come here to obtain a 100,000-year soul ring when Tang San arrived to attend Shrek, and he needed to scout the location in advance.

A month later, the carriage stopped three miles outside Suotuo City. "Qin Heng" paid the fare readily (from now on, those in quotes are the clone). He jumped down from the carriage.

After confirming the driver had gone far away, "Qin Heng's" appearance changed; he transformed from a youth who looked 12 or 13 into a child of 6 or 7, and his features also changed significantly. Now, even if "Qin Heng" stood in front of Guang Ling Douluo, the Douluo would not recognize him.

The Illusion Body could change its appearance and height because it was composed of pure soul power and mental energy; these were, in essence, just manipulations of soul power.

Currently, the Illusion Body's soul power level was around 31 or 32, and its mental strength was equivalent to that of most Soul Saints. Wearing the Asura Armor was enough to handle most Soul Kings, and a Soul King was already considered a big shot in Suotuo City.

Subsequently, "Qin Heng" paid the entry fee and entered Suotuo City. After making some inquiries, he learned that the Martial Soul Branch of Suotuo City was located in the South City.

"Qin Heng" walked all the way to the front of the Martial Soul Branch, then put on a cautious expression and approached a guard, saying, "Un... Uncle, my father and I missed this year's Martial Soul awakening because we were moving. Could I please ask a Lord Soul Master to help me awaken my Martial Soul?"