First, there was Wu Xian himself.
Except for one clone left behind as a backup, the remaining seventeen clones sat down together and began to condense the divine runes of the " Only True Body ".
As the divine runes gradually took shape, the divine bodies, golden cores, and souls of the many clones began to emit a hazy white light.
Then, with a thought, Zhou Qing's two clones began to gradually approach and merge.
Three, four, five... As the clones merged one by one, Zhou Qing felt his divine body and golden core undergoing a gradual transformation.
Finally, the seventeen clones merged into one, transforming into the true form of Wu Xian.
"So strong..."
Zhou Qing was secretly alarmed.
After his seventeen clones merged into one, he felt his strength undergo a tremendous change.
Even if one were to Ki Refining Path, the fusion of seventeen Second-Tier True Immortal avatars would only be comparable to First-Tier True Immortal, which is equivalent to an ordinary Dao Ancestor in the Three Realms.
What's truly terrifying is his transformation through Fiendgod Body Refining.
With the fusion of seventeen True God avatars, his divine body could already be considered at the level of Half-Step Ancestor God.
If he were to unleash divine power, he could exert combat strength approaching that of Ancestor God, which is what the Three Realms refer to as leadership combat strength.
Moreover, after the clones merged, Zhou Qing clearly discovered that his soul was nearly a hundred times stronger than in his previous clone state.
With such a soul, his speed of comprehending the Dao was much faster than before.
Subsequently, Zhou Qing merged the seventeen avatars of Wu Xian's Second Primaltwin into one.
Compared to the original body, the Second Primaltwin clone, which could only Ki Refining, was much weaker after merging, possessing only the strength of First-Tier True Immortal.
After merging his many clones into one, Zhou Qing took out several bottles of Daluo Immortal Pill and one million catties of Annihilation Dark Gold from his cave treasure, and cultivated Wu Xian's protective divine power and divine power bursting divine power to the limit of the True God stage.
The World Prison is located in a valley filled with exotic flowers and rare herbs.
"Watchman, you've come again."
Upon noticing Zhou Qing's arrival, the True God Shiyu, who was tending to the flowers and plants, looked up.
"You were the one who broke through earlier, but even if you become True God, gaining my approval won't be so easy."
"That's not necessarily true." Zhou Qing smiled upon hearing this.
Knowing that the True God Shiyu possessed the treasure Kuitian Taihao Pagoda, he attempted to subdue the True God Shiyu after obtaining the Oathstone.
However, the True God Shiyu stated bluntly that unless Zhou Qing's strength could gain his approval, it would be impossible for him to become Zhou Qing's follower.
Zhou Qing could understand the thoughts of the True God Shiyu.
After all, he was an existence capable of escaping from the hands of Ancestor God Ancestor Immortal in his True God form. With his proud nature, how could he possibly submit to a Empyrean God and Third-Tier True Immortal?
Even if Zhou Qing were to break through to the True God now, the True God Shiyu would not easily acknowledge Zhou Qing.
After all, even among the True God, the True God Shiyu is among the very top tier.
However... he's no ordinary True God...
With this thought in mind, Zhou Qing's powerful divine energy began to roar.
"Take this!"
Without saying much, Zhou Qing directly unleashed the Great Extinction Divine Power.
Heaven-Exterminating Claw!
After his experience at Moonlit Pool, Zhou Qing's claw technique was vastly different from before.
However, in the eyes of the True God Shiyu possessed two kinds of fifth-level Primordial Power, Zhou Qing's claw technique was still full of flaws.
However, even the crudest moves, when unleashed by Half-Step Ancestor God wielding divine power and unleashing supernatural abilities, are powerful enough to True God Shiyu.
Therefore, the True God Shiyu immediately took out a pair of short sticks to block Zhou Qing's attack.
"Clang..."
After catching Zhou Qing's claw, the True God Shiyu changed his expression.
That's incredible power.
Zhou Qing immediately unleashed another fierce claw strike.
The True God Shiyu changed his moves, and suddenly a Taiji Diagram appeared between his two staffs, blocking Zhou Qing's attack.
Then, the Taiji Diagram transformed into a beam of black light and condensed on the short staff of the True God Shiyu.
In an instant, the True God Shiyu unleashed both of his cudgels.
Two short sticks, one on the left and one on the right, moved with incredible speed, striking Zhou Qing like two dragons playing with a pearl.
Faced with the astonishingly powerful attack from the True God Shiyu, Zhou Qing neither dodged nor evaded, but instead directly grabbed at his vital points.
Upon seeing this, the True God Shiyu immediately used his left-hand staff to block Zhou Qing's attack, while his right-hand staff still struck straight at Zhou Qing.
boom!
With that loud bang, Zhou Qing immediately staggered back several steps.
The next second, Zhou Qing steadied himself and continued to leap forward.
In terms of the sophistication of his moves and combat skills alone, he is certainly far inferior to the True God Shiyu has mastered two kinds of fifth-level Primordial Power.
To gain the upper hand in a battle against the True God Shiyu, strategy is essential.
Zhou Qing's strategy was simple: only attack and not defend.
With his divine body, comparable to Supreme Xiantian Spirit-Treasure, he was completely unafraid of the attacks of the True God Shiyu.
For the next hour, Zhou Qing and the True God Shiyu were locked in a fierce battle.
Zhou Qing launched a relentless attack, while the True God Shiyu was forced into a defensive posture.
This might seem like the True God Shiyu was at a disadvantage, but Zhou Qing knew that was not the case.
Although he kept attacking the True God Shiyu, he didn't manage to inflict any damage on him.
In other words, his offensive was completely defended by the True God Shiyu.
His suppression of the powerful force of the True God Shiyu relied on divine power to unleash supernatural abilities, which could not be sustained.
Although the True God Shiyu also expends some divine power when fighting him, the True God Shiyu, who can now draw power from chaos, is not afraid of this expenditure at all.
So, after a moment, Zhou Qing stopped and stepped back.
I am no match for you.
Looking at the composed and at ease True God Shiyu, Zhou Qing said.
Although his divine body was formed from the fusion of seventeen True God avatars, his divine power was immense.
However, after fighting for so long, Zhou Qing's divine power was almost completely depleted.
It seems that he still needs to raise his cultivation level if he wants to defeat the True God Shiyu.
Zhou Qing seemed to be deep in thought.
In terms of divine physique, he is definitely far stronger than the True God Shiyu.
However, in terms of understanding the Dao, the True God Shiyu, who has mastered the two fifth-level Primordial Power of Taiji Power and Wuji Power, is far superior to him.
Zhou Qing estimated that he would need to raise at least one of his Primordial Power to the fifth level before he could have a chance to defeat the True God Shiyu.
Thinking of this, Zhou Qing shook his head and prepared to leave.
Fellow Daoist, please wait.
However, at this moment, the True God Shiyu called out to him.
" True God Shiyu, what else do you need?" Zhou Qing asked with a slight smile.
They usually call him "Guardian," but now they're calling him "Fellow Daoist."
After organizing his thoughts for a moment, the True God Shiyu sighed and said, "Fellow Daoist, I agree to become your follower."
The reason he was unwilling to submit to Zhou Qing before was because Zhou Qing was too weak at that time, and with his proud nature, he simply could not accept becoming Zhou Qing's follower.
However, Zhou Qing's strength is now such that he can fight him head-on for hundreds of rounds without being at a disadvantage, True God Shiyu is not so resistant to becoming Zhou Qing's follower.
You made a wise choice.
Upon hearing what the True God Shiyu said, Zhou Qing expressed his approval.
After saying this, he handed the Oathstone to the True God Shiyu, asking him to make Lifeblood Oath.
Then, Zhou Qing obtained the treasure he had longed for— the Kuitian Taihao Pagoda —from the True God Shiyu, who had become his follower.