Inside the closed-door cultivation room, Li Mu sat cross-legged, swiftly stabilizing his Nascent Soul Realm cultivation and quickly restoring his state to peak condition, preparing for the upcoming Soul Transformation Clone condensation.
The Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture Cultivation Technique Li Mu cultivated was extraordinary; it contained seven Laws. According to the Soul Transformation chapter of the Cultivation Technique, he could condense seven Soul Transformation Clones. Each Clone corresponded to a Law. These Soul Transformation Clones could not only enhance his strength but, more importantly, they could work together to form corresponding Laws, preparing for future advancement to Void Refining and the formation of a Law Domain.
Recalling his previous battles with Blood Nether Demon Ancestor and Yin Jiong Demon Ancestor, the Blood Origin Law Domain and Yellow Springs Law Domain they used were all formed by condensing Soul Transformation Clones and transforming them through Void Refining. If he could condense seven Soul Transformation Clones, ultimately forming Five Elements and Yin and Yang seven-system Law Domains, his combat power would be several, or even dozens, of times that of other Void Refining Cultivators.
However, condensing more Soul Transformation Clones consumed more corresponding resources. Not only that, each Soul Transformation Clone required the consumption of Primordial Spirit power; the more Clones, the higher the demand on the Soul Transformation Primordial Spirit.
This was also why the simultaneous cultivation of Five Elements was currently not favored.
However, for Li Mu, these issues were not worth mentioning at all. With the Heavenly Talent - Plant Spirit Absorption, coupled with the assistance of the 'panel,' his Cultivation efficiency greatly increased, and the required Cultivation resources and difficulty of Cultivation were significantly reduced.
Li Mu firmly believed that he would definitely be able to successfully condense the Five Elements and Yin and Yang seven-system Clones.
As time passed, Li Mu gradually stabilized his Nascent Soul Realm cultivation, reaching a peak state. He took a deep breath, ready to begin condensing his Soul Transformation Clone.
Li Mu fully circulated the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, giving birth to a hazy light silhouette deep within his Dantian. This light silhouette quickly solidified, forming the Foundation of his first Soul Transformation Clone. During this process, Li Mu felt a tremor in his Primordial Spirit, as if a mysterious connection had been established with the nascent Clone.
Immediately, Li Mu gritted his teeth and began to attempt his first Soul split, splitting a small strand of Primordial Spirit from his Soul Transformation Primordial Soul.
The process of splitting the Divine Soul was originally extremely dangerous; even a slight mistake could lead to Divine Soul damage or even endanger one's life. However, after Li Mu successfully advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, his Primordial Spirit power had transformed from quantitative to qualitative change, making the division of the Primordial Spirit no longer a life-threatening matter.
Li Mu gritted his teeth, his Divine Soul aching, and decisively 'ripped' a small ball of Primordial Spirit from his own Primordial Spirit. Then, relying on his firm will and powerful strength, he successfully split the Primordial Spirit and fused it into that ethereal silhouette.
As the split Primordial Spirit fused into it, the hazy light silhouette became clearer. As time passed, the light silhouette became increasingly distinct, eventually forming an existence identical to Li Mu.
A Soul Transformation Clone slowly formed in Li Mu's Dantian. Its body was a size smaller, much like the state of a Nascent Soul in its infancy. Its appearance was quite similar to the main body, but it also had unique characteristics. This nascent Soul Transformation Clone would cooperate with the main body to jointly enhance strength and power.
However, this was only the first step. Next, Li Mu needed to continuously nourish this Primordial Spirit Clone until its state stabilized before he could proceed with the second step: fusing this Primordial Spirit with a certain Dao Foundation Spirit Item, transforming it into a corresponding Dao Foundation Clone.
To ensure the stability of the Primordial Spirit Clone, Li Mu spared no effort in nourishing it for ten days, continuously circulating the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, nourishing the Clone with abundant Spiritual Qi to gradually stabilize its state. At the same time, Li Mu took some nourishing Spirit Pills to recover his slightly damaged vital Primordial Spirit.
After ten days of effort, Li Mu finally succeeded in stabilizing the state of the Primordial Spirit Clone. Now, he was ready to proceed with the next step: fusing this Primordial Spirit with a certain Dao Foundation Spirit Item, transforming it into a corresponding Dao Foundation Clone.
Li Mu summoned a spiritual item resembling a withered tree root from the nine storage spiritual pearl. Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, its attributes clearly appeared on the panel.
【Four Symbols Tree Root】
【Grade: Seventh-grade Spiritual Root】
【Characteristics: Four Symbols gather, Five Elements self-restrain, gather Spiritual Qi, Stimulate the birth of spiritual roots, assist in spiritual growth】
【Status: Good condition, abundant spirituality, ready for planting at any time.】
【A seventh-grade Heavenly Earthly Spiritual Root, After thousands of years of precipitation, with Five Elements contained within and Four Symbols complete. It can provide Four Symbols power to spiritual plants within a ten-foot radius, aiding their growth and maturity. Its growth-promoting effect is similar to Acquired spiritual plants. Growth requirement: requires a large number of spiritual plants of the same grade to accompany it for continuous growth.】
This seventh-grade Heavenly Earthly Spiritual Root, belonging to the root of a Four Symbols Spiritual Wood, although as high as seventh-grade, had not nurtured spirituality. If the Primordial Spirit Clone were melted into it, refining a Wood-element Clone would be more than enough.
Having thought it through, Li Mu immediately began to act, circulating the Yin Yang Five Elements Scripture, drawing the Primordial Spirit Clone out from his body, and slowly fusing it into this withered tree root. As the Cultivation Technique circulated, condensing Wood-element primal energy, the Primordial Spirit Clone and the withered tree root began to produce a miraculous reaction, gradually fusing together.
During this process, Li Mu cautiously controlled the Wood elemental spiritual energy of the Primordial Spirit Clone, ensuring they could perfectly fuse together, continuously circulating the Cultivation Technique, and constantly adjusting the aura and state of the Primordial Spirit Clone to make it compatible with the withered tree root.
Gradually, the withered tree root underwent a transformation. What was once lifeless began to exude vibrant vitality, as if it had been reanimated. At the same time, the Primordial Spirit Clone gradually merged into it, and the two fused to form a completely new Wood-element Clone.
Fifteen days passed like a fleeting white steed, and Li Mu successfully condensed the Wood-element Clone.
The face of this Clone was quite similar to Li Mu's, but it was younger and more handsome, as if it were Li Mu in his youth. Its entire body exuded a powerful Wood attribute aura, as if it were one with nature, giving people a vibrant feeling.
"Mu Daoyou, long time no see!" Li Mu looked at the vibrant Clone before him, unable to resist greeting him with a smile.
"You and I are one, why be so polite with me!" The Wood-element Clone glanced at Li Mu, replying grumpily.
"Haha! Indeed!" Li Mu laughed heartily, looking at the Wood-element Clone whose facial expression was slightly stiff and movements a bit unnatural, knowing that this Clone still needed some time to adapt and stabilize.
"Stop laughing, my current state is unstable. I'm going out to stabilize this body." The Wood-element Clone looked at Li Mu, saying impatiently, evidently dissatisfied with his own state.
Li Mu smiled and nodded, watching the Wood-element Clone leave.
The next moment, the Wood-element Clone 'swished' and flew out of the cultivation room, heading towards the Wood-element area of the Five Elements Spirit Mountain to Cultivate alone.
The Wood-element Clone gave Li Mu a very peculiar feeling. He felt as if he was facing an independent entity, yet there was an intricate connection with the main body. This Clone seemed to have its own thoughts, emotions, and consciousness, yet it was completely controlled by the main body, unlike a state of multiple personalities.
In his interactions with the Wood-element Clone, Li Mu deeply felt this subtle connection, realizing that while the Wood-element Clone possessed its own personality and characteristics, its actions and decisions always revolved around the main body's interests and goals. He could clearly feel the presence of the main body's consciousness; this was an indescribable resonance, as if two Souls were echoing each other.
However, this peculiar connection did not cause Li Mu too much trouble. One Clone was fine, but if he were to refine seven Clones...
Li Mu frowned, deeply afraid of the danger of losing control.
The refining and control of Clones required extremely high skill and experience; even a slight mistake could lead to unexpected consequences. Therefore, Li Mu paused the refining of the second Soul Transformation Clone, first adapting to the state of the first Clone to ensure his control over it.
Li Mu followed and flew out of the cultivation room, checking the cultivation status of the Wood-element Clone. He found that the Wood-element Clone was rapidly absorbing the surrounding Wood-element Spiritual Qi, forming a green vortex around its body, which slowly rotated.
Li Mu nodded with satisfaction. Once the Wood-element Clone stabilized, although its combat power in direct confrontation might be slightly inferior, it could help in other aspects, such as taking care of spiritual plants. Just this point alone was a great help.
Li Mu thought for a moment, then began to sort through the congratulatory gifts he received for advancing to Soul Transformation from Tianshang Honored One, Celestial Venerable Kun Ling, and various Soul Transformation Cultivators, taking out each jade box and spiritual casket and opening them one by one.
Under the Heavenly Talent - Identifying Myriad Spirits, the attributes of each spiritual item were presented before Li Mu's eyes.
【Moonlight Silver Sand】
【Grade: Sixth-grade Spiritual Ore】
【Characteristics: Moonlight reflection, silver sand shimmering, purification power, source of Soul.】
【Moonlight Silver Sand, a sixth-grade spiritual ore, silver ore sand condensed from the essence of moonlight. Moonlight gathers, silver light flickers, possessing powerful purification power. It can purify evil Qi and sickness, and is a treasure for Soul Cultivators.】
【golden brilliance spiritual crystal】
【Grade: Sixth-grade Spiritual Ore】
【Characteristics: Golden brilliance, blazing gold sharpness, golden brilliance blade, Eternal golden flame.】
【A crystalline substance originating from a large golden brilliance ore vein, a piece weighing 300,000 catties of golden brilliance spiritual crystal. After millions of Years of sedimentation, the golden Qi of the spiritual ore and the Earthly Fire fused, forming a solid and mysterious Law Domain. The surface of the spiritual ore is surrounded by blazing golden flames. When used, this energy needs to be guided to allow the refined Spiritual Artifact to exert its powerful sharpness and toughness.】
【Blazing Hell Fire Lotus】
【Grade: Fifth-grade Spiritual Plant】
【Characteristics: Blazing Hell refinement, golden lotus blooming, extremely hot, fire domain guardian.】
【Blazing Hell Fire Lotus - a fifth-grade spiritual plant, a golden lotus nurtured in the fires of Blazing Hell. Extremely hot and dazzling, it contains the power of Blazing Hell Fire, capable of guarding the tranquility of the fire domain. It possesses powerful burning flame power. It blossoms every hundred Years and bears fruit every hundred Years. The fire lotus seeds have the effect of improving Aptitude and enhancing Fire-element Spiritual Roots.】
Seeing so many high-grade spiritual items, Li Mu's eyes lit up slightly, and a strong urge surged within him.
Li Mu couldn't help but decide to perform an Artifact Refining, to test the Eightfold Heavenly Fire Tempering Method under another type of Heavenly Fire.
Li Mu quickly used the Artifact Refining Divine Ability - Heavenly Fire as Furnace, summoning the Yin Yang Lightning Fire and condensing it into a silver-red Heavenly Fire Furnace.
As the Heavenly Fire Furnace condensed from the Yin Yang Lightning Fire, it immediately emitted powerful lightning spirit fluctuations, as if it were a small Lightning Tribulation, radiating infinite lightning elemental power.
Unlike the powerful spirituality of the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, this Yin Yang Lightning Fire, formed by Heavenly Dao catalysis, itself did not possess high spirituality. After Li Mu refined it, as the Lightning Tribulation dissipated, its spirituality almost completely vanished.
Li Mu's hand continually shifted Daoist Magic seals. The temperature of the furnace fire within the Heavenly Fire Furnace changed accordingly, sometimes rising, sometimes falling, manipulated at will. However, there were pros and cons; without the powerful spirituality of the Extreme Yang Heavenly Fire, it meant that Li Mu had to expend more spiritual power and Divine Thought to control it.
Li Mu had already advanced to the Nascent Soul Realm, and his true essence and Divine Thought had become incredibly powerful, making this consumption for Artifact Refining acceptable.
Soon, under Li Mu's control of the Artifact Refining art, the temperature of the Heavenly Fire Furnace gradually rose, and the Yin Yang Lightning Fire within the furnace became increasingly blazing, as if it would ignite the entire space.
Under the reflection of the Yin Yang Lightning Fire in the furnace, Li Mu's face appeared particularly solemn, as he pondered what spiritual materials to put in and what Spirit Treasure to refine.
Time flew by like a white steed, and two months passed in the blink of an eye.
On Wanxing Island, Li's Treasure Pavilion stood in the bustling market, with a constant stream of customers entering and exiting daily. However, on the roof of this building, a figure lurked, patiently waiting for his target to appear.
This figure was Mo Qian, a Void Refining Cultivator of the Demon Race. He had been lurking in Li's Treasure Pavilion for a long time, just to await the perfect assassination opportunity.
Mo Qian's entire body merged into the night, his eyes slightly closed, his mind calm, patiently waiting for the target to appear.
During the two months, Mo Qian had briefly left to report his progress to Blood Demon Lord - Dana.
Facing the inquiry from Blood Demon Lord - Dana, Mo Qian truthfully reported the situation of the target and informed him that Li Mu had successfully advanced to Soul Transformation.
After hearing Mo Qian's report, Blood Demon Lord - Dana frowned, contemplating the next course of action. After weighing the pros and cons, he decided to let Mo Qian continue with the assassination plan.
"Remember, there must be no commotion. You must deal with him in the dark," Dana said coldly, his eyes glinting with ruthless light.
Mo Qian's heart tightened; he had to execute this mission with extreme caution, without any mistakes.
Thus, Mo Qian returned to Li's Treasure Pavilion again, lurking on the rooftop, awaiting the arrival of the opportunity.
During these two months, Mo Qian remained vigilant at all times, not daring to relax even for a moment, constantly observing the surrounding situation and analyzing every possible change.
In two months, Mo Qian had also gained a thorough understanding of the entire Li's Treasure Pavilion. This treasure building was equipped with many complex high-grade formations. Once activated or triggered, even he would have to exert some effort to break through them.
Fortunately, these formations mainly functioned externally, not internally. For Mo Qian, who had successfully infiltrated Li's Treasure Pavilion, these formations had no effect on him. As long as the target appeared, he only needed a moment to kill him with one strike.
The target had just passed his Soul Transformation Lightning Tribulation, so he would definitely be in seclusion for a period of time. Mo Qian waited patiently.
Finally, after nearly two months of long waiting, Mo Qian finally sensed the long-awaited target appearing. He was entering Li's Treasure Pavilion, completely unaware of the danger on the rooftop.
Mo Qian's heart tightened. He waited for the target to go upstairs, then prepared to launch the assassination operation. (End of this chapter)
