Chapter 133: Chapter 132: The Puppet Bead Reappears, Tier 2 Puppet Inheritance

The instant the Puppet activated, that cold, magnificent, and seemingly ancient voice once again exploded without warning in the depths of Lu Zhao’s Sea of Consciousness:

"Tier One High-Grade puppet complete. Bestowing Tier Two Puppet Inheritance!"

As the majestic voice faded, Lu Zhao felt the dormant Puppet Bead deep within his Sea of Consciousness, right between his brows, tremble slightly!

BOOM!

A torrent of information, far more vast, complex, and exquisitely profound than when he received the Tier One inheritance, surged violently into his Sea of Consciousness! The data stream was so massive that even with Lu Zhao’s current Divine Sense, which was comparable to that of an Early-stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator, his head instantly throbbed as if it would split apart. His vision went black, and he nearly fainted.

He let out a muffled grunt, a coppery taste filling his throat. His body swayed, and he almost lost his balance. Lu Zhao had no time to worry about anything else. He immediately sat down cross-legged, guarded his Spirit Platform, and focused all his energy on receiving and sorting through this sudden inheritance.

This time, Lu Zhao worked tirelessly, pouring a great deal of his Heart Spirit into organizing the information. Just gaining a preliminary understanding of the inheritance took him three full days and nights.

When Lu Zhao opened his eyes again, a sharp glint flashed through them, while their depths revealed a mixture of shock and ecstasy. ’This inheritance... it’s so complete and powerful,’ he mused internally.

He had gained a preliminary understanding of the inheritance. The content of the Tier Two Puppet Inheritance was primarily divided into three main parts:

The first part was the essentials of manipulation Secret Techniques:

First was the *Thousand Threads Technique, Foundation Establishment Chapter*. Not only did it drastically increase the number of Divine Sense Threads, theoretically up to eighty-one, but it also focused on strengthening the threads’ tenacity, extension limit, and the finesse of Puppet micromanagement.

The most crucial point was the ability to merge multiple Divine Sense Threads into a single Divine Sense Brand. This brand was the core requirement for controlling Tier Two Puppets. Furthermore, this Divine Sense Brand could no longer be broken by Divine Sense Secret Skills. While Divine Sense Threads were stealthy, they could still be destroyed by such skills; a Divine Sense Brand, however, was nearly impossible to break as long as it remained within one’s perception range.

Second, the Tier Two inheritance included another core Secret Technique—the *Divine Splitting Technique*! Its essence was to take a wisp of one’s own origin Divine Thought, nurture and differentiate it through a special Technique, and ultimately form a relatively independent "Divine Split."

This Divine Split could be housed within a specially Refined Puppet’s core. After mastering this art, Puppet Control would undergo a qualitative transformation! Some Puppets would no longer be mere inanimate objects pulled by Divine Sense Threads, but rather special "Incarnations" carrying a wisp of their master’s Divine Split.

Through this wisp of Divine Split, the master could more directly perceive the Puppet’s surroundings, more flexibly execute complex tactics, and even share the Puppet’s senses to a limited extent! Its effect was akin to a scaled-down version of an out-of-body incarnation!

However, the inheritance also clearly stated that cultivating the *Divine Splitting Technique* had extremely high requirements for one’s Divine Sense Origin. Not only was the process of differentiating a Divine Thought perilous, but the number of thoughts one could split was also limited. Furthermore, the range was variable and dependent on one’s cultivation level in the *Thousand Threads Technique*.

Moreover, to truly utilize this technique, one must cultivate the *Thousand Threads Technique, Foundation Establishment Chapter* to a certain level, enough to split off at least eighteen Divine Sense Threads. In addition, one must also succeed in differentiating the first wisp of a Divine Split. This typically meant reaching the Realm of at least a Tier Two Lower Grade Puppet Master.

The second part was Puppet Battle Formations:

This section made Lu Zhao’s heart surge with excitement, though he couldn’t help but smile wryly. The Battle Arrays were exquisitely designed, capable of unifying the power of multiple Puppets to unleash a terrifying might where the whole was greater than the sum of its parts.

Lu Zhao saw that even the simplest "Three Talents Puppet Array," which required three Puppets with compatible attributes, could double their combined power. As for the more complex Puppet Arrays, their might increased exponentially, enough to challenge those at a higher Realm.

However, the harsh reality was that the basic requirement for all Battle Arrays was at least one Tier Two Puppet to serve as the Array Hub.

Faced with this frustrating reality, Lu Zhao could only smile wryly again. Given his current level in Puppetry, this part of the inheritance would have to be shelved for now and revisited in the future.

The third part was the Puppet Atlas:

This section contained detailed Refining Atlases for several Tier Two Lower Grade, Middle-Grade, and even High-Grade Puppets, including material lists, Core Spirit Patterns, and key control points. The sheer volume of information was immense, its value incalculable. It also supplemented his knowledge with many atlases for Tier One High-Grade puppets.

Among them, Lu Zhao immediately spotted several Puppets that made his heart race. But the one that truly made his breath catch and his pulse quicken was a Tier One High-Grade flying puppet called the "Cyan Feather Crane"!

This Puppet did not excel in attack or Defense; it specialized purely in flight! Its design was ingenious, with a core primarily focused on the Wind Attribute, balancing both Light Spirit and tenacity.

What Lu Zhao valued most was that not only was this Puppet swift in flight, but it was also designed with a special carrying structure capable of transporting a Cultivator! It was a perfect tool for long-distance travel!

The Cultivation Realm was vast and boundless, and travel was always a major problem for Low-Tier Cultivators. Qi Cultivators had limited Magical Power; piloting a Flying Sword or using an Escape Technique was fine for short distances, but they lacked the stamina for long journeys.

The Cyan Feather Crane Puppet solved this problem perfectly! It was powered by inlaid Spirit Stones, and as long as it had enough, it could fly for long periods over vast distances. This would completely free Lu Zhao from the difficulties of long-distance travel, greatly enhancing his mobility and safety.

However, after the excitement faded, Lu Zhao studied the refining requirements carefully, and his heart sank. The Cyan Feather Crane had extremely high material requirements. It needed the complete corpse of a Tier One High-Grade Crane-type Demon Beast, as well as a rare Spiritual Material called "Void Spirit Iron." The refining process itself was incredibly complex, demanding a level of Divine Sense Manipulation and Spiritual Manipulation that was at the peak for Tier One Puppets.

Lu Zhao assessed his current Puppetry skills and had to resignedly admit that his probability of successfully refining the Cyan Feather Crane was likely less than ten percent.

’Void Spirit Iron...’ Lu Zhao thought about the material, his brow furrowing. ’This is one of the materials for a Tier Two Flying Ship, which means it’s a restricted item... Getting my hands on it will be anything but easy.’ In the end, he decided, ’First, I’ll collect the materials while continuing to hone my Puppetry skills. I’ll make my move when I have a better chance of success.’

For the next six months, Lu Zhao’s life became exceptionally disciplined and fulfilling. He focused his main efforts on closed-door cultivation and Puppet Refining. Inside his cave residence, the sound of his Carving Knife was constant, and the glow of the Earth Fire Stone never went out.

On one hand, Lu Zhao used his remaining materials to refine familiar Puppets like the Ice Wind Wolf Puppet, the Water Spirit Turtle Puppet, and the Ironwood Guard. On the other, he repeatedly studied the Essentials for Beginners for the *Thousand Threads Technique, Foundation Establishment Chapter* and the *Divine Splitting Technique* from the Tier Two inheritance. Although he couldn’t cultivate these two techniques yet, studying them now would lay a solid foundation for mastering them later.

During these six months, aside from cultivating and refining Puppets, Lu Zhao only went out three times. The first two times were to meet with Wei Tong as agreed, to retrieve the Tokens for ordinary Sect tasks that Wei Tong had completed on his behalf. Lu Zhao turned these Tokens in to the Merit Hall and successfully cashed in the Merit.

After these six months, adding to his previously remaining Merit and subtracting the forty-five points spent on the three ape corpses, the number of Merit Points on Lu Zhao’s Identity Token had reached an impressive two hundred and sixteen.

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