Chapter 277: Chapter 228: Golden Wind Bone Transformation Array, Divine Splitting Technique, Leaving Behind a Tier 2 Puppet

The other two had sleek bodies and crimson feathers etched with faint, flowing patterns of fire. With their sharp beaks and talons, they radiated an active Fire Element Spiritual Power. These were the "Red Fire Spirit Birds," Puppets that combined scouting and warning capabilities with considerable Fire Element Attack Power.

"These four Tier One High-Grade puppets are yours to command for now," Lu Zhao said, pointing at the four Puppets. "The two Earth Vein Spirit Puppets will focus on defense, and the two Red Fire Spirit Birds will focus on offense. Combined with the Golden Wind Bone Transformation Array, they’re enough to handle invasions from most Tier One Demon Beasts."

"Your Cultivation is still low, so you won’t be able to perfectly control all four at once. However, you can use them in rotation to ensure that if one gets damaged, you won’t be left without any Puppets to use."

Zhao Xiaoshu’s face filled with delight as he looked at the four Puppets before him. ’Tier One High-Grade puppets! And four of them at once!’ With these Puppets and the Array, his confidence in guarding the mine surged.

However, this only meant Zhao Xiaoshu no longer had to fear swarms of Late-stage Tier One Demon Beasts. Against a Tier Two Demon Beast, these four Puppets would still be of little use.

Zhao Xiaoshu had no choice but to brace himself and speak up again. "Senior, with these four Puppets, I’m no longer afraid of Tier One Demon Beasts, but if a Tier Two Demon Beast shows up..."

Lu Zhao had anticipated this concern and said calmly, "Don’t worry. I have my own arrangements. For now, go and familiarize yourself with the Array, organize your men, and take care of the mining area’s daily defenses. Before I leave, I will make sure you have what you need to guard this mine."

Hearing this, Zhao Xiaoshu was filled with doubt, but seeing Lu Zhao’s confident expression, he didn’t dare ask any more questions. He could only bow and reply, "Yes, Senior! I’ll get right on it." With that, he departed with a mind full of questions, taking the Array Token with him.

After Zhao Xiaoshu left, Lu Zhao’s figure flickered and transformed into a pale blue Escape Light, departing from the mining area.

He found a secluded cave nearby. After entering, Lu Zhao first set up a Tier One High-Grade "Stealth Illusion Array" at the entrance. The Array distorted and concealed the cave mouth, while also isolating all auras and sounds from both inside and out.

Then, with a mere thought, Li Xuerou’s figure appeared silently in the shadows of the entrance. Dressed in a plain white gown and exuding a cold aura, her vacant eyes scanned the surroundings vigilantly, like a silent guardian deity.

With the perimeter secured, Lu Zhao walked to the deepest part of the cave and sat down cross-legged.

He took a deep breath and retrieved a Jade Bottle from his Storage Bag. Within the bottle’s liquid, seven miniature stars seemed to slowly rise and fall, emitting a cool aura that nourished the Spiritual Soul. This was none other than the "Seven-Star Spirit Water."

Cultivating the "Divine Splitting Technique" was exceptionally dangerous. The slightest mistake could damage the very foundation of one’s Spiritual Soul. A minor injury would result in splitting headaches and a temporary halt in one’s Cultivation; a severe one would leave the Spiritual Soul permanently damaged.

Therefore, it was best to have a Tier Two Spiritual Object or Pill that could repair the Spiritual Soul for assistance. For now, all Lu Zhao had was this bottle of "Seven-Star Spirit Water." Although its primary function wasn’t to repair the Spiritual Soul, its nourishing properties were similar enough that it would have to do.

He uncorked the bottle, tilted his head back, and drank half of the Seven-Star Spirit Water. The cool liquid slid down his throat, instantly transforming into a gentle yet immense stream of cool energy that rushed straight into his Sea of Consciousness.

His ever-flowing Divine Sense felt as if a clear spring had been poured into it, becoming more condensed and active. Its growth, though slow, was clearly perceptible, and a feeling of comfort emanated from the depths of his Spiritual Soul.

Lu Zhao closed his eyes and focused his mind, silently circulating the "True Water Spirit Transformation Skill" to regulate his energy for half a day. He waited until the Spirit Water’s power had completely dispersed and his Sea of Consciousness was utterly clear and serene, bringing his state to its absolute peak.

Lu Zhao silently recited the incantations of the "Divine Splitting Technique" in his mind, and arcane Rune pathways immediately appeared within his Sea of Consciousness. He cast aside all distracting thoughts, allowing his Heart Spirit to sink into the deepest reaches of his Sea of Consciousness.

Another half a day passed. Lu Zhao’s eyes snapped open, a brilliant light flaring within them! His will was like a knife; in an instant, his Divine Sense transformed into an incomparably sharp "Blade of Divine Consciousness"!

’Sever!’

Following a silent, ferocious cry in Lu Zhao’s mind, the Blade of Divine Consciousness struck down ruthlessly at a corner of his own Spiritual Soul!

"Argh!"

An indescribable agony, originating from the very depths of his soul, instantly ripped through his entire body! Lu Zhao let out a muffled groan, his face turning ashen. Veins bulged on his temples, and a cold sweat instantly soaked the back of his robes.

An intense wave of weakness and dizziness washed over him, making it nearly impossible to remain seated. This was the price of forcibly splitting one’s Spiritual Soul!

Just as the agony and weakness threatened to overwhelm his senses, the Medicinal Power from the half-bottle of Seven-Star Spirit Water he had drunk earlier erupted!

That gentle, cool power washed over the wound on his torn Spiritual Soul like a soothing balm. It swiftly eased the searing pain, nourished the damaged Spiritual Soul Origin, and forcibly stabilized his faltering Heart Spirit.

Although the excruciating pain had not vanished completely, it had been reduced to a tolerable level.

Lu Zhao endured the agonizing pain and weakness in his Spiritual Soul, not daring to delay for even a moment. His hands formed seals, his ten fingers a blur of motion as they struck one complex and arcane Dharma Seal after another into the Void before him.

As the Dharma Seals coalesced, the Spiritual Soul Fragment he had forcibly severed was enveloped by a gentle power.

The nurturing process had begun.

This was a task that required patient and persistent effort, like grinding stone with water. It demanded that he use his own pure Magical Power and Divine Sense Origin to carefully nourish the fragile Spiritual Soul Fragment, much like tending to a newborn seedling. This would help it stabilize its form, imbue it with a basic spirituality, and allow it to carry commands and exist independently within a Puppet Core.

This nurturing process lasted for an entire month.

「One month later.」

Lu Zhao felt the Medicinal Power of the Seven-Star Spirit Water begin to fade. The intense pain that had been forcibly suppressed grew sharp once more, feeling like countless steel needles pricking his mind.

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