activa-t 287. Chapter 287 Control!
287. Chapter 287 Control!
Emerald Bamboo Peak main hall.
The peak master, Dai Yingyu, bowed down in front of Yu Ningxin, with an extremely respectful expression.
"Disciple Dai Yingyu respectfully welcomes the return of Master Yuzhu!"
Yu Ningxin sat calmly in the Great Hall, lowered her head and glanced at Dai Yingyu, and said in a calm voice,
"This Human Cauldron is indeed extremely compatible with me. It was worth waiting for two hundred years!"
"You have done well, here are three strands of Heavenly Bamboo Dao Rhyme as your reward. I hope you can reach the peak of Nascent Soul as soon as possible and break through to the realm of Divine Transformation!"
Dai Yingyu's mind was excited, and she knelt down again, thanking Yuzhu Master.
Yu Ningxin waved her right hand, and three strands of faint white light, emitting an indescribable intimidating aura, flew out from her index finger.
Swish!
They directly entered Dai Yingyu's sea of consciousness.
Dai Yingyu's body trembled, and her sea of consciousness surged along with it.
She silently operated her Spiritual Sense and collected these three strands of Heavenly Bamboo Dao Rhyme, then bowed again to thank Yuzhu Master.
Seeing this, Yu Ningxin nodded slightly and continued,
"Now that I have changed to a new body, there is no need to mention the past anymore!"
"Remember, the previous Xing Yuzhu is dead. In front of others, I am still Yu Ningxin, your direct disciple!"
"At least, before my Cultivation Base Realm fully recovers to its peak state, do not reveal the matter of me seizing a new body!"
Dai Yingyu nodded repeatedly in response, not surprised by the decision of her ancestor.
When she seized the Human Cauldron back then, she was also cautious, closed-door training and not going out.
It is easy to attract old enemies if she acts high-profile before her Cultivation Base fully recovers.
Just like Qingshan Patriarch a year ago, if he had been more secretive and cautious in his actions, he would not have ended up dead without a trace.
"Alright, you may leave now!"
Yu Ningxin, or rather Xing Yuzhu, waved her hand lightly at Dai Yingyu and said in a calm voice,
"I will make a round in the sect later, show my face, and then enter the Wood Spirit secret realm for closed-door training, using the excuse of breaking through the realm."
"Within ten years, I will definitely step into the Nascent Soul realm again, and by then, there will be no need to be so cautious!"
"Yes, Master!"
Dai Yingyu received the order and quietly left the Great Hall.
After a while, Xing Yuzhu also disappeared, starting to find her fellow disciples to bid farewell.
Dai Yingyu had a total of nine direct disciples, except for the three who went on adventures, the other six were all in the Immortal Gate.
Xing Yuzhu, as the senior sister, visited them one by one.
When she arrived at the courtyard where Liu Yun was located, she was told that Liu Yun had been spending her days in the library studying and comprehending since she came out of the Water Spirit secret realm, rarely returning home.
"The library?"
"I didn't expect a whole year to pass, and that girl still hasn't forgotten her Senior Brother Liu!"
Xing Yuzhu shook her head slightly and murmured.
Having devoured all of Yu Ningxin's memories, she naturally knew about the relationship between Liu Yun and that disciple.
In her opinion, Liu Yun's daily visits to the library to read and comprehend were just a pretense, and the real reason was to visit and catch up with her loved ones.
"She has already stepped into the Immortal Dao, and even formed her Golden Core. Yet, she still can't let go of the worldly relationships. This girl still needs to be disciplined!"
Xing Yuzhu sighed again, then her mind moved, and the next second, she appeared directly on the third floor of the library.
At this moment...
Liu Yunzheng sat across from Liu Zimo, holding a Jade Slip in his arms. While contemplating the contents of the Jade Slip, he looked for an opportunity to speak with Liu Zimo.
Perhaps because Liu Zimo had always been in the library and had a great love for reading, Liu Yunzheng felt that this Liu Dage seemed to know everything. No matter what questions she asked, even regarding cultivation techniques, he could understand them immediately and explain them in great detail.
In Liu Yunzheng's eyes, Liu Dage was like an encyclopedia of the cultivation world, as if all the books in the library were imprinted in his mind.
The only regret was that Liu Dage had no spiritual roots and couldn't cultivate. Otherwise, with Liu Dage's intelligence, he would definitely be able to excel in the Immortal Dao.
"Younger Martial Sister!"
Just as Liu Yunzheng was lost in her thoughts, a familiar voice suddenly reached her ears.
Liu Yunzheng's face brightened as she heard the voice. She turned around and saw Yu Ningxin looking at her with a smile. She happily called out, "Senior Martial Sister, you're out of seclusion!"
After speaking, Liu Yunzheng warmly stood up, took Yu Ningxin's hand, and sat down at the nearby table and chairs.
"It's great to see you, Senior Martial Sister. I haven't seen you in over a year. It seems like your cultivation base has improved a lot!"
"You're not bad either. In just a year, you've already reached the seventh stage of the Golden Core realm. Maybe in three to five years, you'll break through to the Golden Core realm!"
...
The two senior and junior martial sisters sat there, speaking softly and strengthening their bond.
Meanwhile, Liu Zimo couldn't help but become alert as soon as Yu Ningxin appeared. Liu Yunzheng's cultivation base was insufficient, and he didn't know the hidden secrets. But Liu Zimo was well aware that the current Yu Ningxin had been possessed by someone, Li Daitao, and had taken over her body.
Especially the golden lock that he had previously locked onto, it was now completely open, and the golden light emitted from it was nearly ten feet long.
Truly worthy of a cultivator at the ninth stage of the Nascent Soul realm. After possessing Yu Ningxin, her aptitude had greatly improved.
[Binding successful! Your good sister Xing Yuzhu has come online. Currently available binding targets (370/1000)]
With a thought, Liu Zimo instantly bound the person in front of him.
Seeing the constantly flashing exclamation mark next to the lock shadow, Liu Zimo clicked on it.
[Name] Xing Yuzhu (Possessed)
[Age] 19633
[Spiritual Roots] Supreme Grade Gold Spiritual Roots, Supreme Grade Wood Spiritual Roots
[Cultivation Base Realm] Fifth stage of the Golden Core realm
[Cultivation Techniques] Golden Cicada Nine Cycles, Turtle Breathing Technique, Spirit Plant Nurturing Art, Sword Control Technique...
Indeed, her aptitude and age were exactly the same as Yu Ningxin's.
However, her name had changed to "Xing Yuzhu," and the annotation "Possessed" was added after her name.
Although her body was still the same, her soul had completely changed.
"Master, something seems off about this woman!"
At this moment, Yao Lingling, who had been mostly dormant in cultivation, suddenly spoke.
"Her spiritual sense is somewhat chaotic, and her origin is extremely unstable. It's as if this body isn't hers at all. Could this be the rebirth through possession that Master mentioned before?"
As an expert in soul matters, the Devouring Spirit Worm clan was extremely sensitive to spiritual sense.
Even though Xing Yuzhu had done a perfect job, ordinary people wouldn't be able to detect anything.
But in front of Yao Lingling, who had a natural spirit body, nothing could escape her perception.
Liu Zimo nodded slightly at her words and secretly transmitted his voice to Yao Lingling:
"Yes, the body in front of us has just been possessed by someone, and the soul and body have not yet fully integrated."
"Do you have a way to take control of this person's soul and consciousness?"
Liu Zimo was well aware of the supernatural power and secret techniques of Yao Lingling.
If he could take advantage of Xing Yuzhu's weakened soul just after the possession and control her, it would be absolutely beneficial and harmless to Liu Zimo.
You see, Xing Yuzhu used to be a Nascent Soul Ninth Realm, and her status in the Qingyun Immortal Gate may not be weaker than that of the Guardian.
If he could turn her into his own, then Liu Zimo would truly be able to walk sideways in the Qingyun Immortal Gate in the future.
"We can give it a try!"
Yao Lingling was eager to try and not afraid at all.
In this world, besides its master, it had never feared any soul and consciousness.
As the king of the devouring spirit insects, other people's soul and consciousness were like its own home. It could come and go as it pleased, regardless of whether the other party was a Nascent Soul Ninth Realm. As long as it was a soul, it was fearless.
"In that case, let's give it a try!"
Liu Zimo instructed Yao Lingling in a calm voice.
"The opponent's current cultivation base realm is only at the Gold Core Fifth Realm. Even if they notice something is wrong, I can intervene in time!"
Saying that, Liu Zimo quietly glanced at the position where the Guardian was, sensing that the other party was in a state of meditation and did not notice their movements.
Suddenly, Liu Zimo's mind moved and released Yao Lingling, who had been residing in his own soul and consciousness.
Swish!
With a flash of light, in just a fraction of a second, Yao Lingling silently entered Xing Yuzhu's sea of consciousness.
The whole process did not cause any spiritual qi fluctuations.
Not to mention Xing Yuzhu, whose cultivation base was only at the Gold Core Fifth Realm, who didn't notice anything, even the Guardian, who was already at the peak of the Nascent Soul realm, remained in a state of meditation without any abnormal movements.
Seeing this, Liu Zimo couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Without interrupting the conversation between Xing Yuzhu and Liu Yun, he continued to lower his head and read the books in his hand.
"What? Senior Sister, you're going into closed-door training again?"
Liu Yun looked up at "Yu Ningxin" in surprise, feeling a bit reluctant.
"Senior Sister, didn't you just come out of seclusion? Why are you going into closed-door training again so soon, and for ten years? What should I do if I miss you?"
"Hehe..."
Xing Yuzhu chuckled and said, "Junior Sister, you really need to change your mindset. We are cultivators of the Immortal Dao, and going into closed-door training is a common occurrence!"
"As long as it can improve our cultivation base and break through realms, what does ten years of closed-door training matter?"
"Some of the elders and ancestors in our sect often go into closed-door training for hundreds or thousands of years!"
"..."
Hearing the conversation between the two women, Liu Zimo instantly understood Xing Yuzhu's purpose for this trip.
It was just to deceive others and resolve some hidden dangers that existed after the possession through closed-door training, and also to lay the groundwork for the sudden advancement of her cultivation base in the future.
By the time she came out of seclusion next time, she should already be at the Nascent Soul realm!
"Master, I have not disappointed you!"
After a moment, Yao Lingling returned and turned into a stream of light, returning to Liu Zimo's sea of consciousness. The little guy proudly said to Liu Zimo, "Although the opponent's soul is extremely powerful and the sea of consciousness is vast, she is still an outsider and has not fully mastered control over her sea of consciousness!"
"Therefore, with just a few moves, I have woven a spiritual net and completely taken over the entire sea of consciousness!"
"I have left a spiritual worm avatar in her sea of consciousness, which can monitor and influence her every move!"
Upon hearing this, Liu Zimo nodded in satisfaction. He knew that Yao Lingling would not disappoint him.
He glanced at Xing Yuzhu, who was still quietly talking to Liu Yun without any abnormal behavior, and a smile formed at the corner of Liu Zimo's mouth. He was in a great mood.
This is the power and abnormality of the Devouring Spirit Worm's Supernatural Power. They can silently and subtly change a person's state of mind and thoughts without being noticed by the other party.
When Liu Zimo was in the earthly realm, he had seen too many puppets who had changed their nature but were completely unaware of it.
And now, Xing Yuzhu, who had just successfully possessed someone and had unlimited future potential, had also become a puppet completely controlled by Yao Lingling.
When she possessed Yu Ningxin, she probably never thought that she would end up like this.
"Liu Junior Brother, we meet again!"
At this moment, Xing Yuzhu, who had previously ignored Liu Zimo and couldn't be bothered to acknowledge him, suddenly looked up at Liu Zimo and greeted him.
From the look in her eyes, Liu Zimo sensed a strange and newfound fondness.
There was no need to ask, this was the influence of Yao Lingling. Xing Yuzhu had subconsciously regarded Liu Zimo as one of her own.
"Sister Yu, long time no see! Congratulations on your great progress in cultivation. Your Nascent Soul is within reach!"
Liu Zimo politely nodded in response.
Xing Yuzhu chuckled, "Junior Brother Liu, you're getting better at talking. I'll take your kind words as a good omen. If I can really break through to the Nascent Soul stage in this Closed Door Training, I will prepare a generous gift for you, Junior Brother Liu!"
"Also, I heard Master mention something about you before."
Xing Yuzhu leaned forward, approaching Liu Zimo's position, and lowered her voice to say:
"It is said that a year ago, someone suspected you of being an Ascendant and even instigated the Head Teacher Perfected Being to search your soul."
"Moreover, it seems that the Head Teacher Perfected Being did consider it and even discussed it with the Keeper of the Books, but it was ultimately abandoned due to the Keeper of the Books' obstruction!"
Liu Zimo raised an eyebrow, and his mind couldn't help but jump slightly.
He didn't expect that he had hidden so well that he still aroused suspicion from others!
Even the Head Teacher of Qingyun Peak had the intention to search his soul.
It was really... quite dangerous!
Fortunately, the Keeper of the Books stood in front of him and protected him. Otherwise, if Zhong Ten Thousand Year had searched his soul, his cultivation base realm would have been exposed, and his identity as an Ascendant would have been impossible to hide.
"This is pure slander. How could I possibly be an Ascendant?"
Liu Zimo pretended to look innocent and directly asked Xing Yuzhu, "Sister Yu, you yourself are also an Ascendant. Tell me, are there any Ascendants in this world who are as ordinary as me?"
Xing Yuzhu looked at Liu Zimo deeply and shook her head slightly.
"You really don't look like one!"
"With your talent and aptitude, it's only because you were lucky enough to be born in the Transcendent realm. Otherwise, if you were in the Small Thousand Worlds, even if you cultivated for ten thousand years or a hundred thousand years, you wouldn't be able to break through to the Transcendent realm!"
This was Xing Yuzhu's honest opinion.
Liu Zimo's talent and aptitude were obvious at a glance. There was no need to do any Spiritual Roots assessment. Any discerning person could see that he was a standard waste without Spiritual Roots.
God knows what went wrong with Zhong Ten Thousand Year and Yue Qiguang, to actually suspect Liu Zimo as the culprit who killed Old Man Qingshan.
"That being said, I still suggest that Junior Brother Liu, if there is nothing urgent, it's best not to leave the sect in the future."
"Within this sect, with the protection and deterrence of the Keeper of the Books, no one dares to come looking for trouble with you. But once you leave the sect, it's hard to say."
Xing Yuzhu secretly transmitted a warning message:
"Don't be afraid to tell you, our Head Teacher Perfected Being is not a broad-minded person."
"The Keeper of the Books previously made him lose face, so naturally, he wouldn't dare to do anything to the Keeper of the Books. But if he wants to control a lowly disciple like you, it would be effortless for him!"
"If you leave the sect without permission, whether you can come back or not will be uncertain." (End of this chapter)