The Lord of Void and Real-Chapter 1757 - 1753: Fusion

"Judging by Mi Su’s demeanor, she will likely continue to target the Divine Demon Well. Having now been embroiled in this matter, I am certain we will meet again in the future. This woman’s strength is extraordinary—next time we encounter her, I must proceed with utmost caution." Shen Luo sighed softly, gazing in the direction where Mi Su had disappeared, as he silently mused to himself.

Yet for now, although the journey was fraught with complications, they had emerged victorious in the Battle of Qingqiu Mountain, fulfilling Yuan Tiangang’s trust.

Shen Luo exhaled lightly, performed a hand seal, and dispelled his Xuan Yang Demon Transformation. His towering figure reverted to its original form.

Having employed the Xuan Yang Demonic Transformation Divine Power for an extended battle, he was poised to circulate mana and brace himself against the inevitable post-transformation weakness. To his surprise, as time passed, his body showed no conspicuous signs of abnormality—it remained imbued with power, and the Demonic Qi coursing through his meridians had increased only minimally.

"Hmm? What’s happening?" Shen Luo was startled and suddenly recalled how, during the earlier battle, the Huangdi Neijing had autonomously activated without his control.

This technique excelled in consolidating one’s foundation and restoring vitality. Could his current state be linked to the Huangdi Neijing?

At this thought, he felt a surge of joy. Just as he prepared to delve into his body’s changes, four streaks of escape light rushed up from below the mountain and landed nearby, revealing the figures of Lu Huaming, Jiang Shentian, and Seven Kills.

The last figure was Shen Luo’s Half-Step Taiyi Corpse Refinement, which immediately transformed into a streak of black light and returned to Shen Luo’s sleeve upon landing.

As their eyes swept across the sword marks and staff imprints scattered across Qingqiu Mountain’s summit, the three men silently marveled, awestruck by the remnants of countless fierce battles.

Lu Huaming quickly regained his composure and was about to inquire about the situation when his gaze fell on the lifeless body of Chief Strategist You Su nearby. He gasped aloud, "Chief Strategist You Su!"

Jiang Shentian and Seven Kills also noticed the corpse, their faces tinged with astonishment.

Having previously investigated the Qingqiu Fox Clan, they were well aware that Chief Strategist You Su was the clan’s foremost expert, her cultivation reaching the Taiyi Late Stage Realm. In this battle at Qingqiu Mountain, she had been their greatest concern. However, she had never appeared until now—and had unexpectedly perished here.

"Could it be... that you were the ones who killed her?" Lu Huaming turned to Shen Luo and the others.

Shen Luo shook his head and recounted the events of the battle in brief.

Lu Huaming was not prepared to hear so much had transpired at this location, including the Fox Ancestor’s reincarnation. In comparison, what they had experienced during their confrontation with the Fox Clan in Xiangyang Town seemed utterly insignificant.

Fortunately, it was all over now.

"Why did you all come here? What’s the situation like in Xiangyang Town?" Bai Xiaotian asked.

Lu Huaming, not withholding any information, explained how the Qingqiu Fox Clan had suddenly vanished en masse. freewēbnoveℓ.com

"White mist? Could it also be Mi Su’s doing?" Bai Xiaotian’s gaze sharpened.

"Based on your description of Mi Su’s divine powers, it is highly likely her handiwork," said Lu Huaming, his brows knitting tightly. "The Qingqiu Fox Clan has now formed a mortal enmity with the various sects. As the reincarnation of the Fox Ancestor, Mi Su not only rescued the entire Fox Clan but will also inevitably cause unimaginable chaos in the future."

Hearing this, Shen Luo recalled the vanishing Fox Clan members under Chief Strategist You Su’s faction. If Mi Su had indeed taken them away, as he suspected, the Qingqiu Fox Clan had likely escaped unscathed. This meant he had thoroughly offended the Fox Clan, and he would need to tread cautiously in the future as he navigated the world.

Just then, Shen Luo sensed something, and he looked down the mountain. Streaks of escape light were speeding toward them from the distance—they were cultivators from various sects.

With the Fox Clan retreating and the Ten Thousand Miles of Azure Cloud Array now dissolved, the cultivators poured into Qingqiu City to scour its structures.

Having occupied this place for untold years, the Qingqiu Fox Clan had no doubt amassed countless resources and treasures. Lu Huaming, Seven Kills, and Jiang Shentian, tempted, all bid farewell and flew toward Qingqiu City.

"Master Yan, Brother Bai, the treasures in Qingqiu City are being looted as we speak. Why don’t you two also have a look? I’ll remain here and recuperate briefly. You’ve all been through much hardship this time; surely, you can’t leave empty-handed." Shen Luo turned to Master Yan and Bai Xiaotian, urging them.

Shen Luo himself had already acquired several pieces of Ten Thousand Years Fire Qilin Wood from the Fox Clan’s secret treasury and was indifferent to other possessions.

"Shen Luo, what kind of person do you take me for? I am, after all... at least half a monk, you know?" Bai Xiaotian retorted with a glare.

"Fine, I’ll be off then." Master Yan, more straightforward, transformed into a streak of escape light and descended the mountain.

"Monk, if you don’t go now, the Hua Sheng Temple disciples will likely get into scuffles with others." Shen Luo remarked with a smile.

Bai Xiaotian hesitated momentarily before replying, "Your body... Are you certain you’ll be fine if I don’t stay?"

"Don’t worry; isn’t Cai Zhu here with me?" Shen Luo reassured him with a shake of his head and a smile.

"Very well, I’ll go then," Bai Xiaotian nodded and headed toward the mountain’s base.

Soon, only Shen Luo and Nie Caizhu remained atop Qingqiu Mountain.

Shen Luo turned to regard Chief Strategist You Su’s corpse, sweeping it into his sleeve with a flick before storing it in his Corpse Raising Bag.

Chief Strategist You Su had died due to her Fox Ancestor Power being forcibly extracted and the resultant backlash. Her inherent demon power remained intact, making her corpse an ideal material for refining, far more valuable than most magical treasures or instruments.

Over the past few days, Shen Luo’s skills in corpse refinement had seen modest improvement as he continually refined his Half-Step Taiyi Corpse Refinement. This was a golden opportunity to display his burgeoning expertise.

"Cai Zhu, this battle must have been exhausting for you. Aren’t you heading down to claim some spoils?" Shen Luo asked, looking at Nie Caizhu.

"Countless lives were lost in this war. Every item in Qingqiu City reeks of blood—there is nothing worth taking," Nie Caizhu said, shaking her head.

Seeing this, Shen Luo said no more. He sat cross-legged, quietly channeling the Xuan Yang Demonic Transformation Divine Power.

He chose not to go down, not only because he lacked interest in the Fox Clan’s treasures but also because he wished to analyze the recent changes his body had undergone while the memories of the battle were still vivid in his mind.

In the life-and-death moments during the battle, Shen Luo had recklessly used Chiyou’s Martial Secrets to stimulate the Demonic Qi within himself, significantly enhancing the power of the Xuan Yang Demonic Transformation Divine Power. Subsequently, the Huangdi Neijing had instinctively fused into the technique, leading to substantial transformation in his Divine Power.

The Xuan Yang Demon Transformation was his own creation, yet it carried numerous imperfections. In contrast, Chiyou’s Martial Secrets and the Huangdi Neijing were meticulously crafted techniques of unparalleled refinement. If he could integrate them into the Xuan Yang Demon Transformation, it would compensate for its deficiencies, elevating its power to an entirely new level.

And from today’s battle, it seemed feasible—after all, the Xuan Yang Demon Transformation Divine Power, Chiyou’s Martial Secrets, and the Huangdi Neijing had demonstrated surprising compatibility.

Suppressing his rising excitement, Shen Luo drew in a deep breath, closed his eyes, and activated all three techniques simultaneously.

Black, gold, and green rays of light emanated from his body, swirling around him in slow rotation.

Nearby, Nie Caizhu also sat cross-legged, keeping watch for Shen Luo as his Protector.