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Chapter 230: The Ice Emperor's Soul Ring and the Human-Shaped Divine Armament (Part 2)
Chapter 230: The Ice Emperor's Soul Ring and the Human-Shaped Divine Armament (Part 2)
This kid was too damn mysterious.
If he escapes...
It won't be pleasant for me when I return!
Although he wasn't even at his peak and wasn't at the Ninth Realm, Tang Wu was still the protagonist template. After being robbed by Lin Fan, he encountered numerous fortuitous encounters and acquired numerous treasures.
Therefore, Ice Emperor could only withstand Tang Wu for a short period.
But only for... a little while.
After several strikes, Tang Wu had barely escaped for tens of thousands of miles, and all of Ice Emperor's tricks were exposed, leaving him severely injured and barely hanging on.
He couldn't continue running; he had no more strength left.
"Hmph!"
"You dare to flee before me?"
The Buddhist monk used over ten types of Buddhist seals and enchantments to seal the incapacitated and dying Tang Wu, and he coldly said, "If I let you escape, how can I face the world?!"
However, as soon as he finished speaking, he suddenly sensed something amiss.
Tang Wu was barely conscious a moment ago, but now, he was completely silent!
"Is he dead?"
"No!"
With a wave of his hand, a gust of energy struck Tang Wu.
At that moment, Tang Wu's complexion changed, transforming into a 'green man'.
From head to toe, he was completely green.
A sickening shade of green!
"What's this?"
Upon closer inspection, this wasn't a person at all, but a plant in human form.
It was just a vine with Tang Wu's appearance, not a real person.
Tang Wu... had escaped?!
The Buddhist monk was shocked, and his heart filled with anger. He frantically scanned with his divine perception, but even with his strength, he couldn't find any trace of Tang Wu.
There was no sign of Tang Wu.
"This is impossible, when did he...?"
The Buddhist monk couldn't believe it, and his face turned greener than Tang Wu's.
Greener than green!
"Could it be..."
"When I attacked the first time, his massive offensive blocked my sight and divine perception, and he managed to switch places in that instant?"
After much contemplation, that was the only possible opportunity!
"Damn it!"
"He actually had such a trick up his sleeve?"
The Buddhist monk was stunned.
Amidst his anger and self-blame...
He couldn't help but think about his own words.
"..."
"Pretend I didn't say that."
"But Tang Wu... you won't escape!"
He felt regret and self-blame.
However, he was helpless.
After all, he was ordered to keep Tang Wu alive, and he couldn't very well say it was entirely due to his own carelessness, could he? Besides, he wasn't careless!
Prior to this, he had no information about Tang Wu's escape methods, and it wasn't impossible that he fell for Tang Wu's scheme.
"Moreover, those techniques he used earlier seemed like the famous 'Ice Emperor's' unique secret technique from long ago. Could this child be the reincarnation of the Ice Emperor or have inherited his legacy?"
"Hmph!"
He let out a cold huff.
Suddenly, he felt a bit better.
If the Ice Emperor were alive today, his strength might not be weaker than his own.
If it were him, escaping from his grasp wouldn't be an unacceptable outcome.
But at this moment, the most important thing was to immediately report the news to the Buddhist hierarchy.
He immediately contacted the Buddhist higher-ups and reported, "It's confirmed that the thief is Tang Wu!"
"Currently, he's still within the Western Region."
"I encountered him earlier, and I managed to get hold of a storage bag. All the items inside are Buddha bones from the Minor Western Heaven's treasury, proving that he's the one who stole them!"
"Furthermore, he's suspected to be the reincarnation of the Ice Emperor or has inherited his legacy, and he's quite slippery. He has temporarily escaped from me..."
"Be on the lookout and capture him immediately!"
"..."
The news spread.
The Buddhist higher-ups were furious.
"Is it really Tang Wu?"
"How dare he!"
"He doesn't even bother to disguise himself, not even with a simple mask?"
"There's no point in talking; the entire Buddhist sect is mobilized to capture him!!!"
"Report, San Dian and the others have reunited and escaped from the Western Region..."
"..."
The entire Buddhist sect was in chaos!
It was only because Kongwen had forcefully suppressed the news of the seven Supreme Beings being killed, otherwise, the situation would be even more chaotic, and the entire Western Region might erupt into a major war.
Due to the suppression of the news, every Buddhist disciple and powerful figure was furious.
They were furious that San Dian and the others managed to escape from the Western Region.
They were even angrier at Tang Wu, that damn fool was so arrogant! He didn't put them or the entire Buddhist sect in his eyes!
It was as if a robber was about to rob a bank, but in this day and age, there were cameras everywhere! Yet, this robber didn't even bother to disguise himself, not even wearing a cheap pair of stockings. He just walked right in.
After the robbery, instead of sneaking away, he stayed in the vicinity of the bank, wandering around, and even flaunting his 'loot'...
He showed no regard for the authorities!
At this moment, in the eyes of the Buddhist sect, they were the 'police' in this scenario.
This was too much!
If they didn't capture him and make him serve the Buddhist sect for eternity, they might as well disband!
The entire Buddhist sect was filled with rage, and almost everyone was mobilized to hunt down Tang Wu.
...
On the other side.
Using the 'Random Teleportation Talisman' he had obtained with great difficulty, Ice Emperor successfully teleported and escaped, feeling helpless and frustrated.
"Sigh!"
"Following him has been... the worst luck ever."
"I haven't even enjoyed a day of good fortune, and I'm about to enter my third slumber."
"If only I could follow Xiao Ling'er..."
His thoughts became increasingly chaotic.
His divine soul flickered, extremely unstable.
Ice Emperor could no longer hold on, teetering on the edge of slumber.
He had just recovered, and now, after a brief encounter with a Ninth Stage cultivator, he was already on the verge of slumber, which was a blessing in disguise.
But at this confused moment, he couldn't help but fantasize.
If he had always been by Xiao Ling'er’s side.
If his disciple were Xiao Ling'er.
Everything...
Would surely be different, wouldn't it?
Perhaps, he wouldn't be so weary, wouldn't be so anxious every day, and wouldn't have to scheme against his own disciple, his 'good son.'
"Ha~"
Tang Wu, the Ice Emperor, couldn't help but let out a bitter laugh.
His laughter was filled with self-mockery.
Then, the Ice Emperor couldn't hold on any longer and fell into a helpless slumber.
Tang Wu regained control of his body.
"Ah!!!"
He let out a scream of agony. His arm was severed, and he was clutching his waist where a kidney had been completely crushed, blood flowing profusely from the large wound in his back. He was filled with rage and frustration.
"Damn it!"
"Why is it always me who gets hurt!"
"Ah?!"
He was extremely unhappy.
He was clearly a Heaven-Willed Individual!
Destined to become a Divine King, why was he so unlucky wherever he went, always ending up injured?
He tried to heal himself but found the process excruciatingly slow.
He then remembered that his opponent was at the Ninth Stage, and all his techniques were infused with Immortal Energy. The damage caused by Immortal Energy continued to invade his body.
Unless he expelled it, the healing process would be extremely slow.
Or even...
Impossible to heal.
Thus, the instant arm regeneration that he could usually achieve was now almost unnoticeable.
His gruesome back and missing kidney showed no signs of regrowing.
"Damn it!"
"How infuriating!?"
The healing effect was minimal, and recovery was slow...
But he still had to heal, had to recover! Tang Wu gritted his teeth, set up some arrays and enchantments, and then began to heal himself.
While healing, he couldn't help but think aimlessly.
"Who said which child cries every day?"
"I haven't done anything wrong! Why am I so unlucky?"
"Could it be..."
"This old man?!"
He couldn't help but look at the ancient ring on his intact left hand.
"Yes!"
"Definitely, he is cursing this Divine King!"
"Otherwise, how could this Divine King be so passive?"
"External Soul Bone... hmpf, I have already figured out most of it these days!"
A fierce intention began to grow in Tang Wu's heart, increasing continuously.
"At worst, I will spend some time, energy, and materials, and slowly figure it out myself. I don't need to succeed at once; I just need to succeed eventually!"
"As for you, old man."
"Since you curse me so much, making me so unlucky, you can't be left alive!"
"Besides, what use do I have for you?"
"You are not even a match for that Long Aotian or Long Aoqiao, let alone Xiao Ling'er. Since you are bound to lose, I would do just as well. What use do I have for you?"
"Better to refine you into a Soul Ring, to enhance this Divine King’s growth and help me reach the pinnacle."
"This way, you won't be considered dead. At least, you can witness the glory at the summit with this Divine King!"
"Old man..."
"Master, adoptive father~!"
"Then... I'm sorry!"
Tang Wu made up his mind completely.
Previously, he was still hesitant, wanting to wait until he had fully learned the method to refine External Soul Bones before taking action. But today's events had almost driven him to despair.
Who could be this unlucky?
Just as he had obtained a great treasure, and his laughter was still echoing, he was attacked.
Wasn't it because of your cursing, old man?
Since that's the case, I might as well...
Not wait anymore.
Tang Wu didn't even bother healing his injuries.
He immediately began preparing to refine a Soul Ring!
"When he wakes up, he will certainly resist, which will be troublesome."
"Besides, with an additional Soul Ring, my strength will increase significantly, and I will heal faster. It's like sharpening the axe before cutting wood."
"..."
Then, Tang Wu began the process.
He had already learned the method to refine Soul Rings and had extensive experience.
Being just a spirit, it was difficult for the Ice Emperor's remnant soul to resist, especially since it was currently in a deep sleep. Tang Wu effortlessly succeeded in refining it.
This further increased his strength.
He gained an additional Soul Ring!
"Awesome!"
Boom!
Tang Wu clenched his fist.
Feeling his increased strength, he was excited.
He then began to heal his injuries.
Due to his enhanced strength, the injuries that were once seemingly incurable were now showing significant improvement. Although he couldn't heal instantly, he could fully recover in two to three days at most.
This gave Tang Wu some relief.
"Fortunately, this proves that this Divine King’s choice was entirely correct. It should have been done this way!"
"This old man should have become a Soul Ring long ago."
"And that big monk!"
"Stealing my treasure and injuring me so severely... hmpf, once I enhance my strength, I will make you wish for death but not be able to find it!"
"..."
Three days later~
Tang Wu emerged from his hiding place and continued wandering in the Western Region, preparing to search for other Buddha Bones to refine External Soul Bones.
After all, External Soul Bones could greatly enhance his strength, and if he could obtain them, he would naturally do so.
As for the Buddhist Sect’s full pursuit...
He was completely unaware.
Until now, he still believed he was just unlucky, and because he possessed great treasures, he had been targeted by that dead monk, who not only stole his treasure but also humiliated and toyed with him...
Of course, there was enmity.
But it was his own enmity towards the monk.
As a perpetrator and thief, the monk wouldn't have much enmity towards him, right?
Therefore~
Tang Wu was not at all worried.
As long as he was careful and didn't run into that dead monk again.
The other party is, after all, a Ninth Stage expert.
It's unlikely that they would be wandering around every day, and it's just a coincidence that I happened to run into them, right?
Where did all these Ninth Stage experts come from?
I must not scare myself.
...
The story unfolds in two parts.
On Lin Fan's side, he reunites with Xiao Ling'er.
Meeting her eager gaze, Lin Fan smiles slightly and then nods gently.
Xiao Ling'er is overjoyed.
"Teacher!"
"Master has surely succeeded, and you are one step closer to your revival!"
"Thank you both, teacher and disciple."
Yao Mu is also deeply moved.
Actually...
When she learned how terrifying this journey was, she was against it.
But Lin Fan and Xiao Ling'er, teacher and disciple, insisted on taking the risk, which deeply touched Yao Mu. At the same time, she was also very worried, fearing that something might happen to Lin Fan!
If something were to happen to Lin Fan...
She would blame herself for a lifetime.
Xiao Ling'er would surely feel the same.
Fortunately, Lin Fan has returned safely, and the Bodhimanda Fruit has been obtained, which is the best outcome.
Being able to perfectly revive, how could one not be happy? They are in a restaurant, and the formation and restrictions have already been set up. Yao Mu, unable to contain her excitement, appears and says, "Fellow Daoist, for this... thank you!"
"I owe you a huge favor!"
"I, Yao Mu, swear upon the Heavenly Dao that in the future, if there is a need, I will repay it without hesitation, even if it means my life!"
"Oh~"
"Fellow Daoist, you speak too highly of me!"
Lin Fan chuckles, "I am Ling'er's Master and the Sect Master. You are Ling'er's mentor."
"In the end, we are all family."
"Why the need for such formality among family?"
"You're being too polite!"
"I am being too polite!"
"Fellow Daoist, you are right, I spoke out of turn." Yao Mu smiles wryly.
She silently scolds herself for losing her composure.
Lin Fan's character is already known to her.
He has never been stingy towards his own people, nor towards himself!
Swearing an oath upon the Heavenly Dao is being too polite, as if not considering Lin Fan as one of her own.
A mistake!
How could I...
As long as I am determined, if there is a need in the future, I will help without hesitation, regardless of the cost.
Seeing their reaction, Xiao Ling'er is even happier, her smile as radiant as a blooming flower, so beautiful it's almost unbelievable.
Lin Fan can't help but mutter to himself, wondering about the emotional history of the 'Yan Di' of the Immortal Martial Continent.
After the excitement.
The two of them, teacher and disciple, gather to discuss.
"Now, we have gathered all the auxiliary materials. As for the main ingredient, we have obtained the body of an Eighth Stage expert and the Bodhimanda Fruit, but we still lack the Crystal Flame."
Lin Fan's fingers rhythmically tap the table, "Next, our goal is this Crystal Flame."
"Also, I was thinking, if we could obtain the corpse of a Ninth Stage Ascendant, wouldn't the effect be even better?"
Xiao Ling'er: "..."
Yao Mu chuckles, "That would indeed be better. Although I have never reached the Ninth Stage, the bodies of Ninth Stage experts are extremely powerful, and it would also be beneficial to me."
"But how precious are corpses? Moreover, if they die in battle, it's almost impossible to leave behind a corpse!"
"Even the corpses of those who die of old age are treasures..."
"Wait!"
Lin Fan raises his hand, "The corpses of those who die of old age in the Ninth Stage are treasures???"
He is a bit confused, "Why are corpses treasures?"
"They can't be sold, can they?"
"Or are they used as precious medicinal ingredients???"
"This... perhaps the Demon Sect would do that?"
His words also confuse Yao Mu, "Eat? Then... they wouldn't do that, would they? The Demon Sect wouldn't do that either; it's too wasteful!"
"Hmm."
"Ahem."
Yao Mu calms down and says, "Even if a Ninth Stage expert dies of old age, their immortal energy can be preserved for a long time, and their bodies are so strong that they can remain intact for tens of thousands of years, still looking lifelike."
"Therefore, for most forces, if a Ninth Stage expert dies of old age, it is an important treasure, or... heritage!"
"After they die of old age, they will use various secret techniques and precious materials to refine their corpses, making them even more sturdy and powerful."
"At the same time, they will use the 'Soul Nourishment Technique' to nurture it, waiting for a new 'soul' to be born!"
"Revive and return?!" Lin Fan is surprised.
He can't help but think of the Perfect Revival Technique.
For example, those 'Immortals', after their deaths, their bodies can remain intact for hundreds of thousands, or even longer, without decaying. During this time, if they are fortunate, their bodies may give birth to new divine souls, achieving a different kind of revival.
But the new divine souls may not possess the memories of their previous lives.
So, it's hard to say if it's truly a revival or not.
"It's not a revival."
Yao Mu ponders, "After all, the born soul is not a 'living soul' but more like an 'artifact spirit'."
"After all, a refined corpse is no longer a pure body but a 'magic weapon' or 'artifact'."
"Without the birth of an artifact spirit, it can be used as a puppet or magic weapon for control, whether for attack or defense."
"After the birth of the artifact spirit... it becomes a Human-Shaped Divine Armament!"
Lin Fan's mouth twitches.
Wow!
This...
A path I've never imagined.
Using my ancestor to kill you?
"This damn it!"
"It's truly defying heaven!"
But upon further thought, it seems reasonable.
The Immortal Martial Continent is too chaotic, and accidents can happen at any time. Not using such a 'good thing' and instead burying or destroying it would be a waste.
Even...
Lin Fan thinks that some Ninth Stage experts might request their descendants to refine their bodies before their death, so they can still contribute to their descendants and their sect.
(End of Chapter)
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