Yellow Court Daoist

[Divine Skills: Body Separation]

[Grade: Ordinary]

[Derivation Technique: Ten times strengthening]

[Description: Strengthened from the "Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill", by using a powerful Magic Artifact or the body of an Exotic Beast or bug as the core, guided by one's own Divine Thought, and refining with special magic methods, one eventually splits a second self, called 'Body Separation'. Depending on the quality of the Magic Artifact or body, the Body Separation may have different Divine Skills and Mana. It could be stronger or weaker than the original body.]

"Body Separation."

Lu Qingfeng's mouth curved slightly, and he couldn't suppress the smile on his face.

Just as he expected.

After ten strengthenings, the high-level technique "Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill" was directly enhanced into the 'Body Separation' Divine Skill that Lu Qingfeng had long been looking forward to.

Although it delayed some cultivation, the gains were extremely gratifying.

"Body Separation is divided into three levels."

"The First Level, Divine Soul Thought. Just like the 'Divine Soul Thought Generation Skill', it splits out thoughts of the Divine Soul, possessing thinking identical to the original body, like an extension of one's limbs."

"The Second Level, Second Primordial Spirit. Strengthening the Divine Soul Thought, using one's own body or a powerful Magic Artifact or Spiritual Objects as a vessel to nurture the Divine Soul, eventually achieving the Second Primordial Spirit. It possesses all the Divine Skills and magic methods of the original body, and can burst forth during a stalemate in combat rule, obtaining miraculous effects."

"The Third Level, Body Separation. The Second Primordial Spirit resides in a Magic Artifact or the body of an Exotic Beast or bug, refined over and over again. Once successful, due to the different Magic Artifacts or bodies, it can possess Divine Skills entirely different from the original body."

"For example, if you use the body of a Six-winged Golden Silkworm, erase its consciousness, and refine it into a Body Separation, it will possess all the Divine Skills of the Six-winged Golden Silkworm. It could even improve its cultivation in the way of the Six-winged Golden Silkworm. If 'Eight Sceneries Tower' is used as the core, the ultimately achieved Body Separation can possess all the power of the Eight Sceneries Tower. And since the original body is a Magic Artifact, it is indestructible, surpassing the original body in certain aspects."

Lu Qingfeng's mind churned with the magic methods of 'Body Separation', pondering continuously.

Immediately.

With a wave of his sleeves.

From the void, Lu Qingfeng, who had created the Mustard Space after achieving Core Formation, dropped a succession of Magic Artifacts —

Dutian Xuanming Strategy, Mist Banner, Capturing Heart Mirror, Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag, Mist Banner, Wind and Fire Dual Beads, Purple Insect Bell, Nine Strategies Xuanhao Talisman, Heavenly Star Token, Two Pole Universe Light Disk, Upper Origin Eight Sceneries Tower, Two Qi Rings, Great You Circle, Purple Gold Bowl, Demon Suppressing Golden Ring, Green Wood King Ding, Escape Void Shuttle, Nine Heavens Cloud Breaking Charge, Evil Extinguishing Immortal Robe, Blood Transformation Tower...

Dozens of Magic Artifacts, dazzling and varied.

"The higher the Grade of the Magic Artifact used in refining Body Separation, the stronger the incarnation created, and the greater the potential."

Lu Qingfeng looked at the Magic Artifacts before him, shaking his head.

All of these Magic Artifacts were refined by him in the Galaxy Realm. The Dutian Xuanming Strategy, the highest Grade among them, had only just entered the Sixth Rank. To refine them into Body Separation, their Mana would be roughly equivalent to that of a True Man at the Void Core or Solid Pill stage.

But in terms of Divine Skills, they'd only be able to control the internal Daoist Soldiers.

Useless.

"It is best to use offensive or defensive Magic Artifacts."

Lu Qingfeng glanced at the Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag.

Such a Magic Artifact, if refined into Body Separation, could instantly deploy the Dutian Fierce Fire Immortal Array with but a thought. It would surely be a top-tier combatant True Man.

"A single Du Tian Fierce Fire God Flag has limited power. To set up the Dutian Fierce Fire Immortal Array, one must refine twelve flags."

"Too difficult."

He evaluated Magic Artifacts.

Either the Grade was too low, the difficulty was too great, or they were not suitable for refining into Body Separation.

Also considering the reality —

"Although the Green Wood King Ding has no combat abilities, if it could be refined into Body Separation, its Mana would probably be no less than that of a Primordial Spirit Great Cultivator, or even a Mahayana True Immortal."

Lu Qingfeng's eyes sparkled.

In reality, besides the Green Wood King Ding, he even had four Seventh-Order Magic Artifacts. Eighth Rank Magical Artifacts correspond to Mahayana True Immortals, Seventh-Order Magic Artifacts correspond to Primordial Spirit Great Cultivators. If refined into Body Separation, given enough resources, he could quickly add several incarnations at the Primordial Spirit Level.

"Wonderful!"

"How marvelous!"

Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but clap his hands in praise.

Although refining Body Separation was not easy, and fraught with countless hurdles, once achieved, things would be vastly different.

"No rush in reality."

"Let's try it first in the game."

Lu Qingfeng's gaze swept over, landing on a Magic Artifact, "A Fifth-Order Magical Artifact, good enough for practice."

...

However.

Before he had time to begin the refinement, there were already visitors.

"An envoy from the Star Shining Floating City?" Lu Qingfeng looked at the black-robed middle-aged Mage before him, thinking first of the several people who were spying from a distance during his tribulation that day.

"I have been sent by Duke Lorrel to invite Baron Guang Yuan to the Star Shining Floating City for a gathering."

The black-robed Mage called 'Zar', quite refined, communicated Duke Lorrel's invitation to Lu Qingfeng.

"Duke Lorrel is one of the five highest councilors of the Star Shining Floating City, skilled in Death Magic, referred to as 'Death Spirit Guardian', and acknowledged as the strongest individual of the Human Clan between the Thorns and Star Shining Land," whispered Vice Count Fiery Sun Sinier to Lu Qingfeng, introducing him.

"So it is Duke Lorrel, a name I have long admired."

Lu Qingfeng showed a smile on his face but shook his head, "I have only just advanced to Lord Level and need to consolidate my cultivation. Please ask Zar Envoy to reply to Duke Lorrel that once my cultivation is stable, I will definitely visit the Star Shining Floating City in person."

The Star Shining Floating City, as one of the largest forces in ten thousand miles, has an intricate and complex situation. If he went there now, there was no telling how many complications might arise.

Lu Qingfeng is dedicated to cultivation, unwilling to endure too much hassle.

Hearing this, the Zar Envoy appeared slightly startled, yet remained courteous, "The Duke has instructed that we comply with Baron Guang Yuan's wishes in all matters. I hope that Baron Guang Yuan can visit Star Shining Floating City as a guest at his earliest convenience."

"Definitely."

The attitude of this Zar Envoy, to Lu Qingfeng's surprise, generated a favorable impression.

As long as there are no provocations.

As long as it does not delay his cultivation.

Lu Qingfeng bears goodwill towards everyone.

"Does Duke Lorrel have any other instructions?" Seeing the Zar Envoy hesitated and did not take his leave directly, Lu Qingfeng couldn't help but inquire.

"Duke Lorrel instructed that if Baron Guang Yuan cannot find time to visit Star Shining Floating City, to ask whether he would be willing to sell the method of making the magic device that subdued the Purple-eyed Bone Dragon that day to Star Shining Floating City. Or perhaps, to lend the magic device."

"As for the price, Baron Guang Yuan can name it. Star Shining Floating City is sincerely committed and will certainly not disadvantage the Baron," explained the Zar Envoy, choosing his words carefully as he spoke to Lu Qingfeng.

"So it's for the Demon Suppressing Golden Ring."

Lu Qingfeng glanced at the Zar Envoy.

This envoy, backed by Duke Lorrel and Star Shining Floating City, seemed nervous when proposing the deal. His words were cautious, as if afraid of offending him.

Which made Lu Qingfeng somewhat puzzled.

His fingers calculated stealthily within his sleeve. Unfortunately, the Barbarian God Realm's Heavenly Mechanism had long been disturbed by True God Yin Jiao of the Tai Sui Department, and even calculations related to his own destiny were chaotic and indistinct.

He could only barely deduce.

This Duke Lorrel seemed to have no ill will towards him.

Even—

"Even filled with goodwill."

Considering Duke Lorrel's human identity and the overall situation of humans in the Heavenly Punishment Abyss, Lu Qingfeng's mind became clear.

"The Demon Suppressing Golden Ring was acquired by chance, and I do not possess the refining method, nor do I have any thought of lending it out."

Although he had some guesses.

Lu Qingfeng still refused.

Merely vague friendliness, and a few words expecting Lu Qingfeng to hand over the refining method for the Demon Suppressing Golden Ring, or to lend out a Fifth-Order Magic Artifact, was something Lu Qingfeng felt he could not agree to so generously.

As for the price offered by Star Shining Floating City—

"I will take a trip to Thorny Great Rift Valley, where resources should be plentiful."

...

After sending off the Zar Envoy.

Sinier's face showed a trace of worry, "In Star Shining Floating City, although Duke Lorrel is a Necromancer, he is gentle with others and likes to mentor members of the Human Clan. Hundreds of years ago, I was guided by Duke Lorrel."

"But in the Floating City, there is also Duke Doyle from the Dark Night Elf Clan, an enthusiastic Alchemist and Pharmacist. Duke Lorrel's invitation might be a result of internal pressure from the Floating City."

Having lived for more than two thousand years, Sinier had a keen insight into matters and expressed his speculation to Lu Qingfeng.

"Duke Doyle's reputation in Thorny and Star Shining Lands could not compare to that of Duke Lorrel," said Tauren Horace, shaking his head with no fondness for Duke Doyle.

Burns also looked towards Lu Qingfeng, "Be very careful these days."

"Duke Doyle is the Grand Duke in the Floating City, why would he take action against a newly advanced Baron like me?"

Lu Qingfeng gestured dismissively, and seeing Horace anxious to continue, he quickly changed the subject, "Thank you three for choosing disciples for me in the Watcher Nest, how is the selection going?"

"Ah!"

Seeing this, Horace knew that Lu Qingfeng was not listening and sighed heavily without uttering another word.

Sinier took over the conversation, "According to your requirements, ten youngsters have been chosen from each of the three clans. They are all around ten years old, still studying theoretical knowledge and haven't begun meditating and practicing combat skills."

"Good."

"Let's go take a look."

Lu Qingfeng said with a smile.

...

Simon, born of the Tauren Clan, has lived in the Watcher Nest since childhood. Lately, a big shot has arrived in the valley, everywhere accompanied by three great Guardian Lords.

His peers and elders say that this is also a Lord, likely to become the fourth Guardian of the Watcher Nest.

Simon was curious about this 'Baron Guang Yuan,' the future guardian.

He saw from a distance and only felt that the Baron was different from all three Guardian Lords. At first glance, he seemed like the uncle next door, not a powerful cultivator.

That day.

He was called out from the fields by Lord Horace, to the Watcher Mountain above.

Simon knew that this was where the three Guardians and the Baron stayed, where even powerful warriors like Uncle Said weren't allowed to enter.

"Could it be because of my diligent weeding that Lord Horace wants to reward me?"

Simon guessed wildly.

When he arrived halfway up the mountain, he saw more than ten companions of about his age had already arrived. He saw 'Nisha,' a little girl from the Black Prison Clan who lived not far from his home; her skin was dark, and she had two small curved horns on her head.

Very beautiful.