Chapter 702 - 345: Yin Sha Refining Puppet
Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea.
On an island thick with yin energy, amidst flashes of thunder, the sword servant emerged from the thunderclouds.
A black sword circled around, forming a sword shield, another sword fell from the dust below into his hand as he raised it.
"Master, the two Tier Three Yin Spirit Beast Kings on the island have been dealt with."
At this time, Lin Chang’an, sitting sideways on the back of a Cyan-Horned Bull, couldn’t help but clap his hands in satisfaction as he watched the battle.
"Not bad, although crafting the magical treasure earlier consumed much of my primordial energy, it seems it was all worth it."
With a lifebound treasure, the sword servant’s cultivation hadn’t increased, but his combat power had improved significantly.
Plus, lightning is the nemesis of all evil, and the sword servant effortlessly slew two Tier Three Early Stage Yin Spirit Beast Kings alone.
This demonstrates the sheer force of such extreme attribute suppression.
"Roar!"
At this moment, with a roar, the Yin Spirit Twin-Headed Tiger walked before Lin Chang’an, constantly showing a fawning expression.
As a Yin Spirit Beast King with newly awakened intelligence, its wisdom was barely comparable to that of a common pet dog.
After gaining intelligence, it developed a sense of belonging to its master, yet was exiled to this Heaven-Reaching Mist Sea, wandering alone.
"Alright, you’ve performed well these past few years."
Lin Chang’an nodded, satisfied, then spread out the Heaven-Reaching Fog Sea Map he had drawn before him.
It clearly recorded the discoveries of the Twin-Headed Tiger over the years, not just islands where yin spirits gathered, but also details of the surrounding sea territory.
Where specific types of sea beasts were, the number of Yin Spirit Beast Kings in certain areas, and more.
This undoubtedly saved him an immense amount of time in exploration.
He only needed to eliminate targets and obtain the Yin Spirit Demon Pills.
"Master!"
The sword servant collected the Yin Spirit Ash, Demon Pills, and the spiritual objects found on the island, reporting respectfully.
Lin Chang’an was deeply satisfied upon seeing this.
"Not bad, aside from the Profound Water Liquid, there are some yin spirit accompanying spiritual objects on these yin spirit islands, and even some spiritual ores."
After collecting these items, Lin Chang’an took the sword servant to the next location.
Meanwhile, on the map, he distinctly marked a red circle.
Indicating the Tier Three Yin Spirit Beast King on this island had been cleared.
"You’ve done well, this is your reward."
In rare good spirits, Lin Chang’an smiled and signaled the sword servant with his eyes.
The sword servant promptly fed the just-acquired Tier Three Lower Grade Yin Spirit Demon Pill to the Twin-Headed Tiger.
This act made the Twin-Headed Tiger affectionately rub against the sword servant, indicating it was permissible for him to ride on its back.
Despite its natural fear of lightning, the sword servant had watched over it personally at first, creating a closeness second only to its master Lin Chang’an.
"Moo!"
The Cyan-Horned Bull, envious upon seeing the Twin-Headed Tiger receive a demon pill as a reward, let out a low, flattering sound.
But Lin Chang’an laughed and patted its head, chiding:
"You are not a yin spirit, this Yin Spirit Demon Pill to you would be like a cow chewing peonies, its effectiveness greatly diminished. I’ll get you some better attribute materials once we return."
"Moo!"
Responding warmly, the Cyan-Horned Bull let out a satisfied lowing, leisurely carrying its master away into the distance.
Lin Chang’an could see through the little schemes of the Cyan-Horned Bull.
Though usually naive, its intelligence far surpassed that of the Yin Spirit Beast Kings.
...
A month later.
"Finally, the Yin Spirit Beast Kings within this sea territory have mostly been cleared."
Returning again to the Spirit Island of the Twin-Headed Tiger, the place with the densest spiritual energy, Lin Chang’an placed the final mark on his sea map.
"The spoils this time are quite rewarding."
Looking at the amassed Yin Spirit Demon Pills, a smile of satisfaction spread across Lin Chang’an’s face.
Previously, hunting so many Yin Spirit Beast Kings wasted time in the search.
Now, he headed straight to the precise locations.
The Tier Three Early or even Middle Stage ones were left to the sword servant for practice, only the later stage ones required him and the Phoenix Cry Bird to act.
Moreover, this trip witnessed the sword servant’s talent in the Sword Dao.
"Sword Shadow Following Heart, a divine technique once esteemed even by the Blood Evil Master, is now wielded effortlessly by the sword servant."
In the Immortal Cultivation Realm, talent is highly prized in Sword Dao divine techniques.
It is fortunate the sword servant possesses the three great Sword Cultivation Spirit Body talents.
"Broad but not refined, excellence in Sword Dao ensures not wasting your innate talents; the Dragon Race’s secret techniques can be cultivated, but do not neglect one for the other."
The sword servant, upon hearing his master’s advice on the island, nodded resolutely:
"Rest assured, Master."
Lin Chang’an was confident in the obedience of the sword servant.
"Your bloodline is quite good, but ultimately less than a true demon beast body; instead, your Celestial Spirit Sword Body is your greatest advantage."
Walking on the island, Lin Chang’an observed the valley where the Twin-Headed Tiger usually resided, the place with the densest yin energy, and smiled upon sensing a certain aura.
"Sure enough, this Yin Soul Sect’s Corpse Refining Technique and the Profound Yin Demon Sect’s Yin Sha Refining Puppet originate from the same lineage."
In the depths of the valley stood a black coffin, buried there, containing several Core Formation cultivator corpses he had previously obtained.
While hunting the Thunder Flood Dragon, he had masqueraded as Huang Tianxiao, the first below Nascent Soul, bravely hunting three Core Formation cultivators, earning great fame.
At that time, he hadn’t completely killed the three, instead using divine soul techniques to render them unconscious.
Since they harbored greed back then, they should have been prepared for failure.