Chapter 1787 - 1790: Trump Card
Let’s do it.
Bai Qi and a few others began to refine the plan that Li Bai had called truly freaking crazy.
Meanwhile, Lu Xiaobu started his experiment.
First, he tried the temporary body seizing to control a Nascent Soul blood entity.
The results were promising.
The main reason was that the consciousness of the blood entity had long been extinguished, leaving only instincts.
So, except for the initial resistance upon entry, once the situation was under control, the blood entity completely lost its ability to resist.
Reaching this point signified success; as long as Lu Xiaobu’s Nascent Soul exploded, there was no need for any energy formula to trigger it—there would simply be a chain reaction.
Great!
This showed promise!
Next, the experiment naturally moved to the Out-of-Body Stage blood entities!
The difficulty increased, but the experiment also succeeded.
This brought excited smiles to everyone’s faces; a success is a success.
However, there were still issues.
The biggest issue was that although Lu Xiaobu’s Nascent Soul could achieve the plan by entering the blood entity’s body, it had to resist the intense assault of blood-colored energy from within.
If Lu Xiaobu’s Nascent Soul couldn’t withstand it, it would be like losing soldiers and generals for nothing!
Thus, it was certain that Lu Xiaobu couldn’t leave his Nascent Soul inside the blood entity for long but would need to enter temporarily when needed!
Eventually, Lu Xiaobu took another crazier step!
He attempted to control a Divine Separation Stage blood entity with his Nascent Soul!
Even Bai Qi gasped at this part of the plan!
Divine Separation Stage blood entities were very different from Out-of-Body Stage ones; the difficulty gap was not simply a matter of one plus one!
However, Lu Xiaobu wasn’t arrogant enough to think one Nascent Soul could control a Divine Separation Stage entity.
He directly used five!
Yes, he sent all but the one he kept for self-preservation.
He planned to try a reverse approach.
If he could control with five, he would try four; if four succeeded, he’d try three.
As a result, surprisingly, Lu Xiaobu managed to suppress the Divine Separation Stage entity with just two Nascent Souls.
Of course, he only suppressed it; it only prevented the entity from moving around!
However, Lu Xiaobu could only maintain suppression for twenty seconds at most before his Nascent Souls started to erode.
Even if he pushed himself, at most, it would be an additional twenty seconds.
Forty seconds, not too long, not too short.
Under normal circumstances, if time wasn’t wasted, the Divine Separation Stage blood entity could definitely cause massive damage!
But, the main concern is that battles beyond the Out-of-Body Stage often seal spaces, making it very likely that Lu Xiaobu couldn’t open the Blood Continent’s channel, control, exit, and finally, detonate!
When all is considered, forty seconds isn’t much!
Nevertheless, this is the best we can do.
Overall, the research brought much joy.
Now having a trump card, even if an almost legendary powerhouse appeared, they wouldn’t be entirely helpless.
Though this method is difficult to sustain, costing Lu Xiaobu’s Nascent Soul and the few advanced blood entities they have!
After the research concluded, Lu Xiaobu immediately hurried back to Southwest Huludao.
Even with a trump card, it’s best not to use it unless necessary.
Finding other means to fight the God Slaying Alliance would be better options.
Upon his return, Liang Lan presented him with various plans organized by the advisory group.
"Young Master, these plans don’t have a very high success rate!"
Liang Lan spoke with a frown.
Although she wasn’t as familiar as the advisory team with the forces on Gourd Island, her many years of managing a company gave her insight into many things.
"Hmm, it’s not high, mainly because the benefits aren’t tempting enough to try."
Lu Xiaobu smiled and said, "A thin camel is still bigger than a horse; the God Slaying Alliance is still the God Slaying Alliance. Without enough benefits and assurance, these people won’t choose to confront it."
That’s the truth. Last time, they managed to engage the Demon Clan of the Ten Thousand Mountains mostly because it was so far removed from the Emperor, and the stakes were low—they gained much without much loss.
But not this time!
This time, it’s a direct confrontation with the God Slaying Alliance, and against its high-end forces specifically. Without enough benefits to risk their lives, no one would stupidly challenge the God Slaying Alliance.
However, if Lu Xiaobu did indeed manage to triumph over strength with weakness, the God Slaying Alliance would inevitably attack collectively!
Many things in this world are both complex and simple at the same time!
At this moment, someone came rushing in from outside.
"Sire, Xin Lifeng has returned!"
A City Guard Army soldier reported.
"Oh? He’s back now?"
Lu Xiaobu raised his eyebrows, somewhat surprised.
Although Xin Lifeng is at the Out-of-Body Stage, his return isn’t of much use.
In fact, his return might even cause the God Slaying Alliance to intensify their efforts against Southwest Huludao; Xin Lifeng should be aware of this.
Whatever reason he came back for, it warrants attention.
Soon.
Xin Lifeng walked in quickly, bowing in salute: "Sire, I heard the God Slaying Alliance plans to attack us, is it true?"
"Yes, it is." Lu Xiaobu smiled, "I didn’t expect you to become a traitor with such reliable information still!"
His teasing made the anxious Xin Lifeng relax significantly—seemed like the sire wasn’t completely unprepared.
"Sire, given my many years as a Great Master in the God Slaying Alliance, and with their current sorry state, it’s unsurprising for me to get news!" Xin Lifeng laughed too.
"Alright then, what’s going on? Why did you rush back now?"
Lu Xiaobu motioned to begin discussing the main topic.
"Yes, sire, I returned after discovering a secret." Xin Lifeng paused, glancing at Liang Lan.
He didn’t know this woman, so he hesitated.
"No worries, she’s my partner."
Lu Xiaobu waved his hand.
"Young Master, I’ll go make some tea."
Liang Lan smiled and turned to leave willingly.
She’s not the kind to bicker over trivial matters; she’d find out what’s necessary to know, whether now or later.
Hearing what one shouldn’t know is pointless anyway.
Seeing Liang Lan leave, Xin Lifeng somewhat relaxed and spoke quietly to Lu Xiaobu: "I found out why a certain powerful figure in the Chaotic Land would rather oppose the God Slaying Alliance to safeguard it!"
"Oh?!"
Lu Xiaobu’s eyebrows shot up.
He understood why Xin Lifeng had rushed back.
The importance of this news was extraordinary; understanding why could potentially make this powerhouse, who could rival the God Slaying Alliance, their ally!