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In the Inner Courtyard of Jia Nan Academy, at the bottom of the Heavenly Burning Training Qi Tower, within the Magma World beneath the Seal, a crack appeared out of thin air.
Silver-white flames surged forth, and space shattered inch by inch, revealing a black passage. Within the blackness, various color blocks seemed to flash, giving it a vibrant, kaleidoscopic feel.
Dou Venerate Amon emerged from the passage. When Amon was still a Dou Emperor, and his clone was only at the peak of Dou King strength, he could already use his Insight, ability to expand loopholes, and the characteristic of dispelling and weakening Seals to pass through the Seal and reach the underground. Now that he had become a Dou Venerate, it was naturally even easier.
A colorless, transparent human-shaped shadow appeared in the Magma. His body quickly outlined lines and colors, and the transparent body solidified, transforming into a young man in a black robe.
"I'm going to the Ancient Emperor Cave," Dou Venerate Amon said.
As he spoke, his body gradually changed; his face became soft and radiant, his body became more slender and graceful, and his chest subtly swelled. He transformed into she.
Amon became Xiao Meng!
Fallen Heart Flame Amon casually tossed the jade slip containing one of Zhu Kun's attacks to the other party, adjusted his monocle, and asked with a light laugh,
"Is your spirit power alright? Don't mess things up."
Dou Venerate Amon responded, "The Soul Hall's Soul Devouring Secret Technique involves integrating spirit power and stimulating the body; it primarily causes changes to the physical body, with less impact on the soul and spirit.
"At least for me, the impact is minor and within an acceptable range. I just need to make some adjustments afterward.
"My current soul essence is an Convergence of the naturally grown Amon clone's soul, essentially maintaining a mental state similar to my main body."
He no longer bothered with Heart Flame Amon, rushing directly into the Magma. Using the Azure Lotus Core Flame's ability, he sensed the situation within the Magma and charged towards a Flame Lizardman.
The target, possessing Dou Ancestor strength, was no match for the current Amon. It was easily knocked unconscious without any resistance.
Amon transformed into a streak of starlight and vanished into its body.
The "Parasite" began.
A worm with twelve segments and a starlight-like color extended countless tiny threads from both sides of its body, penetrating into the Flame Lizardman's brain and then spreading throughout its entire body.
After gaining control of the body, Amon's soul entered the Flame Lizardman's soul space. He effortlessly controlled its soul, transitioning from shallow Parasite to deep Parasite.
The previously unconscious Flame Lizardman suddenly opened its eyes; starlight seemed to flash within them, quickly turning into a profound darkness.
Amon, controlling the Flame Lizardman's body, quickly swam deeper into the Magma.
Midway, a larger, Dou Venerate-level Lizardman blocked his path.
"The leader has ordered that everyone must stay at a depth commensurate with their strength, not cross levels, and especially not approach the God's Cemetery," a slightly rough voice sounded, transmitting through the Magma to Amon's ears.
After Heart Flame Amon repeatedly sent Worm of Spirit to Parasite Flame Lizardmen to enter the space where the Ancient Emperor Cave was located, the Lizardman leader sensed something was amiss and thus made corresponding arrangements.
"Move aside, I am the Grave Keepers's envoy." Amon took out the jade slip containing Zhu Kun's strike, ready to activate it at any moment.
An extremely dangerous aura diffused, giving this Dou Venerate-level Flame Lizardman an urge to turn and flee.
It was a fatal threat; it seemed as if bloody characters were screaming in front of its eyes, urging it to flee, flee quickly!
Two half-saint level Lizardmen, whose bodies were milky white and appeared older, swam over. They stared at the Lizardman controlled by Amon for a moment, then said helplessly,
"Since you are the Grave Keepers's envoy, then pass… Don't just take that thing out casually."
Although ordinary Flame Lizardmen were dominated by their ferocious instincts, even those of Dou Emperor or even Dou Ancestor strength lacked much rationality. But at the Dou Venerate level, they were able to think rationally and understand how to weigh pros and cons.
Zhu Kun had existed longer than all of them; he had been trapped in the Ancient Emperor Cave's space long before the oldest existing half-saint level Flame Lizardman was born.
Therefore, the Flame Lizardmen regarded Zhu Kun as the Grave Keepers of the God's Cemetery and were unaware that he was forced to guard it, holding a fearful yet respectful attitude towards him.
Since the Lizardman controlled by Amon claimed to be the Grave Keepers's envoy and produced such a dangerous "token," the Lizardman leader chose not to pursue some suspicious points, selectively ignoring them… The long years had taught them a truth: sometimes, following one's instincts was a good choice.
Having shared some of Heart Flame Amon's memories, he arrived at the space before the Ancient Emperor Cave with practiced ease. He stopped, leaving a Worm of Spirit to continue controlling the Lizardman, then Dou Venerate Amon shot forward rapidly.
Even though the Azure Lotus Core Flame's characteristics provided excellent protection in the Magma, and even though Amon had reached the Dou Venerate level, he could not stay in the Magma at this depth for too long.
The environment here was already extremely harsh; without the protection of the Azure Lotus Core Flame, a Dou Venerate would be reduced to ashes in an instant.
Amon entered the space where the Ancient Emperor Cave was located. The surroundings were pitch black, with only a bright small dot in the distance.
That was the location of the cave's entrance and the plaza in front of it.
Without hesitation, he quickly darted towards the entrance of Tuoshe Ancient Emperor's Cave.
Sensing the familiar aura and familiar scent, Zhu Kun's eyes revealed excitement and anticipation.
He transformed into human form, subconsciously rubbed his hands, and waited for Amon's arrival.
Upon seeing this Amon and sensing his aura this time, Zhu Kun asked with some hesitation, "Dou Venerate? Is this your main body?"
"Mm." Dou Venerate Amon, with Xiao Meng's appearance, nodded and chuckled, "Since Senior and I have reached an agreement and are willing to coexist peacefully, then naturally I don't need to be too cautious. Coming down with my main body is fine."
Zhu Kun narrowed his eyes, a hint of doubt arising towards Zi Yan's "Xiao Meng Sister"… He always felt she was somewhat mysterious.
Even he found it difficult to discern the authenticity of her clone ability, and now the Dou Venerate strength she displayed… In the records of the jade slip he obtained, Xiao Meng wasn't even a Dou King.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have been chased so miserably by a sixth-tier magical beast with his child.
As if seeing Zhu Kun's surprise, Amon, using Xiao Meng's face, showed a beautiful smile: "Senior Zhu Kun, are you wondering about my cultivation?"
Zhu Kun nodded: "Your cultivation changes are a bit abnormal."
Amon replied, "This is due to the characteristics of my race and the cultivation technique I practice. The Xiao Meng Sister your child speaks of is me, and also not me."
"What do you mean?" Zhu Kun frowned.
Amon responded, "Simply put, I divided myself into several parts. Each part is me, but only when we are united as one am I complete.
"Each of me has its own independent will, emotions, and life. We are relatively independent, but sometimes we also ask other me to help with something or share some information.
"The one Zi Yan met was one of my main bodies. He shared some information with us to help Zi Yan find her parents.
"The first one you killed was one of my main bodies, unlike those avatars created with secret techniques later on. Originally, when several of me reached Nine-star Dou Venerate, and then reunited into a complete me, there was over ninety percent certainty of breaking through Dou Venerate and becoming a Dou Saint…"
As he spoke, a hint of resentment appeared in his eyes.
Zhu Kun awkwardly coughed. Although he still had some doubts, he felt too embarrassed to continue the topic.
He rubbed his hands and asked, "Did you give the inheritance jade slip to my child? How is she learning? Has she mastered it? I've already made a second jade slip."
Zhu Kun did not engrave all the inheritances on a single jade slip, but rather provided them in stages, both to allow Zi Yan to better digest and absorb them without being overwhelmed by the vast and complex knowledge, and to have more interaction with Zi Yan.
Additionally, he had his own little scheme; he was afraid that Amon would not work for him after receiving benefits, so the cultivation techniques and Dou Technique he promised to give were also inscribed in batches.
This time, Amon did not bring him new video records of Zi Yan, and replied:
"Because of your matter, she is angry with me and hasn't spoken to me for many days. She said she is an orphan with no father or mother, and she doesn't plan to learn the inheritance you provided."
This was a lie. Amon deliberately said this to sway Zhu Kun's mind, making his desire to leave the cave and regain freedom even stronger.
And to make him focus on how to gain Zi Yan's forgiveness, thereby temporarily ignoring his own abnormality.
Zhu Kun indeed froze, his eyes losing focus. He stumbled back three steps, looking utterly distraught.
"Child, my child…"
He was agitated, merely repeating this phrase over and over.
Amon softly said, "Senior Zhu Kun, I'm quite interested in this cave too. I'll go in and take a look first."
Zhu Kun didn't even register what Amon said, his mind a complete mess.
Amon walked to the massive, heavy, and ancient stone gate of the Ancient Emperor Cave, meticulously observing every inch of the gate. Starlight flickered in his eyes.
Under the enhancement of his "Insight into Loopholes" and "Breaking Seal" abilities, his vision seemed to perceive an invisible Barrier. This Barrier had cracks like shattered glass, and at the intersections of these cracks were "loopholes," nodes where the Seal was weak.
Amon observed for a long time and finally found the largest "loophole." It was created when Void Swallowing Flame and Nether Lotus Demon Flame escaped from the Ancient Emperor Cave and had not healed since.
He stepped forward and attempted to enlarge this loophole to pass through, but he failed.
Amon's current level of "Breaking Seal" and "Expanding Loopholes" abilities were not yet sufficient to allow him to bypass a Seal set by a Dou Emperor and enter the Ancient Emperor Cave.
He still needed a certain medium to Exploit this "bug."
And Amon just so happened to have such a medium in his hand.
He took out a warm piece of ancient jade, the tuoshe ancient emperor jade belonging to the Xiao Clan!
This was originally the key to the Ancient Emperor Cave. Although it was only one-eighth of it, it symbolized a certain level of access authority.
Amon, using this one-eighth of the key, expanded his access authority. At the weakest node of the Seal, he exploited the bug and successfully opened a passage for himself to enter!
The ancient stone gate distorted, forming a small vortex. Amon stepped forward and disappeared into the vortex.
Zhu Kun belatedly reacted, understanding what Amon was attempting. Seeing this scene, his eyes widened, looking utterly incredulous.
"He… he went in?"
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