Ren Qing opened his eyes, his expression extremely astonished, standing blankly for several breaths.
The changes after the divided soul's death caught him completely off guard, and moreover, why it would transform into a towering giant tree and connect with the disease tree.
The disease tree was precisely the human-head tree buried beneath Weian Town, carrying a massive amount of body martial information.
He could still re-nurture a divided soul, but the divided soul seemed to have also changed, and he could faintly sense the giant tree within the Longevity Forbidden Zone.
The specifics would have to wait until the divided soul was born before determining more; perhaps it was related to the Six Afflictions Method?
Ren Qing's head swelled slightly.
Aside from receiving the memories from before the divided soul's death, it even included all kinds of body martial arts recorded by the disease tree—the amount of information was simply too great.
He had no time to delve deeply into it; there were more important matters to handle.
The temporary lifespan he had gained was disappearing at a sand-through-the-fingers speed. In just these short few minutes, nearly ten years had already been lost.
Ren Qing nervously looked toward his lifespan. After all, whether the divided soul had consumed lifespan before dying was hard to say, and there was no guarantee how much temporary lifespan he would obtain.
The result was that his lifespan had already reached nearly eight hundred years.
This time, he had made an enormous profit in the Longevity Forbidden Zone.
The Longevity Forbidden Zone indeed contained opportunities to advance to the Yang Spirit Realm. Next, when the divided soul went there, it would not need to waste too much effort.
However, part of it had been absorbed by the giant tree formed from the divided soul; otherwise, it might have exceeded a thousand years.
Ren Qing did not feel regret. A thousand years of lifespan did not mean one could advance to the Yang Spirit Realm; he was still a bit short of completely perfecting the Yin Constable Realm.
It was just right to take this opportunity to advance to Yin Constable Realm Perfection.
Ren Qing had currently independently completed ten aberrant transformation fusions of the Shadowless Ghost. The remaining four aberrant transformation fusions he would simply consume lifespan directly.
At that time, all aberrant transformation branches would merge into one, and it was unknown what kind of prototype divine ability would form.
Ren Qing summoned the information flow.
Whether to choose the aberrant transformation gestation of Shadowless Yin Demon, will consume lifespan thirteen years
Because of repeatedly independently fusing aberrant transformations, the lifespan required by the information flow had slightly increased, but it was of no consequence.
Ren Qing immediately confirmed it, and the ghost shadow instantly began to boil.
The illusory black egg formed by the aberrant transformation fusion seemed as if a living being was about to be born from within.
Ren Qing did not pay the slightest attention to the process of aberrant transformation fusion, instead placing his focus on the Spirit Snake Aberrant Flood Dragon Differentiation Tree.
Spirit Snake Transforming into Flood Dragon was the only one among the primary and secondary techniques of the Shadowless Ghost that had not completed three aberrant transformations. He had to choose an aberrant transformation branch as soon as possible, otherwise it would affect advancement to Yin Constable Realm Perfection.
Ren Qing touched the various buds on the differentiation tree, and immediately discovered something.
Five Elements: causes the dragon-snake spinal body to contain the Five Elements, allowing free control of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth.
The first aberrant transformation of the natal object Dragon Spine was "Command Thunder," allowing it to spew lightning. The Five Elements aberrant transformation would perfectly continue to improve combat methods.
The ghost shadow could also borrow the connection of primary and secondary techniques to execute the Dragon Spine's aberrant transformation abilities.
A strange sensation arose in Ren Qing's back. The Dragon Spine hidden within underwent transformation, continuously feeding on nutrients from the main body's blood, bone marrow, and flesh.
Moments later, once the Dragon Spine's transformation was complete, the aberrant transformation fusion also ended smoothly.
Whether to choose the aberrant transformation gestation of Shadowless Yin Demon, will consume lifespan twenty-six years
As Ren Qing confirmed, he could not help feeling a bit pained. Temporary lifespan was indeed being consumed too slowly; he had to speed things up.
He immediately completed the Dragon Spine's third aberrant transformation, "Concealment and Manifestation."
Exhale Mist: the dragon-snake spine can inhale and exhale clouds and mist, hiding itself within them.
The reason he chose the Exhale Mist aberrant transformation was mainly that the Dragon Spine had mastered Five Elements lightning, which could mix similar methods into the clouds and mist.
Ren Qing dared not pause, and immediately looked toward the remaining secondary techniques of the Shadowless Ghost.
Aside from the Shadowless Ghost as the primary technique, only the Nether Sea Breathing Art had reached the Nascent Soul stage (Yin Constable). The rest were all at the Ghost Envoy Realm, just right to take this chance to advance them all.
Only when secondary techniques reached the Yin Constable Realm would they meet the conditions for advancing to the Yang Spirit Realm.
Whether to choose the branch Ghost God Beneath the Skin, will consume lifespan two hundred years
"Ghost God Beneath the Skin" was the Yin Constable Realm name of the human-skin book "Scapegoat Skin."
Ren Qing did not hesitate in the slightest, and then felt his entire skin no longer restraining flesh and blood, with an illusion that the flesh was about to be peeled away.
Countless fine branches extended from the skin, interconnecting with flesh, bones, and internal organs, forming an extremely complex and mysterious structure.
From this point onward, any injuries Ren Qing suffered could be transferred throughout the body, or even directly handed over to the ghost shadow to bear.
The skin's adaptability to all kinds of harsh environments also rose to a terrifying degree.
The aberrant transformation fusion ended once again.
Ren Qing did not slow down, continuing with the penultimate aberrant transformation fusion, while also placing his attention on the Bone Armor Technique "Bone-Clad Spinal Apparatus."
Whether to choose the branch Immortal Within the Bone, will consume lifespan two hundred years
The instant Ren Qing chose to advance, intense piercing pain came from within his bones, and the natal object Dragon Spine could not help but churn.
"Ah..."
He sucked in a breath of cold air. Although it was not as painful as when the Nether Sea Breathing Art advanced to the Golden Core stage years ago, when his bones were remade and re-nurtured,
Ren Qing clearly felt that it would last a very long time.
In theory, since this was advancement by consuming lifespan, even fainting would not matter, but he still forced himself to stay conscious.
Until the thirteenth aberrant transformation fusion of the Shadowless Ghost ended.
Whether to choose the aberrant transformation gestation of Shadowless Yin Demon, will consume lifespan one hundred and four years
Whether to choose the branch Jiaolong Shei Qiu, will consume lifespan two hundred years
Lifespan was extracted.
Ren Qing's lifespan was left with less than a hundred years, but the primary and secondary techniques related to the Shadowless Ghost had all broken through their bottlenecks.
After advancement, it was not merely Yin Constable Realm.
The differentiation tree of the Shadowless Yin Demon completely entwined the differentiation trees of the secondary techniques.
This was equivalent to the Shadowless Yin Demon completing the Binding Yin God and Fusing Yin God of the secondary techniques. Several techniques of the human-skin book reached Yin Constable Realm Perfection as soon as they advanced.
However, the secondary techniques also lost the ability to independently advance, and would have to wait until the Shadowless Yin Demon reached the Yang Spirit Realm to continue breaking through.
The Heavenly Dao technique Nether Sea Breathing Art was no exception.
Ren Qing let out a sigh of relief. At least he did not need to worry about the Heavenly Dao insect absorbing too much Nether Yuan, causing its realm to surpass the Shadowless Yin Demon and affect the foundation.
The advancement of multiple techniques caused his body to feel like it was housing the Underworld, with all kinds of aberrant auras erupting inexplicably.
Ren Qing did not force himself and went with the flow, closing his eyes and falling into slumber.
He was relaxed, but he did not know that this would cause quite a bit of trouble.
Several Yin Constable Realm individuals within Wuwei City immediately felt an inexplicable sense of heart-palpitating dread, and could not help turning their gaze toward the courtyard where Ren Qing was located.
Li Tiangang's expression was solemn.
He immediately reacted that it was very likely that some Yin Constable Realm Restraint Officer had gone berserk, causing signs of loss of control in aberrant beings.
There had also been cases of Ghost Envoy Realm deaths during this period. Fortunately, Wuwei City was composed of artifacts and could easily seal aberrant beings.
But a forbidden zone formed by Yin Constable Realm aberrant beings was not something Wuwei City could withstand.
Li Tiangang roared at the top of his lungs: "All Yin Constable Realm Restraint Officers follow me. Ghost Envoy Realm Restraint Officers retreat to the city gates. Civilians stay where they are and are not allowed to move without authorization."
Time was extremely tight; they could only handle it with a crude method.
Yin Constable Realm members would suppress the newly born aberrant beings, Ghost Envoy Realm would distance themselves to avoid chain reactions, preventing tens of thousands from being buried here.
In just a short while, the courtyard where Ren Qing was located had already been tightly surrounded by various techniques.
Among them, Miss Bai's techniques were the most imposing. The many ghost-fetus artifact sword sheaths controlled by her natal flying sword transformed into pillars composed of flesh and bone, each inserted into the ground.
Li Yaoyang was comparatively restrained, with only a hundred gu insects floating in midair.
The remaining two Yin Constable Realm individuals were rather unfamiliar, likely having advanced recently, appearing to already be around seventy years old.
They could not help but stand fully on guard, even subconsciously slowing their breathing.
Li Tiangang scanned the surroundings, his heart filled with an ominous premonition.
Several Yin Constable Realm figures such as Muyi were exploring the southern forests of Xiangxiang. In Wuwei City, it seemed that only Ren Qing was nowhere to be found.
If Ren Qing had gone berserk and died, given the number of aberrant beings within his body, only Dream Great One himself could intervene.
"Li Yaoyang, use your gu insects to take a look."
Li Yaoyang nodded. Several gu insects crawled into the room through the door crack, and quickly noticed Ren Qing sitting cross-legged on the floor.
What made his scalp go numb was..
Ren Qing's appearance was extremely horrifying. His back writhed like a living creature; his skin continuously extended and retracted; the gu insects were even swallowed by the shadows.
"It really is Ren Qing..."
"This kid doesn't know what bottleneck he broke through. Why didn't he go into seclusion in Avīci Hell? Isn't causing trouble in Wuwei City just asking for it?"
Li Tiangang forcibly suppressed the urge to contact Dream Great One and patiently waited a bit longer.
Just as he was about to take the first step to seal Ren Qing's body, movement arose inside the room, leaving everyone somewhat bewildered.
A long yawn sounded, and the aura of aberrant beings vanished completely.
Li Tiangang's mouth twitched, and the scene became extremely awkward for a moment.
Miss Bai covered her mouth and laughed softly, then spoke: "I still need to go refine ghost-fetus artifacts. I'll take my leave first."
Li Yaoyang said: "Gu insects must be fed at all times. Senior Li, farewell."
The Yin Constable Realm figures all withdrew from the courtyard, and Wuwei City gradually returned to calm.
Many Restraint Officers learned that it was a false alarm, and almost without exception guessed that it was Ren Qing, after all he always caused something whenever he moved.
Ren Qing, in high spirits, stretched lazily, then opened the door and walked outside.
He saw the disheveled courtyard, with multiple technique auras still not dissipated, and realized that the impact during his breakthrough had been somewhat intense.
Li Tiangang examined Ren Qing with a complicated gaze, only to find that he could not see through him, and could not help asking: "Spirit Release?"
"Uh, more or less."
Li Tiangang did not think in the direction of Yin Constable Realm Perfection, because aberrant transformation fusion was not something that could be completed in a short time, especially since Ren Qing mastered multiple techniques.
"Next time you break through, go to Avīci Hell. Don't keep startling people here."
Thinking of himself still stuck at Spirit Release, Li Tiangang turned around helplessly and left.
Ren Qing summoned the information flow.
[Lifespan: eighty-six years]
[Techniques:Shadowless Ghost (Human Skin Book, Bone Armor Technique, Netherworld Method, Dragon-Snake Spine)]
[Shadowless Yin Demon (Ghost God Beneath the Skin, Immortal Within the Bone, Netherworld Immortal Body, Jiaolong Shei Qiu)]
[Divine Ability: Dragon's Roar Within the Casket
Eyeless Method (Dream Butterfly Method, Nightmare Art)]
[Supreme Dark Nightmare Lord (An Inch of Time, Nightmare Dream Great One)
[Aberrant Transformations: Dream Seed, Soul Garment, Dream Vessel, Butterfly Molt, Butterfly Attachment, Messenger, Dark Light, Recollection, Layered Dream
Calamity Dispelling Method (Mirror Immortal, Storyteller)]
[Aberrant Belly Hiding Gate (Aberrant Mirror Mutual Generation, Storyteller)]
[Aberrant Transformations: Endure Hunger, Endure Thirst, Endure Killing, No Thought..]
[Below are the Meat and Wine Taoist techniques that have not undergone primary-secondary linkage.]
[The Taotie Method: Eternal Interminable Prison Guard, Boundless, Waning Moon
Food-Consuming Immortal Technique: Furnace-Core Fuel King
Wine God Technique: Body-Within Wine River]