However, Shui Miao had also been somewhat influenced by Xuan Kong’er’s techniques of forging puppets, making certain modifications based on his original methods.
Without embryonic origins, Shui Miao used purple fortune energy and water elemental force as substitutes, and earth elemental energy for nurturing.
Water is the source of life. The combination of purple fortune energy and water elemental energy could form a unique type of spiritual energy, brimming with vitality and possessing powerful healing properties. Under the nurturing of earth elemental energy, embryonic energy gradually formed. Applied to forging puppets, it perfectly replaced the embryonic essence used by Xuan Kong’er from fairies, even appearing more authentic and mysterious.
After acquiring the soul memories of Erlang Shen, Shui Miao then transferred all the memories of the ancient celestial war, the fall of ancient immortals, and Xuan Kong’er’s descent into the mortal realm to forge puppets and overthrow the celestial realm, helping Erlang Shen dispel his confusion and understand the truth.
Under the nourishment of Shui Miao’s embryonic energy, Erlang Zhenjun gradually repaired his soul and enhanced his magical powers.
“Alright, Senior Erlang Zhenjun, this is all I can do for you. As for right and wrong, good and evil, you must understand them yourself. As for which side you choose to stand on, I hope you will think carefully,” Shui Miao mentally willed, instantly teleporting the forged Erlang Shen puppet outward and awakening it, which resulted in a top-tier holy artifact.
Indeed, Erlang Shen’s puppet had transformed into a top-tier holy artifact.
Erlang Shen’s own soul served as the artifact’s spirit.
After receiving the imperial energy infusion, his magical power surged again!
“Buzz!”
Suddenly, a five-colored divine light emerged from the Erlang Shen puppet, and his magical power gushed forth like a spring from the puppet’s body.
“Hmm?”
Sensing Erlang Shen’s soul growing increasingly powerful and his magical power suddenly surging out of control, Shui Miao abruptly realized—could it be that he had reconnected with his spiritual realm due to his soul’s recovery?
Moments later, Erlang Shen suddenly opened his eyes, radiating brilliant light, and excitedly clasped his fists toward Shui Miao. “Brother, I, Yang Jian, have never felt grateful toward anyone in my life, but today I truly admire you. I won’t say much about this great favor, but I will never forget the kindness you’ve shown me. If you ever need my help, just call me directly. Now, I must go and eliminate that despicable Xuan Kong’er!”
Erlang Shen had a quick temper and was straightforward. After regaining his memories, he immediately wanted to confront Xuan Kong’er.
Although Erlang Shen’s magical power had increased and his mental strength improved, having reconnected with his spiritual realm, he was still a puppet body. Shui Miao, as his creator, understood him thoroughly. Although Erlang Shen’s memories and thoughts had been restored, he remained a puppet in Shui Miao’s eyes. With just a thought from Shui Miao, this puppet could self-destruct.
Shui Miao was no longer that naive young man he used to be.
Now, whenever forging a holy artifact, Shui Miao always left himself a hidden safeguard, ready to strike back decisively if any emergency occurred.
However, unless absolutely necessary, Shui Miao would not casually employ this measure.
“Senior, please wait…” Shui Miao had also forged a puppet for himself, a supreme-grade holy artifact that even Xuan Kong’er would struggle to identify. “Senior Erlang Zhenjun, that Xuan Kong’er is a prodigious forger from the demonic realm, possessing terrifying power to reshape the Three Realms. I advise you not to act too rashly…”
“Rest assured, I have my own plan.”
After Erlang Zhenjun recovered, his character was fully revealed. He couldn’t tolerate Shui Miao’s nagging and immediately vanished to leave.
“…”
Seeing Erlang Shen leave so abruptly, Shui Miao felt somewhat speechless, but his mind quickly sparked an inspiration!
On the surface, a person’s destiny depends on their character, wisdom, and methods of handling affairs.
However, it is the yin-yang five elements and embryonic energy that truly shape a person.
Each year, month, day, and hour carries specific five elements, which bestow upon people their unique attributes.
Meanwhile, embryonic energy determines whether a person’s birth elements are strong enough.
Shui Miao pondered: now that I can freely manipulate yin-yang five elements energy, purple fortune energy, and even the malevolent yin-spirit energy, and can even use these energies to generate embryonic essence and create indestructible puppet bodies, wouldn’t that mean I could shape and customize exactly the kind of person I desire?
Humans inevitably have flaws, personality shortcomings, and intellectual limitations.
Now, Shui Miao could completely use forging techniques to create a puppet of supreme intelligence, extraordinary fortune, and unmatched power according to his own vision. Then, by implanting his own memories and thoughts into this perfect puppet, wouldn’t this life become invincible?
Shui Miao admitted that he himself wasn’t particularly smart, often struggling to think quickly enough.
But this time, he was determined!
Forging such a puppet, he could even abandon his current physical body and transfer into the puppet’s body, effectively changing his form and defying fate itself, gaining an additional life-saving trump card.
As for the Five Decays of Immortals, Shui Miao still felt fear.
The Five Decays of Immortals were terrifying—not merely physical decay, but the spiritual realm itself would also wither away.
“Everyone, I’m about to temporarily leave the Three Realms. I suggest you all come with me. I intend to forge a supreme treasure even more powerful than a supreme-grade holy artifact. Once completed, we will forever remain invincible. Moreover, I might even unravel the secrets of spiritual realms and discover the cause of the Five Decays of Immortals.”
Suddenly speaking within the artifact, Shui Miao continued, “Just now, I gained Erlang Zhenjun’s memories and learned that within the Three Realms exists a most powerful treasure known as the Primordial Spirit Treasures. Now I plan to venture beyond the Three Realms to seek the source of these Primordial Spirit Treasures. Those who wish to stay behind may do so—I will preserve your life talismans, ensuring that even if you perish, I can still guarantee your resurrection.”
“Primordial Spirit Treasures!”
“Unraveling the secrets of spiritual realms…”
“Discovering the cause of the Five Decays of Immortals!”
Everyone was shocked. Setting aside Primordial Spirit Treasures, unraveling the secrets of spiritual realms and discovering the cause of the Five Decays of Immortals were two mysteries everyone had dreamed of solving.
“Primordial Spirit Treasures represent the ultimate realm, coexisting with the universe itself. I only know that the first person to discover the materials for forging them was the goddess Nuwa. Since then, no one else has found them. However, beyond the Three Realms, when Buddha Sakyamuni traveled the universe, he also discovered the materials for Primordial Spirit Treasures and forged a Post-Heavenly Spiritual Body. When the Monkey King caused chaos in the celestial realm and the Jade Emperor had no choice but to seek Buddha’s help, Buddha subdued the Monkey King with a single palm strike from his Post-Heavenly Spiritual Hand, demonstrating the immense power of the Post-Heavenly Spiritual Body!” Slowly explained the God of Literature and Eloquence, “In fact, since that day, the status of the Western Paradise and the Buddhist realm in the hearts of the immortals has surpassed even that of Heaven itself. If you, Brother Shui Miao, can locate the source of the Primordial Spirit Treasures, the order of the Three Realms will truly be rewritten, and you will become a legendary figure akin to Buddha Sakyamuni.”
“Shui Miao, I want to go with you. It’ll be better to have company on the journey.”
Holy Mother Shuitian Yisheng had always loved traveling and didn’t want to say much—just being with Shui Miao made her happy.
“Exploring the universe has always been my lifelong dream, but I never had the opportunity before.” The God of Literature and Eloquence quickly clasped his fists. “Brother Shui Miao, let me accompany you on this journey.”
“I’ll go too. Anyway, I can’t really help much. Those ancient immortals aren’t real—they’re just Xuan Kong’er’s puppets. For now, we can’t fight him, so it’s better to hide for a while.”
Tianyi Dejun spoke up.
“Ah!” Fa Zun Chongyuanzi of the Thunder Sect suddenly sighed, frowning. “I also wish to explore the universe, but the Three Realms cannot be left without guardianship. If we all leave, Xuan Kong’er’s schemes will easily succeed, endangering all beings in the Three Realms. I will stay behind and fight against him, providing cover for your journey through the cosmos, sparing you from his harassment. Please, Brother Shui Miao, keep my life talisman safe.”
Chongyuanzi handed his life talisman to Shui Miao.
“Brother Chongyuanzi, let’s fight together!” Xingtian Fazun then addressed everyone. “I’ll stay too. Those creatures are just transformed demons and not very formidable. Let me indulge in some slaughter and enjoy myself thoroughly, ha ha…”
Xingtian Fazun, a warrior at heart, handed his life talisman to Shui Miao.
“That works well. Erlang Zhenjun will also assist you…” Nodding, Shui Miao handed several newly forged supreme-grade holy artifacts to Chongyuanzi and Xingtian Fazun. “Seniors, take care!”
“Brother Shui Miao, hurry back quickly. The fate of all beings in the Three Realms depends on you all!”
Chongyuanzi clasped his fists firmly, his expression filled with emotion.
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