fifth form

Chapter 3656 Instinct and True Self
"The Prince of Huainan actually mobilized 3,665 men to participate in the convoy!"

When Zhang Xuezhou was trying to break through to the True Self Realm, he fought a battle of luck.

Compared to Zhang Xuezhou's past opponents, such as Qin Shi Huang, Emperor Gaozu, and Huang Daoxian, the Prince of Huainan was a step behind in terms of strategic skills, but the helpers he recruited in his strategic battles were unprecedented.

A total of 3,665 people were drawn in and participated in the competition.

Although it may seem that Zhang Xuezhou only fought one battle, he actually fought more than 3,000 battles and defeated more than 3,000 opponents in the field of divination.

If the opponent were any different, the King of Huainan's strategy of "many ants can kill an elephant" would pose a huge threat.

If the restorative power of the King of Huainan's Wind and Rain Technique is added, opponents trapped in it will be caught in an endless cycle of fighting and killing.

Zhang Xuezhou has 108,000 dragon-fish clones, and with the assistance of the Suihou Pearl, he can weaken his opponents while also having the ability to recover.

From a certain perspective, the Prince of Huainan is equivalent to another version of Zhang Xuezhou.

"If it weren't for the luck of the Zodiac Immortal propelling the dragonfish's evolution, I'm afraid I would have suffered a major setback!"

Zhang Xuezhou has extensive experience in warfare and has repeatedly performed sacrifices, which is how he has reached his current level.

In normal combat, unless someone wields the Crimson Sky Sword and kills the King of Huainan with a single strike, it is almost impossible for the opponent to be subdued.

This kind of combat was equivalent to the King of Huainan creating an extraordinary technique, while Zhang Xuezhou relied on his superior realm to forcefully suppress his opponent and thus defeat him.

He always used the principle of using the weak to attack the strong, and had never engaged in such a mindless and oppressive struggle before.

It has to be said that Zhang Xuezhou's mindset is somewhat subtle.

The King of Huainan's wailing abruptly ceased. The golden dragon's body transformed into a trophy, displayed in the magic space, with numerous other bodies of varying sizes accompanying the golden dragon on either side.

Zhang Xuezhou scanned the area, and the darkness in the void before him slowly receded, revealing the milky-white spiritual energy of the Yin-Yang Secret Realm once more.

As long as Zhang Xuezhou could see the thickness of the milky white spiritual energy accumulation, he could clearly tell the time spent on the battle.

The King of Huainan was skilled at restoring health and constantly sought help from others. Given the immense health of so many people he had killed, it was undoubtedly a long time that he had to spend.

Normally, if the breakthrough to a higher realm is delayed, one will either die, suffer physical collapse, or be forced to withdraw from the breakthrough by a halt. However, Zhang Xuezhou found that his body's instinctive push was very smooth, which prevented him from feeling the tearing pain caused by the repulsive force of magic power impacting his body's acupoints.

Zhang Xuezhou could even feel the Yang Soul Body being integrated and transformed into something within his dantian.

This is the 'infant' that Ren Anran mentioned, and he also created it.

"Being too lucky doesn't seem to work either!"

Zhang Xuezhou stretched out his hand, and deep purple magical power swirled in his palm—this was the magical power of the True Self Realm.

Within his body, the Bigu Technique, which promotes the absorption of spiritual energy, has evolved into a great supernatural power of the True Self Realm. His body is transparent, and spiritual energy circulates continuously, constantly capturing spiritual energy and transforming it into spiritual crystals that are stored within his body.

The effects of the third transformation of the Bigu Technique are astonishing. It is no longer about absorbing some free moisture in the air to prolong bodily functions and survive, but about aiding in spiritual practice.

Spiritual energy is not something that anyone can obtain immediately if they want it, and high-purity spiritual energy is extremely rare.

The constantly transforming spiritual energy from the Bigu Technique can undoubtedly serve as Zhang Xuezhou's logistical support, as well as an external force to assist in the cultivation of certain techniques.

If we add the internal circulation of magical power brought about by the unity of heaven and earth of a True Self Realm cultivator, which is like a sealed and closed system, and combine it with the attainment of physical sainthood, Zhang Xuezhou can already imagine his long-lasting and full state.

Everything about the breakthrough to the True Self Realm was perfect; the only problem was that Zhang Xuezhou also needed to break through to the True Self Realm in the real world.

He originally came to the Three Realms to gain experience and lay a foundation so that he could replicate his True Self Realm cultivation in reality. Little did he expect that before he could even experience enlightenment, his True Self Realm cultivation would have already successfully merged with the Nascent Soul Realm.

"After I swallowed the pill, my body followed its instincts and entered my true self. This is a bit too much!" The body's unconscious instincts can last for a long time, but it is difficult to maintain them after becoming conscious.

For example, an ordinary person will quickly stop hammering a nail after experiencing pain, but unconsciously, they will continue hammering the nail with their palm, even if it causes blood to flow.

As Zhang Xuezhou pondered how long his body's instincts would continue to operate, his expression changed slightly. He felt that it was almost impossible for him to break through to the True Self Realm while fighting against Demon Lord Hu Yu.

"Enough, enough. I don't have Creation Pills or Yin-Yang Secret Pills in reality. It's already good enough that I know this path of cultivation can lead to true enlightenment. I can't let my desire to repeat the exact same thing!"

Generally speaking, there's always a way out. Zhang Xuezhou's opportunities differ in different worlds, so he needs to adapt to local conditions to some extent and can't repeat the same thing exactly the same way.

He thought it through and didn't force it. He focused on absorbing spiritual energy to advance his True Self Realm cultivation to perfection, and also relied on the Bigu Technique to absorb and transform spiritual energy as much as possible.

With enough experience, Zhang Xuezhou will inevitably push his specialties to their limits.

For example, the Bigu Technique guides the physical body to sainthood, and because the Bigu Technique's third supernatural transformation opens up upward space, many techniques either fit the development of cultivation realm or seek to extend upward.

The Yin-Yang Secret Land, accumulated over a century, is undoubtedly the best gift to promote cultivation. Even if Zhang Xuezhou squanders it, it will be difficult to exhaust the spiritual energy of the secret land.

The magical power that entered the True Self Realm triggered a qualitative change, and also put his body into a stage of accumulating magical power again. He silently recited the cultivation technique, repeatedly, and continuously absorbed spiritual energy to promote the transformation of magical power.

As he was lost in thought, Zhang Xuezhou felt the Yin-Yang Secret Realm tremble, and then the earth shook violently.

As he swept his gaze across the area, he saw countless dust particles rising up, and the ground of the secret realm cracking in patches, as if the entire secret realm was about to be torn apart.

"The Everlasting Mountain and River Formation, turn!"

Zhang Xuezhou retrieved the two treasures from the Yin-Yang School, and the Mountain and River Eternal Stability Array, which was fighting against the Yin-Yang School's Spirit Gathering Array, began to operate. The ever-circulating earth energy continued to extend, repairing the ground that was rolling back and forth in the secret place.

"Did I absorb too much spiritual energy?"

Just as Zhang Xuezhou was feeling puzzled and doubtful, he heard a muffled thud from the horizon of the secret place.

A thunderclap resounded in the cloudless sky, accompanied by streaks of lightning flashing silver.

"Thunder? That seems to be the Lingxiao Secret Realm!"

Zhang Xuezhou stared for a moment before he could discern the secret place in the distance where the silver light was.

"Could it be that the Lingxiao Secret Realm and the Kunlun Secret Realm are merging?"

Zhang Xuezhou had personally visited the Celestial Court and was already aware of its situation.

Judging from the craftsmen's speed of production, the numerous chains required by the Celestial Court should have already been completed, and the rest is not hard to guess.

Zhang Xuezhou simply did not expect that the merger of the Lingxiao Secret Realm and the Kunlun Secret Realm would generate a destructive force, causing the Yin-Yang Secret Realm to collapse.

He didn't care how the two secret places were merged, but he couldn't stand the destruction of the Yin-Yang secret place.

This secret place is secluded and rich in spiritual energy, almost an alternative version of the No. 2 sinkhole, and even better in terms of conditions.

Why are you dragging me into this?

As the current leader of the Yin-Yang School, Zhang Xuezhou undoubtedly regards the Yin-Yang Secret Realm as his private property for inheritance.

Although he had little interest in carrying forward the Yin-Yang School's legacy, he wouldn't go so far as to throw away Huize's own legacy.

"I've set up the Mountain and River Forever Formation, the Spirit Gathering Formation, and the Yin-Yang Two Elements Formation in this secret place. There's no way I'd let you use it as a shield!"

Zhang Xuezhou raised his hand, and the Yin-Yang Two Elements Array, which he had created using the resources of the imperial court's array formations, also began to operate.