Starting with the titmouse, seventy-two transformations

Chapter 272 True Form Perfection, Inner Palace of Heaven

"We are all of the same origin, why are you so eager to kill each other? We are one body and of the same source, why do you have to drive us to extinction?"

"cut!"

"Human martial arts are inherently imitations of demons, thus going astray from the very beginning. Now, suppressing delusions and obliterating thoughts is putting the cart before the horse. You..."

"cut!"

"Of all the forms you can take, which is the best? If you don't explain yourself clearly today, don't even think about transforming into a dragon again..."

"cut!"

"Hahaha, your foundation is unparalleled throughout history. Even immortals and Buddhas in the world cannot compare to you. Why not storm the imperial city, overthrow the dynasty, and enjoy all the beauties of the world?"

"cut!"

……

Liu Sheng took one step at a time, each step accompanied by a fatal strike.

No matter what form the delusions in one's blood take, or what words one utters—whether positive or negative, mocking, provoking, praising, or bewitching—all that is gained is a glimmer of light, a flash of silver.

Wherever the mind leads, the sword's spirit cuts through falsehoods as easily as killing weeds.

The demonic marks gradually diminished, and the efficiency was several times faster than before.

only……

"The burden has also increased considerably, after all, it's a level 6 talent..."

Liu Sheng's eyes returned to normal. He reached out and rubbed his temples, his brows slightly furrowed.

The effects of Blade Heart Lv6 are immediate, and it also makes one's mind more active and clear, but the side effects are also quite obvious.

Among the three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit, "spirit" stands out, far surpassing essence and energy.

As a result, my head felt like it was filled with lead, pressing down on my neck, so heavy that it seemed like it would roll off if I wasn't careful.

It takes a lot of effort to straighten one's neck and keep one's head hanging on one's neck.

It's incredibly painful.

"The three treasures of essence, energy, and spirit are out of balance. The only way to improve this situation is to first enhance physical strength..."

With a thought, the spiritual energy value on his panel instantly decreased by 10,000 points.

On the panel, the talent "Indestructible" changed from blue to purple.

[Talent "Indestructible" lv4→lv5]

The description has not changed much, except for the addition of the characteristic of "strong body and solid physique".

The category of features has remained largely unchanged; only the functionality of the features has been upgraded.

The most direct effect is that the originally heavy head has become much lighter.

Although it still puts some pressure on the neck and distracts some of the energy, at least it will no longer affect movement.

In this way, after deducting the 10,000 points of spiritual energy used to summon the "Long-Armed Demon Ape" avatar, there are still more than 60,000 points left.

"At this rate, I might be able to complete my true form and begin foundation building once I pass the third level."

Liu Sheng twisted his neck, his muscles and bones cracking like thunder, his body strong and his fighting spirit soaring.

Next, he continued climbing the ladder, this time at a slightly faster pace than before.

The sword spirit condensed from a level 6 sword heart exists between the real and the illusory, cutting through the illusory and killing the real. It is the nemesis of the demon of delusion, sweeping all before it with unstoppable force.

Whenever the demonic mark diminishes by one or two percent, the true blood within his body becomes more concentrated.

The purer the concentration of true blood, the higher his body temperature rises, radiating heat to the surroundings.

In the end, his true blood was almost boiling, and his whole body was glowing, like a small sun. The red light emanating from his pores even suppressed the green jade light on the stone steps.

"You fool! We share the same blood and origins. By killing us, you are killing yourself!"

A demon emerged from the true blood pumped from his heart, ripped open his chest, and cursed him face to face.

It has a large head and a small body, and combines the characteristics of many monsters such as ape, dragon, tiger, elephant, cow, spider, sparrow, and crow. It is covered with fur and scales, and its body is covered with bone spurs, making it look grotesque.

It has gathered all the power of the demonic imprint remaining in the true blood, creating a realistic and unpredictable illusion that sees into people's hearts and is extremely terrifying.

But Liu Sheng only glanced at it once, his voice booming like thunder, his eyes blazing with light, and a flash of silver light in his pupils disappearing in an instant.

"Slash!" In an instant, the demon let out a mournful howl, its body froze, and then crumbled into ashes and vanished without a trace.

The few remaining demonic marks in the true blood within his body, after struggling in vain for a moment, vanished into various colored mists that dissipated from his pores.

"It stinks!"

Liu Sheng looked down at the layer of blood and filth seeping from his skin; it was dark red and black, and had a foul stench.

His body trembled slightly, his muscles contracted, and his skin vibrated like a drumhead, shaking off the layer of filth.

It looks just like a bird shaking its feathers to shake off water and mud.

"The demonic mark in my blood has been completely removed, and my true form is now complete. The next step is to boil my blood in the Divine Palace and establish my foundation for the Dao..."

Liu Sheng stretched out his arms and felt a sense of openness and well-being throughout his body, with every muscle and organ conveying a feeling of freedom and vitality.

The blood was burning hot, radiating a scorching red light, and it was excited and eager to try.

"No, we are not prepared enough. Moreover, as Master said, with all kinds of forms on our bodies and dozens of martial arts techniques practiced, each acting independently, we lack a strong enough true skill to suppress and control them. Even if we can successfully establish our foundation and enter the Dao, it will leave huge future troubles."

If you're going to do something, do it to the best of your ability.

I've endured so much hardship, mastered dozens of martial arts to their peak, and have the Dao Fruit by my side. The foundation I've built must be at least of unprecedented and unparalleled level.

"Wait a little longer, there's no rush."

He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and calmed down completely.

I've already taken ninety-nine steps, and there's only one last step left. I must take it carefully and not rush.

Moreover, as his cultivation improved, the "surplus" in his body expanded again, granting him a new incarnation position.

Thus, before he entered the Dao, he had exactly nine incarnations.

Hopefully, there will be some spirit essence in the inner palace of this Heavenly Palace that can catch his eye. He doesn't have high expectations; at least it should be on par with the Long-Armed Demon Ape...

Otherwise, I really would thank you.

"clatter."

He stepped onto the stone steps, and the green jade light before him dissipated, revealing a platform with carved railings and jade steps, ancient and elegant.

The Heavenly Ladder is finished!
At the same time, that magnificent celestial sound resounded once more:

"The third stage is over. You are ranked first and can enter the inner hall to pay homage to the True Lord and compete for immortal destiny..."

Before he could finish speaking, Liu Sheng felt a sudden dizziness, as if he were bound by an inexplicable force, being tossed about.

When you step on the ground again, you find yourself in a magnificent hall.

The dome is over a hundred feet high, engraved with the sun, moon and stars, emitting a pale golden divine light that envelops the entire hall.

On the central white jade altar, a divine statue sits, over sixty feet tall, resembling a jade mountain.

He wore silver armor and a black robe, had a jade-like face and red lips, his third eye was closed between his brows, a three-pointed double-edged sword rested on his lap, and a divine dog lay at his feet.

Other weapons include axes, bows, swords, ropes, and so on.

His divine might is like a prison, majestic and aloof.

Ten feet in front of the altar, there was an offering table with the Three Jewels on it, each emitting a hazy glow, like shimmering water, sparkling and indistinct.

On either side of the white jade altar, seven strange stone statues stand guard, some crouching, some standing, all in animal form, armored, fierce and unruly, each with a different expression.

One of the ape demons, wielding a long staff, roared to the sky, exactly like Liu Sheng's "Long-Armed Demon Ape" incarnation.

The walls of the main hall are carved with hundreds of niches, arranged at varying heights, which house hundreds of small stone statues.

All are carved from rough, bluish-brown stone, some with human faces and animal bodies, others with animal heads and human bodies, draped in vines and feathers, with fierce faces and respectful postures, yet their wild nature remains untamed, appearing and disappearing in the shadows, solemn and awe-inspiring.

The main hall was eerily quiet, with only the faint scent of cold, divine incense wafting through the air, exuding a sacred, aloof, and awe-inspiring majesty that subdued all spirits.

"This is……"

Liu Sheng swallowed hard, looked around, and felt inexplicably nervous, like an ant that had wandered into a dragon's lair.

He subconsciously looked up, and through the hazy jade light, he saw the divine general sitting upright on the jade altar with his eyes lowered, suddenly open his eyes—

They made eye contact.

"boom!!"

(End of this chapter)