Mortal: Fifteenth Realm Sword Cultivator

"His spirit is still alive."

Lu Jianghe broke the silence, his voice calm.

"What?!"

Han Li suddenly looked up, his eyes filled with disbelief and shock.

"Brother Lu, are you saying Zhang Tie's soul is still here, hasn't dissipated?"

But wasn't he later usurped and completely possessed by that Core Formation cultivator from the Spirit Control Sect?

This is completely contrary to what Han Li knows about the common knowledge in the cultivation world: possession means the original owner's soul is scattered.

However, hearing it from Lu Jianghe's mouth made him waver, and even believe it.

Scenes from the past flashed rapidly through my mind.

Everything Lu Jianghe showed was unexpected, yet it made perfect sense.

His unfathomable strength, his composure in the face of a Nascent Soul cultivator, the clothes he wore, and his inconceivable sword-training method...

Lu Jianghe sat down again and asked, "What, you don't believe me?"

Han Li hesitated.

Pretending to be ignorant in front of Lu Jianghe is pointless, while pretending to be ignorant is even more laughable; it's better to just speak frankly.

"It's truly unbelievable. If the soul still exists, how could it be like a puppet? Besides..."

Han Li paused for a moment, then finally spoke frankly, "To be honest, Brother Lu, Zhang Tie was once possessed by a Core Formation cultivator."

Lu Jianghe chuckled lightly, his tone calm: "The mysteries involved here are far-reaching and difficult to explain in a short time. Even if I did explain them, with your current level of understanding, you probably wouldn't be able to comprehend them. I can only tell you that if the time is right in the future, and with the aid of specific methods, it is not impossible to restore Zhang Tie's three souls and seven spirits, allowing him to return to his true self."

Upon hearing this, Han Li's eyes lit up instantly, and he eagerly asked, "Brother Lu! You mean... there really is a way to completely restore Zhang Tie to his original state in the future?"

Lu Jianghe pondered for a moment, his expression becoming more serious: "Once I break through to the Nascent Soul realm and cultivate the Yin God and Yang God external bodies, perhaps the three can work together to try to break the shackles within his body. Then, by combining the five elements with the method of regulating Yin and Yang and stabilizing the seven souls, there might be a glimmer of hope to help Zhang Tie reconstruct his divine soul self. However, this method is only a hypothesis, and the future is unpredictable with too many variables. Whether it succeeds or not depends on the right time, place, and people. We can only wait and see."

Han Li was completely confused.

He recognized each word Lu Jianghe spoke, but he couldn't understand them when they were put together.

What are Yin and Yang spirits?

What is the difference between "an external avatar" and "an external body"?

Although they differ by only one word, the underlying principles can be worlds apart.

He had some understanding of the concept of an external avatar from the book "Mysterious Yin Technique" that he obtained after killing Xu Huang.

To be honest, if Brother Lu hadn't suddenly pointed out that Zhang Tie's soul was still intact, he would have already planned to refine this body into his own avatar, as a secret aid, to always be by his side.

Although Han Li didn't understand, having been in the cultivation world for a long time, the "three things" that Lu Jianghe mentioned, referring to together, were very likely his true self and the mysterious "Yin God" and "Yang God" incarnations.

Regardless of the specific type, he couldn't understand the mystery behind it at all based on the literal meaning alone.

Thus, all previous speculations have been gradually confirmed and verified.

Lu Jianghe is definitely an old monster.

Their origins are nothing more than possession and rebirth, or a significant drop in cultivation followed by a rebuilding process, or the use of some unknown secret technique...

Given their various unpredictable methods, all of these possibilities seem plausible, and it's really difficult to draw a conclusion for the time being.

Fortunately, Lu Jianghe treated him quite well.

From the beginning until now, the other party has acted in an almost "upright and honorable" manner.

Aside from the fact that he forcibly took Yan Ruyan away, Han Li felt a slight ripple in his heart.

In fact, for those who cultivate immortality, there is no inherent contradiction between admiring beautiful women and seeking longevity.

Apart from that, there was not a single weakness in Lu Jianghe.

It was precisely because of this that Han Li felt that the "Brother Lu" he spoke of had some human warmth and humanity.

It made me feel a little more at ease.

If Lu Jianghe knew what Han Li was thinking, he would probably laugh out loud.

Who is this kind-hearted person? He has taken in three female cultivators in succession as soon as he reached the Nascent Soul stage.

"In that case, I'll leave Zhang Tie here."

Lu Jianghe said calmly, "It's fine for him to stay with me for a short while, but if it goes on for too long, his body will eventually decay and rot. Although he is a puppet, he is still made of flesh and blood. If he is not maintained, he will still disintegrate with the erosion of time."

Han Li was stunned upon hearing this and asked directly, "Then what should we do?"

Lu Jianghe tapped his fingers lightly on the table, making a soft tapping sound, and slowly said, "I can't separate any strand of my divine consciousness right now. In the crucial stage of nurturing the Yin and Yang spirits, the mind must be completely focused and cannot be increased, decreased, or dispersed in the slightest. Right now, if your divine consciousness is strong enough, you can first separate a strand of your divine consciousness and send it into his body, treating Zhang Tie as an external avatar. If you can use this method to help him cultivate to the Foundation Establishment stage, you can buy a hundred more years."

Upon hearing this, Han Li could barely contain his urge to smile.

This suggestion perfectly aligned with his own thoughts.

After cultivating the Great Evolution Technique, his spiritual sense far surpassed that of ordinary Foundation Establishment cultivators by several times, making it more than enough for him to separate a wisp of his divine thought.

Moreover, he also possesses the "Mysterious Yin Technique," which allows him to utilize the secret method within it to refine his external avatar.

If handled properly, this avatar can not only move freely for the time being, but when the opportunity arises in the future, it may even be able to condense into a powerful elixir in one step.

Although there was no possibility of further breakthrough for this Demon Core cultivator, when Zhang Tie's soul finally recovered, he discovered that he and his brother had both become Core Formation cultivators...

Thinking of that scene, Han Li couldn't suppress the smile in his heart, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but turn up.

On the surface, he still wore a troubled expression, hesitatingly saying, "If it really works, then... I'll give it a try?"

Lu Jianghe saw through his little scheme at a glance and chuckled, "You can decide for yourself."

Han Li then explained his own plans.

"Brother Lu, I also plan to find an island nearby to open a cave dwelling in preparation for breaking through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, and also to make some preparations for forming the Core Formation in the future. I won't be able to stay by your side as often as I do now."

After listening, Lu Jianghe nodded slightly. "Young Han, let me give you a piece of advice: Those who achieve great things in this world, extraordinary talent is secondary; unwavering perseverance is paramount. Besides, what are you, a man, doing by my side?"

Then, changing the subject, he continued, "However, in a few days, I will arrange for Xin Ruyin to go to Tianxing City. Now that you're in this Chaotic Star Sea, you'll inevitably have to deal with the Star Palace in the future. Tianxing City is the largest city and a safe place. If you have any questions about the Dao of Formations or other aspects in the future, you can go and find her. Of course, I won't be staying there for long either. The path of cultivation is about self-struggle and self-improvement."