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As an undisputed treasure of the Myriad Laws Sect, the Refining Secret Realm has always been managed by the Heavenly Furnace True Man.

There's no other reason than that Han Li Zhenren doesn't want to get involved.

Rather, he simply did not pass the test of the Refining Realm and only had the most superficial right to use it. He wanted to make deeper use of this treasure, or rather, to unleash its full power.

One must go straight in, reaching the deepest part of the refining secret realm, and pass the test of the artifact spirit before one can achieve their goal.

Upon arriving at the Refining Technique Secret Realm, having already completed Wang Xiaogang's trial and broken through to the Foundation Establishment Realm,

Now that he has entered the secret realm, the scene before him has changed once again.

Before him lay a vast sea of ​​stars, dazzling and mysterious, unfathomable.

This place seems to be the deepest part of the cultivation realm.

How did we end up here? This is different from Cao Jie's description.

After muttering to himself for a moment, an old man with white hair and a youthful face, with his hands behind his back, slowly approached Jiang Ming.

After tracing the design on his palm, he shook his head, his face grave. "No, although your cultivation is sufficient..."

But I'm sorry, I cannot let you take charge of the Refining Realm.

As the spirit of the artifact, I can sense that there is no mutually beneficial relationship between you and the Refining Realm. If this treasure were in your hands...

There is a risk of it disappearing, and I cannot agree to that...

Jiang Ming raised an eyebrow, surprised that the old man was completely unpredictable.

You couldn't even be bothered to put in a test, and you just told me I couldn't do it. Why should I?

"Senior, isn't this a bit too casual of you? I've heard that whether one can take charge of a Refining Secret Realm requires passing an assessment. Isn't it inappropriate for you to make such a hasty decision?"

"Why is it inappropriate? Since the birth of the Refining Secret Realm, I have seen no less than ten million people."

That's why my ability to observe qi is unparalleled in this world. Do you think I don't know whether you can inherit the secret realm of refining techniques?

Since you have doubts, I will tell you everything I have seen.

The tradition you uphold will definitely run into problems in the future. The reason it hasn't been exposed yet is that few people care.

It's simply because you're too weak. Once your cultivation level is higher, many Golden Core True Monarchs will feel threatened. At that time, will you still be as free as you are now?

It's impossible, isn't it?

In my opinion, given your current level, your future prospects are at most limited to the Foundation Establishment stage, and you'll likely never reach the Purple Mansion stage.

That's why I'm not willing to test you, understand?

After being reprimanded by the spirit, Jiang Ming frowned, somewhat displeased. "Isn't it a bit premature to talk about this now?"

"How do you know I can't do it before I even try? I can't accept this result. Please give me a chance, senior. I want to try!" After giving a firm reply.

The spirit chuckled, still unconcerned, "Hmph! In the Refining Secret Realm, I am immortal and indestructible."

Even if you're not convinced, what can you do to me?

Stop babbling on and trying to reason with me. My eyes are like a ruler; I can spot your problem at a glance.

I'll give you one more chance, get out of here...

Caught completely off guard, Jiang Ming was expelled from the Refining Secret Realm by the artifact spirit.

At the same time, Cao Jie, the Dharma Protector beside him, changed his expression slightly and asked in surprise, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, you completed the assessment so quickly?"

"You are truly exceptionally talented! Under your leadership, the Wanfa Sect will surely achieve great success."

He glanced at Cao Jie a few times with a dark expression.

He froze, then suddenly a possibility occurred to him, "Fellow Daoist Jiang, were you also expelled by the artifact spirit?"

"You were also kicked out?" Hearing the rather insightful word "also," Jiang Ming didn't hold a grudge against Cao Jie. Instead, he raised his eyebrows, full of curiosity.

"Naturally, I am the oldest elder of the Myriad Laws Sect, and I am now nearing my end, with less than a hundred years left."

That's why my potential is so low, which is why I don't get the spirit's favor. Junior brother, you shouldn't be like that, right?

"In less than half a year, he has already broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Such talent is still not worthy of the artifact spirit's attention?"

Startled, Cao Jie scratched his head, but he didn't hide the truth from the truth.

His tone implied a slight sense of sympathy for Jiang Ming.

"Take me to the Dao Seeking Sect. I have something I'd like to ask you..." Jiang Ming said coldly, a plan flashing through his mind.

Since this broken artifact spirit is so ungrateful, then don't blame him for being impolite.

"Hmm? Fellow Daoist Jiang also wants to break out of the Myriad Laws Sect?" Cao Jie blinked with some doubt, his expression excited.

He had long had this plan, but he dared not bring it up because of Jiang Ming's authority.

Now that Jiang Ming brought it up, he was overjoyed.

Once the thought of surrender arises, one suddenly feels the vastness of the world.

"Fellow Daoist Jiang, rest assured, True Man Cangwu is an old friend of mine."

"I'll take you there. The Dao Seeking Sect will surely accept us and reward us with abundant resources!"

Hearing Master Cao Jie speak excitedly, Jiang Ming frowned. This old man is not honest; he still harbors the idea of ​​leaving the Myriad Laws Sect.

"Get lost! Who's going to defect? ​​I need to ask Master Cangwu for a spell..."

A cold glint appeared on Jiang Ming's face as he stared intently at Cao Jie, his eyes full of accusation. "If you dare to harbor any more wild thoughts and attempt to harm the Myriad Laws Sect, don't blame me for expelling you from the sect..."

He chuckled, realizing that what he had in mind was completely different.

Cao Jie scratched his head awkwardly, but didn't feel ashamed at all.

People become shrewd with age.

He has lived for hundreds of years and has long since lost all sense of shame.

He wouldn't feel the slightest shame even if he knelt down and served as a spittoon for someone stronger...

"Spells? Can learning spells grant you mastery of the secret realm of magic?" Jiang Ming looked at him with some confusion.

Cao Jie wanted to hear an explanation, but Jiang Ming kept him in suspense, saying quietly, "You'll find out in a moment."

That old artifact spirit is blind; the Refining Secret Realm has already been given a new artifact spirit.

This treasure is rightfully mine; no one can stop me!

Shivering, seeing Jiang Ming's appearance, Master Cao Jie immediately fell silent, wondering what kind of magic the Daoist sect possessed to destroy the artifact spirit.

In a short while.

The Daoist Sect.

Under the pretext of visiting the immortal Cangwu, Jiang Ming and his companion leisurely arrived.

The Wanfa Sect and the Daowen Sect have a good relationship.

As a result, the two encountered no obstacles along the way and easily met the Cangwu Master.

It had been a long time since I'd seen him, but the old man still looked the same.

Calm and serene, as if not taking anything to heart.

"Oh? Hahaha, young friend Jiang Ming has already reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. He is truly a hidden dragon."

"Back then, it wasn't in vain that I used my Wind-Avoiding Pearl to help you..." After exchanging pleasantries, Master Cangwu was somewhat puzzled. He wasn't sure what Jiang Ming's purpose was in coming here.

"Senior, I wish to learn the Yin Transformation Profound Light technique..." After stating his purpose directly, Master Cangwu raised his eyebrows, his expression becoming somewhat strange.

Beside him, Cao Jie, who knew the whole story, stared wide-eyed at Jiang Ming with a look of disbelief.

Although I knew Jiang Ming had no taboos, this was just too much!

The spirit refuses to pass on the secret realm of refining techniques to you, so you want to turn the old man into a woman and then take revenge by sexually exploiting him?

Beast!

After a moment of reflection, Master Cao Jie looked somewhat somber. He finally understood why Jiang Ming's cultivation had advanced by leaps and bounds.

And he, since breaking through to the later stages after decades.

There has been almost no progress.

While his weak fighting ability and advanced age also played a role, his biggest flaw was that he cared too much about saving face.

With a thoughtful expression, Master Cao Jie hardened his heart and said in a snarling voice, "Cangwu, pass this spell on to me as well!"

There is a demonic beast that I have long wanted to tame, but I have been unable to find a breakthrough. This time, Fellow Daoist Jiang has given me a hint!

A person must be fearless and dare to think and act!

Looking at his old friend in astonishment, Cangwu Zhenren's eyes were somewhat empty. Clearly, Cao Jie Zhenren's words just now contained too much information and were too incredible.

Others did not know what kind of monster Cao Jie was referring to.

As his old friend, Master Cangwu was naturally well aware of the situation.

That's a male demon beast. Even if it used the Yin Transformation Profound Light, something still seems off, doesn't it?

That's a monster! Cao Jie, are you crazy?!

With a thoughtful expression, and seeing that the mind was made up, Master Cangwu, though his face was grim, could only nod in agreement.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ming listened to Cao Jie's impassioned words and couldn't help but feel a little confused.

With a sigh, Cangwu handed over the method of transforming Yin Xuan Guang.

Master Cao Jie left first, while Master Cangwu, with a strange expression, finally couldn't resist his curiosity.

"Young friend Jiang, are you truly going to absorb the spirit essence of an artifact? And a male one at that?"

"No, no, no, I have the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, I can have someone else do it for me."

"I don't need to learn this spell myself..." Jiang Ming explained calmly.

Master Cangwu grinned instantly and hurriedly chased after Cao Jie.

This is a huge misunderstanding.

If I can't stop my old friend, I should at least witness it with my own eyes!

After returning to the Wanfa Sect.

Jiang Ming spent half a month putting the Yin-Yang Ritual Music Harmony Ode and the method of transforming Yin Xuan Light into the Myriad Soul Banner.

Then, he summoned the little black snake and revealed his plan.

Upon hearing Jiang Ming's plan to make her the spirit of the artifact.

The little black snake was slightly excited. After a long silence, it finally nodded in agreement.

Even if I break through to the Foundation Establishment Realm while parasitizing this black snake, I will still be at the weakest level. It's better to just open up the situation than to live like this.

Being a spirit within a magical artifact, comfortably awaiting orders, ensures at least eternal existence.

There is no need to figure out where you came from anymore.

"No problem, leave the spirit matter to me. With my metal element, I can do everything that old man can do!"

Hearing the little black snake's confident reply.

Jiang Ming immediately took action.

Upon re-entering the Refining Secret Realm, this time he unceremoniously dragged out the old artifact spirit, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

"My fate is in my own hands, not in the heavens! Since you insist on ruining my plans, you are my enemy, so be it!" He snorted coldly.

The spirit of the artifact froze in place, completely stunned.

The next second, hundreds of black wisps of energy surged out from the Myriad Souls Banner.

At the same time, the Yin-Transforming Mystic Light spell struck the artifact spirit.

In an instant, a subtle change occurred in him.

Staring at Jiang Ming with a grim expression, the old artifact spirit looked humiliated and tried to speak, but was silenced by the endless stream of vengeful spirits lining up behind it.

woo woo woo...

He wailed in agony for several hours.

Jiang Ming put away the Myriad Soul Banner, coldly scrutinized the artifact spirit, and said, "Hand over control of the Refining Secret Realm voluntarily, and I will set you free."

Otherwise, I'll make you suffer this humiliation for the rest of your life!

"You beast, don't even think about it!" The old artifact spirit sneered, his aura turning into a cruel laugh, though he felt utterly humiliated. But to think that this little bit of torment was enough to make him relinquish control of the Refining Secret Realm was an underestimation of him.

Frowning slightly, Jiang Ming waved his hand, and the horde of ghosts rushed forward again, slightly different from before.

This time, Jiang Ming gave the Yin spirit even more spiritual power.

Because of this, the old artifact spirit suffered even more, glaring at Jiang Ming as if its entire body was about to shatter, "Don't even think about it!"

Several days passed, and the relentless torment, like a hawk being tormented, eroded the spirit of the old artifact.

He looked distressed and troubled. "Is it possible to reconcile?"

"I'm willing to let you take charge of the Refining Secret Realm. Young friend, you are a genius of our time. I misjudged you back then, so please don't take it to heart..."

With a nonchalant smile, Jiang Ming released the little black snake, his voice carrying an undeniable air of authority, "Hand over control of the Refining Realm to it, and I'll spare your life. Otherwise, I don't want the Refining Realm anymore."

Just wait to be tormented for all eternity...

Seeing that the old artifact spirit refused to comply, Jiang Ming waved his hand.

The sea of ​​vengeful spirits surrounding him instantly sent chills down the spirit's spine. "Enough! I agree! You can have it all, just spare my life..."

Some resentfully handed over control of the Refining Secret Realm to the little black snake.

The old artifact spirit sighed with relief.

The next second, Jiang Ming waved his hand, manipulating the ghostly spirits to attack again, "You little beast, you broke your promise! You'll get your retribution..."

The old artifact spirit was absorbed into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.

Jiang Ming no longer cared whether the ghosts would harm his essence.

Having gained control of the Refining Secret Realm, he is the rightful master of this magical artifact. The old artifact spirit is no longer of any use and deserves to die.

"Hiss, I remember now, some magical artifacts can connect to the outside world, and the Refining Secret Realm has such an effect."

In other words, this is actually a small world. When you break through to the Purple Mansion Realm in the future, you can utilize the Refining Technique Secret Realm...

Therefore, the patriarch of the Myriad Laws Sect must have been at least a Golden Core True Monarch; otherwise, he would never have left behind such a precious magic treasure.

After a gentle introduction, the little black snake gradually learned about the situation of the Refining Realm.

"Hey, here you go. This was secretly hidden by the old artifact spirit. It seems to be some kind of magic, but it looks sinister."

"Take a look first, I need to make some new arrangements for the Refining Secret Realm..." After giving these instructions, the little black snake fell silent.

At the same time, Jiang Ming examined the spell, his pupils shrinking slightly.

This describes a strange beast called Ba Hui!

This thing possesses power comparable to that of a Golden Core True Monarch. This spell is a catalyst that utilizes the power of the Ba Hui.

Ba Hui feeds on pain, which is why it will cast its gaze upon cultivators who engage in self-harm or similar acts, bestowing upon them a portion of its power as a reward, with a force comparable to a full-force attack from a cultivator at the peak of the Foundation Establishment stage.

This spell is a bit sinister...