Demonic Demoness Training Project

This item was taken from Ying Wange's corpse. It is also the core of the Three Phases Altar. It is a genuine Six-Turn Golden Spirit Core, and its suffix is ​​Diamond Sutra.

Judging from the appearance of the Three-Phase Altar and the suffix, it is not difficult to guess the purpose of this object: it is for defensive specialization.

At that time, Lu Li shattered the Three Phases Altar with the Blessing Return to Nothingness Seal, and the Golden Spirit Core was severely damaged as a result. However, even a weakened camel is bigger than a horse. Given Lu Li's current cultivation level and situation, the Golden Spirit Core is still a rare treasure.

Lu Li opened her chest cavity and disassembled all her ribs, exposing the Qi-Gathering Cauldron to the air. Replacing the three-turn spirit core with a six-turn spirit core required many structural changes.

Previously, on the Starship, besides refining the Ice Soul Eye, she spent the rest of her time figuring out how to use it.

Although the preliminary work had been completed, there were many inconveniences on the Star Chariot. Now that everything was settled, Lu Li finally had time to replace the Spirit Core.

Chapter 264 Reencounter with the Zou Family

Lu Li activated the Sumeru Puppet Hand, dismantling the white yttrium wire that originally connected to the Golden Spirit Core, then rewiring it, and finally embedding the Sixth-Turn Spirit Core into it.

Even though they are both gold spirit cores, the interfaces of a sixth-level spirit core are dozens of times more than those of a third-level spirit core. Therefore, a more refined process is required to fully integrate these interfaces with the puppet.

Using simple connections with spirit tin, guiding copper, or white yttrium is merely the most rudimentary application that Luli can currently achieve.

After doing all this, Shikamaru closed the Aikido again and tried to activate it.

The original functions of the Qi-Gathering Cauldron remain unchanged, but it also has a defensive effect, which can condense Qi to the extreme to form a protective shield.

Even though Lu Li couldn't unleash the full power of the Golden Spirit Core for the time being, the shield's defense was still terrifyingly strong, at least able to withstand attacks from the Heavenly Craftsmanship Realm. However, during its operation, Lu Li felt somewhat powerless.

There are two reasons for this.

Firstly, the spiritual energy consumption rate is too fast. While this golden spiritual core is specialized in defense, it also sacrifices some of its spiritual energy storage effect. Its spiritual energy storage effect is much stronger than that of a third-stage spiritual core, but it is difficult to activate the protective qi for a long time.

Secondly, it is difficult to control. Lu Li was able to activate this thing only with the help of Lu Ling's Yellow Realm Divine Sense. It would be too difficult for her to activate the sixth-level spiritual core on her own.

This feeling of having a treasure in hand but being unable to fully utilize it made Lu Li's heart itch.

Lu Li had long known that the higher the grade of the spirit core, the better. The spirit core and the puppet also needed to be "compatible". The difference in the number of transformations between the puppet and the spirit core usually did not exceed one transformation.

Forcibly activating a spiritual core far exceeding one's own level of power is like a child wielding a large sword; not only will it fail to unleash its full potential, but it can also easily injure oneself.

Lu Li is currently only at the Spirit Pivot Realm. His original body can be regarded as a quasi-fourth-level puppet. The Golden Spirit Core is two levels higher than him, which is why it is difficult to activate. If he borrows his future body to activate this Golden Spirit Core, the effect will be much better.

Perhaps it was a sisterly bond, but Lu Ling immediately saw through Lu Li's thoughts. Compared to Old Duan, who only made sarcastic remarks, Lu Ling whispered words of comfort:

"Sister, don't be discouraged. Back then, Ying Wange built a huge three-phase altar to activate this spirit core and achieve a sixth-level defense."

Upon hearing this, Lu Li immediately understood and then asked:

How much do you know about that Three-Phase Altar?

"Hmm... I've seen the general process of its construction. Just to supply spiritual power to the Golden Spirit Core, eight large-scale fourth-stage spirit gathering arrays were built."

"so much?"

At this moment, Duan Xuanyuan suddenly interjected:

"Let alone a sixth-rank spirit core, even a fifth-rank spirit core can be used as the core of the Heavenly Crafting Body. On the bright side, at least you won't have to worry about refining the Heavenly Crafting Body in the future."

"It's a pity it's a gold spirit core. It would be better if it were an ice spirit core or a yin spirit core."

"Hey, if you don't want it, I will. You can refine your body later and use this golden spirit core to show your respect to me. That's not impossible."

"You old codger, don't even think about it. I haven't even used my third-level spirit core to refine your fifth-level body yet, and you're already eyeing my sixth-level spirit core."

"What kind of attitude is this? Do you know how hard it was for me to guide you all this way?"

"Hehehe, you were thinking about how to possess me all the time before, weren't you? That was indeed not easy."

Duan Lao was speechless at Lu Li's words. Just as Lu Li was about to set off to find Mu Qingque, she suddenly heard someone shouting outside the cave:

"Come out, Elder Zou wants to see you."

The newcomer was a young man with a cultivation level of Spirit Pivot Realm. He stood outside the cave with his arms crossed, and his attitude did not seem very friendly.

"you are?"

Seeing Lu Li's puzzled expression, the young man inexplicably became angry.

"Never mind who I am, Elder Zou wants to see you, so come with me."

Lu Li didn't know Elder Zou at all, but since she wanted to join the Lingxi Sect, even if someone introduced her, she would still have to be investigated and tested. Elder Zou might have that as his purpose.

Lu Li originally planned to inquire about Mu Qingque's situation after settling down, but the sect's test came first.

Led by the other party, Lu Li arrived at a cave.

An old man sat in the main seat, with three beautiful puppets standing beside him. One was fanning him, one was massaging his shoulders, and the other was serving him tea and water.

The old man closed his eyes, humming a little tune, thoroughly enjoying himself.

"Junior Lu Li greets Elder Zou."

Elder Zou squinted at Lu Li, then closed his eyes again.

"You participated in the Dual Seal Assessment in Maple City before, didn't you?"

"what?"

Lu Li's heart skipped a beat. She had only been at Lingxi Sect for less than half a day, yet they had already found out where she had participated in the Dual Seal Assessment.

But why is the other person asking this?

Lu Li had only been pondering for a moment when the young man urged her on:

"The elder is asking you a question! Speak quickly."

"Yes, this junior did indeed participate in the Dual Seal Assessment in Maple Fragrance City. I wonder if there's any explanation for your question, senior?"

"No, I was just asking casually. A while ago, I had a few good-for-nothing juniors who went down to the lower classes to take the exam. Hehehe, none of them passed. It almost made me angry to death."

"Oh--"

Lu Li suddenly realized that when she participated in the assessment, she happened to run into a group of middle-ranking disciples who had descended to the mortal realm. It was just a Heavenly Rank assessment, but those people immediately started fighting.

In order to pass the test, Lu Li had no choice but to fight with him. She beat seven or eight members of the Zou family to a pulp, and none of them passed the test.

Among them, a young master named Zou Bufan was beaten so badly that his Dao heart was shattered. As a result, as soon as she left the city, Zou Bufan's guards came to cause her trouble.

As a result, she activated the Reversal Heavenly Dipper Instrument, pretending to be in her future self, and killed Zou Bufan along with his guards.

Since Elder Zou's surname is Zou, he must be a member of the Zou family. If he's not here to settle scores, then he's here to investigate the cause of Zou Bufan's death.

Thinking of this, Elder Zou, as if he could read minds, happened to mention:

"If I remember correctly, there was a child who went missing back then. Are you aware of that?"

Upon hearing this, Lu Li's heart tightened, but she pretended not to know.

"Who? Missing? Why did they disappear?"

"That man's name is Zou Bufan, do you remember him?"

"Brother Zou, I remember you. I still have a deep impression of his sonic magic from that day. Has he disappeared?"

"That's right, not only him, but even the guards who were with him have gone missing."

"Back then, I was just an ordinary person. After the assessment, I was studying the Yan Tu in the inn and really didn't know anything about this matter."

After hearing Lu Li's explanation, the old man did not press further. Clearly, he also felt that Lu Li, being a mortal at the time, would not have attacked Zou Bufan's guards.

"Originally, I was too lazy to get involved in the trivial matters of the branch, but then a young boy happened to become my disciple and mentioned this matter to me, so as his master, I had to ask about it."

As he spoke, Elder Zou raised his hand and pointed to the young man beside him.

Lu Li looked at the young man gritting his teeth and felt that his face was somewhat similar to Zou Bufan's, so she roughly guessed his identity.

At this moment, the young man finally couldn't hold back any longer and said:

"You don't remember me, but I remember you. Although you are the Holy Maiden of a lower-level sect, you still need to undergo a test to join my sect. I admit that I made a mistake back then, but now I am also at the Spirit Pivot Realm. Are you willing to fight me again?"

"Uh, to be honest, I don't really want to."

Chapter 265 After all that trouble, it's all messed up.

Although the battle in Fengxiang City was fierce, too much time had passed, and Lu Li didn't have a deep impression of the disciple in front of her.

The Zou family, who used to bully others even after passing the Heavenly Grade assessment, have actually broken through to the Spirit Pivot Realm in just four years, which Lu Li never expected.

The spiritual energy is much richer, and the cultivation level of mid-level cultivators is generally one level higher than that of downstream cultivators, but it should not be to the point where one can easily break through to the Spirit Pivot Realm.

Lu Li constantly reflects that it's better to be humble when cultivating immortality; perhaps the other person just encountered some kind of fortuitous opportunity?

Mo Shuhan was only helping with the introduction and didn't seem to have the authority to recruit disciples. The person in charge of testing him was Elder Zou in front of him. Mu Qingque was also at the Spirit Pivot Realm, but it was unknown what her status was or whether she had any influence within the Lingxi Sect.

Based on the few Lingxi Sect disciples that Lu Li has come into contact with so far, those at the Ling Shu realm should all be disciples in this mid-level sect, and they should be among the disciples with relatively high cultivation levels, that is, the so-called core disciples. Only those who have reached the Creation realm can serve as elders.

In contrast, in the White Moon Palace, the Open Source Realm is for disciples or stewards, and the Spirit Pivot Realm is for elders. The cultivation requirements for both are a major realm lower than those for the middle level.

From this perspective, it seems unlikely that Mu Qingque can be relied upon to support her.

But Lu Li thought again that Mu Qingque was able to temporarily display the cultivation level of the Creation Realm by using the puppet at that time, so it cannot be viewed in the usual way.

Furthermore, it has been two years since we last met. At that time, the other party was already in the late stage of the Spirit Pivot Realm. Perhaps he has broken through now.

In a flash, Lu Li said:

"You mean if I defeat you, I can enter the sect?"

"Don't be so sure. Times have changed. It won't be so easy to defeat me."

"I'm just asking you, can you join a sect?"

"This……"

The Zou family member turned to look at Elder Zou, knowing that he couldn't make this decision. Elder Zou slowly spoke:

“Normally, we don’t need to go to such trouble. Our Lingxi Sect recruits disciples once every three years. It’s not during the disciple recruitment ceremony now. If you want to join our sect at another time, it will be considered an exception to the rules, so the requirements will naturally be higher.”

"Therefore, you not only have to defeat my disciple, but also, considering that you were originally a disciple of the White Moon Palace and have a special status, you will need to undergo a test of your Dao heart afterward."

Lu Li nodded slightly. Even if the Lingxi Sect were to accept disciples, they wouldn't use the Ling Shu realm as the standard. The requirements for accepting disciples through special circumstances would be even higher.

The other party's words sounded like they were trying to make things difficult for her, but their excuses were extremely reasonable, their words were impeccable, and they appeared to be handling matters impartially.

It's nothing more than a fight, so Lu Li is naturally not afraid.

The assessment process was unusually formal. Lu Li was taken to a special fighting platform, which attracted a crowd of disciples to watch, including Mo Shuhan who had rushed over after hearing the news.

Mo Shuhan looked apologetic.

"I'm sorry, I spoke up for you, but you didn't get past the elder."

"It's alright, as expected..."

In her opinion, Lingxi Sect was a mid-tier sect, so it would be problematic if they let someone like her, a nobody from out of town, in directly. After a moment's thought, Lu Li took out the token that Mu Qingque had given her.

"By the way, junior sister, do you recognize this?"

"This, this is Elder Mu's token! Where did you get it?"

"As expected of an elder... cough, I had the good fortune to get to know her a few years ago."

"Wow, I'll go get her right now."

"Actually, I can go visit him myself."

Unexpectedly, Mo Shuhan shook her head and pointed to a tall tower on the hilltop.

"You can't go. She's in the sect's forbidden area. You don't have disciple status now, so you'll be shot by the Ninefold Profound Light Tower."

"Ah... alright then."

Lu Li rolled his eyes and looked in the direction Mo Shuhan was pointing. Ten miles away, there was a black tower emitting nine-colored light. There were mechanisms flowing around the tower and a huge mechanical eyeball on the top.

This tower is actually a five-turn artifact, and ordinary people dare not provoke it easily.

"This isn't just aimed at outsiders; even outer disciples will be shot if they get close."

"Well, then I'll have to trouble you, Miss Mo."

No sooner had Mo Shuhan left than a female disciple at the Spirit Pivot Realm stepped forward to greet Lu Li.

"Miss Deer, how have you been? I never expected to see you here."

Looking at the other person's face, Lu Li felt that it was somewhat familiar and somewhat unfamiliar. She roughly guessed that the other person was someone from the Fan family or the Yan family.

At that time, she joined forces with these two families to deal with the Zou family, which can be considered as a brief encounter.