However, what Wen Jiu didn’t anticipate was that when the Black Demon Soul detected his Divine Sense probing, it instantly began to stir wildly, behaving like a living thing and devouring all the Divine Sense he extended.

This greatly astonished Wen Jiu; it was the first time he had seen something capable of consuming a cultivator’s Divine Sense.

Divine Sense is usually intangible, and only those who practice Divine Soul Technique or possess exceptionally strong souls can materialize their Divine Sense. Even in the millennium-old memories of the Fake Pill Demon Cultivator, there’s no record of anything that can devour Divine Sense.

"As expected of a special entity born from the fusion of Innate Yin Sha Demon Spirit and Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure." Wen Jiu couldn’t help but lament.

Indeed.

The world is vast and full of wonders.

Helplessly, Wen Jiu could only observe around the edges of the Black Demon Soul with his Divine Sense, intending to figure out how to cultivate it. But after some observation, he found that the current state and aura of the Black Demon Soul were no different from when it was in the Grotto Heaven.

When the East Spring Undying Bone was in Lengxi Mountain absorbing Yin Evil Qi to nourish itself, the Black Demon Soul acted like a greedy child, constantly snatching a portion from its grasp, even the Spirit-Extinguishing Corpse Qi couldn’t block it.

"This won’t do."

Wen Jiu hurriedly enveloped it with Spirit-Extinguishing Corpse Qi, intending to extract it and create a cultivation space within the cave. However, just as he was about to pull it out of the corpse body of East Spring Undying Bone, the Black Demon Soul fiercely resisted, continuously greedily vying for the Yin Evil Qi consumed by East Spring Undying Bone.

Multiple attempts were still fruitless.

Wen Jiu dared not forcibly pull it out, as he feared the Black Demon Soul, which seemed to have self-awareness, would get out of control and release its aura, resulting in losing it to someone else before it even warmed up.

This might even compromise his life.

"Alright, alright, I won’t pull you out. Since you enjoy competing with the Undying Bone for Yin Evil Qi, I’ll help you switch to a different body."

Wen Jiu tried to communicate and asked the Three Thousand Blood Inks to quickly rise and get close to East Spring Undying Bone, revealing its aura. This time, when Wen Jiu transferred it into the body of Three Thousand Blood Inks, the Black Demon Soul didn’t resist violently.

Initially, there was some resistance, but upon noticing that Three Thousand Blood Inks seemed easier to bully and to plunder the Yin Evil Qi into its body, it immediately drilled in, making Wen Jiu chuckle involuntarily.

"You little rascal..."

Wen Jiu smiled helplessly.

Waiting for midnight to settle, to observe the cultivation effect.

Soon, midnight arrived.

As anticipated, after entering the Upper Realm, the corpse nourishing effect of East Spring Undying Bone in the Little Demon Realm was almost halved. Previously, with the aid of the Five Yin Gathering Evil Pearl and Corpse Nurturing Coffin, it gained twenty-four experience points a day.

Now, due to the realm’s enhancement, it decreased to twelve points, but fortunately, reaching the upper realm only requires eight and a half years. Not too long nor too short, and by then supplemented with Blood Corpse Mushroom, it should further shorten the timeline.

"Tier Two Peak, it’s just a matter of time before it reaches Foundation Establishment Perfection," Wen Jiu nodded with satisfaction and then glanced at the cultivation of the Black Demon Soul.

Under daily settlement, the cultivation effect of the Black Demon Soul within the body of Three Thousand Blood Inks finally surfaced; four hours yielded four experience points. The cultivation effect is commendable, and the Black Demon Soul s intensely enjoys residing within Three Thousand Blood Inks, but Three Thousand Blood Inks suffers, its corpse nourishment effect cut in half on the spot.

Fortunately, the current focus is on cultivating the East Spring Undying Bone, so it’s no big deal.

Calculating, the Black Demon Soul only needs five years to reach maturity, then it could be used to forge a Heterodox Golden Core.

...

Content after his efforts, Wen Jiu then fully committed to reshaping the Corpse Soul for the East Spring Undying Bone.

A few days later, Feng Jue finally returned, and the first thing he did upon coming back was visit Wen Jiu. Even without probing him with Divine Sense, Wen Jiu could sense considerable injuries within him, most likely related to his escape from the Six-armed Yin God. But Feng Jue’s top priority was not healing but delivering the Divine Soul Defense Yin Technique, which made Wen Jiu appreciate Feng Jue even more.

"Brother Han, this technique is called Three Souls Flawless, a Golden Core Level Divine Soul Defense Yin Technique, divided into three layers. Successfully practicing the first layer allows you to freely control Soul Power, ultimately transforming the Three Souls and Seven Spirits into the Flawless Soul Cauldron state.

The Flawless Soul Cauldron state, even in the Foundation Establishment stage, can withstand several Divine Soul attacks from a Fake Pill Zhenren. As for the second layer and third layer, Fellow Daoist can study them later. However, Three Souls Flawless is quite extraordinary, even starting the second layer provides full immunity to Golden Core Divine Soul attacks.

This second layer is nearly impossible to successfully practice below Golden Core because a cultivator’s soul, the Three Souls and Seven Spirits, haven’t undergone the baptism of Golden Core Power, making it difficult to endure the state during Three Souls Flawless practice. Forced cultivation likely results in shattered souls and loss of the Three Souls and Seven Spirits.

Fellow Daoist, if you haven’t found a better Divine Soul Defense Yin Technique in the future, you can continue practicing Three Souls Flawless. Completing all three layers allows you to withstand even Golden Core Perfection Cultivator’s Divine Soul attacks."

Having said that, Feng Jue handed over the Dharma Transmission Jade containing Three Souls Flawless to Wen Jiu, which will self-destruct after one viewing.

He then complemented that, with an exceptionally serious expression.

"Brother Han, the force behind this technique is extraordinary; it’s a secret transmission from the dominant Golden Core Level power Flaming Moon Void in the Hundred Floating Domains. If discovered, you and I might face pursuit, so I request you to take a Heart Demon Oath, not to divulge this technique to a third party beyond us."

Wen Jiu nodded, feeling quite pleased internally. This technique Three Souls Flawless, in a way, is comparable to the Seven-Colored Golden Sunflower, right? Ordinary Divine Soul Defense Yin Techniques are secret transmissions in Divine Extinction Thousand Peaks, much less ones capable of resisting Golden Core Perfection Cultivator’s Divine Soul Defense Technique?

Of course.

That’s from his perspective; perhaps to Feng Jue, while this secret technique is valuable, it’s not a rare commodity. This raised Wen Jiu’s curiosity, wondering what kind of person was the "old master" within his body?

Being able to obtain Three Souls Flawless certainly hints at having killed multiple Golden Core cultivators from Flaming Moon Void, or being a core member of Flaming Moon Void. But since opposing him by making him swear a Heart Demon Oath, it’s likely he’s not a core member of Flaming Moon Void sparking more suspicion towards the former.

If it’s the former, and he practices Three Souls Flawless and gets caught, he’ll similarly face troubles. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

However, to him, it doesn’t really matter. He’s unlike Feng Jue, who enjoys conflict and making friends.

Wen Jiu couldn’t help but ponder, "This guy Feng Jue is likely to suffer a lot in the Hundred Floating Domains in the future."

Collecting his thoughts, Wen Jiu immediately took the Heart Demon Oath. After finishing the oath, Feng Jue’s expression relaxed, and he continued, "Brother Han, I’ve already sent a message to Senior Brother Wei, asking him to help me procure some Tier Two Blood Corpse Mushroom from the Three Wonders Blood Corpse Sect, there should be news soon."

"Fellow Daoist Feng is considerate."

Wen Jiu cupped his fists in thanks, appreciating Feng Jue more and more, "Give me ten more generous friends like this!"

Feng Jue added, "Additionally, I won’t fail my promise to aid you in seizing the Yinzhou Heterodox Record. But it requires waiting a few ten days until I reach Foundation Establishment Perfection first."

"No rush."

Wen Jiu cupped his fists again in thanks, wishing that the Cultivation Realm had a tradition of inviting someone to stay for a meal; he really wanted to say, "Stay for dinner, perhaps?"

...

Returning to the cave, Feng Jue began to meditate and heal, his mind echoing with the elderly voice of the soul within him.

"You lad are indeed generous, handing over the complete Three Souls Flawless just like that. In the Hundred Floating Domains such a technique isn’t even easily exchanged for ten Innate Yin Sha Demon Spirits... I truly don’t know what to make of you."

Feng Jue didn’t open his eyes, calmly replied, "Senior, I dare ask, have you ever considered maybe it was your stinginess that led you to be surrounded and attacked with no aid?"

"You..."

The soul within Feng Jue momentarily stammered, unable to speak.

Finally, after some time, the soul sighed, "Your words aren’t without some truth."

Feng Jue smiled slightly and said, "Cultivators may be heartless, but I believe they cannot be friendless."

"Alright, alright, you have a point," the soul remarked, "Back in the day, I spared no effort to kill several Golden Core members of Flaming Moon Void just to obtain this technique, yet it ended up being generously given to a stranger."

Feng Jue didn’t reply.

Continued quietly nourishing his injuries.

Later, the soul subtly urged again, "Make some time to diligently practice Three Souls Flawless; your cultivation aptitude is notable, surpassing even those talents in Flaming Moon Void by several degrees. Within a year of training you could reach minor success stage, and hope to master the first layer within ten years.

If mastered, you’ll have the power to protect yourself against Golden Core Demon Souls. Most importantly, a strong Divine Soul can better assist in achieving the Undying Celestial Yin Golden Core."

"Understood."

Feng Jue nodded.

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Feique gratefully thanks everyone.

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