Acquiring the Demon Realm isn’t easy.

To be accurate, the elevation of any realm is quite difficult.

"I’ve successively obtained the Five Elements God Master, Qingwu Langjun, and the impartation of the boss’s True Intent, all gigantic opportunities that are rare even in a century."

"Now trying to acquire the Demon Realm is overwhelmingly hard."

"On one hand, Demon Cultivators often operate alone, believe they reign supreme in the vast world, so how could they make such sacrifices and transfer their True Intent to others?"

"On the other hand, I possess a straightforward disposition filled with Righteous Energy, which lends me great aptitude for Buddhist Skills. But I’m least adept at cultivating Demon Path Cultivation Methods."

Ning Zhuo has practiced cultivation all the way, traveled the world, expanding his experiences while gaining more self-awareness.

"The Demon Realm shouldn’t be pursued lavishly."

"The most stable and reliable approach is to seek the life experiences of Demon Cultivators."

"Then, by summarizing experiences and accumulating them over time, strive for quantity changes to trigger quality changes!"

Ning Zhuo again thought of the White Paper Immortal City and the Netherworld.

Deep down, he couldn’t resist a compulsion to return to the Yin Tide Black Swamp, to collect Demon Souls on a large scale, eliminate the wicked, and uphold the Righteous Path!

But he quickly suppressed this impulse.

He’s clear in his heart: joining the Myriad Images Sect is the correct decision now. Without establishing roots here, even if he controls the White Paper Immortal City in the future, he would face relentless setbacks, making focused cultivation impossible.

"Joining the Myriad Images Sect and finding the entrance most suited for me is the requirement for the big picture!"

"However, I still have a prisoner, whose cultivation is Blood Demon Skill."

Ning Zhuo takes out a Red Flower Dharma Image.

He has three captives, two of whom are imprisoned by the Red Flower Dharma Image.

Among them, Wu Hen has already undergone a mutation and is considered wasted, becoming a hidden danger, constantly monitored by Ning Zhuo.

The other is Lin You.

At this moment, the flower bud is so thin as to be nearly transparent.

Through the petals, Ning Zhuo can vaguely see a curled human silhouette inside.

Lin You is motionless, curled inside the flower bud, twisted like a corpse. His complexion is paper pale, lips are bloodless, eyes shut tight, with hardly any chest movement detectable.

Sun Lingtong enters the scene, catching sight of Ning Zhuo studying the Red Flower Dharma Image.

"Boss." Ning Zhuo smiles.

"This is for you." Sun Lingtong thrusts the Paper Mache Mask towards Ning Zhuo.

Ning Zhuo doesn’t immediately take it: "Boss, you keep this for protection."

Sun Lingtong shakes his head: "My Stealing Technique appears endlessly, my evasion abilities are way better than yours. Besides, you’ll be in the limelight more and more, with many eyes on you. Having extra safeguards can’t be wrong!"

Ning Zhuo was never one for formalities with Sun Lingtong, nods immediately: "Makes sense. When you have a major action, I’ll return this to you."

Ning Zhuo examines the Paper Mache Mask closely.

The mask is incredibly light, almost weightless. The material is white paper, but feels delicate and smooth, with faint patterns flowing on the surface.

This is the result of Paper Molding Technique.

Reminding Ning Zhuo of Xuansu Scholar, his acquisition of the Taixu Cutting Form Book, and the secret Paperman Army hidden by the White Paper Immortal City in the Netherworld.

"I must learn the technique of Paper Binding Skill; it will surely be useful to me in the future."

"Alas, my time is too limited. Paper Molding Technique has to be put on the back burner."

Ning Zhuo puts away the mask.

He doesn’t need an introduction from Sun Lingtong, already aware of Sun Lingtong’s experiences today. All due to Life Hanging Thread allowing Ning Zhuo to observe in real-time, so if a crisis occurs, Ning Zhuo could use the Spirit Communication Mirror, employing Divine Skills to swiftly bring Sun Lingtong back to him.

Sun Lingtong says: "Today I encountered an interesting Xingyun Trial. The participating cultivators have to ascend the Fighting Talisman Platform, taking turns, crafting talismans on the spot and using them immediately."

"I have some Talisman Making skills too, but not high, need others to assist me."

"Little Zhuo, Qing Chi only listens to you. You arrange to let her lead, join me for some challenge fun."

Ning Zhuo has been amidst cultivation these days, actively harnessing the rapidly elevating Array Realm state, simultaneously exploring how Luoshu can be used extensively in daily cultivation.

Ning Zhuo pauses slightly and asks: "What’s Qing Chi doing?"

Sun Lingtong: "Didn’t you previously teach her refining talismans to pass time? This girl has been absorbed in Talisman Making, improved significantly."

Ning Zhuo responds with acknowledgment, pleased: "Before her memory loss, she was impatient and rash. Her memory loss this time steadied her. Truly, blessings and misfortunes are intertwined, and this will greatly benefit her future cultivation."

Mentioning this, a hesitant look crosses his face.

Sun Lingtong knows what Ning Zhuo is worried about, promptly speaks: "Little Zhuo, if you’re concerned about Qing Chi encountering any mishaps, then plant another Life Hanging Thread on her, and when necessary, use the Spirit Communication Mirror to pull her back to your side."

Ning Zhuo’s eyes flash slightly: "Last time in the battle with Lord of Wanchuan, my Life Hanging Thread was broken by Qing Chi, possibly due to her mysterious talents."

Sun Lingtong nods, acknowledging it.

He concurs with Ning Zhuo’s speculation.

Qing Chi possesses mysterious talents, her green flame domineering in power, even strong enough to refine away the national treasure Netherworld Flood Dragon Scissors. Such battle achievements are truly incredible!

Ning Zhuo, on the other hand, took the national treasure Wangchuan Prefect Seal, yet couldn’t manage to utilize it effectively.

He considered leveraging Qing Chi’s Green Flame on the Wangchuan Prefect Seal. Unfortunately, Qing Chi also forgot how to activate her Talent Green Flame after losing her memory.

Therefore, planting Life Hanging Thread on Qing Chi doesn’t necessarily ensure her safety.