Chapter 923: The Method of Refining Human Puppets

"The method of refining human puppets uses unique means to extract a living being's soul from its body and then seal it within the puppet's form. Thus the created puppet not only possesses a shallow intellect but can also perform the combat techniques it learned in life, far surpassing ordinary puppets. Though this method is cruel and vicious, it is extremely practical, its value comparable to the Heavenly Step Technique!"

After reading these words, Lin Feng's face changed instantly, and he exclaimed with great joy: "I didn't expect the Creator Saint to actually hide this human‑puppet refining method within these scrolls!"

He had previously encountered those human puppets in the ruins, so he naturally knew very well the strength of these human puppets.

They not only possess some consciousness but can also use combat techniques; compared with that Heavenly Demon Puppet that relies on its own physique to fight, they are far harder to deal with.

"That Creator Saint really has a strange personality, hiding a bit here, leaving some there—doesn't that trouble people?"

Looking at the scroll in his hand, Lin Feng shook his head helplessly and complained.

Then his gaze swept to the back of the scroll and found the records extremely complete.

Not only how to extract a creature's soul and seal it into the puppet.

Even the puppet's refining method is written there in crystal‑clear detail.

Moreover, it even lists several other ways to increase the puppet's strength and reduce damage to opponents.

The entire process of refining a human puppet is detailed to the utmost.

If someone else gets this scroll, they only need to find a flame, and they can basically attempt the refinement.

Furthermore, this puppet's refining method differs greatly from the Heavenly Demon Puppet; it can be successfully forged without adding a soul.

One only needs, after the refinement ends, to seal the soul into it according to the method above.

However, puppets made by this method are extremely fragile before the soul is inserted.

If an opponent's soul power is even slightly stronger, they can easily infiltrate the puppet's core with their soul power and wrest control of the puppet from its master.

Of course, this flaw is quickly remedied once a soul is sealed inside the puppet.

Unless the soul‑power gap between the two sides is huge, the control cannot be taken.

"Hehe, good stuff. Those later Heavenly Demon Puppets aren't worth making anymore; I'll just make this human puppet instead."

Looking at the scroll, Lin Feng chuckled and happily stored it into his storage ring.

After all, this thing is a real treasure.

Even if someone offered a low‑level Heavenly Step Technique in exchange, he wouldn't be willing.

After finishing this human‑puppet refining method scroll, Lin Feng proceeded to read the other seven scrolls one after another.

However, these scrolls are basically just advanced Earth Tier cultivation techniques, combat skills, and body movements.

Lin Feng is basically not interested in these things.

Therefore, after a glance, he simply tossed them into his storage ring.

After all, he currently lacks no cultivation techniques or combat skills.

As for the sole body‑movement scroll, it still couldn't surpass the "Faint Light Shadow" he currently practices.

So he was too lazy to replace it.

The only thing that piqued his interest was the formula for Golden Spirit Saliva, ranked at the eighth‑grade pinnacle level.

This is a Ninth‑grade treasure pill, the initial version of the Golden Spirit Body‑Tempering Saliva.

Previously, when Lin Feng received the Great Celestial Creation Palm that the Creator Saint had left within those three ribs, he had also used it and knew its effect was excellent.

Therefore, he remains very interested in this Golden Spirit Saliva.

Although his body, under the strengthening of the Ten‑Thousand‑Steel Body‑Forging Decision and the Dragon‑Phoenix Bloodline, has already become extremely robust.

But something that can enhance his flesh, increase his chances of survival and strength—how could he not want it?

"Boom!"

And just as Lin Feng finished those scrolls and after ten‑plus days of attempting to refine a human puppet, somewhere on the back mountain of Yun Lan Sect, an earth‑shaking surge suddenly erupted.

Immediately, a pale‑green beam of light shot through the training chamber's ceiling and straight into the clouds!

"What is that?"

"What's going on?"

"Could it be that someone is attacking our Yun Lan Sect?"

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This sudden earth‑shaking aura made everyone in Yun Lan Sect panic.

The disciples' eyes stared in terror at the energy pillar dozens of meters in diameter.

They didn't know what it was, but they clearly understood that if it came down, they wouldn't be able to block even a single strike.

"You need not panic; this is Old Sect Master's breakthrough. You may each continue with your own tasks."

At that moment of the disciples' terror, a gentle, soul‑soothing female voice softly echoed beside them.

"Sect Master."

Hearing the familiar voice, the terrified Yun Lan Sect disciple suddenly regained composure and, to the mature, peach‑like woman in a teal skirt floating in the sky, bowed and said.

At the same time, upon learning that it was their Old Sect Master's breakthrough, everyone's panic was swept away, turning into delight.

After all, the more strong cultivators their Yun Lan Sect has, the stronger it becomes, and their status will rise accordingly.

"Everyone disperse. As for the enforcement squad, go maintain order."

Seeing the disciples' bows below, Yun Yun, who had just broken through to the Nine‑Star Dou Sect, gave a slight nod and said softly.

"Yes!"

Upon hearing this, the Yun Lan Sect disciples excitedly left the area one by one.

However, as they departed, they kept looking back three times, gazing at the energy pillar on the back mountain, praying in their hearts for the Old Sect Master's successful breakthrough.

At the same time, on the back mountain, Yun Shan, who had been tormented by strange fire for half a month, finally succeeded in merging with this new body.

"Is this the power of the Dou Zun Realm? It's a hundred times stronger than the me before!"

Feeling his newfound power, Yun Shan couldn't help but burst into laughter.

From birth until now, he has never felt such formidable strength.

And what surprised him even more was that his current strength seemed not to be merely a one-star Dou Zun!

Thinking of this, Yun Shan quickly closed his eyes and carefully sensed.

"Eight-star Dou Zun!"

After a long while, the former immediately opened his eyes and shouted in surprise.

"I never expected that in this short time, I could actually skip almost an entire major realm and reach eight-star Dou Zun!"

At this moment, he never imagined that one day he would be able to advance to his current realm.

"Haha, Senior Yun Shan, I didn't lie to you, right? How does it feel to advance to Dou Zun?"

Just as the former was laughing loudly, Lin Feng swiftly flashed over to a nearby spot and said with a light smile.

Hearing the sound, Yun Shan immediately turned his head, excitedly saying: "Your secret technique is truly powerful; it actually lifted me directly from the Dou Zong realm to eight-star Dou Zun, and I'm only a step away from nine-star Dou Zun."

If it were his original talent, given that over the past few hundred years he had possessed no top-tier resources, and even his cultivation technique was only Mysterious Tier, normally speaking, he would have no hope of reaching Dou Zun in this lifetime.

But now, that secret technique of the former has allowed him to leap easily to eight-star Dou Zun.

However, thinking of the price Lin Feng paid to revive him, Bai Shan also felt extreme heartache.

After all, the flesh and blood of a realm-transcending Dou Zun, plus that top-tier pill that has undergone six-colored Dan Lei.

Which of these things could his former self possibly afford?

"Fortunately, I originally accepted Yun'er as my disciple and betrothed her to Lin Feng. Otherwise, even if I secluded myself for a lifetime, I would never be able to touch the edge of this Dou Zun realm."

Thinking of his previous decision, Yun Shan couldn't help but give himself a hundred likes.

Betrothing Yun Yun to Lin Feng is probably the most correct decision among all his choices in this lifetime.

"Alright, Senior Yun Shan, since you have successfully revived, I should also take Yun'er to Heijiaoyu."

Seeing that the former was now safe and sound, Lin Feng immediately brought up the matter of leaving.

After all, he now can't wait to go to Heijiaoyu to see Cai Lin and his daughter, and can't stay here any longer.

If it weren't because Yun Shan is Yun'er's teacher, making it hard for him to abandon the former and leave, he would have already gone to Heijiaoyu.

And seeing Lin Feng so eager to leave, Yun Shan was slightly startled.

However, thinking that the former has been away for several years, and also having heard about Medusa and her daughter, Yun Shan also had some knowledge.

Therefore, he quickly guessed that Lin Feng was eager to see Medusa and his daughter.

After a moment of silence, Yun Shan's smile slightly faded as he said: "Since that's the case, I won't waste more words. This time, you just take Yun'er with you when you leave. The current Yun Lan Sect, I alone am sufficient; her staying here would be a waste of time."

"Mm, this time I also plan to take Yun'er to Zhongzhou, and after things settle there, I'll come pick you up together."

Hearing the former's words, Lin Feng nodded slightly and then smiled.

His main purpose in returning this time is to bring Cai Lin, Yun'er, and his daughter to Zhongzhou.

Upon hearing Lin Feng say that, Yun Shan immediately exclaimed in surprise: "Is Zhongzhou that dangerous?"

"Your current strength, Senior, is not bad even in Zhongzhou, but since my enemies are also very strong now, I must be cautious. As for the Northwest Continent, since it is my power base, I intend to let Xian Er guard here; if anything happens, I'll still need to trouble you for help."

Upon hearing that, Lin Feng's expression became somewhat solemn as he said.

After all, the Northwest Continent not only has the celestial phoenix remains behind Yun Lan Sect's back mountain, but also beneath Canaan Academy lies the ancient emperor's cave dwelling of Tuoshe.

Therefore, he cannot possibly abandon it.

After all, with his power base here, he can monitor the situation here to the greatest extent.

There will be no scene where the Soul Clan or other forces secretly open the ancient emperor's cave dwelling without him knowing anything at all.

After all, in the original work, the several major imperial clans led by the Ancient Clan and the Heavenly Mansion Alliance were extremely passive in their struggle against the Soul Clan mainly because they suffered from insufficient information.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have ended up so miserable.

And he, who knows the situation in advance, would naturally not allow such a situation to happen.

As for Yun Shan, after hearing the former's words, he immediately said via the passage: "Rest assured, if anything happens at your Tianbao Pavilion, I will certainly not stand by idly. After all, my current strength, even when looking across the entire Northwest Continent, is among the top tier."

Hearing that, Lin Feng also nodded slightly.

Yun Shan's strength is indeed rare even when looking across the entire Northwest Continent.

Even if the Soul Hall, like in the original, joins forces with the Lion Ming Sect to cause trouble, Yun Shan's strength, which is extremely close to nine-star Dou Zun, can still resist one or two.

If the Nine Heavenly Sovereigns do not intervene, even the strong ones of the Soul Hall in the Northwest Continent would have to detour upon seeing Yun Shan.

However, for extra insurance, Lin Feng lightly wiped his storage ring and took out two human puppets he had been exploring and refining these days.

"Senior, these puppets have strength almost equal to yours, they possess no fear consciousness, are fearless of death, can execute combat techniques, and you only need to drop a drop of blood on their foreheads to control them."

That way, if you ever encounter an opponent you can't beat, you can have them stall for a moment while you hurry to a safe place.

While speaking, Lin Feng also pointed to the side at a human puppet wrapped in special metal cloth, resembling a mummy.

"Eight-star Dou Zun-level puppets?!"

Looking at those gray puppets emitting auras that inspire dread, Yun Shan gasped in shock.

With his current strength, he can faintly sense that if a death match were to break out, he might not even be able to suppress these puppets.

"Also, here are some eighth-grade pills and a set of high-level Earth Tier wind-attribute combat technique cultivation methods, which should be enough for you to train for a while. If the pills run out, you can go find Xiao Yixian; after my teachings and along the way back, she has refined and absorbed a large number of soul bodies, her soul realm has already touched the barrier leading to the Heavenly Realm. Now she can also refine some eighth-grade pills."

Saying this, Lin Feng then took out some jade bottles and two scrolls in front of the former's astonished gaze.

These pills and combat techniques were found by him in the ruins of the Creation Saint.

Since there are too many, even taking out some for Yun Shan causes no harm.

After all, no matter what, the other party is the teacher who raised Yun'er from childhood.

Furthermore, he will later need the nine-tier celestial phoenix skeleton from the forbidden area behind Yun Lan Sect's back mountain.

Moreover, if anything truly happens, Yun Shan can also help him guard that celestial phoenix skeleton.

"Since that's the case, I won't decline; I'll just accept them."

Gazing at those things, Yun Shan was lost for a long time before he finally exhaled heavily, flicked his sleeve, and stored them all in his storage ring.

"Whoosh!"

At that moment, a teal figure swooped swiftly from afar and landed beside Lin Feng.

Looking at her, her appearance could be called perfect, her bearing graceful and noble; apart from Yun Yun, who else could match?

Perhaps because she has lately been frequently "irrigated" by Lin Feng, her complexion is now rosy, and her pretty face bears faint smiles.

Compared to before, she looks much more dewy.

"Teacher, you succeeded!"

Seeing her teacher successfully revived, Yun Yun's pretty face immediately showed intense delight.

At the same time, the last trace of worry in her heart dissolved into nothing at that moment.

These past days, although Lin Feng assured that success was certain, this matter still gave her a bit of concern.

Now that she sees the vigorous Yun Shan, she no longer worries invisibly about her teacher's revival failing.

"Hmm, it's successful; now there's nothing here, you can go with Lin Feng together."

Seeing Yun Yun arrive, Yun Shan's aged face showed a hint of satisfaction, and he immediately smiled.

My disciple here has been trapped by the Yun Lan Sect for nearly forty years; it's time to go out and travel.

"Hmm"

Hearing about the departure, Yun Yun felt a bit reluctant, but finally gave a gentle nod and replied.

"Hehe, Yun'er, just rest assured; once the cities in Zhongzhou are built, I'll have someone construct a Space Wormhole directly from here to Zhongzhou. By then, a trip back will take only a few days, and if you want to visit, you can return straight through the wormhole."

Seeing Yun Yun's reluctant expression, Lin Feng immediately stepped forward and laughed.

"Lin Feng is right; once the Space Wormhole is built, returning will be quite fast."

After the former finished speaking, Yun Shan opened his mouth to console.

"Hmm."

Hearing both of them, Yun Yun lightly nodded, then extended her delicate fingers and voluntarily grasped Lin Yan's palm.

Seeing this, the latter pulled her supple, curvaceous body into his arms, and then vanished from the spot.

Only a faint voice lingered in the air: "Senior Yun Shan, take care; I shall take my leave for now."

At the same time, a swift streak of light, invisible to ordinary eyes, sped toward the Heijiaoyu region.

And the moment he left the Yun Lan Sect, Lin Feng glanced at the forbidden area behind Yun Lan Mountain.

He knows that inside lies the skeletal remains of a Ninth‑Tier Celestial Phoenix.

However, recalling the commotion when he previously forged that Celestial Phoenix, he temporarily chose to forgo entering.

When Feng Er emerges from the barrier, I'll go inside with her to investigate.

That previous incident left him with some psychological trauma, so this time he decided caution is best.

After all, he carries a trace of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon's aura.

If he rushes in and is mistaken for a member of the Tai Xu Ancient Dragon Clan and gets killed in a single strike, where could he plead his case?

But thinking of Feng Er, Lin Feng couldn't help but think inwardly, "I don't know if Feng Er has emerged yet; she absorbed what the Ninth‑Tier Celestial Phoenix left behind. I hope her strength can breakthrough to the Half‑Saint level; that way, my pressure would be much lighter."