Chapter 727: Chen Batian Chen Yanshu

In an instant, the power of the rules condensed into a ball of flame, beginning to burn.

The Evil Marrow Crystals completely melted into a liquid, emitting a glow. Strands of violent and strange aura struggled to escape, but were all suppressed by Chen Xun, merging with the crystal liquid into one.

The impurities inside were gradually refined away, as Chen Xun continuously used the power of the rules to evolve mysterious Dao patterns, imprinting them within.

When it was almost ready, the beast bones condensed by Black Bull's formation also floated up.

With a "crack," Chen Xun crushed it and added it to the Evil Marrow Crystal.

Immediately, a flower of spiritual qi descended from the void, spreading the vast spiritual qi of heaven and earth, and even a wisp of Heavenly Origin Qi surged from Chen Xun's true form through the spiritual qi flower, with the Tianhang Stone being added in succession.

Chen Xun continuously used the fire element of heaven and earth to condense true fire, merging all these materials into one.

The various magical energies contained within the materials emitted a dazzling array of colors. Once fully integrated, these colors evolved into a misty aura, accompanied by a faint thunderous sound.

When these materials were refined to the extreme, Chen Xun called out softly, "Bull!"

The liquid mass, like a miniature ocean, churned continuously.

Gradually, the formation merged completely with the material's spiritual liquid.

The material's spiritual liquid condensed into a human form, transforming into the appearance of a young man, looking no different from an ordinary person, with an aura that continued to grow.

Qi cultivation, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core... Nascent Soul...

It stopped at the Unity realm.

"It's done!"

"Moo moo!"

Chen Xun and Black Bull were overjoyed, carefully observing and showing satisfaction.

They had successfully refined a Unity realm immortal puppet.

However, this puppet lacked the essence of the immortal Dao, its gaze cold and devoid of any living emotion.

Chen Xun said nothing, condensing a Five Elements mark and integrating it into the puppet's mind, temporarily replacing the essence of the immortal Dao.

In an instant, a glimmer of spirit appeared in the puppet's eyes, making it indistinguishable from an ordinary cultivator.

"Greetings, Master!" The puppet knelt on one knee, saluting Chen Xun and Black Bull with a respectful expression.

"Rise!"

Chen Xun nodded in satisfaction, examining it once more.

They found that, under the refinement of numerous materials, their immortal puppet seemed somewhat different from the ordinary, its eyes more lively, its aura like that of a true cultivator.

Moreover, this puppet could simulate various spiritual roots, but only within the Five Elements spiritual roots, with the Heavenly Spirit Root as the limit.

As for simulating those Sacred Spirit Roots, Dao Spirit Roots, or even Immortal Spirit Roots, that was out of the question, as Chen Xun himself had rarely seen them.

Fortunately, this puppet could use the formation within its body to absorb the spiritual qi from the void or the mana from spirit stones, replenishing its consumption on its own, appearing to be cultivating in the eyes of outsiders.

Aside from lacking independent thought, it was a completely genuine spiritual puppet capable of cultivating immortality!

"Hehe, it looks pretty good."

Chen Xun marveled, unable to resist touching it, "This immortal puppet would be excellent for mining! Bull, don't you agree? Give me a reaction."

"Moo moo!!" Black Bull quickly responded, looking somewhat excited, strongly affirming Chen Xun's words!

Though they spoke like this in front of the puppet, it showed no reaction, remaining fundamentally a puppet, with no chance of developing independent consciousness to turn against its creator.

The method of crafting these immortal puppets had been refined by myriad clans over countless generations, and any potential issues had long been anticipated.

Chen Xun squinted at the puppet, holding a jade token, and said softly, "Bull, this is just a defective product. Let's continue refining and wait for the right opportunity."

"Moo!" Black Bull nodded heavily, instantly understanding Chen Xun's intent, and couldn't help but grin.

It seemed Chen Xun intended for these immortal puppets to enter Xuanji Sacred Land as disciples, or rather, to become the eldest brother... each eldest brother was Chen Xun's immortal puppet.

"Haha, Bull, what are you thinking?" Chen Xun laughed heartily, even kicking the puppet. After being infused with the spiritual qi flower and Heavenly Origin Qi, its physical body was quite robust, standing firm.

Black Bull widened its eyes slightly, astonished that the puppet could withstand a kick from Chen Xun's incarnation, truly terrifying!

The puppet looked at Chen Xun expressionlessly, its eyes still filled with respect, as if saying it was fine and he could continue kicking.

Chen Xun chuckled, this puppet was tireless and uncomplaining, the perfect choice for a miner in the world of immortals.

He thought that in the future, he must make Little Chi a squad leader, not treating them as humans, as they were merely aggregates of cultivating materials.

"Bull, let me study this refining method exchanged from the formation palace."

Chen Xun shifted the topic, finding a corner to sit down, taking out a small booklet, "You organize the materials first, the puppet's body should be able to deepen the imprint of the Dao patterns, you can tinker with it."

Black Bull stood in place, sniffing the puppet a few times, then looked at Chen Xun, shaking its head: "Moo!"

The entire Refining Pavilion gradually quieted down, with only the puppet standing calmly, not daring to move an inch, like a wooden stake in the backyard.

Unbeknownst to them, ten years had passed.

The blacksmith's shop under the ancient peak of the sacred land had gained some fame among cultivators through word of mouth, with business booming and orders lined up for two and a half years.

Chen Xun's blacksmith's shop now had two more figures, one with dark skin, youthful features, and a strong build, resembling a mortal farmer.

He was helping in the blacksmith's shop, calling out "Old Xun" and "Ancestor Bull" with a clear and simple smile, showing a mouthful of white teeth, appearing utterly guileless.

The other had slightly fairer skin, a gentle and elegant face, exuding a noble demeanor, welcoming various visiting cultivators at the shop front with a smile like a spring breeze, making people feel good.

The regular cultivators noticed these two young cultivators, but knew little about them, only their names.

One was called Chen Batian, the other Chen Yanshu, seemingly brothers, but with completely different personalities.

"Ancestor Bull, let me do it!"

Chen Batian was enthusiastic, following Black Bull around, busying himself, laughing, "Tomorrow I'll go fetch some goods, the prices at that Immortal Pavilion to the west are much cheaper, they give us the lowest prices for our blacksmith's shop."

"Moo moo~~~" Black Bull squinted with a smile, waving its hoof in the refining formation, and whenever materials were lacking, Chen Batian would immediately use mana to deliver them.

Suddenly, a shout came from the door:

"Old Xun!"

"What is it?! Not here, very busy! Talk another day!"

"Old Xun, a distinguished guest from Xuanji Sacred Land is here, a young lady! She claims to be the named disciple of Elder Shen from the outer sect, hoping to meet you."

"That was Batian talking nonsense, the shop owner will come."

A sudden breeze swept through the blacksmith's shop, a deep voice spreading within.

At this moment, peach blossom petals scattered, and a young man with a profound and transcendent aura appeared, shirtless, revealing sixteen-pack abs, carrying a crooked mountain-axing axe on his back, holding a health tea cup with a smile.

Chen Batian was dumbfounded, the refining materials in his hand unknowingly falling, even questioning if he had really spoken just now!

At the door.

Ru Tang and the disciples she brought were utterly shocked, nearly swearing, what kind of strange display was this?! Was this the demeanor of a cultivator?!

Ru Tang's mouth twitched slightly, even doubting what Zhou Xing had told her years ago, that there was a refining master in hiding here.

But the once-imagined majestic image... crumbled at this moment...

"I am Dongfang Xun, hahaha... so it's a distinguished guest from Xuanji Sacred Land, please come in!" Chen Xun laughed heartily, his voice loud and hearty, similar to most cultivators in the Wild Heaven Region.

"I am Ru Tang."

Ru Tang took a slight breath, quickly adjusting her mindset, looking at Chen Xun with a smile and cupped hands, "Greetings, Fellow Daoist Dongfang."

"Please!"