Chapter 1687: Disguised as the Foreign Tribe

The introductory level of the Thousand Illusion Technique is indeed easy.

It works by using a Martial Cultivator's True Essence to alter the shape and color of muscles and skin, achieving a complete disguise.

It can also change one's aura and even alter one's realm.

But these are merely superficial changes, not fundamental ones.

For Ye Liuyun, changing body size is comparatively more difficult.

Foreign Tribe members are tall and massive, usually two or three times human size, so Ye Liuyun must expend more Mysterious Origin to effect the transformation, and the duration it can sustain is short.

Qiong Qi's true form is already large enough, yet he also has to shrink his body to control his appearance.

Thus, for a while, both find it hard to maintain prolonged transformations.

They recruited Yin Souls of the Foreign Tribe, practicing daily to mimic their forms, and even enlisted a few Foreign Tribe members skilled in the Thousand Illusion Technique to guide them.

Ye Liuyun also specifically inquired about the origin of this secret art.

If it came from the Foreign Tribe, the trouble would be great.

Fortunately, this secret art was discovered by that Foreign Tribe in a cave within the mountains, hidden inside a skeleton's chest.

Only then did Ye Liuyun relax, as long as the Foreign Tribe does not know this kind of disguise technique, it is fine.

During this time, Ye Liuyun also solidified his own realm.

The Spirit Stone obtained by exchanging Corpse Demon Yuan Pill was completely consumed by him without any left.

The Mysterious Origin within the Storage Yuan Stone was also filled by him and his clone.

Qiong Qi also found time to repair the Yellow Sand Stone Man and handed it to Ye Liuyun for backup.

"That's good enough! Being able to change a bit at the crucial moment will suffice!"

Qiong Qi said to Ye Liuyun.

He does not wish to waste time continuously cultivating this secret art.

Cultivating this secret art is easy at the entry level; the rest is merely constant practice.

If they aim to fully forge it, the required time is too long.

Qiong Qi plans to practice it when idle in the future, but will not treat it as a primary cultivation method.

Ye Liuyun also agreed to Qiong Qi's suggestion; after opening the passage to that world, they can enter it at any time thereafter.

Even if they encounter danger, they can retreat first and later think of a solution gradually.

Thus, after greeting Zhuge Feiyu and the Asura, they passed through the Underworld Gate toward the world occupied by the Foreign Tribe.

As soon as they stepped out of the Underworld Gate, they sensed the world was filled with an evil aura.

All they could see was a barren, pitch‑black expanse.

The entire world was a dead silence, with occasional Corpse Demon roars echoing from afar.

They released their Divine Sense to observe, often spotting scattered skeletal remains along the road.

"The Corpse Demons are also devouring each other.

It seems this world can hardly find any living people anymore!"

Qiong Qi also witnessed battles among the Corpse Demons.

Later, Ye Liuyun also discovered the Corpse Demons' mutual devouring.

If the Corpse Demons cannot find living beings and the Foreign Tribe does not manage them, they instinctively grow stronger by devouring each other.

They looked for a long time yet saw no living creature.

Ye Liuyun sighed sadly and told Qiong Qi, "Set up an entrance and exit,

I'll wander around and see!"

"Don't rush! Let's first look for hidden Martial Cultivators; we might encounter some,"

Qiong Qi said.

"They've already been devastated into this state; can any living people remain?"

Ye Liuyun harbored no hope.

"Without Martial Cultivators, how did those Foreign Tribe die?

Could it be internal strife?

Corpse Demons wouldn't dare kill the Foreign Tribe, would they?"

Qiong Qi reminded Ye Liuyun,

"Exactly!"

Ye Liuyun suddenly realized, "So, there are still humans in this world resisting the Foreign Tribe!"

Qiong Qi also told Ye Liuyun, "The remaining Martial Cultivators are likely guarding the Primordial Power of this world, fighting the Foreign Tribe in a final battle!"

Ye Liuyun nodded, immediately took out his divination plate for locating energy, and together with Qiong Qi followed its indicated direction.

On the road, they also encountered many wandering Corpse Demons.

They dispatched them one by one.

They even occasionally assumed Corpse Demon forms to test the Thousand Illusion Technique's effect.

The Thousand Illusion Technique's ability to alter aura is truly impressive; even Corpse Demons, which are sensitive to human aura, failed to notice any oddity when Ye Liuyun stood before them.

Even low‑realm Corpse Demons would obey Ye Liuyun's commands.

When Ye Liuyun and Qiong Qi disguise themselves as the Foreign Tribe, those Corpse Demons, regardless of realm, become even more obedient, fully complying with orders.

However, Ye Liuyun and Qiong Qi can only convey commands through Divine Sense, unable to directly control the Corpse Demons' Divine Sense as the Foreign Tribe does.

They also cannot communicate with the Foreign Tribe, as they do not understand its language.

After all, though the Thousand Illusion Technique is powerful, it can only alter external aspects.

The Soul cannot be changed.

For these low‑realm Corpse Demons, Ye Liuyun directly used curses, too lazy to fight them.

Curses can instantly erase these low‑realm Corpse Demons, turning them to ash.

"Why didn't you use this skill before?"

Qiong Qi asked curiously.

"Curses only work on Corpse Demons and Yin Souls; even if I master them, they're of little use.

It's better to fight directly, to raise my realm and Physical Body and other strengths.

After the last battle, not only has my Mysterious Origin condensed, but my Physical Body also grew stronger! Isn't that better?"

Ye Liuyun smiled.

"Good, good! But if you make your curses powerful, wouldn't it be more convenient when you go to the Divine Realm to deal with the Foreign Tribe?"

Qiong Qi asked.

Ye Liuyun nodded and said, "So I haven't neglected this curse technique! It's just practice!"

"What level of Corpse Demons or Foreign Tribe can your curses handle?"

Qiong Qi asked.

"About the same as my own strength, I'd say.

Anything below the Divine Realm should be affected!"

Ye Liuyun estimated.

When he last destroyed the Underworld God, he also absorbed some Buddha Light Power from that Vajra; his current curses should therefore be even stronger.

"Then you should keep training here!"

Qiong Qi suggested.

Ye Liuyun also passed the curses on to Qiong Qi.

But when Qiong Qi saw that he still had to learn another language, his interest vanished instantly.

"You practice yourself! I find it troublesome!"

He thought this curse far less interesting than the Thousand Illusion Secret Technique, and couldn't muster the desire to learn it.

Ye Liuyun also released a clone, letting him also cultivate the curses.

"First return to the Space World, then forge two sets of armor for me, okay?"

Ye Liuyun said to Qiong Qi.

"Alright then.

You waste too much armor, you guy! This time I'll forge you several more sets."

After speaking, Qiong Qi returned to the Xuan Kong Shi, helping Ye Liuyun forge the armor.

Ye Liuyun simultaneously practiced the Thousand Illusion Technique and curses, slaying Corpse Demons along the way.

This world has already become entirely the realm of Corpse Demons.

When Ye Liuyun sometimes passes the former cities, he encounters hordes of Corpse Demons.