Chapter 1123: Breaking Out of the Cocoon (Second Update, Requesting Everything)

Time flowed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, five days passed.

During these five days, both Langya Kingdom and Dai Kingdom could be described as calm and tranquil.

Li Zhangsheng also had his own gains; he successfully deduced the *Great Expansion Star Dou Demon-Controlling Art* to the sixth level, and he believed that it wouldn't be long before he could begin practicing it.

As for other aspects, there were no gains for the time being.

On this day, Li Zhangsheng received a message from Zhao Yuanqing, who had completely comprehended the *Profound Turtle Still-Fetus Wonderful Transformation Art*.

Li Zhangsheng left the Secret Realm and appeared at Hurricane Fortress.

In the palace backyard, Zhao Yuanqing had already made the corresponding preparations; apart from the two of them, there was no one else in the entire palace.

Li Zhangsheng took out the processed giant turtle corpse; back when he collected the giant turtle corpse, he not only removed the giant turtle's shell but also had it frozen by Roundy to prevent the giant turtle corpse from rotting.

Besides that, there were some runes on the corpse, which also served the purpose of keeping it fresh.

Crack— Crack—

The ice shattered instantly. Li Zhangsheng flipped the giant turtle corpse with one hand, revealing its soft abdomen. The Huangquan Sword transformed into a sword light, instantly piercing the giant turtle's abdomen and revealing an opening just large enough for one person.

Li Zhangsheng's control was meticulous; with this strike, he managed not to cut any meridians, causing very little blood to flow out.

"This is Rebirth Grass!"

Li Zhangsheng handed the Rebirth Grass to Zhao Yuanqing; this was also the only stalk of Rebirth Grass he had.

However, he specifically kept the roots of the Rebirth Grass, and he figured that in a few years, he would be able to cultivate another stalk.

Zhao Yuanqing nodded gratefully, put the Rebirth Grass into his mouth, and quickly stripped off all his clothes. The hair on every part of his body even burned away without wind, and in the blink of an eye, his whole body became bald.

This was to better contact the giant turtle's skin so that the effect could be maximized; otherwise, it would be discounted.

After getting ready, Zhao Yuanqing went straight into the opening in the giant turtle corpse's abdomen.

After he entered the deepest part, Li Zhangsheng then closed the opening; it was unknown what method he used, but the opening quickly healed.

Next was waiting; the higher the concentration of the Profound Turtle Bloodline, the longer the waiting time.

This giant turtle only had a Concentrated Grade Profound Turtle Bloodline, so Zhao Yuanqing would be able to come out of seclusion in three days at most.

During these three days, Li Zhangsheng had to stand guard here until Zhao Yuanqing came out of seclusion.

Soon, wisps of blood-red color appeared on the surface of the giant turtle corpse, outlining blood-colored threads; the center point of these threads was where Zhao Yuanqing was located.

Seeing this scene, Li Zhangsheng immediately activated the Restriction that Zhao Yuanqing had prepared in advance; this was a special Restriction from the *Profound Turtle Still-Fetus Wonderful Transformation Art*, possessing the effect of returning to the origin.

Thump-thump— Thump-thump—

The sound of a heartbeat echoed in the spacious backyard, and it was slowly increasing in intensity.

The giant turtle corpse was like a heart, expanding and contracting, trembling completely, looking quite eerie.

Not long after, under the influence of a special power, the massive giant turtle corpse slowly floated up, only stopping when it reached three meters high.

At this moment, the giant turtle corpse began to spin rapidly, and it got faster and faster, eventually turning into a phantom, which also made Li Zhangsheng quite curious about what Zhao Yuanqing was feeling.

When the giant turtle corpse spun to its limit, Li Zhangsheng shattered a water-blue bead.

This bead was made from several Water Element treasures and was considered a Heavenly Essence Grade Disposable Exotic Treasure, possessing the effect of moistening all things; it also came from the *Profound Turtle Still-Fetus Wonderful Transformation Art*.

After the bead shattered, a large amount of water-blue viscous liquid appeared, like a tide, completely enveloping the entire giant turtle corpse.

Under the effect of the Forbidden Array, these viscous liquids were maintained within a certain range.

It felt like a giant spinning top rotating rapidly in an aquarium, forming a huge vortex.

Wisps of water-blue aura began to soak into the giant turtle corpse; during this process, the giant turtle's blood seemed to boil, and its circulation speed increased significantly.

If Li Zhangsheng were to observe with a Vision Potion, he would find that the somewhat dormant Profound Turtle Bloodline Imprint had become vibrant again, giving one the feeling that it had come back to life.

It was also at this time that a sweet fragrance wafted out, the source being the giant turtle corpse.

After confirming that no accidents had occurred, Li Zhangsheng flew up high.

After leaving the palace area, the Forbidden Array covering the entire palace was activated, enveloping the whole palace in all directions, which counted as an extra layer of protection.

The time that followed was spent waiting calmly. Li Zhangsheng summoned several Demon Pets skilled in reconnaissance to patrol the surroundings and nip any threats in the bud.

Li Zhangsheng crossed his arms and squinted his eyes, as if dozing, immersing part of his mind in the several difficult problems of merging the Imitation Demon Refining Pot.

By dusk two days later, Li Zhangsheng's mind stirred slightly; he immediately closed the palace Forbidden Array and fixed his gaze on the palace backyard.

After nearly three days, the giant turtle corpse looked as if it had shrunk to its limit, becoming dry and withered, as if it had not a drop of moisture left, and the blood-colored threads on its surface became faint, as if they were about to disappear.

As for the sweet fragrance that had emerged from the giant turtle corpse, it had become almost imperceptible.

The originally water-blue viscous liquid had become transparent, looking no different from clear water.

All signs indicated that Zhao Yuanqing was about to come out of seclusion. Li Zhangsheng landed on the palace and waited calmly.

When the daylight began to dim, the blood-colored threads on the surface of the giant turtle corpse finally disappeared.

Sizzle—

At this moment, the opening in the giant turtle's abdomen opened again, and a figure rushed out from within.

Zhao Yuanqing demonstrated the act of dressing in one second very well and landed in front of Li Zhangsheng.

Compared to before, Zhao Yuanqing's appearance had changed greatly, turning into that of a middle-aged man.

This was one of the characteristics of a King; unless only the last year of one's lifespan remained, one would look very young from the surface.

The only pity was that Bitter King's hair would still need some time to grow back.

At this moment, Zhao Yuanqing felt refreshed and invigorated, his state at its absolute best.

Zhao Yuanqing's face was filled with emotion; he had originally thought he was about to step into death, but his lifespan had been extended once again.

All of this was thanks to Li Zhangsheng!

"This subordinate pays respects to His Majesty for your great kindness!"

In his excitement, Zhao Yuanqing performed a grand salute to Li Zhangsheng for the first time and even shifted his identity to become Li Zhangsheng's subordinate.

"Bitter King, please, no need for formalities!" Li Zhangsheng did not refuse; instead, he felt very satisfied, paused, and asked, "How do you feel?"

Zhao Yuanqing felt it carefully and said, "I have gained about 11 years of lifespan!"

Li Zhangsheng expressed his satisfaction; an increase of 11 years of lifespan was not a small amount, and for Zhao Yuanqing, it was even more so. In this world, there was no shortage of kings whose lifespans were about to be exhausted, and there were many Double-Character Kings; surely there would be a time to use it in the future.

(End of this chapter)