True Fire Palace, as one ofın the top nine peak sects in the Western Wasteland Domain, possessed innumerable secret troves, naturally including techniques for creating avatars.

Although the Divine Fire Avatar was not a transformation technique and couldn't exist for an extended period, it had more than enough capability to pursue and kill an Early Golden Core Cultivator for a short time.

Neither of them would escape!

The True Fire Palace Master pressed forward inexorably, and Jia Ren could not afford to worry about Zuo Siyan. She was in a much better state than he was, pursued only by an avatar. She just needed to hold out until the Divine Fire Avatar dissipated. The True Fire Palace Master considered Jia Ren a far greater threat than Zuo Siyan. He was the one facing the most significant danger.

Big trouble! He couldn't escape by relying only on the Sword Control Technique and the Divine Wind Talisman.

His gaze wandered in all directions until it locked onto a body of water a hundred miles away.

He swallowed a Profound Water Pill, and the moment he made contact with the water, he disappeared without a trace.

More than three hundred miles away, Jia Ren's figure emerged, and in the next instant, vanished once again.

After using Xuan Shui Escape consecutively three times, he finally stopped, his face deathly pale.

Not long ago, he had fought a great battle with three Golden Core Cultivators. Having used both the Water Emperor Avatar and the Mirror Flower Illusion Moon divine skills, and then Xuan Shui Escape three more times, even his abundant Spiritual Power couldn't withstand such continuous consumption.

He took a Rejuvenating Primordial Pill to replenish his Spiritual Power, and his complexion slightly improved.

Three rounds of Xuan Shui Escape had put nearly a thousand miles between them, but that still wasn't enough to escape the range of the True Fire Palace Master's divine sense.

After a brief rest, what was once a thousand-mile distance was reduced to a mere eight hundred.

Jia Ren had no choice but to continue fleeing.

"Is that the Wu Family up ahead? Help me stop this man, and the True Fire Palace will reward you handsomely!" The True Fire Palace Master's voice, projected by some secret technique, traveled over a thousand miles. It reached Jia Ren just as he neared what appeared to be a clan residence, from which a Golden Core Mid-Stage Cultivator emerged.

"Such a trifling matter, I shall contribute my modest efforts," replied the cultivator.

"Fellow Daoist, you might as well stay!"

At the Wu Family residence, a bearded Golden Core Cultivator with white streaks flew out, and a crescent-shaped Magic Artifact materialized, turning into a shimmering silver moon that blocked Jia Ren's path.

Shameless! He couldn't catch up to me himself, so he asked for help?

With True Fire Palace's formidable power, the various forces didn't mind lending a hand to curry favor with a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

This meant that Jia Ren was not only facing the True Fire Palace Master but also had to deal with powerful cultivators he encountered on the run. If by chance he encountered a willing Nascent Soul Cultivator, the trouble would be immense! He couldn't drag this out any longer! He had to resolve this trouble as quickly as possible.

What to do? I have no choice but to resort to the Wings of Annihilation!

The Wings of Annihilation weren't the crux; the key was which Fu Wan to pair it with. To escape, he could use the Divine Wind Fu Wan. To preserve his life, he could use the Lost Path Guai Fu Wan. For battle, he could use the Bizarre Sound Fu Wan paired with the Thunder Fire Fu Wan conjured by the Thunder Fire Bird. Any of these options could alleviate the immediate crisis to a certain extent.

A Second Order mixed Thunder Fire Fu Wan was enough to kill or severely injure the True Fire Palace Master's avatar, which was in its divine descent state. The approaching figure wasn't the true body; at worst, it could be seriously wounded.

Recalling the previous battle with the Thousand Mountains Sect cultivator, he had used up a great number of Thunder-Fire Talismans. As for the spoils of war... not a single one remained; all had been destroyed by the Thunder Fire Fu Wan. This was a money-burning, losing deal.

Both the Bewildering Charm and the Bizarre Sound Fu Wan could solve the tracking problem. The former could make the True Fire Palace Master lose his way, while the latter could force him into slumber. The Bizarre Sound Talisman had astonishing effects. The target was very likely to encounter Dream Bizarre, and even Nascent Soul Cultivators couldn't be certain of their safety.

Wouldn't this reveal that he possessed Bizarre Charm Scripts, and he couldn't shift the blame onto the Bizarre Alliance? Based on Jia Ren's speculation, the True Fire Palace was probably connected to the Bizarre Alliance; this tactic would be ineffective. Jia Ren would also become 'unregistered,' blacklisted by the Town Demon Alliance and other sects, and would be pursued by the Bizarre Alliance. Using Bizarre Talismans offered all harm and no benefit.

The most prudent solution was still the Divine Wind Fu Wan; all he needed to do was escape.

"I'll remember this debt and repay it handsomely someday," he vowed.

In an instant, enormous black wings emerged behind Jia Ren. All 108 Second Order Divine Wind Fu Wans activated simultaneously. The sound of wind, like a gale from the ninth heaven, resounded, and Jia Ren vanished from his spot as if by Instantaneous Movement.

BOOM!

An astonishing sonic boom erupted in the sky, leaving behind a trail of a burning scarlet rainbow that swiftly vanished into the horizon.

The Wu Family's Golden Core cultivator stood frozen in place, yet to react, and the person was gone...

Three thousand six hundred miles away, the Wings of Annihilation vanished from behind Jia Ren, and the black Scale Armor was covered in cracks, emitting a charred smell.

He felt as if there wasn't a single part of his body that wasn't in pain, as if he was being burned by flames everywhere.

Not secure enough!

Jia Ren took out a Third Turn Resurrection Pill and swallowed it. He readied the second set of Wings of Annihilation, again with 108 Second Order Divine Wind Fu Wans, turning into a divine wind and completely vanishing without a trace.

"What kind of method is this? Such incredible speed!"

The True Fire Palace Master sensed the direction Jia Ren was fleeing; he had just barely escaped his sensory range. Unfortunately, it was just short of perfect.

If he thought he could escape from the hands of a Nascent Soul Cultivator, he was surely underestimating them! To obtain the Profound Realm Key, I prepared quite a few backups.

While the True Fire Palace Master was using the divine descent technique, another Nascent Soul Cultivator arrived. As long as they could ensure Jia Ren wouldn't escape their sensory range, a pincer attack would certainly lead to his capture.

Before the True Fire Palace Master could lock onto Jia Ren, in the next moment, he stopped his Escape Light, his expression extremely grim.

"He escaped?!"

Xuan Shui Sect Master Jia Ren had once again used the same tactic he employed earlier and had completely escaped the range of Divine Soul detection.

This resembles the Ancient Talisman Wings to some extent. It's capable of simultaneously detonating over a thousand Divine Wind Talismans—very interesting indeed. This method consumed an astonishing amount of resources, but it could preserve one's life at critical moments—indeed, it was extraordinary. Under normal circumstances, a Golden Core Cultivator would never have escaped from my grasp. The True Fire Palace Master had a discerning eye and recognized the hidden value of the treasure. Not only could this treasure make use of Divine Wind Talismans, but it was also adaptable to other types of talismans. Perhaps the True Fire Palace could replicate this object.

The pursuit this time was not in vain, for Elder Zuo Siyan of the Xuan Shui Sect had been captured. He hoped to obtain information about the Profound Realm Key from her.

"Issue a True Fire Bounty Order! Offer a reward of ten Superior Grade Spirit Stones for information on Jia Ren, and a reward of three Golden Core Formation Pills for his live capture—I want him alive."

As the True Fire Palace Master spoke, his voice gradually became imperceptible.

The divine light in Lu Wushuang's eyes vanished. Blood streamed from his eyes as he woke up clutching his head and let out a piercing scream.

The divine descent technique was not without its costs; prolonged usage could even turn a person into an idiot. However, the price was not paid by the True Fire Palace Master, but by the physical shell that was possessed.

「...」

COUGH, this is truly troublesome now!

The half-human, half-turtle illusion disappeared, and Jia Ren lay in a pile of decaying mud, the smell of rot and blood filling his nostrils.

The cost of using the Divine Wind Fu Wan twice in a row was too high for his body to bear. Had he not decisively used the Demonic Transformation Technique, he feared he would have been torn to shreds in mid-air.

Having previously taken a Third Turn Resurrection Pill, the medicinal strength circulated, and his injuries healed at an astonishing rate.

I must be more cautious in my actions in the future.

I wonder if Zuo Siyan will survive? Will the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove and the Profound Realm Key fall into the hands of the True Fire Palace?

The Profound Realm Key? What exactly is this object that the True Fire Palace is so desperate to obtain? What is the Mysterious Realm? This incident occurred so suddenly. The True Fire Palace might have thought he was feigning ignorance, and Zuo Siyan might also have assumed that he knew about the Profound Realm Key, so she didn't give a detailed explanation. Jia Ren, the person directly involved, was still completely in the dark.

Regardless of whether the True Fire Palace gets information from Zuo Siyan's mouth, I have to fan the flames to ensure they don't have an excess of energy to come looking for trouble with me. The Profound Realm Key must be extremely important to make the True Fire Palace Master go to such lengths—definitely, there would be no lack of interested cultivators.

"Spread the news for me that the True Fire Palace has obtained the Profound Realm Key!"

When that happens, I can get information about the Profound Realm Key from others and create trouble for the True Fire Palace. If the True Fire Palace were to fall because of this, it would be more than ideal. This plan kills several birds with one stone.

The Insect External Incarnation that was heading toward his original body stopped its action and flew off into the distance.

Sects with too little power wouldn't affect the True Fire Palace. Seven Seas Tower, Profound Heaven Sword Immortal, and... Immortal True Sect, all are good choices. The murkier the water, the better—it's easier to fish in troubled waters.

Jia Ren scanned over the Jade Slip left by Zuo Siyan, firmly memorizing the information recorded within: "Linyuan..."

First, I'll find a place to refine my life-bound magic treasure! I'll stay out of this matter! No matter how precious the Profound Realm Key, I lack the opportunity to snatch it. Once the True Fire Palace gets wind of the secret trove, I have no power to intervene, and getting involved would be far too dangerous. As long as the secret of the trove is not leaked, I just need to learn the secrets of the Profound Realm Key. After increasing my strength, I can find an appropriate moment to covertly take the Xuan Shui Sect's Secret Trove. All is not urgent; first, let the news fly for a while.

The healing power of the Third Turn Resurrection Pill was astonishing. Although it couldn't bring back the dead or regenerate bones from flesh, it was a top-notch healing elixir. Jia Ren's injuries were not severe; one pill was enough for recovery.

I'll return to the Western Extreme Sea first! The Western Wasteland Domain is crowded with people and has numerous powers; my disguise techniques are not guaranteed to be infallible. The sea, on the other hand, is safer. The most critical factor in refining a magical treasure is peace and quiet, without interruptions.

Jia Ren traveled a great distance, heading toward the Western Extreme Sea.

The Qunxing Archipelago was not safe; there might be threats from the Thousand Mountains Sect hidden there.

After flying hundreds of miles, he picked a good spot near the sea, cleared the nearby Magical Beasts, and settled down.

The Suoling Formation and the Thousand Illusion Cloud Net Formation were set up. The Fathead Fish Demon, the Thousand-Year-Old Black Turtle, and the five Flying Stiffs were released to guard the cave.

He couldn't wait to study the technique for refining the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure closely.

The process of refining the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure was extremely intricate and complicated, far surpassing any other magic artifact he had seen before, with its complexity more than tenfold.

As long as my Refining Level is decent, all I have to do is follow the model, forge the artifact embryo step by step, and then inscribe the Inscription of Magical Treasures accordingly.

I am intent on creating a perpetual-motion magical treasure that can refine itself! The Demon-Sealing Tower cannot be copied directly; I can use the foundation of the Tower combined with the Phoenix Flame Tail to forge a new magical treasure. With new materials being used, the auxiliary materials for Refining Treasures must also change. They must be properly integrated based on the properties of the materials. Otherwise, a naturally flawed magical treasure would have limited potential for growth. If the Sacrificial Fire could not unleash its full power, it would mean getting half the result for twice the effort. The grade of the Inscription of Evil Banishing is not high enough; it needs to be upgraded to the magical treasure level. The flame transformation inscription also needs to be elevated to magical treasure standards. As the core of the Demon-Sealing Tower Treasure, these two aspects are of paramount importance.

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