Chapter 41: Yin Evil Escape, Yin Evil Demon Claw

Chapter 41: Yin Evil Escape, Yin Evil Demon Claw

Thirty-six days later.

Chu Xuan appeared exhausted, exhaling turbid air yet his eyes sparkled with a vivid sharpness. Before he hovered a pitch-black chain, the chain flickered with a ghostly light, as if one could hear the wails of aggrieved spirits.

"Finally done."

A smile crossed his face. The process of crafting the Evil Soul Chain went surprisingly smoothly. It was accomplished in one go. He had not felt the slightest hardship.

With a mere thought from Chu Xuan, the Evil Soul Chain began to whirl and zip through the air.

In the blink of an eye, it shot forth. A loud crash resounded. The hotel's wall was blasted to pieces.

With another thought, the Evil Soul Chain returned to his side, slithering around him like a small snake.

Chu Xuan looked pleased. Such were the benefits of a life-bound magic tool. In forging the Evil Soul Chain, he had even cut off a part of his own soul and melded it into the artifact. If it did not feel like an extension of his own limb, it would not live up to the status of a life-bound magic tool.

Chu Xuan beckoned with his hand, and the Evil Soul Chain coiled around his waist like a belt. As long as the Evil Soul Chain was on him, the Spiritual Qi within his body would continuously nurture this life-bound magic tool every moment. The grade of the Evil Soul Chain would continue to rise along with his cultivation level!

"Now that my life-bound magic tool has been forged, it's time to elevate my other strengths. Foundation Establishment stage spells and Gu insects are the areas with the greatest potential for improvement. Let's start with the Gu insects. I wonder if the Blood Steel Wire Gu egg on my body has hatched yet."

Chu Xuan looked down at his left forearm. Three months ago, just as he began setting up the Yin Evil Soul-Snatching Array, he had taken the opportunity to implant a Blood Steel Wire Gu egg into his forearm.

A Qi Refining stage cultivator could only rear one Blood Steel Wire; rearing too many, without enough sustenance, could lead to a backlash from the Blood Steel Wire.

Now that Chu Xuan had advanced to the Foundation Establishment stage, he naturally could rear a second Blood Steel Wire.

"Still no movement."

Chu Xuan briefly sensed it, found no change in the Gu egg, and shook his head.

"Then let's cultivate the Foundation Establishment stage spells first."

Chu Xuan took out the Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture.

The Blood Evil Demon Refining Scripture was divided into nine levels, corresponding to levels one through nine of the Foundation Establishment stage.

By mastering the first level, one could learn a lower-tier Foundation Establishment stage spell named Yin Evil Escape. By mastering the second level, one could learn the attack spell Yin Evil Demon Claw.

Moments later.

Ye Nantian met with Zheng Baoshan in the reception room.

Ye Nantian smiled, "Professor Zheng, what brings you here? Is there progress in the research?"

Zheng Baoshan replied excitedly, "Exactly! The third-level Psionic core we brought back from East Lake City is very valuable. The institute has produced a new batch of Psionic potions, and we have already begun experimenting on animals. Perhaps in a year or two, we can start mass production. By then, everyone could become supernatural!"

Ye Nantian nodded solemnly, "That's wonderful news indeed! As for scientific research, Professor Zheng, you know far more than I do. I entrust you fully with this responsibility, and I'm very reassured by that."

Zheng Baoshan paused, then added, "There's another matter, about the cultivator from East Lake City I mentioned last time..."

Ye Nantian chuckled, "A cultivator? To me, he's just a superhuman with unique talents. Professor, you might be overthinking it."

With the vast population of the Han Country, there must be many Superhumans with unique talents. Ye Nantian wasn't too concerned.

Zheng Baoshan insisted earnestly, "General Ye, regardless, if we could ally with that cultivator, it would certainly be a great asset. We mustn't push him towards our enemies."

Ye Nantian nodded, "I have my own considerations for that."

Zheng Baoshan nodded and then departed.

Moments later, another aide hurried over.

"General, a gigantic aquatic creature has been detected in the Dragon River basin within our city. It's over thirty meters in length."

Ye Nantian raised an eyebrow, "How many people saw it?"

The aide replied respectfully, "The creature appeared at night, and only four soldiers on guard on both banks of the Dragon River saw it."

Ye Nantian nodded, "Bring those four soldiers to the General's Mansion, seal their lips, and forbid anyone from spreading the word about this aquatic creature. Anyone who disobeys shall be detained immediately. How many commanders are in the city?"

The aide responded, "Two commanders are escorting a convoy to Hanhai Province, three are stationed outside guarding our assets, and five are still in the city."

Ye Nantian nodded, "Call them immediately for a meeting."

"Yes, sir!"