Chapter 812 - 368: Pill Transformation Water Obtained, Seeing the Celestial Soul Fruit

Li Chang’an had long anticipated the situation where a Nascent Soul Cultivator would block his path. The worst-case scenario was being mistaken for a Demonic Nascent Soul. Because of this, he decisively used the Realm-Sundering Talisman.

A moment later, his clone appeared amidst the Southern Domain Mountains.

Looking at the Realm-Sundering Talisman in his hand, Li Chang’an said, "The Realm-Sundering Talisman can only be used one last time."

The Talisman was extremely dim, far inferior to when he first obtained it. The power stored within was on the verge of exhaustion.

"Once is enough," he thought. "From now on, I am a False Soul True Monarch. There is no need to run anymore!"

He transformed into a streak of flowing light and headed straight for Changqing Mountain.

The return journey went quite smoothly. A few days later, Li Chang’an’s main body also returned to Changqing Mountain.

Entering the depths of his cave dwelling, he isolated himself from the outside world using an Array, then took out the Crystal Bottle and the Ten Thousand Year Jade Box.

"Open!"

He struck out a streak of Magical Power, erasing the seal on the mouth of the Crystal Bottle. Instantly, a rich, exotic fragrance drifted out from the bottle.

"This scent matches the descriptions in the Ancient Texts. There is no mistaking it; this is the Spirit Melting Dew!" Li Chang’an thought, his heart settling.

He sent out his Magical Power, wrapping it around a single drop of Spirit Melting Dew. With the utmost caution, he guided it out of the Crystal Bottle. During this process, he could clearly feel his Magical Power rapidly dissolving.

"As expected of the Spirit Melting Dew," he mused.

With a focused and attentive expression, Li Chang’an carefully dropped the Spirit Melting Dew onto the Ten Thousand Year Jade Box.

DRIP!

With a crisp sound, wisps of cyan smoke began to rise. The Spirit Melting Dew slowly dissipated, and the lid of the Ten Thousand Year Jade Box became slightly thinner.

"It really works!" he thought.

After that, Li Chang’an consecutively used over ten drops of the Spirit Melting Dew. The lid of the Ten Thousand Year Jade Box grew thinner and thinner, eventually leaving only a fragile film that looked like a bubble ready to burst at the slightest touch. After one final drop fell, the lid completely vanished.

"Suppress!"

Moving with lightning speed, Li Chang’an wrapped the unexhausted remaining Spirit Melting Dew in his Magical Power, tossed it back into the Crystal Bottle, and reapplied the seal. More than half of the Spirit Melting Dew remained unused. In the future, if he ever encountered a difficult seal, he wouldn’t have to suffer another headache over it. He tossed the Spirit Melting Dew into his Storage Pouch, placing it next to the Immortal Suppression Stele.

Then, he looked at the Ten Thousand Year Jade Box.

Inside, the Crown of the People was dazzling and radiant. Li Chang’an took it out, placed it in his palm, and carefully examined it. He didn’t know what material this item was made of, nor could he determine its Tier, but it was surprisingly easy to refine.

"The description in the Jade Scroll was correct. This item truly can hold a massive amount of the Power of Faith," he realized.

With a thought, Li Chang’an poured an ocean of the Power of Faith into it. During this process, the entire Crown of the People grew increasingly dazzling, shrouded in a hazy golden light as if it were a deity receiving the worship of all living beings.

About seven hours later, the crown reached its carrying limit.

Li Chang’an flickered, taking it and flying rapidly away from the Changqing Mountain region. As he traveled, the Power of Faith coming from the Changqing Mountain region and the Fire Cloud Secret Realm diminished, but the Power of Faith stored within the Crown of the People made up for the deficit. No matter how far away he was, Li Chang’an still possessed the strength of a Fake Soul!

After a few tests, Li Chang’an confirmed that as long as he wore this crown, he could disguise himself as a Fake Soul anytime and anywhere.

However, the Power of Faith held by the crown was limited. If he were to engage in Magical Combat, it would deplete rapidly, lasting for seven days at most.

"Seven days is more than enough. My Magical Combat encounters have always been brief," he concluded.

Li Chang’an was quite satisfied with this. Regardless, he now possessed Fake Soul power that he could utilize at will. If he had this power during the auction, why would he have needed to use the Realm-Sundering Talisman? He could have departed openly, or even accepted Zi Xia True Monarch’s invitation to visit the Purple Mist Sect as a guest.

"Next, it’s time to scheme for my Nascent Soul Formation," he thought.

Li Chang’an donned a disguise, utilized Magic and a concealing Treasure to alter his identity and aura, and set off for the Vermilion Bird Sect.

Just half a day later, he arrived at the mountain gate of the Vermilion Bird Sect.

"I am Lin Fan, a Loose Cultivator from Zhao Country. I have come to visit the Vermilion Bird Sect in response to Vermilion Bird True Monarch’s prior invitation!"

Li Chang’an’s resonant voice echoed through heaven and earth. As he spoke, he released his Fake Soul aura without reservation. During the auction, all four Sects of Yuan Country had extended invitations to him. The reason he chose to visit the Vermilion Bird Sect first was naturally for the Pill Transformation Water in Han Feng True Monarch’s hands.

A moment later. BUZZ!

With a low hum, the entire Sect Protection Array of the Vermilion Bird Sect slowly opened. The figures of four Nascent Soul True Monarchs appeared before Li Chang’an’s eyes.

Three of them were already known to him—the True Monarchs Vermilion Bird, Cang Hong, and Han Feng. He had also heard of the last person, whose Daoist name was Cyan Moon. He was originally a Golden Core Cultivator from one of the Affiliated Sects of the Vermilion Bird Sect, but after unexpectedly encountering an opportunity for Nascent Soul Formation, he formed a Fake Soul and became an Honored Guest Elder of the Vermilion Bird Sect.

Two True Souls and two Fake Souls—this was all the overt strength the Vermilion Bird Sect possessed. The fact that all four had mobilized at once to welcome him showed just how highly they valued him. As he observed the four, they were also scrutinizing him.

"This person is indeed a Nascent Soul Cultivator," one observed.

"However, judging by his aura, he is not a True Soul, but merely a Fake Soul," another replied.

"The other factions must have also invited him that day. Since he came to our Vermilion Bird Sect first, we must not slight him," a third added.

"I just fear he might be someone from a Demon Sect..."

In the blink of an eye, the four exchanged dozens of Sound Transmissions. They were highly skeptical of Li Chang’an’s identity. During this special period, it was very likely for Demonic Cultivators to disguise themselves as Righteous Nascent Souls. Moreover, prior to this, the identity of Lin Fan had been completely unknown, lacking any outstanding deeds, as if he had appeared out of thin air.

After conversing in secret, Vermilion Bird True Monarch smiled and stepped forward to invite him.

"Daoist Lin, please come inside the Sect so we may converse."

Even if he really was a Demonic Nascent Soul in disguise, as long as he entered the Vermilion Bird Sect’s Tier Four Sect Protection Array, he wouldn’t be able to stir up any trouble.