Chapter 701 - 645: Unusual Movement in the Yaoling Mountain Range

Chapter 701: Chapter 645: Unusual Movement in the Yaoling Mountain Range

Gestation, the clone, and the Talent formed an almost complete life. All Tu Xiao’an had to do was imprint his soul into it.

Only then would it truly become his clone—a case of "you are me, and I am you," controllable through the switching of souls.

It would be like one of his own limbs.

A clone was a second body, not a mere puppet. That was why it required a three-part gestation process, much like a woman carrying and birthing a child.

The soul was the final and most crucial step; there was absolutely no room for error.

Tu Xiao’an’s expression turned solemn. Whether or not he could successfully cultivate the Celestial Body Splitting Technique all came down to this final step.

’Imprint my soul.’ After taking a deep breath, Tu Xiao’an focused his mind, and his powerful Consciousness Power instantly enveloped the sphere of light.

Immediately, a sharp, tearing pain flooded Tu Xiao’an’s mind, as if his soul were being ripped in half.

To be precise, it was a piece of his soul. This process of detaching and implanting a part of one’s soul was far more complex than words could ever describe.

Now, the Consciousness Power Tu Xiao’an was using to envelop it also served as nourishment for the human clone.

Tu Xiao’an implanted, the clone absorbed, and the two began to merge into one.

However, the process didn’t last long. Tu Xiao’an endured the immense pain for about an hour before his Consciousness Power finally relaxed.

The soul implantation was a success. Now, there was basically nothing left for him to do. He had done all that was required.

Now, all he had to do was wait: wait for the clone to finish gestating, wait for it to achieve a perfect fusion with the soul he had implanted, and then wait for it to awaken and emerge into the world.

In truth, a perfect fusion was guaranteed. Tu Xiao’an had used the Essence Blood from his own human body to create the genes and gestate the physical form, and the soul was a piece of his original soul.

Based on the smooth progress so far, Tu Xiao’an estimated his human clone would make its grand debut in less than a month.

The thought of regaining his original appearance made Tu Xiao’an tremble with excitement.

From now on, he would possess two bodies—one human, one demon. It was an unprecedented, earth-shattering achievement.

’I wonder what kind of strength this clone will have when it emerges.’

Tu Xiao’an mused to himself as he gazed at the sphere of light.

He had invested so many materials into it. The Lifebound Great Golden Core from a Deep Mountain Demon King was an incredible extravagance on its own. The result was bound to be astonishing.

"Master, I’m about to undergo my tribulation."

Suddenly, the voice of the Dragon Snake sounded in Tu Xiao’an’s mind.

At these words, Tu Xiao’an willed it and summoned the Dragon Snake from the system. The moment the creature appeared, a purple light surged around it, cloaked in an aura of immense fortune.

"Master, Master, I’m about to face my tribulation! This Dragon Snake is totally freaking out right now!"

The Dragon Snake was both excited and uneasy. It was blessed with immense fortune and possessed every possible advantage, but when it came to the crucial act of Crossing the Tribulation, the Heaven and Earth Law wouldn’t turn a blind eye to its luck. In fact, the Law would likely give it some "special attention."

For if it succeeded, the snake’s fortune would become boundless, perhaps even manifesting the phenomenon of Purple Qi from the East.

"What’s there to panic about? Just go face your tribulation," Tu Xiao’an said with a smile. "I promised I’d let you do it at the peak of the Snake Palace. You can go now."

After subduing it, Tu Xiao’an had given the Dragon Snake the Golden Core of a Rank Three Demon Spirit. More than two months had passed, so it was only natural for it to be facing its tribulation now.

’This is good, too. Once this Dragon Snake successfully crosses its tribulation, I’ll have it merge with the Profound Turtle and evolve into the Divine Black Tortoise.’

"Master, you have to protect me!"

Ten minutes later, the Dragon Snake was at the peak of the Snake Palace. Its potent fortune caused a violet light to surge, and its appearance immediately drew the attention of countless Snake Spirits on She Mountain.

"Heavens, it’s the legendary Dragon Snake! The Lord Snake King’s new favorite! Is it preparing to undergo its tribulation?"

"It must be. Why else would it be at the very peak of the Snake Palace? Only the Lord Snake King’s Battle Companion would receive such an honor, drawing the envy of every Snake Species."

Outside the majestic palace, countless Snake Spirits appeared, packed together densely. The event even attracted the attention of many Rank Three Snake Demon Spirits, and Elder Snake himself had come out to watch.

The sky above the Snake Palace began to change. Winds howled and clouds surged like a tempestuous sea. The heavens instantly turned a deep, dark red, and a massive vortex began to form.

"The Celestial Tribulation is here! I’ve never seen a Dragon Snake’s tribulation before."

"Say, if the Dragon Snake succeeds, do you think it will evolve into a true Dragon? This kind of snake is destined to evolve toward becoming a Dragon."

"Our Snake Race has an unwritten rule: no Snake Becoming Dragon."

"That was a rule set by the old King Liu Yao. Our new Snake King has never said anything of the sort."

Large groups of Snake Spirits whispered among themselves, filled with curiosity about the impending tribulation.

For one, a Dragon Snake attempting to pass its tribulation was an unprecedented event. For another, it was the Lord Snake King’s new favorite. Naturally, it was the center of all attention.

The Dragon Snake lay sprawled atop the Snake Palace, watching the countless Snake Spirits below gaze up at it in worship. A surge of heroic pride washed over it, and it felt absolutely incredible.

It had never imagined receiving this kind of treatment. As a Dragon Snake, despite being blessed with great fortune, it was also a target of extreme jealousy and could easily meet a violent, premature end.

Furthermore, it was incredibly difficult for most Dragon Snakes to even awaken their powers.

The rare few that did would often die prematurely, perishing before they could reach their full potential.

In fact, this particular Dragon Snake had the human Demon Management Bureau to thank. If they hadn’t locked it away in a prison, it probably would have died long ago.

RUMBLE... RUMBLE... RUMBLE!

The sky above the Snake Palace grew more enigmatic and terrifying. Within the massive vortex, purple Tribulation Cloud Flowers and Extraterrestrial Meteorites began to materialize.

"Haha! The heavens bless our Snake Race! Another King Snake is about to be born!" Elder Snake was overjoyed. As the great steward of the Snake Race, the more outstanding King Snakes the race produced, the happier he was.