?Chapter 969: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 966 Ku Zhu Island Chapter 969: Volume 6 Spirit Treasures Chapter 966 Ku Zhu Island A sudden flash of spiritual brilliance in the distant sky, and a two-claw long cyan rainbow swiftly moved above the seas of fog which stretched for a hundred miles.


    After the splendor converged, a young cultivator dressed in a scholar’s jacket appeared; it was Han Li.


    With a bamboo tube on his back, he peered ceaselessly into the dense fog below him.


    Everywhere his eyes reached, it was all a white blur, completely obscuring his view.


    Han Li’s eyebrows raised, a blue light flickered in his pupils, and shortly after, his expression turned grim.


    “This Ku Zhu Island indeed has its tricks; even using Brightsight Spirit Water, I can’t fully penetrate the restrictive formations below.


    The Ten Thousand Trees Great Array is truly deserving of its reputation,” he murmured to himself.


    “This is natural, but the Crow Phoenix long feathers from Ku Zhu Island can enhance your Seven Flames Fan, making this trip indispensable.


    Moreover, Old Man Ku Zhu seems to be the perfect candidate to test puppet power, managing to kill two birds with one stone,” a faint voice emanated from inside the bamboo tube, weaker than when the soul had first split, now more frail.


    “I know.


    That’s why I came here immediately after the puppet had just been forged.


    But how much longer can you hold on?” asked Han Li, slightly concerned.


    “Rest assured, with your Soul Calming Talisman to aid me, I won’t easily reincarnate without witnessing the true power of the puppet,” chuckled Monarch Great Development softly.


    Han Li nodded, glanced at the dense fog at his feet, suddenly narrowed his eyes, and slapped a storage pouch at his waist with one hand.


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    Instantly, a green light unfurled, and a figure, similar in stature to Han Li and with a pale complexion appeared before him.


    The cultivator, dressed in yellow, had skin like jade; upon a closer look at his face, he was exactly like the humanoid puppet that Monarch Great Development’s soul resided in.


    However, his eyes were coldly flashing; the expression was ice-cold, displaying not a trace of a smile.


    Although Han Li had seen him multiple times before, he couldn’t help but glance as the puppet appeared.


    Chi Ling Soft Jade was truly wondrous.


    Originally murky, but after refining using the method imparted by Monarch Great Development, its color immediately changed to resemble human skin embedding all the soft jade into the puppet’s Silverstar Sand-based outer shell, presenting a human-sized, lifelike being before him.


    Due to the unrestricted morphing traits of Chi Ling Soft Jade, integrating a shred of his own separated spirit within the puppet, under his control, enabled the puppet to speak, change expressions, almost indistinguishable from a real person.


    Nevertheless, the only trouble with using this puppet was the spirit stone issue.


    Such a high-grade puppet couldn’t properly operate with mere mid-grade spirit stones, and during full exertion, the puppet couldn’t sustain several attacks.


    Only high-grade spirit stones could enable the puppet to attack to its full capability.


    But the scarcity of high-grade spirit stones goes without saying.


    Ever since Han Li had arrived in Great Jin, even though he paid special attention to such items at every city market, he managed to collect only a few high-grade spirit stones.


    If the puppet were to attack at full power, each spirit stone would probably only last about a quarter of an hour.


    “Let’s begin,” Han Li spoke indifferently.


    Regardless, since the puppet had been forged, it certainly needed to be tested.


    Without a word, the puppet raised both arms simultaneously, fingers slightly spread.


    Instantly, a haze of spiritual light rapidly gathered at the palm of its hands, forming two huge head-sized light spheres in a blink, dazzling and formidable.


    With a “puff, puff” sound, the puppet’s wrist trembled slightly, the spheres turning into beams of light that shot down, disappearing into the sea of fog like a stone sunk in the sea.


    Han Li watched the sea of fog, silent and expressionless.


    Moments later, a thunderous explosion sounded, and the originally calm sea of mist violently churned, followed by two columns of wind, each a few cubits thick, piercing through the air from the sea of mist; they spun wildly and rampantly, clearing a hundred feet of fog around like enormous sea dragons emerging.


    Almost at the instant the wind columns formed, several disparate, shrill cries suddenly arose from below, filled with both shock and anger.


    Han Li cast a glance toward the fog below, and a giant island flickered in and out of visibility in the rather sparser fog, while above the island, a layer of greenish light curtain emerged, almost enveloping the entire island.


    At that moment, more than ten differently colored beams of light shot out from within the light curtain, fiercely heading straight towards Han Li’s position.


    Clearly, the previous strike had alarmed the cultivators on the island.


    With one look, Han Li could tell that the cultivation levels of these cultivators varied: some were at the Foundation Establishment Stage, while others were at the Core Formation Stage; however, the leading elder was at the late Core Formation Stage.


    “Who are you, why…


    ah, it turns out to be two seniors.


    May I ask what brings the two esteemed seniors to our island?”


    Some people flew up to Han Li and initially intended to chastise him with anger on their faces.


    However, after the leading cultivator had swept his Divine Sense over Han Li, he discovered that Han Li was a mid Nascent Soul stage cultivator just like Old Man Ku Zhu, and his attitude softened immediately when he could not discern the realm of the puppet.


    “I have long heard of the reputation of Daoist Ku Zhu, and I came to visit for a matter.


    Could you please pass on a message for me?” Han Li said without blinking, maintaining a smile.


    “This is really unfortunate.


    My master has entered seclusion years ago and no longer meets with guests.


    If the seniors truly have urgent matters, you can speak with me first.


    I can also make some decisions regarding the affairs of Ku Zhu Island,” the leading cultivator said with a startled look, then quickly added with an apologetic smile.


    “It’s regrettable that Daoist Ku Zhu is in seclusion.


    However, since you can make decisions, that works too.


    I have heard that your island harbors an Ancient Spiritual Bird, the Crow Phoenix.


    Is this true?” Han Li blinked his eyes and asked with an unchanged expression.


    “The Crow Phoenix?


    What do you mean by this, senior?” the leading cultivator felt a chill in his heart.


    “It’s nothing.


    I am crafting a treasure and need three tail feathers from the Crow Phoenix.


    I am willing to exchange one grade seven demon core and three grade six demon beast cores for them.


    Could you agree to this?” As soon as Han Li finished speaking, he swept his sleeve, and four jade boxes flew out from his sleeve, floating in front of him.


    His finger carelessly pointed a few times in the air above the jade boxes, and the lids opened one by one, revealing four demon cores of different colors inside-one noticeably larger and three slightly smaller.


    “Exchange for tail feathers?”


    Han Li’s request caught the leading cultivator off guard, leaving him somewhat bewildered.


    “Indeed.


    Your island’s Crow Phoenix should be a seventh grade spiritual bird.


    Offering so many demon cores clearly shows my sincerity in making this trade,” Han Li’s smile vanished from his face, revealing a serious expression.


    “Although the Crow Phoenix is an Ancient Spiritual Bird, these demon cores are more than sufficient for an exchange.


    However, I’m afraid I cannot agree to this matter,” the leading elder’s expression changed continuously, and he hesitated before shaking his head.


    Upon hearing the reply, Han Li’s gaze suddenly turned icy, and he stared coldly at the man, staying silent.


    Seeing Han Li’s displeased expression, the elder’s heart sank, and he hastily began to explain, “Senior, please don’t misunderstand.


    It’s not that I don’t respect you.


    It’s just that the Crow Phoenix of our island is at a critical phase of advancement and cannot afford any loss in cultivation.”


    “I see.


    But I must obtain those Crow Phoenix feathers.


    Let me add one more grade seven demon core to make up for your island’s loss,” Han Li frowned for a moment before flipping his palm and taking out another jade box.


    This caused an exchange of glances among the cultivators of Ku Zhu Island!


    “What, your island is also unwilling to agree to this?” Han Li’s tone suddenly became sinister as he stared at the cultivators before him with an icy gaze.


    “This matter is of great importance.


    I really cannot make a decision on it.


    How about this, senior, please wait a moment.


    I will risk being punished by my master and send a Sound Transmission Talisman to the seclusion chamber to see how my master responds,” the leading cultivator said, shivering under Han Li’s gaze and finally resolved to act after scanning the humanoid puppet nearby.


    If his handling of the situation caused Ku Zhu Island to confront a powerful foe unnecessarily, he likely would not escape punishment upon his return either.


    “Fine.


    I will wait a moment,” Han Li then nodded, his expression slightly relaxed.


    Indeed, the elder released a Sound Transmission Talisman, explaining the situation and the terms of Han Li’s exchange clearly before sending it off.


    He definitely emphasized the formidable cultivation of Han Li and the humanoid puppet, portraying a compelled posture.


    Han Li did not have to wait long.


    Just as he was carefully observing the restrictive formations above Ku Zhu Island with his hands held behind his back, a deep and old voice suddenly emerged from the island.


    “It turns out we have a Nascent Soul stage Daoist visiting.


    This old man was unable to meet you at a distance, so I apologize.


    Please, both of you come to the Welcoming Phoenix Pavilion on the island to be hosted.


    I will come out to meet you shortly,” the voice said, clearly belonging to Old Man Ku Zhu.


    The first half was addressing Han Li, while the last part was instructing his disciples.


    “By your command, master!


    Seniors, please follow me.


    My master has planned to personally meet with you,” the elder quickly bowed with clasped hands, responded respectfully into the air, and then turned, smiling warmly at Han Li.


    “Good.


    I have long admired the renown of your island and am keen to see it for myself,” Han Li glanced at the humanoid puppet beside him, then calmly agreed.


    Following this, he and the puppet descended towards the island with the cultivators.


    With the humanoid puppet, whose power was comparable to the Deity Transformation stage, at his side, Han Li was confident that even if they activated the so-called Ten Thousand Trees Great Array, they could not trap him.


    Thus, he was not afraid of them suddenly turning hostile because of geographical advantage.


    In the blink of an eye, the group flew into the island through a crack that spontaneously opened in the light curtain.


    Upon entering, Han Li immediately felt a rush of Spiritual Energy washing over him, and below, he saw lush, towering trees-each standing up to several dozen meters high and evidently comprising a wide variety of rare species not commonly seen outside.


    Within the forest, there were over a dozen trees taller than the others, a kind of purple-hued unusual mulberry tree, spread throughout the forest in an arrangement that subtly incorporated the mysteries of the universe.


    “Is this the Celestial Mulberry Divine Tree of your island?


    I heard your island had only one, but there appear to be more than ten here!” Han Li frowned and suddenly asked the elder beside him.


    Meanwhile, the elder stole glances at the humanoid puppet, pondering why this “senior” had remained silent and expressionless the whole time.


    Could he be someone of peculiar temperament?


    (To be continued.


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