Chapter 1029: Chapter 1029: External Incarnation

Boom! Snap!

A magnificent firework burst open in the sky, momentarily brightening up the dark night.

Immediately afterward, strands of flowing fire surged directly towards the firmament, marking the beginning of a grand fireworks display.

And underneath the sky filled with fireworks was none other than the brightly lit Hanhai City!

Two days prior, the West Liang army returned to the city after their western campaign against Yan State, with Queen Wu Zhao personally coming ten miles out of the city to welcome them and announcing on the spot a three-day grand celebration in both Hanhai and West Sea prefectures, with rewards for every soldier and civilian.

The two prefectures had a population of millions, rewarding a silver each would amount to millions of silver–an astonishing figure.

But for the triumphant return of the invincible West Liang army, this was nothing, as this corps had not only exterminated hundreds of thousands of Yan Army’s soldiers but also captured seven cities of Yan State.

The spoils were countless!

In fact, if not for the limitation of troop strength and supplies, the West Liang army could have marched all the way to the capital of Yan without any issues.

Moreover, since the two prefectures had a weak foundation, even if they occupied the whole of Yan State, they couldn’t govern it, so Wang Chen, seeing the good momentum, halted after capturing a major prefectural city of Yan State.

Of course, he wasn’t about to be considerate towards the enemy; he took away every piece of resource he could.

After this battle, Yan State was severely weakened, especially the eastern border prefectures, now incapable of invading Hanhai Pass.

And the result of this war would also profoundly change the power dynamics of the world.

“Master.”

Atop the high pavilion of the Hanhai Royal Palace, Wu Zhao clung to Wang Chen’s arm, gently leaning her head on his shoulder.

Gazing at the distant fireworks, her eyes twinkled with a mesmerizing glow as she softly said: “Thank you.”

The former princess, now a queen ruling over millions, the current Wu Zhao had long shed her naivety.

Yet, in front of Wang Chen, she still carried the same simplicity of a young girl.

“You’re welcome.”

Wang Chen smiled, saying: “I am also doing it for myself.”

He led the West Liang army in the western campaign not only to eliminate the threat from Yan State but more importantly, to acquire more Fate.

Indeed, after the battle, Wang Chen’s Fate points were nearly breaking the ten thousand mark.

And they were continuing to increase day by day.

As Wu Zhao grew faster and stood in a higher position being tied to Wang Chen’s Fate, his points increased even more.

By now, Wang Chen had truly touched the essence of this world.

He gained far more than Wu Zhao!

“By the way.”

Wang Chen said to his female disciple: “I am going to retreat for a while and give you a surprise afterward.”

Wu Zhao smiled sweetly, saying: “Mmm!”

Returning to the Taoist Palace, Wang Chen first summoned Xi Yun, and after a moment of passion, Xi Yun fell asleep from exhaustion. He then went to the training chamber hidden beneath the palace.

This underground chamber, built with Mysterious Gold Blackstone, was part of the core of the Mountain River Great Array. With the array in operation, it could maintain an environment of spiritual energy concentration akin to the high tiers of Qi Cultivation in the Haotian Realm.

At the center of the chamber, there stood a lifelike male corpse.

He was clad in heavy armor with a golden crown, tall and robust, with heroic-looking eyebrows and a resolute face, yet the eyes that were open lacked any sign of life.

This corpse had a significant story, for it was Yan Wuhui, the commander of the Yan Army!

Yan Wuhui was not only a member of the Yan State Royal Family but also a renowned commander, becoming one of the main pillars of Yan during the last two years after the fall of three great Martial Venerables.

During the battle at Wuding Plains, the Yan Army suffered a massive defeat, and this young hero, only thirty years old, could not turn the tide, and in the process of fleeing, was captured and killed by Wang Chen.

Wang Chen personally took action, and naturally, Yan Wuhui had no chance of escaping.

In fact, this renowned general from Yan State was also blessed with Fate, and not only did he clash with Wang Chen in two moves, but he also ignited his potential and broke through to the sixth tier at the critical moment, to no avail though.

Wang Chen cast a Spell that obliterated his Divine Soul, preserving his complete physical body.

Because he intended to use Yan Wuhui’s corpse to refine an external avatar!

Wang Chen entered the Cangqing Domain to explore and master the essence of this world. Due to his Cultivation Level, he had set a ten-year period for his return to the Haotian Realm.

Now, over three years of the ten years had passed, and Wang Chen had already touched the source of the world.

But he was still far from his actual goal.

Wang Chen knew well that the remaining six years were far from enough for him to conquer the whole world.

Once he returns to the Haotian Realm, it would be quite an achievement if Wu Zhao, his biggest reliance, could preserve the current territories and power!

Thus, Wang Chen needed someone to continue helping Wu Zhao.

An external avatar was naturally the best choice!

Of course, with Wang Chen’s current Cultivation Level, it was impossible for him to refine a true external avatar, independent from his body.

He needed to break through to the Nascent Soul Great Realm.

Fortunately, there was a shortcut.

After adjusting his Essence, Qi, and Spirit to the optimal state, Wang Chen gradually peeled off a true seed of his Divine Soul.

It might sound simple, but the process was akin to subjecting oneself to a skin-peeling torture, the pain that seeped into the Divine Soul was unbearable for ordinary people!

But Wang Chen’s will was immensely strong; he completed the most crucial step in just three days.

Immediately after, he directly implanted the true seed of the Divine Soul into the brow of Yan Wuhui.

The latter shook violently, his bones making an explosive cracking noise instantly, his muscles and skin twisted and convulsed severely, and his pores exuded black sweat droplets with impurities.

He closed his eyes, and visible changes occurred on his face, a misty aura emerged above his head.

Wang Chen’s right hand stayed on his forehead, continuously infusing unrefined nature’s spiritual energy.

Wang Chen used himself as a medium, summoning the spiritual energy gathered by the Mountain River Great Array to cleanse and purify this avatar’s body.

To open up the Qi Sea Dantian!

Because only through such refinement could it perfectly withstand his true Divine Soul seed!

This process continued for a full two days.

Not until Yan Wuhui’s corpse became spotless and translucent like jade did Wang Chen stop the refinement.

Now, this body had little to do with Yan Wuhui; even his facial features resembled Wang Chen by sixty to seventy percent.

Wang Chen’s transformation was thorough, from the inside out.

He lifted his right palm and struck down heavily, shouting sharply: “Duo!”

The external avatar under his palm suddenly opened its eyes, revealing a horrified brilliance!

Wang Chen withdrew his hand and stepped back.

He smiled.

The external avatar also showed a faint smile, and instantly “came to life,” bursting with vitality.

But in reality, it was merely a puppet of Wang Chen.

Wang Chen tried controlling this external avatar, and the result was perfect. Although it was a bit unfamiliar at the start, after a bit of practice, it was as smooth as directing his own limb.

But this wasn’t enough; there was one last step, which was to endow this avatar with true spirituality!

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