After all, blood and flesh are different from skin. The greatest advantage of skin is that it is a whole piece, whereas blood and flesh, although they appear as one, are in fact separate.

Only by completely merging the Golden Armor Spirit Array with the blood and flesh can the defense of the flesh be fully enhanced, taking one's own defense to the next level.

After some time of research, Lu Yu discovered that the current level of the Golden Armor Spirit Array he mastered was insufficient to support his research, so he spent experience points to upgrade the Golden Armor Spirit Array.

He spent 800,000 experience points to elevate the Golden Armor Spirit Array to the pinnacle of mastery.

[Through diligent cultivation, Golden Armor Spirit Array (Skillful) → Golden Armor Spirit Array (Pinnacle)]

Feeling the pinnacle state of the Golden Armor Spirit Array, he found that its power had only strengthened, without any substantial change.

Lu Yu continued to expend 2,000,000 experience points to raise the Golden Armor Spirit Array to the realm of mystical technique mastery.

[Through diligent cultivation, Golden Armor Spirit Array (Pinnacle) → Golden Armor Spirit Array (Mystical Technique)]

Feeling the change in knowledge about the Golden Armor Spirit Array in his mind, a smile appeared on Lu Yu's face, for this was what he wanted.

He began to experiment with the fusion of the Golden Armor Spirit Array and the blood and flesh. This was destined to be a difficult endeavor, requiring a considerable amount of time.

The numerous auxiliary arrays carved in the Earth-level cultivation chamber, such as those for calming the mind, settling the spirit, and isolating external interference, played a significant role, allowing Lu Yu to wholeheartedly focus on his experiments.

...

Ling Yuyan watched the hundred-meter green bamboo in the distance constantly rejuvenating, and finally, her worried heart settled.

She now regretted that she hadn't yet refined a Divine Soldier and couldn't help Zhou Chisheng.

City Lord Lu Jingfeng and others of Beifeng City, by sharing Zhou Chisheng's burden in the same way, alleviated his stress from the Demonic Qi, allowing his "Jade Qiong" to regain strength.

Each Core Formation Realm Martial Cultivator, according to their capability, used their Divine Soldier to absorb a portion of the Demonic Qi and brought it back to refine, which did not affect themselves much.

As long as they didn't, like Zhou Chisheng, devour a massive amount of Demonic Qi in a short time and forcibly suppress it, the Divine Soldiers wouldn't be too severely affected.

At most, their combat power would temporarily decrease, and they couldn't easily unleash their Divine Soldiers.

Lu Jingfeng's Divine Soldier was stained black by a fifth; he absorbed more Demonic Qi alone than four or five other Core Formation Realm cultivators did together, as he was the strongest among those present.

At the same time, he was the one most concerned about this matter.

This method was proposed by the dean of Beifeng Academy. After the dean suggested this plan, he was the first to step forward and lead by example. The members of Beifeng Academy were also the first batch to absorb the Demonic Qi.

The dean who first absorbed the Demonic Qi was at the greatest risk, after all, Zhou Chisheng was on the verge of losing control, and if it caused a backlash of Demonic Qi, the dean could likely have fallen.

Fortunately, everything proceeded very smoothly, with no accidents occurring.

The century-old green bamboo behind Zhou Chisheng came back to life, and he said to everyone, "Thank you all for your help."

He carefully sensed the Demon General's commotion and said, "In my current state, suppressing the Demon General for a few more months is not a problem."

"Chisheng, you need to take care of yourself, don't push too hard," said the dean of Beifeng Academy.

"Hmm, I won't."

"Uh, I'll take my leave first. I feel that my Divine Soldier shows signs of being eroded, and I'll go back to clear the Demonic Qi," Yang Jiawei said.

Others also took their leave one after another, eager to cleanse the Demonic Qi from their Divine Soldiers. Most were reluctant to absorb the Demonic Qi into their Divine Soldiers this time.

Yet for the greater good, they had no choice but to comply, though they held some resentment in their hearts.

If they had known such a thing would happen, they might not have chosen to come. Whoever wants to do such things can, but they didn't want to.

It's not that they are narrow-minded or unfocused on the bigger picture, but the Divine Soldiers relate to whether a Core Formation Realm Martial Cultivator can advance further; no one wants to damage their own Divine Soldier.

In other words, Divine Soldiers ultimately determine whether they break through Core Formation or reach the Nascent Soul Realm, extending their lifespan.

Doing such things, in a way, also threatens their lives (longevity).

Seeking benefits and avoiding harm is a basic human instinct.

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