With the benefits in his grasp, it was time to leave.

The Insect External Incarnation bid Wang Fugui farewell, found a place to arrange a concealment Formation, and entered the Mountain and Sea Pearl.

The Mind-reading Bizarre had sounded the alarm for him; he had to find a solution to prevent his secrets from being exposed. Refining an Evil-Repelling Magical Treasure to protect his mind would be sufficient to solve the problem. It could guard against Bizarre Demons like the Mind-reading Bizarre stealing secrets and fend off surprise attacks from Bizarre Demons.

Is there a way to counter the mind-reading ability that might be found from Zhuang Bo's experience? Since this person had possessed a Mind-reading Bizarre, perhaps he might have a solution. At the very least, I could gain the Seven Seas Tower's secret techniques and Divine Skills, which wouldn't be a bad deal. This was also the reason why Jia Ren took Zhuang Bo's flesh and blood.

The Insect External Incarnation took out a Jade Vase engraved with Seal Trickery Engraving and poured out a black Pill. No longer suppressed by the Seal Trickery Engraving, the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill came to life, squirming incessantly. The Insect External Incarnation pinched the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill and swallowed it.

Jia Ren stopped cultivating and came next to the Insect External Incarnation to prevent any accidents.

The Insect External Incarnation felt the pill's power dissolve, and an eerie strength suffused his body. A small piece of charred brain was placed into his mouth and quickly digested. The Corpse-Eating Bizarre's ability was extremely fast-acting; in a few breaths, he had learned over a dozen Spells and secret techniques, along with two Divine Skills.

"Thousand Mountains Heavy Shadows!"

Spiritual Power surged around Jia Ren. In an instant, one transformed into a thousand, with a thousand water shadows materializing, indistinguishable as real or fake. This was an illusion meant to confuse the enemy, without any offensive power.

"Black Tortoise Law Shadow!"

An illusory Xuanwu shadow emerged, exuding a heart-stirring aura. This was one of the Seven Seas Tower's strongest defensive Divine Skills, protecting oneself with the shadow of the Xuanwu, boasting astounding defensive power. Zhuang Bo had studied this Divine Skill for decades and had not yet mastered it. And now... Jia Ren was using it with the power of the Corpse-Eating Bizarre.

Pity, there's no way to completely block mind-reading Divine Skills...

The Divine Skills were recorded by the Proficiency Panel and could now be used at will.

"Sea of Spirit Infinite Secret Technique!"

As soon as the secret technique was activated, Jia Ren clearly felt a slight increase in the total amount of Spiritual Power his Dantian could hold. A secret technique that increases the upper limit of Spiritual Power in the Dantian? This was precisely the special secret technique I had long been searching for! By increasing the total amount of Spiritual Power in the Dantian, he could use Divine Transformation-grade Magic Treasures more frequently. Such secret techniques were rare; Cultivators with these techniques would not easily show them to others, often ending up with nothing. Unexpectedly, he found what he was looking for in the Seven Seas Tower.

Joy surged on Jia Ren's face; this secret technique was definitely the biggest gain from his journey, even surpassing the two Divine Skills in importance to him.

"Whale Fishing Technique!"

This secret technique could fish up giant whales from the deep sea, somewhat akin to using a lever to move a great weight with little effort.

After choosing which Divine Skills and secret techniques to keep, Jia Ren decisively took out an Elixir to remove the power of the Corpse-Eating Bizarre. The side effects of the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill were too severe—the sooner it was removed, the lesser the future troubles. One shouldn't bite off more than one can chew; using the Corpse-Eating Bizarre Pill this time allowed him to learn two Divine Skills and two Seven Seas Tower secret techniques, quite a good harvest.

Nothing? Although Zhuang Bo had possessed a Mind-reading Bizarre, he had not found a way to deal with mind-reading. He purely relied on the power of the Mind-reading Bizarre and had not considered how to counter it.

When refining a new protective Magical Treasure, I hope it can cope with Cultivators and Bizarre Demons reading minds.

With no clues at the Seven Seas Tower, Jia Ren thought of the Town Demon Alliance, where he might find a solution. If he still couldn't find one, he would have to seek out Wang Fugui.

The Insect External Incarnation packed up the Mountain and Sea Pearl and set off again, heading towards the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance. Using the Silver Flash Wings, he traveled at great speed; in three days, he was nearing the Eastern Forest Market City.

No, something is not right here! The Insect External Incarnation looked towards the distant Eastern Forest Market City. It seemed normal at first glance but was in fact abnormal. Under the Heavenly Vision, restrictive spells densely covered the area, including the entire Eastern Forest Market City and the Town Demon Alliance within it. The Eastern Forest Market City and the Town Demon Alliance's forbidding Formations?! If it wasn't a major event, why would there be a Formation encircling this place?! A Market that opens its doors for the convenience of business, with tens of thousands of visitors each day, how could it be that not a single person is present?

"Boy, you picked the wrong day to come out. We brothers will send you on your way."

Two figures clad in black robes flew out of the Eastern Forest Market City and darted towards the Insect External Incarnation.

What's happened at the Town Demon Alliance? Jia Ren had had many dealings with the Bizarre Alliance; he could tell by their aura that the newcomers were Bizarre Alliance Cultivators. The Bizarre Alliance, seizing the opportunity when the high-levels of the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance were away, attacked the Town Demon Alliance? The Town Demon Alliance hasn't fallen yet; otherwise, these forbidding Formations wouldn't remain. What to do?!

The Insect External Incarnation used the Tongluo Sound Disc to notify Wang Fugui. Divine Transformation Cultivators had astounding Escape Speed; at the very least, it would take a day to arrive. Could the Town Demon Alliance hold on? If this place fell, the numerous Bizarre Demons sealed by the Town Demon Alliance would all fall into the hands of the Bizarre Alliance. Would I end up not obtaining the secret techniques and treasures I desire? Should I bluff, pretending to be more powerful to scare them off?! If the plan succeeds, scaring them off would be perfect. If the plan fails, escaping won't be a problem for me.

The Insect External Incarnation suddenly disappeared from the spot, replaced by 'Wang Fugui.' The Incarnation's Spell abilities were at the Grandmaster Level at best, whereas the original being had already reached the Mirror Flower, Dark Moon level; the two were not in the same league. To deceive convincingly, he needed to make it as real as possible. How can I scare people if they see through me at first glance?

Before the two Bizarre Alliance Cultivators could react, Zhang Pengpeng, moving with the wind as elusive as a ghost, instantly severed their heads with the Yin Sha Silk. 'Wang Fugui' stood in place, his appearance and aura indistinguishable from the real one. At first glance, it seemed as if the genuine Divine Transformation Cultivator Wang Fugui had arrived in person.

Using the Five Metals Divine Escape, he passed through the restrictions and entered Eastern Forest Market City. The Eastern Forest Market City was different from what he remembered, emanating an ominous aura. The sky was blanketed with dense clouds, and demons circled overhead. Inside the Market, Loose Cultivators were nowhere to be seen, with a multitude of corpses scattered on the ground. Farther away, powerful Spiritual Power Fluctuations spread out, and the sounds of explosions were incessant.

Over a hundred Cultivators were launching an attack on the distant Town Demon Alliance, a thick light screen blocking the relentless assault. The most eye-catching sight was a gigantic meatball, a Flesh Devil Bizarre previously encountered in the Northern Desolation Region, crashing into the Formation's light screen like a meat bomb. The Bizarre Alliance had besieged the Town Demon Alliance, taking advantage of its key members having traveled to the Seven Seas Tower. They had attacked the Formation for nearly three days and had yet to break it.

The Town Demon Alliance still has some reserves, with two Elders, three Bizarre-Suppressing Honorable Suppressors, and the tower's guardians... The Town Demon Alliance's Formation, strengthened over many years, had an astonishing defense, even surpassing the Sect Array of the Seven Seas Tower.

"In at most half a day, we will break through..."

"How is that possible?!"

As the Bizarre Alliance Cultivators went about their sabotage, they suddenly sensed a terrifying aura descending upon them. They looked towards the distance, almost scared out of their wits.

"Wang Fugui?!"

"How is that possible?! Weren't you at the Seven Seas Tower?!"

Upon seeing Wang Fugui, the Bizarre Alliance's Honorable Suppressor looked incredulous. The Bizarre Alliance deliberately incited the Seven Seas Tower to act against the five Sects. They also secretly spread the news, wanting to provoke the Town Demon Alliance into making a move against the Seven Seas Tower. Although the Seven Seas Tower was an ally of the Bizarre Alliance, it had become increasingly greedy. It went back on its promises and covertly robbed the Bizarre Alliance of many Bizarre Demons. Robbing someone of their wealth was as grave as killing their parents. The Bizarre Alliance set a trap using the Seven Seas Tower to lure the Town Demon Alliance to strike. While the Town Demon Alliance's defenses were down, they aimed to obliterate the Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance and take the Bizarre Demons that had been sealed away by the Town Demon Alliance for so long.

The Town Demon Alliance's response was much quicker than they expected; they had acted before the news had even spread. Without reinforcements from other regions, the Western Alliance of the Bizarre Alliance did not want to miss this rare opportunity and hastily made their move. Otherwise, with full manpower, the Town Demon Alliance's Formation could have been breached in a day or two. However, before they could break the Town Demon Alliance's Formation, Wang Fugui had already arrived.

"He must be fake!" An Illusion Breaking Bead was thrown out, but nothing changed.

Before they could act, Jia Ren had already made his move.

"You've got some nerve to offend my Town Demon Alliance!"

"You shall be executed!"

The long-accumulated Divine Coin Talisman was activated, and a round coin with a square hole, inscribed with characters signifying its divine monetary power, emerged. I wonder how much power the Divine Passage Treasure Money will gain from burning wealth? Jia Ren, with many Spirit Stones, was not stingy. One million Spirit Stones were burned away, and the aura emitted by the Divine Passage Treasure Money was astonishing, on par with a true Late-stage of Soul Transformation Spiritual Treasure.

The Divine Passage Treasure Money flew out, growing larger along its path. It shot forth rapidly, piercing the bodies of the Bizarre Cultivators in an instant. Facing the Divine Passage Treasure Money, the Bizarre Alliance Cultivators were like paper, torn apart effortlessly. The Bizarre People, before they could revive, found a strange golden force inside them, gradually turning them to Gold, as if they became statues.

Initially, some doubted whether Wang Fugui was real. After witnessing the scene of the Bizarre People turning to Gold, there was no longer any doubt about the identity of the newcomer. They were terrified out of their minds and dared not stay, fleeing desperately in all directions.

"Absorb!" The Storage Bags of the Bizarre Cultivators burst open, and a vast number of Spirit Stones scattered on the ground. The Divine Passage Treasure Money absorbed a massive amount of Spirit Stones, its glow now brighter than before. Using money to fuel the battle, its power was unmatched. The golden light shot out at an alarming speed, and one by one, the Bizarre People were hit, turning into Gold statues. Against Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, the Bizarre People lacked the courage to fight and scattered like birds and beasts, fleeing for their lives towards the distance.

"Alliance Hierarch is mighty, kill them all!"

"Whoever offends the Town Demon Alliance shall be annihilated!"

The Cultivators of the Town Demon Alliance had been besieged for three days and were already seething with True Fire. Seeing Wang Fugui's return was like an injection of adrenaline; they left the Formation one by one, charging towards the Bizarre Alliance Cultivators.

The crisis of the Town Demon Alliance was thus averted.

Jia Ren quickly consumed an Elixir to restore his depleted Spiritual Power and did not pursue the fleeing Bizarre Alliance Cultivators. The Divine Passage Treasure Money returned to his side, its light dimming a bit. This Talisman was indeed useful; its only drawback was its costly consumption of Spirit Stones and the stunning amount of Spiritual Power it required. Using the Divine Passage Treasure Money might seem impressive, but internally, his Spiritual Power was drained, leaving him outwardly strong but inwardly weak. Without Spiritual Power, wouldn't I give myself away if I try to act?

"Do not pursue a desperate enemy! Beware of the enemy's traps!" Jia Ren signaled the people of the Town Demon Alliance not to chase but to maintain stability. The Western Bizarre-Suppressing Alliance was safe for now; his task was to wait for the real Wang Fugui to arrive. Until then, they must not let their guard down.

Jia Ren arrived in front of each Gold statue, swiftly collecting the sealed Bizarre People into the Demon-Sealing Tower. The consumption of Spirit Stones was not insignificant; he had to make up for the loss. He needed to collect the Bizarre Demons quickly. Any delay, and the Bizarre People would be stored in the Town Demon Alliance's depot, and he would never have the chance to retrieve them.

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