This was a perfect restoration of Dongfang Mu's image, coupled with years of maintenance... His demeanor, expressions, clothing, and overall appearance—in the words of the villagers—were exactly the same as they had been a thousand years ago, without a single difference.

Ever since Anle Village erected this statue, it had rarely suffered attacks from the outside world. In the ever-changing Nine Provinces, amidst incessant transformations over a millennium, Anle Village somehow remained undisturbed. In the mysterious workings of fate, there seemed to be divine protection.

Wang Mu looked at the statue. The more he looked, the more he found a resemblance to himself...

"I must be seeing things..." Wang Mu shook his head and said.

There was still a slight difference from the character in the game.

He imprinted every detail of the statue into his mind. To transform, one first needed to visualize the person to be imitated in the Sea of Consciousness. The clearer and more distinct the visualization, the better the transformation would resemble the target. However, simply by visualizing in the mind, one might have to bear certain karmic repercussions...

The process was generally quite lengthy. Even at its quickest, it usually took several months. As Master Lu Youlian had said, it took one of her senior martial sisters several months to successfully mimic her appearance. That was already considered quite talented.

Thinking of this, Wang Mu couldn't help but take a deep breath...

Time trickled by as the figure in his mind gradually became clearer... As if in a trance, Wang Mu felt as though he had returned to the game, becoming Dongfang Mu... Scene after scene unfolded as if happening to him in reality...

He didn't know how much time had passed...

"Heavenly Person Transformation!"

Wang Mu's expression shifted sharply, and in an instant, his entire body began to emit faint glimmers of light. His body, like a cracking eggshell, developed countless fissures. Every inch of his skin, his hair, and even the clothes he wore underwent subtle yet increasingly noticeable changes! Specks of gold light began to seep through...

His stature hadn't changed much; one could even say it remained the same. But his facial features and aura underwent a vast transformation.

It seems I've succeeded...

On the first try?

Wang Mu was startled. He immediately went to Yunlai Creek and looked at his reflection on the water's surface. He couldn't help but gasp.

It was identical to the statue! Even the subtle charm in the arch of the brows, hinting at a concealed sharpness and power ready to be unleashed, was exactly the same.

It really is identical... Wang Mu pondered. Not only did I succeed, but I also don't seem to feel any karmic pressure...

Master Lu had said that the more formidable the person being transformed into, the heavier their karma and the stronger their Qi Fortune; consequently, the greater the karmic tribulations one would face after the transformation. Her senior martial sister, Ning Xiao, had experienced this. After transforming into Master Lu, she traveled with Sect Master Jian of that time and encountered an overwhelmingly powerful Fierce Beast, which was a true calamity. For Cultivators, perceiving such pressure is typically very clear.

It feels as if there is absolutely no sensation whatsoever... Wang Mu thought. It's as if I've transformed into myself... A character like Dongfang Mu, who shouldered ancient heavenly decrees and opened the Gate of Apocalypse, must bear considerable Qi Fortune and karma. Forget ordinary Cultivators; anyone else attempting this Transformation Skill, or even just disguising themselves as him, would have to endure significant tribulations.

Next comes the demeanor. Simply assuming someone's appearance wasn't enough. One had to imitate their behavior, expressions, movements, tone of voice, and so on. According to Master Lu, this was actually the most difficult part. Transforming into someone physically was relatively easy, but these other aspects were where flaws easily emerged. Cultivators' perceptions are sharp; they can easily sense when something is amiss. Even people who have known each other for many years might inadvertently reveal a slight flaw. Of course, such flaws aren't easily detected by just anyone.

This part isn't challenging for me at all... Wang Mu thought. As my own game character, no one should understand him better than I do.

The moment Wang Mu's eyes shifted, his entire demeanor seemed to merge with that of the statue. His eyes now held a hint of disdainful loftiness, a quiet simplicity, and a nonchalant, carefree ease... In an instant, he seemed to transform into that very character from the game: the one who effortlessly swept aside countless masters, who navigated a myriad of temptations and dangers completely unscathed, and who was revered as a deity in the Martial Arts world.

A perfect likeness... Wang Mu observed, thinking to himself. A one-hundred-percent portrayal.

Wang Mu believed that even if Mo Xilan stood before him now, she would be absolutely unable to tell the difference.

Master Lu had said that as long as the transformation was complete, one would carry the karma of the person imitated. The transformation would be recognized by Heaven and Earth, making one identical to the original in every way. Normally, Divine Sense wouldn't be able to detect it, unless the observer possessed special Divine Skills. Even if Divine Sense could see through the disguise, it couldn't revert the transformed person to their original form; identification would have to rely on scrutinizing habits, movements, personal aura, and many other minute details.

As for the cultivation... Wang Mu mused. Actually, my current strength... isn't much different from my game character's. In the Three-Life Illusion Realm, I was fortunate enough to return to the game and personally experience the strength of the Great Demon Piaomiao Xu. That power was nearing the Foundation Establishment Stage, but not quite at the Foundation Establishment Realm. Dongfang Mu defeated Piaomiao Xu, so his strength was likely also close to the Foundation Establishment Realm... In other words, it's quite similar to my current level.

However, I can't use my Cultivation Techniques or Spiritual Power; I can only rely on physical strength. Using techniques like the Taixiao Sword Mysterious Skill I practice would be too conspicuous. If I rely only on physical strength, it would be very difficult for anyone to notice. Indeed, using only physical strength, my current condition is very close to that of Dongfang Mu from back then!

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