The Monarch of the Nine States

In a quiet room, Cang Yun had his eyes closed. His five hearts were facing the sky, his eyes were focused on his nose, and his nose focused on his heart.

An obscure chant slowly flashed across his mind as his mind gradually became focused. After standing still like a statue for around an hour, Cang Yun's consciousness suddenly became absent-minded. His originally calm consciousness seemed to have been disturbed by Shi Yan, as ripples began to appear within it.

This change instantly caused Cang Yun's quiet mind to feel a joyful emotion. According to the ancient scroll's description, Mental Energy had responded to the mental cultivation method, which proved that he did indeed have the talent to cultivate the soul. As such, he only needed to step by step to condense a special item called the 'Soul Seal', and at that time, he would be able to become a Soul Cultivator.

In the next moment, Cang Yun forcefully suppressed the uncomfortable feeling in his mind. Following the mental cultivation method recorded in the ancient scrolls, he began to channel his mental strength and gradually gathered it together.

This process tested the talent of the practitioners in this area. According to the records, those with ordinary talent could condense their first soul imprint in six hours, while those with better talent could do so in two hours. As for those with exceptional talent, they could condense one or even several soul imprints in less than an hour.

However, Cang Yun did not have much thoughts towards this. This was because this kind of talent was innately destined and could not be forced upon.

Weng! *

Cang Yun gritted his teeth and did not dare to relax for even a moment as he madly circulated the Ancient Scroll of Heart Technique.

As this process continued, the spiritual force in Liu Ming's mind also showed signs of congealing. However, this meticulous and meticulous project could not be rushed. The soul was related to a person's foundation, and even the slightest mistake could cause one to fall into an irreparable situation.

Fortunately, he didn't lack endurance.

Thus, after a whole two hours had passed, there was finally a trace of change on the calm face of the Blue Cloud Ancient Well.

He opened his eyes, and a bright light shone from the bottom of his eyes. After pondering for a while, he made a sudden thought.

Weng! *

In that instant, the space in front of him trembled slightly. Immediately after, a transparent soul imprint with complex patterns appeared. Seeing this scene, Cang Yun's lips curled up into a happy smile.

"Is this the Soul Seal?"

The instant the Soul Seal appeared, when he felt the fluctuations caused by the gathering of the surrounding Origin Energy, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction. The power of this Soul Seal was almost comparable to the power of the first layer of the Secret Treasure Trove.

"However, a single soul imprint isn't enough."

As he softly muttered to himself, a glint of light flashed across Cang Yun's eyes. Following which, another soul imprint appeared … After the second soul imprint, another buzzing sound could be heard and another three appeared in an instant.

Five soul seals!

Suddenly, an extremely powerful fluctuation spread in the room.

"It seems that my talent in this aspect isn't weak." With a thought from Cang Yun, the five soul imprints in front of him trembled for a moment. After which, they continuously circled in the air. Looking at this scene, he could not help but reveal an expression of extreme excitement.

Based on the description of the ancient scroll, he knew that this training method was extremely difficult. However, during the process of condensing a soul imprint, he did not feel many obstructions. This kind of feeling was more natural and was even easier than training Origin Energy.

"Five soul imprints. Each of them is equivalent to a first stage Secret Treasure Trove's cultivation. This way, in terms of Mental Energy, I am comparable to the fifth stage Secret Treasure Trove." The next moment, as he estimated the power fluctuation of the soul imprint in front of him, Cang Yun nodded his head in satisfaction.

Of course, Cang Yun was also aware of this. Although his soul imprint was powerful in terms of power, it was still as useful as a blank sheet of paper when it came to using techniques. Therefore, it was unlikely to be of much use when facing off against enemies.

However, the Star Formation used to carve the Battle Puppets was enough.

As he thought up to this point, with a thought, Cang Yun withdrew the soul imprint in front of him. He gently rubbed his chin and muttered to himself, "Before this, we still lack the final thing, the Battle Puppet's soul."

In the next moment, Cang Yun pushed open the door and headed straight for the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy.

According to his thinking, now that he had condensed five soul imprints, it meant that he could inscribe five 'Star Arrays', and refine a Battle Puppet with the strength of the fifth layer of Mysterious Concealment Realm, and the Spirit Beast at the fifth layer of Mysterious Concealment Realm would be the Battle Puppet's soul.

With his current cultivation level, he was not completely confident about this. Therefore, he needed to seek some help.

Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, Cultivation Plaza.

This usually quiet place was suddenly filled with noise and noise. The crowd formed a human wall as they looked with interest into the circle, as if there was some kind of bustling event that was happening.

Bang!

Suddenly, a low and deep sound rang out and a figure flew out from the air in a sorry state. Finally, it violently landed in front of the spectating crowd's heels.

"Heh, even though the bones of trash from the Vastheaven Realm are quite tough, their strength is pitifully weak."

A black-clothed youth crossed his arms over his chest as he stared condescendingly at the miserable figure in front of him. His eyes were filled with ridicule, and beside the miserable figure were several other figures.

However, at the same time that they felt hatred, deep fear could be seen in their eyes. Thus, they did not dare to act rashly after protecting their fallen companion behind them.

"Pfft, didn't you dare fart in front of Brother Yun back then? If it wasn't for Brother Yun's accident, it would be your turn, Xu Guang's, to be arrogant." The youth in the lead was clearly much more tenacious as he stood out and shouted angrily.

"Cang Yun?" This name did give him too many unpleasant memories, but it was all in the past, so he sneered: "Time will prove that who is the true king, and the last one who laughs the best, such a simple truth, you can't not understand, right?"

"Of course I understand that, but Brother Yun has already regained his strength, are you sure you can laugh at the end?" The young man looked directly at Xu Guang, and when he said Cang Yun's name, his eyes were filled with reverence. This seemed to give him a lot of confidence to fight back against the man in front of him.

And once the youth's words were spoken, the hearts of the surrounding crowd suddenly surged with monstrous waves.

"What? Cang Yun recovered his strength?"

"Didn't his blood source get destroyed? How is that possible!?"

This news had obviously stirred the nerves of many people. In an instant, the crowd began to discuss in disbelief.

However, Xu Guang wasn't surprised by this news. His eyes became a bit colder as he said, "So what if he has recovered his strength? When I take care of you, doesn't he still not have the courage to stand out?"

"Cang Ling, right? And your words just now had slightly aroused my anger, so … "Next, I'll prepare you to recognize reality!"

Xu Guang let out a cold laugh. Immediately, the Origin Energy around his body surged out. Those icy cold eyes clearly did not have any intention of letting go of the few Vastheaven World disciples in front of him.

Faced with the number one person of the fifth layer, even though they had the advantage in numbers, they did not have the slightest bit of confidence. However, they were not weak people. Immediately, their Origin Energy whistled and they were also prepared to fight.

"You overestimate yourself."

In response, Xu Guang laughed coldly as he took a step forward. Holding his palm, which was surging with Origin Energy, he furiously slapped at Cang Ling and the rest.

"Stop!"

However, just as Xu Guang made his move, a delicate shout suddenly rang out. Immediately, a graceful figure rushed into the arena. Her beautiful eyes were filled with fury as she said, "Xu Guang, are you trying to bully others by relying on your power?"

Upon hearing this voice, Xu Guang stopped his movements and immediately stared at the young lady who had suddenly appeared in front of him.

There were no bright decorations on her face, but her fair skin and beautiful eyes revealed a beauty that ordinary people could not match. Coupled with her slim and tall figure, her beauty caused Xu Guang's eyes to burn with passion.

The surrounding crowd also started to stir slightly. Their eyes were filled with passion. This young girl in front of them was one of the Flowers of the Immortal Sun Spiritual Academy.

"So it's junior sister Cang Yue. It's been a long time since we last met, junior sister has become even more beautiful." Xu Guang looked at the young girl, and the dark and cold expression on his face instantly faded. Replacing it was a slightly greedy and gentle smile.

However, Cang Yue's face was still frosty when she heard this, "Stop wasting your breath on me. What do you mean by injuring my Vastheaven Realm's disciples?"

Her ice-cold voice matched well with her cold and elegant temperament. Although she was a weak young lady, her voice was filled with a valiant charm.

"For some people to be so rude, isn't it natural for me to teach them a lesson?" Faced with such a question, Xu Guang's face turned slightly ugly. Although he did have some thoughts for the young girl's beauty, but in front of so many people, what he cared more about was his own face.

"Is it only right for you to bully the weak? Furthermore, private duels are forbidden in the Spirit Institute, and what you have done is in violation of the rules! " Cang Yue had an unyielding attitude, and based on reason, she had the demeanor of a big sister.

Faced with such an aura, the fury that Xu Guang had suppressed earlier once again surged forth as he furiously said, "From the looks of it, you must stand up for them?"

"So what if I am!" Cang Yue raised her beautiful face, not allowing him a single step.

"Good, good!" Xu Guang was so angry that he actually laughed, and his voice also became completely cold. "Since that's the case, then don't blame me!"

Boom! *

Xu Guang stomped heavily on the ground after his voice sounded out. His body shot out like an arrow that had left the bow, leaving behind a series of afterimages wherever he passed. His speed was simply difficult to catch.

Cang Yue looked at the rapidly approaching figure, and her beautiful face slightly changed. Xu Guang's strength was indeed astonishing. However, no matter how strong her opponent was, she would not retreat. As the young disciple with the highest cultivation in the entire Vastheaven Realm, she naturally had to shoulder the responsibility of being a disciple of the Guardian Family!

Weng! *

A sharp gust of wind from the palm above her head whizzed over, and Cang Yue also raised her slender palm. The Origin Energy in her palm roiled as she brazenly met it head on.

Bang!

In the next moment, the two forces collided and a low and deep sound rang out. Cang Yue's figure instantly could not help but retreat more than ten steps and her face instantly paled.

"The difference is that great?" Steadying her body, Cang Yue tightly knitted her brows, her heart filled with unwillingness and helplessness.

On the other side, Xu Guang revealed a calm smile: "I only used seventy percent of my power just now, you should know that I was lenient towards you. If it were anyone else, this would not have been the result."

Xu Guang had coveted Cang Yue's beauty for a long time, so even though they were enemies, he still held onto a trace of a fantasy. Moreover, these words were obviously meant for Cang Yue to understand his intentions.

However, Cang Yue clearly did not intend to show gratitude, and coldly said: "What does it have to do with me if you don't hold back? To me, you are just an enemy! "

"Enemy." Xu Guang's eyes narrowed, and his smile froze again. Since he was destined to not be able to get it, then he had no intention of being lenient anymore.

BOOM!

In the next moment, an extremely berserk aura suddenly erupted, and immediately, Xu Guang once again sent a palm strike towards Cang Yue.

The surging aura spread out like raging waves, causing the surrounding crowd's expressions to change.

"Be careful!"

At this critical moment, a wave of masculinity suppressed the fear in his heart. After which, his figure flashed, and without a care for his own safety, he stood in front of Cang Yue, blocking the attack.

"You think you can stop me?"

However, Xu Guang only sneered, and then, his figure lightly spun in the air, easily bypassing the Azure Spirit blocking his path. After that, he charged straight towards Cang Yue with his palm full of surging Origin Energy.

Cang Yue looked at the incoming palm attack with a helpless expression on her pale face. She was unable to withstand this palm attack, but she knew that although Xu Guang was rather reckless in the Immortal Yang Spiritual Academy, he did not dare to truly kill her. Hence, she did not need to worry about her life.

The palm imprint in the depths of her eyes expanded infinitely, and Cang Yue closed her eyes as if resigned to her fate.

Bang!

In the next moment, a low and deep sound of collision resounded out, accompanied by surprised exclamations from the surrounding crowd.

However, after waiting for a while, the anticipated pain did not come. In her confusion, Cang Yue slowly opened her moving eyes, only to discover that, without her knowing when, a green colored figure was blocking right in front of her. Xu Guang's attack was also firmly blocked by the green colored figure's slender hand.

Staring dumbfoundedly at the figure in front of her, Cang Yue's heart was inexplicably moved. There was an extremely familiar feeling, but it seemed that because of the passage of time, it was difficult for her to recall it.

That was until the familiar voice rang out from the arena …

"Don't you think it's a shameful thing to make a move on a woman?"