Ascension of The Unholy Immortal-Chapter 352: Lunar Shadow

"Surely, there must be an alternative path," Liang muttered in frustration, exhaling a heavy sigh.

With each attempt at fusing the techniques, the Thousand Derivations Rune derivative effect abruptly disintegrated, leaving him with enigmatic and incomplete riddles.

Undeterred, Liang summoned his resolve, unleashing the full power of his divine rune. Within the depths of his eyes, the enigmatic symbol of the Thousand Derivations Rune materialized.

The scene before him underwent a profound transformation as three sets of cryptic characters emerged, each imbued with a unique essence.

The first depicted a celestial fox with nine ethereal tails, the second resembled a winged serpent with a lunar halo, and the third evoked the majesty of a resplendent phoenix adorned with four magnificent wings.

The Thousand Derivations Rune in Liang’s eyes flickered incessantly, causing characters from each set to detach themselves from their respective outlines.

Time flew by as the liberated characters converged, striving to coalesce into a novel form.

After countless hours, most of the characters that constituted the original trio had vanished.

In their place, a nascent outline began to manifest, obscured by an ethereal haze. Despite its enigmatic nature, a discerning observer could glimpse the form of a creature unlike any previously witnessed.

It possessed a serpentine head with hints of a dragon’s visage, a majestic body adorned with four wings, and nine peculiar tails that seemed to take shape in the darkness.

Just as the creature’s form seemed to stabilize, a sudden tremor rippled through its outlines. With alarming speed, the detached characters began to scatter, the creature dissolving before Liang’s horrified eyes in an instant.

Simultaneously, Liang felt a surge of agony wrack his body. He coughed violently, spewing forth a mouthful of crimson blood.

Each failed attempt left an invisible wound upon his divine sense, but this collapse had inflicted grievous harm upon his very soul.

"Was it too much for the rune to handle?" Liang frowned slightly. Each time the fusion process approached the stabilization phase, something inexplicable occurred.

After a moment of contemplation, Liang’s eyes flickered with realization. "The derivation effect doesn’t create something from nothing. Instead, it reduces it to its most primitive form, and from that basic essence, the derivative takes shape."

This could explain the disintegration once it reached the stabilization phase. The fusion product is too complicated at this stage for the derivation effect to do anything.

"Maybe... I can try again and pause the derivation process at the primitive stage of the three techniques, and then try to fuse them together manually."

With a newfound understanding, Liang sank into deep contemplation. If the derivation effect pushed a new creation to its most primitive form, he needed to provide guidance during the stabilization phase.

Once more, Liang immersed himself in the intricate fusion process. As the three cryptic character sets converged, he cautiously intervened, guiding their coalescence with the utmost precision.

With unwavering concentration, Liang directed the liberated characters towards their intended destinations, ensuring that their interconnections formed the basis of a cohesive entity.

Time elapsed, and the nascent outline of the enigmatic creature manifested before him. This time, however, as the creature’s form neared completion, Liang remained vigilant, maintaining his delicate guidance.

Slowly but steadily, the creature’s serpentine head, majestic wings, and nine peculiar tails took shape, forming a harmonious and enigmatic unity.

Just as the creature’s form seemed to stabilize, Liang’s watchful eyes detected a subtle tremor. A surge of anticipation coursed through him as he deftly adjusted his guidance, preventing the catastrophic disintegration that had plagued previous attempts.

With bated breath, Liang watched as the creature’s form solidified, becoming ever more distinct and tangible before his very eyes.

Despite Liang’s careful guidance, a sudden tremor rippled through the creature’s form, disrupting its delicate equilibrium. The ethereal haze obscuring its outlines intensified, and with alarming speed, the creature dissolved before his horrified eyes.

Liang felt a surge of disappointment wash over him, but this time, there was no accompanying agony or damage to his soul or divine sense. The new approach had shielded him from the grievous harm that had plagued his previous attempts.

As the creature’s form dispersed into nothingness, Liang’s mind raced, analyzing the subtle changes he had introduced during this latest fusion process.

He realized that while his guidance had prevented the catastrophic disintegration, it had also inadvertently hindered the creature’s ability to reach a stable state.

The derivation effect, in its relentless pursuit of primitive forms, required a delicate balance. Too much guidance would stifle its transformative potential, while too little would result in the creature’s collapse.

"fusing all three techniques is too ambitious, I should start by fusing two of them, the primitive forms of the Nine-Tailed Silver Fox Sutra and the Silver Moon Serpent Scripture."

With newfound enthusiasm, Liang resolved to focus on fusing the primitive forms of the Nine-Tailed Silver Fox Sutra and the Silver Moon Serpent Scripture. This more modest goal provided him with a more manageable starting point.

Liang initiated the intricate fusion process once more, meticulously guiding the liberation of characters from the cryptic sets representing each technique. As these characters converged, he paused the derivation effect, leaving them in a primitive and malleable state.

With the utmost care, Liang began to intertwine these primitive elements, drawing upon his profound understanding of both techniques to create a harmonious and synergistic whole.

Time seemed to dissolve as Liang’s mind delved into the depths of creative fusion. He experimented with various combinations, meticulously assessing the compatibility and potential of each arrangement.

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As he patiently guided the primitive characters, something extraordinary began to take shape. The ethereal haze surrounding the nascent form gradually dissipated, revealing the outline of a creature unlike anything Liang had ever witnessed before.

It possessed the serpentine head of a Silver Moon Serpent, adorned with a pair of resplendent, silver horns. Its elongated body was covered in scales that shifted and shimmered with an ethereal glow, reminiscent of the Nine-Tailed Silver Fox’s lustrous fur.

From its back sprouted four magnificent wings, each resembling the celestial wings depicted in the fox sutra. And perhaps most astonishingly, nine magnificent tails extended from its hindquarters, each tipped with a shimmering silver orb that danced and undulated in the ethereal light.

"This... this is the Lunar Shadow Fox Race," Liang couldn’t help but mumble to himself after studying the result of his fusion.

In the legends, the Lunar Shadow Fox was a mysterious and cunning creature with the appearance of a nine-tailed silver fox and also possessed the body of a silver serpent. It was rumored that the Lunar Shadow Fox had the bloodline of an ancient and supremely powerful creature, but it was only a rumor, and no one could confirm it.

"Looks like it’s really related to my bloodline source," Liang chuckled to himself. "Anyway, it’s much more powerful than the Silver Moon Serpent Scripture."

After successfully fusing the two primitive techniques, Liang turned his attention to the most powerful one, The Great Void Phoenix Scripture.

Again he commenced the intricate fusion process, Liang drew upon the lessons learned from his previous attempts. He carefully guided the liberation of characters from both sets, ensuring that their primitive essence remained pliable and receptive.

With the dexterity of a master craftsman, Liang began to intertwine these primitive elements, meticulously assessing their compatibility and potential. Hour after hour, he delved into the depths of creative fusion, tirelessly experimenting with various combinations.

As he patiently guided the primitive characters, something extraordinary began to emerge. The ethereal haze surrounding the nascent form gradually dissipated, revealing the outline of a creature that seemed to defy all known classifications.

Its serpentine head was now adorned with a magnificent crown of fiery plumage, and from its back sprouted two sets of wings—one pair resembling the celestial wings of the Lunar Shadow Fox, and the other a majestic set of phoenix wings that shimmered with iridescent radiance.

The creature’s elongated body was covered in iridescent scales, and from its hindquarters extended nine magnificent tails, each tipped with a shimmering silver orb.

Just as the creature’s form seemed to stabilize, a sudden tremor rippled through its ethereal structure. With alarming speed, the carefully constructed fusion began to disintegrate, the liberated characters scattering in chaotic disarray.

Liang watched in dismay as the creature he had patiently brought into existence dissolved into nothingness. "Why did it fail again?" he muttered to himself, frustration etching lines upon his brow. "Was the combination of attributes too incompatible?"

"Complexity?" Liang pondered again,"Could it be that the fusion of three distinct techniques, each with its own intricate attributes, is simply too ambitious for the derivation effect to handle?"

Liang sank into deep contemplation, reflecting on his insights. "What should I do? Should I abandon the fusion altogether?"

"No, there’s something more," he realized, his eyes suddenly brightening. "The issue lies with the Great Void Phoenix Scriptures. Merging the Nine-Tailed Silver Fox Sutra and the Silver Moon Serpent Scriptures went smoothly. It’s only when I attempt to merge with the Great Void Phoenix Scripture that failure occurs."