Secret Records of the Leader of the Beichen Sword Sect-Chapter 922 - 476: Zheng Shanyin (Part 2)

Zheng Shanyin seemed to have a moment of insight and began to speak at length,

"Indeed, this is a difficult problem. Actually, many fellow Daoists in the sect are researching body modification techniques, attempting to crossbreed and modify the alien races from the Western Regions, teaching them Qi Refining to enhance puppet quality, so I have some knowledge of this.

No matter how much modification is done, the meridians are always the hardest part.

Those outer domain alien races either naturally lack meridians or have damaged roots and severed veins, requiring Secret Techniques to refine, surgically implanting, a costly endeavor with very low results. Even if they can barely cultivate, they still can’t compare to the natural talent of people from the Central Plains.

If the quality of meridians is too poor, unable to guide Refining, store breath, hide Divine Sense, any strong natural talent and comprehension is meaningless, Refining cannot be cultivated, magic won’t work, Body Refinement and Divine Skills are like castles in the air, wooden pillars without roots, unable to last.

These metal meridians used by the Outer Heaven Demons, though top-notch, ultimately have fatal flaws, unable to withstand Heavenly Thunder, still unable to be used greatly. Duan Tie mentioned in his book that every technological bottleneck is materials science. I couldn’t agree more."

Chen Xuantian glanced at him askance,

"Why is the Lord interested in these strange tricks of the Outer Heaven Demons?"

Zheng Shanyin shook his head,

"What are you talking about, sir? I swept through the Western Regions, captured thousands of cities, destroyed countless nations, have I seen few strange tricks?

Although those Left Dao techniques are not a match for my Divine Sect, I will not look down upon them just because mortal people can’t cultivate.

Among us three, there is sure to be someone to learn from. These puppets made by the Demons, though not perfect, are quite impressive in their combat ability."

Chen Xuantian’s curiosity was piqued,

"Then may I ask if the Lord has a solution?"

Zheng Shanyin shrugged,

"Of course not, otherwise, why would I be asking for your puppet-refining method?"

Chen Xuantian, "..."

Zheng Shanyin pondered,

"However, if it’s just a temporary fix, it’s not difficult, just replace it with more advanced materials. For example, use Dragon Sinew and Phoenix Marrow to replace the electric wire and gold silk within. Of course, different demon materials have different attributes and strength, it’s not possible, needs to be customized individually, so naturally, the best would have to be Wanyu Immortal Silk..."

What silk?

But Zheng Shanyin didn’t elaborate, thought for a moment then shook his head,

"Forget it, Immortal Silk is out of the question, Lingxu Old Ghost has been cutting off our supply, the sect’s own supplies are barely enough, no spare money to waste here. From a cost-efficiency standpoint, it still needs to be human..."

Chen Xuantian rolled his eyes,

"Using humans isn’t efficient at all, then? You have to draw tendons one by one?"

Zheng Shanyin chuckled, as if tickled, waved his big hand,

"Haha, that’s not necessarily the case. Just recently, I researched a tip-top skill, it saves a lot of time! Allow me to show you, we can discuss it together! Skinning and pulling tendons!!!"

Suddenly, Zheng Shanyin slapped out, causing a blood wind to stir, his overwhelming palm strength transformed into hundreds of blood claws, soaring out like bats filling the sky, sweeping toward the fleet, grabbing the soldiers jumping off the ships hoping to survive, scattered on the sea’s surface, ripping each apart, bursting blood and mixing bones instantly, skin peeled and tendons pulled, brains and eyeballs splattering out together, exploding into a blurred red mass dispersing on the water, resembling a blooming peony.

Then, with a pull of the Blood Hand, muscles and a blood net were extracted from the peony-like surface, Zheng Shanyin hoisted it up like fishing net, gathered into a heap of seaweed-like bloody tendons membranes held in his hand, to show Chen Xuantian,

"This move is my specially researched technique for skinning and pulling tendons, stripping human root bone. However, biological meridians aren’t good for long-term preservation, they spoil and rot quickly, needing to be resampled, indeed, they are lacking."

Chen Xuantian examined the densely packed bloody filaments in his hand, recognizing the respect due to Zheng Shanyin’s status as a Sect Hierarch, ranked in the top three in the world, even if he’s just arrived, a Blood God’s Son’s Divine Sense strength is not weaker than him. A casual palm slap that exploded hundreds or thousands of people accurately controlled the palm strength, scattering the flesh into garbage but leaving the delicate fragile tendons and blood vessels unharmed. This skill was an impressive show,

At this, Chen Xuantian felt competitive, also called upon his hand, releasing a palm strike!

"Skinning and pulling tendons!!"

Although it was the same move, Chen Xuantian’s palm strike was distinctly different, palm strength fierce as a sword, Tian Gang sharp as a sword, swift and rapid, striking extremely high and far, palm wind whistling like a Blood Eagle ascending the sky, intercepting and annihilating a whistling fighter group from the clouds, cockpits bursting like tomato cans, crashing from the sky, rolling and exploding into thousands of pieces on the wave-tossed sea surface, like a burst of golden chrysanthemums.

Zheng Shanyin was also taken by surprise, clapping,

"Memorable, masters from all backgrounds, fame well-deserved. Mr. Lu is truly the smartest person in the world.

However, there are twenty-seven variations in force for this move, how about we spar again?"

"That is unnecessary."

Gathering the mass of blood silk back into his hand, Chen Xuantian twirled the blood silk coiled around his fingertips, remarked blandly,

"Wiping excrement never gets completely clean; it’s just the yellow on the paper fades to an acceptable point.

Total dissatisfaction, often in life, must pass with compromise. Almost sufficient. Thank you for your guidance, Sect Hierarch."

Zheng Shanyin frowned,

"...Who told you such disgusting things?"

"Duan Tie."

Chen Xuantian changed the topic,

"However, speaking of Immortal Silk, I predict the Mystic Sect will soon attack Dui Country, possibly to sever the Silk Road, the Sect Hierarch is leisurely touring here, won’t you return early to prepare?"

Zheng Shanyin was startled, expression changing dramatically,

"What Silk Road... Ah! So it is! The old villain is sly! Planning to wipe out our secret suppliers of Immortal Silk! Thank you for the reminder, sir! The sect will definitely record a great merit for you!"

Is there really merit just for this? The Sect Hierarch is surprisingly gracious...

To the God-beating Sect, the Mystic Sect’s attack is certainly a major event. Zheng Shanyin lost interest in sightseeing, spoke seriously,

"This time, I originally thought the Duan family’s fool was trapped by a villain’s scheme, deceived by some Mystic Sect old monster’s Primordial Spirit Method, into their net for brainwashing, hence I came personally to check, turns out it’s Mr. Lu in charge of this world, now I’m assured.

As I toured these days, I found this Outer Heaven has immense land and large population, not your average Jiezimixi or Inch Cave Heaven. Their machinery creation techniques are extraordinary, otherworldly, yet everyone is weak as maggots, worthless, worth exploring thoroughly!

However, I still face the Mystic Sect, can’t manage everything, intending to send my Divine Sect members below the Ten Hearts level to this world for further education, learning machinery creation. Then, I kindly ask sir’s support. The sect will certainly record a great merit for you!"

How can merit be given so easily like this, perhaps it’s actually very mediocre? Is it?

But Chen Xuantian considered the Blood Talisman Divine Sect members below Ten Hearts, all yet to achieve Core Formation, have not perfected the Blood God’s son’s great method, perhaps they are indeed trivial?

Estimating the situation isn’t severe, didn’t want direct conflict with strong opponents who could potentially overwhelm Tian Gang, Chen Xuantian nodded,

"Everything according to the Sect Hierarch’s arrangements. However, this place can’t cultivate, fear it may delay people’s cultivation, unwilling ones, cannot force."

Zheng Shanyin was delighted,

"Relax, sir, they will come whether they want to or not. I will send a hundred people over, must learn the Giant Divine Soldier repair techniques!"

Chen Xuantian was speechless,

"So what the heck is the Giant Divine Soldier, wait, repair?"

"Mr. Lu has long developed in the Central Plains, unaware of the situation. Our sect in the Western Regions has excavated numerous relics and treasures, many ancient battlefields with many mechanical armored Giant Divine Soldiers.

Calculations suggest they were left from past Ancient Demons and Insect Clan wars, though alien races aren’t highly useful, sect members lacking manpower. Thus it’s not time to counterattack the Central Plains yet.

However, as long as these Mechanical Divine Soldiers can be restored, reviving Ancient tech! Our Divine Sect will have the chance to destroy the Immortal Palace, compete with the Mystic Sect for supremacy! Willing to collaborate, sir!"

While speaking, Zheng Shanyin’s thick eyebrows and big eyes radiated ideals and righteousness!

Chen Xuantian, "...You just want to play with Giant Divine Soldiers, right?"

Zheng Shanyin, "Mr. Lu’s foresight."