Splitting the Heavens

In the main hall of the Tongyou Institution back in the Spirit Luxuriant World…

It was where Kou Chongxue and the deputy patriarchs would meet and discuss matters related to the institution.

However, the situation has been slightly different since some time ago. As the patriarch of the Tongyou Institution, Kou Chongxue had been avoiding all his responsibilities by tossing the problems to the deputy patriarchs.

Surprisingly, there seemed to be a change as Kou Chongxue was sitting obediently in the main hall at that moment as he discussed something with the deputy patriarchs.

With a slight frown, Kou Chongxue turned to look out of the main hall as Shang Xia’s clone brought a jade slip that Shang Xia had sent back from Star Beast Nest No.2.

With a slight gesture, Kou Chongxue received the jade slip from Shang Xia’s clone but asked before reading anything, “Is Little Shang doing alright there?”

“My true body has been in seclusion in the Star Beast Nest crafting talismans…” Shang Xia’s clone replied.

“Alright, thanks for your troubles.” Kou Chongxue spoke politely to Shang Xia’s clone.

Chuckling softly, Shang Xia’s clone looked at the deputy patriarchs beside him before giving them a slight bow before leaving.

Looking at where Shang Xia had left, Ji Wenlong couldn’t help but ask Shang Bo who was seated beside him, “Little Shang’s clone seems different from other clones, right?”

Shang Bo nodded, but he didn’t dare to confirm either. He muttered softly, “His consciousness seems a lot stronger than before…”

Shang Bo’s cultivation might be leagues ahead of the other deputy patriarchs, but Kou Chongxue was present and he was far from Kou Chongxue’s level.

Kou Chongxue turned his attention away from the jade slip before laughing, “When Little Shang created this clone, he separated a large portion of his divine soul, However, the clone only had a cultivation of a True Immortal who just advanced. He seems to be trying something out, but we don’t know if he succeeded.”

Liu Zhiyuan couldn’t help but ask, “What will happen if he succeeds?”

Kou Chongxue thought for some time before he replied, “Little Shang is able to create a clone at the second tier of the Martial Void Realm. However, creating one places a huge burden on him, and his combat abilities would be affected.”

“However… Since he placed a good portion of his divine soul into this clone, he might not need to maintain the burden of sustaining a second tier True Immortal clone, but if he runs into any accident, his clone would be able to quickly restore his cultivation to the second tier.” Kou Chongxue mumbled.

Shang Bo revealed a look of confusion and wondered out loud, “What do you mean restore his cultivation? Is he supposed to supply his clone with his inner qi? Wouldn’t it be better for him to return then?”

“It’s just a test… Who knows if he succeeds?” Kou Chongxue thought for a moment before responding, “I guess that if Little Shang’s clone were to gain the strength of a second tier True Immortal, he would be drawing on the World Origin Source through the You Continent.”

Yun Jing seemed to understand what was going on and she sighed, “Is it because he relied on the spirituality of the You Continent when he advanced? Will he really be able to succeed?”

“That’s why I said it's a test!” Kou Chongxue sighed helplessly.

Liu Zhiyuan finally interjected, “In that case, wouldn’t that mean that his clone is unable to leave the You Continent?”

“Hehe…” Kou Chongxue didn’t respond to him, and he turned his attention back to the jade slip Shang Xia had sent back.

…

Another month quickly passed, and the end of the 16th year of the Spirit Luxuriant Calendar quickly rolled about.

Star Beast Nest No.2 welcomed 2 visitors that day, and Shang Xia’s clone that was stationed at the entrance noticed the newcomers from far away and he asked, “True Immortal Gong, True Immortal Shen, we meet again! If I am not mistaken, there should still be a month before the agreed upon time, right?”

Gong Zhuo, the high-level True Immortal of the Wanyun Association, brought Shen Chongshan to the Star Beast Nest and created a region of safe space by quelling the chaotic streams around him before glancing at the Star Beast Nest.

He could tell that the experts of the ‘Essence Ping World’ were using the Star Beast Nest as a foundation to lay down a protection formation, but from the looks of it, their progress wasn’t as quick as he had thought.

Gong Zhuo felt that it was either their world didn’t care too much about the Star Beast Nest, or they were completely confident in True Immortal Shang’s strength.

As someone who had fought with Shang Xia before, Gong Zhuo was more inclined to believe in the latter.

After hearing Shang Xia’s clone’s question, Gong Zhuo quickly declared his intentions. “The matter regarding the Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman is huge and I can’t help but personally head over to take a look. I wonder if your true body is available to meet me for a moment?”

“True Immortal Gong, you came at an unfortunate time. My true body is currently attempting to craft the talisman and he won’t be out anytime soon, moreover…” Shang Xia’s clone was shocked by Gong Zhuo’s sudden request and started to explain.

He glanced at Shen Chongshan and continued, “... Moreover… isn’t there another month to the deadline True Immortal Shen has agreed on?”

Gong Zhuo couldn’t help but glare at Shen Chongshan and he was met with an embarrassed chuckle from the second tier True Immortal.

Shang Xia’s clone couldn’t help but frown at their interaction and he asked, “So… Are you guys here because the talisman is too important? Or…”

Shen Chongshan quickly waved his hand and muttered, “True Immortal Shang, please don’t misunderstand. Since I could hand the inheritance to you, I have absolute trust and I won’t back out on the agreement now…”

Gong Zhuo followed up before he could finish, “He might have handled this in a haphazard manner, but it’s because he had no choice. Since he has absolute trust in True Immortal Shang, my Wanyun Association will fully support his decision. You can rest assured…”

Shang Xia’s clone was confused by their intentions then. “So… What are you guys here for then?”

“It’s not that I doubt True Immortal Shang’s achievements in the dao of talismans, but our Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman is a special compound talisman. Even though it’s a rank six talisman, it contains the special properties of many talismans… It is extremely intricate and difficult to craft, and it can even be said to be the most complicated talisman under the seventh rank! Even some rank seven Talisman Grandmasters in my world have said that there are some rank seven talismans that are easier to craft…” Gong Zhuo explained.

Shang Xia’s clone didn’t say anything and waited for Gong Zhuo to continue.

“Martial Nephew Shen is too hasty to produce the Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman and even requested for it to be completed in 3 months… He is really pushing it too far…” Gong Zhuo sighed before finally stating his true intentions. “I came here to apologize to True Immortal Shang, and I am here to let your true body know that he can take his time to complete the talisman.”

Shang Xia’s clone stared at the both of them in shock. “I see… Looks like you aren’t confident that my true body will be able to craft the Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman!”

“Definitely not!” Gong Zhuo declared hastily. “True Immortal Shang already impressed us by completing 10 rank six Formation Talismans in 2 months. Even in my Essence Xing World, there isn’t a single Talisman Grandmaster with his skills. However… The Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman was created by a peak-tier rank seven Talisman Grandmaster. Even though it’s a rank six talisman, rank six Talisman Grandmasters can only sigh in amazement while still being unable to craft it…”

Gong Zhuo hadn’t completed his sentence when a light flashed in Shang Xia’s clone’s eyes and he burst out laughing. “True Immortal Gong, remember when I said it was an unfortunate time? I couldn't be more wrong! My true body came out of seclusion to take a breather, and he actually completed the Myriad Tinted Cloud Talisman. He is bringing it over now for you to take a look to see if it’s the talisman you want.”

“What the f…?”

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