Chapter 353: Follow Your Heart! Fusion! Condensed Soldier Formation!

Qian Huang and Hua Qianqiu fell silent upon hearing Yang Li's question, seemingly unsure how to answer him.
After a while.
It wasn't until a long time later that Hu Qianqiu took a deep breath and slowly said, "Yang Li, we actually don't know what to do."
"Huh?!
Yang Li was taken aback, "Master, what do you mean by that?"
“意思就是。”
乾皇就接话沉声的道：“‘国运之器：九龙玉玺’虽然告诉了我们你是唯一的希望, 只有你才能打破囚笼，只有你才能创造奇迹。”
“However.”
"We also don't know exactly what to do. Even the 'National Treasure: Nine-Dragon Jade Seal' cannot deduce your future, or perhaps, the 'National Treasure: Nine-Dragon Jade Seal' can only obtain fragments of future images."
"Can only speculate the possible results, without knowing the specific process at all."
"This..."
Yang Li finally realized.
Obviously.
Both Qian Huang and Hua Qianqiu are currently clueless, even the Nine Dragon Jade Seal is just a half-baked plan, without any accurate strategy or action.
Everything is like groping forward in turbid river water. With a little carelessness, one is likely to fall into the surging dark currents around.
"Yang Li."
Hua Qianqiu pondered for a moment and said, "Since the Nine Dragon Jade Seal designates you as the only hope, so tell me, what do you want to do? We can all support you."
"I'm afraid only you can lead us."
"That's right!"
Emperor Qian gave Yang Li a serious look.
In an instant,
Yang Li felt tremendous pressure. Translated:
*Sigh*
Yang Li took a deep breath.
"Yang Li!"
“……”
Around him.
Even King Yu and the others looked at Yang Li.
Obviously.
They had truly placed all their hopes on Yang Li's shoulders, because they had no other choice. Moreover, they had previously tried various methods, but all had failed.
"I understand."
Yang Li nodded solemnly and said in a deep voice, "Master, Emperor Qian, and the rulers of various states, honestly, I didn't expect such a huge responsibility to suddenly fall on my shoulders."
"I am indeed somewhat anxious and fearful."
"However..."
Yang Li took another deep breath and said seriously, "Since the incident has already happened, regardless of whether this matter is true or false, or whether I can truly break the imprisonment and cage of the 0999999999-number Forge World, after all these countless years, countless living beings have come forward, countless predecessors have tried various methods, yet they have all failed."
"However."
"I will definitely do my best."
"Except for one thing."
Yang Li continued, "To achieve these almost impossible tasks, one must have absolute strength. Only with absolute strength can one break through all of this."
"Therefore."
"In the following period, I will seclude myself and practice diligently, striving to break through to the Twelve Butterfly Pupa Breaking Level in the shortest possible time, reaching the pinnacle of the Breaking Stage and mastering the 'Armament Forging Technique'." Please let me know if there is anything else I can assist you with.
"Well!"
Hua Qianqiu nodded.
"No problem."
Qianhuang also said, "Yang Li, you can do it according to your own ideas, and we will support you as much as possible. If you need anything, you can directly tell us."
"Not bad."
"If you have any difficulties or need any treasures, you can tell me."
"Yang Li, you have already reached the Ten Butterfly Breaking Cocoon level, condensed the Space Black Butterfly, and now if you want to continue to break through, you obviously need special spirit items with the time attribute. I still have a few time attribute spirit items in my possession, I can give them all to you to use."
“In this king's hands, there are also some.”
“Rest assured, with our help, you will definitely be able to make a breakthrough in the shortest time.”
“……”
Around him.
King Yu and the others said one after another.
Moreover,
they directly took out one time spirit item after another. With the strength of King Yu and the others, they could completely open up a personal space to store treasures. Please note that the
Yang Li can actually create personal space, but he didn't do so because he didn't have much to carry with him.
"Thank you, Your Majesty Qian, and thank you to the eight kings!"
Yang Li bowed and saluted.
Obviously.
Yang Li did not refuse these time spirit items. With these time spirit items, the amount of slaughter points needed for Yang Li to cultivate 'time seedlings' will greatly decrease.
"Yang Li."
Hua Qianqiu continued, "Next, I will tell you how to condense the 'twelfth black butterfly.' You need to listen carefully and, most importantly, remember everything."
"Yes!"
Yang Li held her breath slightly.
This is a crucial secret.
"The convergence of the twelfth black butterfly lies in obeying the 'true heart'. When the eleven black butterflies are converged and the power of space and time is mastered, the most crucial point of the twelfth black butterfly lies in obeying the 'true heart'."
Chemie Qianqiu said earnestly, "If we say that below the Nine Butterfly Pupa Breaking Level, including the Nine Butterfly Pupa Breaking Level, there are specific techniques and martial arts to cultivate and break through. Similarly, at the Ten Butterfly Pupa Breaking Level and the Eleven Butterfly Pupa Breaking Level, we can also use the 'space seed' and 'time seed' to nurture and enhance."
"However."
“第十二只黑蝶就完全不一样了，这是一种玄之又玄的力量，难以言明，难以体会，更难以用语言来描述。”
“真正的一点，也是唯一的一点，那就是必须顺应‘本心’，只有这样，才能凝聚‘第十二只黑蝶’。”
"Next, the time is coming."
化千秋再道：“为师会仔细跟你讲解第十二黑蝶的种种玄妙，尽可能帮助你理解和参悟，希望能够对你有所帮助。”
"Thank you, Master!"
杨厉鞠躬行礼。
"I have been your master for so many years, but I haven't taught you much about cultivation. It's all up to you. Now, I can consider that I have fulfilled my responsibility as a master."
Hua Qianqiu continued, "Within the Nine Dragon Jade Seal, it records all the martial arts, Daoist qi cultivation, Buddhist meditation, miscellaneous schools of cultivation, and all the techniques for cultivating evil to defend oneself in the human realm."
"And another thing."

"Refining tools, refining pills, refining corpses..."
"That's possible."
"As long as it is any cultivation method that has ever existed in the human world, it is recorded in the Nine Dragon Jade Seal. You can freely browse and search for the cultivation method you want within the Nine Dragon Jade Seal."
"That's right!"
Qian Huang nodded.
"Thank you, Master. Thank you, Qian Huang,"
Yang Li felt greatly delighted.
"Yang Li."
Hua Qianqiu pondered for a moment and said, "Since you want to cultivate in seclusion, enhance your strength, and make a breakthrough in the shortest time possible, this is the best place for seclusion."
"And."
"Under the national fate of the Nine Dragon Seal, you can still help with your cultivation," said Yu Wang.
"Indeed."
Qian Huang nodded.
“Yes!”
They also agreed.
"This..."
Yang Li pondered, "What about my parents and my wife and children?"
"What will happen to them?!"
"Rest assured."
Hua Qianqiu said, "With us watching over them, they won't be in any danger."
"Master."
However, Yang Li said, "My son Yang Ji has a bronze Buddha lamp in his possession. This bronze Buddha lamp is something that the fifth-ranked bronze Buddha among the Twelve Casting Soldiers wants, so it is likely related to his 'Casting Soldiers'."
"Bronze Buddha."
Hua Qianqiu and Qian Huang exchanged a glance. "This is somewhat tricky, but it's not a problem. We can protect Yang Ji's safety, but we may not be able to safeguard the Bronze Buddha lamp."
"Well!"
Yang Li nodded, "Being able to protect Yang Ji is enough."
So.
In the following time.
Yang Li did not go back but stayed in this small alternate space, cultivating in seclusion within the alternate space where the 'National Fate Instrument: Nine Dragon Jade Seal' is located.
Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!!!
And then...
Yang Li sat cross-legged, with the Nine Dragon Jade Seal floating above his head, emitting strands of colorful light curtains that enveloped him completely.
This is the blessing of the national destiny.
However.
Yang Li faintly felt that the national fortune of the Kowloon Jade Seal was not pure enough, but also contained various distractions from the people. If one were to hastily absorb and control such a power of national fortune, it would bring about significant side effects to oneself.
Among them.
The biggest side effect is that it consumes lifespan.
It is precisely because of such side effects that the lifespan of Emperor Gan is only one hundred years, and the lifespan of the other eight kings is actually only around a thousand years. Translate the translated content back into Chinese:
This is the price.
Swipe!
With a thought in mind.
Yang Li initiated the Unlimited Slaughter Interface.
Name: Yang Li.
Skills: Fifth Layer of the Art of Refining Soldiers (Level 14 Alchemy, Level 14 Corpse Refining, Level 14 Instrument Refining, Greedy Law Weapon Casting Technique (Incomplete)).
The third level of "Record of Alchemy of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
The third level of "Record of Corpse Refining of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
The third level of "Record of Artifact Refinement of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
"Supreme Tai Chi Skill" (fusion available): Tai Chi Black Butterfly, Dualism Black Butterfly, Sky-splitting Black Butterfly, Divine Gods Black Butterfly, Divine Martial Arts Black Butterfly, Deity Transformation Black Butterfly, Human Dao Black Butterfly, Dao Sovereign Black Butterfly, Buddha Ancestor Black Butterfly.
Space Black Butterfly: Space Lord (unbeatable).
Time Secret Technique: Time Seed (Beginner +).
Magic Weapon (Damaged): Yin Yang Blade - Greed (unbeatable). Translated content:
Kill count: 976900000000.
"Good, good, good!"
Yang Li's face was full of smiles, and he secretly said in his heart: "This time, when I went to Yuzhou, in the 'Ancient Ruins: Temple of Time and Space,' I killed a large number of time corpses and also slaughtered a huge number of demon clan, cunning clan, soul clan, and other creatures from different dimensions. Most importantly, the weakest among them were only at the Nine Butterfly Breaking Cocoon level."
"So."
"The number of killings I have now has reached nine hundred seventy-six billion, which is approaching a trillion."
In this way.
"In a short period of time, I no longer have to worry about the scarcity of kill points, and maybe even have enough to support me until I complete the "casting army"."
Of course.
These are all Yang Li's own conjectures. He doesn't know much about 'casting soldiers', so he cannot draw accurate conclusions. However, breaking through the Twelve Butterflies' Cocoon Level is definitely not a problem.
Next moment.
Yang Li began to gradually explore the practice of Qi cultivation in the Taoist tradition, the meditation practice in Buddhism, alternative paths, and using evil to protect oneself, going through these four different paths from scratch.
First of all,
Because Yang Li has already reached the level of Ten Butterflies Breaking the Cocoon, he has condensed the Spatial Black Butterfly, and even cultivated the Time Saplings, gaining some control over the power of time.
In this way.
Yang Li has significantly reduced the amount of killing required for practicing Taoist Qi Cultivation, Buddhist Zen Meditation, miscellaneous sects, and cultivating dark forces to protect himself.
Moreover,
Yang Li had already comprehended various Buddhist scriptures and refined Buddhist teachings before. However, he later stopped practicing and completely embarked on the "way of martial arts".
During this period.
Hua Qianqiu has come here multiple times to teach Yang Li about understanding the true self, following one's heart, as well as explaining the mysteries and secrets of the twelfth black butterfly.
Gradually.
Yang Li has also gained some insights.
Time flew by.
In an instant.
Half a year has passed.
On this day,
Boom! Boom!
Yang Li opened his eyes, and a extremely mysterious aura emerged from him. Countless intricate runes appeared around his body.
Moreover,
Martial arts, Buddhism, Taoism, peripheral sects, and cultivating evil.
The five types of energy have all appeared.
Swipe!
With a thought in mind.
Yang Li initiated the Unlimited Slaughter Interface.
The information in the interface has indeed undergone a revolutionary change.
Name: Yang Li.
Skills: Fifth Layer of the Art of Refining Soldiers (Level 14 Alchemy, Level 14 Corpse Refining, Level 14 Instrument Refining, Greedy Law Weapon Casting Technique (Incomplete)).
The third level of "Record of Alchemy of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
The third level of "Record of Corpse Refining of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
The third level of "Record of Artifact Refinement of the Divine Gods" (beginner+).
"Supreme Tai Chi Skill" (fusion available): Tai Chi Black Butterfly, Dualism Black Butterfly, Sky-splitting Black Butterfly, Divine Gods Black Butterfly, Divine Martial Arts Black Butterfly, Deity Transformation Black Butterfly, Human Dao Black Butterfly, Dao Sovereign Black Butterfly, Buddha Ancestor Black Butterfly.
Great Vehicle Buddhist scriptures (can be integrated). Please note that the translation might not be accurate as the original message seems to contain specific terminology or references.
Heavenly Dao Gong (can be fused).
Thirty-Six Side Door Secret Techniques (can be fused).
Yuxie Dafa (can be fused).
Space Black Butterfly: Space Lord (unbeatable).
Time Secret Technique: Time Seed (Beginner +).
Magic Weapon (Damaged): Yin Yang Blade - Greed (unbeatable). Translated content:
Killing Points: 936,900,000,000.
Obviously.
Yang Li spent half a year's time, consuming a total of 40 billion killing points. He first fused the "Great Mahayana Buddhist Scripture," which can start from the beginning of the heretical meditation and continuously cultivate until reaching the pinnacle of the Nine Butterfly Breaking Cocoon level.
Immediately.
Once again, the fusion created the 'Heavenly Dao Technique', which can also be cultivated to the highest level of the Nine Butterfly Breaking Cocoon stage.
The Thirty-Six Side Gate Secret Techniques can also be cultivated to the highest level of the Nine Butterfly Breaking Cocoon stage.
"Finally."
Cultivation of Evil Method.
This is an extremely eerie and sinister technique. It actually originates from the 'Eerie Realm' and is a method created by the sixth-ranked intermediate weapon forger, 'Master of Sinister Deception'.
Reached the final stage of cultivation.
Just turned into food for the 'Sinister Master'.
However.
Yang Li, after integrating a large number of demonic cultivation techniques and undergoing countless transformations, unexpectedly broke through the original limitations and formed the 'Cultivation of Sinister Arts'.
In this way.
Just like stealing a part of the power of the 'evil master'.
Indeed incredible.
The most important thing is.
Yang Li integrated all the five types of cultivation methods in martial arts, Buddhism, Taoism, side gates, and cultivating evil, and broke through the limits.
In the depths of darkness.
The five different methods of breaking through the limitations formed by the Five Paths of Dao unexpectedly created a mutual resonance.
"This is..."
Yang Li's expression was astonished, but also had a sense of anticipation.
Because.
Through Yang Li's perception and speculation, if the five different cultivation methods in the mortal world could be cultivated to the extreme, there may be unprecedented changes.
Just as expected.
Yang Li made an attempt, consuming 40 billion points of killing points. The Five Ultimate Martial Arts, namely Supreme Tai Chi Technique, Great Mahayana Buddhist Sutra, Divine Tao Technique, Thirty-Six Side Sect Secret Techniques, and Nurturing Evil Technique, can actually be fused together, showing clear signs of fusion.
You see,
At the very beginning.
Yang Li could not integrate his "Yao Xie Fa" with martial arts at first.
And now.
But now he is able to integrate them.
However.
If Yang Li relies on his own insights and integration, it's uncertain how long it will take.
"Add in fusion!"
Without hesitation, Yang Li shouted in a deep voice, "Fuse Tai Chi Supreme Skill, Great Vehicle Buddhist Scripture, Heavenly Dao Skill, Thirty-Six Peripheral Secret Techniques, and Nurturing Evil Grand Technique."
Points of Killing: -100000000000.
Taiji Supreme Skill, Great Buddhist Scripture, Divine Path Skill, Thirty-Six Secret Arts of Side Doors, and Nurturing Evil Skill successfully merged.
Obtain: Condensed Formation Technique.
Prompt appears.
Boom!!!
In an instant.
Yang Li sensationally perceives a change, and a plethora of information and knowledge flood his mind. In an instant, Yang Li feels as though his consciousness has entered a mysterious and ethereal space.
Moreover,
Yang Li has cultivated in this unreal and mysterious space for countless years, constantly blending five ultimate breakthrough methods.
Of course.
In the beginning,
Yang Li experienced one failure after another, the reasons for fusion failure were diverse, even giving rise to various abnormal and unique methods.
Finally.
Yang Li doesn't know how many times he has failed, or how many years he has spent practicing in this mysterious virtual space, until he successfully integrates the five ultimate limit methods.
Boom!
When the five ultimate breakthrough methods are combined, a tremendous transformation occurs, including the true meaning of martial arts, Buddhism, Taoism, side-gate teachings, and cultivating evil intentions.
At this moment.
All merged together.
Moreover,
After these true meanings merged, they formed one after another extremely special texts, like dazzling runes, constantly emerging and then condensing, arranging together.
Finally.
Formed a complete and profound theory.
Yang Li comprehended it.
Titled: The Consolidation Strategy.
"This is..."
Yang Li was shocked and completely focused, constantly comprehending and pondering the various mysteries that kept surfacing in his mind.
At this moment.
Yang Li completed his enlightenment.
He mastered the "Condensing Soldiers Technique".
"So that's how it is."
Yang Li opened his eyes and a satisfied smile appeared on his face, "After completely integrating the five ultimate breakthrough techniques, it will become the 'Condensing Soldiers Technique'."
"The 'Solidification Method' is part of the 'Casting Method', and it is only by combining the 'Refining Method' and the 'Solidification Method' that one can obtain a truly complete 'Casting Method'."
Buzz!
At this moment.
Yang Ligang had just mastered the "Condensed Soldiers' Technique" not long ago when fluctuations came from ahead, and the figure of Hua Qianqiu stepped out of the spatial portal.
"Yang Li."
Hua Qianqiu looked up.
"Master!"
Yang Ligang bowed.
"You have made a breakthrough again?"
Asked Hu Qianqiu in astonishment.
Yes.
Yang Li did not hide it.
You could say that.
There is no need to conceal it now.
"Good, good, good!"
Hu Qianqiu's expression became ecstatic. "Master can faintly feel the aura of 'Emperor Taizu' from you, this feeling is indescribable, but the aura is very similar."
"This..."
杨厉愣了一下。
And then.
杨厉就是心中一震。
“我刚刚将五门极致破限法门融合，掌握了‘凝兵法’，自身的气息确实因为‘凝兵法’的缘故，发生了特殊的改变。”
Yang Li pondered in his heart, "According to what Hua Qianqiu just said, 'Emperor Taizu' is the first emperor of the Great Qian Dynasty, and he is also the first emperor to forge the 'Instrument of National Fortune'. It was also 'Emperor Taizu' who formulated a series of plans that lasted for a thousand years."
"This Emperor Taizu is truly extraordinary. The reason why I could integrate the five ultimate breakthrough techniques is because I spent 1.4 billion points of killing energy. But how did Emperor Taizu achieve it? Such amazing talent is indescribable."
"He is simply not human, as if 'divine', but only an existence that is 'divine' can forge the 'instrument of national development.'"
"And."
"I speculate that Emperor Taizu may have already integrated the complete 'art of refining soldiers' and 'art of condensing soldiers', mastered the complete 'art of casting soldiers', and that is why he was able to forge the 'instrument of national development'."
"However."
"This is a being who is like a 'god', even willing to sacrifice their own life, but in the end they still failed. Can I really succeed?!"
“……”
Thought of here.
Yang Li fell silent.
Therefore.
Yang Li became increasingly convinced that he must not conduct armament forging within the boundary of the 0999999999 armament realm, because even if he truly mastered the complete armament forging method, success would still be impossible.
At the end of the day.
The number of soldier casting spots is fixed and has already been filled. Anyone without a casting spot who attempts to cast soldiers will be "condemned" by the heavens.
"Yang Li."
Hua Qianqiu said in a deep voice, "This is the last time I will come in here to teach you. The situation outside is becoming more severe. I can't open the space channel to enter here anymore, otherwise, it is likely to be sensed by the soldier caster, and then everything will be over."
"So."
"After this time, I will not come in again. As for when you will come out, make your own plans. I trust your choices and judgments."
"Because."
"You are the only hope!"
"Master!"
杨厉愣了一下。
"This is the 'Heart of Time,' helpful for condensing the Time Black Butterfly."
Hua Qianqiu produced a precious item and handed it to Yang Li, saying, "It has been a year since you last condensed the Space Black Butterfly. You can break through now."
“……”
Yang Li fell silent.
Next.
Chua Qianqiu explained carefully and comprehensively the key and subtleties of refining the 'Twelfth Black Butterfly' to Yang Li, imparting everything he knew.
Time flies.
In an instant.
Seven days had passed.
"All done."
Hua Qianqiu stopped. He had already finished talking about everything he could talk about. Yang Li benefitted greatly and even vaguely saw a broad path. "It's time for me to go," said Hua Qianqiu.
"Master!"
杨厉也迅速的起身。
“不用送。”
As soon as the words fell.
化千秋一步踏出，他的身影就从杨厉的眼前消失了，直到现在，杨厉都无法真正看穿化千秋的真正实力。
"Take care!"
杨厉鞠躬行礼。
Next.
Yang Li took a deep breath, adjusted his mindset, everything was ready, and there was a mark of the young time seedling on his brow.
Buzz! Buzz!
With a thought in mind.
Yang Li began to absorb the surrounding time spirit objects.
"Add points."
Yang Li said in a deep voice, "Upgrade 'Time Magic: Time Seedling'."