“However, when they are provoked by something, they will exhibit the characteristics of puppets. They will do anything, even risk their lives, for the benefit of their master!” Master Lu suddenly turned his head and stared intently at Wang Yao.
“Even if the Shadow Puppet is dead, we can only guess that he might be a Shadow Puppet, but we cannot say for sure. So far, I have not yet found the way to become a main god, and I estimate that no one in the Six Realms can determine the characteristics of a Shadow Puppet,” Master Lu said solemnly.
"You mean that the Six Realms are currently powerless to deal with the Shadow Puppet, not even a senior Mahayana cultivator like the Heavenly Emperor?" Wang Yao asked in astonishment.
“Immortal, you must first identify a shadow puppet before you can talk about dealing with it. Right now, no one can even tell who the shadow puppet is, so how can we deal with it? Senior Mahayana cultivators rely on their skill, but I think it will be very difficult for them to discover a shadow puppet.” Master Lu helplessly spread his hands.
"Is there really no way to solve this?" Wang Yao frowned deeply. The thought that Saruman still had many shadow puppets hidden in the Six Realms, recuperating like normal people, made his hair stand on end.
It should be understood that while enemies in the open are formidable, they can be dealt with as they come, and there is always a chance to respond. The most terrifying enemies are those hidden in the shadows, especially those whose true identities are unknown to themselves, which makes them even more unsolvable.
“There is only one way: I must advance to the level of a main god as soon as possible. At that time, I can create shadow puppets myself and deduce the method of identifying shadow puppets from them. However… alas, more than a thousand years have passed, and the possibility is extremely slim.” Master Lu sighed.
“Not necessarily…” Wang Yao’s eyes lit up upon hearing this. He looked up and smiled at Master Lu. “This humble immortal does have a kind of material that I believe will help you advance to the main god realm as soon as possible. However, this humble immortal cannot give this material to you for free.”
"Oh?" Master Lu smiled slightly upon hearing Wang Yao's words. "Immortal, you led the reinforcements of the Three Realms to rescue the Divine Realm. I am deeply grateful. If there is anything here that you would like, please take it. There is no need to think about trading with me."
“I have never practiced puppetry. Although I am curious about everything here, Master, there is no need for me to take it for myself. All I ask is that if you can use my power to advance to the level of a main god, you must accompany me to deal with the foreign god. You can no longer hide here as a hermit.”
Wang Yao hurriedly shook his head.
"Does the Immortal mean that I should go and spar with that white-robed sorcerer Saruman? There's no need to wait until I advance to the level of a main god. I can agree to the Immortal's request now and let my companion puppet accompany you to find that white-robed sorcerer. However... the Immortal should be mentally prepared."
"My reputation in the Heavenly Court isn't very good. I hope that the appearance of my companion puppet by your side won't have any negative impact on your path to advancement," Master Lu said with a slight smile and a hint of sarcasm.
"What kind of promotion path is this? I've already been stripped of my matchmaking position, and I'm here trying to kill myself by participating in the God and Demon Forging. It's best if the Heavenly Court doesn't need me. If they do want to use me, I'll have to settle accounts with those old men. Master, you don't need to worry about that at all!" Wang Yao laughed.
It would have been fine if Master Lu hadn't mentioned the path to advancement in Heaven, but the moment he did, Wang Yao was so angry he laughed. He was already fed up with the system's cautious and prudent approach to everything, as if saying or doing the wrong thing would mean losing your head.
Ever since he met the Heavenly Emperor in person, and especially after his position as the Matchmaker was revoked, Wang Yao has come to terms with it. What are section chiefs, department heads, and bureau chiefs compared to the carefree and leisurely life he leads?
After all, he was an immortal. He didn't need to eat or suffer for a meager living. He could simply live a simpler life. He had had enough of the life of flattering others and living in fear.
“Since Master’s current level is still somewhat constrained, it’s alright for me to wait a bit. Actually, I’m only at the Nascent Soul stage myself, but I’m not bragging. Now, whether it’s Mahayana or True Demon, our army has ways to deal with them, so there’s no need for Master to personally take action.”
“Only the Shadow Puppet, which even Mahayana cultivators are helpless against, is truly a thorn in the side of our Six Realms. Therefore, what I wish to seek is a master who has already advanced to Mahayana and can distinguish the Shadow Puppet,” Wang Yao continued.
"I have learned a lot, but I have been hesitating at the True God realm for a thousand years. It's not that I don't want to advance to the Main God realm, it's just that..." Master Lu shook his head helplessly.
"Have you heard of the Top-Tier Realm Powder, Master Lu?" Wang Yao interrupted Master Lu and asked.
"Wow...you...how could an immortal possess such a treasure?" Now it was Master Lu's turn to look at Wang Yao in astonishment.
"Never mind how I got it, just tell me if this thing is useful for your advancement to the main god realm?" Wang Yao asked loudly. He had only remembered that he had that thing because he had heard Master Lu say that he had been stuck in the true god realm for a long time.
Back then, when Wang Yao and the other Yama Kings went to break into the Three Passages Center in the Underworld, the Yama Kings' magic was sealed by the blood of the Soul-Eating Dog, and Wang Yao had to support them alone. However, Wang Yao's spiritual power was almost exhausted. Fortunately, Emperor Song had a hobby of collecting and had many rare items that the Underworld Ghosts could not use.
Wang Yao took the top-grade Realm-Shock Powder along with the Spirit-Returning Pill without explanation.
It is said that the top-tier Realm-Gathering Powder can allow users to experience the various changes after advancing to the Mahayana stage. It is most useful for cultivators to break through realms. Wang Yao relied entirely on the system to break through realms in the early stages, and now he is relying on the forging of gods and demons to break through realms. The top-tier Realm-Gathering Powder has become a useless item for him.
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