"Indeed, I encountered some opportunities, but it's not too late to discuss them later. Senior Bottle Spirit, you just mentioned that the Three Corpses can be tamed. Is that really true?" Han Li changed the subject and asked.

"Am I trying to deceive you? It's just not easy to accomplish." Bottle Spirit didn't seem to want to elaborate on the matter, and after saying that, she remained silent.

"Senior Bottle Spirit, the three Severed Corpses of Old Ancestor Liu Qi have different strengths. Liu Tianhao possesses the strength of the Great Luo Peak, but Liu Zizai and Liu Haoran are only in the middle stage of the Great Luo realm. What exactly is the strength of the Severed Corpses? Is it possible that they can improve through cultivation, like cultivators?" Han Li had long wanted to understand the matter of the Three Corpses, but unfortunately, he had never had anyone to ask. Today, it was rare for Bottle Spirit to be willing to guide him, so he hurriedly inquired.

"Didn't I just tell you that the Three Corpses are no different from complete living beings and can naturally cultivate? As for the varying strengths of Liu Qi's three Severed Corpses, the reason is simple: Old Ancestor Liu Qi's physical body has already fallen into the hands of the Evil Corpse. With that as a foundation, the Evil Corpse's strength will naturally increase rapidly." Bottle Spirit snorted, in a tone that implied this should be obvious.

"Is the main body really that important to the Severed Corpse?" Han Li didn't mind Bottle Spirit's tone and continued to ask.

"Of course it is. The main body involves the restrictions of the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. Without the physical body to match, the Severed Corpse can never cultivate to the Dao Ancestor realm. Moreover, the main body contains the main body's comprehension of the Laws of cultivation. After the Severed Corpse obtains it and merges it with its own Laws, its strength will immediately increase greatly. Otherwise, why do you think the Severed Corpses are so intent on seizing the main body?" This time, Bottle Spirit didn't scold Han Li and said calmly.

"I see. One more question: What is the relationship between the cultivator's main body and the Three Corpses? Since the Three Corpses are constantly trying to scheme against the main body, why doesn't the main body just kill them directly, but leave this hidden danger?" Han Li nodded, seemingly enlightened, and asked again.

"The Three Corpses are the manifestation of the cultivator's inner obsessions and cannot be completely killed. Moreover, even if you kill a Severed Corpse, those obsessions will still entangle the cultivator's main body, severely affecting the cultivator's mind and cultivation, requiring another Severance. Each time you kill a Severed Corpse, your own obsessions are doubled, making subsequent Severances even more difficult. For cultivators, the Three Corpses cannot be killed or released. The best approach is to seal them away." Bottle Spirit seemed quite happy to explain these matters to Han Li, speaking eloquently.

"In that case, the Three Corpses are beings that live and die with the cultivator's main body. If the cultivator's main body is killed, what will happen to the Three Corpses?" Han Li thought of another question.

"If the main body is killed, the Three Corpses will lose their source and become beings that can be killed, so the Three Corpses sometimes protect the safety of the main body." Bottle Spirit said.

As Han Li and Bottle Spirit were talking, Bai Ze arrived near Liu Qing and the other three.

"Your Majesty, you just said to let each race choose candidates to inherit the True Spirit King's bloodline. I, Liu, am also a member of the Celestial Fox race and should also be qualified to inherit the bloodline power of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Saint Ancestor." Liu Tianhao bowed to Bai Ze, neither humble nor arrogant.

"In terms of identity, you are indeed qualified, but how do you explain the Liu Qi incident back then?" Bai Ze said sternly.

"Your Majesty has already attained the Dao Ancestor position and should know that our Three Corpses are inherently inclined to seize the main body's flesh, which led to the events of that year. I hope Your Majesty will forgive me." Liu Tianhao said.

"Nonsense! Old Ancestor Liu Qi had already attained the Dao Ancestor position, how could you possibly match him? Your Majesty, Old Ancestor Liu Qi's accident must have been caused by this Liu Tianhao colluding with outsiders, either the Heavenly Court or the Gray Realm. He must not be easily let off." Liu Qing shouted sharply.

"The events of that year were indeed a joint effort between me and the Gray Realm, but now I have broken with them and decided to return to the Desolate Wilds. The blood flowing in my body is the blood of the Desolate Wilds, and I would never dare to forget that. Now that I have obtained Liu Qi's flesh, I am only one step away from the Dao Ancestor realm. The chances of inheriting the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Saint Ancestor's bloodline and achieving the Dao Ancestor position are much greater than that Liu Le'er. I beg Your Majesty to see clearly." Liu Tianhao ignored Liu Qing's accusations and said to Bai Ze.

Upon hearing this, Bai Ze's face showed a contemplative look, as if he was somewhat moved.

"Your Majesty, Liu Tianhao is cunning and deceitful, his words are not to be believed. Old Ancestor Liu Qi suffered a downfall because he trusted his words back then. The Saint Ancestor's bloodline must not be inherited by this person." Liu Qing said anxiously.

"Your words all make some sense, and this is also an internal matter of your Celestial Fox race. Although I am the current King of the Desolate Wilds, it is not appropriate for me to interfere. How about this: the power of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline is not an inanimate object, it possesses great spirituality. Let it choose who should inherit it." Bai Ze glanced at Liu Qing and Liu Tianhao, and said.

Han Li, who was far away, frowned slightly upon hearing these words.

A look of surprise flashed in Liu Qing's eyes. After pondering for a moment, he nodded and said, "Alright, let it be as Your Majesty says."

Liu Tianhao frowned slightly, but immediately relaxed, and nodded in agreement. He turned his head to Liu Zizai and Liu Haoran, who were beside him, and said:

"You two don't need to pretend either. Come along too. You returned to the Celestial Fox race for the power of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox Saint Ancestor's bloodline, right?"

Liu Zizai's eyes flickered upon hearing this. He glanced at Bai Ze and did not deny it.

Liu Qing sneered inwardly when he saw this, but did not show it on his face.

"The reason I returned to the Celestial Fox race is because I promised my master to protect the Celestial Fox race for him. I have no intention of competing for the Saint Ancestor's bloodline. You can compete if you want, but don't involve me." Liu Haoran shook his head and said solemnly, then floated to the side.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist Haoran is still as righteous as ever. I admire you." Liu Tianhao laughed dryly upon hearing this.

Liu Zizai's expression was also somewhat embarrassed, but he quickly regained his composure.

Liu Qing looked at Liu Haoran gratefully, then beckoned to Liu Le'er and the others in the distance.

Liu Le'er had been watching the changes over there from a distance. Liu Tianhao's cultivation and aura were earth-shattering. Hearing that she had to compete with him, Liu Le'er felt extremely nervous and couldn't help but look towards Han Li.

"Le'er, don't worry. Clan Leader Liu Qing seems to be confident, he should be quite certain before agreeing to this method. Just do your best, don't worry too much." Han Li's eyes flashed, and he patted Liu Le'er's head and smiled.

Hearing Han Li's words, Liu Le'er seemed to feel much more at ease. She followed Elder Mu and Hu San and flew over, landing in front of Liu Qing.

"Clan Leader."

"Le'er, just do your best. We have devoted our life's efforts to the Celestial Fox race, sharing life and death. You are the true descendant of the Celestial Fox. The Saint Ancestor's bloodline is intelligent, I believe it will choose you." Liu Qing took Liu Le'er's hand and patted it gently.

A drop of grayish-white essence blood flew out from the storage ring on his finger. This drop of essence blood was round and shiny, containing countless runes, and it seeped into Liu Le'er's palm in a flash.

Liu Le'er's palm felt hot, and her beautiful eyes couldn't help but move.

However, she was also a clever person, and she did not reveal anything on her expression.

"Clan Leader, rest assured, Le'er will definitely not let you down." Liu Le'er bowed gracefully.

Liu Tianhao, who was on the side, suddenly looked towards Liu Qing and the others, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

"Go." Liu Qing said with a smile, nodding.

Liu Le'er floated up and landed in front of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom.

Seeing this, Liu Tianhao also flew out and landed near Liu Le'er.

At this moment, Liu Zizai also flew up and landed beside the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline.

"Everyone is ready, let's begin." Bai Ze said calmly.

Upon hearing this, all three released a great gray-white light.

Due to the difference in cultivation levels, there was a clear gap in the light emitted by the three.

Liu Tianhao had the highest cultivation level, and the light he emitted was extremely dazzling, almost impossible to look at directly. Liu Zizai was slightly inferior, and Liu Le'er's was the dimmest.

The Celestial Fox bloodline power of the three was now fully displayed, and the light emitted by them all condensed into a Celestial Fox phantom.

The Celestial Fox phantoms of Liu Tianhao and Liu Zizai both had nine tails, while Liu Le'er's had only six tails.

The three Celestial Fox phantoms simultaneously raised their claws towards the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline, emitting a pulling force.

Although the gray-white light around Liu Le'er was relatively dim, the six-tailed Celestial Fox phantom behind her was exceptionally clear and bright, not inferior to Liu Tianhao and the others at all. It was even brighter than the nine-tailed Celestial Fox phantom behind Liu Zizai.

Seeing this, Liu Zizai's eyes sank, and he fully urged the Celestial Fox bloodline in his body, making the gray-white light around him even brighter, but the nine-tailed Celestial Fox phantom did not change.

Liu Tianhao glanced at Liu Le'er, his eyes also slightly sinking.

At this moment, the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom fluctuated in light, slowly turning towards the three, looking at them as if it were a living being.

The bloodline phantom's gaze swept over Liu Zizai and immediately moved away, landing on Liu Le'er and Liu Tianhao.

Seeing this, Liu Zizai's whole body stiffened, and his face turned pale.

The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom's eyes wandered between Liu Le'er and Liu Tianhao, seemingly unable to decide which one to choose.

At this moment, Liu Tianhao waved his hands, making strange movements, and let out a long and mysterious howl towards the sky.

The Celestial Fox phantom behind him immediately brightened up, becoming clearer.

The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom immediately looked over, its surrounding light flickering, as if it was about to fly over.

But at this moment, a strange whistling sound rang out, coming from Liu Le'er.

At this moment, a drop-shaped grayish-white mark flashed between Liu Le'er's eyebrows, emitting a bright light.

The grayish-white patterns on her body suddenly lit up, emitting a flame-like grayish-white light, and wriggling like living beings.

The Celestial Fox phantom behind Liu Le'er suddenly brightened up, almost twice as bright, immediately suppressing the aura of Liu Tianhao's nine-tailed Celestial Fox phantom.

A look of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom. It immediately abandoned Liu Tianhao and looked towards Liu Le'er, opening its mouth.

A thick gray-white light shot out from its mouth, emitting waves of powerful bloodline power, and continuously merged into Liu Le'er's body.

The Nine-tailed Celestial Fox bloodline phantom flickered and quickly became thin.