The cultivation technique, 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing', obtained was merely the upper portion of a fragmented manuscript.
Presumably, Zheng Enlai had practiced with this incomplete upper portion, creating three clones.
It seemed unlikely that cultivating this technique would be too difficult.
Indeed, after careful study, Chu Tian discovered that the technique was not only not difficult, but extremely simple.
However, not everyone could successfully cultivate it.
One of the requirements was to split one's divine soul into two, meaning to tear apart one's spiritual consciousness.
The pain from that was not something an ordinary person could endure.
Look at that fellow outside; just being pricked by a steel needle made him wail and cry.
From that, one could imagine the agony of having one's soul torn apart.
Moreover, Chu Tian's soul had been injured before.
He could never forget the feeling of agonizing pain.
Now, this text stated that one had to cleave their soul in half with a single strike.
This was tantamount to suicide.
The process of tearing the soul was essentially to create clones with their own independent personalities and consciousness.
Only such clones were the true clones referred to in 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing'.
The text even boasted that all other cloning techniques were mere illusions.
Furthermore, the bodies split by 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' could cultivate independently.
When they merged back with the main body, the cultivated power would also merge.
Chu Tian had witnessed this in Zheng Enlai.
Of course, the main body required a powerful physical form.
Otherwise, a fusion could directly cause the main body to explode.
This was also why Zheng Enlai dared not merge with the last clone.
His 'martial arts fanatic' clone was exceptionally powerful.
For Zheng Enlai to dare recall it would be equivalent to suicide.
For Chu Tian, manifesting his first clone now was quite simple.
Because the fellow outside shared the same origin with him.
As long as he recalled that individual and used its consciousness to form a clone, he could avoid the agony of soul splitting.
As for cultivating other clones, Chu Tian had not considered it yet.
As time passed, Chu Tian's consciousness, immersed in the fragmented manuscript of 'Yi Qi Hua San'}; gradually recovered.
The moment he opened his eyes, an invisible wave of energy rippled through him, but it vanished in an instant.
At this moment, Chu Tian was also extremely shocked. This seemingly simple fragmented manuscript of 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' had allowed him to glimpse the laws of life.
However, it was only a fragment, and he had only seen a tip of the iceberg.
If he could obtain the other part one day, Chu Tian was certain he would comprehend the true essence of life creation.
Thinking of this, he became even more unwilling to underestimate the 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' cultivation technique.
This was far more than just a cloning technique; it was the creation of life.
"Boss, you're awake?"
While Chu Tian was lost in thought, Xiao Hei's voice suddenly echoed.
It turned out Xiao Hei had woken up long before him.
"How long have you been awake?"
"Quite a while, I don't know the exact duration. You should check on that guy!"
Xiao Hei pointed towards a corner by the wall.
That spot was still emitting a 'chi chi chi...' sound.
Chu Tian looked over and saw that a wisp of his divine soul was still condensing soul needles, constantly striking a seven-colored light shield.
He quickly willed his divine soul to retract its command.
The river of soul needles instantly vanished without a trace.
Xiao Hei also waved his hand, and the seven-colored light shield disappeared.
In the corner appeared a person with disheveled hair, hugging their knees.
This fellow's eyes were unfocused, and he kept his head down, lost in thought.
"Damn it, what if he's gone crazy?"
Chu Tian's heart stirred. He didn't know how long it had taken him to comprehend the 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' technique.
Xiao Hei had said he had been awake for a long time.
During that period, that fellow had been tormented by the soul needles.
It was estimated that when Xiao Hei woke up and found him unable to bear it any longer, he had intervened and created a protective shield to shield him.
"Hey..."
Chu Tian walked over and kicked the fellow.
The fellow's body trembled, and he slowly raised his head.
When he saw Chu Tian standing before him, suddenly...
"Ah... no... no..."
He actually sat on the ground, desperately trying to press himself against the wall behind him.
As if he could burrow into a crack and disappear.
"What are you shouting for? Shut up... I'm asking you, are you convinced?"
As Chu Tian spoke, he kicked him again, but without much force.
However, this action alone made the other party flinch and immediately dare not make another sound.
He nodded repeatedly, no longer daring to protest.
"Are you a poodle? Speak to me... I'm asking you, are you convinced?"
"I'm convinced, I'm convinced! Don't prick me with needles anymore, you're the boss, I'll listen to whatever you say!"
Seeing Chu Tian's ferocious look, the fellow was on the verge of tears.
However, it was unknown whether his spiritual body could secrete tears.
"It's good that you're convinced. Follow me from now on, I'll take you out. If I have meat to eat, you'll have soup to drink... Understand?"
Chu Tian suppressed a smile, maintaining a fierce expression.
Xiao Hei, standing nearby, clearly understood what was happening.
Seeing Chu Tian's serious demeanor, he dared not laugh.
He looked like he was about to burst, and quickly turned his face away.
"Yes, yes, yes... I understand!"
The fellow behaved like a good boy.
"It's good that you're obedient. Now, merge with me. I'll use 'Yi Qi Hua San Qing' to reshape a new body for you, a true physical body."
Chu Tian grabbed the other's clothes and pulled him closer.
The latter allowed himself to be dragged along without resistance.
...
"I'm starving. Will these two never return?"
At the peak of the South Pole, in the center of the forbidden zone, next to an ancient well, a large black dog lay muttering and rolled over.
Its stomach growled.
"I should have gone down with them. Without that kid, I can't even return to the demon realm!"
The Hellhound got up and looked towards the dark well.
He felt a pang of regret.
This body he had come with was not his true form; it was a body condensed by the world's order when he arrived.
He wasn't afraid of dying, as long as he was by Chu Tian's side, he could return to his main body in the demon realm through the mark left on Chu Tian's shoulder.
However, now that Chu Tian was not by his side, he could not go back.
But for some reason, he felt a strong sense of unease looking into this ancient well.
It made him hesitant to jump down with Chu Tian and the other.
He stared for a long time but saw nothing.
Turning around, he was contemplating whether to leave this place first, explore the human society, and eat something delicious.
Just then...
Whoosh...
A figure shot out from the well.
The Fiery Demon Hound immediately perked up, pricking its ears.
It looked over, about to speak, when its eyes suddenly narrowed.
"Who are you... you look exactly like that kid?"
And the other person had also spotted him.
Staring at the Fiery Demon Hound with a look of curiosity, the figure spoke.
"Huh? What kind of creature are you?"