197: Chapter 197 Xin Ruyin Forms Her Core! Refining the God-Controlling Gu!

Chapter 197: Xin Ruyin Reaches Core Formation! Refining the god-controlling gu!

After Gu Yuan left, Lu Qiu did not return to Tianmen Peak immediately.

The fifteen-year deadline would likely be harder to delay than he had anticipated.

"I need to find more things to keep Third Mother Feng busy," Lu Qiu thought to himself.

Third Mother Feng was his most capable assistant in the Liulian Hall and an important channel for him to gather resources.

Keeping her busy would allow her to work for him while also enabling him to gather information through her—killing two birds with one stone.

He turned and went downstairs, finding Third Mother Feng still waiting there.

Seeing him descend, Third Mother Feng hurried forward, her face etched with obvious anxiety and anticipation.

Her eyes were bloodshot; she clearly hadn't slept well over the past few days.

The loss of the Infant Carp Beast had dealt her the heaviest blow.

She had hoped to use this Opportunity to perform a great service and further her status within the Liulian Hall, but now everything had come to naught.

"Elder Lu, what did Elder Gu say?" she asked urgently, her voice slightly strained.

Looking at her state, Lu Qiu sighed inwardly.

Softening his tone, he said with a helpless air, "This matter was the work of Jiyin Island. Elder Gu has already verified it; passing Cultivators witnessed 'Jiyin Island conducting business' and forcibly cleared everyone from that sea area. Our two stationed Foundation Establishment Cultivators were also killed by them."

He paused, watching the last flicker of hope in Third Mother Feng's eyes gradually dim, and continued, "Jiyin Island is powerful, and the Extreme Yin Ancestor's prestige is well-known. Our Liulian Hall cannot afford to offend them. We can only take this loss on the chin."

Upon hearing this, the color instantly drained from Third Mother Feng's face.

She lowered her head and remained silent for a long time before whispering, "I understand."

There was an unmistakable sense of loss and resentment in her voice.

Lu Qiu could understand her feelings.

She had been busy for a long time preparing for this beast-hunting plan.

Reporting to headquarters, contacting Elder Gu, recruiting False Core Cultivators, coordinating various parties, arranging sentries... she had handled everything personally, not daring to be the least bit negligent.

She had hoped to use this chance to prove herself and show her capabilities to the big shots at headquarters, but now all those efforts had gone down the drain.

Looking at her, Lu Qiu suddenly felt a subtle pang of guilt.

After all, the Infant Carp Beast was currently soaking in the spirit eye spring on his Tianmen Peak.

However, this guilt lasted only a moment before he suppressed it.

The cultivation world was a place where the strong preyed on the weak; why should he give up an Opportunity he had seized with his own strength to someone else?

He took a Jade Slip from his Storage Pouch and handed it over, his tone calm as usual:

"Third Mother, I have several medicinal herbs here. Please help me gather them as quickly as possible. This is the list; the sooner, the better."

Third Mother Feng took the Jade Slip, scanned it quickly with her Divine Sense.

The list contained over a dozen types of medicinal herbs; some were for refining soul replenishing pills, and others were for refining god-controlling gu—all were quite rare items.

She looked up, her disappointment already tucked away as she regained her usual efficiency: "Rest assured, Elder Lu, I will do my utmost."

Lu Qiu nodded with satisfaction.

He trusted Third Mother Feng's abilities; in all the years she had gathered Materials for him, she had never made a mistake.

Just as he was about to leave, he suddenly remembered something and stopped.

"By the way, Third Mother, among the False Core Cultivators you recruited this time, was there one named Han Li?"

Third Mother Feng was slightly taken aback, a flicker of confusion in her eyes.

She didn't understand why Lu Qiu would suddenly ask this, but she thought seriously for a moment and shook her head: "Han Li? No. None of the people I recruited were named Han Li."

"What about Li Feiyu?" Lu Qiu asked again.

Third Mother Feng still shook her head: "Neither. I have never heard of these two names."

Lu Qiu was silent for a moment, then said, "Then help me check if these two names have ever purchased items from the Liulian Hall's shops. Especially within the last year or two."

Although Third Mother Feng was puzzled, she didn't ask further and simply nodded: "I will go check right away."

She turned and entered the interior of the White Water Tower, while Lu Qiu waited downstairs.

After about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Third Mother Feng emerged with a strange expression on her face:

"Elder Lu, of the two names you asked me to check, there is indeed a record for one. A month ago, a Late Stage Foundation Establishment Cultivator named 'Li Feiyu' purchased a portion of snow spirit water and a portion of heavenly fire liquid at the White Water Tower. This is his transaction record; would you like to see it?"

She handed over a Jade Slip.

Lu Qiu took it and quickly browsed through it with his Divine Sense.

The record was very detailed: the transaction occurred on the fifteenth of last month, and the items were a portion of snow spirit water and a portion of heavenly fire liquid. The purchaser's registered name was 'Li Feiyu,' with a cultivation level at the Late Foundation Establishment Stage, and no other information was left.

A faint smile played on the corners of Lu Qiu's mouth.

Li Feiyu.

Wasn't this the pseudonym Han Li commonly used?

It seemed that after Han Li separated from him, he indeed hadn't left Kuixing Island.

Given his personality, he had likely found a remote place for secluded cultivation and only emerged recently.

Purchasing Core Formation spiritual items a month ago indicated he had already completed the first revolution of the Threefold Essence Soul Art and was preparing to attempt Core Formation.

"In that case, Junior Brother Han should already know that I am a Core Formation Cultivator," Lu Qiu thought.

With Han Li's cautious nature, he would certainly investigate the surrounding situation after coming out of seclusion.

The phenomenon of Lu Qiu's Core Formation at Tianmen Peak years ago—the Spiritual Qi vortex covering a hundred miles and the thunderclouds lingering for three days before dissipating—was known to everyone on Kuixing Island, and even Island Master Mu Long, a Middle Core Formation Stage Cultivator, had personally attended.

Han Li could find out about the title 'Immortal Master Lu Qiu' by asking any random 'Wind Hyacinth.'

The image of Han Li's expression upon hearing this news surfaced in Lu Qiu's mind.

That Junior Brother Han, who was always calm, cautious, and calculated three steps ahead in everything, would probably be stunned, wouldn't he?

Twenty years ago, they had been teleported from Heavenly South to the Chaotic Star Sea together, both at the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Twenty years later, he was already at the Middle Core Formation Stage, while Han Li was just starting to prepare for Core Formation.

How would Han Li feel about this gap?

Lu Qiu shook his head, tossing these stray thoughts from his mind.

Although he and Han Li had some friendship, they each had their own paths to walk.

He put away the Jade Slip and said to Third Mother Feng, "Thank you for your hard work. Gather those medicinal herbs for me as soon as possible. If there's a need, come find me at Tianmen Peak anytime."

Third Mother Feng agreed, and Lu Qiu turned to leave.

...

Back at Tianmen Peak, Xin Ruyin was waiting in the main hall.

Seeing him return, she set down the formation dao classic in her hand and rose to meet him.

"Husband Lu, how did the matter with the Infant Carp Beast go?" she asked softly, concern in her eyes.

Lu Qiu sat down beside her and briefly recounted the day's events.

When he mentioned Gu Yuan's frustrated appearance, Xin Ruyin couldn't help but laugh.

"So, this matter is over?" she asked.

Lu Qiu nodded: "For now. The name of Jiyin Island is indeed useful. No matter how unwilling Gu Yuan is, he can only accept it. As for the deaths of those two Foundation Establishment Cultivators, no one will look into it deeply. After all, when 'Jiyin Island conducts business,' what does it matter if a few people are killed?"

Xin Ruyin said softly, "That's good then."

She paused, then suddenly asked, "Husband Lu, how is that Infant Carp Beast now? How is its recovery progressing?"

Lu Qiu replied, "The injuries on its demon body are mostly healed, but the damage to its Divine Soul still needs time. I've asked Third Mother Feng to gather the Materials for the soul replenishing pill. Once they're collected and the pill is refined for it to take, it should recover."

Xin Ruyin nodded: "That's good."

Lu Qiu looked at her, his gaze softening: "Next, you should enter seclusion to prepare for Core Formation."

Xin Ruyin was slightly startled, then nodded: "I understand."

She was already a False Core Cultivator; the next step was to charge toward the Core Formation Realm.

...

Time flew by, and another three years passed.

In the Alchemy room of Tianmen Peak.

Lu Qiu sat cross-legged before the Pill Furnace, his expression solemn. His hands moved in incantations, striking profound fire-controlling talismans into the furnace.

Under his exquisite control, the furnace fire showed a stable bluish-red color, sometimes strong, sometimes weak, sometimes fast, and sometimes slow, perfectly matching the changes of the medicinal power within the furnace.

During these three years, aside from his daily cultivation, he had been waiting for news from Third Mother Feng.

The Materials required for the soul replenishing pill were quite rare and could only be found by chance.

Third Mother Feng had used the Liulian Hall's channels to search everywhere, and it took over two years to finally gather all the Materials on the list.

Once the Materials were in hand, Lu Qiu did not delay and immediately began refining the pills.

At this moment, within the Pill Furnace, the medicinal powers of over a dozen rare herbs were slowly merging under the burning of his Natal True Fire.

The medicinal power of the Soul Nourishing Grass was gentle and mellow, like a trickling stream, intertwining with the powers of the other herbs to gradually form a perfect balance.

Lu Qiu did not dare to be the least bit careless.

The difficulty of refining the soul replenishing pill was extremely high; the slightest mistake would lead to total failure.

He was fully concentrated, his Divine Sense constantly enveloping the Pill Furnace, monitoring every minute change inside.

Time passed minute by minute.

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

When the medicinal power within the furnace finally merged completely, turning into a mass of spiritual liquid shimmering with a pale golden glow—

"Condense!"

Lu Qiu shouted low, his hand seals changing as he struck the final "Core Condensation Incantation" into the furnace!

The Pill Furnace shook violently!

The furnace lid flew off on its own!

Six streaks of pale golden light shot out from the furnace, circling and dancing within the Alchemy room, emitting a crisp and mellow medicinal fragrance!

The scent made one's mind clear upon smelling it, and even his Divine Sense became more active!

Lu Qiu reached out, and the six streaks of light obediently fell into his palm.

Six pills the size of longan fruit, entirely pale gold with faint cloud patterns flowing on their surfaces, lay quietly in his hand.

Each one emitted a warm luster; they were indeed soul replenishing pills!

A satisfied smile appeared on Lu Qiu's face.

Six soul replenishing pills of excellent quality were enough for the Infant Carp Beast to recover from its Divine Soul trauma.

He carefully placed the pills into a jade bottle and rose to leave the Alchemy room.

In the spirit eye spring, the Infant Carp Beast was comfortably soaking in the spring water, revealing only its infant-like face.

Three years had passed, and the injuries on its body had long since fully healed. Its dark blue scales were smooth as a mirror, reflecting a faint blue light in the sunlight.

Its four pale, lotus-root-like human hands paddled gently in the water, occasionally grabbing a piece of spiritual material Lu Qiu had fed it and chewing with relish.

Seeing Lu Qiu arrive, the Infant Carp Beast immediately became excited.

It let out a "Wu-wa" cry, its four human hands waving simultaneously, its infant-like face full of affection.

Over these three years, although Lu Qiu spent most of his time in seclusion or refining pills, he would visit it every so often to feed it some spiritual Materials.

The Infant Carp Beast had become extremely close to him, getting as excited as a child seeing its parents every time it saw him.

"Little fellow, seeing you so spirited makes me feel relieved." Lu Qiu smiled and squatted by the spring, reaching out to pat its head.

The Infant Carp Beast squinted its eyes comfortably, rubbing its head against his palm and letting out a low "Wu-wu" hum.

Lu Qiu took out the bottle of soul replenishing pills, poured one out, and held it to its mouth.

"Come, eat this. Once you eat it, your Divine Soul will be able to recover."

The Infant Carp Beast sniffed the pill, a flicker of confusion in its eyes.

But it trusted Lu Qiu implicitly and, without the slightest hesitation, opened its mouth and swallowed the pill.

As the pill entered its stomach, a gentle and mellow medicinal power instantly dissolved, surging into its Sea of Consciousness.

The Infant Carp Beast's entire body trembled, and a look of comfort flashed in its infant-like eyes.

It could feel the medicinal power nourishing its damaged Divine Soul, like parched earth receiving the nourishment of rain and dew.

"Wu-wa..." It let out a satisfied low hum, closed its eyes, and quietly absorbed the medicinal power.

Lu Qiu patted its head again and said softly, "Recover well; your master is still counting on you to help me find treasures."

The Infant Carp Beast seemed to understand his words and nodded gently.

Lu Qiu stood up and left the spirit pet area.

...

The next day.

Xin Ruyin emerged from seclusion.

"Husband Lu, I am ready to reach Core Formation."

After three years of refinement, Xin Ruyin's magic power was already perfect and flawless.

Lu Qiu held her hand and said seriously, "This matter must be carried out in secret. You cannot undergo Core Formation on Tianmen Peak."

Xin Ruyin was exceptionally intelligent and understood immediately.

She frowned slightly and asked softly, "Are you worried... about being detected by Elder Gu?"

Lu Qiu nodded. "There are still several years left in the fifteen-year term. If you form your Core now, Gu Yuan will definitely push us ahead of schedule. At that time, I will have no excuse left to delay. Furthermore..."

He paused, his tone carrying a hint of solemnity. "The commotion of forming a Core on Tianmen Peak is too great; Wood Dragon would also notice. If they find out I have another Dao Companion at the Core Formation Stage, it might not necessarily be a good thing."

Xin Ruyin fell silent for a moment and whispered, "I understand."

She looked up at Lu Qiu, her eyes full of trust and reliance. "Husband Lu can make the arrangements; I will listen to whatever you say."

Lu Qiu felt a warmth in his heart and pulled her into his embrace. He lowered his head to sniff the faint fragrance in her hair and whispered, "Ruyin, you've suffered these past few years."

Ever since she followed him to the Chaotic Star Sea, he had seen all of Xin Ruyin's hard work.

Not only did she have to study Formations, but she also had to strive to improve her cultivation.

Xin Ruyin leaned against his chest and said softly, "It's not hard. Being able to help Husband Lu makes me very happy."

Lu Qiu didn't speak, but simply held her a little tighter.

...

Three months later.

A deserted island.

This deserted island was the very one the Bloodline Flood Dragon and the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis had used for their last Breakthroughs.

Its location was remote, over two thousand miles from the nearest major shipping route. The Spiritual Qi was so thin it was nearly non-existent, and no Cultivators ever set foot here under normal circumstances.

At this moment, in a sheltered stone hollow in the center of the island, Xin Ruyin sat cross-legged. Her aura surged around her; she was at the critical moment of Core Formation.

Three months ago, Lu Qiu had quietly led her away from Tianmen Peak to this deserted island.

A grand Formation was laid around the perimeter, completely isolating the area.

Looking from the outside, this was merely an ordinary stretch of barren reefs without any abnormalities.

Now, in the sky above the island, black clouds churned and silver snakes of lightning danced as a massive vortex of Spiritual Qi slowly took shape.

Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi from all directions was forcibly torn toward the island, surging into Xin Ruyin's body.

Lu Qiu stood guard a hundred yards away, his expression focused. His powerful Divine Sense, comparable to the Early Nascent Soul Stage, constantly blanketed the entire island and the surrounding dozens of miles of sea.

The Bloodline Flood Dragon and the Golden-Backed Demonic Mantis had both been released, crouching in the distance to keep a vigilant watch.

The presence of two Level Six Yao Beasts was enough to deter any blind intruders.

This time, no foolish Bandit Cultivators came to disturb them.

For three months, Lu Qiu had never left her side, constantly monitoring Xin Ruyin's progress.

He had experienced Core Formation himself and knew the dangers involved.

If any single link went wrong, all previous efforts could be wasted.

Xin Ruyin's Aptitude was already quite good. Coupled with the guidance from True Person Ling Yun over the years, sufficient auxiliary Core Formation spiritual items, and the nourishment of Spiritual Qi from the spirit eye spring, her path to Core Formation was much smoother than most.

But even so, Lu Qiu did not dare to be the least bit careless.

At this moment, as he watched the growing vortex of Spiritual Qi in the sky, a hint of nervousness welled up in his heart.

"She must succeed..." he muttered to himself, clenching his fists.

Time passed minute by minute.

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

When the black clouds in the sky finally began to disperse and the Spiritual Qi vortex gradually subsided,

Xin Ruyin slowly opened her eyes.

Those eyes were clearer and deeper than before, with a faint divine light flowing within them.

The aura around her body had already undergone a qualitative leap.

Lu Qiu was overjoyed. In a flash, he was by her side, helping her up.

"Ruyin!" His voice carried an irrepressible excitement.

Xin Ruyin looked at him, her eyes full of joy but also deep exhaustion. She whispered, "Husband Lu, I succeeded."

Those five simple words finally allowed the heart Lu Qiu had held in suspense for three months to settle.

He gripped her hand tightly, his face beaming with smiles. "I know, I know."

Xin Ruyin leaned into his arms and said softly, "If not for your help, I'm afraid I would have perished by now."

These words were sincere.

Possessing the Dragons Roar Physique, she had originally been destined for an early death.

If Lu Qiu hadn't taken her in back in the State of Yue and sought Spirit Medicine to suppress her Physique, even breaking through to Foundation Establishment would have been a pipe dream, let alone Core Formation.

She remembered every single thing Lu Qiu had done for her over the years. Every step she had taken to reach this day was inseparable from Lu Qiu's support.

Lu Qiu gently stroked her long hair and said tenderly, "We are Dao Companions; we should support each other. Why say such things?"

Xin Ruyin looked up into his eyes and said seriously, "Husband Lu, meeting you in this life is my greatest fortune."

Lu Qiu smiled slightly and lowered his head to plant a kiss on her forehead.

...

A day later, the two of them quietly returned to Tianmen Peak.

Lu Qiu did not intend to make Xin Ruyin's Core Formation public.

Having Hei Sha and himself as two Core Formation Cultivators on the surface of Tianmen Peak was already eye-catching enough.

Adding another would be too ostentatious and could easily attract unnecessary attention.

Moreover, he still needed to use the excuse that "Xin Ruyin has not yet formed her Core" to continue delaying Elder Gu's pressure.

There were still a few years left in the fifteen-year term; he would stall for as long as possible.

"Ruyin, for the coming period, you will still claim to the outside world that you are in secluded meditation to attempt Core Formation."

Lu Qiu instructed, "I still need to use you as an excuse with Elder Gu. Do not leave Tianmen Peak without reason. Even if someone comes to visit, just have Xiao Mei turn them away."

Xin Ruyin nodded. "I understand."

Lu Qiu looked at her again and said seriously, "You have just formed your Core; your Realm still needs to be stabilized. During this next period, meditate well and Cultivate the Great Evolution Art to the third level. The stronger your Divine Sense, the more beneficial it will be for your future research into Formations. Additionally, although the hidden danger of the Dragons Roar Physique is temporarily suppressed, it may flare up again as your cultivation increases. If you feel any discomfort, tell me immediately."

Xin Ruyin agreed to everything, her eyes full of tenderness.

After settling Xin Ruyin, Lu Qiu went to his quiet room and sat cross-legged.

His gaze fell upon his Storage Pouch.

"Next, it's time to refine the god-controlling gu."

The god-controlling gu was an extremely insidious type of Gu insect recorded in the Myriad Poisons Gu Scripture.

Once this Gu was refined, it could forcibly invade a Cultivator's Primordial Spirit, allowing one to control them like a Puppet!

Once infected by the Gu, they would be like a Puppet whose life and death were no longer their own; everything they thought and felt would be under the control of the Gu master!

The method for refining this Gu was quite similar to refining an External Incarnation.

One needed to split off a portion of their Divine Sense and fuse it with the Gu insect to achieve the effect of controlling another's Divine Soul.

Splitting one's Divine Sense was exceptionally dangerous.

One slight mistake could damage the Primordial Spirit and leave permanent trauma, ranging from a decline in Divine Sense to the collapse of the Sea of Consciousness.

Even Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators would not dare to attempt it lightly.

Previously, because Xin Ruyin had not formed her Core, he needed to protect her and didn't dare take risks.

Now that Xin Ruyin was a Core Formation True Person and Hei Sha was stationed on Tianmen Peak, he could finally give it a try.

Lu Qiu took a deep breath and took out the ancient ceramic jar containing the Soul Devouring Insects from his Storage Pouch, along with other Materials Third Mother Feng had sent over one after another.

Every item here was a rare treasure that had cost him a significant amount of Spirit Stones.

Refining the god-controlling gu required using a Soul Devouring Insect as the host, supplemented by over ten types of rare Materials, and nurtured using secret techniques in a specific environment.

The most critical part was splitting off a portion of his own Divine Sense to fuse with the Gu insect.

Lu Qiu closed his eyes and silently circulated the Great Evolution Art, adjusting his Divine Sense to its optimal state.

He peered into his Sea of Consciousness, where the vast ocean of Divine Sense was calm and without waves. Seven Spirit Shocking Thorns floated quietly within it, emitting a sharp, cold light.

A moment later, he opened his eyes, his gaze resolute.

"Let's begin."

He opened the ceramic jar and took out a Soul Devouring Insect.

The small black insect struggled between his fingers, its mouthparts opening and closing as it emitted a faint hissing sound.

Lu Qiu could clearly sense it attempting to devour his Divine Soul.

This was the instinct of the Soul Devouring Insect.

"Don't worry, I'll let you eat your fill soon enough." Lu Qiu smiled faintly.

With a thought, a surge of majestic Divine Sense power poured out from his Sea of Consciousness, tightly enveloping the Soul Devouring Insect.

The Soul Devouring Insect trembled with excitement and began to frantically devour the surrounding Divine Sense power.

Its tiny body was like a bottomless pit, greedily absorbing this pure energy.

Now!

Lu Qiu suddenly exerted force!

He forcibly split off a wisp from his own ocean of Divine Sense!

In that instant, intense pain surged like a tide!

It was as if someone had stabbed deep into his Divine Soul with a red-hot steel needle, or as if countless ants were gnawing at his Sea of Consciousness!

That kind of pain far exceeded physical trauma; it struck directly at the depths of the Soul!

Lu Qiu's face instantly turned as pale as paper, cold sweat poured down his forehead, and his body trembled violently!

His teeth chattered, and his lips were bitten until they bled, but he held on desperately, refusing to let himself pass out!

That split-off wisp of Divine Sense was like a ball of burning fire, struggling and churning in his palm.

It was still connected to his original Divine Sense by a thread, yet it was about to become independent.

It felt like cutting off a part of himself—painful and bizarre.

Lu Qiu gritted his teeth, enduring the agonizing pain as he forcibly injected that wisp of Divine Sense into the Soul Devouring Insect's body!

The Soul Devouring Insect struggled violently!

That external wisp of Divine Sense clashed fiercely with its own instincts, causing it to roll painfully on Lu Qiu's fingertip!

It emitted a sharp hiss that pierced directly through his Physical Body into his Sea of Consciousness, giving Lu Qiu another jolt of intense pain!

But Lu Qiu did not dare to delay; he immediately activated the secret technique and began the refinement.

His hands formed incantation gestures, and mysterious runes flew from his fingertips, sinking into the Soul Devouring Insect's body.

Those runes emitted a faint golden light, resonating with that wisp of Divine Sense and gradually merging into one.

Time passed minute by minute.

One hour.

Two hours.

Three hours.

Lu Qiu's face grew paler and paler, and cold sweat had already soaked his collar, but his gaze remained fixed on the Soul Devouring Insect in his palm, not daring to relax in the slightest.

...

One month later.

In the quiet room, Lu Qiu sat cross-legged. His face was as pale as paper, but his eyes flashed with irrepressible wild joy!

Resting quietly in his palm was a bizarre little insect only the size of a fingernail. Its body was as black as ink, but its back had silver lines forming a complex pattern!

Those silver lines faintly formed a mysterious rune that was perfectly synchronized with Lu Qiu's Divine Sense fluctuations!

The god-controlling gu—complete!

Lu Qiu let out a long breath. His whole body felt as if it had been drained of energy, and he leaned against the wall.

For a month, he had worked without rest, his mind and spirit highly focused, consuming countless amounts of mental effort. Finally, he had successfully refined this god-controlling gu!

Unlike the life-substituting gu, this Gu was not linked to Lu Qiu's life, but to his Divine Sense.

Lu Qiu could clearly sense its existence, perceive everything around it through it, and even perform simple Divine Sense attacks through it!

More importantly, this Gu could parasitize other Cultivators, devour their Divine Sense, and ultimately take complete control of their Primordial Spirit!

Of course, this was only the ideal state.

In actual operation, the target's Divine Sense needed to be weakened to the extreme, or they had to be completely undefended for the Gu to be successfully implanted.

If the opponent's Divine Sense was powerful or if they were on guard, the Gu insect would be backlashed instead.

But even so, the value of this Gu was immeasurable!

With it, he could plant spies within Liulian Hall and even control some key figures.

Lu Qiu carefully placed the god-controlling gu into a specially made jade box.

He let out a long breath and leaned against the wall, closing his eyes to rest.

With this Gu in hand, his confidence in dealing with the Nixing Alliance had increased by several degrees.