Starting From A Son In Law To Build An Long Lasting Family Chapter 1816: 465: Peerless Prodigy of the Dao of Puppets! Peach Blossom Fate!

High atop a soaring peak within the Vast Sand Illusion Realm, three figures converged from separate paths.

Ming Sha True Monarch, draped in a dark red ghost robe that accentuated his hideous features, noted the frustrated expressions of his companions. It was clear they had discovered no sign of Yangming True Master. His countenance darkened immediately.

He had sacrificed a significant fortune to recruit these two for this hunt.

"Daoist Ming Sha, the Vast Sand Illusion Realm is immense, and our Divine Senses are severely suppressed by the laws of this Secret Realm. Searching for a single individual here is akin to seeking a needle in the depths of the ocean."

"I agree. Furthermore, I suspect the man is intentionally laying low. Had he been actively competing for treasures within the Secret Realm, some commotion or rumors would have surely reached us by now," added the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch and Yun Mei Monarch.

Although the promises of Ming Sha True Monarch had lured them into hunting Yangming True Master,

their initial fruitless search made them reluctant to squander more time.

The primary issue was that Ming Sha True Monarch’s claims seemed far too incredible; he spoke of a Supreme Treasure that outclassed the Yiming Ghost Sect’s Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool and a high-tier Spiritual Pet that had triggered a True Spirit Bloodline awakening.

"Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch, your Beast God Mountain is renowned for its expertise in Beast Taming. Surely you possess a method to track that Peng Bird?" Ming Sha True Monarch inquired, his voice laced with desperation.

He didn't fear his current allies, but his hatred for Yangming True Master was a bone-deep enmity!

That man possessed a Supreme Treasure that allowed him to exert combat power on par with a Nascent Soul Cultivator.

During their last encounter, Ming Sha’s Magic Body would have been pulverized if not for the protection of the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool.

Consequently, the mere thought of Yangming True Master successfully achieving a breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage filled him with a cold, paralyzing dread.

Should that man reach the Nascent Soul stage, he would undoubtedly become a premier Earth Dao Nascent Soul, possessing combat strength that could rival even the famed Xuanjian True Monarch.

Even with his Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool, Ming Sha True Monarch knew he would be outmatched and likely slaughtered!

"I do have certain techniques, but Daoist Ming Sha, you must understand the risks. In a Secret Realm populated by numerous Nascent Souls, any significant expenditure of strength could be fatal," the stout man known as the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch replied while shaking his head.

The prospect of a top-tier Demon Beast awakening a True Spirit Bloodline was indeed enticing,

but without witnessing it firsthand, he was unwilling to pay a steep price for a mere possibility.

What if he exhausted himself only for a rival to ambush him?

Nascent Soul Cultivators rarely engaged in life-or-death struggles because their Nascent Soul astral projection made them difficult to kill permanently.

Unless one could guarantee the total destruction of the enemy's soul, no one wished to earn the undying grudge of a Nascent Soul True Lord.

However, within this Secret Realm, where Nascent Soul Spirit Bodies were unable to flee into the Void, slaying a Nascent Soul Cultivator was far simpler than in the mortal world.

If his Primordial Energy became severely depleted, other Nascent Soul Cultivators would seize the chance to strike.

After all, the accumulated wealth of a Nascent Soul Cultivator often exceeded the value of the treasures found within the Secret Realm itself.

Naturally, his hesitation was also a calculated move to extract more concessions from Ming Sha True Monarch; he would not exert himself for free.

Being a Nascent Soul Cultivator himself, Ming Sha True Monarch instantly grasped the hidden meaning behind the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch’s words.

The methods existed, but the cost was high, and a reward was expected.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he spoke, "Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch, I am aware that your Heavenly Silkworm is currently attempting a metamorphosis. If you can locate Yangming True Master, I shall provide a Myriad Spirits Blood Pill...."

"I require three portions, along with three portions of Fourth Rank Blood of Myriad Spirits," the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch countered, holding up his thick, pale fingers.

"Three portions of Fourth Rank Blood of Myriad Spirits..."

Ming Sha True Monarch’s expression turned pained.

The Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool was not just a powerful tool for battle; it possessed the miraculous ability to condense the Blood of Myriad Spirits!

This substance was vital for Core Formation, served as a Nascent Soul Spiritual Object, and could be used to craft Elixirs or nourish Ghost Beasts. It was the very bedrock of the Yiming Ghost Sect.

However, producing it required immense resources and the lifeblood of countless beings, and his own stores were nearly dry.

Between his own ascent to the Nascent Soul stage and the repairs needed for his Spiritual Treasure Origin after his Tribulation, the sect had no surplus for the Myriad Ghosts Blood Pool.

"My recent breakthrough to the Nascent Soul stage consumed the sect's entire supply. I can provide only a single portion of Fourth Rank Blood of Myriad Spirits at this time," Ming Sha True Monarch stated, his face twitching with regret.

"Fine. Provide one portion now, and the second within the next century. Daoist Ming Sha, you understand that peering into the Heavenly Secrets within such a realm is an exhausting endeavor."

Even though the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch was allied with Ming Sha, their partnership was one of convenience and strategy, making him blunt about his price.

"Very well. I must ask the True Monarch to begin," Ming Sha True Monarch agreed. Despite the cost, the necessity of killing Yangming True Master within this realm outweighed the loss.

"Do not worry, Daoist Ming Sha. This individual previously interfered in Jiang Country and ruined our arrangements, which led to the Heavenly Sword Sect capturing the Heavenly Fiend True Monarch. I shall do everything in my power to bring this thief to justice!"

Now that the deal was struck, the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch gave a wide, greedy grin, his eyes narrowing as he patted his protruding stomach.

A sound like a muffled war drum began to emanate from his belly, producing deep, resonant vibrations.

Then.

"Ssss!!!"

A sound resembling the chirping of a massive caterpillar echoed from within him, sending invisible ripples through the air like disturbed water.

Simultaneously, the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch’s frame began to bloat. A pungent odor wafted from his skin, and his eyes began to glow with a complex, swirling Qi Mechanism.

"In this state, I can detect the bloodline Qi Mechanism of every Third Rank peak-level bird Demon King nearby, as well as any traces of Yin Yang Magic Power. Unless he has vanished from existence, he cannot hide from me."

The pale, chubby flesh of the Heavenly Silkworm True Monarch now appeared eerily translucent, as if coated in shimmering silk. Small antennae sprouted from his brow, and his voice took on a raspy, distorted quality.

Seeing the technique in motion, Ming Sha True Monarch and Yun Mei Monarch moved in close to follow him.