"Holy crap, you're brutal," Ming Zhitian exclaimed, staring at the bone-deep gash.
Mo Li Shenzun shrugged. "I lost control. What is it you want to do?"
Instantly, at a visible speed, the wound on Ming Zhitian's chest began to heal. In less than thirty seconds, the gaping gash was completely restored before Mo Li Shenzun's eyes.
Mo Li Shenzun looked surprised. "Is this Shen Li Ti?"
More accurately, it was the combined effect of Diamond Blood, Chang Sheng Jue, Divine Fire, and Xuan He Shen Ti. Ming Zhitian nodded.
"Indeed, but the most crucial element is my fundamental cultivation method, *Chang Sheng Jue*."
Mo Li Shenzun seemed to recall the past. "What? *Chang Sheng Jue*?"
Suddenly, an ancient scene flashed in his mind: the words "Chang Sheng Jue Sect" inscribed on a monument in the sky.
A timeless poem resonated from the distant past: "Chang Sheng Jue Sect, Chang Sheng Jue, accompanies Emperor Yao for three thousand seats. Ghosts wail, no howl shakes the mulberry, yet returns to the heavens, righteously ruling."
Ming Zhitian waved a hand in front of him. "What's wrong?"
Mo Li Shenzun snapped back to reality. "Nothing. Since you possess Shen Li Ti and Chang Sheng Jue, I see you in a new light."
Ming Zhitian said, "Alright, reaching Awakening Realm Sixth Layer is not bad, but... I want to accomplish it within three days."
Mo Li Shenzun raised an eyebrow. "Little one, confidence is good, but overconfidence can be detrimental."
Ming Zhitian shook his head. "Eh? No, no, no. It's not my confidence in myself, it's my confidence in you. Can you do it?"
Mo Li Shenzun replied, "As long as you're willing to endure hardship, of course."
Ming Zhitian smiled slightly. "I've loved enduring hardship since I was young. It's delicious."
Piao Ling'er sensed Mo Li Shenzun's extraordinary nature. "May I ask if there's anything I can help with?"
Mo Li Shenzun, understanding her thoughts, bestowed several cultivation techniques upon her with Ming Zhitian's consent.
"Cultivate well, little girl. Your potential is considerable."
Piao Ling'er was overjoyed. "These are actually Divine-grade techniques! Thank you!"
Mo Li Shenzun said, "At your current Awakening Realm Second Layer, you cannot fully control these techniques yet. Take your time, proceed step by step, and do not be overly eager for quick success."
Piao Ling'er cupped her hands in respect. "Thank you, Shenzun, for your guidance."
Following Mo Li Shenzun's instructions, Ming Zhitian then faced three thousand mechanical puppets of Awakening Realm and Divine Luo Realm First Layer simultaneously, all by himself.
Half a day passed, and Ming Zhitian was already exhausted, his body riddled with wounds.
One day passed. Ming Zhitian survived, but he was like a killing machine, a walking corpse, his clothes in tatters, no longer resembling a human, nor acting like one.
He continued to fight. "Star Dragon Yao Hua Ji Jue!"
Mo Li Shenzun forbade him from using any artifacts, allowing only his bare fists, abandoning all other usable power. He had to pour his heart and soul into excavating his own potential to achieve the highest possible gains.
Ming Zhitian's eyes were already bloodshot. On the second day, he began to advance to minor realms, reaching Awakening Realm Second Layer, but this was far from enough.
With one day remaining, Ming Zhitian felt he hadn't achieved the desired results. Mo Li Shenzun urged him to push harder.
"Don't hold back. Release all the remaining Divine Luo Realm puppets."
Ming Zhitian gritted his teeth and, risking his life, complied. Three hundred mechanical puppets of Divine Luo Realm First Layer were released.
These were merely puppets assembled from equipment, not soul puppets transplanted from corpses. Therefore, they lacked human consciousness, and their combat effectiveness was significantly diminished.