Master of Strange Dao

A strong individual alone cannot ensure the smooth operation of a Divine Dynasty.

Yu Ziqing stroked his chin, pondering whether the chief director of Dong Chang knew the true nature of the Langya Incarnation Technique as an Evil Skill?

Yu Ziqing felt that he probably only knew how to cultivate and was utterly incapable of researching to such depth.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have started to implicate the Crown Prince of Dali at this point.

Even if they managed to topple the Crown Prince of Dali now, not to mention that the likelihood of success isn't even that high.

Even if the Crown Prince of Dali were to be deposed, Dali wouldn't necessarily face too dire consequences.

And he must be convinced that the Crown Prince of Dali had practiced the Langya Incarnation Technique, hence his actions.

After all, the current environment of Dali is entirely different from that at the End Dadui Period.

The rumors spread by Divine Skills, if false, would hardly snowball and exert the kind of power seen at the End Dadui Period.

Therefore, to achieve his goal, the rumors he spread must be predicated on truth.

On the belief that the Langya Incarnation Technique is simply an Incarnation Technique, the chief director of Dong Chang actually did a very good job and had a knack for seizing opportunities.

But from the perspective that the Langya Incarnation Technique is an Evil Skill, Yu Ziqing felt that if he aimed to bring down Dali, the process would have to be prolonged for thousands of years.

After all, the decline and demise of a Divine Dynasty is never an overnight occurrence.

These could all be temporarily disregarded, assuming they're unimportant.

Based on the events that had occurred, as well as Old Yang's ongoing research, it could be inferred that the chief director of Dong Chang believed the Langya Incarnation Technique was just that—an Incarnation Technique.

This point was crucial.

Come to think of it, not everyone is widely learned, nor has perused the complete Langya Bookstore; such preposterous tasks are likely exceptionally rare even for Dean Langya.

The chief director of Dong Chang, a dead eunuch, where would he get such extensive knowledge?

Yu Ziqing snapped back to reality, looking at Old Yang.

"Why don't you delve deeper into your research,

see how to sever the connection between the incarnation and the original person."

"Haven't you tried that already?"

"I'm not talking about tearing a person's Divine Soul apart with filth and toxins, forcibly polluting and destroying that connection.

Instead, severing this link while the person is still alive.

I know this is difficult, but with your knowledge, there should be some way, or at least a clue, right?

If even you have no clue, then no one in this world could possibly have such an ability."

Yu Ziqing casually dished out some flattery.

Yang chuckled.

"Stop blowing smoke; there are many talented and remarkable people in this world, what am I in comparison? There's too much I don't understand."

Despite his modest words, he nonetheless cheerfully added,

"But there surely is a method, just that it's not feasible.

With an appropriate strange treasure, cutting open a person's Divine Soul without causing soul destruction—that's the most difficult part.

Then, using the rune as a guide to annihilate the runes within their Divine Soul, that part isn't hard.

Last, restoring the split Divine Soul isn't particularly difficult either.

As far as I know, there are several Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that can restore a Divine Soul."

"What constitutes an appropriate strange treasure?"

"Well, the most suitable item, for example, would be the Soul Destruction Blade."

Yu Ziqing blinked, staring intently at Old Yang.

Clearly, he had never heard of it before and had no idea what it was.

"It's a Magical Treasure from the Jinyiwei Prison, a special torture device capable of slicing the Divine Soul without killing the individual, thereby achieving ultimate torment.

The power contained within the wounds of the sliced Divine Soul can even help the person to recover from the Soul Severance.

Although the treasure is precious, if you borrow one from him, use it and then return it, he would certainly not refuse.

However, I advise you to forget about it.

The Soul Destruction Blade, being a torture device, naturally doesn't require refined operation; tormenting the victim is what matters.

But according to your plan, you would require extremely precise operations, and any small mistake could lead to the dissipation of the victim's Divine Soul.

Furthermore, the power on the Soul Destruction Blade needs to be fed with Divine Souls to be effective.

If its power is depleted, it will turn from a torture implement into a murderous weapon.

I know you're kind-hearted and want to find a way out for those pitiful individuals, to pin this matter on someone.

But if you're not careful, their Divine Souls will dissipate and they will die."

Yu Ziqing blinked again, offering no rebuttal. He continued to inquire,

"I understand that this is not easy to execute, so let's consider the next best thing.

Do you have a way to create a Magical Treasure that can block the connection between the incarnation and the original person?

Even temporary blocking would work."

"I'll need to do some research."

Upon leaving Old Yang's presence, Yu Ziqing immediately contacted Old Song.

"I need your help with something; I'd like to borrow a Magical Treasure."

"Hmm?" Song Chengyue was somewhat puzzled. How did borrowing a Magical Treasure involve him, when he didn't seem to have any useful ones?

"I would like to borrow a Soul Destruction Blade, and I'll return it to you after using it."

"All right."

Song Chengyue readily agreed. If it was a matter of giving it away, he would indeed have to think about how to record the loss.

But if it was just a loan, there really wasn't much of an issue.

As a Jinyiwei Commander, he was free to play with a Soul Destruction Blade. The bloodthirsty fools in the Prison wouldn't even bother to keep a record of that.

In the Prison, there are numerous incidents each year where prisoners end up being killed by accident.

Sometimes, even the convicts who were meant to be publicly executed couldn't be, since they died in the Prison already.

Every year, Song Chengyue has to bear significant pressure because of such occurrences.

Yet, the scoundrels in the Prison were most loyal to him.