Chapter 717: Distracted

After much thought, Qin Sang conceived an idea. Could he use his Core and the Corpse Core to activate two magic treasures simultaneously? If so, while engaging an opponent with one magic treasure, he could seize the opportunity to unexpectedly deploy another, surely overwhelming them and leaving them unable to react.

With this thought, Qin Sang embarked on a long period of experimentation. Activating two magic treasures at the same time was more than just multitasking; it was an immense test of a cultivator's spiritual sense and True Essence. While the Corpse Core offered abundant True Essence, the challenge lay in how Qin Sang could unseal it and ensure the two streams of True Essence coexisted harmoniously within his body without conflict, preventing chaos when activating magic treasures.

Initially, Qin Sang had no clue. After unsealing the Corpse Core, any attempt to activate both types of True Essence simultaneously would turn his Dantian and meridians into a battlefield. The most severe incident almost caused Qin Sang to suffer severe damage to his Dantian. Qin Sang didn't give up. He made various attempts, and after an incredibly long process of experimentation, he truly found an opening and saw a glimmer of hope.

He discovered that to activate two types of True Essence simultaneously, his spiritual sense had to be strong enough; the biggest limitation currently might be his spiritual sense. Although cultivating the 'Primordial Spirit Sword Nurturing Chapter' had made his spiritual sense stronger than other cultivators at the same level, it still wasn't enough. Moreover, spiritual sense affected more than just True Essence; activating two magic treasures demanded an even higher level of spiritual sense.

Excited, Qin Sang dedicated greater effort, setting aside part of his cultivation time to try out various spiritual sense tempering techniques he had acquired previously. Unfortunately, these techniques were not profound, and their effects were not significant. Nevertheless, as time passed, he finally managed to make both types of True Essence coexist within his body! Although he couldn't merge the two True Essences of completely different natures, this was enough to exhilarate Qin Sang, and he immediately began trying to activate two magic treasures simultaneously.

By now, he had achieved some success. Just as he activated the Ebony Sword to attack the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast, Qin Sang had already prepared the Ten Directions Yama Array. For now, he couldn't simultaneously activate two magic treasures to confront an enemy, but while using the Ebony Sword, he could quietly deploy the Ten Directions Yama Banners and unleash them instantly. Previously, this would have required preparation time, potentially allowing an opponent to exploit the opening.

It was precisely by leveraging this ability that Qin Sang had been waiting for the opportune moment. He forced the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast into a desperate situation where it would self-destruct its demonic core, then immediately unleashed the demonic banners. The Nine Nether Demonic Flames instantly surged towards the green aura and the demonic core.

Sensing the aura of the Nine Nether Demonic Flames, a deep unease welled up in the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's heart. What could unsettle a creature resolved to die must be an even more tragic fate. By then, it was too late for it to try to self-destruct its demonic core. The Nine Nether Demonic Flames easily pierced through the green aura, striking the demonic core, which immediately grew exceedingly dim. As its vital demonic core suffered a direct impact from the demonic flames, the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast shrieked. The Azure Dragon and the Sky-Flying Yaksha seized the chance, launching a relentless pincer attack from left and right.

Piercing roars echoed amidst the turbulent waves. Once the winds and waves calmed, the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast was held down on the water by the Sky-Flying Yaksha, grasping its nape, covered in wounds. It was still alive, not dead, but remained defiant, its two heads stubbornly raised, glaring intensely at Qin Sang, as if wishing to devour its enemy whole.

Qin Sang's figure flickered, appearing before the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast. At that moment, a wave surged, and the Azure Dragon swam to Qin Sang's feet, looking at him anxiously. Qin Sang glanced at the Azure Dragon, then tapped his Dantian. A crisp ringing sound emerged, followed by the Yang Ring on the Azure Dragon's neck gently vibrating, detaching itself, and flying back into Qin Sang's palm. The Azure Dragon shook its head, only then realizing the restraints on its body had vanished. It was somewhat disbelieving; could the lifelong shackles it had been forced to bear simply be removed so easily?

The Azure Dragon plunged into the deep water, resurfacing far away on another part of the sea. Seeing that Qin Sang had no intention of pursuing it, merely watching it calmly, it finally believed Qin Sang had truly released it. The Azure Dragon gave Qin Sang a deep look, then let out a long cry, revealing only its sharp dorsal fin as it swam further and further away, eventually disappearing from sight. Qin Sang watched the Azure Dragon depart. The reasons he spared its life were twofold: first, the Azure Dragon had served him diligently for many years; second, his gains over the years had been substantial, so one more or one less demonic core made little difference.

The Two-Headed Ferocious Beast, being intelligent, understood the function of the Primordial Unity Conjoining Rings upon witnessing this scene. It struggled fiercely, but it was already at the end of its tether and was easily suppressed by the Sky-Flying Yaksha. Qin Sang looked around; the vicinity was calm, with no signs of powerful demons, but he still felt uneasy. From last night until now, chasing the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast for so long and then fighting a major battle here might have alerted some powerful demon.

Qin Sang dared not remain there. He ordered the Sky-Flying Yaksha to seize the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast, and they quickly left, finally stopping in a distant, calm sea area to prepare for subduing it. With a wave of Qin Sang's palm, the Yang Ring flew to hover motionlessly above the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's head. Simultaneously, Qin Sang sat cross-legged in the air, murmuring incantations. The Yang Ring swayed, then streams of ring-like shadows flew from it, descending upon the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast. The Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's struggles abruptly ceased; its body stiffened, unmoving.

However, the true battle had just begun. Qin Sang's eyes were closed, and he fully activated the magic treasure. As more and more ring-like shadows invaded the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's body, its soul's resistance grew increasingly violent, leaving Qin Sang no room for relaxation. A silent battle persisted between them. Fierce flames blazed in the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's vertical pupils.

As time passed, its gaze grew less ferocious, showing intermittent signs of disorientation. "If I hadn't deliberately cultivated my spiritual sense before, I might not have been able to suppress this beast!" Qin Sang thought. Opening his eyes, he saw the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast looking confused, and he smiled faintly, then uttered a low command, "Descend!" The Yang Ring vibrated and, without any warning, settled onto the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's neck. In an instant, the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's last shred of resistance vanished, and it lay motionless on the sea surface.

Qin Sang gestured, and the Sky-Flying Yaksha flew back into the Corpse Puppet Pouch. He glided to the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast, discovering it had overexerted itself, was too heavily injured, and had been affected by the Primordial Unity Conjoining Rings, causing it to fall unconscious. After examining the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's injuries, Qin Sang took out a spirit pill, placed it in its mouth, then, with a thought, a cluster of white light surged from the Yang Ring. The next moment, the Two-Headed Ferocious Beast vanished, and a slender bracelet appeared on Qin Sang's wrist.

The Two-Headed Ferocious Beast's injuries were severe, but fortunately, Qin Sang still had many unused pills. It would recover after a period of rest. From now on, he would have a demonic core stage mount! Even with Qin Sang's excellent composure, he couldn't help but crack a slight smile. He shook his wrist, summoned his escape light, chose a direction, and sped away.