Immortality begins with meditation puppets

A majestic and divine being, like the Heavenly Emperor.

Although it looks like its owner, Su Qing, it gives the impression of being a completely different person.

Sacred and majestic, he seemed to be the master of all realms and the ruler of all heavens. Every word and action of his possessed an irresistible power. This was not the oppressive aura of superior beings like Longwei who used the difference in strength and rank to force people to bow down and worship. This was the majesty of someone who had gained the recognition of all living beings and ruled the heavens for countless years, becoming increasingly revered and transformed into a certain rule of heaven and earth, a Dao essence, and even potentially giving rise to Dao patterns, or having already given rise to Dao patterns. Naturally, it seemed as if it were only right and proper.

Of course, for Tiger Egg, regardless of whether what is in front of him is a reflection or projection of the Heavenly Emperor, as long as it is projected onto his master, he should maintain awe, lower his head, and wait quietly for the benefits to fall into place. That is definitely the right thing to do!
A strong blue wind carried the Tyrant Tiger, which knelt on the sea surface. Black seawater swirled and trembled around it. As Xiong Er and the other puppets fought further and further away from the White-Headed Dragon Head, only the sound of the crashing waves gradually faded away.

Tiger Egg could sense that its master—no, the one possessed by the Heavenly Emperor's phantom, ptooey!—was the incredibly generous master who had temporarily given the Heavenly Emperor's phantom a place to reside, silently scrutinizing it with his gaze.

It was like the way the women's parents examined Wei Debao's nephews when they went on blind dates; it was like the way Pang Feifan looked at the seller when he put his long-raised spirit beast on the shelf; it was even like the way the old woman in the Red Sleeve Pavilion looked at him when he secretly went to the Red Sleeve Pavilion to inquire about redeeming a female demon from the tiger clan, asking if he could give her happiness and if it was feasible.

She scrutinized and examined herself, feeling both unworthy and afraid that she might be the last suitable one, and that once she missed her chance, there would be no more.

Tiger Egg didn't know why it knew this feeling, but it just did. Therefore, it acted exceptionally well-behaved at this moment, and intentionally or unintentionally used the remaining three tails to show off its sword intent, in order to demonstrate its ability and potential.

I, Tiger Egg, have chosen the right person and the right side. I have the strong financial resources of my master behind me, and I also possess the potential of an innate swordsman. What are you waiting for, Old Deng? Send me the money quickly! Investment may not always yield returns, but investing in me is definitely worthwhile!
"A primordial sword seed, with a transparent sword heart, I can bestow upon you the Lu Wu Heart Core, to complete your destiny!"

"Born as a puppet, you possess more human than tiger-like qualities, resembling a human rather than a demon. I hereby bestow upon you the sword of insignia, to uphold righteousness and uphold integrity, thus proving your true heart."

"You will always be at the forefront of every battle, fearless yet always seeking advancement. You will be granted promotion rations, and you will receive corresponding rewards for every meritorious service you achieve in the future!"

The one on the other side is definitely not the owner.

Tiger Egg was absolutely certain of this at that moment.

Because the master has never been so generous!

But when it bowed its head in thanks, it did not hesitate to call out its master's name.

"Like the light of the sky, like the sun, dazzling and illuminating all living beings, your most loyal Tiger Egg humbly accepts your generous gift. I, Tiger Egg, will certainly not let down my master's kindness. I will study and train diligently in peacetime and fight bravely in wartime. I will dare not fail to give my life for my master!"

Tiger Egg was more clear-headed than anyone else when it was time to be sober. It knew that the being in front of it, possessing its master's body, was far superior to its master in terms of strength, status, and wealth.

But so what if we can't compare? Although my Lord is stingy, miserly and harsh now, he has great potential. He has grown from nothing to what he is today. Tiger Egg has watched him develop to this point. In the future, he may not be any less capable than this being!

Even if others are good, they are still others. A temporary reward can't compare to a master's long-term meal ticket. Once this being leaves, you still have to follow your master. Licking the licksling of this being that is destined to leave is really not as good as licking the licksling of your master who has always been with you!

Tiger Egg's choice was very wise.

As Su Qing jolted awake, that presence vanished in an instant.

After he left, the sword he bestowed upon Hu Dan, the Lu Wu Core, and the azure storage ring containing Hu Dan's exclusive resources all fell into Su Qing's hands.

Although according to the will of that being, Su Qing could only give these things to Hu Dan for use, giving them to others or keeping them for personal use would have unforeseen consequences, so Su Qing dared not and would not act recklessly.

But if Tiger Egg had performed poorly just now, Su Qing couldn't guarantee when these things would be handed over to it.

Su Qing, however, was still in a daze.

The being who just opened the Heavenly Gate and projected the illusory image must be none other than the Heavenly Emperor.

If it weren't for such beings, who could say that opening the Heavenly Gate is as easy as opening one's own front door!
Even a powerful being like the ancient Heavenly Emperor wouldn't completely dissipate the illusory images he left behind in the past and future. It's not surprising that a wisp of it could be projected into him. After all, he had condensed the same Nascent Soul as the Heavenly Emperor, the Great Sun Star Infant. If the Heavenly Emperor wanted to possess a human body, there really wasn't a more suitable vessel than himself.

But even though it was suitable, there was no emotional buildup, no prior discussion, not even foreplay, and he just roughly took her body. Even if he was the Heavenly Emperor's phantom, even if he came to bring warmth to his own puppet, it was still the same as bringing warmth to himself. Su Qing was still a little unhappy.

"In the future, we'll need to take some precautions to protect the Great Yuanying. It's fine if the Heavenly Emperor comes, but he can't just come whenever he wants. He has to inform me first, otherwise, if someone else takes over this body, I'll feel less secure!"

Su Qing knew that the Heavenly Emperor had no hostility towards him. Otherwise, the Great Yuan Ying would have accepted him without any rejection when the Heavenly Emperor possessed him. But if he could just let the Heavenly Emperor possess him without any hostility, wouldn't that make Su Qing seem too casual?
After briefly rebuking the Heavenly Emperor for his rudeness, Su Qing immediately expressed her gratitude for his generosity.

He came here.

It not only brought many benefits to the tiger eggs.

This left him with a considerable amount of brokerage fees.

The Great Sun Star Infant grew even stronger. Within its sea of ​​consciousness, starlight shone brightly, and the Great Sun shone brilliantly. Its brightness, brilliance, and saturation were incomparable to before. All the scenes within its sea of ​​consciousness were illuminated by the Great Sun Starlight, making them appear even more realistic, as if it had been upgraded from a 1080p screen to a 4K high-definition screen.

This was not Su Qing's illusion, because many immortal techniques and Taoist methods related to this Nascent Soul had inexplicably appeared in his mind, as well as Earthly Fiend Divine Powers!
Upon opening his personal panel, he gained a clearer understanding of the change. [The sages and great beings of the past did not enter your frail body, but instead transformed your infant spirit within your sea of ​​consciousness, nourishing your great sun with the divine light of the primordial sun, and forging your brilliance into a constellation of stars from the ancient stars.]

[The Great Sun Star Infant's foundation has been enhanced, and the power of the third-grade immortal technique, Radiant Golden Light, has been upgraded to a second-grade immortal technique (equivalent to the Earthly Fiend Divine Power). Now, by using this technique, you can nurture all things, give birth to them, shape their spirits, and comprehend the wonders of the growth of all things. There is a chance to gain the favor of the Dao Patterns of Life and the Dao Patterns of Earth. Furthermore, this technique is no less powerful than the Heavenly Gang Divine Power for many spiritual plant cultivators. Using it to recruit subjects and subordinates, or to generate wealth and income, is highly effective.]

[The Great Sun Star Infant's foundation has been enhanced, and the power of the Third-Rank Immortal Technique, "Radiant Light," has been upgraded to a Second-Rank Immortal Technique (equivalent to the Earthly Fiend Divine Power). Now, when using this technique, depending on its own rank, it can indiscriminately spread the scorching radiance of the sun over the surrounding area for hundreds, thousands, even millions of miles, across the entire map. Living beings that receive this light will have their physical strength and injuries restored. Evil spirits, vengeful ghosts, and other non-living beings will suffer the pain of annihilation of both body and soul upon encountering it.]

[With the enhancement of your profound understanding, you have mastered the second-grade immortal technique—Starry Night Lighting. This technique allows you to nurture numerous stars within your sea of ​​consciousness, reflecting them one by one with the stars of the heavens and earth, serving as your guiding light and preventing you from losing your way in chaotic spatial currents or any place where your divine sense is disordered.]

[With the enhancement of your Great Sun's foundation, you have mastered the second-grade immortal technique—Interstellar Projection. With the mastery of Star Illumination, you can select a certain number of stars as void bases, and can project corresponding supplies into these bases. You can also airdrop supplies from within the bases at any time. Uses include, but are not limited to: void supply stations, void observation stations, orbital cannons, void shelters…]

[The Emperor's illusory form has incarnated in you, granting you the certification of Heaven and Earth. Until the Heavenly Emperor is officially recognized, you may act in the mortal realm as the Emperor. This authority includes, but is not limited to: appointing and dismissing officials of Heaven and Earth (those of the fifth rank and above require Heaven and Earth's judgment to take effect); appointing and dismissing leaders of various demon clans (those demon clans that were once incorporated into the Demon Court in ancient times and still revere the Heavenly Emperor as their Demon Lord); and the authority over the Heavenly Gate (opening the gate to welcome good guests and closing it to reject bad ones; expelling those who illegally enter the realm). ...]

Generous, truly generous!

It's just one time, yet it gives you both the goods and the power.

With this kind of attitude, Su Qing wouldn't mind going a few more times!

While Su Qing was happy to have gained something, the Heavenly Emperor's main purpose in coming here was for the tiger eggs, and he hadn't forgotten the benefits of the tiger eggs.

The Sword of the Sword, ranked 176th on the list of creations of all heavens, is a divine sword that was forged by many master weapon refiners of the ancient demon court during its heyday.

This sword was forged by the Heavenly Emperor because he felt that some demons failed to recognize their own position and were still fixated on the idea that wolves should eat sheep and that lions and tigers should be ranked. They still held onto the instinctive understanding of the food chain when it came to other races outside their own, unable to truly let go of their prejudices and unite as a large family of demons. Therefore, he forged this sword to be wielded by the demon master Kunpeng, whose stance was very flexible at the time and who was always on the verge of betrayal. It also served as a reminder to the demon master Kunpeng to correct his mindset and remain loyal to the demon race.

Su Qing felt that bestowing this sword upon Hu Dan was extremely suitable.

Tiger Egg is now difficult to define. From the beginning of its creation, it resembled a tiger and a demon in both form and spirit. However, after it developed consciousness, it was influenced by him and its thoughts and ideas became similar to those of a human cultivator. It is neither a puppet nor a tiger, and it is far removed from a human.

This sword, however, helps Tiger Egg to recognize its true nature and choose one of the three identities: puppet, tiger demon, or human cultivator. Only by establishing a correct understanding of its identity can it choose its stance and guard its true nature.

Seeing Su Qing holding the sword in silence for a long time, Tiger Egg immediately came closer.

"Master, Master, was that the Heavenly Emperor just now? He looked like him to me. Tsk tsk, as expected of you, Master, you were able to attract the Heavenly Emperor's possession. You truly have the qualities of a Heavenly Emperor. It is my great fortune to serve under you, Master. Actually, I don't care much about the sword. If you have a use for it, Master, then use it. The main thing is that Lu Wu Heart Core. Only I, Tiger Egg, can use it. Please, Master, don't hesitate to bestow it upon me!"

"You little brat, are you afraid I'll steal your benefits?" As soon as Tiger Egg spoke, Su Qing knew what it was thinking. He smiled and handed the sword to it, but he couldn't give it the Lu Wu Core for the time being.

"This item is indeed of great use to you. It contains all the essence of a seventh-order Lu Wu except for his physical body and Dao Fruit. It contains all the insights he gained from his birth to his death. With this core, your puppet core can be used all the way up to the seventh order. Moreover, as long as you comprehend it with your heart, advancing to the seventh order will be a natural progression, without any bottlenecks or obstacles."

"But with your current body, you are not yet able to bear this core. You will need the appropriate materials and runes. Allow me to further modify you in the direction of the divine Lu Wu before you can accept this Lu Wu core!"

"Master is right, whatever Master says goes, Tiger Egg will obey Master completely, so what about this storage ring?"

Tiger Egg hooked its tail around the sword, not having had time to test its power. With Lu Wu's core inaccessible for the time being, it immediately set its sights on the valuable items in the storage ring.

That being could say that this storage ring contained the resources for its tiger egg to advance to the seventh rank. One can imagine how many good things were inside. It was probably more than Xiong Er could get by selling Xiong Er Bank. Its tiger egg had been poor all its life, but suddenly became rich. Naturally, it wanted to get its hands on it as soon as possible.

"What do you need this for? I'll take care of you and provide for you. What do you need resources for? As long as you work hard under my command and make meritorious contributions, I will naturally provide resources to help you improve. Would I ever let you down?"

Su Qing snorted coldly and put the storage ring on his middle finger. He didn't have any intention of withholding the tiger egg's resources. The main reason was that the Heavenly Emperor hadn't given him the authority, so the resources in this storage bag were truly exclusive to the tiger egg and could not be stolen by others.

Of course, Su Qing was upright and honest, and would never do anything to steal resources from his own puppet.

If he could, he would love to pour all the resources inside out for Tiger Egg, to push Tiger Egg to the sixth or even seventh rank as soon as possible. In the future, people would become more powerful because of the puppet, and wouldn't he be able to sit in the position of the person in charge of Tianyuan?
Unfortunately, the Heavenly Emperor's authority was set too rigidly. If Tiger Egg wanted to access the resources in this storage ring, he would have to honestly exchange them for battle merits.

This merit is not something Su Qing can define at will. Rather, it is a merit that can only be counted when he makes significant contributions to maintaining peace in all realms, ensuring the well-being of all living beings, promoting the unification of all races, and eliminating evil spirits and other terrifying creatures. Only then can he receive the corresponding reward from his storage ring.

"Is that all? Is this all the Heavenly Emperor has to offer? He's so stingy with resources, giving me tiger eggs instead. Don't my tiger eggs contribute to the world and all living beings?"

When Tiger Egg heard about this immense wealth and the mandatory requirement of military merit, his dream of sudden riches was shattered, and even his respect for the Heavenly Emperor diminished somewhat.

"Don't speak recklessly. They're not your parents. Giving you a chance to fight for resources is already a great favor. Besides, by following me, how many opportunities will you miss to earn merit? With the merit you've earned this time, exchanging the resources from this storage ring for enough to directly advance you to the fifth rank shouldn't be a problem!"

Compared to Hu Dan's dissatisfaction, Su Qing was quite content.

After all, Tiger Egg originally had to earn the resources for his promotion, but now someone was giving them away for free. How could he not be grateful and content? (End of Chapter)