Chapter 1852: Chapter 1056: New Puppet_2
"Of course, that requires this person’s spiritual power to be far superior to yours," Beiyu Ye added.
Beiyu Ye’s insight was sharp, which made Yang Xiao recall the scene when he battled this puppet.
Because he possessed both the Human Bone Staff and Ghost Lantern, he could perfectly restrain this puppet and fight to a draw in a short time.
If it were an ordinary Ghost-level Apostle, achieving this would almost be impossible.
Seeing Yang Xiao deep in thought, Beiyu Ye reminded, "However, it’s a pity, even if you control this puppet in the future, reaching the level of a Ninja Team General would be hard; this requires sufficient spiritual power support."
"I understand." Yang Xiao nodded. The strength of a puppet, besides being limited by its strength in life, also heavily depends on the operator’s spiritual power level. This was made very clear by Ku Daoist back then.
Take Yang Xiao for example; when he first reached the Ghost Level, the combat strength of Mirror Ghost was roughly equivalent to a Mid-stage Ghost-level Apostle. Now, Yang Xiao is at the mid-stage Ghost Level, and Mirror Ghost’s combat strength has reached Upper Ghost Level.
This isn’t Mirror Ghost’s limit; it’s Yang Xiao’s limit. After all, Mirror Ghost relies on Yang Xiao and is a product of his existence; they are not blood-related father and son.
The other puppets are similar. Yang Xiao roughly calculated that with his current skills, the strongest combat strength he could exert from a puppet is just Upper Ghost Level, maybe a bit higher, even if he refined a master like Jiushan Cangxuan into a puppet, it’s the same.
Again, this isn’t the puppet’s limit, but Yang Xiao’s.
This statement also applies to Jiu Shan Sha Yue and Beiyu Ye. Both have support from clan forces behind them, so obtaining a Netherworld Realm puppet isn’t difficult. Still, the strongest puppet they have is only half-step Nether Realm level, which is limited by their power and mastery of spiritual power.
Whether it’s Yang Xiao or Jiu Shan Sha Yue and Beiyu Ye, these three possess high-level Spiritual Magical Artifacts, and their control of spiritual power is among the best within the apostle of the same level. With these advantages, they have the potential to control puppets beyond their power level.
Generally, it’s challenging for an apostle to control a puppet exceeding their power level. Take the well-known Ku Daoist in the martial arts world; his proudest puppet is merely at the peak of Ghost Level and was killed with one strike by Wu Qingcang’s Overlord Spear.
Note that Ku Daoist’s true strength is already nearing the peak of Ghost Level; it’s to say that the somewhat famous Ku Daoist can barely control a puppet similar to his power, and most apostles can’t even control puppets stronger than their combat power.
But thinking about it, Yang Xiao also felt it’s fair. If a Fierce Level Apostle could control a half-step Netherworld, or rather a true Netherworld Envoy in battle, that would indeed be bizarre.
The image briefly passed through Yang Xiao’s mind, making him feel uncomfortable all over.
"So, what do you think? To what extent can this puppet reach in the end?" Yang Xiao asked curiously.
"At most Upper Ghost Level, maybe a bit higher; it’ll be enough for you," Beiyu Ye commented.
He knew Yang Xiao had several good magical artifacts. If further assisted by this puppet, overall combat strength would leap up a big step.
Honestly, he was envious while looking at this puppet. Due to his poor martial arts and average physical strength, he really needed such top-level puppets that could physically withstand damage.
He too has a half-step Nether Realm puppet, crafted and refined by his venerable master personally, with quite impressive ability.
"This puppet is already a finished product; you’ve got a great deal. The Ninja Team General is dead, and this puppet is unowned. All you need to do is inject your spiritual power as I mentioned, using that short stick in your hand, to attempt to establish a connection with this puppet."
Yang Xiao followed Beiyu Ye’s guidance to attempt control, but whether due to impatience or not, he failed multiple times.
"Don’t rush," Beiyu Ye reminded, "Take it slow, focus, pay attention to the rhythm."
Taking a deep breath, Yang Xiao slowly steadied his mind. He had mentally prepared himself for a relatively long process, not to be rushed.
And as proven by the facts, two whole hours passed, Yang Xiao was exhausted to the bone, but the puppet showed no signs of being "awoken."
Yang Xiao was at his limit, his head throbbing in pain, energy seemingly drained.
Seeing Yang Xiao’s dejected appearance, Beiyu Ye couldn’t help but laugh, his lips curling into a teasing smile.
"Why are you laughing?" Yang Xiao gasped, now barely stable on his feet. The influence of controlling spiritual magical artifact on energy is significant, and he’s trying hard to restrain it.
"Honestly, I’m quite relieved seeing you don’t succeed so easily," Beiyu Ye laughed even more, "After all, in this aspect, I’m the real genius."
"Alright, alright, I admit, in Corpse Refining and Corpse Control, I, Yang Xiao, am not as good as you. Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Corpse Control Technique is unrivaled," Yang Xiao replied half-seriously, half-flatteringly.
"Is that all?" Beiyu Ye seemed to inadvertently touch his face.
Receiving the hint, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but laugh. Before meeting Beiyu Ye, he assumed Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Taoists were a bunch of pedantic scholars. Unexpectedly, Dragon Tiger Mountain produced a unique character like Beiyu Ye, whose shameless spirit matched his own.
"I must admit, sir, you’re one of the rare handsome men in the world, on par with my peak days." Yang Xiao shifted the conversation, laughing, "No wonder Senior Sister Xiao from Quanzhen Sect is so fixated on you."
Unexpectedly, upon these words, Beiyu Ye’s expression visibly panicked, blushing, "Yang, don’t say nonsense. I... I have an irreconcilable feud with Xiao Qingyun, that female demon. One day... one day, when we meet again, I, Beiyu Ye, must avenge that arrow’s grudge, or I’ll never rest!"
Yang Xiao initially intended it as a joke but wasn’t surprised to extract vital information. Although Yang Xiao is a rather naïve man, he’s not unfamiliar with women. He immediately confirmed Beiyu Ye indeed has feelings towards her.
"Oh dear..." Yang Xiao never expected Beiyu Ye to develop affection for someone who tormented him.
He had heard of it, this is Stockholm Syndrome, it’s indeed an issue, it needs treatment.
"Yang, please don’t mention that female demon again, or I’ll get mad," Beiyu Ye continued to deny.
Yang Xiao agreed verbally but inwardly sneered. If there were a mirror here, Beiyu Ye
"Alright, alright, I admit, in Corpse Refining and Corpse Control, I, Yang Xiao, am not as good as you. Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Corpse Control Technique is unrivaled," Yang Xiao replied half-seriously, half-flatteringly.
"Is that all?" Beiyu Ye seemed to inadvertently touch his face.
Receiving the hint, Yang Xiao couldn’t help but laugh. Before meeting Beiyu Ye, he assumed Dragon Tiger Mountain’s Taoists were a bunch of pedantic scholars. Unexpectedly, Dragon Tiger Mountain produced a unique character like Beiyu Ye, whose shameless spirit matched his own.
"I must admit, sir, you’re one of the rare handsome men in the world, on par with my peak days." Yang Xiao shifted the conversation, laughing, "No wonder Senior Sister Xiao from Quanzhen Sect is so fixated on you."
Unexpectedly, upon these words, Beiyu Ye’s expression visibly panicked, blushing, "Yang, don’t say nonsense. I... I have an irreconcilable feud with Xiao Qingyun, that female demon. One day... one day, when we meet again, I, Beiyu Ye, must avenge that arrow’s grudge, or I’ll never rest!"
Yang Xiao initially intended it as a joke but wasn’t surprised to extract vital information. Although Yang Xiao is a rather naïve man, he’s not unfamiliar with women. He immediately confirmed Beiyu Ye indeed has feelings towards her.
