The Demon Sovereign never hesitated to bring down his blade, even when the resulting pain would fall on his own body.

With a single stroke, supported by the Formations laid out beforehand, he preserved every grain of sand the severed head dissolved into, while the rest of the body slowly dissipated.

Following that strike, his consciousness returned to the Reincarnation.

As the Dream Method materialized once more, Chen Changsheng knew the Demon Sovereign had returned.

"I did not fail."

The Demon Sovereign smiled as he spoke. "Though chopping off my own head was a unique experience."

Chen Changsheng shook his head. "There is really something wrong with you."

"Hahaha..."

The Demon Sovereign paid the remark no mind. He waved a hand and said, "I hid that body in Nanyuan. I hope it proves useful."

Chen Changsheng nodded, then asked, "Are you not going to test it yourself?"

The Demon Sovereign shook his head. "Compared to you, there is a higher chance the Heavenly Dao will notice me."

"Fair enough..."

The Demon Sovereign mused that he had no choice but to remain within the Dream Method. Even with two bodies available, a second Chen Changsheng could not exist in this world.

One body could be an empty vessel, but both could not actively exist at the same time.

When Chen Changsheng awoke again, the brand-new body lay right before him.

As expected, even after decapitation, the head still managed to regrow through a cycle of life and death.

Returning to his senses, he set off toward Nanyuan.

In the Main Hall of Nanyuan, Chen Changsheng found the bottle.

It was filled with sand.

Chen Changsheng raised his hand and scattered the sand. The separate limbs gradually fused and stitched themselves back together, forming a brand-new body.

First, Chen Changsheng sat down cross-legged within Nanyuan.

His soul then left its vessel and settled into the newly pieced-together body.

He then descended through the well and entered the Underworld.

Meanwhile, the empty body remained seated within Nanyuan, peacefully engaged in Cultivation.

When Manyue saw Chen Changsheng again, she could hardly conceal her surprise.

She noticed the difference in this body at a glance.

Knowing a bit of the reasoning behind it, she could not help but sigh.

"You two are truly bold to even think of such a thing!"

"Borrowing a body to live," Chen Changsheng said. "Who knows if it might yield some unexpected rewards."

Manyue exhaled. She was not entirely sure what Chen Changsheng and that demon were plotting.

But judging from the current situation, they were likely planning to stir up a major commotion.

Chen Changsheng then returned to the Mortal World through the gates of the Underworld, dodging the gaze of the Heavenly Dao.

As far as the Heavenly Dao was concerned, Chen Changsheng was currently cultivating in Nanyuan. In reality, he had attached himself to another body and returned to this world.

Chen Changsheng clearly felt that the constant sensation of being watched had vanished.

"It worked!"

Excitement surged within Chen Changsheng, but he slowly calmed his mind.

He looked forward and took to the road once more.

He wanted to know if escaping the Heavenly Dao's sight would allow him to see the truth of this world.

This time on the road, he searched without resting for a single moment.

After passing Huaixu, Chen Changsheng visited many places, seemingly circling the entire world once again, yet he found nothing.

Left with no other choice, he returned to Nanyuan and swapped bodies back.

Stepping out of Nanyuan, he dissipated into the heavens and the earth as dusk fell.

The Demon Sovereign had been waiting for a long time.

Chen Changsheng stepped forward and sat down. With a single glance at the chessboard, he placed a piece.

Seeing him act so decisively, the Demon Sovereign knew the result.

"It seems it really worked."

"Yes."

Chen Changsheng said, "That body indeed evaded the prying eyes of the Heavenly Dao."

"So it is true..."

The Demon Sovereign rubbed his chin and asked, "Then, did you see anything different?"

"A small discovery, but nothing major."

"Take a certain mountain stream in the Cultivation World, for example," Chen Changsheng said. "When I passed by before, it seemed completely ordinary. But looking at it this time, it was brimming with Spiritual Energy, almost as if something were hidden inside."

"You didn't investigate further?"

"I held off for now, as beating the grass startles the snake."

The Demon Sovereign nodded. "You have to keep your composure."

With that, the Demon Sovereign placed another piece on the board.

Both of them now felt a renewed sense of purpose.

They could only hope that this attempt would yield a result, rather than leaving them helpless once more.

...

Over the course of those long years, Chen Changsheng continually swapped vessels, wandering and pausing across the world.

He had lost count of how many times he had walked this current path. He had passed through certain places dozens of times and boarded Flying Vessels just as often. Occasionally, he would even run into familiar faces.

"Senior, it is you again."

Chen Changsheng looked at the cultivator standing before him and said, "What a coincidence."

The man before him was an ordinary cultivator aboard the Flying Vessel who made his living peddling goods year-round in exchange for resources for Cultivation. This was the fourth time Chen Changsheng had run into him.

"Would you like to take a look at the goods this time?"

Kudu smiled and pulled open his robe, revealing many Dharma Instruments and Treasures, along with Elixir Pills and similar items.

Chen Changsheng waved his hand. "This Chen has no need for these."

Kudu tucked his wares away and asked, "This is the third time I've seen you in just these past few months, Senior. Where exactly are you heading? Why are you always wandering about?"

"Just traveling."

Chen Changsheng looked at him. "What about you? You stay on this Flying Vessel all the time. Do you never disembark?"

"I do," Kudu replied. "It is just that I always ride it to the farthest destinations. For a cultivator selling goods like me, there is no guarantee I will turn a profit on every trip. If I earn less than the Flying Vessel ticket, it is a loss. But I cannot sit idle, so I have to keep trying my luck."

"Are the earnings low?" Chen Changsheng asked.

"Plenty," Kudu said.

Kudu said, "Anyone who can afford to board a Flying Vessel isn't an ordinary cultivator. They always have a few treasures on them. With a bit of coaxing and bluffing, I can always earn a little."

Chen Changsheng nodded slightly. "You aren't afraid of people coming back to settle the score."

"Transactions here are hand-to-hand," Kudu said. "Besides, the goods are what they are, and I don't exaggerate their worth too much. If someone insists on a refund, I have no choice but to refund them. I don't dare offend people."

"It certainly isn't easy."

"It really isn't."

Kudu leaned against the side of the Flying Vessel and let out a sigh. "In this day and age, pursuing Cultivation is no easy task."

Chen Changsheng simply nodded and murmured in agreement.

Gathering his thoughts, Chen Changsheng asked, "Have you traveled to many places?"

"Many," Kudu replied.

Kudu said, "I just follow the Flying Vessel. Sometimes, when I have free time, I find places to wander around. I really have been to quite a few places."

"Then..."

"Have you ever come across any special places?"

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