To refine this Blood Clan corpse into a Clone, there were two main steps. First, refine a Soul Clone, then have that Soul Clone attempt to control the Blood Clan body.
Soon after, Ye Yunfei refined a Soul Clone within his Soul Sea.
He then instructed this Soul Clone to enter the corpse of the Blood Clan.
Boom…
The moment Ye Yunfei's Soul Clone entered the body of the Blood Clan, it was met with a terrifying repulsion.
Although the Blood Clan's Soul Body had already been scattered to the winds, a residual energy still lingered on its corpse.
This Blood Clan individual must have been a powerhouse of overwhelming strength in life, for even after death, the energy remaining within its flesh was incredibly potent.
Ye Yunfei's Soul Clone was immediately repelled, and it was almost scattered by the force.
"It's no good. The energy remaining in this Blood Clan's corpse is too strong. My Soul Clone simply can't control it," Ye Yunfei said with a bitter smile, feeling at a loss for a way forward.
"That's right… the Blood Pearl!"
At that moment, Ye Yunfei remembered the Blood Pearl.
He reached out towards the Blood Clan's Dantian, drawing the Blood Pearl out once more.
"Let's see if I can refine this Blood Pearl first!"
Ye Yunfei first withdrew the Soul Clone back into his Soul Sea, then began refining the Blood Pearl.
This Blood Pearl was akin to a magical treasure. With the various secret techniques for refining such treasures that Ye Yunfei had mastered, refining it shouldn't be difficult!
Half a day later, Ye Yunfei finally succeeded in refining the Blood Pearl!
He then had his Soul Clone enter this newly refined Blood Pearl.
Whoosh!
With a flick of his wrist, Ye Yunfei sent the Blood Pearl back into the Dantian of the Blood Clan corpse.
This time, the Blood Clan's corpse offered no resistance whatsoever to Ye Yunfei's Soul Clone!
"Good! Next, have the Soul Clone attempt to control this Blood Clan body!" Ye Yunfei thought to himself.
And so, Ye Yunfei's Soul Clone began its attempts to control the Blood Clan corpse.
One day later.
On the altar, the Blood Clan corpse suddenly stirred and slowly rose to its feet.
"Success!"
Ye Yunfei was somewhat excited.
His Soul Clone had finally managed to take control of the Blood Clan's corpse!
This also meant Ye Yunfei had successfully refined this Blood Clan body into a Clone!
"Such powerful energy! In life, this fellow was surely a powerhouse among the Blood Clan. I wonder why he fell in the Canghuang Realm," Ye Yunfei marveled as he sensed the residual energy within the Clone.
"Absorb!"
A raspy voice suddenly issued from the mouth of the Blood Clone.
A powerful suction force erupted from the Clone's body.
Whoosh…
The dense blood mist that churned within the underground palace began to converge madly towards the Clone, being drawn into its body.
Moments later.
Every last wisp of the blood mist within the palace had been sucked dry, leaving not a trace.
Next, the absorbing force emanating from the Clone's body began to spread further.
This blood mist was actually part of the Blood Clan's vital blood essence, slowly released over the long passage of time.
To Ye Yunfei's pleasant surprise, after absorbing the blood mist from the palace, the damaged parts of the Blood Clan body around the head and heart actually showed signs of restoration.
"It seems this Blood Clan corpse can be fully repaired! All it needs is sufficient blood! It seems I'll need to have it absorb blood in the future to achieve completion," Ye Yunfei mused.
Legends said the Blood Clan could transform the bodies of other living beings into their own. Even more so, it was entirely normal for the corpse of a Blood Clan member itself to be fully restored.
"From now on, I have an extra Clone," Ye Yunfei said with satisfaction.
Swoosh!
He stored the Blood Clone away into the Phantom Tower.
Ye Yunfei then waved his hand, producing a small, nine-story golden pagoda that hovered before him.
The Heavenly Dao Tower!
A small tree, roughly three meters tall, appeared beside Ye Yunfei.
Hun Lao!
"Hun Lao, let the Heavenly Dao Tower release its aura here," Ye Yunfei instructed.
"Very well," Hun Lao replied.
Thus, Hun Lao channeled the Heavenly Dao Tower, causing it to begin emitting copious amounts of energy.
Under Hun Lao's deliberate control, the aura released by the Heavenly Dao Tower surged intensely, shaking the vast expanse of surrounding starry sky!
One day later.
In the Xuanhuang Star Territory, near the headquarters of Qingyun Palace.
Inside a valley.
An old Daoist priest, who carried about him the aura of one who had transcended worldly cares, sat cross-legged. Before him was a stone table.
On the table lay a tortoise shell and a few copper coins.
The old Daoist priest formed hand seals and occasionally manipulated the shell and coins, seemingly divining something.
"Well, Master Huang? Have you confirmed whether the Heavenly Dao Tower is inside Qingyun Palace's headquarters?"
A middle-aged man of impressive bearing stood beside the old priest. After watching for a while, he couldn't resist asking.
"Fifth Uncle, earlier, three separate groups from the Tianlin Clan, Taihuang Sect, and Guangming Ancient Sect entered the Qingyun Palace headquarters. To this day, none have emerged. It's likely they've met with misfortune. It seems this Qingyun Palace headquarters is a peculiar place, perhaps more formidable than we imagined. It would be best for us to be cautious," a young man spoke up.
"Hmph! What is there to fear from a tiny Qingyun Palace? At present, everyone is just not yet certain if the Heavenly Dao Tower is truly within their headquarters. Once that's confirmed, who knows how many forces and troops will come pouring in. No matter how strong Qingyun Palace is, it will be obliterated. This place will likely be turned upside down, every inch searched, until the Heavenly Dao Tower is found," the middle-aged man sneered.
"These past few days, I've performed divinations over a dozen times. However, I haven't sensed the slightest trace of the Heavenly Dao Tower's aura," the old Daoist said at that moment.
"You mean to say the Heavenly Dao Tower isn't in this Qingyun Palace, then?" the middle-aged man frowned.
"One can only say that it cannot be determined at this moment," the old Daoist shook his head.
"In that case, we should simply muster our forces and charge straight in, exterminate this Qingyun Palace, then search the place at our leisure! That way, we won't be wasting any more time here," the middle-aged man mused for a moment before stating coldly.
"That approach is feasible," the old Daoist nodded in agreement.
Just at that moment.
"Huh?!"
The old Daoist's expression suddenly shifted. With a flick of his hand, he drew the tortoise shell from the table to his front.
Whoosh…
The tortoise shell began spinning rapidly.
The old Daoist continuously formed hand seals, performing his calculations at great speed.
Moments later.
Pfft!
The old Daoist suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face instantly turning much paler.
However, his expression now turned excited.
"Master Huang! What is it?"
The middle-aged man hurriedly asked.
"I have divined the Heavenly Dao Tower's whereabouts!" the old Daoist declared.
"Truly?! Where?"
The middle-aged man couldn't help but be overjoyed.
"Judging from the direction, it seems to be within the Purple Moon Star Sea," the old Daoist replied, gazing off towards the direction of the Purple Moon Star Sea.
"Purple Moon Star Sea? Isn't that near the Tianluo Star Sea? That's strange. The aura of the Heavenly Dao Tower was clearly detected in the Tianluo Star Sea earlier. How did it suddenly shift to the Purple Moon Star Sea? Are you certain, Master Huang?" the middle-aged man queried, puzzled.
"Of course I'm certain! Only by truly divining the Heavenly Dao Tower would I suffer such backlash," the old Daoist asserted firmly.
"Moreover, this time, the aura of the Heavenly Dao Tower is exceptionally clear. If we head for the Purple Moon Star Sea now, I am confident I can pinpoint its exact location!" the old Daoist added.
"Good! We leave immediately for the Purple Moon Star Sea!"
The middle-aged man was decisive and nodded.
He then retrieved a flying vessel. He, the old Daoist, and their group boarded the vessel, which soared into the sky and shot away.
At the same time.
On a mountain peak near the Qingyun Palace headquarters.
"I've sensed the Heavenly Dao Tower's aura!"
A short, thin, green-robed elder exclaimed in pleasant surprise.
Within a dense mountain forest.
"The Heavenly Dao Tower's aura! It seems to be coming from the direction of the Purple Moon Star Sea!"
A black-robed man whose hands resembled demonic claws murmured softly.
…
More and more people began to detect the Heavenly Dao Tower's aura. One after another, flying vessels shot into the heavens, speeding off towards the direction of the Purple Moon Star Sea.