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Even with Li Fan's exceptional control, he had to be fully engaged to avoid interference from residual sword intent on his cultivation. While it seemed to be only a minor nuisance at the moment, he feared that if he used too much of the Taishu skill, Candle Flower Sword Technique, the lingering sword force could not only slow down his cultivation speed but possibly also disrupt the forging of the Primordial Spirit.
Shit... Could it be that he should first refine a Daoist body and practice the Taishu Ice Wheel Scripture to dissolve the sword intent of Taishu before achieving the Primordial Spirit? Isn't that a detour... Sigh, looks like I can't use my awesome moves anymore...
After he had nearly filled his Divine Palace with malevolent energy and Return to Void essence, Li Fan stopped introspection and opened his eyes, ready to cultivate the East Mountain Mountain Spirit body.
Then he saw a pale ghost face floating five feet in front of him amidst the sea of flowers.
