Path of Absolute Transcendence

Kai didn't do anything suspicious in his first week. He just observed the reactions of people; he wanted to know how they would react to this absurd situation.

'It seems they aren't totally under control. But how is the king subtly manipulating them? It may be related to this formation.'

Kai concluded after his observation. He started studying the formation after that.

He only did that during his work time; he didn't do anything in his free time. Staying near the Treasury all the time may arouse suspicion.

"Hey, how long are we going to be locked up like this?"

"The king didn't even give us any proper explanation. He just treats us without any respect."

"I am currently at a critical moment in my cultivation; I need to go to my house for a breakthrough; I can't even do it here because of the crowds and disturbance."

Like this, a lot of people complained about the situation. Nobody likes to be locked up for no reason.

' I should start adding fuel to the fire.'

Kai's plan was very simple. He needs a person with enough charisma and leadership to lead the group and start a revolt against the king's decision.

That person must have the quality to convince others with words alone.

The words have a lot of magical power. If the right words are used in the right situation, it will get better. The same words can be used controversially in the wrong situation.

Kai only needs to find a person with such a quality and manipulate him. He can't participate in this directly since it involves a lot of variables.

The king may just kill the leader of this operation to silence the crowd. He doesn't know the king's personality well enough to act in person.

'I can search for a perfect target during the day and continue to study the formation at night.'

Kai didn't find any suitable targets on his first day. But he learned something about the formation.

'I didn't expect the formation to be at such a high level.' he thought in amazement.

The formation that King placed is almost Tier 5. It already surpassed the peak of Tier 4, but didn't reach Tier 5.

It was complicated enough that Kai didn't understand anything for almost a week. Note that Kai has learning talent.

Its pattern and combination don't have any loopholes; that has been the case so far until he studied.

It is a type of extraction formation created for the sole purpose of sacrifice.

'I didn't expect that he would use an extraction-type formation like this.'

Kai never thought about using extraction formation like the king. He knew it must be the original creation of the king, and with his hard work, he could break through his cultivation level.

'I should learn about this formation thoroughly before destroying it.' he sighed.

It was specifically created to increase a person's cultivation level of a person. This formation causes the life span and cultivation of a person to break through. He knew the king must be limited by his cultivation talent, unable to break through, so he must have spent a lot of effort to invent this formation.

Kai didn't see anything wrong with the king's approach. He would have done the same thing if he were in his shoes.

The cultivation talent limits the speed of cultivation, and its formation exactly counters it. Although it is a cruel way to do it, it helps a person break through without any side effects.

Kai is planning to do the same thing if his creation with the variant physique doesn't go as he expected. This formation will be helpful for him if he ever becomes cornered in that situation.

'But that guy is a genius; maybe I should search his memories if I have enough time.'

He still didn't find out how the king manipulated the entire Sand Spirit tribe.

He needs to find every answer to his question before stealing the fragments and treasures.

After another week of searching, he found the perfect target to manipulate using Will Power.

'He is perfect, and his cultivation level is still Tier 2. Bro, don't blame me if you die in this process.'

"Sir, I want to discuss an important matter with you. Could you please come with me?" Kai asked him in a professional tone.

He went with the guard uniform, and the boy didn't refuse after seeing him working at the royal palace.

"Sir, you can drop the formalities and call me mud."

"Okay, Mud, I'm here on behalf of Lord Clay to discuss an important matter with you."

"Lord Clay! Om my god, please tell me, sir, I will complete the order without asking anything."

"Don't get excited, we will talk after we arrive at a secluded location."

Mud fell silent and followed Kai without asking anything along the way. Both of them arrived at an isolated place, and it wasn't visible from a distance.

"Sir, can you tell the order of Lord Clay?" Mud asked while containing his excitement.

Kai didn't say anything and used his [Will Might] technique.

Mud wasn't able to open his mouth and was suppressed without any resistance.

Kai placed his hands on Mud's and lifted him. He injected his Will power into him.

Mud wasn't even able to scream because Kai didn't allow him. Before, Kai only subtly manipulated other sand spirits, which were basically half-baked and only capable of acquiring information.

But this time, Kai used the same method as he used with the insect. He can manipulate the target like a puppet without any restriction.

Kai let his hand go, and mud fell to the ground.

"Stand up," Kai ordered without any emotion.

Mud stood up as ordered. His body and mind weren't in the right condition to stand up, but he stood still without complaining.

"You need to gather people and make them form a group to revolt against this lockdown order. Don't act until I give the signal."

"Okay, boss." He replied in a mechanical tone.

"Don't act like that from now on. Act naturally; be yourself."

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