Anthony's face turned a bright red as he listened to the statue tease him, not knowing how to react. After a while, he coughed and cleared his throat.

"Are you a cursed statue? Or are you possessed by a spirit? How come you can transmit your voice to me?"

"Hahahaha. Cursed statue? Gege, really? If I were a cursed statue or possessed by some evil spirit, will you still be standing here, chatting amicably with me? Wouldn't I have eaten you up or done something nefarious to you?" The voice asked, obviously amused.

"Who knows? Different cursed statues do different things. There are some cursed statues which specialize in drawing someone into a trance and inducing daydream. They make people get lost in fantasy, and once they're trapped they become vulnerable. Who is to say you're not that type?"

The statue laughed again, his voice crystal clear as if enjoying the conversation.

"So you do admit that the words I told you about A'Cheng and I made you aroused. But that's normal, when I was your age…"

"Stop teasing him." A second voice suddenly said, making Anthony shocked.

He quickly removed his hands, his heart pounding. Why does it seem as if all kinds of weird things kept happening ever since he entered the perilous lands? Hearing the statue's voice was one thing, but where did the second voice come from? He looked around, but couldn't find a trace of another sentient entity around.

With his brows furrowed in thoughts, he gently poked the statue with his fingers.

"Can you blame me? A'Cheng, this boy is so cute. I feel a strange sense of familiarity. I have been stuck here with a boring person like you for ages. Of course the presence of another person is welcomed. How can you bear to stop me from teasing him?"

'A'Cheng? Does it mean the other voice belongs to martial god Hua?'

"Ah! Xiao gege(little brother) is back. See? He likes me too. Too bad we're galaxies apart."

"What? Do you want him too?" The second voice said coldly and huffed.

"How could that be? A'Cheng, you're the only one in my heart. How can I possibly love someone else? We have been together for ages, just the both of us. Why will I suddenly leave my soulmate for Xiao gege? Besides, my weak body can't handle an extra load. My butt and throat are sore from all your thrusting. Do you think I dare add someone else?"

The second voice huffed, annoyed by the answer.

"Just kidding. Hua Cheng, I love you more than life. You have taken up all the corners of my heart, there's no space for someone else. You're pretty capable, you've made me like this for you. Don't be angry, alright?" The voice whispered in a breathy voice, followed by sounds of kisses and gasps.

"Stop it, he's still connected to the array. Don't tease me. Just answer his questions." The second voice, which Anthony believed belonged to Hua Cheng whispered. These gay gods are shameless.

"You don't seriously think Xiao gege is still a virgin? Is it his innocent face? Or you just don't want to dirty his ears?" The voice whispered seductively.

"Don't start, be good now."

"Xiao gege, to answer your question, I'm not a cursed statue. In fact, I'm not a statue at all." The voice said, referring to Anthony.

"You're not a statue? How is that possible? Your statue is right here."

"No. It looks like a statue but it's not. Can't you notice the divine power flowing through the statue? Don't our statues feel life-like? It's because it's a representation of us. It's more appropriate to call it a lower tier puppet or shell. How do I explain it in simpler terms? That's right! Cloning. You can say it's cloning. We created a lower level puppet and imbibed it with a strand of our divine spirit. With it, we can communicate with another person as long as that person touches the puppets. We can also see what's happening around the puppets and control things if need be. It also acts as a mini portal. You can travel or send things through your puppet. You can also send out your energy to do something through your puppet. That is, as long as you are watching the mirror array to know what's happening around the puppet. There are also higher level puppets that can move and get things done. For example, if I leave a powerful puppet, it can have 40% of my powers, save someone, communicate, even kiss and have sex with someone, everything I can do or want him to do would be possible. To others, they will believe I'm the one, unless the puppet encounters an experienced master. The only difference will be our efficiency and combat power. But as for facial expressions, speech, conveying of emotions and mannerisms, they will all be exactly like my true self. However, only a few people dared to create such a higher level of statue."

"And why is that? Could it be that it results to backlash?" Anthony muttered.

"Exactly. Most deadly secret arts have repercussions. How can such deception which defies heaven and earth be alright? In the case of the higher ranking puppets which are equivalent to your living clone, letting it wander outside can leave you vulnerable to enemies because you can feel everything it does, even though it allows you to multitask."

"Things like…"

"Things like that dirty stuff in your mind. If you leave your puppet with your lover or send it to seduce someone, you can feel everything it does, including sex. You might even spill when it does. Hahahaha. In that case, won't you be able to feel the pain in the same way? Although a puppet allows you to multitask, doing your own things since it can think for itself—think like you, when it feels serious emotions your real body will be distracted and forced to tune into your connection which will enable you to offer directions if need be. And the ultimate problem is that if someone kills or destroys the puppet, your lifespan will be slashed, your true body will be affected, same with your cultivation. A part of your soul will perish, literally."

Anthony inhaled sharply as he listened to the voice.

"If it were you, would you dare to take such a risk? But if it were a lower level puppet like the one before you, most people will think it's a statue. It's impossible for others to know it's a puppet that allows me to monitor the environment. So, who will truly pay much attention to a statue? Unless, of course, the person has a serious grudge against the statue's original owner. Even in such a case, you can quickly withdraw your divine power the moment you sense danger. Besides, what will the loss of a little divine power possibly do? Divine power is just like the qi in your body but one of a higher rank and purity. People burn divine power everyday, you can simply cultivate more. The only loss will be the treasure hidden inside of it that lets me communicate with you."

"So there are other types of cultivation power. Divine power. So you're an immortal?"

"Mmm, you can say that. Xiao gege, with your talents, you can also get here one day, maybe become more powerful than Hua Cheng and I. You will understand more if you manage to cross over to the nine worlds. If I can be bold enough to guess, you came in through the perilous lands entrance, and your destination is the broader nine worlds, probably on your way to learn more about cultivation and chase the path of dao. However, I have to remind you that in the yin-yang dimension portal you probably came for, there's a 98% possibility that you will fall into hell and enter the ghost realm instead of the nine worlds. People at your level of power does not have the ability to freely cross, unless you have natural affinity with space. And you don't seem like you study space laws. Are you sure you want to go on? If you enter ghost realm, getting out is impossible with your current level of strength."

Anthony kept mute, as if considering it.

"Rather than dying in ghost realm, you should stay here and cultivate. I can offer you pointers everyday and help you cultivate till you're ready to return. As for those corpses creating chaos outside, they can't do anything to you with me here. As long as you stay beside me, they can't get in. What do you think? At your level of power, you may not cross over successfully. Why don't you stay here?"

"I'm sorry, I have already come this far, I have no inclination to turn around or turn to a baby hiding under your robes. I will definitely continue the journey. The fact that 98% of people ended up in the ghost realm doesn't mean it will be same for me. Even if I end up in the ghost realm, I will still find a way to soar in hell."

"Xiao gege, are you sure about this?"

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