Chapter 332: Peak of Third Stage Body Refinement, Trapped in Peril
Not necessarily... it doesn't have to be a trump card; it could also be due to insufficient power or even inadequate strength, which would make more sense.
But Wang Yu clearly couldn't be judged by ordinary standards.
As Zhuo Shouyun pondered, he suddenly noticed an issue.
The higher the level of divine ability, the greater its power—this was indisputable. However, it was also closely related to the amount of a cultivator's spiritual energy.
Especially that perfected realm of the Killing Fist.
It didn't seem reasonable at all. With just three thousand strands of spiritual energy at the early Core Formation stage, wouldn't using it once leave him completely drained?
Yet, in the memory scene, Wang Yu showed no such signs, meaning...
"He might have broken through to the middle stage of Core Formation, and his cultivation isn't just at four layers—it's likely much higher."
Thinking this, Zhuo Shouyun suddenly felt the pressure increase significantly. Even top-tier Heaven Spiritual Root cultivators couldn't match this rate of progress.
And Wang Yu couldn't possibly possess a Spirit Body aptitude.
Reviewing his intelligence, he had started as a Waste Spiritual Root but managed to turn things around with the [Demon Embryo Mystic Origin Secret Spell]. Even if he absorbed Luo Chen, it wouldn't reach the level of a Heaven Spiritual Root.
He must have other opportunities!
Zhuo Shouyun immediately concluded this and was certain it was a significant treasure.
Rubbing the Rakshasa Bell that never left his hand, he suddenly said, "Sisters Feng, do you wish to seek revenge on Wang Yu?"
The younger sister, Feng Niaoniao, nodded without hesitation.
"This person destroyed the demon breeding ground painstakingly operated by the Feng family. Naturally, we must retaliate; otherwise, people across the world will laugh at us."
The elder sister hesitated, wanting to speak. They had escaped from Wang Yu twice because he lacked a spatial-locking treasure or any such secret techniques.
But things don't always go the same way. If they actively sought trouble again, whether it would bring fortune or disaster was uncertain.
"Good ambition. Since you have this intention, then join my team. With Xingyun and Nanxing's abilities, they will surely help you avenge and settle this grudge."
Without giving the elder sister a chance to refuse, Zhuo Shouyun finalized the matter with his words. Though it seemed like he was standing up for them, in reality, he himself also wanted to kill Wang Yu.
If this person died, Zhuo Shouqing would lose all hope of turning the tables.
"Continue searching.
"Centering around the Demon Cave, Ghost Blade Mountain, Drunken Immortal Lake, Burial Grounds... and the main roads leading to the Blood Demon Sea—don't overlook anything.
"If you can't find him after all this, wait until the one-year period ends. Use Ding Ming as bait. After this matter concludes, disperse and seek your own opportunities."
"Yes, Master."
While considering the plan, he couldn't ignore the needs of these subordinates. After all, they were all from the demonic path, and Zhuo Shouyun understood their mindset well.
As time passed, eight months quickly went by.
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Drunken Immortal Lake, Dragon Serpent Cave!
A terrifying black dragon over five hundred meters long struggled to move freely within the Dragon Serpent Cave. It was the Yin-minf Black Dragon formed from blood essence.
After eight months of being tempered by the dragon aura, the dragon corpse had completely disappeared, and Wang Yu's cultivation had reached the tipping point for a breakthrough.
With a roar!
The ground suddenly cracked, shaking violently, causing the entire Dragon Serpent Cave to collapse. Wang Yu swiftly gathered his belongings and burst out.
His aura surged, and with a swing of one arm, he created a tornado of blood wine at the lake bottom, showcasing incredible divine strength and unmatched bravery.
Third stage peak (seven layers) of Body Refinement, achieved!
But it didn't end there. Amidst the bloody whirlpool, Wang Yu took out the dragon's core and swallowed it whole. The Ice Chi Dan Flames surged from within, refining his body.
The pure draconic energy from the dragon's core rapidly flowed into his spine, causing Wang Yu's aura to continue rising, and his physical strength grew endlessly.
The commotion in Drunken Immortal Lake escalated, forming a vortex thousands of meters wide on the surface.
After three full days of refinement, his physique surged once again.
Reaching the equivalent of the eighth layer of Core Formation and nearing the peak of the third stage of Body Refinement, Wang Yu looked at the few drops of pure dragon essence extracted from the Dragon Heart Stone in his Ocean Heart Ring.
By grade, it was only upper-level third stage.
But that was because most of its energy had been drained by waves of growing Dragon Shadow Grass. At its peak, it might have originated from a fourth-stage dragon, making it a significant treasure.
If he found the right method, it might be possible to restore it to its original state and refine it into a fourth-stage Dragon Blood Elixir.
Even for future breakthroughs in fourth-stage Body Refinement, it would provide substantial benefits.
This thought lingered in Wang Yu's mind for just an instant.
Thinking of what needed to be done in the Blood Abyss Holy Land, his most urgent need now was—strength!
"What future? What maximizing benefits? One must survive to have a future! Breakthrough further!"
Swallowing the dragon essence directly, most of the dragon blood essence shattered in one bite, gulped down whole.
In an instant, the sky seemed covered by dark clouds.
Wang Yu's aura surged again, breaking through limits with rapid advancement.
His body automatically activated the perfected Yin-MingBlack Dragon Technique. Influenced by his will, the combat art [Dragon Magic Fist] broke through to the Great Accomplishment stage.
Wang Yu rejoiced inwardly, punching the sky.
The blood-formed Yin-Ming Black Dragon soared upwards, its dragon body reaching a terrifying size of nine hundred meters. With one punch, even several overlapping mountains would be obliterated.
Peak of third stage Body Refinement, achieved, aligning with his spirit sense realm.
Thus,
his fundamental cultivation once again lagged behind.
"——Fantastic!"
Continuous breakthroughs caused the marrow in his dragon spine to be slightly unstable, but it wasn't a big issue. He didn't intend to break through to the fourth stage all at once.
That was a major hurdle; it definitely wouldn't happen anytime soon.
Finding fourth-stage Body Refinement materials would allow him to hone his foundation thoroughly, solidifying it fully—a sharpening-the-knife approach.
Such a massive commotion barely made Wang Yu frown. As he prepared to change locations, his eyes flickered.
On the gradually calming blood wine lake surface, various objects buried in the sediment floated up. A red stone among them made him smile.
"Double happiness! Never expected to obtain the [Blood Fermentation Stone] buried at the bottom of Drunken Immortal Lake in this manner!"
This item, akin to lees, was crucial for brewing third-stage Blood Spirit Wine and could be reused multiple times, producing over a dozen vats.
Storing the treasure securely,
Wang Yu suddenly turned his head, looking at an empty space, frowning. "Who dares spy on me, Wang Mou!"
Clap clap clap—
Applause echoed from all directions. Spiritual energy condensed into a hundred-meter-tall human face illusion, staring straight at him.
"Elder Wang has such profound strength in Body Refinement. Fortunately, I took you seriously enough. If you succeeded, it would indeed be troublesome."
"Zhuo Shouyun?"
Wang Yu inwardly sighed at the difficulty. His breakthrough must have caused too much commotion, attracting this person's attention. But why was he near Drunken Immortal Lake?
Isn't this supposed to be a desolate place where birds wouldn't even poop?!
"Sneaky actions... Why not show your true form and talk to me? Are you afraid?"
Unexpectedly,
Zhuo Shouyun nodded solemnly, showing no shame.
"I am indeed afraid. I'm only at the middle stage of Core Formation. How could I expose myself carelessly under the watchful eyes of a genius like Elder Wang? Unstable, unstable!"
Wang Yu's eyelid twitched.
There's a saying: Don't fear clever enemies, but foolish teammates.
Now, Zhuo Shouyun was not only clever but also very steady. His insight into human psychology was exceptional, making him the toughest opponent Wang Yu had encountered in his cultivation journey.
Feeling uneasy, Wang Yu activated the Aurora Escape Technique to retreat.
The fact that the other party dared to reveal himself indicated the situation might be worse than he imagined. Of the thirty-six stratagems, retreat is the best strategy!
"Where do you think you're going!"
At this moment, Wang Yu transformed into light and moved instantly.
Five pillars of light rose from all directions, forming an array instantly—it was a sealing array formed by five late-stage Core Formation cultivators using their lifebound treasures.
He secretly tried to activate his Void Escape Talisman, but it had already failed!
—Damn!
Several sharp whistling sounds rang out as four figures entered the array, confronting Wang Yu.
They were two of Zhuo Shouyun's top experts: Long Xingyun, known as "Dragon Fire," and Jian Nanxing, known as "Golden Sword." Both were at the peak of Core Formation, possessing Heaven Spiritual Roots, and their divine techniques were exceptionally powerful.
The other two were familiar faces.
The Sisters of the Hidden Valley!
Since escape was impossible, he could only fight. This would also fulfill his new contract with Zhuo Shouqing. Wang Yu narrowed his eyes, coldly looking at the Feng sisters.
"Do you also want to dive into this mess?"
Feng Niaoniao retorted fiercely, pointing at Wang Yu's nose and cursing.
"You scoundrel, dare to move against our Feng family and expect a good outcome?! Today, we'll take your head and spread our fame!"
"Very well, don't cry when you die."
"—Arrogant fool!"
"—Overbearing!"
Long Xingyun and Jian Nanxing both shouted simultaneously. The former flew upwards, violent crimson flames sweeping out, turning the sky into a sea of fire.
Like a fire-dominating demon god, a crown appeared above his head—that was his lifebound treasure, the [Dragon Fire Crown]!
The latter pointed, and a serrated golden sword behind him split into eighteen, forming a circle of sword wheels. One of them moved with his sword finger.
This was his lifebound treasure, the [Golden Split Shadow Sword]!
Both were upper-grade artifacts, and as lifebound treasures, their power nearly reached the limit of Core Formation cultivators.
And without any hesitation, they unleashed their full strength.
"Dragon Fire Burns the World."
"Ninety-Nine Sky Splitting Cuts."
A roaring flame dragon charged towards Wang Yu.
On the other side, dense golden sword marks formed a celestial net, blocking all his retreat paths. If he couldn't break through the outer array,
he'd have to endure it.
The Feng sisters didn't just spectate but cooperated with Long Xingyun, spitting pearls and waving fans, combining wind and fire.
For a moment, the power of Dragon Fire surpassed even Jian Nanxing's divine technique.
Wang Yu cursed inwardly—direct clash of lifebound divine abilities, huh?
In this situation, there was no choice but to reveal his cards.
Survival came first.
An additional layer of dragon bone armor, the Slaughter Dragon Armor, enveloped his body. Following his breakthrough, it naturally ascended to an upper-grade bloodline artifact. With this treasure's protection,
Wang Yu punched the sky horizontally.
The nearly kilometer-long Yin-Ming Black Dragon collided fiercely with the Dragon Fire. With extreme agility, as if his back had eyes, the Aurora Escape Technique carried him through the golden threads of the net.
Like a butterfly flitting through flowers, untouched by a single petal!
Emphasizing agility.
End of Chapter