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Chapter 145: Recapture the King of the Qiong Sea

In the underground jade room of Yunshan.

Humming~

Accompanied by three light shadows dispersing, three 'Palace Jades' returned to normal. Steps of rain, Huanjian, and Fang Xia, who had been sitting with closed eyes, all opened their eyes simultaneously.

"Is it over?" said Wu Yuan, who was standing aside.

"Yes, after the Central Earth Conference," nodded Steps of Rain. "The Martial Ancestor only gave us a short time to communicate, then closed the Central Earth Immortal Palace and said the next time it opens will be six years later."

"Six years?" Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

"Steps of Rain, Huanjian," said Fang Xia. "You should understand the extraordinary nature of Wu Yuan after witnessing today's scene."

Steps of Rain and Huanjian nodded simultaneously, looking at Wu Yuan involuntarily.

In their eyes, there was a trace of awe!

Before, they only felt that Wu Yuan had extraordinary talent, but since entering the Unity Realm, even Steps of Rain had regained confidence.

They knew that Wu Yuan had also stepped into the Unity Realm, but instinctively felt that in a short period, there would not be a significant gap between them and Wu Yuan.

But the trip to the Central Earth Immortal Palace!

They were slapped hard.

Both of them, one was at the bottom of the Heavenly Rankings, and the other was second from the bottom. However, Wu Yuan's God Seal ranking was higher than Fang Xia's.

Steps of Rain and Huanjian understood what this meant.

Wu Yuan was destined to surpass them!

"Remember, the one ranked first on the Heavenly Rankings is Wan Liu," Fang Xia said solemnly. "And Wu Yuan is just Wan Liu's direct disciple."

"Yes," Huanjian said.

"Wan Liu Senior rarely appears in the mortal world because he doesn't want to get involved in worldly affairs," Steps of Rain added softly.

Fang Xia nodded in satisfaction.

"In this Central Earth Conference, all the forces in the world were intimidated by 'Wan Liu,' coupled with the outbreak of my strength," Fang Xia continued, "My Hengyun Sect will usher in a long period of peace."

"This is our opportunity."

"Steps of Rain, Huanjian, seize the time to open up the Qi Sea and become true Qi Sea cultivators," Fang Xia instructed.

The two nodded involuntarily.

"Okay, you two can leave now," Fang Xia said.

The two didn't hesitate and quickly left.

Returning from the Central Earth Immortal Palace, Steps of Rain and Huanjian realized that with Wu Yuan's powerful Divine Soul, the speed of his strength improvement would far exceed theirs.

In the future, surpassing Fang Xia was also possible.

In the jade room, only Wu Yuan and Fang Xia remained.

"Young Master, your Divine Soul..." Fang Xia shook his head and said, "It's really powerful, unbelievably powerful! Now, how far can your Divine Sense spread?"

Divine Sense?

"Approximately a radius of five miles," Wu Yuan said softly.

"No wonder!"

"No wonder Emperor Dongpan is so careful," Fang Xia sighed. "Five miles? Normal Golden Core cultivators can generally spread their Divine Sense to a dozen miles when they first breakthrough. Although there is still a gap, five miles have surpassed most of the Transcendent Nine Layers cultivators!"

Wu Yuan nodded slightly.

In fact, the range of Wu Yuan's Divine Sense was not five miles.

It was—eight miles!

As the Central Earth Immortal Palace, in the 'God Virtual Realm,' had many loopholes in its perception of Divine Sense, it could only probe a vague range. Therefore, the result was 'probably in the Golden Core Realm.'

"Young Master, your talent in Divine Soul is incredible," Fang Xia sighed, "No wonder the Sovereign insisted on having you cultivate both veins."

Cultivate both veins?

Wu Yuan remained silent. The Sovereign did not think of cultivating both veins as a strong request from him.

"Old Fang, what did you say at the Central Earth Conference?" Wu Yuan asked.

He exited the Central Earth Immortal Palace not because there were unexpected events outside or because he didn't want to participate in the Central Earth Conference.

It was purely to maintain the lofty image of 'Wan Liu.'

Arrogant! Noble!

"In the past few years, some major events in Central Earth, such as my Hengyun Sect unifying Jiangzhou, have been briefly mentioned. Also, there are some matters in the South Sea, New Zhou, and the extreme north. I will tell you about them, Young Master..." Fang Xia recounted one by one.

Wu Yuan listened.

Intelligence, information, and common knowledge, seemingly unable to directly enhance strength, are essential at certain times.

Merchants cannot earn wealth beyond their knowledge.

Cultivators cannot obtain immortal treasures beyond their understanding.

Like this time at the Central Earth Immortal Palace.

If it weren't for the eight celestial slips given by the Sovereign, allowing Wu Yuan to have a deep understanding of the 'God Virtual Realm,' how could he establish the image of a lofty expert in front of Emperor Dongpan with just a few words?

After a while.

Fang Xia finished his account.

"Since there are no major events, we have also separately confirmed peace agreements with the Great Jin and the Star Pavilion," Wu Yuan said softly. "Next, there will indeed be a long period of peace, which is perfect for us to practice in peace."

"Yes."

"Young Master, you need time to become a Wu Shi," Fang Xia smiled, "and I, too, need to accumulate mana slowly to strive for entering the Transcendent Nine Layers."

"Old Fang, I'm really looking forward to the day you break through the Golden Core," Wu Yuan said with a smile.

Reaching the Domain Realm is almost a hundred percent chance to enter the Golden Core Realm.

"Just accumulating mana alone will take at least several decades," Fang Xia sighed, but there was a smile on his face.

Even if it takes several decades.

The Qi Sea Realm has a lifespan of five hundred years.

Anyone who can break through and enter the Golden Core Realm before the age of three hundred is already impressive.

For thousands of years in Central Earth, there hasn't been a single Golden Core cultivator born.

"Young Master, there's one more thing. Why did you agree to King Qionghai's request?" Fang Xia asked in confusion. "Actually, we could find a reason to refuse King Niu Hao, just like refusing King Qionghai."

"Your 'Wan Liu' image can only be established in the Central Earth Immortal Palace. If you really meet, it's easy to be exposed," Fang Xia couldn't help but say.

"No matter."

"Old Fang, I have my considerations," Wu Yuan said with a smile. "Niu Hao is only over three hundred years old."

"Yes," Fang Xia nodded.

"Cultivators who practice Qi focus on Qi Sea mana, and their requirements for the physical body are not as high. Even if they exceed six hundred years, Qi Sea cultivators will have hope of breaking through, at least until the last moment of their lifespan," Wu Yuan said softly. "So, I consider the possibility of him breaking through to be very low."

Fang Xia listened.

"Body-refining cultivators are different from Qi cultivators. Body-refining cultivators emphasize the physical body. For example, in the Tongxuan Realm, once they exceed six hundred years, the physical body will start to decline, and the probability of breakthrough will continue to decline. Once they exceed nine hundred years, there is no hope!" Wu Yuan said. "According to the information from the Star Pavilion, King Qionghai has been practicing for more than seven hundred years."

"King Qionghai was born as a dragon, naturally having a lifespan of three hundred years."

"But he, before the age of fifty, became a Heavenly Demon. However, after entering the Heavenly Demon Realm, even after practicing for seven hundred years, he still couldn't enter the Spiritual Body Realm," Wu Yuan shook his head. "Body-refining cultivators are inherently weaker in enlightenment than Qi cultivators."

Heaven is fair.

Body-refining cultivators have a long lifespan, with five thousand years in the Spiritual Body Realm, longer than even the Purple Mansion Realm—how astonishing!

However, at the same time, body-refining cultivators are suppressed by heaven and earth.

The speed of enlightenment is inherently weaker for them compared to Qi cultivators.

"Considering all aspects, the probability of King Qionghai breaking through on his own is less than ten percent," Wu Yuan stated his conclusion and whispered, "So, once there's a chance to break through, will he seize it?"

Fang Xia's eyes lit up.

He understood.

Niu Hao still has a long time to find a breakthrough method. If Wu Yuan sets very stringent conditions, he probably won't agree.

King Qionghai has no choice!

"Young Master, do you have a way to help King Qionghai?" Fang Xia asked curiously.

"Haha," Wu Yuan laughed but didn't answer.

During this period, Fang Xia behaved very 'loyally' and proved to be a very qualified protector.

But Wu Yuan never forgot.

Fang Xia had been confined by the Sovereign for more than a hundred years, was implanted with Blood Gu technique, and was forced to take an ancestral oath... ultimately coming to protect himself, the successor of the Sovereign.

Could there be any resentment in his heart?

It's not that Wu Yuan is unwilling to believe in Fang Xia.

In the competition of the immortal path, life and death are always on the line. Reason tells Wu Yuan that he cannot completely trust anyone.

No one!

As 'Wan Liu,' Wu Yuan established a lofty image in front of various forces in Central Earth.

Now, isn't he gradually establishing his authority as 'Young Master' in front of Fang Xia?

In Wu Yuan's heart.

He only hopes that fifty years later, when this so-called 'master-servant' relationship ends, both sides can be like true Daoist friends.

And not turn against each other!

...

Time passed, just one day later.

"Roar~"

A massive, sixty-zhang-long, green-scaled dragon, Qionghai King, had arrived near Yunshan, soaring through the clouds.

He was floating in the air a thousand zhang high, overlooking the bustling human city below. "Such a prosperous human city, hmm, this should be Yuns

han City."

At this moment.

He was still dozens of miles away from Yunshan City.

However, with his control over the power of heaven and earth and the astonishing hearing of a body-refining cultivator, he could deduce a lot of useful information from the noisy sounds on the ground below.

"Whew... I heard there are many interesting things among the human race, but unfortunately, I can't go and take a look." King Qionghai shook his massive head.

The Tongxuan Realm can change the size of the body, making it larger or smaller.

But transforming into a human form? Impossible!

Just like high-ranking experts on the Heaven Ranking can easily change their appearance into someone else's, they can't transform themselves from a human into a pig.

The art of transformation! You have to reach the Spiritual Body Realm to practice it.

"There, that should be Yunshan." King Qionghai looked at the massive mountain peak nearly a hundred miles away. There were countless buildings on the mountain, housing a large population.

In King Qionghai's line of sight, the mountain peak wasn't particularly high.

But it was vast and expansive.

Definitely worthy of being called large!

"That day, I didn't ask Fang Xia properly. Now, how should I meet Senior Wan Liu?" King Qionghai hesitated.

Even though he had lived for more than seven hundred years.

But for the most part, he had been cultivating in the South Sea, rarely interacting with the human race.

He had heard from 'Black Jiao King' that there was a powerful protective formation in the Hengyun Sect, and trespassing could lead to misfortune.

Suddenly.

"Qionghai, come to the north side of Yuns

han." A gentle voice suddenly echoed in King Qionghai's mind.

"Senior Wan Liu?" King Qionghai's eyes lit up.

He recognized the voice.

Moreover, he felt that the tone was even gentler than when they met in the Central Earth Immortal Palace yesterday.

Swoosh!

King Qionghai swung his massive dragon tail and swiftly flew towards the north side of Yunshan.

Soaring through the clouds.

With the distortion of the light by the power of heaven and earth, neither Yuns

han Mansion nor Yunshan sensed a massive dragon flying overhead from above.

Yunshan Mansion City was on the south side of Yunshan.

Therefore.

The north side of Yunshan consisted of continuous mountains and forests, with few human villages and some official roads, but not much human activity.

Like the last time Fang Xia and Dajiin fought, they had been trying to lead him to the north side.

To avoid causing too much damage.

Swoosh!

Guided by Wu Yuan, King Qionghai swiftly arrived about twenty miles to the north side of Yunshan.

He descended slowly into the mountains.

"Senior Wan Liu?" King Qionghai's massive eyes flickered, but he didn't see the figure of 'Senior Wan Liu' he imagined.

Suddenly.

Hum~ Countless white mists rose from all directions, dissipating in the vast world in an instant, enveloping King Qionghai within.

Illusionary Mist Formation!

"Senior Wan Liu?" King Qionghai's eyes showed a trace of vigilance, emitting a low humming sound that resonated through dozens of miles of mountains and forests.

Although he had little interaction with humans.

It didn't mean he was foolish.

"This is just white mist, concealing your whereabouts." Wu Yuan's voice sounded in the heavy mist, elusive and unpredictable. "Qionghai, don't pay too much attention."

King Qionghai reluctantly suppressed the panic in his heart and said in a low voice, "Senior Wan Liu, why don't you come out?"

His voice had become much quieter.

"You came to see me, seeking my guidance." Wu Yuan lightly smiled, "Does seeing me now affect my guidance for you?"

King Qionghai was taken aback.

It seemed to make sense.

"I ask Senior for guidance on how to step into the Spiritual Body Realm." King Qionghai lowered his massive green dragon head.

In his dragon eyes, there was a deep desire.

"Qionghai, when you reach the Ninth Level of Tongxuan, you will understand that the first core element for a body-refining cultivator to step into the Spiritual Body Realm is vitality." Wu Yuan's voice was calm, with a hint of sighing, "Your age... is too old!"

"I have been groping through cultivation without a named teacher." King Qionghai roared, "I have been exploring cultivation on my own, and I hope Senior can take pity on me."

King Qionghai had actually received the Dragon Cave inheritance, but at this moment, he naturally wouldn't mention it.

"At over seven hundred years, wanting to break through is not impossible." Wu Yuan's voice was elusive, "There are three major methods."

"Three methods?" King Qionghai listened attentively.

"The first is relying on external objects," Wu Yuan said slowly. "During my travels across the seas, I've encountered many miraculous treasures like the 'Nine Turns Derivation Pill' in alchemy, and natural treasures such as the 'Thousand Longevity Fruit' and 'Ten Thousand Year Snow Jade Marrow.' Once consumed, they can significantly rejuvenate your body."

"Your breakthrough probability will naturally increase significantly," Wu Yuan explained.

King Qionghai was stunned.

Nine Turns Derivation Pill? Thousand Longevity Fruit? What kind of treasures were these? He had never heard of them before.

"Senior Wan Liu, I've never heard of these treasures. Where can I find them?" King Qionghai couldn't help but ask.

On the Central Continent.

If there were such precious natural treasures, why hadn't a Golden Elixir cultivator been born for thousands of years?

"These are some extraordinary items," Wu Yuan said softly. "The second method is Domain! Once you control the 'Domain,' your body will naturally transform, achieving a breakthrough."

"Domain?" King Qionghai became even more speechless.

He also knew.

All Qi cultivators and body-refiners knew about this path. They understood that once they comprehended the Domain, they could step into higher realms.

However, how many could succeed?

"If the first two methods are not viable, then there is only the last method—the path of strength," Wu Yuan said lightly. "Forcefully temper your physical body! Reach the Spiritual Body realm!"

"The most common method is to enter a treasure land that resonates with your own affinity, consume precious medicines, withstand the impact of the treasure land, temper the physical body, and eventually, the body will undergo continuous transformation, reaching its limit. The combination of spiritual power and the physical body, the divine palace will completely merge with the flesh and blood, naturally forging the Spiritual Body," Wu Yuan explained.

"So simple?" King Qionghai was stunned.

This method had never crossed his mind.

"Simple?"

"The so-called treasure land is also perilous. For example, a body-refiner with a fire affinity can enter the 'Divine Fire Mountain' for cultivation. But how many can endure it?" Wu Yuan said lightly. "Even with enough spiritual medicines and treasures, with a suitable 'body-tempering method,' it's still a life-threatening endeavor."

"If there's no method?"

"Then it's certain death." Wu Yuan said calmly.

King Qionghai became even more speechless.

Wasn't this equivalent to saying nothing? He didn't have any body-tempering methods. If there was a method, why bother coming to see Wu Yuan?

"Qionghai."

"I summoned you." Wu Yuan's voice echoed again. "Naturally, there is some certainty that you can break through. I have a suitable body-tempering method for the 'Water Attribute.'"

In the Eight Immortal Scrolls, there were many similar body-tempering methods.

This was the advantage of having a powerful inheritance.

Some resources that were taken for granted might be difficult for a solitary cultivator to obtain in their entire life.

"As for the cultivation land? The sea is vast and boundless. Finding a suitable treasure land shouldn't be too difficult," Wu Yuan said lightly.

King Qionghai was thoroughly excited.

"However!"

"Qionghai, you must understand one thing: the Dao cannot be easily transmitted, and techniques cannot be lightly imparted," Wu Yuan said slowly.

King Qionghai instantly calmed down.

"Senior, what do you ask for? If it's something I can do, I'll do my best." King Qionghai lowered his head.

"Fifty years!" Wu Yuan uttered three words.

King Qionghai was stunned, and he said solemnly, "Senior, do you want me to become your spiritual beast? I, Qionghai, don't want to be a servant."

Strong cultivators generally had their pride and aspired for freedom.

Having bent the knee for so long, how could they stand upright? The path of cultivation would only become more difficult.

"Spiritual beast?"

"No!" A faint voice emerged from the white mist. "With the death of my 'White Feather,' I no longer wish to have any spiritual beasts."

"Moreover, I do not intend to enslave you."

"But rather, it's an agreement of equality."

"I hope that you can protect my disciple, 'Wu Yuan,' for fifty years." The voice in the white mist spoke faintly. "After all, I may soon leave the Central Continent to explore the vast seas and lands, and it's not suitable to take him along."

"On regular days, you can practice normally."

"Only when he is in danger, you need to protect him."

"Qionghai, if you agree, I will bestow upon you various techniques, including body-tempering methods." The voice in the white mist said, "If not, then you are free to leave."

In a few words, King Qionghai's heart was thrown into intense turmoil.

Fifty years?

Not truly a spiritual beast servant!

Perhaps it would be somewhat humiliating.

But if he could gain corresponding techniques, once he entered the Spiritual Body realm, he could enjoy thousands of years of freedom again.

In the white mist, there was no more sound.

It seemed as if it was waiting for King Qionghai's decision.

After a long time.

"Wan Liu, if your technique is truly effective," King Qionghai said in a deep voice, "I promise your request to protect 'Wu Yuan' for fifty years."

This was the balance of gains and losses.

"Then let's sign the 'Spiritual Beast Contract.'" The voice in the white mist said lightly. "Disciple, bring both the contract and the first part of the technique to Daoist Qionghai."

"Yes." A somewhat youthful voice rang out.

King Qionghai patiently waited.

After a while.

Whoosh! A figure in a black robe walked out of the heavy clouds, looking very young, holding a purple scroll and an immortal scroll in his hand.

"Senior Qionghai." Wu Yuan bowed.

"You are Wu Yuan?" King Qionghai looked down at Wu Yuan, as if he were looking at a small figure.

Yet, he could sense the vigorous vitality emanating from Wu Yuan.

"You're about to become a body-refiner?" King Qionghai was astonished and suspicious. "Aren't you still under eighteen?"

Before coming to Yunshan, he naturally gathered quite a bit of information.

Know yourself and know your enemy.

"With the help of my master." Wu Yuan smiled lightly.

"Good, you're about to become a body-refiner. Your future achievements will probably be high. With such talent, I, Qionghai, will protect you for a while, which won't tarnish my identity." King Qionghai said in a low voice. "Show me the immortal scroll."

Wu Yuan nodded and handed it over.

King Qionghai's dragon claw held the small immortal scroll, quickly scanning it, feeling countless pieces of information rushing into his mind.

"Wondrous! Such an amazing technique that can be cultivated like this..." King Qionghai was delighted.

The information suddenly stopped.

Only the upper half was present, forming no systematic structure.

"Why! Why is it missing?" King Qionghai felt anxious. He was eager to see more contents of the technique.

This was his greatest opportunity for a breakthrough.

No more hesitation.

"Wu Yuan, kid, let's sign the agreement!" King Qionghai said in a low voice.

"Okay." Wu Yuan smiled slightly.

The fish had finally taken the bait willingly.

Splash! Wu Yuan waved and opened the scroll in his hand, radiating a faint light.

It flew to King Qionghai.

"Witch's Oath? Blood Pact Covenant?" King Qionghai read the contents and couldn't help but be surprised. "Senior Wan Liu, are you the legendary witch?"

In the dragon's lair, there were records of the witch, but unfortunately, only fragments of information were available.

"Hmm." A cold and indifferent voice echoed from the white mist.

"Wu Yuan, you truly live up to being Senior Wan Liu's disciple." King Qionghai looked at Wu Yuan and said in a low voice, "In the future, you will probably become a witch as well."

Wu Yuan smiled without saying a word.

King Qionghai carefully read the contents inside the scroll again.

"The oath and the contract are both fine." King Qionghai said in a deep voice, "Alright, Wu Yuan, let's begin."

Immediately, the two of them first took the ancestral witch oath!

The moment the oath was made.

Buzz~ Wu Yuan's powerful divine sense instantly perceived an invisible and vast fluctuation, as if it swept over himself and King Qionghai.

Then it quickly disappeared.

King Qionghai also sensed this vast fluctuation and felt somewhat relieved.

After taking the oath.

Next was to sign the blood pact covenant, a contract scroll that Fang Xia had just come up with.

This was something that wizards were exceptionally good at.

Its function was similar to the beast-controlling ring, but the effect was more specific.

It didn't just bind spiritual beasts.

It also bound the master.

It was more like a 'companion' than a servant.

As time passed, with drops of blood from Wu Yuan and King Qionghai falling onto the scroll, two bloodlights soared instantly.

The scroll turned into countless light spots, each integrating into the bodies of Wu Yuan and King Qionghai.

Swiftly, a special blood pattern imprint appeared on the foreheads of both Wu Yuan and King Qionghai!

Identical, mutually responsive.

Then.

The blood pattern imprints disappeared into their respective bodies.

"Qionghai." Wu Yuan smiled and looked at the colossal dragon in front of him.

He felt a strong divine sense from both himself and the dragon.

Moreover, he sensed a faint connection between them.

"Master, is it you?" King Qionghai's voice was majestic, filled with endless astonishment!

The so-called master-servant relationship.

Especially with the 'blood pact covenant,' would produce some special effects, such as mutual sensing of positions and mental connection.

At this moment.

King Qionghai was astonished to discover that Wu Yuan's divine sense was unbelievably strong! Far surpassing his own!

Like a firefly compared to the full moon.

Wu Yuan's divine sense was at least dozens of times stronger than his.

"You're not mistaken." Wu Yuan smiled slightly and whispered, "I am Wan Liu!"

---(End of this chapter)

Chapter 146: Becoming a Wizard, the Beginning of Transcendence (Seeking Votes)

"Master, aren't you Wu Yuan? Isn't Wu Yuan Senior Wan Liu's disciple? Wan Liu?" King Qionghai's enormous head was momentarily confused, somewhat dazed; it was too unexpected for him.

Just now, he was astonished by Wu Yuan's powerful divine sense.

Now, Wu Yuan's words confused him again.

"Friend Qionghai." A voice with a smile echoed from the white mist, and then a figure in white robes flew out.

Landing beside Wu Yuan.

"Is this Fang Xia?" King Qionghai stared at him, a hint of wariness in his eyes.

Powerful cultivators instinctively waried of those of similar strength.

"Friend Qionghai, please don't mind." Fang Xia smiled and said, "I am the young master's servant, and you are the young master's spiritual beast. From today onwards, we are equal."

"Young master?" King Qionghai became even more confused.

He could no longer make sense of the relationships involved.

"Old Fang, explain it to King Qionghai." Wu Yuan smiled.

Having formed the 'Blood Pact Covenant,' he trusted King Qionghai.

Although the contract would last only fifty years, it was tilted towards equality.

However, it should be noted that Fang Xia had crafted the contract scroll. Within the next fifty years, Wu Yuan would hold a dominant position in this relationship.

Of course, as long as Wu Yuan didn't oppress too much and fulfilled his oath promises, King Qionghai would instinctively follow Wu Yuan.

This was the power of the blood pact covenant!

It was also the binding force of the 'Ancestral Witch Oath.'

The Ancestral Witch governed the authority of the heavens and earth. In a sense, the Ancestral Witch was the 'Heavenly Order.'

The Ancestral Witch Oath, sworn in the name of the Ancestral Witch, was protected by the Ancestral Witch. Anyone who violated the oath would face the punishment decreed by the Ancestral Witch through karma and fate!

"Qionghai, Wu Yuan is indeed the true identity of the young master." Fang Xia smiled and explained, "Whether it's Wan Liu from the Immortal Palace or the widely known Master Darkblade from the Central Plains, they are just disguises of the young master..."

"Young master, exceptionally talented..."

"I was originally sealed in the Chu River Secret Realm, and just a few months ago... I was ultimately saved by the young master." Fang Xia quickly explained, "In the Chu River Secret Realm, there is still a powerful Witch God alive. He is still in a deep sleep, awaiting further recovery of the spiritual energy of heaven and earth."

Fang Xia concealed part of the truth and added some of his own 'speculation.'

Eight parts true, two parts false.

"Young master is the heir to the Witch God, the young master of the great Witch Realm. In the future, he is destined to dominate the Central Plains and even rule the vast and boundless Xia Mountain World!" Fang Xia passionately declared.

"As long as we assist the young master well."

"A hundred or a thousand years later, as the young master's number one spiritual beast, even if you enter the Spiritual Body Realm, let alone the Mountain and River Realm, what's difficult about that?" Fang Xia diligently painted a big picture for 'King Qionghai.'

A huge picture!

King Qionghai listened, utterly dumbfounded.

Although he ruled a vast demonic country in the South Sea, it was based on formidable strength.

The South Sea was vast, but how many demon beings had true wisdom?

Even the great demons, with strength comparable to grandmasters, had significantly lower intelligence than ordinary humans.

Survival of the fittest was the only order in the demonic country.

In terms of the speed of thought, King Qionghai was very fast, but in terms of intelligence, in terms of intrigue and conspiracy, he lagged far behind humans.

In short, he was somewhat naive.

At this moment, King Qionghai basically believed Fang Xia's words and regarded Wu Yuan as a 'phenomenally gifted human genius backed by a powerful Witch God.'

Of course, it's not all about Fang Xia's deception.

The most crucial factor is Wu Yuan's age, powerful divine sense, combined with extraordinary eloquence and broad perspectives, enough to convince King Qionghai.

Moreover.

For King Qionghai, as long as Wu Yuan can fulfill his promises, that's sufficient.

The contract is completed, and the more formidable Wu Yuan is, the greater benefits King Qionghai will receive as his spiritual beast.

"Qionghai, greetings, Master." King Qionghai said with sincerity, and his enormous dragon head bowed to the ground.

This time, it was a true submission!

"Qionghai, there's no need to be overly restrained."

Wu Yuan smiled and said, "The contract we signed is an equal one. Over these fifty years, you protect me from danger, and I will give you ample benefits. I will do my utmost to help you enter the Spiritual Body Realm."

"After fifty years, if you want freedom, you are free to go anywhere in this vast world."

"If at that time, you still wish to follow me, it's fine." Wu Yuan said.

Regarding spiritual beasts.

There's no need for bullying or exploitation. Sometimes, becoming friends or even family will make the spiritual beast more loyal to the master.

"Thank you, Master." King Qionghai said with a deep voice, feeling relieved in his heart.

He had already felt the binding force of the contract and oath.

"Give me the immortal scroll you had just now." Wu Yuan's palm revealed another immortal scroll. "This immortal scroll contains three complete sections suitable for your cultivation. After you memorize them, return the immortal scroll to me."

The inherited memories of the techniques were bound by the invisible 'Ancestral Witch Power,' preventing Wu Yuan from passing them on externally. Even if someone searched his soul, they wouldn't be able to obtain them.

However.

Information and techniques from the eight immortal scrolls, Wu Yuan could teach to his subordinates and disciples as needed.

After all.

The goal of the Realm Lord was to establish the Witch lineage in the Xia Mountain World. If he couldn't pass on the techniques, how could there be a lineage?

"Yes." King Qionghai's eyes showed eagerness.

He quickly exchanged the two immortal scrolls.

With his powerful divine sense, he quickly assimilated all three major techniques.

"In the world, there are actually such formidable techniques?"

"The Tempering Body Technique! Originally, the Zhou Tian Divine Palace could have such an effect, using treasures combined with blood and flesh to produce such miraculous effects." King Qionghai was excited, "Is the 'Hundred-Year Flame Heart Essence' mentioned in this technique the treasure nurtured in the submarine volcano? Haha! I have already found it!"

After hundreds of years of waiting.

From the techniques bestowed by Wu Yuan, King Qionghai saw hope for a breakthrough.

"Qionghai, how is it?" Wu Yuan smiled and put away the immortal scroll.

The immortal scroll could engrave a large amount of information. Once the internal information was wiped, it could be re-recorded.

Reusable!

In Wu Yuan's hands, there were currently only eight immortal scrolls, so they couldn't be wasted recklessly.

"Master's grace of teaching the Dao, Qionghai is sincerely grateful." King Qionghai respectfully said.

He had been completely convinced by Wu Yuan.

Perhaps, Wu Yuan's strength was far from his.

However, this profound knowledge and insight far exceeded his.

...

In the thick white mist, no one could peek into this area. Wu Yuan, Fang Xia, and King Qionghai gathered and chatted.

At this moment, King Qionghai's colossal body had shrunk to just over ten meters, no longer as conspicuous.

"South Sea is so vast, yet there are only eight experts on the Heaven Ranking?" Both Wu Yuan and Fang Xia were somewhat surprised.

In terms of area, the entire South Sea, when combined, could rival the entire Central Plains continent.

Teeming with countless living beings!

Only eight experts on the Heaven Ranking?

"Yes, indeed very few. Among the demon spirits, I know of only four, and among the human Heaven Ranking experts, there are also four." King Qionghai shook his head and swayed.

"Master, don't be surprised."

"In the South Sea, there are many beast species with great demon strength, numbering in the millions, or even more, and I, as the King of the South Sea, cannot be sure!"

"Some groups, such as 'Tiger Whales,' 'Devil Sharks,' 'Deep-Sea Chant,' etc., in terms of individual strength, human martial arts masters are no match for them in the water." King Qionghai said, "But in terms of intelligence, they are very low. Can they be called 'demons'?"

Wu Yuan and Fang Xia nodded involuntarily.

Some animal species, born with a large body size, easily surpass the martial arts masters in strength. However, this is due to their body size, not the evolution of muscles and bones.

"Demons must open their spiritual wisdom, and that depends on luck." King Qionghai said, "In terms of the number of lives, the South Sea is ten or a hundred times larger than the Central Plains continent."

"But intelligent life is much fewer."

"Like my demon kingdom, all the big demons and demons combined are only tens of thousands." King Qionghai sighed, "Even big demons, the majority of them have low intelligence. Trying to make them understand the 'limits of the flesh,' sense the meridians, and comprehend the unity of heaven and earth... sigh, it's really difficult!"

"In the human race, dozens of martial arts masters can give birth to one Heaven Ranking expert."

"If there is guidance from a Heaven Ranking predecessor, the probability of birth is even higher."

"But marine demon beasts? Tens of thousands of big demons, it's also difficult to give birth to a demon on the Heaven Ranking." King Qionghai lamented, "The human race, naturally high in wisdom and understanding, will pass on knowledge from generation to generation, and the probability of giving birth to strong individuals is terrifyingly high."

Wu Yuan and Fang Xia both expressed agreement.

The human race, in terms of individual physical qualities, is not particularly strong. The real advantage lies in 'intelligence.'

There are many animal species, but without intelligence and civilization inheritance.

Emerging strong individuals? The probability is too low.

Of course, with losses also come gains!

Among powerful demon beasts, once a Heaven Demon is born, their foundation is often very strong, like King Qionghai's 'Sixth Rank Immortal Foundation.'

"Qionghai, next, you return to the South Sea to seek treasures and cultivate." Wu Yuan said softly, "However, I will give you a task, which is to find rare materials."

"Rare materials?" King Qionghai was taken aback.

"Haha, Qionghai, mobilize the demon beasts under your command in the sea, as well as other Heaven Demons, to search for treasures together." Fang Xia tempted, "As long as you find enough rare materials, especially source stones and ores."

"At that time, I, Old Fang, will be responsible for refining a complete set of 'Spiritual Artifact Battle Armor' for you." Fang Xia said solemnly.

"Spiritual Artifact Battle Armor?" King Qionghai's eyes lit up.

Most of the spiritual artifact battle armor found in the remains of immortal families is designed for Qi refiners to use.

For use by Heaven Demons? There are almost none!

Because demon beasts have all sorts of peculiar body sizes, and large creatures like King Qionghai can't wear ordinary spiritual artifact battle armor. Specialized super-sized battle armor must be crafted for them to wear.

In the Central Plains?

There isn't a Qi refiner who can craft such spiritual artifact battle armor, even the lowest grade 'Ninth-Rank Spiritual Artifact.'

So, over the years, although King Qionghai has obtained some spiritual artifacts, in real combat, he has always fought bare-handed.

Still, he earned the title of 'King of the South Sea'!

Soon.

Fang Xia handed a detailed 'Treasure List' to the other party.

"No problem, I've got it covered. The South Sea may not have much else, but it does have many rare materials." King Qionghai smiled and stored the list in his storage magic treasure.

For him, reaching the Ninth Layer of Qi Refinement, one step away from the Spiritual Body Realm, any more rare materials would be useless.

Keeping them without being able to use them is just for show.

If he could exchange them for a set of spiritual artifact battle armor? His combat power would skyrocket!

"Qionghai, in the entire Central Plains, who do you know is the strongest Qi refiner?" Wu Yuan whispered.

"Master, it's Jin Quan." King Qionghai said without hesitation, "The treasures he possesses are the most powerful I know of, and he is the only Qi refiner I know with a 'Sixth Rank Immortal Foundation.'"

"Sixth Rank Immortal Foundation?" Wu Yuan and Fang Xia glanced at each other.

Being able to cultivate a Sixth Rank Immortal Foundation in the Central Plains.

It is truly not easy.

"I have crossed hands with figures like Wanxing Daoist, Desert God, Emperor Dongpan, and King Beifang. In the water, none of them are my opponents." King Qionghai was full of pride, then he said solemnly, "Only Jin Quan, when he came to the South Sea for a battle with me back then, I only had a slight advantage."

Wu Yuan and Fang Xia both showed a trace of seriousness in their eyes.

Jin Quan is indeed not easy to deal with.

You should know that in the previous Yunshan Battle, the Great Jin Empire deployed the 'Seven-Star Profound Flame Formation,' which made them very vigilant.

After studying the 'Formation Flag,' Fang Xia came to a conclusion.

If replaced with seven late-stage Qi Sea cultivators, there is probably the strength to fight against a Golden Core expert.

...

Not long after, King Qionghai left Yunshan riding on clouds.

He felt uneasy when he came, but now he was full of confidence as he left.

Watching the other party leave.

"Young Master, it's either you have some means, or you truly made King Qionghai submit." Fang Xia smiled and said, "Under normal circumstances, it often takes a Golden Core expert to subdue such a spiritual beast."

Strong strength is needed to make a demon beast submit.

The terrifying vitality of a Qi Refiner, even with the advantage of the formation in Yunshan, Fang Xia didn't have the confidence to capture the opponent.

"So, I only made King Qionghai submit for fifty years." Wu Yuan smiled.

Fifty years!

It is a number in Wu Yuan's plan, just like Fang Xia's protection time.

Why?

"According to the master's intention, if I cannot reach the Spiritual Body Realm within fifty years, I'm afraid I will disappoint him." Wu Yuan thought to himself.

Reaching the Spiritual Body Realm in fifty years is like a dream for the majority of body refiners.

But this is Wu Yuan's goal.

"Young Master, do you still want to try to subdue other Heaven Demons or Qi Refiners?" Fang Xia couldn't help but ask.

"No."

Wu Yuan shook his head and said, "Whether it's a Qi Refiner or a body refiner, at most there are two 'contracted servants' in the Purple Mansion Realm and Mountain and River Realm."

"For now, having one King Qionghai is enough."

Contracted servants do not only refer to spiritual beasts but can also include enslaved humans.

Fang Xia is not Wu Yuan's contracted servant; he was implanted with the 'Blood Gu Technique' by the Borderland Master.

For Wu Yuan.

Once he becomes a Wizard, he must occupy one slot for a 'spiritual beast.'

So, there is only one slot left for spiritual beasts.

And King Qionghai.

He is already the most powerful 'Heaven Demon' in the entire Central Plains.

"In the future, with you, me, and the others like Buyu, and King Qionghai summoning a few Heaven Demons from the South Sea." Wu Yuan smiled at Fang Xia, "We will have more confidence in wiping out the three sacred places of the Great Jin."

"Of course."

"If you, Old Fang, or King Qionghai, can break through, it will be easy to wipe out the three sacred places of the Great Jin." Wu Yuan said.

"Understood." Fang Xia smiled, "Young Master is right, there's no need to rush."

"Time is on our side."

...

The Central Plains conference concluded, and gradually, the Central Plains settled down. Various forces were no longer in tumultuous battles. Hengyun Sect and the Great Jin Empire restored peace. Whether it was the top-tier experts or the common soldiers and citizens, they all knew that the peace between the two major powers was temporary. In the near future, a new round of large-scale wars would erupt. At least, for now, they welcomed peace.

In the Yunshan Prefecture, the capital of the entire Jiangzhou, a new round of reconstruction and expansion began. Under Fang Xia's leadership, Hengyun Sect initiated an unprecedented 'sect restructuring,' and the entire Yunshan began to undergo transformation.

The entire Hengyun Sect was gradually moving towards Fang Xia's envisioned 'Immortal Sect System.' Several large peaks rose beside Yunshan, reshaping the landscape through Fang Xia's magical prowess. New peaks surrounded Yunshan, creating the appearance of a genuine 'Immortal Sect.'

However, the external disturbances did not affect Wu Yuan. Apart from occasionally spending time with his family and contacting the 'King Qionghai' in the distant South Sea, the rest of his time was devoted to intensive cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, it was April of the Eastern Wu calendar year 3228, early spring, with warm weather and blossoming flowers!

Tianwu Mountain.

This was a peak specially constructed by Fang Xia for 'Wu Yuan,' standing at several hundred meters high, much smaller than Yunshan and located to the east of Yunshan. Countless towers and pavilions were being constructed on the mountain. According to Fang Xia, "Some large immortal sects in the Qingling Great Realm have headquarters covering millions of miles; ours is nothing compared to them." And Wu Yuan, eventually named it 'Tianwu Mountain,' to express his aspiration to become a great Tianwu.

About a hundred meters from the mountaintop, a massive meditation room had been opened.

Standing outside the meditation room, one could easily overlook the entire Yunshan Prefecture.

On ordinary days, with a single thought, Wu Yuan could cover the mountain with clouds and mist.

Inside the meditation room.

"The body has finally fully developed, two months later than expected." Wu Yuan stood in the meditation room, surrounded by 'jade stones.' The spiritual energy in the room was incredibly dense! The meditation room was furnished with a small gathering spirit array, connected to the 'spirit veins' extending from the mountain to the depths of the earth, gathering vast spiritual energy, and continually condensing 'spiritual fluid.'

All of this was used for Wu Yuan's cultivation.

The cost of the source stones and jade stones used to build this meditation room was astronomical, something ordinary forces couldn't afford. It was 'King Qionghai' who sent them from the distant South Sea, taking him two days.

This is the benefit of having subordinates!

Wu Yuan doesn't need to worry; there are people to handle things for him.

"Today, the strength training is considered complete." Wu Yuan, barefoot and bare-chested, stood on the white jade, a hint of anticipation in his eyes. "The single-arm fist strength has surpassed a million kilograms."

"It's time to practice the Qi!"

""Dragon Transformation and Marrow Cleansing Technique"!" Wu Yuan quickly began his cultivation.

This was a technique even more challenging than the"Tiger and Leopard Bone Training Technique". It was difficult to cultivate but could stimulate the internal organs more deeply.

Soon, Wu Yuan was sweating profusely.

"Blood-colored mist! The spiritual energy of heaven and earth!" While practicing, Wu Yuan absorbed the spiritual energy from the outside world.

The blood-colored mist? Since Wu Yuan's single-arm fist strength surpassed 800,000 kilograms, its effect had become minimal, but it could still absorb a small amount.

This is also the reason why Wu Yuan's blood-colored mist has not been completely consumed until now.

Hum~ Wu Yuan's physical qualities.

Constantly improving.

Repeatedly cultivating the "Dragon Transformation and Marrow Cleansing Technique," Wu Yuan finally realized that his internal organs had been stimulated to the limit.

He crossed his legs and sat down, no longer absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

In front of him, a grinding-disc-sized crystal stone appeared out of thin air, completely transparent and exuding an extremely rich spiritual energy.

It was the Yaojing Celestial Soil!

"The body undergoes a significant stimulus, which is a growth opportunity. Slowly absorbing the spiritual energy and spiritual fluid from heaven and earth is too slow," Wu Yuan didn't forget the teachings of the Realm Lord.

For cultivators, what is the most precious thing? Time!

Don't think that there is still a long time.

Don't think that life expectancy is long.

Cultivation is like rowing against the current; seize the day and night!

One step fast, every step fast! Only then is there hope to reach the peak.

Using the Yaojing Celestial Soil for cultivation, even if only saving one or two days, it is worth it.

"Splash~" Under Wu Yuan's powerful divine sense guidance, a large amount of pure energy contained in the Yaojing Celestial Soil merged into his body.

Wu Yuan's body was like a glutton.

Tendons, bones, skin, membranes, flesh, and even blood began to continuously transform and rise! Frenzied evolution!

One million one hundred thousand kilograms!

One million two hundred thousand kilograms!

...

One million four hundred thousand kilograms!

...

One million eight hundred thousand kilograms!

Wu Yuan's single-arm fist strength was advancing towards the human body's limit at an astonishing speed of twenty thousand kilograms per day.

In terms of explosive power, Wu Yuan now had a terrifying outbreak of nearly six million kilograms with a single punch at close range! Enough to sweep practitioners of Qi Sea's first or second layer.

...

In midsummer, the clouds were rising on Tianwu Mountain.

"Black Tower! Contemplate!"

Wu Yuan sat cross-legged in the meditation room, and his consciousness gathered at the 'Upper Dantian Palace,' once again starting to contemplate the towering black tower.

To this day, he still hasn't figured out the secret of the black tower.

However.

Contemplating the black tower has caused his divine soul to grow at an astonishing speed, showing no signs of slowing down, and even becoming faster.

Very surprising!

"Divine sense, the range of spreading has broken through ten li," Wu Yuan felt the rapid growth of his divine soul.

Due to the strong physical body feeding back the divine soul, but more importantly, contemplating the black tower.

...

In autumn, as the morning sun rose, on Tianwu Mountain, all the mountains were covered in red, and the forests were dyed with layers of color!

On the mountaintop.

"The earth is profound, the source of life, carrying all things." Wu Yuan lay on a huge rock, feeling the mystery contained in the vast expanse of heaven and earth and the majestic land.

Vast! Infinite!

While tempering his body, most of Wu Yuan's time was spent on enlightenment.

More than a year has passed, and at the moment of his thought, a crystalline, earthy-yellow airflow had unconsciously formed around his body.

It was not a real airflow but a burst of 'earthly mysteries' combined with the power of heaven and earth!

"Domain Realm!"

"It seems not far off."

At the beginning, Wu Yuan was a bit impatient, but the more he practiced, the more he felt the profound mysteries of the earth, and he became increasingly intoxicated and unable to extricate himself.

He developed a liking for lying flat.

To quietly sense the profound mysteries of the earth.

And with a peaceful mindset, in his whole-hearted cultivation, the progress seemed to be more and more rapid.

...

Another early spring after a year.

About two hundred miles from Yunsan, in the dense mountain ranges, this area, spanning nearly a hundred miles, has been designated as a 'restricted zone' by Hengyun Sect, not allowing ordinary people to enter.

At the center of the mountains.

Two figures hovered in mid-air, one wearing a purple robe like a noblewoman, and the other wearing a black robe.

The two looked down at the mountains below.

The two figures were separated by more than ten li, one shrouded in black battle armor and the other covered in earth-yellow battle armor.

"Who do you think will win this time?" Bu Yu whispered.

"It's hard to say, Wu Yuan's progress is too fast," Huan Jian sighed. "With just the strength of Qi Sea Triple, the Patriarch may not be able to withstand it."

The two people were none other than Bu Yu and Huan Jian, who had successfully opened their Qi Sea.

During their conversation.

Below the mountain range.

"Boom!" The earth-yellow figure had already burst forth, rushing five or six li in a flash. The terrifying aura made the earth seem to form a ravine, and countless rocks were stirred up.

Trees?

In this mountain range, there were no traces of trees long ago.

"Boom!" The black-armored figure also moved instantly. With a flash, it also rushed several li, and countless golden lights appeared all around.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The overwhelming golden lights, like countless golden swords, whizzed towards the aggressively advancing earth-yellow figure.

Swish! Swish!

Like a ghost, the earth-yellow figure distorted, flickering several times, and its speed did not slow down at all, actually directly avoiding the overwhelming golden lights.

In the blink of an eye, he approached the black-armored figure.

"Splash~"

A burst of earth-yellow knife light erupted, like the sudden eruption of countless mountain peaks, with terrifying momentum, slashing across the sky for several li and slashing towards the black-armored figure.

The black-armored figure retreated violently.

Engaging in close combat with a body refiner? That's seeking death.

"Hundred Swords." While the black-armored figure retreated, he formed seals with both hands, countless streams of light gathered, and then erupted into a formidable sword light, whistling towards the earth-yellow figure.

Magical artifact!

"Clang!" "Clang!" "Clang!" Flying sword magical artifacts were like lightning, agile and changeable, attacking the earth-yellow figure from various angles.

However, the speed of the earth-yellow figure was still slowed down, and the eruptive speed sharply decreased, for a while unable to catch up with the black-armored figure.

"Such exquisite sword technique!" Huan Jian said in a low voice.

"Material control," Bu Yu stared at it.

They had both been practicing 'Material Control,' but compared to the sword technique in front of them, their level was far behind.

"Wu Yuan's war blade is a newly refined 'Eight-Rank Spiritual Weapon' just made by the Patriarch. It is stronger than the Liet Yang Blade." Huan Jian said softly, "Moreover, Wu Yuan's body movement is more terrifying than when they fought a month ago."

"Yeah."

Bu Yu nodded slightly, sighed lightly, and said, "Wu Yuan's progress in strength is really amazing; he hasn't even stepped into the Transcendent Realm yet."

Just thinking about it, they felt terrified.

Before stepping onto the extraordinary path, his strength was already so terrifying. Once he transcends, how far will his strength transform?

While Bu Yu and Huan Jian were communicating.

Below, the two had already determined the outcome.

"Splash!" The flying sword magical artifact, after a fierce and diminishing attack dozens of times in a row, had its internal true essence exhausted.

But the earth-yellow figure, still holding a war blade, was overwhelmingly powerful.

Seizing the moment when the flying sword returned.

"Boom!" In an instant, the earth-yellow figure burst forth, and the war blade once again horizontally cleaved, instantly creating a huge ravine that stretched for several li.

The black-armored figure had no way to avoid it!

Swish!

With a flash, he reached mid-air, avoiding that terrifying slash. The black-armored figure laughed, "I lost."

The earth-yellow figure stopped.

The helmet of the battle armor was removed, revealing Wu Yuan's handsome and refined face. He waved and put away the war blade, slowly ascending. He also came to face Fang Xia, Bu Yu, Huan Jian, and the others.

Compared to a year ago.

Wu Yuan's aura was even more restrained, and he appeared more mature. Standing there, he gave people a feeling of being awe-inspiring.

Majestic! Powerful!

"Wu Yuan, your progress is really fast." Fang Xia also took off his armor, revealing his head, and said with a smile, "Even when I use the Qi Sea Triple power, I can't withstand your attacks. I was forced to ascend."

The power displayed here refers to the Qi Sea Triple of the Ninth Rank Immortal Foundation! Bu Yu and Huan Jian were secretly surprised.

They, with high talents among warriors, were considered mediocre in the Heavenly Ranking. Even with Fang Xia's assistance, the Qi Sea they ultimately opened could only be considered 'Eighth Rank Immortal Foundation.'

It could be said that, even now, in a direct confrontation, even though both of them had become Qi Refiners, they were by no means Wu Yuan's opponents.

At most, relying on the flying ability of the 'Qi Refiner' to stay alive.

It could be said.

Wu Yuan's strength had undergone an astonishing transformation compared to a year ago.

"It's not enough yet." Wu Yuan shook his head slightly, "This level of strength can only be considered the bottom among experts on the Heavenly Ranking."

The Qi Sea Triple of the Ninth Rank Immortal Foundation?

It is equivalent to the Qi Sea Single of the Seventh Rank Immortal Foundation, not worth mentioning.

Moreover, warriors had a fatal flaw—they couldn't fly! Wu Yuan could fly, relying on the power of heaven and earth, but it was painfully slow, only suitable for assistance, not for pursuit and killing.

"Take it slow," Fang Xia smiled, "The stronger your current strength, the deeper your foundation."

"Once you break through, your strength will naturally become more formidable!"

Fang Xia admired Wu Yuan's progress to the extreme.

How old was he? Just nineteen years old.

...

The entire Middle Earth continent remained calm.

In the blink of an eye, it was winter in the 3229th year of Dongwu.

At this time, Wu Yuan was not far from twenty years old.

On Tianwu Mountain, snowflakes were falling.

Wu Yuan did not deliberately control the formation, so the vast white snow had covered the entire mountain peak.

In the quiet room.

"After nearly two years, through the 'Dragon Refining Bone Marrow Technique,' I finally deduced my body to its peak!" Wu Yuan stood naked in the center of the quiet room.

Quietly feeling the surging, round, and powerful force within his body.

"Single-arm punching force, four million eight hundred thousand jin?" Wu Yuan sighed inwardly, "Is this my physical limit?"

In the world of martial arts in the Middle Earth, a martial master with single-arm strength can exert just over two hundred thousand jin.

Wu Yuan, however, surpasses them by more than twenty times.

The gap is staggering.

Now, when Wu Yuan unleashes a punch, it carries the force of millions of jin, enough to make the mid-level Qi Sea practitioners change color.

However, Wu Yuan understands why.

"Second-grade wizard patterns! And that mysterious blood-colored mist, all for creating this nearly perfect physical foundation," Wu Yuan reflects inwardly.

In the inherited memories:

Some talented wizards who can condense third-grade wizard patterns usually have around three million jin of single-arm strength before breakthrough.

"Let's begin, break through and become a wizard."

"On the Middle Earth continent, masters find it challenging to break through due to either average physical qualities or insufficient skills and soul power," Wu Yuan calmly thinks, "And me?"

In terms of soul power, comparable to a Golden Dan expert.

In terms of skills, confident of surpassing the majority of Qi Sea cultivators.

In terms of physical qualities, reaching the limits of the human body.

Become a wizard?

With a solid foundation and accumulation, it's a natural progression, without the slightest difficulty.

"The breakthrough technique." Wu Yuan recalls the relevant method from the "Divine Book of Celestial Wizards" — the "Transcendence Art."

Also known as the 'Hundred Meridians Transcendence Art.'

Phew!

Wu Yuan's consciousness gathers at the fully developed 'Lower Dantian Palace' and simultaneously begins the first movement.

"The human body has meridians!"

"Meridians circulate the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, connecting to the 'One Hundred and Eight Acupoints,' and the acupoints, along with the Lower Dantian Palace."

"But if the meridians circulate 'lifeblood,' they can condense the meridians into one, impacting the Lower Dantian Palace!"

"This Hundred Meridians Transcendence Art fundamentally aims to mobilize the entire body's Qi and blood, impacting the Lower Dantian Palace," Wu Yuan realized.

Running the Qi and blood is extremely difficult.

The bodies of ordinary masters simply cannot achieve it.

Therefore, aspiring to become a wizard demands extremely high physical qualities; single-arm strength should be at least six hundred thousand jin.

Phew! Phew! Phew! Wu Yuan executes a series of movements, each seamlessly connected, gradually linking the meridians throughout his body.

The potent lifeblood stored in his body is quickly aroused.

Like numerous rivers converging into a mighty river, threads of lifeblood flow through tiny meridians, swiftly gathering into the auxiliary meridians...

Finally, the surging lifeblood rushes into the main meridian, traversing the entire body at an astonishing speed, directly entering the Lower Dantian Palace.

At the same moment.

"Soul, enter!" Wu Yuan's thoughts move, and the power of his soul emerges from the Upper Dantian Palace, rushing into the Lower Dantian Palace.

Body Refinement Master, the fusion of soul and flesh!

"Boom!"

As if a cosmic explosion or the creation of the universe, the previously chaotic Lower Dantian Palace erupts.

Wu Yuan's spirit trembles.

He knows he has succeeded.

The lifeblood flowing through the meridians quickly forms a massive vortex, causing the Lower Dantian Palace to expand continuously.

Simultaneously.

"Hum~" The wizard patterns, previously dormant in his flesh and blood, instantly burst with terrifying pressure, illuminating Wu Yuan's entire body like a divine being.

"Roar~"

Wu Yuan is like a massive vortex, and within the quiet room, endless spiritual energy of heaven and earth begins to pour into his body, undergoing a frenzied transformation!

...

In the underground jade chamber of Yunshan.

"Hmm? Chaotic spiritual energy of heaven and earth?" Fang Xia, who was meditating, suddenly opens his eyes, a hint of astonishment flashing in them. "No, it's in the direction of Tianwu Mountain."

At his forehead, suddenly opens.

He looks towards Tianwu Mountain.

Spell—Spiritual Eye!

"Ah!" Fang Xia suddenly feels a pain in his sea of consciousness. The just-opened Spiritual Eye instantly closes, causing increasing astonishment.

"Such powerful soul and pressure."

"Is it the young master?" Fang Xia's eyes gleam with anticipation. "Has he broken through?"

He can only think of this possibility.

...

In the quiet room, the vast spiritual energy of heaven and earth is continuously being absorbed and swallowed by Wu Yuan, like a glutton.

Wu Yuan even directly takes out the Yaojing Immortal Pouch.

Most of his soul consciousness is now concentrated in the Lower Dantian Palace, which should now be called the 'Divine Palace,' incredibly vast.

Countless mysterious earth-yellow patterns cover this divine palace.

In the center of the divine palace.

A miniature phantom sits cross-legged, emitting powerful pressure that shrouds the entire area—a likeness of Wu Yuan!

Soul-transformed!

On all four sides of the divine palace, there are countless illusory passages, a total of one hundred and eight, through which countless lifeblood flows into the divine palace.

Within the divine palace, strands of 'earth-yellow' mysterious power continually circulate around the central soul, emitting a rich breath of life.

A large amount of lifeblood is transforming into this mysterious power through the divine palace.

"Source of Life!" Wu Yuan realizes.

Qi Refiner cultivates Qi Sea magical power, known by various terms such as True Yuan, Yao Power, Demon Power, fundamentally transformed from the spiritual energy of heaven and earth.

Body Refiner, on the other hand, cultivates the Source of Life, also known as 'Witch Source Power' for wizards, derived from the transformation of lifeblood.

"Source of Life originates from the essence of life itself, inseparable from the body, with various magical uses," Wu Yuan remarks to himself. "For example—nourishing the body!"

Why is the body of a Body Refiner so powerful?

It's due to the transformation of the Source of Life nurtured by the Divine Palace.

"Swoosh!" Wu Yuan's thoughts move.

The just-transformed earth-yellow Source of Life surges out of the Divine Palace.

Swiftly flowing along the meridians, it enters every corner of the body.

"Roar~" In an instant, Wu Yuan's blood seems to boil.

Wu Yuan's already formidable body undergoes an unprecedented transformation, with bones, muscles, internal organs, membranes, and blood all evolving frantically.

This is a leap in the level of life.

The progress surpasses any of Wu Yuan's previous advancements.

Not only does the explosive improvement extend to muscle strength, but the entire body, flesh, tendons, and bones are endowed with a mysterious 'spirituality.'

Recovery speed, injury recovery speed, etc., all undergo earth-shattering changes.

And they gain the ability to fly.

Transcendent!

Similar to Qi Refiners who cultivate True Yuan and can soar through the skies, communicate with heaven and earth through True Yuan, and cast various powerful spells.

However, for Body Refiners, once they embark on the path of transcendence, it remains difficult to communicate with heaven and earth. This is because their bodies have become so powerful to the extreme.

The pinnacle of strength, capable of breaking through myriad laws!

"Witch Body!"

"This is the true Body Refiner," Wu Yuan feels the continuous transformation of his body, and his eyes burst with endless determination. "No wonder they say that once a Second-grade Witch Pattern becomes a wizard, they can rival the most ordinary Qi Sea Eighth-level cultivator!"

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PS: Ah, Wu Yuan has finally become a wizard, almost standing at the peak of the Middle Earth.

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