I Treated You Like a Brother, But You...

"Tap, tap, tap!"

Rhythmic footsteps echoed through the dim stone cavern.

Deep within the cave, a dark blue Light Cluster immediately entered the sight of the man and marten. A snake-like shadow could vaguely be seen drifting unconsciously within it.

"Haha, Azure Water Demonic Python! There really is a Demonic Spirit here. Lord Marten is in luck."

The space rippled slightly, and a small figure appeared on Lin Dong's right shoulder.

"I'm more interested in those three Yin Yang Pearls. They should be the true treasure of the Pill Immortal Pool, formed from the compression of the purest yin and yang energies."

Lin Dong's gaze passed over the dark blue Light Cluster. Behind it, three smooth black-and-white pearls floated quietly.

"It's all the same, all the same. Kid, could you give Lord Marten a hand? The Azure Water Demonic Python was probably a Creation Stage Demonic Beast when it was alive. In its current Demonic Spirit state, it is at most comparable to a human Great Perfection Yuan Dan Stage expert."

"You're now at the Great Perfection Yuan Dan Stage in both Origin Energy and Mental Energy. Capturing it shouldn't be difficult. Besides, it seems to still be asleep, so a sneak attack should be easy."

Little Marten suppressed the excitement in his heart and lowered his head obediently as he pleaded with Lin Dong.

"Oh? It's rare for my second brother to be this agreeable. Don't worry, big brother will definitely help you get this Demonic Spirit."

Lin Dong glanced at the excited Little Marten and teased him.

"As long as you can help me recover my strength, forget calling you big brother—even calling you fa... pfft, what the hell am I saying?!"

Little Marten, who had spoken without thinking, suddenly came to his senses. He hurriedly raised his black claws and tightly covered his mouth, his face filled with horror.

The devil must have possessed him just now! It had to be!

Seeing Lin Dong's disappointed expression, Little Marten grew even more furious inside. I've always treated you like a brother, but you've been trying to be my father all along!

"Cough, cough. Watch closely, second brother. I'm making my move."

Stared at intensely by the furious Little Marten, Lin Dong gave an embarrassed smile. With a wave of his hand, four spiraling gusts of wind, each several meters wide, abruptly shot out from the void and plunged toward the dark blue Light Cluster with sharp Wind Breaking Sounds.

Boom!

The resting place the Azure Water Demonic Python had carefully constructed for its Demonic Spirit shattered instantly, and four incomparably fierce mental attacks rained down upon it.

Roar!

A pain-filled howl rang out as a massive demonic python over thirty meters long immediately emerged. However, the color of its body had noticeably dimmed.

Mental attacks were exceptionally suited for dealing with Demonic Spirits. The four Spiral Waves had not only heavily injured the Azure Water Demonic Python, but had also completely startled it awake from its slumber.

Roar! Roar!

Upon discovering the two unfamiliar intruders before it, the awakened Azure Water Demonic Python flew into a rage. It opened its enormous jaws, and an azure water column carrying intense corrosive power immediately formed.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Before the Azure Water Demonic Python could spit it out, a series of Spiral Waves had already blasted into its belly through its open mouth.

Four, eight, sixteen...

Having descended deep into the pool, Lin Dong no longer needed to conceal his strength. The power of a Four Seal Talisman Master erupted in full, pouring madly onto the Azure Water Demonic Python's Demonic Spirit.

Under the concentrated bombardment, the Azure Water Demonic Python thrashed its massive body without pause, shaking the entire cave until it rumbled. Broken stones continuously rained down from above.

"Roar, roar, roar..."

Gradually, the Azure Water Demonic Python's howls grew weaker and weaker. Even its already insubstantial form became increasingly illusory.

"Hey, hey, hey! Stop, stop! You're about to blast the Azure Water Demonic Python's Demonic Spirit to pieces! What am I supposed to eat later?"

Little Marten, who was watching with great heartache from the side, hurriedly stopped Lin Dong's relentless barrage. Don't kill it completely.

"Whew, whew, sorry, sorry. I've been holding myself back outside for too long. It's been a long time since I went all out. Whew, that felt good..."

His head slightly dizzy, Lin Dong took several deep breaths. As he apologized to Little Marten, he took out a medicinal pill refined from the fifth-grade Spiritual Medicine Void Spirit Grass from his Cosmic Bag and swallowed it.

Mouth of the Sky Demon!

Seeing that the Azure Water Demonic Python's Demonic Spirit had completely passed out, the overjoyed Little Marten had no time to spare. His claws moved rapidly before his chest as dense Black Light surged forth.

"Buzz, buzz~"

The endless Black Light rapidly condensed in midair into a Vortex Black Hole over thirty meters wide. The moment it took shape, a terrifying suction force erupted from within.

Mouth of the Sky Demon, devour!

A solemn voice rang out, and the Azure Water Demonic Python's Demonic Spirit was swallowed into the Vortex Black Hole, ultimately disappearing completely.

"I need to return and sleep for a while to digest it. I'll find you once I wake up."

After swallowing the Demonic Spirit, Little Marten waved a claw and returned to the Ancestral Stone Space at lightning speed along with the Vortex Black Hole.

"I should leave as well."

As the Azure Water Demonic Python's power completely dissipated, the pool water outside the cave seized the chance to surge in. Lin Dong quickly stepped forward to pick up the three Yin Yang Pearls, then once again activated his Origin Energy gauze garment and rushed toward the surface.

With the help of these three Yin Yang Pearls, at least until he entered the Creation Three Realms, he would no longer need to worry about a shortage of energy.

Splash!

The surface of the pool churned as a familiar figure emerged.

"Hmm? The two of them still haven't woken up? But it should be soon."

Lin Dong glanced at Xia Zhilan and the other, who were still cultivating with their eyes closed. Just as he adjusted his sitting posture, the two slowly woke up.

"How was it? I deliberately absorbed only half of the Yin-Yang Qi in the Pill Immortal Pool and left all the rest for you."

Looking at the two as they slowly awoke, Lin Dong said with a smile.

"Pah, you've got the nerve to say that? You absorbed half the Yin-Yang Qi all by yourself. The remaining half was what the two of us had to split."

Xia Zhilan spat at Lin Dong irritably. However, judging by the faintly overflowing aura around her, she had clearly gained a great deal.

If she returned and cultivated in seclusion for a while, she would likely be able to attempt a breakthrough into the Yuan Dan Stage.

"Everyone, this place is useless now. Let's head up."

Liu Yi, who had also gained considerably, lowered his head to look at the water. The wondrous sight of Black and White intermingling had long since vanished, and the energy within the pool had nearly been completely absorbed. The Pill Immortal Pool was effectively spent.

"Let's go!"

Lin Dong and the other two exchanged smiles, then leaped into the air together.

At the mountain peak.

"Not bad. It seems all three of you have gained something."

Suxuan slowly walked over and smiled at the three.

"By the way, Lin Dong, don't forget what Master Yan asked of you. The Tower Battle is only a little over a month away, so when you return, make sure to focus on cultivating your Mental Energy."

Suxuan's beautiful eyes shifted as she noticed that Lin Dong's aura had become increasingly restrained. She secretly marveled to herself. She wondered which family's daughter would be fortunate enough to marry such a heaven-defying genius in the future.

"Haha, Suxuan, you're mistaken. From what I know, Skyfire City, which will be holding the Tower Battle against our Yan City this time, seems to have no young Three Seal Talisman Masters. It could be said that little brother Lin Dong, who has already become a Three Seal Talisman Master, is guaranteed to win."

Xia Wanjin laughed heartily, his gaze toward Lin Dong growing ever more eager.

At such a young age, Lin Dong's cultivation talent was already this terrifying. Once he fully matured in the future, who knew how extraordinary he would become?

Xia Wanjin had to do his utmost to befriend a genius like this. That was the instinct of a merchant.

Eh, wait. Little brother Lin Dong seemed not to be married yet. He remembered that he seemed to have a daughter...