Why Is a Collateral Branch So Arrogant?

A muffled thud sounded from within Xiao Chen's body.

The Kunpeng that had been sleeping suddenly opened its eyes. Bloodlight flashed, and an ancient aura seemingly from the primordial wilderness quietly spread out, stirring the soul.

The blood-red glow was completely absorbed by the Kunpeng Body Core, and the mysterious light on its body brightened by an almost imperceptible amount.

Ordinary people would find it difficult to sense, but Xiao Chen's spiritual perception was exceptional. He spotted the difference at once, and a trace of joy appeared at the corners of his lips.

The brightness had increased!

It really was a little brighter than before!

His one-year agreement with Huang Yelang was fast approaching. He felt a sense of crisis. He had to raise his strength as soon as possible if he wanted a chance to defeat Huang Yelang, obtain the Dao Heaven Holy Elixir, and break the Ten Thousand Calamities Curse!

When he had lost to Huang Yelang before, aside from the Ancient True Devil being restrained, the other most important reason had been that his Body Core development was far too far behind.

If he could raise his Body Core's brightness to the same level as the Sword Core and master the Heaven-Slaying Immortal-Extinguishing Art, he was confident he could kill Huang Yelang!

With that thought, Xiao Chen became even more motivated.

He swiftly plucked the second Blood Refinement Flower from the void, put it into his mouth, chewed it to pieces, and swallowed it.

The slightly bitter flower juice lingered on his lips. Xiao Chen's lips looked as though blood flames had ignited upon them, glowing crimson and strangely bewitching.

It seemed that the Blood Refinement Flowers did not weaken in effect no matter how many were consumed!

Red radiance traveled down Xiao Chen's throat. The effect