Netherworld Blood Sea

"You have some taste! But this isn't the Netherworld Blood Sea, it's just a Netherworld Blood River I brought!"

Old Ancestor Minghe explained with a smile.

The Netherworld Blood Sea was vast, capable of covering the sky and earth for billions of miles if fully unleashed.

On this outing, he had only brought ten Netherworld Blood Rivers, but in his opinion, that was enough to sweep away everything.

Swish!

Old Ancestor Minghe flicked his wrists, and all ten Netherworld Blood Rivers were unleashed.

These blood rivers formed a giant net, trapping Hongyun and completely sealing off his escape route back to Fire Cloud Cave.

Billowing blood energy surged across the Great Desolation, striking terror into the countless beings around Fire Cloud Cave.

Meanwhile, Hongyun looked up at the ten churning Netherworld Blood Rivers above him.

"This aura... it feels so familiar!"

Hongyun murmured softly.

Despite being surrounded by the ten Netherworld Blood Rivers, he showed no fear, only a hint of excitement.

"This scent... it's actually somewhat similar to Pangu's Essence Blood!"

"Though its purity is far inferior to Pangu's Essence Blood!"

Hongyun pondered to himself.

"Right, legend has it that the Netherworld Blood Sea was formed from Pangu the Great's navel, the most filthy place in the Great Desolation!"

"But in reality, the reason this blood sea is called 'blood sea' is precisely because it contains the bloodline power of Pangu the Great!"

Hongyun suddenly understood.

The blood in the Netherworld Blood Sea originated from Pangu the Great.

While not as precious as Pangu's Essence Blood, it was still an unparalleled treasure.

Otherwise, how could it have nurtured Old Ancestor Minghe and even granted him the ability to be reborn infinitely!

Other Great Powers in the Great Desolation, even the Twelve Ancestral Witches formed from Pangu's Essence Blood, would have to retreat in the face of the Netherworld Blood Sea.

But he was different. Not only had he refined Pangu's Essence Blood, but he had also awakened the Devouring Divine Ability.

What if he could devour this Netherworld Blood Sea? No, more accurately, these Netherworld Blood Rivers...

At this thought, Hongyun felt that Old Ancestor Minghe had practically delivered a great fortune to him!

Hongyun immediately activated his Devouring Divine Ability.

His Devouring Divine Ability was not yet complete, only at minor accomplishment, as he hadn't fully digested that drop of Pangu's Essence Blood yet.

However, it was more than enough to deal with these Netherworld Blood Rivers.

Gurgle, gurgle!

The blood river closest to him began to boil, its blood transforming into a fine stream that Hongyun sucked in with a single gulp.

"It really works!"

Hongyun's heart was filled with joy.

The Pangu blood power contained within these blood rivers, along with the vast spiritual energy, was no less potent than a Ginseng Fruit.

The nourishment from ten blood rivers would likely be even more astonishing than ten Ginseng Fruits!

Hongyun secretly estimated that if he could devour all ten blood rivers, he would definitely reach the late stage of Da Luo.

At the same time, he waved his hand, and countless colorful clouds rose into the sky, obscuring his surroundings and completely concealing his actions of devouring the blood rivers.

In such a short time, Old Ancestor Minghe wouldn't be able to detect his clandestine activities.

Otherwise, if the other party were to withdraw the blood rivers, wouldn't all his efforts be in vain?

On the other side.

Seeing Hongyun trapped by the ten blood rivers with no chance of escape, Old Ancestor Minghe's joy was evident.

"Hongyun, just accept your fate!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he moved his palm again, and two top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures appeared.

They were his lifeblood treasures – the Yuantu Sword and the Abi Sword!

The two supreme treasures, carrying boundless might, slashed towards Hongyun.

"This Minghe truly leaves no room for maneuver!"

Witnessing this, a hint of solemnity flashed in Hongyun's eyes.

Old Ancestor Minghe attacked immediately with his lifeblood treasures and ten blood rivers, cautious as a lion pouncing on a rabbit, pouring all his strength into it.

He was clearly determined to kill him.

The moniker of 'scheming old bastard' was not earned for nothing.

In fact, in the Great Desolation, Minghe's combat methods extended far beyond these underhanded tactics.

In the past, the Netherworld Blood Sea gave birth to two great beings: Old Ancestor Minghe and the Blood Mosquito Daoist.

The Blood Mosquito Daoist's mouthparts were formed from the tip of the God-Slaying Spear, a top-tier killing weapon in the Great Desolation, capable of easily tearing through Innate Spirit Treasures.

Even a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure like the Twelve-Grade Golden Lotus of Merit would drop to the ninth grade after just one bite.

When ordinary powerful beings fought Old Ancestor Minghe, the Blood Mosquito Daoist would often hide in the Blood Sea, waiting for an opportunity to launch a sneak attack. Once hit, almost no one could escape a fate of death and dissipation. It was extremely sinister.

However, this time, Old Ancestor Minghe had not brought the entire Netherworld Blood Sea with him for the expedition.

Swish, swish!

In the blink of an eye, the Yuantu and Abi swords had already killed their way to Hongyun.

Hongyun did not dodge or evade. While devouring the Blood River, he clenched his fists and met the attack head-on.

"Before, I could break top-grade Acquired Spirit Treasures with my bare hands. I wonder if my physical body can withstand a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure?"

Hongyun's fighting spirit was high.

He had already fused with seventy percent of Pangu's Essence Blood. Although it wasn't as invincible as the physical bodies of the Ancestral Witches, the gap shouldn't be too large.

The physical bodies of the Twelve Ancestral Witches could directly contend with top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures.

Boom! Boom!

Two earth-shattering roars echoed.

Hongyun's fists smashed onto the Yuantu and Abi swords.

The two top-grade Spirit Treasure long swords were instantly sent flying, yet their bodies showed no damage whatsoever.

In contrast, Hongyun's fists were oozing tiny streaks of blood.

"It seems my physical body is still inferior to top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures!"

Hongyun sighed softly but didn't seem to mind.

Once he refined the remaining Pangu's Essence Blood, his physical body would surely be able to rival top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures.

Old Ancestor Minghe, who witnessed this scene, was dumbfounded.

"What! How is this possible!"

Old Ancestor Minghe's mind was in chaos.

These were top-grade Innate Spirit Treasures! Hongyun had actually blocked them with his bare fists, and his injuries were minimal.

This... was absolutely impossible!

Old Ancestor Minghe was completely bewildered. When had Hongyun's physical body become so powerful?

He judged that if it were him being struck by a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure, his physical body would likely shatter on the spot.

Even other powerful immortal beings in the Great Desolation would absolutely not be able to resist a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure with their physical bodies.

This was too outrageous!

Old Ancestor Minghe's expression turned grim. "If the Blood Mosquito Daoist were here, he could drain this Hongyun dry with a single bite!"

He bitterly regretted not bringing the Blood Mosquito Daoist this time, feeling quite misguided.

"But it doesn't matter. The fact that Hongyun's fists bled just now proves at least that his physical body is still not as good as a top-grade Innate Spirit Treasure."

Old Ancestor Minghe once again urged the Yuantu and Abi swords to attack Hongyun.

Swish, swish!

The two swords instantly approached Hongyun's face.

This time, Hongyun did not try to block head-on.

He dodged with a flash of movement, simultaneously accelerating the circulation of his Devouring Divine Ability.

In just a few breaths, the first Blood River had been completely dried up.

Then came the second.

Half an hour later.

Although the ten Blood Rivers still hung in the air, their blood had been completely devoured by Hongyun.

"So nourishing!"

Hongyun patted his belly, his face full of satisfaction.

Vast spiritual energy surged within his body. If he could digest it, he would surely break through to the late Great Luo stage on the spot.

After returning to his cave dwelling to refine this spiritual energy, Hongyun estimated that he could advance his cultivation realm within a hundred years.

"Old Ancestor Minghe, I'm done playing with you, goodbye!"

Hongyun glanced at Old Ancestor Minghe, dodged the attacks of the Yuantu and Abi swords, and sneered.

With that, he put away the colorful clouds that filled the sky, his figure flashed, and he sped directly towards the Fire Cloud Cave.

Once he entered his cave dwelling, even with the Yuantu and Abi swords, Old Ancestor Minghe would be unable to break through its defenses.

"Trying to run? You wish!"

Seeing Hongyun about to return to his cave dwelling, Old Ancestor Minghe urged ten blood rivers to intercept him.

But as he did, he froze.

His ten Netherworld Blood Rivers were completely dry.

Completely dry!

"This, how is this possible!"

"Hongyun, you old thief, what exactly did you do?"

Old Ancestor Minghe roared repeatedly, his expression extremely grim.

He had been tricked by Hongyun.

Without the blood rivers to block his path, Hongyun returned to Fire Cloud Cave in the blink of an eye.

Only Old Ancestor Minghe was left outside the cave, raging.

At the same time, a cold voice sounded in Hongyun's mind.

"Ding, congratulations to the host for successfully tricking another, reward with top-tier cultivation technique: Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique!"

The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique is an supreme method for tempering the physical body, created by the Great God Pangu.

This was a top-tier cultivation technique in the Great Desolation.

It could even lead directly to the realm of a Saint.

Hearing this voice, Hongyun was overjoyed.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Outside Fire Cloud Cave, Old Ancestor Minghe furiously attacked with Yuantu and Abi.

But the cave's defenses remained completely still.

It wasn't that the twin swords weren't sharp enough, but Old Ancestor Minghe was only at the mid-stage of the Great Luo realm. If he had advanced to the Quasi-Saint realm, perhaps breaking through the defenses wouldn't have been difficult.

Inside the cave, Hongyun had no intention of paying attention to Old Ancestor Minghe anymore.

"Now that I even have a top-tier cultivation technique, it's simply wonderful!"

Hongyun's heart bloomed with joy.

This time, not only did Old Ancestor Minghe send ten blood rivers, but he also gave him such a great gift.

Swish!

Hongyun took out the remaining thirty percent of Pangu's Essence Blood and began to refine it.

"This time, I can practice the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique while digesting Pangu's Essence Blood. The efficiency will definitely be higher!"

Hongyun muttered to himself.

The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was Pangu the Great God's ultimate method for body tempering, capable of elevating the physical body to a new level.

Refining Pangu's Essence Blood would undoubtedly yield twice the results with half the effort.

Buzz!

A powerful blood energy erupted from Hongyun's body as he fully activated his Pangu bloodline.

Simultaneously, the first revolution of the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was also put into motion.

He had just carefully studied this technique and discovered that only those with the Pangu bloodline could cultivate it.

Like the Twelve Ancestral Witches or the great witches of the Wu Clan.

Other beings in the Great Desolation, even if they obtained this technique, could not activate it in the slightest.

Hongyun had already refined seventy percent of Pangu's Essence Blood, so cultivating the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was naturally a natural progression.

Sizzle, sizzle, sizzle!

The remaining thirty percent of Pangu's Essence Blood was frantically absorbed by him.

At the same time, the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was also steadily improving.

Initially, it was only the first revolution, but in less than ten years, he reached the second revolution.

If the Twelve Ancestral Witches knew, they would likely be stunned.

It had taken them thousands of years to reach the second revolution.

Yet Hongyun had achieved it in less than a decade.

Firstly, the effect of the Great Dao Cushion was astonishing, increasing cultivation speed by a hundredfold.

Secondly, after Hongyun's foundation improved, he was even superior to the Twelve Ancestral Witches, so his cultivation naturally became faster.

A hundred years later.

Old Ancestor Minghe finally gave up attacking the cave and left, cursing all the way.

However, his hatred for Hongyun had been deeply etched into his bones.

The loss of ten blood rivers was also a considerable blow to him.

Although he had the entire Netherworld Blood Sea at his disposal, the blood sea was incomplete without those ten rivers.

It would likely take hundreds or even thousands of years to regenerate and compensate for them.

During these hundred years, Hongyun had pushed the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique to the third revolution.

"The third revolution is finally complete, but the difficulty of this technique increases more than tenfold with each advancement!"

Hongyun sighed.

It took him less than ten years to go from the first to the second revolution.

However, it took him over ninety years to go from the second to the third revolution.

One could imagine how long it would take to go from the third to the fourth revolution.

This was even with the hundredfold acceleration from the Great Dao Futon.

If he were to proceed at a normal pace, like the Twelve Ancestral Witches, it would take several epochs to reach the ninth revolution.

"However, the benefits brought by the third revolution are also terrifying. My physical body's strength has increased dozens of times!"

"No wonder the Twelve Ancestral Witches could withstand top-grade innate spiritual treasures with their physical bodies. Once I completely refine Pangu's Essence Blood, my physical body might even surpass theirs!"

Only ten percent of Pangu's Essence Blood remained unrefined in Hongyun's hand.

He had initially thought it would take two to three hundred years to digest the remaining three-tenths, but now, with the Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique, it would likely only take 150 years.

The Nine Revolutions Mysterious Technique was truly the most top-tier cultivation technique in the Great Desolation.

"I must quickly finish refining the essence blood, and then head to Buzhou Mountain to find that top-grade innate spiritual root, the Gourd Vine!"

Hongyun had already made his plans.