Saint Realm Ninth Stage

Hua Qiang looked in the direction where Nalan Yan had disappeared and shook his head with a bitter smile.

All of this came quickly and ended quickly; it felt like a dream, yet the dream felt so real.

Now, he has another worry: if Ye Bingxue finds out about all this, will she beat him to death?

Shaking his head to dismiss the thought, Hua Qiang headed towards Black Dragon Pool to complete Nalan Yan's instructions.

With the Black Dragon gone, the evil spirit that once lurked at the bottom of the pool and wreaked havoc on the area is now a thing of the past, and there is no longer any threat in the pool.

"Hungry Ghost, be on guard!"

At Hua Qiang's command, he took a step and stepped into the deep pool that seemed to swallow the light of the sky.

The pool water was icy cold, as if countless fine ice needles were drilling into its pores, but Hua Qiang was completely unaware. He was like a sharp blade cutting straight through the water's surface, his body gradually sinking as he dived into the depths.

As Hua Qiang continued to sink deeper, the black pool water, which was initially as thick as ink and so dark that one could not see their own hand in front of their face, gradually began to become clear and bright.

The strangely shaped fish in the water seemed to sense the presence of an alien race, which was approaching menacingly.

Seeing this, Hua Qiang slightly reduced his aura.

The next moment, the fish were so frightened by the powerful aura emanating from Hua Qiang that they fled in panic, their fins flailing wildly as they hid in the crevices of the rocks and among the seaweed, trembling and not daring to approach him in the slightest.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, an arc-shaped Energy Shield, as if born from endless darkness, suddenly appeared before Hua Qiang's eyes.

The Energy Shield emitted a soft, faint light, resembling a flowing film that firmly kept the icy, bone-chilling pool water out.

Without hesitation, Hua Qiang flashed through the Energy Shield and instantly found himself in another world.

The space beyond sight was enormous, so quiet that only Hua Qiang's own breathing echoed.

In the center of the ground, a Nether Lotus stands quietly, as large as a small tree.

The thick stem is covered with patterns that resemble ancient runes, mysterious and profound. The lotus leaves unfold layer upon layer, with a faint light shimmering among them, as if whispering the secrets of time.

On the lotus heart, three plums hang, about the size of apples, round and full.

The tassel was dark blue, as if it had absorbed all the gloom at the bottom of the pool. It was shrouded in a thick layer of Black Mist, which flowed and surged in wisps, as if it had its own independent will and a vibrant life.

Hua Qiang gazed at the three lotus flowers, thinking to himself: This must be the Jade Heart Nether Lotus Flower. Legend has it that this flower blooms every three hundred years, bears fruit every three hundred years, and matures every three hundred years.

One cycle lasts nine hundred years, during which one transcends tribulation and falls into oblivion.

He can bring the dead back to life and heal the wounded.

Eating this food can help people break through the mysteries of life and death and reshape their meridians. Many cultivators dream of obtaining this food but cannot get it.

Now that this rare treasure was right before his eyes, Hua Qiang's breathing quickened involuntarily.

To come out like this and achieve such success, this luck is truly heaven-defying!

Hua Qiang no longer hesitated and stepped forward. The mysterious aura that had been quietly guarding the three squares was as thin as paper, and he broke through it forcefully in an instant.

With a swift reach, he precisely and accurately collected the three incomparably precious gems, which others could only dream of.

Hua Qiang examined the prawns closely, confirming that they were on the verge of ripeness. The slightly trembling prawn skin and the increasingly rich prawn aroma seemed to tell them that they were about to transform.

But how long it would take for the Heavenly Tribulation to pass and for the fruit to ripen and fall was a question Hua Qiang didn't know the answer to, and no one could tell him.

The key issue is that he doesn't have time to wait.

As for whether the medicine's effectiveness would be reduced, he had no time to consider that at this moment; he was already extremely fortunate to have this opportunity.

After placing the two fruits into his spatial storage, Hua Qiang tightly clutched the remaining Azure Heart Nether Lotus Fruit in his hand. At this moment, he no longer cared about protecting it; his mind and eyes were only focused on the immense energy that was about to enter his mouth.

Open your mouth wide, take a big bite, juice splashes everywhere, the fruity aroma instantly fills your mouth, sweet and mellow.

In no time, he devoured the fruit, skin and all, in a frenzy, swallowing it whole.

In an instant, Hua Qiang felt as if an energy bomb had exploded inside his abdomen. A surging, almost violent life force broke free of its restraints and erupted with a bang.

That force was like a raging torrent, carrying a World-destroying momentum, and surged wildly towards the limbs and bones.

Hua Qiang clearly felt the meridians in his arms and thighs expanding rapidly under the impact of this enormous force, as if they were about to burst, yet they stubbornly pulsed, greedily absorbing every bit of energy.

Then it surged into the acupoints all over the body. Those acupoints that had been hidden deep in the flesh and blood all day, opening and closing slightly like dim stars, were now as if they were lit up by a strong light, frantically absorbing energy and swelling as if about to burst.

Then this force, like a fine steel needle, pierced through every inch of skin and penetrated into every cell.

These cells, like gluttonous Taotie that have been starving for a long time, swelled up rapidly, trembled, and frantically devoured energy.

Hua Qiang felt extremely hot all over, his skin glowed with an eerie red light, and he felt as if he was about to explode.

He quickly calmed himself down, suppressed his panic, and rapidly began to practice the mental techniques and incantations he had become familiar with over the past few days.

With the guidance of the mental techniques, the energy that was like a wild horse gradually showed signs of being tamed, flowing, compressing, and settling slowly but orderly along specific meridian pathways.

Hua Qiang kept his eyes tightly shut, veins bulging on his forehead, sweat pouring down his face, but he still gritted his teeth and persevered.

In the Void Panel, the column representing the Blood Qi Value was now skyrocketing, like a rocket taking off.

The numbers jumped wildly, and in the blink of an eye, they crossed the critical point.

Hua Qiang's body trembled violently as a brand new power awakened from the depths of his soul. At this moment, he had stepped into the Saint Realm Eighth Order.

But the surge of energy did not stop; it continued to pour in, propelling him forward at great speed in the new realm. After rushing a considerable distance, the fruit, containing immense energy, was finally refined completely.

Hua Qiang had just caught his breath when a glint flashed in his eyes. Without thinking, he reached into his spatial storage again and took out a fruit.

At this moment, his face was full of determination, like a fearless warrior charging into battle, and he opened his mouth and began to devour the food.

As soon as the fruit entered his stomach, the same scene swept in again like a raging tsunami, with immense power igniting the flames of war and wreaking havoc.

Fortunately, with his previous experience, Hua Qiang quickly calmed himself down and guided the energy to merge with himself.

The fruit lived up to expectations, transforming into the most powerful booster, causing his Blood Qi Value to surge twice, breaking through all obstacles and propelling his realm into the Saint Realm Ninth Stage like a rocket.

He even advanced triumphantly all the way, firmly standing at the peak of the realm, his aura so powerful that it seemed as if a god had descended upon him.

Hua Qiang laughed three times, then stopped abruptly, because there was no audience here, and who was he showing off to?

He simply took out the Void Pearl and began to comprehend the Space Law.

Having already reached the Saint Realm Ninth Stage, his brain's processing speed had increased several times compared to before, and his comprehension ability had also become significantly stronger.

In a short time, he gained a basic understanding of the Space Law.

Space Folding Technique, Binding Technique, Traversal Technique...

Hua Qiang stood up, his gaze fixed on a certain spot, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.

It's time to fulfill my promise.