The Efficacy of the Thick Earth Formation

Xia Wuji's proactive move not only secured a Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth and earned him a hundred points, but also yielded a considerable amount of cultivation resources.

After all, Chu Jue was the Twelfth Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, and those accompanying him were also scions of the Great Chu Dynasty's elite, each a veritable fat sheep.

Thirty-one Yuan Crystals, a pile of top-grade Precious Pills of various types, a small portion of first-tier Spirit Pills, spirit liquid and spirit paper for making talismans, and from Chu Jue's person, he found an Earth Origin Stone.

"No wonder Chu Jue could accurately pinpoint the location of this Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth; it turns out he had an Earth Origin Stone in his possession."

Xia Wuji stored all the goods into his Storage Ring, leaving only the Earth Origin Stone in his hand.

This item contained abundant earth-elemental energy and could form a connection with the Rock-Swallowing Behemoths within this Secret Realm.

"Perhaps the disciples of the Great Chu Imperial Family knew the information about this third trial in advance, which is why Chu Jue prepared an Earth Origin Stone to carry with him."

"If that's the case, then the Sixth Prince of the Great Chu Imperial Family, Chu Yang, must also have made preparations."

Xia Wuji murmured softly, and then, the corners of his mouth curved into a faint smile.

Chu Jue's method of using the Earth Origin Stone to find the Rock-Swallowing Behemoth was simply a waste of the stone!

Xia Wuji naturally had a better method!

He leaped up and left the area where the battle had just occurred. After more than half an hour, he finally stopped.

"This is the place."

Xia Wuji took out the Earth Origin Stone again, and in an instant, he summoned a low-grade first-tier Spirit Fire.

Refining with fire!

Immediately, the Earth Origin Stone began to crack under the flames, and dense earth-elemental energy rapidly flowed out from the fissures.

Xia Wuji controlled the flames with one hand, continuing to refine the Earth Origin Stone.

With a thought, blank talisman papers and a bottle of spirit liquid also flew out from his Storage Ring.

Xia Wuji quickly formed hand seals with his other hand, using his mental power to guide the spirit liquid from the bottle onto the talisman papers, sketching out strands of spiritual patterns on their surfaces.

Fifteen minutes later.

The Earth Origin Stone was completely reduced to ashes.

The earth-elemental energy it contained surged into the ground, spreading in all directions!

"Go!"

Xia Wuji shouted softly, and the talismans he had made instantly flew out, landing in different positions. The moment the talismans touched the ground, they transformed into spiritual light patterns!

"Thick Earth Formation!"

"Activate!"

Xia Wuji's expression was extremely serious as he formed hand seals and sent out Yuan Crystals.

In the blink of an eye, the energy of the Yuan Crystals, the properties of the talismans, and the vital energy of this Secret Realm perfectly combined.

"It's barely a low-grade first-tier formation, but because all the formation eyes are composed of talismans, it can only last for two days at most."

"And it cannot be used in combat, otherwise, after just a few rounds of explosion, this formation would collapse."

"But it's enough to attract the Rock-Swallowing Behemoths!"

"The energy of the Earth Origin Stone is gathered here, and the Thick Earth Formation is also absorbing the earth-elemental energy from this Secret Realm. The earth-attribute vital energy pervading this area will reach an extremely exaggerated level."

"I won't need to search for the Rock-Swallowing Behemoths everywhere; I can just wait here for them to come to me!"

"Boom!"

Terrifying waves of energy rolled.

The ten-zhang tall body of a Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth was impacted by the violent force, and the hard stones on its body exploded into countless fragments.

The Sixth Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty, Chu Yang, had his fists covered in silver gauntlets. The cultivation power of the eighth level of the Primal Energy Realm erupted without reservation as he launched fierce attacks on the Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth.

His two fists were like two silver suns, emitting dazzling flames. Every move was incredibly powerful and overbearing.

The Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth, with a cultivation comparable to a human martial artist at the tenth level of the Primal Energy Realm and possessing formidable defensive capabilities, was forced to retreat repeatedly under Chu Yang's stormy assault.

Suddenly.

The Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth finally seized an opportunity, letting out an enraged roar. The vertical eye between its brows immediately shot out a beam of grayish light.

The beam of grayish light was swift and unparalleled, striking before Chu Yang.

Chu Yang snorted coldly but did not dodge. He met the beam of grayish light with a punch!

Instantly, a layer of stone condensed on the surface of Chu Yang's fist, spreading along his arm, about to engulf his entire body!

"Shatter!"

Chu Yang roared, and the stone skin covering his arm was immediately crushed by his power!

"Mountain Collapse!"

Chu Yang's figure shot up from the ground. From above, he slammed his fist down at the already damaged Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth!

The momentum of this punch was like a mountain pressing down, the air itself let out a huge sonic boom. This powerful fist force, along with Chu Yang's fist, heavily struck the head of the Three-Eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth.

The next moment.

The incomplete body of the three-eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth then completely exploded, turning into fragments all over the sky. Immediately after, these broken stones disappeared, and the energy returned to the Secret Realm.

After ending the battle, Chu Yang's face was slightly pale. He immediately took out a first-tier low-grade Precious Pill and stuffed it into his mouth. After swallowing the pill, his disordered aura quickly stabilized.

"Two hundred points!" Chu Yang took out his assessment token and smiled as he looked at the number on it.

"Based on my current progress, if I hunt one three-eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoth a day, by the end of the seven-day assessment, I will have seven hundred points. I'll definitely be in the lead; this first place is mine!"

"Although Xia Wuji stole the spotlight in the first two rounds of the assessment, this round is destined for me, Chu Yang, to be the one everyone is watching!"

His tone carried a hint of excitement, and anticipation appeared on his face. Just then, a faint fluctuation of spiritual power emanated from Chu Yang.

Immediately after, a phantom formed by spiritual power appeared before Chu Yang.

"Imperial Grandfather." Chu Yang immediately cupped his fists and bowed.

He looked puzzled and said, "Imperial Grandfather, the assessment is still ongoing. Why have you suddenly manifested a residual image? This is a Secret Realm space, after all. If the people from Azure Star Academy discover this, my assessment results might be affected."

"Chu Jue is dead." The voice of the spiritual power phantom rang out.

"What?!" Chu Yang's expression instantly changed drastically, his eyes widening, bloodshot.

Chu Jue and he were born of the same mother. He had always doted on this younger brother.

"Imperial Grandfather, how did my brother die?" Chu Yang's voice became extremely low. He clenched his fists, which were covered in gloves, once again, and a strong killing intent erupted from him.

"The one who killed him is Xia Wuji!"

"This brat named Xia Wuji doesn't put our Great Chu Imperial Family in his eyes. He even disregarded my spiritual power residual image's dissuasion!"

"Chu Yang, the might of the Great Chu Imperial Family cannot be insulted!"

"I want you to personally kill him. Absolutely do not let him leave this Secret Realm space alive!"

"Do you understand?"

Chu Yang's chest heaved violently, as if volcanoes were erupting within him. He roared, "Imperial Grandfather, rest assured. I will grind him to dust and avenge my brother Chu Jue, upholding the might of our Great Chu Imperial Family!"

The third round of the Azure Star Academy assessment had entered its fourth day.

And the Thick Earth Formation set up by Xia Wuji had been in operation for two days.

During these two days.

Xia Wuji had stayed there, cultivating peacefully. He was now half a step into the threshold of the Primal Energy Realm.

As the core of the Thick Earth Formation was entirely composed of talismans, these talismans could no longer support the formation's operation.

Sensing the fluctuations of the Thick Earth Formation disintegrating, Xia Wuji stopped circulating his cultivation technique and stood up. He looked at the ground before him. Within his spiritual perception, there were several three-eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoths underground!

"Come out!"

Xia Wuji let out a fierce roar, drawing the Jinghong Sword. He slashed out streaks of Sword Qi, which tore through the earth. Immediately after, rumbling sounds echoed.

A total of six three-eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoths rose from the broken ground.

The six ten-zhang tall three-eyed Rock-Swallowing Behemoths stood around Xia Wuji like six mountain peaks, emanating an extremely terrifying aura. In this situation, even a martial artist at the first level of the Core Formation Realm would be intimidated.

However, Xia Wuji showed no panic on his face. Instead, a sharpness that seemed capable of tearing the Secret Realm apart erupted from him!