617. Daoist Horizon Attacked You?

What's going on? Song Shuhang was startled.

He had just swallowed the fifth Spirit Beast Crystal, a 'cat' type, and began to concentrate on cultivation. Beside the ' Proto-Innate True Qi 'Spirit Beast Crystal within his body, the phantom of the tenth beast, a 'cat', was condensing.

Then, he began to guide the spiritual energy within the 'cat' Spirit Beast Crystal to fill his four Dantian.

But at that moment, an indescribable power poured down from the void and directly into his body. This power was of extremely high quality, far surpassing any true qi.

Transmission of skills?

Holy crap, Daoist Horizon of Transmission Maniac, ambush me? And forcibly transfer power to me?

This was the first thought in Shuhang's mind.

After all, Daoist Horizon's reputation as a "Transmission Maniac" was too terrifying. It gave people the illusion that the master would not give up until he achieved his goal.

However, Song Shuhang quickly dismissed this possibility... because the power infused into his body was purer and of higher quality than the spiritual power of Fifth-Grade Golden Core.

Although Shuhang was only Second-Grade minor cultivator, he had personally come into contact with the spiritual power of Golden Core Cultivator many times because of the seniors in the 'Nine Provinces Number One Group'.

Therefore, this "transmission of power" was not a method used by Daoist Horizon.

Who secretly passed on their skills to him?

Song Shuhang a deep breath to keep himself calm.

He first integrated the spiritual power of the 'Spirit Beast Crystal' into his Fourth Dantian, quickly nurturing it and transforming the spiritual power of the Spirit Beast Crystal into his own Origin True Qi... to avoid leaving any hidden dangers!

He then remained in a meditative state, circulating the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique> again and again.

The energy that flowed into his body was open and aboveboard, making no attempt to conceal itself. Therefore, Song Shuhang successfully pinpointed its source— Spirit Ghost!

What strange event has occurred on the side of the Spirit Ghost?

As Song Shuhang was thinking this, a thought came from the Spirit Ghost —the connection between the Spirit Ghost and him.

The powerful being who forcibly possessed the Spirit Ghost no longer seems to completely block the connection between Shuhang and the Spirit Ghost.

With a single thought, the Spirit Ghost would intermittently transmit information to him.

Through this thought, Song Shuhang vaguely sensed the situation on the other side... The powerful being who had seized the Spirit Ghost was unleashing energy, preparing for a great battle.

At the moment the great power erupted, a tiny fraction of energy leaked out through the connection between the Spirit Ghost and the Shuhang.

For that great being, this was truly a 'very, very small' amount of energy. It wasn't even a drop in the ocean; at most, it was equivalent to the level of a single cell nucleus containing 90 Newtons.

But for Song Shuhang, this energy was still incredibly terrifying!

It was terrifying enough to burst his body.

"This is the second time already," Song Shuhang thought to himself.

Last time, also due to the improvement in the quality of the Spirit Ghost, Song Shuhang was directly guided to break through a minor realm, from the Second-Grade third Dantian [Dragon Claw Dantian] to [Dragon Body Dantian].

After that, Song Shuhang hardly accumulated any internal energy—because these days, his cultivation had focused on improving his physique. Only after accumulating enough physique did he begin to devour five Spirit Beast Crystal to enhance his Dantian's internal energy cultivation.

Now, this terrifying energy transmitted from the 'Spirit Ghost' began to fill Shuhang's Dantian.

This energy is extremely terrifying.

The energy, which was merely a 'point', made Song Shuhang's Fourth Dantian feel 'filled' after entering his body—it even squeezed out the 'Spirit Beast Crystal' true energy that he had previously converted.

Although Song Shuhang's Fourth Dantian [Dragon Body Dantian] was still quite empty, when this wisp of power entered, it directly 'filled' his Dantian, making it unable to hold any more power!

It's like a water tank that originally had only one layer of water. Then a small grain of sand entered. But this small grain of sand filled the entire 'water tank,' making it impossible to put anything else in, and even causing the 'water' that was originally in the tank to overflow!

Song Shuhang is in this state right now.

The 'true qi' that was squeezed out had nowhere to go, so it naturally began to challenge the bottleneck of the 5th Dantian [Dragon Palm Dantian].

With just this little bit of true energy, how could it possibly break through the bottleneck in the Dantian?

The expelled true energy was quickly consumed when it impacted the bottle's energy, failing to budge the barrier in the slightest.

Just then, through the passage between the Spirit Ghost, even more small grains of sand prepared to force their way into the already filled 'water tank'.

A moment later... terrifying energy continued to emanate from the Spirit Ghost. The task of breaking through the bottleneck was being handled by this extremely high-quality energy.

Two breaths later, the barrier between the Fourth Dantian [Dragon Body Dantian] and the 5th Dantian was broken!

Shuhang's body trembled slightly; he had already reached the fifth Dantian [Dragon Palm Dantian] level.

It took about five breaths in total.

Absolutely outrageous!

But the matter isn't over yet!

After the [Dragon Palm Dantian] is opened, high-quality energy continues to be poured in.

As before, a slightly larger volume of high-quality true energy filled Shuhang's fifth Dantian, and subsequent high-quality energy continued to pour in, beginning to impact the sixth Dantian [Dragon Neck Dantian].

After six breaths, the bottleneck between the 5th and 6th Dantian was broken!

Song Shuhang's body trembled slightly again. At this moment, he was already a cultivator with the Second-Grade of the second-grade Dantian, the 'Dragon Neck Dantian' —a whole realm higher than Miss Chu Chu!

The girl, Chu Chu, had already cried herself unconscious in the toilet.

Shuhang thought that he had already broken through two minor realms, and this time it should finally be over, right?

But he soon realized he had been too naive.

As before, another high-quality true energy occupied his sixth Dantian, and then a new round of breakthroughs began.

In the Second-Grade Realm cultivation, there is a bottleneck between each minor realm.

If this bottleneck is described as an earthen wall, then Shuhang's true energy is a wooden stick.

Previously, if you wanted to break through a minor realm, you would use a wooden stick to poke at the mud wall, which was incredibly tiring.

Now, suddenly the wooden stick has been replaced by a peerless sword that can cut through iron like mud. When it pierces the mud wall, it makes a hole with each strike. After a few strikes, the mud wall collapses.

Thus, the bottleneck that had caused so many Second-Grade Cultivators to struggle to the point of near death became as flimsy as paper for Shuhang at this moment.

This time, after eight breaths, the Seventh Dantian [Dragon Head Dantian] was breached... broken through by the enemy!

Song Shuhang's body trembled slightly again; he was now a cultivator at the Seventh Dantian of the Second-Grade rank.

Now, all the 'Dantian' in his body, along the spine upwards, the Origin Dantian plus the seven Dantian of Dragon Tail, Dragon Claw, Dragon Body, Dragon Palm, Dragon Neck and Dragon Head, have connected to form the prototype of a dragon.

Now, only the Dragon Horn are missing before this 'dragon' formed from the Dantian will be activated!

If the Eighth Dantian [Dragon Horn Dantian] is opened, Qidian from the 1st Dantian, the cultivator's true energy will continuously flow into the Eighth Dantian. Then, the continuous flow of true energy will gush out from the Eighth Dantian, thereby triggering changes in heaven and earth and attracting Tribulation Lightning.

That was Second-Stage Lightning Tribulation!

Once this stage is achieved, the body of Second-Grade Cultivator will be greatly enhanced! At the same time, the true energy within the body will no longer leak and spray out from the [Dragon Horn Dantian], but will return to the Origin Dantian along the 'Dantian Dragon'. At that time, the true energy will form a cycle and transform into the True Qi River.

At that time, due to the 'True Qi River,' the quantitative change of true qi will lead to a qualitative change, transforming into the second form of 'True Liquid'.

That's the realm of Third-Grade Battle King, which is also Soft Feather's current realm!

At the Third-Grade Battle King realm, in addition to the transformation of true qi into liquid, spiritual power also undergoes changes, manifesting as bronze-colored spiritual power between the eyebrows.

At the same time, the physical bodies of Third-Grade Battle King are extremely powerful. [Battle King Body] is a characteristic of Third-Grade Battle King and also the path of their cultivation.

The 'Battle King Body' refers to the four magical meridians that fill the entire body of a cultivator: the first meridian 'Star Radiance', the second meridian 'Lunar Yin', the third meridian 'Solar Blaze', and the fourth meridian 'Void King', which is the complete form of the Battle King Body.

As long as these four extraordinary meridians are gradually opened, Third-Grade Cultivator can unleash tremendous power instantly when activating them during battle. Each additional meridian opened will unleash even greater power.

After all four meridians are opened, Third-Grade Cultivator can unleash the full power of their perfect Battle King Body, which can draw down Heavenly Tribulation and attempt to break through to the realm of Fourth-Grade Xiantian cultivator.

Only by reaching the rank of 'Fourth-Grade Cultivator' can one be considered to stand alone. In ancient times, sects allowed their disciples to descend the mountain for training, and this was the level at which they were allowed to do so. At this level, cultivators could ride swords and wield blades, taking the enemy's head from a thousand miles away!

If you fail the Tribulation Transcendence... then you no longer need to worry. Failing the Tribulation Transcendence usually results in immediate death and annihilation; only one in ten thousand can survive.

Even if they survive, they will suffer the torment of the Tribulation Fire day and night, just like Ba Qianjun, the former sect leader of the Moon Saber Sect, living a life worse than death.

Song Shuhang has now reached the Seventh Dantian [Dragon Head Dantian] in one go, just one step away from the Tribulation Transcendence Realm!

A mere step away!

Because another bit of 'high-quality' energy filled his Seventh Dantian. The subsequent influx of high-quality energy began to challenge the bottleneck of the last Dantian.

At this moment, Shuhang felt no joy, but rather wanted to cry!

Because once the final Eighth Dantian [Dragon Horn Dantian] is opened, the next step will result in a surge of true qi, which will attract Heavenly Tribulation —it can be fatal!

After reaching the Second-Grade, cultivators face Heavenly Tribulation every time they attempt to advance to a new realm.

Heavenly Tribulation are no joke; each one is a Heavenly Tribulation -or-death test for cultivators.

Trying to break through to a higher realm without adequate preparation is like an old man eating poison – it's suicide!

Song Shuhang was completely unprepared.

If he Tribulation Transcendence now, the mortality rate would be over 98%!

One percent of his chances of survival depend on whether this 'high-quality' energy can help him during his Tribulation Transcendence.

The remaining one percent chance of survival depends entirely on luck, character, and appearance!

[That's enough! Stop it now!]

Song Shuhang cried out in his heart.

[At least let me prepare! I don't have a single magic weapon specifically for Tribulation Transcendence, and my pill reserves are insufficient—more importantly, I haven't finished consuming the Spirit Beast Crystal needed for my current <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique>. I've only consumed ten kinds of Spirit Beast Crystal! I need to complete that 'Innate True Qi,' otherwise, once I reach the Third-Grade Realm, all my previous efforts will be in vain!]

Furthermore, I still need to wait for Senior White to emerge from the ruins—because the <Thirty-Three Beasts Innate Unity Qi Technique> isn't the complete set; I'm waiting for Senior White to obtain the full set of this divine skill from that man in black.

So... don't go on, stop!

However, the transfer of 'energy' is beyond Song Shuhang's control.

No matter how anxious he was,... wait, it worked!

Seemingly sensing Song Shuhang's strong resistance... the connection between the Spirit Ghost and Song Shuhang was severed!

Once this connection is broken, the high-quality energy will no longer flow in.

Song Shuhang's current cultivation level is limited to the seventh Dantian [Dragon Head Dantian].

With just the slightest bit of help, he will immediately break through to the Eighth Dantian!

"That's wonderful, that's wonderful." At this moment, Song Shuhang was so moved that he wanted to cry.

Before Song Shuhang could finish being moved, a final wisp of high-quality energy flowed into his body from the void—the energy transmitted between him and the Spirit Ghost in the instant before the connection was severed.

Song Shuhang was extremely anxious: [No! If this little bit of energy gets in, I'll break through to the Eighth Dantian immediately!]

Perhaps sensing his intense mental activity, the last wisp of high-quality energy did not rush into his Dantian, but instead flowed into his brow...

The space between the eyebrows is where spiritual power resides.

For Song Shuhang, something terrible happened: the bronze color of his spiritual energy between his brows was becoming increasingly intense, showing signs of turning silver!

This means his mental strength has increased significantly!

Song Shuhang's eyes welled up with tears. He had finally managed to raise his physique to the Second-Grade Peak, alleviating the stinging pain from his mental energy between his brows. Now, his mental energy had been greatly enhanced.

He felt like his head was about to explode. Every ten breaths or so, his mental energy would surge, and he would feel as if someone was smashing his head with a giant hammer.

My head is throbbing. I wonder if my physique will be able to keep up with my mental strength after I advance to the Third-Grade Realm?

But at least it's all over.

Song Shuhang exhaled a breath of stale air and exited his cultivation state.

Next... he needs to do his best to control his cultivation level.

Before Tribulation Transcendence, one must consume all thirty-three kinds of Spirit Beast Crystal to perfect the 'Proto-Innate True Qi' within the body, transforming it into a perfect 'Pseudo-Innate True Qi'.

Then, it's best to wait for Venerable White to arrive before undergoing the Tribulation Transcendence.

Song Shuhang fell into deep thought, planning for his future.

At that moment... the door to Song Shuhang's Room was pushed open.

Yu Jiaojiao, still resembling her mother, rushed into the room.

"Shuhang, we've received news. A little fish-herding demon in the Eastern Sea spotted two incredibly terrifying beings standing on the surface of the sea from afar. One is a man dressed as a scholar, and the other is a luminous jellyfish... They are very likely the powerful being you're looking for who has possessed your Spirit Ghost," Yu Jiaojiao said excitedly.

Immediately afterwards, Yu Jiaojiao suddenly stopped and stared at Shuhang with wide eyes.

Two breaths later, she pointed at Song Shuhang and said, "Holy crap, what happened to you? Did Daoist Horizon ambush you?"

Yu Jiaojiao immediately thought of this possibility as well.