The Might of the Physical Body

A month passed quickly.

Inside the Spirit Control Pavilion, Shen Long and Ye Hongyao sat in chairs, chatting idly.

"None of the Great Elder of your Medicine King Valley have ever been able to refine Supreme Pill?"

Shen Long was somewhat surprised.

"Yes! Not just in our Medicine King Valley, but throughout the entire history of the Gan Yang Realm, the Alchemist capable of refining Supreme Pill can be counted on one hand."

Ye Hongyao said seriously.

As Alchemist, they all aspire to refine Supreme Pill, but the difficulty is exceptionally high.

"A skilled craftsman must first have the right tools. If I had Fifth Rank Spirit Flame or Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure- level Alchemy Furnace, I should be able to refine Supreme Pill!"

Shen Long's face showed anticipation.

"Theoretically, it's highly likely. Both Fifth Rank Spirit Flame and Alchemy Furnace of the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure level are extremely sought-after items, and the Gan Yang Realm certainly doesn't have them."

Ye Hongyao said.

Medicine King Valley is one of the Five Great Powers in the East Hua Cultivation World. Ye Sen often takes Ye Hongyao to participate in the celebrations and ceremonies held by these major forces, so she is well-informed and knowledgeable.

Shen Long took out a Communication Disk that was flashing red light, and entered a spell. Zhou Guangyao's voice sounded, "Fellow Daoist Shen, a fellow Daoist learned that you were a guest in our Zhou Clan and made a special trip to get to know you. Would you be interested in getting to know you?"

What is this person's name?

Shen Long asked.

"Han Hu, one of the Three Great Rogue Cultivators of the Western Desert, is Body Cultivator with Nascent Soul Middle Stage cultivation level."

Zhou Guangyao said.

"Where is Fellow Daoist Han? I'd like to get to know Fellow Daoist Han as well."

Shen Long said.

"We're right at the entrance of the Spirit Control Pavilion."

Zhou Guangyao said.

I'll be right out.

Shen Long agreed and put away the Communication Disk.

"Han Hu is a veteran Nascent Soul Cultivator in the Western Desert Cultivation World. He has consumed many body-tempering elixirs and medicines, making his physical body exceptionally strong. He is also extremely warlike."

Ye Hongyao said.

Shen Long nodded and walked out.

Zhou Guangyao and a burly man in a gold shirt stood at the door, the man exuding a strong Sha Qi.

"My name is Shen Long, and I greet Fellow Daoist Han."

Shen Long clasped his hands in a fist salute and said.

"I have long admired Fellow Daoist Han's reputation. I've heard that Fellow Daoist Han holds his own against Barbarian Race cultivators of the same level in a contest of physical strength. I would like to have a friendly spar with Fellow Daoist Shen. What do you say?"

Han Hu's voice was loud and clear, his face full of expectation.

"I wonder how Fellow Daoist Han would like to spar?"

Shen Long asked.

"Let's test our physical strength, decide the winner with a single punch, shall we?"

Han Hu said.

Shen Long nodded, looked at Zhou Guangyao, and said, "Fairy Zhou, let's have a magic duel outside the oasis!"

"Both Fellow Daoist Shen and Fellow Daoist Han are outstanding individuals. I would also like to see who is superior."

Ye Hongyao said with a smile.

"No problem, let's spar outside the oasis then."

Zhou Guangyao agreed and led Shen Long and the other two away from Jade Spring Oasis, arriving above a vast and boundless sea of sand.

Shen Long opened his Divine Sense wide and carefully examined the surroundings. Only after confirming that there was nothing unusual did he feel relieved.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, I won't hold back, so you'd better watch out."

After Han Hu finished speaking, his body shone with golden light, and a giant tiger phantom could be vaguely seen on his chest.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, be careful. Fellow Daoist Han cultivates the Tiger Subduing Technique, which he has already mastered. He can transform into a fourth-tier Demon Tiger to fight."

Ye Hongyao transmitted her voice to Shen Long.

Shen Long nodded, his body radiating a bright red light as numerous Red Dragon Scales grew.

Han Hu clenched his right fist and threw a punch. A piercing sound echoed in the void, and a huge, golden fist shadow flashed out, leaving a white line in the void as it headed straight for Shen Long.

Shen Long was not afraid at all. He also threw a punch, and a huge fist shadow with continuous red light flew out to meet it.

The two fists collided, the golden fist shadow dissipated, and the Red Fist Shadow rushed straight towards Han Hu.

A look of surprise appeared in Han Hu's eyes. He looked up to the sky and roared, letting out a deafening tiger's roar. He spat out a Golden Sound Wave that collided with the Red Fist Shadow. The two perished together, and the shockwave rippled outwards, blowing up a large amount of Yellow Gravel.

Seeing this, Zhou Guangyao was shocked. She knew that Shen Long's physical body was powerful, but she did not expect that Shen Long's physical body was even stronger than Han Hu's. You must know that Han Hu was a veteran Nascent Soul Cultivator and the leader of the Three Great Rogue Cultivators of the Western Desert.

Shen Long has only been at the Nascent Soul Realm for a few years, yet his physical body is already stronger than Han Hu's.

Ye Hongyao was surprised, but her eyes lit up. He was indeed the man she had chosen.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, if I may ask, how many drops of Essence Blood have you condensed?"

Han Hu asked telepathically, his voice heavy.

He condensed eight hundred drops of Essence Blood, which is already quite good. Most Body Cultivator in the Nascent Soul Middle Stage can only condense seven hundred drops of Essence Blood.

"Nine hundred drops!"

Shen Long transmitted his voice.

He wasn't telling the truth. The real number was one thousand drops. In terms of physical strength alone, he had already surpassed Nascent Soul Late Stage Body Cultivator.

The Dragon Scale Pill has excellent body-tempering effects, as does the Blood Snake Fruit. The higher the cultivation level of the Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique, the stronger the physical body becomes. Upon reaching the Twelfth Floor, one can withstand Spirit Treasure. Otherwise, the Nine Transformations Dragon Transformation Technique would not be the Five Dragons Sect Sect's most treasured Cultivation Method.

Han Hu was somewhat surprised, and clasped his hands in a fist salute, saying, "Fellow Daoist Shen's physical strength is stronger than mine; I admire you."

"Fellow Daoist Han, you flatter me."

Shen Long said modestly.

They returned to Jade Spring Mountain, and Ye Hongyao and Han Hu went back to their lodgings to rest.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, since you've come all this way to the Western Desert, please stay at our Zhou Clan for a while longer so we can show you how much hospitality we can."

Zhou Guangyao said enthusiastically.

"No, I have other things to take care of. Maybe next time!"

Shen Long politely declined.

Zhou Guangyao frowned and said, "Ancestor Hua Lei wants to talk to you about something. Is it convenient for you, Fellow Daoist Shen?"

Shen Long nodded in agreement. He followed Zhou Guangyao to a Quiet Manor and met Zhou Hualei.

Zhou Guangyao's lips moved slightly, and a look of surprise flashed in Zhou Hualei's eyes.

Han Hu sparred with Shen Long voluntarily, not at the behest of the Zhou Clan. In Zhou Hualei's plan, Han Hu defeated Shen Long in the sparring to dampen Shen Long's arrogance, so that he could negotiate with Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, I heard you wanted to see me?"

Shen Long spoke.

Zhou Hualei nodded and asked, "Fellow Daoist Shen, do you still have the Inner Core of a fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast?"

"I have one more, but I promised to sell it to a friend."

Shen Long said.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, could you do us a favor and sell us this Inner Core? Name your price."

Zhou Hualei said.

"That won't do. I promised my friend that I would save the Inner Core of a fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast for him."

Shen Long refused outright.

"We know Fellow Daoist Shen is in a difficult position. How about this? We'll exchange it for a fourth-tier Wood Demon's Crystal Core, shall we?"

Zhou Hualei took out an exquisite Cyan Jade Box and handed it to Shen Long.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, I cannot break my promise."

Shen Long looked troubled.

Zhou Hualei frowned. He naturally understood what Shen Long meant: Shen Long thought the price was too low and wanted him to raise it.

To be honest, in terms of value alone, the Crystal Core of a fourth-order Wood Demon is far more valuable than a fourth-order Demon Core. However, the Inner Core of a fourth-order Golden-Eyed Beast can help the Nascent Soul Cultivator of the Zhou Clan cultivate the Golden-Eyed True Pupil. From this point of view, Zhou Hualei is determined to obtain it.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, with your abilities, killing another fourth-tier Golden-Eyed Beast shouldn't be difficult! How about this: in addition to a fourth-tier Wood Demon's Crystal Core, add a Millennium Mystic Ice Jade Lotus, what do you say?"

Zhou Hualei began to speak.

"Fellow Daoist Zhou, that's a friend of mine for many years."

Shen Long frowned and said.

Zhou Hualei's lips twitched slightly, and he said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoist Shen, add another Millennium Mystic Ice Jade Lotus, or forget it."

"Deal! I'll just make another trip to the North Sea Cultivation World if necessary."

Shen Long agreed and took out a golden jade box.

Zhou Hualei took out two white jade boxes and handed them to Shen Long.

Shen Long checked it and, after confirming that everything was correct, nodded in satisfaction.

After chatting for a while, Shen Long said goodbye and left.

"It seems he knew all along how important the Golden-Eyed Beast's Inner Core was to us, which is why he made such an exorbitant demand."

Zhou Guangyao frowned and said.

"He's really capable, so he can ask for a high price. We're the ones who need his help. If he weren't capable, I wouldn't agree to do business with him."

Zhou Hualei said in a deep voice.

The Nascent Soul Formation Celebration officially began early the next morning.

Shen Long and other guests gathered in a spacious Bluestone Square. The Nascent Soul Cultivator were positioned near the Main Platform, while the Zhou Clan family members chatted with the guests.

After chatting for a quarter of an hour, a loud bell rang out, followed by a booming male voice. "Please welcome Ancestor Yuhua."

As soon as he finished speaking, a streak of Cyan Escape Light flashed past and appeared above the Bluestone Square. The Escape Light then dissipated, revealing a graceful Green-Robed Maiden.

Zhou Yuhua, a newly promoted Nascent Soul Cultivator in the Zhou Clan.

Shen Long and the other guests stood up, and the younger generation bowed in greeting.

Zhou Yuhua landed on the Main Platform and sat down, followed by Shen Long and the other Nascent Soul Cultivator.

The guests presented their gifts one after another. Shen Long had no connection with Zhou Yuhua, so he gave her a bottle of Blood Mushroom Pill and a Law Treasure, which was quite generous.

"Thank you all for coming to my Nascent Soul Formation Ceremony. I'd like to raise a toast to you all."

Zhou Yuhua picked up her wine glass and drank it all in one gulp.

Shen Long and the others raised their glasses in return, and the group toasted and laughed together.

Two hours later, the celebration ended, and the guests took their leave one after another.

"Fairy Zhou, thank you for your hospitality. I have important matters to attend to, so I won't stay any longer. I'll visit you again another day when I have more time."

After saying this, Shen Long took his leave.

Chu Buyu, Ye Hongyao, and the others also took their leave, while Shen Yushan and the other two stayed behind.