Uses of Nether Crystals

Before long, after appraising it through the system, Su Fang learned the name of the battle armor.

"[Nether God Armor]: Forged from Nine Nether Dark Iron, it possesses extremely powerful defensive capabilities."

Looking at this set of armor, although it was somewhat damaged, its basic defensive abilities remained. Su Fang put it on directly, adding a bit of protection.

Seeing that there was nothing else in the temple, Su Fang was about to leave when he suddenly remembered the two [Nether Crystals] he had obtained earlier.

Previously, Su Fang had been completely unable to absorb the power within the Nether Crystals. But now that he had learned the Nine Nether God Art and fused it with his self-created Nine-Transformation Demon God Body, he wondered whether he could absorb them now.

With that thought, Su Fang took out a [Nether Crystal] and began trying to absorb it.

This time, Su Fang finally sensed that the power inside the [Nether Crystal] could be drawn into his body.

"It works. I really can absorb it." Su Fang said excitedly.

He immediately began guiding the power within the [Nether Crystal] toward his Dantian Qi Sea.

After all, in this Nine Nether World, spiritual energy was scarce. Su Fang's cultivation had not improved for a long time and had even been steadily declining.

If these [Nether Crystals] could replace Spirit Stones and assist Su Fang's cultivation, that would be wonderful.

However, the result was not as beautiful as Su Fang had imagined.

The power within the [Nether Crystal], upon entering Su Fang's Dantian Qi Sea, could not be absorbed at all. It was like a useless mass of energy.

Seeing this, Su Fang was slightly disappointed. Just as he was about to expel the energy from his body, he suddenly discovered that it had begun flowing and spreading throughout his entire body.

Faced with this strange sight, Su Fang did not panic. Instead, he tentatively circulated the Nine-Transformation Demon God Body.

At once, that energy began to be absorbed by Su Fang's body at a rapid pace.

Su Fang's flesh also visibly darkened by several shades.

"What... what's going on?" Su Fang asked in surprise.

Then he picked up the [Nether Crystal] and continued trying to absorb it.

This time, Su Fang focused all his attention on the changes within his body.

He saw that after the energy spread into his muscles, it slowly fused into them.

That portion of his muscles then became noticeably firmer.

"Holy shit! So these [Nether Crystals] are for Body Refining!"

Su Fang cried out.

One had to know that the path of Body Refining had declined in ancient times because of the lack of sufficient Body Refining materials.

No one's Body Refining strength or speed was impressive enough.

As time passed, fewer and fewer people were able to bring Body Refining to great accomplishment.

Even now, heavenly treasures that could be used in large quantities for Body Refining were exceedingly precious, each one worth a fortune.

As a result, no one could afford to cultivate their physical body.

Su Fang was much the same.

When he had previously cultivated the Nine-Turn Golden Body Art, if he had not possessed a large number of high-quality bones to replace heavenly treasures and assist his cultivation—

then Su Fang's progress in the Nine-Turn Golden Body Art would have been extremely slow. He might not even have reached the First Turn.

This showed just how important heavenly treasures were to the path of Body Refining.

Yet now, these [Nether Crystals] before him could actually assist with Body Refining. Their value instantly became a hundred times greater than that of [Spirit Stones].

"Haha, no wonder the monsters in this Nine Nether World have such powerful physical bodies."

"So it's because of these [Nether Crystals]!"

Su Fang stood where he was and laughed wildly.

It was as though he had discovered an inexhaustible treasure vault.

"Hmph, I've decided! I'll cultivate my body like mad in this Nine Nether World..."

"As for that Tomb of Gods and Devils, I can't even be bothered to search for it anymore."

"As long as I can cultivate this Nine-Transformation Godfiend Body to the Mahayana Realm, when I emerge into the world, I'll be an unrivaled powerhouse. Who would I have to fear!"

Su Fang muttered to himself where he stood.

He had already decided to slaughter monsters without restraint and seize [Nether Crystals] to assist his cultivation of the Nine-Transformation Godfiend Body.

After leaving the temple.

Su Fang entered the forest again. This time, he intended to actively seek out monsters to hunt.

Before long, beside a pond, he discovered a giant Steel Armored Beetle.

Seeing this, Su Fang charged forward without another word.

"Take my fist!"

Su Fang shouted!

He slammed a fist directly onto the Steel Armored Beetle's back.

"Bang!"

A metallic clang rang out.

"Roar..."

The Steel Armored Beetle cried out in pain, then turned and charged at Su Fang.

"Damn, is this iron-shelled bug's back really that hard?" Su Fang said gloomily.

He instantly felt that he had picked the wrong target, choosing an iron turtle to make things difficult for himself.

But there was no time to think further, because the monster was already charging right at him.

"Take another punch from me!"

Su Fang swung his fist again, smashing it toward the charging Steel Armored Beetle's head.

"Bang!"

With a tremendous crash, Su Fang was sent flying.

"Holy shit, this monster is really strong." Su Fang was frustrated again.

He had not expected that after just completing the Foundation Establishment stage of the Nine-Transformation Godfiend Body, instead of going on a slaughtering spree upon coming out, he would be taught lesson after lesson. He could hardly save face.

At that thought, Su Fang calmed down and began taking the battle seriously, carefully observing the Steel Armored Beetle's weaknesses.

This iron shell is truly hard. I wonder if its belly is just as hard. Su Fang thought.

He then began circling the Steel Armored Beetle and harassing it nonstop, seeking an opportunity to attack its abdomen.

Before long, after being constantly harassed by Su Fang, the Steel Armored Beetle became utterly enraged. It leaped into the air and smashed down toward Su Fang head-on.

This is the chance. Su Fang was overjoyed.

Seeing the Steel Armored Beetle's abdomen completely exposed before him, he immediately charged forward with all his strength.

"Godfiend Body!"

Su Fang shouted!

Golden light and inky black light instantly curled around his body, erupting with boundless power and imposing momentum!

"Die!"

Like a godfiend, Su Fang drove a savage punch into the Steel Armored Beetle's abdomen.

He directly smashed it onto its back, dark green blood splattering everywhere.

After that fierce blow, the Steel Armored Beetle was immediately left dazed, sprawled on the ground.

Seeing that the Steel Armored Beetle was still not dead after all that, Su Fang jumped onto its abdomen and began raining down fierce blows.

"Die!"

"Die!"

"..."

Su Fang shouted as he pounded away, a vicious gleam in his eyes. Only after quite a while, when the Steel Armored Beetle had completely fallen silent, did he finally stop.

Only then did the golden and inky black lights intertwining within his body gradually fade away.

"Hm? What just happened?"

After calming down, Su Fang suddenly felt doubtful.

Because just now, after he unleashed the power of the Nine-Transformation Godfiend Body, he had suddenly felt a violent emotion surge from the depths of his heart, as though he wanted to destroy heaven and earth.

The feeling was extremely strange. Su Fang had always been the calm type, so this drastic change in emotion left him unable to believe it.