Nine-Turn Baleful Core

After Feng Xu disappeared, Ling did not go in immediately.

The three of them waited outside for several more days, until the seal suddenly lit up.

"Feng Xu!"

Iron Pillar activated his cultivation art and entered as well.

The others stayed put. The seal's sudden reaction was probably a signal from Feng Xu inside.

"Why did you come in? Did that old wolf force you?"

Feng Xu controlled the Blood Saber, drawing in Baleful Qi for the final stage of refinement while keeping the qi from invading his body.

"No. I was just afraid something had happened to you."

Iron Pillar scratched his head. Seeing Feng Xu unharmed, he felt relieved.

"You fool. Get behind me."

Feng Xu sighed softly.

"The Baleful Qi here is fiercer than outside. It may have been left by some terrible creature from the Fierce Beast Tribulation Cycle. I don't know if it's alive or dead. Be careful and don't disturb it."

"What's the Fierce Beast Tribulation Cycle?"

"You wouldn't understand even if I told you. Just don't move around."

The two fell silent for a moment, and Iron Pillar looked around.

Everything was pitch-black. He could not see a thing.

He could only sense the Baleful Qi surging.

After a while, Ling came in too.

Sensing the violent Baleful Qi around him, Ling laughed instead of shrinking back.

"Hahaha! It really is a great opportunity. If I can refine this Baleful Qi, forget Golden Immortal—even Taiyi won't be far off."

Feng Xu glanced toward the voice and could not help thinking, Sure, if you refine all this Baleful Qi, you might reach Taiyi. But can you actually do it?

Ling formed seals with his hands, and Baleful Qi surged around him.

A pulling force emerged from his body, slowly drawing in a single wisp